JP3574109B2 - Open / close communication terminal - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an openable and closable communication terminal device, and more particularly, a lower housing and an upper housing are connected to be openable and closable, and a main display device is provided on an inner surface side of the upper housing, and The present invention relates to an openable / closable communication terminal device provided with a sub display device and a camera device on an outer surface side.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, mobile communication equipment such as PHS (Personal Handy phone System), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular telecommunication system), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Multiple), and mobile communication equipment with reduced price and quality have been developed. It has become a popular item, especially among young people. In recent years, the popularity of open-close (including folding and sliding) mobile communication devices with excellent fashionability and operability has been concentrated, and manufacturers are competing to sell open-close mobile communication devices. are doing.
[0003]
2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technology of a folding mobile communication device, a technology for detecting that a folded state is changed from a folded state to an opened state upon receiving an incoming call and stopping the ringing tone (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-132876 or Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-47953) and a technology in which a sub-display device capable of knowing notification information such as an incoming call even when the user is folded is provided together with a main display. Is already well-known.
[0004]
To change the story, for example, J-SH04 released by telecommunications carrier J-PHONE is equipped with a digital camera device, which converts the photographed image into digital image data and immediately transmits it to the other party with simple operation I can do it. On the other hand, as with other straight-type mobile communication devices, the main unit has a compact design that fits in the palm of your hand, and in the future the foldable mobile communication device will remain the same or smaller in size. It is expected that digital camera devices will be standard equipment. In addition, the applicant of the present application also released J-SA03 which is a mobile communication device with a digital camera in early April of this year. However, when the mobile communication device is opened, it is higher than a conventional straight type mobile communication device. Although it is slightly larger, it has a compact design that is about half as long in the folded state, and fits in your hand.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, J-SA03 released by the applicant of the present application includes, in addition to a main display for displaying information to be notified, various kinds of detailed information such as character information and current time information, as well as a standby display when the main body is closed. There is a small and horizontal sub-display that displays simple information such as when receiving a call, but it is a display device that displays various information by changing characters and emission colors, and naturally displays captured images Can not.
[0006]
On the other hand, when the user takes a picture of himself / herself, the captured image captured by the camera device is displayed on the main display. Since the user cannot see the image, the user looks at the mirror provided near the lens of the camera device and generally confirms the self being photographed. It can also occur.
[0007]
Also, although the J-SA03 has a timer shooting function, the subject is not displayed on the sub-display provided on the lens side of the camera device that is aimed at the subject during shooting, and the image being shot from the subject side is not displayed. Of course can not be confirmed.
[0008]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by taking into account the arrangement of parts, a fashionable and designable and compact and lightweight communication terminal device which is easy to use for a user is possible. The purpose is to provide a unique structure.
[0009]
It is another object of the present invention to provide an openable / closed communication terminal device that can easily confirm a photographed image of a subject during normal photographing or timer photographing using a sub-display provided on the same surface as a camera device. I do.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an openable / closed communication terminal device in which a lower housing and an upper housing are connected to be openable and closable. On the outer surface side, a sub display device and a camera device, open / closed state detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the two housings, a shooting preparation button for giving a shooting preparation instruction for the camera device, and a timer shooting start of the camera device A timer shooting button for giving an instruction; and control means for controlling the shooting operation of the camera device and the display operation of both display devices, wherein the control means receives a shooting preparation instruction by operating the shooting preparation button. In the case where the open / closed state detecting means detects the closed state, an image captured by the camera device is displayed on the sub-display device in a first direction and a mirror image. Thereafter, when a timer shooting start instruction is received by operating the timer shooting button in a state where the open / closed state detecting means is detecting the open state, the first direction is turned upside down and the second direction is turned upside down. It is characterized by being displayed as a mirror image.
