JP5507829B2 - Electronics - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device that executes application processing in response to an operation input.

  Conventionally, as a method for inputting commands to an electronic device, a method of selecting from a list is often employed. At this time, a method has been proposed in which a command used preferentially from the operation history of the command is displayed and selected as a prediction list (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in a system capable of inputting a text command, a method of selecting a most likely entry from a database and displaying a predicted character string has been proposed as a predictive keyboard input method (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).
JP 2002-1117024 A JP 2007-328804 A

  However, since the method of Patent Document 1 is a technique for storing commands that can be input to a text input application and facilitating the issuance of commands, the function corresponding to the character string input by the user is executed. I can't let you. In addition, the method of Patent Document 2 is merely a technique for predicting a character string to be input and completing a word as user input assistance in an application that accepts command input.

  Furthermore, since these techniques pass a command that has been input or selected to a predetermined application for processing, it is difficult to execute an application corresponding to a character string input by the user.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can easily select and execute an application related to a character input by a user.

  An electronic device according to the present invention controls a display unit that displays a character input screen, an input unit that inputs characters displayed on the character input screen, and execution of an application, and is input by the input unit. A control unit that displays a conversion candidate or prediction candidate for the character on the display unit, and a storage unit that stores the application name. The control unit includes the storage unit in the conversion candidate or prediction candidate. When the application name stored in is displayed and the application name is selected as the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate, processing related to the application having the selected application name is executed.

  In addition, when the application name is selected as the conversion candidate or prediction candidate, the control unit executes processing related to the application of the selected application name or displays the application name as characters on the display unit It is preferable to accept the selection of whether to perform the process.

  In addition, the storage unit further stores a process name that can be processed in the application, and the control unit predicts the application name when the display unit displays the application name as a character input. A candidate is displayed, and in addition to the prediction candidate, a process name that can be processed in the application stored in the storage unit is displayed. When the process name is selected as the prediction candidate, It is preferable to execute the processing.

  In addition, when the process name is selected as the prediction candidate, the control unit executes a process related to the selected process name, or performs a process of displaying the process name as a character on the display unit It is preferable to accept the selection.

  In addition, the electronic apparatus according to the present invention preferably further includes a sensor that detects an operation, and the control unit preferably accepts selection of any of the processing names according to the type of the operation detected by the sensor. .

  The control unit displays the process name when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the prediction candidate is displayed, and the sensor displays the process name in a state where the process name is displayed. It is preferable to display the prediction candidate when a predetermined operation is detected.

  In addition, when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the processing names are mixedly displayed in the prediction candidates, the control unit rearranges the processing names and displays the processing names. It is preferable that the mixed display is performed when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the process names are rearranged and displayed at the top.

  In addition, the electronic device according to the present invention is configured to display the input character in response to receiving the input of the character by the input unit in a state where the initial screen is displayed on the display unit. It is preferable to further include an activation unit that activates an application related to the screen.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the application relevant to the character which the user input can be selected and executed easily.

[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone 1 which is an example of an electronic apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a so-called foldable mobile phone, but the mobile phone according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sliding type in which one casing is slid in one direction from a state in which both casings are overlapped, or a rotary type in which one casing is rotated around an axis along the overlapping direction ( Turn type), or a type (straight type) in which the operation unit and the display unit are arranged in one housing and does not have a connecting unit.

  The cellular phone 1 includes an operation unit side body unit 2 and a display unit side body unit 3. The operation unit side body unit 2 includes an operation unit 11 and a microphone 12 into which a voice uttered by a user of the mobile phone 1 is input on the surface unit 10. The operation unit 11 includes a function setting operation key 13 for operating various functions such as various settings, a phone book function, and a mail function, an input operation key 14 for inputting numbers of telephone numbers, mail characters, and the like. The operation key 15 includes a determination operation key 15 for performing determination and scrolling in various operations.

  The display unit side body unit 3 includes a display unit 21 for displaying various types of information on the surface unit 20 and a receiver 22 for outputting the voice of the other party of the call.

  Further, the upper end of the operation unit side body 2 and the lower end of the display unit side body 3 are connected via a hinge mechanism 4. In addition, the cellular phone 1 relatively rotates the operation unit side body 2 and the display unit side body 3 connected via the hinge mechanism 4, thereby displaying the operation unit side body 2 and the display. The part-side casing 3 can be opened to each other (opened state), or the operation part-side casing 2 and the display-side casing 3 can be folded (folded state).

