WO2007097232A1 - 携帯機器装置および携帯機器装置の方位処理方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a mobile device device in which a magnetic sensor is provided in a housing such as a mobile phone device and a mobile terminal device, and the orientation is detected using the geomagnetic sensor, and an orientation processing method in the mobile device device. .
- a technology for providing a geomagnetic sensor in a mobile device such as a mobile phone and notifying the orientation of the mobile device from the detection signal of the geomagnetic sensor and notifying position information such as GPS is already known.
- Patent Document 1 controls the notification of azimuth information in a place where the influence of an external magnetic field is large when notifying the orientation of the portable device device from the detection signal of the geomagnetic sensor and also reporting positional information such as GPS. The technology to do is disclosed.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2005-300896
- Patent Document 1 performs processing on the external magnetic field only when the influence of the external magnetic field is large. For example, when there is a magnet around the geomagnetic sensor, the magnet Because it is impossible to determine the location of the magnetic field, it is not possible to determine whether it is an external magnetic field effect. As a result, incorrect direction information may be notified.
- the magnitude of the surrounding external magnetic field could not be detected.
- a housing a geomagnetic sensor provided in the housing and detecting geomagnetism, and an orientation calculation configured to calculate a geographical orientation based on a detection value of the geomagnetic sensor
- a azimuth information notification unit configured to notify azimuth information based on the azimuth calculated by the azimuth calculation unit, and an external magnetic force detection unit configured to detect an external magnetic force with respect to the geomagnetic sensor
- a notification suppressing unit configured to suppress notification of azimuth information by the azimuth information notification unit when a detected value of the external magnetic force by the external magnetic force detection unit exceeds a predetermined value.
- an azimuth processing method for a mobile device device including a housing and a geomagnetic sensor provided in the housing for detecting geomagnetism, wherein the detected value of the geomagnetic sensor is used.
- An azimuth calculating step for calculating a geographical azimuth based on the azimuth information, an azimuth information notifying step for notifying information based on the azimuth calculated in the azimuth calculating step, and an external magnetic force detecting step for detecting an external magnetic force with respect to the geomagnetic sensor.
- a notification suppressing step for suppressing notification of azimuth information in the azimuth information notification step when the value detected in the external magnetic force detection step exceeds a predetermined value.
- the influence of an external magnetic field or the like on the geomagnetic sensor is detected by using an appropriate method or component in the portable device, so that it is possible to notify azimuth information in consideration of the influence, or Suppression can be performed, and it is possible to avoid reporting wrong direction information.
- the user can recognize and recognize that the geomagnetic sensor is affected by an external magnetic field or the like.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are an external perspective view and an external cross-sectional view of a foldable mobile phone according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating some of the components mainly composed of the signal processing unit in the cellular phone mounted (arranged) in the first and second casings illustrated in FIG. It is.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a first arrangement example of a geomagnetic sensor, a magnetic force sensor, and a magnet.
- FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) are diagrams illustrating a second arrangement example of a geomagnetic sensor, a magnetic sensor and a magnet.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing threshold values (threshold values or determination levels) used for determination processing based on the geomagnetic detection values of the geomagnetic sensor.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a first process of the signal processing unit illustrated in FIG.
- FIGS. 7 () and () are diagrams illustrating a third arrangement example of a geomagnetic sensor, a magnetic sensor and a magnet.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a second process of the signal processing unit illustrated in FIG. 1.
- FIGS. 9 (i) and (ii) are diagrams illustrating a 43rd arrangement example of a geomagnetic sensor, a magnetic sensor and a magnet.
- FIG. 10 is an external view of a straight type mobile phone of a first example of the second embodiment of the portable device of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is an external view of a straight type mobile phone of a second example of the second embodiment of the portable device of the present invention.
- Wireless communication unit 102
- GPS signal receiving unit 102
- a foldable mobile phone will be exemplified as a first embodiment of the portable device of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are an external perspective view of a foldable mobile phone according to the present embodiment and an external cross-sectional view of the portable device 1.
- the foldable mobile phone 1 includes a first housing 3, a second housing 4, and a connecting portion 5.
- the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are in a face-to-face state in which the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are illustrated by the solid line in FIG. Or, it is configured to be openable and closable so that it can be in the separated state illustrated by the broken line in FIG.
- the first casing 3 corresponds to the first casing of the present invention
- the second casing 4 corresponds to the second casing of the present invention
- the connecting portion 5 corresponds to the connecting means of the present invention.
