WO1997035263A1

WO1997035263A1 - Information processing unit and operation method therefor

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Publication number: WO1997035263A1
Application number: PCT/JP1996/000680
Authority: WO
Inventors: Takeshi Minemoto; Ryuichi Nemoto; Tetsuji Takegoshi
Original assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
Priority date: 1996-03-15
Filing date: 1996-03-15
Publication date: 1997-09-25

Abstract

An information processing unit including a display (5) attached to a main body casing (3), a touch panel (7) fitted on the surface of the display (5), a cover (11) having a window and being large enough to completely cover the display, hinges (13) for connecting the main body casing (3) and the cover (11) in such a manner that the cover can be opened and closed to expose and conceal the display (5), a first display screen (1000) having frequently required information and operation switches displayed at predetermined positions of the display exposed through the window with the cover closed, a second display screen (2000) having detailed information and various operation keys operated on the display (5) as a whole with the cover open, and switching means (15) for switching the two display screens in the interlocking arrangement with the open/closing operation of the cover (11). Because the first display screen (1000) suitable for a confirmation operation during laptop use and the second display screen suitable for the normal confirmation operation can be easily switched in the interlocking arrangement with the open/closing operation of the cover (11), the confirmation operation can be carried out satisfactorily in accordance with the mode of use. The present invention provides also an operation method of the information processing unit.

Description

Description Information processing device and operation method

The present invention relates to a portable computer such as an electronic organizer and a pen-input type portable information processing device. In particular, the present invention relates to a first display screen for displaying frequently used information and operation switches, and a large screen for detailed information. And a second display surface for displaying guidance and an operation switch capable of detailed settings, and the first display surface is displayed in a window provided in a cover that protects a display unit of the information processing device. In addition, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus S capable of performing a good operation according to a usage mode by displaying a second display screen on the entire display unit, and an operation method thereof. Background art

In recent years, with the progress of the information society and the development of microelectronics, information processing devices that place importance on portability, such as electronic notebooks and pen-input type portable personal computers, have been in the spotlight. In these portable information processing devices, a display unit having a touch panel is provided on a thin body so that input and output are performed with a pen or a touch of a fingertip. In general, it is covered with a cover that can be folded back on the back. Furthermore, in these conventional examples, there is an example in which a user is notified of a warning sound for a message arriving when the cover is closed.

However, in a portable information processing device having these covers, When the switch is closed, the display for input and output is hidden by the cover.For example, when the S alarm is heard, the cover must be opened and operated each time. There was.

In order to solve this problem, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 7-13636 discloses a cautionary information on a screen without opening a cover of an input / output screen in a light-on computer. For the purpose of enabling operation, it can be moved between the first position protecting the input / output screen mounted on the housing and the second position S exposing the input / output screen. It has been proposed that a cover be provided with a window through which information displayed on the input / output screen when the cover is closed can be viewed.

According to this conventional example, information that draws the user's attention can be visually recognized through the window without opening the cover, and the confirmation information can be input through the window.

However, the basic idea of this conventional example is that a part of the input / output screen can be visually identified as an emergency evacuation through a window provided on the cover in order to confirm and operate cautionary information. It was done. Therefore, in this conventional example, the display screen with the cover open and the display screen viewed from the window are the same, so that both display screens are easy to see and easy to use. It is difficult to create a display screen that takes into account For example, the size of characters suitable for small windows and the arrangement of operation keys for confirmation operations are not always suitable for display screens with the cover open, and may cause overwhelming display contents. It is a thing. In this conventional example, the size and location of the warning message-the size of the message window of the application development tool And the simple commands for positioning, the force, the timing of opening this message window and its display, as well as the base input / output screen No specific disclosure has been made regarding the relationship with the content displayed in the above. Further, in this conventional example, the operation at the time of closing the cover is mainly performed, and no specific disclosure is made in the overall device configuration and operability.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of obtaining good confirmation according to a usage pattern.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of performing a favorable confirmation operation according to a usage pattern.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of operating an information processing apparatus capable of obtaining good confirmation in accordance with a usage pattern.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation method of the information processing apparatus S that can select a display form of an arbitrary program function according to a use form.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation method of an information processing apparatus capable of performing a good confirmation operation in conjunction with the power supply 0 N, OFF and opening and closing of a power bar unit in accordance with a usage pattern.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of obtaining a favorable confirmation operation of an arbitrary program function according to the operation mode. Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of performing a good confirmation operation with accurate schedule information according to a usage pattern. Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of performing a favorable operation for confirming voice recording and reproduction in accordance with operation specifications.

In addition, the present invention further improves the efficiency of the apparatus and improves the An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device capable of obtaining a confirmation operation. Disclosure of the invention

The present invention provides a main body housing, a display mounted on the main body housing, a cover having a size to cover the display, a cover having a window, and a cover concealing the display. State, a hinge portion for opening and closing the main body housing portion and the cover portion so as to take an open state exposing the display portion, and a predetermined portion of the display portion exposed from the window portion in the closed state. A first display surface displayed at a position, a second display screen displayed on the entire display unit in the open state, a first display screen and a second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover. And a switching means for switching the display screen.

As a result, two screens are provided: a first display screen suitable for checking when the mobile phone is closed with a part of the cover closed, and a second display screen suitable for normal checking with the cover opened. Since the two screens are easily switched in conjunction with opening and closing, an information processing apparatus is provided which can obtain a good confirmation according to a use mode. In this case, the display content of the first display screen is frequently used information of the display content of the second display screen, thereby reducing the use of the second display screen with the cover part opened. The most necessary information can be obtained with the cover closed when carrying. Further, the present invention has a main body casing, a display mounted on the main body casing, an input section of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display, and a size covering the display. A cover having a window; a closed state for concealing the display; and an open state for exposing the display, the main body housing and the cover being openably and closably connected to each other. A hinge portion; and a display portion exposed at a predetermined position on the display portion exposed from the window portion in the closed state. A first display screen, a second display screen displayed on the entire display unit in the open state, and switching means for switching between the first display screen and the second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit. Be prepared to have.

As a result, the first display screen that is suitable for a confirmation operation when the mobile phone is closed with the cover closed, for example, an input operation key such as a voice memo and various settings, and a normal confirmation when the cover is opened are displayed. There are provided two screens of a second display screen suitable for operation, the operation keys and related information such as a voice recording status, various setting statuses, and operation guidance are provided. Since the two screens are easily switched, simple operations and clear operations can be confirmed on the first display screen, and unclear operations or complicated settings can be confirmed on the second display screen with the cover open. Thus, an information processing apparatus is provided which can obtain a good confirmation operation according to a usage pattern. In this case, the display contents of the first display screen are frequently used information and operation keys of the display contents of the second display screen, so that the use of the second display screen with the cover part opened is reduced. It is possible to check the most necessary information and perform the operation with the cover part closed when carrying. Also, by providing setting means for setting the first display screen and the second display screen from the plurality of first and second display screens, the first and second functions of the arbitrary program can be set according to the usage mode. The second display screen can be set, and the frequently used information can be grasped from the window in the closed state and from the entire display in the open state.

In addition, the present invention has a control unit that controls the information processing device, a main body housing, a display unit mounted on the main body housing, and a size that covers the communication unit. A cover part provided, a closed state for concealing the display part, A method of operating an information processing apparatus, comprising: a hinge portion that opens and closes the main body housing portion and a part of a power bar so as to be able to take an open state exposing the display portion; The first display screen with frequently used information is displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit exposed from the screen, and the second display screen with detailed information is displayed on the entire display unit in the open state described above. To

As a result, in the closed state with the cover closed, the usage frequency information displayed on the window can be checked, and if more detailed information is desired, the cover can be opened to display the information on the display. Therefore, a method of operating the information processing apparatus can be provided in which the user can check the information on the second display screen.

Further, the present invention provides a control unit for controlling the information processing device, a main body housing, a display mounted on the main body housing, a size covering the display, and a window. A cover part, a closed state for concealing the display part, and a hinge part for opening and closing the main body housing part and the power bar part so as to be able to take an open state for exposing the display part. In the method of operating an information processing device, a first display screen for displaying frequently used information at a predetermined position of a display unit exposed from a window in the closed state; and detailed information on the entire display unit in the open state. And a second display screen for displaying one from a plurality of display screens of the same type in advance, and displaying the selected first display screen in the closed state in conjunction with opening and closing of a part of the cover. Then, the second display screen is displayed in an open state.

This allows the user to assign a first display screen of the program function that can be confirmed from the window and a second display screen of the program function that can be confirmed by opening part of the cover. It is possible to set the function of any program according to the usage mode, and to find the frequently used information from the window in the closed state and the entire display in the open state. In addition, an operation method of an information processing apparatus capable of selecting a display mode of an arbitrary program function is provided.

