JP2004158930A - Mobile electronic apparatus incorporating camera - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain photographing such as close-up shot by simply and readily varying magnification. <P>SOLUTION: When an operator intends to photograph e.g., a printed matter on a desk close to the operator, after opposing an upper face of a magnetic material of a photographing window part to a lower face of a permanent magnet of a photographing auxiliary member 7, the operator presses a lower face circumferential part of a support member 33 into contact with an outer face of an upper case 18, and abuts an outer circumferential face of a projected part of the permanent magnet with an inner wall face of a member storing recess and mounts the photographing auxiliary member 7 in a way of engaging the photographing auxiliary member 7 with the photographing window part 6. A close-up lens 31 is placed while its optical axis is aligned, and a prescribed distance is kept between the upper face of the magnetic material and the lower face of the permanent magnet. Thus, the photographing is performed while a camera lens being a standard lens and the close-up lens 31 are combined. Further, when the operator intends to photograph a comparatively remote scenery, the operator performs photographing while the photographing auxiliary member 7 is removed from the photographing window part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable electronic device having a photographing function, for example, a portable electronic device with a built-in camera, such as a mobile phone equipped with an electronic camera.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a mobile phone as a mobile electronic device has been generalized not only with its original call function and data communication function but also with an electronic camera mounted thereon (for example, see Patent Document 1). When sending and receiving an e-mail, the sender attaches the surrounding scenery, his / her own face, etc. as image data and sends it to the recipient, so that the recipient can check the state of the other party on the display. It has become.
As shown in FIG. 16, for example, a foldable mobile phone 101 having such a photographing function has a photographing window 103 of an electronic camera on the rear side of the housing 102 (the side that becomes the outer side when folded). The camera lens 104 is provided inside the photographing window 103.
In addition, a display unit and an operation unit are provided on the front side of the housing 102 (the side that is the inner side when folded), and an image in front of the camera lens 104 is displayed on the display unit. The operator (photographer) checks the range of the subject and determines the composition while watching the image on the display unit.
[0003]
However, the electronic camera mounted on the mobile phone 101 can shoot only at a magnification set as a standard, for example, and cannot perform close-up photography or the like by changing the magnification.
Therefore, for example, it has not been possible to precisely photograph a printed matter on a desk, attach it as image data, and send it to the recipient. As described above, there is a problem that a desired image cannot be obtained in accordance with a photographing purpose and a photographing situation.
For this reason, a technique has been proposed in which a close-up lens is built-in so that close-up can be performed.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-245267 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a camera-equipped mobile phone with a built-in close-up lens, a close-up lens is additionally provided in addition to the standard lens, so that there is a problem that the thickness of the housing is increased, which hinders miniaturization.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can easily and easily perform, for example, changing the magnification and perform close-up photography without hindering downsizing of a housing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable electronic device with a built-in camera capable of taking a picture according to a photographing situation.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to the invention according to claim 1 includes a camera housing part or a housing having an opening for photographing in a part corresponding to the camera housing part; A built-in camera with a main lens housed in the housing area, and magnetic fixing means for magnetically detachably attaching camera-related parts used in connection with the built-in camera around the shooting opening. It is characterized by:
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to the first aspect, wherein the camera-related parts are provided with a fixed portion made of a magnetic member, which is paired with the magnetic fixing means. It is characterized by being done.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to the first or second aspect, wherein the camera-related parts are detachably mounted around the photographing opening while being positioned. It is characterized by being done in.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to the first, second or third aspect, wherein the camera-related component is an auxiliary lens, a filter, a prism, or a mirror used in combination with the main lens. It is characterized by having.
[0011]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to the fourth aspect, wherein a first engaging step formed around the photographing opening and a second engaging step formed on the fixed portion. When the two engaging steps are engaged, the auxiliary lens constituting the camera-related component is positioned with respect to the main lens at least with the optical axis aligned.
[0012]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, wherein each of the suction surfaces of the magnetic fixing means and the fixed portion is fixed to each other. The camera-related parts are fixed around the photographing opening in a state where the parts are opposed to each other with a gap having a width of.
[0013]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the camera-related parts are attached to the housing by a string-shaped or chain-shaped mounting member. It is characterized by being attached.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The description will be made specifically using an embodiment.
