JP5317172B2 - Terminal device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a terminal device having improved convenience, which displays appropriate operation display information in accordance with the use state of the terminal device. <P>SOLUTION: A display part 13 displays a function of a touch panel disposed on a top face and a function of push button operation keys disposed on a case, and switches between displaying the function of the touch panel and displaying the function of the operation keys in accordance with the use state of the terminal device as follows: how the upper and lower cases are used, whether or not a remaining battery capacity is sufficient, whether or not a power saving mode is set, or whether or not the device is being charged. The key function display is automatically changed in accordance with the use state of the terminal device, so that the user immediately knows a key to be operated, thereby improving operability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a terminal device and a program for displaying operation information.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as input operation means in a terminal device such as a mobile phone device, two systems are known: an operation system performed on a display unit that displays various types of information and an operation system performed on other than the display unit.

For example, as an operation system performed on the display unit, a transparent contact sensor is arranged on the upper surface of the display unit, and it is detected that an operation tool such as a pen or a finger is in contact with the contact sensor, and the detection position There is a method of determining which input operation has been performed based on (for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, instead of a contact sensor, a non-contact capacitance detection sensor that detects electrostatic capacitance when an object approaches a short distance or a minute light detection sensor is arranged on the display unit, There is also a method for determining that an input operation has been performed based on a change in capacitance due to the proximity of an object or a change in received light luminance.

On the other hand, as an operation system performed outside the display unit, for example, a method in which an internal switch is turned on when a push button provided on a device case is pressed to be processed as an input operation or a case surface is provided. There is also a method of detecting that an operating tool or a finger is in contact with the contact sensor and determining the detection result as an input operation.

However, in the operation system described above, it is necessary to inform the user in advance what kind of processing is performed by the input operation. For this reason, in the operation system performed on the display unit, the function of the operation is displayed on the display unit. In the case of a push button or the like, the function of the operation key is printed on the push button itself.

In addition, when the push button is too small to print all the key functions, the key function is displayed in an area close to the push button of the display unit, and further processed by key operation. For example, target information is displayed separately from other display information.

JP 2003-174495 A

However, in each of the operation systems described above, it is necessary to display necessary operation information for performing the operation for each operation system on the display unit. However, when the user switches the operation information by a key operation, There is a drawback that it is troublesome and complicated for the user.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a terminal device and a program that can greatly improve convenience by displaying appropriate operation information according to a use state. is there.

The first aspect of the present invention is a terminal device, a usage state detection means for detecting a usage state of the terminal device, and first operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device. And second storage display information for a second operation different from the first operation for each application executed on the terminal device, and the first storage for each of the applications Only the first operation display information is stored in the means, only the second operation display information is stored, or both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored. Second storage means for storing information indicating whether it is stored; identification means for identifying an application currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means; Based on the specified result, the second storage means is referred to, and one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first storage means. Determining means for determining whether or not the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the application currently being executed by the determination means is the first operation information. When it is determined that the information is stored in the storage unit, the stored display information for operation is read, while both the first display information for operation and the second display information for operation are stored in the first memory. When it is determined that the information is stored in the means, one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information is read based on the use state detected by the use state detection means. Means out look, anda display control means for displaying on the display means an operation for displaying information read by said reading means, said use condition detecting means, the battery remaining amount detecting the remaining amount of the battery It has a detection means, and the reading means reads either the first operation display information or the second operation display information based on the remaining battery level detected by the remaining battery level detection means. And

The invention according to claim 2 is a terminal device, wherein the usage information detecting means for detecting the usage status of the terminal device and the first operation display information for the first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device. And second storage display information for a second operation different from the first operation for each application executed on the terminal device, and the first storage for each of the applications Only the first operation display information is stored in the means, only the second operation display information is stored, or both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored. Second storage means for storing information indicating whether it is stored; identification means for identifying an application currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means; Based on the specified result, the second storage means is referred to, and one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first storage means. Determining means for determining whether or not the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the application currently being executed by the determination means is the first operation information. When it is determined that the information is stored in the storage unit, the stored display information for operation is read, while both the first display information for operation and the second display information for operation are stored in the first memory. When it is determined that the information is stored in the means, one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information is read based on the use state detected by the use state detection means. A display means for displaying the display information for operation read by the reading means on the display means, and a mode setting means for setting a power saving mode that is an operation mode for suppressing power consumption; The use state detecting means detects whether or not the power saving mode is set by the mode setting means, and whether or not the reading means is set to the power saving mode by the use state detecting means. One of the display information for the first operation and the display information for the second operation is read out based on the detection .

The invention of claim 3 is a terminal device, wherein the usage information detecting means for detecting the usage status of the terminal device, and the first operation display information for the first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device. And second storage display information for a second operation different from the first operation for each application executed on the terminal device, and the first storage for each of the applications Only the first operation display information is stored in the means, only the second operation display information is stored, or both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored. Second storage means for storing information indicating whether it is stored; identification means for identifying an application currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means; Based on the specified result, the second storage means is referred to, and one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first storage means. Determining means for determining whether or not the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the application currently being executed by the determination means is the first operation information. When it is determined that the information is stored in the storage unit, the stored display information for operation is read, while both the first display information for operation and the second display information for operation are stored in the first memory. When it is determined that the information is stored in the means, one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information is read based on the use state detected by the use state detection means. The use state detecting means comprises: a reading means; a display control means for displaying the display information for operation read by the reading means on the display means; and a connecting means for receiving power from the outside. Detects whether the connection means is connected, and the reading means detects the first operation display based on detection by the use state detection means whether the connection means is connected. One of the information and the display information for second operation is read out .

The invention according to claim 4 is a terminal device, the use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device, and the first operation display information for the first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device. And second storage display information for a second operation different from the first operation for each application executed on the terminal device, and the first storage for each of the applications Only the first operation display information is stored in the means, only the second operation display information is stored, or both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored. Second storage means for storing information indicating whether it is stored; identification means for identifying an application currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means; Based on the specified result, the second storage means is referred to, and one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first storage means. Determining means for determining whether or not the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the application currently being executed by the determination means is the first operation information. When it is determined that the information is stored in the storage unit, the stored display information for operation is read, while both the first display information for operation and the second display information for operation are stored in the first memory. When it is determined that the information is stored in the means, one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information is read based on the use state detected by the use state detection means. A display control means for displaying the display information for operation read by the reading means on the display means, and the display information for the first operation when a predetermined application program is activated, and It is characterized by comprising both information display control means for displaying both display information for second operation on the display means .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the operation control means for controlling whether or not to enable the operation by the first operation, and the operation control means. And executing means for executing processing corresponding to the operation of the first operation when the operation by the first operation is validated .

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the operation control means operates when the first operation display information is displayed on the display means by the display control means. It is characterized by enabling .