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the mobile phone 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 1 includes an operation unit 11 (input unit), a microphone 12, a main antenna 40, an RF circuit unit 41, a display control unit 42, an audio processing unit 43, and a memory 44. The control unit 45 is provided in the operation unit side body 2, and the display unit 21, the receiver 22, and the driver IC 23 are provided in the display unit side body 3.

  The main antenna 40 communicates with a base station or the like in a first use frequency band (for example, 800 MHz), and can support a second use frequency band (for example, 1.5 GHz) for GPS communication. It is. In the present embodiment, the first frequency band used is 800 MHz, but other frequency bands may be used. Further, the main antenna 40 may be separately provided with an antenna that communicates with an external device in the first use frequency band and can correspond to the second use frequency band for GPS communication.

  The RF circuit unit 41 demodulates the signal received by the main antenna 40 and supplies the processed signal to the control unit 45. Then, the signal supplied from the control unit 45 is modulated and transmitted to an external device (base station) via the main antenna 40. On the other hand, the control unit 45 is notified of the strength of the signal received by the main antenna 40.

  The display control unit 42 performs predetermined image processing according to the control of the control unit 45, and outputs the processed image data to the driver IC 23. The driver IC 23 stores the image data supplied from the display control unit 42 in the frame memory and outputs it to the display unit 21 at a predetermined timing.

  The audio processing unit 43 performs predetermined audio processing on the signal supplied from the RF circuit unit 41 under the control of the control unit 45, and outputs the processed signal to the receiver 22 or a speaker (not shown). . The receiver 22 or the speaker outputs the signal supplied from the audio processing unit 43 to the outside.

  In addition, the audio processing unit 43 processes the signal input from the microphone 12 according to the control of the control unit 45 and outputs the processed signal to the RF circuit unit 41. The RF circuit unit 41 performs a predetermined process on the signal supplied from the sound processing unit 43 and outputs the processed signal to the main antenna 40.

  The memory 44 includes, for example, a working memory and is used for arithmetic processing by the control unit 45. The memory 44 stores a plurality of applications and various tables necessary for the applications. The memory 44 may also serve as a removable external memory.

  The control unit 45 controls the entire mobile phone 1 and is configured using a central processing unit (CPU) or the like. Here, the control operation of the control unit 45 according to the key operation by the operation unit 11 will be described. In principle, the control unit 45 assigns symbols and functions to each key (the function setting operation key 13, the input operation key 14, and the determination operation key 15) constituting the operation unit 11 in accordance with an application that is currently actively activated. To change.

  Specifically, when any of the keys is pressed, the operation unit 11 detects the position information of the key (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the left column of the second row of the input operation keys 14). When the key (the key with “1” and “a” printed on the front surface) is pressed, the position information (X2, Y1) is transmitted to the control unit 45. The control unit 45 accesses the memory 44, refers to the key assignment table corresponding to the currently active application, and processes the symbols and functions assigned from the position information transmitted from the operation unit 11. Run. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D, the memory 44 stores a plurality of key assignment tables. 3B is a table used when making a call, FIG. 3C is a table used in a notepad application or a mail application, and FIG. It is a table used when changing a channel in a television application.

  The execution of the symbol processing means that “1” or “A” is displayed on the display unit 21 when the currently active application is Notepad, for example. Also, execution of function processing means, for example, that the display channel is set to 1ch when the currently active application is a television.

  The memory 44 stores a plurality of key assignment tables, and the control unit 45 switches the key assignment table to be referred to according to the application, and based on the key position information transmitted from the operation unit 11. The predetermined process is executed with reference to a predetermined key assignment table.

  In the mobile phone 1 configured as described above, when a key operation is performed in a communication standby state, each of a plurality of symbols (for example, numbers and characters) assigned to the key is, for example, a different one. It has a function of enabling the screen displayed in parallel in the screen area and displaying one symbol when a predetermined key operation is performed.

  In addition, the mobile phone 1 has a function when displaying a character conversion candidate input by the operation unit 11 or a subsequent prediction candidate. Furthermore, when these conversion candidates or prediction candidates are selected, when an application name or a character string indicating the processing content related to the application is input, it has a function of executing the application.

