WO2012002116A1 - Dispositif électronique, procédé de commande d'exploitation - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique, procédé de commande d'exploitation Download PDF

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WO2012002116A1
WO2012002116A1 PCT/JP2011/063073 JP2011063073W WO2012002116A1 WO 2012002116 A1 WO2012002116 A1 WO 2012002116A1 JP 2011063073 W JP2011063073 W JP 2011063073W WO 2012002116 A1 WO2012002116 A1 WO 2012002116A1
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  • the present invention relates to an electronic device capable of operating an application in association with the mutual positional relationship of each part of a casing formed to be rotatable, and an operation control method for an application operating on the electronic device.
  • the information processing apparatus of Patent Document 1 has the shape of a so-called commonly used notebook personal computer, and further has another display surface on the surface opposite to the display surface of the display unit. As a result, the information processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Literature 1 allows the user to visually recognize image information desired by the user regardless of opening and closing of the housing case.
  • a sales support device having a main body, a connecting portion whose one end is rotatably connected to the main body, and a display portion rotatably connected to the connecting portion at the other end of the connecting portion.
  • the sales support device described in Patent Document 2 has the above-described configuration, thereby having a two-surface structure of a display surface facing the salesperson side and a display surface facing the customer side, where the salesperson and the customer face each other. It is possible to proceed with business negotiations while communicating with each other.
  • the display surface of the display unit is folded so that it faces the keyboard provided on the main unit, and key input is performed by opening the display unit's display surface more than a certain angle with respect to the main unit so that key input operations can be performed.
  • An electronic device that can take three states: an operation state and a pen input operation state in which the display surface of the display unit is arranged upwards above the keyboard of the main body so that a pen input operation or a touch panel method can be performed Documents 3 and 4 disclose this.
  • the information processing apparatus of Patent Document 1 includes a main body and a display unit
  • the information processing apparatus does not include a connection unit that is rotatably connected to the main body and the display unit. Therefore, the information processing apparatus performs only a simple operation of opening and closing the display unit with respect to the main body, and can communicate in a state where the salesperson and the customer face each other like the sales support apparatus of Patent Document 2. A state cannot be created. Further, the information processing apparatus cannot create a plurality of states such as a storage state, a key input operation state, and a pen input operation state as in the electronic devices described in Patent Documents 3 and 4.
  • Patent Documents 2 to 4 can create various states by providing a main body, a connecting portion, and a display portion that are rotatably connected, and can provide users with applications suitable for each state.
  • the positional relationship between the respective parts of the casing that are rotatably connected is left to the user's own judgment. Therefore, various advanced usage modes, for example, by providing the electronic device with a configuration capable of determining the mutual positional relationship between the respective parts of the housing, it is possible to start up and operate the application based on the determination result.
  • the advanced usage modes such as automatic execution cannot be realized by the techniques of Patent Documents 2 to 4.
  • the information processing apparatus of Patent Document 1 has an open / close detection switch that is pressed by a claw when the claw of the display unit is fitted in a hole formed on the surface of the main body. Thus, it is possible to detect whether the display unit is open or closed with respect to the main body by the switch.
  • the information processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 performs only one operation of opening and closing the display unit with respect to the main body, and the open / close detection switch is provided only for detecting the one operation. Therefore, even if the open / close detection switch is applied to an information processing apparatus described in Patent Documents 2 to 4 that can create various states by having a main body, a coupling unit, and a display unit, The positional relationship of each part of the housing when the is created is not determined. Furthermore, since the information processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 has an open / close detection switch structure that detects an open / closed state by fitting a hole and a claw, a flexible position adjustment and detection state adjustment are possible. Can't achieve a good design.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device capable of operating an application in association with the positional relationship between each part of a casing formed to be rotatable. And an operation control method of an application operating on the electronic device.
  • an electronic device has a main body having an operation unit, a display unit having a display surface, one end rotatably connected to the main body, and the other end of the display unit.
  • An electronic device comprising: a connecting unit rotatably connected to a display unit, wherein the main unit, the connecting unit, and the display unit determine a mutual positional relationship; And an operation control means for operating the application in association with the positional relationship determined by the position determination unit.
  • an operation control method for an application that operates on an electronic device includes a main body having an operation unit, a display unit having a display surface, and one end pivotable with respect to the main body.
  • the electronic device includes a main body, a connecting portion, and a display portion, and the connecting portion is rotated at one end to the main body and the other end to the display portion. It is connected freely. Therefore, the electronic device according to the present invention can form various shapes (states).
  • the various states include, for example, a state in which the display surface of the display unit is disposed at a position facing the operation unit of the main body, a state in which the display surface is opened at an angle with respect to the operation unit,
  • the connecting portion rises with respect to the main body, and the display surface faces in a direction opposite to that of the user located on the operation unit side.
  • the connecting portion is opposite to the user so that the connecting portion is substantially parallel to the main body.
  • the electronic device according to the present invention can form a complicated and diverse state by providing the above-described configuration as compared with a conventional electronic device that includes only the main body and the display unit and does not include the connecting unit.
  • the electronic device (and operation control method) which concerns on this invention is provided with a position judgment part (position judgment step), and the said main body, the said connection part, and the said display part mutually position The relationship can be judged.
  • the electronic device (and operation control method) according to the present invention further includes an operation control means (operation control step), whereby an application operating on the own device is determined by the position determination unit (position determination step). Further, it can be operated in association with the positional relationship.
  • the electronic device (and the operation control method) according to the present invention can operate the application according to the positional relationship between the main body, the coupling unit, and the display unit, and thus the complicated and various states. For each, it is possible to operate the application according to the state.
  • the electronic device (and the operation control method) according to the present invention can form the above-described complicated and various states, and the application can be operated according to the state for each state. Can be operated accurately and quickly, and therefore, the convenience of the application can be greatly improved as compared with a conventional electronic device that relies on user operation for the operation of the application.
  • the application here includes an electronic device activation program, software prepared for each use of the electronic device, and the like.
  • the electronic device uses the position determination unit to determine the position determination unit that determines the positional relationship between the main body, the connection unit, and the display unit, and the application that operates on the device itself.
  • Operation control means for operating in association with the determined positional relationship.
  • the operation control method of the application that operates on the electronic device according to the present invention includes the position determination step for determining the mutual positional relationship of the main body, the connection unit, and the display unit, and the own device.
  • FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating the usage example of the sales assistance apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment, (a) is a normal display state, (b) is a presentation state, (c) is a usage example in a customer input state.
