JPH06149412A - Electronics - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide an electronic device that has good portability even when the display is closed and can be used as a fax machine without connecting a special separate unit. To aim. [Structure] A first case 1 having an LCD display unit 4,
An electronic device that is connected to a second case 7 having a keyboard 11 by side walls with a hinge arm 5 and is portable when both cases are overlapped with each other and can be operated with both cases open. When the handset 14 is inserted into the insertion groove 2 formed in the first case 1 formed in the opening 3 adjacent to the display portion 4 of the first case 1, the handset 1
The dial key 15 of No. 4 is exposed through the opening 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device including a first case having a display section and a second case having a keyboard.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a portable personal computer, when attempting to communicate created data using a telephone line, the personal computer has been connected to a telephone set via a communication modem in addition to the personal computer. . In addition, a scanner and printer are required to use it as a fax. In this case, since the scanner and printer are separate units, the user sets each unit of the scanner and printer on the desk to use according to the usage situation, or removes it from another place and connects it with the connector. I was using it. Furthermore, the actual Kaihei 2-3555
There is also a device that has a handset as shown in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2 and only displays data on an LCD display at the time of reception.

[0003]

However, in the electronic device disclosed in the above publication, the handset installation base is provided on the side surface of the main body, and the handset is hooked by the hook, so that the electronic device is carried when the display is closed. However, there was a drawback that it was not a portable device. In order to make it possible to use the FAX machine with this electronic device, there is a problem that it cannot be used immediately because a scanner device and a printer device, which are separate units, must be connected.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a single unit device in which a handset, an image scanner, and a printer are incorporated in an electronic device. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic device which has good portability even when it is carried with the display closed and can be used as a fax machine or the like without connecting a special separate unit.

[0005]

In order to achieve this object, an electronic apparatus according to the present invention has a first case having a display portion and a second case having a keyboard, which are joined together by hinges on both sides. An electronic device which can be carried in a state where the two are overlapped with each other and which can be operated with both cases opened, wherein a portable telephone is provided on a side surface of the display portion of the first case, the surface being substantially flush with the display portion. Put it on like an eggplant.

Further, the telephone may have a key switch, and the key switch may be exposed on the surface of the first case side by side with the display portion when the telephone is mounted.

Further, the first case may have a groove for inserting and removing the telephone on a surface perpendicular to the display section, and an opening for exposing the key switch may be formed side by side with the display section.

Further, when the telephone is mounted, the data including the image data may be transmitted and received through the telephone to print or read the data.

Further, a storage section for storing data received through the communication section may be provided, and paper insertion ports for the printing section and the reading section may be provided near the hinges of both cases.

[0010]

According to the present invention having the above structure, the keyboard section can be operated and the data displayed on the display section can be viewed with both cases opened. Also, the portable telephone can be detached or used while it is attached.
Since the telephone can be mounted almost flush with the display unit, both cases can be stacked and carried.

Data is transmitted and received to and from the electronic device through the telephone with the telephone attached. So-called FA
Can have X functionality. The received data can be appropriately printed on paper, or the data written on the paper can be read and transmitted. The received data can be temporarily stored in the storage unit, and can be appropriately displayed on the display unit or printed on paper.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The electronic device of the embodiment has two cases 1, 7
It consists of The first case 1 has a pair of hinge arms 5 on both sides of the rear end, and the second case 7 includes a cover 6 for a scanner and a printer unit, which will be described later, between the pair of hinge arms 5, both of which are both cases. Is rotationally coupled about a horizontal axis parallel to the tip of the.

The first case 1 has a built-in LCD display section 4 on the surface facing the second case 7, and has an opening 3 side by side to the left of the display section 4. An insertion groove 2 into which a telephone can be inserted is formed on the side surface of the first case on the left side of the opening 3. The insertion groove 2 communicates with the opening 3.

Portable telephone or handset 14
Like the usual one, has a speaker 17 and a microphone 18 on the top and bottom of the front surface, and has a dial key 15 and an LCD display unit 10 in the middle. Handset 1
4 can be inserted into the insertion groove 2 and mounted in the first case 1, and in the mounted state, the key 15 is exposed from the opening 3 and is arranged substantially flush with the display unit 4.

On the side surface of the handset 14, FIG.
It has a connector 19 as shown in FIG.
Connector inside the insertion groove 2 of the case 1 (not shown)
It is possible to transmit / receive data transmitted / received by the handset 14 to / from an electronic device by connecting to the electronic device.