The invention according to a seventh aspect is the invention according to the fifth aspect, wherein the operation control means performs an operation by the first operation when display information for second operation is displayed on the display means by the display control means. It is characterized by invalidating .

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 5, further comprising notification means for notifying whether or not the first operation is enabled by the operation control means .

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a computer includes a usage state detection unit that detects a usage state of a terminal device, first operation display information for a first operation performed on the display unit of the terminal device, and the first operation. Second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation is stored for each application executed in the terminal device, and for each of the applications, the first operation is stored in the first storage unit. Whether only the display information for the operation is stored, only the display information for the second operation is stored, or both the display information for the first operation and the display information for the second operation are stored A second storage means for storing information; a specifying means for specifying an application that is currently being executed based on the use state detected by the use state detecting means; Then, referring to the second storage means, one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application are stored in the first storage means. One of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage unit by the determination unit for determining whether or not the application is currently executed. When it is determined that the display information is stored, the stored operation display information is read out, while the first operation display information and the second operation display information are both stored in the first storage means. A read means for reading out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection means; A program for realizing a function as a display control unit for displaying operation display information read by a reading unit on the display unit, wherein the use state detecting unit detects a remaining battery level. And a reading means for reading one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the remaining battery level detected by the remaining battery level detection means. It is characterized by.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in a computer, a usage state detecting unit for detecting a usage state of a terminal device, display information for a first operation for a first operation performed on a display unit of the terminal device, and the first operation Second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation is stored for each application executed in the terminal device, and for each of the applications, the first operation is stored in the first storage unit. Whether only the display information for the operation is stored, only the display information for the second operation is stored, or both the display information for the first operation and the display information for the second operation are stored A second storage means for storing information; a specifying means for specifying an application currently being executed based on the use state detected by the use state detecting means; a specifying result of the specifying means; Based on the second storage means, one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means. One of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage unit by the determination unit for determining whether or not the application is currently executed. When it is determined that the display information is stored, the stored operation display information is read out, while the first operation display information and the second operation display information are both stored in the first storage means. A reading means for reading out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection means, The display control means for displaying the operation display information read by the reading means on the display means, and the mode setting means for setting the power saving mode, which is an operation mode for suppressing power consumption, are realized. The use state detecting means detects whether the power saving mode is set by the mode setting means, and the reading means is set to the power saving mode by the use state detecting means. One of the first operation display information and the second operation display information is read based on detection of whether or not there is .

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, a computer includes a use state detection unit that detects a use state of a terminal device, first operation display information for a first operation performed on the display unit of the terminal device, and the first operation. Second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation is stored for each application executed in the terminal device, and for each of the applications, the first operation is stored in the first storage unit. Whether only the display information for the operation is stored, only the display information for the second operation is stored, or both the display information for the first operation and the display information for the second operation are stored A second storage means for storing information; a specifying means for specifying an application currently being executed based on the use state detected by the use state detecting means; a specifying result of the specifying means; Based on the second storage means, one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means. One of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage unit by the determination unit for determining whether or not the application is currently executed. When it is determined that the display information is stored, the stored operation display information is read out, while the first operation display information and the second operation display information are both stored in the first storage means. A reading means for reading out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection means, A program for realizing functions as display control means for displaying operation display information read by the reading means on the display means, connection means for receiving power from the outside, and the use The state detection means detects whether the connection means is connected, and the reading means detects the first state based on detection of whether the connection state is connected to the connection means by the use state detection means. One of the display information for operation and the display information for second operation is read out .
According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in a computer, a usage state detection unit for detecting a usage state of a terminal device, display information for a first operation for a first operation performed on the display unit of the terminal device, and the first operation Second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation is stored for each application executed in the terminal device, and for each of the applications, the first operation is stored in the first storage unit. Whether only the display information for the operation is stored, only the display information for the second operation is stored, or both the display information for the first operation and the display information for the second operation are stored A second storage means for storing information; a specifying means for specifying an application currently being executed based on the use state detected by the use state detecting means; a specifying result of the specifying means; Based on the second storage means, one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means. One of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage unit by the determination unit for determining whether or not the application is currently executed. When it is determined that the display information is stored, the stored operation display information is read out, while the first operation display information and the second operation display information are both stored in the first storage means. A reading means for reading out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection means, Display control means for displaying the operation display information read by the reading means on the display means; the first operation display information and the second operation display information when a predetermined application program is activated; A function as both information display control means for displaying both on the display means is realized.

According to the present invention, since appropriate display information for operation according to the usage state of the terminal device can be displayed, it is possible to provide a terminal device and a program with greatly improved convenience.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a communication network system using a cellular phone device 1 as an example of a terminal device of the present invention. The cellular telephone device 1 is connected to a portable wireless communication network (public mobile communication network) 5 from the nearest base station 2 or base station 3 via an exchange 4 and is connected to the portable wireless communication network 5. Calls can be made with a mobile phone device (not shown) on the other side via an exchange or a base station.

The mobile wireless communication network 5 is connected to the Internet 6, and the mobile phone device 1 can execute transmission / reception of e-mail and the like via the Internet 6. Further, various servers set with web sites (not shown) are connected to the Internet 6, and the mobile phone device 1 can browse these web sites.

Although the details will be described later, the mobile phone device 1 includes a battery unit including a rechargeable battery inside and a connection terminal for charging power supplied from the outside to the rechargeable secondary battery. An external device connection portion is provided, and a power supply terminal (not shown) of the charging stand 7 as a charging device or a power supply terminal (not shown) of the charging cable 8 is connected to the connection terminal of the external device connection portion. The secondary battery can be charged by being electrically connected.

FIG. 2 shows the appearance of the mobile phone device 1. As shown in the figure, the cellular phone device 1 has an upper casing (case) 10 and a lower casing 11 and is configured to be foldable via a hinge mechanism section 12. FIG. 2A shows a state in which the upper housing 10 and the lower housing 11 are folded (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a closed style). Normally, the cellular phone device 1 is in a standby state for a phone call. When you carry your phone, keep it in your pocket.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the upper housing 10 is rotated upward from the closed style state and opened (hereinafter, this state is referred to as an open style). As is apparent from the figure, the upper housing 10 is provided with a display unit 13 and a reception speaker 14 on the surface facing the lower housing 11 when folded. Further, although not shown in the drawing, a touch panel described later is provided on the upper surface of the display unit 13.

  On the upper surface of the lower housing 11, a keyboard unit 16 (including character / numeric keys for inputting characters and numerical values, a power key for controlling power on / off, and a power saving mode setting key for setting power consumption to a power saving mode) (Hereinafter abbreviated as character numeric key 16), cross key 17 operated to move the cursor up / down / left / right, call key 18 operated at the start of the call in the telephone mode, end key operated at the end of the call 19, function keys 20, 21, 22 and the like that are operated to switch modes and perform various settings described later are provided.

