JP2017183823A - Portable information terminal cover and portable information terminal program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology that uses a relative movement function of a portable information terminal cover to utilize a portable information terminal more conveniently.SOLUTION: A portable information terminal cover attached to a portable information terminal includes a holding part and a change part. The holding part is provided at a cover body and holds the portable information terminal so that the portable information terminal can move relative to the cover body. The change part is configured to change a state detected by the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is moved relative to the cover body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a portable information terminal cover and a portable information terminal program.

  A portable information terminal cover that is attached to a portable information terminal that is an information device that can be carried and used by a user is known. Patent Document 1 discloses a smartphone cover that is attached to a smartphone as a portable information terminal. Generally, in a smartphone, a camera lens is arranged at an upper end portion on the back surface. In the smartphone cover described in Patent Literature 1, a fixing portion that sandwiches and fixes both sides in the width direction of the smartphone is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the cover body. The camera function of the smartphone can be used by sliding the smartphone to expose the camera lens from the smartphone cover.

JP 2015-46712 A

  However, in the smartphone cover described in Patent Document 1, a smartphone cover slide movement function and, in turn, a smartphone relative movement function with respect to the smartphone cover are used only to expose the camera lens. In other words, it cannot be said that the portable information terminal is fully utilized by using the relative movement function of the portable information terminal cover.

  One aspect of the present disclosure aims to provide a technique for more conveniently using a portable information terminal by using a relative movement function of the portable information terminal cover.

  One aspect of the present disclosure is a portable information terminal cover that is attached to a portable information terminal, and includes a holding unit and a changing unit. The holding unit is provided in the cover body and holds the portable information terminal so as to be movable with respect to the cover body. The changing unit is configured to change a state detected by the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is moved with respect to the cover body.

  According to such a configuration, when the portable information terminal is moved relative to the cover body, the state detected by the portable information terminal changes, so that the portable information terminal is moved relative to the cover body. Can be detected. Therefore, the cooperation between the portable information terminal and the portable information terminal cover can realize a configuration in which predetermined processing is executed in conjunction with the movement of the portable information terminal. Therefore, the portable information terminal can be used more conveniently by using the relative movement function of the portable information terminal cover.

  One aspect of the present disclosure may be configured such that the mobile information terminal includes a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism, and executes a predetermined process based on a detection value of the magnetic sensor. And the change part is provided with the component which has magnetic force, and the component which has magnetic force may be provided so that the position with respect to a portable information terminal may change with the movement with respect to the cover main body of a portable information terminal.

  According to such a configuration, the magnetic state detected by the portable information terminal changes by changing the position of the component having magnetic force with respect to the portable information terminal. Therefore, the state detected by the portable information terminal can be changed with a relatively inexpensive and simple configuration.

  One aspect of the present disclosure may be configured such that the mobile information terminal includes a microphone, and a predetermined process is executed when a process execution sound that is a predetermined sound is input to the microphone. The changing unit may include a speaker and a sound control unit that causes the speaker to output a process execution sound when the portable information terminal is moved with respect to the cover body.

According to such a configuration, the sound input state detected by the portable information terminal can be changed by outputting the processing execution sound from the speaker.
One aspect of the present disclosure is configured such that a portable information terminal includes an NFC antenna for performing NFC communication, and executes predetermined processing by receiving processing execution information that is predetermined information via the NFC antenna. May be. The changing unit includes an NFC tag that transmits processing execution information to the NFC antenna by being driven by electric power generated by a radio wave transmitted from the NFC antenna. The NFC tag is portable as the portable information terminal moves relative to the cover body. You may provide so that the position with respect to an information terminal may change.

  According to such a configuration, the position of the NFC tag with respect to the portable information terminal changes, and the NFC tag transmits processing execution information to the NFC antenna, so that the reception state of information detected by the portable information terminal changes. . As described above, the state detected by the portable information terminal can be changed based on the power of the radio wave transmitted from the NFC antenna.

  In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the portable information terminal includes a connection unit that can connect a cable that connects the portable information terminal and the portable information terminal cover, and a processing execution signal that is a predetermined signal is input via the cable. Thus, it may be configured to execute a predetermined process. The changing unit may include a switch that is switched in conjunction with the movement of the portable information terminal relative to the cover body, and a signal output unit that outputs a processing execution signal to the cable based on the switching of the switch.

  According to such a configuration, the process execution signal is output to the cable, so that the signal input state detected by the portable information terminal changes. Therefore, it is possible to improve the certainty that the portable information terminal can detect the state change.

  One aspect of the present disclosure may be configured such that the portable information terminal can transition to a power-off state, a sleep state, and an activation state. And a change part may make the portable information terminal perform the process which changes to a starting state from a sleep state by changing the state detected by the portable information terminal in a sleep state.

According to such a configuration, the mobile information terminal in the sleep state can be shifted from the sleep state to the activated state by simply moving the mobile information terminal with respect to the cover body.
One aspect of the present disclosure may be configured such that the portable information terminal can transition to a power-off state, a sleep state, and an activation state. And a change part may make a portable information terminal perform a predetermined | prescribed process by changing the state detected by the portable information terminal of a starting state.

According to such a configuration, the portable information terminal can be caused to execute a predetermined process simply by moving the activated portable information terminal relative to the cover body.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the changing unit may cause the portable information terminal to execute processing for starting predetermined application software by changing a state detected by the activated portable information terminal.

According to such a configuration, predetermined application software can be activated in the portable information terminal simply by moving the activated portable information terminal relative to the cover body.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the changing unit may cause the portable information terminal to execute a function of predetermined application software by changing a state detected by the activated portable information terminal.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the portable information terminal to execute a function of predetermined application software simply by moving the activated portable information terminal relative to the cover body.

  Another aspect of the present disclosure is a portable information terminal program that causes a computer included in the portable information terminal to function as a determination unit and a process execution unit. The determination unit determines whether or not the portable information terminal has moved relative to the portable information terminal cover that is attached to the portable information terminal and holds the portable information terminal movably. A process execution part performs a predetermined | prescribed process, when it determines with the portable information terminal having moved with respect to the portable information terminal cover by the determination part.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the portable information terminal has moved relative to the portable information terminal cover, the portable information terminal executes a predetermined process that can be recognized by the user. That is, the portable information terminal executes a predetermined process in conjunction with the movement of the portable information terminal. Therefore, the portable information terminal can be used more conveniently by using the relative movement function of the portable information terminal cover.