- the facing state (close state) between the first casing 3 and the second casing 4 illustrated by the solid line in FIG. 1 (B) is called, for example, the first state of the casing in the present invention.
- a state where the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are separated to a certain extent is called, for example, the second state of the housing in the present invention.
- the first state of the housing means, for example, the influence of a magnetic field such as a magnet disposed in the second housing 4 by a geomagnetic sensor disposed in the first housing 3.
- the second state of the housing means that, for example, a geomagnetic sensor disposed in the first housing 3 is a magnet disposed in the second housing 4 as described in detail later. The state in which the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are separated until they are hardly affected by the magnetic field.
- the first housing 3 includes a first housing upper portion 3a and a first housing lower portion 3b which are divided by a first housing dividing portion 3c.
- the second housing 4 also has a second housing upper portion 4a and a second housing lower portion 4b which are divided by the second housing dividing section 4c.
- the second housing upper part 4a and the second housing lower part 4b are joined together to form a second housing 4.
- a key input unit 10 having a numeric key switch, a function selection button, and the like is disposed on the surface of the upper portion 3a of the first housing.
- a display unit 12 such as a liquid crystal display is disposed in the second housing upper part 4a.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating some of the components mainly including the signal processing unit 100 in the foldable mobile phone 1 mounted (arranged) in the first housing 3 and the second housing 4. .
- wireless communication unit 101, GPS signal receiving unit 102, voice processing unit 104, storage unit 109, power switch unit 110, battery unit 111, and signal processing unit 150 are arranged (installed) on the lower part 3b of the first housing.
- a speaker 105 and a microphone 106 connected to the audio processing unit 104 are arranged on the first housing upper part 3 a.
- the wireless communication antenna 121 connected to the wireless communication unit 101 and the GPS antenna 122 connected to the GPS signal receiving unit 102 are appropriately connected to the lower part 3b of the first casing or the lower part 4b of the second casing. Placed in place.
- the signal processing unit 150 is configured using, for example, a microprocessor ( ⁇ ), and includes a general processing unit 152, an azimuth calculation unit 154, an azimuth information notification unit 156, a notification suppression unit 158, and an external magnetic force detection process. Part 160.
- ⁇ microprocessor
- the general processing unit 152, the azimuth calculation unit 154, the azimuth information reporting unit 156, the notification suppression unit 158, and the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 are configured such that the program stored in the storage unit 109 is a signal processing unit. It is realized by executing the processing described below in an arithmetic processing unit (CPU) in 150.
- CPU arithmetic processing unit
- the storage unit 109 includes, for example, a ROM that stores programs for performing the above processes and fixed parameters, and a RAM that is used for temporarily storing (storing) various data.
- the general processing unit 152 performs the following processing, for example. [0018] (1) Call processing
- the general processing unit 152 detects this and performs call processing with the calling party via the voice processing unit 104, the wireless communication unit 101, and the wireless communication antenna 121. I do.
- the audio processing unit 104 processes the audio signal input from the microphone 106 and sends it to the other party via the wireless communication unit 101, and outputs the other party's audio signal via the speaker 105.
- the general processing unit 152 manages the above processing, and displays information related to the call on the display unit 12 as necessary.
- the general processing unit 152 detects this and acquires the position information of the mobile phone 1 via the GPS signal receiving unit 102 and the GPS antenna 122. The result is displayed in a graphic form on the display unit 12, for example.
- the overall processing unit 152 performs, for example, a remaining amount management process for the battery unit 111. Further, the overall processing unit 152 includes an orientation calculation unit 154, an orientation information notification unit 156, a notification suppression unit 158, and / or external magnetic force detection. The following processing is performed in cooperation with the processing unit 160.
- FIGS. 1 (A) and (B) are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1 (A) and (B), and are diagrams illustrating a first arrangement example of the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190. It is.
- the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 is a sensor that detects the geomagnetism in the two-dimensional direction, that is, the planar direction, and the magnet 190 is a permanent magnet.
- Magnetic sensor 180 arranged on the back or front surface of the upper part 3a of the first casing and the lower part of the second casing 4
- the magnet 190 disposed on the outer surface of the display unit 12 on the back surface or the front surface of b is in a position facing the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 when facing each other.
- the magnetic force sensor 180 and the magnet 190 are almost opposed to each other, and the magnetic force sensor 180 is affected by the strong magnetic field of the magnet 190.
- the general processing unit 152 confirms that the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are facing each other or are almost facing each other. To detect. This state is called the first state of the housing.
