JP5873951B2 - Electronic device, control method, and control program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device, a notification control method, and a control program.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, electronic devices such as mobile phone terminals have become multifunctional and support users so that users can suitably perform work using the electronic devices. For example, when a mobile phone terminal disclosed in Patent Literature 1 receives an e-mail, the mobile phone terminal performs control to display mail information indicating an outline of the e-mail in a specific area of the display unit. As a result, the user can know the outline of the received mail without opening the mail browsing screen.

JP 2011-70498 A

  When performing various notifications to support the user as in the above-described prior art, the user's work may be obstructed depending on the notification method. For example, when a user performs an operation using an electronic device and notifies an incoming mail or the like using the entire display unit, the user is forced to interrupt the operation being executed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides an electronic device, a notification control method, and a control program that can notify a user of information while preventing the user's work from being hindered. For the purpose.

  An electronic device according to the present invention includes a notification unit that performs notification, an operation unit that receives an operation, and a control unit that causes the notification unit to notify the first information and then notifies the second information, The unit performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit after the first information is notified until the second information is notified, or while the second information is notified. If it determines with having performed, the alerting | reporting of said 2nd information will be suppressed.

  Also, the notification control method according to the present invention is a notification control method executed by an electronic device, the step of notifying the first information, and the notification of the second information after the notification of the first information. And when a predetermined operation is detected between the time when the first information is notified and the time when the second information is notified, or while the second information is notified. And suppressing the notification of the second information.

  Further, the control program according to the present invention includes a step of notifying the electronic device of the first information, a step of notifying the second information after the first information is notified, and the first information The notification of the second information is suppressed from when the notification is made until the second information is notified or when a predetermined operation is detected while the second information is notified. And executing a step.

  The present invention has an effect that information can be notified to the user while preventing the user's work from being hindered.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a mobile phone terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of notification executed when an email is received. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another example of prior notification. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of prior notification. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another example of the scrolling display. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating another example of prior notification. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of canceling or postponing notification. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of canceling or postponing the notification after the display scrolling is started. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operation of canceling or postponing notification after scrolling of the scroll display is started. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification executed when an incoming mail with a high degree of urgency is received. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the notification processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of another operation detected while displaying the notification information. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of another operation detected during the prior notification. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of canceling or postponing notification of information with high urgency. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal according to the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the notification processing in the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a mobile phone terminal according to the third embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification executed during reproduction of music data. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of notification executed when an email is received.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following description. In addition, constituent elements in the following description include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those in a so-called equivalent range. In the following, a mobile phone terminal will be described as an example of an electronic device. However, the application target of the present invention is not limited to a mobile phone terminal. For example, PHS (Personal Handy-phone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) The present invention can also be applied to portable navigation devices, personal computers, game machines, and the like.

  First, the configuration of the mobile phone terminal (electronic device) 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the mobile phone terminal 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile phone terminal 1 includes an operation unit 13, a microphone 15, a receiver 16, a control unit 22, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 26, an audio processing unit 30, A touch panel 32. In the cellular phone terminal 1, a part of each of the operation unit 13, the microphone 15, the receiver 16, and the touch panel 32 is exposed to the front.

  The operation unit 13 includes a button 13a and a button 13b, and outputs a signal corresponding to the pressed button to the control unit 22. The signal output from the operation unit 13 to the control unit 22 is used by the control unit 22 to determine what operation the user has performed on the mobile phone terminal 1. That is, the operation unit 13 functions as an operation unit that receives a user's operation. The operations determined (detected) by the control unit 22 based on the signal input from the operation unit 13 include short press, long press, double click, and the like. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the operation unit 13 includes two buttons, but the number of buttons included in the operation unit 13 may be arbitrary.

  The microphone 15 acquires sound from the outside. The receiver 16 outputs sound to the outside. The sound processing unit 30 converts the sound input from the microphone 15 into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal to the control unit 22. In addition, the audio processing unit 30 decodes the digital signal input from the control unit 22 and outputs the decoded digital signal to the receiver 16.

  The communication unit 26 has an antenna 26a and establishes a radio signal line with the base station via a channel assigned by the base station. The communication unit 26 performs telephone communication and information communication with other devices through a radio signal line established with the base station. As a communication system for wireless communication, there are various systems such as CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access).

  The touch panel 32 has a first function for displaying various types of information such as characters, graphics, and images. The touch panel 32 has a second function of detecting contact with a predetermined area such as a displayed icon, button, or character input area. The touch panel 32 is configured by superimposing a display unit 32a and a touch sensor 32b. The display unit 32a and the touch sensor 32b can share a part of the constituent material.

  The display unit 32 a includes a display device such as a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Organic Electro-Luminescence panel) panel, or an inorganic EL panel (Inorganic Electro-Luminescence panel). The display unit 32a displays various information according to the control signal input from the control unit 22. The display unit 32a is also used as a notification unit for reporting information to the user.

  The touch sensor 32b detects contact with the surface of the touch panel 32 and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected contact (for example, a signal indicating at least one of the contact position and the pressure) to the control unit 22. The signal output from the touch sensor 32b to the control unit 22 is used by the control unit 22 to determine what operation (gesture) the user has performed on the mobile phone terminal 1 at which position. That is, the touch sensor 32b functions as an operation unit that receives a user's operation. The touch sensor 32b may detect a contact by any method such as a capacitance method, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method (or an ultrasonic method), an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a load detection method. The operations determined (detected) by the control unit 22 based on the contact detected by the touch sensor 32b include a tap operation, a double tap operation, a long tap operation, a sweep (swipe) operation, a flick operation, and the like.

  The tap operation is an operation of releasing a finger from the touch panel 32 immediately after contacting the touch panel 32. The double tap operation is an operation of repeating the operation of releasing the finger from the touch panel 32 immediately after the finger is brought into contact with the touch panel 32 twice. The long tap operation is an operation of bringing a finger into contact with the touch panel 32 and releasing the finger from the touch panel 32 after keeping the finger in contact with the touch panel 32 for a certain period of time. The sweep operation is an operation of moving the finger while keeping the finger in contact with the touch panel 32. The sweep operation is sometimes referred to as a drag operation when an object displayed on the touch panel 32 moves following the operation. The flick operation is an operation of releasing the finger while moving the finger in one direction at a high speed so as to quickly pay after the finger is brought into contact with the touch panel 32.

