JP2004287793A - Information processing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an information processing apparatus capable of preventing operability from being deteriorated due to an operation display being partially or entirely erased by an operator touching a touch panel by mistake.
The display device includes a display screen and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and displays operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas on the operation unit on the display screen. The information processing apparatus includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a specific pressure-sensitive area of the operation unit has been subjected to pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more, and performs a process according to the determination result of the determination unit. It is characterized by the following.
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Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing device having an operation unit including a touch panel.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, information devices tend to be multifunctional, and an operation unit for operating the information devices has also become complicated. Even under such multi-functionalization, since the functions required by the operator are limited, there is no need to provide the operator with the operation units for all functions, and only the operation units required for the operator with the information equipment are required. Better to provide.
[0003]
As an apparatus taking such a point into consideration, an operation of designating or canceling the specification of a specific function from among a plurality of functions of the copying machine for erasing a display relating to the specific function and prohibiting key input is performed by a display unit with a touch panel. An operation panel of a copier having a function setting mode to be performed by the user is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
Further, in a touch panel device for displaying a graphic display screen including a data display unit having an interrupt function by touch on a display screen in accordance with the content of a screen call signal, a display key for generating a touch area request signal; Output means for determining that there is a touch area display request while the touch area request signal is being generated from the application key, reading the touch area information from the storage means, and outputting the touch area to a data display section on the display screen; A touch panel device having an erase key for canceling the transmission of the touch area information from the output unit has been disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0005]
As information devices become more multifunctional, the above-described technologies of the operation panel and the touch panel device of the copying machine have been effective as means for providing only necessary operation units to the operator.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2-129663
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-6-342278
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a configuration such as the operation panel of Patent Document 1 that has a function setting mode in which a specific function is specified or canceled by a display unit with a touch panel, a touch panel area that erroneously indicates the specification of the function is provided. When the operator touches the, there is a possibility that the display of the function specified by mistake is deleted from the display unit with the touch panel. From this point, it is desirable to provide a means for preventing the operation display from being erased from the display unit even when the operator accidentally touches the touch panel.
[0008]
Further, in a configuration in which an erase key for erasing the touch area display is provided on the touch panel as in the touch panel device of Patent Document 2, the touch area display is erased when the operator accidentally touches the erase key. There is a risk that From this point, it has been desired to provide a means for preventing the touch area display from being erased even when the operator accidentally touches the touch panel.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and provides an information processing apparatus that can prevent deterioration of operability due to an operation display being partially or entirely erased by an operator touching a touch panel by mistake. Aim.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a display screen and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and corresponds to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive regions in the operation unit. In an information processing apparatus that displays operation information on the display screen, the information processing apparatus further includes a determination unit configured to determine whether a specific pressure-sensitive area of the operation unit has been subjected to pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more. It is characterized by performing a process according to the determination result.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
[First Embodiment]
<Configuration of First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an information processing device (portable device) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0013]
In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a main body, and 12 denotes a lid that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 11. The main body 11 is provided with an operation unit 13 for operating the mobile device 100 with a touch panel (transparent input panel), and is used for operation such as 13a displayed on a first display unit 120 described later. The image is observable.
[0014]
The lid 12 is provided with a second transparent cover 14 so that an image for observation, for example, 14a, which is displayed on a second display unit 130 described later, can be observed.
[0015]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a display unit and a detection unit included in the mobile device 100 illustrated in FIG.
[0016]
When the operator operates the main switch 21 and the operation switch group 22, the microcomputer 23 and the like 23 display the angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12 obtained from the angle extracting means 24 and the display obtained from the image information determining means 25. An appropriate image guided by the image information is displayed on the first display screen 26 and the second display screen 27. The operation switch group 22 is provided on the surface of the first display screen 26 using a material that transmits light.
[0017]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the portable device 100 when an image for observation is displayed on both the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130 described below.
[0018]
In the case where the observation image is displayed on two screens, the operation images such as 13b and 14b displayed on the first display means 120 described later can be observed.
[0019]
4A, 4B, and 4C are external perspective views of the portable device 100. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the portable device 100 is closed, and FIG. FIG. 4C shows a state in which the portable device 100 is opened.
[0020]
In FIG. 1, the lid 12 of the portable device 100 includes a lower lid 110 and an upper lid 111, and the main body 11 includes a lower main body 112, an upper main body 113, and a rear lid 114. And the upper cover 111 is provided with the second transparent cover 14 described above. The lower lid 110 and the upper lid 111 are provided with cam surfaces 110a and 111a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the opening angle of the lid 12, respectively.
[0021]
FIG. 5 is a main exploded perspective view of the portable device 100.
[0022]
In the figure, reference numeral 120 denotes a first display means, on the back side of which (a surface opposite to the surface facing the operation unit 13) is a known surface-emitting type comprising, for example, a cold cathode tube and a conductive plate. Lighting means 121 is provided. The first display unit 120 is illuminated by the illumination unit 121, and the image displayed on the first display unit 120 can be observed via the operation unit 13.
