WO2012108443A1 - 電子機器、水検知手段の制御方法及び電子機器の動作モード設定方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electronic device, a control method for water detection means, and an operation mode setting method for the electronic device.
- Some electronic devices such as mobile phones have a predetermined waterproof performance. The user can use these electronic devices underwater.
- Patent Document 1 stops receiving radio waves when it is detected by the detector to be underwater.
- the detection unit provided in the electronic device described in Patent Document 1 is always supplied with power, and wasteful power is consumed.
- the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device that can be operated in water and has low power consumption.
- an electronic apparatus provides: An electronic device that can operate underwater, A communication means for receiving radio waves; Water detection means for detecting whether or not the electronic device is immersed in water; Control means for operating the water detection means when the received signal intensity of the radio wave received by the communication means is smaller than a threshold level; It is characterized by providing.
- control method of the water detection means which concerns on the 2nd viewpoint of this invention is the following.
- An electronic device operation mode setting method includes: An operation mode setting method for an electronic device that can be operated in water and can set two operation modes.
- the present invention can provide an electronic device that can operate in water and has low power consumption.
- FIG. 1B It is a perspective view which shows the open state of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the closed state of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the arrow directional expansion figure of the X direction of FIG. 1B. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation state of each function in the 1st operation mode of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation state of each function in the 2nd operation mode of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the reception mode of the transmission / reception part of the mobile telephone which concerns on embodiment of this invention.
- the mobile phone 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention has an exterior member that is watertight, and can operate in water.
- the mobile phone 10 includes a first housing 20 and a second housing 30.
- the first casing 20 and the second casing 30 are connected to each other by a hinge portion 40 so as to be opened and closed, and the mobile phone 10 is a foldable type.
- the first casing 20 is provided with a display device 21, a speaker 22, an alarm sounding unit 23, and an imaging unit 25 (see FIG. 1B).
- the second housing 30 is provided with an operation unit 31, a microphone 32, and a water detection sensor 35.
- a vibrator unit 34 is provided inside the second housing 30.
- the display device 21 is provided at the center of the front surface 20a of the first housing 20.
- the display device 21 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and displays characters, numbers, symbols, images, and the like.
- the speaker 22 is disposed on the display device 21 and outputs various sounds.
- the alarm sounding unit 23 is disposed on the right side surface 20b of the first housing 20, and outputs various alarms, ringtones, and the like.
- the imaging unit 25 is provided on the back surface 20c of the first housing 20, and includes a lens unit 26, a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor (not shown), and the like, and takes a moving image or a still image.
- CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
- the operation unit 31 is provided at the center of the front surface 30a of the second housing 30 and includes a plurality of buttons and switches. A user can input characters, numbers, symbols, and the like via the operation unit 31.
- the operation unit 31 also has a function as a shutter button of the imaging unit 25.
- the microphone 32 is provided below the operation unit 31.
- the microphone 32 converts the input sound into an electric signal and outputs it to the transmission / reception unit 120.
- the vibrator unit 34 notifies the incoming call by causing vibration when the incoming call is received.
- the water detection sensor 35 is provided on the right side surface 30 b of the second housing 30. As shown in FIG. 1C, the water detection sensor 35 includes electrodes 36 and 37 and a circuit board 38 having a low dielectric constant. The two electrodes 36 and 37 are disposed on the circuit board 38 in close proximity and in parallel, and are exposed to the outside. The water detection sensor 35 detects whether or not the mobile phone 10 is immersed in water based on the electrical resistance between the two electrodes 36 and 37. Specifically, when the mobile phone 10 is in the air, almost no current flows between the electrodes 36 and 37, so the water detection sensor 35 detects an electrical resistance close to infinity. On the other hand, when the mobile phone 10 is in water, the water detection sensor 35 detects an electrical resistance smaller than the above-described electrical resistance.
- the mobile phone 10 having the above-described configuration includes a control unit 100, a storage unit 110, a transmission / reception unit 120, and a power supply unit 150, as shown in FIG.
- the control unit 100 is connected to a storage unit 110, a transmission / reception unit 120, a display device 21, a speaker 22, an alarm sounding unit 23, an imaging unit 25, an operation unit 31, a microphone 32, a vibrator unit 34, and a water detection sensor 35.
- the control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103.
- the control unit 100 controls the operation of each connected unit.