◇ First embodiment
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In a state where a housing of the mobile phone is opened, a photographing assisting member of the mobile phone is used. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone when the camera is mounted on the housing, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, showing a state where the mobile phone is attached to the housing, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile phone, FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the configuration of the imaging auxiliary member of the mobile phone, and the state of attachment to the housing; FIG. FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the imaging auxiliary member, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the imaging auxiliary member. 9 and FIG. 9 are side views showing the configuration of the photographing auxiliary member, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone. In FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone when the mobile phone is not worn on the body, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state where the auxiliary member is not mounted on the same housing, and FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining a method of mounting the imaging auxiliary member on the same housing.
[0015]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a mobile phone (portable electronic device with a built-in camera) 1 of this example includes a foldable housing 2 and has an original call function and a connection to the Internet, for example. In addition to a data communication function capable of browsing homepages and sending and receiving e-mails, the camera has a built-in electronic camera shooting function, and controls each component of the mobile phone main body as shown in FIGS. A control unit 3; a storage unit 4 for storing a processing program executed by the control unit 3 and various data; an electronic camera unit (built-in camera) 5 for photographing, for example, the surrounding scenery and a person; An imaging auxiliary member (camera-related component) 7 which is detachably attached to a later-described imaging window 6 formed when the camera is used for performing close-up photography, an antenna 8 for transmitting and receiving radio waves, De And transmits the data as a radio wave via the antenna 8, receives the radio wave via the antenna 8, demodulates the data into voice or data, and uses the radio wave for communication and data communication according to a predetermined protocol. A communication unit 9, an operation unit 11 including various operation keys and the like, a main display unit 12a provided on the inner side at the time of folding and a liquid crystal display device, and a liquid crystal provided at the outer side at the time of folding; An auxiliary display unit 12b including a display device, a speaker 13 for audio output, and a microphone 14 for audio input are provided.
[0016]
The housing 2 includes an upper housing 18 and a lower housing 19 mutually connected by a hinge 17, and the hinge 17 connects the upper housing 18 and the lower housing 19 rotatably. Thus, the portable telephone 1 is provided with a foldable structure.
The control unit 3 transmits, for example, a display control program for displaying image data obtained by the electronic camera unit 5 on the main display unit 12a and the auxiliary display unit 12b, a browser as a program for browsing a homepage, and an e-mail. It executes various processing programs stored in the storage unit 4 such as a mailer as a program for creating and transmitting and receiving, and controls various components using various registers and flags secured in the storage unit 4.
The storage unit 4 is composed of a semiconductor memory such as a ROM and a RAM. The storage unit 4 stores various processing programs such as the display control program executed by the control unit 3 and information received by the electronic camera unit 5. Various information such as image data and the like are stored, and various registers and flags used by the control unit 3 when executing the program are secured.
[0017]
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the electronic camera unit 5 is provided on a surface that is outside when the upper housing 18 is folded, and a photographing window section 6 through which light coming from a subject is incident. A camera lens (main lens) 21, which is, for example, a standard lens disposed near the window 6, and a CCD image sensor for photoelectrically converting an image formed via the camera lens 21 and outputting an image signal as an electric signal And an image processing unit 23 that A / D converts an image signal sent from the imaging device 22 and performs image processing such as gamma conversion and color space conversion on the digitized signal. ing.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 5, the photographing window section 6 has a member receiving recess having a circular cross section formed at a position corresponding to the arrangement position of the camera lens 21 on the outer side when the upper housing 18 is folded (for photographing). In the opening 25, a disc-shaped light transmitting plate 26 made of acrylic resin and an annular magnetic body (magnetic fixing means, magnetic member) 27 made of, for example, nickel are arranged in a stacked state. I have.
The member accommodating concave portion 25 has an annular cross-sectional protrusion formed on the inner side, and the surface (outer surface) of the protrusion has a member mounting surface 25 a with which the lower peripheral edge of the light transmitting plate 26 abuts. Have been.
The diameter of the light transmitting plate 26 and the outer diameter of the magnetic body 27 are set substantially equal to the diameter of the cross section of the member housing recess 25, and the light transmitting plate 26 and the magnetic body 27 are fitted in the member housing recess 25. Is stored.