[0011]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the openable communication terminal device according to the first aspect, wherein the control unit receives a timer shooting start instruction by operating the timer shooting button. In a case where the image is displayed as a mirror image in a second direction in which the direction of the image 1 is inverted and upside down, information on time until the start of shooting is displayed on the sub-display device.
[0012]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the retractable communication terminal device according to the second aspect, wherein the control unit displays time information until a shooting start on the sub-display device. The image is displayed together with the image captured by the camera device.
[0013]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the openable communication terminal device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the control means starts timer shooting by operating the timer shooting button. When an instruction is received, an LED element for displaying an incoming call, which is provided on the same surface as the installation surface of the sub-display device, blinks.
[0014]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the open / close type communication terminal device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the control unit determines a blinking speed of the LED element in relation to a remaining time until the start of shooting. Is changed.
[0015]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the open / close type communication terminal device according to the fifth aspect, wherein the control unit controls a blinking speed of the LED element in relation to a remaining time until the start of shooting. When changing, the blinking speed increases as the remaining time decreases.
[0016]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the openable communication terminal device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a main display device on an inner surface of the upper housing. The control means receives a shooting preparation instruction by operating the shooting preparation button, and, in a state where the open / closed state detection means detects the closed state, causes the camera device to take an image in the first direction. And when the mirror image is displayed on the sub-display device, and thereafter, when the open / closed state detecting means detects the open state, the image taken by the camera device is displayed as a non-mirror image on the main display device. It is characterized by.
[0017]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the openable communication terminal device according to the seventh aspect, the control means updates an image captured by the camera device at predetermined time intervals and updates the main image. In a state where a non-mirror image is displayed on the display device, power supply to the sub-display device is stopped before a timer shooting start instruction is received by operating the timer shooting button.
[0018]
Embodiment
First, the meaning of the terms used in this specification is defined.
[0019]
The “mirror image” is an image obtained by inverting a normal image obtained when a photographer photographs a person or a landscape by turning the normal image left and right. For example, when an OK sign is given with the right hand and the mirror is seen with the left hand, it looks as if the OK sign is given with the left hand. However, when the photographer himself is displayed as a subject, the mirror image naturally has less discomfort. .
[0020]
“Non-mirror image” means the normal image.
[0021]
The “first orientation” is a vertical direction in which the image displayed on the sub-display device is easy to see when the user normally uses the openable communication terminal device according to the present invention in a closed state. , FIG. 7 (A) or FIG. 7 (B).
[0022]
The “second direction” is a vertical direction opposite to the “first direction”, and corresponds to FIG. 7C or 7D. Assuming that the user has taken an OK sign with his right hand and photographed himself as a subject, FIG. 7A shows a mirror image in the first direction, and FIG. 7C is a mirror image in the second direction, and FIG. 7D is a non-mirror image in the second direction.
[0023]
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0024]
1 is an external view of an openable communication terminal device according to the present invention in an open state, wherein FIG. 1 (A) is a front view, FIG. 1 (B) is a right side view, and FIG. 1 (C) is a rear view. It is.
[0025]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the openable / closable communication terminal device, which is generally opened when a call and an operation related to the call or an e-mail operation are performed, and closed when a standby state is established. However, the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 automatically selects the desired call destination from the memory dial in the closed state and then opens the device body to automatically switch to the telephone number corresponding to the call destination. It is designed to dial.
[0026]
Reference numeral 2 denotes a main display, which includes a color liquid crystal display device, a DMD (digital mirror device), an organic EL display device, a PDP (plasma display panel), and the like, information to be notified, character information, and current time. Displays various detailed information such as information and image information. When the openable communication terminal device 1 is closed, the user cannot check the display contents of the main display 2, so that the backlight is turned off or the power is turned off to contribute to power saving.
[0027]
Reference numeral 3 denotes a flexible key which is used when various functions are set in combination with other keys and buttons. For example, the key is used to select an item button displayed on the lower portion of the main display 2, and the left button has a function key (hereinafter abbreviated as “F key”) and the right button has a character key function during standby. Granted. In particular, the left flexible key 3 is assigned to the timer shooting button.