  • FIG. It is a flowchart of a main program. It is a flowchart explaining an example of application A1 for normal states. It is a flowchart explaining an example of application A2 for presentation. It is a flowchart explaining an example of application A3 for customer input.
  • the longitudinal direction of the sales support apparatus 1 is the X axis
  • the direction perpendicular to the X axis is the Y axis
  • the direction perpendicular to the X axis and the Y axis is Z.
  • the description will be made assuming that it is an axis. In the following description, when referring to the upper side and the lower side, it is assumed that the direction in which gravity is applied is the lower side and the opposite side is the upper side.
  • FIG. 2A and 2B are diagrams for explaining the external configuration of the sales support apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 2A shows the display unit closed state
  • FIG. 2B shows the normal display state
  • FIG. 2C shows the presentation
  • FIG. 2D is a perspective view showing the customer input state.
  • a salesperson refers to a user located on the key input operation unit (operation unit) 5 side, and a customer (not shown) is the person facing the salesperson. Refers to other users who are located.
  • the display unit closed state of FIG. 2A is that the input display surface (display surface) 3 (not shown) of the input display unit (display unit) 2 is connected to the key input operation unit (operation unit) 5 of the main body 4.
  • a state in which the input display unit 2 and the connection unit 10 are in contact (close proximity), and the input display unit 2 and the main body 4 are in contact (proximity). is there. Therefore, in this state, the salesperson cannot see the image displayed on the input display surface 3.
  • the normal display state in FIG. 2B is that the input display surface 3 is on the key input operation unit 5 so that the salesperson can perform a key input operation by the key input operation unit 5 while looking at the input display surface 3.
  • the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10 are in contact (adjacent).
  • the presentation state in FIG. 2C is a state in which the connecting portion 10 stands up with respect to the main body 4, the input display surface 3 faces the customer side, and the sub display surface 9 provided on the connecting portion 10 is a salesperson.
  • the input display unit 2, the main body 4, and the connecting unit 10 are arranged so as to be opened at a certain angle without contacting each other.
  • the salesperson can explain the product to the customer while confirming the information, image, and video displayed on the sub display surface 9.
  • the customer can deepen the understanding of the product by checking the image displayed on the input display surface 3 and listening to the explanation of the salesperson.
  • information, images, and videos displayed on the input display surface 3 and the sub display surface 9 may be the same or different depending on the application used.
  • the case where images are different is a case where detailed information is included in an image used by a salesperson for explanation, and only outline information is included in an image confirmed by a customer.
  • the customer input state in FIG. 2D refers to a state in which the connecting portion 10 is rotated to the customer side so as to be substantially parallel to the main body 4 and the input display surface 3 is positioned at an angle that is easy for the customer to see. Thereby, the customer can perform an input operation on the input display surface 3 when deciding to purchase a product and making a contract, or when cooperating with a questionnaire survey.
  • the connection part 10 rotates to the customer side to the maximum, and this can reduce the up-and-down shaking (vibration) of the input display part 2 when the customer performs an input operation.
  • the sales support device 1 is used when a sales clerk explains a product to a customer, or when a customer purchases a product in response to the explanation, a contract procedure is performed.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 may be realized by a configuration in which a plurality of sales support apparatuses 1 are connected via a server, and the remaining number of products is updated in real time.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 includes a flat input display unit 2 having an input display surface 3 capable of pen input, a flat main body 4 having a key input operation unit 5, and an input display unit 2. And a plate-like connecting portion 10 that connects the main body 4 to the main body 4.
  • the sales support device 1 connects the input-side display unit 2 to the other end of the connection unit 10 in a rotatable manner, and the body-side hinge 7 that connects one end of the connection unit 10 to the main body 4 in a turnable manner.
  • the display part side hinge 8 is provided.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 may include a touch pad 6 in the vicinity of the key input operation unit 5 of the main body 4.
  • a flat display such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or a CRT (cathode-ray tube) display and a transparent tablet (data input unit) as a data input means are overlapped. It is a configuration. Thereby, pen input by a pen becomes possible.
  • the data input means may be capable of finger input using touch panel technology.
  • the input display surface 3 is described as being configured to allow input operations. However, it may be configured with a display surface that does not accept input operations.
  • the key input operation unit 5 provided on the upper surface of the main body 4 is used by a user to input an instruction signal for operating the sales support apparatus 1, and an example thereof is a keyboard.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 includes, as another operation unit, a remote control for remotely operating the sales support apparatus 1, operation buttons provided on the sales support apparatus 1 itself, or the sales support apparatus 1. You may have a mouse etc. connected.
  • the connecting part 10 connects the main body 4 and the input display part 2, and is connected to the main body side hinge 7 at one end and to the display part side hinge 8 at the other end.
  • the connecting portion 10 when the connecting portion 10 is rotated in the vertical direction with respect to the main body 4, the surface of the connecting portion 10 on the side of the key input operation portion 5 is the connecting portion front surface, and the back surface thereof is the connecting portion back surface.
  • a sub display surface 9 may be provided on the surface. Note that the sub display surface 9 may be considered to have the same configuration as the input display surface 3 described above.
  • information, images, and videos displayed on the input display surface 3 and the sub display surface 9 may be the same or different depending on the application used.
  • the case where images are different is a case where detailed information is included in an image used by a salesperson for explanation, and only outline information is included in an image confirmed by a customer.
  • the main body side hinge 7 connects the connecting portion 10 at the end of the main body 4 so as to be rotatable. That is, as shown in FIG. 2B, the main body side hinge 7 is the end of the main body 4 in the Y-axis direction (the side on which the touch pad 6 is disposed when viewed from the key input operation unit 5). At the opposite end), the connecting portion 10 is rotatably connected.
  • the display unit side hinge 8 is configured to connect the other end of the connection unit 10 to the input display unit 2 so as to be rotatable, and is provided on the back side of the input display unit 2.
  • the other end portion of the connecting portion 10 is rotatably connected to the input display portion 2 in the vicinity of the center of the back surface of the input display portion 2 as shown in FIG.
  • the electronic device according to the present invention is described as being a sales support device, but the present invention is not limited to the sales support device and may be used for other purposes.
  • a magnet is arranged on one side member that is one member arbitrarily selected from among the three members of the main body 4, the connecting portion 10, and the input display portion 2.
  • the one side member is rotated by a rotation operation using the connecting portion 10 with respect to the other side member arbitrarily selected from the two members excluding the one side member.
  • a magnetic detection sensor is arranged on the other side member within a range in which the magnetism generated by the magnet can be detected.
