KR20070017856A - Folding-type mobile phone with character inputting convenience - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a folding portable device for convenient character input. Disclosed is a portable device comprising: a main body; A folder that is folded or unfolded connected to a first hinge axis by a hinge to the main body; And a sliding main body which faces the main main body while continuously moving while maintaining a parallel state with the main main body to open and close its upper surface.

Mobile device, character input, folding type, folder, keypad.

Description

Folding-type mobile device with convenient character input {FOLDING-TYPE MOBILE PHONE WITH CHARACTER INPUTTING CONVENIENCE}

1 is a perspective view showing a portable device according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a portable device with a folder open according to the present invention;

3 is a perspective view showing a portable device in which a folder is inverted according to the present invention;

4 is a perspective view of a portable device in which a sliding body is slid according to the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of a portable device in a camera mode according to the present invention;

The present invention relates to a portable device including a DMB phone, a game phone, a chat phone, a camera phone, an MP3 phone, a cellular phone, a PCS, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a hand-held phone (HHP), and the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable device in which character input is convenient.

The term "portable device" of a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry and wirelessly communicate with a counterpart. Such portable devices are becoming smaller, slim, grip, and lighter in consideration of their portability, and are moving toward a multi-media direction in which various functions can be pursued. In particular, more and more portable terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment. In addition, the portable terminal is an electronic device commonly used anywhere in the world, men and women, and is being recognized as a necessity to carry around at all times.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional portable devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices according to their appearance. The bar-type communication device means that the single housing is configured as a bar-type, the flip-type communication device means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-type housing, the folder-type communication device is It is meant that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

In addition, portable devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a body wearing position or a wearing manner. A necklace-type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-wear type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a wrist.

In addition, portable devices may be classified as rotation-type or sliding-type communication devices according to the opening and closing method. The rotation-type communication device means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened while remaining facing each other, and the sliding-type communication device means that the two housings are opened and closed by sliding movement in the longitudinal direction. it means. The variously classified communication devices listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable devices are being converted into structures capable of communicating high-speed data in addition to voice communication functions. That is, as the needs of consumers increase, the service will be provided using a wireless communication technology that transmits high speed data.

Currently, camera lenses are employed in conventional portable devices, and image signals, etc., are being transmitted. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable devices are equipped with a camera lens module externally or internally so that video call with a counterpart or photographing a desired subject can be performed.

However, among the conventional portable devices, the folding type portable devices are advantageous for miniaturization and are convenient to be held in the hand, but are convenient to carry. Inconvenient problems occurred in the mode and chat mode, and in particular, the QWERTY key array cannot be provided, and thus a key operation for fast and accurate character input is inconvenient.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a QWERTY key arrangement, which is an English alphabet key keyboard arrangement consisting of a horizontal view of a display device and an arrangement of a plurality of keys, in a multimedia environment providing various modes, particularly in a DMB mode, a chat mode, and a game mode. The present invention provides a portable device for viewing a display device and for convenient key operation.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device that is the same size as the conventional one and is convenient to use in various modes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device that is convenient to use in a QWERTY mode that supports various character inputs.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable device,

Main body;

A folder that is folded or unfolded connected to a first hinge axis by a hinge to the main body; And

It is composed of a sliding main body facing the main main body and moving while maintaining a state parallel to the main main body to open and close its upper surface.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 4, the portable device according to the present invention is a folding portable device. Specifically, the portable device according to the present invention is composed of a main body 1, a sliding body 2, hinges 4, 410, 412 and a folder 3. The folder 2 is rotatably connected by a hinge integrally formed on the main body 1 to be folded or unfolded on the sliding body 2. The folded state is shown in FIG. 1, and the unfolded state is shown in FIG. 2. The hinges 4,410 and 412 are provided in a rotary hinge type.

The sliding body 2 linearly slides in the horizontal direction of the main body 1 while keeping the state parallel to the main body 1 while facing the main body 1, in particular the sliding. The upper surface 21 is opened and closed by this. The upper surface 21 of the sliding body may be opened by the rotation of the folder 3, it may be opened by the sliding thereof. 2 shows that the folder 2 is rotated to open the upper surface 21 of the sliding body, and FIG. 4 shows that its upper surface 21 is opened by sliding the sliding body 2.

The sliding body 2 slides in the horizontal direction of the main body 1, specifically, in a direction parallel to the first hinge axis A1 provided by the hinges 4, 410, and 412. The first hinge axis A1 is parallel to the main body 1 or the sliding body 2 in a horizontal direction.

