JP2015166774A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus including a plurality of display parts, and allows a viewer to easily view the display contents even when the plurality of display parts display one image.SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus 1 includes a first panel 10 on a front side of which a first display part 30 is disposed; a second panel 20 on a front side of which a second display part 40 is disposed; and a connection part 50 rotatably connecting the first panel 10 with the second panel 20. The first panel 10 includes a first end part 13 adjacent to the second panel 20, and the first display part 30 curves toward the backside of the first panel 10 in the vicinity of the first end part 13. The second panel 20 includes a second end part 23 adjacent to the first panel 10, and the second display part 40 curves toward the backside of the second panel 20 in the vicinity of the second end part 23.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device including a plurality of display units.

  In recent years, in an electronic device such as a portable game machine having a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device, an electronic device having a plurality of display units has been put into practical use in order to improve display flexibility and expandability. As such an electronic device, a liquid crystal display device (electronic device) according to Patent Document 1 has been proposed. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the liquid crystal display device 300 according to Patent Document 1. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the liquid crystal display device 300 includes a liquid crystal display unit 301 as a first display unit and a liquid crystal display unit 302 as a second display unit. The liquid crystal display unit 301 and the liquid crystal display unit 302 are connected so as to be foldable.

  Then, if the liquid crystal display unit 302 is folded forward with the right side of the liquid crystal display unit 301 as a reference, the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 301 and the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 302 face each other. Further, when the liquid crystal display unit 302 is folded back with the right side of the liquid crystal display unit 301 as a reference, the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 301 and the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 302 are in a state of being front and back.

  Therefore, in the display device 100, the degree of freedom in the number and position of display screens is increased, and the range of use of the liquid crystal display device can be expanded.

Utility Model Registration No. 3035117

  However, in the liquid crystal display device 300, a frame-like portion (hereinafter, abbreviated as a frame portion) where no image is displayed is formed around the liquid crystal display unit 301 and around the liquid crystal display unit 302. For this reason, when one image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 301 and the liquid crystal display unit 302, the image is sandwiched between the liquid crystal display unit 301 and the liquid crystal display unit 302, and it is difficult to provide a sense of unity of the image. Become. As a result, there has been a problem that display contents are difficult to see.

  The present invention has been made in view of the actual situation of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device in which display content is easy to see even when one video is displayed on a plurality of display units.

  In order to solve this problem, the electronic device according to claim 1 includes a first panel in which the first display unit is disposed on the surface side, a second panel in which the second display unit is disposed on the surface side, A connecting portion that rotatably connects the first panel and the second panel, the first panel having a first end adjacent to the second panel, and the first display portion. Is curved toward the back side of the first panel near the first end, the second panel has a second end adjacent to the first panel, and the second display is In the vicinity of the second end, the second panel is curved toward the back side.

  In the electronic device having this configuration, the first panel has a first end adjacent to the second panel, and the first display portion is curved toward the back side of the first panel near the first end. Yes. The second panel has a second end adjacent to the first panel, and the second display is curved toward the back side of the second panel in the vicinity of the second end. Therefore, by adjoining the curved portion of the first display portion and the curved portion of the second display portion, the first display portion and the second display portion are not sandwiched between portions that do not display an image like the frame portion. Video can be displayed. As a result, even when one video is displayed on the first display unit and the second display unit, it is easy to provide a sense of unity of the video, and the display content can be easily viewed.

  The electronic device according to claim 2, an angle detection unit that detects an angle formed by the first panel and the second panel, a control unit that controls the first display unit and the second display unit, The control section changes at least one of the display area of the first display section and the display area of the second display section based on the angle detected by the angle detection section. It is characterized by.

  The electronic apparatus having this configuration includes an angle detection unit that detects an angle formed by the first panel and the second panel, and a control unit that controls the first display unit and the second display unit. And the control part is changing the display area of a 1st display part, and the display area of a 2nd display part based on the angle which the angle detection part detected. Therefore, the display area of the first display unit can be changed in accordance with the change of the visible area of the first display unit accompanying the rotation of the first panel and the second panel. Further, the display area of the second display unit can be changed in accordance with the change of the visible area of the second display unit accompanying the rotation of the first panel and the second panel. And it can prevent that display content becomes difficult to see by rotation with a 1st panel and a 2nd panel. As a result, the display contents can be made easier to see.