[0028]
Reference numeral 4 denotes a four-contact key for moving a cursor in up, down, left, and right directions, and for scrolling display contents in that direction in order. It is also used for volume setting, memory dialing, redialing and kanji conversion.
[0029]
Reference numeral 5 denotes an e-mail key, which is operated when using an e-mail function such as Sky Mail, which can handle a small number of characters, or long mail, which can handle a large number of characters and can use an attached file. It is also used to erase characters or return to the previous display (ie, clear key).
[0030]
Reference numeral 6 denotes an OK key, which is operated when a selected item is determined or fixed. In particular, the OK key 6 is assigned to a shutter button.
[0031]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an end / power key, which is used when power is turned on / off, when a call is ended or when a call is received and a response is held.
[0032]
Reference numeral 8 denotes a numeric keypad for inputting telephone numbers and characters. In particular, the * key is assigned to a shooting preparation key for shifting to the camera shooting mode.
[0033]
Reference numeral 9 denotes a microphone, which transmits voice during a call.
[0034]
Reference numeral 10 denotes an earphone terminal to which an earphone microphone is connected.
[0035]
Reference numeral 11 denotes a WEB key, which is used when shifting to a display screen of the Internet connection function. Further, it is used when shifting to a display screen of the e-mail function, when using the web or station, or when displaying and selecting a menu.
[0036]
Reference numeral 12 denotes a side key serving as a shutter button used when shooting with a camera device described later. When the side key 12 is fully pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) in a state where the camera is closed, Then, a shooting preparation instruction is given, and the mode shifts to the camera shooting mode. In this camera shooting mode, a shooting start instruction is given when the side key 12 is pressed (however, in the opened state, the * key included in the numeric keypad 8 is used as a shooting preparation key, the left flexible key 3 is used as a timer shooting button, The OK key 6 is assigned to the shutter button.) In the camera shooting mode, when the up key 12a is completely pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the latest image data is read out and displayed on the sub-display 18. When the down key 12b provided below the side key 12 is continuously operated, the other oldest image data is read out and displayed in chronological order, while the up key 12a provided above is operated. Then, another new image data is read out and displayed in chronological order, and when the final image data is displayed, the display returns to the top and is displayed (ie, a wraparound display function).
[0037]
When image data is read out and displayed on the main display 2 or the sub-display 18, if the up key 12a is completely pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the image data being displayed is enlarged. On the other hand, when the down key 12b is completely pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) or more, the image data being displayed is reduced in size (that is, the zoom-up and zoom-down functions). The side key 12 is also used to set / cancel a simple answering machine, record the other party's voice during a call, and reproduce the recorded contents (that is, a memo button).
[0038]
An external connection terminal 13 connects a quick charger, a cigarette lighter charger, a mobile tool, and the like.
[0039]
A start key 14 is used when making or receiving a call.
[0040]
Reference numeral 15 denotes an antenna which receives and transmits radio waves necessary for communication.
[0041]
Reference numeral 16 denotes a receiver (receiver) that reproduces the voice of the other party, various message sounds, and the like.
[0042]
Reference numeral 17 denotes a sound emitting hole for emitting a ring tone or a ring tone, and a speaker for notifying an incoming call is provided below the sound emitting hole.
[0043]
Reference numeral 18 denotes a sub-display, which is composed of various color display devices such as a color liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, and a DMD (digital mirror device). Display simple information such as In particular, the sub-display 18 also serves as an incoming call lamp or a photographing lamp which is usually provided, and when there is an incoming call, the sub-display 18 flashes in a color corresponding to the called party to notify. In addition, it emits light in conjunction with the shutter opening and closing operation at the time of shooting, and lights up in red during charging.
