WO2010110459A1 - 電子機器、情報処理方法、及び情報表示方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electronic device using a touch sensor as information input means.
- the first touch sensor is provided on the same surface as the screen (information display screen), and the second touch sensor is provided on the opposite surface, so that the second touch sensor is subjected to fingerprint authentication.
- Techniques used as auxiliary input means for such as are disclosed.
- the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device with improved operability.
- a representative configuration of the electronic device includes a first display unit that displays information related to an active application that is an application being executed, and the first display unit.
- the first display unit displays information related to an active application that is an application being executed
- the first display unit When it is determined that the touch with respect to the touch sensor is the first contact in a state in which the information related to the touch sensor that is superimposed and detects the contact and the active application is displayed on the first display unit, Control that performs processing for an active application, and performs switching processing for switching the active application to another application when it is determined that the contact with the touch sensor is a second contact that is wider than the first contact And a section.
- the control unit determines that the first contact is detected when one touch is detected by the touch sensor, and the second contact is detected when a plurality of contacts are detected by the touch sensor. You may judge.
- the control unit may determine whether the contact is the first contact or the second contact according to the width of the outer edge region including all the contact regions with respect to the detected touch sensor.
- control unit may execute another application different from the application being executed as the active application by detecting sliding of the contact.
- the control unit may cause the first display unit to display information relating to the active application that is the application being executed and information relating to the other application in a predetermined direction.
- the information regarding the active application may be displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the information regarding the other application.
- the other application may be an application in which the information is displayed in an area adjacent to an information display area regarding the active application.
- the other application may be an application corresponding to the information displayed at the contact base point.
- the electronic device further includes a second display unit disposed on a different surface from the first display unit, and the control unit causes the first display unit to display at least information about the active application, and at least the other Information regarding the application may be displayed on the second display unit.
- the electronic device may display information on a part of the other application on the first display unit.
- the typical structure of the electronic device concerning the 2nd viewpoint of this invention is the 1st display part, the 2nd display part arrange
- a display control unit that displays at least information on an active application that is an application being executed, and displays information on each of a plurality of other applications different from the application being executed on the second display unit. And the display control unit displays information on the plurality of other applications in different modes.
- the display control unit may display information on the active application on the second display unit.
- the display control unit may vary each display area of information related to the other application according to the number of the other applications.
- the information related to the active application and the information related to the other application are arranged in a predetermined direction on the second display unit, and the display control unit enlarges and displays the information related to the active application more than the information related to the other application. May be.
- the electronic device further includes an operation unit, and the display control unit displays information related to an application selected from applications executable on the electronic device based on an operation of the operation unit as information related to the other application. You may let them.
- the electronic device further includes a usage frequency detection unit that detects a usage frequency of each application executable in the electronic device, and the display control unit uses the frequency based on the usage frequency detected by the usage frequency detection unit.
- a frequently used application may be displayed on the second display unit as the other application.
- the electronic apparatus may further include an operation unit, and the display control unit may collectively change the display mode of each information displayed on the second display unit based on the operation of the operation unit.
- the display control unit may display a message to that effect on the second display unit when receiving an incoming voice call or receiving data.
- the process for the active application is performed, and the contact with the touch sensor is more than the first contact.
- a step of executing another application different from the application being executed as the active application when it is determined that the second contact is a wide area.
- At least information about an active application that is an application being executed is displayed on the first display unit, and at least the execution is being performed on a second display unit disposed on a different surface from the first display unit.
- Providing an information display method characterized by comprising arranging and displaying information related to each of a plurality of other applications different from the application, and displaying the information related to the plurality of other applications in a different manner. .
- an electronic device with improved operability can be provided.
- FIG. 1 is a six-side view for explaining the appearance of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating an evaluation method for determining whether the touch to the touch sensor is a narrow region or a wide region.
- 4A to 4C are diagrams for explaining display on the first display unit and the second display unit of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams for describing switching of the active application of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of performing return determination from a hibernation state using a touch sensor.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of the mobile phone according to the second embodiment.
- FIGS. 8A to 8C are views for explaining display on the first display unit and the second display unit of the mobile phone according to the second embodiment.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating switching of the active application of the mobile phone according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the active application is switched by sliding of a wide area contact with the touch sensor.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating another switching method of the active application.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a PDA according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of the mobile phone according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIGS. 14A to 14C are views for explaining display when the active application is not selected on the first display unit and the second display unit of the mobile phone according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining a pop-up display when mail is received or received.
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are views for explaining display when an active application is selected on the first display unit and the second display unit of the mobile phone according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of the mobile phone according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIGS. 18A and 18B are diagrams illustrating the display when an active application is selected on the first display unit and the second display unit of the mobile phone according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIGS. 19A and 19B are diagrams for explaining another switching method of the active application.
- the active application 160 is a running application in which an operation is input when an electronic device is operated. Further, even if the application is not actually operating, that is, if the icon (command) or shortcut menu for starting the application accepts the operation input, it is included in the active application.
- the inactive application 170 is an application that is not in a state in which an operation is input, and includes an application that is not executed and an application that is executed in the background. To do.
- FIG. 1 is a six-side view for explaining the appearance of the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment.
- a mobile phone 100 shown in FIG. 1 is arranged on a surface opposite to the first display unit 110 and the first display unit 110 disposed on one surface of the casing, and has substantially the same display area as the first display unit 110.
- the 2nd display part 120 which has.
- a transparent touch sensor 132 is superimposed on the first display unit 110 (in the first embodiment, no touch sensor is superimposed on the second display unit 120).
- the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 are arranged so as to bend around the outer periphery of the housing by being curved along the long sides and being connected to each other.
- the outer shape of the housing (the touch sensor 132 forms the outer shape on the surface) has a substantially elliptical cross section including the direction in which the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 are curved. . That is, the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 form a generally cylindrical shape. End members 114 and 116 are provided at both ends of the cylinder.
- an approximate ellipse includes not only an exact ellipse (including a circle) but also a shape other than an exact ellipse.
- the end has a rounded shape as a whole, the main surface is flat and the end has a semicircular shape that draws a semicircle, and the center of the main surface of the long round shape bulges,
- a shape obtained by squashing an ellipse in the minor axis or major axis direction is also included in the substantially ellipse.