  Here, a configuration for exhibiting the above-described function will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 45 of the mobile phone 1 includes a character input unit 50, an application execution unit 51, and a setting control unit 52.

  The character input unit 50 controls the display control unit 42 to display a character assigned to the key when a key operation is performed by the user. In addition, the character input unit 50 extracts conversion candidates or prediction candidates for the input characters from the memory 44 and causes the display unit 21 to display them through the display control unit 42.

  The memory 44 stores a prediction DB (not shown) in which conversion candidates and prediction candidates are stored and managed. The character input unit 50 searches the prediction DB based on the input characters, and extracts conversion candidates such as kanji to be converted and prediction candidates for subsequent characters.

  Furthermore, the character input unit 50 extracts application candidates or operations (processes) in the application that the mobile phone 1 has from the memory 44 based on the input characters and displays them in the conversion candidates or prediction candidates. Specifically, for example, when “ka” is input, “camera” that is an application starting with “ka” is displayed as a prediction candidate, and when “camera” is input, the processing contents in the camera application As a prediction candidate, process names such as “start up” and “how to use” are displayed.

  The memory 44 stores the activities of the mobile phone 1 (application name, processing name in the application, and function name for setting the state of the mobile phone 1) as activity candidate DBs.

  When these application names and process names are selected by the user, the application execution unit 51 performs the corresponding application (for example, camera, mail, television, etc.) or a specific operation (process) of the application. Executed.

  Further, the character input unit 50 extracts the function name for setting the state of the mobile phone 1 (for example, the manner mode, the radio wave OFF mode, etc.) from the memory 44 and converts it, not limited to the execution of the application that the mobile phone 1 has. Display as a candidate or prediction candidate. Then, in response to the selection of these function names, the setting control unit 52 sets the state of the mobile phone 1.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing of the control unit 45 in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. This process is continuously executed until the application relating to the character input screen in the character input unit 50 is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1, the control unit 45 receives a key input from the operation unit 11.

  In step S <b> 2, the control unit 45 determines whether the key input received in step S <b> 1 is a character input or an input related to selection of a conversion candidate or a prediction candidate. If it is a character input, the process proceeds to step S5, and if it is an input relating to candidate selection, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the control unit 45 determines whether the candidate selected in step S1 is a normal conversion candidate or a prediction candidate, or an activity candidate (application activation or application processing execution, or setting change of the mobile phone 1). Determine if there is. When selecting a normal conversion candidate or prediction candidate, the process proceeds to step S5 as in the case of character input, and when selecting an activity candidate, the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S4, the control unit 45 executes the activity candidate determined to have been selected in step S3. Thereby, the user can execute an application or a function with the characters input by the character input application.

  In step S5, the controller 45 adds the character corresponding to the key input or the selected conversion candidate or prediction candidate to the character input buffer because the key input received in step S1 relates to the character input. To do.

  In step S6, the control unit 45 searches the prediction DB stored in the memory 44, and extracts conversion candidates and prediction candidates for the character string held in the character input buffer.

  In step S7, the control unit 45 searches the activity candidate DB stored in the memory 44, and extracts activity candidates for the character string held in the character input buffer.

  In step S8, the control unit 45 displays the conversion candidates and prediction candidates extracted in step S6 and the activity candidates extracted in step S7 in a selectable manner on the character input screen.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen transition example of application execution in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, the control unit 45 executes the camera function based on the input character.

  The operation unit 11 includes a first key (for example, a key located in the second to fifth lines of the input operation key 14 shown in FIG. 1A) and a second key (for example, FIG. 1). The up / down keys 15a and 15b) of the determination operation key 15 shown in FIG.

  The first key is a first type symbol (for example, hiragana such as “A”, “I”, “U”) and a second type symbol (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc.). Number) and a number of assigned keys. The second key is a key to which a first type symbol and a second type symbol are not assigned, and a single function or a plurality of functions (for example, a function for converting kana to kanji) is assigned.

  First, in a state where the initial screen 100 waiting for an incoming call is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 6A), the control unit 45, when any one of the first keys is pressed, Control is performed so that the first type symbol assigned to the key and the second type symbol assigned to the pressed key are displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 6B). Specifically, the control unit 45 performs control so that the first type symbol is displayed in the display area 101 and the second type symbol is displayed in the display area 102. The first type symbol is, for example, a symbol corresponding to a hiragana character such as “A”, “I”, “U”, or a Roman character such as “A”, “B”, “C”. The second type symbol is, for example, a symbol corresponding to a number such as “1”, “2”, “3”, and the like.

