WO2010035774A1

WO2010035774A1 - Electronic device

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Publication number: WO2010035774A1
Application number: PCT/JP2009/066620
Authority: WO
Inventors: 周治石川; 康昌関上; 貴史岡; 裕之番場; 瑞知子竹井; 那由能町
Original assignee: 京セラ株式会社
Priority date: 2008-09-26
Filing date: 2009-09-25
Publication date: 2010-04-01

Abstract

Provided is an electronic device which easily selects and executes an application relating to characters inputted by a user. A cellular phone (1) is provided with a display unit (21) which displays a character input screen, an operation unit (11) for inputting characters to be displayed on the character input screen, and a control unit (45) which controls the display unit (21) to display a candidate for conversion or a predicted candidate of the characters inputted using the operation unit (11). The control unit (45) displays the name of an application or the name of a processing in the application as the candidate for conversion or a predicted candidate, and when either name is selected, executes the processing of the application corresponding to the selected name.

Description

Electronics

The present invention relates to an electronic device that executes application processing in response to an operation input.

Conventionally, as a command input method for an electronic device, a method of selecting from a list is often employed. At this time, a method has been proposed in which a command used preferentially from the operation history of the command is displayed and selected as a prediction list (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in a system capable of inputting a text command, a method of selecting a most likely entry from a database and displaying a predicted character string has been proposed as a predictive keyboard input method (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).

JP 2002-1117024 A JP 2007-328804 A

However, since the method of Patent Document 1 is a technique for storing commands that can be input to a text input application and facilitating the issuance of commands, the function corresponding to the character string input by the user is executed. I can't let you. In addition, the method of Patent Document 2 is merely a technique for predicting a character string to be input and completing a word as user input assistance in an application that accepts command input.

Furthermore, since these technologies pass a command that has been input or selected to a predetermined application for processing, it is difficult to execute the application corresponding to the character string input by the user.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can easily select and execute an application related to a character input by a user.

An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a character input screen, an input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen, and a conversion candidate or prediction candidate for a character input by the input unit. The control unit displays the name of the application or the name of the process in the application as the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate, and any one of the names is When selected, the processing of the application corresponding to the selected name is executed.

In addition, when any of the names is selected, the control unit executes processing of an application corresponding to the selected name or displays the selected name as a character on the display unit. It is preferable to execute the process of displaying.

An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a character input screen, an input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen, and a conversion candidate or prediction candidate for a character input by the input unit. A control unit that displays the name of the application on the display unit as a prediction candidate related to the name of the application. When the name of the process is displayed and the name of the process is selected, the process corresponding to the name is executed.

In addition, when the name of the process is selected, the control unit preferably executes a process corresponding to the name or executes a process of displaying the name of the process on the display unit as characters.

The electronic apparatus according to the present invention further includes a sensor that detects an operation, and the control unit receives a selection of any of the processing names according to a type of the operation detected by the sensor. preferable.

Further, the control unit displays the name of the process when the predetermined motion is detected by the sensor in a state where the prediction candidate is displayed, or the name of the process is displayed. In the state, it is preferable to display the prediction candidate when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor.

In addition, the control unit rearranges and displays the process names when the predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the process names are mixedly displayed in the prediction candidates. Alternatively, it is preferable that the mixed display is performed when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the names of the processes are rearranged and displayed at the upper level.

Further, the control unit relates to the character input screen for displaying the input character in response to receiving the input of the character by the input unit in a state where the initial screen is displayed on the display unit. It is preferable to start the application.

An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a character input screen, an input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen, and a conversion candidate or prediction candidate for a character input by the input unit. And a control unit that displays a plurality of application names as the conversion candidates or prediction candidates in different modes, and in one mode among the plurality of displays. When the displayed name of the application is selected, processing related to the application corresponding to the selected name is executed.

In addition, when the name of the application displayed in one aspect among the plurality of displays is selected, the control unit executes a process related to the application corresponding to the selected name, and displays the plurality of displays. When the name of the application displayed in another aspect is selected, the name of the application is preferably displayed on the display unit as characters.

According to the present invention, it is possible to easily select and execute an application related to the character input by the user.

1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the mobile telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure where it uses for description about the key assignment which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the control part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of the function setting which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a mobile phone according to second to fourth embodiments. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a control unit according to second to fourth embodiments. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the control part which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the function execution table which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the function execution table which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the prediction conversion candidate table which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the control part which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prediction conversion candidate addition process which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition at the time of the control part which concerns on 5th Embodiment operate | moves. It is a figure which shows the hierarchical structure of the mail application which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure shown about the specific example of the conversion candidate displayed on the display part which concerns on 5th Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone 1 which is an example of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a so-called foldable mobile phone, but the mobile phone according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sliding type in which one casing is slid in one direction from a state in which both casings are overlapped, or a rotary type in which one casing is rotated around an axis along the overlapping direction ( Turn type), or a type (straight type) in which the operation unit and the display unit are arranged in one housing and does not have a connecting unit.

The mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit side body unit 2 and a display unit side body unit 3. The operation unit side body unit 2 includes, on the surface unit 10, an operation unit 11 and a microphone 12 to which a voice uttered by a user of the mobile phone 1 is input. The operation unit 11 includes a function setting operation key 13 for operating various functions such as various settings, a phone book function, and a mail function, an input operation key 14 for inputting numbers of telephone numbers, mail characters, and the like. The operation key 15 includes a determination operation key 15 for performing determination and scrolling in various operations.

Further, the display unit side body unit 3 includes a display unit 21 for displaying various types of information on the surface unit 20 and a receiver 22 for outputting the voice of the other party of the call.

The upper end of the operation unit side body 2 and the lower end of the display unit side body 3 are connected via a hinge mechanism 4. In addition, the cellular phone 1 relatively rotates the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 connected via the hinge mechanism 4, thereby displaying the operation unit side body 2 and the display. The part-side casing 3 can be opened to each other (opened state), or the operation part-side casing 2 and the display-side casing 3 can be folded (folded state).

