JP6291108B2 - Electronic device, schedule display method, and schedule display program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device that displays a schedule, a schedule display method, and a schedule display program.

Conventionally, schedule management applications that can be used in electronic devices have been provided.
In order to improve user convenience in schedule registration, for example, a schedule management method using an analog clock display has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent No. 5294777 JP 2004-28679 A

However, the means for the user to confirm the registered schedule is often just a list of schedules. Further, there are many cases where the operation for displaying the schedule desired by the user is complicated.
For this reason, the convenience for a user to grasp | ascertain a schedule simply was not enough.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device, a schedule display method, and a schedule display program that allow a user to easily recognize a future schedule associated with a current time.

  An electronic device according to the present invention includes a clock unit that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock, a storage unit that stores schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time, and a predetermined period based on the current time And a control unit that generates a schedule image that expresses the extracted schedule data in a pie chart, and a display unit that displays the schedule image superimposed on the clock unit.

  The display unit may be a device that transparently displays the clock unit.

  An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes a clock unit that generates a clock image that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock, a storage unit that stores schedule data including a start date and an end date, and a current time. A control unit that extracts schedule data for a predetermined period as a reference, generates a schedule image in which the extracted schedule data is represented by a pie chart, and a display unit that displays the clock image and the schedule image in a superimposed manner. Prepare.

  When any of the schedule data displayed by the pie chart is selected, the control unit generates a detailed image including detailed information of the selected schedule data, and the display unit displays the detailed image. The schedule image may be displayed with priority over the schedule image.

  The display unit may display the detailed image so that at least a part of the schedule image is visible.

  The control unit may generate the detailed image including an image for identifying the selected schedule data.

  The electronic apparatus may include a receiving unit that receives the schedule data from an external information processing apparatus.

  The schedule display method according to the present invention is a method in which an electronic device including a clock unit that expresses a current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock displays a schedule, and the electronic device has a start date and time and an end date and time. A control step for extracting schedule data for a predetermined period on the basis of the current time, generating a schedule image representing the extracted schedule data in a pie chart, and storing the schedule image in the clock unit And a display step of superimposing and displaying.

  The schedule display method according to the present invention is a method in which an electronic device including a clock unit that generates a clock image expressing a current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock displays a schedule, and the electronic device includes: A control step for storing schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time, extracting schedule data for a predetermined period based on the current time, and generating a schedule image expressing the extracted schedule data in a pie chart; and the clock A display step of superimposing and displaying the image and the schedule image.

  The schedule display program according to the present invention is a program for displaying a schedule on an electronic device having a clock unit that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock, and the electronic device includes a start date and time, Storing schedule data including an end date and time, extracting schedule data for a predetermined period on the basis of the current time, and generating a schedule image representing the extracted schedule data in a pie chart; and A display step of superimposing and displaying on the clock unit.

  The schedule display program according to the present invention is a program for displaying a schedule on an electronic device including a clock unit that generates a clock image that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock. Storing schedule data including a start date and time and an end date, extracting schedule data for a predetermined period based on the current time, and generating a schedule image expressing the extracted schedule data in a pie chart; And a display step of displaying the clock image and the schedule image in a superimposed manner.

  According to the present invention, the user can easily recognize a future schedule in association with the current time.

It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the timepiece device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the schedule in the timepiece device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the detailed information of the schedule in the timepiece apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the display information according to time passage in the timepiece device according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the schedule display process in the timepiece device according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the timepiece device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the timepiece device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
In the present embodiment, a timepiece device 1 having an analog timepiece display function will be described as an example of an electronic device. The clock device 1 displays registered schedule data in conjunction with the display of the current time by an analog clock.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment.
The timepiece device 1 includes a timepiece unit 11, a storage unit 12, a control unit 13, a display unit 14, and a reception unit 15.

  The clock unit 11 holds the current time information by itself and expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand. Specifically, the clock unit 11 may be an analog clock using a long hand and a short hand of a physical or digital image.

  The storage unit 12 stores user schedule data. The schedule data includes a start date and time and an end date and time indicating the scheduled period.

  When the control unit 13 acquires the current time from the reception unit 15, the control unit 13 extracts from the storage unit 12 schedule data including the predetermined time period based on the current time, for example, a predetermined time period after the current time. And the control part 13 produces | generates the schedule image of a pie chart based on each period of the extracted schedule data, and displays it on the display part 14. FIG.