  At this time, the control unit 45 displays the application name (“camera”) starting from the input character (first type symbol) together with the conversion candidate or prediction candidate in the display area 101 so that the application name can be selected. The application name is displayed with the display font or display color or decoration distinguished. Thereby, the user can easily identify that the selection item is related to the function execution of the mobile phone 1.

  Next, when the control unit 45 is controlling to display the first type symbol and the second type symbol on the display unit 21, if the second key is pressed, the control unit 45 is input to the display area 101. A conversion process (for example, a process of converting kana into kanji or a process of converting into a prediction candidate character string, etc.) is executed (FIG. 6C). In this example, the application name “camera” is selected and displayed. Further, the control unit 45 determines that it is not necessary to input a number (second type symbol) by receiving the conversion process, and erases the display area 102.

  Here, the control unit 45 displays prediction candidates subsequent to “camera” and also displays activity candidates (“activate” and “usage”) indicating the processing contents related to the camera. Note that the activity candidates are displayed with the display font, display color, decoration, and the like distinguished from each other as in the application name of FIG.

  When the control unit 45 accepts an activity candidate selection input, the control unit 45 executes an application process corresponding to the selection. Specifically, when “Activate” is selected, a camera monitoring screen is displayed (FIG. 6D), and when “How to use” is selected, help about how to use the camera (explanation) Screen) is displayed (FIG. 6E).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example of function setting in the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. In this example, the control unit 45 sets the operation mode of the mobile phone 1 based on the input characters.

  In the state where the initial screen 100 is displayed on the display unit 21 (FIG. 7 (a)), the control unit 45 displays the first type symbol when the first key is pressed, as in the example of FIG. Control is performed so that the second type symbol is displayed in the display area 102 in the display area 101 (FIG. 7B). Specifically, “de” is displayed in the display area 101, and “4444 *” is displayed in the display area 102.

  At this time, the control unit 45 displays the function name (“radio wave OFF mode”) starting from the input character (“de”) together with the conversion candidate or the prediction candidate in the display area 101 so that the function name can be selected.

  Next, when the control unit 45 is controlling to display the first type symbol and the second type symbol on the display unit 21, if the second key is pressed, the control unit 45 is input to the display area 101. A conversion process (for example, a process of converting kana into kanji or a process of converting into a prediction candidate character string, etc.) is executed (FIG. 7C). In this example, the function name “radio wave OFF mode” is selected and displayed. Further, the control unit 45 determines that it is not necessary to input a number (second type symbol) by receiving the conversion process, and erases the display area 102.

  Here, the control unit 45 displays a prediction candidate following the character string “radio wave OFF mode” and also displays an activity candidate (“set”).

  And control part 45 will change a display to the setting screen corresponding to selection, if selection input of an activity candidate is received. Specifically, since “set” is selected for “radio wave OFF mode”, a function setting screen for setting the radio wave OFF mode is displayed (FIG. 7D).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to start an application and change the setting of the state of the mobile phone 1 in accordance with the input character string. In particular, since the character input application is activated based on key input on the initial screen (standby screen) to enable character input, the desired operation (application activation, setting change, etc.) can be easily executed. .

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the application name and the processing name are displayed in the conversion candidates and the prediction candidates. Therefore, it is possible to easily select and execute the application and processing related to the character string input by the user. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the existence of a function that the user does not know and the details (processing contents) of the function, so that it is expected that the function of the mobile phone 1 is effectively utilized.

  In this embodiment, the application is activated by selecting the process name after selecting the application name. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, this application may be activated in response to selection of an application name, and specific processing contents may be executed from a menu in the application.

  In this embodiment, the corresponding process is executed by selecting an activity candidate (application name or process name). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The process may be executed not by selecting from candidates but also by directly inputting an application name or a process name. At this time, it is preferable to accept selection of whether to execute the process or only display characters.

  The key assignment method shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this method.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although character input, selection of the prediction candidate, etc. were performed based on the key input of the operation part 11, it is not restricted to this. For example, a touch panel may be arranged at a position overlapping with the display unit 21 and a selection input may be received, or a voice received by the microphone 12 may be analyzed and associated with a displayed activity candidate.