FIG. 1A is a front view of the smartphone cover in a state where the plate portion is located at the first position. FIG. 1B is a front view of the smartphone cover in a state where the plate portion is located at the second position. FIG. 2A is a front view corresponding to FIG. 1A of the smartphone cover mounted on the smartphone. FIG. 2B is a front view corresponding to FIG. 1B of the smartphone cover in a state of being mounted on the smartphone. It is a block diagram showing the structure of a smart phone. FIG. 4A is a rear view of the plate portion. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating the front of the base and the spring. FIG. 4C is a front view of the lid. It is a flowchart of a slide interlocking process. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the smart phone cover of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the plate unit is located at the first position and NFC communication is not performed between the NFC antenna of the smartphone and the NFC tag of the smartphone cover. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the plate unit is located at the second position and NFC communication is performed between the NFC antenna of the smartphone and the NFC tag of the smartphone cover. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the smart phone cover of 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1. First Embodiment]
[1-1. Constitution]
The smartphone cover 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is folded in two to cover the front and back of the smartphone 2 by being attached to the smartphone 2 as an example of a portable information terminal that is an information device that can be carried and used by the user. It is a notebook-type cover with a shape. In FIG.1 and FIG.2, the smart phone cover 1 of the open state (state not folded in half) is shown. As will be described later, the smartphone 2 is slidably held by the smartphone cover 1, and predetermined processing is executed on the smartphone 2 in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2. The smartphone 2 is an example of a plurality of models of smartphones, and the smartphone cover 1 is configured to be compatible with a plurality of models of smartphones. The smartphone 2 is configured to be able to transition to a power-off state, a sleep state, and an activated state. The activated state here is a state in which it is normally activated, in other words, a state in which the sleep state is canceled in the power-on state.

<Electric configuration of smartphone 2>
First, the electrical configuration of the smartphone 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The smartphone 2 includes a touch panel display 21, a camera unit 22, a magnetic sensor 23, an earphone jack 24, an NFC antenna 25, a microphone 26, a button operation unit 27, and a control unit 28.

  The touch panel display 21 is provided on the front surface of the smartphone 2 and displays various images requested from the control unit 28. The touch panel display 21 receives a touch operation from the user and outputs an operation signal representing the content of the touch operation to the control unit 28.

  The camera unit 22 is a digital camera that performs electronic imaging using an imaging device such as a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The camera unit 22 performs imaging in accordance with a command from the control unit 28 and outputs data representing the captured image to the control unit 28. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the lens 22 a of the camera unit 22 is provided at the upper end of the back surface of the smartphone 2. In FIGS. 2A and 2B, the lens 22a is shown in a transparent manner.

  The magnetic sensor 23 is a sensor that detects magnetism, and outputs a signal representing the detected value to the control unit 28. The magnetic sensor 23 is used for a function (so-called electronic compass function) that detects geomagnetism and measures an orientation based on the detected geomagnetism.

  The earphone jack 24 is a connection terminal to which an earphone cable having a sounding body (for example, a speaker) that can be attached to the ear or the vicinity thereof can be connected. In a state where the earphone cable is connected to the earphone jack 24, a sound signal representing a sound such as music can be output from the control unit 28 to the earphone cable via the earphone jack 24. On the other hand, in this state, when a volume adjustment button provided on the earphone cable is operated, an operation signal representing the content of the operation is output to the control unit 28 via the earphone jack 24, and the sound volume represented by the sound signal is output. Is adjusted by the control unit 28.

  The NFC antenna 25 is an antenna for performing NFC (Near Field Communication) communication, and transmits and receives various types of information to and from devices capable of NFC communication in accordance with instructions from the control unit 28. The NFC antenna 25 is used, for example, for settlement of electronic money by holding the smartphone 2 over a reader / writer that performs NFC communication with the NFC antenna 25.

  The microphone 26 is a device for inputting sound, and outputs a signal corresponding to the input sound to the control unit 28. The microphone 26 is used to input sound when making a call using the smartphone 2. In addition, the smartphone 2 according to the present embodiment has a voice recognition function that recognizes a voice uttered by a user and executes a process according to the content, and the microphone 26 realizes the voice recognition function of the smartphone 2. Also used for.

  The button operation unit 27 includes physical buttons such as a home button 27a, volume buttons 27b and 27c, and a sleep button 27d shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, and enables basic operations other than touch operations on the touch panel display 21 by button operations. To do.

  The home button 27 a is provided below the touch panel display 21 in front of the smartphone 2, and when the button 27 a is pressed, a home screen is displayed on the touch panel display 21. In the present embodiment, an application is activated by touching an application software (hereinafter, application) icon on the home screen, and the application is terminated by pressing the home button 27a.

  The volume buttons 27b and 27c are provided close to each other on the side surface of the smartphone 2. The volume increases when the volume button 27b is pressed, and the volume decreases when the volume button 27c is pressed.

  The sleep button 27d is provided on the upper portion of the smartphone 2, and when the button 27d is pressed, the smartphone 2 transits to the sleep state. On the other hand, when the button 27d is pressed in the sleep state, the sleep button 27d returns from the sleep state. Further, when the sleep button 27d is pressed and held for a predetermined time or longer, the state of the smartphone 2 is switched between the power-on state and the power-off state. The button operation unit 27 outputs a signal representing the content of the button operation to the control unit 28.

  The control unit 28 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like as constituent elements. The control unit 28 transmits and receives signals to and from the various devices 21 to 27, and performs the slide interlocking process shown in FIG. 5 based on the received signals. In the present embodiment, a dedicated application (hereinafter, slide-linked application) is installed in the smartphone 2, and the slide-linked process is a process of this slide-linked application. The slide-linked application is an application in which a function for performing imaging by the camera unit 22 when the smartphone 2 is slid is added to a normal camera application. The slide interlocking process and the slide interlocking application will be described in detail later.

<Physical configuration of smartphone cover 1>
Next, the physical configuration of the smartphone cover 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4. In the following, the vertical direction and the left and right of each configuration provided in the smartphone cover 1 and the smartphone cover 1 respectively indicate the longitudinal direction and the short direction of the smartphone 2 in a state where the substantially rectangular plate-like smartphone 2 is mounted on the smartphone cover 1. It is called a direction.

The smartphone cover 1 includes a cover main body 3, a holding unit 4, and a spring 5 shown in FIG. 4B.
The cover main body 3 shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2 is formed in the substantially rectangular sheet shape, and the two folding lines 31 and 32 formed in parallel along the up-down direction of the smart phone cover 1 in the center part of the said rectangle. It is folded in a U shape and folded in half so as to sandwich the smartphone 2. The cover body 3 is made of leather, for example.

  The inner surface of the cover body 3 (the surface facing the smartphone 2) is divided into three surfaces, a front facing surface 33, a side facing surface 34, and a back facing surface 35, by folding lines 31 and 32. The front facing surface 33 and the side facing surface 34 are continuous, and the side facing surface 34 and the back facing surface 35 are continuous. All of these surfaces are substantially rectangular, and the longitudinal direction thereof coincides with the vertical direction of the smartphone cover 1. The front facing surface 33 and the back facing surface 35 have the same shape, and the side facing surface 34 is designed to have a width in the left-right direction shorter than these surfaces 33 and 35.

