JP4172035B2

JP4172035B2 - Portable information device having a plurality of cases

Info

Publication number: JP4172035B2
Application number: JP21977298A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 雅信鯨田
Original assignee: 雅信鯨田
Priority date: 1997-11-25
Filing date: 1998-07-21
Publication date: 2008-10-29
Anticipated expiration: 2018-07-21
Also published as: JPH11219249A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、携帯型の情報機器に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来より、ＰＤＡ（パーソナル・デジタル・アシスタンス。携帯情報端末）やノート型（手帳型）パソコン（パーソナル・コンピュータ）などの携帯型の情報機器が市販されている。
【０００３】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、従来の携帯型情報機器は、いずれも、データ入力機能が弱いという問題がある。すなわち、ノート型パソコンをＢ５ファイルサイズに小型化したものは、キーボードのキーが小さいため、大人の手で速く大量のデータを入力するのは不適格である。また、従来のＰＤＡは、その入力装置として、電子ペンなどで入力するタッチパネルを採用しているが、その入力画面は小さく、速く大量のデータを入力するには不適格である。
【０００４】
本発明はこのような従来技術の課題に着目したもので、不使用時には服のポケットに入るくらい小型化でき、他方、使用時には、大量の文字や画像を大きく表示できると共に、大量のデータを速く入力することができる、携帯型の情報機器を提供することを目的とする。
【０００５】
１第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、互いに折り畳み可能に且つ両者が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように接続するための接続手段であって、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るように、接続するための接続手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
２第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、互いに折り畳み可能に且つ両者が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように接続するための接続手段と、少なくとも、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の接続状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の接続状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るようにするための接続状態切替手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
３第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、互いに折り畳み可能に且つ両者が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように接続すると共に、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るように、接続するための接続手段であって、前記第１の筐体と前記第２の筐体とを互いに部分的に連結したまま、その部分的に連結した部分を回転中心にして一方の筐体を他方の筐体に対して前記他方の筐体の平面と略直交する方向にグルッと回転させる動作を経ることにより、前記第１の状態又は前記第２の状態から他方の状態に移行させるための接続手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
４第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、互いに折り畳み可能に且つ両者が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように接続するための接続手段と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体との接続状態を、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれかの状態に切替え若しくは変更するための切替手段であって、前記第１の筐体と前記第２の筐体とを互いに部分的に連結したまま、その部分的に連結した部分を回転中心にして一方の筐体を他方の筐体に対して前記他方の筐体の平面と略直交する方向にグルッと回転させる動作を経ることにより、前記第１の状態又は前記第２の状態から他方の状態に切替え若しくは変更するための切替手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
５第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、各筐体が互いに折り畳み可能で且つ各筐体が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように、接続するための接続手段であって、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るように、接続するための接続手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