[0044]
Further, the sub-display 18 can display image data captured by a camera device described later, and the sub-display 18 has the same function as a mirror. It is displayed as an inverted mirror image. When the openable communication terminal device 1 is opened, the detailed contents are displayed on the main display 2, so that the power supply to the sub-display 18 (all circuit elements including the backlight) is cut off and turned off. , Contribute to power saving. When the side key 12 is operated while the sub-display 18 is turned off, the backlight of the sub-display 18 turns on and turns off again after a lapse of a predetermined time.
[0045]
Reference numeral 19 denotes an open / close detection switch, which is a micro switch that mechanically detects whether the openable / closed communication terminal device 1 is in a closed state, a completely open state, or a half-open state. However, known means such as an optical sensor for detecting that the openable communication terminal device 1 is opened and an encoder for detecting the opening angle can be used. In addition, a micro switch that detects only whether or not the openable / closed communication terminal device 1 is closed may be used.
[0046]
Reference numeral 30 denotes a chargeable and detachable battery pack which supplies necessary electric power to various electronic circuits of the openable / closable communication terminal device 1.
[0047]
Reference numeral 31 denotes a built-in camera device, which captures light of a person or scene input through a lens by a CCD, a C-MOS artificial retinal IC, or the like, and outputs the image data. When the user performs a storage operation, the image data is assigned an identification number and sequentially stored in an image storage unit (for example, a RAM described later).
[0048]
Reference numeral 32 denotes an incoming LED, which emits green when receiving an incoming call, emits orange when displaying image data on the main display 2 or the sub-display 18, and emits red when charging. . Also, at the time of timer shooting, the speed of blinking in orange gradually increases according to the remaining time. This allows the subject to know that the shooting start is approaching.
[0049]
From the description of the above configuration, the structural features of the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 according to the present invention become clear (see FIGS. 1C, 3A, and 4A).
(1) a main display device is provided on the inner surface side of the upper housing, and a sub-display device and a camera device are provided on the outer surface side;
(2) the sub-display device and the camera device are arranged with their center lines substantially aligned;
(3) the camera device is disposed substantially at the center in the width direction of the upper housing;
(4) the sub display device is disposed substantially at the center in the width direction of the upper housing;
(5) the camera device is disposed above the sub-display device when both housings are closed;
(6) A chargeable battery unit for supplying necessary power is detachably disposed on the outer surface side of the lower housing;
(7) A speaker for generating a ring tone in the lower housing, and a sound emission hole for emitting a ring tone generated by the speaker are provided on the outer surface of the lower housing opposed to the speaker.
[0050]
With the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 according to the present invention can not only achieve fashionability, design, and reduction in size and weight, but also in particular the center line of the sub-display device and the camera device. Since they are arranged almost in the center, it is easy to perform a shooting operation and check an image after shooting.
[0051]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the openable / closed communication terminal device according to the present invention, and is applied to, for example, a mobile terminal device of an IS-95 (Interim Standard 95) based CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) type mobile phone. It shows the case where it is done. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. However, the communication method is not limited to the CDMA method, and may be any of PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) and PHS (Personal Handyphone System).
[0052]
As can be seen from FIG. 2, the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 includes an antenna 15, a transmission / reception unit 21, a modulation / demodulation unit (that is, including a baseband processing unit) 22, an audio processing unit 24, a microphone 9, a receiver 16, The configuration includes a unit 20, a main display unit 2, a sub display unit 18, a camera unit 25, a camera I / F 26, and an operation unit 23.
[0053]
The control unit 20 includes, for example, a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 20b, and performs various controls in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 20a. The RAM 20b stores information to be transmitted, received information, and telephone directory data (for example, data for 999 memory dials) temporarily or until an erasing / changing operation is performed. .
[0054]
The main display unit 2 and the sub-display unit 18 correspond to the main display 2 and the sub-display 18, respectively.
