JP6986602B1 - Electronic devices and control methods - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make more effective use of a plurality of touch screens. SOLUTION: An electronic device has a first display unit and a second display unit arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back sides, a first detection unit for detecting an operation input to a screen of the first display unit, and a second display unit. The first function of applying the operation input detected by the first detection unit to the first processing associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit and the second detection unit that detects the operation input to the screen of , The second function that applies the operation input detected by the second detection unit to the second process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the first detection unit. A function control unit that controls a third function that applies an operation input based on one or both of the operation inputs detected by the second detection unit to a preset process different from the first process and the second process. Be prepared. [Selection diagram] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention relates to electronic devices and control methods.

A dual screen electronic device including two touch screens is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-54471

In an electronic device equipped with two touch screens, an operation on one touch screen can usually be performed to input an operation to an icon or an application displayed on the one touch screen, and an operation on the other touch screen can be used to input the operation. You can input operations to the icons and applications displayed on the other touch screen. When one touch screen becomes inactive (off), the touch panel and the display included in the one touch screen become inactive (off) in conjunction with each other, and only the other touch screen becomes active. In this way, although it has a plurality of touch screens, it is limited to the functions of each touch screen itself.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and one of the objects of the present invention is to provide an electronic device and a control method for more effectively utilizing a plurality of touch screens.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the electronic device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a first display unit and a second display unit arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back surfaces, and the above-mentioned. The first detection unit that detects the operation input to the screen of the first display unit, the second detection unit that detects the operation input to the screen of the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the first detection unit are described. The first function applied to the first process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit, the operation input detected by the second detection unit is displayed on the second display unit as the operation target. A second function applied to the second process associated with the above, and an operation input based on one or both of the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit. A function control unit for controlling a third function applied to a preset process different from the first process and the second process is provided.

In the electronic device, the function control unit has the first function based on a specific operation input based on both the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit. And the state in which one or both of the second functions are valid may be changed to the state in which the third function is valid.

In the electronic device, when the processing by the third function is completed, the function control unit shifts from the state in which the third function is valid to the state in which one or both of the first function and the second function are valid. You may.

In the electronic device, the specific operation input is an operation input in which either one of the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit is accompanied by a movement in a specific direction. May be included.

In the electronic device, the specific operation input includes a touch operation of sliding in a first direction on the screen, and the preset process is one or both of the first display unit and the second display unit. It may be a process of changing the display brightness of.

The electronic device further includes a sound output unit that outputs sound, the specific operation input includes a touch operation of sliding in a second direction on the screen, and the preset process is the sound output. It may be a process of changing the volume output from the unit.

In the electronic device, the first display unit and the second display unit are rotatably connected to the first housing in which the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back sides. A second housing and a video output unit that outputs a video signal to a connected display device are further provided, and the first housing and the second housing are in a closed state in which they overlap each other. In the first housing, the first display unit is arranged on the side facing the second housing, and the second display unit is arranged on the back side of the side facing the second housing. The control unit enables the third function on condition that the first housing and the second housing are detected to be in the closed state and the display device is connected to the video output unit. The operation input detected by the second detection unit is applied to the preset processing, and the preset processing hides both the first display unit and the second display unit. May be a process applied to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the display device connected to the video output unit.

Further, in the control method in the electronic device including the first display unit and the second display unit arranged in the positional relationship between the front and back sides according to the second aspect of the present invention, the first detection unit is the first display unit. The step of detecting the operation input to the screen, the step of the second detection unit detecting the operation input to the screen of the second display unit, and the step of the function control unit detecting the operation input detected by the first detection unit are described. The first function applied to the first process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit, the operation input detected by the second detection unit is displayed on the second display unit as the operation target. A second function applied to the second process associated with the above, and an operation input based on one or both of the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit. It has a step of controlling a third function applied to a preset process different from the first process and the second process.

According to the above aspect of the present invention, a plurality of touch screens can be utilized more effectively.

The perspective view which shows the appearance of the electronic device which concerns on embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the electronic device 10 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example about the touch function of the MCU 130 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 1 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 2 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 3 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 4 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 5 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the 1st example of the virtual device processing in Mode 5. The figure which shows the specific example of the trigger condition of a volume adjustment event. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the virtual device processing in Mode 5. The figure which shows the specific example of the trigger condition of a brightness adjustment event. The figure which shows the touch function by Mode 6 which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the virtual device processing in Mode6. The figure which shows the specific example of the trigger condition of a trackpad event. The figure which shows an example of the structure about the touch function in the MCU which concerns on embodiment. The figure which shows the state transition in Mode1. The figure which shows the state transition in Mode 2 and Mode 4. The figure which shows the state transition in Mode3. The figure which shows the state transition in Mode5. The figure which shows the state transition in Mode6.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
First, an outline of the electronic device according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the electronic device according to the present embodiment. The illustrated electronic device 10 is a clamshell type (notebook type) PC (personal computer). The electronic device 10 includes a first housing 11, a second housing 12, and a hinge mechanism 13. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are substantially quadrangular plate-shaped (for example, flat plate-shaped) housings. One of the side surfaces of the first housing 11 and one of the side surfaces of the second housing 12 are connected (connected) via the hinge mechanism 13, and the first housing 11 is formed around the rotation axis formed by the hinge mechanism 13. And the second housing 12 are relatively rotatable. The state in which the opening angle θ around the rotation axis of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 is approximately 0 ° is the state in which the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 overlap and are closed (“closed”). It is called "state"). The surfaces of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 facing each other in the closed state are referred to as "inner surfaces", and the surfaces opposite to the inner surface are referred to as "outer surfaces". The opening angle θ can also be said to be an angle formed by the inner surface of the first housing 11 and the inner surface of the second housing 12. The state in which the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are open with respect to the closed state is referred to as an "open state". The open state is a state in which the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are relatively rotated until the opening angle θ becomes larger than a preset threshold value (for example, 10 °).

