JP2004260617A - Mobile terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable terminal device which can execute call operations, without spending time and effort, and at the same time, which can confirm information in various applications provided to the portable terminal device, during the telephone call. <P>SOLUTION: When a telephone body is opened, after opening a telephone directory in a state while folding a portable telephone, a call is made to an opposite party destination designated in the telephone directory and it is turned into a telephone calling state. When the telephone body is closed in the middle of the telephone call, other applications can be browsed. When opened again, the telephone call can be continued. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) having a plurality of housings connected to each other in a superimposable manner and having a call function together with a plurality of applications.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Patent Literature 1 discloses a folding type mobile phone having a sub-display unit, in which a destination is displayed on the sub-display unit and a call is made when the mobile phone is opened from the folded state.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-199463 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in this type of foldable mobile phone, the sub-display has a smaller display area than the main display, so that there is a problem that the convenience is poor when the same person has a plurality of contacts. Was.
Also, even if there is information that you want to check in the application on the mobile phone during a call, you can not browse it, you must hang up once, browse the information you want to check, and make a call again There was also an inconvenience.
In addition, such a problem is not limited to a mobile phone, but also applies to a mobile terminal device such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) having a call function.
[0005]
[Object of the invention]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal device capable of performing a calling operation without any trouble and confirming information in various applications provided in the portable terminal device during a call. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In view of the above problem, an invention according to claim 1 is configured such that at least a display unit side housing having a display unit and at least an operation unit side housing having a main operation unit are connected to be openable and closable, and the main operation unit Can be covered by the display unit side housing in the closed state and exposed to the outside in the open state, and the display surface of the display unit can be exposed to the outside in both the closed state and the open state. In the portable terminal device having at least one auxiliary operation unit on a surface other than the surfaces of the two housings facing each other in the closed state, the telephone directory is operated by operating the auxiliary operation unit in the closed state. After starting up, when the two housings are opened in a state where a call destination is selected from the telephone directory, a means for calling the selected call destination, and When both housings are closed, the call state is maintained. And means for activating an application by operating the auxiliary operation unit, and means for maintaining the call state when the two housings are opened again during or after the application is activated. It is characterized by.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the portable terminal device according to the first aspect, when the two housings are opened again during or after the application is started, the display screen of the display unit is in a call state. It has a means for switching to a display screen.
The invention according to claim 3 is the portable terminal device according to claim 1 or 2,
The application may be any one of a phone book, a memo book, a schedule book, and a mail history.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
1A and 1B are diagrams showing a closed state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a front view and FIG. 1B is a left side view. 2A and 2B are views showing an open state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view and FIG. 2B is a rear view. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing an open state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a left side view, and FIG. 3B is a right side view.
[0008]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone 100 includes a display unit-side housing 101 a having a display unit 106 and an operation unit-side housing 101 b having a main operation unit 102. , 101b are arranged one on top of the other, so that the display unit side housing 101a covers the main operation unit 102 of the operation unit side housing 101b.
The two housings 101a and 101b are connected by a shaft 104 provided at an end of the two housings 101a and 101b in an overlapped state (also referred to as a “closed state”). The display unit 106 is provided on the surface of the display unit-side housing 101a opposite to the operation unit-side housing 101b so that the surface 106a can be viewed from the outside, and various applications can be started even when the display unit 106 is overlaid. As described above, the auxiliary operation unit 103 is provided on the side surface of the display unit side housing 101a and the operation unit side housing 101b.
[0009]
Reference numerals 107a and 107b denote speakers provided on the surface of the display unit side housing 101a having the display unit 106, which are arranged vertically above and below the display unit 106, and 108 is an operation unit side housing 101b. Is a microphone provided on the surface having the main operation unit 102, and 105 is an antenna provided on the end surface of the operation unit side housing 101b.
Then, by rotating the display unit-side housing 101a 180 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow A about the shaft 104 from the state where the display unit-side housing 101a and the operation unit-side housing 101b are overlapped, As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main operation unit 102 provided on the operation unit side housing 101b can be completely opened and can be in an open state. At this time, the display unit 106 is the same as the main operation unit 102. Since the display unit 106 rotates in a state facing the direction, the display surface 106a of the display unit 106 can be viewed from the outside even in the open state.