[0055]
The operation unit 23 includes a flexible key 3, four contact keys 4, an e-mail key 5, an OK key 6, an end / power key 7, a numeric key 8, a WEB key 11, a side key 12, a start key 14, and an open / close detection switch 19. Is done.
[0056]
In the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 having the above configuration, the received radio wave is received by the transmission / reception unit 21 via the antenna 15 and demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22. The audio information demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22 is supplied to an audio processing unit 24, and under the control of the control unit 20, a predetermined process is performed by the audio processing unit 24. And output as audio.
[0057]
The received data demodulated by the modem unit 22 is supplied to the control unit 20. The received data includes control data, character data and the like (for example, the other party's telephone number), image data, and the like. The received data is supplied to the main display unit 2 and the sub display unit 18 and displayed as character information and image information as necessary. , RAM 19a. The control data of the received data includes incoming information of voice communication (including the telephone number of the caller), incoming information of e-mails and text messages transmitted by an SMS bearer (short message bearer), and the like. Data is also included.
[0058]
On the other hand, the input sound is subjected to acoustic-electric conversion by the microphone 9, subjected to predetermined processing by the sound processing unit 24, and then supplied to the modem 22. The input information from the operation unit 23 is stored in the RAM 20b as needed via the control unit 20, and is supplied to the modem 22 as transmission data. The modulation and demodulation unit 22 modulates the supplied audio signal and transmission data, and transmits the modulated signal from the antenna 15 via the transmission and reception unit 21.
[0059]
The camera unit 25 is connected to the control unit 20 via the camera I / F 26, and when the operator operates the operation unit 23 to input various commands related to camera shooting, the control unit 20 instructs the camera I / F 26. Put out. Upon receiving the shooting instruction, the camera I / F 26 outputs various control commands to the camera unit 25, and stores the image data obtained from the camera unit 25 in the RAM 20b. However, since the RAM 20b generally has a small capacity, a large-capacity RAM (for example, the image storage unit 25a) for exclusively storing image data may be separately provided. Naturally, the image data stored in the RAM 20b can be transmitted from the antenna 15 via the transmission / reception unit 21 after being modulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 22. It should be noted that the other party number in the telephone directory data stored in the RAM 20b or the like is stored in association with image data (for example, a face photograph of the other party).
[0060]
Next, the photographing operation of the openable communication terminal device according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail.
[0061]
First, when the user of the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 operates the end / power key 7 to turn on the power, the control unit 20 reads a control program from the ROM 20a, performs necessary initial settings, and then executes the necessary initial settings. (Not shown) with a predetermined communication procedure to transmit / receive a signal to perform position registration and enter a standby state. In this state, the openable / closable communication terminal device 1 can make and receive calls. Also, since the photographed person image is stored in association with the telephone number or the name of the other party registered in the phonebook, if the calling party number of the calling party or the telephone number of the called party matches, The corresponding person image is displayed on the main display 2 and the sub-display 18 together with the name of the other party, and the caller can be immediately notified.
[0062]
When the user completely presses the side key 12 included in the operation unit 23 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) with the openable communication terminal device 1 closed, the control that has received the shooting preparation instruction is performed. The unit 20 recognizes the closed state, shifts to the camera shooting mode, and issues a continuous shooting command for causing the camera unit 25 to output the subject image being shot.
[0063]
When the camera unit 25 outputs subject image data shot at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.1 seconds) via the camera I / F 26 based on the continuous shooting command, the control unit 20 stores the data in the buffer memory of the RAM 20b. Once stored, the subject image is updated and displayed on the sub display unit 18 at the predetermined time intervals. When displaying the subject image in the camera shooting mode with the openable / closed communication terminal device 1 closed, the control unit 20 displays a so-called mirror image in which the image is inverted left and right. However, the vertical direction of the displayed image is switched as described below.
[0064]
FIG. 3 is an external view of the openable / closed communication terminal device according to the present invention, and shows a display operation at the time of preparing for the photographing. FIGS. 3A to 3C schematically show a state in which the user is aiming at himself when shooting.