- the CPU 101 executes various programs such as an OS (Operating System) and application programs.
- the ROM 102 stores various programs executed by the CPU 101.
- the RAM 103 is used as a work area for the CPU 101.
- the storage unit 110 has a data area and a program area, and stores various data and programs. For example, a first operation mode table 50, a second operation mode table 51, and a reception mode table 60 shown in FIG. 4 are provided in the data area.
- the program area stores a program for realizing the present embodiment in accordance with an operation procedure described later.
- the first operation mode table 50 defines whether or not each function of the mobile phone 10 can be used in the first operation mode (the operation mode when the mobile phone 10 is on the ground).
- the function name data of the mobile phone 10 and the data indicating whether or not these functions are valid in the first operation mode are stored in association with each other.
- the first operation mode table 50 is referred to when the control unit 100 sets the mobile phone 10 to the first operation mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, if “call function” and “ON” are associated with each other, the control unit 100 sets the call function of the mobile phone 10 to be usable when the first operation mode is set. .
- the second operation mode table 51 defines whether or not each function of the mobile phone 10 is usable in the second operation mode (an operation mode when the mobile phone 10 is underwater). Similarly to the first operation mode table 50, the function name data of the mobile phone 10 and the data indicating whether or not these functions are valid in the second operation mode are stored in association with each other.
- the second operation mode table 50 is referred to when the control unit 100 sets the mobile phone 10 to the second operation mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, if “call function” and “OFF” are associated, the control unit 100 sets the call function of the mobile phone 10 to be unusable when the second operation mode is set. .
- the operation mode setting process will be described later with reference to a flowchart.
- the transmission / reception unit 120 repeats the reception operation at regular time intervals and captures communication radio waves from the base station.
- the transmission / reception unit 120 has functions such as signal modulation / demodulation, frequency conversion, and power amplification, and transmits / receives radio waves via an antenna. That is, the transmission / reception unit 120 demodulates radio waves received via the antenna into audio signals, or demodulates signals from the control unit 100 and transmits radio waves via the antenna.
- the transmission / reception unit 120 measures the strength of the received communication radio wave, that is, RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indication). Then, the transmission / reception unit 120 determines whether or not the RSSI is smaller than the threshold level stored in the storage unit 110 in advance. When the transmission / reception unit 120 detects an RSSI smaller than the threshold level, the mobile phone 10 is in a state outside the so-called communicable area or close to the outside of the communication area. On the other hand, when the transmission / reception unit 120 detects an RSSI equal to or higher than the threshold level, the mobile phone 10 is in a so-called communication area. Note that the threshold level is determined in advance based on a level necessary for reliably capturing information transmitted from the base station.
- the transmission / reception unit 120 includes a timer 121 for measuring the reception time of radio waves.
- the transmission unit 120 selects continuous reception or intermittent reception with reference to the reception mode table 60 shown in FIG.
- the reception mode table 60 stores data defining the reception mode of the transmission / reception unit 120 in each operation mode.
- the continuous reception mode is set, and the transmission / reception unit 120 continuously receives, for example, every 10 ⁇ s.
- the intermittent reception mode is set, and the transmission / reception unit 120 receives intermittently, for example, every second.
- the power supply unit 150 includes a battery 151 and supplies driving power to the control unit 100.
- the mobile phone 10 is configured to be set to the first operation mode (see FIG. 3A) when the power is turned on.
- the CPU 101 causes the transmission / reception unit 120 to perform a reception operation every predetermined time, for example, every 100 ms, to receive a signal from the radio base station (step S101).
- CPU101 makes the transmission / reception part 120 determine whether RSSI is smaller than the threshold level previously memorize
- the transmission / reception unit 120 determines that the RSSI of the received radio wave is smaller than the threshold level stored in the storage unit 110 in advance (Yes in step S102), that is, the mobile phone 10 is outside the communication range or close to the communication range. If so, the flow moves to step S103.
- the CPU 101 sets the operation mode to the first operation mode (step S104).
- the reception mode table 60 the reception mode of the transmission / reception unit 120 is set to the continuous reception mode (step S105), and the process here is temporarily terminated.
- step S103 the CPU 101 activates the water detection sensor 35. Specifically, the CPU 101 applies a voltage between the electrodes 36 and 37 of the water detection sensor 35.