- the general processing unit 152 detects that the first case 3 and the second case 4 are in the second state in which they are separated from each other. To do. This state is called the second state of the housing.
- the magnetic force sensor 180 and the magnet 190 can be used to detect the opening / closing of the first housing 3 and the second housing 4.
- the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 is disposed substantially at the center of the first housing lower part 3b. The reason is to prevent the first casing 3 and the second casing 4 from being affected by the magnetic field of the magnet 190 as much as possible. In other words, the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 is sensitive to a slight magnetic field, so that it is possible to prevent the magnet 190 from going out of direction.
- the azimuth calculation unit 154 calculates the azimuth based on the two-dimensional geomagnetic detection value detected by the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, and the azimuth information notification unit 156 cooperates with the general processing unit 152 to obtain the result.
- the display unit 12 is notified (displayed) as graphic information.
- the azimuth graphic information for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a graphic indicating north is displayed on the display unit 12.
- the azimuth information may be notified by a sound such as a buzzer sounding when one end of the mobile phone 1 is facing the north direction.
- various other methods recognizable to the user can be used as the direction information notification method.
- the direction calculation unit 154 corresponds to the direction calculation means of the present invention. Since a known method can be used as the direction calculation method in the direction calculation unit 154, the detailed description is omitted.
- the direction information notification unit 156 corresponds to the direction information notification means of the present invention. [0024] In the arrangement of the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190 illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 is hardly affected by the magnet 190, but the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 Since the sensor 170 and the magnetic sensor 180 are separated from each other, it is difficult to detect that an external magnetic field other than the magnet 190 is applied to the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170.
- the notification suppression unit 158 as the notification suppression unit of the present invention and the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 as the external magnetic force detection unit do not function.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1A and 1B, illustrating a second arrangement example of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A and the magnet 190.
- FIG. However, in order to simplify the illustration, only the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A and the magnet 190 are illustrated.
- a magnetic sensor 180 is provided to provide a low level.
- a three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A disposed on the back surface or the front surface of the upper portion 3a of the first housing and a magnet 190 disposed on the outer periphery of the display portion 12 on the back surface or the front surface of the second housing lower portion 4b are The body 3 and the second housing 4 are disposed at positions facing each other when facing each other.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is configured to detect not only two-dimensional geomagnetism but also the magnetic force from the magnet 190 and other magnetic forces.
- Magnet 190 is a permanent magnet.
- threshold value threshold value or determination level
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is sensitive to a magnetic field, it is sensitive to a slight magnetic field.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A of this example can also detect the strength of the magnetic force.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is not affected by the strong magnetic field of the magnet 190.
- the 3D geomagnetic sensor 1 The 70A geomagnetic detection value is valid and is below the fourth level (predetermined value). In this state, it can be estimated that the azimuth calculation result by the azimuth calculation unit 154 based on the detected value of the magnetic strength of the geomagnetic sensor 170A is correct.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170A When the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are moved away from each other in the facing direction, the geomagnetic sensor 170A starts to be affected by the magnetic field of the magnet 190. When the geomagnetic detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A exceeds the fourth level (predetermined value) and reaches the third level, the direction calculation result by the direction calculation unit 154 based on the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A cannot be said to be correct. Become.
- the direction calculation result by the direction calculation unit 154 based on the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A is It cannot be said that it is correct.
- suppression of notification of azimuth information is started.
- the user can perform calibration as needed.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170A When the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are separated from each other to almost face each other or completely face each other, the geomagnetic sensor 170A is more strongly affected by the magnetic field of the magnet 190.
- the magnetic force intensity detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A exceeds the third level and reaches the second level (threshold value)
- the direction calculation result by the direction calculation unit 154 based on the magnetic force intensity detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A is correct. Absent. In this case, it can be estimated that the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 have almost approached each other (the first state of the housing).
- the direction based on the detected value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A cannot be said to be correct.
- the suppression of notification of direction information is stopped.
- the user can perform calibration as needed.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing of the signal processing unit 150 in this example.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detected value of the magnetic force of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A and determines whether or not it is the fourth level or less.
- Step 2 direction calculation, notification
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 estimates that the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A is normal and activates the direction calculation unit 154.
- the azimuth is calculated based on the detected value of 170A, and the azimuth information notifying unit 156 notifies the display unit 12 of the result, for example.
