JP5660785B2 - Portable electronic devices - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable electronic device in which a plurality of operations are detected.

  Conventionally, portable electronic devices such as an input device having a plurality of operation detection units are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-274888 A

  However, in the portable electronic device having a plurality of operation detection units as described above, the user erroneously operates a plurality of different operation detection units even though the user tries to operate one operation detection unit. There was a risk that the operability of the electronic device would be impaired. For this reason, in the portable electronic device as described above, further improvement in operability has been desired.

  An object of this invention is to provide the portable electronic device which can aim at the further improvement of operativity.

According to the present invention, when an operation on a plurality of different keys is performed within a predetermined time interval, a character assigned to each of the plurality of different keys is displayed in an order in which the operations are performed on the plurality of different keys. Relates to a portable electronic device that is input in a different order.
The present invention includes a plurality of operation detection units, and a control unit that inputs a character assigned to the operation detection unit in which the operation is detected when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit. And when the operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units outside a predetermined time interval, and when the operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, The present invention relates to a portable electronic device characterized in that a character input rule assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units from which an operation has been detected is made different.

  In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units outside the predetermined time interval, the control unit detects a plurality of different detected operations based on the order in which the operations are detected. Arrangement of the operation detection unit in which the operation is detected when a character assigned to each of the operation detection units is input and an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval It is preferable to input a character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units from which the operation is detected based on the position.

  In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units outside the predetermined time interval, the control unit detects a plurality of different detected operations based on the order in which the operations are detected. When a character assigned to each of the operation detection units is input and an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the characters already input before the detection of the operation are displayed. It is preferable to input a character assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units from which the operation is detected.

  In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units outside the predetermined time interval, the control unit is input if the same operation as the operation is performed within the predetermined time interval. When a character to be input is input according to a predetermined condition or an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the same operation as the operation is outside the predetermined time interval It is preferable to input the character to be input according to a predetermined condition.

  In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the control unit assigns a character assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units from which the operation is detected. It is preferable that any one of the inputted characters is sequentially selected.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said control part changes the order which selects any one of the said input characters based on the said input rule.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said control part changes the speed which selects any one among the said input characters based on the said input rule.

  Further, when the control unit sequentially selects any one of the input characters and the operation is detected by a specific operation detection unit among the operation detection units, the specific unit A character selected at the time when the operation is detected by the operation detection unit is deleted, or a plurality of different characters other than the character selected as a result of the predetermined processing and the operation detected It is preferable to delete those assigned to each of the operation detection units.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said portable electronic device has an alerting | reporting part, and the said control part distinguishes the character selected sequentially from the character which is not selected, and alert | reports by the said alerting | reporting part.

  In addition, when the operation is detected by a plurality of specific different operation detection units among the plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the control unit is configured to output a plurality of different operation detection units. It is preferable that the character input rules assigned to each are different.

  The portable electronic device includes a notification unit, and the control unit notifies the notification unit when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval. Is preferable.

  In addition, the portable electronic device includes a notification unit, and when the operation is detected by the plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the control unit detects a plurality of the operations detected. When a character assigned to each of the different operation detection units is input and there is an already input character already input at the time when the operation is detected, the input character is replaced with the already input character. It is preferable to make a notification by the notification unit.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said control part changes the input rule of the character allocated to each of the said several different said operation detection part, when operation is detected by the said operation detection part adjacent to each other.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the portable electronic device which can aim at the further improvement of operativity can be provided.

1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the mobile telephone 1 of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state by which operation was detected by the three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining a process when operation is detected by the three operation detection parts 23. FIG. It is a figure explaining a process when operation is detected by the three operation detection parts 23. FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state by which operation was detected by the three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure explaining other processing when operation is detected by three operation detection parts. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the aspect from which the predetermined process by the control part differs. It is a figure shown about the message displayed on the display part 12 as an alerting | reporting part. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by a control unit 35.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a basic structure of a mobile phone 1 according to an embodiment of a mobile electronic device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an open state of the mobile phone 1, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating a closed state of the mobile phone 1.