６第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、各筐体が互いに折り畳み可能で且つ各筐体が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように、接続するための接続手段と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の接続状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の接続状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るようにするための接続状態切替手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
７第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、各筐体が互いに折り畳み可能で且つ各筐体が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように接続すると共に、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれの状態をも採り得るように、接続するための接続手段であって、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と前記第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを互いに部分的に連結したまま、その部分的に連結した部分を回転中心にして一方の筐体を他方の筐体に対して前記他方の筐体の平面と略直交する方向にグルッと回転させる動作を経ることにより、前記第１の状態又は前記第２の状態から他方の状態に移行させるための接続手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
８第１の面に表示画面が配置されている、第１の筐体と、第１の面に表示画面が配置されており前記第１の面の反対側の第２の面にタッチパネルや入力キーなどのデータ入力又は操作部が配置されている、第２の筐体と、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを、各筐体が互いに折り畳み可能で且つ各筐体が共にユーザー側に対向可能であるように、接続するための接続手段と、前記第１の筐体と第２の筐体との接続状態を、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第１の面の表示画面とが共にユーザー側に対向している第１の状態と、前記第１の筐体の第１の面の表示画面と前記第２の筐体の第２の面のデータ入力又は操作部とが共にユーザー側に対向している第２の状態との、いずれかの状態に切替え若しくは変更するための切替手段であって、前記第１の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部と前記第２の筐体の長手方向と直交する側の端部とを互いに部分的に連結したまま、その部分的に連結した部分を回転中心にして一方の筐体を他方の筐体に対して前記他方の筐体の平面と略直交する方向にグルッと回転させる動作を経ることにより、前記第１の状態又は前記第２の状態から他方の状態に切替え若しくは変更するための切替手段と、を備えたことを特徴とする複数の筐体を有する携帯型情報機器。
【００１０】
また、本実施例では、図示していないが、前記第１のパネル１と第２のパネル２を、それらが互いに見開きの状態にされたとき、それらを互いに約１１０度から約１７０度まで（より望ましくは、１２０〜１６０度まで）の間の任意の角度で固定するための固定手段（フックや、前記連結部４による摩擦手段など）が備えられている。また、本実施例では、前記第２のパネル２と第３のパネル３を、それらが互いに見開きの状態にされたとき、それらを互いに約１００度から約１３０度までの間の任意の角度で固定するための固定手段（フックや、前記連結部４による摩擦手段など）が備えられている。
【００１１】
次に、本実施例の動作を説明する。まず、不使用時には、図１に示すように、第１、第２、及び第３のパネル１，２，３を互いに重ね合わせることにより、これらの３つのパネル１，２，３を互いに重ねてコンパクトにして持ち運ぶことができるようになっている。なお、この図１に示す状態でも、前記第１のパネル１の外側の面に形成された携帯電話機１０は、そのまま使用することができる。
【００１２】
次に、主として、文字又は画像のデータを出力・表示する（ユーザーが見る）ために使用する時は、図２のような状態で使用する。すなわち、第１のパネル１と第２のパネル２とを見開きの状態にする。そして、第２のパネル２と第３のパネル３とは、それらの互いに対向する面がほぼ密着するように固定する（図示しないフックなどにより）ようにする。
【００１３】
また、この場合、互いに見開き状態にされた第１のパネル１と第２のパネル２とは、例えば、約１１０度から約１７０度の間の中の複数の角度で、固定できるようにしている。この固定は、例えば、連結部４の摩擦手段により、ユーザーの任意の角度で半固定状態に保持される。これにより、ユーザーは、例えば、図２のＡで示す部分に左手の親指を入れて、第１のパネル１及び第３のパネル３の外側の面を左手の手のひらに載せることにより、本実施例の装置を、左手の片手のみで、安定的に保持・支持することができる。
【００１４】
この実施例では、図２の使用時は、図２の上下方向がそのままユーザーの上下方向とほぼ一致するように、使用する。つまり、ユーザーは、あたかも、第１のパネル１と第２のパネル２とが、本の両面のように見開かれた状態で、使用する。
【００１５】
また、第１のパネル１と第２のパネル２の表示部１ａ及び２ａが、約１１０度から約１７０度の間の中の任意の角度で見開かれた状態で、文字又は画像が表示されるので、ユーザーの両眼からの表示部１ａ及び２ａの全体の距離が、両眼からほぼ等距離に保持されるので、ユーザーにとって、大変見やすいものになる。
