JP5205556B2 - Portable information device, its control program and control program recording medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable information device and a control program therefor, and more particularly to a method for selecting a menu displayed on a display unit of the portable information device.

  A method for selecting a menu icon desired by a user from among a plurality of menu icons displayed on a display unit of a portable information device, for example, a mobile phone is described in Patent Document 1, for example. In the mobile phone of Patent Document 1, the focus (cursor) is moved up, down, left, and right inside the display unit using a joystick key, and a desired menu icon is selected from 3 rows × 4 columns (12) menu icons. Shows how to choose.

In recent years, the cursor is automatically moved sequentially over a plurality of menu icons displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone, and can be selected by pressing any part of the display unit when the cursor is on the icon to be selected. Mobile phones with an auto scan function are also known.
JP 2002-261918 A

  By the way, with the recent convenience and widespread use of mobile information devices such as mobile phones, the use of mobile information devices by the elderly and disabled persons with physical disabilities (hereinafter referred to as “disabled persons”) Has also increased. However, since the operation keys of the cellular phone are generally compact, it is not easy for a handicapped person or the like to select a menu icon by operating the joystick key or the like.

  Further, even in a mobile phone having the above-described auto scan function, it is not always easy for a handicapped person who has involuntary movement, for example, to reliably select a menu icon at an appropriate timing.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above-described circumstances, and includes a portable information device capable of easily and surely selecting a menu icon, a control program thereof, and a control program recording medium. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the first invention includes a display device that displays a plurality of selectable menu icons, and input means for selecting a desired menu icon from the plurality of menu icons. An indicator related to the selection of the desired menu icon is automatically scanned across the plurality of menu icons, and the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time during which the indicator stays at the desired menu icon. The portable information device includes a remaining time display means for displaying the remaining time of the stop time , and the remaining time display means is constituted by the indicator .

In this configuration, when a desired menu icon is selected by the input means, the remaining time related to the selection is displayed by the index . Therefore, the remaining time can be visually confirmed, and even when the user is a disabled person or the like, the menu icon can be easily and surely selected with good timing.
The second invention is the portable information device of the first invention, the residence time is configurable, the indicators may be formed so as to surround each menu icon, be a variable length of the frame-shaped cursor The remaining time is displayed according to the frame length of the frame cursor .

In this configuration, the remaining selection time is displayed as the frame length of the frame cursor . Therefore, by visually recognizing the length of the frame, the user can easily select a desired menu icon with good timing.

The third invention is the portable information device of the first invention, the residence time is configurable, the indicators may be formed so as to surround each menu icon, a color variable frame-shaped cursor, The remaining time is displayed according to a difference in color of the frame cursor .

In this configuration, the remaining selection time is displayed by the difference in color of the frame cursor . Therefore, by visually recognizing the color of the icon, the user can easily select a desired menu icon with good timing.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the portable information device according to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, a camera for capturing an image, and an icon generating means for generating the menu icon using the image captured by the camera And further comprising.

  In this configuration, a desired image captured by the camera of the portable information device can be added to the menu icon.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the portable information device of any one of the first to fourth aspects, the input means includes a plurality of operation keys, and when the desired menu icon is selected, The desired menu icon is selected even if any of the operation keys is pressed.
With this configuration, a desired menu icon can be easily selected.

  According to a sixth invention, in the portable information device according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, selection of the desired menu icon is enabled by continuous operation of the input means, and the continuous operation is continued. The time can be set.

  In this configuration, the selection of the menu icon is not validated unless the input means is continuously operated for a predetermined time. For this reason, inconveniences caused by, for example, twice pressing the input means associated with involuntary movements are prevented. Therefore, for example, even a user who has involuntary movements or ataxic symptoms can reliably operate the input means.

According to a seventh invention, in the portable information device according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, the auto scan is stopped when it is executed a predetermined number of times, and the auto scan is resumed based on an operation of the input means. It is characterized by that.
In this configuration, the auto scan can be executed as many times as necessary.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the portable information device of the seventh aspect, the input means includes a plurality of operation keys, and the auto scan is resumed when any one of the plurality of operation keys is pressed. Is done.
With this configuration, the auto scan restart operation is facilitated.