The mobile phone 1 includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20.
A display unit 12 is disposed on the front surface 11 of the first housing 10. The display unit 12 displays at least one of a character and a number in accordance with an operation of the operation unit 22 to be described later by executing predetermined internal processing. The display unit 12 executes predetermined internal processing and displays various information (character information and image information) such as the telephone number and mail address of the other party of the call and the contents of the mail.

The first housing 10 is provided with a microphone 13 and a receiver 14 on the front surface 11 thereof. The microphone 13 is used for inputting a voice uttered by a user of the mobile phone 1 during a call. The receiver 14 outputs the voice of the other party on the call.
Further, the first casing 10 is provided with a speaker 15 on a side surface thereof. The speaker 15 outputs a sound or the like that notifies an incoming call to the mobile phone 1.

  An operation unit 22 is disposed on the front surface 21 of the second housing 20. The front surface 21 is a surface facing the back surface of the first housing 10 (the surface opposite to the front surface 11 of the first housing 10).

  The first casing 10 and the second casing 20 are connected by a connecting member (not shown). And the 1st housing | casing 10 and the 2nd housing | casing 20 are comprised so that a movement along the opening / closing direction D is possible with a connection member.

  The second housing 20 forms an open state by moving relative to the first housing 10 (see FIG. 1A), or is disposed so as to overlap the first housing 10. To form a closed state (see FIG. 1B). That is, the mobile phone 1 forms a closed state by arranging the first casing 10 and the second casing 20 so as to overlap each other in plan view, and the second casing 20 is connected to the first casing 10. On the other hand, an open state is formed by being pulled out to the side (by pushing the first housing 10 to the side with respect to the second housing 20).

The operation unit 22 can be operated when the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are moved relative to each other to be in an open state.
The operation unit 22 is configured by a so-called QWERTY key arrangement. The operation unit 22 includes an operation key member 22a and a key switch 22b.
The operation key member 22a deletes a first key 221 (a key surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1A) to which characters, symbols, numbers, and the like are respectively assigned, and input characters, symbols, numbers, and the like. A delete key (“del” key in FIG. 1A) 222, a second key 223 to which characters, symbols, numbers, etc., such as a Ctrl key and a Shift key are not assigned, and a side key 224 are included. .

  The side key 224 is disposed on the left side surface of the second housing 20 when the operation unit 22 is viewed in plan, and is exposed to the outside in either the open state or the closed state.

Next, the functional configuration of the mobile phone 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment. The mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit 22, a microphone 13, a display unit 12, a receiver 14, a speaker 15, a driver IC 30, a communication unit 31, an image processing unit 32, an audio processing unit 33, and a storage unit. 34, a control unit 35, and a vibrator 38.

The operation key member 22a includes a plurality of operation key members.
The key board 22b has a plurality of key switches 22b-1. Each of the plurality of key switches 22b-1 is disposed at a position corresponding to each operation key member 22a. Each of the plurality of key switches 22b-1 arranged on the key substrate 22b has a structure having a metal dome that is a three-dimensionally formed metal plate that is curved like a bowl. The metal dome is configured to contact and electrically conduct a switch terminal formed on an electric circuit (not shown) printed on the surface of the key board 22b when the apex of the bowl-shaped shape is pressed. Is done.

  The communication unit 31 includes a main antenna 311 and an RF circuit unit 312 and communicates with a predetermined communication destination. Examples of the communication destination with which the communication unit 31 communicates include an external terminal device that transmits / receives telephones and mails to / from the mobile phone 1 and an external device such as an external Web server that connects the mobile phone 1 to the Internet.

The main antenna 311 communicates with an external device in a predetermined use frequency band.
The RF circuit unit 312 demodulates the signal received by the main antenna 311 and supplies the processed signal to the control unit 35. Further, the RF circuit unit 312 modulates the signal supplied from the control unit 35 and transmits the signal to an external device (base station) via the main antenna 311.

  The image processing unit 32 performs predetermined image processing according to the control of the control unit 35 and outputs the processed image data to the driver IC 30. The driver IC 30 stores the image data supplied from the image processing unit 32 in a frame memory (not shown) and outputs it to the display unit 12 at a predetermined timing.

  The sound processing unit 33 performs predetermined sound processing on the signal supplied from the RF circuit unit 312 under the control of the control unit 35, and outputs the processed signal to the receiver 14 and the speaker 15. The receiver 14 and the speaker 15 output the signal supplied from the audio processing unit 33 to the outside.