[0010]
However, if the display unit side housing 101a is turned 180 degrees with respect to the operation unit side housing 101b from the closed state to the open state, the vertical direction of the display screen is reversed. Are displayed upside down by 180 degrees.
The mobile phone 100 is arranged such that the display unit side housing 101a is inclined with respect to the operation unit side housing 101b in the open state. By inclining the surface opposite to the surface having the portion 106 with respect to the surface having the main operation portion 102 of the operation portion side housing 101b in an angle range θ larger than 0 degrees and 70 degrees or less, for example, during a call, When the speaker 107b of the display unit side housing 101a is brought close to the ear of the user, the microphone 108 of the operation unit side housing 101b can be brought close to the mouth of the user.
[0011]
In this mobile phone 100, a configuration is shown in which the display unit side casing 101a rotates about the shaft 104. However, as another embodiment, a rail or the like is provided and shown in FIG. The display unit-side housing 101a can be slid upward with respect to the operation unit-side housing 101b from the folded state, or the display unit-side housing 101a and the operation unit-side housing 101b can be connected via a connection unit such as a ball joint. It may be configured to be connected and capable of performing both the folding operation and the twisting operation. As described above, the display unit side housing having at least the display unit and the operation unit side housing having at least the main operation unit Are openably and closably connected, the main operation unit is covered by the display unit side casing in the closed state and is exposed to the outside in the open state, and the display surface of the display unit is in either the closed state or the open state. Dew on the outside even in the state May as long as it has a structure capable of.
[0012]
Next, the main operation unit 102 and the auxiliary operation unit 103 will be described.
The main operation unit 102 includes, as shown in FIG. 2A, a numeric keypad 102c for inputting characters and numerals, and a cross key for selecting and determining an item displayed on the display surface 106a, scrolling the display surface 106a, and the like. 102a, and function keys 102b for calling various setting items, calling, terminating, turning on / off the power, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 1B, the auxiliary operation unit 103 includes a side key 103b provided on a side surface of the display unit side housing 101a and a three-way lever 103a provided on a side surface of the operation unit side housing 101b. When the mobile phone 100 is in the closed state and the display surface 106a of the display unit 106 is a standby screen, the side key 103b is pressed to activate a telephone directory, which is one of the applications included in the mobile phone 100,
[0013]
A telephone directory screen 202 as shown in FIG. 5B can be displayed on the display unit 106, and the application is started when the mobile phone 100 is in the closed state, and the application is displayed on the display surface 106 a of the display unit 106. Is displayed, it is possible to return to the previous display screen by pressing the button.
By moving the three-way lever 103a up and down as shown by arrow B, it is possible to select items displayed on the display surface 106a, scroll the display surface 106a, and the like. It functions as an enter button.
[0014]
Then, as shown in FIG. 1, in the closed state where the display unit side housing 101 a and the operation unit side housing 101 b are overlapped, the operation by the main operation unit 102 is not possible. Various applications can be activated, and when an incoming call is received, a call can be made.
That is, when an incoming call arrives at the mobile phone 100 in the closed state, an independent ring tone is emitted from the two speakers 107a and 107b, and when the three-way lever 103a of the auxiliary operation unit 103 is pressed, the ring tone stops. The speaker 107b becomes inactive, the speaker 107a functions as a receiving speaker, and the microphone 108 operates so that a call can be made.
[0015]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when the display unit side housing 101a and the operation unit side housing 101b are open, various applications can be started by the main operation unit 102, and when an incoming call is received. , You can talk.
That is, when there is an incoming call to the mobile phone 100 in the open state, an independent ring tone is emitted from the two speakers 107a and 107b, and when the function key 102b of the main operation unit 102 is pressed, the ring tone stops and the speaker 107a Becomes inactive, the speaker 107b becomes a receiving speaker, and the microphone 108 operates so that a call can be made. In the open state, the operation of the three-way lever 103a and the operation of the side key 103b are invalidated in order to prevent malfunction.