Further, the present invention provides: (1) when the power supply is in the OFF state, the operation of the information processing apparatus is stopped, and (2) when the power supply is in the ON state and the cover covering the display unit is closed, The frequently used information of the program executed by the control unit is displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit corresponding to the window provided on the cover. (3) When the power is on and the cover covering the display unit is In the open state, detailed information of the program executed by the control unit is displayed on the entire display unit.

This provides an operation method of the information processing apparatus that can perform a good confirmation operation according to the usage mode in conjunction with ON and OFF of the power supply and opening and closing of the cover.

Also, the information processing apparatus according to the invention described above has an input unit of a touch panel on the surface of the display unit, and allows the user to confirm the display content and perform an input operation, thereby enabling the first display to be performed in accordance with the frequency of use. An operation method of an information processing device capable of performing confirmation and operation on a screen and a second display screen is provided.

The present invention also provides a main body casing, a display mounted on the main body casing, an input panel of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display, and a size covering the display. A cover having a window, a closed state for concealing the display unit, and an open state for exposing the display unit, the main body case unit and the cover unit being connected to be openable and closable. The hinge part, A control unit that controls the information processing apparatus and controls a plurality of programs; a memory unit including a plurality of programs; a program selection unit that selects a predetermined program from the memory unit; and a window unit in the closed state A first display screen on which frequently used information and operation keys are displayed corresponding to each program at a predetermined position on the display unit exposed from the display unit; A second display screen on which detailed information and operation keys are displayed, a first display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover, and switching means for switching the second display screen. ,

As a result, the various programs provide the first display surface with frequently used information and operation keys when the cover is opened, and detailed information and operation keys when the cover is partially opened. Or, since it has two screens of the second display screen with operation guidance, even if an arbitrary program is selected by the program selection means, when the cover is opened, the frequency of use is Confirmation can be performed based on high information and operation keys.If the content displayed in the window is not sufficient, detailed information and operation keys are displayed from the first display screen in conjunction with opening the cover. The display is easily switched to the second display screen equipped with the information, so that the confirmation operation can be performed based on the large second display screen. Processing equipment It is subjected.

Further, the present invention has a main body casing, a display mounted on the main body casing, an input section of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display, and a size covering the display. A cover having a window, a closed state for concealing the display, and an open state for exposing the display. A hinge section for opening and closing the main body housing section and the cover section, a control section for controlling an information processing apparatus and controlling a schedule program, a memory section having at least schedule data, and a clock section. A first display screen in which a plurality of schedule information near a predetermined time is displayed at a predetermined position in a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state in conjunction with the scheduled time; A second display screen in which detailed information of schedule data and operation keys are displayed on the entire display section in an open state, a first display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover section, and a second display screen. The control unit periodically communicates with the clock means on the first display surface to search a plurality of pieces of schedule information near a predetermined time from the schedule data in the memory. So as to be displayed on a predetermined position s of the first display surface side.

As a result, the schedule information near the predetermined time displayed on the window is constantly updated to the information corresponding to the current time in accordance with the time, and if more detailed information or the entire schedule is to be obtained, the cover information is displayed. By opening and closing the unit, the display contents can be easily changed and the information can be obtained from the second display screen, so that an information processing device that can perform a good confirmation operation with accurate schedule information according to the usage pattern is provided. . Furthermore, on the first display screen, a plurality of pieces of schedule information are displayed, and are automatically scrolled in accordance with the time, so that the preceding and following schedules can be obtained automatically.

In addition, the present invention provides a main body casing, a display mounted on the main body, an input section of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display, and a size covering the display. A cover having a window, a closed state for concealing the display, and an open state for exposing the display. A hinge unit that connects the main body housing unit and the cover unit to be openable and closable, a control unit that integrally controls the information processing device, a voice recording / reproducing device, a microphone unit, a speaker unit, A first display screen provided with at least an operation switch of the voice recording / reproducing device and an operation display of the voice recording / reproducing device at a predetermined position of the display portion exposed from the window; and a voice on the display portion in the open state. A second display screen provided with detailed information of recording / playback, the operation switch and various operation keys, a first display screen in response to opening and closing of the cover, and a switching means for switching the second display screen. Be prepared.

Accordingly, in addition to the first display surface on which the operation switch and operation display of the audio recording / reproducing apparatus are displayed, and the operation switch and various operation keys, for example, a sound recording state, various setting states, and operation guidance are provided. Is provided, and the two screens are switched easily in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover, so the first display screen is used for operations such as voice recording and playback. The detailed information and various settings can be confirmed on the second display screen with the cover open, so the information processing device can provide a good voice recording / playback confirmation operation that matches the operation specifications. £ will be offered. In this case, in response to the start of recording, a recording icon having an icon address data area and a voice recording address data area is generated, and a predetermined address pattern is recorded in each area of the recording icon. By providing a recording icon generating means for updating the icon address data area with the movement, editing such as pasting or copying the recording icon to other data without changing the recorded content of the voice recording / reproducing apparatus. It can be done easily. Further, the present invention has a main body casing, a display mounted on the main body casing, an input section of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display, and a size covering the display. A cover having a window; a hinge for connecting the main body housing and the cover so as to be openable and closable so as to take a closed state for concealing the display and an open state for exposing the display; A first display screen on which frequently used information is displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state; and detailed information and operation keys on the entire display unit in the open state. A second display screen to be displayed, a first display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit, and switching means for switching a second display surface, provided on the cover unit; Evening Press the touch panel to change the display contents on the first display surface. Key

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This provides a first display screen with a display area and an operation area where the display contents can be checked, and a second display screen where the entire display contents can be checked and operated. The two screens can be switched easily in conjunction with each other, so that the window area can be occupied by the window area as the display area, which can be occupied by the cover of the first display screen cover when carrying the device. There is provided an information processing apparatus in which the operation is further improved and the efficiency of the apparatus is improved and a good confirmation operation can be obtained in accordance with the usage pattern. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIGS. 1 to 21 show Embodiment 1 of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a schematic device configuration, FIGS. 2 to 5 are external views, and FIG. Fig. 7 is a top view showing the menu display screen, and Fig. 8 is Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 are operation flow diagrams, Fig. 11 to Fig. 13 are display screen diagrams, Fig. 14 is operation flow diagram, Fig. 15 is display screen explanation diagram, FIG. 16 to FIG. 21 are display screen diagrams.

FIGS. 22 to 35 show Embodiment 2 of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 22 is a block diagram of a schematic device configuration, FIG. 23 is an external view, and FIG. Fig. 4 to Fig. 27 are display screen diagrams, Fig. 28 is a data configuration diagram of recording icons, Fig. 29 is an operation flow diagram, and Figs. 30 to 35 are display screen diagrams. . FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are external views showing the information processing apparatus S according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 is an external view showing a fourth embodiment of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 39 is an external view showing Embodiment 5 of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Example 1)

1 to 21 show an embodiment of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. The present embodiment is a portable information processing device capable of two types of display forms, and FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic device configuration.

First, an outline of the information processing apparatus will be described. In FIG. 1, the information processing device is generally indicated by reference numeral 1. In FIG. 1, an external view of two types of display forms of the information processing device 1 is shown below the drawing, and the device configuration of the information processing device 1 is shown above the drawing. The information processing apparatus 1 includes: a main body housing 3; a display unit 5 mounted on the main body housing 3; A touch panel 7 disposed on the surface of the touch panel, a cover section 11 having a size to cover the display section 5 and having a window section 9, a closed state for concealing the display section 5, A hinge 13 for connecting the main body housing 3 and the cover 11 so as to open and close so as to be exposed.

The information processing apparatus 1 further includes a first display screen 1000 displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit 5 exposed from the window unit 9 in the closed state of the cover unit 11, and the open state. The second display screen 200 is displayed on the display unit 5 in the form of a two-plane display. The first display screen 100000 displays frequently used information and operation switches, for example, the latest schedule information and menu selection switches, and the second display screen 200000 displays the display section. Detailed information and operation switches using the entire system, for example, a menu screen with detailed schedule information and operation guidance are displayed. In this embodiment, the switching between the two display screens is provided also as a switching switch 15 for opening and closing the cover part 11, and is interlocked with the opening and closing operation of the cover 11. The display screen is switched.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first display screen 1000 suitable for the confirmation operation when the mobile phone is closed with the cover unit 11 closed and the normal confirmation operation with the cover part 11 opened are provided. A suitable 2nd display screen 2000 is provided, and the 2 screens can be easily switched in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the cover section 11. You can get the operation.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21. FIG. First, the device configuration of the information processing device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, an information processing device 1 includes a control unit 17 that controls the information processing device 1 and controls a plurality of programs, the display unit 5, and a display control unit 1 that controls display contents of the display unit 5. 9, the touch panel 7, the switch 15, a clock unit 21 having a backup power supply (not shown), a power supply unit 23, and ON / OFF of the power supply unit 23. A power switch 25, a program memory 27 having a plurality of application software programs, a database memory 29 having a database corresponding to the programs, and selecting the programs A program selection unit 31; a microphone unit 33; a speaker unit 35; an external storage / reproduction device S37 for recording and reproducing data on a memory card or an IC card; and a data exchange device for wirelessly exchanging data with external devices. Wireless communication section 3 9 and And a communication device 40 and an external interface 41 connected to an external device S such as another printer.