【００１６】
また、図２に示すように、本実施例では、第２のパネル２は大変薄く形成されている。また、第１のパネル１と第３のパネル３は、ほぼ均等な厚さに形成されている。したがって、図２に示すように見開きの状態にされたとき、第１のパネル１及び第２のパネル２を重ねたものと、第３のパネル３とは、その厚さがほぼ均等になっている。よって、ユーザーは、前記Ａで示す部分に親指を入れて本実施例を支持するとき、左右に見開きにされた部分が左右均等なので、左右のバランスが取りやすく、大変にもちやすく支持しやすいものになる。
【００１７】
次に、本実施例を、主として大量のデータを速く入力するために使用するときの動作を説明する。この場合は、図３に示すように、第２のパネル２と第３のパネル３とを互いに見開いた状態で、使用する。そのとき、第２のパネル２は、第１のパネル１とほぼ密着するように、図示しないフックなどの手段により固定するようにしている。
【００１８】
また、この場合、ユーザーは、本実施例を、第３のパネル３が下方にくるようにテーブルの上などに置いて、図３の矢印Ｂで示す方向から、第３のパネル３のキーボード部３ａを操作して、データ入力を行う。データ入力の内容は、第２のパネル２の表示部２ｂにリアルタイムに表示されるので、ユーザーは、入力の誤りなどを随時チェックできる。
【００１９】
また、この場合、第２のパネル２の表示部２ａと第３のパネル３のキーボード部３ａは、連結部４に形成された摩擦手段などの固定（半固定）手段により、約１００度から約１３０度の間の中の任意の角度で見開かれた状態で、保持される。よって、ユーザーは、キーボード部３ａを使用しながら、表示部２ａを見るときに、表示部２ａの画面が大変見やすいものになる。
【００２０】
実施例２．
次に、図４に基づいて、本発明の実施例２を説明する。この実施例は、第１のパネル１１と第２のパネル１２とが、互いに図４のように連結されて形成されている。図４（ａ）は、主として、文字や画像を出力するために使用するときの図である。この場合は、第１のパネル１１の表示部１１ａと第２のパネル１２の表示部１２ａとが、互いに見開きの状態になるように、見開いて使用する。
【００２１】
次に、この図４（ａ）の状態から、主として、データ入力のために使用するときに移行するための動作を説明する。この場合は、図４（ｂ）に示すように、第１のパネル１１と第２のパネル１２とを、いったん切り離す。そして、第２のパネル１２の前記表示部１２ａの備えられた面の反対側の面に備えられたキーボード部１２ｂのある方の面を、ユーザー側に向けて、このキーボード部１２ｂが前記第１のパネル１１の表示部１１ａと見開きの状態になるように、第１のパネル１１と第２のパネル１２とを、連結する（連結手段は図示省略するが、公知のものを利用できる）。これにより、図４（ｃ）に示すような状態となり、ユーザーがデータ入力しやすい状態となる。
【００２２】
この実施例２によっても、実施例１とほぼ同様の効果が得られる。なお、この実施例２において、図４（ｂ）に示すようにではなく、例えば、第１のパネル１１と第２のパネル１２の中心部を連結したまま、グルッと回転させて、第１のパネル１１の表示部１１ａと、第２のパネル１２のキーボード部１２ｂとを、見開きの状態にさせるようにしてもよい。
【００２３】
【発明の効果】
以上のように、本発明によれば、不使用時には服のポケットに入るくらい小型化でき、他方、使用時には、大量の文字や画像を大きく表示できると共に、大量のデータを速く入力することができる、携帯型の情報機器を提供することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の実施例１の不使用時の状態を示す斜視図である。
【図２】実施例１を主としてデータ表示（出力）のために使用する時の状態を示す斜視図である。
【図３】実施例１を主としてデータ入力のために使用する時の状態を示す斜視図である。
【図４】（ａ），（ｂ），（ｃ）はいずれも、本発明の実施例２を説明するための図である。
【符号の説明】
１，１１第１のパネル
２，１２第２のパネル
３第３のパネル
１ａ，２ａ，２ｂ，１１ａ，１２ａ表示部
３ａ，１２ｂキーボード部
４連結部
１０携帯電話機[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable information device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, portable information devices such as PDA (Personal Digital Assistance, personal digital assistant) and notebook (notebook) personal computers (personal computers) are commercially available.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, all the conventional portable information devices have a problem that the data input function is weak. In other words, a notebook personal computer downsized to a B5 file size is not suitable for inputting a large amount of data quickly with an adult's hand because the keyboard keys are small. Further, the conventional PDA employs a touch panel for inputting with an electronic pen or the like as an input device, but the input screen is small and is not suitable for inputting a large amount of data quickly.