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the mobile phone 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit 11 (input unit), a microphone 12, a main antenna 40, an RF circuit unit 41, a display control unit 42, an audio processing unit 43, and a memory 44. And the control unit 45 are provided in the operation unit side body unit 2. The mobile phone 1 includes a display unit 21, a receiver 22, and a driver IC 23 in the display unit side body 3.

The main antenna 40 communicates with a base station or the like in a first use frequency band (for example, 800 MHz), and can support a second use frequency band (for example, 1.5 GHz) for GPS communication. It is. In the present embodiment, the first frequency band used is 800 MHz, but other frequency bands may be used. Further, the main antenna 40 may be separately provided with an antenna that communicates with an external device in the first use frequency band and can correspond to the second use frequency band for GPS communication.

The RF circuit unit 41 demodulates the signal received by the main antenna 40 and supplies the processed signal to the control unit 45. Then, the RF circuit unit 41 modulates the signal supplied from the control unit 45 and transmits it to the external device (base station) via the main antenna 40. On the other hand, the RF circuit unit 41 notifies the control unit 45 of the strength of the signal received by the main antenna 40.

The display control unit 42 performs predetermined image processing under the control of the control unit 45 and outputs the processed image data to the driver IC 23. The driver IC 23 stores the image data supplied from the display control unit 42 in the frame memory and outputs it to the display unit 21 at a predetermined timing.

The audio processing unit 43 performs predetermined audio processing on the signal supplied from the RF circuit unit 41 under the control of the control unit 45, and outputs the processed signal to the receiver 22 or a speaker (not shown). . The receiver 22 or the speaker outputs the signal supplied from the audio processing unit 43 to the outside.

Also, the audio processing unit 43 processes the signal input from the microphone 12 according to the control of the control unit 45 and outputs the processed signal to the RF circuit unit 41. The RF circuit unit 41 performs a predetermined process on the signal supplied from the sound processing unit 43 and outputs the processed signal to the main antenna 40.

The memory 44 includes, for example, a working memory and is used for arithmetic processing by the control unit 45. The memory 44 stores a plurality of applications and various tables necessary for the applications. The memory 44 may also serve as a removable external memory.

The control unit 45 controls the entire mobile phone 1 and is configured using a central processing unit (CPU) or the like. Here, the control operation of the control unit 45 according to the key operation by the operation unit 11 will be described. In principle, the control unit 45 assigns symbols and functions to each key (the function setting operation key 13, the input operation key 14, and the determination operation key 15) constituting the operation unit 11 in accordance with an application that is currently actively activated. To change.

Specifically, when any of the keys is pressed, the operation unit 11 detects the position information of the key (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the left column of the second row of the input operation keys 14). When the key (the key with “1” and “a” printed on the front surface) is pressed, the position information (X2, Y1) is transmitted to the control unit 45. The control unit 45 accesses the memory 44, refers to the key assignment table corresponding to the currently active application, and processes the symbols and functions assigned from the position information transmitted from the operation unit 11. Execute. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D, the memory 44 stores a plurality of key assignment tables. 3B is a table used when making a call, FIG. 3C is a table used in a notepad application or a mail application, and FIG. It is a table used when changing a channel in a television application.

The execution of the symbol processing means that “1” or “A” is displayed on the display unit 21 when the currently active application is Notepad, for example. Also, execution of function processing means, for example, that the display channel is set to 1ch when the currently active application is a television.

The memory 44 stores a plurality of key assignment tables. The control unit 45 switches the key assignment table to be referred to according to the application, refers to the predetermined key assignment table based on the key position information transmitted from the operation unit 11, and executes predetermined processing.

In the mobile phone 1 configured as described above, when a key operation is performed in a communication standby state, each of a plurality of symbols (for example, numbers and characters) assigned to the key is, for example, a different one. It has a function of enabling the screen displayed in parallel in the screen area and displaying one symbol when a predetermined key operation is performed.

In addition, the mobile phone 1 has a function when displaying a character conversion candidate input by the operation unit 11 or a subsequent prediction candidate. Furthermore, the mobile phone 1 has a function of executing the application name or the character string indicating the processing content related to the application when the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate is selected. ing.

Here, a configuration for exhibiting the above-described functions will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 45 of the mobile phone 1 includes a character input unit 50, an application execution unit 51, and a setting control unit 52.

The character input unit 50 controls the display control unit 42 to display the character assigned to the key when the user performs a key operation. In addition, the character input unit 50 extracts conversion candidates or prediction candidates for the input characters from the memory 44 and causes the display unit 21 to display them through the display control unit 42.

The memory 44 stores a conversion DB and a prediction candidate, and stores a managed prediction DB (not shown). The character input unit 50 searches the prediction DB based on the input characters, and extracts conversion candidates such as kanji to be converted and prediction candidates for subsequent characters.

Further, the character input unit 50 extracts application candidates or operations (processes) of the application possessed by the mobile phone 1 from the memory 44 based on the input characters, and displays them in conversion candidates or prediction candidates. Specifically, for example, when “ka” is input, the character input unit 50 displays “camera”, which is an application beginning with “ka”, as a prediction candidate. Next, when “Camera” is input or “Camera” is selected as a prediction candidate, the processing name such as “Start” or “Usage” is displayed as a prediction candidate as the processing contents in the camera application. .

The memory 44 stores activities (application name, processing name in the application, and function name for setting the state of the mobile phone 1, etc.) of the mobile phone 1 as an activity candidate DB.

When the application name or process name is selected by the user, the application execution unit 51 performs the corresponding application (for example, camera, mail, TV, etc.) or a specific operation (process) of the application. ,Execute.