[0019]
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the imaging auxiliary member 7 includes, for example, a close-up lens (auxiliary lens) 31 made of plastic, an annular permanent magnet (fixed portion, magnetic member) 32 made of, for example, a ferrite magnet, A holding member 33 for holding the close-up lens 31 and the permanent magnet 32, and a ring-shaped flat attachment string member (attachment member) 34 formed integrally with the attachment member 33 and having one end attached to a predetermined portion of the housing 2. And a string attaching portion 35 to which the cord is attached.
The holding member 33 holds the peripheral portion of the close-up lens 31, and has an upper part fitted into a groove 33 a having an annular cross section on a lower surface side (a side attached to the photographing window 6), and a permanent magnet 32 with a lower part protruding. Holding.
[0020]
The outer diameter of the permanent magnet 32 is set substantially equal to the diameter of the cross section of the member storage recess 25, and the permanent magnet 32 is attached to the holding member 33 with its lower part protruding. The protruding portion of the permanent magnet 32 functions as a projection (second engagement step) that engages with the edge (first engagement step) of the imaging window 6.
Thus, when the photographing assisting member 7 is mounted on the photographing window 6, the lower peripheral edge of the holding member 33 contacts the outer surface of the upper housing 18, and the outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion of the permanent magnet 32 is a member. The photographing auxiliary member 7 engages with the photographing window 6 in a state of contacting the inner wall surface 25b of the storage recess 25, and the center of curvature of the close-up lens 31 coincides with the common optical axis of the optical system. The imaging auxiliary member 7 is positioned in a state where the axial position (distance from the camera lens 21) is adjusted.
Note that, in this example, the focus is set at a predetermined distance (for example, approximately 5 cm). For example, when photographing a printed matter on a desk, an operator (photographer) adjusts the distance between the printed matter as a subject according to the size of the character and performs photographing.
As shown in FIG. 5, the height h of the inner wall surface 25b of the member storage recess 25 (that is, the depth of the member storage recess 25) and the amount a of the permanent magnet 32 projecting from the lower surface of the holding member 33 are as follows. , The light transmitting plate 26 and the magnetic body 27 are arranged, and furthermore, the distance d between the upper surface of the magnetic body 27 and the lower surface of the permanent magnet 32 is set to a predetermined distance in a state where the photographing auxiliary member 7 is mounted. Is set.
This prevents the permanent magnet 32 from colliding with the magnetic body 27 and damaging the magnetic body 27 during mounting.
[0021]
The string attachment portion 35 includes an insertion hole 35a for inserting the annular flat attachment string member 34, and an insertion hole 35a for drawing the attachment string member 34 into the insertion hole 35a and pulling the attachment string member 34 from the insertion hole 35a. And a notch 35b for communicating the same.
The notch 35b is formed of a gap having a predetermined width, and the width of this gap can be drawn into the insertion hole 35a by moving the inside of the gap while deforming the attachment string member 34 with a predetermined force. On the other hand, by moving the attachment string member 34 once drawn into the insertion hole 35a while deforming the inside of the gap again with a predetermined force, the attachment string member 34 is set to have a predetermined width that allows the attachment string member 34 to be pulled out from the insertion hole 35a. I have.
Therefore, the attachment string member 34 can be attached to and detached from the photographing assist member 7 with a predetermined force, and once the attachment string member 34 is once passed through the insertion hole 35a, the attachment string member 34 easily comes off and the photographing assist member 7 can be removed. It is made not to fall off.
[0022]
The operation unit 11 selects a photographing mode that enables photographing by the electronic camera unit 5 and a photographing mode key 11a that also functions as a shutter button, a mail mode selection key for creating and transmitting and receiving an electronic mail, and performs a voice call. Key to use for calling, browser mode selection key for starting the browser and browsing the home page, clearing to switch from the shooting mode to the standby mode for displaying the standby screen and operating or waiting for incoming calls Keys, a power key, a numeric keypad for inputting numbers, and a cursor key for moving a cursor on the display screen displayed on the display unit 12 in the up, down, left, and right directions. It is arranged on the surface that becomes.
The main display unit 12a is disposed on a surface that is inside when the upper housing 18 is folded, and is composed of, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device.
The auxiliary display unit 12b is disposed at the center of the outer surface when the upper housing 18 is folded, and is composed of, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device. You.
[0023]
Next, the operation of the mobile phone 1 of this example will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 10 to FIG.