[0004]
The present invention pays attention to such a problem of the prior art, and when not in use, it can be made small enough to fit in a pocket of clothes. On the other hand, when in use, a large amount of characters and images can be displayed large and a large amount of data can be displayed quickly. An object is to provide a portable information device that can be input.
[0005]
1 A display screen is arranged on the first surface, a first casing, and a display screen is arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input is provided on the second surface opposite to the first surface. The second case where the data input or operation unit such as a key is arranged, and the first case and the second case can be folded with each other and both can face the user side. Connection means for connecting in a certain manner, wherein the first casing and the second casing are connected to each other by a display screen on the first surface of the first casing and the second casing. A first state in which the display screen of the first surface faces the user side, a display screen of the first surface of the first housing and a second surface of the second housing; A connection means for connecting so as to be able to adopt either of the second state in which the data input or the operation unit faces the user side; A portable information device having a plurality of casings, characterized in that it is provided.
2. A first housing having a display screen arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input on the second surface opposite to the first surface, the display screen being arranged on the first surface. The second case where the data input or operation unit such as a key is arranged, and the first case and the second case can be folded with each other and both can face the user side. Connecting means for connecting in a certain manner, at least the first casing and the second casing, a display screen of the first surface of the first casing, and the second casing A first connection state in which the display screen of the first surface is facing the user side, the display screen of the first surface of the first housing, and the second surface of the second housing A connection state for enabling either of the data input or the second connection state where the operation unit faces the user side. And a portable information device having a plurality of casings.
3. A first housing in which a display screen is arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input on the second surface opposite to the first surface, in which the display screen is arranged on the first surface. The second case where the data input or operation unit such as a key is arranged, and the first case and the second case can be folded with each other and both can face the user side. The first housing and the second housing are connected to each other, the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the display on the first surface of the second housing. A first state in which the screen faces the user side, a display screen on the first surface of the first housing, and a data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing; Are connection means for connecting so as to be able to adopt either of the second state and the second state facing the user side, The body and the second casing are partially connected to each other, and one casing is set to the plane of the other casing with respect to the other casing with the partially connected portion as a rotation center. A plurality of housings comprising connection means for shifting from the first state or the second state to the other state through an operation of rotating in a substantially orthogonal direction. A portable information device having a body.
4. A first housing having a display screen arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input on the second surface opposite to the first surface, the display screen being arranged on the first surface. The second case where the data input or operation unit such as a key is arranged, and the first case and the second case can be folded with each other and both can face the user side. The connection means for connecting in a certain manner, the connection state of the first casing and the second casing, the display screen of the first surface of the first casing and the second casing A first state in which the display screen of the first surface faces the user side, a display screen of the first surface of the first housing, and a second surface of the second housing Switching means for switching or changing to either state of the second state where both the data input or the operation unit is facing the user side Thus, with the first housing and the second housing partially connected to each other, one of the housings with respect to the other housing is centered on the partially connected portion. A switching means for switching or changing from the first state or the second state to the other state through an operation of rotating in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the other housing; A portable information device having a plurality of casings, characterized in that the portable information device is provided.
5. A first housing having a display screen arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input on the second surface opposite to the first surface, the display screen being arranged on the first surface. data input or operating unit such as a key is arranged, the second and the casing, the side perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction of the casing end portion in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the side and the second housing of the A connecting means for connecting the end portions of the first casing to each other such that the casings can be folded together and the casings can be opposed to the user. An end portion on the orthogonal side and an end portion on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing are connected to the display screen of the first surface of the first casing and the first end of the second casing. A first state in which the display screen of the surface is facing the user side, a display screen of the first surface of the first housing and a data of the second surface of the second housing. A plurality of connection means for connecting so as to be able to adopt either of the second state in which the data input or the operation unit faces the user side. A portable information device having a housing.