[0023]
Reference numeral 122 denotes a first substrate on which a circuit and the like for controlling display and light emission of the operation unit 13, the first display unit 120, and the illumination unit 121 are mounted. Various circuits are configured by mounting electronic components such as transistors and ICs. Also, a connector 122a to which the connection flexible 120a of the first display means 120 is connected is mounted. A connection unit (not shown) of the operation unit 13 is connected to the first substrate 122.
[0024]
Reference numeral 123 denotes a hinge for opening and closing the lid 12 of the portable device 100 with respect to the main body 11. The hinge 123 is fixed to the lower main body 112, and the mounting portion 123 a is integrated with the lid 12. Since the mounting portion 123a is configured to be freely rotatable with respect to the main body mounting portion 123b, the lid 12 is thereby rotatably mounted to the main body 11.
[0025]
The back cover 114 is similarly fixed to the lower main body 112 after the hinge 123 is fixed to the lower main body 112. An angle detection switch 124 (angle extraction means 24) for detecting the rotation angle of the lid 12 is fixed to a side surface 114a of the back lid 114. Reference numeral 130 denotes a second display means, on the back side of which (the surface opposite to the surface facing the second transparent cover 14) a well-known surface-emitting type of, for example, a cold cathode tube and a conductive plate. Lighting means 131 is provided. The second display means 130 is illuminated by the illumination means 131, and the image displayed on the second display means 130 via the second transparent cover 14 can be observed.
[0026]
Reference numeral 132 denotes a second substrate on which a circuit for controlling display and light emission of the second transparent cover 14, the second display means 130, and the illumination means 131 is mounted, and at least one surface thereof is not shown. Various electronic components such as resistors, transistors, and ICs are mounted to form various circuits. Also, a connector 132a to which the connection flexible cable 130a of the second display means 130 is connected is mounted.
[0027]
Further, a flexible printed circuit board 133 (hereinafter abbreviated as FPC 133) for connection between the first board 122 and the second board 132 is provided, and is connected to the connector 122b and the connector 132b. . Thereby, the operation unit 13, the first display unit 120, the first illumination unit 121, the second transparent cover 14, the second display unit 130, and the second illumination unit 132 can be controlled in association with each other. It becomes.
[0028]
<Operation of First Embodiment>
Next, in order to prevent the operability from deteriorating due to the operation display being partially or completely erased by the operator touching the touch panel by mistake, a malfunction prevention setting that does not partially accept the input to the operation unit is set in the operation unit. The operation when the pressure sensing is performed for a predetermined time or more in the area indicating the malfunction prevention setting in FIG. 13 to activate the malfunction will be described.
[0029]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0030]
First, when a predetermined area indicating a malfunction prevention setting on the operation unit 13 composed of a touch panel is pressed, the microcomputer 23 measures the time during which the predetermined area is kept pressed (step S61).
[0031]
In the subsequent step S62, when it is determined that the time during which the predetermined area is continuously pressed is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the operation unit 13 is in operation of the malfunction prevention setting (step S63). . If it is determined in step S63 that the operation unit 13 is in operation of the malfunction prevention setting, the malfunction prevention setting of the operation unit 13 is released (step S64), and the operation image 13a is displayed on the first display unit 120. (Step S65).
[0032]
In step S62, if it is not determined that the time during which the predetermined area has been continuously pressed is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the time during which the predetermined area on the operation unit 13 is continuously pressed, indicating the operation of the malfunction prevention setting. The process returns to step S61 to continue monitoring whether or not reaches a predetermined time.
[0033]
If it is not determined in step S63 that the operation unit 13 is in the operation of the malfunction prevention setting, the malfunction prevention setting of the operation unit 13 is activated (step S66), and the microcomputer 23 or the like operates the operation image 13a. Are deleted except for the minimum necessary operation part in (step S67).
[0034]
By performing the above operation, even if the operator touches the touch panel by mistake, the malfunction prevention setting does not operate, and it is possible to prevent the operation display from being erased by the malfunction prevention setting.
[0035]
Further, the malfunction prevention setting may be canceled by pressing a predetermined area or an arbitrary area of the touch panel while the malfunction prevention setting is being operated. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0036]
First, when a predetermined area indicating the malfunction prevention setting on the operation unit 13 formed of the touch panel is pressed, the microcomputer 23 determines whether the operation unit 13 is in operation of the malfunction prevention setting (step S71). .
[0037]
If it is determined in step S71 that the operation unit 13 is in operation of the malfunction prevention setting, the malfunction prevention setting of the operation unit 13 is released (step S72), and the operation image 13a is displayed on the first display unit 120. (Step S73). In step S71, if it is not determined that the operation unit 13 is operating under the malfunction prevention setting, no processing is performed.
[0038]
By performing the above operations, the operation of canceling the malfunction prevention setting is performed by pressing the touch panel while preventing the operability from being deteriorated due to the operation display being partially or entirely erased by the operator touching the touch panel by mistake. Can be easily released.
[0039]
Next, the operation of the apparatus when a command to execute the second display mode is input from the main switch 21 or the operation switch group 22 including a touch panel will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0040]
First, when the main switch 21 is turned on, an image is displayed on the first display means 120, and an operation image 13a is displayed on the second display means 130. When a two-screen display command is input from the operation unit 13 or the like, the microcomputer 23 or the like enters a second display mode in which a display image is displayed on both the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130. It is determined whether or not it has been (step S11).