Each of these keys 16 to 22 is composed of a push button type key, but some or all of the keys may be composed of touch keys.

Further, a microphone 23 is provided near the hinge mechanism on the upper surface of the lower housing 11, and opposite to each other when the upper housing 10 and the lower housing 11 are folded below the character numeric keys 16. A protrusion 24 is provided to prevent the surface to contact.

2 (c), the state of FIG. 2 (b) is such that the upper casing 10 is rotated 180 degrees horizontally around its central portion, and then the upper casing 10 is folded with respect to the lower casing 11. A state is shown (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a view style). That is, in this view style state, the display unit 13 is exposed to the outside while being folded.

However, although not shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone device 1 detects whether the upper casing 10 and the lower casing 11 are in the closed style, the open style, or the view style. Means are provided.

For example, if a push button switch having a key top protruding above the protrusion 24 is arranged on the upper surface of the lower housing 11, when there is a switch input of the push button switch, FIG. 2 (a) or FIG. c) can be detected as being folded, and a magnet is disposed at the end of the hinge mechanism 12 and the inside of the hinge mechanism 12 inside the upper casing 10 is open style. If a magnetic sensor is arranged at a position facing the end, it can be detected that the magnetic sensor detects the magnetic force as shown in FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B.

Therefore, it is possible to detect the closed style, the open style, or the view style based on a combination of the presence / absence of switch input of the push button switch and the detection output of the magnetic sensor.

  The above-described style can also be detected by appropriately arranging a plurality of magnets and a magnetic sensor inside the housing without using a push button switch.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic circuit showing basic components of the mobile phone device 1.

A central control unit (CPU) 30 controls the overall operation of the cellular phone device 1 according to various programs stored in the program storage unit 32 of the storage unit 31. That is, the program storage unit 32 stores programs for executing flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 described later and application programs for executing various applications. The central control unit 30 stores these programs. Based on the program stored in the storage unit 32, the overall operation of the cellular phone device 1 is controlled.

In addition to the program storage unit 32, the storage unit 31 is also provided with various information temporary storage units 33, an operation information storage unit 34, a control condition storage unit 35, and an application-specific information storage unit 36.

The various information temporary storage unit 33 is a storage unit that temporarily stores various types of information necessary for the operation of the mobile phone device 1, and although not shown in detail, for example, it is displayed on a display unit described later. Various flag information, such as a storage area for storing display information, a power saving flag indicating whether or not a power saving mode described later is set, or a battery remaining flag indicating whether or not the remaining battery level is sufficient A storage area for storing the work area, a work area used for various calculations, and the like are provided.

The operation information storage unit 34 is a storage unit that stores key information types of operation keys displayed on the display unit for each mode (application), and the control condition storage unit 35 is displayed for each use state of the mobile phone device 1. It is a memory | storage part which memorize | stores the kind of key information (display information for operation). Detailed configurations of the operation information storage unit 34 and the control condition storage unit 35 will be described later.

The application (mode) -specific information storage unit 36 includes address book information such as name information, address information, telephone number information and mail address information displayed in the address book mode, transmitted / received mail information in the e-mail mode, and music playback mode. Storage for storing music information to be reproduced, payment history information in electronic money mode (when electronic money function is provided), image information taken in camera mode (when imaging means is provided), and the like for each mode Part.

  The storage unit 31 provided with each of the storage units 32 to 36 may be provided as an internal memory of the mobile phone device 1, but may be an external storage medium such as an IC card memory that can be attached to and detached from the mobile phone device 1. It can also be provided inside. Further, a part of each of the storage units 32 to 36 can be an internal memory, and the rest can be an external storage medium.

When operating as a telephone call function, the radio communication unit 37 demodulates a voice radio signal received from the antenna 38 into a reception baseband signal, and then receives the signal from the reception speaker 14 shown in FIG. Output audio. Also, the audio signal input from the microphone 23 shown in FIG. 2 is processed by the audio signal processing unit 39 and then sent to the radio communication unit 37. The radio communication unit 37 encodes the audio signal into a transmission baseband signal. After that, transmission is output from the antenna 38.

Further, during the operation of the e-mail function, the Internet connection function, etc., it is possible to send and receive e-mails and browse websites via the antenna 38 and the wireless communication unit 37. The data is given to the display unit 13 shown in FIG.

Furthermore, during the operation of a broadcast receiving function such as a television function or a radio function, a broadcast program is received via the antenna 38 and the wireless communication unit 37, image information is displayed on the display unit 13, and audio information is received by the receiving speaker 14 or It is output from a high output speaker or headphones (not shown).

The broadcast receiving antenna or receiving circuit may be a dedicated circuit provided separately from the antenna 38 and the wireless communication unit 37.

  The display unit 13 is composed of, for example, a dot matrix type liquid crystal display device or an EL display device, and displays information necessary for the telephone device (information such as the other party's telephone number, radio wave reception state, remaining battery level, etc.) The above-mentioned display of the electronic mail and website, the display of the television image, and various information of the application-specific storage unit 36 transferred and stored in the various information temporary storage unit 33 of the storage unit 31 are displayed.

Further, the display unit 13 displays operation display information representing the key function of the push button type operation key described above, and also displays operation display information representing the key function of the touch panel 15 described below.

The touch panel 15 is a transparent touch (contact) key disposed on the upper surface of the display unit 13 and constitutes a first operation unit. The touch panel 15 does not show a detailed configuration, but a plurality of transparent X electrodes and a plurality of transparent electrodes, which are orthogonal to the opposing surfaces of two transparent substrates arranged at a minute interval, respectively. The Y electrode is arranged to form a matrix switch. By touching the upper surface with an operating instrument such as a pen or a finger, the X electrode and the Y electrode at that position come into contact with each other, and key input is made. Key processing corresponding to the position where the key is input is performed.

The second operation unit 40 is an operation key other than the touch panel 15 provided in the cellular phone device 1 and includes the push button type keys 16 to 22 shown in FIG.

  The RTC (real time clock circuit) 41 is a clock circuit unit that counts a reference signal and obtains current date and time information such as the current year, date, day of the week, hour and minute, and the central control unit 30 receives the current date and time information from the RTC 41. get.

  The notification unit 42 includes a sound speaker 43, an LED (light emitting diode) 44, a vibration motor 45, and the like, and is driven when a phone call is received or when a mail is received. Is to do.

  The battery unit 46 includes a rechargeable secondary battery (not shown) and a backup battery that backs up each circuit unit when the battery voltage of the secondary battery decreases, and supplies a drive voltage to each circuit unit described above. To supply.