  In addition, the sound processing unit 33 processes the signal input from the microphone 13 according to the control of the control unit 35 and outputs the processed signal to the RF circuit unit 312. The RF circuit unit 312 performs predetermined processing on the signal supplied from the sound processing unit 33, supplies the processed signal to the main antenna 311, and causes the main antenna 311 to output the signal as an electric wave to the outside.

  The storage unit 34 includes, for example, a working memory and is used for arithmetic processing by the control unit 35. The storage unit 34 stores data, tables, and the like used by various applications that operate on the mobile phone 1. For example, the storage unit 34 stores an address book, a mail DB storing electronic mail, various dictionaries, and the like. The storage unit 34 may be a removable external memory.

The control unit 35 controls the entire mobile phone 1 and performs predetermined control on the display unit 12, the communication unit 31, the image processing unit 32, the sound processing unit 33, and the vibrator 38.
In addition, when the key switch 22b-1 is pressed, the control unit 35 makes the pressed key switch 22b-1 come into contact with the switch terminal and is electrically connected, whereby the key switch 22b-1 is pressed. A key detection unit 351 for detecting this. The key switch 22b-1 and the key detection unit 351 constitute an operation detection unit 23.
The vibrator 38 is driven according to the control unit 35 to generate vibration. The vibrator 38 notifies the user by generating vibration.

Next, a characteristic operation (processing) of the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 3 shows a state in which operations are detected by the three operation detection units 23 corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” in the first key 221 (shaded portions in FIG. 3). It is a schematic diagram. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining processing when an operation is detected by the three operation detection units 23.
The cellular phone 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of improving operability when the operation detection unit 23 is simultaneously pressed. The operation (process) for causing the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment to exhibit the function will be described below.

In the present embodiment, “the operation detection unit 23 is simultaneously pressed” means that an operation is detected by a plurality of operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T. Further, “the operation detection unit 23 is not pressed simultaneously” means that the operation is detected by the plurality of operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T.
The predetermined time interval T is counted by a timer (not shown) from the time when an operation is first detected by one operation detection unit 23. However, when the operations of the plurality of operation detection units 23 are not detected within the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 resets the counting of the predetermined time interval T after the elapse of the predetermined time interval T. Shall.

  That is, the “simultaneously pressed operation detection unit 23” includes one operation detection unit 23 in which an operation is first detected. After the operation is detected by the one operation detection unit 23, a predetermined operation is detected. A plurality of operation detection units 23 in which operations are detected until the time interval T elapses are included. The predetermined time interval T is, for example, about 0.1 seconds.

When an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23, the control unit 35 inputs a character assigned to the operation detection unit 23 in which the operation is detected.
The control unit 35 performs various settings related to the input character such as the color, size, font type, and background color of the input character, and causes the display unit 12 to input (display) the character.
The control unit 35 detects the operation detected by the plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T and the operation detected by the plurality of different operation detection units 23 within the predetermined time interval T. Depending on the case, the character input rules assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected are made different.

Specifically, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects the operation based on the order in which the operations are detected. A character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 is input.
On the other hand, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 performs the operation based on the arrangement position of the operation detection unit 23 where the operation is detected. A character assigned to each of the detected different operation detection units 23 is input.

  More specifically, the control unit 35 uses a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” on the first key 221 outside the predetermined time interval T. When an operation is detected (see FIG. 3), based on the order in which the operations are detected, the letters “R” and “F” assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operations are detected. ”And the letter“ G ”(see FIG. 4A).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4A, the control unit 35 detects a plurality of different operation detections corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” on the first key 221 outside the predetermined time interval T. When the operation is detected in the order of the character “R” → the character “F” → the character “G” by the unit 23 (see FIG. 3), the operation is detected according to the order in which the operation is detected as an input rule. The character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 are input (see FIG. 4A).

  On the other hand, in the control unit 35, an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” on the first key 221 within a predetermined time interval T. Then (see FIG. 3), based on the arrangement position of the operation detection unit 23 in which the operation is detected, the character “R” and the character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected Enter “F” and the letter “G” (see FIG. 4B).