[0041]
In step S11, if the first display means 120 is set to the first display mode for displaying the entire image, the microcomputer 23 deletes the operation image 13a other than the minimum necessary operation part ( Step S12) After that, the flow proceeds to step S19 through steps S13 to S18, which will be described in detail later. In step S19, the display image is divided and displayed on two screens of the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130.
[0042]
If it is determined in step S11 that the second display mode has already been set, the process proceeds to step S19, in which the microcomputer 23 or the like sorts and displays the display image on the two screens of the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130. I do.
[0043]
By performing the above operation, the display screen is enlarged, and the display quality can be improved so as to be easy to see.
[0044]
[Second embodiment]
In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a process that detects the opening angle of the lid 12 and uses the detected angle.
[0045]
FIGS. 9A and 9B are partially enlarged views of the vicinity of the side surface of the back cover 114. FIG. 9A shows the state when the cover 12 is closed (see FIGS. 4A and 4B). 3 shows the relationship between the cam surfaces 110a and 111a and the angle detection switch 124 in the (state).
[0046]
As shown in the figure, since the angle detection switch 124 is not in contact with the cam surface 110a, the angle detection switch 124 is in the "switch off" state. On the other hand, when the lid 12 is opened with respect to the main body 11 (the state shown in FIG. 5C), the state is as shown in FIG. 9B. That is, when the cam surface 110a or 111a comes into contact with the switch portion 124a of the angle detection switch 124 and pushes the switch portion 124a of the angle detection switch 124 with the opening operation of the lid 12, the angle detection switch 124 , It is possible to detect that the lid 12 has been opened to a predetermined opening angle.
[0047]
It is possible to arbitrarily set the opening angle at which the angle detection switch 124 is in the “switch-on” state by appropriately changing the shapes of the cam surfaces 110a and 111a.
[0048]
Next, a configuration in which one more opening angle detection switch described above is added will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 10A and 10B are other partial enlarged views near the side surface of the back cover 114.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 10, a second angle detection switch 125 (angle extraction means 24) is fixed to a side surface 114b of the back cover 114. Further, the upper lid 11 has a cam surface 111b provided on an end surface different from the cam surface 111a. As a result, as described below, before the angle detection switch 124 is turned on, the lid 12 is opened. It is possible to detect the angle.
[0050]
FIG. 10A shows the relationship between the cam surface 111b and the angle detection switch 125 when the lid 12 is closed (the state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B), and is shown in FIG. As described above, since the switch section 125a of the angle detection switch 125 is not in contact with the cam surface 111b, the angle detection switch 124 is in the "switch off" state.
[0051]
On the other hand, when the lid 12 is slightly opened with respect to the main body 11, the state shown in FIG. That is, when the cam surface 111a comes into contact with the switch portion 125a of the angle detection switch 125 and pushes the switch portion 125a in accordance with the opening operation of the lid 12, the angle detection switch 125 is in the "switch on" state. This makes it possible to detect that the lid 12 has been opened to a predetermined opening angle.
[0052]
The opening angle at which the angle detection switch 125 is turned on can be arbitrarily set by appropriately changing the shape of the cam surface 111b.
[0053]
Next, the operation of the apparatus when an instruction to execute the second display mode by changing the folding angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12 is input will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0054]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a change in the folding angle of the lid 12 according to the second embodiment is detected.
[0055]
In the figure, when the angle detection switch 124 or the angle detection switch 125 detects a change in the folding angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12, it is determined by the microcomputer 23 or the like whether or not the folding angle changes the display mode. Step S21). If it is determined in step S21 that the fold angle is the switching angle for switching to the second display mode, the microcomputer 23 determines whether or not the first display mode has been reached (step S22). ).
[0056]
If it is determined in step S22 that the first display mode is determined by the microcomputer 23, the microcomputer 23 deletes the operation image 13a to switch to the second display mode (step S23). Displays the display image on the two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 through the processing from step S24 to step S29, which will be described in detail later (step S30).
[0057]
If the microcomputer 23 determines in step S21 that the angle is the angle for the first display mode, it is determined whether or not the display mode has been changed to the second display mode. When it is determined that the display mode state is the first display mode, the microcomputer 23 displays all the operation images 13a to switch to the first display mode (step S32). After the processing of step S34, a display image for viewing or the like is displayed only on the second display means 130 (step S34).
[0058]
If it is determined in step S21 that the angle is the second display mode, and if it is determined in step S22 that the display mode is the second display mode, it is not necessary to switch the mode, and a series of operations is ended. Similarly, when it is determined in step S21 that the display mode is the first display mode, and when it is determined in step S31 that the display mode is the first display mode, there is no need to switch the mode.
[0059]
<Modification of Second Embodiment>
The same effect can be obtained even if the angle detection switch 125 is not a simple ON / OFF switch but a switch such as an encoder that can detect the absolute value of the rotation angle. In this case, the first display mode and the second display mode are used. There is also an advantage that the user can arbitrarily set the change angle of the display mode.