- the water detection sensor 35 measures the electrical resistance between the two electrodes 36 and 37, and determines whether or not the measured electrical resistance is smaller than a reference value, for example, close to 0 ⁇ (step S106). . If the electrical resistance between the two electrodes 36 and 37 is smaller than the reference value (Yes in step S106), that is, if water exists between the two electrodes 36 and 37, the flow proceeds to step S107. Transition.
- step S106 when the electrical resistance between the two electrodes 36 and 37 is greater than or equal to the reference value (No in step S106), that is, when there is no water between the two electrodes 36 and 37, the CPU 101 Then, the water detection sensor 35 is stopped (step S108).
- the CPU 101 sets the operation mode to the first operation mode (step S104), and sets the reception mode of the transmission / reception unit 120 to the continuous reception mode with reference to the reception mode table 60 (step S105). Then, the CPU 101 ends the process here.
- step S107 the CPU 101 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 10 to the second operation mode (see FIG. 3B).
- the CPU 101 refers to the reception mode table 60, sets the reception mode of the transmission / reception unit 120 to the intermittent reception mode (step S109), and ends the setting of the operation mode of the mobile phone 10.
- the mobile phone 10 is set to the first operation mode or the second operation mode.
- the CPU 101 determines whether to enable each function of the mobile phone 10 based on the set operation mode.
- the operation of the mobile phone 10 when each function is used after the operation mode is set will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6A and 6B.
- the mail reception process will be described. As a premise, as shown in FIG. 3A, the mail reception process is set to be operable in the first operation mode and not operable in the second operation mode.
- the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current operation mode is the first operation mode (step S201).
- the CPU 101 instructs the transmission / reception unit 120 to receive mail (step S202).
- the CPU 101 ends the processing here.
- the call processing, recording processing, and incoming call vibration processing of the mobile phone 10 are set to be operable in the first operation mode and disabled in the second operation mode, similar to the above-described mail reception processing. Has been. Since these processes perform the same operation as the above-described mail receiving process, description thereof is omitted.
- the CPU 101 instructs the image capturing unit 25 to capture an image (step S301), and the mobile phone 10 captures an image. End the process.
- the water detection sensor since the water detection sensor operates only when the mobile phone 10 is in a so-called out-of-service state or near-out-of-service state, power consumption due to the continuous operation of the water detection sensor is reduced. You can save.
- the operation mode is set to the second operation mode only when the RSSI of the received radio wave is smaller than the threshold level and water is detected by the water detection sensor.
- the operation mode is not set to the second operation mode only by that, and the convenience of the user is not impaired.
- this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation
- each function of the mobile phone 10 is set to either ON or OFF in the first or second operation mode.
- the operation mode is set as in the above embodiment. Yes, it is not limited to these.
- each function may be set to ON to make a difference in the operation contents of the function.
- the first operation mode may be a mode that specifies shooting parameters suitable for shooting under water
- the second operation mode may be a mode that specifies shooting parameters suitable for underwater shooting.
- the first shooting mode table 70 and the second shooting mode table 71 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are provided in the data area of the storage unit 110.
- the first shooting mode table 70 stores each shooting parameter in the first operation mode of the mobile phone 10 and data defining the shooting mode in the first operation mode in association with each other.
- each shooting parameter for example, an aperture value, a shutter speed, and an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) sensitivity value are set so as to be suitable for a shooting operation on the ground.
- ISO International Organization for Standardization
- the second shooting mode table 71 stores each shooting parameter in the second operation mode of the mobile phone 10 and data defining the shooting mode in the second operation mode in association with each other.
- the second operation mode is a mode in which each shooting parameter is defined so as to be suitable for an underwater shooting operation.
- the shooting parameters for example, the shutter speed is set faster than the shutter speed in the first operation mode, and the ISO sensitivity value is set higher than the ISO sensitivity value in the first operation mode. Thereby, it is possible to take a photograph with small camera shake.
- the operation mode is changed from the first operation mode to the second operation mode. For this reason, the operation mode is automatically set to be suitable for underwater photography, and the usability of the mobile phone 10 is improved.
- the water detection sensor 35 used in the above embodiment detects whether the mobile phone 10 is immersed in water by measuring the electrical resistance between the two electrodes 36 and 37.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be detected whether or not the mobile phone 10 is immersed in water by measuring the pressure with a pressure sensor.