The external device connection unit 47 has a connection terminal (not shown) that is electrically connected to the charging stand 7 or the charging cable 8 of FIG. 1 and is supplied from the external charging stand 7 or the charging cable 8 described above. This is for charging the secondary battery of the battery unit 46 with electric power.

As described with reference to FIG. 2, the style detection unit 47 detects whether the upper housing 10 and the lower housing 11 of the mobile phone device 1 are in the closed style, the open style, or the view style. It consists of pushbutton switches, magnets, magnetic sensors, and the like that are switch-input by folding, and supplies a detection signal corresponding to the style to the central control unit 30.

FIG. 4 shows a detailed configuration of the operation information storage unit 34 of the storage unit 31. The contents stored in the operation information storage unit 34 are the contents stored in advance in the program storage unit 32, transferred to the operation information storage unit 34 when the power is turned on, and expanded and stored.

However, in the operation information storage unit 34, information A01, A02, A03, which is information for identifying each application corresponding to each application (mode) such as a standby function, a call function, a TV function,... Is stored in an application identification information storage area 34A.

Further, in correspondence with each application, it indicates whether or not there is first operation information (for example, code X) for displaying the key function of the first operation unit (the touch panel 15 described above) during the operation of each application. The key functions of the first operation information flag storage area 34B for storing flag information (“1” when present, “0” when not present) and the second operation unit (the function keys 20, 21, 22, etc. described above) are stored. Second operation information flag storage area 34C for storing flag information ("1" when present, "0" when not present) indicating whether or not second operation information to be displayed (for example, code Y) exists. Is provided.

FIG. 5 shows a detailed configuration of the control condition storage unit 35 of the storage unit 31. The control condition storage unit 35 sets and stores display information of key functions to be displayed on the display unit 13 for each use state of the cellular phone device 1.

However, the control condition storage unit 35 uses the style, battery remaining amount, operation mode (power consumption mode), external device mode (whether or not connected to an external device) that are items of the usage state of the mobile phone device 1. Corresponding to (status), a used item storage area 35A in which B01, B02, B03, and B04, which are information for identifying items in use status, is provided.

Each of the above items is divided into a plurality of use states, and an operation information storage area 35B for storing operation information to be displayed on the display unit 13 is provided for each use state. For example, in the style item, the second operation information (code Y) is stored in the operation information storage area 35B when the use state is the open style, and the first operation information (code X) is stored in the view style. This is stored in the operation information storage area 35B.

Further, the first operation information is stored in the operation information storage area 35B corresponding to the identification information B05 of the use item storage area 35A, and the second operation information is stored in the operation information storage area 35B corresponding to the identification information B06. ing.

The first operation information or the second operation information stored in the operation display information storage area 35B can be arbitrarily changed by the user as will be described later.

Further, a setting flag storage area 35C for storing a setting flag corresponding to each item in the use item storage area 35A in which B01, B02, B03,... Is stored is provided. This setting flag can be arbitrarily changed by the user, and this setting flag indicates which item is to be set valid.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the setting flag is set to “1” only for the item of style, when the style is open style, the display unit 13 displays the second operation unit based on the second operation information. When the key function of the function keys 20, 21, 22, etc. described above is displayed and the style is the view style, the key function of the first operation unit (touch panel 15) is displayed based on the first operation information. For other items such as the remaining battery level and operation mode, a predetermined display is made regardless of the contents set in the operation information storage area 35B of FIG.

Next, the operation of the cellular phone device 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In FIG. 6, step A1 is a process of determining whether or not the power key of the second operation unit 40 has been operated in the power-off state. When it is determined that the power key has been operated, a drive voltage is supplied to each unit. At the same time, the process proceeds to step A2 to activate the standby application.

In the next step A3, display control processing for displaying key function information for key operation on the display unit 13 is executed. Although details of this display control process will be described later, this is a process of causing the display unit 13 to display information for key operation in accordance with the use state of the cellular phone device 1.

After the display process is performed in step A3, the process proceeds to step A4, and standby processing for setting the mobile phone device 1 to a state in which an incoming call from another mobile phone is possible is executed.

In this standby processing, it is detected in the flowchart described later that there is an incoming call via the antenna 38 and the wireless communication unit 37, and the sound speaker 43, the LED 44 or the vibration motor 45 of the notification unit 42 is driven to receive the incoming call to the user. Is notified. When the incoming call is an incoming call and the call key 18 of the second operation unit 40 is operated in response to the incoming call as will be described later, the call application is activated, and the voice signal processing unit 39, the transmission microphone 23, and The receiving speaker 14 is driven to make a call with the other party.

However, after executing the standby process in step A4, the process proceeds to step A5, where it is determined whether or not the setting operation has been performed by the second operation unit 40. If it is determined that the setting operation has been performed, the setting in step A6 is performed. Proceed to processing.

The setting process in step A6 is a process for setting the contents of the operation information storage area 35B of the control condition storage unit 35 and the flags of the setting flag storage area 35C. For example, the key function information for the second operation is displayed on the display unit 13 when the upper casing 10 and the lower casing 11 are in the open style, and the key function information for the first operation is displayed on the display unit 13 when in the view style. In the case of displaying, the second operation information (for example, code Y) is set at a position corresponding to the open style in the operation information storage area 35B, and the first operation information is set at a position corresponding to the view style. (For example, code X) is set. Also, “1” is set in the setting flag storage area 35C.

By making such settings, as described later, the second operation information is obtained when the upper housing 10 and the lower housing 11 are set to the open style, and the first operation information is set when the view style is set. Information is automatically displayed on the display unit 13.

When “0” is set in the setting flag storage area 35C, the setting contents in the operation information storage area 35B are invalid and the above-described automatic display is not performed.

In step A5, if it is determined that the setting operation is not described above, the process proceeds to step A7, and whether or not the user has operated the power saving mode setting key for setting the mobile phone device 1 to the power saving mode. Is judged.

If it is determined that the power saving mode setting key has been operated, the process proceeds to step A8 where the power saving flag of the various information temporary storage unit 33 is set to “1” and the mobile phone device 1 is set to the power saving mode. Set to. That is, the power supply voltage or the low power supply voltage is supplied to only the minimum necessary circuit portion of each circuit portion of the mobile phone device 1, and the power supply voltage is not supplied to other portions.

If it is not the operation of the power saving mode setting key in step A7, the process proceeds to step A9 and the remaining battery level detection process for detecting whether or not the remaining capacity of the secondary battery of the battery unit 46 is less than a predetermined capacity. Is made.

If it is detected by this process that the remaining battery level is less than a predetermined capacity, the process proceeds to step A10, and the remaining battery level flag in the various information temporary storage unit 33 is set to “1”. Note that the detection process of step A9 is not always performed when the process proceeds from step A7, but may be performed once every predetermined time, for example, every 10 minutes.