- the end members 114 and 116 are connected to the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 through the light transmission unit 118.
- the light transmitting unit 118 transmits light from the light emitting unit 152 (see FIG. 13) that is provided in the housing and is formed of an LED or the like, and guides the light to the outside. Note that the light transmitting portion 118 may not be provided, and the end members 114 and 116 may be connected to the first display portion 110 and the second display portion 120.
- a camera 140 is provided on a surface of the end member 114 connected to the first display unit 110.
- an audio output unit 142 and a power button 146 are provided on the end surface of the end member 114 corresponding to one side surface of the housing.
- a voice input unit 144 is provided on the end surface of the end member 116 disposed to face the end surface of the end member 114. As described above, by arranging the voice output unit 142 and the voice input unit 144 on the end surfaces (side surfaces of the casing) of the end members 114 and 116, the voice output unit 142 and the voice input unit 144 can be held regardless of the front and back of the casing when making a call. it can.
- a stereo speaker provided inside the casing is provided between each of the first display unit 110 and the end member 114 and the end member 116, and at a substantially central portion in the short direction of the casing. Sound outlets 148a and 148b for outputting the sound emitted from 150 (see FIG. 2) from the inside of the housing to the outside of the housing are formed.
- a portion provided between the second display unit 120 and each of the end member 114 and the end member 116 and in a substantially central portion in the short direction of the casing is a stereo provided inside the casing.
- Sound outlets 148c and 148d for outputting the sound emitted from the speaker 150 from the inside of the housing to the outside of the housing are formed.
- the sound emission ports 148a and 148b and the sound emission ports 148c and 148d are formed in the vicinity of the light transmitting portion 118 of the end member 114 and the end member 116, respectively, in the substantially central portion in the short direction of the housing. ing.
- Sound outlets 148 a, 148 b, 148 c, and 148 d are connected to sound guide paths (not shown) for guiding sounds emitted from the stereo speaker 150, so that sounds can be emitted more evenly from each. .
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an evaluation method for determining whether the touch to the touch sensor 132 is a narrow region or a wide region.
- the mobile phone 100 in addition to the first display unit 110, the second display unit 120, the touch sensor 132, the camera 140, the audio output unit 142, the audio input unit 144, and the stereo speaker 150, the mobile phone 100 includes: At least a control unit 200, a wireless communication unit 210, and a storage unit (memory) 220 are provided.
- the control unit 200 manages and controls the entire mobile phone 100 using a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU). Specifically, for example, an application stored in the storage unit 220 responsible for a call function, a character input function, a music playback function, a TV viewing function, or the like, or an application relay server (not shown) via a communication network is provided. Web browser and schedule management applications are executed.
- the control unit 200 includes an execution control unit 202 and a display control unit 204.
- the execution control unit 202 determines that the contact with the touch sensor 132 is the first contact, that is, when an operation to the touch sensor 132 is input in a narrow area, the execution control unit 202 transmits the operation to the active application 160. (Input operation for the current display screen). Further, when it is determined that the contact with the touch sensor 132 is a second contact that is wider than the first contact, that is, when an operation to the touch sensor 132 is input in a wide area, the active application 160 and Are inactive applications 170 (other applications different from the application being executed as the active application 160) listed on the list screen (described later).
- the narrow region and the wide region are not limited to unambiguous ones, and any device can be applied as long as it is capable of judging relative narrow and wide according to a preset evaluation method. Specifically, whether one touch or a plurality of contacts are detected by the touch sensor 132, that is, whether the touch to the touch sensor 132 is a single place or a plurality of places as shown in FIG. Thus, it may be determined whether the area is narrow or wide.
- the region may be determined whether the region is a narrow region or a wide region based on the width of the outer edge region 132a including all the contact regions with respect to the detected touch sensor 132. If the determination is based on the outer edge region 132a, it can be determined whether the region is a narrow region or a wide region regardless of whether the touch sensor 132 is in contact between the contact regions.
- the region is a narrow region or a wide region based on the contact area with the touch sensor 132.
- the determination target is the sum of the areas in contact with the touch sensor 132. If the total area is larger than a predetermined area, it is determined as a wide area, and if it is narrow, it is determined as a narrow area.
- the predetermined area can be determined using, for example, an area of a finger size obtained statistically as an index. Further, the user may be calibrated and set before using the terminal.
- the display control unit 204 controls the screen displayed on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120.
- the operations of the execution control unit 202 and the display control unit 204 will be described in detail later.
- the storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an EEPROM, a nonvolatile RAM, a flash storage unit, an HDD, and the like, and stores a program processed by the control unit 200 (display control unit 204), other data files, and the like.
- the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 include, for example, a TFT liquid crystal display (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display (organic Electro Luminescence Display), and a cholesteric liquid crystal display (Cholesteric Liquid). (Crystal® Display) etc.
- a TFT liquid crystal display is used for the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120.
- the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 are controlled by the display control unit 204 to display a screen.
- the first display unit 110 constitutes an input interface in combination with a touch sensor 132 described later.
- Such an input interface has functions corresponding to conventional operation keys such as a keyboard, a cross key, and a joystick.
- the input sensor can be configured by superimposing the touch sensor 132 on the second display unit 120.
- the touch sensor 132 is formed of a transparent or translucent material, and is superimposed on the first display unit 110 so as to be visible.
- a so-called touch screen type attached to the surface of the first display unit 110 is employed as the touch sensor 132 in particular.
- a pressure detection type attached to the back surface of the first display unit 110 may be used.
- touch screen type touch sensing methods a pressure-sensitive type that senses changes in pressure and a capacitance that senses electrical signals due to static electricity.
- the voice output unit 142 is configured by a speaker, and converts the voice signal of the call partner received by the mobile phone 100 into voice and outputs the voice.
- the stereo speaker 150 outputs a ring tone, an operation sound of an input interface by a first display unit 110 and a touch sensor 132 (to be described later), TV sound, music, alarm sound, and the like.
- the voice input unit 144 is configured by a voice recognition device such as a microphone, and converts the user's voice input during a call into an electrical signal that can be processed in the mobile phone 100.