Here, the arrangement positions of the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” corresponding to the operation detection unit 23 in the first key 221 are the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G”. Among them, the letter “R” and the letter “G” are arranged adjacent to the letter “F” arranged in the center.
For this reason, when an operation of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the characters on the first key 221 is detected within the predetermined time interval T as an input rule, the control unit 35 detects the operation of the operation detection unit 23. It is applied that the character whose arrangement position is arranged in the center is input first, and the characters to be input after the second are input in the input order.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4B, the control unit 35 detects a plurality of different operation detections corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” on the first key 221 within a predetermined time interval T. When the operation is detected by the unit 23 in the order of the character “R” → the character “F” → the character “G” (see FIG. 3), the character “F” arranged at the center in the first key 221 is selected to the maximum. First, the second and subsequent characters are input in the order of the input character “R” → character “G” (see FIG. 4B).

In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects a plurality of different detected operations based on the order in which the operations are detected. Characters assigned to each of the operation detection units 23 are input.
On the other hand, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects the operation based on characters already input before the detection of the operation. A character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 is input.

Specifically, as an input rule, the control unit 35, when an already input character is a consonant, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, The vowel (a, i, u, e, o) character is input first among the characters corresponding to the plurality of operation detection units 23, and the second and subsequent characters are input in the input order. Apply.
That is, when the character “H” has already been input (see FIG. 6A), the control unit 35 outside the predetermined time interval T, the character “S”, the character “A”, and the character on the first key 221. When an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to “Q” (see FIG. 5), a plurality of different operation detections in which the operation is detected according to the order in which the operation is detected as an input rule. The character “S”, the character “A”, and the character “Q” assigned to each of the units 23 are input (see FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, when the character “H” has already been input (see FIG. 6A), the control unit 35 within the predetermined time interval T, the character “S”, the character “A” and the character in the first key 221. When an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to “Q” (see FIG. 5), since the already input character “H” is a consonant, the character “A” that is a vowel is the earliest. And the second and subsequent characters are input in the order of the input character “R” → character “G” (see FIG. 6C).

  In addition, as another input rule, the control unit 35, when a symbol (for example, the symbol “#”) has already been input, within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 performs a character and symbol (for example, the character “M”, When an operation is detected by the plurality of operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “J” and the symbol “!”), The symbol “!” Is input first, and the second and subsequent characters are input. The characters “M” and “G” may be input in this order.

  Similarly, as another input rule, the control unit 35, when a number (for example, the number “9”) is already input, within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 performs a character and a number (for example, the character “T”). When the operation is detected by the plurality of operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “G” and the number “0”), the number “0” is input first, and the second and subsequent characters are input. The order of the character “T” → the character “G” may be input.

Furthermore, the memory | storage part 34 (refer FIG. 2) may have a database which has memorize | stored the prediction conversion candidate or the character inputted in the past and having high input frequency.
Then, as another input rule, when the character “Z” has already been input, the control unit 35, within the predetermined time interval T, the character (for example, the character “Q”, the character “A”, the character “ S ”), when an operation is detected by the plurality of operation detection units 23, the prediction conversion function stored in the storage unit 34 is referred to and the character“ A ”as the prediction conversion candidate of the character“ Z ”is selected. You may input in order of the character "Q"-> character "S" which is the order which input the character input first, and the character input after 2nd.

  Similarly, as another input rule, when the character “Z” has already been input, the control unit 35, within the predetermined time interval T, the character (for example, the character “Q”, the character “A”, When an operation is detected by the plurality of operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “S”), a character with a high input frequency of the character “Z” is referred to by referring to a character with a high input frequency stored in the storage unit 34. The character “S” may be input first, and the second and subsequent characters may be input in the order of the input character “Q” → character “A”.

7A to 7C are diagrams illustrating another process when an operation is detected by the three operation detection units 23.
When an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 should be input if the same operation as that operation is performed within the predetermined time interval T. Characters may be input according to predetermined conditions.
Alternatively, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 is input if the same operation as that operation is performed outside the predetermined time interval T. A character to be inputted may be input according to a predetermined condition.

