JPH0433048A - Electronic equipment with wall-mounting display function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To stably use the electronic equipment on a table, to economize the space of housing the equipment when it is not used, and to effectively utilize the equipment by providing a wall mounting means to hold the main body of the electronic equipment attachably and detachably to the wall, stand means to hold the main body of the electronic equipment while standing on the table, and data processing part in a data display part. CONSTITUTION:A data display part 2 is equipped with a data processing part 6 to display a desired data when the electronic equipment is mounted on the wall, and when using the electronic equipment, the main body stands on the table by stand means 13 and 14. When the electronic equipment is not used, it is housed on the wall by wall-mounting means 11 and 12. Further, the data display part 2 displays the arbitrary data by the data processing part in the case of wall-mounting. Thus, the electronic equipment can be stably used on the table and effectively utilized while securing the housing space, which does not become obstacles, when the equipment is not used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field] The present invention relates to a wall-mounted/desktop electronic device, such as a personal computer or a word processor, which is equipped with a data display section.

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, electronic devices such as computers, word processors, and nocusonal computers have become smaller due to the integration of semiconductor chips that make up built-in microprocessors and memories.

For example, FIG. 5 is an external view of a conventional electronic device.

In the figure, a data display section (2) and a keyboard (3) for data input are arranged on the upper slope of an electronic device main body (1), and a power switch (4) is provided on the side.

The electronic device shown in FIG. 5 has a sufficiently large bottom area for use on a table, and is used by turning on the power switch (4) on the table. After use, the power switch was turned off (4) and then moved to an empty space such as a desk or another place where it would not get in the way.

In addition, the sixth answer diagram is an external view of another conventional electronic device, in which (A) is a storage state diagram and (B) is a usage state diagram.

When starting to use the electronic device body (1) from the stored state shown in FIG. 6(A), the lid (5) is raised upward and unfolded, and the data display formed on the back side of the lid (5) is opened. Raise part (2) vertically to the state shown in Figure 6(B). Then, the user turns on the power switch (4), uses the keyboard (3), and operates the electronic device while looking at the data display section (2).

Further, after the operation is completed, if necessary, the lid (5) is closed and the power switch (4) is turned off, and the electronic device is stored out of the way with its operation completely stopped.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As described above, conventional electronic devices do not function at all when not in use, and there is a problem in that it is necessary to secure a place to store the electronic device itself.

This invention was made with the aim of solving the above-mentioned problems. It is possible to use electronic devices on a tabletop as before, and it is possible to secure a storage space that does not get in the way when not in use. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic device with a wall-mounted display function that can be effectively utilized even when in use.

[Means to solve the problem]

An electronic device with a wall-hanging display function according to the present invention includes: a thin electronic device main body having a data display section on the front surface; a wall-hanging means for detachably holding the electronic device main body on a wall; An electronic device including a stand means that can be detachably attached or stored in an electronic device main body that is held upright against a surface, and a data processing section that causes the data display section to display desired data when the electronic device is hung on a wall. When the electronic device is in use, the main body of the electronic device is propped up on a tabletop using the stand means, and when the electronic device is not in use, it is stored on the wall using the wall hanging means, and when the electronic device is hung on the wall, the data processing section displays the data on the data display section. It is characterized by displaying arbitrary data.

[Effect]

In the electronic device with a wall-mounted display function according to the present invention, since the main body of the electronic device is held by the stand means, it can be used stably on a tabletop.

Furthermore, when not in use, the electronic device can be hung on the wall using the wall hanging means, so it can be stored without getting in the way.

Furthermore, since the electronic device is equipped with a built-in data processing section, in addition to the original processing performed by the electronic device performed by the microprocessor, the data display section can display arbitrary data when the electronic device is not in use. .

〔Example〕

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of an electronic device with a wall-mounted display function to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIRST EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a wall-mounted state of the main body of an electronic device, and FIG. 3 is an illustration of an electronic device according to an embodiment. It is an internal block diagram.

The electronic device with a wall-hanging display function of this embodiment includes a main body of the electronic device, wall-hanging means, stand means, and a data processing section.