A ninth invention is a control program executed by a computer incorporated in a portable information device, wherein the portable information device includes a display device that displays a plurality of selectable menu icons, and a plurality of menu icons. An input means for selecting a desired menu icon from the inside, and a procedure for causing the computer to automatically scan an index related to selection of the desired icon over the plurality of menu icons, the index being the desired menu icon Executing a procedure for controlling the input means so that the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time remaining on the menu icon, and a procedure for displaying the remaining time of the stop time by the indicator. It is characterized by.

  In this configuration, the same effect as that of the first invention can be obtained by causing the computer built in the portable information device to execute the control program.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the control program of the ninth aspect, the portable information device further includes a camera for capturing an image, and the computer is configured to store the desired menu icon by continuous operation of the input means. A procedure for enabling selection and setting a duration of the continuous operation, a procedure for generating the menu icon using an image captured by the camera, and a stop when the auto scan is executed a predetermined number of times. A procedure for resuming the auto scan based on an operation of the input means is further executed.

  In this configuration, by causing the computer built in the portable information device to execute the control program, the same effects as those of the fourth, sixth and seventh inventions are obtained.

An eleventh invention is a computer-readable recording medium recording a control program executed by a computer built in a portable information device, wherein the portable information device displays a plurality of selectable menu icons. An apparatus and input means for selecting a desired menu icon from among the plurality of menu icons, and the computer automatically scans an index related to selection of the desired icon over the plurality of menu icons. A procedure for controlling the input means such that the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time during which the indicator stays on the desired menu icon, and the remaining of the stop time by the indicator. recorded a control program for executing the instructions causes the display time And wherein the door.

  In this configuration, the same effect as that of the first invention can be obtained by providing the control program to the portable information device and causing the built-in computer to execute the program.

  A twelfth invention is the computer-readable recording medium of the eleventh invention, wherein the portable information device further comprises a camera for taking an image, and the computer is operated by continuously operating the input means. A procedure for enabling selection of a desired menu icon and setting a duration of the continuous operation, a procedure for generating the menu icon using an image captured by the camera, and executing the auto scan a predetermined number of times And a control program for further executing a procedure for resuming the auto-scan based on an operation of the input means.

  In this configuration, by providing the control program to the portable information device and causing the built-in computer to execute the program, the same effects as those of the fourth, sixth, and seventh inventions are obtained.

  According to the present invention, selection of a menu icon can be performed easily and reliably in a portable information device.

<Embodiment 1>
A portable information device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a mobile phone is shown as an example of the portable information device. In the first embodiment, “(menu) icon” and “button” are used in the same meaning.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a mobile phone 100 is roughly composed of a CPU (corresponding to “computer” in the present invention) 10, an operation key unit 20, a liquid crystal display (display device) 30, a sound source circuit 40, a camera 50, and the like. Is provided. Furthermore, a wireless circuit 60 and an antenna 61 for performing wireless communication, an infrared communication unit 70 for performing infrared communication with an external infrared communication device, and an external device for exchanging data with an external device such as an external memory A connector 80 and the like are provided. In the portable information device 100, the memory 11 and the timer 12 are connected to the CPU 10, the speaker 41 and the microphone 42 are connected to the sound source circuit 40, and the antenna 61 is connected to the wireless circuit 60.

  The memory 11 stores various processing programs and image data for causing the CPU 10 to perform a predetermined control operation. While the power supply (not shown) of the mobile phone 100 is turned on, the CPU 10 controls the operation of each part according to each program.

  The operation key unit 20 includes, for example, two function keys (21, 22), a cursor key 23, a center key 24 arranged at the center of the cursor key 23, a call key 25, a clear key 26, a call disconnect key 27, And normal dial keys 28 arranged in 4 rows and 3 columns.

  The liquid crystal display 30 has a touch panel input function and a screen display output function. In the screen display output function of the liquid crystal display 30, in addition to the normal screen display, in the present embodiment, for example, nine scene icons for voice message output as shown in the upper diagram (a) of FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. Each scene icon also displays a button number from “1” to “9”.

  When an arbitrary scene icon, for example, “daily conversation” with button number 3 is selected by the user's operation, the selected scene icon is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 as shown in FIG. A message screen 33 showing nine message icons registered correspondingly is displayed as a hierarchical screen. Note that button numbers from “1” to “9” are also displayed on each message icon.

