JP4052913B2 - Foldable mobile terminal - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a foldable portable terminal device that is configured by pivotally supporting a second main body via a hinge mechanism on a first main body like a foldable mobile phone and mounting a camera.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, the foldable mobile phone shown in FIG. 9 has an upper half case (20) and a lower half case (30) connected by a hinge mechanism (104), and an auxiliary display ( 101) and a camera window (102). A CCD camera (not shown) is installed at the back of the camera window (102). In addition, on the back surface of the upper half case (20), on the side of the camera window (102), a mirror member for adjusting the orientation of the camera by capturing the user's own image when photographing the user's own image ( 103) is deployed (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, a camera-equipped mobile phone in which a camera is rotatably provided in the phone body has been proposed (see Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-244226 [Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-245267 A [Patent Document 3]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-298516
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the camera-equipped mobile phone cannot visually determine whether or not a camera mode capable of shooting with the camera is set, there is a problem of voyeurism using the camera-equipped mobile phone.
Further, since the camera lens is exposed on the surface of the case, there is a problem that the lens is easily damaged.
[0005]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a foldable portable terminal having a structure in which it is possible to determine by appearance whether or not a camera mode capable of shooting by a camera is set, and the lens is hardly damaged. That is.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems]
In the foldable portable terminal according to the present invention, the second body (2) is pivotally supported by the first body (1) via the hinge mechanism (5), and both the bodies (1) and (2) are folded. An operation key (11) and a main display (21) are provided on the surface of the first main body (1) and the surface of the second main body (2) which face each other.
The second body (2) is connected to the hinge mechanism (5) and can be opened and closed with respect to the first body (1), and can slide on the back surface of the base cabinet (3). The main display (21) is attached to the front surface of the base cabinet (3), and the slide cabinet (4) that engages and separates from the hinge mechanism (5). The camera (6) is installed at a position where the slide cabinet (4) is exposed by being separated from the hinge mechanism (5).
[0007]
In the foldable portable terminal of the present invention, the second body (2) is folded into the first body (1) or the second body (2) is opened from the first body (1). By sliding the slide cabinet (4) in the direction away from the hinge mechanism (5), the camera (6) appears on the back surface of the base cabinet (3), and photographing using the camera (6) becomes possible. . When the slide cabinet (4) is slid in the direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5), the camera (6) is covered by the slide cabinet (4).
[0008]
In a specific configuration, the second main body (2) is provided with a sub-display (22), and the screen of the sub-display (22) faces away from the screen of the main display (21), and the slide cabinet ( It is exposed from the back of 4).
According to the specific configuration, when the operator himself / herself is photographed by the camera (6), the self-image obtained from the camera (6) can be displayed on the sub-display (22). When photographing the front, the front image obtained from the camera (6) can be displayed on the main display (21).
[0009]
In a specific configuration, the slide cabinet (4) approaches the hinge mechanism (5) on the surface of the first body (1) with the second body (2) folded into the first body (1). Sound emitting units (13) and (13) for notifying incoming calls are provided at positions that are exposed by this.
In this specific configuration, the second body (2) is folded into the first body (1), and the slide cabinet (4) is carried close to the hinge mechanism (5). In this case, since the sound emitting part (13) (13) is exposed on the surface of the first main body (1), a ringing tone is generated from the sound emitting part (13) (13) when an incoming call is received. Can be notified.
[0010]
Further, in a specific configuration, a camera mode is set that enables photographing by the camera (6) by separating the slide cabinet (4) from the hinge mechanism (5), and the slide cabinet (4) has a slide on the surface. A display indicating that the camera mode has been set is provided at a position where the cabinet (4) is exposed by moving away from the hinge mechanism (5).
According to the specific configuration, the display of the camera mode setting appears on the surface of the slide cabinet (4) by separating the slide cabinet (4) from the hinge mechanism (5). You can check the settings.
[0011]
【The invention's effect】
In the portable communication terminal according to the present invention, the slide cabinet (4) is moved in a direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5), and the camera (6) is hidden by the slide cabinet (4). 6) cannot be taken, and the camera (6) can be taken with the camera (6) exposed by moving the slide cabinet (4) away from the hinge mechanism (5). Therefore, whether or not the camera mode is set can be determined depending on whether or not the camera (6) appears on the appearance. Therefore, a third party can discover malicious shooting such as voyeurism by the user, and a bona fide user can perform shooting with peace of mind. Further, in a state where the camera (6) is not photographed, the lens of the camera (6) is covered with the slide cabinet (4), so that the lens can be prevented from being damaged.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention applied to a foldable mobile phone will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
In the foldable mobile phone according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a main body (1) having a plurality of operation keys (11) on the surface is connected to a main display on the surface via a hinge mechanism (5). The second main body (2) having (21) is pivotally supported so that an opening / closing operation can be performed between the open state shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and the closed state shown in FIGS. .