6 A display screen is arranged on the first surface, a first housing, and a display screen is arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input is provided on the second surface opposite to the first surface. data input or operating unit such as a key is arranged, the second and the casing, the side perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction of the casing end portion in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the side and the second housing of the and an end portion of the, as the housings are foldable to each other in and the housings are both capable face the user side, and connecting means for connecting said first housing and the second housing The first connection state in which the display screen of the first surface of the first housing and the display screen of the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side, first second connection display screen of the first surface of the casing and the data input or the operation unit of the second surface of the second casing are both opposed to the user side A portable information device having a plurality of housings, characterized by comprising connection state switching means for enabling any of the states .
7 A display screen is arranged on the first surface, a first housing, and a display screen is arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input is provided on the second surface opposite to the first surface. data input or operating unit such as a key is arranged, the second and the casing, the side perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction of the casing end portion in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the side and the second housing of the And an end on a side perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first casing, and the casings are connected to each other so that the casings can be folded together and the casings can face each other. The end on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing is connected to the display screen of the first surface of the first casing and the display screen of the first surface of the second casing. A first state facing the user side; a display screen on the first surface of the first housing; and a data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing; Is a connecting means for connecting so as to be able to adopt either of the second state and the second state facing the user side, on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first casing While the end portion and the end portion on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing are partially connected to each other, one casing is set to the other casing with the partially connected portion as a center of rotation. A connection means for shifting from the first state or the second state to the other state by performing an operation of rotating in a direction substantially orthogonal to the plane of the other housing with respect to A portable information device having a plurality of casings.
8 A first casing having a display screen arranged on the first surface, and a touch panel or input on the second surface opposite to the first surface, the display screen being arranged on the first surface. data input or operating unit such as a key is arranged, the second and the casing, the side perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction of the casing end portion in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to the side and the second housing of the Connecting means for connecting the end portions of the first housing and the second housing such that the respective housings can be folded together and the respective housings can face each other. The first state in which the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the display screen on the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. The display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. Switching means for switching to or changing to any one of the states of the first and second ends of the first casing perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first casing and the longitudinal direction of the second casing The one end of the casing is substantially orthogonal to the plane of the other casing with respect to the other casing, with the partially connected portion being the center of rotation while the end portions on the side to be operated are partially connected to each other. A plurality of casings comprising switching means for switching or changing from the first state or the second state to the other state through an operation of rotating in a direction. A portable information device.
[0010]
In the present embodiment, although not shown, when the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are spread apart from each other, they are about 110 degrees to about 170 degrees from each other ( More preferably, a fixing means (such as a hook or a friction means by the connecting portion 4) for fixing at an arbitrary angle between 120 and 160 degrees is provided. Further, in this embodiment, when the second panel 2 and the third panel 3 are spread apart from each other, they are at an arbitrary angle between about 100 degrees and about 130 degrees. Fixing means (such as a hook or friction means by the connecting portion 4) for fixing is provided.
[0011]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, when not in use, as shown in FIG. 1, the first, second, and third panels 1, 2, 3 are overlapped with each other, so that these three panels 1, 2, 3 are overlapped with each other. It is designed to be compact and portable. Even in the state shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 10 formed on the outer surface of the first panel 1 can be used as it is.
[0012]
Next, when it is used mainly for outputting / displaying character or image data (viewed by the user), it is used in the state shown in FIG. That is, the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are set in a spread state. Then, the second panel 2 and the third panel 3 are fixed so that their mutually facing surfaces are in close contact (by a hook or the like not shown).
[0013]
Also, in this case, the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 that are in a double spread state can be fixed at a plurality of angles, for example, between about 110 degrees and about 170 degrees. . This fixing is held in a semi-fixed state at an arbitrary angle by the user, for example, by the friction means of the connecting portion 4. Thereby, for example, the user puts the thumb of the left hand into the portion indicated by A in FIG. 2 and places the outer surfaces of the first panel 1 and the third panel 3 on the palm of the left hand, thereby Can be stably held and supported with only one hand of the left hand.