- a voice recognition device such as a microphone
- the wireless communication unit 210 performs wireless communication with a base station 212 (see FIG. 2) in the mobile phone network.
- a base station 212 see FIG. 2
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining display on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 of the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment.
- 4A shows the mobile phone 100 when the standby screen is displayed
- FIG. 4B shows the mobile phone 100 when the media application is displayed as the active application 160
- FIG. 4C is active.
- 2 is a diagram showing a mobile phone 100 when a call application is displayed as an application 160.
- FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining switching of the active application 160 of the mobile phone 100 according to the first embodiment. 5A shows a list screen
- FIG. 5B shows a screen of the active application 160.
- the display control unit 204 displays information related to the active application 160 on the first display unit 110, that is, the screen of the active application 160, and displays the list screen on the second display unit 120.
- the list screen is a screen listing applications to be switched.
- information regarding each application is arranged in a predetermined direction.
- information regarding the active application 160 is displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with information regarding the inactive application 170.
- each application is displayed as a band on the list screen.
- the band indicating the active application 160 is displayed wider than the band indicating the inactive application 170 in particular.
- these bands are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the end members 114 and 116 (switching direction, that is, the scroll direction), but of course may be arranged in a parallel direction. Absent.
- the standby screen is displayed on the first display unit 110 on the front side of the mobile phone 100. Can be displayed. This standby screen is released upon contact with a wide area.
- the screen of the active application 160 newly displayed on the first display unit 110 displays an icon (command) for starting (executing) the application if the application has not yet been started (executed). To do. This is activated (executed) by contact (tapping) of a narrow area. If the application has already been activated (executed), a screen corresponding to the state is displayed. An operation for the active application is also input by a narrow area contact (tap).
- a media application is selected as the active application 160 as shown in FIG.
- the active application 160 not only the screen of the media application is displayed on the first display unit 110 but also the band representing the application is displayed enlarged (for example, wide) on the list screen of the second display unit 120.
- the touch sensor 132 is further contacted in a wide area and the call application is selected as the active application 160. Then, not only the screen of the call application is displayed on the first display unit 110 but also a wide band displayed on the list screen of the second display unit 120 indicates the call application. Therefore, even from the back surface (back surface) of the mobile phone 100, it is possible to recognize which application the current active application 160 is.
- the inactive applications 170 that can be listed on the list screen are preferably specific applications selected by the user. In other words, not all applications that can be executed by the mobile phone 100 are displayed on the list screen. Therefore, it is possible to immediately switch to frequently used applications and improve operability. For example, an application that has not been selected as a specific application may be selected by providing a menu command for proceeding to a lower layer on the standby screen.
- an interrupt display may be displayed on the list screen.
- FIG. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of performing return determination from the hibernation state using the touch sensor 132.
- FIG. 6A illustrates an example of the return determination area
- FIG. 6B illustrates the hibernation state and return.
- FIG. 6A illustrates an example of the return determination area
- FIG. 6B illustrates the hibernation state and return.
- the control unit 200 In order to suppress power consumption and extend the operation time, the control unit 200 enters a hibernation state when there is no operation for a predetermined time or more, and stops application operations except for some main functions such as a communication function. . Then, the control unit 200 returns from the pause operation when the operation of the mobile phone 100 is started.
- the touch sensor 132 is a device that detects contact. When it is in the pocket, it can hardly enter the hibernation state and power consumption is accelerated.
- a specific area for determining return from the hibernation state is set. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, a return determination area 134 is set at the lower right of the touch sensor 132. The return is determined by whether or not only the return determination area 134 has been touched for a predetermined time.
- the control unit 200 determines whether or not only the return determination area 134 is touched for a predetermined time or more (S100). If the condition is not satisfied (S100: NO), the control unit 200 continues the determination of S100, and if the condition of S100 is satisfied (S100: YES), the control unit 200 returns (S102). At this time, the control unit 200 displays a standby screen on the first display unit 110 and displays a list screen on the second display unit 120. Note that the control unit 200 may determine the return from the hibernation state by pressing the power button 146 or the like.
- the control unit 200 determines whether the active application 160 is switched on the standby screen or whether the switched active application 160 is operated (S104). If any operation has been performed (S104: YES), the control unit 200 switches the active application 160 or executes an operation on the active application 160 (S106). When the process is completed, the control unit 200 performs the next operation. Wait (S108). The control unit 200 determines whether no operation has been performed for a predetermined time in the case where no operation has been performed after the return (S104: NO) or in the operation waiting state (S108) (S110).
- control unit 200 When it is determined that there is an operation in S110 (S110: NO), the control unit 200 performs a process (S106), and if there is no operation (S110: YES), the control unit 200 enters a rest state (S112). After entering the resting state, it is determined again whether or not only the return determination area 134 has been touched for a predetermined time (S100).
- control unit 200 may display a still image or a moving image indicating the range of the return determination area 134 in the resting state.
- the mobile phone 100 includes the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 that have substantially the same display area on both sides of the housing, so that the information amount of the display unit is increased. Can be dramatically increased.
- the screen of the active application 160 is displayed on the first display unit 110 and the list screen is displayed on the second display unit 120.
- the touch sensor 132 is touched in a narrow area, an input operation on the current display screen is performed. In the case of contact, since the active application 160 is switched, the operability can be improved.
- the power button 146 is provided on the end face of the end member 114.
- the end members 114 and 116 themselves may be power buttons having a switch mechanism.
- a key for inputting characters may be provided on the end faces of the end members 114 and 116.
- a consonant can display a virtual key on the touch sensor 132, a vowel selection key is provided on the end member 114, and a determination key is provided on the end member 116, thereby increasing the area of each virtual key. High-speed input is possible.
- a mobile phone 300 as a second embodiment of the electronic apparatus according to the invention will be described.
- the mobile phone 300 has the same external configuration as the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing schematic functions of the mobile phone 300 according to the second embodiment.
- the mobile phone 300 includes a first display unit 110, a second display unit 120, a touch sensor 132, a camera 140, an audio output unit 142, an audio input unit 144, a stereo speaker 150, a control unit 400, a wireless communication device.
- a sliding detection unit 332 is provided in addition to the communication unit 210 and the storage unit (memory) 220.