  When a message icon to be uttered is selected from the nine message icons, a voice message registered corresponding to the selected message icon is reproduced by the sound source circuit 40 and is externally transmitted from the speaker 41. Is output. For example, the lower part (b) of FIG. 2 shows a case where the message icon “Take” is selected. In this case, for example, any dial key from “1” to “9” is pressed. However, the speaker 41 can utter “Take” to the outside. In this example, when the “Bamen” icon of button number 9 in the lower diagram (b) of FIG. 2 is selected, the message screen 33 can return to the scene screen 32 of the upper diagram (a) of FIG. Is shown.

  In the first embodiment, the following 1) direct input and 2) step input are used as selection input methods for selecting a scene icon on the scene screen 32 and a message icon on the message screen 33 to utter a desired message. And 3) Auto-scan input is possible.

  1) Direct input: By making the dial keys 28 corresponding to the numbers “1” to “9” correspond to the nine icons on the liquid crystal display 30, respectively, and pressing the number dial key 28 corresponding to the desired icon A desired message can be uttered.

  2) Step input: Use the cursor key 23 to move the frame cursor 31 on the liquid crystal display 30 up, down, left and right to move to a desired icon, and press the center key 23 to utter a desired message. Can do.

  3) Auto-scan input: A cursor is displayed on the scene screen 32 or the message screen 33 by pressing any key of the mobile phone 100 or by pressing the touch panel of the liquid crystal display 30 when the liquid crystal display 30 is in the touch panel input mode. 31 auto-scan operations can be started. A desired message can be uttered by pressing an arbitrary key when the cursor 31 is on the icon to be selected.

  Further, the auto scan is stopped when it is executed a predetermined number of times, and the auto scan is resumed based on the operation of the input means such as the dial key 28 as necessary. At that time, for example, any one of the dial keys 28 is pressed to restart the auto scan.

  Next, characteristic functions provided in the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment will be described.

1) Cursor remaining time display function in auto scan input mode First, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 3, a cursor 31 (which is an “index” according to the present invention and corresponds to “remaining time display means”) A processing example for displaying the remaining time tr of the scan time t of the menu icon (button) will be described. This process is executed by the CPU 10 in accordance with a processing program stored in the memory 11. Here, the scan time t is a stop time during which the cursor 31 remains on one button. The processing program may be resident in the memory 11 from the beginning. Alternatively, this processing program is stored in a storage medium such as an external memory that can be activated from the mobile phone 100 (for example, a mini SD (secure digital) card) or a CD-ROM that can be installed on the mobile phone 100 from a personal computer. And may be supplied from these storage media.

  In step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 10 first determines whether the current scan mode is set. If it is not currently in the scan mode, the process proceeds to step S113. If it is currently in the scan mode, it is determined in step S102 whether the scan operation is in operation. If the scan operation is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S113. If the scan operation is in progress, in step S103, the CPU 10 determines whether the scan time τs has elapsed from the time set in the scan timer.

  If the scan time t has not elapsed, the length L of the perimeter of the thick button frame (cursor 31), the scan time t, and the elapsed time Δt since the current button was selected in step S104. The erase length L1 of the thick frame is calculated. Next, in step S105, the thick frame is deleted according to the calculation result in step S304, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  Here, the erase length L1 of the thick frame is calculated by L1 = (L / t) × Δt. At this time, the remaining time tr of the scan time t is tr = t−Δt = (L−L1) / (L / t). This remaining time tr is displayed as the remaining length of the thick button frame. Therefore, if the user presses one of the dial keys 28 from “1” to “9”, for example, among the dial keys 28 while the thick frame of the button frame remains, a desired button is displayed. (Menu icon) can be selected. Here, the scan time t can be set every 0.5 seconds in the time from 1.0 second to 5.0 seconds, for example. Note that the mode of setting the length of the scan time t is arbitrary.

  For example, the scan time t is set by the CPU 10 setting the scan time t in the timer 12 when a desired scan time t is selected in the scan time t setting mode.

  On the other hand, if the scan time t has elapsed in step S103, the cursor 31 is moved to the next selection button in step S106. Next, in step S107, it is determined whether the selection button is the ninth or more button. If the selection button is not the ninth or more button, the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if the selection button is the ninth or more button, the selection button is moved to the first button in step S108. That is, the cursor 31 is returned to the first button.