  The control unit 22 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is a calculation unit and a memory that is a storage unit. The control unit 22 implements various functions by executing programs using these hardware resources. Specifically, the control unit 22 reads a program or data stored in the storage unit 24 and expands it in a memory, and causes the CPU to execute instructions included in the program expanded in the memory. The control unit 22 reads / writes data from / to the memory and the storage unit 24 and controls operations of the communication unit 26, the display unit 32a, and the like according to the execution result of the instruction by the CPU. When the CPU executes an instruction, data expanded in the memory and a signal input from the touch sensor 32b or the like can be used as a part of the parameter determination condition. For example, the control unit 22 determines what operation is performed on which button based on a signal input from the operation unit 13, and executes processing according to the determination result. For example, the control unit 22 determines what operation (gesture) is performed on the touch sensor 32b based on a signal input from the touch sensor 32b, and executes a process according to the determination result.

  The storage unit 24 includes a storage device that stores various programs and data. In this embodiment, it is employed as a nonvolatile storage device such as a flash memory. In combination with this nonvolatile storage device, a volatile storage device such as a DRAM can be employed. The programs stored in the storage unit 24 include a control program 24a, a mail program 24b, and a browser program 24c. In addition, the memory | storage part 24 may be comprised by the combination of portable storage media, such as a memory card, and the reading / writing apparatus which reads / writes with respect to a storage medium. In this case, the control program 24a, the mail program 24b, and the browser program 24c are stored in a storage medium. In addition, the control program 24a, the mail program 24b, and the browser program 24c may be acquired from another device such as a server device by wireless communication by the communication unit 26, or only a part of the program may be acquired from another device. It is good also as acquiring.

  The control program 24 a provides functions related to various controls for operating the mobile phone terminal 1. The function provided by the control program 24a includes a function of controlling notification of various information to the user. The mail program 24b provides an electronic mail function. The browser program 24c provides a WEB browser function.

  Next, an example of various information notifications executed based on the notification function provided by the control program 24a will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of notification executed when an email is received. In step SA1 shown in FIG. 3, a browser screen based on the function provided by the browser program 24c is displayed on the touch panel 32. That is, in the scene of step SA1, the cellular phone terminal 1 is used for browsing the WEB page by the user.

  Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the incoming call symbol S1 in the notification area provided at the upper part of the touch panel 32, as shown in step SA2. Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays a notification symbol (first information) N1 on a part of the touch panel 32, for example, on the right end of the touch panel 32. The notification symbol N1 is displayed to notify the user in advance that detailed notification will be performed.

  Subsequently, as shown in steps SA3 to SA5, the cellular phone terminal 1 scrolls the notification information (second information) N2 including the sender and subject of the incoming mail from right to left, for example. The notification information N2 may be scrolled only once, may be scrolled repeatedly a predetermined number of times, or may be scrolled repeatedly until a predetermined operation by the user is detected.

  In this embodiment, since the text read from the left to the right is adopted as the notification information N2, the scroll direction is set from the right to the left. Further, in the present embodiment, a method of scrolling the notification information N2 is adopted assuming that there is a large amount of information to be displayed as the notification information N2. When the information amount of the notification information N2 is small, a method of continuously displaying on the display screen without scrolling may be employed. In the present embodiment, the notification area of the notification information N2 is scrolled simultaneously with the notification information N2. This notification area may be scrolled prior to the scrolling of the notification information N2. In addition to scrolling, various methods including fade-in and wipe-in can be employed as the notification area display method.

  Thus, since the user can know in advance that the notification information N2 is displayed by displaying the notification information N2 after performing the prior notification by the notification symbol N1, the notification information N2 is not easily overlooked. Become. In addition, by scrolling the notification information N2, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the contents to be notified in more detail than simply displaying the incoming call symbol S1 without disturbing the browsing of the WEB page by the user as much as possible. Can tell.

  The mobile phone terminal 1 can display the notification symbol N <b> 1 on the end of the touch panel 32 so as not to interrupt the information being referred to by the user. In addition, since the mobile phone terminal 1 allows the user to recognize the prior notification, the mobile phone terminal 1 can display the notification symbol N1 in a manner that allows easy recognition of the notification symbol N1 for a predetermined time or longer (for example, about 5 seconds). In order to make it easy to recognize the notification symbol N1, the mobile phone terminal 1 may display the notification symbol N1 with high luminance or saturation, or may blink the notification symbol N1. In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 may make the entire area where the notification information N2 is scrolled bright, change color, or blink for advance notification.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 changes the display of the notification symbols as time passes, such as the notification symbols N1a, N1b, N1c, and N1d in steps SB1 to SB4 in FIG. N2 scrolling may be started. Thus, by controlling the change of the notification symbol N1, the user can easily predict when the scrolling of the notification information N2 is started from the appearance of the notification symbol N1.

  Further, the mobile phone terminal 1 can match the position where the notification symbol N1 is displayed with the position where the scroll of the notification information N2 is started. By making the display position of the notification symbol N1 coincide with the scroll start position of the notification information N2, the user confirms the notification symbol N1 with the eye and then moves the notification information N2 from the start of scrolling without moving the line of sight. Can see. In order to clearly indicate the start position of scrolling, the notification symbol may be displayed as an arrow like the notification symbol N1e shown in FIG. As shown in steps SC1 to SC3 in FIG. 6, the display position of the notification symbol N1 may be different from the scroll start position of the notification information N2. The scroll start position may be moved to an arbitrary position by moving the notification information N1 by a drag operation. Thus, by moving to an arbitrary position, the content to be notified can be transmitted to the user without interfering with the browsing of the WEB page by the user as much as possible.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 can change at least one of the display position and display mode of the notification symbol N1 and the notification information N2 according to the type of notification or the degree of urgency. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1f indicating the arrival of a normal mail with a black background, and the notification symbol N1g indicating the arrival of a highly urgent email as compared to the notification symbol N1f. The white background is displayed at the bottom position. In this way, by changing at least one of the display position and display mode of the notification symbol N1 and the notification information N2 according to the type of notification or the degree of urgency, the user can read the content of the notification information N2 without having to read the content of the notification information N2. An outline of the notification information N2 can be known. Note that at least one of the display position and the display mode of the notification symbol N1 and the notification information N2 may be changed according to a mail storage folder based on a mail transmission source or a mail distribution rule.