FIG. 1A is a perspective view from a direction in which the inner surface side of the first housing 11 can be seen, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view from a direction in which the outer surface side of the first housing 11 can be seen. A touch screen is provided on each of the inner surface and the outer surface of the first housing 11. The touch screen includes a display unit (display) and a touch panel for detecting a touch operation (operation input) on the screen of the display unit. Here, the touch screen indicated by the reference numeral 110 provided on the inner surface of the first housing 11 is the first touch screen 110, and the touch screen indicated by the reference numeral 120 provided on the outer surface of the first housing 11 is the second touch. It is referred to as a screen 120. That is, in the first housing 11, the first touch screen 110 and the second touch screen 120 are arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back sides.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the electronic device 10 according to the present embodiment. The electronic device 10 includes a communication unit 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a Flash memory 103, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 104, a speaker 105, an acceleration sensor 106, a video output unit 107, and a first unit. It includes a touch screen 110, a second touch screen 120, and an MCU (Micro Control Unit) 130. Each of these parts is connected so as to be communicable via a bus or the like.

The communication unit 101 performs wireless communication such as, for example, a plurality of Ethernet (registered trademark) ports, a plurality of digital input / output ports such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi (registered trademark). It is configured to include communication devices and the like.

Programs and data that the CPU 104 performs operations, controls, and processes are developed in the RAM 102, and various data are stored or erased as appropriate. The RAM 102 also functions as a display video memory (V-RAM) for the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121.

The Flash memory 103 is a non-volatile memory such as a Flash-ROM (Redd Only Memory). For example, the Flash memory 103 stores a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) program, setting data, an OS (Operating System), a program of an application running on the OS, and the like.

The CPU 104 performs various operations and processes by executing a program such as a BIOS, an OS, or various applications running on the OS. For example, the CPU 104 performs memory control such as reading / writing and erasing data for the RAM 102, the Flash memory 103, and the like, display control for the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121, and video according to the execution of the program. Output control for the output unit 107, control of the sound output from the speaker 105, and the like are performed. The CPU 104 may be configured to include, internally or externally, a configuration for performing specific operations and processes such as a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit).

The speaker 105 outputs electronic sounds, voices, and the like. The accelerometer 106 detects the orientation of the electronic device 10 and changes in the orientation. For example, the acceleration sensor 106 may be provided in each of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. In this case, the electronic device 10 has the first housing 11 based on the detection result of the acceleration sensor 106 provided in the first housing 11 and the detection result of the acceleration sensor 106 provided in the second housing 12. And the second housing 12 may be detected whether it is in the open state or the closed state, or the opening angle θ may be detected.

The video output unit 107 is configured to include an external monitor output terminal for connecting to an external display device (monitor, projector, etc.) and outputting a video signal. For example, the external monitor output terminal is an HDMI (registered trademark) terminal, a DVI terminal, a D-SUB terminal, a DisplayPort terminal, or the like.

The first touch screen 110 includes a first display unit 111 and a first touch panel 112 (an example of a first detection unit). Further, the second touch screen 120 includes a second display unit 121 and a second touch panel 122 (an example of a second detection unit). The first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are configured to include a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, and the like. The first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 display images according to the processing of the BIOS, the OS, or various applications running on the OS executed by the CPU 104.

The first touch panel 112 has a touch sensor that detects a touch operation on the area corresponding to the screen of the first display unit 111, and detects a touch position in the area according to the touch operation on the screen. The second touch panel 122 has a touch sensor that detects a touch operation on the area corresponding to the display screen of the second display unit 121, and detects a touch position in the area according to the touch operation on the screen. As the touch sensor, any type of sensor such as a capacitance type or a resistance film type can be applied. The first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122 each output a detection signal corresponding to the touch operation.

The MCU 130 is an embedded micro control unit (Micro Control Unit) that performs arithmetic processing. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the touch function of the MCU 130 according to the present embodiment. The MCU 130 is connected to the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, and acquires the detection signals output by the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122. Then, the MCU 130 generates operation information based on the touch operation on the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122 based on the detection signals acquired from the respective touch panels, and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140. The system processing unit 140 is a functional configuration realized by the CPU 104 executing an OS or a program of an application running on the OS. The system processing unit 140 causes the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 to display an image corresponding to the processing of the OS or the program of the application running on the OS. Further, the system processing unit 140 executes processing according to the operation information acquired from the MCU 130.

For example, the MCU 130 is detected by the second touch panel 122 and the first function of applying the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. It has a second function of applying the touch operation to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. The operation target is displayed at a place specified by a touch operation on the screen of each display unit. For example, an icon or taskbar displayed on the desktop on the screen of each display unit, an area other than the icon on the desktop, a window displayed on the desktop, or the like can be an operation target. These operation targets are displayed according to the execution of the OS or application program.

For example, when the operation target is an icon, if the icon is a folder icon, the process associated with the operation target is the process of opening the folder (displaying the information in the folder in the window). When the icon is a shortcut for executing the program of the application, the process associated with the operation target is the process of executing the program of the application. When the operation target is an area other than the icon on the desktop, the process associated with the operation target is the process of displaying a menu for setting the display of the icon on the desktop and the display setting. When the operation target is the window of the executed application (any part in the window), the process associated with the operation target is the process specified by the application.

In the first function, the MCU 130 outputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the system processing unit 140 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the first display unit 111. .. Further, in the second function, the MCU 130 sends the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the system processing unit 140 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the second display unit 121. Output.