If the remaining battery capacity is sufficient in step A9, the process proceeds to step A11, where it is determined whether there is an incoming call. When there is an incoming call, the sound speaker 43, the LED (light emitting diode) 44 or the vibration motor 45 of the notification unit 42 is driven to notify the incoming call, and the process proceeds to the next step A12.

In step A12, the call application is activated, and in the next step A13, display control processing is executed. The display control process in step A13 is the same process as the display control process in step A3, and the details thereof will be described later, but any key is an operation key for starting a call or rejecting (disconnecting) a call. (Whether it is an operation key of the second operation unit 40 or a key of the touch panel 15) is displayed on the display unit 13.

In the next step A14, when the call key is operated, it is possible to make a call with the other party who made the call, and when the call rejection key is operated, the call processing such as rejecting the call. Is executed.

In step A11, if there is no incoming call, the process proceeds to step A15, and various applications provided in the cellular phone device 1, that is, the TV reception, radio reception, music reproduction, address book, etc. shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a key operation for starting the application has been performed.

When a key operation for activating any application is performed, the application is activated in the next step A16, and in step A17 (the display control process is the same as step A3 and will be described in detail later). A display corresponding to the application is made.

In the next step A18, various processes according to the activated application are performed.

  If it is determined in step A15 that the key operation is not for starting an application, the process proceeds to step A19 in FIG. 7 to determine whether or not a key operation for canceling the power saving mode has been performed. In this case, the determination of the key operation for canceling the power saving mode is performed by, for example, determining that the power saving setting key is operated again during the power saving mode setting, and determining that the key operation for canceling the power saving mode is operated. do it. When a key operation for canceling the power saving mode is performed, the process proceeds to step A20, and the power saving flag set in step A8 in FIG. 6 is cleared (set to “0”).

If the key operation for canceling the power saving mode is not performed in step A19, the process proceeds to step A21, and it is detected whether the remaining battery level is a sufficient value that is equal to or greater than a predetermined capacity.

In step A9 of FIG. 6, it is detected whether or not the remaining battery level of the battery unit 46 is less than a predetermined capacity. If the remaining battery level is less than the predetermined capacity, the remaining battery level flag is determined in step A10. Is set to “1”, but after that, when charging is performed using the charging stand 7 or the charging cable 8 shown in FIG. 1, the remaining battery level is sufficiently larger than the predetermined capacity in step A21. In this case, the remaining battery level flag is cleared in the next step A22.

Note that the detection in step A21 is not performed every time as in step A9 in FIG. 6, but may be performed every predetermined time, for example, once every 10 minutes.

If it is not detected in step A21 that the remaining battery level is sufficient, the process proceeds to step A23, where it is determined whether or not a power-off key operation has been performed. If it is detected that the power-off key operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step A24, and the power-off process is performed. If not, the process proceeds to step A25 to determine whether any other key operation has been performed. .

In this case, the other key operations mean key operations other than the key operations described in any of steps A1 to A24. If any other key operation is performed, the process proceeds to step A26, and processing corresponding to the key is performed. If no other key operation is performed, the process returns to the standby process in step A5 in FIG. .

FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the display control process in steps A3, A13, and A17 of FIG. In the figure, in step B1, the contents of the first operation information flag storage area 34B and the second operation flag information storage area 34C corresponding to the current application among the storage contents of the operation information storage section 34 of the storage section 31. Is read.

In the next step B2, whether or not the contents of the read first operation information flag storage area 34B and second operation information flag storage area 34C are “1”, that is, the current application is the first It is determined whether or not the operation information and / or the second operation information are provided.

When it is determined that both the first operation information and the second operation information are provided, for example, when the standby application is activated by turning on the power supply as in the case of step 3 above, FIG. Since the flags of the storage areas 34B and 34C corresponding to the standby application identification information A01 are respectively set to “1”, it is determined that both the first operation information and the second operation information are provided. Proceed to the next step B3.

Step B3 is an operation information selection process for selecting which of the first operation information and the second operation information is to be displayed, and operates only on items set in advance by the user. Selection of information for use.

FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the operation information selection process in step B3. In the figure, step C1 reads item identification information in which “1” is stored in the setting flag storage area 35C of the control condition storage unit 35.

In the next steps C2 to C6, it is determined whether the read item identification information is B01 to B05. For example, if “1” is stored in the setting flag storage area 35C corresponding to the item identification information B01 (style), the item identification information to be read is B01, so this is detected in step C2 and the next step C7 is performed. move on.

In step C7, the style detection unit 48 is driven to detect the current style, and in the next step C8, the detected current style is compared with the contents of the control condition storage unit 35, and from the operation information storage area 35B. The operation information stored corresponding to the current style is read.

For example, if the current style detected in step C7 is an open style, the second operation information is stored in the operation information storage area 35B corresponding to this, so in step C8 this second operation is stored. Information is read.

In the next step C9, it is determined whether or not the read information is the first operation information. If the read information is the first operation information, the process proceeds to step C11, and the first operation information is selected. Information indicating this, for example, flag information, is stored in the various information temporary storage unit 33, the flow of FIG. 9 is exited, and the process proceeds to step B4 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the information read out in step C9 in FIG. 9 is the second operation information, the process proceeds from step C9 to step C12 to indicate that the second operation information is selected (for example, 9 is stored in the various information temporary storage unit 33, and the flow of FIG. 9 is exited.

If it is detected in step C2 that the item identification information read from the control condition storage unit 35 is not B01, and it is detected in step C3 that the item identification information is battery capacity item identification B02, the next step C13 is performed. Battery remaining amount detection processing is performed. The remaining battery level detection process detects whether the remaining battery level is equal to or greater than a predetermined capacity. The content of the remaining battery level flag already processed in step A10 in FIG. 6 or step A22 in FIG. The detection result may be read out, or the detection result may be obtained by detecting the remaining battery level at that time.

However, in the next step C14, the corresponding operation information is read out from the operation information storage area 35B depending on whether the detection result is a sufficient remaining amount equal to or larger than a predetermined capacity or a smaller remaining amount. Proceed to step C9.

In steps C9 to C11, flag information based on whether the information read out as described above is the first operation information or the second operation information is stored in the various information temporary storage unit 33.

When the item identification information read from the control condition storage unit 35 in step C1 is B03, this is detected in step C4, and in the next step C15, it is determined whether the current operation mode is the normal mode or the power saving mode. Detection processing to detect is performed.

This detection process is performed by reading and detecting the contents of the power saving flag processed in step A8 of FIG. 6 or step A20 of FIG. 7, and in the next step C16, the detection result is the normal mode or the power saving mode. After the corresponding operation information is read from the operation information storage area 35B, the process proceeds to step C9 and subsequent steps.