  The mobile phone terminal 1 can also suppress the display of the notification information N2. In the mobile phone terminal 1 of the present embodiment, the display of the notification information N2 is stopped or postponed as a method of suppressing the display of the notification information N2. Other methods for suppressing the display of the notification information N2 include, for example, a method of transparently displaying the notification information N2 and a method of reducing and displaying the notification information N2. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation for canceling or postponing the display of the notification information N2. In step SD <b> 1 shown in FIG. 8, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SD2.

  When the user notices the notification symbol N1 but does not want to display the notification information N2, the user taps the display position of the notification symbol N1 with the finger F1, as shown in step SD3. When detecting the tap operation at the display position of the notification symbol N1, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops or postpones the display of the notification information N2. As a result, as shown in step SD4, the notification information N2 is not displayed after the notification symbol N1 disappears.

  Thus, by stopping or postponing the display of the notification information N2, it is possible to reduce the fact that the notification information N2 is obstructed while the user is concentrating on browsing the information. When the display of the notification information N2 is postponed, for example, the notification symbol N1 is displayed again after the time preset by the user has elapsed. When the notification symbol N1 is displayed after the postponement, the display mode or display position of the notification symbol N1 can be changed from the first time so that the user can recognize that the postponement has been made.

  Note that the mobile phone terminal 1 stops or postpones the display of the notification information N2 when another operation such as a double tap, a long tap, or a flick is detected at the display position of the notification symbol N1 instead of a tap. Also good. Thus, by making the operation more complicated than a simple tap, it is possible to reduce the display or discontinuation of the display of the notification information N2 due to an erroneous operation. Further, when a tap or the like is detected at a position other than the display position of the notification symbol N1 while the notification symbol N1 is displayed, the mobile phone terminal 1 may stop or postpone the display of the notification information N2.

  Further, whether to stop or postpone the display of the notification information N2 may be determined based on a setting made in advance by the user. Alternatively, depending on the type of operation detected, the display of the notification information N2 is postponed when a tap is detected at the display position of the notification symbol N1, and the display is stopped when a double tap is detected. The operation may be changed. Alternatively, when a tap is first detected at the display position of the notification symbol N1, the display of the notification information N2 is postponed, and when a tap is detected at the display position of the notification symbol N1 after the postponement, the display is stopped. The operation may be changed according to the number of times the operation is performed.

  Further, the mobile phone terminal 1 may immediately start scrolling the notification information N2 when a predetermined operation is detected while the notification symbol N1 is displayed. Thus, by immediately starting the scrolling of the notification information N2 based on the user's operation, the user can shorten the waiting time until the scrolling is started. For example, when flicking or sweeping in the scroll direction of the notification information N2 is detected, intuitive operability can be realized by immediately starting scrolling of the notification information N2.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 may execute processing corresponding to the notification information N2 when a predetermined operation is detected while the notification symbol N1 is displayed. For example, if the notification information N2 is information for notifying the arrival of an email, the mobile phone terminal 1 touches the incoming email browsing screen when a predetermined operation is detected while the notification symbol N1 is being displayed. 32 may be displayed. In this way, by displaying the information corresponding to the notification information N2 based on the user's operation, the purpose of notification is achieved early.

  The mobile phone terminal 1 can also stop or postpone the display of the notification information N2 after the scrolling of the notification information N2 is started. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation for canceling or postponing the display of the notification information N2 after the scrolling of the notification information N2 is started. In step SE <b> 1 shown in FIG. 9, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SE2. And after progress of predetermined time, as shown to step SE3, the mobile telephone terminal 1 erase | eliminates the alerting | reporting symbol N1, and starts scrolling of alerting | reporting information N2.

  When the user does not wish to display the notification information N2, or when it is determined that the notification is unnecessary by watching the notification information N2 halfway, the display of the notification information N2 is performed using the finger F1, as shown in step SE4. Sweeps the area in the direction opposite to the scroll direction. When a reverse sweep is detected in the display area of the notification information N2, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops or postpones scrolling. As a result, the notification information N2 is deleted as shown in step SE5. The mobile phone terminal 1 may scroll the notification information N2 in the reverse direction in accordance with the movement of the finger F1 while the reverse sweep is detected.

  Note that the mobile phone terminal 1 can cancel or postpone the display of the notification information N2 when another operation is detected instead of sweeping in the direction opposite to the scroll direction. For example, when a flick in a direction different from the scroll direction is detected in the display area of the notification information N2 as in step SF4 shown in FIG. 10, the mobile phone terminal 1 cancels or postpones scrolling of the notification information N2. Also good. Further, when a long tap is detected in the display area of the notification information N2, the mobile phone terminal 1 may stop or postpone scrolling of the notification information N2. Such an operation that prevents scrolling is intuitive as an operation for stopping scrolling. Note that the scroll may be stopped or postponed when a sweep in a direction other than the scroll direction is detected in an area other than the display area of the notification information N2.