  The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit changes a display region of the first display unit so that a visible region and a display region of the first display unit coincide with each other, and the second display unit. The display area of the second display unit is changed so that the visible area matches the display area.

  In the electronic apparatus having this configuration, the control unit changes the display area of the first display unit so that the visible area and the display area of the first display unit coincide with each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a part of the video displayed on the first display unit from being seen or a non-display region where no video is displayed from being seen due to a change in the visible region of the first display unit. Moreover, the control part is changing the display area of the 2nd display part so that the visible area and display area of a 2nd display part may correspond. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a part of the video displayed on the second display unit from being seen or a non-display region where no video is displayed from being seen due to a change in the visible region of the second display unit. As a result, the display contents can be made easier to see.

  The electronic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit is a display device using organic EL.

  In the electronic apparatus having this configuration, at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit is a display device using organic EL. A display device using organic EL is easily thinned and easily bent. Therefore, a display device using organic EL is suitable for a display device having a partially curved shape, such as the first display unit and the second display unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if it displays one image | video with a some display part, the electronic device with which display content is easy to see can be provided.

It is the 1st explanatory view showing the composition of electronic equipment 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the 2nd explanatory view showing the composition of electronic equipment 1 concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows rotation operation | movement of the electronic device 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the 1st explanatory view showing the control method of the display field concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the 2nd explanatory view showing the control method of the display field concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows rotation operation | movement of the electronic device 101 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows rotation operation | movement of the electronic device 201 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a liquid crystal display device 300 according to Patent Document 1.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the description will be made with the X1 direction as the left direction, the X2 direction as the right direction, the Y1 direction as the front, the Y2 direction as the rear, the Z1 direction as the upper side, and the Z2 direction as the lower side.

  First, the configuration of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a first explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an electronic apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the electronic device 1 when viewed from the side. FIG. 2 is a second explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram when the electronic device 1 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram when the electronic device 1 is viewed from above. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a turning operation of the electronic apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram corresponding to the A1-A1 cross section of FIG. 2A, and FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram showing the rotation operation of the second panel 20. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the connecting unit 50, the angle detection unit 60, and the control unit 70 are omitted for easy understanding.

  The electronic device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is an electronic device used for a portable game machine or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device 1 includes a first panel 10, a second panel 20, a first display unit 30, a second display unit 40, a connection unit 50, an angle detection unit 60, and a control unit 70. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first panel 10 is a plate-like member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a front surface 11 and a back surface 12. In FIG. 1, the upper surface of the first panel 10 is the front surface 11, and the lower surface is the back surface 12. The rear end portion of the first panel 10 is a first end portion 13. The vicinity of the first end 13 of the front surface 11 of the first panel 10 is curved in an arc shape toward the back surface 12 as shown in FIG. Further, the outer peripheral portion of the surface 11 of the first panel 10 is a first frame portion 14.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second panel 20 is a plate-like member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a front surface 21 and a back surface 22. In FIG. 1, the front surface of the second panel 20 is the front surface 21 and the back surface is the back surface 22. Further, the lower end portion of the second panel 20 is a second end portion 23. The vicinity of the second end portion of the front surface 21 of the second panel 20 is curved in an arc shape toward the back surface 22 as shown in FIG. Further, the outer peripheral portion of the second panel 20 is a second frame portion 24.

  The first display unit 30 is a display device using organic EL. Since the structure of a display device using organic EL is well known, detailed description is omitted, but since the light emitting element can be arranged on a thin synthetic resin film, it is easy to reduce the thickness and bend the display portion easily. have.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first display unit 30 is disposed inside the first frame portion 14 on the surface 11 side of the first panel 10. The first display unit 30 is arranged along the front surface 11 of the first panel 10, and the vicinity of the rear end of the first display unit 30 has an arc shape toward the back surface 12 side of the first panel 10. It is curved. Hereinafter, an arc-shaped portion near the rear end portion of the first display unit 30 is abbreviated as a first curved portion 31. Although not shown, on the back side of the first frame portion 14 of the first panel 10, a drive circuit for driving the first display unit 30, a lead wiring, and the like are arranged.