  • the connecting portion 10 becomes the other side member.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of positions where the magnets 11 a, 12 a, 13 a and the magnetic proximity sensors 11 b, 12 b, 13 b are provided in the sales support apparatus 1.
  • predetermined range changes according to the characteristics of the magnet. If a magnet having a large magnetism is generated, the predetermined range is widened. If a magnet having a small magnetism is generated, a predetermined range is used. The range is narrower.
  • the surface of the main body 4 on the side where the key input operation section 5 is provided is the main body surface, and the input display section 2 on the side where the input display surface 3 is provided.
  • the magnet 11a and the magnetic proximity sensor 11b are arranged on the surface side of the main body, excluding the key input operation unit 5, and on the display unit surface side, excluding the input display unit 2, respectively.
  • the magnet 11a and the magnetic proximity sensor 11b rotate the connecting portion 10 in the direction of the key input operation portion 5 so that the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 come into contact (adjacent) with each other within the predetermined range. Is positioned so as to exist.
  • the magnet 11a is provided on the main body 4 side and the magnetic proximity sensor 11b is provided on the input display unit 2 side.
  • the surface opposite to the side on which the input display surface 3 is provided in the input display portion 2 is the display portion back surface, and the connecting portion 10 is perpendicular to the main body 4.
  • the magnet 12a and the magnetic proximity sensor 12b are displayed on the input display unit 2 when the surface of the connecting unit 10 on the key input operation unit 5 side is the connecting unit front surface and the back surface thereof is the connecting unit back surface. It arrange
  • the magnet 12a and the magnetic proximity sensor 12b are within a predetermined range when the input display unit 2 is rotated in the direction of the connecting unit 10 and the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10 come into contact (adjacent). Is positioned so as to exist.
  • the connecting portion 10 is rotated in the vertical direction with respect to the main body 4 so that the surface of the connecting portion 10 on the key input operation portion 5 side is the connecting portion front surface and the back surface thereof.
  • the magnet 13a and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b are connected to the back surface side of the connecting portion and the main body 4 in the vicinity of the main body side hinge (rotating portion) 7 that rotates the connecting portion 10 relative to the main body 4 when the connecting portion back surface is used.
  • the magnet 13a and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b rotate the connecting portion 10 in the direction opposite to the key input operation portion 5 of the main body 4, and when the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 come close to each other, Positioned to be within range.
  • the positions where the magnets 11a, 12a, 13a and the magnetic proximity sensors 11b, 12b, 13b are provided are only examples.
  • the position may be
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the sales support device 1 for explaining how the magnetic proximity sensors 11b, 12b, and 13b detect the presence of the magnets 11a, 12a, and 13a.
  • FIG. FIG. 1B shows the normal display state
  • FIG. 1C shows the presentation state
  • FIG. 1D shows the customer input state
  • FIG. 1E shows the sales support device 1. It is a figure which shows the customer input state in one modification.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor detecting the presence of a magnet is expressed as “ON” and not detecting it as “OFF”.
  • the input display unit 2 and the main body 4 are in contact with each other, the input display unit 2 and the connection unit 10 are in contact with each other, and the main body 4 and the connection unit 10 are separated from each other.
  • the magnetic proximity sensors 11b and 12b are turned on and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b is turned off.
  • the sales support device 1 can be determined to be in the display unit closed state.
  • the input display unit 2 and the main body 4 are separated from each other, the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10 are in contact with each other, and the main body 4 and the connecting unit 10 are separated from each other.
  • the proximity sensor 12b is turned on and the magnetic proximity sensors 11b and 13b are turned off.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 can be determined to be in the normal display state.
  • the detection results indicate the magnetic proximity sensor 11b “OFF”, the magnetic proximity sensor 12b “OFF”, and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b “OFF”, it is possible to determine that the sales support device 1 is in the presentation state.
  • the input display unit 2 and the main body 4 are separated from each other, the input display unit 2 and the connection unit 10 are separated, and the main body 4 and the connection unit 10 are in the vicinity of the main body side hinge 7. Since they are in contact, the proximity sensor 13b is turned on and the proximity sensors 11b and 12b are turned off.
  • the sales support device 1 can be determined to be in the customer input state.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 is described as having three pairs of magnets and magnetic proximity sensors, but the number is not limited to three pairs.
  • the sales support device 1 has only the magnet 11a and the magnetic proximity sensor 11b. At this time, if the magnetic proximity sensor 11b is turned on, it can be determined that the input display unit 2 and the main body 4 are in contact (proximity), that is, the sales support device 1 is in the display unit closed state. .
  • the sales support apparatus 1 has only the magnet 13a and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b. At this time, if the magnetic proximity sensor 13b is turned on, it can be determined that the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 are in contact (proximity), that is, the sales support device 1 is in a customer input state.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 does not necessarily have to have a plurality of pairs of magnets and magnetic proximity sensors. However, if there are a plurality of pairs of magnets and magnetic proximity sensors, the normal display state and presentation state can be further determined based on the combination of the detection results, and the operation of the application described later is associated with each of the above states. You can also expand the variation of time. Therefore, it is preferable that the sales support apparatus 1 has a plurality of pairs of magnets and magnetic proximity sensors.
  • the sales support device 1 in FIG. 1D has a structure in which the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 abut in the vicinity of the main body side hinge 7 in a customer input state. However, in FIG. 1 (e), the sales support device 1 is determined to be in the customer input state even though the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 do not have a structure in contact with the main body side hinge 7.
  • the magnetism generated from the magnet 13a is strong and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b can detect that the magnet 13a exists within a predetermined range in a state where the magnet 13a and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b are close to each other. . That is, “within a predetermined range” varies depending on the characteristics of the magnet, and can be included within the “predetermined range” even if the distance between the magnet and the magnetic proximity sensor is slightly separated. Therefore, depending on the design around the body-side hinge 7 in the sales support device 1, the structure shown in FIG. 1 (e) can be adopted.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor (11c) detects the magnet 11a (12a)
  • the magnetic proximity sensor Even if the distance between (11c) and the magnet 11a (12a) is somewhat apart, it can be included in the “predetermined range”.
  • the magnet and the magnetic proximity sensor may be embedded so as to be exposed on the surfaces of the input display unit 2, the main body 4, and the connecting unit 10, or may be embedded inside each unit and attached without being exposed to the outside. It may be realized with the configuration.
  • FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining the activation of an application associated with each state of the sales support apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 4A shows a display unit closed state
  • FIG. 4B shows a normal display state
  • FIG. 4C shows a presentation state
  • FIG. 4D shows a customer input state.