Specifically, the control unit 35 is operated by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” on the first key 221 outside the predetermined time interval T. Is detected (see FIG. 3), based on the order in which the operations are detected, the letters “R” and “F” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operations are detected. And the letter “G”, the letter “F” arranged at the center of the first key 221 is first input (displayed) in the pop-up 60, and the letters to be input after the second are entered in the order entered. Input (display) the pop-up 60 in the order of a certain letter “R” → letter “G” (see FIG. 7A).
When the operation of the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the side key 224 is detected as a predetermined condition, the control unit 35 displays a pop-up 60 in response to detection of the operation of the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the side key 224. Characters are input in the order of the input character “F” → character “R” → character “G” (see FIG. 4B).

  Alternatively, the control unit 35 detects an operation outside the predetermined time interval T by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” on the first key 221. In the case (see FIG. 3), the character “F” arranged at the center in the first key 221 is input first, and the character “R” in the order in which the second and subsequent characters are input → character A character “R”, a character “F”, and a character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected based on the order in which the operation is detected are input in the order of “G”. Input (display) the “G” pop-up 60 (see FIG. 7B).

  When the operation of the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the side key 224 is detected as a predetermined condition, the control unit 35 displays a pop-up 60 in response to detection of the operation of the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the side key 224. Characters are input in the order of the input character “R”, character “F”, and character “G” (see FIG. 4A).

  In the present embodiment, “selecting a character” means not only when a character and an area corresponding to the character are selected and active, but also when the cursor 50 is placed in the area corresponding to the character. Including the case where it is displayed.

  Further, the control unit 35 corresponds to pressing of the character “R”, the character “F” key, and the character “G” key adjacent to each other in the first key 221 within a predetermined time interval T. When detected by the operation detection unit 23 (see FIG. 3), the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” are input (see FIG. 8A), and the input characters “R” and “F” are input. ”And the region“ 42 ”corresponding to the character“ G ”are subjected to predetermined processing.

Here, the control unit 35 performs a process of sequentially selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” with the cursor 50 as a predetermined process (FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C).
On the other hand, the control unit 35 responds to the pressing of the character “R”, the character “F” key and the character “G” key adjacent to each other on the first key 221 outside the predetermined time interval T. When detected by the operation detection unit 23 (see FIG. 3), the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” are input (see FIG. 8A), and the input characters “F” and “G” are input. The predetermined processing is not performed on the area 41 and the area 42 corresponding to “

Further, the control unit 35 may change the order of selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” based on a predetermined input rule.
For example, “the first input character is selected first” may be used as an input rule. Normally, the control unit 35 selects an area 42 corresponding to the character “G” input later by the cursor 50. In this case, the control unit 35 corresponds to the character “R” input earlier. The area 41 to be selected is selected with the cursor 50. Next, the control unit 35 uses the cursor 50 to select an area 42 corresponding to the character “F” input later. Next, the control unit 35 uses the cursor 50 to select an area 43 corresponding to the character “G” input later.

Further, the control unit 35 may change the speed of selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” based on a predetermined input rule.
For example, “the speed at which the first input character is selected is longer than the speed at which the subsequently input character is selected” may be used as an input rule.
In this case, the control unit 35 selects the region 41 corresponding to the character “R” input first with the cursor 50 during the time interval T1. Next, the control unit 35 uses the cursor 50 to select a region 42 corresponding to the character “F” and a region 43 corresponding to the character “G”, which are input later, with a time interval T2 (T1> T2) shorter than the time interval T1. ).

  The control unit 35 selects one of the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” selected as a result of the predetermined process, the character “R”, the character “ Differentiating from either “F” or the letter “G”, the notification is given by the display unit 12 as a notification unit.

That is, the control unit 35 causes the display unit 12 to display the cursor 50 in the region 41 corresponding to the character “R”, the region 42 corresponding to the character “F”, or the region 43 corresponding to the character “G”. The selected character “R”, character “F”, or character “G” is distinguished from any of the non-selected character “R”, character “F”, or character “G” and notified.
Note that the notification unit is not limited to the display unit 12, for example, the control unit 35 changes the tone color of the sound output from the speaker 15, thereby selecting the selected character “R”, character “F”, or character Any of “G” may be notified in distinction from any of the unselected character “R”, character “F”, or character “G”.