The control unit 17 includes a main memory (not shown), and executes a program selected by the program selection unit 31 or a corresponding database from the program memory 27 or the database memory 29 by executing it. In this embodiment, the program memory 27 and the database memory 29 are provided separately. However, the program memory 27 and the database memory 29 may be provided in the main memory of the control unit 17. Various programs such as a schedule and an address book recorded in the program memory 27 may be independent programs or consistent programs. Further, the control unit 17 may include a clock unit 21.

Further, in this embodiment, a program selection unit 31 such as a schedule or an address book is set to, for example, a menu via an input function of the touch panel 7. — Although various programs are selected from the screen, independent of the touch panel 7, for example, a switch may be provided in the main body housing 3. Further, in this embodiment, the sound collected by the microphone unit 33 can be recorded in the data memory 29 or the external storage device S37, and the recorded sound is transmitted through a loudspeaker (not shown). Can be heard from the speaker section 35. The speaker section 35 is also used to emit an alarm sound, a confirmation sound, or a sound effect accompanying execution of various programs.

The display unit 5 is a thin display device such as a liquid crystal display device. A transparent sheet-like touch panel 7 is provided on the surface of the display unit 5, and operation keys for various display screens displayed on the display unit 5 are provided. The coordinates of the touch panel 7 are specified corresponding to the input area, enabling various inputs and operation instructions.

Further, in this embodiment, a battery capable of charging the power supply unit 23 is adopted. Of course, a dry battery or a connection plug for a converter is provided, and a 2-way connection between the battery and the home power supply or an on-board power supply is added. 3 ゥ A ray power supply may be used. Further, in this embodiment, a mechanical switch mechanism is employed to prevent the power switch 25 from malfunctioning. For example, the switch provided in conjunction with the optical sensor is provided so that the illuminance when the bag is put in a bag or the like is provided. The power supply may be set to 0 FF when it becomes longer and 0 N when it becomes brighter. In this case, a backup function is provided, and the current status is recorded before turning off the power to 0FF. In this way, it is possible to prevent erroneous erasure of the contents being worked on. Further, the power switch 25 employed in this embodiment and the optical sensor interlocking switch may be provided side by side. Next, an external structure of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8 and 21. FIG. Fig. 2 is a front perspective view with the cover section 11 closed, Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view with the cover section 11 closed, and Fig. 4 is a front perspective view with the cover section 11 open. Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is a front perspective view with the cover part 11 folded to the bottom, Fig. 6 is a top view with the cover part 11 folded to the bottom, and Fig. 7 is the cover part 11 FIG. 8 is a top view of the closed state, and FIG.

2 and 3, the main body housing 3 of the information processing apparatus 1 has a flat thin shape and a rounded appearance whose top surface is substantially horizontally rectangular. The main body case 3 is divided into left and right one-to-five when viewed from the user side (arrow A in Fig. 2), and the left side is the grip part 51 and the right side is the display case part 53. Thus, the information processing device 1 is held with the left hand, and operation input can be performed with the right hand. The grip portion 51 is formed to have a smaller outer shape than the display housing portion 53, so that a step portion 55 is formed between the two portions, and a finger to be held is provided by the display housing portion 53. The shape is such that it does not easily affect the operability / visibility by entering into the side, and the provision of the stepped portion 55 creates a finger engagement to improve the holdability. Further, the left end of the grip portion 51 is formed in a large arc shape so that the grip portion is adapted to the holding hand, thereby further improving the holding ability. The grip 51 has a microphone 33 and speaker 35 at the back of the top, a battery replacement lid 57 at the bottom, and a power switch at the back of the side so that the left hand does not get in the way. 25, Modular jack port 59 for telephone line connection is located on the back.

The display casing 53 is covered with a cover part 11 having a window 9 which can be freely opened and closed via a hinge 13 provided on the back with the entire upper surface. The image contrast adjustment knob 61 on the left side of the front side, the opening and closing of the cover 11 on the right side of the front side, and the first and second display screens 100 and 200 A switch 15 for switching 0 is provided.The input pen storage 6 3 is located in front of the right side, the card insertion port 6 5 and the eject button 6 7 are located in the rear of the right side, and the outside is provided on both sides of the hinge 13 on the rear side. A serial port (RS232C) 69 for wired connection to equipment and an infrared communication unit 39 for wireless communication via infrared signals are provided.

Here, the switches such as the power switch 25 and the switching switch 15 are formed so as not to protrude from the outer shape of the main body housing portion 3 so that an erroneous operation during carrying or holding by hand is performed. Preventing. Further, the information processing device 1 according to the present embodiment can be opened and closed by the cover part 11, force input, and input operation can be performed by the right hand, so that the information processing apparatus 1 has an arrangement configuration suitable for the right hand operation. Of course, by adopting the arrangement of the present embodiment in a left-right inversion, the arrangement can be adapted to the left-hand operation. 3 to 5, the hinge portion 13 has a structure in which the main body housing portion 3 and the cover portion 11 are rotatably connected via an intermediate joint 71. More specifically, one end of the intermediate joint portion 71 having a height direction approximately half the thickness D of the main body housing portion 3 1 The center joint 71 is rotatably mounted at the center, and the other end of the intermediate joint 71 is rotatably mounted to one end of the cover part 11. With this structure, the intermediate joint 71 rotates around the center of the concave portion 73 as a rotation axis, so that the rotating shaft with the cover 11 can be moved to the upper and lower positions. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cover 11 is closed or opened, and FIG. The cover 11 can be folded to the bottom as shown in FIG.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, when the cover section 11 and the main body housing section 3 are closed, the lock hole 75 provided on the upper surface of the main body housing section 3 near the switching switch 15 is provided. This is performed by engagement with a convex rib 77 provided inside the cover portion 11 which engages with the lock hole 75. The switching switch 15 fixes the cover portion 11 in a state where the lock holes 75 and the convex ribs 77 are engaged, and displays the first display screen 100. — When the switching switch 15 is depressed to release the engaged state, the second display screen 2000 is displayed.

Here, as another mechanism for interlocking the opening and closing operation of the cover 11, a similar effect can be obtained even if the hinge 13 is provided with a display screen switching switch 15. Further, a switch that is not linked to the opening / closing operation of the cover 11 may be provided if some inconvenience is tolerated.

In this embodiment, a spring (not shown) is provided on the rotation shaft of the hinge portion 13 so that the intermediate joint 71 moves the rotation shaft portion with the cover portion 11 to the upper surface side, One of the positions is maintained. As a result, the movement of the intermediate joint 71 is restricted, and as shown in FIG. 4, the cover 11 can be opened and closed with the pivot portion with the cover 11 positioned on the upper surface side. . In addition, a fixing means of a known technique (not shown) is provided on the rotating part of the cover part 11 so that the cover part 11 can be fixed at an arbitrary angle so that the cover part 11 can be used as a hood to avoid sunlight when inputting outdoors. May be. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 5, the convex ribs 77 and the rotating shaft of the cover part 11 are formed in a convex shape to be used as legs, and the cover 11 is directly installed on a table or the like. When it is hurt Or adhered to the display unit 5 by dust or the like.

Next, in FIG. 6, the information processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display section 5 at the center of the upper surface of the main body housing section 3 concealed by the power bar section 11. In this embodiment, the touch panel 7 is made larger than the display unit 5, and an L-shaped function area 79 is provided on the left and upper sides of the display unit 5. In the function key area 79, a key 79a for calling the menu display screen 2100 shown in Fig. 6, which is the basic display screen of this information processing device 1, is provided at the right end. A main key 79b for sequentially displaying the initial screens of various programs is provided in the left corner, and function keys are provided in the horizontal and vertical directions centering on the main key 79b. In the horizontal direction, a table of contents key 79c for displaying the menu in the table of contents format, and an extended function key 79d for calling the display surface for setting the display contents of various extended functions are arranged. The frequently used function keys include a telephone key 79 e for calling the telephone number and dial function setting display screen, a fax key 79 f for calling the fax number and dial function setting display screen, and a world clock. A world clock key 79 g for displaying and a calculator key 79 h for calling up a calculator display screen are arranged. In this embodiment, the function key area 79 is provided independently around the display unit 5. However, the above function keys may be displayed in the display unit 5 so as to have the same function keys.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order to provide a large amount of information in a more readable manner, a large screen of 40 characters per line is adopted, and information of a personal computer communication or information received from a fax is scrolled in a horizontal direction. Watch without I am trying to.