- the notification example has been described above.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A and determines whether the force is greater than the fourth level and equal to or less than the third level.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 estimates that the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A is defective and activates the notification suppression unit 158. .
- the notification suppression unit 158 suppresses or stops the direction notification by the direction information notification unit 156.
- An example of notification suppression or stoppage by the notification suppression unit 158 has been described above. Users who know how to suppress azimuth reporting can calibrate azimuth as needed. Do.
- Step 5 third to second level determination
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A and determines whether it is greater than the third level and below the second level.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170A may be affected by the magnetic field of the magnet 190, or may be affected by another external magnetic field.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 estimates that the intensity detection value of the magnetic force of the geomagnetism sensor 170A is defective and notifies the notification suppression unit 158. Start.
- the notification suppression unit 158 suppresses or stops notification by the direction information notification unit 156 as described above.
- Step 7 second to first level determination
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170A and determines whether the force is greater than the second level and less than or equal to the first level.
- This state can be estimated as the first state of the casing in which the first casing 3 and the second casing 4 face each other.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170A may be affected by a strong external magnetic field that leads to the first state of the housing. However, one of them cannot be judged.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the general processing unit 152.
- the general processing unit 152 determines that the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are facing each other and are in the first state of the housing. Further, the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158 to suppress or stop the notification by the direction information notification unit 156 as described above.
- the display unit 12 normally has no display.
- Step 9 if greater than the first level
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the comprehensive processing unit 152) monitors the detected value of the magnetic force of the geomagnetic sensor 170A and determines whether or not it is greater than the first level. Step 10, error handling
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the general processing unit 152 to turn off the power switch unit 110 and carry it from the battery unit 111.
- the power supply to the electronic circuit in the telephone 1 is stopped to protect the cellular phone 1.
- FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B) are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), and illustrate a third arrangement example of the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190.
- FIG. 7 (A) and 7 (B) are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), and illustrate a third arrangement example of the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190.
- Magnet 190 is a permanent magnet.
- the third arrangement example is characterized in that the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnetic stone 190 are arranged, and the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 is arranged in the vicinity of the magnetic force sensor 180. Yes.
- the reason why the geomagnetic sensor 170 is arranged in the vicinity of the magnetic sensor 180 is that both the magnetic sensor 180 and the magnetic sensor 190 are affected by the magnet 190, and the geomagnetic detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is influenced by the influence of the magnet 190. This is to make it possible to identify whether it is due to an external magnetic field.
- the magnetic sensor 180 is disposed on the back surface or the front surface of the upper portion 3a of the first housing.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170 is the same as the magnetic sensor 180 illustrated in the vicinity of the magnetic sensor 180, for example, (1) symbols 170a and 170b.
- the magnet 190 is arranged on the outer periphery of the display unit 12 on the back surface or the front surface of the second housing lower part 4b.
- the magnetic sensor 180 and the magnet 190 are in positions facing each other when the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 face each other, as in the first arrangement. Further, the geomagnetic sensor 170 is also located almost facing the magnet 190.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170 disposed in the vicinity of the magnetic sensor 180 is also affected by the magnetic field of the magnet 190.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing of the signal processing unit 150 in this example.
- Step 11 4th level or less
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 and determines whether or not it is the fourth level or less.
- Step 12 direction finding, notification
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 estimates that the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is normal and activates the direction calculation unit 154.
- the azimuth calculation unit 154 calculates the azimuth based on the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170, and the azimuth information notification unit 156 notifies the display unit 12 of the result, for example.
- the notification example has been described above. This process is the same as steps 1 and 2.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 to determine whether it is greater than the fourth level and less than or equal to the third level. Further, it is determined whether or not the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is equal to or lower than the fourth level.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 when the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is larger than the fourth level and lower than the third level, and the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is the fourth level or higher and the third level is the same as the geomagnetic sensor 170. In the following cases, it is estimated that the magnetic field is caused by the magnet 190.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 For example, the notification of the azimuth information notification unit 156 is suppressed or stopped, and more preferably, for example, a message indicating a detection failure of the geomagnetic sensor 170 caused by the magnet 190 is notified to the display unit 12.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 It is estimated that the geomagnetic sensor 170 was affected by other external magnetic fields that had no effect.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 is, for example, a force that suppresses the notification of the azimuth information notification unit 156 or stops, and more preferably, a message indicating a detection failure of the geomagnetic sensor 170 caused by an external magnetic field is displayed. Perform to 12.
