JPH10275026A - Portable information terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an operator to look at the display part of a portable information terminal equipment set on a desk in an easy posture and also to easily process the input information for a long time by forming a protruded part on the substrate of a connection device. SOLUTION: A substrate 1 is provided with a cover 2 that can be opened and closed and a protruded part 3 where a portable information terminal equipment is fixed. A cable 21 is added to transfer the serial data to the terminal equipment with a connector 20 prepared at the terminal of the cable 21, a cable 31 which supplies the electric power to the terminal equipment and a connector 30 prepared at the terminal of the cable 31. Furthermore, a keyboard connector 50 is added to transmit and receive the data on the keyboard together with a power connector 40 which supplies the power via an external power unit. This connection device of such a constitution has a mechanism which can obliquely fix the portable information terminal equipment main body and also a mechanism which can control the tilt angle of the terminal equipment main body. As a result, an operator can look at the display part of the terminal equipment set on a desk in an easy posture and accordingly can easily perform an input job for a long time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a portable information terminal device and a system constituted by connecting an external device to the portable information terminal device.

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional portable information terminal device, a pen input method has been used in order to reduce the size of the device and simplify input.

It is not easy to directly input a large amount of data by the pen input method because of poor workability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention uses a display section of a portable information terminal device, a power input terminal from the outside, and a data input / output terminal for an external device, so that the portable information terminal device can be used on a desk. The screen was fixed at an appropriate angle, and a full-size keyboard could be connected. In this manner, by fixing the portable information terminal device at an appropriate angle, it is easy to confirm input data on a desk. In addition, by using a full-size keyboard,
The posture of the data input work becomes easy, and the data input for a long time becomes easy.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In a portable information terminal system according to the present invention, as a first means, a connection device having a mechanism for tilting and fixing a portable information terminal device main body is provided.
Further, an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the inclination angle is provided. Thereby, the display section of the portable information terminal device can be seen in a comfortable posture when used on a desk, and a long input operation can be easily performed. As a second means, a connection device having a cable capable of inputting / outputting data and a portion for accommodating the cable is provided in the portable information terminal device. As a result, the cable can be stored when the connection device is carried, which facilitates carrying, and eliminates loss or breakage of the cable. As a third means, a connection device having a cable for supplying power to the portable information terminal device and a cable storage mechanism is provided. As a result, the cable can be stored when the connection device is carried, which facilitates carrying, and eliminates loss or breakage of the cable. the 4th
As means for (1), an input terminal of a power supply for supplying power to the portable information terminal device is provided in the connection device. Also, a battery housing was provided in the connection device. Thus, the system can be used without impairing portability by using the AC power supply for long-time use on a desk and using the battery in the connection device for use when moving. As another method, an AC adapter that inputs power from an AC power supply and converts it into DC power to be supplied to a portable information terminal device, that is, an AC / DC converter is built in a connection device, and is mainly used as a base station used on a desk and used. can do. further,
A circuit that inputs power from an AC power supply and creates serial data in the connection device, and an AC adapter that converts DC power to be supplied to the CPU, that is, an AC / DC converter is built in the connection device and is mainly used on a desk. Base station and can be used. As fifth means, a connection terminal for inputting a keyboard signal is provided in the connection device. As a result, a large amount of data can be directly input for a long time. As a sixth means, an AC adapter having a housing and containing a cable for power supply is used. By connecting this AC adapter to a portable information terminal device, an AC adapter having excellent portability can be obtained.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing a connection device of the present invention, which has a lid 2 that can be opened and closed on a base 1 and a convex portion 3 for fixing the portable information terminal device. A cable 21 for transmitting and receiving serial data to and from the portable information terminal, a connector 20 at the end of the cable 21, a cable 31 for supplying power to the portable information terminal device, and a connector 30 at the end of the cable 31 are provided. Further, the connection device includes a keyboard connector 50 for transmitting and receiving keyboard data and a power supply connector 40 for supplying power from an external power supply. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system of the present invention, and the portable information terminal 1
00, a base 1 of the connection device, and a power supply 2 connected to the connection device
00 and power supply output plug 41 and keyboard plug 51
Consists of Here, a DOS / V keyboard was used as the keyboard. FIG. 3 is a side view of the system of the present invention, in which a first convex portion 3 and a second convex portion 4 are formed on a base 1 of a connection device.
The display unit of the portable information terminal device can be fixed at a position where it is easy to see by the second convex portion and the lid 2. FIG. 4 shows the lid 2 of the connection device.
FIG.
There is a concave portion 5 for accommodating the battery 1 and a battery accommodating portion 6 for accommodating a battery in the base 1. A power switch 7 and an LE for confirming the operation of the power supply are provided beside the base 1.
D is a power supply display device 8. FIG. 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the mounting portion of the lid 2 according to the present invention.
FIG. 5A is a view showing an opening / closing angle between the base 1 and the lid 2 and FIG. Here, the convex portion 35 for holding down the lid 2
0, a first concave portion 300 serving as a mounting portion of the lid 2 and defining a first angle, and a second concave portion 3 defining a second angle.
01 and a third concave portion 302 for defining a third angle, the center of rotation of the lid 2 can be shifted, and the leaning angle of the portable information terminal device can be adjusted to a desired angle.