  The second display unit 40 is also a display device using organic EL. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second display unit 40 is disposed inside the second frame portion 24 on the surface 21 side of the second panel 20. The second display unit 40 is disposed along the surface 21 of the second panel 20, and the vicinity of the lower end of the second display unit 40 is curved in an arc shape toward the back surface 22 side of the second panel 20. doing. Hereinafter, the arc-shaped portion near the lower end of the second display unit 40 is abbreviated as a second curved portion 41. Although not shown, on the back side of the second frame portion 24 of the second panel 20, a drive circuit for driving the second display portion 40, routing wirings, and the like are arranged.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connecting portion 50 is connected to the first panel 10 and the second panel so that the first end 13 of the first panel 10 and the second end 23 of the second panel 20 are adjacent to each other. The panel 20 is connected. By connecting the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 in this manner, the first curved portion 31 of the first display unit 30 and the second curved portion 41 of the second display unit 40 are adjacent to each other.

  Moreover, the connection part 50 has the rotation mechanism which is not shown in figure, and has connected the 1st panel 10 and the 2nd panel 20 so that rotation is possible. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first panel 10 is centered on a virtual line L <b> 1 that passes through a virtual point P <b> 1 set near the first end portion 13 of the first panel 10 and extends in the left-right direction. The second panel 20 is rotated in the closing direction or the opening direction of the second panel 20. In addition, since the method of connecting such two members rotatably is well-known, detailed description of a rotation mechanism is abbreviate | omitted.

  The angle detection unit 60 is an angle sensor in which electrical characteristics such as a resistance value change in response to a rotation operation. As shown in FIG. 1, the angle detection unit 60 is disposed in the vicinity of the connecting unit 50. And the angle detection part 60 is the angle which the 1st panel 10 and the 2nd panel 20 form the angle which the plane part of the surface 11 of the 1st panel 10 and the plane part of the surface 21 of the 2nd panel 20 form. It is detected as θ. The angle θ changes as the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 rotate.

  The control unit 70 is an electronic circuit having a control semiconductor such as a CPU. As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 70 is built in the first panel 10. The control unit 70 is connected to the drive circuit of the first display unit 30 and the drive circuit of the second display unit 40 through a wiring (not shown). Then, the control unit 70 controls the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 to display an image on a predetermined region on the surface of the first display unit 30 and a predetermined region on the surface of the second display unit 40. It is displayed. Hereinafter, a region where the image on the surface of the first display unit 30 is displayed is abbreviated as a first display region, and a region where no image is displayed is abbreviated as a non-display region. In addition, a region where the image on the surface of the second display unit 40 is displayed is abbreviated as a second display region, and a region where no image is displayed is abbreviated as a non-display region.

  In addition, the control unit 70 is connected to the angle detection unit 60 via a wiring (not shown). The control unit 70 obtains information regarding the angle θ from the angle detection unit 60. Then, the control unit 70 changes the first display region of the first display unit 30 and the second display region of the second display unit 40 based on the angle θ detected by the angle detection unit 60.

  Next, a method for controlling the display area accompanying the turning operation of the electronic apparatus 1 will be described. First, a method of controlling the display area when the second panel 20 is rotated in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are closed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a first explanatory diagram showing a display area control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation of the second panel 20 when the second panel 20 is rotated in a direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are closed. FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram when the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 are viewed from the obliquely upward front direction. The left side of FIG. 4B shows a case where the first display area and the second display area are not changed even when the second panel 20 is rotated, and the right side of FIG. 4B is the right side of the second panel 20. The case where the 1st display area and the 2nd display area were changed corresponding to rotation is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the second panel 20 is rotated in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are closed, the angle θ is decreased. And the area | region which can be visually recognized of the 1st display part 30 changes with such a change of angle (theta), and the 1st curved part 31 vicinity of the 1st display part 30 becomes difficult to see from a user. Hereinafter, the visible region of the first display unit 30 is abbreviated as a first visible region.