Further, the MCU 130 applies a touch operation based on one or both of the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. It has a third function applied to a preset process different from the associated process and the process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. This preset process is, for example, a process as a virtual device different from the process associated with the operation target specified by the touch operation. The processing of this virtual device will be described in detail later. The MCU 130 is one of the above-mentioned first function, second function, and third function according to the system mode (system operating state), the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, and the like. Or control the touch function using a plurality. Hereinafter, six types of system modes of Modes 1 to 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 15.

(Mode1)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 1 according to the present embodiment. Mode 1 is a mode in which both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are active (display on). In Mode 1, the MCU 130 enables both the first and second functions. For example, when the touch operation is detected by the first touch panel 112, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation with respect to the first touch panel 112, and the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 is displayed on the first display unit 111. Applies to the process associated with the operation target. Further, when the touch operation is detected by the second touch panel 122, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation with respect to the second touch panel 122, and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 is displayed on the second display unit 121. Applies to the process associated with the operation target.

It should be noted that this figure schematically shows the touch function of the MCU 130. The line connecting each part does not show the flow of signals or information, but shows the correspondence between each touch panel and the target to which the touch operation is applied. The same applies to FIGS. 5 to 8 and 13.

(Mode2)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 2 according to the present embodiment. Mode 2 is a mode in which the first display unit 111 is active (display on) and the second display unit 121 is inactive (display off). In Mode2, the MCU 130 enables the first function. For example, when the touch operation is detected by the first touch panel 112, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation with respect to the first touch panel 112, and the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 is displayed on the first display unit 111. Applies to the process associated with the operation target. Even if the touch operation is detected by the second touch panel 122, the MCU 130 does not detect the touch operation as an event of the touch operation on the second touch panel 122, and associates the touch operation with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. Does not apply to the processing being done.

(Mode3)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 3 according to the present embodiment. In the mode 3, contrary to the mode 2, the first display unit 111 is inactive (display off) and the second display unit 121 is active (display on). In Mode3, the MCU 130 enables the second function. For example, when the touch operation is detected by the second touch panel 122, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation on the second touch panel 122, and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 is displayed on the second display unit 121. Applies to the process associated with the operation target. Even if the touch operation is detected by the first touch panel 112, the MCU 130 does not detect the touch operation as an event of the touch operation on the first touch panel 112, and associates the touch operation with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. Does not apply to the processing being done.

(Mode4)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 4 according to the present embodiment. In Mode4, both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are active (display on), but only the first display unit 111 functions as a touch screen, and the second display unit 121 performs a touch operation. This mode is a screen with only a display that is not detected. In Mode 4, the MCU 130 enables the first function. For example, when the touch operation is detected by the first touch panel 112, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation with respect to the first touch panel 112, and the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 is displayed on the first display unit 111. Applies to the process associated with the operation target. Even if the touch operation is detected by the second touch panel 122, the MCU 130 does not detect the touch operation as an event of the touch operation on the second touch panel 122, and associates the touch operation with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. Does not apply to the processing being done.

(Mode5)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 5 according to the present embodiment. In Mode 5, both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are active (display on), but the first display unit 111 or the first display unit 111 or based on both touch operations on the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122. In this mode, a preset virtual device process different from the process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121 is executed. In Mode 5, the MCU 130 enables the third function. For example, when the touch operation is detected by the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, the MCU 130 detects it as an event of the touch operation on the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122. Then, the MCU 130 converts the touch operation based on both the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 into an event of the touch operation for the virtual device and processes the virtual device. Apply to.

Next, a specific example of the virtual device in Mode 5 will be described. Two examples will be described below.
(First example of Mode5)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a first example of a virtual device in Mode 5. The example shown in FIG. 9 shows an example in which the virtual device is a volume button (Visual Volume Button). The user uses his thumb toward one end of the screen of the first touch screen 110 (eg, the right edge towards the first touch screen 110) and the corresponding edge of the screen of the second touch screen 120 behind it (eg, the right edge). A touch operation (gesture) that slides these two fingers up or down in the vertical direction (vertical direction in the figure) of the screen while holding the second touch screen 120 (at the left end toward the screen 120) with the index finger. Is detected as a touch operation event for the virtual device (volume button) (hereinafter referred to as “volume adjustment event”), and the volume button B11 capable of adjusting the volume is displayed. This makes it possible to change the volume (volume adjustment) output from the speaker 105. The touch operation (gesture) for displaying the volume button B11 (making the volume adjustment possible) in this Mode 5 is hereinafter referred to as "volume adjustment gesture".

That is, it is detected as a volume adjustment event with the trigger condition that this volume adjustment gesture is performed, and the volume can be adjusted. For example, sliding it up will increase the volume, and sliding it downward will decrease the volume. The finger used for the operation is not limited to the thumb and the index finger, and the same applies to any finger as long as the first touch screen 110 and the second touch screen 120 can be operated at the same time. be.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of the trigger condition of the volume adjustment event. The trigger condition of the volume adjustment event is a condition for determining that the volume adjustment gesture is satisfied, for example, satisfying the following (1) to (3).
(1) Each finger slides in the vertical direction while the two fingers are touching the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, respectively.
(2) The touch positions of the two fingers are within the corresponding predetermined ranges on the front and back (almost the same position).
(3) The touch positions of the two fingers are within a predetermined range of one end of the screen (for example, the right end toward the first touch panel 112).

Of the above (1) to (3), only (1) and (2) may be set as the trigger condition. Further, of the above (1) to (3), only (1) may be set as the trigger condition. Further, in the condition (3), one end in the screen is not limited to the right end toward the first touch panel 112, but may be the left end (or the upper end or the lower end) or the like.

Further, the condition (1) may be that two fingers are touching each of the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122 at the same time, and only one of the fingers slides in the vertical direction. For example, the user holds one end (for example, the right end) of the screen of the first touch screen 110 with his / her thumb and the other end of the screen of the second touch screen 120 behind it with his / her index finger. May be detected as a volume adjustment event when a touch operation (gesture) is performed by sliding the screen vertically (vertically in the figure) up or down.