Further, the character input unit 50 extracts the function name for setting the state of the mobile phone 1 (for example, the manner mode, the radio wave OFF mode, etc.) from the memory 44 and converts it, not limited to the execution of the application that the mobile phone 1 has. Display as a candidate or prediction candidate. Then, the setting control unit 52 sets the state of the mobile phone 1 in response to selection of these function names.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing of the control unit 45 in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. This process is continuously executed until the application relating to the character input screen in the character input unit 50 is terminated.

In step S <b> 1, the control unit 45 receives a key input from the operation unit 11.

In step S2, the control unit 45 determines whether the key input received in step S1 is a character input or an input related to selection of a conversion candidate or a prediction candidate. If it is a character input, the process proceeds to step S5, and if it is an input relating to candidate selection, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the control unit 45 determines whether the candidate selected in step S1 is a normal conversion candidate or a prediction candidate, or an activity candidate (application activation or application processing execution, or setting change of the mobile phone 1). Determine if there is. When selecting a normal conversion candidate or prediction candidate, the process proceeds to step S5 as in the case of character input, and when selecting an activity candidate, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the control unit 45 executes the activity candidate determined to have been selected in step S3. Thereby, the user can execute an application or a function with the characters input by the character input application.

In step S5, the controller 45 adds the character corresponding to the key input or the selected conversion candidate or prediction candidate to the character input buffer because the key input received in step S1 relates to the character input. To do.

In step S6, the control unit 45 searches the prediction DB stored in the memory 44, and extracts conversion candidates and prediction candidates for the character string held in the character input buffer.

In step S7, the control unit 45 searches the activity candidate DB stored in the memory 44, and extracts activity candidates from the character strings held in the character input buffer.

In step S8, the control unit 45 displays the conversion candidates and prediction candidates extracted in step S6 and the activity candidates extracted in step S7 in a selectable manner on the character input screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen transition example of application execution in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, the control unit 45 executes the camera function based on the input character.

The operation unit 11 includes a first key (for example, a key located in the second to fifth lines of the input operation key 14 shown in FIG. 1A) and a second key (for example, FIG. 1). The up / down

keys

15a and 15b) of the determination operation key 15 shown in FIG.

The first key is a first type symbol (for example, hiragana such as “A”, “I”, “U”) and a second type symbol (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc.). Number) and a number of assigned keys. The second key is a key to which a first type symbol and a second type symbol are not assigned, and a single function or a plurality of functions (for example, a function for converting kana to kanji) is assigned.

First, in a state where the initial screen 100 waiting for an incoming call is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 6A), the control unit 45, when any one of the first keys is pressed, Control is performed so that the first type symbol assigned to the key and the second type symbol assigned to the pressed key are displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 6B). Specifically, the control unit 45 performs control so that the first type symbol is displayed in the display area 101 and the second type symbol is displayed in the display area 102. The first type symbol is, for example, a symbol corresponding to a hiragana character such as “A”, “I”, “U”, or a Roman character such as “A”, “B”, “C”. The second type symbol is, for example, a symbol corresponding to a number such as “1”, “2”, “3”, and the like.

At this time, the control unit 45 displays the application name (“camera”) starting from the input character (first type symbol) together with the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate in the display area 101 so that it can be selected. The application name is displayed with the display font or display color or decoration distinguished. Thereby, the user can easily identify that the selection item is related to the function execution of the mobile phone 1.

Next, when the control unit 45 is controlling to display the first type symbol and the second type symbol on the display unit 21, if the second key is pressed, the control unit 45 is input to the display area 101. A conversion process (for example, a process of converting kana into kanji or a process of converting into a prediction candidate character string, etc.) is executed (FIG. 6C). In this example, the application name “camera” is selected and displayed. Further, the control unit 45 determines that it is not necessary to input a number (second type symbol) by receiving the conversion process, and erases the display area 102.

Here, the control unit 45 displays prediction candidates subsequent to “camera” and also displays activity candidates (“start” and “how to use”) indicating the processing contents related to the camera. Note that the activity candidates are displayed with the display font, display color, decoration, and the like distinguished from each other as in the application name of FIG.

And the control part 45 will perform the process of the application corresponding to selection, if the selection input of an activity candidate is received. Specifically, when “Activate” is selected, a camera monitoring screen is displayed (FIG. 6D), and when “How to use” is selected, help about how to use the camera (explanation) Screen) is displayed (FIG. 6E).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen transition example of function setting in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, the control unit 45 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 1 based on the input characters.

In the state where the initial screen 100 is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 7 (a)), the control unit 45 displays the first type symbol when the first key is pressed, as in the example of FIG. Control is performed so that the second type symbol is displayed in the display area 102 in the display area 101 (FIG. 7B). Specifically, “de” is displayed in the display area 101, and “4444 *” is displayed in the display area 102.

At this time, the control unit 45 displays the function name (“radio wave OFF mode”) starting from the input character (“de”) together with the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate in the display area 101 so that it can be selected.

Next, when the control unit 45 is controlling to display the first type symbol and the second type symbol on the display unit 21, if the second key is pressed, the control unit 45 is input to the display area 101. A conversion process (for example, a process of converting kana into kanji or a process of converting into a prediction candidate character string, etc.) is executed (FIG. 7C). In this example, the function name “radio wave OFF mode” is selected and displayed. Further, the control unit 45 determines that it is not necessary to input a number (second type symbol) by receiving the conversion process, and erases the display area 102.

Here, the control unit 45 displays prediction candidates following the character string “radio wave OFF mode” and also displays activity candidates (“set”).