[0060]
As in steps S13 and S14 of FIG. 8 and steps S24 and S25 of FIG. 11, the size of an image for viewing or the like is recognized using the image information determination unit 25 of FIG. 2 (steps S13 and S14). When an operation of changing the display direction of the display screen for viewing or the like (step S24) (step S14, step S25) is added, for example, the first display means 120 and the second display means shown in FIG. In the device configuration in which the display screen is connected in the short direction of the screen as in 130, when displaying the wallpaper or the like in the second display mode, the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130 The longitudinal direction of the two-screen continuous display and the longitudinal direction of the image can be matched.
[0061]
In this way, display with improved visibility can be performed by making full use of the display screen.
[0062]
Further, when displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130, a region of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123 may be deleted. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
[0063]
When displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 following steps S14 and S25, it is determined whether or not a display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 exists. A determination is made (step S15, step S26).
[0064]
In steps S15 and S26, when it is determined that there is a display image area corresponding to the hinge 123, the corresponding area of the display image is deleted by a predetermined width of the hinge 123 (steps S18 and S29).
In steps S19 and S30, the display image is divided and displayed on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130. In Steps S15 and S26, when it is not determined that the area of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123 exists, the process proceeds to Steps S19 and S30.
[0065]
With the addition of the above operation, it is possible to continuously show the images over two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 with consciousness.
[0066]
Further, in the above operation, when there is a character or a main image (hereinafter abbreviated as important information) in the image area to be deleted, it may be determined whether or not only the important image part is to be deleted. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
[0067]
Subsequent to Steps S15 and S26, it is determined whether or not important information exists in the image information to be lost in the display image (Steps S16 and S27). The display image position is shifted to the first display means 120 or the second display means 130 without losing only the existing image area (step S17, step S28), and the process proceeds to step S18, step S29.
[0068]
By adding the above operation, it is possible to eliminate the loss of important information in the display image and to prevent the omission of information obtained from the image.
[0069]
When the device is in the second display mode and there is any input to the operation unit 13 including the touch panel, the display may be switched from the second display mode to the first display mode. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0070]
When the device is in the second display mode and there is any input to the operation unit 13 such as when the touch panel is pressed, the microcomputer 23 or the like 23 It is determined whether or not the position of the display image for use and the position of the region of the operation image 13a overlap (step S41).
[0071]
In step S41, if it is determined that the position of the display image for viewing or the like and the position of the area of the operation image 13a overlap, the image information determination unit 25 recognizes the size of the display image for viewing or the like. Then, the display direction of the display screen for viewing or the like is changed (step S43), and the enlargement ratio of the display image is adjusted so that the entire display image can be displayed on the second display means 130 (step S42). S44), the display image is displayed on the second display means 130 (step S45), and the operation image 13a is displayed on the first display means 120 (step S45).
[0072]
In step S41, if it is not determined that the position of the display image for viewing or the like and the position of the area of the operation image 13a do not overlap, the process proceeds to step S46.
[0073]
When the above operations are added, the operation unit can be displayed lightly when an operation of the mobile phone is desired to be performed immediately (for example, when receiving a telephone call) and an image can be displayed according to the display range.
[0074]
Further, the apparatus of the present embodiment may be provided with a power supply (not shown) and a power supply state detecting means (not shown), and the display of the second display means may be turned off when the power supply capacity becomes smaller than a predetermined threshold. . The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0075]
First, when a change in the power supply capacity is detected by a power supply state detection unit (not shown), it is determined whether or not the power supply capacity of the power supply (not shown) is smaller than a predetermined threshold (step S51).
[0076]
In step S51, if it is determined that the power supply capacity is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the display of the second display means 130 is turned off (step S52), and the microcomputer 23 erases the operation image 13a (step S52). (Step S53), a display image for viewing or the like is displayed on the first display means 120 (Step S54).
[0077]
In step S51, if it is not determined that the power supply capacity is smaller than the predetermined threshold, a series of operations ends.
[0078]
When the above operation is added, by providing the power supply (not shown) and the power supply state detecting means (not shown) in the apparatus of the present embodiment, it is possible to extend the life of the power supply and perform the minimum operation even if the power supply decreases. . The image to be deleted may be the display image of the first display unit 120.
[0079]
Further, the apparatus of the present embodiment is provided with a malfunction prevention setting (not shown) that does not receive an input to the operation unit 13, and when the malfunction prevention setting (not shown) is activated, the operation display displayed on the first display means 120 is performed. May be deleted. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0080]
First, when the malfunction prevention setting (not shown) is activated, the microcomputer 23 or the like deletes the operation image 13a (step S181), and displays the image for viewing on the two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130. Is displayed (step S182).
[0081]
When the above operation is added, by providing a malfunction prevention setting (not shown) to the apparatus of the present embodiment, the operation display disappears when the malfunction prevention setting is activated, and the malfunction prevention can be visually recognized. Can be used to display a wallpaper or the like to make it look beautiful.
[0082]
[Third embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments, the display direction of the display screen for viewing or the like is changed when the display mode is switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A case where the direction is determined will be described.
