JP2019164549A - Information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow displaying various contents by switching thereof at appropriate timings.SOLUTION: An information processing device 10 comprises: a display unit 12; a motion detection unit (an acceleration sensor 15, an angular velocity sensor 16, and a determination section 22) for detecting a motion of the information processing device 10; and a control unit 21 for switching contents displayed on the display unit 12 when a predetermined motion of the information processing device 10 is detected by the motion detection unit. Each of the contents displayed on the display unit 12 is set with a minimum display time on the display unit 12. The control unit 21 maintains display of the contents until the minimum display time elapses, in a case when the predetermined motion of the information processing device 10 is detected by the motion detection unit before elapse of the minimum display time set to the contents after completion of display of the contents displayed on the display unit 12, and then switches the contents displayed on the display unit 12 after elapse of the minimum display time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable information processing apparatus including a display unit, and more particularly, to a technique for switching content displayed on a display unit.

  Some information processing devices detect the tilt of the device when displaying an image on a display unit, and change the display direction of the image on the display unit according to the detected tilt (Patent Document 1). And Patent Document 2). In addition, as such an information processing apparatus, there is an apparatus that detects the inclination of the apparatus and changes the screen layout of information on the display unit according to the detected inclination (see Patent Document 3).

  Furthermore, while changing the display direction of the image on the display unit in accordance with the tilt of the device as described above, the acceleration of the shake is larger than a predetermined value when the device is shaken by the operator. In some cases, changing the display direction on the display unit is prohibited (see Patent Document 4).

Japanese Patent No. 5423894 JP2012-014022A JP 2012-247959 A JP 2010-193066 A JP 2008-118527 A

  Here, it is conceivable to use an information processing apparatus as described above instead of an ID card such as an employee ID card. However, since the ID card needs to show the user information (contents) such as company name, name, face photo, department, etc. to other people who meet, the above-mentioned user when using the information processing device instead of the ID card In addition to being required to display information on the display unit, it is also desirable to be able to display other various contents (for example, schedules and coupons) by switching to the display unit.

  Here, Patent Documents 1 to 4 describe changing the image display on the display unit in accordance with the inclination of the apparatus. However, in an information processing apparatus that switches an image (content) on the display unit according to the movement of the apparatus such as the tilt of the apparatus, when the apparatus makes an unexpected movement, the user switches the image on the display unit instantaneously. However, an undesired operation may be performed, which may impair user convenience. For example, it is assumed that user information such as company name, name, face photo, department, etc. that is written on a business card will be shown to other people who face you, for example, when the device is hanging from the neck It is conceivable that the image is switched when the device makes an unexpected movement by the user and tries to show it to others or while showing it to others.

  As a method of solving such a problem, a method of setting a minimum display time of an image on the display unit can be considered. For example, if the shortest display time is set to 5 seconds and the image is not switched for 5 seconds, the above user information can be shown to others for at least 5 seconds.

  However, if the shortest display time is uniformly set for all contents, the convenience may be lowered. For example, the user's own schedule is not intended to be shown to others, and it is sufficient that the user can confirm it. Therefore, the user may not like to display for a long time, but the shortest display time is uniformly 5 If it is set to seconds, it cannot be switched to another image for 5 seconds.

  In the above-mentioned Patent Document 5, it is described that each captured image data (corresponding to content) is associated with metadata (data used for searching image data) in association with each other. There is no description about storing the display time as described above in association with.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of switching and displaying various contents at an appropriate timing.

  An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention provides a display unit, a motion detection unit that detects the movement of the information processing device, and the display unit set for each content displayed on the display unit. A storage unit that stores a shortest display time; and a control unit that switches a content displayed on the display unit when a predetermined movement of the information processing apparatus is detected by the motion detection unit. When the predetermined motion is detected by the motion detection unit from the time when the content is displayed on the display unit until the shortest display time set for the content elapses, the shortest The display of the content is maintained until the display time elapses, and the content displayed on the display unit is switched when the shortest display time elapses.

  According to the present invention, since the shortest display time for maintaining the display is set for the content displayed on the display unit, the situation in which the content displayed on the display unit is instantaneously switched to another content does not occur. Can be. Furthermore, since the shortest display time is set for each content, it is possible to switch and display various contents at appropriate timings.

