JP6087457B2 - Information processing apparatus, wearing state detection method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus that is worn on the body, and more particularly, to an information processing apparatus that is worn on an arm and automatically switches settings.

  In recent years, in the field of wearable computers, which are information processing devices worn on the body, information processing devices (hereinafter referred to as wristwatch-type devices) that are worn on the wrist like watches have been commercialized.

  The wristwatch type device must be in a different wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm) depending on the wearer's (user's) dominant arm, gender, preference and custom. There are many. It is considered that the operation procedure and the way of viewing the display screen are different if the wearing state is different. Therefore, it is preferable to set the display method on the display device and the assignment of the input device in accordance with the wearing state.

  However, since the wristwatch type device has a smaller input device than a general portable terminal or the like, it is complicated to set the display method on the display device and the assignment of the input device using a menu screen or the like.

  As a technique for changing the setting of the timepiece regardless of the manual operation, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-69693 discloses a timepiece mode switching method using an acceleration sensor. In this document, there is a description regarding a timepiece in which an acceleration sensor reacts by applying vibration and switches modes.

  Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-271307) discloses a timing device and a method for controlling the timing device. In this document, there is a description relating to a timepiece that detects the state of a case and changes the display direction.

  However, according to the conventional technology, the wristwatch type device cannot detect the wearing state.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-69693 JP 2004-271307 A

"Dead reckoning method that does not fix the sensor to the human body", Daisuke Uesaka, 3 others, Proceedings of National Conference of Information Processing Society of Japan 71st 2009 (3), "3-59"-"3-60 ", [March 10, 2009], [online], March 1, 2013, Internet (URL: http://ci.nii.ac.jp/lognavi?name=nels&lang=jp&type=pdf&id=ART0009327482) “Development of a wristwatch type equipment whic can classify human activities”, Micro Stone Corporation, Kazutoshi Ichikawa, Micro Stone Technical News '06 .01, Development of a Wristwatch type equipment. : January 15, 2006], [online], March 1, 2013, Internet (URL: http://www.microstone.co.jp/pdf/MST_TechNews0601.pdf)

  An object of the present invention is an information processing apparatus that is attached to an arm, and determines a wearing arm (left arm / right arm) and a wearing side (inside / outside) by detecting a walking state, a walking direction, and a gravity direction. And providing an information processing apparatus that applies settings according to the wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm).

  An information processing apparatus according to the present invention is an information processing apparatus worn on a body, and includes a setting unit that recognizes a wearing state based on a wearing arm and applies a setting according to the wearing state. When the wearing arm is the left arm for the information display area, the display data is displayed so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the left arm, and the wearing arm is the right arm. The setting for displaying the display data is applied so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the right arm.

  A wearing state detection method according to the present invention is a wearing state detection method of an information processing device worn on a body, recognizing a wearing state based on a wearing arm, and applying a setting according to the wearing state; When the setting is applied, if the wearing arm is the left arm, the setting for displaying the display data is applied so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the left arm when the setting is applied, When the wearing arm is the right arm, the display data display setting is applied so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the right arm.

  A program according to the present invention is a program for causing an information processing apparatus to be worn on the body to execute the processing in the above-described wearing state detection method. The program according to the present invention can be stored in a storage device or a storage medium.

  The information processing device worn on the arm varies depending on the wearer (user) 's dominant arm, gender, preference, and habits, depending on the wearer (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm) ) And can be set according to the wearing state. For example, the display method on the display device, the input device assignment, and the function on / off can be turned on / off according to the mounting state.

It is a figure which shows the basic structural example of the information processing apparatus (watch type device) with which the arm which concerns on this invention is mounted | worn. It is a figure for demonstrating the definition of the direction of a wristwatch-type device. It is a figure which shows the mounting state "right arm outer side" of a wristwatch type device. It is a figure which shows the mounting state "right arm inner side" of a wristwatch type device. It is a figure which shows the mounting state "left arm inner side" of a wristwatch type device. It is a figure which shows the mounting state "left arm outer side" of a wristwatch type device. It is a figure which shows the implementation structural example of the wristwatch-type device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the input device of a wristwatch-type device. It is a figure for demonstrating the walk state table for walk (during a walk). It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting side determination table for a walk. It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting arm judgment table for a walk. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting table for a walk. It is a figure which shows the example of the display direction at the time of outer side mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display direction at the time of inner side mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display area at the time of left arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display area at the time of right arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of left arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of right arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the allocation of the function at the time of left arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the allocation of the function at the time of right arm mounting | wearing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of mounting | wearing state "right arm outer side". It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of mounting | wearing state "right arm inner side". It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of mounting | wearing state "left arm inner side". It is a figure which shows the example of the display angle at the time of mounting | wearing state "left arm outer side". It is a figure for demonstrating the driving | running | working state table for driving | running | working (in driving | running | working). It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting side judgment table for driving | running | working. It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting arm judgment table for driving | running | working. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting table for driving | running | working.