  Further, whether to stop or postpone display of the notification information N2 after the start of scrolling may be determined based on a setting made in advance by the user. Alternatively, when a sweep in the direction opposite to the scroll direction is detected in the display area of the notification information N2, the display is postponed, and when a flick in the direction crossing the scroll direction is detected, the display is stopped. The operation may be changed according to the direction or type of the detected operation. Note that when a flick operation in a direction crossing the scroll direction is employed, a more intuitive operation can be provided by setting the operation direction to a direction toward the outside of the display screen.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 may execute a process corresponding to the notification information N2 when a predetermined operation is detected while the notification information N2 is scrolled. For example, if the notification information N2 is information for notifying the arrival of an email, the mobile phone terminal 1 touches the browsing screen of the received email when a predetermined operation is detected while the notification information N2 is scrolled. 32 may be displayed. The predetermined operation here is, for example, an operation (pinch-out operation) of sweeping two fingers in different directions so as to expand the notification information N2 in the vertical direction. In this case, the visual information N2 expanded in the vertical direction may be broken, and a visual effect may be given so that a mail browsing screen appears from the broken portion. Further, the predetermined operation here may be a sweep or flick in a direction substantially the same as the scroll direction, or may be a sweep or flick that intersects the scroll direction and goes to the inside of the display screen.

  Even when the operation for canceling or postponing the display of the notification information N2 is detected, the mobile phone terminal 1 performs notification by display for information with a high degree of urgency such as information related to a disaster. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification executed when an incoming mail with a high degree of urgency is received. In step SG <b> 1 shown in FIG. 11, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when a highly urgent mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SG2. Note that the urgency level of the mail is determined from, for example, the value of other items in the mail transmission source, subject, or mail header.

  Here, as shown in step SG3, an operation in which the user's finger F1 taps the display position of the notification symbol N1, that is, an operation to stop or postpone the display is detected. Even when such an operation for cancellation or postponement is detected, if the urgency of the information to be notified is higher than a preset value, the mobile phone terminal 1 has received an incoming call as shown in step SG4 The notification information N3 indicating the contents of the mail is scrolled. In this case, it is possible to start the scrolling of the notification information N3 from a position different from the display position of the notification symbol N1 in order to prevent the notification information N3 from being obstructed by a finger tapping the touch panel 32. Moreover, in order to show that the degree of urgency is high, it is possible to display the notification symbol N1 and the notification information N3 in a mode different from the normal time.

  In this way, by forcibly reporting information with a high degree of urgency, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which information with a high degree of urgency is not transmitted to the user. Note that forcible notification of information with a high degree of urgency is also performed when an operation to stop or postpone notification is detected after the start of scrolling. When notifying information with a high degree of urgency, it is possible to continue the notification without accepting an operation to cancel or postpone. Note that the mobile phone terminal 1 employs a flow for forcibly notifying an operation to cancel or postpone, when notifying the highly urgent notification information N2.

  Next, the procedure of the notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the notification processing in the first embodiment. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 12 is realized by the control unit 22 executing the control program 24a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the control part 22 will perform a prior alert | report by displaying a alert symbol (1st information) as step S102 first, if a alert request | requirement is acquired as step S101. The notification request is generated when a situation requiring notification to the user occurs, such as an incoming mail. And control part 22 judges whether standby time passed as Step S103.

  When the standby time has not elapsed (No at Step S103), the control unit 22 determines whether the urgency of the information to be notified is high as Step S104. When the degree of urgency is high (step S104, Yes), the control unit 22 re-executes step S103 and subsequent steps. When the degree of urgency is not high (No at Step S104), the control unit 22 determines whether a cancel operation has been detected as Step S105. The cancel operation is an operation for instructing to stop displaying the notification information N2. When the cancel operation is detected (step S105, Yes), the control unit 22 ends the notification process.

  When the cancel operation is not detected (No at Step S105), the control unit 22 determines whether a postponement operation is detected as Step S106. The postponement operation is an operation for instructing postponement of the scroll start of the notification information. When the postponement operation is detected (step S106, Yes), the control unit 22 waits until the postponement time elapses as step S114. Thereafter, the control unit 22 re-executes Step S102 and the subsequent steps. When the postponement operation is not detected (No at Step S106), the control unit 22 re-executes Step S103 and the subsequent steps.

  When the standby time has elapsed (step S103, Yes), the control unit 22 starts scrolling the notification information (second information) as step S107. And control part 22 continues scrolling of information information N2 as Step S108. Next, the control part 22 determines whether the scrolling of the alerting | reporting information N2 was completed as step S109. When the scrolling of the notification information N2 is completed (step S109, Yes), the control unit 22 deletes the notification information and ends the notification process as step S115.

  When the scrolling of the notification information N2 is not completed (No at Step S109), the control unit 22 determines whether the urgency level of the notification information N2 is high as Step S110. When the degree of urgency is high (step S110, Yes), the control unit 22 re-executes step S108 and subsequent steps. When the degree of urgency is not high (No at Step S110), the control unit 22 determines whether a cancel operation has been detected as Step S111. The cancel operation in step S111 may be different from the cancel operation in step S105. When the cancel operation is detected (step S111, Yes), the control unit 22 deletes the notification information and ends the notification process as step S115.

  When the cancel operation is not detected (No at Step S111), the control unit 22 determines whether a postponement operation is detected as Step S112. The postponement operation in step S112 may be different from the postponement operation in step S106. When a postponement operation is detected (step S112, Yes), the control part 22 erase | eliminates alert information as step S113, and waits until postponement time passes as step S114. Thereafter, the control unit 22 re-executes Step S102 and the subsequent steps. When the postponement operation is not detected (No at Step S112), the control unit 22 re-executes Step S108 and the subsequent steps.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification information after performing the prior notification. Further, in the first embodiment, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops or postpones the display of the notification information in accordance with the operation detected during the prior notification and the display of the notification information. For this reason, the mobile phone terminal 1 according to the first embodiment can prevent the user's work from being hindered by the notification while improving the accuracy with which the contents to be notified to the user are transmitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where notification is performed during WEB browsing has been described. However, the mobile phone terminal 1 also performs notification in a situation other than during WEB browsing. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays notification information after performing prior notification when there is an incoming mail even when a mail is being edited or a moving image is being reproduced.