In other words, in this embodiment, the vertical and horizontal pitch P of the dot is set to 0.24 mm, the size of half-width characters is 6 dots wide, the height is 16 dots, and the width of full-width characters is twice this width. It has a height of 12 dots and a height of 16 dots. Then, the width of the display unit 5 is set to the number of dots which can display 40 full-width characters, that is, 480 dots. Also, the height L H of the display section 5 can be displayed in 17 lines. The width of the display unit 5 is set to 115 mm and the height ^ 1 is set to 76.8 mm so that 17 lines can be displayed with the 40 characters. . The size of the display unit 5 can be reduced by reducing the vertical and horizontal pitches P of the dots.

In FIG. 7, the window 9 is provided at a position g corresponding to the display unit 5 with the cover 11 closed. In this embodiment, it is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape so as to be located above the center of the display unit 5. In the present embodiment, the first display screen 100 displayed on the window 9 can display about 20 full-width characters in one line, and the four-line display of the schedule display shows the margins and the like around it. In consideration of this, the size is set so that it can be recognized and operated sufficiently, that is, the width SW is set to 70 mm and the height SH is set to 18 mm. (Refer to Fig. 4.) If the size of the first display screen 100 is too large, the protection effect of the display unit 5 is lost, and if it is too small, the effect as the display unit and the operation unit is reduced. . Therefore, when setting the size of the window portion 9, it is preferable to set the window portion 9 to an optimal size in consideration of the protection effect of the display portion 5 and a usable program.

For example, in Fig. 21, (a) Fig. 2 shows the name and telephone number in two rows. It is shown. In this case, Japanese names with many characters, such as Minako Hasegawa, require 6 full-width characters and a half-width space between them, and require 12 full-width X characters 6 + 6-dots = 78 dots It is. In addition, the telephone number is a general telephone number, for example, “0 4 2 7—4 9—4 8 6 8”. 7 Use two dots. These 12 characters are enough dots to cover even a free-dial phone number. For this reason, when displaying two lines of names and telephone numbers, the width of the window should be large enough to display 78 dots at a pitch P of 0.24, and the surrounding window should be added. The minimum size of the width of SW is 22 mm and the height of SH is 9 mm. According to the same calculation, (b) When the name and telephone number shown in the figure are displayed in one line, the minimum width is 45 mm for the width SW and 5 mm for the height SH. Also, when displaying the schedule in 4 lines, if you want to display about 20 full-width characters on one line, the minimum width of the width SW is 60 mm and the height SH is 17 mm . In the present embodiment, the size of the window 9 is set to a size that allows the schedule display in consideration of the thickness of the cover 11 and the display of operation keys. According to the size of the window section 9, the display section 5 can be operated by touching the display with a fingertip, and the display section 5 exposed from the window section 9 can be protected from shocks when carrying.

Next, in FIG. 8, the main body housing part 3 is composed of a resin molded product upper cover 81 that covers the upper part of the main body housing part 3 and a resin molded product that covers the lower part of the main body housing part 3. It consists of a lower cover 82 and both covers are attached via screws. The inside of the display housing section 53 of the main body housing section 3 has a force storage with a force connector 83 at the bottom. A main board 8 on which a control section 17 and the like are provided, a liquid crystal display section 5 on the top, and a touch panel 7 whose surface is protected by a protective sheet on top of the main board 8. A pen storage section 63 is provided at the front, and a serial port (RS232C) 69, a hinge section 13, and a communication section 39 are provided side by side at the rear.

Further, a heavy power supply section 23, a microphone section 33, a speaker section 35, a communication apparatus 40, and the like are provided inside the grip section 51. In this embodiment, the lower cover 82 is made thicker than the upper cover 81, and the internal device S is sequentially laminated and mounted on the lower cover 82, and finally the upper cover 81 is mounted via a screw. This improves assembly efficiency. The cover 11 of the resin molded product is attached to the lower cover 11 via an intermediate joint 71 of the resin molded product.

As shown in FIG. 5, the size of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is such that the width W is 175 mm, the depth H is 120 mm, the thickness D is 20 mm, and the grid is The width WG of the loop is set to 28.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a compact power supply section 23 in which a heavy power source section is arranged in a holding section and various thin apparatuses are stacked and arranged, whereby stable holding is achieved. A thin form is realized. Next, an operation of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 9 to 20.

First, in the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, in the initial setting, the display of the first display screen 1000 displayed on the window 9 is changed to the menu display screen 1100 shown in FIG. The second display screen 2100 is set to the menu display screen 2100 shown in FIG. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the power switch 15 is in the 0 N state and the cover 11 is closed. If it is, the menu display screen 1100 is displayed on the window 9, and the menu display screen 2100 is displayed when the cover 11 is opened. This initial setting is performed by pressing the initial setting key 2 1 1 3 of the menu display screen 2 1 0 0 to display a setting screen (not shown). The first display screen 1 0 0 0 and the second display screen 2 0 0 You can set an initial setting screen of 0. In this embodiment, the program to be executed has two types of display screens, such as the menu display screens 110 and 210, so that any display screen of the user can be set. . The records of these initial setting surfaces are updated in the main memory.

Next, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, two planes of the menu display screens 110 and 210 will be described.

On the menu display surface 2100, which is the second display screen 20000 shown in FIG. 6, various programs iconized on the display unit 5 are displayed, and this icon is pressed with a fingertip or a pen. Accordingly, it is possible to sequentially display various display screens hierarchically arranged in a row and execute a selected program. 210 is a calendar icon, 210 is an address book icon, 210 is a memo book icon, 210 is a spreadsheet icon, 210 is a report icon, 2 is 109 is a voice recording icon, and 2111 is a communication icon.

On the menu display screen 210, in addition to the icons, an initial setting key 2 1 13 for setting the first display screen 1000 and various initial settings, and a first display screen Screen switching key 2 1 1 5 to switch to the input mode, input switching key 2 1 1 7 to switch the input mode such as Ryotakan input or Roman character input, and a new key 2 to create and modify various icons 2 1 1 9 and correction key 2 1 2 1 And a switching key 2 1 2 3 for switching to a sub-screen for displaying a. Further, in this embodiment, the current date and time 20001 is displayed on the lower right of the display unit 5 in common with the second display screen 2000.

On the first display screen 1100, which is the first display screen 1100 shown in FIG. 7, the icons displayed on the menu display screen 2100 and the operation keys that are frequently used are operated. The program is displayed in a key format, and a program selected by pressing the operation key with a fingertip or a pen can be executed. 1 1 0 1 is a pager key, 1 1 0 3? ? Sentence key, 1 105 is phonebook key, 1 107 is memo key, 1 109 is communication key, 1 1 1 1 is voice recording key, 1 1 1 3 is dictionary key, 1 1 1 5 is dictionary key The calendar key, 1 1 1 7 is a clock key, and 1 1 1 9 is an MD key. In addition, on the second display screen 1000 other than the menu display surface 110, a menu key 1001 for returning to the menu display screen 110 is arranged at the upper right of the screen. .

Note that this menu display screen 1100 is a display content to which an extended function is added, and is blank when no extended function is added.

In the second display screen 2000, the display portion 5 of the portion concealed by the cover portion 11 stops supplying electricity or has a function of a well-known screen saver. Avoid burning part 5. The display unit 5 is composed of two display units. One display unit is used for the first display screen 100 and two display units are used for the second display screen 2000. It may be controlled and used. Further, when the first display screen 1100 is displayed on the second display screen 2100 by operating the screen switching key 2 1 15 of the second display screen 2100, , Windows 9 Various setting keys and operation guidance may be displayed on display areas other than.

Next, an operation method for executing some programs of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 9 and 10 based on the flowcharts of FIGS. This will be specifically described with reference to the drawings and the respective display screens in FIGS. 11 to 20.

First, a basic operation flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. When the information processing device 1 is set to the 0 N state by the power switch 25, the information processing device 1 is energized from the power supply unit 23 to the control unit 17, the display unit 5, and the like, and enters the movable state. The control unit 17 starts the main memory by starting the system program. In step 310, the control unit 17 determines whether or not the cover unit 11 is closed via the switching switch 15-if the cover unit 11 is closed, the first display screen 10 Proceed to step 3 0 20 to display 0 0. If cover unit 11 is open, proceed to step 3 11 10 to display second display screen 2 00 0.