  Next, in step S109, it is determined whether the number of scan laps is the fourth. If the number of scan laps is not the fourth, the current time is stored in the scan timer counter in step S112, and the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, when the number of scan laps is the fourth, the scan lap number is cleared in step S110, and the scan is stopped in step S111. That is, here, when all the displayed buttons are auto-scanned three times, the auto-scan operation is stopped. Although not shown, the CPU 10 can subsequently resume the auto scan operation based on the operation of the input means such as the dial key 28. At that time, for example, when any one of the dial keys 28 is pressed, the auto scan operation is resumed.

  Next, in step S113, it is determined whether all interrupts are stopped. If all interrupts are not stopped, wait for a timer interrupt. On the other hand, if all interrupts are stopped, the interrupt timer is stopped and waits in step S114.

  An outline of the cursor remaining time display and cursor movement mode in the scan input mode of the present invention described above is shown in FIG. Now, in the upper left figure (a) of FIG. 4, the scene icon (button) “self-introduction” of number 1 in the scene screen 32 is selected, and the entire frame of the cursor 31 is shown. Next, with the passage of time, the length of the frame of the cursor 31 decreases (see FIGS. (B) and (c)), and when the frame of the cursor 31 disappears, as shown in FIG. The scene icon 2 moves to “Kaimono”, and the frame of the cursor 31 decreases with time. Hereinafter, similarly, the frame-shaped cursor 31 moves to the scene icon “hospital” of the number 9, and in the first embodiment, the scan cycle of the cursor 31 is repeated three times. The number of scan laps is arbitrary and can be set.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the remaining time tr of each button selection is displayed as the remaining length of the thick frame of the button frame, and the remaining time tr can be visually recognized. Then, while the thick button frame remains, the user presses any number key from “1” to “9” of the dial keys 28 to select a desired button (menu Icon) can be selected. Therefore, even if the user is a handicapped person or the like, the menu icon can be easily and reliably selected at a good timing.

2) Screen Display Icon Registration Function Based on Camera Captured Image Next, the screen display icon registration function of the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment will be described.

  In addition to the text display as shown in FIG. 2 above, the screen display icons of the scene icon and the message icon are used for the memory 11 in the mobile phone 100 or the mini SD card in order to cope with users who have difficulty understanding characters. Images, symbols, etc. stored in an external memory can be displayed. Furthermore, an image taken by the camera 50 of the mobile phone 100 can also be displayed as a screen display icon.

  Hereinafter, an example of processing for registering an image photographed by the camera 50 of the mobile phone 100 as a screen display icon and pasting it on a button will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6. This processing is also executed by the CPU (corresponding to “icon generating means” in the present invention) 10 according to the processing program stored in the memory 11.

  The image processing program may be resident in the memory 11 from the beginning. Alternatively, the image processing program is stored in a storage medium (recording medium) such as an external memory (for example, a mini SD card) that can be activated from the mobile phone 100 or a CD-ROM that can be installed from the personal computer to the mobile phone 100. It may be stored and supplied from these storage media.

  This image processing program is started, for example, when the “image registration” key in the button editing mode is selected.

  In step S <b> 201 of FIG. 5, the CPU 10 first determines whether the registration mode from the camera 50 is currently set. When the registration mode is not from the camera 50, for example, the processing shifts to the registration mode processing from the main body memory 11. On the other hand, if the registration mode is from the camera 50, the address of the button to be pasted is calculated in step S202.

  Next, in step S203, the user is prompted to shoot, and when the shooting is completed, data is acquired from the camera 50 in step S204. Subsequently, the data acquired in step S205 is converted into an image, and an image ID is acquired in step S206. In step S207, the image ID is set in the image storage buffer for each button. In step S208, the image ID is stored in the scratch pad of the main body memory 11.

  Subsequently, the character / image identification flag for each button is turned on in step S209, and the identification flag is stored in the scratch pad of the main body memory 11 in step S210. Next, although there is an incomplete timer in step S211, the operation is checked. If there is an incomplete timer, the timer is started in step S213. On the other hand, if there is no incomplete timer, the process moves to the menu screen in step S212. Then, it waits for the close key (for example, F2 key) to be pressed to close the menu screen and return to the previous display screen.