[0083]
FIGS. 15 to 18 are flowcharts showing the operation according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Note that the display configuration and the detection configuration of the present embodiment are the same as those of the above-described first and second embodiments.
[0084]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation of switching between the screen display according to the first display mode and the screen display according to the second display mode depending on the folding angle in the first display mode.
[0085]
In the figure, when the microcomputer 23 detects a change in the folding angle between the main body 11 and the lid 12 by the angle detection switch 124 or the angle detection switch 125, the microcomputer 23 determines the image display mode (step). 81). If it is not determined in step S81 that the display mode is the second display mode, the microcomputer 23 determines whether or not the folding angle changes the display mode (step S82).
[0086]
If it is determined in step S82 that the angle is the folding angle for switching to the second display mode, it is determined whether or not the screen is displayed according to the second display mode (step S83). In step S83, if the screen is not displayed according to the second display mode, the microcomputer 23 erases the operation image 13a (step S84), and the first display means 120 and the second display means The direction of the display screen suitable for the two screens of the display means 130 is determined (step S85).
[0087]
If it is determined in step S85 that the vertical direction is the display direction suitable for the two screens, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the vertical direction (step S86), and the display image for viewing or the like is displayed on the first display means. The image is divided and displayed on two screens, 120 and the second display means 130 (step S87). If the horizontal direction is determined to be the display direction suitable for the second display mode in step S85, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the horizontal direction (step S88), and the process proceeds to step S87. If it is determined in step S82 that the angle is not the folding angle for switching to the second display mode, it is determined whether a screen is displayed according to the first display mode (step S89).
[0088]
In step S89, if the screen is not displayed according to the first display mode, the microcomputer 23 displays all the operation images 13a (step S90), and the first display means 120 and the second display means 120 are displayed. The direction of the display screen suitable for the two screens of the display means 130 is determined (step S91).
[0089]
If it is determined in step S91 that the vertical direction is the display direction suitable for the first display mode, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the vertical direction (step S92), and the display image is displayed on the second display unit 130. (Step S93). If it is determined in step S91 that the horizontal direction is the display direction suitable for the first display mode, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the horizontal direction (step S94).
[0090]
In step S81, if it is determined that the display mode is the second display mode, the series of operations is terminated because the screen display is not switched. In step S83, if the screen is displayed according to the second display mode, no operation is required, and a series of operations is ended. In step S89, if the screen is displayed according to the first display mode, there is no need to operate anything, and a series of operations ends.
[0091]
By performing the above operation, the screen display mode can be easily switched, and the screen can be switched faithfully.
[0092]
<Modification of Third Embodiment>
The same effect can be obtained even if the angle detection switch 125 is not a simple ON / OFF switch, but a switch such as an encoder that can detect the absolute value of the rotation angle.
[0093]
Furthermore, the operation of deleting the operation image 13a according to step S84 may be performed by deleting a part of the operation image 13b instead of deleting all image displays.
[0094]
When switching to the second display mode, the aspect ratio of the display image may be changed. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0095]
First, when an instruction to switch to the second display mode is issued, the microcomputer 23 determines whether or not the display mode is the second display mode (step S101). If it is determined in step S101 that the display mode is the first display mode, the operation image 13a is deleted by the microcomputer 23 (step S102), and the size of the display image for viewing or the like is recognized (step S103). The image information determination unit 25 and the microcomputer 23 change the aspect ratio of the display image so that the display image fits on two screens of the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130. The direction of the display screen suitable for the two screens of the second display means 130 is determined (step S104).
[0096]
If it is determined in step S104 that the vertical direction is the display direction suitable for the second display mode, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the vertical direction (step S106), and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the microcomputer 23 sorts and displays the display image on the two screens.
[0097]
If it is determined in step S104 that the horizontal direction is the display direction suitable for the two screens, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the horizontal direction (step S105), and the process proceeds to step S107. If it is not determined in step S101 that the display mode is the first display mode, the display mode is already in the second display mode, and a series of operations is ended.
[0098]
When the above operation is added, when images are displayed continuously on the two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130, high-quality display utilizing the display screen is performed. Can be.
[0099]
Further, in the above operation, when displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130, a region of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123 may be deleted. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0100]
Subsequent to step S105 or S106, when displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130, it is determined whether or not a display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 exists. A determination is made (step S108). If it is determined in step S108 that there is an area of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123, the corresponding area of the display image is deleted by a predetermined width of the hinge 123 (step S109), and the display image is deleted in step S107. The display is divided and displayed on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130. If it is determined in step S108 that there is no display image area corresponding to the hinge 123, the process proceeds to step S107.
[0101]
With the addition of the above operation, it is possible to continuously show an image over two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 with consciousness.
[0102]
Further, regarding the above operation, whether or not to delete the image area may be determined according to the degree of importance of the image area to be deleted. The operation of the apparatus in the above case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0103]
Subsequent to step S108, it is determined whether or not important information exists in the image information to be lost in the display image (step S110). If it is determined in step S110 that important information exists, the important information exists. The size and aspect ratio of the display image are changed so that the image area is not lost (step S111), the corresponding area of the display image is lost by a predetermined width of the hinge 123 (step S109), and the display image is displayed on the first display. The screen is divided and displayed on two screens of the means 120 and the second display means 130 (step S107).