  In the above embodiment, the operation for stopping or postponing the notification is detected based on the signal from the touch panel 32. However, the mobile phone terminal 1 performs the operation for canceling or postponing the notification, You may detect based on the signal from the operation part 13. FIG. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 may stop the notification when the button 13a is pressed during the prior notification and the display of the notification information, and postpone the notification when the button 13b is pressed. In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 may stop postponement when the button 13a is pressed for a short time during prior notification or display of notification information, and may stop notification when the button 13a is pressed for a long time. . In addition, when a pointing device is provided in the mobile phone terminal 1 and an operation corresponding to a tap, sweep, or flick in the above-described embodiment is detected based on a signal from the pointing device during prior notification and display of notification information Notification may be suspended or postponed.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 is provided with a detection unit for detecting the posture or movement of an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, or the like, for the operation and postponement of the notification based on the detected change in the posture or movement. May be identified. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 can be used as an operation for stopping the notification when it is shaken horizontally during the advance notification and during the display of the notification information, and postponing the notification when it is shaken vertically. . In this case, the entire mobile phone terminal 1 functions as an operation unit that receives an operation by the user.

  In addition, a camera may be provided in the mobile phone terminal 1, and an operation for canceling notification and an operation for postponement may be identified based on an image captured by the camera. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops the notification when the image of shaking hands is taken during the prior notification and the display of the notification information, and delays the notification when the image that opens and closes the hand is captured. Good. In this case, the camera functions as an operation unit that receives an operation by the user.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 is provided with a detection unit capable of detecting a hand held over the mobile phone terminal 1 such as an illuminance sensor and a proximity sensor, and an operation for stopping notification based on the hand held over the mobile phone terminal 1 An operation for postponement may be identified. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops the notification when the hand is held for a time longer than the threshold during the prior notification and the display of the notification information, and postpones the notification when the hand is held for a time shorter than the threshold. Also good. In this case, a detection unit such as an illuminance sensor or a proximity sensor functions as an operation unit that receives an operation by the user.

  In addition, the mobile phone terminal 1 is configured by a foldable or slideable casing, and an operation for stopping notification and an operation for postponing are identified based on a change in the shape of the casing. Also good. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops notification when the housing changes from an open state to a closed state during advance notification and display of notification information, and postpones notification when the housing changes from an open state to a half-open state. May be. In this case, the entire mobile phone terminal 1 functions as an operation unit that receives an operation by the user.

  In addition, when the touch panel 32 can detect the contact pressure, the mobile phone terminal 1 identifies an operation for canceling the notification and an operation for postponing based on the detected contact pressure. May be. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 may stop the notification when the pressure of the tap or the like performed during the prior notification and the display of the notification information is higher than the threshold, and postpone the notification when the pressure is lower than the threshold. .

  In the above embodiment, the user is notified by displaying information on the touch panel 32. However, the notification method is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, notification may be performed using voice or vibration.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 22 detects a tap or flick as an operation for canceling or postponing the notification. However, the control unit 22 detects the prior notification and the display of the notification information. The operation is not limited to the above embodiment. With reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, another example of operations detected during prior notification and during display of notification information will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of another operation detected while displaying the notification information. In step SH <b> 1 shown in FIG. 13, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32, as shown in step SH2. Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays a trash can icon IC1 and a clock icon IC2 on the touch panel 32. And after progress of predetermined time, as shown to step SH3, the mobile telephone terminal 1 deletes the alerting | reporting symbol N1, and starts scrolling of alerting | reporting information N2.

  If the user does not wish to display the notification information N2, or if the notification information N2 is viewed halfway and it is determined that the notification is not necessary, as shown in step SH4, the trash can icon IC1 is displayed within the display area of the notification information N2. Flick in the direction of. When a flick in the direction of the trash can icon IC1 is detected in the display area of the notification information N2, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops the display. As a result, the notification information N2 is deleted as shown in step SH5. This icon may be displayed after a touch operation on the touch panel 32 is detected. When the user touches the notification information N2, it is assumed that the user is interested in the notification information N2, and conversely, when the user does not touch, the user is not interested in the notification information N2. is assumed. In this portable terminal 1, by displaying after detecting the touch operation, it is possible to display related icons without interfering as much as possible with the browsing of the WEB page by the user.

  Note that the mobile phone terminal 1 similarly stops displaying the notification information N2 when a sweep from the display area of the notification information N2 to the trash can icon IC1 is detected instead of flicking in the direction of the trash can icon IC1. In addition, when the mobile phone terminal 1 detects a flick in the direction of the clock icon IC2 within the display area of the notification information N2, or when a sweep from the display area of the notification information N2 to the clock icon IC2 is detected The display of the notification information N2 is postponed.

  Note that the shape of the icon shown in FIG. 13 is an example, and the shape of the icon used to stop or postpone display of the notification information N2 is not limited to this example. In addition, icons for other purposes may be further displayed. For example, when the mobile phone terminal 1 detects a flick in the direction of a predetermined icon in the display area of the notification information N2, or when a sweep from the display area of the notification information N2 to the predetermined icon is detected Alternatively, the content of the mail corresponding to the notification information N2 may be displayed on the touch panel 32.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of another operation detected during the prior notification. In step SI <b> 1 shown in FIG. 14, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SI2.

  When the user does not wish to display the notification information N2, as shown in step SI3, the user brings the finger F1 into contact with the touch panel 32 at the display position of the notification symbol N1 so as to hold down the notification symbol N1. When the contact at the display position of the notification symbol N1 is detected, the cellular phone terminal 1 displays a message M1 indicating that the display is postponed for 5 minutes on the touch panel 32 for a predetermined period. When it is detected that the finger F1 has moved away from the touch panel 32 within this period, the mobile phone terminal 1 performs prior notification again after 5 minutes.

  If the finger F1 remains in contact with the touch panel 32 even after the predetermined period has elapsed, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays a message M2 on the touch panel 32 indicating that the display is postponed for 10 minutes, as shown in step SI4. Display period. When it is detected that the finger F1 has moved away from the touch panel 32 within this period, the mobile phone terminal 1 performs prior notification again after 10 minutes.

  If the finger F1 remains in contact with the touch panel 32 even after the predetermined period has elapsed, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays a message M3 indicating that display is to be stopped on the touch panel 32 for a predetermined period as shown in step SI5. To do. When it is detected that the finger F1 is separated from the touch panel 32 within this period, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops the notification. If the finger F1 remains in contact with the touch panel 32 even after the predetermined period has elapsed, the cellular phone terminal 1 returns to the step SI3.