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects. By providing the convex portion on the base of the connection device, the display portion of the portable information terminal device can be seen in a comfortable posture on a desk, and a long-time input information processing operation can be easily performed. Furthermore, by providing a plurality of convex portions whose positions have been changed, the mounting angle of the portable information terminal can be adjusted, and the position can be adjusted to a position that is easy for the user to see. By providing a data input / output cable and a power cable in the connection device, the cable is not damaged or lost, and furthermore, by providing a concave contact in the base of the connection device, the cable storage when the connection device is not used can be stored. This has the effect of being easier and more portable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connection device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of the system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the connection device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of the connection device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 base 2 lid 3, 4 convex part 5 concave part 6 battery housing part 7 power switch 8 power display device 20 connector 21 cable 30 power connector 31 cable 40 power connector 50 keyboard connector 51 keyboard plug 100 portable information terminal device 200 power supply device 300, 301, 302 recess

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A projection (3, 4) comprising a base (1) and a lid (2) and fixing a portable information terminal device to the base (1).
A connection device having: 2. The connection device according to claim 1, wherein the projections comprise a first projection defining a first angle and a second projection defining a second angle. 3. A projection (350) for defining an angle of the lid (2) on the base (1), and a mounting portion for the lid (2), defining a first mounting angle of the portable terminal. A second concave portion (300), which serves as a mounting portion for the lid (2) and defines a second mounting angle of the portable terminal.
The connection device according to claim 1, further comprising a concave portion (300). 4. A connection device having a cable (21) on a base (1) for inputting and outputting data to and from a portable information terminal device. 5. A recess 5 for accommodating the cable (21).
The connecting device according to claim 2, wherein the connecting member has a base. 6. A connection device having a cable (31) for supplying power to a portable information terminal device on a base (1). 7. A recess 5 for accommodating said cable (31).
The connection device according to claim 4, wherein the connection device has a base. 8. A connection device comprising a base (1) and a lid (2), the base (1) having an input terminal (40) for inputting power from an external power supply. 9. A connection device comprising a base (1) and a lid (2), wherein the base (1) has a battery storage section (6) for storing a battery. 10. A connection device comprising a base (1) and a lid (2), and having an AC / DC converter for supplying electric power to the portable information terminal device in the base (1). 11. A connector (50) comprising a base (1) and a lid (2), the connector (50) being connected to the keyboard on the base (1).
The connection device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: 12. A portable information terminal device, a connection device connected to the portable information terminal device for transmitting and receiving data, and a keyboard connected to the connection device for transmitting and receiving data. Portable information terminal system. 13. An AC / DC converter having an accommodating portion in which a cable for supplying AC power is built inside a base body (1).