  If the first display area of the first display unit 30 is not changed in response to such a change in the first visible area, a part of the display content displayed on the first display unit 30 becomes invisible, and the display content is changed. It could be difficult to recognize. In the example shown on the left side of FIG. 4B, since the first display area of the first display unit 30 is not changed with respect to the change of the first visible area, among the characters displayed in the first display area, The characters displayed near the first curved portion 31 are difficult to see. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the control unit 70 changes the first display area so that the first visible area and the first display area coincide with each other. In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 4B, the position of the character displayed in the first display area is moved in accordance with the change in the first display area, and one of the display contents displayed on the first display unit 30 is displayed. The part is prevented from being invisible.

  In addition, when the second panel 20 is rotated in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are closed, the visible region of the second display unit 40 also changes due to the change in the angle θ described above. The vicinity of the second bending portion 41 of the display unit 40 is difficult to see from the user. Hereinafter, the visually recognizable area of the second display unit 40 is abbreviated as a second visible area.

  If the second display area of the second display unit 40 is not changed in response to such a change in the second visible area, a part of the display content displayed on the second display unit 40 becomes invisible, and the display content is changed. It could be difficult to recognize. In the example shown on the left side of FIG. 4B, since the second display area of the second display unit 40 is not changed with respect to the change of the second visible area, among the characters displayed in the second display area, The characters displayed near the second curved portion 41 are difficult to see. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the control unit 70 changes the second display area so that the second visible area and the second display area coincide with each other. In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 4B, the position of the character displayed in the second display area is moved in accordance with the change in the second display area, and one of the display contents displayed on the second display unit 40 is displayed. The part is prevented from being invisible.

  Next, a method of controlling the display area when the second panel 20 rotates in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 open will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a second explanatory diagram illustrating the display area control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the second panel 20 when the second panel 20 rotates in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 open. FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram when the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 are viewed from above. The left side of FIG. 5B shows a case where the first display area and the second display area are not changed even when the second panel 20 is rotated, and the right side of FIG. The case where the 1st display area and the 2nd display area were changed corresponding to rotation is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the second panel 20 rotates in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 open, the angle θ increases. And the 1st visible region changes by such change of angle theta, and the 1st curved part 31 neighborhood of the 1st display part 30 becomes easy to see from a user.

  If the first display area of the first display unit 30 is not changed in response to such a change in the first visible area, the non-display area of the first display unit 30 can be seen. Then, when displaying an integral video on the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40, a non-display area is sandwiched between the first display area and the second display area, and displayed. There was a possibility that it would be difficult to produce a sense of unity in the video. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first display area is changed so that the first visible area and the first display area coincide with each other. In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 5B, the position of the character displayed in the first display area is moved in accordance with the change in the first display area so that the non-display area of the first display unit 30 can be seen. To prevent becoming.

  Further, when the second panel 20 is rotated in the direction in which the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are opened, the second visible region is changed by the change in the angle θ described above, and the second curve of the second display unit 40 is changed. The vicinity of the portion 41 is easily visible to the user.

  If the first display area of the second display unit 40 is not changed in response to the change of the second visible area, the non-display area of the second display unit 40 can be seen. Then, when displaying an integral video on the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40, a non-display area is sandwiched between the first display area and the second display area, and displayed. There was a possibility that it would be difficult to produce a sense of unity in the video. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second display area is changed so that the second visible area and the third display area coincide with each other. In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 5B, the position of the character displayed in the second display area is moved according to the change in the second display area so that the non-display area of the second display unit 40 can be seen. To prevent becoming.

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described. In the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, the first panel 10 has a first end 13 adjacent to the second panel 20, and the first curved portion 31 of the first display unit 30 is near the first end 13. Thus, the first panel 10 is curved toward the back surface 12 side. The second panel 20 has a second end portion 23 adjacent to the first panel 10, and the second curved portion 41 of the second display unit 40 is the back surface of the second panel 20 in the vicinity of the second end portion 23. Curved toward the 22 side. Therefore, when the first curved portion 31 of the first display unit 30 and the second curved portion 41 of the second display unit 40 are adjacent to each other, the image is not displayed like the first frame portion 14 and the second frame portion 24. An image can be displayed on the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 without sandwiching the portion. As a result, even when one image is displayed on the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40, it is easy to give a sense of unity of the images, and the display contents can be easily viewed.

