WO2006028022A1 - 情報処理装置 - Google Patents
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- WO2006028022A1 WO2006028022A1 PCT/JP2005/016136 JP2005016136W WO2006028022A1 WO 2006028022 A1 WO2006028022 A1 WO 2006028022A1 JP 2005016136 W JP2005016136 W JP 2005016136W WO 2006028022 A1 WO2006028022 A1 WO 2006028022A1
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- the present invention relates to a technical field regarding an information processing apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a technical field for improving the usability of a user in an information processing apparatus in which a display unit is rotatably supported with respect to the apparatus body.
- a display unit having a display screen is rotatably supported by a device body that performs predetermined processing, and is operated by the device body.
- a plurality of operation buttons are arranged as a part (for example, refer to Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-256116).
- the display unit is rotatable between a closed position for closing the apparatus main body and an open position for opening the apparatus main body.
- each operation button provided on the apparatus main body is blocked in a state where the display unit is in the closed position for closing the apparatus main body.
- the operation on each operation button is limited to a state where the display unit is open to the apparatus main body.
- operation buttons that are operated when the information processing device is used in a state where the display unit is not required! / ⁇ are arranged on the side surface or front surface of the apparatus main body, that is, at a position not blocked by the display unit.
- the position of the operation button is It was inconvenient if it was difficult to operate on the side or front of the main unit.
- an object of the information processing apparatus of the present invention is to overcome the above-described problems and to improve the user-friendliness with respect to operations on the operation unit.
- the information processing apparatus provides a closed position where the display unit is closed with respect to the device body via a pair of hinges, and an opening where the device body is opened.
- An operation part that performs a predetermined function by being operated is arranged between the pair of hinge parts, and the display part is open and closed. In addition, it is possible to operate the operation unit.
- the operation unit exists at a position where the operation unit can be operated regardless of the opening / closing position of the display unit.
- FIG. 1 shows the best mode of the information processing apparatus of the present invention together with FIGS. 2 to 6, and FIG. 1 shows information indicating the state when the display unit is in the open position. It is a perspective view of a processing apparatus.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the information processing apparatus showing a state when the display unit is in the closed position.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the information processing apparatus showing a state when the display unit is in the open position.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the information processing apparatus showing a state when the display unit is in the closed position.
- FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the information processing apparatus.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the battery pack.
- the information processing apparatus 1 includes a display unit 2 and an apparatus body 3 (see FIG. 1).
- the display unit 2 includes a display housing 4 and a display screen 5 arranged in the display housing 4.
- the display housing 4 has a front panel 6 having a frame shape whose outer shape is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and a rear panel having a shallow box shape in which the outer shape is formed in a substantially rectangular shape and opened to the front panel 6 side.
- the outer peripheral side portion of the display housing 4 is provided as a frame portion 8.
- the display unit 2 is rotatably supported at the rear end portion of the apparatus body 3 via hinge portions 9a and 9b whose axial direction is the left-right direction.
- the display unit 2 can be rotated between a closed position (see Fig. 2) for closing a keyboard, which will be described later, of the device body 3 and an open position (see Fig. 1) for opening the keyboard, and the display unit 2 is opened.
- the keyboard provided on the main unit 3 can be used.
- the hinge portions 9a and 9b are spaced apart from each other left and right, and are provided at a position near the left end and a position near the right end of the apparatus main body 3, respectively.
- a horizontally long keyboard 10 is provided on the upper surface portion 3a of the apparatus body 3 except for the front and rear ends, and the keyboard 10 has a plurality of predetermined operation keys 11. is doing.
- a processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is provided inside the apparatus main body 3, and each process is performed on a signal input by an operation on the operation keys 11 and the like of the keyboard 10.
- CPU Central Processing Unit
- a pointing device 12 is disposed at the front end of the upper surface 3 a of the apparatus body 3. By operating the pointing device 12 with a finger in any direction, the pointer displayed on the display screen 5 can be moved in any direction according to the operation direction.
- a left button 13 and a right button 14 corresponding to each button of the mouse are arranged at a position on the front side of the pointing device 12.
- a drive cover 15 is disposed on the side surface 3b of the apparatus body 3, and the drive cover
- a disk drive unit (not shown) arranged inside the apparatus body 3 is pulled out from the apparatus body 3 together with the drive cover 15.
- the rear end portion of the apparatus body 3 protrudes upward, and the portion between the hinge portions 9a, 9b of the portion protruding upward is provided as the battery mounting portion 16.
- the battery mounting portion 16 is opened to the rear of the device body 3.
- the knotter mounting part 16 is provided with a plurality of indicators 17 arranged side by side on the left end side, and a plurality of operation parts 18 arranged side by side on the right end side.
- the indicator 17 has a function of indicating, for example, the state of charge of the battery pack, the state of use of the disk drive unit, the input mode state of the operation keys 11, and the like.
- the operation unit 18 is, for example, an operation button that is pressed, and is a button for executing a function related to the disk drive unit, for example.
- the operation unit 18 has functions as, for example, a play button, a stop button, a pause button, a fast forward button, a fast reverse button, a volume change button, and the like.
- the operation unit 18 is disposed on the upper end side of the battery mounting unit 16 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
- the operation unit 18 is positioned immediately behind the display unit 2 in the closed position where the display unit 2 is closed (see FIGS. 2 and 4), and immediately before the display unit 2 in the open position where the display unit 2 is opened. (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 3). Therefore, the user can operate the operation unit 18 in both the state where the display unit 2 is in the closed position and the state where the display unit 2 is in the open position (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
- a power lamp 19 is arranged at a position immediately to the right of the hinge portion 9b located on the right side of the apparatus body 3, that is, to the right of the operation portion 18.