The electronic device main body is an electronic device main body (1) shown in FIG.
It contains a microprocessor that processes data and calculations, a memory that stores processed data and calculation results, and a data processing unit (6) that displays arbitrary data as described below. There is. Here, there is a connector (7) on the side part of the electronic device body (1).
is provided. This connector (7) is used to connect to a keyboard device for inputting data when using the electronic device.

In addition, on the front of the electronic device main body (1), as shown in Figure 2, a data display section (2) for displaying data and a simple keyboard (8) for simple input are arranged, and the main body itself is thin. It is configured. This is to prevent the electronic device body (1) from protruding from the wall and getting in the way when the electronic device body (1) is hung on the wall surface (9) for storage.

Further, here, an auxiliary storage section (10) is provided on the side surface of the electronic device main body (1).

The wall hanging means is attached to the main body of the electronic device (1) shown in FIG.
The electronic device body (1) is provided with grooves (11) at two places on the back side, and as shown in FIG. Metal fittings (
12) are fixed, and the electronic device main body (1) is held on the wall surface (9) by engagement between the two.

The fixing bracket (12) shown in Figure 2 has a screw hole (12a) for fixing it to the wall (9) and two hooks (12b).
It is equipped with

As shown in FIG. 1, the stand means here includes a horizontal plate (13a) placed on the tabletop surface when the electronic device main body (1) is used on the tabletop, and a vertical plate extending upward from the horizontal plate (13a). (13b), and a guide groove (14) formed on the electronic device main body (1) side that fits into the vertical plate (13b).

When using the electronic device (1) on a tabletop,
The vertical plate (1) of the stand (13) is placed in the guide groove (14).
3b), the electronic device main body (1) can be held upright on the tabletop. Therefore, even if the electronic device main body (1) is thin, it can be reliably held upright by using the stand means, so that it can be operated without falling back and forth.

In this way, on the desktop, the original functions of electronic devices such as word processors and personal computers can be used.

Note that here, the keyboard device for data input is
It is configured to be used by connecting with the connector (7) shown in FIG.

Furthermore, when it is no longer necessary to use the electronic device main body (1) on a tabletop, it is stored by hanging it on the wall.

In this case, remove the stand (13) shown in Figure 1 from the guide groove (14) of the main body, and hook the groove (11) onto the hook (12b) shown in Figure 2, which has been fixed in a predetermined position on the wall. Match. As a result, the electronic device main body (1) can be hung on the wall surface (9) for storage, which eliminates the need for a tabletop or other storage space, which is convenient.

Next, even when the electronic device with a wall-hanging display function of the present embodiment is stored, the data processing section (6) works to use the data display section to display desired data so that it can be effectively utilized.

In the block diagram of the data processing unit (6) inside the electronic device shown in Figure 3, (15) is a microprocessor (MPU) that performs data processing and calculations, etc., and (16) is a lead that stores data and calculation results.・Write memory (RWM)
), (17) are read-only memories (ROMs) that store data and programs executed by the MPU (15).
), (18) is a power supply unit that supplies power to each of the blocks, and (19) is a system bus that electrically connects each of the blocks and transfers data between the blocks.

Next, the operation when displaying data will be explained.

First, by inputting from the simple keyboard (8) shown in Fig. 2, the MPU (1) shown in Fig. 3 inside the main body (1) of the electronic device (1)
The operation in step 5) is changed to perform processing such as displaying the date and time or a pre-registered message on the data display section (2). In this embodiment, the program required for this process can be realized by using a program stored in advance in the ROM (17) shown in FIG.

When the MPU (15) receives a specific operation from the simple keyboard (8), the MPU (15) reads the ROM from the currently running program of a word processor or personal computer, for example.
Control is transferred to the program in (17), and desired data is displayed from the data display section.

In this way, it is convenient because the electronic device can be effectively used even when it is not in use.

Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, when the data processing unit (6) displays data when the electronic device is not in use, a specific operation from the simple keyboard is used to switch from the original program of the electronic device. Ta.