Specifically, the control unit 13 extracts and displays schedule data including the period from the current time to a predetermined time, for example, 12 hours after the short hand of the clock makes one round.
Note that the control unit 13 can appropriately set whether to display a schedule in which the start date and time and the end date and time are set across the current time or a predetermined time (after 12 hours). For example, when the current time has passed the end time of a schedule, the display of this schedule is deleted. In addition, for example, when the end time of a schedule with a time after a predetermined time has passed, the schedule is displayed.

  Furthermore, when the first schedule data and the last schedule data of the schedule data to be extracted overlap on the pie chart, the control unit 13 excludes the last schedule data from the extraction target, for example, and improves the visibility. Also good.

  In addition, when any of the schedule data displayed by the pie chart is selected by the user, the control unit 13 displays a detailed image including detailed information such as planned contents, a period, and a location for the selected schedule data. Generated and displayed on the display unit 14 with priority over the schedule image.

At this time, the control part 13 produces | generates the detailed image of the selected schedule data so that at least one part (for example, outer peripheral part) of a pie chart can be visually recognized.
Further, the control unit 13 generates a detailed image to which an image for identifying the selected schedule data, for example, an image indicating the selected region is added. Or the control part 13 may produce | generate the detailed image of the selected schedule data with the schedule image which changed the display mode of the selection area | region.

  The display unit 14 is a device that superimposes and displays the schedule image generated by the control unit 13 on an analog clock that indicates the current time. The display unit 14 may be, for example, a transmissive display that is superimposed on an analog timepiece operated by the timepiece unit 11 and transmits the short hand and the long hand of the analog timepiece.

The display unit 14 preferably has a touch panel that detects a user's touch operation. In this case, in response to the user touching the displayed pie chart, the control unit 13 determines that the schedule data corresponding to the touched location has been selected.
Note that the display unit 14 may be disposed on the back of an analog timepiece operated by the timepiece unit 11. In this case, an operation unit that receives a selection input from the user is separately provided.

The receiving unit 15 receives schedule data from the external information processing apparatus 2 such as a mobile phone or a smartphone at a predetermined timing, and stores the schedule data in the storage unit 12.
The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing at which a wired or wireless communication connection with the information processing apparatus 2 is established in response to a certain period or an instruction operation by the user.
In addition, the reception unit 15 receives information on the current time from the information processing device 2 at a predetermined timing, and provides the information to the control unit 13.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a schedule image in the timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment.
A pie chart indicating the period of the schedule data is displayed on the display unit 14 so as to overlap the short hand 111 and the long hand 112 of the analog timepiece provided by the clock unit 11.

  For example, when the current time is 12:37, schedule data starting or ending after the current time is extracted, and the schedule image 141 from 1 to 2 o'clock and the schedule data 141 from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock are extracted in the pie chart. A schedule image 142 up to half-hour is displayed.

  The plurality of schedule images (141 and 142) and images in a time zone in which no schedule is registered are distinguished by a display mode such as color or shading. Thus, the user can easily grasp the future schedule and the schedule time zone in association with the analog clock display of the current time.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a detailed image of a schedule in the timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment.

In this example, when the schedule image 142 is touched by the user, a detailed image 143 of the schedule is displayed.
The detailed image 143 includes, for example, the schedule start time (15:00), scheduled end time, contents (meeting), location (Shibuya), and the like, and is displayed in a font size of a certain size or more near the center of the display unit 14. The

The detailed image 143 is displayed so that at least the outer periphery of the pie chart and the short hand 111 are visible. Further, an image 144 indicating the selected schedule image 142 is added.
The detailed image 143 may be transparently displayed so that the entire analog timepiece and the pie chart are visible.

  Further, the detailed image 143 may be displayed so that scrolling or page switching is possible according to the amount of information. The detailed image 143 may be erased by a condition such as being touched again by the user or a predetermined time elapses.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a change example of display information according to the passage of time in the timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment.

In this example, a change from a display at 8:37 (a) to a display at 10:30 (b) is shown.
Among the plurality of schedules displayed at the time (a), the latest schedule 145 (from 9:00 to 10.30) is scheduled to end at the time (b). Therefore, at the time (b), the control unit 13 updates the display to the image data from which the schedule 145 is deleted.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a schedule display process in the timepiece device 1 according to the present embodiment.
This process is executed at a predetermined timing for updating the schedule display.

