JPH04205010A - Portable electronic apparatus with display function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain an electronic apparatus that can discriminate a possessor or user thereof when starting operation of the electronic apparatus by providing the function displaying a character string or code input in advance. CONSTITUTION:A multifunctional card (a), when it is input in an electronic apparatus with display function, nothing about its content is displayed on the display section 2. when key ON on keyboard 3 of the apparatus is input, an operation start command is sent to the CPU 4 thereof. The CPU 4 holds reads from a memory 5 the name of a user (usually a user carrying a card available) input in advance in the multifunction card by a card distributor (or card holder) and displays the name on the display section thereof. With this, the user of this card can identify the name of the holde. The user of the card keys in another key on keyboard 3 other than the off key. With this, the CPU 4 halts displaying the name of the car holder and starts operation of its usual function.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is applicable to the operation of portable electronic devices capable of displaying numbers and characters, such as multi-function cards, watches, or portable calculators. Concerning the starting method.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, multi-function cards, watches, and portable calculators are equipped with a display section that displays alphanumeric characters, katakana, hiragana, kanji, etc., and a memory and CPU that store and control these characters. was. These operating start states differ depending on the individual equipment, but typical ones are as follows.

In a portable calculator, when the power is turned on, the display shows "0".
．． " is displayed. Multi-function cards and multi-function watches usually display nothing or the time, and when a special function is called up, a screen showing the respective starting status is displayed.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The above-mentioned portable electronic devices have an appearance, shape, and color similar to those of fishing boats, and have a name embossed on the surface of the card. In most cases, there was no display of the owner's or user's name, except when necessary.

In places where a plurality of people gather, it is difficult to identify the owner or user of such portable electronic devices based on their external appearance when there are two or more of the same type of electronic devices. Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to determine whether an electronic device is truly owned by another person, the owner, or the user in the absence of sound. To prevent this, it is necessary to attach a piece of paper with your name written on the back of the electronic device using tape or adhesive, or to write your name in oil-based ink, which spoils the aesthetics of the device. Ta. Furthermore, it was not possible to write the owner's name on a watch unless it was engraved on the back.

Additionally, in order to prevent this, some cards have a margin on the back of the card to write the name of the owner or user. Not only could it be imitated, but like the electronic devices mentioned above, it would also detract from the overall aesthetics.

The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and provides a portable electronic device that allows identification of the owner or user when the electronic device starts operating.

[Configuration of the Invention (Means for Solving the Problem) In a portable electronic device capable of displaying numbers and letters, a predetermined function can be activated when the power is turned on or from a normal state. This is a portable electronic device with a display function that displays a pre-input character string or code when the device is started.

(Function) The owner can be identified by providing a function that displays a pre-entered character string or code when the power is turned on or when a predetermined function starts operating from a normal state. . For example, by using a character string as the name of the owner or user, the owner can be directly identified. Further, in addition to the owner's or user's name, a personal code number such as an employee number or membership number may be displayed so that the owner or user can be identified.

By equipping portable electronic devices with such a function, it has become possible to identify the owner or user without having to separately display the name of the owner or user on the electronic device itself. .

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The first embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a multifunction card. FIG. 1 is an external view of the multifunction card.

A main body (1) of the multi-function card (a), a display section (2) provided on the surface of the main body (1), and a keyboard (3) also provided on the surface of the main body (1) are provided. There is. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the wiring structure of this multifunction card (a). The signals input from the keyboard (3) are wired so as to be sent to the CPU (4), and the CPU (41) is further connected to the memory (5) so that it can read data from it.

Further, the display section (2) is connected to be controllable by the CPU (4).

The operation of the first embodiment will be explained below.

Normally, nothing is displayed on the display section (2) of the multifunction card (a). When you enter “On” on the keychain (3),
A command to start operation is sent to the CPU (4).

Upon receiving this, the CPU [4] reads the name of the user (usually the person who holds and can use the card) that has been entered in advance by the distribution company (owner) of the multi-function card from the memory (5), and displays the name on the display section. Display in (2). The user (the person who receives and operates the card from the card user) can confirm the user's name through this. After completing the confirmation, the user inputs any key other than jOFFJ on the keyboard (3). When some key human effort is performed, the CPU (
4) stops displaying the user's name and starts operating normal functions.

By displaying a display for user identification when starting operation in this way, the user can confirm.

If the display unit (2) uses a high-definition display type that can create and display characters, pictures, symbols, etc. in addition to the predetermined coded characters, the user's signature or seal will be called out. You can do it like this. Further, if it is something like an employee ID card, a code such as an employee number may be displayed.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an external view of the multifunctional watch. FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of this multifunctional watch. CPU (31+ controls, reads, and controls the timer (32), display section (33), and memory (34).
It is connected in a writable manner, and there are also input ports (3
5) is connected so as to be able to receive input signals from.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be explained. A multifunction watch usually displays the time of a timer (32) on a display section (33). By pressing the button (35) to enter this time display, a function is selected and the display is switched. The function button (3) is the input button (35) for calling a function.
By pressing 5a), functions such as schedule, address book, telephone directory, etc. can be called up. When this function button (35a) is pressed, a function call command is sent to the CPU (31), and upon receiving this command, the CP IJ (3++) displays the owner's name from memory on the display.

As a result, even if the owner of a multi-function watch leaves the watch behind and loses it, the person who finds it can identify the owner and the watch can be quickly returned to the owner.

In this way, as soon as the functions of each portable electronic device start operating, a character string and a
By displaying the code, it is possible to easily determine whether the owner is someone other than the owner or user. In addition, the registration of character strings, codes, etc. for identifying the owner or user may be done by the owner or user, or may be registered only by the user, such as with a credit card.
If no changes are required, the distribution credit company may register the information in advance so that it cannot be changed.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, by displaying a character string or code for identifying the owner or user when operating the function of a portable electronic device, it is possible to identify the owner or user. Can be easily identified.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 3 are external views showing the external appearance of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 4 are block diagrams showing the electrical connections of the embodiment. a...Multi-function card, 1...Main unit, 2...Display unit, 3...Keyboard, 4.31...
CPU, 5.34...Memory, 32...
Timer, 35...In capotan.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a portable electronic device capable of displaying numbers and characters, such as a multi-function card, a clock, or a portable calculator, a predetermined function can be activated when the power is turned on or from a normal state. A portable electronic device with a display function, characterized in that it has a function of displaying a character string or code input in advance when started.