JP6229423B2 - Terminal device, function display activation method, and function display activation program - Google Patents

Description

  The disclosed technology relates to a terminal device, a function display activation method, and a function display activation program.

  A terminal device that displays an operation screen associated with a plurality of menu items that specify different menus on the display, causes the user to select the displayed menu item, and executes the menu specified by the selected menu item It has been known. This type of terminal device, for example, divides the width direction of the screen by the number of menu items, displays the menu items individually in each of the divided areas obtained by the division, and responds to the user's touch operation on the touch panel. The menu specified by the selected menu item is executed.

Special table 2007-515552 gazette

  However, in the above technique, when the current contact position of the indicator (for example, the user's finger or stylus pen) with respect to the touch panel is far from the display position of the menu item, it may take time to select the menu item. The troublesome selection of the menu item means that the start of execution of the menu requested by the user is delayed.

  An object of the disclosed technique is to reduce the trouble of activating a function requested by a user.

  In the disclosed technology, the display unit includes a display area for displaying an operation screen in which a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions are associated with each other. A detection part detects the contact of the indicator with respect to the operation surface overlaid on the said display area. The control unit includes a plurality of divided regions obtained by dividing at least a part of the specific end portion from the contact start position detected by the detection unit on the operation screen by the number of the plurality of specific information. Each of the plurality of specific information is individually displayed. And the function specified by the specific information according to the end position of the contact detected by the detection part among a plurality of displayed specific information is started.

  As one aspect, the disclosed technology has an effect that it is possible to reduce time and effort required to activate a function requested by a user.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the principal part function of the communication system which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the smart device which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the memory content of the secondary memory | storage part contained in the smart device which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the function display starting process which concerns on embodiment. FIG. 4B is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4A. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the annular display process which concerns on embodiment. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the state by which the main menu list was pulled down on the main menu corresponding | compatible screen displayed on the display contained in the smart device which concerns on embodiment. It is a screen transition diagram showing an example of screen transition when a submenu is guided from a main menu displayed on a display included in a smart device according to an embodiment, and a submenu list is displayed in a pull-down manner on a submenu-compatible screen. It is a screen transition diagram showing a screen transition example when a circular list is displayed by performing a circular display process according to the embodiment, and the circular list is switched according to a predetermined operation. It is a screen figure which shows the example of a display of a some menu item when there is no display space of a cyclic | annular list | wrist between a contact start position and the lower end of a menu corresponding | compatible screen.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the disclosed technology will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a smart device will be described as an example of a terminal device according to the disclosed technology, but the disclosed technology is not limited thereto. The disclosed technology can be applied to various terminal devices such as a personal computer, a game machine, a car navigation device, or a digital camera.

  As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the smart device 10 includes a display unit 12, a detection unit 14, and a control unit 16.

  The display unit 12 has a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions. An example of the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

  The function refers to, for example, a menu (for example, “various settings”, “program execution”, “various search”, etc.) that is a function mounted on the smart device 10. The specific information refers to, for example, menu items (for example, “setting”, “program”, and “search”) that are names given in advance to the menu. Menus are roughly divided into main menus and submenus. The main menu refers to a menu that exists in the highest hierarchy, and the submenu refers to a menu that exists in a lower hierarchy guided by the executed menu. A specific main menu (for example, “various searches”) is executed to guide a specific submenu (for example, “file search” and “folder search”).

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is necessary to distinguish and explain each menu item previously given to the main menu and the sub menu, they are referred to as a main menu item and a sub menu item. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main menu item and the sub menu item, they are referred to as menu items. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main menu and the sub menu, they are referred to as menus.

  The detection unit 14 detects contact of an indicator (in the present embodiment, for example, a user's finger) with respect to an operation surface (for example, a touch panel) superimposed on the display area of the display unit 12.

  The control unit 16 divides at least a part from the contact start position detected by the detection unit 14 on the operation screen to the specific end portion into a plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing the plurality of specific information by each number. Multiple specific information is displayed individually. And the function specified by the specific information according to the end position of the contact detected by the detection part 14 among the displayed specific information is started. Here, the specific end refers to, for example, the lower end of the operation screen. Further, the specific information corresponding to the contact end position detected by the detection unit 14 refers to, for example, specific information displayed in a divided region at a position corresponding to the contact end position detected by the detection unit 14. .

  As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the smart device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20, a primary storage unit 22, and a secondary storage unit 24. The CPU 20, the primary storage unit 22, and the secondary storage unit 24 include They are connected via a bus 26. The primary storage unit 22 means a volatile memory, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The secondary storage unit 24 means a non-volatile memory, for example, a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 3, the secondary storage unit 24 stores a function display activation program 28. The CPU 20 reads the function display activation program 28 from the secondary storage unit 24 and develops it in the primary storage unit 22 to execute each process included in the function display activation program 28. The function display activation program 28 includes a detection process 28A and a control process 28B. The CPU 20 operates as the detection unit 14 illustrated in FIG. 1 by executing the detection process 28A. The CPU 20 operates as the control unit 16 illustrated in FIG. 1 by executing the control process 28B.

