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  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
  • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
  • H04M1/23—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
  • H04M1/236—Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof including keys on side or rear faces
• • 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
  • H04M1/021—Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts using combined folding and rotation motions
• • 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
  • H04M1/0225—Rotatable telephones, i.e. the body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis perpendicular to the plane they define in closed position
  • H04M1/0227—Rotatable in one plane, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge
  • H04M1/0229—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
  • H04M1/0264—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components for a camera module assembly

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a camera-equipped folding / turning portable terminal device.
• the first housing constituting the device is not only made to be foldable with respect to the second housing, but also the first housing is opened to the front and back.
• a portable terminal device that is configured to be rotatable so that it can be reversed and stacked on a second housing, and in which camera photography is possible.
• the first housing is rotated 180 degrees from an open state in which the first housing and the second housing are opened from each other.
• the display portion of the first housing is on the outside, so that the form is similar to that of a general digital power camera.
• a foldable mobile terminal device in response to the multi-functionalization of mobile terminal devices, by providing a plurality of side keys adjacent to the display part of the first housing, only the expansion function can be achieved in the folded state with the display part facing outside. Rather than being able to operate multiple functions such as navigation, games, and TV A foldable mobile terminal device is also known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2 0 0 3-3 0 9 6 3 4).
• Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2 03-13-125049 has a configuration in which the area of the display unit is maximized and no key is arranged on the surface with the display unit. Therefore, when shooting in the folded state with the display side facing up, there is no key on the surface except for the shutter key. As a result, it is impossible to operate functions similar to those of a so-called digital camera, such as zooming and switching of the shooting mode, for example, when shooting with a camera.
• the present invention solves the above-described problem.
• the folded state can be achieved without enlarging the case.
• the size of the display section is secured so that various functions can be operated in any state.
• at least one side key is arranged on each of different side surfaces of the first housing and the second housing.
• the number of keys can be increased while ensuring the size of the side keys, compared to the case where the side keys are arranged on one side, and various operations can be performed even in the folded state. Since the side keys are sized appropriately for touching, the side keys arranged in each housing can be easily operated even with the thumb when the mobile terminal device is open.
• the first casing having at least a display section for displaying information and the second casing having at least a camera section are arranged in the opening / closing direction and the orthogonal direction.
• the first casing is rotated from the open state with the first casing and the second casing open to each other.
• the side keys are arranged on different side surfaces of the first housing and the second housing when the first housing and the second housing are folded in an overlapping state with the display portion of the first housing facing outwards by rotating 180 degrees with respect to Are arranged on the same side.
• the first housing and the second housing are folded open from the open state, the first housing is rotated 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis of the hinge portion, and the display portion is overlaid on the outside.
• the side keys placed on the different sides of the first and second casings face in the same direction, so when shooting with the camera, when holding the casing sideways and supporting with both hands, Easy operation. Also, it can be used with one hand by aligning the side keys on the same side.
• the first casing having at least a display section for displaying information and the second casing having at least a camera section are arranged in the opening / closing direction and the orthogonal direction.
• the first case is rotated from the open state by 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis of the hinge part as a reference.
• the side keys disposed on different side surfaces of the first housing and the second housing are arranged on the top surface.
• the first housing is rotated from the open state by 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis of the hinge portion, and the display portion of the first housing is moved outward.
• a configuration in which the side keys placed on the first housing and the side keys placed on the second housing are placed alternately (alternately) when the two housings are in a folded state. is doing.
• the first housing is rotated from the open state by 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis of the hinge portion, and the display portion of the first housing is moved outward.
• the side key arranged in the first housing and the side key arranged in the second housing are arranged so as to overlap each other. ing.
• This configuration makes it possible to press two side keys at the same time in the folded state with the display part of the first housing facing outward, so that the operation mode functions by pressing one side key multiple times. In cases where it is necessary to make a selection, the number of operations can be reduced or the range of operations can be expanded by adding the operation of pressing the two side keys simultaneously.
• the folding and rotating portable terminal device of the present invention has an operation mode in which an operation mode selection key is arranged on one side surface of two housings, and the operation mode is operated from at least two operation modes. Configured to select.