  In step S <b> 1, the control unit 13 acquires information on the current time as a reference for schedule data acquisition from the information processing apparatus 2 via the reception unit 15. In addition, when the information of the present time cannot be obtained, the control unit 13 may calculate a time obtained by adding the elapsed time based on information acquired in the past.

  In step S <b> 2, the control unit 13 acquires, from the storage unit 12, schedule data including a scheduled period after the current time acquired in step S <b> 1 and after 12 hours that can be expressed by a pie chart superimposed on an analog clock.

  In step S <b> 3, the control unit 13 generates a pie chart schedule image on the display unit 14 based on the period of each schedule data acquired in step S <b> 2.

  In step S4, the control unit 13 determines whether any schedule data is selected from the pie chart displayed in step S3. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S <b> 5, the control unit 13 generates a detailed image indicating detailed information regarding the schedule data selected in step S <b> 4 and causes the display unit 14 to display the detailed image.

  In step S6, the control unit 13 determines whether to delete the detailed image of the schedule. Specifically, for example, when the detailed image is touched by the user or a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 13 determines to delete the detailed image. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7, and if the determination is NO, the process continues to step S6.

  In step S7, the control unit 13 deletes the detailed image of the schedule displayed in step S5.

  In step S8, the control unit 13 determines whether to end the schedule display. Specifically, for example, the control unit 13 determines to end the schedule display when a predetermined operation input from the user is received or when a predetermined time has elapsed. If this determination is YES, the process ends. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S1.

According to the present embodiment, the timepiece device 1 superimposes on the analog timepiece and displays a schedule for a predetermined period with the current time as a reference in a pie chart. Can be easily recognized.
The timepiece device 1 can display practically sufficient future schedule information while avoiding overlapping schedules on the graph, for example, by displaying a 12-hour schedule in which the short hand of the analog timepiece makes one round.

  In addition, when any one of the schedules whose periods are indicated by being superimposed on the analog clock display is selected, the timepiece device 1 displays a detailed image of the selected schedule. The contents can be easily confirmed.

Further, the timepiece device 1 displays the detailed image of the selected schedule data so that at least a part of the pie chart can be visually recognized, so that detailed information can be presented while showing the period of each schedule.
Furthermore, since the clock device 1 displays a detailed image of the selected schedule data including an image that makes the selected schedule data identifiable, the time period of the selected schedule is easily expressed visually. Meanwhile, detailed information can be presented to the user.

  Since the clock device 1 can receive schedule data from the external information processing device 2, it receives only the most recent schedule data at a predetermined timing from a device equipped with an input / output interface and a storage device convenient for schedule management. Thus, the schedule information can be displayed efficiently and the convenience of the user can be improved.

  In addition, the timepiece device 1 employs a display device such as a transmissive liquid crystal display as the display unit 14, thereby reducing restrictions due to the configuration of the timepiece unit 11 and easily implementing a schedule display function superimposed on an analog timepiece. .

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the timepiece device 1a according to the present embodiment.
In the timepiece device 1a, the control unit 13a acquires information from the timepiece unit 11a that holds information on the current time. Therefore, the receiving unit 15a does not need to acquire time information from the information processing apparatus 2 as in the first embodiment.

  The schedule display process in the present embodiment is different from step S1 in the first embodiment (FIG. 5). That is, in step S1, the control unit 13a acquires information on the current time as a reference for acquiring schedule data from the clock unit 11a.

  According to the present embodiment, the timepiece device 1a uses the time information held by the timepiece device 1a to more accurately convert the analog timepiece represented by the timepiece unit 11a and the schedule image generated by the control unit 13a. Can be linked to

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the timepiece device 1b according to the present embodiment.
In the timepiece device 1b, the control unit 13b provides the current time information acquired from the reception unit 15 or the current time information calculated based on the acquired information to the timepiece unit 11b. Therefore, the clock unit 11b does not need to manage time information by itself.
Note that the clock unit 11b may acquire the time information directly from the receiving unit 15b.