- the control unit 400 manages and controls the entire mobile phone 300 using a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU). Specifically, for example, an application stored in the storage unit 220 responsible for a call function, a character input function, a music playback function, a TV viewing function, and the like, and an application relay server (not shown) via a communication network are provided. Web browsers and applications such as schedule management are executed.
- the control unit 400 includes an execution control unit 402 and a display control unit 404.
- the execution control unit 402 transmits this operation to the active application 160 (input operation on the current display screen). Further, when an operation to the touch sensor 132 is input in a wide area, the application is different from the active application 160 according to the detection of the sliding detection unit 332, and is listed on the list screen (described later). The inactive application 170 is executed. Therefore, switching of the active application 160 due to an erroneous operation can be reduced.
- the display control unit 404 controls the screen displayed on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120.
- the display control unit 404 displays at least the screen of the active application 160 on the first display unit 110 and displays the list screen on the second display unit 120.
- the difference from the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment is that the band indicating the active application 160 is not displayed on the list screen, and the band indicating the inactive application 170 is scrolled.
- the sliding detection unit 332 detects sliding of contact with the touch screen 132 and transmits it to the execution control unit 402.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining display on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 of the mobile phone 300 according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 8A shows the mobile phone 300 when the standby screen is displayed
- FIG. 8B shows the mobile phone 300 when the media application is displayed as the active application 160
- FIG. It is a figure which shows the mobile telephone 300 at the time of a telephone call application display as the application 160.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining switching of the active application 160 of the mobile phone 300 according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 9A shows a list screen
- FIG. 9B shows a screen of the active application 160.
- a standby screen can be displayed on the first display unit 110 on the front side of the mobile phone 300. This standby screen is released when the wide area contact slides.
- the active application 160 and the inactive application 170 listed on the list screen are scrolled in the sliding direction.
- the active application 160 is in the order of Mail (mail), Music (music), Navi (navigation), Camera (camera), Media (media), and Phone again (scroll direction 501). Is switched.
- the inactive applications 170 listed on the list screen are also scrolled. That is, the execution control unit 402 executes the inactive application 170 (another application) corresponding to the band adjacent to the band representing the active application 160, and performs the process of making the active application 160.
- the inactive application 170 listed on the list screen is switched to the application located at the end (upper end) in the scroll direction 501.
- the application is newly displayed on the first display unit 110, a band representing the application is deleted while scrolling in the scroll direction 501 on the list screen of the second display unit 120.
- the application (active application 160) displayed on the first display unit 110 is scrolled in the scroll direction 501, and added to the end (lower end) opposite to the scroll direction 501 of the list screen of the second display unit 120.
- Such switching of the operation screen is performed continuously and smoothly.
- the inactive application 170 listed on the list screen of the second display unit 120 on the back surface is rotated and brought to the front surface, and is operated to be displayed on the first display unit 110. Therefore, a large number of applications can be switched one after another as if the cylinder is rotating.
- the scroll direction 501 has been described as an example, but a scroll direction 502 corresponding to the reverse sliding direction may naturally be used.
- a call application is selected as the active application 160.
- Mail and Media are arranged at both ends of the list screen of the second display unit 120.
- the display control unit 404 displays the active application 160 on the first display unit 110.
- the inactive application 170 may be displayed on the second display unit 120, and any of the inactive applications 170 may be displayed on the first display unit 110. That is, a part of the inactive application 170 (part of the list screen) that can be displayed on the second display unit may be displayed on the first display unit 110.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the active application 160 is switched by sliding of a wide area contact with the touch sensor 132.
- the active application 160 is switched by sliding the touch sensor 132 with the thumbs of both hands. According to this method, the user can easily hold the terminal and can easily perform the operation. Furthermore, if the two-hand touch is set to a wide area and the one-hand touch is set to a narrow area, this switching can be performed more suitably.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another switching method of the active application 160.
- switching may be performed by displaying an inactive application 170 on the first display unit 110 and sliding the inactive application 170. That is, the execution control unit 402 slides with a contact in a wide area with a band representing a desired application as a base point (see FIG. 11A), so that the band displayed at the base point of contact, that is, the slide.
- the corresponding inactive application 170 can be switched to the active application 160 (see FIG. 11B). Thereby, it is possible to simply switch and operate to a desired application without repeating sliding by contact in a wide area.
- the inactive application to be displayed on the first display unit 110 may be a part of the inactive application 170 that can be listed on the list screen, or may be selected separately.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a PDA 500 according to the third embodiment.
- the mobile phones 100 and 300 including the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 have been described.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the display unit is provided on one side of the housing. It may be an electronic device.
- a PDA 500 according to the third embodiment includes a single display unit 510 and a transparent touch sensor 530 superimposed on the display unit 510. Even in the PDA 500 having such a single display unit 510, the present invention can be applied to determine whether the contact is a narrow region or a wide region, execute an operation on the display screen, and switch the active application 160.
- an inactive application 170 is displayed on the display unit 510 together with the active application 160, and an application that can be switched next is identified.
- the illustration is merely an example, and the inactive application 170 may be a band shape, but may be an icon arranged at the end of the display unit 510.
- an area (such as a band) indicating the inactive application 170 can be switched between display and non-display.
- the inactive application 170 may be hidden while the active application 160 is operated by inputting in a narrow area, and the inactive application 170 that is scheduled to be switched is displayed at the moment of input in the wide area. .
- the inactive application 170 to be switched can be easily understood, and as many screens as possible can be used for the current active application 160.
- the screen when switching the active application 160 may be simply switched or may be accompanied by a screen effect such as scrolling.
- scrolling it is preferable to scroll in the sliding direction if sliding is detected when a wide area operation is performed.
- the operation of the wide area does not have directionality, it is possible to scroll in any direction or not to scroll.
- the application is switched when the hand is slid in the scroll direction, and any other operation is assigned when the hand is slid in a different direction. Good.
- a mobile phone 600 that is a fourth embodiment of the electronic apparatus according to the invention will be described.
- the mobile phone 600 of the fourth embodiment has the same external configuration as the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing schematic functions of a mobile phone 600 according to the fourth embodiment.
- the mobile phone 600 includes a first display unit 110, a second display unit 120, an operation unit 130, a camera 140, an audio output unit 142, an audio input unit 144, a stereo speaker 150, a light emitting unit 152, a control.