[0104]
If it is not determined in step S110 that important information exists, the process proceeds to step S109.
[0105]
By adding the above operation, it is possible to eliminate loss of important information in a display image and prevent information from being leaked from the image.
[0106]
When the device is in the second display mode and there is any input to the operation unit 13 including the touch panel, the display may be switched from the second display mode to the first display mode. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0107]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an operation of switching from the second display mode to the first display mode when the apparatus is in the second display mode and there is any input to the operation unit 13 including the touch panel. .
[0108]
When the device is in the second display mode and there is any input to the operation unit 13 such as when the touch panel is pressed, the microcomputer 23 and the like are displayed on the first display means. It is determined whether or not the position of the display image such as the position overlaps with the region of the operation image 13a (step S191).
[0109]
In step S191, if it is determined that the position of the display image for viewing or the like and the position of the area of the operation image 13a are overlapped, the image information determination unit 25 determines the first image from the size or aspect ratio of the display image. The optimum screen display direction in the display mode is determined (step S192).
[0110]
If it is determined in step S192 that the vertical direction is the display direction suitable for the display mode, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the vertical direction (step S193), and the process proceeds to step S194. In step S194, the image information determination unit 25 and the microcomputer 23 change the aspect ratio of the display image so that the display image fits on the second display screen, and display the display image on the second display unit 130 (step S194). (S195), the operation image 13a is displayed on the first display means 120 (step S196).
[0111]
If it is determined in step S192 that the vertical and horizontal directions are the display directions suitable for the display mode, it is determined that the display image is to be displayed in the horizontal direction (step S197), and the process proceeds to step S194. If it is not determined in step S191 that the position of the display image for viewing or the like and the position of the area of the operation image 13a overlap, the process proceeds to step S196.
[0112]
When the above operations are added, the operation unit can be displayed lightly when an operation of the mobile phone is desired to be performed immediately (for example, when receiving a telephone call) and an image can be displayed according to the display range.
[0113]
[Fourth embodiment]
In the third embodiment, if important information of an image is included when the display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 is lost, the aspect ratio of the image is changed so that the important information of the image is not located in the defective portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If important information of an image is included when the display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 is lost as described below, the entire display image is moved to the second display means 130 and displayed. The case will be described.
[0114]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[0115]
Note that the display configuration and the detection configuration in the embodiment are the same as those in the first and second embodiments.
[0116]
First, when a command to execute the second display mode is input from the main switch 21 or an operation switch group 22 including a touch panel, the microcomputer 23 determines whether or not the state is the second display mode (step S121). . If it is determined in step S121 that the state is the second display mode, the microcomputer 23 or the like deletes the operation image 13a (step S122) and recognizes the size of the display image for viewing or the like (step S122). (Step S123) The image information determination means 25 and the microcomputer 23 change the aspect ratio of the display image so that the display image fits on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 (Step S124). When displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130, it is determined whether or not a display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 exists (step S125).
[0117]
If it is determined in step S125 that an area of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123 exists, it is determined whether important information exists in the image information to be lost in the display image (step S126), and in step S126, If it is determined that important information exists, the entire display image is transferred to the second display means 130 (step S127), and the corresponding area of the display image is deleted by a predetermined width of the hinge 123 (step S128), and the display is performed. The image is distributed and displayed on two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 (step S129). If it is not determined in step S129 that important information exists, the process proceeds to step S128.
[0118]
By performing the above operation, loss of important information in a display image can be eliminated, and information leakage can be prevented.
[0119]
[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the entire display image is moved to the second display unit 130 and displayed if important information of the image is included when the display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 is lost. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If important information of the image is included when the display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 is lost as described below, the entire display image is placed in the first position so that the important information of the image is not located in the missing portion. A case where the display is moved and displayed in two screens of the display unit 120 and the second display unit 130 will be described.
[0120]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
[0121]
Note that the display configuration and the detection configuration of the present embodiment are the same as those of the above-described first and second embodiments.
[0122]
In the figure, when an instruction to execute the second display mode is input from the main switch 21 or an operation switch group 22 composed of a touch panel, the microcomputer 23 determines whether or not the state is the second display mode (step). S131). If it is determined in step S131 that the state is the second display mode, the microcomputer 23 or the like deletes the operation image 13a (step S132) and recognizes the size of the display image for viewing or the like (step S132). In step S133), when displaying a continuous image on two screens of the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130, it is determined whether or not a display image area corresponding to the hinge 123 exists (step S134). ).
[0123]
If it is determined in step S134 that there is an area of the display image corresponding to the hinge 123, it is determined whether important information exists in the image information to be lost in the display image (step S135), and in step S135, If it is determined that the important information is present, the entire display image is moved within the two screens of the first display means 120 and the second display means 130 so that the important information of the image is not located in the defective portion (step (S136), the corresponding area of the display image is lost by a predetermined width of the hinge 123 (step S137), and the display image is divided and displayed on the two screens of the first display unit 120 and the second display unit 130 (step S138). ). If it is not determined in step S135 that important information exists, the process proceeds to step S137.