<Overview>
The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In the present invention, an information processing apparatus worn on the arm (hereinafter described as a wristwatch-type device) constitutes an electronic device such as a personal computer, a tablet computer, or a smartphone worn on the body like a wristwatch, or the electronic device. It does not have to be a watch. In practice, it does not have to be worn on the arm. For example, it is possible to determine the wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm) as long as it is worn on a finger or hand even if it is not worn on the arm. Also, it may not be worn at all times or directly. For example, even if you are not wearing it always or directly, if it is attached to the sleeve or the surface of the handbag, or if you wear it indirectly via a band (belt) or metal fittings The state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm) can be determined. In addition, due to the nature of the technology, even if it is worn on the legs instead of the arms, it is possible to perform the same processing as when worn on the arms. That is, the “information processing device worn on the arm” may be an information processing device that moves together (moves in synchronization / synchronization with the movement of the limb) in accordance with the movement of the limb.

[Basic configuration]
With reference to FIG. 1, a basic configuration example of a wristwatch-type device according to the present invention will be described.

  The wristwatch device according to the present invention includes a walking state detection unit 11, a walking direction detection unit 12, a gravity direction detection unit 13, a wearing side determination unit 14, a mounting arm determination unit 15, and a setting unit 16.

  The walking state detection unit 11 measures acceleration using an acceleration sensor or the like that detects vibration, and detects a walking state based on a change pattern of acceleration. Here, for simplification of description, the walking state is detected based on the “acceleration change pattern”. However, in practice, a technique such as that described in Non-Patent Document 2 “Development of a wristwatch-type device capable of identifying the action of a human body” or the like may be used.

  The walking direction detection unit 12 detects the walking direction using an acceleration sensor or a GPS (Global Positioning System) that detects a coordinate position on a map.

  The gravity direction detector 13 detects the direction of gravity using an acceleration sensor or the like that detects gravity.

  When the walking state detection unit 11 detects the walking state, the wearing side determination unit 14 determines the side (inside / outside) where the wristwatch type device is mounted from the walking direction detected by the walking direction detection unit 12.

  When the walking state detection unit 11 detects the walking state, the wearing arm determination unit 15 determines the arm (left arm / right arm) on which the wristwatch type device is mounted from the gravity direction detected by the gravity direction detection unit 13.

  Based on the wearing side (outside / inside) determined by the mounting side determining unit 14 and the mounting arm (left arm / right arm) determined by the mounting arm determining unit 15, the setting unit 16 determines whether the wristwatch type device is mounted (left arm (Outside / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm), and setting corresponding to the wearing state of the wristwatch type device is applied.

[Worn state of watch-type device]
With reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 3A-FIG. 3D, the mounting | wearing state of a wristwatch-type device is demonstrated.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2, the direction of the wristwatch type device is defined.

  Here, the longitudinal direction of the band (belt) of the wristwatch type device is defined as the “Y axis”. The band (belt) itself of the wristwatch type device may be defined as the “Y axis”. One of the longitudinal directions is defined as “+” and the other is defined as “−”. For example, when the longitudinal direction of the band (belt) of the wristwatch device is the vertical direction of the wristwatch device, the upper direction of the wristwatch device is defined as “+” on the Y axis. Further, the lower direction of the wristwatch-type device is defined as “−” on the Y axis.

  Similarly, a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (Y axis) of the band (belt) of the wristwatch type device is defined as “X axis”. Further, with the “+” side of the Y-axis of the wristwatch-type device facing upward, the right direction toward the Y-axis is defined as “+” of the X-axis. Further, the left direction toward the Y axis is defined as “−” on the X axis.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the wearing state of the wristwatch-type device is “outside the right arm”, the walking direction is “Y axis −” (Y−) and the gravity direction is “X axis −” (X− )

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the wearing state of the wristwatch type device is “inside the right arm”, the walking direction is “Y axis +” (Y +), and the gravity direction is “X axis −” (X−). Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the wearing state of the wristwatch-type device is “inside the left arm”, the walking direction is “Y-axis +” (Y +), and the gravity direction is “X-axis +” (X +). .

  As shown in FIG. 3D, when the wearing state of the wristwatch-type device is “outside of left arm”, the walking direction is “Y axis −” (Y−) and the gravity direction is “X axis +” (X +). Become.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[Configuration of watch type device]
With reference to FIG. 4, a configuration example of the wristwatch-type device according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The wristwatch device according to the present embodiment includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 20, a display unit 30, and an input unit 40.