  Although the case where the function display activation program 28 is read from the secondary storage unit 24 is illustrated here, it is not necessary to store it in the secondary storage unit 24 from the beginning. For example, the function display activation program 28 is first stored in an arbitrary portable storage medium such as an SSD (Solid State Drive), an IC card, a magneto-optical disk, or a CD-ROM that is connected to the smart device 10. It may be left. Then, the CPU 20 may acquire and execute the function display activation program 28 from these portable storage media. Further, the function display activation program 28 may be stored in a storage unit of an external electronic computer such as a computer or a server device connected to the smart device 10 via a communication line. In this case, the CPU 30 acquires the function display activation program 28 from the external electronic computer and executes it.

  The smart device 10 includes a touch panel display 30. The touch panel display 30 includes a touch panel 30A and a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display”) 30B. The display 30B is connected to the bus 26 and displays various information under the control of the CPU 20. The touch panel 30A is a transmissive touch panel and is superimposed on the display 30B. The touch panel 30A is connected to the bus 26 and outputs touch panel information to the CPU 20 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 5 milliseconds). The touch panel information refers to, for example, information including a detection result (whether or not the indicator touches the touch panel 30A) and contact position information indicating a contact position when the pointer touches the touch panel 30A.

  The smart device 10 includes an external interface (I / F) 32, and the external I / F 32 is connected to the bus 26. The external I / F 32 is connected to an external device (for example, a personal computer or a USB memory), and controls transmission / reception of various information between the external device and the CPU 20.

  The smart device 10 includes a communication I / F 34, and the communication I / F 34 is connected to the bus 26. The communication I / F 34 is realized by a wireless communication processor (not shown), a transmission / reception circuit (not shown), and an antenna (not shown), communicatively connects the smart device 10 and a base station (not shown), and the CPU 20 It manages the transmission and reception of various information with the base station.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, a function display activation process performed by the smart device 10 by the CPU 20 executing the function display activation program 28 when the main power of the smart device 10 is turned on will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between FIG. 4A and FIG.

  In the function display activation process shown in FIG. 4 as an example, first, in step 100, the detection unit 14 displays a main menu corresponding screen 40 (see FIG. 6), which is an example of an operation screen in the disclosed technology, on the display 30B. It is determined whether or not.

  As an example, the main menu corresponding screen 40 shown in FIG. 6 is a screen in which main menu information including a main menu and main menu items is associated. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the main menu corresponding screen 40 in which the main menu items are associated in the non-display state satisfies the predetermined condition (for example, when the determination is affirmed in step 110 described later), the main menu. Shows the state in which the item is displayed. In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, a rectangular screen is illustrated as the main menu corresponding screen 40, but the screen shape may be another shape (for example, an elliptical shape).

  In step 100, if the main menu corresponding screen 40 is not displayed on the display 30B (for example, if the unlock screen (or login screen) is displayed), the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 128. To do. In step 100, when the main menu corresponding screen 40 is displayed on the display 30B, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 102.

  In step 102, the detection unit 14 determines whether or not the touch panel 30 </ b> A has detected contact (start of contact) of the indicator 90 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) based on the touch panel information input from the touch panel 30 </ b> A. . In step 102, when the touch panel 30A does not detect the contact of the indicator 90, the determination is denied and the process proceeds to step 128. When the touch panel 30 </ b> A detects the contact of the indicator 90 in step 102, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 104.

  In step 104, the control unit 16 calculates the distance from the contact start position on the touch panel 30 </ b> A to the lower end of the main menu corresponding screen 40 or the sub menu corresponding screen 50 (see FIG. 7), and then proceeds to step 106. Here, the contact start position with respect to the touch panel 30 </ b> A refers to a position where the start of the contact of the indicator 90 with respect to the touch panel 30 </ b> A is detected in step 102 (contact position indicated by the contact position information included in the touch panel information). The submenu corresponding screen 50 is displayed on the display 30B in step 124 described later.

  As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the submenu corresponding screen 50 (an example of an operation screen in the disclosed technology) is a screen in which submenu information including submenus and submenu items is associated. On the submenu corresponding screen 50, the submenu items are associated with each other in a non-display state, and the submenu items are displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a determination is affirmed in step 110 described later). The In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, a rectangular screen is exemplified as the submenu-compatible screen 50, but the screen shape may be another shape (for example, an elliptical shape).

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main menu information and the sub menu information, they are referred to as menu information. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main menu corresponding screen 40 and the submenu corresponding screen 50, they are referred to as menu corresponding screens.

  In step 106, menu information associated with the menu corresponding screen currently displayed on the display 30B is acquired, and then the process proceeds to step 108.

