JPH10149113A - Image display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make plural persons able to simultaneously and independently view information displayed on respective display screens by independently providing the display screens on plural parts. SOLUTION: A lap-top personal computer 1 is provided with a main display screen 3 on the inner surface of a vertically opened and closed cover body 2 and provided with a sub display screen 4 on an outer surface. When the cover body 2 is opened, a keyboard 6 is provided on the surface of a personal computer main body part 5 and operation keys 7 provided with the plural kinds of input functions are arrayed on the keyboard 6. In the case of giving sales presentation by using the lap-top personal computer 1, a sales person MS opens the cover body 2, operates the operation keys 7 of the keyboard 6 while looking at the main display screen 3 of the cover body 2 and adds explanation and a customer MK at a facing position receives the explanation while looking at video images projected on the sub display screen 4. In such a manner, the sales presentation or the like is given while facing an opposite party.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image display apparatus such as a personal computer or a television for displaying images such as characters, pictures and moving objects on a screen, and more particularly to an image display apparatus having a plurality of display screens provided independently. It relates to a display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, image display devices such as laptop personal computers, personal computers for video games and televisions have been developed.
Most of them have only one display screen.

[0003]

Therefore, the conventional image display apparatus has a problem that only one display function can be performed on one display screen. In particular, when using a laptop computer for sales pretension, the salesman and the customer are talking close to each other while looking at the display screen. In the unlikely event that there is a mistake in operation, sales often fail due to stumbling upon the explanation, which makes it a convenient personal computer, but it can function well as a sales tool. could not.

[0004] Further, since only one display screen is provided in a personal computer for a video game, almost only one person can enjoy the video game. There is a problem that while one person is playing a video game or the like and enjoying it, several other people must wait until the video game or the like is finished.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and one vehicle can be used by a plurality of people. In particular, when the vehicle is used for a sales presentation, a salesman displays a sub display screen. Show sales to customers and check the customer's reaction in a face-to-face manner to smoothly develop sales.When used for video games, multiple people can enjoy the same or different video games at once. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image display device capable of performing the above.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed to achieve the above object, and an image display apparatus according to claim 1 displays images of characters, pictures, moving objects, etc. on a screen. In the image display device, the display screen has a plurality of locations,
It is provided independently. Such an image display device includes a portable type and a thin screen type in addition to a desktop type.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the main display screen is formed on the inner surface of the cover which can be opened and closed, and the sub display screen is provided on the outer surface. The image display device according to claim 3 is the two-screen laptop computer according to claim 2, wherein the sub-display screen displays an image different from a main display image such as a display, a text broadcast, and a television broadcast. Is what is being done.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display device according to the second or third aspect, wherein the sub-display screen comprises a two-screen type laptop personal computer having an openable or retractable protective cover. It is. An image display device according to a fifth aspect is the image display device according to the first aspect, wherein
It is composed of a television having a video display screen at a location.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the television can be used in a state where the television faces a video game monitor.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the image display device according to the present invention will be described. 1 and 2 show a state in which a cover of a laptop personal computer as an example of the image display device of the present invention is closed, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the cover of the laptop personal computer is opened.

The laptop personal computer 1 has a main display screen 3 on the inner surface of a cover 2 that is opened and closed, and a sub display screen 4 on the outer surface. When the cover 2 is opened, a keyboard 6 is provided on the surface of the personal computer main body 5, and operation keys 7 having a plurality of types of input functions such as numeric keys are arranged on the keyboard 6.

When making a sales presentation using the laptop personal computer 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a salesman MS or the like opens the cover 2 and looks at the main display screen 3 of the cover 2 while using a keyboard. 6
The customer MK at the facing position receives an explanation while watching the video displayed on the sub-display screen 4.

As described above, since the salesman can explain the sales in a state where the salesman MS and the customer MK face each other, the explanation can be made more accurately while asking the expression of the opponent than in the case where the explanation is carried out sideways. . In particular, life insurance, product descriptions, other sales presentations,
Can teach lessons such as computer, language, learning, etc., and can explain even if the other party is heterosexual without being aware of approaching or contacting.

[0014] Further, since the sales presentation can be made in front of the customer, the operation of the personal computer can be operated without the customer noticing, and the sales can be smoothly developed. Further, the sub display screen 4 may be configured to display an image different from the main display screen 3 such as a display, a text broadcast, and a television broadcast.

In this case, when the keyboard 6 is not used by operating the keyboard 6, that is, when the cover 2 is closed as shown in FIG. 1, or as shown in FIG. Or stand on a table, and use the sub display screen 4 on the outer surface thereof. The sub display screen 4 displays advertisement characters, service information, product advertisements, and the like.