  • the magnet 11a and the magnetic proximity sensor 11b are used as a pair
  • the magnetic proximity switch S1 the magnet 12a and the magnetic proximity sensor 12b are used as a pair
  • the magnetic proximity switch S2 and the magnet 13a and the magnetic proximity sensor 13b are used as a pair. It is said.
  • the application is activated (operated) in association with each state, and as a result, information corresponding to the state is displayed on the input display surface 3 and the sub display surface 9.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the sales support apparatus 1.
  • description about each part demonstrated with reference to FIG. 1 etc. is abbreviate
  • the sales support device 1 includes at least magnetic proximity switches (position determination units) 11, 12, 13, a control unit 40, a storage unit 50, a CPU 55, an input display surface 3, and a sub display unit. And a display surface 9.
  • Magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 include a magnet 11a and a magnetic proximity sensor 11b, a magnet 12a and a magnetic proximity sensor 12b, a magnet 13a and a magnetic proximity sensor 13b, respectively.
  • the storage unit 50 stores a positional relationship table in which the detection results of the magnetic proximity sensors 11b, 12b, and 13b are associated with the positional relationships of the input display unit 2, the main body 4, and the connecting unit 10. Furthermore, the storage unit 50 also stores detailed information such as product prices, product specifications, product descriptions, and function comparisons.
  • the storage unit 50 may include a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SRAM (Static RAM), a flash memory, and the like, or a combination thereof. However, when information with a large amount of data is stored, it is preferably composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the storage unit 50 may be provided either inside or outside the sales support apparatus 1.
  • the control unit 40 includes a position determination unit 42, an application operation unit (operation control means) 44, and a display control unit 46.
  • the position determination unit 42 acquires detection results from the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 and acquires a positional relationship table from the storage unit 50. Then, by collating the detection results obtained from the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 with the positional relationship table, the positional relationship between the input display unit 2, the main body 4, and the connecting unit 10 (display unit closed state, normal state) Display state, presentation state, customer input state). Then, the position determination unit 42 outputs information indicating the determined positional relationship (hereinafter also referred to as “position information”) to the application operation unit 44.
  • the application operation unit 44 When the application operation unit 44 acquires the position information from the position determination unit 42, the application operation unit 44 causes the CPU 55 to execute an application associated with the positional relationship corresponding to the position information. As an example, in the example described with reference to FIG. 4C, when the position determination unit 42 determines that “the sales support apparatus 1 is in the presentation state”, the application operation unit 44 selects the presentation application A2. The CPU 55 executes it.
  • the display control unit 46 outputs the processing result processed by the CPU 55 to the input display surface 3 and / or the sub display surface 9.
  • the application operation unit 44 displays the presentation application A2 so that a predetermined image is displayed on the input display surface 3 directed to the customer side and the sub display surface 9 directed to the salesperson side.
  • the CPU 55 executes it.
  • the display control unit 46 outputs the processing result processed by the CPU 55 to the input display surface 3 and / or the sub display surface 9.
  • the display control unit 46 vertically flips the image displayed on the input display surface 3 so that the customer can easily confirm the image. Control.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of use of the sales support device 1.
  • FIG. 6A shows a normal display state
  • FIG. 6B shows a presentation state
  • FIG. 6C shows customer input. It is a figure which shows the usage example in a state.
  • the users of the sales support apparatus 1 are mainly sales clerk and sales clerk (hereinafter, sales clerk).
  • sales clerk faces the customer with the desk in between and explains the product using the sales support device 1.
  • the salesperson turns on the sales support apparatus 1 in the normal display state, thereby starting the main program.
  • the main program may be set to automatically start by shifting from the display unit closed state (not shown) to the normal display state.
  • the input display surface 3 is in the display state and the sub display surface 9 is in the non-display state based on the detection results of S1 “OFF”, S2 “ON”, and S3 “OFF”. At this time, input detection of a pen input operation (or touch panel input) on the input display surface 3 is enabled.
  • the application operation unit 44 operates the normal state application A1.
  • Various information for explaining the customer is displayed on the input display surface 3 by the operation of the application A1. For example, a menu for selecting a target product from a plurality of products is displayed, and detailed information such as price, product specification, product description, and function comparison is displayed on the input display surface 3.
  • the above detailed information only needs to be stored in the storage unit 50, and the application A1 retrieves necessary information from the storage unit 50 in accordance with the input operation of the salesperson and displays the detailed information on the input display surface 3.
  • the salesperson performs selection of necessary information, switching of display contents, and the like by an input operation on the input display surface 3 by the touch panel and / or the key input operation unit 5.
  • the salesperson then explains the product to the customer while confirming the information displayed on the input display surface 3.
  • the input display surface 3 faces the customer side and the sub display surface 9 faces the customer.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 since the sales support apparatus 1 is in the presentation state, detection results of S1 “OFF”, S2 “OFF”, and S3 “OFF” are obtained.
  • the display control unit 46 controls the image displayed on the input display surface 3 so as to be inverted up and down, thereby bringing the sub display surface 9 into the normal display state.
  • the application operation unit 44 operates the presentation application A2, and invalidates the input detection of the touch input to the input display surface 3 so as not to malfunction even if the customer touches it.
  • Application A2 displays the product description content for the customer on the input display surface 3, and displays the detailed description content for the salesperson, operation guidance, etc. on the sub display surface 9.
  • the display content only needs to be stored in the storage unit 50, and the application A2 takes out necessary information from the storage unit 50 in accordance with the input operation of the salesperson, and the information is input to the input display surface 3 and / or the sub display surface 9. To display.
  • a menu for selecting a target product from a plurality of products is displayed on the sub display surface 9, and information on a product whose number is input by an input operation by the key input operation unit 5 is displayed. Then, on the input display surface 3 on the customer side, figures, animations, photographs, etc. are displayed so that the customer can easily understand the product contents, and the salesperson reads the detailed explanation displayed on the sub display surface 9 , Further help customers understand. Screen switching is performed by the salesperson.
  • the salesperson lays down the input display surface 3 so as to lie on the customer side. Then, the sales support apparatus 1 enters a customer input state, and detection results of S1 “OFF”, S2 “OFF”, and S3 “ON” are obtained. As a result, the display control unit 46 performs control so that the image displayed on the input display surface 3 continues upside down from the presentation state, and puts the sub display surface 9 in the non-display state. Further, the application operation unit 44 operates the customer input application A3 to enable input detection of touch input to the input display surface 3 so that the customer can input.
  • the application A3 is an application that enables display of product prices, display of precautions, purchase option selection input, payment method selection input, contract, card payment sign entry, and the like.