The sliding body 2 has a first keypad 211 made up of an array of a plurality of keys, which are always hidden in the state in which the folder 2 is closed on the upper surface 21 thereof, and sliding in the state in which the folder 2 is closed. It is composed of a second keypad 210 that is opened. The dividing lines L of the first and second keypads 211 and 210 face the first hinge axis A1 in a vertical direction. That is, the dividing line L faces the longitudinal direction of the sliding body 2. The first keypad 211 is opened only when the folder 2 is rotated, the second keypad 210 is opened when the folder 2 is rotated, and opened when the sliding body 2 is slid. do. Of course, the rotation of the folder 2 opens the first and second keypads 211 and 210 together. However, the sliding body 2 opens only the second keypad 210 by sliding. In addition, the microphone device 212 is disposed adjacent to the first and second keypads 211 and 210.

The folder 2 includes an auxiliary display device 310 provided at an upper surface 31 thereof, a camera lens 320 adjacent to the auxiliary display device 310, and a main display device 312 provided at a lower surface 32 thereof. ). The folder (2) is rotatably connected about the first hinge axis (A1) and the second hinge axis (A2) orthogonal to the first hinge axis (A1) on its sliding body (2) The top and bottom surfaces 31 and 32 may be placed inverted. The speaker device 314 is disposed adjacent to the main display device 312.

The main body 1 and the sliding body 2 are connected by a stepped portion S therebetween. The stepped shape S provides a guide role in the movement of the sliding body 2 in the main body 1 and allows more area to face, thereby providing reliability of sliding movement.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the sliding body 2 completely slides in the main body 1, the sliding body 2 and the folder 3 are stepped, and the sliding body 2 is disposed. The second keypad 210 is completely opened to be in use.

As shown in FIG. 2, the hinge consists of a pair of side hinge arms 410, 412 and a center rotary hinge housing 4 coupled between the pair of side hinge arms 410, 412. The pair of side hinge arms 410 and 412 and the center rotary hinge housing 4 provide the first hinge axis A1, and the folder 3 and the center rotary hinge housing 4 Coupling provides the second hinge axis A2. The first hinge axis A provided by the hinge and the sliding body 2 are parallel to each other, and also parallel to the direction in which the stepped shape portion S extends.

In the state as shown in Figure 2 is used as a general phone mode, in the state as shown in Figure 4 is preferably used in the DM mode, game mode, QWERTY mode or chat mode. In the state as shown in FIG. 4, the main display device 312 is provided in a landscape view, and the second keypad 210 provides a QWERTY key arrangement. 5 shows the case used in the camera mode. The user focuses on the subject, photographs the subject while watching the main display device 312, or photographs various moving images.

As described above, the present invention constitutes a sliding body which is slidably opened and closed in a direction parallel to the first hinge axis in the main body, that is, in the horizontal direction, thereby making it easier to input characters as in the QWERTY mode. In particular, the present invention provides a QWERTY key arrangement in a state where the display device is in a landscape view, so that it is convenient for use in a game mode, a DMB mode, or a chat mode. Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (8)

In a portable device, Main body; A folder that is folded or unfolded connected to a first hinge axis by a hinge to the main body; And And a sliding body which moves while maintaining a state parallel to the main body while facing the main body, and whose top surface is opened and closed. The portable apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sliding main body moves in the horizontal direction of the main main body, and an upper surface thereof is opened and closed depending on whether the sliding main body or the folder rotates. The display device of claim 1, wherein the folder includes an auxiliary display device disposed on an upper surface and a main display device disposed on a lower surface thereof, the folder being rotatably connected about a second hinge axis perpendicular to the first hinge axis. The upper and lower surfaces thereof are inverted. The portable apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sliding body is disposed in parallel with the folder by sliding in a direction parallel to the first hinge axis. The sliding body of claim 1, wherein the sliding body is disposed on an upper surface thereof. A first keypad which is always hidden in the closed state of the folder; And And a first keypad for slidingly opening and closing in a state in which the folder is closed, and the dividing line of the first and second keypads faces in a direction perpendicular to the first hinge axis. The portable apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main body and the sliding body are connected to each other with a stepped shape. 6. A portable device according to claim 5, wherein the first keypad provides a QWERTY key arrangement. The portable device according to claim 1, wherein when the folder is closed to the main body and the sliding body slides, the folder and the sliding body become stepped.

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