It is a top view which shows the external appearance of the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a perspective view which shows the reciprocation of the horizontal direction of information processing apparatus, (B) is a perspective view which shows the reciprocation of the vertical direction of information processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the content switched and displayed on a display part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between each content and the data which show the shortest display time. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between each content and the data which show the shortest display time. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed with the control unit of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the process in which the content displayed on a display part switches. It is a flowchart which shows the process performed with the control unit of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

  The information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment is a portable card type and is used instead of an ID card such as an employee ID card. The information processing apparatus 10 includes a control unit 11, a display unit 12, a storage unit 13, a communication unit 14, an acceleration sensor 15, and an angular velocity sensor 16. These components can transmit / receive data or signals to / from each other through a bus.

  The display unit 12 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic EL (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), electronic paper, and the like.

  The storage unit 13 is a large-capacity rewritable nonvolatile memory (EEPROM or the like) and stores a plurality of contents displayed on the display unit 12.

  The communication unit 14 is a communication interface, and performs data communication with an external transmitter (beacon) or a server.

  The acceleration sensor 15 is a known three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects the acceleration in the three directions of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis of the information processing apparatus 10 (particularly the display unit 12), and indicates the acceleration in the three directions. The respective detection signals XS, YS, ZS are output. Since the acceleration sensor 15 is built into the information processing apparatus 10, the acceleration sensor 15 detects accelerations in three directions acting on the information processing apparatus 10.

  The angular velocity sensor 16 is a known angular velocity sensor, and detects the rotation angle around the reference axis of the information processing apparatus 10 (particularly the display unit 12). Since the angular velocity sensor 16 is built in the information processing apparatus 10, the angular velocity sensor 16 detects the rotation angle of the information processing apparatus 10 around the reference axis. Here, two angular velocity sensors 16 are provided. One angular velocity sensor 16 detects the rotation of the information processing apparatus 10 in the horizontal direction H and outputs a detection signal HS indicating the rotation angle. The other angular velocity sensor 16 detects the rotation of the information processing apparatus 10 in the vertical direction V and outputs a detection signal VS indicating the rotation angle.

  The control unit 11 includes a processor, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The processor is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or the like. The control unit 11 functions as the control unit 21, the determination unit 22, and the communication control unit 23 when the control program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 13 is executed by the processor. In addition, each said component of the control unit 11 may be comprised by a hard circuit, respectively, not based on the operation | movement based on the above-mentioned control program.

  The control unit 21 performs overall operation control, but mainly performs display control of the display unit 12. The communication control unit 23 controls the communication operation of the communication unit 14.

  The determination unit 22 receives the detection signals XS, YS, ZS from the acceleration sensor 15 and the detection signals HS, VS from the two angular velocity sensors 16, and determines the direction and displacement of the information processing apparatus 10 based on these detection signals. Calculation is performed to detect the movement of the information processing apparatus 10. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 12 and the information processing apparatus 10 are integrated. Therefore, the direction and displacement of the information processing apparatus 10 here are the same as the direction and displacement of the display unit 12. is there. The acceleration sensor 15, the two angular velocity sensors 16, and the determination unit 22 correspond to a motion detection unit in the claims.

  The determination unit 22, for example, based on the detection signal YS detected by the acceleration sensor 15, that is, the horizontal movement H of the information processing apparatus 10 (swing), the horizontal direction shown in FIG. FIG. 3B shows the information processing apparatus 10 based on the detection signal ZS detected by the acceleration sensor 15, that is, based on the vertical movement V of the information processing apparatus 10. The reciprocating movement VM in the vertical direction V is determined. The reciprocating movement HM in the lateral direction H is an example of a predetermined movement in the claims.

  In the information processing apparatus 10 having such a configuration, a plurality of contents are stored in the storage unit 13 in advance, and when the user activates the information processing apparatus 10, the control unit 21 stores contents registered in advance as an initial screen. (For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, content C_1 in which a company name and a company logo are displayed large in the center is displayed on the display unit 12.

  When the determination unit 22 detects the reciprocation HM in the lateral direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 while the content is displayed on the display unit 12, the control unit 21 determines a predetermined order (for example, a storage unit) 13), the content of the next page of the currently displayed content is read from the storage unit 13, and the content displayed on the display unit 12 is switched to the read content. That is, the reciprocating movement HM in the horizontal direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 becomes an event for switching to the next page.

  4A to 4F show the contents C_1 to C_N that the control unit 21 switches to the display unit 12 to display. Content C_1 in FIG. 4A shows an initial screen, content C_2 in FIG. 4B shows an employee ID, content C_3 in FIG. 4C shows a schedule, and FIG. Content C_4 indicates a coupon, content C_N-1 in FIG. 4E indicates a first graph, and content C_N in FIG. 4F indicates a second graph. Note that the first graph and the second graph include graphs of health-related data such as the number of daily steps of the user.