And the control part 45 will change a display to the setting screen corresponding to selection, if the selection input of an activity candidate is received. Specifically, since “set” is selected for “radio wave OFF mode”, a function setting screen for setting the radio wave OFF mode is displayed (FIG. 7D).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 can start the application and change the setting of the state of the mobile phone 1 in accordance with the input character string. In particular, the cellular phone 1 activates the character input application based on the key input on the initial screen (standby screen) and enables the input of characters, so that a desired operation (application activation, setting change, etc.) can be easily performed. Can be executed.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 displays the application name and processing name in the conversion candidates and prediction candidates, so that the application and processing related to the character string input by the user can be easily selected. Can be executed.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 can notify the existence of a function that the user does not know and the details (processing contents) of the function, so that the function of the mobile phone 1 can be effectively utilized. I can expect.

In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 activates the application by selecting the process name after selecting the application name, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mobile phone 1 may activate this application in response to selection of an application name, and specific processing contents may be executed from a menu in the application.

In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 executes the corresponding process by selecting an activity candidate (application name or process name), but the present invention is not limited to this. The mobile phone 1 may execute the process not by selecting from candidates but also by directly inputting an application name or a process name. At this time, it is preferable to accept selection of whether to execute the process or only display characters.

In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 performs character input, selection of a prediction candidate, and the like based on the key input of the operation unit 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a touch panel may be arranged at a position overlapping with the display unit 21 and a selection input may be received, or a voice received by the microphone 12 may be analyzed and associated with a displayed activity candidate.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 45 displays the application name “camera” in the display area 102, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 45 displays the application name “camera” in which the character string is underlined in the display area 102 (see the display area 102 in FIG. 6B) and the application name “camera” in which the character string is not underlined. (Not shown). When the application name “camera” in which the character string is underlined is selected, the control unit 45 displays “camera” as the character in the display area 101 and does not underline the character string. When the name “camera” is selected, it may be controlled to start an application of the camera. That is, the control unit 45 may display application names having different display modes so as to be selectable, and may control display of a character string or application processing in accordance with application names having different selected display modes. .

Furthermore, the mobile phone 1 may accept the type of this operation as a selection input by detecting the operation of the mobile phone 1. As a configuration for this purpose, a second embodiment to a fourth embodiment provided with a sensor for detecting an operation will be described.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is provided and demonstrated.

FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the mobile phone 1a according to the present embodiment. Unlike the mobile phone 1 according to the first embodiment, the mobile phone 1a further includes an acceleration sensor 46 as a sensor for detecting an operation.

The acceleration sensor 46 detects the operation of the mobile phone 1a as an acceleration value and provides it to the control unit 45a. Based on this acceleration value, the control unit 45a determines the type of operation (such as the direction and number of operations) of the mobile phone 1a. Then, the control unit 45a processes as an operation input such as item selection in the character input application according to the determined type of operation.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the control unit 45a. The control unit 45a includes a character input unit 50a, an application execution unit 51, a setting control unit 52, and a sensor control unit 53.

The sensor control unit 53 determines the type of operation by collating with a previously stored acceleration pattern based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46. This determination result is received by the character input unit 50a and becomes an operation input in the character input application. That is, the activity candidates displayed in FIG. 6C are distinguished from each other by their character color, decoration, etc., and are selected in association with the determined type of action. For example, when the mobile phone 1a is shaken vertically, a candidate for red character is selected, and when it is shaken horizontally, a candidate for blue character is selected. Or the candidate of the order according to the frequency | count of having shaken the mobile telephone 1a continuously may be selected.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing of the control unit 45a in the mobile phone 1a according to the present embodiment. This process is continuously executed until the application related to the character input screen in the character input unit 50a is terminated.

In step S11, the control unit 45a accepts a key input from the operation unit 11 or a motion input (for example, shake vertically or shake horizontally) as an operation input from the user.

In step S12, the control unit 45a determines whether the operation input received in step S11 is a key input or a motion input. If it is a key input, the process proceeds to step S2, and if it is a motion input, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, the control unit 45a determines whether there is an activity candidate corresponding to the accepted type of motion input such as a blue character candidate or a second candidate (displayed). If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S4 and the activity is executed. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the process returns to step S11 to continue accepting operation inputs.

Specifically, for example, when activity candidates (“start up” and “how to use”) are displayed in the prediction candidates as shown in FIG. 6C, if the mobile phone 1a is shaken vertically, The control unit 45a determines that “activate” is selected, and displays a monitoring screen of the camera (FIG. 6D). On the other hand, when the mobile phone 1a is shaken sideways, the control unit 45a determines that “how to use” is selected, and displays a help (instruction) screen regarding how to use the camera (FIG. 6 (e)).

Note that steps S2 to S8 are the same as in the first embodiment, and display prediction candidates or execute activities according to the contents of the key input.

According to the present embodiment, since the mobile phone 1a can execute an activity by selection based on motion input, the user can easily execute various functions.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mobile phone 1b of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the mobile phone 1a of the second embodiment, but the functions of the control unit 45a, particularly the character input unit 50a, are expanded, and the control unit 45b and the character input unit respectively. 50b (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example for explaining the processing content of the control unit 45b according to the present embodiment.

First, when “camera” is key-input in the character input application, the control unit 45b displays prediction candidates following “camera” (FIG. 11A).

Here, when it is determined that the predetermined motion input has been made based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46, the control unit 45b switches to the display of activity candidates related to “camera” (FIG. 11B). . Further, when it is determined that a predetermined motion input has been made in a state where activity candidates are displayed, the control unit 45b switches to display of prediction candidates (FIG. 11A).

When receiving a selection input (for example, a motion input such as vertical swing or horizontal swing) in a state where activity candidates are displayed, the control unit 45b executes an activity corresponding to the selection input (FIG. 11 (c). ) Or FIG. 11 (d)).

In addition, a plurality of activity candidates are displayed by distinguishing the character color and decoration, or instead of this distinction, a display indicating a selection method by motion input (for example, “vertical swing”, “single swing”, etc.) May be performed.

