KR20100030134A - Mobile device - Google Patents

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KR20100030134A
KR20100030134A KR1020080088928A KR20080088928A KR20100030134A KR 20100030134 A KR20100030134 A KR 20100030134A KR 1020080088928 A KR1020080088928 A KR 1020080088928A KR 20080088928 A KR20080088928 A KR 20080088928A KR 20100030134 A KR20100030134 A KR 20100030134A
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이주호
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엘지전자 주식회사
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0206—Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
    • H04M1/0208—Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
    • H04M1/0214—Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • H04M1/0216—Foldable in one direction, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge
    • H04M1/0218—The hinge comprising input and/or output user interface means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/026—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components
    • H04M1/0266—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components for a display module assembly
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/16—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including more than one display unit
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/22—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a touch pad, a touch sensor or a touch detector

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Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile apparatus is provided to manipulate a dual display by one touch cover with a touch screen, thereby reducing the number of elements. CONSTITUTION: A touch cover(30) is rotatedly installed in a main body(10) to selectively shield the first display unit(12) or the second display unit. A touch screen closely touched with the first display unit or the second display unit is included in the touch cover. Sensor protrusions of the touch cover are inserted into sensing grooves.

Description

Mobile device

The present invention relates to a mobile device.

Mobile devices refer to mobile electronic devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. Since mobile devices are highly portable, they are light and compact. In addition, not only audio data but also video data can be reproduced, and a high capacity storage device is mounted therein, and thus the utilization as a portable storage device is high.

Recently, various kinds of such mobile devices have been released. Examples of mobile devices include MP3 players, voice recorders, PDAs, and the like. In addition, recently, mobile devices having various functions such as DMB and navigation have been developed.

An object of the present invention is to use a dual display with one touch screen.

Technical problems to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Could be.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention includes a main body provided with a first display portion on the front, a second display portion is provided on the rear; And a touch cover rotatably installed in front and rear of the main body to selectively shield the first display unit or the second display unit, and to include a touch screen in close contact with the first display unit or the second display unit. .

The main body is provided with a sensor for detecting when the touch cover is in close contact to activate the first display unit or the second display unit.

Sensing grooves are formed at both sides of the main body to insert the sensor protrusions provided in the touch cover, and the sensing grooves are provided with a sensor to detect the sensor protrusions and activate the first display unit or the second display unit. It is characterized by.

The touch cover may include a touch screen which is in close contact with the first display unit or the second display unit; A cover frame provided to surround an edge of the touch screen and rotatably mounted to the main body; It is provided on both sides of the cover frame, it is configured to include a sensing unit protruding the sensor projection on the inside.

The first display portion is made of a liquid crystal display, and the second display portion is made of E-paper.

One side surface of the main body is characterized in that the hinge body is rotatably installed.

The hinge body includes a mounting plate mounted to one side of the main body; It is rotatably installed on the upper surface of the mounting plate, and comprises a rotating plate is inserted into the hinge shaft provided in the touch cover.

The mounting plate is characterized in that the fixing groove which is inserted into the fixing projection provided on the inside of the touch cover is recessed.

The fixing groove is formed symmetrically toward the front and rear surfaces of the main body.

An FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) is provided inside the touch cover, and the FPCB is connected to the main board of the main body through the hinge to transmit a signal.

The terminal is provided on the surface in close contact with the main body and the touch cover is characterized in that when the touch cover is in close contact with the main body is electrically connected to transmit a signal.

The rotating plate is characterized in that the shaft insertion portion for cutting the insertion of the rotating shaft is formed.

In the present invention, a touch cover with a touch screen is rotatably mounted to the main body to selectively shield the first and second display parts and to operate the second and second display parts by touching the touch screen. As such, the dual display can be operated by one touch cover provided with a touch screen, thereby reducing the number of parts and improving user convenience.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a mobile device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a mobile device according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of the touch cover constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the appearance and skeleton of the mobile device are formed by the body 10. The main body 10 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, the edge portion is curved for a beautiful appearance. The main body 10 may be equipped with various components necessary for the operation of a mobile device such as a main board, a memory, an interrupt controller, a battery, and the like.