- the power lamp 19 is turned on when the information processing apparatus 1 is turned on and turned off, and is turned off when the information processing apparatus 1 is turned on.
- the power lamp 19 is positioned in the arrangement direction of the operation section 18 in the knotter mounting section 16, the user can display the display section 2 in the closed position and in the open position. In both states, the display state of the power lamp 19 can be confirmed (see FIGS. 1 and 2).
- a battery pack 20 is mounted on the battery mounting portion 16 of the apparatus body 3 so that the backward force is also inserted (see FIGS. 3 to 5).
- the battery pack 20 includes a battery case 21, a battery (battery cell) disposed in the battery case 21, and a control circuit board 22.
- a connector part 23 is provided on the front surface of the left end of the knottery pack 20.
- the connector part 23 is in a state where the knotter knock 20 is attached to the battery attachment part 16.
- the battery case 21 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the first battery storage part 21a, the first battery storage part 21a positioned on the rear side, the second battery storage part 21b positioned on the rear side, and And a substrate placement portion 21c provided in a state.
- the first battery storage part 21a and the second battery storage part 21b are formed to be long on the left and right, and are arranged in series inside each other, for example, three battery cells are stored. Yes.
- the substrate placement portion 21c is formed in a flat shape that is long to the left and right, and is provided in a state of approaching the left end side of the first battery storage portion 21a. Accordingly, a recess 21d is formed on the right side of the substrate placement portion 21c on the upper surface side of the first battery storage portion 21a.
- the first battery storage portion 21a and the board placement portion 21c are inserted into the battery mounting portion 16, and the second battery storage portion 21b is It protrudes rearward from the device body 3 (see FIGS. 3 to 5).
- the portion of the battery mounting portion 16 where the operation portion 18 is disposed is disposed so as to be fitted into the recess 21 d of the battery pack 20.
- the notch pack 20 is formed with the recess 21d, and the operation portion 18 is disposed in the recess 21d.
- the operation unit 18 can be arranged at a desired position without increasing the size of the information processing apparatus 1.
- the battery of the battery pack is, for example, a part of the keyboard 10 or the front panel. In many cases, it is arranged in a state where it overlaps with the display unit 2.
- the second battery storage unit 21b in which a part of the battery is stored protrudes rearward from the apparatus main body 3, thereby allowing information processing.
- the thickness of the physical device 1 is not increased. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 1 can be thinned.
- the information processing apparatus 1 can be thinned without reducing the number of batteries. As a result, sufficient battery capacity can be secured and the information processing apparatus 1 can be made thinner.
- the operation unit 18 is disposed between the pair of hinge units 9a and 9b, and the operation unit 18 can be operated regardless of the opening / closing position of the display unit 2. Therefore, the operation unit 18 is operated in both the state where the display unit 2 is not required, the display unit 2 is closed, and the display unit 2 which requires the display unit 2 is opened. It is possible to improve user convenience.
- the operation unit 18 is disposed between the pair of hinge units 9a and 9b, the operation unit 18 is easily operated for the user, and the user can easily operate the operation unit 18. There are also ⁇ and ⁇ ⁇ advantages.
- the information processing apparatus 1 can be downsized.
- the operation unit 18 a case where the operation button is used to execute a function related to the disk drive unit is shown. Any operation unit may be used as long as it is used.
- an operation button for wireless connection with another communication device or the like may be used.
- the operation unit 18 is not limited to the operation button to be pressed, for example, a contact type switch such as a slide switch or a touch sensor, a non-contact type switch operated by a remote control operation, or the like. May be! /
- the position of the operation unit 18 is not limited to the right end portion of the battery mounting portion 16, but may be the center portion or the left end portion of the knotter mounting portion 16. Left It is arranged separately on the right side, etc.
- the information processing apparatus can rotate the display unit between a closed position for closing the apparatus main body and an open position for opening the apparatus main body via a pair of hinges with respect to the apparatus main body.
- An operation unit that performs a predetermined function by being operated is disposed between the pair of hinge units, and the operation unit can be operated at both the open position and the closed position of the display unit. did.
- the operation unit can be operated in both the state where the display unit is not required !, the state where the display unit is closed, and the state where the display unit is required. , The usability can be improved.
- the operation unit is disposed between the pair of hinge units, the operation unit is easily operated and positioned for the user, and the operation of the operation unit can be easily performed. is there.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US10/578,367 US7724519B2 (en) | 2004-09-08 | 2005-09-02 | Information processing apparatus |
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| JP2004-261111 | 2004-09-08 | ||
| JP2004261111A JP2006079265A (ja) | 2004-09-08 | 2004-09-08 | 情報処理装置 |
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| WO2006028022A1 true WO2006028022A1 (ja) | 2006-03-16 |
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| EP2136288A3 (en) * | 2008-06-04 | 2010-11-03 | Sony Corporation | Electronic apparatus with programmable buttons |
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| JP2012141656A (ja) | 2010-12-28 | 2012-07-26 | Sony Corp | 情報処理装置 |
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| EP2136288A3 (en) * | 2008-06-04 | 2010-11-03 | Sony Corporation | Electronic apparatus with programmable buttons |
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| JP2006079265A (ja) | 2006-03-23 |
| US20080291616A1 (en) | 2008-11-27 |
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| KR20070049099A (ko) | 2007-05-10 |
| TW200622660A (en) | 2006-07-01 |
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