  The processing unit 10 controls components of the wristwatch device and performs processing for realizing various functions in the wristwatch device. Examples of the processing unit 10 include a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), a microprocessor, a microcontroller (microcontroller), or a semiconductor integrated circuit (LSI: Large Scale) having a dedicated function. Integration) or the like. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The storage unit 20 stores various data used in the control and processing of the wristwatch type device. As an example of the storage unit 20, a semiconductor storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), a flash memory, or an SD memory memory, or an eD memory. ) And the like are conceivable. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The display unit 30 displays an image or the like in the display area of the wristwatch type device. As an example of the display unit 30, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a PDP (Plasma Display), an organic EL display (Organic electroluminescence display), or the like is conceivable. Alternatively, an interface (I / F) for outputting information to an external display device may be used. That is, the display unit 30 may be any output device. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

  The input unit 40 performs input to the wristwatch device in accordance with the operation of the wristwatch device wearer (user). Examples of the input unit 40 include various buttons, an input device such as a keypad, a touch panel, a KVM (keyboard / video / mouse), a console, and a tablet. The various buttons are not limited to physical buttons, but may be virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 30. Various readers are also conceivable. Alternatively, an interface (I / F) for acquiring information from an external input device may be used. However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

[Details of processing section]
First, details of the processing unit 10 will be described.

  The processing unit 10 includes a walking state detection unit 11, a walking direction detection unit 12, a gravity direction detection unit 13, a mounting side determination unit 14, a mounting arm determination unit 15, a setting unit 16, and an output control unit 17. The input control unit 18 is provided.

  The walking state detection unit 11, the walking direction detection unit 12, the gravity direction detection unit 13, the mounting side determination unit 14, the mounting arm determination unit 15, and the setting unit 16 are as described above.

  The output control unit 17 controls the display unit 30. Here, the output control unit 17, based on the settings applied by the setting unit 16, the position, area, type, and the like of the image displayed on the display unit 30, the display direction of the display screen displayed on the display unit 30, and the display Controls the display method (display mode) such as angle and brightness.

  The input control unit 18 controls the input unit 40. Here, the input control unit 18 controls allocation of various buttons and functions of the input unit 40 based on the settings applied by the setting unit 16. The various buttons are not limited to physical buttons, but may be virtual buttons displayed on the display unit 30.

[Function assignment]
With reference to FIG. 5, assignment of various buttons and functions of the input unit 40 will be described.

  For example, the wristwatch-type device is provided with a display unit 30 and four input units 40 as shown in FIG. Here, the input unit 40 is prepared as a button. Accordingly, the four input units 40 are shown as four buttons (input units A, B, C, and D).

  The input control unit 18 assigns a function to each of the four buttons (input units A, B, C, and D) provided in the wristwatch type device based on the settings applied by the setting unit 16 in the wristwatch type device. . Thereafter, when any button is pressed, the function assigned to the button is executed.

  In the main body of the wristwatch type device, an “upper mark” is attached in the vicinity of the upper side of the band (belt) of the wristwatch type device. Here, in the orthogonal coordinate system formed by the “Y axis” and the “X axis” as shown in FIG. 2, the region (the first axis) that becomes “Y axis +” (Y +) and “X axis +” (X +) "One quadrant" is marked with an "upper mark".

  When defining the direction of the wristwatch-type device, actually, as shown in FIG. 5, in the longitudinal direction (Y axis) of the band (belt) of the wristwatch-type device, the side marked with “upper mark” May be defined as “+” on the Y axis. Similarly, in the direction (X axis) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the band (belt) of the wristwatch type device, the side with the “upper mark” may be defined as “+” on the X axis.

[Details of storage unit]
Next, details of the storage unit 20 will be described.

  The storage unit 20 includes (stores) a walking state table 21, a mounting side determination table 22, a mounting arm determination table 23, and a setting table 24.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the walking state table 21 is a correspondence table in which “acceleration change pattern” and “walking state” are associated with each other. For example, the walking state table 21 associates an acceleration change pattern “pattern 1” with a walking state “walking”. Further, the acceleration change pattern “pattern 0” and the walking state “stop” are associated with each other. In practice, “acceleration presence / absence” can be designated as the “acceleration change pattern”. For example, it is possible to designate acceleration “present” as the acceleration change pattern “pattern 1” and designate acceleration “none” as the acceleration change pattern “pattern 0”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the wearing side determination table 22 is a correspondence table in which “walking direction” (walking direction with respect to the wristwatch type device) and “wearing side” (inside / outside) are associated with each other. Here, the wearing side determination table 22 associates the walking direction “Y-axis +” (Y +) with the wearing side “inside”. Also, the walking direction “Y-axis−” (Y−) is associated with the wearing side “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the wearing arm determination table 23 is a correspondence table in which “gravity direction” (gravity direction with respect to the wristwatch type device) and “worn arm” (right arm / left arm) are associated with each other. For example, here, the gravity direction “X axis +” (X +) is associated with the wearing arm “left arm”. Further, the gravity direction “X axis−” (X−) and the wearing arm “right arm” are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the setting table 24 includes a “wearing side” (inside / outside), “wearing arm” (right arm / left arm), “display setting” (display pattern of the display device), and “input setting”. ”(Input pattern of the input device). For example, in the setting table 24, a display pattern and an input pattern are associated with each combination of the wearing arm (left arm / right arm) and the wearing side (inside / outside). That is, display patterns and input patterns are set in accordance with the wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm).