In step 3200, the control unit 17 checks the recorded data in the main memory to determine whether or not there is a setting on the initial setting screen of the first display screen 10000, and if there is no update record, The menu display screen 110 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 5 in step 3300, and the input operation on the menu display screen 1100 is accepted and executed in step 3400. Do. Also, if there is an update record of the initial setting screen, the first display screen 100 0 0 selected in step 3600 is displayed on the display section 5, and the first display screen selected in step 3 0 70 is displayed. Accepts and executes an input operation on the display screen 1. Further, the control unit 17 performs the switching via the switching switch 15 in steps 350 and 300. Then, it is detected whether or not the cover part 1 1 is opened. If the cover is opened, the process proceeds to the step 3 1 10 for displaying the second display screen 2 0 0 0. If the cover is in the closed state, the process proceeds to the step 3 10. Proceeding to 30 and 300, the execution on the first display screen 100 is continued.

By the way, in the step 3110 for displaying the second display screen 20000, the control unit 17 determines whether or not there is a setting of the initial setting screen of the second display surface 20000. After confirming the recorded data in the main memory, if there is no update record, the menu display screen 2100 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 5 in step 3120, and the Accepts and executes input operations on the menu display screen 2100. If there is an update record of the initial setting screen, the second display screen 20000 selected in step 310 is displayed on the display unit 5 and the second display screen 200 selected in step 310 is displayed. Accepts and executes the input operation on the display screen 2000 of Step 2. Further, the control unit 17 detects whether or not the cover unit 11 is closed via the switching switch 15 in steps 3140 and 3170, and if closed, the first display screen is displayed. Proceed to step 3 0 20 to determine whether there is an initial setting of 1 0 0 0, and if it is open, proceed to steps 3 1 2 0 and 3 1 5 0 to display the second display screen 2 0 0 Continue execution at 0.

In this embodiment, the display screen to be displayed is set arbitrarily in steps 320 and 310, but the first display screen 100 in step 320 is set as the main screen. In the same manner as in the embodiment, the setting is made arbitrarily, and the setting in step 3110 is always set to, for example, the menu display screen 2100 or the first display screen 1100 corresponding to the set first display screen 1100. The same effect can be obtained by specifying the display screen 2 There is fruit.

Next, refer to FIGS. 9 to 15 for the operation method when the initial setting screen is set to the schedule display screen for both the first and second display screens 100 and 2000. I will explain.

First, in the setting state, the control unit 17 sets the window unit 9 in the closed state of the cover unit 11 in the 〇N state of the power switch 25 and the first unit as shown in FIG. When the display screen 1200 is displayed and the cover section 11 is opened, a second display screen 2200 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.

The first display screen 1200 shown in FIG. 11 displays the current date and time and schedule in four lines. The first line 1 201 displays the date, day of the week, and current time. The second line 1 203 and the third line 1 205 and the fourth line 1 207 are the schedule data of the day, and the entered schedule start time and end time and the schedule contents are displayed in one line. The schedule data consisting of these three lines shows the latest schedule that arrives in the middle third row, 125, based on the scheduled start time, and the next latest schedule, two rows, in the fourth row, 127. The eye 1203 displays a schedule close to the current time in the past. And this schedule data is updated regularly in the evening based on the current time. In other words, the display screen 1200 automatically scrolls up so that the latest schedule arriving in the center is located, so the small display area is used efficiently and the schedule schedule that the user most needs is saved. Can be provided.

This operation flow will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 10 and FIG. In FIG. 10, the control unit 17 calls the date and time data from the clock unit 21 in step 1221, and displays the current date and time on the first line 1201. In step 1 2 13, the control unit 17 If the expected data is retrieved from the scheduled data recorded in Molly 29, and if there is no scheduled data, the schedule is stored in the third row 1205 and the fourth row 1207 in step 1215. Is displayed or blank display, and if there is schedule data, search for the latest schedule for the current time that arrives in step 1 2 1 7 and in step 1 2 1 9 Displayed on 205. Next, in step 1221, it is searched whether there is a schedule next to the latest schedule. If there is no schedule data, in step 1223, the fourth line 1207 The guidance display or blank display indicating that there is no schedule is performed, and if there is schedule data, in step 1225, the next latest schedule for the current time that arrives is searched, and in step 12227, the Display the data on the fourth line 1 205.

Also, after Step 1 2 1 5 or Step 1 2 2 3, Step 1 2 2 7, Step 1 2 2 9 searches for past schedules close to the current time of the day, and Step 1 2 3 1 The past schedule is displayed on the second line 1 203. Then, in this embodiment, in step 123, a certain time set by the user in the initial setting or the like by the control unit 17, for example, about 1 to 5 minutes has passed through the clock unit 21. The current display is continued if it has not elapsed, and if it has elapsed, the process returns to Steps 1 2 1 3 again, and the first display screen 1 scrolls by searching and displaying the latest scheduled data. 200 is achieved.

This scroll screen will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 15 based on an example. In the figure, the control unit 17 displays the current date and time on the first line 1201 via the clock unit 21. This flow shows the case where the fixed time is set to 5 minutes. For example, the second display screen 1200 b is the current time Is 0:02, but the scheduled data was updated to 10:00, and three 10:15 design meetings arrived based on the scheduled start time. in the eyes 1 2 0 5, 1 _3: 0 seminar from 0 line 4 1 2 0 7, already ended 9: 0 0 of the meeting are respectively displayed on the second line 1 2 0 3. The other second display screens 1200a, 1200c, and 1200d are also displayed with the same judgment. As a result, the schedule in the fourth line 1207 shifts to the upper row as time passes, so that the screen can be displayed as if it were scrolling. In this embodiment, a one-day schedule is displayed, but a one-week schedule may be displayed. Further, in this embodiment, the reference time for the search is set to the scheduled start time, but may be set between the scheduled start time and the scheduled end time.

Returning to FIG. 11, the first display screen 1200 is switched to the menu display screen 110 shown in FIG. 7 by pressing the upper right menu key-1001, Other functions can be executed by pressing each key of the menu display screen 110. Further, by opening the cover section 11, the second display screen provided with the operation keys for performing more detailed schedule information and input operations and various settings shown in Fig. 12 which is initially set. The screen can be switched to plane 222.

In FIG. 12, the second display screen 2200 is formed by a screen design in which the icons of the menu display screen 2100 are stacked in the form of a holder. By pressing the button, it is possible to switch to the second display screen 2000 of the target program in the same manner as when the icon is pressed. And the selected program, Here, the timetable is placed at the top as shown in this figure. By the way, the second display screen 2200 of this calendar has a display screen that displays the display format in three display formats: power render format, weekly schedule format, and day schedule format. The display screen of the display format of the weekly schedule is shown. This switching of the display screen can be selected by pressing the upper three keys 2221, and the selected key is displayed in a bold frame. In the center of the screen, there is provided a display area 222 of the schedule data. In this embodiment, a holder format for each lap is used, and each holder is divided into upper and lower parts, and the start date and time, the end date and time, and the schedule contents are displayed. One line is displayed and displayed. 2 205 is a scroll bar for scrolling the display area 2203 (date) up and down, 2207 is a key to scroll the display area 2203 (week) left and right, and 22009 is a key A new key for inputting new schedule data, 2 2 1 1, is a correction key for correcting the schedule data.

FIG. 13 is a detailed display screen 2 230 of each scheduled data. In this embodiment, for example, each of the scheduled data is pressed and displayed by pressing a correction key 2 2 1 1 be able to. Further, this detailed display screen 222 is also used as an input screen for schedule data. In this case, the display screen can be switched to this display screen 230 by pressing the new key 222 of FIG. Now, this detailed display screen 2 230 will be described with reference to FIG. 13 based on the input flow of FIG.

First, when inputting the schedule data, enter the schedule date in step 226 1. In this step, select key 2 2 3 1 with or without time designation in Fig. 13 and enter date area 2 2 3 3 You. The date area 2 2 3 3 can be entered using the up-down key provided on the right side, or directly using the handwritten character input function.

Next, in step 2263, enter the expected time. In this step, the start time, end time, and warning alarm time are set using the up / down keys or the handwriting input function in the time area 2 235 of FIG. However, if you select the key 2 2 3 1 without specifying the time, this step is automatically passed.

Next, in step 2265, the details of the schedule are entered. In this step, the content is input to the content input area 222 of FIG. 13 through the character input area 222 of the lower part of the screen. The character input area 2 240 includes an input mode conversion key group 2 241 consisting of an input switching key provided on the left side, a handwriting key, and a 50 sound order key, and a delete key and an execution key on the right side. It consists of a function key group 2 2 4 7, a central character string area 2 2 4 3, and a handwritten character area 2 2 4 5. In the handwritten character area 2224, when a character other than the handwritten key is selected in the input mode conversion key group 2221, a character string table (not shown) is displayed instead. For example, when inputting with handwritten characters, write a character in the handwritten character area 2 245 with a pen and recognize and convert the character with the recognition key or conversion key of the function key group 224 7 Arrange the characters in 2 2 4 3 and enter them in the content entry area 2 2 3 6.