When the item identification information read from the control condition storage unit 35 in step C1 is B04, this is detected in step C5, and in the next step C17, the external device connection unit 47 shown in FIG. 7 or an external device such as the charging cable 8 is detected.

Then, in the next step C18, the corresponding operation information is read from the operation information storage area 35B depending on whether or not an external device is connected, and then the process proceeds to the above-described step C9.

If the item identification information read from the control condition storage unit 35 in step C1 is B05, this is detected in step C6, and the corresponding first operation information is read from the operation information storage area 35B. The process proceeds to step C11.

If the item identification information read from the control condition storage unit 35 is not B01 to B05, the item identification information is B06, and the process proceeds from step C6 to step C12.

As described above, in the operation information selection process in step B3 of FIG. 8 shown in detail in FIG. 9, the use of the style, the remaining battery level, the operation mode whether or not the power saving mode is used, the connection state with the external device, and the like. Depending on the state, either the first operation information or the second operation information is selected, and a process is performed in which the flag information is stored in the various information temporary storage unit 33.

In the next step B4 in FIG. 8, it is determined from the flag information or the like whether the first operation information or the second operation information is selected in step B3, and the first operation information is selected. The process proceeds to the first operation information display process in step B5, and if the second operation information is selected, the process proceeds to the second operation information display process in step B6.

In Step B2, the process proceeds to Step B3 when “1” is stored in both the first operation information storage area 34B and the second operation information storage area 34C of the operation information storage section 34, that is, In this case, each application has both the first operation information and the second operation information.

On the other hand, if “1” is stored only in one of the first operation information storage area 34B and the second operation information storage area 34C, the process proceeds from step B2 to step B7.

Step B7 is to determine whether “1” is stored in either the first operation information storage area 34B or the second operation information storage area 34C, that is, whether it has the first operation information. If it is determined that the first operation information is included, the process proceeds to step B5. Otherwise, the second operation information is determined and the process proceeds to step B6.

The first operation information display process of step B5 is a process of causing the display unit 13 to display the display information of the key function for the first operation together with the display information of the application according to the activated application. This is a process of displaying the display information of the key function for two operations together with the display information of the application. This display will be described later.

In step B7 following step B5, the key input function of the first operation unit, that is, the touch panel 15, is set to an effective state (a state where key input is performed when touched), and in the next step B8, the operation of the touch panel is performed. The display control processing is ended by setting an icon indicating that it is invalid (which will be described later) to a non-display state.

On the other hand, in step B9 following step B6, the key input function of the first operation unit, that is, the touch panel 15, is set to an invalid state (a state where no key input is made even if touched), and in the next step B10, the touch panel The display control process ends with the icon indicating that the operation is invalid as a display state.

Here, the contents displayed by the display control processing of step A3, step A13 and step A17 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the display state diagram of FIG. 10 and the processing of each step described so far.

FIG. 10 shows the display contents of the display unit 13 when the address book application is activated. FIGS. 10A and 10C show the cellular phone device 1 in the view style when FIG. b) and (d) are display states in the open style.

Although not shown, the touch panel 15 serving as the first operation unit is disposed on the upper surface of the display unit 13 as described above. In addition, it is assumed that the setting flag corresponding to the style is set to “1” in the setting flag storage area 35C of the control condition storage unit 35 as shown in FIG.

The activation of the address book is when the activation operation of the address book is detected in the detection of the activation operation of the application in step A15 in FIG. 6, and the activation of the address book is performed in the next step A16. Proceed to display control processing.

In the address book application, “1” is set in each of the first operation information storage area 34B and the second operation information storage area 34B corresponding to the application identification information A06 of the address book shown in FIG. Therefore, in step B1 of FIG. 8, these “1” information is read out, and in step B2, it is determined that the first operation information and the second operation information are stored, and the process proceeds to the next step B3.

In step B3 in FIG. 9, since the setting flag corresponding to the style item identification information B01 is set to “1” as the use state, the item identification information B01 is read out in step C1, and the item identification information in step C2. It is determined that it is B01, and the process proceeds to Step C7.

In step C7, the style of the cellular phone device 1 is detected, and in the case of the view style, the process proceeds to step B5 via steps C9 and C11 and step B4 of FIG.

In the first operation information processing in step B5, based on the activation of the address book application, several names of the address book information stored in the application-specific information storage unit 36 of FIG. Information, for example, Kato, Kawamura, Kitajima,..., Whose name begins with a 50-character “Ka” line, is read out and displayed on the display unit 13 as shown in FIG.

At the same time, as the display information for the first operation, four head characters 60 (ka, sa, tana, na, etc.) of the frame information 50, 51, 52,. ), The triangular icons 61 and 62 are displayed on the left and right of the character 60, and the character “switch” and the frame information 63 are displayed below the name information, respectively.

In step B7 following step B5, the touch panel 15 as the first operation unit is validated.

Thereby, the central control unit 30 performs different processes according to the touch position input signal from the touch panel 15, and the inside of the frame information 50, 51, 52,... Surrounding the name information is touched. When, for example, the inner position of the frame information 52 surrounding “Kitajima” is touched, as shown in FIG. 10C, detailed information on “Kitajima”, such as telephone number information, mail address information, and address Information and the like are read from the address book information stored in the application-specific information storage unit 36 and displayed.

Further, when the triangular icons 61 and 62 are touched, the four displayed first characters among the first characters of each line of 50 sounds are moved and displayed. For example, the first character 61 is touched. If it is, “ka, sa, ta, na” is displayed instead of “ka, sa, ta, na”.

Further, when any of the first characters 60 is touched, a plurality of name information having the characters in the line of the first character as the first character of the name information is read from the address book information, and the frame information 50, 51, 52 is read out. ... Are sequentially switched and displayed.

When the inside of the frame information 63 surrounding the character “switch” is touched, the display state by the first operation information processing is switched to the second operation information display state shown in FIG. The second operation information display state will be described later.

In the display state of the detailed information of “Kitajima” in FIG. 10C described above, name information “Kitajima ...” and abbreviated number information are displayed in the display area 64. Note that the abbreviated number information is number information for making a call with a simple operation. By inputting the abbreviated number information in a standby state, a call can be made to the telephone number “Kitajima”.

Further, frame information 65 and 66 are displayed for the display of the phone number information and the mail address information, respectively, and by touching the inside of the frame information 65, a call is made to the telephone number, and the inside of the frame information 66 is displayed. Mail is sent by touching.

Further, the address information is displayed in the display area 67, and the character information of “Menu” and the frame information 69 surrounding it are displayed next to the frame information 63 described above. “Menu” switches to a mode for correcting or deleting the detailed information of the displayed “Kitajima”. When the inside of the frame information 69 is touched, blowing frame information 70 is displayed as shown in FIG. At the same time, “correction” and “deletion” character information and frame information 71 and 72 surrounding each character information are displayed in the frame information.