Further, when a volume adjustment event is detected, the volume may be adjusted without displaying (not visualizing) the volume button B11 as a virtual device.

(Second example of Mode5)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second example of a virtual device in Mode 5. The example shown in FIG. 11 shows an example in which the virtual device is a brightness adjustment button (Visual Brightness Adjustment Button) for adjusting the display brightness of the screen. The user uses his thumb toward one end of the screen of the first touch screen 110 (eg, the top edge of the screen) and the corresponding edge of the screen of the second touch screen 120 behind it (eg, the top edge of the screen). If you perform a touch operation (gesture) that slides these two fingers horizontally (horizontally in the figure) to the left or right while holding the button between your index fingers, a virtual device (brightness adjustment button) It is detected as a touch operation event (hereinafter referred to as "brightness adjustment event"), and the brightness adjustment button B12 is displayed. This makes it possible to change the display luminance (luminance adjustment) of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121. The touch operation (gesture) for displaying the brightness adjustment button B12 (making the brightness adjustment possible) in this Mode 5 is hereinafter referred to as a “brightness adjustment gesture”.

That is, it is detected as a luminance adjustment event with the trigger condition that this luminance adjustment gesture is performed, and the luminance adjustment becomes possible. For example, sliding it to the right increases the brightness, and sliding it to the left decreases the brightness. The finger used for the operation is not limited to the thumb and the index finger, and the same applies to any finger as long as the first touch screen 110 and the second touch screen 120 can be operated at the same time. be.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a specific example of the trigger condition of the luminance adjustment event. The trigger condition of the brightness adjustment event is a condition for determining that the brightness adjustment gesture is satisfied, for example, satisfying the following (1) to (3).
(1) Each finger slides in the horizontal direction while the two fingers are touching the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, respectively.
(2) The touch positions of the two fingers are within the corresponding predetermined ranges on the front and back (almost the same position).
(3) The touch positions of the two fingers are within a predetermined range of one end of the screen (for example, the upper end of the screen).

Of the above (1) to (3), only (1) and (2) may be set as the trigger condition. Further, of the above (1) to (3), only (1) may be set as the trigger condition. Further, in the condition (3), one end in the screen is not limited to the upper end toward the first touch panel 112, but may be the lower end (or the right end or the left end).

Further, the condition (1) may be that two fingers are touching each of the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122 at the same time, and only one of the fingers slides in the horizontal direction. In this case, the display brightness of both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 may be changed according to the fact that only one finger slides in the horizontal direction. The display brightness of only the one touched by the finger may be changed. For example, the user uses his thumb toward one end of the screen of the first touch screen 110 (eg, the top edge of the screen) and the corresponding edge of the screen of the second touch screen 120 behind it (eg, the top edge of the screen). When a touch operation (gesture) is performed by sliding only the thumb horizontally (horizontally in the figure) to the left or right while holding the person with the index finger, only the first display unit 111 is displayed. (Brightness adjustment) may be possible. Also, the user can use his thumb toward one end of the screen of the second touch screen 120 (for example, the upper end of the screen) and the corresponding end of the screen of the first touch screen 110 on the back side thereof (for example, the upper end of the screen). When a touch operation (gesture) is performed by sliding only the thumb horizontally (horizontally in the figure) to the left or right while holding the person with the index finger, only the second display unit 121 is displayed. (Brightness adjustment) may be possible.

Further, when the brightness adjustment event is detected, the brightness adjustment may be possible without displaying (not visualizing) the brightness adjustment button B12 as a virtual device.

(Mode6)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a touch function by Mode 6 according to the present embodiment. In the mode 6, both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are inactive (display off), and the first touch panel 112 is invalid, and the first is based on a touch operation on the second touch panel 122. In this mode, a preset virtual device process different from the process associated with the operation target displayed on the display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 is executed. Even in Mode6, MCU130 enables the third function, but the virtual device is different from Mode5. For example, in Mode 6, the MCU 130 converts the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 into an event of the touch operation for the virtual device and applies it to the processing of the virtual device.

Next, a specific example of the virtual device in Mode 6 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual device in Mode 6. The example shown in FIG. 14 shows an example in which the virtual device is a trackpad. Here, the display of various applications executed by the electronic device 10 is displayed by using an external display device (not shown, here, a projector) instead of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121. It shows the state of doing. The image output from the electronic device 10 is projected and displayed by the projector, and the presenter gives a presentation using the display. At this time, the presenter can use the second touch panel 122 of the electronic device 10 as a large trackpad (Big Trackpad). The external display device is not limited to the projector, and may be a monitor (for example, a large screen monitor) or the like.

For example, when the electronic device 10 is closed, both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are inactive (display off), and the OS is not shut down (application can be executed). The state of being connected to an external display device is referred to as "presentation mode". For example, when the electronic device 10 is in the presentation mode and the user performs a touch operation on the second touch panel 122, an event of the touch operation on the virtual device (trackpad corresponding to the external display device) (hereinafter, "trackpad event"). The second touch panel 122 can be used as a track pad capable of touch operation corresponding to the screen of the external display device.

That is, it is detected as a trackpad event with the trigger condition that the touch operation on the second touch panel 122 is performed in the presentation mode, and the second touch panel 122 can be used as the trackpad of the external display device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a specific example of the trigger condition of the trackpad event. The condition of the trigger for executing the trackpad event is, for example, satisfying the following (1) to (4).
(1) An external display device is connected.
(2) The first housing and the second housing of the electronic device 10 are closed.
(3) The OS has not shut down (the application can be executed).
(4) Touch the second touch panel 122.
When the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device 10 are in the closed state, the first display unit 111 is inactive (display off), and the first touch panel 112 is also invalid (in the first place). I can't touch it). Further, it may or may not be added to the trigger condition that the second display unit 121 is inactive (display off).