  The front facing surface 33 is a surface facing the front surface of the smartphone 2 in a state where the cover body 3 is folded, and the size thereof is designed to be slightly larger than the size of the smartphone 2 in a front view. The front facing surface 33 is provided with a plurality (two in this example) of pockets 33a and 33b that can store cards such as credit cards and cash cards.

  The side facing surface 34 is a surface facing the side surface of the smartphone 2 in a state in which the cover body 3 is folded, and the width in the left-right direction is designed to be larger than the thickness of the smartphone 2.

  The back facing surface 35 is a surface facing the back surface of the smartphone 2. Since the back facing surface 35 has the same shape as the front facing surface 33, that is, one size larger than the size of the smartphone 2 in a front view, the entire back surface of the smartphone 2 can be covered as shown in FIG. 2A. Although not shown, the cover main body 3 is folded so that the front facing surface 33 and the back facing surface 35 can cover the entire front surface in addition to the entire back surface of the smartphone 2. In other words, the cover body 3 includes a front plate portion 33a that is a plate portion that covers the front surface of the smartphone 2, and is in a closed state (smart phone) in which at least a part of the front surface of the smartphone 2 is covered by the front plate portion 33a. A state in which the cover 1 is folded in half) and an open state (a state in which the smartphone cover 1 is not folded in half) in which the entire front surface of the smartphone 2 is not covered by the front plate portion 33a. Realize.

  In the present embodiment, the cover body 3 includes a belt portion 36 that protrudes outward from one of the two sides on the left and right sides of the cover body 3. The state where the cover body 3 is folded is maintained by fastening the belt portion 36 to the other side.

  The holding unit 4 is provided at the center of the back facing surface 35. In other words, the holding part 4 is a part of the back plate 35a that is a part of the cover main body 3 that covers the surface (rear surface) opposite to the surface (front surface) on which the touch panel display 21 of the plate-like smartphone 2 is provided. Is provided. The holding unit 4 is a member for holding the smartphone 2 slidably with respect to the cover body 3. Here, holding in a movable manner with respect to the cover main body 3 means holding in a movable manner with respect to the back plate portion 35a in the cover main body 3. The holding unit 4 includes a plate portion 41, an adhesive sheet 42 attached to the plate portion 41, and a slide mechanism 43 that holds the plate portion 41 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the smartphone cover 1.

  The plate portion 41 is a substantially rectangular plate-shaped resin member, and the longitudinal direction thereof coincides with the vertical direction of the smartphone cover 1. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a rectangular adhesive sheet 42 is attached to the front surface of the plate portion 41 (the surface facing the front facing surface 33 when the cover body 3 is folded), and the smartphone 2 An adhesive surface 42a is formed to be adhered to the back surface. The smartphone 2 is detachably bonded to the bonding surface 42a. However, since the adhesive strength of the adhesive sheet 42 is strong, the smartphone 2 is not easily peeled off once attached. Further, the adhesive surface 42 a is provided at a position protruding from the back facing surface 35.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, a small protrusion 41 a is formed on the back surface of the plate portion 41. A pair of side walls 41b and 41c are formed on the left and right sides of the plate portion 41 so as to protrude to the back side of the plate portion 41 (the front side in FIG. 4A).

As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the slide mechanism 43 includes a base 431 and a lid portion 432 that is covered from above in a state where the plate portion 41 is disposed on the base 431.
The base 431 is made of a substantially rectangular plate-like resin whose length along the vertical direction of the smartphone cover 1 is sufficiently longer than the plate portion 41 and whose length along the left and right direction is slightly longer than the plate portion 41. It is a member and faces the back surface of the plate portion 41. The base 431 guides the sliding movement of the plate portion 41 along the vertical direction of the smartphone cover 1 in a state where the plate portion 41 is disposed on the base 431. A small protrusion 431a is formed on the front surface of the base 431.

  The lid portion 432 is a substantially U-shaped plate-shaped resin member, and the outer diameter thereof substantially coincides with the outer shape excluding the lower end portion of the base 431. The lid portion 432 is covered so as to cover the outer edge excluding the lower end portion of the base 431 from above with the plate portion 41 being disposed on the base 431. Thereby, the movement of the plate part 41 in the direction perpendicular to the back surface 35 is restricted.

  The plate portion 41 is held by the slide mechanism 43 so as to be slidable between a first position shown in FIG. 1A and a second position shown in FIG. 1B. In the state where the plate portion 41 is located at the first position, the entire back surface of the smartphone 2 is covered with the cover body 3 as shown in FIG. 2A. On the other hand, in the state where the plate portion 41 is located at the second position, the end portion on the back surface of the smartphone 2 protrudes outside the cover body 3 as shown in FIG. 2B. Further, in the state where the plate portion 41 is located at the first position, the entire touch panel display 21 of the smartphone 2 is covered with the cover body 3 (front plate portion 33a) in the above-described closed state. In the state where the plate portion 41 is located at the second position, a part of the touch panel display 21 (the upper portion in the touch panel display 21) is exposed from the cover body 3 even in the closed state. In a state where the plate part 41 is located at the second position, the lens 22a of the camera part 22 of the smartphone 2 protrudes outward from the cover body 3, and imaging by the camera part 22 becomes possible.

The spring 5 shown in FIG. 4B is a metal spring having a magnetic force. The spring 5 has a zigzag shape, and both ends thereof are curled to form ring-shaped portions 5a and 5b.
The spring 5 plays a role of positioning the plate portion 41 so that the plate portion 41 is maintained at the first position and the second position. Specifically, one annular portion 5 a of the spring 5 is hooked on the small protrusion 431 a of the base 431, and the other annular portion 5 b is hooked on the small protrusion 41 a of the plate portion 41. The small protrusions 431a and 41a are provided so that the spring 5 is shortest when the plate portion 41 is located at the center in the vertical direction of the base 431 (that is, the center position in the range in which sliding is possible). For this reason, the spring 5 biases the plate portion 41 toward the first position in the range closer to the first position than the center portion of the base 431, and the second in the range closer to the second position than the center portion. The plate portion 41 is biased toward the position side.

  Further, as the plate portion 41 (smartphone 2) slides, the position of the spring 5 with respect to the smartphone 2 changes. Here, “the position changes” means that the position of at least one point in the object changes. That is, the rotation that does not involve the movement of the center of gravity of the object is also included in the change in the position.

  As the smartphone 2 slides, the position of the spring 5 with respect to the magnetic sensor 23 changes. In the present embodiment, the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23 for the spring 5 is higher in the state where the plate portion 41 is located in the second position than in the state where the plate portion 41 is located in the first position. A spring 5 is provided.

[1-2. processing]
Next, the slide interlocking process executed by the control unit 28 of the smartphone 2 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. The slide interlocking process is executed by starting the slide interlocking application described above.