  In step 108, the control unit 16 divides the distance acquired in step 104 by the number of menu information associated with the menu corresponding screen currently displayed on the display 30B (hereinafter referred to as “number of menus”). Then, the process proceeds to step 110. The number of menus is specified from the menu information acquired in step 106.

  In step 110, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the division value (for example, the quotient) obtained by the division in step 108 exceeds the first threshold value. Here, the first threshold value indicates, for example, 5 millimeters. The first threshold value may be a fixed value or a variable value (for example, a value customized by being instructed by the user via the touch panel 30A).

  In step 110, when the division value obtained by division in step 108 exceeds the first threshold value, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 112. If the division value obtained by division in step 108 is less than or equal to the first threshold value, the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 130.

  In step 112, when the main menu corresponding screen 40 is displayed on the display 30B, the control unit 16 pulls down the main menu list 42 shown in FIG. 6 as an example from the contact start position on the display 30B. 114. If the submenu corresponding screen 50 is displayed on the display 30B, the submenu list 52 shown in FIG. 7 as an example is displayed on the display 30B from the touch start position, and then the process proceeds to step 114. In the following, for convenience of explanation, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main menu list 42 and the sub menu list 52, they are referred to as menu lists.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 6, the main menu list 42 is a pull-down display format list divided by a plurality of divided regions 42 _n . The divided area 42 _n (in the example shown in FIG. 6, divided areas 42 ₁ , 42 ₂ , and 42 ₃ ) is obtained by dividing the number of menus from the contact position of the indicator 90 to the touch panel 30A to the lower end of the main menu corresponding screen 40. This is a divided area.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the main menu list 42 when the number of menus is “3” is illustrated. When the distance from the contact start position to the lower end of the main menu corresponding screen 40 is N millimeters, the height of the divided area 42 _n of the main menu list 42 is N / 3 millimeters. When the distance from the contact position of the indicator 90 to the touch panel 30A to the lower end of the main menu corresponding screen 40 is P (<N) millimeters, the height of the divided area 42 _n of the main menu list 42 is P / 3 millimeters. It is. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the division is shown the main menu list 42 when a remainder occurs in step 108, a gap between the lower ends of the main menu corresponding window 40 of the divided region 42 ₃ Has occurred.

In the main menu list 42, main menu items included in the menu information acquired in step 106 are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 6, item A appears as the main menu item to the dividing regions 42 _1, displays the item B as main menu item to the dividing regions 42 _2, display item C is a main menu item to the dividing regions 42 ₃ An example is shown.

In the sub menu list 52, sub menu items included in the menu information acquired in step 106 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 7 as an example, the sub-menu list 52 is a list of the pull-down display format that is divided into a plurality of divided regions 52 _n. The divided area 52 _n (in the example shown in FIG. 7, the divided areas 52 ₁ , 52 ₂ , 52 ₃ , 52 ₄ , 52 ₅ ) is a menu from the contact position of the indicator 90 to the touch panel 30A to the lower end of the submenu corresponding screen 50. This is a divided region obtained by dividing by number.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the submenu list 52 in the case where the number of menus is “5” is illustrated. In the submenu list 52, items B-1 to B-5 for specifying each of the five submenus guided by executing the main menu specified by the item B are displayed. Specifically, item B-1 is displayed as a submenu item in the divided region 52 _1. Also, item B-2 is displayed as a submenu item in the divided region 52 _2. Also, item B-3 is displayed in the split region 52 ₃ as a sub-menu item. Also, item B-4 is displayed as a submenu item in the divided regions 52 _4. Furthermore, item B-5 is displayed as a submenu item in the divided area 52 _5.

  In step 114, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released (the indicator 90 is separated from the touch panel 30A). If the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is not released at step 114, the determination is negative and the determination at step 114 is performed again. Here, the case where the contact of the indicator 90 with respect to the touch panel 30A is not released refers to the case where the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A continues, for example, during a slide operation or a long press operation with respect to the touch panel 30A. Means. If the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30 </ b> A is released at step 114, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 116.

  In step 116, the control unit 16 deletes the menu list from the menu corresponding screen, and then proceeds to step 118.

In step 118, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the position where the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A in step 114, step 134G (see FIG. 5) or step 134I (see FIG. 5) is released is on the menu display area. Determine. Here, the menu display area refers to an area in which menu items in the menu list or a circular list 72 described later are individually displayed. That is, the menu display area indicates, for example, the divided areas 42 _n and 52 _n in the case of a menu list, and the divided area 72 _n in the case of a circular list 72 described later. In addition, the position where the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released means the position where the end of the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is detected. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the position where the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A in step 114 is released (an example of the end position in the disclosed technique) is referred to as a “contact release position”.

  If the contact release position is not on the menu display area in step 118, the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 128. In step 118, if the contact release position is on the menu display area, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 120. Whether or not the contact release position is on the menu display area is determined based on the touch panel information input from the touch panel 30A.