However, in this embodiment, if there is no input to be processed by the electronic device, such as a word processor or personal computer, for a certain period of time, it can be programmed to automatically shift to the data display mode.

In this way, when the electronic device does not operate for a certain period of time, the desired data will be automatically displayed in the data display.

Third Embodiment When data is displayed by the data processing section (6) of an electronic device, the groove section (11) of the wall hanging means shown in FIG.
), the switch is turned on when the hook (12b) on the wall side engages, and the MPU (15) is configured to detect this engagement. By turning on this switch, the original program of the electronic device may be transferred to the program of the ROM (17) for displaying data.

In this case, the electronic device is automatically switched on when the main body is placed on the wall, and desired data is displayed on the data display section.

Fourth Embodiment Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a processing program for displaying date, time, etc. is stored in advance in the ROM (17), and this is used to display data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the program is supplied from now on using the auxiliary storage unit (10) shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and after being transferred to the RWM (16), the MPU
It is also possible to configure the program to migrate according to (15).

In this case, it is convenient because the data to be displayed can be easily switched or changed as appropriate.

Fifth Example Next! Figure 4 Each figure is a diagram of the stand means according to another embodiment, of which (A) is a wall-mounted state, and (B) is a table-top usage! !
It is a diagram.

In the case of the first embodiment, a stand means that is detachable from the electronic device main body (1) was used. However, the stand means shown in FIG. A plate (20) is rotatably supported by a hinge (21).

When the electronic device main body (1) is used as a tabletop type, the stand plate (20) is raised rearward and used as a support, as shown in FIG. 4(B).

In addition, when using the main body as a wall-mounted type, please refer to Figure 4 (A).
As shown in the figure, the stand board (20) is stored in the storage part (22) to eliminate the protrusion, and the electronic device main body (1) can be mounted in the wall hanging groove (11) without the stand board (20) getting in the way. Can be hung on the wall.

As described above, the electronic device of this embodiment can be used as an electronic device on a tabletop.

Furthermore, when the electronic device is not in use, it can be hung on the wall and stored, thereby saving storage space.

Furthermore, even when the electronic device is not in use, desired data can be displayed using the data display section, so the electronic device can be used effectively.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the electronic device with a wall-mounted display function of the present invention has the following features:
Using the stand means, electronic devices can be easily used on a tabletop, and when not in use, they can be hung on the wall and stored in an out-of-the-way space, and desired data can be displayed on the data display even when the electronic devices are not in use. It can be used effectively.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the wall-mounted state of the main body of the electronic device, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the inside of the electronic device according to the embodiment, and FIG. 4 Each figure is a diagram of a stand means according to another embodiment, of which (A) is a diagram of a wall-mounted state, (B) is a diagram of a table-top usage state, FIG. 5 is an external view of a conventional electronic device, and FIG. 6 is a number diagram. 1 is an external view of another conventional electronic device, in which (A) is a diagram of a stored state and (B) is a diagram of a usage state. In the figure, (1) is the main body of an electronic device with a wall-mounted display function, (
2) is a data display section, (6) is a data processing section, (11)
is the groove, (12) is the fixing metal fitting, (12a) is the screw hole, (
12b) is a hook, (13) is a stand, (13a) is a horizontal plate, (13b) is a vertical plate, and (14) is a guide groove. In addition, in the figures, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts. Agent Patent Attorney Yoshi 1) Kenji (2 others) Internal block diagram of electronic equipment according to an embodiment Diagram of stand means according to other embodiments External view of conventional electronic equipment Figure 5 Other conventional electronic equipment External view Figure 6

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A thin electronic device main body having a data display section on the front surface; wall hanging means for detachably holding the electronic device main body on a wall; an electronic device that is detachable or retractable to a main body of the electronic device to be held, and a data processing section that causes the data display section to display desired data when the electronic device is mounted on a wall; When in use, the main body of the electronic device is propped up on a tabletop using the stand means, and when the electronic device is not in use, it is stored on the wall using the wall hanging means, and when the electronic device is hung on the wall, the data processing section displays arbitrary data on the data display section. An electronic device with a wall-mounted display function.