JPH05289994A - Hand-writing input enabled hand held computer device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a hand-writing input enabled hand held computer device capable of executing hand-writing input without using an input pen to be used only for hand-writing together with keyboard input and constituted of size capable of loading practical performance. CONSTITUTION:A cover body 3 is formed to protect a display face 5 to be used also for a hand-writing input plate, the inside of the cover body 3 is constituted as a keyboard part, and when the device is being moved or is not used, the cover body 3 is closed to protect the display face 5. At the time of using the device, the cover body 3 is opened to attain keyboard input band upon the keyboard part formed on the inside of the cover body 3 and hand-writing input using the display face as the hand-written input plate. A body part 2 is provided with a body part supporting stand to be optionally drawn out or stored so that a horizontal state on a desk proper to hand-written input and an approximately vertically erected state proper to keyboard input can be properly used.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a handheld computer device in which the display surface also serves as a handwriting input plate, and which further comprises a keyboard and is capable of performing keyboard input and handwriting input.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional example of a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input is shown in FIGS. Handheld computer device 20 shown in perspective view in FIG.
Is formed thin so as to be suitable for carrying, and is placed flat on a desk as shown in the figure so that handwriting can be input using the input plate 21. The input plate 21 also serves as a display surface, and executes handwriting input according to the operation procedure displayed on the display. In addition, the electronic notebook type computer device 22 shown in FIG.
Is separated into a main body and a lid, and the display surface 23
A keyboard section 24 is arranged, and the display surface 23 can be used also as a handwriting input plate. Since the notebook size is small, the display surface 23 is also small. Therefore, it is considered that the handwriting input pen 25 is used for handwriting input.

[0003]

Since the handheld computer device 20 shown in the above-mentioned conventional example does not have a keyboard, it is inconvenient because handwriting input is necessary even when input from the keyboard is more convenient. Yes, the input plate 21 was always open, and there was a risk of damage during movement and storage. Also, since it is laid flat on the table, there is a problem that it occupies a large area on the table. In addition, the electronic notebook type computer device 22 has a display surface 23, which is an input plate, smaller than that of a so-called notebook type personal computer, and therefore has the inconvenience of having to use a handwriting input pen 25, and is thus downsized. Therefore, there is a problem that the data capacity and the information processing speed are naturally smaller than those of the notebook personal computer. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input, which is capable of performing handwriting input without using a dedicated input pen in addition to keyboard input, and which has a size capable of having practical performance. And