[Walking state detection]
When the acceleration is detected by the acceleration sensor, the walking state detection unit 11 analyzes the transition (change pattern) of the detected acceleration for a predetermined time and compares it with the acceleration change pattern stored in advance in the storage unit. Thus, a matching acceleration change pattern is specified. The walking state detection unit 11 analyzes the detected acceleration change pattern when the acceleration is detected continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time, and identifies which acceleration change pattern matches. May be. Also, by comparing the acceleration change pattern detected continuously or intermittently with the acceleration change pattern stored in advance, the similarity is calculated, and the acceleration change pattern whose similarity is higher than the default value is specified. You may do it. The similarity determination may be determined as similar if an error range value is set in advance for the acceleration change pattern during walking and the detected acceleration change pattern is within the error range.

  Next, the walking state detection unit 11 refers to the walking state table 21 stored in the storage unit 20 and determines the walking state corresponding to the specified acceleration change pattern. Here, since the walking state corresponding to the case where the specified acceleration change pattern is “pattern 1” is “walking”, the walking state is determined to be “walking”.

  The walking state detection unit 11 inputs “walking” to the walking state identifier representing the current walking state, and transmits the walking state identifier “walking” to the mounting side determination unit 14 and the mounting arm determination unit 15. Alternatively, the walking state identifier “walking” is attached to the wearing side determination unit 14 until the acceleration change pattern detected by the acceleration sensor matches or is not similar to the acceleration change pattern “pattern 1” stored in advance. You may continue transmitting to the arm judgment part 15. FIG.

  When the specified acceleration change pattern is “pattern 0”, the corresponding walking state is “stop”, so the walking state is determined to be “stop”.

  The walking state detection unit 11 inputs “stop” to the walking state identifier representing the current walking state, and transmits the walking state identifier “stop” to the mounting side determination unit 14 and the mounting arm determination unit 15. Alternatively, until the acceleration change pattern detected by the acceleration sensor matches or is not similar to the acceleration change pattern “pattern 0” stored in advance, the walking state identifier “stop” is set to the wearing side determination unit 14 and the wearing arm. You may continue transmitting to the judgment part 15. FIG.

  Furthermore, when the acceleration is not detected by the acceleration sensor, or when the detected change pattern of acceleration is the same as or not similar to the acceleration change pattern stored in the storage unit 20, the walking state detection unit 11 The walking state may be determined as “stop”.

[Distinction of walking direction]
The walking direction detection unit 12 detects the walking direction by using the asymmetry before and after the arm swinging motion, for example, as shown in Non-Patent Document 1 “Dead Reckoning Method in which the sensor is not fixed to the human body”. The information is transmitted to the wearing side determination unit 14 as walking direction information.

  Alternatively, the walking direction detection unit 12 uses a plurality of position information detected from the GPS, based on the geographical direction of the pedestrian and the geographical direction of the wristwatch type device detected from the geomagnetic sensor. It is determined whether the device has moved to the + side of the Y axis or to the “−” side. The determination result may be transmitted to the wearing side determination unit 14 as information on the walking direction.

  Technically, the walking direction can be determined by the following three methods.

  1. Since acceleration in the walking direction occurs during the walking state from the stationary state, the determination is made based on the acceleration direction. For example, the speed direction is determined from the integral value of acceleration.

  2. The acceleration value strength pattern detected from the acceleration sensor is compared with the acceleration value strength pattern in the case of “Y-axis +” stored in the storage unit 20, and the acceleration value strength pattern is further compared. Is compared with the strength pattern of the acceleration value in the case of “Y-axis−” stored in the storage unit 20, and as a result, the higher similarity is determined as the walking direction.

  3. This is determined by the phase relationship between the acceleration in the front-rear direction and the acceleration in the gravity direction. For example, since it is considered that the foot on the wearing side sinks downward when landing, the direction of acceleration at this time can be determined as the traveling direction.

[Determination of gravity direction]
Based on the acceleration value detected from the acceleration sensor, the gravitational direction detection unit 13 determines in which direction of the wristwatch-type device the gravity is working, and the determination result is used as information on the gravitational direction as the wearing arm determination unit 15. Send to.

[Determination of wearing side]
When receiving the walking state identifier “walking” from the walking state detection unit 11, the wearing side determination unit 14 receives information on the walking direction with respect to the wristwatch type device from the walking direction detection unit 12 (value of Y axis being + or −). get. At this time, the wearing side determination table 22 stored in the storage unit 20 is checked, and the wearing side (inside / outside) corresponding to the walking direction information is determined. When determining that the mounting side is “outside” or “inside”, the mounting side determination unit 14 inputs the determination result of the mounting side to the mounting side identifier, and transmits the mounting side identifier to the setting unit 16.