- a pressure sensor For example, when a semiconductor pressure sensor using a silicon diaphragm is used as the pressure sensor, the diaphragm may be disposed on the outer surface of the casing of the electronic device. When the electronic device is immersed in water, the diaphragm is deformed by water pressure. By detecting the amount of deformation as the amount of voltage change in the Wheatstone bridge circuit arranged on the diaphragm, it is possible to detect whether or not the mobile phone 10 is immersed in water.
- the threshold level is determined in advance based on a level necessary for always reliably capturing radio waves from the base station.
- the threshold level is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily set.
- all functions are set to ON in the first operation mode.
- the shooting function is set to ON, and other functions are set to OFF.
- ON / OFF of each function can be arbitrarily set.
- the present invention can also be applied to various mobile phones, electronic devices such as PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), smartphones, and notebook computers. That is, the above-described embodiment is for explanation, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalents to the embodiments described below, but the present invention also includes these embodiments.
- PHS Personal Handyphone System
- PDA Personal Digital Assistant
- An electronic device that can operate underwater, A communication means for receiving radio waves; Water detection means for detecting whether or not the electronic device is immersed in water; Control means for operating the water detection means when the received signal intensity of the radio wave received by the communication means is smaller than a threshold level;
- An electronic device comprising:
- Appendix 2 The control means supplies electric power to the water detection means in order to operate the water detection means;
- the electronic device as set forth in Appendix 1, wherein
- the electronic device has a first operation mode that defines whether the predetermined function of the electronic device is effective under water and a second operation that specifies whether the predetermined function of the electronic device is effective under water. Mode and can be set, When the water detection unit detects that the electronic device is immersed in water, the control unit sets the electronic device to the second operation mode.
- the electronic device as set forth in Appendix 1 or 2, wherein:
- the first operation mode and the second operation mode define a plurality of functions as valid or invalid,
- the function that is effectively defined in the second operation mode is a part of the function that is effectively defined in the first operation mode.
- the electronic device (Appendix 5) It further includes a photographing means,
- the first operation mode is a mode for defining shooting parameters of the shooting means other than underwater, and the second operation mode is a mode for specifying shooting parameters of the shooting means in water.
- the electronic device according to appendix 3 or 4, characterized by the above.
- the shooting parameter is a shutter speed of the shooting means, and the shutter speed defined in the second operation mode is faster than the shutter speed defined in the first operation mode,
- the electronic device as set forth in Appendix 5, wherein
- the imaging parameter is an ISO sensitivity value of the imaging means, and the ISO sensitivity value defined in the second operation mode is higher than the ISO sensitivity value defined in the first operation mode.
- a control method for water detection means comprising:
- An operation mode setting method for an electronic device that can operate in water and can set two operation modes.
