JPH0937015A - Portable information terminal equipment with facsimile function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To confirm the details of facsimile data by displaying those data over plural display parts. SOLUTION: Portable information terminal equipment is composed of first equipment 1 having a telephone function and a first display part 15, with which a user can perform an input operation, for displaying prescribed data to be transmitted/received and second equipment 2 having a facsimile function and a second display part 26, with which the user can perform an input operation, for displaying prescribed data to be transmitted/received. At either the first equipment 1 or the second equipment 2, a mode setting part 28 is formed for setting the display state of the first and second display parts 15 and 26 into a first display mode for displaying respectively independent information on the respective display parts or a second display mode for displaying the related information over both the display parts 15 and 26 and by operating the mode setting part 26, the display state of the first and second display parts 15 and 26 is switched.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable information terminal device having a facsimile function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a portable information terminal device having a facsimile function is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-278766 (H0).
4M 11/00) are known.

The portable information terminal with a facsimile function disclosed in the above publication has a speaker for reception, a microphone for transmission, and various keyboards such as input keys and dial keys on the front surface of the housing. Further, a reading section for reading a document or the like is provided on the right side surface of the housing, and an output section for printing out is provided on the left side surface.

[0004]

However, in the portable information terminal with the facsimile function, it is necessary to print out to confirm the content of the received facsimile data. Therefore, a mechanism for printing out and a sheet for outputting the same are required. Was required, and its maintenance was very troublesome.

Further, there is a problem that the addition of the printout function makes the device larger and heavier than the conventional portable information terminal device.

It should be noted that in the above publication, LC is provided on a part of the front surface of the housing.
Although a display unit such as D has been proposed, it is sometimes difficult to confirm the details of the received facsimile data because the display region of the display unit is small.

[0007]

In view of the above, the present invention provides a portable information terminal device with a facsimile function, which has at least a telephone function, displays a predetermined data for transmission and reception, and has a first display section which can be operated by a user. And a second device having at least a facsimile function, and a second display unit for displaying predetermined data for transmission and reception and allowing a user to input and operate the first display unit. And the display state of the second display unit is either a first display mode in which information is displayed independently on each display unit or a second display mode in which related information is displayed across both display units. The mode setting means for setting is provided in either the first device or the second device.

According to the present invention, there is provided connection means for detachably connecting the first device and the second device, and the positional relationship between the two devices can be varied by the connection means. To configure.

In the present invention, when the first device and the second device are connected by the connecting means, the first device is rotatable with respect to the second device. At the same time, the first display unit and the second display unit are respectively provided in the planes of the respective devices that are joined to face each other when the first device rotates.

[0010]

According to the present invention, the details of the facsimile data can be confirmed by displaying the received facsimile data and the like on a plurality of display sections.
There is no need to print out.

Further, by the connecting means for detachably connecting the first device having the telephone function and the second device having the facsimile function, each device can be used alone. Further, by changing the positions of both devices by the connecting means, the size of the entire device can be made convenient for carrying.

Furthermore, when the first device and the second device are connected by the connecting means, the first device is rotatable with respect to the second device, and the plurality of displays. Since the parts are provided in the surfaces of the respective devices that are joined to face each other when the devices rotate, it is possible to prevent the display part from being damaged or soiled as much as possible.

[0013]

1 is a block diagram of a portable information terminal device with a facsimile function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 1 is a first device having a telephone function, and 10 is an antenna for both transmission and reception. An RF / IF unit 11 performs frequency conversion. A modulation / demodulation unit 12 performs π / 4 shift four-phase PSK modulation / demodulation. A digital signal processing circuit unit 13 performs digital signal processing such as TDMA processing. One functional block is configured by 11, 12, and 13, and the transmission / reception processing of the CCH (common control channel) and the T
Performs CH (speech channel) transmission / reception processing. 14 is PH
In S (personal handy phone system) control part,
This block manages the entire PHS unit. Here, control of voice signal processing, reception of facsimile signals,
It controls transmission and so on. Reference numeral 15 is a first display unit, and in this embodiment, an LCD display panel having a digitizer function is used. The digitizer function is a function of detecting the position of the various input keys displayed on the display panel when the user operates them. Reference numeral 16 is a first control section, which is based on a control signal from the PHS control section.
5 for controlling the display state, and a signal such as the position detected by the digitizer of the first display unit 15 is supplied to the PHS control unit 14.
It has a function to send to. Reference numeral 17 is a receiving speaker, and 18 is a transmitting microphone. These 10 to 18 are built in the first device 1.