- the user can perform calibration by looking at the result. That is, the user of the mobile phone 1 can avoid the state from the poor geomagnetic detection by moving to a place where there is no influence of the external magnetic field.
- Step 17 18, 3rd ⁇ 2nd level judgment
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 to determine whether or not it is greater than the third level and less than or equal to the second level. Further, it is determined whether or not the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is equal to or lower than the fourth level.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 when the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is larger than the third level and lower than the second level, the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is larger than the third level and the second value is the same as the geomagnetic sensor 170. If it is below the level, it is estimated that the magnetic field is affected by the magnet 190.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 is, for example, a force that suppresses the notification of the azimuth information notification unit 156 or stops, and more preferably, a message indicating a detection failure of the geomagnetic sensor 170 caused by the magnet 190 is displayed. Perform to 12. Step 20, geomagnetic detection failure (2)
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 It is estimated that the geomagnetic sensor 170 was affected by other external magnetic fields that had no effect.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 is, for example, a force that suppresses the notification of the azimuth information notification unit 156 or stops, and more preferably, a message indicating a detection failure of the geomagnetic sensor 170 caused by an external magnetic field is displayed. Perform to 12.
- the user can perform calibration by seeing the result.
- the user of the mobile phone 1 can avoid the state from the poor geomagnetic detection by moving to a place where there is no influence of the external magnetic field.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 and determines whether it is greater than the second level and less than or equal to the first level. Further, it is determined whether or not the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is equal to or lower than the fourth level.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 when the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is larger than the second level and lower than the first level, the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is larger than the second level and the first value is the same as the geomagnetic sensor 170. If the level is below the level, it is estimated that the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 face each other.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the general processing unit 152.
- the comprehensive processing unit 152 performs a determination process to determine that the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are in the first state, that is, the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 are in a facing state.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 stops or stops the notification of the direction information notification unit 156.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 detects the magnetic field generated by the magnet 190 when the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is larger than the second level and lower than the first level and when the detection value of the magnetic sensor 180 is lower than the fourth level. It is estimated that the geomagnetic sensor 170 was affected by other external magnetic fields that had no effect.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 activates the notification suppression unit 158.
- the notification suppression unit 158 is, for example, a force that suppresses the notification of the azimuth information notification unit 156 or stops, and more preferably, a message indicating a detection failure of the geomagnetic sensor 170 caused by an external magnetic field is displayed. Perform to 12.
- the user of the mobile phone 1 can avoid the failure of geomagnetism detection by moving to a place where there is no influence of external magnetic field, for example, by calibration.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 or the general processing unit 152) monitors the detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170, and when it is larger than the first level, the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160, for example, When activated, the power switch unit 110 is turned off, power supply from the battery unit 111 to the electronic circuit in the mobile phone 1 is stopped, and the mobile phone 1 is protected.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170 in the vicinity of the magnetic sensor 180, it is possible to identify whether the geomagnetic detection value of the geomagnetic sensor 170 is due to the influence of the magnet 190 or due to other external magnetic fields.
- the present embodiment it is possible to perform the azimuth processing in consideration of the influence of the intensity of the external magnetic force on the geomagnetic sensor 170. As a result, the wrong direction information, that is, the direction information whose reliability is unclear is not notified to the user.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1A and 1B, and illustrate a fourth arrangement example of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190.
- FIG. 9A is diagrams corresponding to FIGS. 1A and 1B, and illustrate a fourth arrangement example of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is arranged at the center of the first housing lower part 3b, as in FIG. 3 (A). As described in the second arrangement example, the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is configured to detect the strength of the magnet 190 and other magnetic forces. The three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is used for both the geomagnetic detection for calculating the direction and the strength of the magnetic force.
- the magnetic force sensor 180 and the magnet 190 are arranged to detect the open / closed state of the first housing 3 and the second housing 4 as described above.
- This housing state determination process is performed, for example, in the overall processing unit 152 by the method described above.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 performs a determination process using the detected value of the magnetic strength of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A, as in the second arrangement example.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 uses only the result of the open / close state determination of the housing by the general processing unit 152 using the magnetic sensor 180 and the magnet 190, for example, the first housing 3 And the force of the second housing 4 facing each other (in the first state), refer only to the other force.
- the two-dimensional geomagnetic detection value of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is used for the direction calculation in the direction calculation unit 154.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 refers to the housing state determination result by the integrated processing unit 152 using the magnetic force sensor 180 and the magnet 190, and the influence of the external magnetic field
- the azimuth processing can be performed in consideration of the above.