• the foldable mobile terminal device when the camera is inflated, has a shutter key, a zoom key, a photo light key, a macro switching key, and a night mode switching as side keys arranged on the side surfaces of the two cases.
• the key is configured to work.
• the camera can be operated with multiple functions in the same way as a single digital camera when taking a picture.
• the folding-turnable portable terminal device of the present invention is configured such that at least two or more channel switching keys function as side keys arranged on the side surfaces of the two cases when viewing a television. .
• the foldable mobile terminal device can be used as a side key disposed on the side surfaces of the two casings during a specific function operation, and the display unit is scrolled up and down on one side surface.
• the key is configured such that a key that scrolls to the left and right functions on the other side.
• the screen, pointer, and the like on the display unit can be easily scrolled up, down, left, and right with one hand in the folded state with the display unit of the first casing placed outside.
• the folding and turning portable terminal device of the present invention has a memono manner mode switching key arranged on one side surface of two cases, and has a memo function such as a voice memo and a mana mode function. It is configured to switch.
• the memo function and the manner mode function can be selected and set in any state of the cellular phone device.
• a clear key is arranged on one side surface of two cases, and the current operation state returns to the previous state or the setting is deleted. It is configured as follows.
• the size of the display unit can be ensured and the device can be operated in the folded state. Since more keys can be arranged, operation is not complicated even in the folded state, and various functions can be operated while being compact. Furthermore, in the folded state where the display part of the first housing is on the outside and overlapped with the second housing, the side keys are all on the same side, so that when shooting a camera, it is the same as a digital camera alone You can operate on various functions. In addition, in the above state, since the display portion is large and various operations can be performed with one hand, the operability of the multimedia function can be improved.
• the keys can be arranged in an appropriate size by providing the side keys on different side surfaces, even if the user wants to operate the side keys with the thumb, the two keys are accidentally pressed. It is possible to perform reliable operations without any problems. Therefore, even when the portable terminal device is in the open state, the side keys can be operated with the thumb, so that the side keys can be used as auxiliary keys for the operation unit when composing mail or browsing the Internet, thereby improving operability.
• the side keys arranged on different side surfaces of the first housing and the second housing face in the same direction.
• the side keys placed on each case with the right or left index finger it is possible to operate with the case sideways as with one-handed operation and power mela.
• a foldable and turnable portable terminal device with good operability can be provided. Is.
• the main body casing is in an open state, a folded state, and the display section of the first casing is placed on the outer side so as to overlap with the second casing.
• FIG. 1A is an external view showing a folded state of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
• FIG. 1B is an external view showing an open state of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
• FIG. 1C is a perspective view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. 2A is an external view of the foldable mobile terminal device according to the second embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the right front in the folded state.
• FIG. 2B is an external view # as seen from the left front in the folded state of the foldable mobile terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 3A is an external view showing an open state of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 3B is a rear external view showing an open state of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 4A is an external view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. 4B is a front view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. 5A is a side view showing an example of a side key when a shooting mode is selected in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 5B is a side view showing an example of side keys when the television viewing mode is selected in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 5C is a side view showing an example of a side key when the navigation mode is selected in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 6A is an external view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. 6B is a front view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. ⁇ A is an external view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the foldable mobile terminal device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is overlaid on the second casing with the display unit facing outside.
• FIG. 7B is a front view showing a folded state in which the display unit of the first casing of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing.
• FIG. 7C is a side view showing an example of a side key when the latch input panel mode is selected in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
• the surface of the mobile terminal device and a predetermined position are also provided with a microphone for transmission, a speaker for reception, an antenna, etc., but these have a general configuration. Illustration and explanation are omitted because they are applicable.
• FIGS. 1A to 1C are external views of a folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
• a first housing 1 having a display unit 3 for displaying information and the like inside
• a second housing 2 having a camera unit on the outside and an operation unit 10 on the inside are opened and closed. It is connected by a hinge part 4 that has two degrees of freedom of rotation that rotate in the direction and orthogonal direction.
• the hinge portion 4 has a structure in which a pair of support shafts 11 project in a direction perpendicular to the rotation shaft 41 and extend outward, and the support housing 11 is held by the first housing 1.