  In step 120, based on the menu information acquired in step 106, the control unit 16 determines whether the menu specified by the menu item in the menu display area under the contact release position is a menu that guides the submenu. In step 120, if the menu specified by the menu item in the menu display area under the contact release position is a menu that guides the submenu, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 124. In step 120, if the menu specified by the menu item in the menu display area under the contact release position is a menu that does not guide the submenu, the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 126.

  In step 124, the submenu corresponding screen 50 is displayed on the display 30B instead of the screen currently displayed on the display 30B, and then the process proceeds to step 102. As an example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the state where the submenu list 52 is displayed on the submenu corresponding screen 50 is illustrated, but at the stage of step 124, the submenu list 52 is not displayed on the submenu corresponding screen 50. . In the example shown in FIG. 7, the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30 </ b> A on the item B of the main menu list 42 is released, whereby the main menu specified by the item B is executed, whereby the submenu list 52 is changed. The displayed state is illustrated. As an example, the sub menu list 52 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the sub menu corresponding screen 50 when the determination in step 110 is affirmative in a state where the sub menu corresponding screen 50 is displayed on the display 30B ( Step 112).

  In step 126, the control unit 16 executes the menu specified by the menu item in the menu display area under the contact release position, and then proceeds to step 128.

  In step 128, the control unit 16 determines whether or not an end condition for the function display activation process is satisfied. The function display start process end condition refers to, for example, a condition that the main power switch is turned off or a function display start process end instruction is received by the touch panel 30A. If it is determined in step 128 that the function display activation process end condition is not satisfied, the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 100. In step 128, when the termination condition of the function display activation process is satisfied, the determination is affirmed and the function display activation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step 130, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the division value obtained by division in step 108 exceeds a lower limit value (a value corresponding to a circumferential width of a circular list 72 (see FIG. 8) described later). Determine whether. Here, the lower limit value indicates a value less than the first threshold value, for example, 4 millimeters. The lower limit value may be a fixed value or a variable value determined within a predetermined range (for example, not less than 3.5 millimeters and not more than 4.5 millimeters) (for example, specified by the user via the touch panel 30A). Or a customized value).

  In step 130, if the division value obtained by division in step 108 is equal to or lower than the lower limit value (S millimeter in the example shown in FIG. 8), the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 132. In step 130, when the division value obtained by division in step 108 exceeds the lower limit value, the determination is affirmed and the routine proceeds to step 134.

  In step 132, the control unit 16 executes error processing, and then proceeds to step 128. Here, the error process is, for example, a process for notifying that the contact start position with respect to the touch panel 30A is an inappropriate position or a message prompting the user to contact the indicator 90 again with respect to the touch panel 30A. This refers to the processing to be displayed on 30B. The inappropriate position refers to a position where a circular list 72 described later cannot be displayed because the distance from the contact start position to the lower end of the menu corresponding screen is insufficient, for example.

  In step 134, the control unit 16 executes the annular display process shown in FIG. 5 as an example, and then proceeds to step 118.

  As an example, in the annular display process shown in FIG. 5, first, in step 134A, the menu information acquired in step 106 is grouped based on the upper limit number, and then the process proceeds to step 134B. Here, the upper limit number indicates the number of menu items that can be displayed so as to be adjacent to the contact start area 70 (see FIG. 8) including the contact start position on the touch panel 30A. The contact start region 70 which is an example of the specific region in the disclosed technology refers to, for example, a circular region having a radius of 3 millimeters with the contact start position as the center. As an example of the upper limit number, the upper limit number of menu items that can be displayed in the annular list 72 formed in an annular shape centering on the contact start area 70 (“6” in the example shown in FIG. 8) can be mentioned.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 8, the annular list 72 has a frame 71 (hereinafter referred to as “annular frame”) 71 formed in an annular shape having a predetermined width (for example, 4 millimeters). The annular frame 71 (the region between the inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge) is divided into divided areas 72 _{1 to} 72 ₄ obtained by dividing the circumferential frame into four equal parts (hereinafter referred to as “divided areas 72 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them). _n "). Menu item, two by two at most appear in each of the divided areas ₇₂ 1 to 72 _3, the divided region 72 ₄ is blank region.

  In step 134A, the grouping based on the upper limit number of menu information means that the menu information acquired in step 106 is grouped by the number obtained by dividing the number of menus by the upper limit number. The number obtained by dividing the number of menus by the upper limit number refers to the quotient, for example, when there is no remainder in the division result obtained by dividing the number of menus by the upper limit number, and the number of menus is divided by the upper limit number. When there is a remainder in the obtained division result, it indicates a value obtained by adding 1 to the quotient. In the example shown in FIG. 8, menu items (items a to n) included in each of the 13 menu information associated with the menu corresponding screen are displayed. In this case, when the number of menus “13” is divided by the upper limit number of “6”, “2” is obtained as a quotient, and a remainder is generated. Therefore, the number of groups obtained by grouping in step 134A is “3”. Become. In the example shown in FIG. 8, items a to f are grouped as a first set, items g to m are set as a second set, and item n is grouped as a third set. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the menu items included in each of all menu information associated with the menu corresponding screen are displayed in a row at the upper end of the menu corresponding screen, but are displayed in the circular list 72. Menu items other than the menu item to be displayed may not be displayed.