  This slide-linked application has two modes, an imaging mode and an album mode, and these modes can be switched. The imaging mode is a mode for performing imaging by the camera unit 22. In the imaging mode, a landscape that can be seen from the lens 22 a of the camera unit 22 is displayed on the touch panel display 21. Also, the imaging mode is displayed on the touch panel display 21 as software buttons, such as a shutter button for imaging, various setting buttons for setting image quality, a self-timer, and the like, and a mode switching button for switching the mode between album modes. Is done.

  On the other hand, the album mode is a mode in which captured images are displayed. In the album mode, the touch panel display 21 displays a list of captured images, various setting buttons for editing the captured images, and a mode switching button. Note that when the slide-linked application is activated, the mode is set to the album mode.

  In S101, the control unit 28 determines whether or not a normal operation has been performed. The control unit 28 determines that a normal operation has been performed when any of the various software buttons displayed on the touch panel display 21 is operated. On the other hand, the control unit 28 determines that the normal operation is not performed when none of the various software buttons is operated. When it is determined that the normal operation has been performed, the control unit 28 shifts the process to S102.

  In S102, the control unit 28 executes normal processing according to the operation content in S101. For example, the control unit 28 causes the camera unit 22 to perform imaging when it is determined in S101 that the shutter button has been operated. When executing the process of S102, the control unit 28 shifts the process to S103.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal operation is not performed in S101 described above, the control unit 28 skips S102 described above and shifts the process to S103.
In S103, the control unit 28 determines whether the smartphone 2 has moved from the first position to the second position. Here, the control unit 28 determines whether the smartphone 2 has moved based on the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23.

  Specifically, the processes of S101 to S107 are executed for a plurality of cycles until it is determined that an end operation described later has been performed. Then, the control unit 28 determines that the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23 is less than a predetermined threshold value (hereinafter referred to as a slide determination threshold value) in S103 one cycle before and is equal to or greater than the slide determination threshold value in the latest S103. When it is, it determines with the smart phone 2 having moved to the 2nd position from the 1st position. In S103 of the first cycle, the control unit 28 determines that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the first position to the second position regardless of the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23.

  Further, the slide determination threshold value is the magnetic sensor 23 in a state where the smartphone 2 is located at the first position in a situation where the influence of the magnetism of the spring 5 and magnetism other than geomagnetism on the magnetic sensor 23 can be ignored. Is set to be lower than the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23 in a state where the smartphone 2 is located at the second position.

When the control unit 28 determines that the smartphone 2 has moved from the first position to the second position, the control unit 28 shifts the process to S104.
In S104, the control unit 28 executes a first process which is a predetermined process. In the present embodiment, the first process is a process for executing the function of the slide-linked application, specifically, a process for switching the mode to the imaging mode and causing the camera unit 22 to perform imaging. That is, when the smartphone 2 moves from the first position to the second position and the lens 22a of the camera unit 22 is exposed from the cover body 3, the mode is automatically switched to the imaging mode, and imaging by the camera unit 22 is performed. Is called. If the mode switching button is operated before the latest S104 is executed and the mode is already the imaging mode, the mode remains in the imaging mode before and after the latest S104 is executed. When executing the process of S104, the control unit 28 shifts the process to S105.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S103 described above that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the first position to the second position, the control unit 28 skips S104 described above and shifts the process to S105.

  In S105, the control unit 28 determines whether or not the smartphone 2 has moved from the second position to the first position. Here, the control unit 28 determines whether the smartphone 2 has moved based on the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23.

  Specifically, the control unit 28 determines that the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23 is equal to or greater than the above-described slide determination threshold value in S103 one cycle before and is less than the slide determination threshold value in the latest S103. It is determined that the smartphone 2 has moved from the second position to the first position. In S105 in the first cycle, the control unit 28 determines that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the second position to the first position regardless of the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23. When it is determined that the smartphone 2 has moved from the second position to the first position, the control unit 28 causes the process to proceed to S106.

  In S106, the control unit 28 executes a second process that is a predetermined process different from the first process described above. In the present embodiment, the second process is a process for executing the function of the slide-linked application. Specifically, the mode is switched to the album mode, and an album display in which a list of captured images is displayed on the touch panel display 21. Is a process of executing. That is, when the smartphone 2 moves from the second position to the first position and the lens 22a of the camera unit 22 is covered with the cover main body 3, the mode is automatically switched to the album mode and album display is performed. If the mode switching button is operated before the latest S106 is executed and the mode is already the album mode, the mode remains in the album mode before and after the latest S106 is executed. When executing the process of S106, the control unit 28 shifts the process to S107.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S105 described above that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the second position to the first position, the control unit 28 skips S106 described above and shifts the process to S107.

  In S107, the control unit 28 determines whether an end operation has been performed. The control unit 28 determines that the end operation has been performed when the home button 27a of the smartphone 2 is operated.

  If the control unit 28 determines in S107 that the end operation has been performed, the slide interlocking process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end operation has not been performed, the control unit 28 returns to S101 described above and repeats the processing after S101.

[1-3. effect]
According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1a) In the present embodiment, the smartphone cover 1 holds the smartphone 2 movably with respect to the cover body 3 and is detected by the smartphone 2 when the smartphone 2 is moved with respect to the cover body 3. To change.

  Therefore, the smartphone 2 can detect that it has moved relative to the cover body 3. And the cooperation with the smart phone 2 and the smart phone cover 1 performs the predetermined | prescribed process which a user can recognize in response to the movement of the smart phone 2. FIG. Therefore, the smartphone 2 can be used more conveniently by using the slide movement function of the cover body 3.

  (1b) In the present embodiment, the smartphone cover 1 changes the state detected by the activated smartphone 2 to change the mode as a function of the first slide-linked application and the camera unit 22 as a predetermined process. The smart phone 2 is made to perform the process which performs the imaging by.

For this reason, the smartphone 2 can execute these processes only by moving the activated smartphone 2 with respect to the cover body 3.
In particular, in order to perform imaging by the camera unit 22 when the smartphone cover 1 is attached, the smartphone 2 needs to be moved to the second position. However, as the smartphone 2 moves to the second position, imaging by the camera unit 22 is performed. Since it is performed automatically, it is possible to reduce time and effort.

  (1c) In the present embodiment, the smartphone 2 is configured to perform mode switching or the like based on the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23. Further, the spring 5 of the smartphone cover 1 is provided so that the position of the smartphone 2 with respect to the smartphone 2 changes as the smartphone 2 moves relative to the cover body 3.

  Therefore, when the position of the spring 5 with respect to the smartphone 2 changes, the magnetic state detected by the smartphone 2 changes. Therefore, the state detected by the smartphone 2 can be changed with a relatively inexpensive and simple configuration.

