JP2862890B2 - Electronic organizer - Google Patents

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Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an electronic organizer having an electronic processing function.

[Prior Art] In recent years, since IC cards and large-capacity memories have become readily available, ROMs and RAMs are made into card types as disclosed in JP-A-62-107360. Electronic devices used for various purposes by replacing a card with a portable case have been proposed. In this case, if various ROMs in which different data are written are prepared, they can be used for various purposes only by replacing the card.

However, since such devices focus on electronic data processing, recording the processed result is not considered, and the user has to search for a separate note paper, which is troublesome. In order to solve this problem,
As disclosed in JP-A-5717, a paper holding function may be added to an apparatus having a calculating function.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in such an apparatus, there is a limit to a function in which a card can be mounted. To increase the number of functions, you can increase the number of cards, but since it is not usually used with many functions, unnecessary cards must be removed to reduce power consumption, and Since a storage space must be separately prepared, portability is deteriorated.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve such problems, the present invention provides a portable main body having a processing function of input data and a basic function of displaying a processing result, and a main body attached to the main body. An electronic system comprising: a mounted recording paper mounting device, an expansion card having the required number of the recording paper mounting devices mounted thereon, and communication means for transmitting and receiving necessary data between the mounted expansion card and the main body. In the notebook device, the first display unit provided on the main body, the second display unit provided on the expansion card, and the first and second display units are facing each other.
While being connected to the first and second display units,
And a detachable flexible display unit provided so as to cover the recording paper mounting device.

[Operation] If necessary, the expansion card and the main body are connected by communication means, and the necessary number of expansion cards are driven by the required number. As a result, necessary processing is performed separately for each card, and processing results are arranged and displayed on the main body.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic organizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG, 1 is a portable electronic organizer main body, the display unit 1 ₁ in the front cover inner, cursor keys 1 ₂ has the function keys 1 _3, inside back cover to the IC card
1 _4, 1 _5, being adapted to be mounted to the power 1 _6, the main body 1
Has a CPU (not shown) therein, and has a processing function of input data and a basic function of displaying a processing result. In addition, a display section inside the back cover for left-handed operators
1 _1, the cursor keys 1 _2, has a function key 1 _3, in the front cover inside
IC card 1 _4, 1 _5, can implement a power supply 1 _6.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a recording paper mounting device attached to the inside of the spine of the main body 1, which is a ring 2 ₁ for mounting the recording paper 3.
And and a closing bracket 2 ₂ for opening and closing the ring 2 _1. 4 is for inputting various data and for the CP inside the main unit.
U performs data processing when processing capacity is insufficient.
The C-card is an extension card with a memory and other various functions to be added when the memory capacity is insufficient, is adapted to be mounted together with the recording paper in rings 2 ₁ for recording sheets mounted. Transmission and reception of necessary data between the attached expansion card 4 and the main body 1 are performed by communication means described later.

In the device configured as described above, data is normally input by input means such as keys provided on the expansion card 4. However, when there is a need for handwriting input or the like, handwriting input is performed by writing necessary characters on the display unit ₁₁ with a pen. Thus the display unit 1 ₁ is performed by filling the required characters or graphics with a pen 6 on the pressure sensor 5 as shown in FIG. 2 (a). As shown in FIG. 2 (c), the pen 6 is formed of a hard material such as plastic and has a thin tip and a thick rear end. When such a pen 6 is used and necessary information is described on the screen by thin luck as shown in FIG. 2 (a), an output is generated only from a narrow portion of the pressure-sensitive sensor as indicated by a symbol a. . On the other hand, when necessary information is input in a thick portion as shown in FIG. 2 (b), an output is generated from a wide portion as shown by a symbol b. For this reason, if output is performed from a narrow part, information is written, and if output is generated from a wide part, the written information is deleted. Separation can be performed without troublesome operation such as switching a switch. For pen 6 be the same in thickness at both ends as shown in FIG. 2 (d), if it rear end fitted with a soft member ₆₁ such as rubber, it traces the screen with part of the hard the output signal is generated from a narrow range when, when tracing the screen with part of the soft, distortion soft segment 6 _1, since the output signal is generated from a wide range, also or write, can determine erased, In this case, information can be written and erased with an image similar to that erased with a normal eraser.

The display unit 1 ₁ can also take the case and similar methods of use are disposed a plurality of keys on the display screen. In this case, the coordinates of the touched portion are detected, and it is determined that the key corresponding to that portion has been operated. At this time, the surface of the display unit 1 ₁ is a method for the pressure-sensitive sensor as shown in FIG. 2, a method in which a touch panel as shown in Figure 3 are contemplated.