When the inside of the frame information 71 or 72 is touched, the mode is switched to the correction mode or the deletion mode, and the detailed information regarding “Kitajima” can be corrected or deleted. The “return” touch area surrounded by the frame information 73 is for returning to the display state of FIG.

Next, display of the second operation information will be described. In step C7 in FIG. 9, the style of the cellular phone device 1 is detected. When the style is an open style, the process proceeds to step B6 through steps C9 and C12 and step B4 in FIG.

In the second operation information display process in step B6, based on the activation of the address book application, among the address book information stored in the application-specific information storage unit 36 of FIG. The name information is displayed together with the abbreviated number information, for example, as shown in FIG.

At the same time, as the display information of the key function for the second operation, four leading characters 60 (ka, sa, ta, na) of each line of 50 sounds, and triangular icons 61, 62 on the left and right of the characters 60, respectively. Display. Further, as the display information of the key function for the second operation, below the name information, the character information “switch” is displayed in the region 74, the character information “detail” is displayed in the region 75, and the character information “menu” is displayed in the region 76. Are displayed respectively.

Further, among the four first characters 60 (ka, sa, ta, na), the first character (“ka” in the above case) of the line from which the name information is read is displayed, for example, with a bold line in the frame 77. The cursor is displayed separately from the others. For one of the displayed names, a frame 78 is displayed as a cursor with a thick line, for example.

After finishing the display process of the second operation information in step B6 in this way, the process proceeds to step B9 to execute the invalidation process for invalidating the touch input of the touch panel as the first operation unit and the next step. In B10, as shown in FIG. 10B, an invalid icon 80 is displayed to notify that the touch input on the touch panel 15 is invalid.

In the display state shown in FIG. 10B, the central control unit 30 does not accept touch input on the touch panel, accepts key input from the key operation from the second operation unit 40, and performs processing according to the key operation. To do.

That is, in order to switch the four leading characters 60 to other characters, the cursor display frame 77 moves to the left or right by operating the left key or the right key of the cross key 17 respectively, and the four displayed characters are displayed. The first character moves left or right.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the left key of the cross key 17 is operated when “ka” is displayed as a cursor, “ka, sa, ta, na” is changed to “a, ka”. , Sa, ta "is displayed. That is, by displaying the triangular icons 61 and 62 on the left and right of the four first characters 60, it is clearly indicated that the switching of the display of the four first characters 60 is performed by the key operation of the left key or the right key of the cross key 17. ing. In other words, the triangular icons 61 and 62 serve as key function displays for the left and right keys of the cross key 17.

One of the displayed names is displayed as a cursor by a frame 78, and this cursor display can be moved up and down by the upper key or the lower key of the cross key 17. Since the cursor display in the frame 78 is extremely large, and it is a well-known technique to move the cursor up and down with the up and down keys of the cross key, in FIG. Although the key function display is not performed, of course, the key function of the up / down key may be displayed.

The character information “switch” displayed in the area 74 below the name information, the character information “detail” displayed in the area 75, and the character information “menu” displayed in the area 76 are the function key 20, 21 is a key function display provided corresponding to 21 and 22.

That is, when the function key 20 corresponding to the character information “switch” is operated, the first operation table information described in FIG. 10A is displayed from the second operation information display in FIG. The display switches to the display.

Further, when the function key 21 corresponding to the character information “detail” is operated, the detailed information display of the name displayed by the cursor in the frame 78 is switched. FIG. 10 (d) shows a display state when the function key 21 is operated in the state of FIG. 10 (a). The state where the telephone number, mail address information and address of “Kitajima” are displayed. Show.

In the display state of FIG. 10D, the cursor display by the frame 78 is performed with the up and down keys of the cross key 17. In addition, the text information of “detail” in the area 76 is switched to “call” when the phone number is displayed as a cursor, and “send” when the mail address information is displayed as a cursor. When the corresponding function key 21 is operated while “outgoing” or “send” is displayed, a telephone call or mail transmission is executed.

In FIG. 10B or 10D, when the function key 22 corresponding to the character information “Menu” is operated, a menu for correction or deletion is displayed.

FIG. 11B shows the display state of the menu display. Either correction or deletion can be selected by displaying the cursor with the up and down keys of the cross key 17, and a new “determined” character is displayed in the area 75. The information is displayed, and the character information “return” is newly displayed in the area 76.

Then, the correction or deletion process can be started by operating the function key 21 corresponding to the area 75 in which “Confirm” is displayed, and also corresponds to the area 76 in which “Return” is displayed. By operating the function key 22, it is possible to return to the display state of FIG.

As described above, according to the above embodiment, the operation display for the first operation performed on the display means such as the touch panel 15 and the operation for the second operation such as the key operation by the operation button are performed. Since the display is switched according to the usage state of the mobile phone device 1, the convenience of key input can be greatly improved.

In addition, since the first operation is controlled depending on the use state, whether or not the operation is enabled can be controlled, so that the validity / invalidity of the key operation can be controlled without performing a complicated user operation. Moreover, unnecessary power consumption can be suppressed and power saving can be achieved.

Further, the first operation is enabled when the first operation information is displayed on the display unit 13, and the first operation is disabled when the second operation information is displayed on the display unit 13. Therefore, the user can confirm whether or not the operation unit is enabled, and the user can be prevented from performing a useless operation.

In addition, when the operation unit is disabled, the fact is notified so that useless operations and erroneous operations by the user can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to display appropriate operation information according to the style of the mobile phone device 1. For example, in the case where the pressing operation key member is hidden by the display unit 13, or Even in the case of the style in which the pressing operation key member can be operated, an operation in accordance with each style is possible.

In this regard, for example, assuming that a program installed in a terminal device that does not support operations on the display unit is diverted to a terminal device that supports operations on the display unit. If the entire program in all the housing styles is modified so as to correspond to the operation on the display unit, a huge amount of modification man-hours are required.

On the other hand, it is possible to significantly reduce the number of man-hours for modifying the program by corresponding to the operation on the display unit only in a predetermined style. As a result, the number of confirmation steps for the program can be reduced, and mistakes in the program can also be reduced.

Furthermore, by responding to an operation on the display unit only in a predetermined style, there is also an advantage that the user can easily grasp whether or not the operation corresponds to the operation on the display unit. In other words, an operation system that is easy for the user to grasp can be realized with a relatively small number of modification steps. In recent years, since the program of the terminal device has become large and the development period has been shortened, it is particularly important to reduce the number of man-hours for modifying the program.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is possible to display appropriate information for operation according to the remaining battery level and the operation mode. For example, when the remaining battery level is low or the power saving mode is set. Therefore, it is possible to display operation information for operations that consume less power.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to display appropriate information for operation according to the connected external device. For example, when connected to a charging cable or the like, even if the power consumption is large, It is possible to display operation information for easy operation. In this case, the external device is not limited to the above-described external device for charging, but may be a detachable microphone, headphones, camera unit, external display device, or the like.

