JP2923389B2 - Handheld computer device capable of handwriting input - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand-held computer device which has a display surface also serving as a handwriting input plate, further includes a keyboard, and is capable of performing keyboard input and handwriting input.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIGS. 10 and 11 show a conventional example of a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input. Handheld computer device 20 shown as a perspective view in FIG.
Is formed thin so as to be suitable for carrying, and is configured to be placed flat on a desk as shown in the drawing and to be able to perform handwriting input using the input plate 21. The input plate 21 also serves as a display surface, and executes handwriting input in accordance with an operation procedure displayed on the display. Also, a computer device 22 of the electronic organizer style shown in FIG.
Is separated into a main body and a lid, and the display surface 23
And a keyboard unit 24, and the display surface 23 can be used as a handwriting input plate. Since it is formed in a small size of a notebook, the display surface 23 is also small. Therefore, it is considered that handwriting input is performed using the attached handwriting input pen 25.

[0003]

Since the hand-held computer device 20 shown in the above-mentioned conventional example does not have a keyboard, even if the input from the keyboard is more convenient, it must be done by handwriting. In some cases, the input plate 21 is always open, and there is a risk that the input plate 21 may be damaged during movement and storage. In addition, since the projector is laid flat on a table, there is a problem that the occupied area on the table is large. In addition, the electronic notebook-type computer device 22 has a disadvantage that it is necessary to use the handwriting input pen 25 because the display surface 23 that is an input plate is smaller than that of a so-called notebook personal computer, and the computer device 22 is downsized. For this reason, there is a problem that the data capacity, the information processing speed, and the like are naturally smaller than those of the notebook personal computer. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a hand-held computer device capable of performing handwriting input without using a dedicated input pen in addition to keyboard input, and capable of handwriting input configured to have practical performance. And

[0004]

Means adopted by the present invention to achieve the above object is to double as a handwriting input plate.
Display, and the operations displayed on the display
Perform various processes by performing handwriting input according to the operation procedure
In a portable handheld computer device,
A display is fixedly provided in the main body housing, and
On the back side of the display,
A slide-in / out switch that supports the product standing upright on a table
And a display for the main body.
Equipped with a keyboard that can be detachably attached to the cover position
And place the keyboard in a position to cover the display.
The stand, house the stand, and
A first embodiment in which the keyboard and the keyboard are integrally portable.
And removing the keyboard from the main body housing,
Hand for storing the stand and grounding the back of the main body housing
A second form suitable for writing input; and
Remove it from the body case and ground it.
Pull out the main body case and place the main body case upright.
Any of the third forms suitable for the keyboard input
The hand is characterized by being configured to be selectable in form.
Configured as a deheld computer device .

[0005]