The external display device may be connected from the video output unit 107 by wire (for example, an HDMI (registered trademark) cable), or may be wirelessly communicated from the video output unit 107 via the communication unit 101 (for example,). It may be connected by Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or the like.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the configuration of the touch function in the MCU 130 will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration related to a touch function in the MCU 130 according to the present embodiment. The MCU 130 includes an input unit 131, an output unit 132, and a function control unit 133.

The input unit 131 includes, for example, an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) driver. For example, the input unit 131 receives a detection signal detected in response to a user's touch operation (gesture) on the first touch panel 112 or the second touch panel 122 via a communication interface (for example, HID over I2C) (HID). : Human Interface Device).

The output unit 132 is configured to include, for example, a USB driver, and transmits / receives various information to / from the system processing unit 140 using a USB interface. In the USB interface, a plurality of interfaces can be declared for each device. In the illustrated example, four interfaces of interfaces 1 to 4 are shown. The interface 1 is declared as an interface corresponding to the first function of applying the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. The interface 2 is declared as an interface corresponding to the second function of applying the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. The interface 3 is a preset virtual device different from the process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111 and the process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121. It is declared as an interface corresponding to the third function of executing the processing (volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, trackpad, etc. described above). The interface 4 is declared as an interface for system control in order to control the MCU 130.

The function control unit 133 detects an event based on a touch operation on the first touch panel 112 or the second touch panel 122 based on the detection signal received by the input unit 131 from the first touch panel 112 or the second touch panel 122. When the function control unit 133 detects an event based on a touch operation on the first touch panel 112 or the second touch panel 122, the function control unit 133 executes a process corresponding to the event. For example, when the function control unit 133 detects an event, it executes one of the first function, the second function, and the third function according to the system mode (Modes 1 to 6).

In Mode 1, the function control unit 133 enables the first function when it detects a touch operation event for the first touch panel 112, and enables the second function when it detects a touch operation event for the second touch panel 122. For example, in the first function, the function control unit 133 uses the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 as system processing as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the first display unit 111. Output to unit 140. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 1 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140. Further, in the second function, the function control unit 133 processes the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the second display unit 121. Output to unit 140. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 2 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

In Mode 2, the function control unit 133 enables the first function when it detects an event of a touch operation with respect to the first touch panel 112. For example, the function control unit 133 outputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the system processing unit 140 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the first display unit 111. .. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 1 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140. In Mode 2, the function control unit 133 does not detect an event of a touch operation on the second touch panel 122, so that the second function is invalidated. That is, the function control unit 133 invalidates the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122, and does not output the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

In Mode 3, the function control unit 133 enables the second function when it detects an event of a touch operation with respect to the second touch panel 122. For example, the function control unit 133 outputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the system processing unit 140 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the second display unit 121. .. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 2 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140. In Mode 3, the function control unit 133 does not detect an event of a touch operation on the first touch panel 112, so that the first function is disabled. That is, the function control unit 133 invalidates the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112, and does not output the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

In Mode 4, the function control unit 133 enables the first function when it detects an event of a touch operation with respect to the first touch panel 112. The touch function is the same as that of Mode2. For example, the function control unit 133 outputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the system processing unit 140 as the operation information of the touch operation for the processing displayed on the first display unit 111. .. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 1 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140. In Mode 4, the function control unit 133 does not detect the event of the touch operation on the second touch panel 122, so that the second function is invalidated. That is, the function control unit 133 invalidates the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122, and does not output the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

In Mode 5, the function control unit 133 generates a volume adjustment event or a brightness adjustment event based on a touch operation on the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122, and enables the third function. For example, the function control unit 133 determines whether or not the volume adjustment gesture is based on both the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122. When the function control unit 133 determines that the volume adjustment gesture is used, the function control unit 133 generates a volume adjustment event corresponding to the volume adjustment gesture and selects Mode 5. The function control unit 133 outputs display instruction information for displaying the volume button B11 and operation information indicating the slide direction and slide amount in the volume adjustment gesture to the system processing unit 140 as processing corresponding to the volume adjustment event. .. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 4 of the output unit 132 to output the display instruction information and the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

Further, the function control unit 133 determines whether or not the luminance adjustment gesture is based on both the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122. When the function control unit 133 determines that the luminance adjustment gesture is used, the function control unit 133 generates a luminance adjustment event corresponding to the luminance adjustment gesture and selects Mode 5. The function control unit 133 outputs display instruction information for displaying the brightness adjustment button B12 and operation information indicating the slide direction and slide amount in the brightness adjustment gesture to the system processing unit 140 as processing corresponding to the brightness adjustment event. do. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 4 of the output unit 132 to output the display instruction information and the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

When the system processing unit 140 receives the display instruction information of the volume button B11 from the function control unit 133, the system processing unit 140 causes the first display unit 111 to display the volume button B11. The volume button B11 is a display object that displays the current volume level for the volume adjustment range and changes the current volume level according to the volume adjustment gesture. The system processing unit 140 may display the volume button B11 on both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121. Further, the system processing unit 140 changes the volume output from the speaker 105 according to the operation information indicating the slide direction and the slide amount in the volume adjustment gesture. The system processing unit 140 is not limited to the speaker 105, but also changes the volume output from a sound output terminal (headphone terminal) (not shown).

Further, when the system processing unit 140 receives the display instruction information of the brightness adjustment button B12 from the function control unit 133, the system processing unit 140 causes the first display unit 111 to display the brightness adjustment button B12. The brightness adjustment button B12 is a display object that displays the current brightness level for the brightness adjustment range and changes the current brightness level according to the brightness adjustment gesture. The system processing unit 140 may display the brightness adjustment button B12 on both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121, or may display it on one of them. Further, the system processing unit 140 changes the display brightness of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 according to the operation information indicating the slide direction and the slide amount in the brightness adjustment gesture. The system processing unit 140 may change the display luminance of one of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121.