According to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1b can easily switch between the prediction candidate and the activity candidate for display. Therefore, it is easy for the user to see and the operability can be improved. This is particularly suitable when it is difficult to display activity candidates at the same time because there are many prediction candidates.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The cellular phone 1c of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the cellular phone 1a of the second embodiment, but the functions of the control unit 45a, particularly the character input unit 50a, are expanded, and the control unit 45c and the character input unit respectively. 50c (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example for explaining the processing content of the control unit 45c according to the present embodiment.

First, when “camera” is key-input in the character input application, the control unit 45c displays activity candidates related to “camera” together with prediction candidates subsequent to “camera” (FIG. 12A).

Here, if the control unit 45c determines that a predetermined motion input has been made based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46, the control unit 45c switches to a display in which the activity candidates are rearranged in a higher order (FIG. 12B). ). Furthermore, when the control unit 45c determines that the predetermined motion input has been made in a state where the activity candidates are rearranged in the higher order, the control unit 45c switches to a display in which the prediction candidates and the activity candidates are mixed (FIG. 12A). ).

Regardless of the display order of activity candidates (FIG. 12 (a) or FIG. 12 (b)), the control unit 45c executes an activity corresponding to this selection when selected by key input or motion input. (FIG. 12 (c) or FIG. 12 (d)).

According to this embodiment, the mobile phone 1c can easily extract activity candidates and display them on the upper level. Therefore, selection is facilitated even with key input, and operability can be improved. Further, since it is difficult to display activity candidates at the same time because the mobile phone 1c has a large number of prediction candidates, the mobile phone 1c can be easily displayed at the top, so that the activity can be easily selected.

[Fifth Embodiment]
The fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Note that the cellular phone 1d of the present embodiment is different from the cellular phone 1 of the first embodiment in that it includes an operation detection unit 54 and a character string control unit 55 (see FIGS. 2 and 13).

In the mobile phone 1d configured as described above, when a key operation is performed in a communication standby state, each of a plurality of symbols (for example, numbers and characters) assigned to the key is, for example, a different one. It has an application that executes a function of enabling the screen displayed in parallel in the screen area and displaying one symbol when a predetermined key operation is performed. Hereinafter, an application that executes this function is referred to as an application A.

Further, the application A has a function of displaying a character conversion candidate input by the operation unit 11 or a subsequent prediction candidate. Further, the application A has a function of executing the application name or the character string indicating the processing content related to the application when the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate is selected. Yes.

Next, the operation of the control unit 45d of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of the control unit 45d of the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the control unit 45 d includes an operation detection unit 54, a character string control unit 55, and an application execution unit 51.

The operation detection unit 54 detects an operation in the operation unit 11 and notifies the character string control unit 55 of the detected operation.

For example, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54 in a state of a standby screen as an initial screen, the character string control unit 55 stores predetermined characters in a function execution table of the memory 44 described later according to the operation. A character string related to a predetermined character, a second character string related to a predetermined function, and a second character string related to the predetermined function Information related to the operation is displayed on the display unit 21.

When the first operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function, the character string control unit 55 relates to the predetermined function instead of the predetermined character corresponding to the operation displayed on the display unit 21. A character string is displayed on the display unit 21.

When the second operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function displayed on the display unit 21, the application execution unit 51 activates the function associated with the character string related to the predetermined function.

On the other hand, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54 in a state different from the initial screen, for example, when another application (such as a memo pad or mail) is activated, the character string control unit 55 performs this operation. In response, a predetermined character is displayed on the display unit 21, and a character string related to the predetermined character among the character strings related to the predetermined function stored in the memory 44 is not displayed on the display unit 21.

Also, the memory 44 stores a function execution table and a prediction candidate table. In the function execution table, a predetermined function and a character string related to the predetermined function are associated with each other. In the prediction candidate table, a character string related to a predetermined function is associated with a prediction candidate related to the character string. 14 and 15 are diagrams showing examples of function execution tables.

The function execution table shown in FIG. 14 includes input characters (for example, ringtones) as character strings related to predetermined functions and candidate functions (for example, incoming call settings, ringtone downloads, volume settings), And the like are stored in association with each other.

Further, the function execution table shown in FIG. 15 includes input characters (for example, “MA”, “ME”, etc.) as character strings related to a predetermined function, and candidate functions (for example, manner mode, Standby screen, standby song setting, etc.) are stored in association with each other.

In the function execution table shown in FIG. 14, a function (for example, incoming call setting) related to an input character (for example, a ringing melody) as a word is stored as a candidate function. On the other hand, in the function execution table shown in FIG. 15, a function (for example, manner mode) including an input character (for example, “MA”) as an initial character is stored as a candidate function.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a prediction candidate table, and is a diagram illustrating a prediction candidate related to the input character “MA”. The prediction candidate tables shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are obtained by arranging the prediction candidates related to the input character “MA” in descending order of use frequency. When the prediction candidate table is in the state of FIG. 16A, a prediction candidate that simply includes the input character “MA” is stored, and a character string related to a predetermined function is not included, whereas FIG. In the state as in b), the input character “ma” is included, and “Manner mode” that is a character string related to a predetermined function related to the input character “ma” is included as a prediction candidate. The prediction candidate table is changed from the state of FIG. 16A to the state of FIG. 16B according to the frequency with which the user uses the prediction candidates, or conversely from the state of FIG. 16B. It may be updated to the state of 16 (a).

In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the prediction candidate table which memorize | stored the prediction candidate, this invention is not limited to this, For example, it may replace with a prediction candidate table and may use the conversion candidate table which memorize | stored the conversion candidate.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the control unit 45d of this embodiment.
In step S <b> 21, the operation detection unit 54 detects an operation in the operation unit 11 and notifies the character string control unit 55 of the detected operation.

In step S22, the character string control unit 55 executes a prediction candidate addition process. The prediction candidate addition process will be described later.