According to the present invention, when not in use, the first embodiment is used.
To carry the main unit housing and keyboard together
When performing handwriting input, the second
Select the type, remove the keyboard from the main body case, and
Used in the same manner as the conventional handheld computer 20
It is possible to use
Select the third mode and move the keyboard from the main body case
Remove, and pull out the stand from the main housing
The main body housing can be used upright.
Thus, when carrying, at the time of handwriting input, at the time of keyboard input
The optimal form can be selected according to each state of
You. Also, when carrying the above (when not in use), use the above keyboard
Protects the display surface. In addition,
The stand is stored in the case when not in use,
Because it is used by pulling it out, it gets in the way when carrying
Nothing.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a display surface is covered with a keyboard unit (a) and a state in which the keyboard unit is removed (b) in a hand-held computer capable of handwriting input according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state when the keyboard is used. As shown in FIG. 1, a hand-held computer device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a lid 3 for covering a display surface 5 provided on the front of a main body 2, as shown in FIG. When not in use, the cover 3 is closed to protect the display surface 5, and as shown in FIG. 1B, when the cover 3 is opened and removed, handwriting input can be performed using the display surface 5. . here
The state shown in FIG. 1A corresponds to the first embodiment,
The state shown in FIG. 1B corresponds to the second embodiment. A keyboard unit 4 is formed on the inner surface side of the detached lid 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a stand 6 provided on the back of the main unit 2 is raised to stand the main unit 2 on a table, and a keyboard input is performed. It can be performed. Here, the state shown in FIG.
The state corresponds to the third embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the stand 6 provided on the back surface of the main body 2 can be freely inserted into and removed from a recess provided on the back surface of the main body 2, and when not in use, the stand 6 is provided inside the recess. It is stored in the same state on the surface. Lid 3 that covers the display surface 5 so that it can be opened and closed
Are arranged so as to fit at positions where a step is provided on the front of the main body 2. The upper locking projections 3a, 3 provided on the lid 3 in the upper locking holes 2a, 2a formed in the side walls of the step.
a, the lid 3 is fitted to the main body 2 so that the lower locking projections 3b, 3b are locked in the lower locking holes 2b, 2b. FIG.
(A) As shown in (b) and FIG. 2, the lower locking projections 3b, 3b of the lid 3 are inserted into the lower locking holes 2b, 2b of the main body 2, and the lid 3 is placed on the main body 2. The upper locking projections 3a, 3a are inserted into the upper locking holes 2a, 2a and locked by sliding operation of the lock operation knobs 3c, 3c, and the lid 3 is detached even when moving. Thus, the display surface 5 of the main body 2 can be covered and protected without the need. The lock member 9 provided with the lock operation knobs 3c, 3c is attached between the outer housing 3d and the inner housing 3e of the lid 3, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, an engagement member 8 is attached to the inside of the outer surface casing 3d of the lid 3, and a lock member 9 having a locking projection 3a shown in FIG. Be fitted. When the lock member 9 is inserted from the outer surface side of the lid 3 as shown in FIG.
a engages with the sliding piece 8a of the engaging member 8, and the locking member 9
Are fitted so that they can slide on the engaging member 8. FIG.
By pressing the lock operation knob 3c formed on the surface of the lock member 9 with a finger in the moving direction as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, when it is possible to advance / retreat and advance (a), the locking projection 3a is inserted into the locking hole 2a of the main body 2, the lid 3 is locked to the main body 2, and the retraction is performed. At this time (b), the locking projection 3a is disengaged from the locking hole 2a, and the lid 3 can be removed from the main body 2. The positioning of the protrusion / retreat of the locking protrusion 3a is determined by the positioning recess 9 of the lock member 9 fitted to the positioning protrusion 8c formed on the engaging member 8.
It is regulated by c ₁ and 9c. FIG. 7 shows a state in which a stand 6 is provided so as to be freely inserted into and removed from the back surface of the main body 2, and the main body 2 is set upright. It is realized by the structure. FIGS. 8 and 9 show the structure of a rotating part for taking the stand 6 in and out, and the structure shown in FIG. 8 includes a position regulating convex part 6a formed in the rotating part of the stand 6 for regulating the taking-in / out position. A position (a) in which the stand 6 is housed on the back surface of the main body 2 and the stand 6 is slidably and rotatably fitted in a position regulating concave portion 2c formed in the rotating portion of the main body 2 side. It is restricted to the position (b) pulled out from the back. In the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the protrusion of the elastic member 10 attached to the main body 2 is fitted into one of the recesses 6 b and 6 c for controlling the insertion / removal position formed in the rotating portion of the stand 6. By the close-up, the storage position and the take-out position of the stand 6 are positioned. As explained above
The hand-held computer device 1 according to the present embodiment
Then, when not in use, the main unit 2 and the keyboard unit 4 are integrated.
It is possible to carry around in handwriting input
The keyboard unit 4 from the main body portion 2 is detached, the above conventional
Use in the same way as the handheld computer 20
Is possible, and when performing keyboard input,
The mode part 4 is detached from the main body part 2 and
Pull out the stand 6 and use the main unit 2 upright.
It is possible to use Thus, when carrying, handwriting
Input and keyboard input.
A suitable form can be selected. In addition , since the stand 6 is provided on the back side of the main body 2 (within the concave portion),
Even if the main body 2 is thin, it is easy to mount and the support state of the main body 2 is more stabilized. Also,
Since the stand 6 is stored in the recess when not in use, it does not become a hindrance when carrying it.

[0007]

According as the present invention of the above description, not used
When using, select the first mode above,
And handwriting input.
When performing the above, select the second mode and use the keyboard
Remove from the body housing and use the conventional handheld
It can be used in the same way as the
When performing board input, select the third mode
-Remove the board from the main body case and
Pull out the stand and use the main unit housing upright
It is possible to In this way, when carrying,
Optimal according to each state at the time of force and keyboard input
Can be selected. Handheld according to the present invention
Since the computer device is configured to have the same size as a so-called notebook personal computer, it can be equipped with practical performance and the size of the display surface can be made sufficiently large. Even when used as a plate, handwriting input can be easily executed without using a dedicated pen or the like. In addition, the cover can be opened and closed to protect the display surface from being damaged when moving or not in use. It is possible to select a state suitable for use, handwriting input, and keyboard input. In addition, since the stand is provided on the back side of the main body (inside the concave portion), even if the main body is thin, it can be easily attached and the support state of the main body is more stabilized. . In addition, since the stand is stored in the recess when not in use, it does not become an obstacle when carrying the stand.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a cover closed (a) and a cover removed (b).

FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view showing a state of the handheld computer according to the embodiment when a keyboard is input;

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a locking structure of a lid to a main body.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a structure of a lock member.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the engagement between the lock member and the engagement member.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a movement operation of the lock member between an advanced position (a) and a retracted position (b).

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the stand is pulled out from the back of the main body.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of the first embodiment showing a structure for taking in and out the stand.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of a second embodiment showing the structure for taking in and out the stand.

FIG. 10 shows a conventional hand-held input by handwriting input.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a computer device.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional electronic notebook-style handheld computer device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Hand-held computer device 2 Main unit 3 Lid 4 Keyboard unit 5 Display surface 6 Stand

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A display serving also as a handwriting input plate
And follow the operating procedure shown on the display.
To perform various processes by handwriting input
In a portable computer device, the display is fixedly provided in a main body housing, and the book
The main body is provided on the back side of the body housing with respect to the display.
Supports the case with the housing standing upright on the table
And a display stand for the main body housing.
A keyboard that can be detachably attached to the position that covers the ray
With the keyboard in a position to cover the display.
The stand and the main body housing and the keyboard.
A first mode in which the keyboard and the keyboard can be integrally carried ;
Handwriting that holds the
A second form suitable for input, and removing the keyboard from the main body housing to ground.
And pull the stand out of the main body housing
Suitable for keyboard input with the main body case standing upright
Any one of the third modes can be selected.
A hand-held computer device characterized by the above-mentioned.