  (1d) In the present embodiment, the spring 5 used for positioning the plate portion 41 is used in providing a component having a magnetic force whose position relative to the smartphone 2 changes as the smartphone 2 slides. Therefore, the number of parts of the smartphone cover can be reduced as compared with a configuration in which parts having magnetic force are separately provided.

  In the present embodiment, the spring 5 corresponds to an example of a component having a magnetic force and a changing portion. S103 and S105 correspond to an example of processing as a determination unit, and S104 and S106 correspond to an example of processing as a processing execution unit.

[2. Second Embodiment]
[2-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Note that the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment indicate the same configuration, and the preceding description is referred to.

  The smartphone 2 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. However, the above-described slide-linked application is not installed in the smartphone 2 of the second embodiment.

  On the other hand, the smartphone cover 6 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6 further includes a speaker 61, a switch 62, and an audio reproduction unit 63, and is provided with a spring (not shown) instead of the spring 5 described above. This is different from the first embodiment.

The spring provided in the smartphone cover 6 is a normal metal spring having no magnetic force. This spring has the same shape and elasticity as the spring 5 of the first embodiment.
The speaker 61 outputs sound in accordance with a command from the audio reproduction unit 63.

  The switch 62 is switched in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone. In the present embodiment, the switch 62 is provided on the base 431. When the plate portion 41 moves from the first position to the second position, the switch 62 is pushed in by an external force from the plate portion 41 and is turned on. When the portion 41 moves from the second position to the first position, it is released from the external force from the plate portion 41 and is turned off.

  The audio reproduction unit 63 is configured with a dedicated IC chip, and causes the speaker 61 to output a predetermined sound based on the switching of the switch 62. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined keyword for activating the voice recognition function is input to the microphone 26 as a process execution sound in the sleep state, the smartphone 2 performs a voice operation from the sleep state (specifically, a voice operation). (Accepted voice operation state). When the plate unit 41 is moved from the first position to the second position and the switch 62 is switched from the off state to the on state, the sound reproducing unit 63 causes the speaker 61 to output the sound of the keyword. For this reason, when the smartphone 2 is moved from the first position to the second position, the voice of the keyword is input to the microphone 26 of the smartphone 2, and the smartphone 2 automatically transitions from the sleep state to the activated state.

[2-2. effect]
According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following effect is obtained in addition to the effect (1a) of the first embodiment described above.

  In the present embodiment, the smartphone 2 is configured to execute a process of transitioning from a sleep state to an activated state when a process execution sound is input to the microphone 26. In addition, the smartphone cover 6 changes the sound input state detected by the smartphone 2 by causing the speaker 61 to output a process execution sound when the smartphone 2 is moved with respect to the cover body 3. Therefore, the smartphone 2 can be changed from the sleep state to the activated state simply by moving the smartphone 2 with respect to the cover body 3.

  In particular, since a smartphone having a voice recognition function as a standard function is widely used, the smartphone can be shifted from the sleep state to the activated state in conjunction with the slide movement without using a dedicated application.

In the present embodiment, the sound reproduction unit 63 corresponds to an example of a sound control unit, and the speaker 61, the switch 62, and the sound reproduction unit 63 correspond to an example of a change unit.
[3. Third Embodiment]
[3-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences.

  The smartphone 2 according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. Similar to the first embodiment, the slide-linked application is installed in the smartphone 2 of the third embodiment. The slide-linked application of the third embodiment is basically the same application as the slide-linked application of the first embodiment, but the contents of the slide-linked process are partially different. The slide interlocking process of the third embodiment will be described later.

  On the other hand, the smartphone cover 7 according to the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B further includes an NFC tag 71, and instead of the spring 5 described above, a spring similar to the second embodiment (that is, a normal metal spring). It differs from a 1st embodiment by a point provided with. 7A and 7B, the NFC tag 71 and the NFC antenna 25 of the smartphone 2 are illustrated in a transparent manner.

  The NFC tag 71 is a tag for transmitting processing execution information, which is predetermined information, to the NFC antenna 25 by being driven by electric power from radio waves transmitted from the NFC antenna 25 of the smartphone 2. The NFC tag 71 is built in the upper part of the cover main body 3 and is provided so that the position of the NFC tag 71 in the cover main body 3 does not change even if the plate portion 41 is slid. As a result, the position of the NFC tag 71 relative to the smartphone 2 changes as the smartphone 2 slides.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, the NFC tag 71 is located at a distance where NFC communication with the NFC antenna 25 is not performed in a state where the smartphone 2 is located at the first position. On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the NFC tag 71 is located at a distance where NFC communication with the NFC antenna 25 is performed in a state where the smartphone 2 is located at the second position. Further, the NFC tag 71 continues to transmit process execution information to the NFC antenna 25 while the smartphone 2 is located at the second position and receives the radio wave from the NFC antenna 25.

[3-2. processing]
Next, the slide interlocking process executed by the control unit 28 of the smartphone 2 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  Of S101 to S107 of the slide interlocking process of the third embodiment, processes other than S103 and S105 are the same as the slide interlocking process of the first embodiment. Only S103 and S105 related to the differences will be described below.

In S103, the control unit 28 determines whether the smartphone 2 has moved from the first position to the second position based on information received by the NFC antenna 25.
Specifically, the control unit 28 is in a state where the NFC antenna 25 has not received the process execution information from the NFC tag 71 in S103 one cycle before, and has received the process execution information from the NFC tag 71 in the latest S103. When it is in the state which is carrying out, it determines with the smart phone 2 having moved to the 2nd position from the 1st position. In S103 in the first cycle, the control unit 28 determines that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the first position to the second position regardless of the reception state of the process execution information of the NFC antenna 25.

In S105, the control unit 28 determines whether the smartphone 2 has moved from the second position to the first position based on information received by the NFC antenna 25.
Specifically, the control unit 28 is in a state in which the NFC antenna 25 receives the process execution information from the NFC tag 71 in S103 one cycle before, and receives the process execution information from the NFC tag 71 in the latest S103. If the smartphone 2 is not in the state, it is determined that the smartphone 2 has moved from the second position to the first position. In S105 of the first cycle, the control unit 28 determines that the smartphone 2 has not moved from the second position to the first position regardless of the reception state of the process execution information of the NFC antenna 25.

[3-3. effect]
According to the third embodiment described in detail above, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1a) and (1b) of the first embodiment described above.

  In the present embodiment, the smartphone 2 is configured to execute the switching of the slide-linked application mode and the imaging by the camera unit 22 by receiving the process execution information via the NFC antenna 25. Further, the NFC tag 71 of the smartphone cover 7 is provided such that the position of the smartphone 2 with respect to the smartphone 2 changes as the smartphone 2 moves relative to the cover body 3.