[Determination of wearing arm]
When receiving the information of the walking state identifier “walking” from the walking state detection unit 11, the wearing arm determination unit 15 determines the gravitational direction (the value of + or − on the X axis) with respect to the wristwatch type device from the gravity direction detection unit 13. get. At this time, the wearing arm determination table 23 is checked to determine the wearing arm (right arm / left arm) that is worn corresponding to the direction of gravity. When the wearing arm determination unit 15 determines that the wearing arm is “right arm” or “left arm”, the wearing arm identifier inputs the determination result of the wearing arm to the wearing arm identifier, and transmits the wearing arm identifier to the setting unit 16.

[Display device / input device settings]
The setting unit 16 receives the mounting side identifier from the mounting side determination unit 14 and receives the mounting arm identifier from the mounting arm determination unit 15. When both the wearing side identifier and the wearing arm identifier are received, the setting table 24 is confirmed, and the display pattern and the input pattern corresponding to the wearing side identifier and the wearing arm identifier are acquired. At this time, the settings of the display unit 30 and the input unit 40 are changed based on the acquired display pattern and input pattern. You may memorize | store the setting content after a change in the memory | storage part 20 separately.

  Here, a display pattern indicating the control content for controlling the display device is acquired, and the display setting of the wristwatch type device is changed based on the acquired display pattern. For example, the brightness of the display device is changed. When there are a plurality of display devices, an image, a character, or the like is displayed on the display device that matches the value of the wearing side identifier and the value of the wearing arm identifier.

  Similarly, an input pattern indicating the control content for controlling the input device is acquired, and the input setting of the wristwatch type device is changed based on the acquired input pattern. For example, the function of the input device is switched. When there are a plurality of input devices, a function is assigned to the input device that matches the value of the wearing side identifier and the value of the wearing arm identifier.

  If the display screen of the wristwatch type device is a touch panel, the input setting may be changed by changing the display setting.

[Control of display device]
The output control unit 17 processes display data input to the display unit 30 based on the display settings set by the setting unit 16 and outputs the processed display data to the display unit 30.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the wearing-side identifier is “outside”, the horizontal direction (Y-axis) of the band (belt) is the vertical direction with respect to the information display direction (display direction). Display data. Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the wearing-side identifier is “inside”, the band (belt) vertical direction (X-axis) is the vertical direction with respect to the information display direction (display direction). Display the display data.

  In addition, when the wearing side identifier is “outside”, the display screen can be seen by others other than the wearing person. When a mail is received, it may be a problem that the sender and contents of the incoming mail are visible to others. Therefore, when the wearing side identifier is “outside”, the brightness of the backlight or the display device may be dimmed for privacy protection so that it is difficult to be seen by others. Alternatively, the display data may be displayed only when the mounting side identifier is “inside” without displaying the display data when the mounting side identifier is “outside”.

  When the wearing arm identifier is “left arm”, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side (palm side) of the left arm, which is easily visible to the wearer. Display data is displayed on the “X-axis +” side. On the other hand, when the wearing arm identifier is “right arm”, as shown in FIG. 11B, the display area for displaying the alert information is “X-axis so that the fist side of the right arm, which is easy for the wearer to see. Display data on the “-” side.

  If the wearing arm identifier is “left arm”, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degree” as shown in FIG. 12A so that the display content is easy to see without the wearer bending the left arm too much. Display data with the information display direction (display angle) tilted to the “X axis +” side by about “30 ° to 60 °” (in the case of an analog clock, for example, the direction from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock is up) Is displayed. On the other hand, when the wearing arm identifier is “right arm”, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degree” as shown in FIG. 12B so that the display content is easy to see without the wearer bending the right arm too much. The display direction (display angle) of information is tilted to the “X axis −” side by about “30 degrees to 60 degrees” (in the case of an analog clock, the display is such that the direction is from 10:00 to 11:00) Display data. That is, when the band (belt) horizontal direction (Y axis) is the vertical direction and the wearing arm is the left arm, the upper side of the display data is tilted toward the fist side of the left arm. On the other hand, when the wearing arm is the right arm, the upper side of the display data is displayed tilted to the fist side of the right arm.

[Control of input device]
Based on the input setting set by the setting unit 16, the input control unit 18 processes the input data input to the input unit 40 as an input to the corresponding function.

  Here, according to whether the wearing arm identifier is “left arm” or “right arm”, the most frequently used function is assigned to the button on the fist side that is easy to press. In other words, functions that are used more frequently are assigned in order from the button on the fist side that is easy to press. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that a total of four buttons are installed on the upper and lower sides of both sides of the wristwatch type device as the input unit 40. Further, it is assumed that the frequency of use of functions such as e-mail confirmation and telephone calls is high. Here, the mail confirmation button is defined as “A”. The call button is defined as “B”. Further, buttons for other functions are defined as “C” and “D”. At this time, when the wearing arm identifier is “left arm”, as shown in FIG. 13A, the mail confirmation button “A”, the call button “B”, and the like are added to the “X axis +” side button on the fist side of the left arm. Assign. When the wearing arm identifier is “right arm”, as shown in FIG. 13B, the mail confirmation button “A”, the call button “B”, etc. are added to the “X-axis-” side button on the fist side of the right arm. assign.