In Mode 6, the function control unit 133 generates a trackpad event and enables the third function when a touch operation is performed on the second touch panel 122 in the presentation mode. For example, the function control unit 133 confirms whether or not the presentation mode is set. Specifically, the function control unit 133 determines whether or not an external display device is connected via the video output unit 107. Further, the function control unit 133 detects whether the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are in the open state or the closed state based on the detection result of the acceleration sensor 106. Further, the function control unit 133 acquires the operating state of the OS from the system processing unit 140. For example, when the function control unit 133 determines that an external display device is connected, the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are in the open state, and the OS is not shut down, the presentation mode is used. Is determined, and Node 6 is selected. Then, when the touch operation on the second touch panel 122 is performed in the presentation mode, the function control unit 133 corresponds to the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 on the screen of the external display device. It is output to the system processing unit 140 as operation information of the touch operation to the touch pad. At this time, the function control unit 133 enables the interface 3 of the output unit 132 and outputs the operation information to the system processing unit 140.

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Next, the state transition in each system mode will be described.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state transition in Mode1. Mode1 is in a state in which both the first function and the second function are valid. In Mode 1, the function control unit 133 first enables the interface 1 and the interface 2 of the output unit 132 in the initialization process of the state ST11, and transitions to the standby state (Idle state) of the state ST12. In the standby state of the state ST12, the function control unit 133 waits for an event. When a touch operation event (Touch panel 1 Event) with respect to the first touch panel 112 is detected in the standby state of the state ST12, the state transitions to the state ST13. In the state ST13, the function control unit 133 acquires operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 (Data-in). Further, when an event (Touch panel 2 Event) of a touch operation with respect to the second touch panel 122 is detected in the standby state of the state ST12, the state transitions to the state ST15. In the state ST15, the function control unit 133 acquires operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 (Data-in).

Further, the function control unit 133 detects a volume adjustment gesture or a brightness adjustment gesture based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the second touch panel 122 in each of the states ST13 and the state ST15. When the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is detected, the function control unit 133 shifts to Mode 5. On the other hand, if the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is not detected in the state ST13, the function control unit 133 transitions to the state ST14 and inputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the system processing unit 140. Output to (Data-out). Then, the state transitions to the standby state of the state ST12. If the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is not detected in the state ST15, the function control unit 133 transitions to the state ST16 and inputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the system processing unit 140. Output to (Data-out). Then, the state transitions to the standby state of the state ST12. In the standby state of the state ST12, when the electronic device 10 goes to the sleep state or is shut down, Mode 1 is terminated.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing state transitions in Mode 2 and Mode 4. In Mode 2 and Mode 4, only the first function is valid. In Mode 2 and Mode 4, the function control unit 133 first enables the interface 1 of the output unit 132 in the initialization process of the state ST21, invalidates the interface 2, and transitions to the standby state (Idle state) of the state ST22. In the standby state of the state ST22, the function control unit 133 waits for an event. When a touch operation event (Touch panel 1 Event) with respect to the first touch panel 112 is detected in the standby state of the state ST22, the state transitions to the state ST23. In the state ST23, the function control unit 133 acquires operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 (Data-in).

Further, the function control unit 133 detects the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture in the state ST23. In Mode 2 and Mode 4, the second display unit 121 is inactive (display off), but since the second touch panel 122 detects a touch operation, the function control unit 133 has a volume adjustment gesture or a brightness adjustment gesture. Can be detected. When the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is detected, the function control unit 133 shifts to Mode 5. On the other hand, if the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is not detected in the state ST23, the function control unit 133 transitions to the state ST24 and inputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 to the system processing unit 140. Output to (Data-out). Then, the state transitions to the standby state of the state ST22. In the standby state of the state ST22, when the electronic device 10 goes to the sleep state or is shut down, Mode 2 or Mode 4 is terminated.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state transition in Mode 3. In Mode3, the function control unit 133 first invalidates the interface 1 of the output unit 132 in the initialization process of the state ST31, enables the interface 2, and transitions to the standby state (Idle state) of the state ST32. In the standby state of the state ST32, the function control unit 133 waits for an event. When an event (Touch panel 2 Event) of a touch operation with respect to the second touch panel 122 is detected in the standby state of the state ST32, the state transitions to the state ST35. In the state ST35, the function control unit 133 acquires operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 (Data-in).