Figure 3 uses the touch panel 7 on the display unit 1 _1, the liquid crystal display device is obtained by a (hereinafter, referred to as LCD) 8 detachable structure. By doing so, it is possible to use an economical LCD at first and replace it with an expensive but high-resolution LCD as needed.

A display using an LCD has no problem in a bright place, but has a problem that it is difficult to see a display in a dark place.
In such a case, if a luminous body such as EL9 is placed below the LCD 8 as shown in FIG. 4, the display visibility of the LCD can be improved by the light emission. In this case, the EL 9 is supplied with a voltage via the electrode 12 contacting the electrode 11 on the display side and emits light, but since light emission involves a corresponding power consumption, the reflection plate 10 is attached to the back side of the EL. When the light emission is not required, those (the auxiliary display 13 on which the EL 9 and the reflection plate 10 are attached) may be turned over. Figure 4 (b) is a side view showing details of the auxiliary display unit 13, Fig. 4 (c) is a side view showing the details of the LCD 8, from the main body of the electrode 14, through the electrode ₈₁ of the LCD Power is supplied. Incidentally, the concave portion ₈₂ is provided on the LCD 8,
When the auxiliary display 13 is turned over, the reflection plate 10 fits therein. Reference numeral 15 in FIG. 3 denotes a lever for releasing a mechanical lock when the LCD 8 is pulled out.

The above is an example using the display unit 1 ₁ of the main body, when the display area in the display unit 1 ₁ of the body is insufficient, for example, often display item, attempting to display only the display section of the main body However, if the image is reduced too much, it becomes difficult to see. In such a case, it is easier to see by displaying an appropriate size on the main body side and displaying a portion having a short display area on the display portion of the expansion card. FIG. 5 shows an example in which the expansion card 16 is used as the display unit. 16 ₁ information input unit such as a touch panel in FIG, 16 ₂ of the transmissive type
LCD, 16 ₃ is a light emitting element EL, and the like. It is connected at the contact portion 16 ₄ provided on the end portion, and the connecting portion and the main body are connected by communication means to be described later. Then, the expansion card as shown in FIG. 1 by utilizing the holes 16 ₅ for mounting is adapted to be attached to the main body. In this case, the light emitting element 16 ₃ a reflector provided on the rear surface as shown in FIG. 4, may be selectively used either functional or light emitters or reflectors by reversing. When using both the expansion card and the display unit on the main unit side as the display unit, there is no problem when displaying independent screens on both sides, but when displaying one wide image, the figure is cut off by the recording paper mounting fixture 2. It becomes hard to see. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, it is preferable to perform the display of a graphic continuous over the main body of the display unit 1 ₁ and wider connecting both of the display portion 16 of the expansion card screen. By connecting the display unit 1 ₁ and the expansion card 16 of the main body side in this case through the connecting portions 17 _1, 17 ₂ in the flexible display unit 17, enabling the display of continuous across both screens.

When an expansion card is used, it is necessary to exchange signals between the card and the main body. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example at that time, and the tip of an optical fiber cable 18 attached to the expansion card 4 is shown in FIG. Optical connector 18 provided in
Optical communication is performed by inserting ₁ into the connector 18 ₂ on the main body side. Although only one optical fiber cable is shown in the figure, two cables may be used for full-duplex communication. Figure 8 is another example of the communication system, a recording core 19 to the ring 2 ₁ and expansion card 4 as interlinked paper for mounting
_1, 19 _2, is provided with a core 19 _3, 19 ₄ to the main body.
Thus it will be able to communicate without any special connection by electromagnetic induction through when the ring 2 _1. FIG. 9 shows the light emitting diodes 20 ₁ and 20 ₂ on the expansion card 4 side.
The provided, an example of a case in which a light receiving diode 21 _1, 21 ₂ to the main body, an example of performing signal transmission by optical communication between the light emitting diode and the receiving diode. In this example, the light emitting diode and the light receiving diode do not have their optical axes opposed to each other, but since the distance is short, communication can be secured by the scattered light. But transmission efficiency when attempting to improve the efficiency because not so well by reflecting light emitted from the light-receiving diode as shown in FIG. 10 in the ring 2 _1, that guides the reflected light to the light receiving diode 21 ₁ It is a good idea. Also, the first
As shown in the cross section of the ring in FIG. ₁ , if a concave groove 22 is formed inside the ring 21 so that light is efficiently reflected by the groove 22, the transmission efficiency is further improved. FIG. 12 shows a method using electromagnetic induction. In this example, the ring 21 is made to pass a current instead of a magnetic flux, a coil 23 is provided on the expansion card 4 side, and the coil and the ring are coupled by electromagnetic induction.