- the geomagnetic sensor 170, the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A, the magnetic force sensor 180, and the magnet 190 may be arranged, for example, in the first housing upper part 3a,
- the force placed on the lower housing part 3b or the second housing upper part 4a or the second housing lower part 4b can be appropriately determined in consideration of the positional relationship described above.
- the magnet 190 is disposed on the upper first housing 3a, and the magnetic sensor 180 and / or the geomagnetic sensor 170 is disposed on the second upper housing 4a or the second lower housing 4b. It can be done.
- a foldable portable device has been described. The same can be done for the mobile phone 1A.
- FIG. 10 is an external view of a straight type mobile phone.
- the straight type mobile phone 1A includes a key input unit 10A and a display unit 12A.
- the straight-type mobile phone 1A is also shown in the figure except for the magnetic sensor 180 and the magnet 190 for detecting the opening / closing of the case, and excluding the case opening / closing detection process by the general processing unit 152.
- the configuration is the same as the signal processing unit 100 illustrated in FIG.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is accommodated in the casing.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A is configured to detect the strength of the magnetic force in addition to the geomagnetic detection in the two-dimensional plane. ing.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 inputs the detected value of the magnetic force intensity of the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A, and as described above with reference to FIG. The same processing as described with reference to FIG. 6 is performed.
- the three-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170A it is possible to perform the azimuth processing in consideration of the influence of the external magnetic force even in the straight type mobile phone 1A. As a result, the user will not be notified of wrong direction information or direction information whose reliability is unclear.
- a two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 and a magnetic sensor 180A are arranged in the vicinity of the geomagnetic sensor 170.
- an MR sensor can be used as the magnetic sensor 180A.
- the two-dimensional geomagnetic sensor 170 cannot detect the strength of the magnetic force detected by the two-dimensional geomagnetism. Therefore, magnetic sensor 180A
- the magnetic sensor 170A is arranged near the magnetic sensor 170 to detect the influence of an external magnetic field that affects the geomagnetic sensor 170.
- the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 inputs the magnetic field strength detection value of the magnetic force sensor 180A, and as described above with reference to FIG. 5, depending on which level the strength detection value corresponds to, refer to FIG. The same processing as described above is performed.
- the magnetic force sensor 180A it is possible to perform the azimuth processing in consideration of the influence of the intensity of the external magnetic force even in the straight type mobile phone 1A. As a result, the user is not notified of wrong or uncertain azimuth information.
- the mobile phones 1 and 1A in the present embodiment are based on the orientation detected by the geomagnetic sensor when it is determined that the magnetic force applied to the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A is not appropriate.
- the configuration is such that notification of azimuth information is suppressed, and the user can recognize that an external magnetic force is applied to the geomagnetic sensor.
- by suppressing notification of direction information it is possible to avoid reporting incorrect direction information.
- when suppressing the direction information it is possible to give the user a sense of incongruity by stopping the notification of the direction information, and it is possible to more effectively recognize the external magnetic force and avoid false notifications. it can.
- the configuration is such that warning information is notified instead of azimuth information or in addition to azimuth information. For example, when giving a warning, you should also give a warning (notification) with a prompt to carry out calibration.
- the magnetic sensor 180 When the magnetic sensor 180 is disposed in the vicinity of the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A, the magnetic sensor 180 is placed on the outer peripheral side (first housing 3) of the terminal device (for example, a mobile phone) from the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A.
- the external magnetic force affecting the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A can be suitably detected by the magnetic sensor 180.
- the magnetic force sensor 180 is arranged closer to the magnet 190 than the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A, so that the magnetic force from the magnet 190 and the external magnetic force that affects the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A can be detected with good responsiveness. Can do.
- the notification control unit 158 and the external magnetic force detection processing unit 160 do not function.
- the magnetic force detected by the magnetic force sensor 180 is greater than or equal to the magnetic force corresponding to the magnet 190, a strong magnet other than the magnet 190 is brought close to the magnetic force sensor 1 80 of the mobile phone 1 or the like.
- an external magnetic field other than the magnet 190 is applied to the sensor 180, and the external magnetic field applied to the magnetic sensor 180 may affect the geomagnetic sensors 170, 170A or the cellular phone 1. is there.
- this external magnetic field may affect the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A. It may be determined that there is, and as described above, suppression of notification of azimuth information based on detection values of the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A may be started. In this case, the user can recognize that the geomagnetic sensors 170 and 170A may be affected by an external magnetic field or the like.
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