[0065]
With the openable communication terminal device 1 closed, the user gives an OK sign with his right hand, takes a pose, takes a picture with the side key 12 fully pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) or more. When the preparation instruction is given, the control unit 20 displays a subject image continuously photographed, for example, every 0.1 seconds on the sub-display 18 as a mirror image in the first direction (see FIGS. 3A to 3C). . As a result, the user can recognize his / her state to be photographed as if looking in a mirror, so that photographing errors are reduced.
[0066]
FIG. 4 is an external view of the openable / closed communication terminal device according to the present invention, and shows a display operation in a state where photographing has been completed.
[0067]
FIG. 4A shows a state in which the user has completely pressed the side key 12 after the preparation for photographing in FIG. 3 and the photographing has been completed, and the control unit 20 sets a continuous state every 0.1 seconds after the photographing is completed. Since the photographing is stopped and the subject image photographed by the camera device 31 is displayed on the sub-display 18 as a still image of the mirror image on the sub-display 18, the photographer who is the subject does not feel uncomfortable at all. Note that the control unit 20 notifies the user that the shooting has been performed with a sound larger than the shutter sound in the open state or a voice such as "photographed." Therefore, this can prevent voyeurism to some extent.
[0068]
When the user opens the openable communication terminal device 1 in the state of FIG. 4A, the control unit 20 causes the subject image displayed on the sub-display 18 to be displayed on the main display 2 as a non-mirror image (that is, a photographed image). In addition to displaying the image as it is (see FIG. 4B), the power supply to the sub-display 18 is cut off to turn off the light, thereby contributing to power saving (see FIG. 4C). Note that the subject image is displayed on the main display 2 as a non-mirror image, and the image of the subject for which the OK sign has been issued with the right hand can be recognized as the right hand, so that the viewer does not feel uncomfortable. Further, from the state of FIG. 4 (B), when the user closes the openable / closed communication terminal device 1 and displays the image, the control unit 20 displays the subject image displayed on the main display 2 as it is on the sub display. 18 is also displayed (see FIG. 4D).
[0069]
FIG. 5 is an external view of the openable / closed communication terminal device according to the present invention, and shows a display operation during shooting preparation.
[0070]
When the user sets the openable communication terminal device 1 to the open state from the display state at the time of shooting preparation shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 20 stores the subject image (see FIG. 5A) displayed on the sub-display 18 as the main image. A non-mirror image (that is, an image as shot) is displayed for a moment on the display 2 (see FIG. 5 (B)), and since the shooting preparation state is maintained, the next image is shot after a predetermined time. A non-mirror image is displayed (see FIG. 5C). In this case, a landscape image of a girl on the left and a dog on the right is taken, and as in FIG. 4C, the power supply to the sub-display 18 is cut off and turned off, contributing to power saving ( FIG. 5 (D)). However, in the standby state, even if the openable communication terminal device 1 is opened and the * key is pressed to shift to the camera photographing mode, the state shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D is obtained.
[0071]
FIG. 6 is an external view of the openable / closed communication terminal device according to the present invention, and shows a display operation in timer shooting. In addition, when performing timer photography, it is expected that the user will bring the openable / closed communication terminal device 1 into an approximately L-shaped open state and use the lower housing as a base.
[0072]
5 When the user presses a timer shooting key (for example, # key) included in the numeric keypad 8 from the display state at the time of shooting preparation shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, the control unit 20 displays the image on the main display 2. The display (see FIG. 5C) is continued. Then, the control unit 20 restarts the power supply to the sub-display 18 and displays the subject image of FIG. 5C as a mirror image in the second direction which is turned upside down as compared with FIG. 5A. At the same time, since timer shooting has been started, a countdown display of the remaining time is performed (see FIGS. 6A to 6C), and finally, FIG. 6D becomes a shot image. The display with the mirror image inverted upside down is for displaying the remaining time and the photographed image to the subjects. In addition, at the time of timer shooting, the control unit 20 causes the incoming LED 32 to blink in orange and gradually increases the blinking speed in accordance with the remaining time. It becomes possible to know.