First, after the power is turned on, the control unit 3 enters a standby mode in which the operator waits for an input operation or an incoming call, and causes the main display unit 12a to display a standby screen.
In this state, when the operator presses the shooting mode key 11a and selects the shooting mode, the mode shifts to the shooting mode.
In addition, the control unit 3 displays the subject in front of the camera lens 21 on the main display unit 12a on the screen, and is in a shooting standby state, and can shoot by pressing the shooting mode key 11a again. Message is displayed.
[0024]
In this state, when the operator wants to photograph a printed matter on a desk at a short distance, for example, the operator attaches the photographing auxiliary member 7 to the photographing window 6 as shown in FIG.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12, after the upper surface of the magnetic body 27 of the photographing window 6 and the lower surface of the permanent magnet 32 of the photographing auxiliary member 7 are opposed to each other, the lower peripheral edge of the holding member 33 is moved to the upper housing 18. And the outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion of the permanent magnet 32 is brought into contact with the inner wall surface 25b of the member storage recess 25 so that the photographing auxiliary member 7 engages with the photographing window portion 6, The photographing auxiliary member 7 is mounted on the photographing window 6.
Here, the close-up lens 31 is arranged with the optical axis aligned. Also, a predetermined distance d is maintained between the upper surface of the magnetic body 27 and the lower surface of the permanent magnet 32.
The operator holds the mobile phone 1 toward the subject in a state where the camera lens 21 and the close-up lens 31 which are the standard lenses are combined, looks at the image of the subject projected on the main display unit 12a, and looks at the subject. In accordance with the size of the characters of the printed matter, the distance between the printed matter and the printed matter is adjusted, and the posture and the like of the mobile phone 1 are corrected so as to be projected in a desired size and a photographing range, and the composition is determined. .
[0025]
When the composition is determined and the photographing range and the like are confirmed, the operator presses the photographing mode key 11a again.
By this operation, the captured image is captured, and when the control unit 3 receives the image data obtained by the imaging from the image processing unit 23, the control unit 3 stores the image data in the storage unit 4 and mainly outputs a predetermined display signal based on the image data. An image is displayed on the display unit 12a.
After that, when the operator presses the mail mode selection key of the operation unit 11 to enter the mail mode, for example, when the operator wants to attach the image of the printed matter photographed to an e-mail to a friend and transmit the image, and performs a transmission operation. Thus, the control unit 3 transmits the image data obtained by the photographing to another mobile phone or the like designated by the operator via the wireless communication unit 9.
[0026]
When the operator wants to photograph a relatively distant landscape, for example, the camera lens 21 is pointed at the subject with the photographing auxiliary member 7 removed from the photographing window 6 as shown in FIG. Holding the mobile phone, watching the image of the subject projected on the main display unit 12a, correcting the attitude of the mobile phone so as to be projected in a desired size and shooting range, determining the composition, and taking a picture. The mode key 11a is pressed again. Thereafter, the operator performs a transmission operation and the like.
When the photographing is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the user carries the case 2 in a folded and closed state. As shown in FIG. 2, the photographing auxiliary member 7 may be carried while being attached to the photographing window 6.
[0027]
According to the configuration of this example, when necessary, the magnification can be easily and easily changed by attaching the photographing auxiliary member 7 to the photographing window section 6 to perform, for example, close-up photography. And shooting in accordance with the shooting situation. In addition, since the photographing assisting member 7 is externally attached when necessary, the thickness of the housing does not increase and hinders miniaturization.
Further, the outer diameter of the permanent magnet 32 is set to be substantially equal to the diameter of the cross section of the member storage recess 25, and the permanent magnet 32 is attached to the holding member 33 with its lower part protruding. Is attached to the photographing window 6, the lower peripheral edge of the holding member 33 abuts against the outer surface of the upper housing 18, and the outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion of the permanent magnet 32 is the inner wall surface 25b of the member housing recess 25. The imaging auxiliary member 7 engages with the imaging window 6 in a state of contact with the lens, and at this time, the center of curvature of the macro lens 31 coincides with the common optical axis of the optical system, and the arrangement of the macro lens 31 on the optical axis With the position (distance from the camera lens 21) adjusted, the photographing auxiliary member 7 is positioned, so that accurate photographing can be performed and a high-quality image can be obtained.