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the means adopted by the present invention comprises a main body and a keyboard, and the main body has a display surface which also serves as a handwriting input plate. In a computer device, a lid is attached to the body so as to open and close the display surface, a keyboard is provided on the inner surface of the lid, and the body is placed in a substantially vertical position on a table. It is configured as a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input, in which a stand for supporting the parts is provided in the main body part so as to be freely put in and taken out.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a lid is provided to protect the display surface that also serves as the handwriting input plate, and the inner surface of the lid is configured as a keyboard portion. When not in use, the lid is closed to display. The surface is protected, and when used, the lid is opened to enable keyboard input on the inside of the lid, and handwriting input using the display surface as a handwriting input plate. In addition, a stand for supporting the main unit is provided so that it can be freely used, either for placing it flat on a table suitable for handwriting input or for raising it in a substantially vertical position suitable for keyboard input. ing.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings for the understanding of the present invention. The following embodiments are examples of embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state (a) in which the display surface is covered with a keyboard portion and a state (b) in which the keyboard portion is removed in a handheld computer capable of handwriting input according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state when the keyboard is used. As shown in FIG. 1, the handheld computer device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a lid 3 that covers the display surface 5 provided on the front surface of the main body 2, and as shown in FIG. When not in use, the lid 3 is closed to protect the display surface 5, and as shown in FIG. 1B, when the lid 3 is opened and removed, handwriting input can be performed using the display surface 5. .. A keyboard portion 4 is formed on the inner surface side of the removed lid body 3, and as shown in FIG. 2, a stand 6 provided on the back surface of the main body portion 2 so that it can be freely taken in and out is raised to stand the main body portion 2 on a table. Keyboard input can be performed. The lid 3 that covers the display surface 5 in an openable / closable manner is arranged so as to be fitted in a position where a step is provided on the front surface of the main body 2. The upper locking projections 3a, 3a provided on the lid 3 in the upper locking holes 2a, 2a formed in the side wall of the step are formed into the lower locking holes 2b, 2a.
The lid 3 is fitted to the main body 2 so that the lower locking protrusions 3b and 3b are locked to b. As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) (b) and FIG. 2, the lower locking projections 3b, 3b of the lid 3 are inserted into the lower locking holes 2b, 2b of the main body 2 to insert the lid 3 into the main body. The upper locking protrusions 3a, 3a are moved to the upper locking hole 2 by fitting them by placing them on the upper surface 2 and sliding the lock operating knobs 3c, 3c.
The lid body 3 is inserted into the a and 2a and locked, and the lid body 3 can cover and protect the display surface 5 of the main body portion 2 without coming off during movement. The lock member 9 provided with the lock operation knobs 3c and 3c is mounted between the outer surface housing 3d and the inner surface housing 3e of the lid body 3 as shown in FIG.
In FIG. 3, an engaging member 8 is attached to the inside of the outer housing 3d of the lid body 3 so that the lock member 9 having the engaging projection 3a shown in FIG. It is fitted. When the lock member 9 is inserted from the outer surface side of the lid body 3 as shown in FIG. 5, the engaging piece 9a engages with the sliding piece 8a of the engaging member 8 so that the lock member 9 moves above the engaging member 8. It fits so that it can slide. As shown in FIG. 6, when the lock operation knob 3c formed on the surface of the lock member 9 is pushed with a finger in the moving direction, the lock member 9 slides on the engagement member 8 and the lock members 9a and (b) in FIG. ) As shown in FIG. 4), it can be moved forward / backward, and when advanced (a), the locking projection 3a is inserted into the locking hole 2a of the main body 2 and the lid 3 is locked to the main body 2. When retracted (b), the locking projection 3a is disengaged from the locking hole 2a, and the lid 3 can be removed from the main body 2. The positioning of the expansion / retraction of the locking projections 3a is restricted by the positioning recess 9c _1, 9c of the locking member 9 which mate with the positioning convex portion 8c formed in the engagement member 8. FIG. 7 shows a state in which a stand 6 is provided on the back surface of the main body 2 so that the main body 2 can be put up and down, and the main body 2 is placed upright. It is realized by the structure. Figure 8,
FIG. 9 shows a structure of a rotating part for putting in and out the stand 6, and the structure shown in FIG. 8 has a position restricting convex part 6a formed on the rotating part of the stand 6 for restricting a position for taking in and out the main body 2 side. Position (a) in which the stand 6 is housed on the back surface of the main body portion 2 and the stand 6 is pulled out from the back surface of the main body portion 2. The position is restricted to the position (b). Further, in the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the convex portion of the elastic member 10 attached to the main body portion 2 side is fitted into one of the concave / contracting portions 6b and 6c formed on the rotating portion of the stand 6 for regulating the withdrawal position. By fitting together, the storage position and the take-out position of the stand 6 are positioned.

[0007]

As described above, according to the present invention, the lid for protecting the display surface, which also serves as the handwriting input plate, is provided, and the inner surface of the lid is constructed as the keyboard portion, which is not used. At times, the lid is closed to protect the display surface, and when used, the lid is opened to enable keyboard input by the keyboard part on the inner surface of the lid and handwriting input using the display surface as a handwriting input plate. In addition, a stand for supporting the main unit is provided so that it can be freely used, either for placing it flat on a table suitable for handwriting input or for raising it in a substantially vertical position suitable for keyboard input. ing. Since the handheld computer device according to the present invention is configured to have the same size as a so-called notebook personal computer, it is possible to mount practical performance and
Since the size of the display surface can be made sufficiently large, handwriting input can be easily performed without using a dedicated pen or the like when used as a handwriting input plate. In addition, the cover that can be opened and closed can prevent the display surface from being damaged when it is moved or not in use, and the stand that can be put in and taken out can be used to lay the main unit flat or stand up to save table space. It is possible to select a state suitable for use, handwriting input, and keyboard input.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a handheld computer device capable of handwriting input according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a lid closed (a) and a lid removed (b).

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state of the embodiment handheld computer at the time of keyboard input.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a locking structure of the lid body to the main body portion.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a structure of a lock member.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing fitting of a lock member and an engaging member.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a movement operation of the lock member between the advanced position (a) and the retracted position (b).

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the stand is pulled out from the back surface of the main body section.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment showing a structure for taking in and out a stand.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of a second embodiment showing the structure for taking in and out the stand.

FIG. 10: Handheld by handwriting input in the conventional example
The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a computer apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional electronic notebook style handheld computer device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1--Handheld computer device 2 --Main body 3 --Lid 4 --Keyboard 5 --Display surface 6 --Stand

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A main body part and a keyboard part are provided,
In a handheld computer device having a display surface that also functions as a handwriting input plate on the main body,
A lid is attached to the main body so as to open and close the display surface, a keyboard is provided on the inner surface of the lid, and the main body is placed on a table and the main body is supported in a substantially vertical stand. A handheld computer device capable of handwriting input, which is installed in and out of the main body.