[0016]
Next, a circuit block diagram of the mobile phone 100 of the present invention will be described.
The control unit 23 includes a main operation unit 102, an auxiliary operation unit 103, a microphone 108, speakers 107a and 107b, a display unit 106, a memory 26, a wireless unit 21 connected to an antenna 105, and opening and closing of both housings 101a and 101b. An open / close detection unit 25 for detecting a state is connected to each other, and various applications indicated by reference numeral 22 operate under the control unit 23.
[0017]
The control unit 23 operates the side key 103b in a state where both the housings 101a and 101b are closed and the standby screen 201 as shown in FIG. 5A is displayed on the display unit 106a of the display unit 106. Is pressed, a telephone directory, which is one of the applications of the mobile phone 100, is activated, and control is performed so that a telephone directory screen 202 as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the display surface 106a of the display unit 106. It has become.
[0018]
Then, by moving the three-way lever 103a up and down as shown by the arrow B in a state where the telephone directory screen 202 is displayed on the display unit 106a, the destination displayed on the telephone directory screen 202 can be selected. When the three-way lever 103a is pressed while a specific destination is selected, a call is made to the selected destination and the display surface 106a of the display unit 106 is displayed on the telephone book screen 202 from the telephone directory screen 202 in FIG. The screen is switched to a telephone calling screen 203 shown in FIG.
[0019]
In the present invention, the selection of the destination is of course not only when the color around the specific destination name registered in the telephone directory screen 202 is inverted as shown in FIG. 5B. Means that the destination to be called is selected when the destination telephone number is displayed and the color around the specific destination telephone number is inverted. .
[0020]
Further, the control unit 23 sets the two housings 101a and 101b in the open state and selects the specific destination by operating the three-way lever 103a from the telephone directory screen 202 as described above. When the opening operation of the bodies 101a and 101b is performed and the open / closed detecting unit 25 detects the open state, the body is automatically transmitted to the selected specific destination, and the display surface 106a of the display unit 106 is displayed from the telephone directory screen 202. Control is performed so as to switch to the telephone calling screen 203 shown in FIG.
[0021]
Further, when the two housings 101a and 101b are changed from the open state to the closed state during the call state in which the call with the call destination is established, the control unit 23 performs the call based on the signal from the open / close detection unit 25. 5 is switched to the menu screen 205 shown in FIG. 5E while the telephone line is maintained, and various applications provided in the mobile phone 100 can be activated and operated. ing. That is, the user moves the three-way lever 103a up and down to select a specific application from the menu screen 205, and then presses the three-way lever 103a to activate the selected application, and displays a screen corresponding to the application on the display unit 106. It can be displayed and you can browse information in the application even during a call.
Then, if the two housings 101a and 101b are opened again during or after the application is started, the hold state can be released and the telephone can be continued based on the signal from the open / close detection unit 25. The display surface 106a of the display unit 106 is switched to a display screen 204 during a call as shown in FIG.
[0022]
Next, the operation of the mobile phone 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the closed state of the mobile phone 100, the three-way lever 103a is pressed down (S501), and the menu screen 205 is displayed on the display surface 106a (S502). When the telephone directory function is selected from the menu screen 205, the telephone directory is activated and the display unit 106 displays the telephone directory screen 202 (S503). Then, when the user selects one destination from the registered data in the telephone directory (S505), and then switches the mobile phone 100 from the closed state to the open state (S507), a call is automatically made to the selected destination. At the same time (S511), the display screen of the display unit 106 is inverted by 180 ° (S509), and the call transmission screen 203 is displayed on the display screen (S513). Then, when a call with the callee can be established (S515), the display screen 204 during the call is displayed on the display unit 106, and when a call with the callee cannot be established (S515). Then, the call for which the call is to be established is disconnected (S519), and the standby screen 201 is displayed on the display unit 106 (S521).
