JPH08125568A - Mobile communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A mobile communication device such as a mobile phone having a data communication function is provided with a large-sized display unit having a sufficient amount of information display, and is excellent in usability and operability. [Structure] Input unit 10 for input operation, display unit 9 for displaying information, speaker 16 and microphone 17 for voice call
A mobile communication device 1 comprising: an input unit 1 on a first surface 8;
0 and the display unit 9 are provided, and the second surface different from the first surface 8 is provided.
A speaker 16 and a microphone 17 are provided on the surface 15. The second surface 15 is provided with a speaker 16 on one end side and a microphone 17 on the other end side, and the speaker 1
A curved concave portion 18 is formed between the microphone 6 and the microphone 17.
Further, a lid 3 that can cover the first surface 8 is provided, and the lid 3 can be used for a call operation and a call disconnect operation corresponding to the call key 11 and the call disconnect key 12 of the input unit 10. An auxiliary operation unit (21, 22) is provided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile phones have become widespread as typical ones of mobile communication devices. A conventional mobile phone is mainly used for calling, and is a small LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays a telephone number of a call destination.
a: a liquid crystal display), and a numeric keypad for outgoing dialing and a key input section for a mode key are formed on the same surface as a speaker and a microphone for communication. In addition, recently, a foldable mobile phone in which a display unit and a key input unit are separated via a hinge has become widespread.

[0003]

By the way, it has been desired to popularize such a portable telephone having a data communication function for transmitting and receiving data such as an information processing device. In a mobile phone having such a data communication function, if the display section becomes large as the amount of communication information increases,
In the conventional type, even if the large-sized display unit can be mounted, it cannot be said to be the best in terms of usability and operability.

That is, for example, when the key input section, the speaker, and the microphone are on the same surface in the shape of a large LCD such as an electronic notebook, the width and length are proportional to the size of the large LCD. , Is disadvantageous for use as a mobile phone. In addition, even a foldable mobile phone has a width and a length corresponding to a large LCD size, and the width and the length are unreasonable as a foldable type. Therefore, when trying to fit the geometrical dimensions within the portable dimensions, the display area of the LCD becomes small and the display content is limited, and the amount of information displayed for communication is unsatisfactory for a mobile phone having a data communication function. It will be enough.

An object of the present invention is to provide a portable communication device such as a portable telephone having a data communication function as described above, which is easy to use while having a large-sized display portion with a sufficient information display amount.
It is to improve the operability.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a mobile phone equipped with an input section for input operation, a display section for displaying information, a speaker and a microphone for voice communication. A communication device is characterized in that the display unit is provided on a first surface, and the speaker and the microphone are provided on a second surface different from the first surface.

The invention according to claim 2 is the same as claim 1
In the invention described above, the second surface is provided with the speaker on one end side, the microphone is provided on the other end side, and a curved concave portion is provided between the speaker and the microphone. Is characterized by the formation of.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 is the same as claim 1.
Alternatively, the invention according to 2 is characterized in that a lid that can cover the first surface is provided, and that this lid is provided with an auxiliary operation unit that enables a call operation and a call disconnect operation. There is.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the portable communication device has the speaker and the microphone on the second surface different from the first surface on which the display unit is provided, it is a large-sized device with a sufficient amount of information display. It is possible to provide a display unit on the first surface, and moreover, a call can be made on the second surface having a speaker and a microphone.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the curved concave portion is formed between the speaker and the microphone provided on the second surface, the curved concave portion is against the cheek of the caller. It is an escape and does not interfere with the call.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the cover for covering the first surface is provided with the auxiliary operation portion capable of performing the call operation and the call disconnection operation, the state in which the first surface is covered by the cover. Thus, it becomes possible to talk without directly grasping the display unit on the first surface, and the auxiliary operation unit provided on the lid allows the call operation and the call disconnection operation by transmitting and receiving with the lid closed. Easy to do.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of a portable communication device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a mobile phone with an electronic notebook as an example of a mobile communication device to which the present invention is applied. In the mobile telephone with an electronic notebook 1, a lid 3 is freely opened and closed by a hinge 4 on a telephone body 2. It is assembled to. As shown in FIG. 2, the hinge 4 is constructed by inserting a shaft member 7 provided in a recess 6 on one side of the lid 3 into a space defined by a guide member 5 provided on one side surface of the telephone body 2. , The first face 8 of the telephone body 2 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the lid 3 is used to close the
The first surface 8 is overlapped with the back surface on the opposite side.

On the first surface 8 of the telephone body 2,
A display unit 9 having a large LCD screen also serving as a touch panel,
A numeric keypad for inputting a telephone number and a key input section 10 using a mode key are provided therebelow. In this key input unit 10, 11 is a call key and 12 is a call disconnect key. For the telephone transmission operation, the key input unit 10 is used by inputting a telephone number using the ten-key pad and the call key 11. The call key 11 is also used during reception. When the call is ended, the call cut key 12 is operated.

Further, above the display unit 9, an input pen 13 capable of inputting using a touch panel on the surface of the display unit 9.
Is detachably installed. The input pen 13 allows input / output as an electronic notebook by handwriting on the touch panel on the surface of the display unit 9 or by pressing the displayed pictogram portion. The telephone body 2
An antenna 14 that can be stored and pulled out is provided on the upper end surface of the. The antenna 14 is normally extended and used, but it can also stand by when it is pushed in.