  Note that the length of time for delaying the notification and the number of stages are not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 may first present 0 minutes, then 10 minutes, and then 20 minutes as the postponement time. Moreover, the order which displays the message which shows the time to postpone notification, or cancellation may be arbitrary. Also, the user may be able to select other than postponement and cancellation. For example, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays a message “mail display” for a predetermined period, and when it is detected that the finger F1 has moved away from the touch panel 32 within this period, the content of the mail corresponding to the notification information N2 is displayed. It may be displayed on the touch panel 32.

  In the above-described embodiment, information with high urgency is forcibly notified. However, information with high urgency may be stopped or postponed. In order to avoid unintentionally canceling or postponing notification of highly urgent information, operations for canceling or postponing notification of highly urgent information should be suspended or postponed. It is possible to make it different from the operation to do. With reference to FIG. 15, an example of an operation for canceling or postponing notification of highly urgent information will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of canceling or postponing notification of information with high urgency. In step SJ1 shown in FIG. 15, the browser screen is displayed on the touch panel 32. Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 1, the mobile phone terminal 1 displays the notification symbol N1 at the end of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SJ2.

  If the user does not want to be disturbed by the notification even if the information is highly urgent because of browsing important information on the browser screen, the notification symbol N1 is set as shown in step SJ3. The finger F1 is brought into contact with the right end of the touch panel 32 so as to press the entire displayed side. This operation seems to be an operation that hinders notification so that scrolling does not start from anywhere on the side where the notification symbol N1 is displayed, and is intuitive and easy to understand as an operation for stopping or postponing all notifications.

  When the mobile phone terminal 1 detects contact on the entire side where the notification symbol N1 is displayed, the mobile phone terminal 1 stops or postpones the notification regardless of the degree of urgency. As a result, the notification information N2 is not displayed as shown in step SJ4.

  The second embodiment will be described below. In the first embodiment, when the notification is postponed, the system waits for a predetermined period. However, the waiting period may be dynamically changed according to the situation. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which the waiting period is dynamically changed according to the situation. In the following description, parts that are the same as those already described are denoted by the same symbols as those already described. In addition, overlapping description may be omitted.

  First, the configuration of a mobile phone terminal (electronic device) 2 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal 2. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the mobile phone terminal 2 includes an operation unit 13, a microphone 15, a receiver 16, a control unit 22, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 26, a voice processing unit 30, and a touch panel 32. And a broadcast receiving unit 34.

  The broadcast receiving unit 34 has an antenna 34a and receives a broadcast such as a television or radio. The broadcast receiving unit 34 performs processing such as demodulation on the received broadcast wave and outputs the obtained signal to the control unit 22.

  In the second embodiment, the programs stored in the storage unit 24 include a control program 24d and a broadcast reproduction program 24e. The control program 24d provides functions related to various controls for operating the mobile phone terminal 2. The function provided by the control program 24d includes a function of controlling notification of various information to the user. The broadcast reproduction program 24e provides a function of displaying video or reproducing audio based on a signal input from the broadcast receiving unit 34.

  Next, the procedure of the notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the notification processing in the second embodiment. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 17 is realized by the control unit 22 executing the control program 24d during broadcast reproduction.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the control part 22 will perform a prior alert | report by displaying a alert symbol (1st information) as step S202 first, if a alert request | requirement is acquired as step S201. And control part 22 judges whether standby time passed as Step S203.

  When the standby time has not elapsed (No at Step S203), the control unit 22 determines whether the urgency of the information to be notified is high as Step S204. When the degree of urgency is high (step S204, Yes), the control unit 22 re-executes step S203 and the subsequent steps. When the degree of urgency is not high (No at Step S204), the control unit 22 determines whether a cancel operation has been detected as Step S205. The canceling operation is an operation for instructing to stop displaying the notification information. When the cancel operation is detected (step S205, Yes), the control unit 22 ends the notification process.

  When the cancel operation is not detected (No at Step S205), the control unit 22 determines whether a postponement operation is detected as Step S206. The postponement operation is an operation for instructing postponement of the display of the notification information. When the postponement operation is detected (step S206, Yes), the control unit 22 stands by until a commercial (CM) is detected in the broadcast being reproduced as step S214. CM detection is realized using conventional techniques. Thereafter, the control unit 22 re-executes Step S202 and the subsequent steps. When the postponement operation is not detected (No at Step S206), the control unit 22 re-executes Step S203 and the subsequent steps.

  When the standby time has elapsed (step S203, Yes), the control unit 22 starts scrolling the notification information (second information) N2 as step S207. And control part 22 continues scrolling of information information N2 as Step S208. Next, the control part 22 determines whether the scrolling of the alerting | reporting information N2 was completed as step S209. When the scrolling of the notification information N2 is completed (step S209, Yes), the control unit 22 deletes the notification information and ends the notification processing as step S215.

  When the scrolling of the notification information N2 has not been completed (No at Step S209), the control unit 22 determines whether the urgency level of the information to be notified is high as Step S210. When the degree of urgency is high (step S210, Yes), the control unit 22 re-executes step S208 and subsequent steps. When the degree of urgency is not high (No at Step S210), the control unit 22 determines whether a cancel operation has been detected as Step S211. The cancel operation in step S211 may be different from the cancel operation in step S205. When the cancel operation is detected (step S211, Yes), the control unit 22 deletes the notification information as step S215 and ends the notification process.

  When the cancel operation is not detected (No at Step S211), the control unit 22 determines whether a postponement operation is detected as Step S212. The postponement operation in step S212 may be different from the postponement operation in step S206. When the postponement operation is detected (step S212, Yes), the control unit 22 deletes the notification information in step S213, and waits in step S214 until a CM is detected in the broadcast being reproduced. Thereafter, the control unit 22 re-executes Step S202 and the subsequent steps. When the postponement operation is not detected (No at Step S212), the control unit 22 re-executes Step S208 and the subsequent steps.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the notification is postponed, the mobile phone terminal 2 re-executes the notification at the timing when the CM is detected in the broadcast being reproduced. For this reason, the mobile phone terminal 2 according to the second embodiment can prevent the viewing of the broadcast by the user from being hindered by the notification.