  In step 134B, the control unit 16 determines the number of sets (“3” in the example shown in FIG. 8) obtained by grouping the count value (initial setting value “0”) of the counter (not shown) in step 134A. It is determined whether or not they match. In step 134B, when the count value of the counter matches the number of groups obtained by grouping in step 134A, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 134C. In step 134B, when the count value of the counter does not match the number of groups obtained by grouping in step 134A, the determination is negative and the process proceeds to step 134D.

  In step 134C, the control unit 16 resets the count value of the counter (returns to the initial setting value), and then proceeds to step 134D.

  In step 134D, the control unit 16 adds 1 to the count value of the counter, and then proceeds to step 134E.

  In step 134E, the control unit 16 displays the circular list 72 corresponding to the count value of the counter on the menu corresponding screen, and then proceeds to step 134F. The annular frame 71 of the annular list 72 is formed so that the inner peripheral edge is in contact with the outer peripheral edge of the contact start area 70, and the menu items included in the menu information belonging to the set corresponding to the count value of the counter are included in the annular frame 71. Displayed along the direction.

The set corresponding to the count value of the counter indicates the first set when the count value is “1”, the second set when the count value is “2”, and the count value is “3”. Refers to the third set. Zhou and displays along a direction in the annular frame 71 menu items, the menu items included in the menu information belonging to the set corresponding to the count value of the counter, the corresponding divided area among the divided areas 72 ₁ to 72 ₃ 72 _n indicates displaying along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71.

_Two menu items are displayed in the order of the divided areas 72 ₁ , 72 ₂ , and 72 ₃ in order from the smallest menu number. The menu number refers to an identification number (for example, a natural number) that can identify menu information associated with the menu corresponding screen. In the example shown in FIG. 8, identification numbers are assigned to items a to n in ascending order. Therefore, items a and item b of the items a~f included in the menu information belonging to the first set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71 in the divided region 72 _1. Item c and item d of the items a~f included in the menu information belonging to the first set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71 in the divided region 72 _2. Item e and item f of the items a~f included in the menu information belonging to the first set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular list 72 to the divided region 72 _3. Field g and item h of the items g~n included in the menu information belonging to the second set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71 in the divided region 72 _1. Also, item i and item j of the items g~n included in the menu information belonging to the second set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71 in the divided region 72 _2. Item k and items m of the items g~n included in the menu information belonging to the second set is displayed along the circumferential direction of the annular frame 71 in the divided region 72 _3. Furthermore, item n included in the menu information belonging to the third set is displayed in the split region 72 _1.

  In step 134F, the control unit 16 determines whether or not there are a plurality of sets obtained by grouping in step 134A. In step 134F, when the group obtained by grouping in step 134A is not a plurality of groups (in the case of one group), the determination is negative and the process proceeds to step 134G. In step 134F, when there are a plurality of sets obtained by grouping in step 134A, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 134H.

  In step 134G, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released. If the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is not released in step 134G, the determination is negative and the determination in step 134G is performed again. In step 134G, when the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 134J.

In step 134H, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the contact position of the indicator 90 with respect to the touch panel 30A has been slid from the contact start area to a predetermined area. Here, the predetermined region, for example, refers to the division regions 72 _4. In step 134H, when the contact position of the indicator 90 with respect to the touch panel 30A slides from the contact start area to the predetermined area, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 134B. In step 134H, when the contact position of the indicator 90 with respect to the touch panel 30A does not slide from the contact start area to the predetermined area, the determination is negative and the process proceeds to step 134I.

  In step 134I, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released. If the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is not released at step 134I, the determination is negative and the routine proceeds to step 134H. In step 134I, when the contact of the indicator 90 with the touch panel 30A is released, the determination is affirmed and the process proceeds to step 134J.

  In step 134J, the control unit 16 deletes the circular list 72 displayed in step 134E from the menu corresponding screen, and thereafter ends the circular display process.

As described above, in the smart device 10, the menu corresponding screen in which the menu information is associated is displayed on the display 30B. In addition, a menu list having a divided area 42 _n (52 _n ) obtained by dividing the area from the contact start position detected in the state where the menu corresponding screen is displayed to the lower end of the menu corresponding screen by the number of menus is displayed in a pull-down manner. Is done. Then, the menu specified by the menu item selected according to the contact release position from the plurality of menu items included in the menu list is executed. Thereby, the smart device 10 can reduce the effort which starts the menu which a user requests | requires.