[0023]
As described above, according to the present invention, after a destination is selected from the telephone directory, a calling operation can be performed simultaneously with an opening operation for setting an effective open state for making a call. This saves time when making a call.
Next, as shown in FIG. 7, when the mobile phone 100 is in the open state (S601) and is in a call (S603), a display screen 204 of the call is displayed on the display unit 106, and this state is displayed. When the state is changed from the open state to the closed state (S607), the call is put on hold, and the menu screen 205 is displayed on the display unit 106 (S609).
[0024]
Next, processing subsequent to S609 will be described with reference to FIG.
An application to be started is selected from menu items on the menu screen 205.
For example, when the user wants to confirm the telephone number or mail address of a person other than the call partner registered in the telephone directory, the user selects the telephone directory function by operating the three-way lever 103a (S701), and presses the three-way lever 103a. (S709), the telephone directory screen 202 is displayed on the display unit 106 (S717).
When the user wants to view the information written in the memo pad, the memo pad function is selected by operating the three-way lever 103a (S703), and when the three-way lever 103a is pressed (S711), a memo pad screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 106. Is displayed (S719).
When the user wants to view the information written in the schedule book, the user selects the schedule book function by operating the three-way lever 103a (S705), and presses down the three-way lever 103a (S713). Is displayed (S721).
When the user wants to view the mail history, the mail function is selected by operating the three-way lever 103a (S707), and when the three-way lever 103a is pressed (S715), a mail history screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 106 (S723). ).
[0025]
As described above, according to the present invention, when it is desired to check information in various applications provided in the mobile phone 100 during a call, the call is put on hold by changing from the open state to the closed state, and the line is disconnected. It is possible to check information in various applications without performing.
When the confirmation of the information in the application in the closed state is completed, and the mobile phone 100 is opened again during or after the start of the application (S725), the display unit 106 is switched to the display screen 204 during the call and the call is made. Can be released and the call can be continued.
[0026]
As described above, the present embodiment has been described by taking the mobile phone as an example. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to a mobile terminal device having a telephone function such as a PDA.
Further, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be applied to an improved or changed one without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the portable terminal device of the present invention, it is possible to perform a calling operation without any trouble, and to confirm information in various applications provided in the portable terminal device during a call, There is no need to hang up and confirm the call as in the past.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a closed state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a left side view.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are views showing an open state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 2A is a front view and FIG.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing an open state of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a left side view, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention.
5A and 5B are screens of various applications on a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention, wherein FIG. 5A is a standby screen, FIG. 5B is a telephone directory screen, FIG. ) Is a display screen during a call, and (e) is a menu screen.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a mobile phone as an example of the mobile terminal device of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
21 Wireless unit 22 Various application units 23 Control unit 25 Open / close detection unit 26 Memory 100 Mobile phone 101a Display unit side housing 101b Operation unit side housing 103 Auxiliary operation unit 103a Three-way lever 103b Side key 104 Axis 105 Antenna 106 Display unit 106a Display surfaces 107a, 107b Speaker 108 Microphone

Claims (3)

A display unit side housing having at least a display unit and an operation unit side housing having at least a main operation unit are connected to be openable and closable,
The main operation unit is covered by the display unit side housing in the closed state and is exposed to the outside in the open state, and the display surface of the display unit is exposed to the outside in both the closed state and the open state. Is possible,
In the portable terminal device having at least one auxiliary operation unit on a surface other than the surfaces facing each other of the two housings in the closed state,
After activating the telephone directory by operating the auxiliary operation unit in the closed state, when the two housings are opened with the destination selected from the telephone directory, the selected destination is Means for calling;
Means for activating an application by operating the auxiliary operation unit while maintaining the call state when the two housings are closed during a call with the call destination;
Means for maintaining the call state when the two housings are reopened during or after the application is activated. 2. The mobile phone according to claim 1, further comprising: a unit that switches a display screen of the display unit to a display screen during a call when the two housings are opened again after the application is started or terminated. Terminal device. The mobile terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the application is one of a telephone directory, a memo pad, a schedule book, and a mail history.

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