  Different functions may be assigned to the same button depending on whether the wearing side identifier is “inside” or “outside”. For example, for privacy protection, an email confirmation button, a call button, or the like may be assigned to the button only when the wearing-side identifier is “inside”.

  Further, different processing may be performed depending on whether the wearing side identifier is “inside” or “outside”. For example, when the input unit 40 is a reading device such as a pulse sensor, when the input unit 40 is data read from the “outside” of the arm, processing suitable for the “outside” of the arm is performed. If the data is read from the “inside” of the arm, processing suitable for the “inside” of the arm is performed.

Second Embodiment
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the display direction (display angle) is set to be changed according to the wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm).

  The setting unit 16 recognizes the wearing state of the wristwatch-type device (outside of the left arm / inside of the left arm / inside of the right arm / outside of the right arm) based on the wearing arm identifier and the wearing side identifier. A display pattern and an input pattern corresponding to each wearing state are set.

  For example, when the wearing arm identifier is “left arm” and the wearing side identifier is “outside”, as shown in FIG. 14A, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degrees” and the information display direction is set to “30 degrees to Set a display pattern for controlling to display the display data by tilting it toward the “X axis +” side by about “60 degrees” (in the case of an analog clock, for example, the direction from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock is up). .

  Further, when the wearing arm identifier is “left arm” and the wearing side identifier is “inside”, as shown in FIG. 14B, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degree” and the information display direction is set to “90 degrees”. The display pattern for controlling the display data to be tilted to the “X axis +” side (in the example of an analog clock, the 3 o'clock direction is up) is set.

  When the wearing arm identifier is “right arm” and the wearing side identifier is “inside”, as shown in FIG. 14C, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degree” and the information display direction is set to “90 degrees”. The display pattern for controlling the display data to be tilted to the “X-axis-” side (in the case of an analog clock, the 9 o'clock direction is up) is set.

  When the wearing arm identifier is “right arm” and the wearing side identifier is “outside”, as shown in FIG. 14D, the upper side of the main body is set to “0 degrees”, and the information display direction is set to “30 degrees to Set a display pattern for controlling to display the display data by tilting toward the “X-axis-” side by about “60 degrees” (in the case of an analog clock, the direction is from 10:00 to 11:00). .

<Third Embodiment>
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the use of the wristwatch type device is set to be changed according to the wearing state (outside of left arm / inside of left arm / inside of right arm / outside of right arm).

  The setting unit 16 recognizes the wearing state of the wristwatch-type device (outside of the left arm / inside of the left arm / inside of the right arm / outside of the right arm) based on the wearing arm identifier and the wearing side identifier. A display pattern and an input pattern corresponding to each wearing state are set.

  For example, when the wearing arm identifier is “left arm” and the wearing side identifier is “outside”, the mode is switched to the “business” mode, and a display pattern for controlling to display the clock function is set. Also, an input pattern for controlling to assign a button of a function for operating the clock is set.

  Also, when the wearing arm identifier is “left arm” and the wearing side identifier is “inside”, the mode is switched to the “dead time” mode, and a display pattern for controlling to display the game function is set. In addition, an input pattern for controlling to assign a button of a function for operating the game is set.

  Further, when the wearing arm identifier is “right arm” and the wearing side identifier is “inside”, the mode is switched to the “at rest” mode, and a display pattern for controlling to display the music playback function is set. Also, an input pattern for controlling to assign a button of a function for operating music reproduction is set.

  If the wearing arm identifier is “right arm” and the wearing side identifier is “outside”, the mode is switched to the “jogging” mode, and a display pattern for controlling to display the pedometer function is set. Also, an input pattern for controlling to assign a button of a function for operating the pedometer is set.

<Fourth embodiment>
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the setting is performed in consideration of not only the “walking state” but also the “running state”.

  As the acceleration change pattern, not only the acceleration change pattern “pattern 0” in the stopped state and the acceleration change pattern “pattern 1” in the walking state but also the acceleration change pattern “pattern 2” in the running state may be stored. . For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the running state of the walking state table 21 includes “stop” corresponding to the stop state change pattern “pattern 0” and “walking” corresponding to the walk state change pattern “pattern 1”. In addition, the acceleration change pattern “pattern 2” in the running state may be associated.