• the first housing 1 opens and closes in the vertical direction (in the direction of arrow A) around a pair of support shafts 1 1, and as shown in FIG. Rotate horizontally (arrow B direction).
• the display unit 3 of the first housing 1 is in a folded state exposed to the outside as shown in FIG. 1C.
• side keys are arranged on different side surfaces of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2.
• side keys 9 a, 9 b, and 9 c are arranged in the first casing 1, and a shutter key 6 and side keys 7 a and 7 b are arranged in the second casing 2.
• the side keys 9a, 9b, 9c of the first casing 1 and the shirt key 6 of the second casing 2 and the side keys 7a, 7 is located on the same plane, and the display section 3 is exposed, and the camera section is located outside the second housing 2, so the shirt key 6 and the side keys 7a, 7b, 9a, Various operations can be performed using 9b, 9c, etc.
• a foldable mobile terminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
• a state in which the display unit is folded inward a state in which the first housing is opened, and a state in which the display unit is exposed to the outside and folded are described with reference to the drawings. To do.
• FIGS. 2A and 2B are external views of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention in the folded state.
• the folding and turning portable terminal device of the present invention includes a first casing 1 having a display unit (not shown) on the inner side and a sub-display unit 8 on the outer side, and a second casing having a force lens unit on the outer side. 2 and a hinge part 4 having two rotational degrees of freedom to open, close, and rotate the first casing 1 and the second casing 2, and the side key 9a,
• the shutter key 6 and the side keys 7 a and 7 b are arranged on the side surface of the second housing 2.
• assigning the memo manner mode switching function to the side key 7a and assigning the memo Z mana mode setting function to the side key 7b makes it easy to memo in the folded state. And the manner mode function can be switched and set.
• the user in the folded state, the user operates the shirt evening key 6 and the side keys 7a and 7b of the second casing 2 with the thumb of the right hand, and the side keys arranged in the first casing 1 9 a, 9 b, 9 c can be operated with the index finger and middle finger of the left or right hand.
• FIGS. 3A and 3B are external views of the folding and turning portable terminal device according to the second embodiment.
• FIG. 3A is an external view showing a state in which the first housing 1 is opened and the display unit 3 is directed upward.
• FIG. 3B is an external view showing a state in which the first housing 1 is opened and the display unit 3 is directed downward.
• FIG. 3A is an external view showing a state in which the first housing 1 is opened and the display unit 3 is directed upward.
• FIG. 3B is an external view showing a state in which the first housing 1 is opened and the display unit 3 is directed downward.
• the side keys 9a, 9b, 9c of the first housing 1 are on the left side.
• the two side keys 7a, 7b are arranged on the right side.
• the side keys 9a, 9b, and 9c can be operated with the left thumb, and the side keys 7a and 7b can be operated with the right thumb.
• the up / down scroll key, left / right scroll key, and personal computer can be used.
• functions such as shift keys, control keys, clear keys, and enter keys to the side keys and using them as auxiliary keys on the operation unit 10 when using e-mail, Internet, etc. Further improvement in operability can be achieved.
• the side keys are arranged in different sizes on the different side surfaces. Without having to press two keys.
• the display unit 3 of the first casing 1 of the foldable mobile terminal device according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention is rotated outward about the rotation axis 41 and rotated outward.
• the external view of the folded state superimposed on the second housing 2 is shown.
• the shutter key 6 and the side keys 7 a and 7 b arranged on the side surface of the second housing 2 and the side keys 9 a and 9 b arranged on the side surface of the first housing 1 9 c are arranged alternately, ie alternately.
• each side key does not have to be the same, and depending on the function to be installed and the internal structure of the housing, a push type, a slide type, a seesaw type, a jog dial type, etc. can be used.
• the side key can be assigned as the operation mode selection key.
• a list of operation modes is displayed on the display unit 3, and one operation mode is selected from a plurality of operation modes using the operation mode selection key.
• the function corresponding to the operation mode is assigned to each side key, and the function of each side key is displayed on the display unit 3.
• 5A to 5C are external views showing examples of the side keys when the side keys 9a are assigned to the operation mode selection keys and each operation mode is selected in the second embodiment of the present invention.