  Therefore, the position of the NFC tag 71 with respect to the smartphone 2 changes, and the NFC tag 71 transmits the process execution information to the NFC antenna 25, whereby the information reception state detected by the smartphone 2 changes. As described above, the state detected by the smartphone 2 can be changed based on the power of the radio wave transmitted from the NFC antenna 25.

In the present embodiment, the NFC tag 71 corresponds to an example of a changing unit.
[4. Fourth Embodiment]
[4-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences.

  The smartphone 2 according to the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. However, the above-described slide-linked application is not installed in the smartphone 2 according to the fourth embodiment.

  The smartphone 2 of the fourth embodiment is configured such that the volume control button of the earphone cable connected to the earphone jack 24 functions as a shutter button when the camera application is activated. More specifically, the smartphone 2 performs imaging by the camera unit 22 when a volume adjustment button of the earphone cable is operated and a signal for adjusting the volume (hereinafter referred to as a volume adjustment signal) is input to the earphone jack 24. It is configured as follows.

  On the other hand, the smartphone cover 8 according to the fourth embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 causes the smartphone 2 to perform imaging by the smartphone 2 in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2. The smartphone cover 8 causes the smartphone 2 to perform imaging by the camera unit 22 by using a function of the smartphone 2 that performs imaging by the camera unit 22 when a volume adjustment signal is input. Specifically, the smartphone cover 8 further includes a switch 81, a cable 82, and a signal output unit 83, and is different from the first embodiment in that the smartphone cover 8 includes a spring similar to the second embodiment instead of the spring 5 described above. To do.

  The switch 81 is switched in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2. In the present embodiment, the switch 81 is provided on the base 431 similarly to the switch 62 of the second embodiment, and when the plate portion 41 moves from the first position to the second position, the switch 81 is switched on. When the plate portion 41 moves from the second position to the first position, the plate portion 41 is switched to an off state.

  The cable 82 is for electrically connecting the smartphone 2 and the smartphone cover 8. A plug is provided at one end of the cable 82, and this plug is inserted into the earphone jack 24 of the smartphone 2.

  The signal output unit 83 includes a dedicated IC chip. When the plate unit 41 is moved from the first position to the second position and the switch 81 is switched on, the volume adjustment signal is output. Output to cable 82.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the smartphone 2 is moved from the first position to the second position, the volume adjustment signal is output from the signal output unit 83 to the cable 82, and the volume adjustment signal is transmitted via the cable 82. Input to the earphone jack 24. For this reason, when the smartphone 2 is moved from the first position to the second position, imaging by the camera unit 22 is automatically performed.

[4-2. effect]
According to the fourth embodiment described in detail above, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects (1a) and (1b) of the first embodiment described above.

  In the present embodiment, since the cable 82 is used, it is possible to improve the certainty that the smartphone 2 can detect the state change. That is, for example, in the configuration in which sound is output in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2 as in the second embodiment, it is difficult for the smartphone 2 to detect sound in a situation where the outside is noisy. In other words, it is difficult for the smartphone 2 to detect the state change. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the smartphone 2 is moved, the input state of the signal to the smartphone 2 is changed by inputting the volume adjustment signal to the smartphone 2 via the cable 82. Therefore, the state detected by the smartphone 2 is changed without being affected by the external situation as compared with the configuration for outputting sound. Therefore, according to the smartphone cover 8, the certainty that the smartphone 2 can detect the state change can be improved. As a result, the certainty that the process is executed in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2 can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the earphone jack 24 corresponds to an example of a connection unit, the volume adjustment signal corresponds to an example of a processing execution signal, and the switch 81 and the signal output unit 83 correspond to an example of a change unit.

[5. Other Embodiments]
As mentioned above, although the form for implementing this indication was demonstrated, this indication is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can carry out various modifications.

  (5a) In the first, third, and fourth embodiments, the function of the application that is executed in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone 2 is imaging by the camera unit 22 or the like. Specifically, the holding unit 4 includes a first position where the lens 22a of the camera unit 22 provided on the back surface of the smartphone 2 is covered by the cover body 3, and the lens 22a is the cover body. 3 is held so as to be movable between the second position and the second position exposed from the third position. The smartphone covers 1, 7, and 8 are cameras that perform processing using the lens 22 a by changing the state detected by the smartphone 2 when the smartphone 2 is moved from the first position to the second position. The smartphone 2 is caused to perform imaging by the unit 22. However, the function of the application executed in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone is not limited to this. For example, a flash light for a smartphone may be turned on in conjunction with the slide movement of the smartphone.

  Moreover, in the said 1st, 3rd and 4th embodiment, although the smart phone 2 is made to slide, the smart phone 2 of a starting state performs the function of predetermined | prescribed apps, such as imaging by the camera part 22, but it is a starting state. The process to be executed by the smartphone is not limited to this.

  For example, the smartphone cover may cause the smartphone to execute a process of starting a predetermined application by changing the state detected by the activated smartphone. Conversely, the smartphone may be caused to execute a process for ending a predetermined application.

  Specifically, for example, when the smartphone slides from the first position to the second position, a process for starting the camera application may be executed. Further, when the smartphone slides from the second position to the first position, a process for terminating the camera application may be executed. That is, the process using the lens 22a of the camera unit 22 described above is not limited to imaging by the camera unit 22, but may be preparation for performing imaging by the camera unit 22 such as activation of a camera application.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to start or end a predetermined application on the smartphone simply by moving the activated smartphone relative to the cover body. Especially for apps that require the smartphone to be moved to the second position in order to be used when the smartphone cover is attached, such as a camera app, it is possible to move the smartphone and start the application at the same time. Can be reduced.

  Further, for example, the smartphone cover may cause the smartphone to execute a process of transitioning from the activated state to the sleep state by changing the state detected by the activated smartphone. According to such a configuration, it is possible to transition from the activated state to the sleep state by simply moving the activated smartphone with respect to the cover body.

  Further, for example, as described above, in the state where the smartphone 2 is located at the first position, the entire touch panel display 21 of the smartphone 2 is covered with the cover body 3 (front plate portion 33a) in the closed state. On the other hand, in a state where the smartphone 2 is located at the second position, a part of the touch panel display 21 (an upper portion in the touch panel display 21) is exposed from the cover body 3 even in the closed state. Using this, for example, the smartphone cover is exposed from the cover body in the touch panel display by changing the state detected by the smartphone when the smartphone is moved from the first position to the second position. You may make a smart phone perform the process which displays predetermined | prescribed information in the part (in the said each embodiment, the upper part in the touchscreen display 21).

  As the predetermined information, for example, when there is an incoming call, the caller information may be displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm predetermined information displayed on the touch panel display by sliding the smartphone even in a closed state, specifically, a state in which the smartphone cover is folded in half. it can. Then, it is possible to determine whether or not to answer the call while the smartphone cover is folded in two. In this case, for example, the smartphone may be configured to reject incoming calls by sliding the smartphone from the second position to the first position and storing the smartphone in the cover body.