In step S23, the character string control unit 55 changes the predetermined character to a predetermined character in a state where the character string related to the predetermined function displayed on the display unit 21 by the prediction candidate addition process is selected (for example, the cursor is positioned). Instead, it is determined whether an operation related to display of the character string on the display unit 21 is performed or an operation related to execution of a predetermined function is performed. When an operation related to the display of the display unit 21 is performed, the process proceeds to step S24, and when an operation related to a predetermined function is performed, the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S24, the character string control unit 55 controls the display control unit 42 so that a character string related to a predetermined function is displayed on the display unit 21.

In step S25, the character string control unit 55 determines whether a predetermined operation has been performed. If the predetermined operation has been performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26, and if the predetermined operation has not been performed (No), the process proceeds to step S25 again.

In step S <b> 26, the character string control unit 55 controls the display control unit 42 to display a menu list for displaying a list of application candidates using input characters or operations (processes) in the application on the display unit 21. .

In step S27, the application execution unit 51 activates a function associated with the character string related to the predetermined function selected in step S23.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart specifically showing the flow of the prediction candidate addition process executed in the step S22 described above.
In step S31, the character string control unit 55 determines whether the operation detection by the operation detection unit 54 in step S21 is from a non-input state in which no character is input on the character input screen where characters can be input. . If it is from the non-input state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33. If it is not from the non-input state, that is, from the state where characters are already input (No), the process proceeds to step S32. Move.

In step S32, the character string control unit 55 executes normal character input processing. The normal character input process refers to, for example, a character input process corresponding to an operation on the operation unit 11 in a notepad application.

In step S33, the character string control unit 55 determines whether or not the above-described character input screen is displayed when the application A is activated. If it is determined that the application A is activated (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35. If it is determined that the application A is not activated (No), the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, the character string control unit 55 refers to the prediction candidate table and acquires a prediction candidate. At this time, the character string control unit 55 refers to the prediction candidate table shown in FIG. 16 (a) or FIG. 16 (b).

In step S35, the character string control unit 55 refers to the prediction candidate table shown in FIG. 16A or 16B and the function execution table shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. The prediction candidate and the function name associated with the character are read out, and the function name is controlled as a pseudo prediction candidate and arranged at the head of the prediction candidate.

In step S36, when there is a prediction candidate that overlaps with the function name (pseudo prediction candidate) acquired from the function execution table among the prediction candidates acquired from the prediction candidate table, the character string control unit 55 selects the prediction candidate. Control not to be displayed on the display unit 21 is performed.

In step S37, the character string control unit 55 controls the display control unit 42 to display the prediction candidates obtained in step S34 or step S36 on the display unit 21.

Next, a specific example when the control unit 45d operates will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition when the control unit 45d of the present embodiment operates.

The operation detection unit 54 detects pressing of any key of the operation unit 11 in the standby screen state, and character string control is performed on the detected key position information (for example, (X4, Y1) in FIG. 3A). It transmits to the part 55.

19A, the display unit 21 is provided with a display area 201, a display area 202, a display area 203, and a display area 204. When an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54 and position information of the detected key is received, “ma” as a predetermined character is displayed in the display area 201 by the character string control unit 55. In the display area 202, characters related to a predetermined character among character strings related to a predetermined function such as “also”, “still”, “daily” and the like as prediction candidates related to the predetermined character by the character string control unit 55. “Manner mode”, “standby screen”, and “waiting song setting” are displayed as columns. In the display area 203, the number “7” is displayed. The number “7” is used by an application that executes a call function. In the display area 204, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the cursor is on a character string related to a predetermined function, information as a first operation on the character string related to the predetermined function is displayed. “Soft key F1”, “soft key F2” and “soft key F3” as information related to the second operation for the character string related to the predetermined function are displayed. In addition, the character “OK” is displayed on the soft key F1, the character “execute function” is displayed on the soft key F2, and the character “alphanumeric kana” is displayed on the soft key F3. . Note that when the cursor is positioned on the prediction candidates “mata”, “still”, etc. relating to the predetermined character, the soft key F2 displays the character “normal conversion” as in FIG. 19B. Is done. As in the case described above, “OK” is displayed on the soft key F1.

When the operation detecting unit 54 detects an operation on the soft key F1, the character string control unit 55 displays the character string “Manner mode” instead of “ma” in the display area 201 (FIG. 19B). ). Thereafter, if a predetermined operation on the operation unit 11 (for example, selection of “OK” by pressing the determination operation key 15 in FIG. 1) is performed as necessary, an application using “Manner mode” as an input character. A menu list that displays a list of candidates or operations (processes) in the application is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 19C).

On the other hand, when an operation on the soft key F2 is detected by the operation detection unit 54, the “manner mode” function is activated by the application execution unit 51, and the subsequent processing is displayed in a list (FIG. 19D).

Next, display modes of prediction candidates displayed on the display unit 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a hierarchical structure of the mail application. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of prediction candidates displayed on the display unit 21.

The memory 44 associates the first function with the character string related to the first function, the second function in the hierarchy below the first function, and the character string related to the second function. Are stored in association with each other. Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the memory 44 stores a mail application D1 that controls the mail function as a first function and a character string “mail” related to the mail application D1 in association with each other. To do. The memory 44 is various functions of the mail application D1, and is displayed on the display unit 21 when the mail application D1 is activated, that is, a new mail creation function D11, a mail reception function D12, and a mail transmission function D13 in the lower hierarchy. Are stored in association with the character strings “new mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” related to the new mail creation function D11, mail reception function D12, and mail transmission function D13. To do.