- Unit 200 wireless communication unit 210, and storage unit 220.
- control unit 200 further includes a display control unit 204.
- the display control unit 204 controls the screen displayed on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120. Specifically, information related to the active application is displayed on the first display area 161 on the first display unit 110.
- the second display unit 120 displays a third display area 181 that displays information related to the active application, and a second display area 171 that displays information related to the inactive application (other applications) that can be switched to the active application. Let Each second display area 171 is based on an individual inactive application, and can be displayed in a plurality of arrangements.
- the display control unit 204 displays the plurality of second display areas 171 in different modes.
- the form includes a difference in color, a difference in background pattern such as a dot pattern and a stripe pattern, and a difference in font. Detailed contents will be explained later.
- the storage unit 220 further includes a skin data storage unit 222.
- the skin data storage unit 222 stores a plurality of skin data.
- Skin data is data that defines the appearance (mode) of application windows, characters, buttons, and the like.
- the display modes of the first display area 161 and the second display area 171 are collectively changed based on the skin data.
- the operation unit 130 is a so-called information input unit, and includes a movable switch such as a keyboard, a cross key, and a joystick.
- a touch sensor 132 is included as the operation unit 130 in order to achieve both a large screen of the display unit and an improvement in operability.
- the touch sensor 132 constitutes an input interface in combination with the first display unit 110.
- Such an input interface has functions corresponding to the above-described operation keys such as a keyboard, a cross key, and a joystick.
- the input sensor can be configured by superimposing the touch sensor 132 on the second display unit 120.
- inactive displayed on the second display unit 120 as the second display area 171 based on the operation of the operation unit 130 by setting the display control unit 204 by operating the operation unit 130.
- An application is selected. Therefore, setting according to the convenience of each user can be performed, and operability can be improved.
- the light emitting unit 152 includes a plurality of LEDs and irradiates light to the outside through the light transmitting unit 118.
- the light from the light emitting unit 152 has a strong meaning of improving the taste. Therefore, the light emitted from each LED may be colored by giving the light transmitting portion 118 a predetermined color.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the display when the active application is not selected on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 of the mobile phone 600 according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 14A shows the mobile phone 600 with the standby screen displayed
- FIG. 14B shows information about the inactive application displayed on the second display unit 120 in FIG. 14A.
- FIG. 14C shows a state when the number of (second display areas) is decreased
- FIG. 14C shows the case where the display of the second display area 171 is changed from a strip shape to a pennant shape (triangle) in FIG.
- a standby screen can be displayed on the first display unit 110 on the front surface side of the mobile phone 600. This standby screen is released by operating the operation unit 130.
- the second display area 171 that displays information on the inactive application that can be switched to the active application is arranged in a predetermined direction on the second display unit 120, for example, a plurality of bands (band-shaped display areas). Arranged and displayed. Therefore, the user can grasp inactive applications that are active applications.
- the second display area 171 is arranged in a strip shape in a different manner, so that it is possible to visually recognize which application is displayed at a glance.
- this aspect can be converted in a batch by selecting the skin data stored in the skin data storage unit 222. Therefore, the visibility can be further improved.
- the second Each display area of the display area 171 increases.
- each display area of the second display area 171 is correspondingly decreased.
- the approximate number of information related to the inactive application displayed as the second display area 171 displayed on the second display unit 120 can be grasped from the display area of the band.
- the second display area 171 may be displayed as a pennant (triangle) display area.
- other display forms such as a trapezoidal shape and a hexagonal shape may be adopted. Displaying the second display area 171 in a strip shape provides an effect of giving a smart impression when visually recognizing, but if various display forms can be selected, the visibility can be further improved.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a pop-up display at the time of mail reception or voice reception.
- the second display unit 120 when the mobile phone 600 receives a mail, at least the second display unit 120 (second display area 171) may display a pop-up message to that effect. Thereby, it is possible to confirm the reception of the mail even from the back side.
- the second display unit 120 when the mobile phone 600 is received, at least the second display unit 120 (second display area 171) may be displayed as a pop-up.
- FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the second display unit 120
- FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the first display unit 110.
- Phone calls
- the third display area 181 is also displayed on the second display unit 120 (see FIG. 16).
- a first display area 161 and a third display area 181 based on each are displayed (see FIG. 16).
- the screen of the first display area 161 displayed on the first display unit 110 displays an icon (command) for starting (executing) the application when the application has not yet been started (executed). indicate. This is activated (executed) by operating the operation unit 130. If the application has already been activated (executed), an operation screen corresponding to the state is displayed.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a display when an active application is selected on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 of the mobile phone 600 according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating when a media application is selected as an active application
- FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating a call application being selected as an active application.
- the third display area 181 is displayed larger (for example, wider) than the second display area 171.
- light is guided from the light emitting unit 152 to the light transmitting unit 118a corresponding to the end of the third display region 181 and is emitted with a predetermined color. Therefore, since the third display area 181 stands out from the second display area 171 in the second display unit 120, it is possible to easily recognize which application is the active application.
- a call application is displayed as shown in FIG. 16B. That is, the call application is deleted in the second display area 171 and newly displayed in the first display area 161 and the third display area 181.
- the LED corresponding to the end portion of the third display area 181 may be caused to emit light without changing the width or mode of the third display area 181.
- the light emitting unit 152 illuminates the third display region via the light transmitting unit 118 a corresponding to the end of the new third display region 181.
- the light emitting unit 152 includes a plurality of LEDs corresponding to each region of the second display region 171 (which is also a candidate for the third display region 181).
- FIG. 16 shows an example in which one of the second display areas 171 becomes the third display area 181, but when an application that is not displayed as the second display area 171 is started,
- the third display area 181 may be interrupted as a new area.
- the third display area 181 can be an operation screen or a schematic display, and may be wide or illuminated by an LED.
- the overall balance can be achieved by displaying the width of the existing second display area 171 narrowly.
- the control unit 200 In order to suppress power consumption and extend the operation time, the control unit 200 enters a hibernation state when there is no operation for a predetermined time or more, and stops application operations except for some main functions such as a communication function. . Then, the control unit 200 returns from the pause operation when the operation of the mobile phone 600 is started.