The display unit 9 and the key input unit 1 described above are also provided.
On the second surface 15, which is a side surface along one side of the first surface 8 having 0, a speaker 16 and a microphone 17 for communication are provided separately at the upper and lower ends. Then, on the second surface 15, the speaker 16 and the microphone 17 at the upper and lower ends are provided.
A curved concave portion 18 is formed between and. As shown in FIG. 5, the curved concave portion 18 serves as a relief for the cheek of the caller.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the lid 3 has a structure in which the first surface 8 of the telephone body 2 is closed by the lid 3.
A curved concave portion 19 corresponding to the curved concave portion 18 of the second surface 15 of the telephone body 2 is formed, and auxiliary keys 21 and 22 as auxiliary operating portions for the call key 11 and the call cut key 12 are provided. It is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the auxiliary key 21 is located on the call key 11, is incorporated in the through hole 20 formed in the lid 3, and is retained by the retaining clip 23. When the auxiliary key 21 is pressed, the call key 11 is pressed and the call operation can be performed. Also, the auxiliary key 22 has the same structure, and by pressing this auxiliary key 22, the call disconnection key 12
You can hang up the call by pressing.

Since the mobile phone with an electronic notebook 1 having the above-mentioned structure is provided, the second surface 15 is provided while the first surface 8 is provided with the key input portion 10 and the display portion 9 having a large LCD screen also serving as a touch panel. 16 and microphone 1 in
You can talk using 7. Then, during the call, the part gripped by the caller is like a plate, but there is no unnaturalness in terms of usability and operability. In addition, the curved concave portion 18 on the second surface 15 is a relief for the cheek of the caller during the call, that is, the design is such that the call is not hindered.

Furthermore, during a call, the second caller side
The antenna 14 is on the side opposite to the face 15 of the antenna, that is, the antenna 14 is in the direction away from the caller.
A good effect can be expected for the reception sensitivity of No. 4. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, even if the first surface 8 of the telephone main body 2 is closed with the lid 3, the surface of the key input unit 10 and the display unit 9 formed of a large LCD screen that also serves as a touch panel need not be gripped. ,
You can talk as shown in FIG. Moreover, the call operation and the call disconnection operation can be easily performed by operating the auxiliary keys 21 and 22 while the lid 3 is closed.

In the above embodiments, the mobile phone having the data communication function is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mobile wireless device capable of voice communication has an information communication function and information. It may be a mobile communication device having a display function or the like. Further, the design of the mobile communication device and the like are arbitrary, and it is needless to say that other specific detailed structures and the like can be appropriately changed.

[0020]

As described above, according to the portable communication device of the first aspect of the invention, since the speaker and the microphone are provided on the second surface different from the first surface having the display unit, the information display is provided. It becomes possible to provide a large-sized display unit with a sufficient amount on the first surface, and moreover, it is possible to talk on the speaker and the microphone on the second surface. Therefore,
It is possible to provide a portable communication device having excellent usability and operability while having a large-sized display unit with a sufficient amount of information display.

According to the portable communication device of the present invention, the curved concave portion is provided between the speaker and the microphone on the second surface. It will be an escape for your cheeks and will not interfere with the call. Therefore, it is possible to provide a mobile communication device which is excellent in usability and operability while having the speaker and the microphone on the surface different from the display unit.

Further, according to the portable communication device of the third aspect of the present invention, since the cover for covering the first surface has the auxiliary operation section for performing the call operation and the call disconnection operation, the first surface is covered. With this, it becomes possible to talk on the phone without directly grasping the display unit on the first surface, and by using the auxiliary operation unit provided on the lid, the transmission and reception can be performed with the lid closed. It is possible to easily perform call operation and call disconnect operation. Therefore, even if the lid that covers the display is closed,
It is possible to provide a portable communication device having excellent usability and operability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an appearance of a mobile phone with an electronic notebook as an example of a mobile communication device to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a hinge part in which a lid is assembled to the mobile phone body of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a lid is closed on the mobile phone body of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the periphery of an auxiliary operation unit in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of a call state with the lid of the mobile phone body closed as shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable communication device 2 Communication device body 3 Lid 4 Hinge 8 1st surface 9 Display part 10 Key input part 11 Call key 12 Call disconnect key 13 Input pen 14 Antenna 15 2nd surface 16 Speaker 17 Microphone 18, 19 Curved shape Recess 20 Through hole 21, 22 Auxiliary operation part (auxiliary key)

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A portable communication device comprising an input unit for input operation, a display unit for displaying information, a speaker and a microphone for voice communication, wherein the display unit is provided on a first surface, A portable communication device, wherein the speaker and the microphone are provided on a second surface different from the first surface. 2. The second surface is provided with the speaker on one end side and the microphone on the other end side,
The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein a curved recess is formed between the speaker and the microphone. 3. A lid that can cover the first surface, and an auxiliary operation unit that can perform a call operation and a call cut-off operation is provided on the lid. Item 1. The mobile communication device according to Item 1 or 2.