  In the smart device 10, when the determination is affirmative in step 130 (see FIG. 4A), a plurality of menu items are displayed so as to be adjacent to the contact start area 70 (see FIG. 8). Then, the menu specified by the menu item selected according to the contact release position from the displayed menu items is executed. Thereby, the smart device 10 can reduce the trouble of starting the menu requested by the user even if there is not enough space for the pull-down display of the menu list on the menu corresponding screen.

  Further, in the smart device 10, when the determination is affirmed in step 130 (see FIG. 4A), a plurality of menu items are displayed in the circumferential direction of the contact start area 70 so as to be adjacent to the contact start area 70. Thereby, the smart device 10 can reduce the effort required for the user to select a menu item.

  Further, in the smart device 10, when the determination is affirmative in step 130, when the number of menus exceeds the upper limit number, a plurality of menu items are classified and displayed for each number equal to or less than the upper limit number (steps 134B to 134B). 134F and step 134F). Thereby, the smart device 10 can allow the user to grasp all the menu items associated with the menu corresponding screen even if the menu list pull-down display space is insufficient on the menu corresponding screen.

  In the smart device 10, the contact start position (contact start position) detected in step 102 (see FIG. 4A) is the slide operation start position, and the contact detected in step 118 (see FIG. 4A). The end position (contact release position) is the end position of the slide operation. Thereby, the smart device 10 can smoothly display and select menu items.

  Further, in the smart device 10, a plurality of menu items are determined for each layer, and at least one of the plurality of menu items included in the upper layer is a menu item for specifying a menu for guiding the lower layer. Yes. As a result, the smart device 10 can reduce the effort for the user to select a menu item from a plurality of menu items included in the lower hierarchy guided by the menu specified by the menu item included in the upper hierarchy.

In the above embodiment, when the touch release position is on the divided region _{42 n,} 52 _n, 72 n, a particular menu item displayed on the divided region _{42 n,} 52 _n, 72 n under the touch release position However, the disclosed technique is not limited to this. For example, if it is a menu list, the menu touch release position displayed in the divided region 42 _n, 52 _n be separated within a predetermined range in the width direction of the divided regions 42 _n, 52 _n, adjacent A menu specified by the item may be executed. When the annular list 72 is displayed, the menu displayed in the adjacent divided area 72 _n even if the contact release position is separated from the divided area 72 _n within the predetermined range in the radial direction of the contact start area 70. A menu specified by the item may be executed. Here, the predetermined range refers to, for example, 1 mm or more and 2 mm or less.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the annular | circular shaped cyclic | annular list | wrist 72 was illustrated, the technique of an indication is not limited to this. For example, when a rectangular area including the contact start position is used instead of the contact start area 70, a rectangular frame list having an inner peripheral edge in contact with the outer peripheral edge of the rectangular area including the contact start position is used instead of the annular list 72. . Further, each menu item may be displayed separately from the display area of other menu items adjacent to the contact start area 70 (or a specific shape area including the contact start position) without using a frame. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the error processing is executed in step 132 when the division value is less than the lower limit value is illustrated, but the disclosed technique is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the semicircular contact start area 92 including the contact start position is in contact with the lower end of the menu corresponding screen, the semicircular list 94 may be displayed on the menu corresponding screen. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the semi-annular list 94 has a semi-annular frame 95 whose inner peripheral edge is in contact with the contact start area 92, and a menu item is placed in the semi-annular frame 95 (between the inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge). Items a to g are divided and arranged along the circumferential direction.

Moreover, although the case where the menu list is displayed in a pull-down manner from the contact start position toward the lower end of the menu corresponding screen is illustrated in the above embodiment, the disclosed technique is not limited to this. For example, the menu list may be displayed toward the upper end of the menu corresponding screen. For example, the menu list may be displayed in the width direction of the menu corresponding screen. In this case, menu items are displayed vertically in the divided areas 42 _n and 52 _n . When the menu list is displayed in the width direction of the menu corresponding screen, in step 108, the distance from the contact start position to the side end (left end or right end) of the menu corresponding screen may be divided by the number of menus.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the menu item in the circular list 72 is switched to another set of menu items on the condition that the contact position has been slid from the contact start area 70 to the predetermined area has been exemplified. It is not limited to this. For example, the menu item in the circular list 72 may be switched to another set of menu items on condition that a double tap operation is detected in the contact start area 70. Alternatively, the menu items in the annular list 72 may be switched to another set of menu items on condition that a long press operation for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds or longer) with respect to the contact start area 70 is detected. The menu items in the circular list 72 may be switched to another set of menu items on condition that a specific key (hard key) provided in the smart device 10 is pressed. Alternatively, the menu items in the annular list 72 may be switched every predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) on the condition that the contact of the indicator with the touch panel 30A is continued.

In the above embodiment, the case where a rectangular menu corresponding screen (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) is displayed in a part of the area corresponding to the specific end from the contact start position on the menu corresponding screen is illustrated. The disclosed technique is not limited to this. For example, the divided area 42 _n (52 _n ) may be displayed in the entire area (the entire width of the menu corresponding screen) from the contact start position to the specific end on the menu corresponding screen.