[0028]
Further, the height h of the inner wall surface 25b of the member storage recess 25 and the amount a of the permanent magnet 32 projecting from the lower surface of the holding member 33 are determined by disposing the light transmitting plate 26 and the magnetic body 27, 7 is set so that the distance d between the upper surface of the magnetic body 27 and the lower surface of the permanent magnet 32 is set to a predetermined distance, the permanent magnet 32 collides with the magnetic body 27 at the time of mounting. This prevents the magnetic body 27 from being damaged.
Further, since the photographing assisting member 7 is attached to the housing 2 via the attaching cord member 34, it is possible to prevent the photographing assisting member 7 from being damaged or lost due to unexpected dropout or the like.
Further, by moving the attachment string member 34 while deforming the inside of the notch 35b with a predetermined force, the attachment string member 34 is drawn into the insertion hole 35a, and the attachment string member 34 once drawn into the insertion hole 35a passes through the gap. By moving it while deforming it again with a predetermined force, it can be pulled out from the insertion hole 35a, so that the attachment cord member 34 can be easily attached to and detached from the imaging auxiliary member 7.
[0029]
◇ Second embodiment
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone when attached to the housing, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone. FIG. 3 is a view when the body is not worn on the body, viewed from the back side.
This example is largely different from the first embodiment described above in that, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a positioning projection 33a is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the holding member 33A of the photographing auxiliary member 7A, and the photographing window is formed. 6A is that a positioning groove 18a is provided for engaging with the projection 33a corresponding to the outer surface side edge of the member accommodating recess 6A.
The other configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and the description thereof will be simplified.
[0030]
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a mobile phone (a portable electronic device with a built-in camera) 1A of this example has a folding structure including an upper housing 18A and a lower housing 19 mutually connected by a hinge 17. A housing 2A that can be folded is provided, and a groove 18a for positioning is provided on the outer surface side edge of the member storage recess of the imaging window 6A.
Further, the photographing assisting member 7A includes a close-up lens 31, a permanent magnet 32, a holding member 33A for holding the close-up lens 31 and the permanent magnet 32, and a string attaching portion 35 formed integrally with the holding member 33. are doing.
In this example, the holding member 33A is provided with a positioning protrusion 33a on the outer peripheral portion, and when mounted, the positioning is performed by engaging the protrusion 33a with the corresponding groove 18a.
[0031]
According to the configuration of this example, substantially the same effects as described in the first embodiment can be obtained.
Further, in addition to the engagement between the edge of the imaging window 6A and the protruding portion of the permanent magnet 32, the positioning is also performed by the engagement between the corresponding projection 33a and the groove 18a. Can be attached in a state where it is positioned.
[0032]
◇ Third embodiment
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In a state where the housing of the mobile phone is closed, the photographing assisting member is attached to the housing. It is a figure showing signs that it was attached.
The major difference between this example and the first embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 15, a photographing mode key 11b used as a shutter button is provided near the photographing window 6, and the auxiliary display unit 12b controls the operation mode. The configuration is such that the user can confirm the composition and take a picture even when the housing 2 is closed when the user takes a picture.
The other configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, and the description thereof will be simplified.
[0033]
In the mobile phone (portable electronic device with a built-in camera) 1B of this example, a shooting mode key 11b which selects a shooting mode and also functions as a shutter button is provided on the shooting window 6 of the upper housing 18 as shown in FIG. It is provided in the vicinity (for example, the upper end surface of the upper housing 18 in FIG. 15).
At the time of photographing, when the operator attempts to photograph himself with the housing 2 closed, when the photographing mode key 11b is pressed, the image of the subject is displayed on the screen of the auxiliary display unit 12b. When the operator confirms the composition and presses the shooting mode key 11b again, shooting is performed.
[0034]
According to the configuration of this example, substantially the same effects as described in the first embodiment can be obtained.
In addition, even when the operator closes the housing 2, the operator can confirm the composition at the time of his / her own photographing, and can photograph accurately and smoothly.
[0035]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments, and there are design changes and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also included in the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a mobile phone is used as a mobile electronic device. A terminal (PDA) may be used, and substantially the same effects as in the case of a mobile phone can be obtained.