[0013]
In the following description of the structure, the surface facing in the same direction as the screen of the main display (21) in the opened state shown in FIG. 1 is all “surface” in the other drawings, and the surface facing in the opposite direction. All other drawings are also referred to as the “back surface”.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a speech transmission part (12) is provided at the lower end of the surface of the first main body (1), and a sound emission part (13 is provided further below the speech transmission part (12). ) (13). In addition, a receiver (23) is provided at the upper end of the surface of the second body (2).
The second body (2) includes a base cabinet (3) having a lower end connected to the hinge mechanism (5), and a rear surface of the base cabinet (3) slidably engaged with the hinge mechanism (5). It has a slide cabinet (4) that approaches and separates from it.
[0015]
The main display (21) is attached to the center of the surface of the base cabinet (3). The earpiece 23 is provided at the upper end of the surface of the slide cabinet 4.
On the other hand, on the back surface of the base cabinet (3), as shown in FIG. 6, the CCD camera (6) and the photographing are taken at a position where the slide cabinet (4) is exposed by being separated from the hinge mechanism (5). There is a flash (61) that sometimes emits light. The camera (6) and the flash (61) are covered and hidden by the slide cabinet (4) by moving the slide cabinet (4) in a direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5) as shown in FIG. become. Further, by sliding the slide cabinet (4) in a direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5), the sound emitting portions (13) and (13) of the first main body (1) are exposed as shown in FIG. .
[0016]
A sub-display (22) is installed at the center of the rear surface of the slide cabinet (4), and a finger hook (41) for sliding the slide cabinet (4) is provided at the upper end of the rear surface. Projected.
On the surface of the slide cabinet (4), as shown in FIG. 2, the camera mode is set at a position (42) where the slide cabinet (4) is exposed by being separated from the hinge mechanism (5). Is displayed (not shown).
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a shutter button (14) to be operated at the time of photographing with the camera (6) is arranged on the left side of the first main body (1).
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 5, the foldable mobile phone of the present invention closes the first main body (1) and the second main body (2) and slides the slide cabinet (4) in a direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5). Store the product in a bag or clothing pocket. When there is an incoming call in this state, a ringing tone is output from the sound emitting units (13) and (13). At this time, since the slide cabinet (4) moves in the direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5) and the sound emitting portions (13) and (13) are exposed, the ringtone is not blocked. In addition, the telephone number of the other party is displayed on the sub-display (22).
When answering an incoming call, the first main body (1) and the second main body (2) are opened as shown in FIG. 1, and an off-hook operation is performed by the operation key (11).
[0018]
When shooting with the camera (6) with the first body (1) and the second body (2) opened, the direction in which the slide cabinet (4) is separated from the hinge mechanism (5) as shown in FIG. Slide to. As a result, the camera (6) and the flash (61) are exposed. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display (not shown) indicating that the camera mode is set appears at the upper end position (42) of the surface of the slide cabinet (4).
The built-in switch is activated by the slide of the slide cabinet (4), and the camera mode is set. As a result, the forward image taken by the camera (6) is displayed on the main display (21). When the shutter button (14) is operated, the captured video is stored in the memory. At this time, the flash (61) emits light as necessary.
[0019]
When shooting with the camera (6) with the first body (1) and the second body (2) closed, the slide cabinet (4) is separated from the hinge mechanism (5) as shown in FIG. Slide to. As a result, the camera (6) and the flash (61) are exposed.
The built-in switch is activated by the slide of the slide cabinet (4), and the camera mode is set. As a result, the user's own video shot by the camera (6) is displayed on the sub-display (22). When the shutter button (14) is operated, the captured video is stored in the memory. At this time, the flash (61) emits light as necessary.
[0020]
As described above, in the folding cellular phone according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 5, the slide cabinet (4) is moved in the direction approaching the hinge mechanism (5), and the camera is moved by the slide cabinet (4). With the cover (6) hidden, the camera (6) cannot shoot. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the slide cabinet (4) is moved away from the hinge mechanism (5). Since the camera (6) can be photographed with the camera (6) exposed, it can be determined whether or not the camera mode is set depending on whether the camera (6) appears on the appearance. Therefore, a third party can discover malicious shooting such as voyeurism by the user, and a bona fide user can perform shooting with peace of mind.
In addition, in the state where the camera (6) is not photographed, the lens of the camera (6) is covered with the slide cabinet (4) as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. .
[0021]
In addition, each part structure of this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible within the technical scope as described in a claim. For example, the slide cabinet (4) of the second body (2) has a structure that slides in two stages. First, the camera mode is set by the first stage slide, and the flash (61) is set by the second stage slide. A configuration in which a flash mode for emitting light is set is also possible.
Further, the sub display (22) is not limited to the configuration in which the sub display (22) is arranged in the slide cabinet (4) and moved integrally with the slide cabinet (4). In (4), it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a window for exposing the screen of the sub display (22) is opened and the display area of the sub display (22) is shifted as the slide cabinet (4) slides. It is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a folding cellular phone according to the present invention in an open state.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a slide cabinet is separated from a hinge mechanism in a folding cellular phone in an open state.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the folding mobile phone in an open state.