• FIG. 5A is an external view showing an example when the photographing mode is selected with the operation mode selection key 9a in the second embodiment of the present invention.
• the side key 7a of the second housing 2 is assigned as the zoom-in function key (zoom-in key)
• the side key 7b is assigned as the zoom-out function key (zoom-out key)
• the shutter key 6 is used as it is. To do.
• the side key 9a of the first housing 1 is assigned as an operation mode selection key
• the side key 9b is assigned as a macro switching key for switching to the close-up mode
• the side key 9c is assigned as a photo light key for switching on / off the photo light.
• the side keys 9b and 9c may be assigned to other functions such as a night mode key and a self-timer key. With this configuration, even when operating multiple side keys, these side keys are assigned to two different sides, so you can use multiple functions without operating them incorrectly.
• FIG. 5B is an external view showing an example of a side key when the television browsing mode is selected with the operation mode selection key 9a in the second embodiment of the present invention.
• the side key 7a of the second housing 2 is used as the TV channel switching minus transition key (channel minus key), and the side key 7b is used as the TV channel switching plus transition key (channel plus key). assign. Assign the side key 9a of the first housing 1 to the operation mode selection key, the side key 9b to the volume minus key, and the side key 9c to the volume plus key.
• FIG. 5C is an external view showing an example when the navigation mode is selected with the operation mode selection key 9a in the second embodiment of the present invention.
• Fig. 5 C the side key 7a of the second housing 2 is pressed with the down scroll key for scrolling the display screen downward, and the side key 7b with the upward scroll key for scrolling the display screen upward.
• Side key 9a on the first housing 1 Select the operation mode, side key 9b, the right scroll key to scroll the display screen to the right, the side key 9c, to scroll the display screen to the left Assign as left scroll key.
• FIGS. 6A and 6B are external views of the folding and turning portable terminal device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
• FIGS. 1A to 1C and FIGS. 4A and 4B the same components as those in FIGS. 1A to 1C and FIGS. 4A and 4B are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
• the folding-turnable portable terminal device of the present invention has a side key 9 in a state where the display unit 3 of the first housing 1 is placed outside and overlapped with the second housing 2.
• c and Shut key 1, Side key 9 b and Side key 7 a, Side key 9 a and Side key 7 b, are arranged so as to overlap each other.
• This configuration makes it possible to press each two side keys simultaneously. Therefore, when there are many types of operation modes, selection operation modes, etc., and one side key has to be pressed multiple times, the number of operations can be reduced by adding two side keys simultaneously. The range of operations can be expanded.
• 7A to 7C show a folded state in which the display unit 3 of the first casing 1 of the folding rotation type portable terminal device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is overlapped with the second casing 2 on the outside. An external view is shown. 7A to 7C, the same components as those in FIGS. 1A to 1C and FIGS. 4A and 4B are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
• a first housing 1 shown in FIG. 7A constitutes an input display section 12.
• the input display section 1 2 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel and a transparent input panel provided on the surface thereof. As shown in FIG. The touch input is enabled.
• the side key 9a is assigned as an operation mode selection key, and the operation mode is selected in the folded state in which the display unit 3 is set as the outer casing ij.
• FIG. 7C is an external view showing an example when the evening input panel mode is selected with the operation mode selection key 9a for the side keys in the folding rotation type portable terminal device shown in FIG. 7A.
• Fig. 7C on the left side of the second housing 2 (the left side with both housings open as shown in Fig. 1B), press the side key 7a to scroll down the display screen.
• the side key 7b is assigned as the direction scroll key and the upward scroll key for scrolling the display screen upward.
• the side key 9a is assigned as the operation mode selection key and the side key 9b As the clear key 9 b to return to the previous state, the side key 9 c is assigned as the function key.
• the foldable rotary portable terminal device can secure the size of the display unit and can arrange a larger number of side keys, so that the operation is not complicated even in the folded state, and many It is useful as a compact and foldable mobile terminal device.
• the power display unit in a folded state where the display unit of the first housing is placed outside and overlapped with the second housing, the power display unit can be operated in a variety of ways with one hand. Useful.
• the operability is improved by using the side key as an auxiliary key of the operation unit, and in any state, the operability is good. It is useful as a rotary portable terminal device.

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