  Moreover, although the case where the menu item is displayed in the circular list 72 in a state where the menu list is not displayed from the menu corresponding screen has been illustrated in the above embodiment, the disclosed technique is not limited to this. For example, menu items may be displayed in the circular list 72 in a state where the menu list is displayed on the menu corresponding screen. In this case, for example, the circular list 72 is superimposed on the menu list, and the menu item displayed in the circular list 72 is selected by the indicator 90 (the menu item displayed in the menu list is not selected). Good.

  All documents, patent applications and technical standards mentioned in this specification are to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application and technical standard were specifically and individually stated to be incorporated by reference. Incorporated by reference in the book.

  Regarding the above embodiment, the following additional notes are disclosed.

(Appendix 1)
A display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions; a detection unit for detecting contact of an indicator with an operation surface overlaid on the display area; In each of a plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing at least a part of the specific end portion from the contact start position detected by the detection unit on the operation screen by the number of the plurality of specific information, A control unit that individually displays a plurality of specific information and activates a function specified by the specific information according to the contact end position detected by the detection unit among the plurality of displayed specific information. Terminal device.

(Appendix 2)
When the relationship between the number of the plurality of pieces of specific information and the distance from the start position to the specific end satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit sets the specific area including the start position on the operation screen. The terminal device according to appendix 1, wherein the plurality of specific information is displayed so as to be adjacent to each other, and a function specified by the specific information corresponding to the end position among the plurality of displayed specific information is activated.

(Appendix 3)
The terminal according to supplementary note 2, wherein when the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition, the control unit displays the plurality of specific information in a circumferential direction centered on the specific region so as to be adjacent to the specific region, respectively. apparatus.

(Appendix 4)
When the relation satisfies the predetermined condition, the control unit displays the plurality of specific information along the circumferential direction in an annular frame centered on the specific region so as to be adjacent to the specific region, respectively. The terminal device according to Supplementary Note 3.

(Appendix 5)
The control unit, when the number of the plurality of specific information exceeds the upper limit number that can display the plurality of specific information so that the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition and is adjacent to the specific region, The terminal device according to Supplementary Note 3 or Supplementary Note 4, wherein a plurality of pieces of specific information are classified and displayed for each number equal to or less than the upper limit number.

(Appendix 6)
The terminal device according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 5, wherein the start position is a start position of a slide operation detected by the detection unit, and the end position is an end position of the slide operation.

(Appendix 7)
The plurality of specific information is defined for each hierarchy, and at least one of the plurality of specific information included in the upper hierarchy is specific information for specifying a function for guiding the lower hierarchy. The terminal device as described in any one.

(Appendix 8)
The operation screen detects the contact of the indicator with the operation surface overlaid on the display area of the display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions. The plurality of specific information is individually displayed in each of the plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing at least a part of the area from the detected contact start position to the specific end by the number of the plurality of specific information. A function display activation method including activating a function specified by specific information according to a detected contact end position among a plurality of displayed specific information.

(Appendix 9)
When the relationship between the number of the plurality of specific information and the distance from the start position to the specific end satisfies a predetermined condition, each of the specific information is adjacent to the specific area including the start position on the operation screen. The function display activation method according to appendix 8, which includes displaying the plurality of specific information and activating a function specified by the specific information corresponding to the end position among the plurality of displayed specific information.

(Appendix 10)
The function display activation according to appendix 9, wherein when the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition, the plurality of specific information is displayed in a circumferential direction around the specific area so as to be adjacent to the specific area, respectively. Method.

(Appendix 11)
An additional note including displaying the plurality of specific information along the circumferential direction in an annular frame centered on the specific area so as to be adjacent to each of the specific areas when the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition The function display starting method according to 10.

(Appendix 12)
When the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition, and the number of the plurality of specific information exceeds the upper limit number of the plurality of specific information that can be displayed so as to be adjacent to the specific area, the plurality of specific information is The function display activation method according to supplementary note 10 or supplementary note 11, wherein the display is classified and displayed for each number less than the upper limit number.

(Appendix 13)
The function display activation method according to any one of appendix 8 to appendix 12, wherein the start position is a start position of a slide operation detected by the detection unit, and the end position is an end position of the slide operation. .

(Appendix 14)
The plurality of specific information is defined for each hierarchy, and at least one of the plurality of specific information included in the upper hierarchy is specific information for specifying a function for guiding the lower hierarchy. The function display starting method as described in any one.

(Appendix 15)
Detecting contact of the indicator with the operation surface overlaid on the display area of the display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information specifying different functions on the computer, The plurality of specific information is individually added to each of the plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing at least a part of the area from the detected contact start position on the operation screen to the specific end by the number of the plurality of specific information. A function display start program for executing a process including starting a function specified by specific information corresponding to a detected contact end position among a plurality of displayed specific information.