Reference numeral 2 is a second device having a facsimile function. Reference numeral 20 denotes a signal I / F section, which is used for the first device
The interface processing with the device is performed, and the transmission / reception data is exchanged. Reference numeral 21 denotes a facsimile modem unit, which performs modulation / demodulation on transmission / reception data of facsimile. Reference numeral 22 denotes a facsimile codec section, which performs a decoding process on the transmission / reception data of the facsimile using the coding memory 23. A page memory unit 24 is capable of storing transmission / reception data of several pages of facsimile. A facsimile control unit 25 controls the entire facsimile unit. Reference numeral 26 is a second display section, which is an LCD display panel with a digitizer function, like the first display section 15. A second control unit 27 controls the display state of the second display unit 26 on the basis of a control signal from the facsimile control unit 25, and transmits a signal such as a position detected by the digitizer of the second display unit 26 to the facsimile. It has a function of transmitting to the control unit 25. 28 is a mode setting unit, which includes the first display unit 15,
A signal corresponding to the first display mode for displaying independent data on the second display unit 26, and both display units 15 and 26.
And a signal in accordance with a second display mode for displaying related data over the entire range. A reading unit 29 reads external image data. These 20 to 29 are built in the second device 2.

Although not shown in the drawing, in addition to this, an independent power source actually exists in each device. Further, in this embodiment, the mode setting unit 28 is provided in the second device 2, but it may be provided in the first device 1.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a portable information terminal device with a facsimile function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numeral 30 is a connecting means for connecting the first device 1 and the second device 2, which is a cylindrical member in this embodiment. As a result, when the first device 1 and the second device 2 are connected, the devices rotate about the connecting means 30. Reference numeral 31 is an engaging convex portion provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting means 30, and 32 is a holding member also provided on the connecting means 30. 33 is a mode switching button, and by pressing this button,
The signal generated by the mode setting unit 28 is in accordance with the first display mode (the first display unit 15 displays a ten-key pad for a telephone and the second display unit 26 displays facsimile data). It is possible to switch between a signal and a signal according to the second display mode (facsimile data is displayed on both the first display section 15 and the second display section 26).

Further, as is apparent from this figure, the first display section 15 and the second display section 26 are in the plane where the first device 1 and the second device 2 are joined to face each other. When the two devices are folded around the connecting means 30 as an axis, the display screen is not exposed to the outside.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing how the first device 1 and the second device 2 are connected. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes an engaging concave portion provided on the side surface of the second device 2 at a position corresponding to the engaging convex portion 31 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting means 30. Reference numeral 35 is a fitting hole for fitting the holding member 32.

In order to connect the first device 1 and the second device 2, the engaging convex portion 31 is first aligned with the engaging concave portion 34,
The engaging projection 31 is pushed into the engaging recess 34 until the outer peripheral surface of the connecting means 30 and the side surface of the second device 2 come into contact with each other. After pushing the outer peripheral surface of the connecting means 30 and the side surface of the second device 2 into contact with each other, the first device 1 is slid downward to connect the two devices.

FIG. 4 shows the engaging projection 31 and the engaging recess 34.
It is an enlarged view of the engagement part of. As is clear from this figure, the engaging protrusion 31 is composed of a tip 31a and a groove 31b, and the engaging recess 34 is wider than the tip 31a of the engaging protrusion 31. One opening 34a and a second opening 34b narrower in width than the tip 31a are formed.

The manner in which the first device 1 and the second device 2 are connected will be described with reference to this figure. First, the first device 1 is moved in the direction A in the figure so that the engaging projection 31 engages. The engaging recess 34 is inserted into the engaging recess 34 through the first opening 34a. Then, when the first device 1 is moved in the B direction in the drawing, the groove 31b of the engaging projection 31 moves through the second opening 34b of the engaging recess 34, and the tip 31a moves toward the second opening 3a.
It is stored in the space behind 4b. This completes the connection between the first device 1 and the second device 2.

In this state, for example, even if a force is applied in the direction opposite to the direction A in the figure, the second opening 34b is narrower than the tip 31a of the engaging projection 31, and therefore the connection is made. It does not come off.

FIG. 5 shows a sectional view in the vicinity of the holding member 32. The holding member 32 is configured to be slidable, and the tongue piece 32a of the holding member is provided on the second device 2 after the connection by the engaging convex portion 31 and the engaging concave portion 34 as described above. By fitting in the fitting hole 35, the connection state between the first device 1 and the second device 2 is locked. A conductive member 32b is provided on the lower surface of the holding member 32, and in the locked state, the conductive member 32b is electrically connected to the circuit portion of the first device 1.
c and the conductive member 32d electrically connected to the circuit portion of the second device 2 are contacted. As a result, the first device 1 and the second device 2 are electrically connected.

FIG. 6 is a view of the portable terminal device with a facsimile function of the present invention as viewed from above. In the present embodiment, when the first device 1 and the second device 2 are connected, the second device 2 is fixed by the engaging convex portion 31 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting means 30. Then, the first device 1 is connected to the connecting means 3
By pivoting about the central axis of 0, the second state can be obtained between the open state [(a) in the figure] and the closed state [(b) in the figure].
The positional relationship with the device 2 can be changed.