Further, the digital camera does not necessarily have to have a wireless communication function, and may be a digital camera, and particularly a wristwatch type digital camera. Further, a notebook personal computer or the like having a built-in camera may be used.
In the case of a mobile phone, the mobile phone is not necessarily required to be a foldable mobile phone.
[0036]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the photographing window 6 is provided on the outer surface when the upper housing 18 is folded has been described. However, the forming position of the photographing window is limited to this position. Instead, it may be provided on a surface that becomes inside when the upper housing 18 is folded, or may be provided on the side surface or the upper end surface. Further, it may be provided in the lower housing 19.
Of course, even when the present invention is applied to a mobile phone other than a foldable type, the location where the imaging window is formed is not particularly limited, and it may be the front side where the main display unit is provided, or the back side. Further, it may be a side surface, an upper end surface, or a lower end surface.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the liquid crystal display element is used as the display element used in the display unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an EL display element may be used. Further, a plasma display may be used.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where a still image photographed by the electronic camera unit is transmitted has been described, but the mobile phone may be used as a videophone.
[0037]
Further, the auxiliary lens is not limited to the close-up lens, but may be a telephoto lens or a wide-angle lens. Further, the camera-related parts may be a filter, a cap or a hood that covers the lens, and the like.
Here, as a filter, for example, in addition to a filter for cutting ultraviolet rays or the like, an ND filter for dimming without changing the spectral composition of incident light, a polarizing filter for suppressing reflection of an object, and a filter for obtaining, for example, sepia color , A filter having a predetermined spectral transmission characteristic, a special effect filter for blurring, and the like.
Further, as an optical component, a mirror for determining the composition at the time of self-photographing may be arranged, for example, below the photographing window of the housing, and the mirror may be detachably attached.
Further, the fixed camera lens is not limited to the standard lens. Also, a plurality of camera lenses may be provided so as to be selectable. Further, the electronic camera unit may have an electronic zoom function. Further, the material of the close-up lens is not limited to plastic, and optical glass may be used.
[0038]
Further, a bond magnet may be used as a permanent magnet provided on a holding member that holds the auxiliary lens, and the permanent magnet may be integrally molded with the holding member.
Further, a permanent magnet may be arranged on the housing side, and a permanent magnet or a magnetic body may be arranged on the photographing auxiliary member side.
The magnetic material is not limited to nickel, but may be ferrite or the like. Further, the permanent magnet is not limited to a ferrite magnet, and may be, for example, a samarium / cobalt magnet, a neodymium / iron / boron magnet, or the like.
Further, as the permanent magnet, a bonded magnet formed of plastic and permanent magnet powder may be used, or a permanent magnet made of, for example, ferrite magnet powder and rubber (for example, urethane rubber or silicon rubber) to generate a magnetic field. In addition, a bonded magnet having elasticity may be used.
Further, the imaging auxiliary member may be configured to be fixed to a portion other than the imaging window of the housing when not in use, or to be stored in the housing.
In addition, in the imaging window portion, a case has been described in which an acrylic light transmitting plate and a magnetic material made of nickel are sequentially stacked and arranged. It may be used.
[0039]
In addition, a plurality of types of auxiliary lenses may be attached to the attachment string member, and may be configured to be selectable according to the situation.
Further, in the first embodiment, the shooting mode key 11a also functions as a shutter button. However, a dedicated shutter button may be separately provided, for example, at the upper end of the upper housing 18.
In the first embodiment, the photographing is performed by pressing the photographing mode key twice. However, a self-timer may be provided so that the photographing is performed after a predetermined time. At this time, in the photographing mode, the incoming call notification lamp may be configured to blink for the predetermined time.
[0040]
Further, the photographing window section 6 and the camera lens 21 of the electronic camera unit may be provided on a surface that becomes inside when the upper housing 18 of the mobile phone is folded.
Further, in the second embodiment, for positioning, a positioning projection 33a is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the holding member 33A of the photographing auxiliary member 7A, and at the outer side edge of the member accommodating recess of the photographing window 6A, Although the case has been described where the positioning groove 18a that engages with the corresponding projection 33a is provided, a combination of the projection and the hole may be used.