  In this case, when the acceleration is detected by the acceleration sensor, the walking state detection unit 11 considers the degree of acceleration and the like, and compares the acceleration pattern that matches (or resembles) with a previously stored acceleration change pattern. Identify change patterns. With reference to the walking state table 21 stored in the storage unit 20, the walking state is determined to be “stopped”, “walking” or “running” based on the specified acceleration change pattern, “Stopped”, “Walking”, or “Running” is input to the walking state identifier representing the walking state of the vehicle, and the walking state identifier is transmitted to the mounting side determination unit 14 and the mounting arm determination unit 15. In practice, a speedometer may be provided separately, and a walking state may be determined by providing a threshold for determining a certain speed as “walking” or “running”.

  Also, when traveling, the arm is bent 90 degrees forward, so the relationship between the walking direction and the wearing side and the relationship between the gravity direction and the wearing arm are different from those during walking. Each mounting side determination table 22 and mounting arm determination table 23 are prepared. That is, a walking / running wearing side determination table 22 and a walking / running wearing arm determination table 23 are prepared. For example, a walking wearing side determination table 22 as shown in FIG. 7 and a walking wearing arm determination table 23 as shown in FIG. 8 are prepared for walking. Similarly, for traveling, a travel wearing side determination table 22 as shown in FIG. 16 and a travel wearing arm determination table 23 as shown in FIG. 17 are prepared.

  In addition, what is described as “walking direction” when walking is read as “traveling direction” when traveling. Further, during traveling, since the arm is bent 90 degrees forward, the traveling direction (walking direction) is the “X-axis” direction and the gravity direction is the “Y-axis” direction, contrary to walking.

  The mounting side determination unit 14 and the mounting arm determination unit 15 determine whether the walking state identifier is “walking” or “running”, the walking side / running mounting side determination table 22, and the walking side identifier. / Use the mounting arm determination table 23 for traveling, and determine the mounting side and the mounting arm, respectively. For example, when the walking state identifier indicating the current walking state is “walking”, the mounting side and the mounting arm are determined using the walking mounting side determination table 22 and the walking mounting arm determination table 23. . Similarly, when the walking state identifier is “running”, the mounting side determination table 22 and the mounting arm determination table 23 for traveling are used to determine the mounting side and the mounting arm.

  Also, each setting table 24 is prepared separately for walking and running. For example, a walking setting table 24 as shown in FIG. 9 is prepared for walking. Similarly, a travel setting table 24 as shown in FIG. 18 is prepared for travel.

  The setting unit 16 divides the case of walking and the case of running, and in each case, according to the “wearing side” (inside / outside) and “wearing arm” (right arm / left arm), “display” “Setting” (display pattern of display device) and “input setting” (input pattern of input device) are determined. For example, when the walking state identifier indicating the current walking state is “walking”, the setting setting 24 for walking is used to determine the display setting and the input setting according to the wearing side and the wearing arm. Similarly, when the walking state identifier is “running”, the display setting and the input setting are determined according to the wearing side and the wearing arm using the setting table 24 for running.

<Relationship between each embodiment>
Note that the above embodiments can be implemented in combination. Further, the embodiment may be changed by switching the operation mode or function of the terminal. Further, “walking” and “running” may be read as “progress”. For example, “walking state” can be read as “traveling state”, and “walking direction” or “running direction” can be read as “traveling direction”.

<Summary of the present invention>
The wristwatch type device according to the present invention detects the walking state, the walking direction, and the direction of gravity, and determines the mounting arm and the mounting side. Thereby, the display method on the display device, the assignment of the input device, and the on / off of the function can be automatically set / changed according to the determined wearing state indicated by the wearing arm and the wearing side.

<Example of hardware>
Although not shown, the wristwatch type device as described above is realized by a processor that is driven based on a program and executes predetermined processing, a memory that stores the program and various data, and an interface used for communication with a network. The

  Examples of the processor include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a network processor (NP), a microprocessor, a microcontroller (microcontroller), or a semiconductor integrated circuit (LSI: Large Scale) having a dedicated function. Integration) or the like.

  Examples of the memory include semiconductor storage devices such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), a flash memory, and an HDD (Hold SMD). An auxiliary storage device such as State Drive), a removable disk such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a storage medium such as an SD memory card (Secure Digital memory card), or the like is conceivable. Further, a buffer, a register, or the like may be used. Alternatively, DAS (Direct Attached Storage), FC-SAN (Fibre Channel-Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), IP-SAN (IP-Storage Area), etc. may be used.

  Note that the processor and the memory may be integrated. For example, in recent years, a single chip such as a microcomputer has been developed. Therefore, a case where a one-chip microcomputer mounted on an electronic device or the like includes the above processor and the above memory can be considered.

  Examples of the interfaces include semiconductor integrated circuits such as substrates (motherboards and I / O boards) and chips that support network communication, network adapters such as NIC (Network Interface Card), and similar expansion cards and communication devices such as antennas. A communication port such as a connection port (connector) is conceivable.

  Examples of the network include the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wireless LAN), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a backbone (Backbone), a cable television (CATV) line, a fixed telephone network, a mobile phone network, WiMAX (IEEE 802.16a), 3G (3rd Generation), dedicated line (lease line), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), Bluetooth (registered trademark), serial communication line, data bus, and the like can be considered.