  The control unit 35 is a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, and an operation is detected by a specific one (for example, a first key 221 to which letters, symbols, numbers, etc. are assigned). If so, a predetermined process is performed.

Then, the control unit 35 performs the process of sequentially selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” with the cursor 50 as a predetermined process. When an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 (specific operation detection unit) corresponding to the deletion key 222 in the operation detection unit 23, when the operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the deletion key 222. The characters in the area selected by the cursor 50 as a result of the predetermined process are deleted.
The present invention is not limited to erasing the characters in the area selected by the cursor 50, but is configured to erase the characters resulting from other simultaneous pressings while leaving the characters in the selected area. May be.

Specifically, when the input character “G” is selected by the cursor 50 (see FIG. 8A), the control unit 35 detects an operation by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222. Then, the character “G” which is the character in the area 43 selected at this time is deleted (see FIG. 8D).
Further, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 when the input character “R” is selected by the cursor 50 (see FIG. 8B), the control unit 35 The character “R”, which is the character in the area 41 selected in (1), is deleted (see FIG. 8E).
Further, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 when the input character “F” is selected by the cursor 50 (see FIG. 8C), the control unit 35 The character “F”, which is the character in the area 42 selected in step S1, is deleted (see FIG. 8F).

  Further, the control unit 35 may perform notification corresponding to a predetermined process by the speaker 15 or the vibrator 38 as a notification unit. Specifically, the control unit 35 performs notification corresponding to a predetermined process by outputting sound from the speaker 15 or vibrating the vibrator 38.

9A to 9F are diagrams illustrating different aspects of the predetermined processing by the control unit 35. FIG.
When the operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” on the first key 221 within the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects the operation. The character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected are input, and are already input when the operation is detected. If the input character “A” that has been input is present, the input character is distinguished from the already input character and notified (displayed) by the display unit 12 as the notification unit, so that the predetermined process can be performed. Good (see FIGS. 9A-9F).

  Here, as notification (display) by the display unit 12, any one color of the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” is sequentially changed (see FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B), or the character “ Any one of the region 41, the region 42, and the region 43 corresponding to the “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” is sequentially highlighted (see FIG. 9C and FIG. 9D), the character “R”, the character “ One of F and the letter “G” is sequentially enlarged and displayed (see FIGS. 9E and 9F), or a message indicating that they are simultaneously pressed is displayed (see message 70 in FIG. 9G). Etc.

  Further, the control unit 35 detects an operation within a predetermined time interval T by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” on the first key 221. Then, the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected are input, and the counting of the predetermined time interval T is completed. After that, the operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the character “A” in the first key 221, and the character “A” assigned to the operation detection unit 23 in which the operation is detected is newly input. Then, the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 are distinguished from the newly input character “A” and are displayed as a notification unit. 12 may be notified.

  Here, as notification (display) by the display unit 12, any one color of the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” is sequentially changed, or the character “R”, the character “F”, Any one of the region 41 and the region 42 corresponding to the character “G” is sequentially displayed in reverse; any one of the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” is sequentially enlarged and displayed; For example, displaying a message indicating that they are simultaneously pressed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a message displayed on the display unit 12 as a notification unit.
When the operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” on the first key 221 within the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects the operation. The character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected are input and input after a predetermined time interval T has elapsed. When the operation detecting unit 23 detects an operation for ending the function corresponding to the entered character (for example, the function of inputting the mail text of the e-mail application), a message 71 notifying the operation is displayed on the display unit 12. You may display (refer FIG. 10).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed by the control unit 35 described above. In the process illustrated in FIG. 11, a case where the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” on the first key 221 is operated will be described.

  In step S1, the operation detection unit 23 detects an operation of the first key 221 corresponding to the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character “G” (see FIG. 3).

  In step S2, the control unit 35 determines whether or not the detected operation is within a predetermined time interval T. If it is within the predetermined time interval T, the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if it is outside the predetermined time interval T, the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S <b> 3, the control unit 35 inputs the character “F” arranged at the center in the first key 221 first, and the character “R” in the order in which the second and subsequent characters are input → The characters “G” are entered in this order (see FIG. 4B).