In addition to the advertisements and advertisements provided independently,
Teletext broadcasting, television broadcasting, etc. can also be displayed.
The personal computer 1 may be externally mounted, or may be built in the personal computer 1. This allows the personal computer 1 to have multiple functions. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a sub-display screen 4 on the outer surface of the cover body 2 has a
Is preferably provided.

By doing so, the sub-display screen 4 is protected by the protective cover 8 during transportation and the like, so that the sub-display screen 4 is not damaged, and the sub-display screen 4 is not exposed to the outside. Yes. The protective cover may be of a retractable type such as a shutter type.
FIG. 5 shows a television which is another example of the image display device of the present invention.

The television 10 has two display screens 11, 12 on the front and back, and the same or different images can be displayed on each of the display screens 11, 12. Reference numeral 13 indicates a video tape insertion port.
After playing the videotape on one display screen, the other display screen can display the television broadcast. In this television 10, two display screens 11 and 12
A plurality of people can watch the same or different television program images simultaneously.

When the television 10 is applied as a video game monitor, two display screens 11,
At least two or more players can simultaneously enjoy the same or different video games. In addition, as a television, not only two display screens but also three or more display screens may be provided.

Further, when the display screen of the screen display device such as the laptop personal computer 1 or the television 10 is formed by a liquid crystal screen, the width of the screen display device can be reduced, and the entire device has a compact structure. And characters, pictures, moving objects, and the like displayed on the display screen can be clearly displayed.

[0021]

As described above, according to the screen display device of the first aspect, since a plurality of display screens are provided independently at a plurality of places, a plurality of persons can simultaneously and independently operate each display screen. You can see the information displayed in. In particular, when the image display device is configured with a desktop personal computer, when used for sales presentations, the salesman can show the other display screen to the customer and explain while facing the customer, and the salesman and the customer Can keep sales at an appropriate distance without snuggling. In this way, you can operate a one-on-one sales presentation while checking the reaction of the customer who has met, and also operate the computer operation without noticing the customer,
Sales can be developed smoothly. In particular, when a sales talk is performed for the opposite sex, it is not necessary to be conscious of careless approach, so that it is possible to concentrate on the sales talk and it is useful.

According to the screen display device of the present invention, in addition to the main display screen provided on the inner surface of the cover, a portable laptop personal computer provided with a sub-display screen on the outer surface of the cover is provided. Therefore, when used for a sales presentation, the same effect as the above-mentioned claim can be obtained, and it is particularly useful when used for a sales activity tool.

According to the screen display device of the third aspect, the sub display screen is constituted by a laptop personal computer capable of displaying an image different from the main display screen such as a display, a text broadcast, a television broadcast, etc. In addition, even when the main display screen is not used, the sub display screen can display an independently provided advertisement and advertisement, as well as a text broadcast, a television broadcast, and the like, thereby enabling the personal computer to have multiple functions.

According to the screen display device of the present invention, since the sub-display screen is constituted by a laptop personal computer having an openable / retractable protective cover, the portable display is carried with the protective cover closed. At times, since the sub-display screen is protected by the protective cover, the sub-display screen is not damaged, and the sub-display screen does not need to be exposed to the outside.

According to the screen display device of the present invention, since the television has at least two display screens at the front and back, a plurality of persons can be displayed on at least two display screens at the same time. Alternatively, images of different television programs can be independently viewed. Claim 6
According to the screen display device of the present invention, as a television usable for a video game monitor, a plurality of people can independently enjoy a video game on at least two front and rear display screens. There is no need to wait when performing or operate side by side.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laptop personal computer, which is an example of a screen display device according to the present invention, with a cover closed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where a cover body of the laptop personal computer is opened.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a sales presentation is being performed using a laptop personal computer.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a laptop personal computer provided with an openable / closable protective cover on a sub display screen.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a two-screen television as another example of the screen display device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Two-screen type laptop personal computer 2 Cover body 3 Main display screen 4 Sub-display screen 8 Protective cover 10 Television 11 Front display screen 12 Back display screen

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An image display device for displaying an image such as a character, a picture, or a moving object on a screen, wherein the display screen is provided at a plurality of independent positions. 2. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the main display screen is formed on the inner surface of the cover which can be opened and closed, and the sub-display screen is provided on the outer surface. . 3. The image according to claim 2, wherein the sub-display screen is configured by a two-screen type laptop personal computer that displays an image different from a main display image such as a display, a text broadcast, and a television broadcast. Display device. 4. The image display device according to claim 2, wherein the sub-display screen is provided with a two-screen laptop computer having an openable / retractable protective cover. 5. The image display device according to claim 1, comprising a television having a video display screen at least on two sides. 6. The image display device according to claim 5, wherein the television is usable in a face-to-face state as a video game monitor.