The first display unit 12 is provided on the front surface of the main body 10. The first display unit 12 displays an operation state of the mobile device or an image according to the execution of the multimedia file. The first display unit 12 occupies most of the front surface of the main body 10.

The first display unit 12 uses a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an e-paper. The liquid crystal display is an electric element that changes and transmits various electrical information generated by various devices to visual information by using a change in transmittance of the liquid crystal according to an applied voltage. The liquid crystal of the liquid crystal display does not have self-luminescence and requires a light source such as a back light.

Next, the E-paper produces an ink effect by using a small ball or capsule of 0.1 mm or less. These e-papers are also called electronic papers, and provide a clearer picture quality for a longer time with less driving power than liquid crystal displays. For reference, e-paper only needs a power source when the screen is initially displayed using electrophoretic phenomenon.

E-paper technology uses the rapid movement of microparticles by an electric field to electrostatically move charged particles suspended in a certain space to display colors. Even if you remove, the image does not disappear because there is no change in the position of particles, and it can be obtained as if it is printed with ink on paper. In other words, it does not emit light by itself, but the visual fatigue is very low, so that it is possible to enjoy a comfortable feeling like reading a book, and the panel is flexible, so that the degree of bending is high and the thickness thereof can be formed very thin. In addition, as described above, since the image once displayed is maintained for a long time unless the panel is reset, the power consumption is extremely low, and thus it is excellent in utilization as a mobile device.

The second display unit 14 (see FIG. 3A) is provided on the rear surface of the main body 10. That is, the second display unit 14 is provided to face in the opposite direction to the first display unit 12. The second display unit 14 uses a touch screen liquid crystal display (LCD) or an e-paper. Preferably, the first and second display units 12 and 14 have different characteristics. That is, when a liquid crystal display is used for the first display unit 12, an e-paper is used for the second display unit 14.

The sensing groove 16 is recessed and formed at one side of the main body 10. The sensing groove 16 is a portion into which the sensor protrusion 42 to be described below is inserted. The sensing groove 16 is provided with a sensor (not shown) that detects the sensor protrusion 42 when the sensor protrusion 42 is inserted to determine whether the first and second display units 12 and 14 are activated.

The sensing groove 16 detects the activation of the first sensing groove 17 and the second display unit 14 to detect whether the first display unit 12 is activated or not. It consists of. The first sensing groove 17 is formed at a position near the side of the first display unit 12 on the side of the main body 10. Therefore, when the sensor protrusion 42 is inserted into the first sensing groove 17, the first display unit 12 is activated to display a screen. On the contrary, the second sensing groove 18 is formed at a position close to the second display portion 14 from the side of the main body 10, and the sensor protrusion 42 is inserted into the second sensing groove 18. When the second display unit 14 is activated, a screen is displayed.

On the other hand, the sensing groove 16 is not necessarily provided in the above-described position, any part as long as the touch cover 30 is in close contact. In addition, the sensing groove 16 does not necessarily need to be provided with a sensor, and the sensor may be separately provided at a portion where the touch cover 30 is in close contact.

The hinge body 20 is provided at one side of the main body 10. The hinge body 20 is rotatably mounted to the touch cover 30 to be described below. The hinge body 20 is provided with a mounting plate 22. The mounting plate 22 is a portion mounted on the side of the main body 10. In this embodiment, the mounting plate 22 has a substantially disc shape. The mounting plate 22 may be integrally formed with the main body 10.

The fixing groove 24 is formed on the upper surface of the mounting plate 22. The fixing grooves 24 are provided toward the surfaces on which the first and second display parts 12 and 14 are provided among the upper surfaces of the mounting plate 22. The fixing groove 24 serves to prevent flow by allowing the touch cover 30 to be fixed while shielding the first and second display parts 12 and 14. The fixing jaw 39 to be described below is inserted and seated in the fixing groove 24. The fixing groove 24 is formed symmetrically toward the front and rear surfaces of the main body 10.

The rotating plate 26 is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting plate 22. In this embodiment, the rotating plate 26 has a substantially semicircular cross section. That is, the outer surface of the rotating plate 26 is formed to be round to prevent interference with the touch cover 30 during the rotation of the touch cover 30. The rotating plate 26 is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the mounting plate 22 to allow the touch cover 30 to be rotated to the front and rear surfaces of the main body 10. The rotating plate 26 does not necessarily need to be mounted on the mounting plate 22 but may be rotatably mounted directly on one side of the main body 10.