7 to 9 are views showing display examples on the first display section 15 and the second display section 26.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which the telephone screen is displayed on the first display section 15 in the first display mode, and FIG. 8 shows the second screen.
9 shows the display state of the display mode, and FIG. 9 shows the state in which the screen for facsimile transmission is displayed on the first display unit 15 in the first display mode.

In FIG. 7, a telephone screen is displayed on the first display section 15. Reference numeral 15a is a display window on which the telephone number of the call originated or received and information indicating the transmission / reception state are displayed. Reference numeral 15b is a ten-key for performing a calling operation. In addition, a call key 15c, an end key 15d for ending a call, a transceiver key 15e that is operated when wirelessly communicating with a terminal of the same standard, a facsimile signal when it is received, or a facsimile signal can be received. At the time of transmission, a telephone / FAX key 15f for switching to a transmission screen, a key such as a telephone directory key 15g operated when calling a pre-registered telephone number and when registering a telephone number are the first display portion 15 Is displayed in. Since the first display section 15 is formed of the LCD display panel having the digitizer function as described above,
By operating these keys, the digitizer detects the key operation position and each function is realized.

The second display section 26 serves as a screen for displaying facsimile data. This display screen includes a save key 26a and a display magnification change key 26 for setting enlargement / reduction.
b, an input for returning the display data to the previous state, setting a function such as a clear key 26c for clearing the displayed facsimile information and an input pen (not shown) to either the input state or the erased state A / erase switching key 26d, a page of the displayed facsimile information, a page key 26e for switching the page, a scroll bar 26f for scrolling the display data, and the like are displayed.

The second display mode is realized by pressing the mode switching button 33, and the state shown in FIG. 8 is obtained. As is apparent from FIG. 8, in the second display mode, both the first display unit 15 and the second display unit 26 serve as a screen for displaying facsimile data, and the facsimile data is displayed across the two display units 15 and 26. .

When the telephone / FAX key 15f displayed on the first display section 15 is operated in the first display mode, the first display section 15 becomes a display screen for facsimile transmission as shown in FIG. . On this display screen, a start key 15h for starting facsimile transmission and a reset key 15i for canceling facsimile transmission on the way
Keys such as are displayed.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The signal received by the antenna 10 is RF / IF
It is sent to the PHS control unit 14 via the unit 11, the modulation / demodulation unit 12, and the digital signal processing circuit unit 13. Here, the PHS controller 14 supplies the received digital signal to the speaker 17 by a built-in audio signal processing circuit (not shown).

The user determines whether the received signal is a call signal or a facsimile signal based on the signal emitted from the speaker 17.

When the user determines that the call signal is received, the call is continued with the other party, and when the user wants to end the call, the end key 16d is operated to end the call.

If the user determines that the received signal is a facsimile signal and desires to receive the facsimile signal, the user operates the telephone / FAX key 16g. When the FAX key 16g is operated, the PHS controller 1
4 transmits the received signal to the second device 2 via the electrical connection portion provided on the holding member 32. The transmitted signal passes through the signal I / F unit 20 and the facsimile control unit 2
Sent to 5. The facsimile control unit 25 uses the signal I / F
The signal transmitted through the unit 20 is operated by the facsimile modem unit 21, the facsimile codec unit 22, and the encoding memory 23 to be converted into facsimile data and stored in the page memory 24.

Next, a data display method will be described. The display states of the first display unit 15 and the second display unit 26 include two display states, a first display mode and a second display mode, and each time the mode switching button 33 is pressed, the two display states are displayed. The display state switches between modes.

In the first display mode, predetermined display data (phone screen, facsimile transmission screen, etc.) sent from the PHS control unit 14 is displayed on the first display unit 15, and the second display unit 26 performs facsimile control. Display facsimile data sent from the department.

In the second display mode, the first display section 15,
The facsimile data sent from the facsimile control unit 25 is displayed on both the second display units 26.

That is, the first display control unit 16 is supplied with data from the PHS control unit 14 in the first display mode, and is supplied from the facsimile control unit 25 in the second display mode.

Here, when the current display state is, for example, the first display mode, the facsimile control unit 25 reads the facsimile data from the page memory 24 and transmits it to the second control unit 27 after receiving the facsimile. To do. The facsimile data received by this is the second
It is displayed only on the display unit 26.

When the user desires to display the facsimile data in a wider area, the user presses the mode switching button 33. When the mode switching button 33 is pressed, the mode setting unit 28 displays the first
The predetermined signal level indicating the display mode (L level or H level) is changed to the predetermined signal level indicating the second display mode (H level or L level). The change in the signal level of the mode setting unit 28 depends on the PHS control unit 14,
Both the facsimile control unit 25 are detecting and it is determined that the "second display mode" is set.