[0124]
By performing the above operation, loss of important information in a display image can be eliminated, and information leakage can be prevented.
[0125]
[Sixth embodiment]
Next, when the folding angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12 becomes narrow, the display light of the first display means 120 or the second display means 130 hits the other display surface, and the other display becomes difficult to see. The operation for alleviating the state will be described.
[0126]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the operation according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the display configuration and the detection configuration of the present embodiment are the same as those of the above-described first and second embodiments.
[0127]
First, when the microcomputer 23 detects a change in the folding angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12 by the angle detection switch 124, the display light of the first display means 120 or the second display means 130 is applied to the other display surface. Is determined by the angle detection switch 124 (step S141).
[0128]
If it is determined in step S141 that the display light of the first display unit 120 or the second display unit 130 is at an angle that illuminates the other display surface, the illumination unit 121 provided in the first display unit Alternatively, the illumination unit 131 included in the second display unit 130 is set to a predetermined darkness (step S142).
[0129]
If it is not determined in step S141 that the display light of the first display means 120 or the second display means 130 is at an angle that illuminates the other display surface, a series of operations ends.
[0130]
By performing the above operation, the two display screens can alleviate the adverse effect on the visibility of each other.
[0131]
In step S142 of the above operation, the illumination unit 131 provided in the second display unit is darkened. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In accordance with the folding angle between the main body 11 and the lid 12 as described below, The illumination means 121 provided in the first display means 120 or the illumination means 131 provided in the second display means 130 may be darkened. The operation of the apparatus in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0132]
First, when the microcomputer 23 detects a change in the folding angle formed between the main body 11 and the lid 12 by the angle detection switch 124, the display light of the first display means 120 or the second display means 130 turns the other display surface. It is determined by the angle detection switch 124 whether or not the angle illuminates (step S151).
[0133]
If it is determined in step S151 that the display light of the first display unit 120 or the second display unit 130 is at an angle at which the display light illuminates the other display surface, the illumination unit included in the first display unit 120 The illumination unit 131 of the second display unit 121 or the second display unit 130 is set to a predetermined light amount according to the folding angle (step S152).
[0134]
If it is not determined in step S151 that the display light of the first display unit 120 or the second display unit 130 illuminates the other display surface, a series of operations ends.
[0135]
By performing the above operation, the two display screens can alleviate the adverse effect on the visibility of each other.
[0136]
The programs according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 11 to 21 are stored in the storage device in the microcomputer 23 and operated to realize the control methods of the above-described embodiments. It becomes possible.
[0137]
The present invention is not limited to the device of the above-described embodiment, and may be applied to a system including a plurality of devices or an apparatus including one device. A storage medium storing program codes of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to a system or apparatus, and a computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus reads out and executes the program code stored in the storage medium. It goes without saying that it will be completed by doing so.
[0138]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the function of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, or ROM is used. Can be. When the computer executes the readout program code, not only the functions of the above-described embodiment are realized, but also the OS or the like running on the computer performs the actual processing based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where some or all of the functions are performed and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing is also included.
[0139]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the expansion is performed based on the instruction of the next program code. It goes without saying that the CPU of the expansion board or the expansion unit performs the processing and performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.
[0140]
[Embodiment]
Examples of embodiments of the present invention are listed below.
[0141]
<Embodiment 1> It has a display screen, and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit is displayed on the display screen. The information processing device for displaying has a determination unit that determines whether or not a specific pressure-sensitive area of the operation unit has been subjected to pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more, and performs a process corresponding to a determination result of the determination unit. An information processing device characterized by performing.
[0142]
<Embodiment 2> It has a display screen and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit is displayed on the display screen. In the information processing apparatus for displaying, a malfunction prevention setting means for performing malfunction prevention setting that operates by performing pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more on a predetermined area of the operation unit and does not partially receive an input to the operation unit; And an operation display control means for erasing part or all of the operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting means is activated.
[0143]
<Embodiment 3> When the malfunction prevention setting is performed, the malfunction prevention setting is released by pressing a predetermined area of the operation unit for a predetermined time or more. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
[0144]
<Embodiment 4> The information processing apparatus according to embodiment 2, wherein when the malfunction prevention setting is performed, the malfunction prevention setting is released by pressing a predetermined area of the operation unit. .
[0145]
<Embodiment 5> The operation unit includes first and second display screens provided on each of the folding opposing surfaces, and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the first display screen. In a portable device that displays operation information corresponding to each of the plurality of pressure-sensitive areas on the display screen, a pressure is applied to a predetermined area of the operation unit for a predetermined time or more, and the operation is performed to the operation unit. Malfunction prevention setting means for performing malfunction prevention setting that does not partially accept the input of, and operation display control means for erasing a part or all of the operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting means is operated. A portable device comprising:
[0146]
<Sixth Embodiment> The portable device according to the fifth embodiment, wherein when the malfunction prevention setting is performed, image information is displayed on the first display screen and the second display screen.
[0147]
<Seventh Embodiment> The portable device according to the sixth embodiment, wherein when the malfunction prevention setting is performed, one image information is displayed over the first display screen and the second display screen.