Next, specific contents are entered in step 222. In this step as well, as in the case of the above-mentioned 22667, input is made to the specific content area 2237 through the character input area 224 of FIG.

Next, in step 2269, when all the inputs have been completed, press the registration key 2 2 3 4 in Fig. Updated to the schedule database of Mori 29. Then, FIG. 13 shows a new input standby state. When returning from this state to the original display state, it can be performed by pressing the return key 2 2 3 2 _c. By providing the above-mentioned schedule function, the display area near the predetermined time displayed on the window 9 The most necessary schedule information is constantly updated to the information corresponding to the current time according to the time. If you want to obtain more detailed information and the entire schedule, simply open the cover section 11 to easily display the contents. Since it can be obtained from the second display screen 222 by making changes, a good confirmation operation can be performed with accurate schedule information according to the usage pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the most necessary schedule information is displayed on the first display screen 1200 in a plural number, and is automatically scrolled in accordance with the time, so that the schedule before and after can be automatically obtained. Can be.

In this embodiment, a force for automatically scrolling the first display screen 1200 is provided by providing a scroll-up / down key on the first display screen 1200. Is also good. Also, the latest one arriving schedule may be displayed.

Next, the address book function will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. FIG. 16 shows a first display screen 1300 of the address book function, and FIG. 17 shows a second display screen 2300 of the address book function. In FIG. 16, the first display screen 1300 displays two lines, the first line 1301 displays the name, and the second line 1303 displays the telephone number. ing. Reference numeral 1305 denotes an up-down key, which can sequentially search and display the address book data recorded in the data base memory 29 in the form of scrolling up and down at 50 notes. Also, in FIG. 17, the second display screen 230 is displayed at the top of the holder format similarly to the second display screen 220 of the schedule. Reference numeral 2301 denotes a display area for address data. Each data is divided into upper and lower parts and displayed in the order of 50 sounds. Each address data is displayed in two lines, with the name on the left and the address and telephone number on the right. The display area 2301 is provided with a 50 sound display section 2303 at the left end for facilitating a search, and a scroll bar 230 for scrolling the display area 2301 at the right end. 0 5 is provided. Reference numeral 2307 denotes a new key for calling a display screen for registering a new address, and reference numeral 23009 denotes a correction key for calling a correction screen for recorded address data.

Thus, according to the display screen of the address book function, when the mobile phone is closed with the cover part 11 closed, the up-down key 1 is moved to the first display screen 1300 without opening the cover 11. Press 3 05 to search for the desired name and display the phone number. On the other hand, if the user wants to know further the address and other information, the user can open the cover part 11 and display the second display screen 2300 to know it. It should be noted that, by providing a mark data area (not shown) in the address book data, mark data is input to frequently used data so that it is preferentially displayed on the first display screen 130. Can make searches faster. In addition, a display screen for displaying a plurality of selection keys for retrieving frequently used address data is provided in front of the first display screen 1300, and specific address data is directly pressed by pressing the selection key. May be called. Furthermore, a group of 50 sounds, such as “A” and “K”, is divided in the margin of the first display screen 1300, and the first address data of the division is selected by selection. —The search speed may be increased by providing a jump key for jumping in the evening or a group key that can be selected by occupation. Further, in this embodiment, the second display screen 230 is displayed in two lines, but the number of lines is increased so that various data such as a mark data area and a occupational data area can be input and output, or Alternatively, a sub display screen provided with detailed information by pressing each data may be provided.

Next, an input method using the address recording function will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. In this embodiment, the new address data is displayed from the first display screen 135 0 of the memo function shown in FIG. 18 and the second display screen 230 0 shown in FIG. This can be done through the display surface 2 350 of the second.

The first display screen 1350 shown in Fig. 18 has a handwritten character area 13551 for writing characters, etc. via a pen, and a handwritten character area 1351 A conversion key 1353 for conversion, a recording key 1355 for recording the converted character, and a menu key 101 are provided. The first display screen 1350 is pressed by pressing the menu key 1001 in Fig. 16 to display the menu display screen 1100 shown in Fig. 7, and pressing the memo key 1107. Displayed when pressed. Note that the first display screen 1350 also has a second display screen 2000 of the memo pad function to be paired with, but the description is omitted here.

By the way, when inputting the address book data, as shown in the figure, the data such as the telephone number is handwritten with a pen or the like, and the conversion key 135 is converted to text characters by pressing the conversion key, and further recorded. Press key 1 3 5 5 to call up the recording location designation display screen (not shown) and call the telephone number By selecting the address book, this address book data can be recorded. In this embodiment, by using the memo function, a simple input operation of another function and recording as a temporary memo can be performed. Note that a memo in a larger space, such as a complicated input operation, is performed via the second display screen 20000 of the memo pad function (not shown) or the second display screen 20000 of a predetermined function. Good to do.

The second display screen 235 050 shown in Fig. 19 has a new entry area 235 1 for the address book data arranged in the center and a character entry area 232 0 40 arranged at the bottom of the screen. And a registration key 2 3 5 3 for recording the input data and a return key 2 3 5 5. This second display screen 2305 can be operated by pressing the new key 2303 on the second display screen 2303 in FIG. 17 or by displaying the address data display area 230. After selecting the desired address data in 1 and pressing the modify key 230, it is displayed. With the new key 2 307, the new input area 2 351 is blank and the system waits for new data. With the correction key 239, the address data selected in the new input area 235 1 is displayed. Will be displayed and it will be in the correction waiting state. The input and correction of new address data can be performed through the character input area 2240 by the same operation as described in FIG. When registering entries or corrections, press the registration key 2 3 5 3 to record it in the address book database in the database memory, and enter another address book as shown in the new entry area 2 3 5 1. Confirmation display with data. If new data is to be input from this display screen, operate the character input area 2 240 to blank display the new input area 2 351 and enable re-input. When returning to the original first display screen 230, the return key 2 3 If you press 5 5 to return to the menu display screen 2 100, you can switch by pressing the menu key 79.

Next, FIG. 20 shows a first display screen 1380 of the clock function. On the first display screen 13380, two lines are displayed, the current time is displayed on the first line 1381, and a simple schedule is displayed on the second line 1383. The contents of the two-line display can be set arbitrarily in the initial setting. For example, the current time in Japan and the current time in foreign countries can be displayed. In this embodiment, the second display screen 20000 corresponding to the first display screen 1380 is displayed by pressing the world clock key 79g on the menu display screen 210. And a second time display screen 2000 that displays the current date and time 20001 at the lower right of the screen.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 1 according to this embodiment, the most necessary information is taken out of the pocket bag in a train or crowd and the most necessary information is opened without opening the cover part 11. You can check the information and perform simple input operations. In particular, there is no need to secure an operation space for opening and closing the cover unit 11 with crowds, and it is possible to reduce the display contents from being viewed by others. On the other hand, when checking or inputting detailed information on a disk or the like, a predetermined display screen can be displayed by simply opening the cover 11. As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 1, it is possible to perform more appropriate confirmation display and input operation in accordance with a scene to be used and usage.

(Example 2)

FIGS. 22 to 35 show another embodiment of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 22, the information processing apparatus 1a of this embodiment In the above, the recording / reproducing device 37 is provided with a memory card recording / reproducing device 37a using a memory card as a recording medium and an MD (mini-disc) recording / reproducing device 37b. By adding a modem 40a, pager 40b, and FM communication multiplex receiver 40c to 0, the voice function and communication function are enhanced. The other device configuration is the same as the device configuration of the information processing device 1 shown in FIG. 1, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 23 shows an external view of the information processing apparatus 1a. In this embodiment, in addition to the recording / reproducing device 37a of the memory card disposed on the right side surface, the recording / reproducing device 37b of the MD device is disposed at the front of the main body 3, and its disk inlet 5 00 and the eject button 501 are arranged on the front, and the earphone jack 503 is arranged on the right side. As a result, the disk inlet 500 and the card inlet 65 can be arranged on different placement surfaces, thereby realizing a compact body shape while reducing erroneous operations and improving handling. I have. The opening / closing structure of the cover part 11 and the interlocking switching between the first display screen 1000 and the second display screen in accordance with the opening / closing of the cover part 11 are the same as in the first embodiment. The explanation is omitted.