Also, the shape is not limited as long as the combination is a combination of a convex portion and a concave portion. For example, the outer shape of the holding member may be shaped like a specific pattern or character.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to easily and easily change the magnification, for example, to perform close-up photography or the like by fixing the camera-related parts around the photographing opening as necessary. Therefore, shooting can be performed according to the shooting purpose and shooting situation. In addition, since the camera-related parts are externally attached when necessary, there is no possibility that the thickness of the housing is increased and hinders miniaturization. Also, for example, by engaging the first engagement step and the second engagement step and fixing the camera-related parts around the photographing opening in a positioned state, for example, the center of curvature of the auxiliary lens can be adjusted. Since the auxiliary lens and the like are positioned in a state where the auxiliary lens and the like are adjusted to coincide with the common optical axis of the optical system, accurate shooting can be performed and a high-quality image can be obtained.
Further, for example, by fixing the camera-related parts around the photographing opening in a state where the magnetic material and the permanent magnet face each other with the respective suction surfaces facing each other with a gap of a predetermined width therebetween, the permanent It is possible to prevent the magnet from hitting the magnetic body and damaging the magnetic body.
In addition, by attaching the camera-related parts to the housing via the attachment member, it is possible to prevent the auxiliary lens or the like from being damaged or lost due to unexpected dropout or the like.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a photographing assisting member of the mobile phone is opened when a housing of the mobile phone is opened. It is the figure attached to the case seen from the back side.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, showing a state where the photographing assisting member is mounted on the housing with the housing of the mobile phone closed.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone, and is a view of a state in which the housing is opened, as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the mobile phone.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining a configuration of the photographing auxiliary member of the mobile phone and a state of attachment to the housing.
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the configuration of the imaging assistance member.
FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the imaging assistance member.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of the photographing auxiliary member.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing the configuration of the imaging assistance member.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the mobile phone, viewed from the rear, when the housing is open and the shooting assistance member is not mounted on the housing. It is.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, in a state where the housing of the mobile phone is closed, and when the shooting assistance member is not mounted on the housing. is there.
FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining a method of attaching the photographing assisting member to the housing.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a photographing assisting member of the mobile phone is opened with a housing of the mobile phone opened. It is the figure attached to the case seen from the back side.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the mobile phone, viewed from the rear side when the imaging auxiliary member is not attached to the housing with the housing opened. It is.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a foldable mobile phone according to a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the shooting assistance member is attached to the housing with the housing of the mobile phone closed. It is a figure showing signs that it was attached.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional technique.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 1A, 1B mobile phone (portable electronic device with built-in camera)
2, 2A housing
5 Electronic camera unit (built-in camera)
6, 6A shooting window
7, 7A Imaging assistance member (camera-related parts)
11 Operation unit
11a, 11b Shooting mode key
12a Main display
12b auxiliary display
18 Upper case
18a Groove
19 Lower case
21 Camera lens (main lens)
25 Member storage recess (opening for shooting)
26 Light transmission plate
27 Magnetic body (magnetic fixing means, magnetic member)
31 Close-up lens (auxiliary lens)
32 permanent magnet (fixed part, magnetic member)
33, 33A holding member
33a Projection
34 Attaching cord member (attaching member)
35 String attachment part

Claims (7)

A housing in which a shooting opening is perforated in a camera storage part or a part corresponding to the camera storage part,
A built-in camera with a main lens housed in the camera housing area,
A portable electronic device with a built-in camera, comprising: magnetic fixing means for magnetically detachably attaching camera-related components used in connection with the built-in camera around the photographing opening. The portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera-related component is provided with a fixed portion made of a magnetic member, which forms a pair structure with the magnetic fixing means. The portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera-related component is configured to be detachably attached around the photographing opening while being positioned. 4. The portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to claim 1, wherein the camera-related component has an auxiliary lens, a filter, a prism, or a mirror used in combination with the main lens. By engaging a first engagement step formed around the photographing opening with a second engagement step formed on the fixed part,
5. The portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to claim 4, wherein the auxiliary lens constituting the camera-related component is positioned with respect to the main lens with at least an optical axis aligned. In a state where the respective suction surfaces of the magnetic fixing means and the fixed portion are opposed to each other with a gap of a predetermined width therebetween, the camera-related parts are fixed around the imaging opening. A portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to any one of claims 2 to 5. The portable electronic device with a built-in camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the camera-related component is attached to the housing by a string-shaped or chain-shaped attachment member.

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