  Further, by detecting the operation of the mobile phone 1, this type of operation may be accepted as a selection input. As a configuration for this purpose, a second embodiment to a fourth embodiment provided with a sensor for detecting an operation will be described.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, about the structure which has the same function as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is provided and demonstrated.

  FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the mobile phone 1a according to the present embodiment. Unlike the mobile phone 1 according to the first embodiment, the mobile phone 1a further includes an acceleration sensor 46 as a sensor for detecting an operation.

  The acceleration sensor 46 detects the operation of the mobile phone 1a as an acceleration value and provides it to the control unit 45a. Based on this acceleration value, the control unit 45a determines the type of operation (such as the direction and number of operations) of the mobile phone 1a. Then, the control unit 45a processes as an operation input such as item selection in the character input application according to the determined type of operation.

  FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of the control unit 45a. The control unit 45a includes a character input unit 50a, an application execution unit 51, a setting control unit 52, and a sensor control unit 53.

  The sensor control unit 53 determines the type of operation by collating with a previously stored acceleration pattern based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46. The determination result is received by the character input unit 50a and becomes an operation input in the character input application. That is, the activity candidates displayed in FIG. 6C are distinguished from each other by their character color, decoration, etc., and are selected in association with the determined type of action. For example, when the mobile phone 1a is shaken vertically, a candidate for red character is selected, and when it is shaken horizontally, a candidate for blue character is selected. Or the candidate of the order according to the frequency | count of having shaken the mobile telephone 1a continuously may be selected.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the control unit 45a in the mobile phone 1a according to the present embodiment. This process is continuously executed until the application related to the character input screen in the character input unit 50a is terminated.

  In step S <b> 11, the control unit 45 a accepts a key input from the operation unit 11 or a motion input (for example, shake vertically or shake horizontally) as an operation input from the user.

  In step S12, the control unit 45a determines whether the operation input received in step S11 is a key input or a motion input. If it is a key input, the process proceeds to step S2, and if it is a motion input, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S <b> 13, the control unit 45 a determines whether there is an activity candidate (displayed) corresponding to the received motion input type, such as a blue character candidate or a second candidate. If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S4 and the activity is executed. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the process returns to step S11 to continue accepting operation inputs.

  Specifically, for example, when activity candidates (“start up” and “how to use”) are displayed in the prediction candidates as shown in FIG. 6C, if the mobile phone 1a is shaken vertically, The control unit 45a determines that “activate” is selected, and displays a monitoring screen of the camera (FIG. 6D). On the other hand, when the mobile phone 1a is shaken sideways, the control unit 45a determines that “how to use” is selected, and displays a help (instruction) screen regarding how to use the camera (FIG. 6 (e)).

  Note that steps S2 to S8 are the same as in the first embodiment, and display prediction candidates or execute activities in accordance with the contents of key input.

  According to the present embodiment, an activity can be executed by selection based on a motion input, so that the user can easily execute various functions.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The mobile phone 1b of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the mobile phone 1a of the second embodiment, but the functions of the control unit 45a, particularly the character input unit 50a, are expanded, and the control unit 45b and the character input unit respectively. 50b (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example for explaining the processing content of the control unit 45b according to the present embodiment.

  First, when “camera” is key-input in the character input application, the control unit 45b displays prediction candidates following “camera” (FIG. 11A).

  Here, when it is determined that the predetermined motion input has been made based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46, the control unit 45b switches to the display of activity candidates related to “camera” (FIG. 11B). . Further, when it is determined that a predetermined motion input has been made in a state where activity candidates are displayed, the control unit 45b switches to display of prediction candidates (FIG. 11A).

  When receiving a selection input (for example, a motion input such as vertical swing or horizontal swing) in a state where activity candidates are displayed, the control unit 45b executes an activity corresponding to the selection input (FIG. 11 (c). ) Or FIG. 11 (d)).

  In addition, a plurality of activity candidates are displayed by distinguishing the character color and decoration, or instead of this distinction, a display indicating a selection method by motion input (for example, “vertical swing”, “single swing”, etc.) May be performed.