  Next, when the close key is pressed, in step S301 in FIG. 6, the CPU 10 first determines whether or not the display screen is a scene screen. If the display screen is not a scene screen, in step S302, the screen is cleared to white, for example, and the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, if the menu screen is a scene screen, the screen is cleared to yellow, for example, in step S303.

  Next, in step S304, a button frame is drawn on the screen, and in step S305, a selection frame (thick frame) is drawn. Next, it is determined which character / image identification flag indicates. If the flag indicates a character, the character is displayed in step S307. On the other hand, if the flag indicates an image, the image is acquired from the image ID in step S308.

  Next, in step S309, the aspect ratio is calculated from the image dimensions, the image is processed, and in step S310, the image is reprocessed so that the image fits within the button display. Next, in step S311, an image is pasted on the button. Subsequently, a button number is displayed in step S312, and the process waits.

3) Key Operation Delay Function The mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment has a key operation delay function so that a user with involuntary movement or ataxia can perform reliable key operation. The key operation delay function means that the key is not pressed for a long time, that is, the key is not continuously pressed for a predetermined time (duration) in order to prevent inconvenience caused by pressing the key twice due to involuntary movement. It is a function that key input is not fixed. The predetermined time can be set every 0.5 seconds in a time from 0.5 seconds to 5.0 seconds, for example. Note that the mode of setting the length of the predetermined time is arbitrary. The key operation delay function may be set for all key operations of the mobile phone 100 or only for specific key operations.

  The delay time (duration time) is set, for example, by setting the delay time in the timer 12 when the desired delay time is selected in the key operation delay time setting mode. Each time a key is pressed according to the setting, a key operation delay function is executed. The key operation delay function can also be applied to a touch operation on the touch panel.

  As another function, the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment includes a voice message registration function. The voice message to be uttered can be reproduced by reproducing the recorded voice or by reading out text by key input. The voice message data can be stored in the memory 11 in the mobile phone 100 or an external memory such as a mini SD card. The voice message can be recorded from the call microphone 42 of the mobile phone 100 or registered from the voice text registration mode (using a Japanese syllabary character input screen). In addition, voice files of voice messages to be uttered can be grouped, and voice files can be exchanged for each group, and can also be used to utter foreign languages, dialects, and the like.

  Furthermore, in order to improve the visibility, the icon color and the inversion function of the selected icon color can be arbitrarily set.

  As described above, in the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment, the menu icon can be easily and reliably selected with good timing. Therefore, by enabling the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment to be used as a conversation assistance device in an interpersonal communication scene in daily life, even a disabled person who has not conventionally used a mobile phone, Potential to use various network services can be found.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the remaining time display means is an example of the variable length frame-shaped cursor 31 surrounding the button, but is not limited thereto. For example, the remaining time display means may be a bar display displayed at a predetermined location on the liquid crystal display 30 separately from the cursor. In this case, the remaining time of the selection time of each button can be displayed according to the bar length of the bar display.

  Further, as the remaining time display means, a frame-like cursor whose length surrounding the button is unchanged and whose color is variable according to the remaining time may be used. In this case, for example, the remaining time can be displayed by changing the color of the cursor in the order of green, yellow, and red according to the remaining time. Furthermore, a frame-like cursor in which the length surrounding the button and the button color can be changed according to the remaining time may be used.

  In these cases, the selection index is not limited to the frame cursor. The selection index may be a cursor having another shape such as an ellipse or a star. In these cases, the display form of the cursor may be changed according to the remaining time. For example, when the remaining time is reduced, the blinking interval may be changed according to the remaining time, and the cursor may blink to prompt selection.

  In addition, as an index of selection, for example, the selected button may be highlighted as a non-selected button, or the selected button may be highlighted or selected. The color of the button may be different from the color of the non-selected button.

  (2) In the above embodiment, any dial key from “1” to “9” is used as input means for starting and resuming auto-scanning and selecting a desired button (menu icon). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “*” key, “0” key, and “#” key dial keys may be added as input means for selecting buttons, or other keys may be added. Further, the buttons may be selected even when the touch panel is pressed.

  (3) In the above embodiment, an example in which the message screen 33 is displayed on the screen as the hierarchical screen of the scene screen 32 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of hierarchical screens is arbitrary. For example, when an arbitrary icon on the message screen 33 is selected, a further message screen may be displayed as a hierarchical screen.