  Further, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, when the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are rotated in the closing direction or the opening direction, the first visible region of the first display unit 30 is changed by the change in the angle θ. To do. If the first display area of the first display unit 30 is not changed in response to such a change in the first visible area, there is a possibility that the display content becomes difficult to see. In addition, the second visible region of the second display unit 40 also changes as the angle θ changes. If the second display area of the second display unit 40 is not changed in response to such a change in the second visible area, there is a possibility that the display content becomes difficult to see.

  On the other hand, the electronic apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes an angle detection unit 60 that detects the angle θ, and a control unit 70 that controls the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40. Then, the control unit 70 changes the first display region of the first display unit 30 and the second display region of the second display unit 40 based on the angle θ detected by the angle detection unit 60. Therefore, the first display area can be changed in accordance with the change of the first visible area accompanying the rotation of the second panel 20. In addition, the second display area can be changed in accordance with the change of the second visible area accompanying the rotation of the second panel 20. Then, it is possible to prevent display contents from becoming difficult to see due to the rotation of the second panel 20. As a result, the display contents can be made easier to see.

  In addition, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, the control unit 70 changes the first display region so that the first visible region and the first display region of the first display unit 30 are matched. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a part of the video displayed on the first display unit 30 from being seen or a non-display area where no video is displayed from being seen due to a change in the first visible area. Moreover, the control part 70 is changing the 2nd display area so that the 2nd visible area and 2nd display area of the 2nd display part 40 may correspond. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a part of the video displayed on the second display unit 40 from being seen or a non-display area where no video is displayed from being seen due to a change in the second visible area. As a result, the display contents can be made easier to see.

  Moreover, in the electronic device 1 having this configuration, the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 are display devices using organic EL. As described above, a display device using an organic EL is easily thinned and easily bent. Therefore, a display device using organic EL is suitable for a display device having a partially curved shape, such as the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in this embodiment, when it is the same structure as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The configuration of the electronic device 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the electronic device 1 according to the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the rotation structure of the second panel 20 is different from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a rotation structure of the electronic device 101 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a turning operation of the electronic device 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram when the electronic apparatus 101 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram corresponding to the A2-A2 cross section of FIG. For easy understanding, the angle detection unit 60 and the control unit 70 are omitted in FIG. 6A, and in FIG. 6B, the connection unit 50, the angle detection unit 60, and the control unit 70 are omitted. Is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the second panel 20 rotates around a virtual line L <b> 2 passing through a virtual point P <b> 2 set near the second end 23 of the second panel 20. Thus, by setting the center of the rotation operation on the second panel 20 side, the rotation range of the second panel 20 can be increased, and the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 are folded. Is also possible. And even if it is such a rotation structure, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

  In such a rotating structure, the first visible region of the first display unit 30 may not change with the rotation of the second panel 20. In that case, the first display area of the first display unit 30 may not be changed corresponding to the change in the angle θ.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in this embodiment, when it is the same structure as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The configuration of the electronic device 201 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the electronic device 1 according to the first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the rotation operation of the second panel 20 is different from that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a rotation structure of the electronic apparatus 201 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a turning operation of the electronic apparatus 201 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.7 (a) is a schematic diagram at the time of seeing the electronic device 201 from the front, FIG.7 (b) is a schematic diagram corresponding to the A3-A3 cross section of Fig.7 (a). In order to make the explanation easy to understand, the angle detection unit 60 and the control unit 70 are omitted in FIG. 7A, and in FIG. 7B, the connection unit 50, the angle detection unit 60, and the control unit 70 are omitted. Is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the second panel 20 rotates around a virtual line L <b> 1 that passes through a virtual point P <b> 1 set near the first end 13 of the first panel 10 and extends in the left-right direction. And a pivoting action that combines a pivoting action that pivots about a virtual line L2 that passes through a virtual point P2 set in the vicinity of the second end 23 of the second panel 20 and extends in the left-right direction. do. By combining such a plurality of rotation operations, a more complicated rotation operation can be realized. And even if it is such a rotation structure, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, In the range which does not deviate from the objective of this invention, it can change suitably.