  According to this embodiment, a prediction candidate and an activity candidate can be easily switched and displayed. Therefore, it is easy for the user to see and the operability can be improved. This is particularly suitable when it is difficult to display activity candidates at the same time because there are many prediction candidates.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The cellular phone 1c of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the cellular phone 1a of the second embodiment, but the functions of the control unit 45a, particularly the character input unit 50a, are expanded, and the control unit 45c and the character input unit respectively. 50c (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example for explaining the processing content of the control unit 45c according to the present embodiment.

  First, when “camera” is key-input in the character input application, the control unit 45c displays activity candidates related to “camera” together with prediction candidates subsequent to “camera” (FIG. 12A).

  Here, if the control unit 45c determines that a predetermined motion input has been made based on the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor 46, the control unit 45c switches to a display in which the activity candidates are rearranged in a higher order (FIG. 12B). ). Furthermore, when the control unit 45c determines that the predetermined motion input has been made in a state where the activity candidates are rearranged in the higher order, the control unit 45c switches to a display in which the prediction candidates and the activity candidates are mixed (FIG. 12A). ).

  Regardless of the display order of activity candidates (FIG. 12 (a) or FIG. 12 (b)), the control unit 45c executes an activity corresponding to this selection when selected by key input or motion input. (FIG. 12 (c) or FIG. 12 (d)).

  According to the present embodiment, activity candidates can be easily extracted and displayed at the top. Therefore, selection is facilitated even with key input, and operability can be improved. In addition, when it is difficult to display activity candidates at the same time due to a large number of prediction candidates, it is possible to display the information in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby making it easy to select an activity.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external perspective view of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the mobile telephone which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure where it uses for description about the key assignment which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the control part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of the function setting which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the mobile telephone which concerns on 2nd-4th embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the control part which concerns on 2nd-4th embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the control part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of application execution which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1a, 1b, 1c Mobile phone (electronic equipment)
11 Operation part (input part)
21 Display unit 22 Receiver 23 Driver IC
40 Main antenna 41 RF circuit unit 42 Display control unit 43 Audio processing unit 44 Memory (storage unit)
45, 45a, 45b, 45c Control unit (starting means)
46 Acceleration sensor (sensor)
50, 50a, 50b, 50c Character input part 51 Application execution part 52 Setting control part 53 Sensor control part

Claims (8)

A display unit for displaying a character input screen;
In the state where the initial screen is displayed on the display unit, an input unit for inputting characters displayed on the character input screen;
The application itself controls the execution of the application that uses the display unit, and also displays a conversion candidate or prediction candidate of characters input by the input unit on the display unit,
A storage unit for storing the application name,
The input unit includes a first key in which a first type symbol and a second type symbol are assigned to one key,
In the state in which the initial screen is displayed on the display unit, the first type symbol and the second type symbol are set in parallel in response to receiving the input of the character by the first key of the input unit. Displayed on the display,
The control unit displays an application name stored in the storage unit in the conversion candidate or prediction candidate displayed by the first type symbol, and the application name is selected as the conversion candidate or prediction candidate Then, an electronic device that executes processing related to the application having the selected application name.   When the application name is selected as the conversion candidate or prediction candidate, the control unit executes processing related to the application of the selected application name or displays the application name as characters on the display unit The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device accepts a selection as to whether or not to perform. The storage unit further stores a process name that can be processed in the application,
The control unit displays a prediction candidate related to the application name when the application name is displayed on the display unit, and is stored in the storage unit in addition to the prediction candidate. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a process name that can be processed in the application is displayed, and when the process name is selected as the prediction candidate, a process related to the process name is executed.   When the process name is selected as the prediction candidate, the control unit performs a process related to the selected process name, or performs a process of displaying the process name as characters on the display unit, The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the electronic device receives a selection. A sensor for detecting movement;
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit accepts a selection of any of the process names according to a type of operation detected by the sensor.   The control unit displays the processing name when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the prediction candidate is displayed, and the predetermined name is displayed by the sensor in a state where the processing name is displayed. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the prediction candidate is displayed when an operation is detected.   When the predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the processing names are mixedly displayed in the prediction candidates, the control unit rearranges the processing names and displays the processing names. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the mixed display is performed when a predetermined operation is detected by the sensor in a state where the devices are rearranged and displayed at the upper level.   The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an activation unit that activates an application related to the character input screen that displays the input characters.

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