  Each content C_1 to C_N displayed on the display unit 12 is set with the shortest display time on the display unit 12, and each content C_1 to C_N is associated with data indicating the corresponding shortest display time and stored in the storage unit. 13 is stored.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between each content and data indicating the shortest display time. For each of the contents C_1 to C_N, 1 second, 5 seconds, 1 second, 3 seconds, 1 second, and 1 second are set as the shortest display time TS.

  Note that the shortest display time TS is not individually set for each of the contents C_1 to C_N, and the contents C_1 to C_N are grouped as shown in FIG. The shortest display time TS may be set. As shown in FIG. 6B, when 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds are set as the shortest display time TS for each of the groups G1 to G3, the shortest display time TS of the content C_1 belonging to the group G1 is 1 Second. In this case, the shortest display time TS corresponding to each group is stored in the storage unit 13.

  Next, a process for switching the content displayed on the display unit 12 in accordance with the movement of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is activated, the control unit 21 reads the content C_1 shown in FIG. 4A registered as the initial screen and the shortest display time TS associated with the content C_1 from the storage unit 13. (S1) The process of displaying the read content C_1 on the display unit 12 is performed (S2), and further, the shortest display time TS from which the threshold value TH for determining whether or not the content display should be continued is read. Updated and stored (S3). That is, here, the corresponding shortest display time TS is stored as the threshold value TH according to each content.

  Then, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the process for displaying the content on the display unit 12 is completed (S4), and determines that the process for displaying the content on the display unit 12 is completed (YES in S4). A timer built in the control unit 11 is activated to start measuring time T (S5).

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the reciprocating movement HM in the lateral direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 has been detected by the determination unit 22 (that is, whether or not an event for switching to the next page has occurred) ( S6).

  When it is determined by the determination unit 22 that the reciprocation HM in the horizontal direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 has been detected by the determination unit 22 (YES in S6), the time T (the time from the completion of the content display process) is the threshold TH ( In this case, it is determined whether or not it is longer than the shortest display time TS) (S7). On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that the determination unit 22 has not detected the reciprocal movement HM in the lateral direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 (NO in S6), the process returns to S6.

  When the control unit 21 determines that the time T is equal to or greater than the threshold value TH (YES in S7), that is, after the process of displaying the content on the display unit 12, the shortest display time TS set for the content is determined. When the time has elapsed, the control unit 21 reads out the content of the next page of the currently displayed content and the shortest display time TS linked to the content from the storage unit 13 according to the predetermined order (S8). ), The process of displaying the read content on the display unit is performed (S9), and the threshold value TH is updated to the read new shortest display time TS (S10).

  In S3, the corresponding shortest display time TS is stored as the threshold value TH in accordance with each content, so that the display switching to the next content is performed with the shortest display time TS that is different for each displayed content. Done.

  Subsequently, the control unit 21 determines whether or not the process for displaying the read content on the display unit 12 is completed (S11), and the process for displaying the read content on the display unit 12 is completed. (YES in S11), the time T is reset to 0 (S12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S6.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines in S7 that the time T is not equal to or greater than the threshold value TH (NO in S7), that is, after the process of displaying the content on the display unit 12 is completed, the shortest set for the content If the display time TS has not elapsed, the process returns to S7. Accordingly, after the process of displaying the content on the display unit 12 is completed, the display of the content on the display unit 12 is maintained until the shortest display time TS set for the content elapses.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a process in which the content displayed on the display unit 12 is switched. For example, the horizontal direction of the information processing apparatus 10 at the timing of time T1 in the drawing after the process of displaying the content C_2 on the display unit 12 is completed and before the shortest display time TS (threshold value TH) elapses. When a reciprocating movement HM of H is detected (when a switching event to the content C_3 which is the next page occurs), the display of the content C_2 is maintained until the shortest display time TS elapses, and the shortest display time TS is After the elapse of time, processing for switching the display to the content C_3 is started.

  On the other hand, after the shortest display time TS (threshold value TH) has elapsed, for example, when the reciprocating movement HM in the lateral direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 is detected at the timing of time T2 in the figure (the content that is the next page) When the switching event to C_3 occurs), the display switching processing to the content C_3 is started immediately.

  According to the first embodiment, the contents C_1 to C_N (employee card, schedule, coupon, first graph, and second graph) and the like are switched and displayed according to the movement of the information processing apparatus 10. For this reason, while using the information processing apparatus 10 as an ID card and displaying an employee ID card, various contents can be easily switched and displayed.