[0073]
In addition, as an example of effective use of a person image, a photographed person image is stored in association with a telephone number registered in a telephone directory or the name of a partner, and a called party number received at the time of an incoming call and the telephone number are stored. If a match is found, a person image is displayed on the main display 2 and the sub-display 18 together with the name of the other party, so that the caller can be immediately known.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the retractable communication terminal device of the present invention, fashionability, design, and reduction in size and weight are possible, and the usability is very good for the user. Rather, it is expected to be the basic structure of a retractable communication terminal device.
[0075]
In addition, the image data captured by the camera device is displayed on the sub-display 18 as a mirror image, and the mirror image is displayed upside down during timer shooting, so that the subject does not feel uncomfortable.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an openable communication terminal device according to the present invention in an open state.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a switchable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an external view of a retractable communication terminal device according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Open / close type communication terminal device
2 Main display
15 Antenna
18 Sub display
20 control unit
20a ROM
20b RAM
21 Transceiver
22 Modulation / demodulation unit
23 Operation section
24 Audio processing unit
25 Camera section
25a Image storage unit
26 Camera I / F
31 Camera device

Claims (8)

In an openable / closed communication terminal device in which a lower housing and an upper housing are openably connected,
A sub-display device and a camera device on the outer surface side of the upper housing;
Open / closed state detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the two housings,
A shooting preparation button for giving a shooting preparation instruction of the camera device;
A timer shooting button for giving a timer shooting start instruction of the camera device,
Control means for controlling a shooting operation of the camera device and a display operation of both display devices,
The control means, when receiving a shooting preparation instruction by operating the shooting preparation button,
In a state where the open / closed state detecting means detects the closed state, an image captured by the camera device is displayed on the sub-display device in a first direction and a mirror image, and thereafter, the open / closed state detecting means is opened. In a state where the state is detected, when a timer shooting start instruction is received by operating the timer shooting button, displaying the first direction and a mirror image in a second direction inverted upside down,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The retractable communication terminal device according to claim 1,
The control means receives a timer shooting start instruction by operating the timer shooting button, and displays the mirror image in the second direction in which the first direction is turned upside down and in a mirror image. Display time information until the start of shooting,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The openable / closed communication terminal device according to claim 2,
The control means, when displaying the time information until the start of shooting on the sub-display device, to display together with the image shot by the camera device,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The openable / closed communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The control means, when receiving a timer shooting start instruction by operating the timer shooting button, blinks an LED element for displaying an incoming call provided on the same surface as the installation surface of the sub-display device,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The openable / closed communication terminal device according to claim 4,
The control means, in relation to the remaining time until the start of shooting, to change the blinking speed of the LED element,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The retractable communication terminal device according to claim 5,
The opening / closing communication terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the control means increases the blinking speed as the remaining time decreases, when changing the blinking speed of the LED element in relation to the remaining time until the start of photographing. The openable / closed communication terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A main display device is provided on the inner surface side of the upper housing,
The control unit receives a shooting preparation instruction by operating the shooting preparation button, and in a state where the open / closed state detection unit detects a closed state, causes the camera device to shoot an image in a first direction and When displayed on the sub-display device in a mirror image, thereafter, when the open / closed state detection means detects the open state, the image taken by the camera device is displayed as a non-mirror image on the main display device,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned. The openable / closed communication terminal device according to claim 7,
The control unit updates the image captured by the camera device at predetermined time intervals and displays the image as a non-mirror image on the main display device, before receiving a timer shooting start instruction by operating the timer shooting button. In, cutting off the power supply to the sub-display device,
An opening / closing communication terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned.

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