  When the waiting period is dynamically changed according to the situation, the timing for re-execution of the postponed notification is not limited to the timing at which the CM is detected in the broadcast being reproduced. By detecting the timing at which the user's work is interrupted and performing the notification again, it is possible to prevent the user's work from being hindered by the notification. The timing at which the user's work is interrupted is the timing at which information provided to the user is switched, for example, the timing at which the screen displayed on the touch panel 32 is switched.

  The third embodiment will be described below. In the first embodiment, the case of notifying the arrival of an e-mail has been described, but the present invention can also be used for notifications other than the arrival of an e-mail. For example, the present invention can be used for notification when a call is received, when a notification time of a registered schedule arrives, or when a remaining battery level becomes a predetermined value or less. In the third embodiment, an example of notification other than incoming mail will be described.

  First, the configuration of a mobile phone terminal (electronic device) 3 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal 3. As shown in FIG. 18, the mobile phone terminal 3 includes an operation unit 13, a microphone 15, a receiver 16, a control unit 22, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 26, a voice processing unit 30, and a touch panel 32. Have

  In the third embodiment, the program stored in the storage unit 24 includes a control program 24f and a reproduction program 24g. The control program 24 f provides functions related to various controls for operating the mobile phone terminal 3. The function provided by the control program 24f includes a function of controlling notification of various information to the user. The reproduction program 24g provides a function of reproducing music data or video data. The music data or video data to be played back may be stored in the storage unit 24 or may be acquired from another device such as a server device by wireless communication by the communication unit 26.

  Next, an example of various information notifications executed based on the notification function provided by the control program 24f will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification executed during reproduction of music data. In step SK1 shown in FIG. 19, a music playback screen based on the function provided by the playback program 24g is displayed on the touch panel 32. That is, in the scene of step SK1, the user uses the mobile phone terminal 3 to enjoy music.

  When the song being played comes to an end, the cellular phone terminal 3 displays a notification symbol (first information) N1 on a part of the touch panel 32, for example, the right end of the touch panel 32, as shown in step SK1. After displaying the notification symbol N1 for a predetermined time, the cellular phone terminal 3 displays notification information (second information) N4 including the performer and song name of the song to be reproduced next, for example, as shown in step SK2. Start scrolling from right to left. At this time, the mobile phone terminal 3 displays a detailed display icon IC3 on the touch panel 32.

  When the user does not perform any particular operation, as shown in step SK3, scrolling is performed to the end, and playback of the next song is started after playback of the current song is completed. In this way, the mobile phone terminal 3 performs prior notification and display of notification information in order to notify the music to be played next.

  When the user does not want to listen to the music indicated by the notification information N4, the user performs a flick in the scroll direction in the display area of the notification information N4 as shown in step SK4. When a flick in the scroll direction is detected in the display area of the notification information N4, the mobile phone terminal 3 skips the song indicated by the notification information N4 and starts playing the next song as shown in step SK5. . At this time, the mobile phone terminal 3 may display the notification information N5 indicating the music for which playback has started. In addition, when a flick in the scroll direction is detected in the display area of the notification information N5, the mobile phone terminal 3 may further start playback of the next song.

  Further, when the user wants to listen again to the song that is about to be played back, as shown in step SK6, the user performs a flick in the direction opposite to the scroll direction in the display area of the notification information N4. When a flick in the direction opposite to the scroll direction is detected in the display area of the notification information N4, the cellular phone terminal 3 reproduces the music from the beginning as shown in step SK7.

  Further, when the user wants to know detailed information of the song indicated by the notification information N4, as shown in step SK8, the user sweeps from the display area of the notification information N4 to the detailed display icon IC3. When the sweep from the display area of the notification information N4 to the detailed display icon IC3 is detected, the cellular phone terminal 3 displays detailed information on the song indicated by the notification information N4 on the touch panel 32 as shown in step SK9.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, an example in which the present invention is used for reproducing music data has been shown. By using the present invention for reproducing music data, it is possible to realize intuitive and easy-to-understand operability while providing useful information to the user. Note that the operation shown in FIG. 19 is an example, and the type and direction of the operation may be changed as appropriate.

  The fourth embodiment will be described below. First, the configuration of a mobile phone terminal (electronic device) 4 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone terminal 4. As illustrated in FIG. 20, the mobile phone terminal 4 includes an operation unit 13, a microphone 15, a receiver 16, a control unit 22, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 26, a voice processing unit 30, and a touch panel 32. Have

  In the fourth embodiment, the programs stored in the storage unit 24 include a control program 24h and a mail program 24i. The control program 24h provides functions related to various controls for operating the mobile phone terminal 4. The function provided by the control program 24h includes a function of controlling notification of various information to the user. The mail program 24i provides an electronic mail function.

  Next, an example of various information notifications executed based on the notification function provided by the control program 24h will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of notification executed when an email is received. In step SL1 shown in FIG. 21, a standard screen (also referred to as desktop, home screen, or wallpaper) is displayed on touch panel 32. On this standard screen, icons for starting various applications are arranged.

  Here, when mail arrives at the mobile phone terminal 4, the mobile phone terminal 4 displays a notification symbol (first information) N1 on a part of the touch panel 32, for example, the right end of the touch panel 32, as shown in step SL2. To do. Subsequently, as shown in step SL3, the mobile phone terminal 4 scrolls the notification information (second information) N6 including the sender and subject of the incoming mail from right to left, for example. Thereby, the user can know the outline of the received mail.

  When the scrolling of the notification information N6 is completed, the mobile phone terminal 4 displays a mail icon IC4 corresponding to the incoming mail on the upper part of the touch panel 32 as shown in step SL4. In addition, the mobile phone terminal 4 displays a folder icon IC5 corresponding to the reception folder A, a folder icon IC6 corresponding to the reception folder B, and a transfer icon IC7 corresponding to the transfer function at the lower part of the touch panel 32.