  In step S <b> 4, the control unit 35 uses the character “R”, the character “F”, and the character assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 from which operations are detected according to the order in which the operations are detected as input rules. “G” is input in the order of character “R” → character “F” → character “G” (see FIG. 4A).

  In step S5, the control unit 35 performs a process of sequentially selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” with the cursor 50 as a predetermined process (FIG. 4A). And FIG. 4B).

In step S <b> 6, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 when the input character “G” is selected by the cursor 50 (see FIG. 8A), the control unit 35 The character “G”, which is the character in the region 42 selected at this time, is deleted (see FIG. 8D). In addition, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 when the input character “F” is selected by the cursor 50, the control unit 35 is selected at this time. The character “F”, which is the character in the area 41, is deleted (see FIG. 8E).
In addition, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 when the input character “R” is selected by the cursor 50, the control unit 35 is selected at this time. The character “R”, which is the character in the area 41, is deleted (see FIG. 8F).

According to the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
The control unit 35 includes a case where an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside a predetermined time interval T, and a case where an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T. Thus, the character input rule assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 in which the operation is detected is changed.

  That is, the control unit 35 changes the input rules for the input characters depending on whether the plurality of operation detection units 23 are pressed simultaneously or not when the plurality of operation detection units 23 are pressed simultaneously. The operability can be further improved.

In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects a plurality of different detected operations based on the order in which the operations are detected. Characters assigned to each of the operation detection units 23 are input.
On the other hand, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 performs the operation based on the arrangement position of the operation detection unit 23 where the operation is detected. A character assigned to each of the detected different operation detection units 23 is input.

  Accordingly, when the plurality of operation detection units 23 are simultaneously pressed, the mobile phone 1 inputs characters based on the arrangement positions of the operation detection units 23 that are simultaneously pressed. When a plurality of operation detection units 23 are accidentally operated despite trying to operate one operation detection unit 23, the simultaneously pressed characters are input based on the arrangement position of the operation detection unit 23. Thus, for example, it becomes easy to delete characters that are not originally intended to be input. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 can further improve the operability.

In addition, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects a plurality of different detected operations based on the order in which the operations are detected. Characters assigned to each of the operation detection units 23 are input.
On the other hand, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 detects the operation based on characters already input before the detection of the operation. A character assigned to each of a plurality of different operation detection units 23 is input.

  Accordingly, the mobile phone 1 inputs a character based on the already input character when there is an already input character before the operation detection unit 23 is simultaneously pressed. The mobile phone 1 can further improve the operability by inputting characters that should be input first and characters that should not be input later.

  Further, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 outside the predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 is input if the same operation as the operation is performed within the predetermined time interval T. A character to be input may be input according to a predetermined condition. Alternatively, when an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T, the control unit 35 is input if the same operation as that operation is performed outside the predetermined time interval T. A character to be inputted may be input according to a predetermined condition.

  Thereby, since the cellular phone 1 can select the input rule in both the case where it is pressed simultaneously and the case where it is not pressed simultaneously according to a predetermined condition, the operability can be further improved.

  Further, the control unit 35 performs a process of sequentially selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” with the cursor 50 as a predetermined process. That is, the mobile phone 1 sequentially selects any one of the letter “R”, the letter “F”, and the letter “G” that are simultaneously pressed by the cursor 50. As a result, when the user of the mobile phone 1 accidentally operates a plurality of operation detection units 23 even though the single operation detection unit 23 is used for operation, the simultaneously pressed characters are not displayed. Since they are selected sequentially, it becomes easy to delete characters that are not originally intended to be input. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 can further improve the operability.

  Further, the control unit 35 changes the order of selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” based on a predetermined input rule. As a result, the user of the mobile phone 1 can delete characters that have been erroneously operated more quickly if they are accidentally pressed simultaneously by grasping a predetermined input rule and performing an operation. .

  Further, the control unit 35 changes the speed of selecting any one of the input character “R”, character “F”, and character “G” based on a predetermined input rule. Thereby, since the user of the mobile phone 1 can select any one of the simultaneously pressed characters more reliably, it is possible to delete the erroneously operated character more quickly.