FIG. 4 is a side view of a foldable mobile phone in an open state.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a foldable mobile phone according to the present invention in a closed state.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the slide cabinet is separated from the hinge mechanism in the foldable mobile phone in the closed state.
FIG. 7 is a rear view of the foldable mobile phone in a closed state;
FIG. 8 is a side view of the foldable mobile phone in a closed state;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional folding mobile phone.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) First body
(11) Operation keys
(12) Transmitter
(13) Sound emission part
(14) Shutter button
(2) Second body
(21) Main display
(22) Sub display
(23) Earpiece
(3) Base cabinet
(4) Slide cabinet
(5) Hinge mechanism
(6) Camera
(61) Flash

Claims (4)

The first main body (1) is supported by the first main body (1) by pivotally supporting the second main body (2) via the hinge mechanism (5) and folding both the main bodies (1) and (2). In a foldable portable terminal device in which operation keys (11) and a main display (21) are respectively provided on the surface of the second body (2) and the surface of the second body (2), the second body (2) has the hinge mechanism (5 ) And a base cabinet (3) that is openable and closable with respect to the first main body (1), and slidably engages with the back surface of the base cabinet (3) to approach the hinge mechanism (5). comprising a slide cabinet away (4), the surface wherein the main display (21) is attached to the base cabinet (3), a sub-display (22) is installed in the slide cabinet (4), said sub-display (22 ) Screen facing away from the main display (21) screen. Is exposed from the back side of the ride cabinet (4), on the back surface of the base cabinet (3), in a position the slide cabinet (4) is being exposed by separating from the hinge mechanism (5), a camera (6 ) Is installed, a foldable portable terminal. The hinge mechanism in the first body (1) (5) is a second pivot body (2) via a both body (1) a first body to be able to face each other by folding the (2) (1) In the foldable portable terminal device in which the operation key (11) and the main display (21) are respectively provided on the surface of the second body ( 2 ) and the surface of the second body ( 2 ) , the second body ( 2 ) includes the hinge mechanism ( 5). and openable base cabinet (3) relative to the first body is connected (1) to) close slidably engage in the rear surface of the base cabinet (3) with respect to the hinge mechanism (5) comprising a slide cabinet away (4), the surface wherein the main display (21) is attached to the base cabinet (3), on the back surface of the base cabinet (3), sliding cabinet (4) is a hinge mechanism (5) It will be exposed by separating from In position, installed camera (6) is, on the surface of the first body (1), the second body sliding cabinet (4) in a folded state (2) to the first body (1) is a hinge mechanism (5 The folding portable terminal is provided with sound emitting sections (13) and (13) for notifying an incoming call at a position that is exposed by approaching to () . The hinge mechanism in the first body (1) (5) is a second pivot body (2) via a both body (1) a first body to be able to face each other by folding the (2) (1) in surface and a second body (2), respectively operating keys on the surface of (11) and folding the main display (21) is deployed type mobile terminal, a second main body (2), said hinge mechanism (5 and openable base cabinet (3) relative to the first body is connected (1) to) close slidably engage in the rear surface of the base cabinet (3) with respect to the hinge mechanism (5) comprising a slide cabinet away (4), the surface wherein the main display (21) is attached to the base cabinet (3), a sub-display (22) is installed in the slide cabinet (4), said sub-display (22 ) Screen is the main display (21) screen It is exposed from the back surface of the slide cabinet ( 4 ) facing away from the base plate, and the back surface of the base cabinet ( 3 ) is exposed by separating the slide cabinet ( 4 ) from the hinge mechanism ( 5 ). The camera ( 6 ) is installed at a position where the slide cabinet (4) is hinged on the surface of the first body (1) with the second body (2) folded into the first body (1). 5) A foldable portable terminal characterized in that a sound emitting section (13) (13) for notifying an incoming call is provided at a position exposed by approaching 5). The hinge mechanism in the first body (1) (5) is a second pivot body (2) via a both body (1) a first body to be able to face each other by folding the (2) (1) In the foldable portable terminal device in which the operation key (11) and the main display (21) are respectively provided on the surface of the second body ( 2 ) and the surface of the second body ( 2 ) , the second body ( 2 ) includes the hinge mechanism ( 5). and openable base cabinet (3) relative to the first body is connected (1) to) close slidably engage in the rear surface of the base cabinet (3) with respect to the hinge mechanism (5) comprising a slide cabinet away (4), the surface wherein the main display (21) is attached to the base cabinet (3), on the back surface of the base cabinet (3), sliding cabinet (4) is a hinge mechanism (5) It will be exposed by separating from In position, installed camera (6) is a camera mode setting to enable photographing by the camera (6) by separating the sliding cabinet (4) from the hinge mechanism (5), the surface of the slide cabinet (4) The folding portable terminal is characterized in that a display of the camera mode setting appears at a position where the slide cabinet (4) is exposed by moving away from the hinge mechanism (5).

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