(Appendix 16)
When the relationship between the number of the plurality of pieces of specific information and the distance from the start position to the specific end satisfies a predetermined condition, the computer is adjacent to the specific area including the start position on the operation screen. Supplementary note 15 for executing a process including displaying the plurality of specific information as described above and activating a function specified by the specific information corresponding to the end position among the plurality of displayed specific information Function display startup program described in 1.

(Appendix 17)
In order to cause a computer to execute processing including displaying the plurality of specific information in a circumferential direction centered on the specific area so as to be adjacent to the specific area, when the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition The function display start program according to appendix 16.

(Appendix 18)
When the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition, the computer displays the plurality of specific information along the circumferential direction in an annular frame centered on the specific region so as to be adjacent to the specific region, respectively. The function display start program according to appendix 17, including

(Appendix 19)
When the number of the plurality of specific information exceeds the upper limit number that can display the plurality of specific information so that the relationship satisfies the predetermined condition and is adjacent to the specific area, the plurality of specific information 19. The function display activation program according to appendix 17 or appendix 18, for executing processing including classifying specific information for each number equal to or less than the upper limit and switching display.

(Appendix 20)
The function display start program according to any one of appendix 15 to appendix 19, wherein the start position is a start position of a slide operation detected by the detection unit, and the end position is an end position of the slide operation. .

(Appendix 21)
The plurality of specific information is defined for each hierarchy, and at least one of the plurality of specific information included in the upper hierarchy is specific information for specifying a function for guiding the lower hierarchy. The function display start program according to any one of the above.

10 smart device 12 display section 14 detecting section 16 control section 30A the touch panel 40 Main Menu corresponding screen 50 submenu corresponding screen _{42 n,} 52 _n, 72 n divided regions 70,92 contact start area 90 indicator

Claims (6)

A display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions;
A detection unit for detecting contact of the indicator with the operation surface overlaid on the display area;
When the value obtained by dividing the distance from the contact start position detected by the detection unit on the operation screen to the specific end by the number of specific information is larger than the first threshold value, from the contact start position The plurality of specific information is individually added to each of the plurality of rectangular divided areas having the width of the value obtained by dividing at least a part of the region over the specific end by the number of the plurality of specific information. Display
In the case where the value is equal to or smaller than the first threshold value and larger than the second threshold value smaller than the first threshold value, the annular frame arranged in the at least part of the region and centered on the contact start position, Displaying the plurality of specific information in each of the plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing the plurality of specific information along the circumferential direction,
Activating the function specified by the specific information corresponding to the end position of the contact detected by the detection unit among the plurality of displayed specific information ;
A control unit;
A terminal device including The control unit is a case where the value is less than or equal to a first threshold and greater than a second threshold smaller than the first threshold , and an upper limit capable of displaying the plurality of divided regions within the annular frame when exceeding the number is the number of said plurality of identification information, terminal apparatus according to claim 1 for switching display by classifying the plurality of specific information for each number of less than or equal to the upper limit number. The start position is a start position of the slide operation detected by the detection unit,
The end position, the terminal device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an end position of the slide operation. The plurality of specific information is defined for each hierarchy,
At least one terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 which is identification information identifying the function of guiding the lower layer of the plurality of specific information contained in the upper layer. Detecting the contact of the indicator with the operation surface overlaid on the display area of the display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions,
When the value obtained by dividing the distance from the detected contact start position on the operation screen to the specific end by the number of specific information is larger than the first threshold, the contact start position is applied to the specific end. Each of the plurality of specific information is individually displayed in each of a plurality of rectangular divided areas having the value width obtained by dividing at least a part of the plurality of specific information, and the value In the annular frame centered on the start position of the contact disposed in the at least part of the region when the first threshold is less than the first threshold and greater than the second threshold smaller than the first threshold. The plurality of specific information is displayed in each of a plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing the plurality of specific information along the number of the specific information, and the detected contact end position among the displayed specific information is displayed. Function specified by specific information Function display activation method comprising to dynamic. On the computer,
Detecting the contact of the indicator with the operation surface overlaid on the display area of the display unit having a display area for displaying an operation screen associated with a plurality of pieces of specific information for specifying different functions,
When the value obtained by dividing the distance from the detected contact start position on the operation screen to the specific end by the number of specific information is larger than the first threshold, the contact start position is applied to the specific end. Each of the plurality of specific information is individually displayed in each of a plurality of rectangular divided areas having the value width obtained by dividing at least a part of the plurality of specific information, and the value In the annular frame centered on the start position of the contact disposed in the at least part of the region when the first threshold is less than the first threshold and greater than the second threshold smaller than the first threshold. The plurality of specific information is displayed in each of a plurality of divided areas obtained by dividing the plurality of specific information along the number of the specific information, and the detected contact end position among the displayed specific information is displayed. Function specified by specific information Function display activation program for executing the processing including thereby moving.

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