  • the customer confirms the product content displayed on the input display surface 3, and makes a selection input by touching the input display surface 3 as necessary, or a sign with a pen Fill out.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main program.
  • the position determination unit 42 confirms the detection results of the magnetic proximity switches S1 to S3.
  • the display control unit 46 displays the input display surface 3 (hereinafter referred to as “L1” for convenience in FIGS. 7 to 10) and the sub display surface 9. (Hereinafter referred to as “L2” for convenience in FIGS. 7 to 10) is not displayed. Further, the input detection of the touch panel input to the input display surface 3 (hereinafter referred to as “T1” in FIGS. 7 to 10) is invalidated by the control unit 40.
  • touch panel input is used, but pen input may be used.
  • the position determination unit 42 checks whether there is a change in the detection results of the magnetic proximity switches S1 to S3. If there is a change, the process returns to S10 of FIG. If there is no change, S24 is repeated.
  • the display control unit 46 sets L1 to normal display and L2 to non-display. Further, the input detection of the touch panel input T1 to the input display surface 3 is validated by the control unit 40.
  • the application operation unit 44 operates the normal state application A1, thereby displaying various information for customer explanation on L1.
  • the operation of the application A1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
  • the position determination unit 42 checks whether there is a change in the detection results of the magnetic proximity switches S1 to S3. If there is a change, the process returns to S10 of FIG. If there is no change, S34 is repeated.
  • the display control unit 46 sets L1 to the upside down display and L2 to the normal display. Further, the input detection of the touch panel input T ⁇ b> 1 to the input display surface 3 is invalidated by the control unit 40.
  • the application operation unit 44 operates the application A2 for presentation.
  • the product description content for the customer is displayed on L1
  • the detailed description content for the salesperson, operation guidance, and the like are displayed on L2.
  • the operation of the application A2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
  • the display control unit 46 displays L1 upside down and hides L2. Further, the input detection of the touch panel input T1 to the input display surface 3 is validated by the control unit 40.
  • the application operation unit 44 operates the customer input application A3.
  • screen display for product selection on the input display surface 3 display of product price, display of precautions, selection input of purchase options, and the like become possible.
  • the operation of the application A3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
  • the position determination unit 42 confirms whether or not there is a change in the detection results of the magnetic proximity switches S1 to S3. If there is a change, the process returns to S10 of FIG. If there is no change, S56 is repeated.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the normal state application A1. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 7 explains details of S34 of FIG.
  • the display control unit 46 displays the screen information (top menu) stored in the storage unit 50 (hereinafter referred to as “HDD” for convenience) on the L1.
  • the top menu is, for example, a screen of “1.
  • the key input operation unit 5 determines whether or not there is a keyboard operation. If “Yes”, the process proceeds to S115, and if “No”, the process proceeds to S120.
  • the display control unit 46 acquires information stored in the HDD and displays it on L1 in accordance with the input operation of the salesperson. For example, when the seller selects “1. Product selection” on the display screen “1. Product selection, 2. Function comparison table, 3. Others”, L1 has “(Product selection) 1. Product selection”. A [xxxx] 2. Product B [yyyyyy] 3. Product C [zzz] 0. Go to top menu ”screen is displayed. Then, it progresses to S120.
  • the display control unit 46 acquires information stored in the HDD and displays it on L1 in accordance with the input operation of the salesperson. For example, in the display screen of “(product selection) 1. product A [xxxx] 2. product B [yyyyy] 3. product C [zzzz] 0. go to top menu”, the seller indicates “product A [xxx]”. Suppose you touch an area. As a result, a product description screen regarding the product A is displayed on L1. At this time, a figure, a photograph, an illustration, or the like may be displayed. Then, it progresses to S130.
  • the operation of recording (storing) some information in the HDD may be a method used in a general electronic device, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here.
  • the application A1 operates.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the presentation application A2. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 7 explains details of S44 of FIG.
  • the CPU 55 confirms whether or not the product number is stored in the HDD. Proceeds to S210 if it is “Yes”, the process proceeds to S220 if it is "No".
  • the display control unit 46 displays the product information related to the product number stored in the HDD on L1 and L2.
  • the product information may relate to a plurality of product numbers. Also, different information may be displayed for the product information displayed on L1 for the customer and the product information displayed on L2 for the seller. Therefore, it is possible to provide a display screen that is easier for the customer to understand by displaying figures, photos, illustrations, etc. on L1, and on L2, the operation explanation of the product is displayed in detail and the salesperson can easily explain to the customer. A good display screen may be used.
  • the contents displayed in L1 are, for example, “What kind of product are you looking for? 1.
  • Product A 2.
  • Product B 3.
  • Product C 3.
  • the process proceeds to when the product number is not stored in the HDD in the S200.
  • the display control unit 46 displays the selection screen information stored in the HDD on the display units L1 and L2. At this time, predetermined selection screen information is displayed in L1 and L2.
  • the selection screen information may be considered to be displayed so that the customer can select a desired product by touch panel input or the like from the displayed selection screen information.
  • the display control unit 46 acquires information stored in the HDD and displays it on L1 or L2 in accordance with the salesman's input operation. For example, when the salesperson selects the product A in S210, information regarding the product A is displayed in L1 or L2. For example, in L1, as shown in FIG. 9, the information "Description of product A " is displayed, and a screen that is easier for the customer to understand is displayed. Further, in L2, information “Appeal point...” Is displayed in order for the salesperson to appeal the product to the customer.
  • the application A2 operates.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the customer input application A3. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 7 explains details of S54 of FIG.
  • the CPU 55 confirms whether or not the product number is stored in the HDD. The process proceeds to S310 if it is "Yes”, the process proceeds to S320 if it is "No".
  • the display control unit 46 displays the product purchase information related to the product number stored in the HDD on L1.
  • the display is, for example, information such as "What your purchase of any goods .".
  • product purchase information related to a plurality of product numbers product A, product B, product C, etc. may be displayed.
  • the process goes to when the product number is not stored in the HDD in the S300.
  • the display control unit 46 displays the selection screen information stored in the HDD on the display unit L1. This may be information such as "Which item should I purchase?"
  • the display control unit 46 acquires information stored in the HDD and displays it on L1 in accordance with the input operation of the salesperson. For example, "Product A purchase procedure price: oooooooo Option price + oo [1. Yes] [2. No] Payment method [1. Cash] [2. Loan] [3. Card] A screen of “Amount: oooooooo card number: xxxxxxxx” is displayed on L1.