- the touch sensor 132 is a device that detects contact. When it is in the pocket, it can hardly enter the hibernation state and power consumption is accelerated.
- a specific area for determining return from the hibernation state is set. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, a return determination area 134 is set at the lower right of the touch sensor 132. The return is determined by whether or not only the return determination area 134 has been touched for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the power may be restored by pressing the power button 146.
- the control unit 200 determines whether or not only the return determination area 134 is touched for a predetermined time or more (S100). If the condition is not satisfied (S100: NO), the control unit 200 continues the determination. If the condition is satisfied (S100: YES), the control unit 200 returns (S102). At this time, the control unit 200 displays a standby screen on the first display unit 110 and displays a list screen on the second display unit 120.
- the control unit 200 determines whether an active application switching operation has been performed on the standby screen or whether an operation has been performed on the switched active application (S104). If any operation has been performed (S104: YES), the control unit 200 switches the active application or executes the operation for the active application (S106), and waits for the next operation when the processing is completed (S106). S108). The control unit 200 determines whether no operation has been performed for a predetermined time in the case where no operation has been performed after the return (S104: NO) or in the operation waiting state (S108) (S110).
- control unit 200 If it is determined in S110 that there is an operation (S110: NO), the control unit 200 performs processing (S106), and if there is no operation (S110: YES), the control unit 200 enters a resting state (S112). After entering the resting state, it is determined again whether or not only the return determination area 134 has been touched for a predetermined time (S100).
- control unit 200 may display a still image or a moving image indicating the range of the return determination area 134 in the resting state.
- the mobile phone 600 achieves good visibility and improves operability by displaying a plurality of second display areas 171 arranged in different modes. be able to.
- the power button 146 is provided on the end face of the end member 114.
- the end members 114 and 116 themselves may be power buttons having a switch mechanism.
- a key for inputting characters may be provided on the end faces of the end members 114 and 116.
- a mobile phone 700 which is a fifth embodiment of the electronic apparatus according to the invention will be described.
- the mobile phone 700 has the same external configuration as the mobile phone 100 of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating schematic functions of a mobile phone 700 according to the fifth embodiment.
- the mobile phone 700 includes a first display unit 110, a second display unit 120, an operation unit 130, a usage frequency detection unit 136, a camera 140, an audio output unit 142, an audio input unit 144, and a stereo speaker 150.
- the control unit 400 manages and controls the entire mobile phone 700 by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU). Specifically, for example, an application stored in the storage unit 220 responsible for a call function, a character input function, a music playback function, a TV viewing function, or the like, or an application relay server (not shown) via a communication network is provided. Web browser and schedule management applications are executed.
- the control unit 400 includes an execution control unit 402 and a display control unit 404.
- the execution control unit 402 transmits an operation on the touch sensor 132 to the active application (input operation on the current display screen). Further, an inactive application that is different from the active application by an operation on the touch sensor 132 is executed.
- the display control unit 404 controls the screen displayed on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120. Specifically, the first display area 161 based on at least the active application is displayed on the first display unit 110. Then, the second display area 171 based on an inactive application (another application) that can be switched to the active application is displayed on the second display unit 120. The difference from the mobile phone 600 of the fourth embodiment is that the third display area 181 is not displayed and the second display area 171 scrolls.
- the usage frequency detection unit 136 detects the usage frequency of each application in the mobile phone 600 and transmits it to the display control unit 204. Then, the display control unit 204 causes the second display unit 120 to display the second display area 171 based on the application that is frequently used.
- the usage frequency may be detected when the number of times of use in a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a certain level, or may be a higher ranking in the predetermined period.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the latest application (history) may be detected and displayed as the second display area 171 on the second display unit 120, or the application selected according to the user's selection may be displayed in the second.
- the second display area 171 may be displayed on the display unit 120.
- the light emitting unit 152 emits light from the inside of the housing to the outside. In the fourth embodiment, the light emitting unit 152 illuminates the third display area 181. However, in the fifth embodiment, the end of an arbitrary second display area 171 can be illuminated by a user setting. .
- FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the second display unit 120
- FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the first display unit 110.
- an active application is not selected (such as when the mobile phone 700 is activated)
- a standby screen can be displayed on the first display unit 110 on the front side of the mobile phone 700. This standby screen is released by operating the operation unit 130.
- the first display area 161 and the second display area 171 scroll in the sliding direction (see FIG. 10).
- the active application when sliding in the scroll direction 501, Phone is selected as the active application and displayed in the first display area 161. Further, the second display area indicating Phone is deleted. Furthermore, when sliding is repeated in this direction, the active application is displayed in the order of Mail (mail), Music (music), Navi (navigation), Camera (camera), Media (media), and Phone again (scroll direction 501). Can be switched. As the active application is switched, the second display area 171 is also scrolled.
- the second display area 171 is switched to the application represented by the one located at the end (upper end) of the scroll direction 501.
- the band representing the application is deleted while scrolling in the scroll direction 501 on the second display unit 120.
- the application (active application) displayed on the first display unit 110 is added to the opposite end (lower end) of the scroll direction 501 of the second display unit 120 while scrolling in the scroll direction 501.
- Such switching of the operation screen is performed continuously and smoothly.
- the application displayed in the second display area 171 on the back surface is rotated and brought to the front surface and operates as if it is displayed on the first display unit 110. Therefore, a large number of applications can be switched one after another as if the cylinder is rotating.
- the scroll direction 501 has been described as an example, but a scroll direction 502 corresponding to the reverse sliding direction may naturally be used.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a display when an active application is selected on the first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 of the mobile phone 700 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 18A for example, when a media application is selected as the active application, the second display area 171 is scrolled, and Phone and Camera are arranged at both ends of the second display unit 120.
- the call application is selected as the active application.
- Mail and Media are arranged at both ends of the second display unit 120.
- the operation of switching the active application by scrolling the bands having different modes can improve the operability.
- the display control unit 204 displays the first display region 161 in the first display unit. 110, the second display area 171 may be displayed on the second display unit 120, and any one of the second display areas 171 may be displayed on the first display unit 110. That is, a band that is the second display area 171 may be displayed on the first display unit 110 on the front surface.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the active application is switched by sliding of contact with the touch sensor 132. As shown in FIG. 10, in the fifth embodiment, it is assumed that the touch sensor 132 is slid with the thumbs of both hands to switch the active application. Thereby, operation can be performed easily.