[0148]
<Embodiment 8> The mobile device according to embodiment 6, wherein different image information is displayed on the first display screen and the second display screen when the malfunction prevention setting is performed. .
[0149]
<Embodiment 9> When the malfunction prevention setting is performed, the malfunction prevention setting is released by pressing a predetermined area of the operation unit for a predetermined time or more. 9. The portable device according to any one of claims 8 to 9.
[0150]
<Embodiment 10> The mobile phone according to any one of embodiments 5 to 8, wherein when the malfunction prevention setting is performed, the malfunction prevention setting is released by pressing a predetermined area of the operation unit. machine.
[0151]
<Embodiment 11> It has a display screen, and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and displays operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit on the display screen. In the control method of the information processing device to be displayed, a determining step of determining whether or not a specific pressure-sensitive area of the operation unit has been subjected to pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more is performed, and according to the determination result of the determining step, A method for controlling an information processing apparatus, comprising:
[0152]
<Embodiment 12> It has a display screen, and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and operation information corresponding to each of the plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit is displayed on the display screen. In the method for controlling an information processing device to be displayed, a malfunction prevention setting is performed in which a malfunction is set when a predetermined area of the operation unit is subjected to pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more to partially receive an input to the operation unit. A control method for an information processing apparatus, comprising: a setting step; and an operation display control step of deleting a part or all of operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting step is executed. .
[0153]
<Thirteenth Embodiment> The operating unit includes first and second display screens provided on each of the folding facing surfaces, and an operating unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the first display screen. In the method for controlling a portable device for displaying operation information corresponding to each of the plurality of pressure-sensitive areas on the display screen, a pressure-sensitive area for a predetermined time of the operation unit is actuated when a predetermined time or more is performed. A malfunction prevention setting step of performing a malfunction prevention setting that does not partially receive an input to the operation unit; and an operation of erasing a part or all of the operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting step is activated. A method for controlling a portable device, comprising: a display control step.
[0154]
<Embodiment 14> It has a display screen, and an operation unit composed of a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit is displayed on the display screen. A control program for executing a control method of an information processing device to be displayed, the control program comprising: a determination step of determining whether pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more is performed in a specific pressure sensing area of the operation unit; Performing a process according to a result of the determination in the determination step.
[0155]
Embodiment 15 It has a display screen and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit is displayed on the display screen. A control program for executing a control method of an information processing device to be displayed, wherein the control program is activated by performing pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more on a predetermined area of the operation unit and partially inputs to the operation unit. A malfunction prevention setting step of performing a malfunction prevention setting that is not accepted, and an operation display control step of deleting a part or all of the operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting step is executed. Characteristic control program.
[0156]
<Embodiment 16> The operation unit includes first and second display screens provided on each of the folding facing surfaces, and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the first display screen. A control program for executing a method of controlling a portable device for displaying operation information corresponding to each of the plurality of pressure-sensitive areas on the display screen, wherein the pressure-sensitive area of the operation unit is not less than a predetermined time. Is performed to perform a malfunction prevention setting that does not partially accept an input to the operation unit, and an operation information displayed on the display screen when the malfunction prevention setting step is operated. And an operation display control step of erasing part or all of the control program.
[0157]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the operability from being deteriorated due to the operator touching the touch panel by mistake and the operation display being partially or entirely erased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an information processing device (portable device) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a display unit and a detection unit provided in the portable device shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram in a case where an image for observation is displayed on both a first display unit and a second display unit.
4 is an external perspective view of the mobile device shown in FIG.
5 is a main exploded perspective view of the portable device shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of canceling a malfunction prevention setting according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of switching to a second display mode according to the first embodiment.
9 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of a side surface of a back cover in the portable device shown in FIG.
10 is another partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the side surface of the back cover in the portable device shown in FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a change in the folding angle of the lid according to the second embodiment is detected.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of switching from a second display mode to a first display mode according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when the power supply capacity according to the second embodiment is smaller than a predetermined threshold.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when a malfunction prevention setting according to the second embodiment is provided.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation when a change in the folding angle of the lid according to the third embodiment of the present invention is detected.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of switching to a second display mode according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of switching from the second display mode to the first display mode according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an operation according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an operation according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an operation according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another operation according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
12 Lid
13 Operation section
13a, 13b Operation images
14 Second transparent cover
14a, 14b Images for observation
23 Microcomputers, etc.
24 Angle extraction means
25 Image information determination means
100 Mobile devices
110 Lower lid
111 Upper lid
114 back cover
120 first display means
121 Lighting means
123 hinge
124, 125 Angle detection switch
130 second display means
131 Lighting means

Claims (1)

An information processing apparatus, comprising: a display screen; and an operation unit including a touch panel provided on a surface layer of the display screen, and displaying, on the display screen, operation information corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure-sensitive areas in the operation unit. At
A determination unit that determines whether or not pressure sensing for a predetermined time or more has been performed on a specific pressure sensing area of the operation unit,
An information processing apparatus for performing a process in accordance with a result of the determination by the determination unit.

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