The character string control unit 55 detects the operation by the operation detection unit 54, and the predetermined character corresponding to the operation, the character string related to the first function, the one related to the predetermined character, and the second function When the character string related to the predetermined character is displayed on the display unit 21, the character string “mail” related to the first function is displayed on the display unit 21 and the second function is displayed. The display mode of the character string on the display unit 21 is different. Specifically, in the character string control unit 55, an operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54, and a predetermined character “Me” corresponding to this operation, a character string “mail” related to the mail application D1, and a new mail creation function D11. When the character strings “mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” related to the mail reception function D12 and the mail transmission function D13 are displayed on the display unit 21, the character string “mail” is displayed on the display unit 21. And the display mode of the character strings “mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” on the display unit 21 are different.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the character string control unit 55 acquires the data structure in the mail application D1 from a file system (not shown) that manages various files in the control unit 45d. Then, based on the acquired data structure, the character string control unit 55 displays the character string “mail” related to the mail application D1 in a different font from the other character strings, and the character strings “mail creation” and “mail reception”. , "Send mail" is displayed with an underline.

Also, the memory 44 stores, for example, a predetermined character “ME” and a character string “MAIL” related to the predetermined character “ME” in association with each other. Then, as shown in FIG. 21, when the operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54, the character string control unit 55 displays a predetermined character “M” on the display unit 21 in response to this operation, and the predetermined character Along with a prediction candidate related to “me” (for example, eyes, novelty, swordfish), it is related to a predetermined character “me” among character strings related to a predetermined function including the first function and the second function. The character strings “mail”, “mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” may be displayed on the display unit 21.

As shown in FIG. 21, the character string control unit 55 displays the character strings “mail”, “mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” related to the predetermined function on the display unit 21. And the display modes of the prediction candidates “eyes”, “new”, and “swordfish” relating to the predetermined character “me” according to the operation on the operation unit 11 may be different.

Further, the character string control unit 55 converts the character strings “mail”, “mail creation”, “mail reception”, and “mail transmission” related to a predetermined function into prediction candidates “eyes”, “ It may be displayed higher than “new” or “swordfish”. Here, “upper” means that the order in which the prediction candidates are displayed is closer to the head.

According to the cellular phone 1d of the present embodiment, when the operation detection unit 54 detects an operation, the character string control unit 55 changes the predetermined character and the predetermined function stored in the memory 44 according to the operation. Among the character strings, a character string related to a predetermined character, information related to the first operation for the character string related to the predetermined function, and information related to the second operation for the character string related to the predetermined function are displayed on the display unit 21. indicate. Then, when the first operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function, the character string control unit 55 replaces the predetermined character corresponding to the operation displayed on the display unit 21 with the predetermined function. Is displayed on the display unit 21. In addition, when the second operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function displayed on the display unit 21, the application execution unit 51 activates the function associated with the character string related to the predetermined function. .

As a result, the cellular phone 1d activates a function associated with the character string related to the predetermined function in response to an operation on the character string related to the predetermined function displayed on the display unit 21, or sets the predetermined character to Instead, it is possible to select whether to display a character string related to a predetermined function. Therefore, the character string displayed on the display unit 21 can be used effectively.

Further, according to the cellular phone 1d of the present embodiment, when the operation detection unit 54 detects an operation in the standby screen state, the character string control unit 55 stores predetermined characters and memory 44 in response to the operation. Among the stored character strings related to the predetermined function, the character string related to the predetermined character, the information related to the first operation on the character string related to the predetermined function, and the second operation on the character string related to the predetermined function Such information is displayed on the display unit 21. Then, when the first operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function, the character string control unit 55 replaces the predetermined character corresponding to the operation displayed on the display unit 21 with the predetermined function. Is displayed on the display unit 21. In addition, when the second operation is performed on the character string related to the predetermined function displayed on the display unit 21, the application execution unit 51 activates the function associated with the character string related to the predetermined function. .

Thereby, the mobile phone 1d can input characters from the standby screen and select whether to activate the function associated with the character string or to display the character string related to the predetermined function instead of the predetermined character. . Therefore, the character string displayed on the display unit 21 from the standby screen can be effectively used, and the operability can be improved.

Further, according to the mobile phone 1d of the present embodiment, the character string control unit 55 is in a state different from the standby screen such as when another application (such as a memo pad or mail) is activated, for example, the operation detection unit 54. When the operation is detected, a predetermined character is displayed on the display unit 21 according to the operation, and among the character strings related to the predetermined function stored in the memory 44, those related to the predetermined character are displayed on the display unit. 21 is not displayed.

As a result, the mobile phone 1d may impair usability when displaying a character string related to a predetermined function stored in the function execution table of the memory 44 on other character input screens such as a memo pad and a mail input screen. However, in such a case, it is possible to improve usability by not displaying a character string related to a predetermined function.

Further, according to the mobile phone 1d of the present embodiment, the character string control unit 55 detects the operation by the operation detection unit 54, and the predetermined character corresponding to the operation and the character string related to the first function are predetermined. The character string related to the first function is displayed on the display unit 21 when the character string related to a predetermined character among the character string related to the character and the character string related to the second function is displayed on the display unit 21. The display mode is different from the display mode on the display unit 21 of the character string related to the second function.

Thus, when the mobile phone 1d displays the character string related to the second function in the lower layer of the first function on the display unit, the display mode is different between the first function and the second function. By doing so, it becomes easy to distinguish both, and the convenience can be improved.

Further, according to the mobile phone 1d of the present embodiment, when the operation is detected by the operation detection unit 54, the character string control unit 55 displays a predetermined character on the display unit 21 in response to this operation, A character string related to a predetermined function is displayed on the display unit 21 together with a prediction candidate related to the character.

Thereby, the mobile phone 1d displays the prediction candidate related to the predetermined character, and displays the character string related to the predetermined function as one of them, so that not only the character string related to the predetermined function but also the predetermined character is displayed. Such prediction candidates can also be used, and the convenience of the mobile phone 1d as an electronic device can be improved.