Display unit 1 ₁ of the body is usually used to display in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 13. However, when there are many contents to be displayed in the horizontal direction, the display in the horizontal direction may be required as shown in FIG. On the other hand, displays a cursor (not shown) on the screen to indicate the information input position on the display screen, the display position of the cursor is adapted to be free to move with the cursor keys 1 _2. However, the display is performed by program control, and the movement of the cursor is performed by the contact information when the cursor key is pressed, so the information from the cursor key does not change even if the screen changes from vertical display to horizontal display. The moving direction of the cursor is the same as before. For example, if the cursor key is moved in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 13, the cursor moves upward on the screen. However, in FIG. 14, the cursor moves upward even if the operation is performed in the same arrow direction. Generally, moving the cursor in the direction of the physical position indicated by the cursor key is the least uncomfortable. For this reason, when the display direction on the screen is changed, it is desirable to change the direction function of the cursor key accordingly. As this method, there is a method of rotating and modifying the software in conjunction with the change of the screen, the cursor keys 1 ₂ as shown in FIG. 15 mechanically. In this method, the cursor key at the position shown in FIG. 15 (a) is rotated along a circular guide, and the cursor is moved in the moving direction as shown in FIG. 15 (b). By doing so, the upper side of the cursor key is always at the upper side of the screen, and the user does not feel uncomfortable in operation.

In the above description, data storage is described on the assumption that an internal memory is used. However, as the storage capacity increases, the capacity of the internal memory becomes insufficient. In this case, it is effective to use ROM or RAM as the expansion card. When a large storage capacity is required, it is advantageous to use a CD. The original use of the notebook is to record information on paper. Therefore, one of the expansion cards may be used as a printer, and printing may be performed on recording paper of a notebook. In this case, if a paper feeding mechanism is provided as in a normal printer, the width of the printer and the width of the notebook must be increased.
If the structure moves in the Y direction, the head moves to a necessary portion of the recording paper to perform printing.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention relates to a recording paper mounting device mounted on a main body, an expansion card mounted on the recording paper mounting device by a required number, and a communication between each mounted card and the main body. Communication means for transmitting and receiving necessary data between devices, so that functions that could not be performed with conventional devices can be easily expanded, without any restrictions, and there is a problem with the storage space for expansion cards that are not always used There is an effect that there is no such thing. In particular, the first display unit provided on the main body, the second display unit provided on the expansion card, and the first and second display units in a state where the first and second display units are facing each other. And a detachable flexible display unit provided so as to cover the recording paper mounting device, so that a large image with continuous spread can be displayed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing an information input means, FIG. 3 is a view for explaining attachment / detachment of an LCD, FIG. The figure shows the structure for illuminating the LCD.
The figure shows a structural example when the expansion card is used as the display unit,
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which a continuous graphic is displayed on both the main body and the expansion card, and FIGS. 7 to 12 are diagrams for explaining a state in which communication between the expansion card and the main body is performed.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which a vertical display is performed on the display unit on the main body side, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which a horizontal display is performed, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the direction of the image is changed. 1 ... electronic system organizer body, 1 ₁ ... display unit, 1 ₁ , 1 ₂ ...
... cursor key, 1 ₃ ...... function key, 1 _4, 1 ₅ ...... IC card, 2 ...... recording sheet attachment, 3 ...... recording sheet, 2 ₁ ...... ring ,, 4,16 ...... expansion card, 8 Liquid crystal display (LC
D), 16 ₁ ... information input section, 16 ₃ ... light emitting element, 16 ₄ ... connection section, 17 ... flexible display section, 18 ... optical fiber cable, 19 ... core.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Shinichi Midorikawa 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Kyocera Corporation Tokyo Yoga Office (72) Kazuo Nagamachi 2- Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 14-9 Kyocera Corporation Tokyo Yoga Office (72) Inventor Satoshi Endo 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Kyocera Corporation Tokyo Yoga Office (56) References JP-A-2-217908 (JP, A) JP-A-58-181022 (JP, A) JP-A-2-36471 (JP, U) JP-A-2-36472 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶⁾ G06F 15/02 G06K 17/00 B42D 15/00 B42F 7/00 B42F 13/00

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A portable main body having a processing function of input data and a basic function of displaying a processing result, a recording paper mounting device attached to the main body, and a required number of recording paper mounting devices. An electronic system notebook device comprising: a mounted expansion card; and communication means for transmitting and receiving necessary data between the mounted expansion card and the main body; a first display unit provided on the main body; A second display unit provided on the expansion card; and a first display unit and a second display unit.
And a detachable flexible display unit connected to the second display unit and provided so as to cover the recording paper mounting device.