  • the display control unit 46 acquires information stored in the HDD and displays it on L1 in accordance with the customer's input operation. For example, "Product A purchase procedure price: oooooooo Option price + oo [1. Yes] [2. No] Payment method [1. Cash] [2. Loan] [3. Card]] When the customer touches the area indicating [3. Card] To do. As a result, a screen “Amount: oooooooo card number: xxxxxxxx” is displayed on L1. Further, the customer can also sign in the area below the column “If you are satisfied with the above contents, please sign below.” This allows the contract procedure to be completed.
  • the application A3 operates.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining the sales support apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, in which FIG. 11A shows the display unit closed state, FIG. 11B shows the normal display state, and FIG. FIG. 11C shows the second normal display state, FIG. 11D shows the third normal display state, and FIG. 11E shows the presentation state.
  • magnetic proximity sensors P1 ⁇ P4 are represented by asterisks.
  • a black star indicates an ON magnetic proximity sensor, and a white star indicates an OFF magnetic proximity sensor.
  • the magnet is represented by black circles in the Q1, Q2.
  • the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10 are brought into contact with each other from the normal display state and then turned to the salesperson side, and then connected to the input display unit 2.
  • the input display surface 3 faces the salesperson side.
  • the operation space of the key input operation unit 5 is blocked by the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10, and the salesperson cannot perform the key input operation by the key input operation unit 5 while looking at the input display surface 3. Is in a state.
  • the connecting portion 10 is further rotated from the second normal display state until it comes into contact with the main body 4, and the distal end portion of the input display portion 2 contacts the main body 4. It is in a state of being rotated until it comes into contact. At this time, the input display unit 2 and the connecting unit 10 are in contact with each other, and the input display surface 3 faces upward (that is, the salesperson side).
  • the sales support device 1 is realized by a configuration capable of taking each state shown in FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (e).
  • the magnetic proximity sensors P1 and P2 are attached to the main body 4, and the magnetic proximity sensors P3 and P4 are attached to the connecting portion 10. Magnets Q ⁇ b> 1 and Q ⁇ b> 2 are attached to the input display unit 2.
  • the specific mounting positions of the magnetic proximity sensors P1 to P4 and the magnets Q1 and Q2 are as follows.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor P2 and the magnet Q1 are within a predetermined range, and the magnetic proximity sensor P2 can detect the presence of the magnet Q1. Further, the magnetic proximity sensor P3 and the magnet Q2 are present within a predetermined range, and the magnetic proximity sensor P3 can detect the presence of the magnet Q2.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor P3 and the magnet Q2 are within a predetermined range, and the magnetic proximity sensor P3 can detect the presence of the magnet Q2.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor P2 and the magnet Q2 are within a predetermined range, and the magnetic proximity sensor P2 can detect the presence of the magnet Q2.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor P4 and the magnet Q1 exist within a predetermined range, and the magnetic proximity sensor P4 can detect the presence of the magnet Q1.
  • magnet characteristics of the magnet Q1 and the magnet Q2 are selected so that they can be detected by the magnetic proximity sensors P1 to P4.
  • the sales support apparatus 100 performs [about activation of the application associated with each state of the sales support apparatus 1] based on the combination of ON and OFF of the magnetic proximity sensors P1 to P4 in each state (see FIG. 11). as described in the section, configured as an application associated with each state is started.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic wiring diagram of the sales support apparatus 1/100.
  • a perspective view of the sales support apparatuses 1 and 100 is shown on the left side
  • a side view of the sales support apparatuses 1 and 100 is shown on the right side
  • wiring is represented by thick lines and broken lines in the central front view.
  • the wirings (thick lines / broken lines) in the figure are simplified for convenience of explanation, and actually a plurality of wirings are provided in a bundle. Accordingly, there are naturally cases where different wirings are pulled from the main body 4 to the input display surface 3 and the sub display surface 9, and different information, images, and the like are displayed on the display surface.
  • Wiring between the main body 4 and the connecting portion 10 is provided through the wiring hole portion in which a wiring hole portion (gray portion in the figure) is formed in the main body 4 and the main body side hinge 7 respectively.
  • the wiring is pulled from the connecting part 10 to the input display part 2 through the display part side hinge 8 through both sides of the sub display surface 9.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 includes a main body 4 having a key input operation unit 5, an input display unit 2 having an input display surface 3, one end rotatably connected to the main body 4, and the other end of the input display unit 2.
  • the operation control method of the application that operates in the sales support apparatus 1 includes a main body 4 having a key input operation unit 5, an input display unit 2 having an input display surface 3, and one end pivotable with respect to the main body 4.
  • An operation control method for an application that operates on a sales support apparatus 1 that includes a connection unit 10 that is connected to the input display unit 2 so that the other end of the input display unit 2 is rotatable.
  • the sales support device 1 includes the main body 4, the connecting portion 10, and the input display portion 2, and the connecting portion 10 has one end on the main body 4 and the other end on the input display portion 2. Are connected to each other in a freely rotatable manner.
  • sales support apparatus 1 can form a variety of shapes (states).
  • the input display surface 3 of the input display unit 2 is disposed at a position facing the key input operation unit 5 of the main body 4, and the input display surface 3 is in relation to the key input operation unit 5.
  • the connecting portion 10 stands up with respect to the main body 4, and the input display surface 3 faces in a direction opposite to the user positioned on the key input operation portion 5 side.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 can form a complicated and diverse state by providing the above configuration, as compared with a conventional electronic device that includes only the main body 4 and the input display unit 2 and does not include the connecting unit 10. it can.
  • the sales support device 1 includes the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 (position determination step), so that the main body 4, the coupling unit 10, and the input display unit 2 are provided. Can be determined.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 (and the operation control method) further includes an application operation unit 44 (operation control step), so that an application that operates on its own device can be switched to the magnetic proximity switch 11, 12, 13 (position determination step). It is possible to operate in association with the positional relationship determined by.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 (and the operation control method) can operate the application according to the positional relationship between the main body 4, the connecting unit 10, and the input display unit 2, each of the complicated and various states However, it is possible to operate the application according to the state.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 (and the operation control method) can form complicated and various states, and can operate the application according to the state for each state. Therefore, it is possible to operate quickly, and therefore, the convenience can be remarkably improved as compared with an electronic device that relies on user operation for the operation of the application.
  • the application here includes a startup program of the sales support apparatus 1, software prepared for each use of the sales support apparatus 1, and the like.
  • the application operation unit 44 includes an operation table in which the determination result by the magnetic proximity switch 11, 12, 13 is associated with the operation of the application associated with the positional relationship, and the magnetic proximity switch 11, 12. Based on the determination result acquired from 13, the operation of the application associated with the positional relationship is executed.