  According to the present embodiment, the clock device 1b uses the time information acquired from the outside to link the analog clock expressed by the clock unit 11b and the schedule image generated by the control unit 13b more accurately. be able to.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. Further, the effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the timepiece unit is described as an analog timepiece using physical long hands and short hands, but is not limited thereto.
For example, the clock unit may be an analog clock using a long hand and a short hand of a digital image. That is, the clock unit may be a functional unit that generates a clock image indicating the current time and outputs the clock image to a display unit that displays the schedule image or another display device. Alternatively, the clock unit may provide the current time or clock image to the control unit, and the control unit may generate image data obtained by combining the clock image and the schedule image.

  In the above-described embodiment, the current time information is held by the time device or received together with the schedule data from the external information processing device 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timepiece device may receive a standard radio wave used in a radio timepiece and provide it to the timepiece unit and the control unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the timepiece device generates and outputs a schedule image by the control unit, but is not limited thereto. For example, a schedule image may be received and output from an external information processing apparatus.

  The schedule display method by the clock device is realized by software. When realized by software, a program constituting the software is installed in an information processing device (clock device). These programs may be recorded on a removable medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed to the user, or may be distributed by being downloaded to the user's computer via a network.

1, 1a, 1b Clock device (electronic equipment)
11, 11a, 11b Clock unit 12 Storage unit 13, 13a, 13b Control unit 14 Display unit 15, 15a Reception unit

Claims (11)

A clock part that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of the clock;
A storage unit for storing schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time;
A control unit that generates a schedule image that represents the schedule data in a pie chart based on schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time;
A display unit that displays the schedule image superimposed on the clock unit,
When the first schedule and the last schedule are overlapped on the pie chart among the schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time, the control unit excludes the last schedule from being displayed. machine.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is a device that transparently displays the timepiece unit. A clock unit that generates a clock image expressing the current time in a form including at least a short hand of the clock;
A storage unit for storing schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time;
Based on schedule data scheduled to end by 12 hours from now, a control unit that generates a schedule image representing the schedule data in a pie chart,
A display unit that superimposes and displays the clock image and the schedule image,
When the first schedule and the last schedule are overlapped on the pie chart among the schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time, the control unit excludes the last schedule from being displayed. machine. When any of the schedule data displayed by the pie chart is selected, the control unit generates a detailed image including detailed information of the selected schedule data,
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the detailed image with priority over the schedule image.   The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the display unit displays the detailed image so that at least a part of the schedule image is visible.   The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the control unit generates the detailed image including an image for identifying the selected schedule data.   The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a receiving unit that receives the schedule data from an external information processing apparatus. A schedule display method in which an electronic device including a clock unit that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock displays a schedule,
The electronic device stores schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time,
A control step for generating a schedule image representing the schedule data in a pie chart based on schedule data scheduled to end by 12 hours from now;
A display step of displaying the schedule image superimposed on the clock unit, and
In the control step, when the first schedule and the last schedule of the schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time overlap on the pie chart, the schedule that excludes the last schedule from the display target Display method. A schedule display method in which an electronic device including a clock unit that generates a clock image expressing a current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock displays a schedule,
The electronic device stores schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time,
A control step for generating a schedule image in which the schedule data is represented by a pie chart based on schedule data scheduled to end by 12 hours from the present;
A display step of superimposing and displaying the clock image and the schedule image, and
In the control step, when the first schedule and the last schedule of the schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time overlap on the pie chart, the schedule that excludes the last schedule from the display target Display method. A schedule display program for displaying a schedule on an electronic device having a clock unit that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock,
The electronic device stores schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time,
A control step for generating a schedule image representing the schedule data in a pie chart based on schedule data scheduled to end by 12 hours from now;
A display step of displaying the schedule image superimposed on the clock unit, and
In the control step, when the first schedule and the last schedule among schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time overlap on the pie chart, the last schedule is excluded from the display target. Schedule display program. A schedule display program for displaying a schedule on an electronic device having a clock unit that generates a clock image that expresses the current time in a form including at least a short hand of a clock,
The electronic device stores schedule data including a start date and time and an end date and time,
A control step for generating a schedule image in which the schedule data is represented by a pie chart based on schedule data scheduled to end by 12 hours from the present;
A display step of superimposing and displaying the clock image and the schedule image; and
In the control step, when the first schedule and the last schedule among schedule data scheduled to end within 12 hours from the present time overlap on the pie chart, the last schedule is excluded from the display target. Schedule display program.

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