Further, the function control unit 133 detects the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture in the state ST33. In Mode 3, the first display unit 111 is inactive (display off), but since the first touch panel 112 detects a touch operation, the function control unit 133 detects a volume adjustment gesture or a brightness adjustment gesture. can do. When the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is detected, the function control unit 133 shifts to Mode 5. On the other hand, if the volume adjustment gesture or the brightness adjustment gesture is not detected in the state ST35, the function control unit 133 transitions to the state ST36 and inputs the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 to the system processing unit 140. Output to (Data-out). Then, the state transitions to the standby state of the state ST32. In the standby state of the state ST32, when the electronic device 10 shifts to the sleep state or is shut down, Mode 3 is terminated.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state transition in Mode 5. When transitioning from Modes 1 to 4 to Mode5, the function control unit 133 shifts from a state in which one or both of the first function and the second function is valid to a state in which the third function is valid. First, in the state ST51, the function control unit 133 performs the initialization process. In the state ST51, the function control unit 133 invalidates the interface 1 and the interface 2 of the output unit 132, and enables the interface 3. Then, after transitioning to the state ST52, the function control unit 133 performs an event mapping process to apply the process of the virtual device according to the event. Specifically, in the state ST52, the function control unit 133 changes to the gesture (volume adjustment gesture or brightness adjustment gesture) detected in the state ST13, ST15 in FIG. 17, the state ST23 in FIG. 18, or the state ST35 in FIG. Generate an event for the corresponding virtual device. For example, the function control unit 133 generates a volume adjustment event when the volume adjustment gesture is detected. Further, the function control unit 133 generates a luminance adjustment event when the luminance adjustment gesture is detected. The function control unit 133 executes the process corresponding to the generated volume adjustment event or brightness adjustment event, and ends when the volume adjustment gesture or brightness adjustment gesture is no longer detected. After the end, the function control unit 133 shifts to the system mode before the transition to Mode 5. That is, the function control unit 133 transitions to a state in which one or both of the first function and the second function are valid.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a state transition in Mode 6. Mode 6 is in a state in which the third function is enabled. Upon transition to Mode 6, the function control unit 133 transitions to the state ST61 and performs initialization processing. In the state ST61, the function control unit 133 invalidates the interface 1 and the interface 2 of the output unit 132, and enables the interface 3. Then, the state transitions to the state ST62 standby state (idol state). In the standby state of the state ST62, the function control unit 133 waits for an event. When an event (Touch panel 2 Event) of a touch operation with respect to the second touch panel 122 is detected in the standby state of the state ST62, the transition to the state ST63 is performed and the operation information based on the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 is acquired (). Data-in), transition to the state ST64. In the state ST64, the function control unit 133 performs event mapping processing to which the processing of the virtual device corresponding to the event is applied. Specifically, the function control unit 133 converts an event of a touch operation on the second touch panel 122 into a trackpad event, and executes a process corresponding to the trackpad event. For example, the function control unit 133 outputs the operation information acquired in the state ST63 as the operation information of the touch operation to the touch pad corresponding to the screen of the external display device. Then, the state transitions to the standby state of the state ST62. In the standby state of the state ST62, when the electronic device 10 goes to the sleep state, is shut down, or is disconnected from the external display device, Mode 6 is terminated.

As described above, the electronic device 10 according to the present embodiment has a touch operation (operation) on the screens of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 arranged in the positional relationship between the front and back sides and the first display unit 111. The first touch panel 112 (an example of the first detection unit) that detects an input example) and the second touch panel 122 (an example of an operation input) that detects a touch operation (an example of an operation input) on the screen of the second display unit 121. One example) and. The electronic device 10 has a first function, the second touch panel 122, which applies the operation input detected by the first touch panel 112 to the process (first process) associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. The second function of applying the touch operation detected by the touch panel 121 to the process (second process) associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit 121, and the touch operation and the first touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112. 2 The touch operation based on one or both of the touch operation detected by the touch panel 122 is displayed on the second display unit 121 and the process (first process) associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit 111. It controls a third function applied to a virtual device process (an example of a preset process) different from the process associated with the operation target (second process).

As a result, the electronic device 10 is a virtual device (for example, volume button B11, brightness adjustment button B12, track pad, etc.) other than the processing displayed on each touch screen by touching each of the plurality of touch screens. It is convenient and it is possible to make more effective use of a plurality of touch screens.

For example, the electronic device 10 has the first function and the first function based on a specific touch operation (gesture) based on both the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122. The transition is made from a state in which one or both of the two functions are valid (for example, any of Modes 1 to 4) to a state in which the third function is valid (for example, Mode 5).

As a result, the electronic device 10 can be operated to a virtual device (for example, volume button B11, brightness adjustment button B12, etc.) by operating the touch screen, which is convenient.

Further, when the processing by the third function is completed, the electronic device 10 is in a state in which the third function is valid (for example, Mode 5) to a state in which one or both of the first function and the second function are valid (for example, Mode 1 to 1). Transition to any of 4).

As a result, the electronic device 10 automatically returns to the operation for the processing displayed on the original touch screen when the operation for the virtual device is completed, which is convenient.

For example, the specific touch operation may be performed in a specific direction (for example, a vertical direction or a horizontal direction) in either the touch operation detected by the first touch panel 112 or the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122. Includes touch operations that involve movement.

As a result, the electronic device 10 can be operated to a virtual device (for example, volume button B11, brightness adjustment button B12, etc.) by a visually easy-to-understand touch operation.

For example, the specific touch operation includes a touch operation of sliding in a horizontal direction (an example of the first direction) on the screen. The processing of the virtual device (an example of the preset processing) is a processing for changing the display brightness of one or both of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121.

As a result, the electronic device 10 can be operated to the virtual device (for example, the volume button B11) by a visually easy-to-understand touch operation, so that the user can operate one of the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 or the second display unit 121. Both display brightness can be easily performed.

Further, the electronic device 10 includes a speaker 105 (an example of a sound output unit) that outputs sound. Further, the specific touch operation includes a touch operation of sliding in a vertical direction (an example of a second direction) on the screen. The processing of the virtual device (an example of the preset processing) is a processing of changing the volume output from the speaker 105.

As a result, the electronic device 10 can be operated to the virtual device (for example, the volume button B11) by a visually easy-to-understand touch operation, so that the user can easily adjust the volume.

Further, the electronic device 10 is rotatable relative to the first housing 11 in which the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back sides, and the first housing 11. It includes a connected second housing 12 and a video output unit 107 that outputs a video signal to a connected display device (external display device). Here, when the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are in the closed state, the first display unit 111 is arranged on the side facing the second housing 12 in the first housing 11, and the first display unit 111 is arranged. The second display unit 121 is arranged on the back side of the side facing the two casings 12. The electronic device 10 enables the third function on the condition that the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are detected to be closed and the display device is connected to the video output unit 107. , Applies to processing of virtual devices (eg, touchpads) (an example of preset processing). Here, in the processing of the virtual device (an example of preset processing), both the first display unit 111 and the second display unit 121 are hidden, and the touch operation detected by the second touch panel 122 is output to the video output unit. This is a process applied to the process associated with the operation target displayed on the display device connected to the 107.