Next, the audio recording / reproducing function using the MD device recording / reproducing device 37b will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 29. Although the memory recording / reproducing device 37a of the information processing device 1 and the information processing device 1a also has a voice recording / reproducing function, there is a difference in the amount of voice data. The sound recording / reproducing function is performed using the MD device recording / reproducing device 37b. Of course, it is not specified for the MD device recording / reproducing device 37b, but for recording / reproducing large amounts of audio data. Any device can be used as long as it can be live. Further, the information processing apparatus 1a of this embodiment has a display screen similar to the menu display screens 1100 and 210 of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 24 shows the first display screen 140 of the voice recording function displayed on the window 9 and Fig. 25 shows the first display screen of the voice recording function displayed on the display 5 with the cover open. The second display screen 2400, FIG. 26 shows the first display screen 1450 during recording.

In FIG. 24, an operation switch for operating the MD device recording / reproducing device 37b is displayed on the first display screen 1400. 1401 is a fast return key, 1403 is a fast forward key, 1405 is a stop / pause key, 1407 is a play key, and 1409 is a record key. By pressing these operation switches, the MD device recording / playback device S37b can be operated like a normal music cassette recording / playback device.

The second display screen 1450 shown in Fig. 26 is switched by pressing the recording key 1409, and the guidance during recording 1 4 5 1 and the counter (elapsed time) 1 4 5 3, Pause key 1 4 5 5 is displayed. In this recording / playback function, the playback can also be performed by pressing the fast return key 1401 and pressing the playback key 1447. Also, in this case, the guidance 1441 indicates that playback is in progress. In FIG. 25, the second display screen 2400 is provided at the bottom of the screen with the operation switches such as the recording key 14409 described above. , A volume bar 2 4 1 1, an operation key group 2 4 0 1 having a plurality of function keys 2 4 1 3 such as a registration key, a recording icon 2 4 0 3, a recording time area 2 for setting a volume Four 0 5, recorded area 2407, and edit key 2409. In this embodiment, the voice recording function and the schedule function are linked, and the control unit 17 displays the schedule contents in the recording content area 2407 when the recording start time includes the schedule. I do. Also, the recorded audio data is recorded in the database of the minutes function with the recording icon 2403 along with the registration of the recording content area 2407. .

Further, in this embodiment, an automatic generation unit of a recording icon 2403 (not shown) is provided, and as shown in FIG. 28, a graphic data area 2403a of the recording icon and a recording icon 2403 A recording icon 2403 having an address data area 2403b and an MD address data area 2403c indicating the recording address of the MD is generated. This makes it possible to attach the voice icon 2403 to the display surface of another program, and furthermore, it is possible to select the voice icon 203 and reproduce the recorded voice. . Note that a storage area (not shown) for recording the recording content area 2407 may be provided in the audio icon 2403.

Next, the operation method of the voice recording function will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2450 of FIG. 29, in this embodiment, the recording key 1409 is displayed on either of the first display screen 1400 and the second display screen 240. By pressing, the control unit 17 starts the recording program, generates the recording icon 2403, and records the start location of the MD address data area 2403c.

Next, in step 2 4 5 5, the control unit 17 A recording area (not shown) is formed on the device 37b. At this time, when accessing the MD recording / reproducing device 37b, the control unit 17 detects whether or not there is an MD, and if there is no MD, displays a notification to that effect. Form a recording area. This recording area is an area for recording the same content as the recording content area 1447. Step 245 and step 245 may be performed before or after.

Next, in step 2460, the control unit 17 activates the MD recording / reproducing device 37b to start recording, and in step 2465, the window 9 displays the first display screen. 1 4 5 0 0 is displayed, and on the 2nd display screen 2 4 0 0, the content of the operation key group 2 4 0 1 is changed to the same content as the first display screen 1 4 5 0 and displayed, and the stop operation is performed. 1st display screen 1 450 counter (elapsed time) 1 4 3 5 or 2nd display screen while monitoring the operation status of MD recording and playback device S 37 b Record time area of 240 0 Update the display contents of 2405 as needed.

Next, at step 2465, when the stop key 1455 on the first display screen 1450 is pressed, the control unit 17 temporarily stops the MD recording / reproducing device 37b. At the same time, the first display screen 1400 or the second display screen 2400 is displayed on the screen. In this state, if the recording key 1409 is pressed, recording is started again and the display screen is changed to the first display screen 1450 during recording. When the stop key 1405 is pressed, the control unit 17 stops recording of the MD recording / reproducing device 37b.

Next, in step 2475, the control unit 17 updates the end position in the MD address data area 2403c of the recording icon 2403 and records the end position. End the sound work.

Next, in this embodiment, the recording data can be edited with the recording icon 2403. In this embodiment, by pressing an edit key 2409 in FIG. 25, various editing keys (not shown), for example, a recording icon 2403 can be pasted (moved) to another program, It is possible to perform operations such as copying or creating or modifying the recorded content area 2407, or copying audio data to another external device, or splitting and combining audio data. In this embodiment, the copying and moving of the audio data in the information processing device 1a is not performed by actually copying or moving the audio data recorded by the MD recording and reproducing device 37b, but by the recording icon 2 This can be handled by moving, copying, dividing, etc. For example, if audio data recorded at a meeting is divided into two parts and a part of the data is attached to another document, the control unit 17 may divide the audio data based on the instructions of various operation keys on an edit screen (not shown). A recording icon 2403 is newly created for each piece of data. Then, a recording icon 2403 is pasted on the basis of a predetermined instruction to move the attached program to a program, and the icon address 2403b in FIG. 28 is changed to the transfer destination address. By this, if the recording icon 2403 is selected on the transfer destination program, the control unit 1 、 transmits the MD from the recording icon 2403 via the MD address data 2403c. You can search for the specified audio data. Therefore, various editing can be easily performed without changing the data recorded in the MD. Next, in this embodiment, the recorded audio data can be searched by the minutes function. FIG. 27 shows a second display screen 250 of the minutes function. This second display screen 250 It can be displayed by pressing the agenda icon 210 on the display screen 210. The second display screen 250 is a table of contents in which the data of each minutes is divided up and down and displayed in a table of contents format, and the data display area 2501 and the It has a Luba 2503, a new key 2505, and a correction key 2507. Minutes of data displayed in the data display interface 2501 are arranged and displayed in chronological order with the name of the minutes, summary, date and time, and if audio data is attached. The recording icon 2403 is displayed at the specified position. Figure 27 shows that the data at the bottom of the design meeting is accompanied by audio data. These minutes data can be searched by scrolling the screen up and down with the scroll bar 2503. Then, by pressing each minutes data, a display surface (not shown) in which the specific contents of the minutes are recorded can be called out. < This can be done by pressing the playback operation key provided on the screen.

Next, the playback function of music recorded on a commercially available MD will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. 30 shows a first display screen 1602 of the reproduction function, and FIG. 31 shows a second display screen 260.

The first display screen 1600 is provided with operation switches such as an MD song number 1601, an elapsed time 1603, and a play key 14407. Also, the second display screen 2601 shows the title of the MD placed at the top of the screen, the title area with the title of the currently played song and its elapsed time, and the MD at the center. The song title list area 2603, which shows the list recorded in the song, and the song title list area 2603 A scroll bar 2605 to be rolled, an operation key group 2401 and an edit key 2607 are provided. The display information on the first display screen 1600 may display other information such as the title of the music or the elapsed time with respect to the entire playing time.

According to this playback function, while the cover 11 is closed, the user can listen to the performance through the speed unit 35 and the horn while performing the playback operation through the window 9. Also, on the second display screen 260 with the cover section 11 opened, the user can listen to the performance while watching the curved surface list, and press the edit key 2607 to You can display the edit screen that does not allow you to set the number of songs to play and the order.

Next, the communication function will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35.

First, FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 show a first display screen 1700 and a second display screen 2700 of the pager function. The first display surface 1700 is provided with an area 1701 for displaying pager reception contents. In this embodiment, an automatic conversion function of a numerical value and a character is provided, and a character that can display characters corresponding to the received signal is displayed as a character, and the numerical signal of another telephone number is displayed as it is. I have. Also, the second display screen 270 0 0 scrolls up and down a display area 270 1 that displays a list of past reception records arranged at the top of the screen, and the display area 270 1 It has a scroll bar 270, an input area 275, an outgoing key 270, and a cancel key 274. As described above, since this embodiment is provided with an automatic conversion function between numerical values and characters, the input area 275 is provided with an input switching key and its switching state table. Input switching key 2 7 0 7, an input character group 2 7 0 9 displayed according to the setting of the input switching key 2 7 0 7, an input character display area 2 7 1 1, It is provided with a numerical input area 3 7 13, a converted numerical area 2 7 15, a destination telephone number area 2 7 1 7, and a function key group 2 2 4 7.