  When the user does not perform any particular operation, the mail icon IC4 is displayed as an animation so as to move on the screen to the display position of the icon corresponding to the reception folder determined according to the default distribution rule. For example, according to the default distribution rule, when the mail that has arrived this time is stored in the reception folder A, the mail icon IC4 moves toward the folder icon IC5 as shown in step SL5. Then, the mail icon IC4 is stored in the folder icon IC5, and the number of received folders A stored is updated as shown in step SL6.

  When the user wants to store the incoming mail intentionally in the reception folder B, the user drags the mail icon IC4 to the folder icon IC6 as shown in step SL7. When the mobile phone terminal 4 detects that the mail icon IC4 is dragged to the folder icon IC6, the mobile phone terminal 4 ignores the default sorting rule and stores the received mail in the reception folder B. Then, the mobile phone terminal 4 updates the stored number of the reception folder B as shown in step SL8.

  If the user wants to transfer the incoming mail, the user drags the mail icon IC4 to the transfer icon IC7 as shown in step SL9. When the mobile phone terminal 4 detects that the mail icon IC4 has been dragged to the transfer icon IC7, the mobile phone terminal 4 displays a screen for transferring the incoming mail on the touch panel 32 as shown in step SL10. Note that the mobile phone terminal 4 may store the received mail in the reception folder according to a predetermined distribution rule.

  If the user determines that the received mail is unnecessary, the user flicks in a direction in which no icon exists in the display area of the mail icon IC4, as shown in step SL11. When the mobile phone terminal 4 detects a flick in a direction where none of the icons exist in the display area of the mail icon IC4, the mobile phone terminal 4 deletes the incoming mail. As a result, as shown in step SL12, the stored number of each reception folder is not updated. In this case, the mobile phone terminal 4 may store the mail in the trash folder instead of deleting the mail.

  In addition, the aspect of this invention shown by each said Example can be arbitrarily changed in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Moreover, you may combine said Example suitably. For example, the program such as the control program 24a shown in the above embodiment may be divided into a plurality of modules or may be integrated with other programs. In the above embodiment, the operation on the touch panel 32 is performed with a finger, but the operation may be performed with a stylus and a pen.

1-4 Mobile phone terminal 13 Operation unit 15 Microphone 16 Receiver 22 Control unit 24 Storage units 24a, 24d, 24f, 24h Control program 24b, 24i Mail program 24c Browser program 24e Broadcast reproduction program 24g Reproduction program 26 Communication unit 30 Audio processing unit 32 Touch panel 32a Display unit (notification unit)
32b Touch sensor (operation unit)
34 Broadcast receiver

Claims (23)

A symbol for informing beforehand that an image including at least one of the outline and contents of information to be notified is displayed on the display unit,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the display of the symbol and the display of the image, the image is not displayed,
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. An electronic device provided with a control unit to be displayed. The controller is
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a display mode of the symbol is changed with time. Display a symbol for informing in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed,
When a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the display of the symbol and the display of the image, the image is not displayed,
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. An electronic device provided with a control unit to be displayed. The controller is
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the display mode of the symbol is changed based on the passage of time. Display a symbol for informing in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed,
A control unit for displaying at least a part of the image at a position where the display of the symbol is started;
The controller is
An electronic device that delays displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit while the symbol is displayed. The controller is
The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the display mode of the symbol is changed based on the passage of time. Display a symbol for informing in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed,
A control unit for displaying at least a part of the image at a position where the display of the symbol is started;
The controller is
An electronic device that stops displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the display of the symbol and the display of the image. The controller is
The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the display mode of the symbol is changed based on the passage of time. In order to notify in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed, a symbol whose display mode changes with the passage of time is displayed on the display unit,
An electronic apparatus comprising a control unit that displays at least a part of the image so as to overlap at a position where display of the symbol is started. The operating unit is a camera, electronic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8 comprising a sensor or button.   The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the sensor is a sensor capable of detecting a change in posture or movement of the own device or a sensor capable of detecting that the hand is held over the own device.   The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the symbol includes at least one of a figure and a character.   The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the information to be notified is information relating to an email. A control method executed by an electronic device,
Displaying a symbol for informing in advance that an image including at least one of an outline and contents of information to be notified is displayed on the display unit;
A step of not displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed;
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. And a step of displaying the information. A control method executed by an electronic device,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
A step of not displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed;
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. And a step of displaying the information. A control method executed by an electronic device,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
Displaying at least a part of the image superimposed at a position where display of the symbol is started;
And a step of deferring the display of the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit while the symbol is displayed. A control method executed by an electronic device,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
Displaying at least a part of the image superimposed at a position where display of the symbol is started;
And a step of stopping the display of the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit during the display of the image after the symbol is displayed. A control method executed by an electronic device,
In order to notify in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed, a step of displaying a symbol whose display mode changes with the passage of time on the display unit;
And a step of displaying at least a part of the image so as to overlap at a position where the display of the symbol is started. Electronic equipment,
Displaying a symbol for informing in advance that an image including at least one of an outline and contents of information to be notified is displayed on the display unit;
A step of not displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed;
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. And a step of displaying the control program. Electronic equipment,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
A step of not displaying the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed;
If the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit between the time when the symbol is displayed and the time when the image is displayed, at least a part of the image is superimposed on the position where the display of the symbol is started. And a step of displaying the control program. Electronic equipment,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
Displaying at least a part of the image superimposed at a position where display of the symbol is started;
And a step of delaying the display of the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit while the symbol is displayed. Electronic equipment,
Displaying on the display unit a symbol for informing beforehand that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed;
Displaying at least a part of the image superimposed at a position where display of the symbol is started;
And a step of canceling the display of the image when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit while the image is displayed after the symbol is displayed. Electronic equipment,
In order to notify in advance that an image including the content of information to be notified is displayed, a step of displaying a symbol whose display mode changes with the passage of time on the display unit;
And a step of causing at least a part of the image to be displayed at a position where display of the symbol is started.

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