In the above embodiment, in the usage state of the cellular phone device 1, only the display information of the key function for the first operation is displayed in a certain usage state, and the display of the key function for the second operation is displayed in other usage states. Although only the information is displayed, only the display information of the key function for the first operation is displayed in a predetermined use state in a predetermined application, and for the first and second operations in other use states. The key function display information can be displayed at the same time, and conversely, the key function display information for the first and second operations is displayed in a predetermined use state, and the second operation display information is displayed in other use states. Only the display information of the key function may be displayed.

That is, among the plurality of applications, a predetermined application is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is only necessary to display the most appropriate for the input operation of the application, and the operability by the user can be improved. .

In the above embodiment, the operation information in the operation information storage area 35B of the control condition storage unit 35 can be variably set by the user. However, the operation information in the operation display information storage area 35B is fixed, and the user It may be possible to prevent the variable setting by.

Further, as a first operation performed on the display unit, a transparent touch panel is provided on the upper surface of the display unit 13 and an operation for detecting that an operation tool such as a pen or a finger is touched is shown. Rather than providing a non-contact capacitance sensor that detects the capacitance when an object approaches a short distance, the first operation is performed, or the movement of a finger or the like is detected and the detection result is obtained. You may make it discriminate | determine from operation.

Further, a minute light sensing sensor or the like that does not affect the display may be provided on the display unit so that an input operation is detected by a change in received light luminance or the like.

Further, the cellular phone device 1 of the above embodiment has three styles of closed, open, and view. For example, in the open style, the display unit 13 is rotated 90 degrees to display the portrait display in landscape orientation. The number of styles is arbitrary, such as adding a style to be used, and a style according to the structure of the device can be adopted.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the mobile phone device 1 has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to any terminal device such as a digital camera, a personal computer, a music player, and a PDA. is there.

The figure which showed the communication network system using the mobile telephone apparatus 1 of this invention. External perspective view of mobile phone device 1 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a mobile phone device 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of an operation information storage unit 34 in FIG. 3. The detailed block diagram of the control condition memory | storage part 35 of FIG. The flowchart figure which shows the whole operation | movement of the mobile telephone apparatus 1. FIG. The flowchart figure which similarly shows the whole operation | movement of the mobile telephone apparatus 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the display control process in step A3 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the operation information selection process in step B3 of FIG. The display state figure of the display part 13 of FIG. The display state figure of the display part 13 of FIG. 3 similarly.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mobile telephone apparatus 10 Upper housing | casing 11 Lower housing | casing 12 Hinge mechanism part 14 Earpiece speaker 16 Character numerical key 17 Cross key 18 Call key 19 End call key 20, 21, 22 Function key 50, 51, 52, 53 Frame information 61 , 62 Triangle icon 77, 78 Cursor display frame 80 Invalid icon

Claims (12)

A terminal device,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. Determining means for determining whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for displaying the display information for operation read by the reading means on the display means ,
The use state detection means includes battery remaining amount detection means for detecting the remaining amount of the battery,
The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the reading unit reads one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on a remaining battery level detected by the remaining battery level detection unit . A terminal device,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. Determining means for determining whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for displaying operation display information read by the reading means on the display means;
Mode setting means for setting to a power saving mode that is an operation mode for suppressing power consumption,
The use state detection means detects whether or not a power saving mode is set by the mode setting means,
The reading means reads either the first operation display information or the second operation display information based on detection of whether or not the power-saving mode is set by the use state detection means. Terminal device. A terminal device,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. Determining means for determining whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for displaying operation display information read by the reading means on the display means;
Connecting means for receiving power from the outside,
The use state detection means detects whether or not the connection means is connected,
The reading means reads one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on detection of whether or not the connection state is connected by the use state detection means. A terminal device. A terminal device,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. Determining means for determining whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for displaying operation display information read by the reading means on the display means;
Both information display control means for causing the display means to display both the first operation display information and the second operation display information when a predetermined application program is activated;
A terminal device comprising: Further, operation control means for controlling whether or not the operation by the first operation is validated, and processing corresponding to the operation of the first operation when the operation by the first operation is validated by the operation control means The terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising execution means for executing 6. The terminal according to claim 5, wherein the operation control means enables the operation by the first operation when the display information for the first operation is displayed on the display means by the display control means. apparatus. 6. The terminal according to claim 5, wherein the operation control unit invalidates the operation by the first operation when the display control unit displays the second operation display information on the display unit. apparatus. The terminal device according to claim 5, further comprising notification means for notifying whether or not the first operation is enabled by the operation control means. On the computer,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. 1 judging means for judging whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the operation display information read by the reading means;
Is a program for realizing the function as
The use state detection means includes battery remaining amount detection means for detecting the remaining amount of the battery,
The read-out means reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the battery remaining amount detected by the battery remaining amount detection means . On the computer,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. 1 judging means for judging whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the operation display information read by the reading means;
Mode setting means for setting a power saving mode, which is an operation mode for suppressing power consumption,
Is a program for realizing the function as
The use state detection means detects whether or not a power saving mode is set by the mode setting means,
The reading means reads either the first operation display information or the second operation display information based on detection of whether or not the power-saving mode is set by the use state detection means. program. On the computer,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. 1 judging means for judging whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the operation display information read by the reading means;
Connection means for receiving external power,
Is a program for realizing the function as
The use state detection means detects whether or not the connection means is connected,
The reading means reads one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on detection of whether or not the connection state is connected by the use state detection means. Program. On the computer,
Use state detecting means for detecting the use state of the terminal device;
First operation display information for a first operation performed on the display means of the terminal device and second operation display information for a second operation different from the first operation are executed by the terminal device. First storage means for storing each application,
For each of the applications, only the first operation display information is stored in the first storage means, only the second operation display information is stored, or the first operation display information and Second storage means for storing information indicating whether both of the second operation display information are stored;
Identifying means for identifying an application that is currently being executed based on the usage state detected by the usage state detection means;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, the second storage unit is referred to, and either one or both of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is the first operation. 1 judging means for judging whether or not stored in one storage means;
When it is determined by the determination means that one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information corresponding to the currently executing application is stored in the first storage means When it is determined that both the first operation display information and the second operation display information are stored in the first storage means while the stored operation display information is read out, A reading unit that reads out one of the first operation display information and the second operation display information based on the use state detected by the use state detection unit;
Display control means for causing the display means to display the operation display information read by the reading means;
Both information display control means for causing the display means to display both the first operation display information and the second operation display information when a predetermined application program is activated,
A program to realize the functions as

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