- FIGS. 19A and 19B are diagrams for explaining another switching method of the active application.
- the second display area 171 is displayed on the first display unit 110, and switching is performed by sliding the second display area 171. Also good. That is, the execution control unit 402 makes contact with and slides with a band representing a desired application as a base point (see FIG. 19A), and thereby an inactive application corresponding to the band displayed at the base point of sliding. Can be switched to the active application (see FIG. 19B). Thereby, it is possible to switch and operate to a desired application simply without repeating the sliding of contact with the touch sensor 132.
- the second display area 171 displayed on the first display unit 110 may be a part of an inactive application displayed on the second display unit 120 or may be separately selected.
- first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 are illustrated as being connected to each other or connected to each other, but the flat plate-like first display unit 110 and the second display unit 120 are illustrated. May be used.
- an icon (command) for activating (executing) the application is displayed. May be activated (executed) in response to switching.
- the touch sensor 132 is superimposed on the first display unit 110.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the touch sensor 132 may be superimposed on the second display unit 120.
- a mobile phone and a PDA have been described as examples of the electronic apparatus according to the present invention.
- a computer In addition to the mobile phone, a computer, a digital camera, a music player, a car navigation, a television, a game machine, a DVD player, And remote controllers.
- the present invention can be used for an electronic device using a touch sensor as an information input means.
- Inactive application (other application), 171 ... Second display area, 181 ... third display area, 200, 400 ... control unit, 202, 402 ... execution control unit, 204, 404 ... display control unit, 10 ... wireless communication unit, 220 ... storage unit, 212 ... base station, 332 ... slide detection unit, 500 ... PDA, 510 ... (single) display unit, 530 ... touch sensor
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本発明にかかる電子機器の第1実施形態である携帯電話100について説明する。なお、第1実施形態においてアクティブアプリケーション160とは、電子機器を操作した場合に、その操作が入力される実行中のアプリケーションである。また、まだ実際には動作していない状態であっても、すなわちそのアプリケーションを起動するアイコン(コマンド)やショートカットメニューが操作入力を受け付ける状態であれば、アクティブアプリケーションに包含するものとする。また第1実施形態において非アクティブアプリケーション170(他のアプリケーション)とは、操作が入力される状態にないアプリケーションであって、実行されていないアプリケーションおよびバックグラウンドで実行されているアプリケーションを包含するものとする。
図1は第1実施形態にかかる携帯電話100の外観を説明する6面図である。図1に示す携帯電話100は、筐体の1つの面に配置された第1表示部110と、第1表示部110と反対側の面に配置され、第1表示部110と略同じ表示面積を有する第2表示部120とを備えている。第1表示部110には、透明なタッチセンサ132が重畳されている(第1実施形態において第2表示部120にはタッチセンサが重畳されていない)。
図2は第1実施形態にかかる携帯電話100の概略的な機能を示すブロック図、図3はタッチセンサ132への接触が狭領域か広領域かを判断する評価手法を説明する図である。図2に示すように、携帯電話100は、上記した第1表示部110、第2表示部120、タッチセンサ132、カメラ140、音声出力部142、音声入力部144、ステレオスピーカ150に加えて、制御部200、無線通信部210、記憶部(メモリ)220を少なくとも備えている。
図4は第1実施形態にかかる携帯電話100の第1表示部110および第2表示部120における表示を説明する図である。特に、図4(a)は待受画面表示時の携帯電話100を示す図、図4(b)はアクティブアプリケーション160としてメディアアプリケーション表示時の携帯電話100を示す図、図4(c)はアクティブアプリケーション160として通話アプリケーション表示時の携帯電話100を示す図である。また、図5は第1実施形態にかかる携帯電話100のアクティブアプリケーション160の切替を説明する図である。特に、図5(a)はリスト画面を示す図、図5(b)はアクティブアプリケーション160の画面を示す図である。
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本発明にかかる電子機器の第2実施形態である携帯電話300について説明する。携帯電話300は、第1実施形態の携帯電話100と同様の外観構成を有する。
図7は第2実施形態にかかる携帯電話300の概略的な機能を示すブロック図である。図7に示すように、携帯電話300は、第1表示部110、第2表示部120、タッチセンサ132、カメラ140、音声出力部142、音声入力部144、ステレオスピーカ150、制御部400、無線通信部210、記憶部(メモリ)220に加え、摺動検知部332を少なくとも備えている。
図8は第2実施形態にかかる携帯電話300の第1表示部110および第2表示部120における表示を説明する図である。特に、図8(a)は待受画面表示時の携帯電話300を示す図、図8(b)はアクティブアプリケーション160としてメディアアプリケーション表示時の携帯電話300を示す図、図8(c)はアクティブアプリケーション160として通話アプリケーション表示時の携帯電話300を示す図である。図9は第2実施形態にかかる携帯電話300のアクティブアプリケーション160の切替を説明する図である。特に、図9(a)はリスト画面を示す図であり、図9(b)はアクティブアプリケーション160の画面を示す図である。
本発明にかかる電子機器の第3実施形態であるPDA500について説明する。図12は、第3実施形態にかかるPDA500を示す図である。上述の実施形態では第1表示部110および第2表示部120を備えた携帯電話100、300について説明したが、本発明はこれに限るものではなく、筐体の一方側に表示部を備えた電子機器であってもよい。
本発明にかかる電子機器の第4実施形態である携帯電話600について説明する。第4実施形態の携帯電話600は、第1実施形態の携帯電話100と同様の外観構成を有する。
図13は第4実施形態にかかる携帯電話600の概略的な機能を示すブロック図である。図13に示すように、携帯電話600は、第1表示部110、第2表示部120、操作部130、カメラ140、音声出力部142、音声入力部144、ステレオスピーカ150、発光部152、制御部200、無線通信部210、記憶部220より構成される。
図14は第4施形態にかかる携帯電話600の第1表示部110および第2表示部120のアクティブアプリケーション非選択時の表示を説明する図である。特に、図14(a)は待受画面が表示された状態の携帯電話600を示す図、図14(b)は図14(a)において第2表示部120に表示される非アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報(第2表示領域)の数を減少させたときの状態を示す図、図14(c)は図14(b)において第2の表示領域171の表示を帯状からペナント状(三角形)にした場合を示す図である。