  For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1, the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 201 may be electronic devices such as a portable information terminal, a portable TV, and a notebook PC instead of a game machine.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 may have shapes other than those described above as long as a predetermined function can be realized. And according to the shape of the 1st panel 10 or the 2nd panel 20, you may change the shape of the 1st display part 30 or the 2nd display part 40 suitably.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, as long as a predetermined curved shape can be realized, the first display unit 30 may not be a display device using organic EL. Further, the second display unit 40 may not be a display device using organic EL as long as a predetermined curved shape can be realized. For example, the first display unit 30 and the second display unit 40 may be a non-light-emitting display device used in an electronic device called electronic paper.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion 50 may be formed integrally with the first panel 10. Further, the connecting portion 50 may be formed integrally with the second panel 20. Further, the connecting portion 50 may be formed by combining a member formed integrally with the first panel 10 and a member formed integrally with the second panel 20.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1, the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 201 include two second panels 20, and the one second panel 20 rotates near the front end portion of the first panel 10. The other 2nd panel 20 may be connected so that rotation in the vicinity of the rear-end part of the 1st panel 10 is possible.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first panel 10 may be rotated instead of rotating the second panel 20. Which of the first panel 10 and the second panel 20 is rotated with respect to the same rotation fulcrum is relative, and the same effect can be obtained regardless of which one is rotated.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, as long as the angle θ can be detected, the angle detection unit 60 may be a device other than those described above. For example, a wireless signal may be transmitted and received between the first panel 10 and the second panel 20, and the angle θ may be calculated based on the amplitude and phase of the received wireless signal. Further, if the second panel 20 rotates within a range that is visible from the first panel 10 side, a camera is disposed on the first panel 10 side, and an image captured by the camera is analyzed to analyze the second panel 20. The angle θ may be calculated.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 70 may be built in the second panel 20. The control unit 70 may be a control circuit for an external device connected to the first panel 10 or the second panel 20 by wiring or the like.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 70 may change the number of characters displayed on the first display unit 30 in accordance with the change of the first display area of the first display unit 30. When the video displayed on the first display unit 30 is not an image but an image, the control unit 70 displays the video displayed on the first display unit 30 in accordance with the change of the first display area of the first display unit 30. You may change the aspect ratio. Further, the control unit 70 may change the number of characters displayed on the second display unit 40 in accordance with the change of the second display area of the second display unit 40. In addition, when the video displayed on the second display unit 40 is not a character but an image, the control unit 70 displays the video displayed on the second display unit 40 in accordance with the change of the second display area of the second display unit 40. You may change the aspect ratio.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 70 determines the aspect ratio of the image displayed on the plane portion of the first display unit 30 and the aspect ratio of the image displayed on the first bending unit 31 of the first display unit 30. The image may be displayed by changing the ratio. In addition, the control unit 70 changes the aspect ratio of the image displayed on the plane portion of the second display unit 40 and the aspect ratio of the image displayed on the second bending unit 41 of the second display unit 40 to change the image. May be displayed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic device 10 1st panel 11 Front surface 12 Back surface 13 1st edge part 14 1st frame part 20 2nd panel 21 Front surface 22 Back surface 23 2nd edge part 24 2nd frame part 30 1st display part 31 1st curved part 40 2nd display part 41 2nd bending part 50 Connection part 60 Angle detection part 70 Control part

Claims (4)

A first panel having a first display portion disposed on the surface side;
A second panel in which the second display portion is disposed on the surface side;
A connecting portion that rotatably connects the first panel and the second panel;
With
The first panel is
A first end adjacent to the second panel;
The first display unit includes:
Curved toward the back side of the first panel near the first end,
The second panel is
A second end adjacent to the first panel;
The second display unit
An electronic device characterized by being curved toward the back side of the second panel in the vicinity of the second end. An angle detection unit for detecting an angle formed by the first panel and the second panel;
A control unit for controlling the first display unit and the second display unit;
With
The controller is
Based on the angle detected by the angle detector,
A display area of the first display unit;
A display area of the second display unit;
Characterized in that at least one of them is changed,
The electronic device according to claim 1. The controller is
To match the visible area and the display area of the first display unit,
Changing the display area of the first display unit;
To match the visible area and the display area of the second display unit,
The display area of the second display unit is changed,
The electronic device according to claim 2. At least one of the first display unit and the second display unit is
It is a display device using organic EL,
The electronic device according to claim 1.