The second case 7 is provided with a keyboard 11 on the surface facing the first case, and below the cover 6 at the rear of the keyboard 11, a printing unit 20 including a thermal line head for printing on paper, on the paper. Reading unit 2 for written data
1. Paper feeding unit 2 that feeds paper through the printing unit and the reading unit
2 built-in each. A paper inlet / outlet 8 extending in the left-right direction is provided on the upper surface of the second case 7 between the keyboard 11 and the cover 6 and on the rear surface of the second case 7. Also,
The second case 7 has a slit 12 on the side surface for inserting a card-type storage cartridge 13 in which data can be written and erased.

In FIG. 4, the control unit 27 has a so-called personal computer function and controls the display unit 4, the keyboard 11, the storage unit 13, the printing unit 20, the reading unit 21, and the paper feeding unit 22, respectively. It also has a FAX function by connecting to the communication unit 25.

The electronic device of the embodiment can be used as a personal computer and a FAX. Also,
When carrying, as shown in FIG. 3, both cases 1 and 7 are stacked and the keyboard 11, the display unit 4, and the opening 3 are all located inside and stored.

When used as a personal computer, the result of operating the keyboard 11 can be displayed on the display unit or stored in the cartridge 13. FA
When the X function is used, when the handset 14 is attached to the first case, the attachment / detachment detection unit 26 of the communication unit 25 detects the attachment, and the communication unit 25 can transmit / receive data through the handset 14. Further, the key 15 of the handset 14 can be used as a fax dial through the opening 3. When the data is received, the display unit 4 displays that the data has been received. Then, the keyboard 11 stores all the data in the cartridge 13,
One of the displays on the display unit 4 is selected. The stored data can be displayed on the display unit later, or the data displayed on the display unit 4 can be printed on paper by the printing unit 20. When printing on paper, the number of printed sheets is displayed on the display unit 4, and the designated number of sheets of paper is sequentially inserted into the doorway 8.

Data created by a personal computer can be transmitted from the communication section 25 to the outside through the handset 14 by an instruction from the keyboard 11. When using a telephone, the handset 14 can be removed from the insertion groove 2 and used in the same manner as a general cordless telephone.

In the above embodiment, roll paper may be built in the electric device and printing may be performed on the roll paper. Also, the speaker 17 and the microphone 18 of the handset 14 may be exposed from the opening 3 so that the telephone can be used with the handset attached. Furthermore, the handset 14 can transmit the opening 3 through the handset 14 to the outside.

When using a telephone, the handset 14 can be removed from the insertion groove 2 and used in the same manner as a general cordless telephone. In the above embodiment, roll paper may be built in the electronic device and printing may be performed on the roll paper. Further, the speaker 17 and the microphone 18 of the handset 14 may be exposed from the opening 3 so that the telephone can be used with the handset attached. Further, the handset 14 may be configured such that the opening 3 has the same size as that of the handset 14 and is detachable from the opening 3.

[0024]

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, the telephone is mounted on the side of the display so as to be substantially flush with the display. The second case having the display unit and the first case having the keyboard can be folded while being attached, and the portability as a telephone device is extremely improved. If the telephone is separated from the main body, it has the advantage that it can be used as a cordless telephone and the cord does not get in the way even when operating a PC. Further, by providing a communication unit for transmitting and receiving data through the telephone when the telephone is attached, the function as a so-called fax can be exhibited. that time,
Since the key switch of the telephone is exposed on the side of the display, the key switch can be used as a telephone number input key for fax.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electronic device.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a partially broken electronic device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the electronic device body is carried.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an electronic device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 First Case 2 Insertion Groove 3 Opening 4 LCD Display 7 Second Case 14 Handset 15 Key Switch

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A state in which a first case having a display unit and a second case having a keyboard are joined together by a side surface by a hinge, and the two cases are overlapped with each other so that they are portable and both cases are opened. In the electronic device that can be operated by, a portable telephone is mounted on the side surface of the display unit of the first case so as to be substantially flush with the display unit. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone has a key switch, and the key switch is exposed on the surface of the first case along with the display portion when mounted. Characteristic electronic equipment. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first case has a groove on a surface perpendicular to the display unit for inserting and removing the telephone. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the telephone has a key switch, and the first case has an opening for exposing the key switch when the telephone is attached, which is formed side by side with the display unit. Characteristic electronic equipment. 5. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising a communication unit that transmits and receives data including image data through the telephone when the telephone is attached. 6. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising a printing unit for printing on paper, a reading unit for reading data on the paper, and printing or reading data transmitted / received through the communication unit. An electronic device characterized in that 7. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising a storage unit that stores data received through the communication unit. 8. The electronic device according to claim 6, further comprising a paper insertion port for the printing unit and the reading unit near the hinges of both cases.