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本発明にかかる電子機器の第5実施形態である携帯電話700について説明する。携帯電話700は、第1実施形態の携帯電話100と同様の外観構成を有する。
図17は第5実施形態にかかる携帯電話700の概略的な機能を示すブロック図である。図17に示すように、携帯電話700は、第1表示部110、第2表示部120、操作部130、使用頻度検出部136、カメラ140、音声出力部142、音声入力部144、ステレオスピーカ150、発光部152、制御部400、無線通信部210、記憶部220より構成される。
図9(a)、(b)を用いて、第5実施形態にかかる携帯電話700のアクティブアプリケーションの切替を説明する。ここで、図9(a)は第2表示部120の表示画面を示す図、図9(b)は第1表示部110の表示画面を示す図であるものとする。上述したように、アクティブアプリケーションを選択していない場合には(携帯電話700起動時等)、携帯電話700の表面側の第1表示部110に待受画面が表示され得る。この待受画面は、操作部130の操作をもって解除される。
本出願は、2009年3月26日出願の日本特許出願2009-077857、2009年3月26日出願の日本特許出願2009-077858に基づくものであり、その内容はここに参照として取り込まれる。
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- 実行中のアプリケーションであるアクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を表示する第1表示部と、
前記第1表示部に重畳され、接触を検知するタッチセンサと、
前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報が前記第1表示部に表示された状態で、
前記タッチセンサに対する接触が第1の接触であると判断された場合には、前記アクティブアプリケーションに対する処理を行い、
前記タッチセンサに対する接触が前記第1の接触よりも広域な第2の接触であると判断された場合には、前記アクティブアプリケーションとして実行中のアプリケーションとは異なる他のアプリケーションを実行する制御部と、
を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 - 前記制御部は、
前記タッチセンサにより一の接触が検出された場合は前記第1の接触であると判断し、
前記タッチセンサにより複数の接触が検出された場合は前記第2の接触であると判断することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器。 - 前記制御部は、検知された前記タッチセンサに対する全ての接触領域を包含する外縁領域の広さによって、前記第1の接触であるか前記第2の接触であるかを判断することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器。
- 前記制御部は、前記接触が前記第2の接触である場合、当該接触の摺動を検知することで前記アクティブアプリケーションとして実行中のアプリケーションとは異なる他のアプリケーションを実行することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器。
- 前記制御部は、前記第1表示部に、前記実行中のアプリケーションである前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報、および前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報を所定の方向に配列して表示させることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器。
- 前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報は、前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報よりも拡大表示されることを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電子機器。
- 前記他のアプリケーションとは、前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報の表示領域に隣接する領域に前記情報が表示されるアプリケーションであることを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電子機器。
- 前記他のアプリケーションとは、前記接触の基点に表示される前記情報に対応するアプリケーションであることを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電子機器。
- 前記第1表示部とは異なる面に配置される第2表示部をさらに備え、
前記制御部は、少なくとも前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を前記第1表示部に表示させ、少なくとも前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報を前記第2表示部に表示させることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器 - 前記制御部は、前記他のアプリケーションの一部に関する情報を前記第1表示部に表示させることを特徴とする請求項9に記載の電子機器。
- 第1表示部と、
前記第1表示部とは異なる面に配置される第2表示部と、
前記第1表示部に少なくとも実行中のアプリケーションであるアクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を表示させ、前記第2表示部に少なくとも前記実行中のアプリケーションとは異なる複数の他のアプリケーションのそれぞれに関する情報を配列して表示させる表示制御部と、
を備え、
前記表示制御部は、前記複数の他のアプリケーションに関する情報を各々異なる態様で表示させることを特徴とする電子機器。 - 前記表示制御部は、前記第2表示部に前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を表示することを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器。
- 前記表示制御部は、前記他のアプリケーションの数に応じて前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報の各表示面積を異ならせることを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器。
- 前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報及び前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報は、前記第2表示部に所定の方向に配列され、
前記表示制御部は、前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報よりも前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を拡大表示させることを特徴とする請求項12に記載の電子機器。 - 操作部をさらに備え、
前記表示制御部は、前記操作部の操作に基づいて当該電子機器において実行可能なアプリケーションのうち選択されたアプリケーションに関する情報を前記他のアプリケーションに関する情報として表示させることを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器。 - 当該電子機器において実行可能な各アプリケーションの使用頻度を検出する使用頻度検出部をさらに備え、
前記表示制御部は、前記使用頻度検出部により検出される使用頻度に基づいて、使用頻度の高いアプリケーションを前記他のアプリケーションとして前記第2表示部に表示させることを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器。 - 操作部をさらに備え、
前記表示制御部は、前記操作部の操作に基づいて前記第2表示部に表示される各々の情報の表示態様を一括して変更させることを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器 - 前記表示制御部は、外部からの音声着信時またはデータ受信時に、前記第2表示部にその旨を表示させることを特徴とする請求項11に記載の電子機器。
- 実行中のアプリケーションであるアクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を第1表示部に表示させる工程と、
前記アクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を前記第1表示部に表示させた状態で、
前記第1表示部に重畳され、接触を検知するタッチセンサに対する接触が第1の接触であると判断した場合には、前記アクティブアプリケーションに対する処理を行い、
前記タッチセンサに対する接触が前記第1の接触よりも広域な第2の接触であると判断した場合には、前記アクティブアプリケーションとして実行中のアプリケーションとは異なる他のアプリケーションを実行する工程と、
を備えることを特徴とする情報処理方法。 - 第1表示部に少なくとも実行中のアプリケーションであるアクティブアプリケーションに関する情報を表示させ、第1表示部とは異なる面に配置される第2表示部に少なくとも前記実行中のアプリケーションとは異なる複数の他のアプリケーションのそれぞれに関する情報を配列して表示させる工程を備え、
前記複数の他のアプリケーションに関する情報を各々異なる態様で表示させることを特徴とする情報表示方法。
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