  Further, for example, when a phone call is not placed on the smartphone, the most recent schedule or the like may be displayed on the portion of the touch panel display exposed from the cover body.

  (5b) In the first embodiment, the spring 5 is illustrated as a component having magnetic force, but the component having magnetic force is not limited to this. The component having magnetic force may be, for example, a magnet or the like separately provided on the cover main body 3 only for changing the detection value of the magnetic sensor 23 as the smartphone 2 slides. In other words, in providing a component having magnetic force, it is not necessary to divert a component used for positioning the plate portion 41 or the like.

  (5c) The method of changing the position of the spring 5 and thus the component having magnetic force is not limited to that of the first embodiment. For example, the component having magnetic force may be moved in parallel with respect to the cover body 3. Similarly, the method of changing the position of the NFC tag is not limited to that of the third embodiment.

  (5d) In the second embodiment, the sound reproduction unit 63 causes the speaker 61 to output a process execution sound for causing the smartphone 2 to transition from the sleep state to the activated state. However, the process execution sound is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the sound reproducing unit may cause the speaker to output a sound for causing the smartphone 2 to execute a process of starting a predetermined application as the process execution sound. Further, for example, the sound reproducing unit may cause the speaker to output sound for causing the smartphone 2 to execute a function of a predetermined application as the process execution sound.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the smart phone cover 6 can output only one type of process execution sound, the kind of process execution sound which a smart phone cover can output is not restricted to this. For example, the smartphone cover may be capable of outputting two or more types of process execution sounds. In this case, for example, the smartphone cover may be able to change the process execution sound output from the speaker by changing the setting of the sound reproduction unit or the like. Further, for example, a plurality of types of process execution sounds may be output without changing the settings of the audio playback unit. Specifically, for example, in the case where the smartphone 2, and thus the portable information terminal, can move with respect to the cover body in a plurality of types (such as movement in different directions, parallel movement, and rotational movement) as in the above embodiments. Depending on the type of movement, different types of processing execution sounds may be output.

  In addition, for example, as described above, when a predetermined keyword for operating the voice recognition function is input to the microphone as a process execution sound, the smartphone and the portable information terminal may transition to a voice operation state in which a voice operation is accepted. Assume that it is configured. In this case, when the portable information terminal is moved, the voice reproduction unit causes the speaker to output the keyword as the first voice, and then instructs the portable information terminal to execute a predetermined process. The sound may be output as the second sound. The second sound may be a sound representing specific operation content such as activation of a predetermined application or execution of a predetermined function of the predetermined application. That is, the audio reproduction unit may cause the portable information terminal to sequentially execute a plurality of processes by emitting a plurality of process execution sounds at intervals. In this way, for example, the portable information terminal can be changed from the sleep state to the activated state (specifically, the voice operation state), and then the camera application can be activated.

  In this way, by making the smartphone cover configured to output a plurality of types of processing execution sounds, various changes in the sound input state of the smartphone 2 can be realized. Therefore, according to this, the smart phone 2 can be made to perform the multiple types of process according to the change of the sound input state.

  (5e) In the second embodiment, when the smartphone 2 is slid, the smartphone cover 6 acts on the voice recognition function, which is a function that the smartphone has as a standard function. Although the process is executed, the method of causing the smartphone, and thus the portable information terminal, to execute the process is not limited to this. For example, as in the first and third embodiments, the mobile information terminal may be caused to execute a predetermined process by working on an installed dedicated application.

  (5f) In the third embodiment, the state detected by the smartphone 2 is changed by switching between a state in which NFC communication is performed and a state in which NFC communication is not performed as the smartphone 2 slides. However, the configuration for changing the state detected by the smartphone 2 using NFC communication is not limited to this.

  For example, the NFC tag is provided so as to always perform NFC communication with the NFC antenna 25 in a state where the smartphone cover is attached to the smartphone 2. And the content of the information transmitted from an NFC tag may be changed in connection with the movement of the smart phone 2 using the switch etc. which are switched in response to the movement of the smart phone 2.

  For example, the smartphone cover may include a shielding member that shields radio waves from the NFC antenna 25. Specifically, the shielding member may be provided so as to move between a position covering the NFC tag and a position not covering the NFC tag as the smartphone moves. In this configuration, in a state where the NFC tag is covered with the shielding member, the NFC tag does not receive the radio wave from the NFC antenna 25 and does not transmit the processing execution information to the NFC antenna 25. On the other hand, in a state where the NFC tag is not covered by the shielding member, the NFC tag receives radio waves from the NFC antenna 25 and transmits processing execution information to the NFC antenna 25.

  For example, you may give the function as a shielding member mentioned above to the board part 41 of the said embodiment. Specifically, the NFC tag is provided at a position covered by the plate portion in a state where the plate portion is located at the first position. The NFC tag is provided so that its position does not change even if the plate portion moves. According to such a configuration, the NFC tag is exposed when the plate portion is moved from the first position to the second position, and the NFC tag can receive radio waves from the NFC antenna 25.

  In the third embodiment, the smartphone 2 executes a predetermined process based on whether or not the process execution information is received from the NFC tag 71. In other words, the process execution information may be information of a level that can identify that the information is information transmitted from the NFC tag 71. However, the information transmitted from the NFC tag 71 is not limited to this, and the information may be, for example, more detailed information that specifies processing to be executed by the portable information terminal.

  (5g) In the fourth embodiment, the cable 82 is a part of the smartphone cover 8, but the configuration of the smartphone cover is not limited to this. For example, the smartphone cover and the cable may be separate. In other words, the cable may be detachably connected to the smartphone cover.

  (5h) In each said embodiment, the smart phone covers 1 and 6-8 are comprised so that the state detected by the smart phone 2 may be changed. More specifically, the smartphone covers 1 and 6 to 8 are configured to change a state detected by a sensor included in the smartphone 2. The sensor means a device having a function of detecting physical quantities such as magnetism, sound, specific radio waves, light, acceleration, altitude, pressure, etc., and converting them into electrical signals. For example, the sensor includes a magnetic sensor 23 that detects magnetism, a microphone 26 that detects sound, a radio wave sensor that detects specific radio waves (for example, the NFC antenna 25), an optical sensor that detects light (for example, the camera unit 22), and an acceleration. An acceleration sensor for detecting the altitude, an altitude sensor for detecting the altitude, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure, and the like. Among these, in each said embodiment, although the magnetic state etc. which were detected by the magnetic sensor 23 were changed, the state detected by the smart phone which a smart phone cover changes is not restricted to this.

  For example, a smartphone includes an optical sensor (for example, the camera unit 22) that detects processing execution light that is predetermined light, and is configured to execute predetermined processing when the processing execution light is detected by the optical sensor. The The smartphone cover may include a light emitter (for example, LED) that outputs process execution light, and may cause the light emitter to output process execution light based on switching of a switch that is switched in conjunction with the movement of the smartphone. According to such a structure, a smart phone can be made to perform a predetermined | prescribed process by changing the input state of the light detected by a smart phone.