When in the "second display mode", both control units 1
When judged by 4 and 25, the PHS controller 15 stops the transmission of the predetermined display data to the first controller 16. Then, the facsimile control unit 26 transmits the facsimile data to the second control unit 27 while
Facsimile data is also transmitted to the control unit 16. The facsimile data to be transmitted is data that follows the facsimile data currently displayed on the second display unit 26.

As a result, the display state becomes the second display mode, and the facsimile data is displayed on the first display section 15 and the second display section 26.

The mode switching button 33 is again pressed.
When is pressed, the signal level of the mode setting unit 28 changes again to the level according to the first display mode. This change in signal level is also caused by the PHS controller 1 in the same manner as before.
4. The facsimile control unit 25 detects both, and determines that it is the "first display mode".

If it is in the "first display mode", both control units 1
4 and 25, the facsimile control unit 25 determines the first
The transmission of facsimile data to the control unit 16 is stopped. Then, the PHS control unit 14 transmits the predetermined display data to the first control unit 16.

As a result, the display state returns to the first display mode again.

Next, the facsimile transmission operation will be described. The transmission data is created by external image data read by the reading unit 29 or data handwritten with an input pen or the like. Further, the received facsimile data or the external image data in which handwriting input is superimposed can be used as the transmission data.

When the facsimile transmission is performed after the transmission data is created, the display state of both display portions 15 and 26 is changed to the first display mode by the mode switching button 33, and the telephone / FAX key is operated to change the first display mode. 1 Display a facsimile transmission screen on the display unit 15. Enter the desired telephone number here and operate the start key 15h
The S control unit 14 sends a control signal for starting the facsimile transmission to the facsimile control unit 25. Upon receiving the control signal from the PHS control unit 14, the facsimile control unit 25 converts the transmission data into a facsimile signal by the encoding memory 24, the facsimile codec unit 23, and the facsimile modem unit 22, and transmits the facsimile signal to the first device 1. The facsimile signal supplied to the first device 1 by the facsimile controller 25 is converted into a wireless signal by the PHS controller 14 and then transmitted from the antenna 10.

[0050]

According to the invention described in claim 1, by providing the mode setting means for changing the display state of the plurality of display portions, for example, the facsimile data is displayed over the plurality of display portions. Alternatively, the display screen for the telephone and the screen for displaying the facsimile data can be displayed on each of the plurality of display units, so that the display state can be selected according to the preference of the user.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the first device and the second device can be used as independent devices. In particular, the first device has substantially the same size and weight as an ordinary mobile phone and is easy to use. Further, even when connected, the size of the entire device can be made compact by the detachable part, which is convenient for carrying.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display portions provided on both devices rotate about the connecting means when the first device is connected to the second device. At this time, since the first device and the second device are respectively located in the planes of the devices that are joined to face each other, the respective devices play the role of the lids and protect the respective display units. Therefore,
It is not necessary to separately provide a lid for each display unit, which is advantageous in terms of cost and weight.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable information terminal device with a facsimile function of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a portable information terminal device with a facsimile function of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a connection state between a first device 1 and a second device 2.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of engaging portions of an engaging convex portion 31 and an engaging concave portion 34.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of the portable information terminal device with a facsimile function of the present invention as viewed from above.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the vicinity of a holding member 32 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example on the first display section 15 and the second display section 26.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example on the first display section 15 and the second display section 26.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing display examples on the first display section 15 and the second display section 26.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 1st apparatus 2 2nd apparatus 14 PHS control part 15 1st display part 16 1st control part 25 Facsimile control part 26 2nd display part 27 2nd control part 28 Mode setting part 33 Mode switch button

Continuation of the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code Office reference number FI Technical display location H04N 1/32 H04N 1/387 1/387 H04B 7/26 109M

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable information terminal device with a facsimile function having a facsimile function, comprising a first display unit having at least a telephone function, displaying predetermined data for transmission / reception, and allowing a user to perform an input operation. 1 device and a second device having at least a facsimile function and having a second display unit that displays predetermined data for transmission and reception and that can be input and operated by a user, the first display unit and the first display unit. Mode setting for setting the display state of the two display units to either a first display mode in which information is displayed independently on each display unit or a second display mode in which related information is displayed across both display units A portable information terminal device with a facsimile function, characterized in that the means is provided in either the first device or the second device. 2. A connection means for detachably connecting the first device and the second device, the positional relationship between the two devices being variable by the connection means. The portable information terminal device with a facsimile function according to claim 1. 3. When the first device and the second device are connected by the connecting means, the first device is rotatable with respect to the second device, The mobile phone with a facsimile function according to claim 2, wherein the first display unit and the second display unit are respectively provided in a surface of each device that is joined to face each other when the first device is rotated. Terminal information device.