In addition, the control unit 35 performs a process of sequentially selecting any one of the input characters “R”, “F”, and “G” with the cursor 50 as a predetermined process. When an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222 in the operation detection unit 23, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the delete key 222, as a result of a predetermined process The character in the area selected by the cursor 50 is deleted.
Thereby, the user of the mobile phone 1 can more surely delete any one of the simultaneously pressed characters. Therefore, the mobile phone 1 can further improve the operability.

  Further, the control unit 35 selects any one of the characters “R”, “F”, and “G” selected as a result of the predetermined process as the character “R” that is not selected as a result of the predetermined process. ”, The letter“ F ”or the letter“ G ”to be notified by the display unit 12. Thereby, the user of the mobile phone 1 can clearly recognize the simultaneously pressed characters.

  In addition, the control unit 35 performs predetermined processing when an operation is detected by a specific operation detection unit 23 (for example, the first key 221) among a plurality of different operation detection units 23 within a predetermined time interval T. Perform the process. As a result, when the second key 223 such as the Shift key or the Ctrl key, which is often pressed simultaneously, is operated, the predetermined process is not performed, and when the first key 221 is operated, Since the predetermined processing is performed, the mobile phone 1 can improve operability according to the operation of the operation detection unit 23.

  In addition, the control unit 35 performs notification corresponding to a predetermined process by the speaker 15 or the vibrator 38 as a notification unit. Thereby, for example, even when the user of the mobile phone 1 is not visually recognizing the display unit 12, it is possible to notify the user that they are simultaneously pressed.

In addition, after the predetermined time interval T has elapsed, the control unit 35 detects an operation by the operation detection unit 23 corresponding to the character “A” in the first key 221 and detects the operation. When the character “A” assigned to 23 is newly input, the character “F” and the character “G” assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units 23 are changed to the newly input character “A”. The notification is made by the display unit 12 as a notification unit.
Thereby, the user of the mobile phone 1 can clearly recognize the simultaneously pressed characters when a new character is input next to the simultaneously pressed characters.

  Moreover, the control part 35 performs a predetermined process, when operation is detected by the operation detection part 23 adjacent to each other. Since the operation detection units 23 adjacent to each other are easily pressed at the same time, when the operation is detected by the operation detection units 23 adjacent to each other, the mobile phone 1 further improves operability by performing a predetermined process. Can be achieved.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restrict | limited to embodiment mentioned above, It can change suitably. For example, in the embodiment described above, the mobile phone 1 is configured such that the first casing 10 and the second casing 20 are movable along the opening / closing direction D by the connecting member, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, for example, the mobile phone 1 may be a straight type casing provided with the operation unit 22 having a QWERTY key arrangement. The key array is not limited to the QWERTY array, and may be another key array such as a JIS array.

In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit 22 of the mobile phone 1 is configured by physical members (the operation key member 22a and the key board 22b), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 12 may be configured with a touch panel, and the operation unit 22 may be a virtual keyboard displayed on the touch panel. Since the virtual keyboard is displayed on the display unit 12, the display size of the keys is particularly small, and the keys are displayed without any gaps. Therefore, since it is easy to be pressed simultaneously, the mobile phone 1 in which the operation unit 22 is displayed on the touch panel can further improve the operability by applying the present invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the del (delete) key is used as the delete key 222 for deleting a character. However, a character may be deleted by operating another key.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone 1 as a mobile electronic device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited thereto. PHS (registered trademark), personal digital assistant (PDA), personal digital assistant, portable navigation device, personal computer It may be a notebook computer, a portable game device or the like.

1 Mobile phone (mobile electronic device)
12 Display section (notification section)
15 Speaker (notification part)
23 Operation detection unit 35 Control unit 38 Vibrator (notification unit)

Claims (1)

When operations on a plurality of different keys are performed within a predetermined time interval, characters assigned to each of the plurality of different keys are in an order different from the order in which the operations were performed on the plurality of different keys. Entered ,
When an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units outside the predetermined time interval, the operation is assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units from which the operation is detected based on the order in which the operations are detected. When an operation is detected by a plurality of different operation detection units within the predetermined time interval, the operation is detected based on the characters already input before the operation is detected. A portable electronic device comprising: a control unit that inputs a character assigned to each of the plurality of different operation detection units .

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