A hinge hole 28 penetrates the rotating plate 26. The hinge hole 28 is inserted into the hinge shaft 38 to be described below to rotate. The hinge hole 28 is formed to pass through in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotating plate 26. The rotating plate 26 is formed by cutting the shaft insertion portion 29. The shaft insertion portion 29 cuts the upper surface of the rotating plate 26 to allow the hinge shaft 38 to be inserted. That is, when the hinge shaft 38 is inserted through the shaft insertion portion 29, the rotating plate 26 is elastically deformed and restored to its original state after the hinge shaft 38 is inserted.

The hinge cover 20 is rotatably mounted to the touch cover 30. The touch cover 30 selectively shields the first and second display parts 12 and 14 and the user touches the touch cover 30 while being in close contact with the first and second display parts 12 and 14. To input signals to the first and second display units 12 and 14. To this end, the touch cover 30 is provided with a touch screen 32. The touch screen 32 is touched by the user while the touch cover 30 shields the first and second display units 12 and 14 to signal the first and second display units 12 and 14. It plays a role of input.

In addition, a cover frame 34 surrounding an edge of the touch screen 32 is provided. The cover frame 34 serves to hold the outer frame of the touch screen 32 having a weak rigidity. In the present embodiment, the cover frame 34 is not a necessary configuration, and when the rigidity of the touch screen 32 is greater than or equal to a predetermined level, the touch cover 30 itself may be configured as the touch screen 32.

One side of the cover frame 34 is provided with a mounting portion 36 extending in a direction perpendicular to the cover frame 34. The mounting portion 36 is a portion mounted to the hinge body 20. The hinge shaft 38 is provided at the center of the mounting portion 36. The hinge shaft 38 is rotated while passing through the hinge hole 28.

In addition, a fixing protrusion 39 inserted into the fixing groove 24 is provided inside the mounting portion 36. The fixing protrusion 39 is inserted into the fixing groove 24 so that the touch cover 30 flows in the left and right directions while the touch cover 30 shields the first and second display parts 12 and 14. Prevent it.

Sensing parts 40 are provided at both sides of the cover frame 34 in a direction perpendicular to the cover frame 34. One side of the sensing unit 40 is formed to be connected to the mounting unit 36.

The sensor protrusions 42 protrude from the inside of the sensing unit 40, respectively. The sensor protrusion 42 is formed to protrude in a semicircular shape and is selectively inserted into the sensing groove 16. The sensor protrusion 42 is inserted into the sensing groove 16 to prevent the touch cover 30 from flowing in the rotational direction.

Although not shown in detail in the drawing, the inside of the touch cover 30 is provided with a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), the FPCB penetrates the interior of the hinge body 20 to the inside of the body 10 It is electrically connected to the main board provided to transmit a signal.

Alternatively, the main body 10 and the touch cover 30 may be provided with a terminal portion in close contact with each other so that the main body 10 and the touch cover 30 may be electrically connected to each other to transmit a signal. .

Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile device according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described in detail.

3A to 3C are operation state diagrams illustrating a process in which the touch cover is rotated according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the main body 10 is provided with a first display portion 12 composed of a liquid crystal display and a second display portion 14 composed of an e-paper, wherein the first display portion 12 is provided. Fast response speed is suitable for the playback of video, etc. The second display 14 has a wider viewing angle than the liquid crystal display due to the nature of the E-paper, it is easy to read the characters at a weak angle, the screen even under sunlight It can be seen and is suitable for displaying still images, texts and images.

Therefore, the user can select and operate the first and second display units 12 and 14 according to the purpose of use, and play a movie or the like in the first display unit 12 and display a desired scene in the second display unit ( 14) can be captured and enjoyed at the same time.

In addition, the first display unit 12 may interoperate with a web-based database to watch a movie or the like and search for information related to the movie in the second display unit 14. When the display unit 12 captures a web page and displays the web page on the second display unit 14 composed of an e-paper, the second display unit 14 can be operated with little power consumption while the first display unit 12 is inactivated. You can also read the information you need. As such, the user may multitask using the two first and second display units 12 and 14.