As a result, the electronic device 10 can use the second touch panel 122 as a touch pad when giving a presentation or the like using an external display device, which is convenient and more effective for a plurality of touch screens. Can be utilized for.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes and the like can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to do. For example, the configurations described in each of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the MCU 130 executes the processing by the touch function of the Modes 1 to 6 has been described, but instead of the MCU 130, the processing by the program executed by the CPU 104 in the background may be realized.

Further, the above-mentioned electronic device 10 has a computer system inside. Then, a program for realizing the function of each configuration included in each of the above-mentioned electronic devices 10 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into the computer system and executed. Thereby, the processing in each configuration provided in each of the above-mentioned electronic devices 10 may be performed. Here, "loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and a dedicated line. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, and a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium in which the program is stored may be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

The recording medium also includes an internal or external recording medium accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. It should be noted that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and then combined with each configuration provided in the electronic device 10, or the distribution server for distributing each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network, and holds the program for a certain period of time. It shall include things. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, a so-called difference file (difference program) may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Further, a part or all of each function provided in the electronic device 10 in the above-described embodiment may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each function may be made into a processor individually, or a part or all of them may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of making an integrated circuit is not limited to the LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. Further, when an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to the progress of semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the electronic device 10 is a clamshell type (notebook type) PC has been described, but it may be a tablet type PC or a desktop type PC, and is further limited to a PC. It may be a smartphone or a game machine instead of a thing.

Further, the size and shape of the first touch screen 110 and the second touch screen may be the same or different.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of detecting whether the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are in the open state or the closed state by using the acceleration sensor 106 has been described, but the detection method is as follows. , Not limited to this. For example, it may be detected by using an infrared sensor, a mechanical switch, or the like.

10 Electronic equipment, 11 1st housing, 12 2nd housing, 13 hinge mechanism, 101 communication unit, 102 RAM, 103 Flash memory, 104 CPU, 105 speaker, 106 acceleration sensor, 107 video output unit, 110 1st touch Screen, 111 1st display unit, 112 1st touch panel, 120 2nd touch screen, 121 2nd display unit, 122 2nd touch panel, 130 MCU, 131 input unit, 132 output unit, 133 function control unit, 140 system processing unit

Claims (7)

The first display unit and the second display unit arranged in the positional relationship between the front and back, and
The first detection unit that detects the operation input to the screen of the first display unit,
A second detection unit that detects an operation input to the screen of the second display unit, and
The first function of applying the operation input detected by the first detection unit to the first process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit, the operation input detected by the second detection unit. Is applied to the second process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit. A function control unit that controls a third function that applies an operation input based on one or both of the operation inputs to a preset process different from the first process and the second process.
The first housing in which the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged in a positional relationship between the front and back sides, and
The second housing, which is rotatably connected to the first housing,
A video output unit that outputs video signals to the connected display device,
Equipped with
When the first housing and the second housing overlap each other, the first display unit is arranged on the side facing the second housing in the first housing. The second display unit is arranged on the back side of the side facing the second housing.
The function control unit
The third function is enabled on condition that the first housing and the second housing are detected to be in the closed state and the display device is connected to the video output unit. Apply to preset processing,
The preset process hides both the first display unit and the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the second detection unit is sent to the display device connected to the video output unit. The process applied to the process associated with the displayed operation target,
Electronics. The function control unit
One or both of the first function and the second function are valid based on a specific operation input based on both the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit. Transition from the state to the state in which the third function is valid.
The electronic device according to claim 1. The function control unit
When the processing by the third function is completed, the state in which the third function is valid is changed to the state in which one or both of the first function and the second function are valid.
The electronic device according to claim 2. The specific operation input includes an operation input accompanied by a movement in a specific direction in either one of the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the operation input detected by the second detection unit.
The electronic device according to claim 2 or 3. The specific operation input includes a touch operation of sliding in the first direction on the screen.
The preset process is a process of changing the display luminance of one or both of the first display unit and the second display unit.
The electronic device according to claim 4. Further equipped with a sound output unit that outputs sound,
The specific operation input includes a touch operation of sliding in a second direction on the screen.
The preset process is a process of changing the volume output from the sound output unit.
The electronic device according to claim 4. The first display unit and the second display unit arranged in the positional relationship between the front and back, the first housing in which the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged in the positional relationship between the front and back, and the first housing. It is a control method in an electronic device including a second housing that is rotatably connected to the housing and a video output unit that outputs a video signal to the connected display device.
When the first housing and the second housing overlap each other, the first display unit is arranged on the side facing the second housing in the first housing. The second display unit is arranged on the back side of the side facing the second housing.
A step in which the first detection unit detects an operation input to the screen of the first display unit, and
A step in which the second detection unit detects an operation input to the screen of the second display unit, and
The function control unit applies the operation input detected by the first detection unit to the first process associated with the operation target displayed on the first display unit, the first function, the second detection unit. The second function of applying the detected operation input to the second process associated with the operation target displayed on the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the first detection unit and the second detection. A step of controlling a third function of applying an operation input based on one or both of the operation inputs detected by the unit to a preset process different from the first process and the second process.
Have a,
In the step controlled by the function control unit
The third function is enabled on condition that the first housing and the second housing are detected to be in the closed state and the display device is connected to the video output unit. Apply to preset processing,
The preset process hides both the first display unit and the second display unit, and the operation input detected by the second detection unit is sent to the display device connected to the video output unit. The process applied to the process associated with the displayed operation target,
Control method.

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