  • the application operation unit 44 reliably and reliably operates the application associated with the positional relationship based on the determination result acquired by the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 while referring to the operation table. There is an effect that it can be executed quickly.
  • the sales support device 1 can form the above-described complicated and various states, the above-described effects obtained by providing an operation table in advance can greatly improve the convenience for the user.
  • the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13 include magnets 11a, 12a, and 13a, and magnetic proximity sensors 11b, 12b, and 13b that detect magnetism generated by the magnets 11a, 12a, and 13a. It may be the composition provided with.
  • the magnet is arranged with respect to the one side member that is one member arbitrarily selected from the three members of the main body 4, the connecting portion 10, and the input display portion 2.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor rotates using the connecting portion 10 with respect to the other side member arbitrarily selected from the two members excluding the one side member among the three members of the main body 4, the connecting portion 10, and the input display portion 2. It may be configured to be disposed on the other side member within a range in which magnetism generated by the magnet can be detected when the one side member approaches by operation.
  • a magnet is disposed with respect to one side member, and a magnetic detection unit is disposed with respect to the other side member. And the magnetic detection part is arrange
  • the magnetic proximity switch determines the positional relationship between them based on the detection result of the magnetic proximity sensor. Can do.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor is based on the detection result of the magnetic proximity sensor.
  • the switch can determine the mutual positional relationship between the one side member and the other side member, that is, the housing shape of the sales support device 1.
  • the sales support device 1 is generated by the magnet when the magnet is arranged with respect to the one side member and the one side member comes close to the other side member by the rotation operation using the connecting portion 10.
  • the magnetic proximity sensor determines the positional relationship among the main body 4, the connecting part 10, and the input display part 2 by arranging the magnetic proximity sensor on the other side member within a range in which the magnetism can be detected. Is possible. Therefore, based on the detection result, the application operation unit 44 can operate an application that operates on its own device in association with the positional relationship determined by the magnetic proximity switches 11, 12, and 13.
  • the magnetic proximity switch magnetic increases to detect the more proximity to the magnet. Therefore, if the magnetism is turned on when the magnetism exceeds a certain threshold value, and turned off when the magnetism to be detected is lower than the threshold value, and the positional relationship between the members corresponding to the on / off is determined in advance, the main body 4 can be connected. The positional relationship between the unit 10 and the input display unit 2 can be determined. In addition, if the characteristics of the magnet used change, the position where the magnetic proximity switch detects the threshold can also be changed, so that the sales support device 1 that reflects the purpose, design, designer's intention, etc. to the maximum is realized. Can do.
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the main body 4 and the input display unit 2
  • the other side member is the two members of the main body 4 and the input display unit 2.
  • the side that is not selected as the one side member the surface of the main body 4 on which the key input operation unit 5 is provided is the main body surface
  • the input display surface 3 of the input display unit 2 is provided on the side on which the input display surface 3 is provided.
  • the magnet 11a and the magnetic detection sensor 11b are on the surface side of the main body and exclude the key input operation unit 5 and on the surface of the input display unit and exclude the input display unit 2 And may be arranged respectively.
  • the connecting unit 10 is rotated with respect to the main body 4, and the main body 4 and the input display unit 2 come close to each other.
  • the magnetic detection sensor 11b can determine that the main body 4 and the input display unit 2 are in a positional relationship close to each other.
  • the magnet 11 a and the magnetic detection sensor 11 b are arranged at a position (region) different from the key input operation unit 5 and the input display surface 3.
  • the key input operation unit 5 is laid out near the center of the surface of the main body, and the input display surface 3 is laid out near the center of the surface of the input display unit. It hits the outer edge of the part surface.
  • the outer edge part is easy to take the space which arrange
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the input display unit 2 and the connection unit 10, and the other side member is 2 of the input display unit 2 and the connection unit 10.
  • the one that is not selected as one side member the surface opposite to the side on which the input display surface 3 is provided in the input display portion 2 is the back surface of the input display portion, and the connecting portion 10 is the main body 4.
  • the magnet 12a and the magnetic detection sensor 12b are displayed on the input portion when the key input operation portion 5 side surface of the connecting portion 10 is the connecting portion front surface and the back surface thereof is the connecting portion back surface.
  • the configuration may be such that the input display unit back side of the unit 2 and the connecting unit front side of the connecting unit 10 are arranged.
  • the magnet 12a and the magnetic detection sensor 12b are respectively disposed on the back surface of the input display unit and the front surface of the connecting unit.
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the connecting portion 10 and the main body 4, and the other side member is the two members of the connecting portion 10 and the main body 4.
  • the magnet 13a and the magnetic detection sensor 13b are respectively arranged on the back surface side of the connecting portion and the main body 4 in the vicinity of the main body side hinge 7 that rotates the connecting portion 10 with respect to the main body 4 when the back surface of the connecting portion is used. It may be the composition which is.
  • the magnet 13a and the magnetic detection sensor 13b are respectively disposed on the back surface side of the connecting portion and the main body 4 in the vicinity of the main body side hinge 7 that rotates the connecting portion 10 with respect to the main body 4.
  • connection part 10 when the connection part 10 is rotated with respect to the main body 4 and the connection part back surface and the main body 4 approach, the connection part 10 is the opposite side to the key input operation part 5 side with respect to the main body 4.
  • This state is a state in which the input display surface 3 is directed to the other user (customer) facing the user (salesperson) located on the key input operation unit 5 side.
  • the application operation unit 44 performs any one of application activation, application shutdown, display upside down in the input display unit 2, and display / non-display switching in the input display unit 2. It may be a configuration.
  • the sales support device 1 may be configured to have the sub input display surface 9 on the surface of the connecting portion.
  • the sales support apparatus 1 When the sub input display surface 9 is provided on the connection portion surface, the sales support apparatus 1 has two input display surfaces 3, that is, the input display surface 3 and the sub input display surface 9. Complicated processing is required for properly using the sub-input display surface 9 and displaying the image to the user. Moreover, the contents of the complicated processing differ depending on various states (case shapes) created by the sales support device 1 including the main body 4, the coupling unit 10, and the input display unit 2.
  • the apparatus 1 can respond suitably.
  • the electronic apparatus according to the present invention has been described as being the sales support apparatus 1.
  • the electronic device according to the present invention An apparatus can be applied suitably.
  • the operation control unit acquires from the position determination unit an operation table in which the determination result by the position determination unit is associated with the operation of the application associated with the positional relationship.
  • the configuration may be such that the operation of the application associated with the positional relationship is executed based on the determination result.