Since the second display unit 14 composed of the E-paper consumes power only when the contents of the screen are changed, the amount of power can be minimized and the power consumption can be minimized even if the contents are viewed over a long time.

In the state where the touch cover 30 shields the first display unit 12, the first display unit 12 has the sensor protrusion 42 inserted into the first sensing groove 17 to be activated, and the second display unit 12 is activated. 14 is inactive. In this state, the user may touch the touch screen 32 to input a signal to the first display unit 12. Through the input signal, contents such as playing a music file or a video file may be used.

In general, when the user uses the first display unit 12, the user holds the surface on which the second display unit 14 is provided with the palm. As described above, the second display unit 14 is in an inactive state and thus the second display unit 14 is held in the second state. Incorrect input to the display unit 14 can be prevented.

Next, when the user wants to use the second display unit 14, the touch cover 30 is rotated by 90 ° about the hinge axis 38 as shown in FIG. 3A. Then, the touch screen 32 of the touch cover 30 is dropped from the first display unit 12, and the sensor projection 42 is pulled out of the first sensing groove 17, thereby deactivating the first display unit 12. do.

In this state, the user rotates the rotating cover 26 by 180 ° as shown in FIG. 3B. As shown in FIG. 3C, the touch cover 30 is rotated by 90 ° about the hinge axis 38 so that the touch screen 32 shields the second display unit 14. In this case, the sensor protrusion 42 is inserted into the second sensing groove 18 to activate the second display unit 14. Therefore, the user may touch the touch screen 32 to input a signal to the second display unit 14 to view text, images, and the like.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but is defined by the claims, and various changes and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the claims. It is self evident.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a mobile device according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the main portion of the touch cover constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

3a to 3c is an operation state showing a process in which the touch cover is rotated according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10 main body 12 first display unit

14: second display unit 16: sensing home

17: first sensing home 18: second sensing home

20: hinge 22: mounting plate

24: fixing groove 26: the rotating plate

28: hinge hole 30: touch cover

32: touch screen 34: cover frame

36: mounting portion 38: hinge axis

39: fixed protrusion 40: sensing unit

42: sensor projection

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A main body having a first display unit at a front side and a second display unit at a rear side thereof; It is rotatably installed in the front and rear of the main body to selectively shield the first display unit or the second display unit, and comprises a touch cover provided with a touch screen in close contact with the first display unit or the second display unit Mobile devices. The method of claim 1, The main body is provided with a sensor for detecting when the touch cover is in close contact with the mobile device, characterized in that for activating the first display unit or the second display unit. The method of claim 1, Sensing grooves are formed at both sides of the main body to insert the sensor protrusions provided in the touch cover, and the sensing grooves are provided with a sensor to detect the sensor protrusions and activate the first display unit or the second display unit. Mobile device, characterized in that. The method of claim 3, wherein the touch cover, A touch screen in close contact with the first display unit or the second display unit; A cover frame provided to surround an edge of the touch screen and rotatably mounted to the main body; The mobile device is provided on both sides of the cover frame, and comprises a sensing unit protruding the sensor projection on the inside. The method of claim 1, And the first display portion is made of a liquid crystal display, and the second display portion is made of E-paper. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, Mobile device, characterized in that the hinge body is rotatably installed on one side surface of the main body. The method of claim 6, wherein the hinge body, A mounting plate mounted to one side of the main body; And a rotating plate rotatably installed on an upper surface of the mounting plate and into which a hinge shaft provided in the touch cover is inserted. The method of claim 7, wherein The mounting plate is a mobile device, characterized in that formed in the fixing groove is inserted into the fixing projection provided on the inside of the touch cover. The method of claim 8, The fixing groove is formed symmetrically toward the front and rear surfaces of the main body. The method of claim 6, The FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) is provided inside the touch cover, and the FPCB is connected to the main board of the main body through the interior of the hinge to transfer a signal. The method of claim 6, The mobile device, characterized in that the terminal is provided on the surface in close contact with the main body and the touch cover is electrically connected when the touch cover is in close contact with the main body to transmit a signal. The method of claim 7, wherein The rotating plate is a mobile device, characterized in that formed by cutting the shaft insertion portion for inserting the rotary shaft.
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