  (4) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which nine icons are displayed as the scene screen 32 and the message screen 33, but the number of icons displayed on each screen is not limited to this. For example, the number of icons displayed on each screen may be six or twelve.

  (5) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone having one display unit and an operation key unit has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a mobile phone having two display units provided with a display unit having a touch panel function as an operation key unit.

  (6) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone as a portable information device has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to, for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as a portable information device.

Schematic configuration diagram of a mobile phone according to the present invention Explanatory drawing of scene screen and message screen of mobile phone in FIG. Flowchart illustrating scan operation processing in the present invention Explanatory drawing of the remaining time display mode of button selection in the present invention The flowchart which illustrates the image acquisition process in this invention Flowchart illustrating image registration processing in the present invention

Explanation of symbols

10 ... CPU
11 ... Memory 20 ... Operation key section 28 ... Dial key (input means)
30 ... Liquid crystal display (display device)
31 ... Frame cursor (index, remaining time display means)
32 ... Scene screen 33 ... Message screen 50 ... Camera 100 ... Mobile phone

Claims (12)

A display device for displaying a plurality of selectable menu icons; and input means for selecting a desired menu icon from among the plurality of menu icons, wherein the plurality of indicators related to selection of the desired menu icon In the portable information device in which the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time during which the menu icon is auto-scanned and the indicator remains in the desired menu icon.
Remaining time display means for displaying the remaining time of the stop time ,
The portable information device, wherein the remaining time display means is constituted by the indicator . The stop time is configurable,
The indicators may be formed so as to surround each menu icon, a variable length frame-shaped cursor,
The portable information device according to claim 1, wherein the remaining time is displayed according to a frame length of the frame-shaped cursor . The stop time is configurable,
The indicator is a color-variable frame cursor formed so as to surround each menu icon,
The portable information device according to claim 1, wherein the remaining time is displayed according to a difference in color of the frame cursor . A camera for capturing images;
The portable information device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an icon generation unit configured to generate the menu icon using an image captured by the camera.   The input means includes a plurality of operation keys, and when the desired menu icon is selected, the desired menu icon is selected regardless of which operation key of the plurality of operation keys is pressed. The portable information device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Selection of the desired menu icon is enabled by continuous operation of the input means,
The portable information device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a duration of the continuous operation can be set.   The mobile information according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the auto scan is stopped when it is executed a predetermined number of times, and the auto scan is resumed based on an operation of the input means. machine.   The portable information device according to claim 7, wherein the input unit includes a plurality of operation keys, and the auto-scan is resumed when any one of the plurality of operation keys is pressed. . A control program executed by a computer incorporated in a portable information device,
The portable information device includes a display device that displays a plurality of selectable menu icons, and an input unit for selecting a desired menu icon from the plurality of menu icons.
In the computer,
A procedure for auto-scanning an index related to selection of the desired icon across the plurality of menu icons;
A step of controlling the input means such that the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time during which the indicator remains on the desired menu icon;
A control program for executing a procedure for displaying the remaining time of the stop time according to the index . The portable information device further includes a camera for capturing an image,
In the computer,
A procedure for enabling selection of the desired menu icon by continuous operation of the input means and setting a duration of the continuous operation;
A procedure for generating the menu icon using an image captured by the camera,
The control program according to claim 9, further executing a procedure for stopping the auto scan when the auto scan is executed a predetermined number of times and restarting the auto scan based on an operation of the input unit. A computer-readable recording medium recording a control program executed by a computer incorporated in a portable information device,
The portable information device includes a display device that displays a plurality of selectable menu icons, and an input unit for selecting a desired menu icon from the plurality of menu icons.
In the computer,
A procedure for auto-scanning an index related to selection of the desired icon across the plurality of menu icons;
A step of controlling the input means such that the desired menu icon is selected by the input means within a stop time during which the indicator remains on the desired menu icon;
A computer-readable recording medium on which a control program for executing a procedure for displaying the remaining time of the stop time by the index is recorded. The portable information device further includes a camera for capturing an image,
In the computer,
A procedure for enabling selection of the desired menu icon by continuous operation of the input means and setting a duration of the continuous operation;
A procedure for generating the menu icon using an image captured by the camera,
The recording medium according to claim 11, wherein a control program is recorded for further executing a procedure for stopping the auto scan when the auto scan is executed a predetermined number of times and restarting the auto scan based on an operation of the input unit.

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