  In addition, for example, the smartphone includes a terminal-side BT antenna that is an antenna for performing Bluetooth (registered trademark, hereinafter referred to as BT) communication, and receives BT processing execution information that is predetermined information via the terminal-side BT antenna. Thus, a predetermined process is executed. The smartphone cover includes a cover-side BT antenna that is an antenna capable of performing BT communication with the terminal-side BT antenna, and performs BT processing execution information on the cover-side BT antenna based on switching of the switch that is switched in conjunction with the movement of the smartphone. May be transmitted. According to such a structure, a smart phone can be made to perform a predetermined | prescribed process by changing the reception state of the information detected by a smart phone.

  Further, for example, the smartphone may include an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the smartphone, and may detect that it has moved relative to the cover body based on the detection value of the acceleration sensor. And the smart phone may be comprised so that a predetermined | prescribed process may be performed, when detecting that self is moved with respect to the cover main body. According to such a structure, a smart phone can be made to perform a predetermined | prescribed process by changing the state of acceleration detected by a smart phone. In addition, for example, the smartphone may detect that it has moved by detecting an acceleration that occurs in a direction opposite to the movement that occurs immediately before the smartphone stops at the position after the movement.

  In addition, the smartphone may detect that it has moved relative to the cover body by using the acceleration sensor and another sensor such as the magnetic sensor 23 in combination. According to such a structure, the detection accuracy of the movement of a smart phone can be improved compared with the structure using only another sensor.

  (5i) In each of the above embodiments, the smartphone 2 slides with respect to the cover body 3, but the relative movement of the smartphone 2 and thus the portable information terminal with respect to the cover body is not limited to this. For example, the portable information terminal may rotate with respect to the cover body.

  (5j) In the above embodiments, the smartphone 2 is exemplified as the portable information terminal, but the portable information terminal is not limited to this. The portable information terminal may be, for example, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a portable game machine, or the like.

(5k) In each of the above embodiments, part or all of the functions executed by the control unit 28 may be configured by one or a plurality of ICs in hardware.
(5l) A plurality of functions of one constituent element in the above embodiment may be realized by a plurality of constituent elements, or a single function of one constituent element may be realized by a plurality of constituent elements. . Further, a plurality of functions possessed by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element, or one function realized by a plurality of constituent elements may be realized by one constituent element. Moreover, you may abbreviate | omit a part of structure of the said embodiment. In addition, at least a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be added to or replaced with the configuration of the other embodiment. In addition, all the aspects included in the technical idea specified only by the wording described in the claims are embodiments of the present disclosure.

  (5m) In addition to the control unit 28 of the smartphone 2 described above, a program for causing a computer to function as the control unit 28, a non-transitional tangible recording medium such as a semiconductor memory storing the program, and a portable information terminal for the cover body The present disclosure can also be realized in various forms such as a method of causing the portable information terminal to execute processing in conjunction with the movement of the mobile information terminal.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,6-8 ... Smartphone cover, 2 ... Smartphone, 3 ... Cover main body, 5 ... Spring, 21 ... Touch panel display, 22 ... Camera part, 23 ... Magnetic sensor, 24 ... Earphone jack, 25 ... NFC antenna, 26 ... Microphone 27 ... button operation unit, 28 ... control unit, 41 ... plate unit, 43 ... slide mechanism, 61 ... speaker, 62,81 ... switch, 63 ... sound reproduction unit, 71 ... NFC tag, 82 ... cable, 83 ... signal Output part.

Claims (10)

A portable information terminal cover attached to the portable information terminal,
A cover body covering the portable information terminal;
A holding part that is provided on the cover body and holds the portable information terminal movably with respect to the cover body;
A changing unit configured to change a state detected by the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is moved with respect to the cover body;
A portable information terminal cover. The portable information terminal cover according to claim 1,
The portable information terminal includes a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism, and is configured to execute a predetermined process based on a detection value of the magnetic sensor,
The changing portion includes a magnetic part.
The component having the magnetic force is provided so that the position of the portable information terminal relative to the portable information terminal changes as the portable information terminal moves relative to the cover body. The portable information terminal cover according to claim 1 or 2,
The portable information terminal includes a microphone, and is configured to execute a predetermined process when a process execution sound that is a predetermined sound is input to the microphone.
The change part is
Speakers,
A sound control unit for outputting the processing execution sound to the speaker when the portable information terminal is moved relative to the cover body;
A portable information terminal cover. The portable information terminal cover according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The portable information terminal includes an NFC antenna for performing NFC communication, and is configured to execute predetermined processing by receiving processing execution information that is predetermined information via the NFC antenna,
The changing unit includes an NFC tag that transmits the processing execution information to the NFC antenna by being driven by power from a radio wave transmitted from the NFC antenna.
The NFC tag is a portable information terminal cover provided such that the position of the NFC tag relative to the portable information terminal changes as the portable information terminal moves relative to the cover body. The portable information terminal cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The portable information terminal includes a connection part to which a cable for connecting the portable information terminal and the portable information terminal cover can be connected, and a predetermined process execution signal is input through the cable. Configured to perform the process
The change part is
A switch that is switched in conjunction with movement of the portable information terminal relative to the cover body;
A signal output unit that outputs the processing execution signal to the cable based on the switching of the switch;
A portable information terminal cover. The portable information terminal cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The portable information terminal is configured to be able to transition to a power-off state, a sleep state, and a startup state,
The said change part is a portable information terminal cover which makes the said portable information terminal perform the process which changes to the said starting state from the said sleep state by changing the state detected by the said portable information terminal of the said sleep state. The portable information terminal cover according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The portable information terminal is configured to be able to transition to a power-off state, a sleep state, and a startup state,
The said change part is a portable information terminal cover which makes the said portable information terminal perform a predetermined | prescribed process by changing the state detected by the said portable information terminal of the said starting state. The portable information terminal cover according to claim 7,
The changing unit is a portable information terminal cover that causes the portable information terminal to execute processing for starting predetermined application software by changing a state detected by the portable information terminal in the activated state. The portable information terminal cover according to claim 7 or claim 8,
The said change part is a portable information terminal cover which makes the said portable information terminal perform the function of predetermined | prescribed application software by changing the state detected by the said portable information terminal of the said starting state. The computer provided in the portable information terminal
A determination unit that determines whether or not the portable information terminal has moved relative to the portable information terminal cover that is attached to the portable information terminal and holds the portable information terminal movably; as well as,
A process execution unit that executes a predetermined process when it is determined by the determination unit that the portable information terminal has moved with respect to the portable information terminal cover;
Mobile information terminal program to function as.

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