Further, according to the cellular phone 1d of the present embodiment, the character string control unit 55 displays the character string related to the predetermined function on the display unit 21 and the predetermined character corresponding to the operation on the operation unit 11. This is different from the display mode of the prediction candidate according to.

As a result, the mobile phone 1d makes it easy to distinguish between the character string related to the predetermined function and the normal prediction candidate by making the display modes different when displaying the character string related to the predetermined function together. Can be improved.

In addition, according to the mobile phone 1d of the present embodiment, the character string control unit 55 displays a character string related to a predetermined function at a higher rank than a prediction candidate related to a predetermined character.

Thereby, the cellular phone 1d can broaden the range of operations by preferentially displaying the character string that can confirm the input and activate the function at the top.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restrict | limited to embodiment mentioned above, It can change suitably. For example, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the application A is activated, and only when it is activated, the function execution table and the prediction candidate table are referred to, and the character string related to the predetermined function is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a character string related to a predetermined function may be displayed by referring to the function execution table also on other input screens such as a notepad or a mail creation screen.

In this embodiment, when it is determined that the application A is not running, the prediction candidate related to the predetermined character is displayed on the display unit with reference to only the prediction candidate table. Depending on the contents of the candidate table, a character string related to a predetermined character among character strings related to a predetermined function may be displayed as a prediction candidate related to the predetermined character. In such a case, it may be possible to select whether to display the prediction candidate or activate a predetermined function instead of a predetermined character in accordance with an operation on the prediction candidate.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the cursor is positioned on a character string related to a predetermined character among character strings related to a predetermined function (when a character string related to a predetermined function is selected), the first However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the character string related to the predetermined function is displayed on the display unit, the cursor is not aligned. In either case, the control may be performed so that the information related to the first operation and the information related to the second operation are displayed.

In the present embodiment, when an operation is detected by the operation detection unit, a predetermined character, a character string related to a predetermined character among character strings related to a predetermined function, and a predetermined character are determined according to the operation. The information related to the first operation and the information related to the second operation on the character string related to the function are displayed. Even if the information related to the first operation and the information related to the second operation are not displayed, the information is displayed on the display unit. When the first operation is performed on the displayed character string related to the predetermined function, the character string related to the predetermined function is displayed instead of the predetermined character, and the second operation is performed. In some cases, control for starting a predetermined function may be performed.

Moreover, in this embodiment, although the character string relevant to a predetermined character is displayed in the area | region where a prediction candidate is displayed in a display part with the prediction candidate which concerns on a predetermined character among the character strings which concern on a predetermined function. The present invention is not limited to this, and the place where the character string related to the predetermined function is displayed on the display unit may not be the region where the prediction candidate is displayed. Moreover, according to operation, the character string which concerns on a predetermined character among the character strings which concern on a predetermined character and a predetermined function is displayed on a display part, and it is not necessary to display the prediction candidate which concerns on a predetermined character.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the function execution table shown in FIG. 15 stores the function name in which the predetermined character is an initial character. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined character and function What is necessary is just to be matched with the character string concerning. Moreover, as long as it is matched, it may not be a table format.

Also, the key assignment method shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this method.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mobile phone 1 as an electronic device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, but a PHS (registered trademark), a personal handy phone system (PDA), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable navigation device, and a laptop computer. It may be a portable game device or the like.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d Mobile phone (electronic equipment)
11 Operation part (input part)
21 Display unit 22 Receiver 23 Driver IC
40 Main antenna 41 RF circuit unit 42 Display control unit 43 Audio processing unit 44 Memory (storage unit)
45, 45a, 45b, 45c Control unit 46 Acceleration sensor (sensor)
50, 50a, 50b, 50c Character input part 51 Application execution part 52 Setting control part 53 Sensor control part

Claims

A display unit for displaying a character input screen;
An input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen;
A control unit that displays a conversion candidate or prediction candidate of a character input by the input unit on the display unit,
The control unit displays the name of the application or the name of the process in the application as the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate, and when any of the names is selected, the application corresponding to the selected name Electronic equipment that performs the process.
When any of the names is selected, the control unit executes an application process corresponding to the selected name, or displays the selected name as a character on the display unit. The electronic device of Claim 1 which performs a process.
A display unit for displaying a character input screen;
An input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen;
A control unit that displays a conversion candidate or prediction candidate of a character input by the input unit on the display unit,
The control unit displays the name of the process in the application as a prediction candidate related to the name of the application when the name of the application is displayed on the display unit, and the name of the process is selected. Then, an electronic device that executes processing corresponding to the name.
The said control part performs the process corresponding to the said name, if the name of the said process is selected, or the process which displays the name of the said process on the said display part as a character. Electronics.
A sensor for detecting movement;
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit receives a selection of any of the process names in accordance with a type of an operation detected by the sensor.
The controller is
When a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the prediction candidate is displayed, the name of the process is displayed,
Alternatively, the electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the prediction candidate is displayed when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the name of the process is displayed.
The controller is
When a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the names of the processes are mixedly displayed in the prediction candidates, the names of the processes are rearranged and displayed,
The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the mixed display is performed when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the names of the processes are rearranged and displayed at a higher level. .
In the state in which the initial screen is displayed on the display unit, the control unit displays an application related to the character input screen that displays the input character in response to receiving an input of the character by the input unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is activated.
A display unit for displaying a character input screen;
An input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen;
A control unit that displays a conversion candidate or prediction candidate of a character input by the input unit on the display unit,
The control unit displays a plurality of application names as the conversion candidates or prediction candidates in different forms,
An electronic device that executes processing related to an application corresponding to the selected name when the name of the application displayed in one aspect of the plurality of displays is selected.
The controller is
When the name of the application displayed in one aspect among the plurality of displays is selected, processing related to the application corresponding to the selected name is executed,
The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein when an application name displayed in another mode is selected from the plurality of displays, the name of the application is displayed on the display unit as characters.