  In addition, since the shortest display time is set for the content displayed on the display unit 12, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the content displayed on the display unit 12 is instantaneously switched to another content. Furthermore, since the shortest display time is set for each content, various contents can be switched and displayed at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, since the display is switched to the next content with the shortest display time TS that differs for each displayed content, there is a high demand for switching personal information such as a user's own schedule quickly. Because the shortest display time is set to be relatively short, on the other hand, it is considered that there is a high demand for switching late for shared information that is supposed to be shown to others instead of personal information. By setting the shortest display time relatively long, it is possible to switch to the next content while maintaining the display time according to the content to be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of contents stored in advance in the storage unit 13 are switched and displayed. However, the content transmitted from an external transmitter (such as a beacon) is displayed by the communication unit 14 of the information processing apparatus 10. The control unit 21 receives the received content in the storage unit 13, reads the content from the storage unit 13 according to the movement of the information processing apparatus 10, and causes the display unit 12 to display the content. Good.

  For example, when information (contents) of a cafeteria or a conference room is transmitted from a transmitter installed in a cafeteria or a conference room to the information processing apparatus 10, the information processing apparatus 10 receives the content at the communication unit 14. The control unit 21 stores this content in the storage unit 13.

  Alternatively, the control unit 21 receives content from an external server through the communication control unit 23 and the communication unit 14, stores the content in the storage unit 13, and stores the content according to the movement of the information processing apparatus 10. The information may be read from the unit 13 and displayed on the display unit 12.

  In addition, when the shortest display time is not set for the content received from the external device (such as a beacon or a server), the control unit 21 has a shortest display time (for example, a standard length) predetermined for the received content. 3 seconds) may be set, and the received content may be stored in the storage unit 13 in association with the set shortest display time.

  Next, a process for switching the content displayed on the display unit 12 in accordance with the movement of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 except for the process S13 performed after NO is determined in S6, and therefore, the description will be made from the case where the control unit 21 determines NO in S6.

  When determining that the reciprocating movement HM in the horizontal direction H of the information processing apparatus 10 has not been detected by the determination unit 22 (NO in S6), the control unit 21 displays the longest time T (time from the completion of content display). It is determined whether or not it is longer than the time TL (S13). The longest display time TL is set to a time longer than the shortest display time TS and is stored in the storage unit 13. The longest display time TL is set to 20 seconds, for example.

  When the control unit 21 determines that the time T is equal to or longer than the longest display time TL (YES in S13), that is, when the longest display time TL has elapsed after the display of the content displayed on the display unit 12 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to S1, and the control unit 21 causes the display unit 12 to display the content C_1 registered as the initial screen.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that the time T is not equal to or longer than the longest display time TL (NO in S13), the process returns to S6.

  According to the second embodiment, since the longest display time of content on the display unit 12 is set, it can be avoided that the content continues to be displayed on the display unit 12 for a long time, and the initial screen is restored. be able to.

  Note that the longest display time may also be set for each content displayed on the display unit 12 as in the shortest display time described in the first embodiment.

  Further, the configuration of the above-described embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 is merely an example of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention to the configuration.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Information processing apparatus 11 Control unit 12 Display part 15 Acceleration sensor 16 Angular velocity sensor 21 Control part 22 Determination part

Claims (5)

A display unit;
A motion detector for detecting the motion of the information processing apparatus;
A storage unit configured to store the shortest display time on the display unit set for each content displayed on the display unit;
A control unit that switches content displayed on the display unit when a predetermined motion of the information processing apparatus is detected by the motion detection unit;
When the predetermined motion is detected by the motion detection unit after the shortest display time set for the content elapses after displaying the content on the display unit, An information processing apparatus that maintains display of the content until the shortest display time elapses and switches the content displayed on the display unit when the shortest display time elapses. A receiver that receives content transmitted from the external device;
When the shortest display time is not set in the received content, the control unit sets the shortest display time of a predetermined length in the received content, and sets the set shortest display time, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is associated with the received content and stored in the storage unit. The longest display time of content on the display unit is set and stored in the storage unit,
When the longest display time has elapsed after displaying the content on the display unit, the control unit displays the content on the display unit even if the predetermined motion is not detected by the motion detection unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the content being changed is switched. The longest display time is set for each content displayed on the display unit and stored in the storage unit,
When the longest display time set for the content has elapsed after displaying the content on the display unit, the control unit may detect the predetermined motion even if the predetermined motion is not detected by the motion detection unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the content displayed on the display unit is switched. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus is a portable card type.