- An operation mode setting method for an electronic device comprising:
- the present invention is useful for using electronic devices in water with power saving.
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水中で稼働可能な電子機器であって、
電波を受信する通信手段と、
前記電子機器が水に浸っているか否かを検知する水検知手段と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、前記水検知手段を作動させる制御手段と、
を備えることを特徴とする。
通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする。
水中で稼働可能であるとともに二つの動作モードを設定可能な電子機器の動作モード設定方法であって、
通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
前記水検知手段が、前記電子機器が水に浸っていることを検知した場合に、前記電子機器の動作モードを一方の動作モードから他方の動作モードに変更する工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする。
本発明の実施形態に係る携帯電話機10は、外装部材が水密に構成されており、水中において稼働可能である。
水中で稼働可能な電子機器であって、
電波を受信する通信手段と、
前記電子機器が水に浸っているか否かを検知する水検知手段と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、前記水検知手段を作動させる制御手段と、
を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。
前記制御手段は、前記水検知手段を作動させるために、前記水検知手段に電力を供給する、
ことを特徴とする付記1に記載の電子機器。
前記電子機器は、前記制御手段によって、水中以外における前記電子機器の所定機能が有効かどうかを規定する第1動作モードと、水中における前記電子機器の所定機能が有効かどうかを規定する第2動作モードとを設定可能とされ、
前記水検知手段が、前記電子機器が水に浸っていることを検知した場合に、前記制御手段は前記電子機器を前記第2動作モードに設定する、
ことを特徴とする付記1又は2に記載の電子機器。
前記第1動作モード及び前記第2動作モードは、複数の機能を有効又は無効に規定しており、
前記第2動作モードで有効に規定される機能は、前記第1動作モードで有効に規定される機能のうちの一部である、
ことを特徴とする付記3に記載の電子機器。
撮影手段をさらに備え、
前記第1動作モードは水中以外における前記撮影手段の撮影パラメータを規定するモードであり、前記第2動作モードは水中における前記撮影手段の撮影パラメータを規定するモードである、
ことを特徴とする付記3又は4に記載の電子機器。
前記撮影パラメータは、前記撮影手段のシャッター速度であり、前記第2動作モードで規定されているシャッター速度は、前記第1動作モードで規定されているシャッター速度より速い、
ことを特徴とする付記5に記載の電子機器。
前記撮影パラメータは、前記撮影手段のISO感度の値であり、前記第2動作モードで規定されているISO感度の値は、前記第1動作モードで規定されているISO感度の値より高い、
ことを特徴とする付記5に記載の電子機器。
通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする水検知手段の制御方法。
前記水検知手段を作動させるために、前記水検知手段に電力を供給する工程、
をさらに含むことを特徴とする付記8に記載の水検知手段の制御方法。
水中で稼働可能であるとともに二つの動作モードを設定可能な電子機器の動作モード設定方法であって、
通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
前記水検知手段が、前記電子機器が水に浸っていることを検知した場合に、前記電子機器の動作モードを一方の動作モードから他方の動作モードに変更する工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする電子機器の動作モード設定方法。
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21 表示装置
22 スピーカ
23 アラーム吹鳴部
25 撮像部
26 レンズユニット
30 第二筐体
31 操作部
32 マイクロフォン
34 バイブレータ部
35 水検知センサ
36 電極
37 電極
38 回路基板
40 ヒンジ部
50 第1動作モードテーブル
51 第2動作モードテーブル
60 受信モードテーブル
70 第1撮影モードテーブル
71 第2撮影モードテーブル
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101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
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120 送受信部
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- 水中で稼働可能な電子機器であって、
電波を受信する通信手段と、
前記電子機器が水に浸っているか否かを検知する水検知手段と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、前記水検知手段を作動させる制御手段と、
を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 - 前記制御手段は、前記水検知手段を作動させるために、前記水検知手段に電力を供給する、
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電子機器。 - 前記電子機器は、前記制御手段によって、水中以外における前記電子機器の所定機能が有効かどうかを規定する第1動作モードと、水中における前記電子機器の所定機能が有効かどうかを規定する第2動作モードとを設定可能とされ、
前記水検知手段が、前記電子機器が水に浸っていることを検知した場合に、前記制御手段は前記電子機器を前記第2動作モードに設定する、
ことを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1動作モード及び前記第2動作モードは、複数の機能を有効又は無効に規定しており、
前記第2動作モードで有効に規定される機能は、前記第1動作モードで有効に規定される機能のうちの一部である、
ことを特徴とする請求項3に記載の電子機器。 - 撮影手段をさらに備え、
前記第1動作モードは水中以外における前記撮影手段の撮影パラメータを規定するモードであり、前記第2動作モードは水中における前記撮影手段の撮影パラメータを規定するモードである、
ことを特徴とする請求項3又は4に記載の電子機器。 - 前記撮影パラメータは、前記撮影手段のシャッター速度であり、前記第2動作モードで規定されているシャッター速度は、前記第1動作モードで規定されているシャッター速度より速い、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電子機器。 - 前記撮影パラメータは、前記撮影手段のISO感度の値であり、前記第2動作モードで規定されているISO感度の値は、前記第1動作モードで規定されているISO感度の値より高い、
ことを特徴とする請求項5に記載の電子機器。 - 通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする水検知手段の制御方法。 - 前記水検知手段を作動させるために、前記水検知手段に電力を供給する工程、
をさらに含むことを特徴とする請求項8に記載の水検知手段の制御方法。 - 水中で稼働可能であるとともに二つの動作モードを設定可能な電子機器の動作モード設定方法であって、
通信手段が電波を受信する工程と、
前記通信手段が受信した電波の受信信号強度が閾値レベルよりも小さい場合に、水検知手段を作動させる工程と、
前記水検知手段が、前記電子機器が水に浸っていることを検知した場合に、前記電子機器の動作モードを一方の動作モードから他方の動作モードに変更する工程と、
を含むことを特徴とする電子機器の動作モード設定方法。
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