  The internal components of the wristwatch type device may be a module, a component, a dedicated device, or an activation (calling) program thereof.

  However, actually, it is not limited to these examples.

<Remarks>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, actually, it is not restricted to said embodiment, Even if there is a change of the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, it is included in this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Processing part 11 ... Walking state detection part 12 ... Walking direction detection part 13 ... Gravity direction detection part 14 ... Wearing side judgment part 15 ... Wearing arm judgment part 16 ... Setting part 17 ... Output control part 18 ... Input control part 20 ... Storage unit 21 ... Walking state table 22 ... Wearing side determination table 23 ... Wearing arm determination table 24 ... Setting table 30 ... Display unit 40 ... Input unit

Claims (10)

An information processing device worn on the body,
A setting unit that recognizes a wearing state based on the wearing arm and applies a setting according to the wearing state; and
When the wearing arm is the left arm, the setting unit applies a setting for displaying display data so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the left arm. If you are on the right arm, apply the setting to display the display data so that the display area for displaying alert information is on the fist side of the right arm.
Information processing device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
A walking state detection unit for detecting a walking state;
A gravity direction detector for detecting the direction of gravity;
Comprising
The setting unit determines a wearing arm based on the direction of gravity when detecting a walking state.
Information processing device. An information processing device worn on the body,
A walking state detection unit for detecting a walking state;
A walking direction detection unit for detecting a walking direction;
When detecting the walking state, based on the walking direction, a mounting side determination unit that determines the mounting side;
A setting unit for recognizing a wearing state based on the wearing side and applying a setting according to the wearing state;
The setting unit is characterized in that when the wearing state is outside, the display brightness is reduced or display data is not displayed.
Information processing device. An information processing device worn on the body,
A walking state detection unit for detecting a walking state;
A walking direction detection unit for detecting a walking direction;
When detecting the walking state, based on the walking direction, a mounting side determination unit that determines the mounting side;
A gravity direction detector for detecting the direction of gravity;
When detecting the walking state, based on the direction of gravity, a mounting arm determination unit that determines a mounting arm;
Based on the wearing side and the wearing arm, comprising a setting unit that recognizes a wearing state and applies a setting according to the wearing state;
The setting unit applies a setting for displaying different functions for each wearing state based on the wearing state,
Information processing device. An information processing device worn on the body,
A walking state detection unit for detecting a walking state;
When detecting the walking state, a wearing side determination unit that determines the wearing side;
A wearing arm determination unit that determines a wearing arm when the walking state is detected;
Based on the wearing side and the wearing arm, comprising a setting unit that recognizes a wearing state and applies a setting according to the wearing state;
The walking state detection unit further detects a running state in which the acceleration change pattern or speed is different from the walking state,
When detecting the running state, the mounting side determination unit and the mounting arm determination unit determine the mounting side and the mounting arm based on a determination criterion different from that when the walking state is detected.
Information processing device. A method for detecting a wearing state of an information processing device worn on a body,
Recognizing the wearing state based on the wearing arm and applying the setting according to the wearing state;
Including
When applying the setting, for the information display area, when the wearing arm is the left arm, the setting is performed to display the display data so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the left arm, When the wearing arm is the right arm, apply the setting to display the display data so that the display area for displaying the alert information is on the fist side of the right arm,
Wearing state detection method. A method for detecting a wearing state of an information processing device worn on a body,
Detecting the walking state;
Detecting the walking direction;
When detecting the walking state, judging the wearing side based on the walking direction;
Recognizing the wearing state on the basis of the wearing side and applying a setting according to the wearing state;
Including
When applying the setting, if the wearing state is outside, display brightness is reduced, or display data is not displayed,
Wearing state detection method. A method for detecting a wearing state of an information processing device worn on a body,
Detecting the walking state;
Detecting the walking direction;
When detecting the walking state, judging the wearing side based on the walking direction;
Detecting the direction of gravity,
When detecting the walking state, based on the direction of gravity, judging the wearing arm;
Recognizing a wearing state based on the wearing side and the wearing arm, and applying a setting according to the wearing state;
Including
When applying the setting, based on the wearing state, applying a setting for displaying different functions for each wearing state,
Wearing state detection method. A method for detecting a wearing state of an information processing device worn on a body,
Detecting the walking state;
Determining the wearing side when detecting the walking state;
Determining the wearing arm when detecting the walking state;
Recognizing a wearing state based on the wearing side and the wearing arm, and applying a setting according to the wearing state;
Including
When detecting the walking state, when detecting a running state in which the acceleration change pattern or speed is different from the walking state, the wearing side determination unit and the wearing arm determination unit are the cases where the walking state is detected. Based on different judgment criteria, judging the wearing side and wearing arm,
Wearing state detection method. The program for making the information processing apparatus with which a body is mounted | worn perform each step of the mounting state detection method of any one of Claim 6 to 9.

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