[0014]
In this embodiment, when FIG. 2 is used, the vertical direction of FIG. 2 is used so that it substantially matches the vertical direction of the user. That is, the user uses the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 as if they were opened like a double-sided book.
[0015]
In addition, characters or images are displayed in a state where the display portions 1a and 2a of the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are opened at an arbitrary angle between about 110 degrees and about 170 degrees. Therefore, since the entire distance of the display units 1a and 2a from both eyes of the user is maintained at substantially the same distance from both eyes, it is very easy for the user to see.
[0016]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the second panel 2 is formed very thin. Moreover, the 1st panel 1 and the 3rd panel 3 are formed in the substantially uniform thickness. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, when the two panels are overlapped, the thickness of the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 and the third panel 3 are substantially equal. Yes. Therefore, when the user puts his thumb in the part indicated by A and supports the present embodiment, the left and right spread parts are equal left and right, so it is easy to balance left and right, and it is very easy to hold and support become.
[0017]
Next, an operation when this embodiment is used mainly for inputting a large amount of data quickly will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the second panel 2 and the third panel 3 are used in a state where they are opened apart from each other. At that time, the second panel 2 is fixed by means such as a hook (not shown) so as to be in close contact with the first panel 1.
[0018]
Also, in this case, the user places the present embodiment on a table or the like so that the third panel 3 comes downward, and the keyboard portion of the third panel 3 from the direction indicated by the arrow B in FIG. Operate 3a to input data. The contents of the data input are displayed in real time on the display unit 2b of the second panel 2, so that the user can check an input error or the like at any time.
[0019]
Further, in this case, the display portion 2a of the second panel 2 and the keyboard portion 3a of the third panel 3 are about 100 degrees to about 100 degrees by a fixing (semi-fixing) means such as a friction means formed on the connecting portion 4. It is held open at any angle between 130 degrees. Therefore, when the user looks at the display unit 2a while using the keyboard unit 3a, the screen of the display unit 2a is very easy to see.
[0020]
Example 2
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the first panel 11 and the second panel 12 are connected to each other as shown in FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram when used mainly for outputting characters and images. In this case, the display unit 11a of the first panel 11 and the display unit 12a of the second panel 12 are used so as to be spread apart.
[0021]
Next, the operation for shifting from the state of FIG. 4 (a) mainly when used for data input will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first panel 11 and the second panel 12 are once separated. Then, the keyboard portion 12b is disposed on the surface of the second panel 12 opposite to the surface on which the display portion 12a is provided, and the keyboard portion 12b is directed to the user side. The first panel 11 and the second panel 12 are connected so as to be in a spread state with the display portion 11a of the panel 11 (the connecting means is not shown, but a known one can be used). Thus, a state shown in FIG. 4 (c), a state in which the user is likely to enter data.
[0022]
According to the second embodiment, substantially the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. In the second embodiment, the first panel 11 and the second panel 12 are not connected as shown in FIG. 4B. You may make it make the display part 11a of the panel 11 and the keyboard part 12b of the 2nd panel 12 have a spread state.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when it is not in use, it can be made small enough to fit into a clothes pocket. On the other hand, when it is in use, a large amount of characters and images can be displayed large and a large amount of data can be input quickly. A portable information device can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state of a first embodiment of the present invention when not in use.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state when Example 1 is mainly used for data display (output).
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state when Example 1 is used mainly for data input.
FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C are diagrams for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,11 1st panel 2,12 2nd panel 3 3rd panel 1a, 2a, 2b, 11a, 12a Display part 3a, 12b Keyboard part 4 Connection part 10 Mobile telephone

Claims

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Connection means for connecting the first casing and the second casing so that the first casing and the second casing can be folded with each other so that both can face the user side. In the first state, the display screen of the first surface of the first housing and the display screen of the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. And a second state in which the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. Connection means for connecting so that any state can be taken;
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Connection means for connecting the first housing and the second housing so that they can be folded together and both can face the user side;
At least the first casing and the second casing, the display screen of the first surface of the first casing and the display screen of the first surface of the second casing are both users. The first connection state facing the side, the display screen of the first surface of the first housing, and the data input or operation unit of the second surface of the second housing are both on the user side A connection state switching means for allowing any state of the second connection state opposite to
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
The first casing and the second casing are connected to each other so that they can be folded together and both can face the user side, and the first casing and the second casing are connected to each other. The first state where the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the display screen on the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side, and the first In either state, the display screen on the first surface of the housing and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. A connecting means for connecting, wherein the first casing and the second casing are partially connected to each other, and the partially connected portion is used as a rotation center. By undergoing an operation of rotating one housing with respect to the other housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the other housing, From serial first state or said second state and connection means for shifting to the other state,
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Connection means for connecting the first housing and the second housing so that they can be folded together and both can face the user side;
The connection state between the first housing and the second housing is the same as the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the display screen on the first surface of the second housing. The first state facing the user side, the display screen on the first surface of the first housing, and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both on the user side. Switching means for switching to or changing to any one of the second states facing each other, wherein the first casing and the second casing are partially connected to each other With the operation of rotating one housing with respect to the other housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the other housing, with the partially connected portion as the rotation center, Switching means for switching or changing from the first state or the second state to the other state;
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Each case can be folded at the end of the first case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case and the end of the second case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case, and each case is a user. Connecting means for connecting so as to be capable of facing the side, an end on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first casing and an end on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing A first state in which the display screen of the first surface of the first housing and the display screen of the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side, Either of the second state in which the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. Connection means for connecting so that the state can be taken,
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Each case can be folded at the end of the first case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case and the end of the second case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case, and each case is a user. Connecting means for connecting so as to be able to face each other;
The first casing and the second casing are arranged such that the display screen on the first surface of the first casing and the display screen on the first surface of the second casing are both on the user side. The facing first connection state, the display screen on the first surface of the first housing, and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side. Connection state switching means for enabling any of the second connection states to be taken ;
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Each case can be folded at the end of the first case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case and the end of the second case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case, and each case is a user. And connecting the end portion on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first casing and the end portion on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing to the first casing. A first state in which the display screen of the first surface of the housing and the display screen of the first surface of the second housing are both facing the user side, and the first screen of the first housing The display screen of the first surface and the second state where the data input or operation unit of the second surface of the second housing are both facing the user side can be in any state. Connection means for connecting, an end portion on a side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first casing, and an end portion on a side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second casing; The operation of rotating one housing with respect to the other housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the other housing, with the partially connected portions being the rotation centers, while being partially connected to each other. A connection means for shifting from the first state or the second state to the other state by passing through
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.

A first housing having a display screen disposed on a first surface;
A second housing in which a display screen is disposed on the first surface, and a data input or operation unit such as a touch panel or an input key is disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface;
Each case can be folded at the end of the first case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case and the end of the second case perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first case, and each case is a user. Connecting means for connecting so as to be able to face each other;
The connection state between the first housing and the second housing is the same as the display screen on the first surface of the first housing and the display screen on the first surface of the second housing. The first state facing the user side, the display screen on the first surface of the first housing, and the data input or operation unit on the second surface of the second housing are both on the user side. Switching means for switching or changing to any state between the second state and the second state, and an end portion on a side perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first casing and the second state While the ends on the side orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the casing are partially connected to each other, one casing is placed on the other casing with respect to the other casing with the partially connected portion as the center of rotation. The operation is switched from the first state or the second state to the other state through an operation of rotating in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. And switching means for example, or change,
A portable information device having a plurality of casings.