  • the operation control unit causes the operation of the application associated with the positional relationship to be executed reliably and quickly based on the determination result acquired from the position determination unit while referring to the operation table.
  • the electronic apparatus according to the present invention can form the above-described complicated and various states, the above-described effects obtained by providing an operation table in advance can greatly improve the convenience for the user.
  • the position determination unit may include a magnet and a magnetic detection unit that detects magnetism generated by the magnet.
  • the magnet is arranged with respect to one side member which is one member arbitrarily selected from the three members of the main body, the connecting portion, and the display portion.
  • the magnetic detection unit uses the connection part with respect to the other member arbitrarily selected from two members excluding the one side member among the three members of the main body, the connection part, and the display part.
  • a magnet is disposed with respect to the one side member, and a magnetic detection unit is disposed with respect to the other side member.
  • the magnetic detection part is arrange
  • the position determination unit can determine the positional relationship between the two based on the detection result of the magnetic detection unit. .
  • the position determination unit is based on the detection result of the magnetic detection unit. It is possible to determine the mutual positional relationship between the side member and the other side member, that is, the housing shape of the electronic device.
  • the position determination unit can determine the positional relationship between the main body, the coupling unit, and the display unit. It becomes possible to judge. Therefore, based on the detection result, the operation control means can operate an application that operates on the device in association with the positional relationship determined by the position determination unit.
  • the magnetic detection unit, magnetism increases to detect the more proximity to the magnet. Therefore, if the magnetism is turned on when the magnetism exceeds a certain threshold value and turned off when the magnetism to be detected is lower than the threshold value, and the positional relationship between the members corresponding to the on / off is determined in advance, the main body, the connecting portion , And the mutual positional relationship of the display units can be determined. In addition, if the characteristics of the magnet to be used change, the position where the magnetic detection unit detects the threshold value can also be changed. Therefore, it is possible to realize an electronic device that reflects the purpose, design, intention of the designer, etc. to the maximum extent. it can.
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the main body and the display unit
  • the other side member is a member of the two members of the main body and the display unit.
  • the surface that is not selected as one side member, the surface of the main body on which the operation unit is provided is the main body surface
  • the surface of the display unit on which the display surface is provided is the display unit surface.
  • the magnet and the magnetic detection unit are respectively arranged on the surface side of the main body excluding the operation unit and the region on the display unit surface side excluding the display unit. It may be.
  • the connecting unit is rotated with respect to the main unit, and the main unit and the display unit are brought close to each other.
  • the position determination unit can determine that the main body and the display unit are in a positional relationship close to each other.
  • the said magnet and the said magnetic detection part are arrange
  • the operation unit is laid out near the center of the surface of the main body, and the display surface is laid out near the center of the surface of the display unit.
  • the outer edge part is easy to take the space which arrange
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the display portion and the connecting portion, and the other side member is 2 of the display portion and the connecting portion.
  • the one not selected as one side member the surface opposite to the side where the display surface is provided in the display unit is the display unit back surface, and the connection unit is perpendicular to the main body
  • the magnet and the magnetic detection unit are connected to the display unit on the display unit when the operation unit side surface of the connection unit is the connection unit front surface and the back surface is the connection unit back surface.
  • positioned at the said connection part surface side in the said side and the said connection part may respectively be sufficient.
  • the magnet and the magnetic detection unit are respectively disposed on the back surface of the display unit and the front surface of the coupling unit. Accordingly, when the display unit is rotated with respect to the connecting unit, and the display unit back surface and the connecting unit surface are close to each other, the position determining unit is based on the detection result of the magnetic detection unit. It can be determined that the rear surface of the display unit and the surface of the connecting unit are in a positional relationship close to each other.
  • the one side member is one of the two members of the connecting portion and the main body
  • the other side member is one of the two members of the connecting portion and the main body.
  • the one that is not selected as one side member, and the connecting portion is rotated in a direction perpendicular to the main body, and the operation portion side surface of the connecting portion is connected to the connecting portion surface, and the back surface thereof is connected.
  • the magnet and the magnetic detection part are respectively disposed on the back side of the connecting part and the main body in the vicinity of a rotating part that rotates the connecting part with respect to the main body. It may be a configuration.
  • the magnet and the magnetic detection unit are respectively disposed on the back surface side of the connecting portion and the main body in the vicinity of the rotating portion that rotates the connecting portion with respect to the main body. Accordingly, when the connecting portion is rotated with respect to the main body, and the back surface of the connecting portion and the main body are close to each other, the position determining unit is based on the detection result of the magnetic detection unit. and can and the body is determined to be in close positional relationship with each other.
  • this state is a state in which the display surface is directed to the other user side facing the user located on the operation unit side. Therefore, the position determination unit is connected to the connection based on the detection result of the magnetic detection unit. When it is determined that the rear surface and the main body are close to each other, it can be determined that the display surface is directed toward the other user.
  • the operation control means may perform any of activation of the application, shutdown of the application, upside down display on the display unit, and switching between display / non-display on the display unit. It may be configured to execute.
  • the electronic apparatus according to the present invention may have a configuration having a sub display surface on the surface of the connecting portion.
  • the electronic apparatus according to the present invention has two display surfaces, the display surface and the sub display surface, and the display surface and the sub display surface are selectively used.
  • complicated processing is required in how to display an image to the user.
  • the contents of the complicated processing vary depending on various states (case shapes) created by the electronic device according to the present invention including the main body, the coupling unit, and the display unit.
  • the electronic device according to the present invention when it is particularly important to determine the positional relationship between the main body, the connecting portion, and the display portion, for example, when a sub display surface is provided on the surface of the connecting portion, the electronic device according to the present invention is It can respond suitably.
  • the present invention relates to an electronic apparatus capable of operating an application in association with the mutual positional relationship of each part of a casing formed to be rotatable, and in particular, a PC that enables a series of operations from product description to purchase procedure. It can be suitably applied to (sales support device).

Abstract

Un dispositif d'aide à l'achat (1) comprend un commutateur de proximité magnétique (11, 12, 13) qui détermine la relation de positions réciproques entre un corps principal (4), une unité de liaison (10) et une unité d'affichage d'entrée (2) ; ainsi qu'une unité d'exploitation d'application (44) qui exploite une application qui fonctionne sur le dispositif d'aide à l'achat (1) en association avec la relation de positions déterminée par le commutateur de proximité magnétique (11, 12, 13). Le dispositif d'aide à l'achat (1) peut donc exploiter une application en association avec la relation de positions réciproques de chaque composant formé de manière rotative.
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