JPS58117485A - Small portable information device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make the indication of a quantity of information easy to watch and more accurate by arranging display sections so that the one can indicate the same information in different sizes while the other can change the size of indication depending on informations. CONSTITUTION:The drawing (a) shows on an expanded time indication. The drawing (b) shows a time indication in an ordinary size. Figures on display are expanded from the normal size according to direction with a switch, for example by expanding the display section as much as possible to allow users to watch it more easily and read it more accurately. This also makes it possible to indicate information normally hidden, such as data in an enlarged size by access.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an output section of a small portable information device. In recent years, the development of electronic technology, particularly semiconductor technology, has led to the use of ICs and LSIs in equipment, and the miniaturization and multifunctionality of equipment has been remarkable.

However, in order to exchange information between humans and devices,
It is essential for the output section to have an easy-to-read display, but as equipment becomes smaller, the area that can be used for display also becomes smaller, making it easier to see. It also negates the benefits.

For example, wristwatches have become electronic and multi-functional, and in addition to time information, they now have functions such as calculations, memos, and indexes. In the display section of a digital wristwatch, a method has been used in which separate display bodies are provided to display each piece of information such as month, day, hour, minute, and second, and each piece of information is displayed side by side.

However, the above method is complicated and easy to misunderstand because many numbers representing different pieces of information are displayed on the display.

In addition, when using a display whose power consumption is proportional to its size, such as a light emitting diode, the size of the display is restricted in order to save power, and visibility may be sacrificed. It was supposed to happen. In order to solve the above-mentioned display problems, the present invention aims to make it possible to display many details easily and reliably even under the condition that the output section of a small portable information device is miniaturized. , is the purpose. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured so that the same information can be displayed in different sizes, and the display size can be changed depending on the information on the same display body. The system is designed to have a display section configured as follows. Next, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the drawings. As an example, a digital wristwatch (hereinafter referred to as a clock) will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned clock, and the display is not limited to alphanumeric characters. Needless to say. FIG. 1(a) shows an enlarged time display, and FIG. 1(1) shows a normal size time display. Depending on the instructions from the switch, the size of the displayed numbers can be enlarged from the normal size, for example to a size that takes full advantage of the display area, making it easy for the user to see and reliably read. The information that is currently not displayed (in normal size),
For example, it is possible to retrieve the month and date and display it in an enlarged size. FIG. 1 shows a case where the size of the display body is changed and enlarged (or reduced) on the same display body, and this method is suitable for dot-type displays and the like. FIG. 2 shows a case where an enlargement display and a normal (or reduction) display are separately provided in advance using a segment type display or the like. Furthermore, Figures 3(a) and 3(b) are intended to display important information, such as the time to replace the battery used in a watch, in a larger size than the one normally used, which is a type of display that is normally turned off. Even with watches that use a battery, when you operate a switch to know the time information, you can display the time signal you want to know, and when it is time to replace the battery, it will automatically change the time signal without operating any switch. Information notifying the timing may be displayed in an enlarged manner. Alternatively, when it is time to replace the battery, the time information may be displayed in a smaller size than normally displayed in order to notify the user that the battery must be replaced. In FIG. 3(b), 12:45 is displayed; instead of 12:45, BATT, KXC.

(BATTERY KXC) IANGK ) It is possible to enlarge the display, but for watches that frequently display seconds, it is also possible to enlarge the seconds display and display other time information at normal (or reduced) size. can. Figure 4 is an example of displaying a large amount of time information in the same space in an easy-to-see manner. It shows the situation in which it is displayed. That is, e) and (1) in Figure 4.
, (C) shows (a) hours and minutes on the normally off display screen.
(1) Seconds, (C) Month and day are displayed one after another. Information that is needed is displayed in a larger size, and information that is less important is displayed in a smaller size. , so that it is easy for the user to see and read easily. The information that was retrieved a few times ago will be reduced in size, but confirmation is effective when it is necessary to review the information because it is displayed in a size that is possible. When used in the state shown in FIG. 4(b), it is effective for display when the timepiece is used as a stopwatch. Figure 4 (C1), (θ), (
f) automatically enlarges and displays the month, day, hour, minute, and second information in order (every 2 seconds in this example), and displays all the time information the watch has at that time to the user. Easy to see,
This is an example of how to ensure readability. In this case, it is also possible to manually and selectively expand time information in a specific unit. FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of a clock display section consisting of a time information processing section 1, a display control section 2, an enlarged display section 3, a normal (reduced) display section 4, and a switching signal 5.
- This is an example of a circuit that implements the example shown in Figures (a) and (t)). In other words, since the segment configurations are similar, the number of signals required for driving each segment is the same, and it is only necessary to change the signal level etc. according to the driving conditions that differ depending on the segment size. . Figure 6 (a)% (b) shows the X, Y
This is an example in which the character is enlarged by controlling the dots representing the character to double in the direction, and (0) is a block diagram of the circuit. , a display body 13.

As variously explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a display output section that is easy for the user to see and reliably read in a small portable information device, and is also extremely effective in that it can provide a unique design. It is something.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 1(a) and (b)
are examples of displaying the same information in different sizes. FIGS. 2(a) and (1)) are examples of displaying by switching the size of the display body. FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) are examples of changing the display size depending on the information. Figure 4(a),
(b), (0), (d), (e), and (f) are examples in which information is displayed while changing size and location. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example of a circuit using a segmented display. FIG. 6(a)% (1))% (C) is an enlarged example and a block diagram using a dot type display. 1...Time information processing unit 2...Display control unit 6
...Enlarged display section 4...Normal display section 5...
・Switching signal (8) Fig. 2 (b) (b) (b) Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 OQ...O Continued from page 1 0 Inventor Rido Mori Hoya type Hibarigaoka 3-4- 114-01 0 Inventor Misoyo Shihito Yamato City Narahashi 325-43 568-

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Consisting of a time information processing section, a display control section, an enlarged display section, a reduced display section, etc., the information transmitted from the time information processing section is controlled by the display control section, and the enlarged display section or A small portable information device that can selectively transmit information to the reduced display section and display the same information in a larger or smaller size.