According to this pager function, the content received via the window 9 can be confirmed when the cover part 11 is closed. Also, if you want to know the reception status including the past reception list, make a call directly from the information processing device 1a, or obtain a converted value of a sentence from the information processing device 1a and use another telephone If you go out, open the cover part 1 1 When making a telephone call, the telephone line is connected via a modular jack port 59 and a cord. On the second display surface 2700, it is possible to confirm the past received list and to know the numerical symbol of the transmitted or transmitted character content. To make a call, set the input characters using the input selector key 277, and first enter the text you want to send from the input character group 279 displayed in accordance with this setting. 1 Enter in 1. Then, by operating the function key group 2 2 4 7, the contents are output as converted numerical information to the converted numerical area 2 7 15. If you use another phone, you can send this numerical information to the other party's phone number. To make a call directly, enter the other party's phone number into the other party's phone number area 2 7 1 7 via the numeric input area 2 7 1 3 and execute it by operating the function key group 2 2 4 7 When the work is performed and the call key 2720 is pressed, a call can be made.

Next, regarding the FM character multiplex reception function, FIG. 34 showing the first display screen 180 of the FM character multiplex reception function, and FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. 35 showing 0.

The first display screen 1800 is a genre information 1801 indicating the type of information of the FM sentence, an information display area 1803 displaying received contents, and a stop key 1800. It has 5 and an up-down key 1 8 0 7. The first display screen 1800 has a display mode in which the received character information is automatically and slowly scrolled upward by the information display error 1803. This automatic scrolling can be stopped by pressing the stop key 1805, and the screen can be scrolled to the target information location with the up / down key 1807.

—On the other hand, the second display screen 280 0 has a genre information selection key group 280 1 located at the top of the screen, a new key 280 3, a save key 280 5, It has a top key 287, an information display area 2809 arranged at the bottom of the screen, and an outlet 281 1. This second display screen 280 0 automatically moves the received character information selected by the genre information selection key group 280 1 upward to the information display area 280 9. A scrolling display method is used. This automatic scrolling can be stopped by pressing the stop key 287, and the screen is scrolled to the target information location with the scrolling button 281 1 be able to. It is also possible to record the currently displayed reception information by pressing the save key 2805.

As described above, according to the FM character multiplex reception function according to the present embodiment, when the power bar unit 11 is closed, information automatically flowing through the first display screen 1800 is covered. It is possible to view the information without opening the part 11 and to return the information that has been missed, without having to open the part 11 of the cover. In more detail, If the user wants to know the information, the information can be seen through the second display screen 2800 in conjunction with the operation of opening the cover section 11. Moreover, since the second display screen 2800 displays the same contents as the first display screen 1800, when the information of interest is displayed on the first display screen 1800. In this regard, it is possible to view on a larger screen simply by opening the cover section 11, and to return to the information that was overlooked, and to set, display, or save information of other genres with simple operations. Can be.

In this embodiment, the automatic scrolling method is used. However, the scrolling may be performed by a scroll bar 2811 or the like, and further, a function key for switching between them may be provided or a setting screen may be provided. May be newly provided as a sub display surface.

(Example 3)

Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. FIG. 36 is an external perspective view of a state in which a cover part 11 is closed, and FIG. 37 is an external perspective view of a state in which a cover part 11 is opened.

The information processing apparatus 1c according to this embodiment includes an operation button 3001 capable of operating the touch panel 7 with the cover section 11 closed on the cover section 11; The display area is expanded by reducing the space for arranging the operation keys on the display screen 100, and the visibility and operability are improved. The other structures are indicated by the same reference numerals as in the above-described embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.

In the figure, an information processing apparatus 1c according to this embodiment has a plurality of operation buttons 301 provided in the arrangement range of the touch panel 7 when the cover unit 11 is closed. The operation button 3001 has a structure provided so as to penetrate the cover portion 11; Pressing part 3003 is formed on the front side with part 11 closed, and contact part 3005 is formed inside the pressing part, and a spring (not shown) is installed inside. In addition, a structure is provided in which the contact portion 304 does not contact the signal detection portion 300 of the touch panel 7. Further, the range of the display unit 5 concealed with the power bar unit 11 closed can be effectively used as the signal detection unit 300 of the contact unit 3005 ₍ according to this structure). Since there is no need to wire a signal line to the hinge 13 for the operation button 3001, there is no fear of disconnection.The operation button 3001 is large regardless of the window 9. In addition, as the greatest effect, it is possible to give an operation instruction without opening and closing the cover 11 while using the window 9 as a display screen dedicated to the display.

As described above, according to the information processing device 1c, the first display screen 10 having the display area in which the display content can be confirmed and the operation area other than the window 9 (the part hidden by the cover 11) is provided. 0 0 and a second display screen 2 00 0 that allows the user to check the entire display content are provided, and the two screens are easily switched in conjunction with the opening and closing of the cover unit 1. The window 9 can be occupied as a display area by using the area concealed by the cover 11 of the first display screen 100 1 as the operation area. In addition, an information processing apparatus is provided which can improve the efficiency of the apparatus and obtain a good confirmation operation. (Example 4)

Next, FIG. 38 is a top view for explaining a fourth embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 38 (a) shows a state where the cover part 11 is closed, and FIG. 38 (b) shows a state where the cover part 11 is opened. It shows the state where it was turned on. Information processing device 1 according to this embodiment In d, the body shape is flat and vertically long, the display unit 5 is mounted vertically, and the cover part 11 is opened in the horizontal direction, aiming at the convenience of a notebook.

The information processing device 1 d includes a vertically long and thin main body housing portion 3, a display portion 5 mounted mainly on the main body housing portion 3, and mainly displaying characters arranged in a horizontal arrangement, and the display portion 5. A touch panel 7 disposed on the surface of the display unit, a cover unit 11 having a size to cover the display unit 5 and having a horizontally long window unit 9 above, and a closed state for concealing the display unit 5; The cover unit 11 is attached to one side of the main body housing unit 3 via a hinge unit 13 that opens and closes the cover unit 11 so that the display unit can be opened. The width of the window 9 is formed so as to match the width of the display 5.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 1 d also has a first display that is displayed at a predetermined position on the display section 5 exposed from the window section 9 in the closed state of the cover section 11 similarly to the above-described embodiment. It has a display form of two screens: a screen 1000 and a second display screen 2000 displayed on the display unit 5 in the open state. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the switching between the two display screens is provided also as a switching switch 15 for opening and closing the cover unit 11, and is used for opening and closing the cover unit 11. The display screen is switched in conjunction with it.

According to this embodiment, since the characters in the horizontal display are mainly displayed in the vertical display portion 5 and the vertical display portion 5, it is possible to obtain the convenience of using the vertical notebook, so that the user can feel comfortable. Accepted. In other words, when the cover 11 is closed, the width of the window 9 and the width of the display 5 are the same. In addition, since the movement of the eyes in the left and right directions due to the opening and closing of the cover 11 can be eliminated and the movement of the eyes in the up and down directions can be performed, the visibility can be improved. Also, on the second display screen 2000, since the number of characters per line is small and a display method with an increased number of lines can be adopted, a familiar notebook form can be introduced as it is. Moreover, according to this form, the frequency of scrolling can be reduced. (Example 5)

Next, Fig. 39 is a top view for explaining a fifth embodiment according to the present invention. (A) Fig. 39 shows a state in which the cover 11 is closed, and (b) Fig. This shows an open state. The information processing apparatus 1 e according to this embodiment has a main body shape of a flat horizontally long shape on which a horizontally long display unit 5 is mounted, and a cover which is openably and closably provided via a hinge portion 13 having an upper portion as a rotation axis. A vertically long window 9 is provided on one side of the part 11. Further, in this embodiment, the display unit 5 is provided with a display unit 5 b arranged in a portion corresponding to the window unit 9 and a display unit 5 arranged in a portion concealed by the cover part 11. It consists of two display sections that are divided into two on the right and left sides.

According to this embodiment, in the first display screen 100 displayed on the window 11, it is possible to keep the display 5 a concealed by the cover 11 from being energized, thereby reducing power consumption. It can be used for a long time. In this embodiment, since the window 9 is vertically long, the number of characters is small, and a display requiring the number of lines is required. For example, an input such as a vertically long operation unit in which operation switches are arranged at the top and bottom is used. A first display screen 1000 such as scrolling a character string of one line up and down, or the like, can be used as a display for a tribe. In addition, the second In the display section of, the same display as in the previous embodiment can be performed by interlocking and displaying the two display sections 5a and 5b. In addition, the display panel 5 is provided only on the display section 5b so that the display section 5 can be displayed. Since b can be used exclusively for the operation switch and the display unit 5a can be used only for display, the information processing apparatus 1c can be realized with a low cost. Industrial applicability

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for information processing devices such as personal computers and electronic organizers, various information terminal devices, and information processing devices that place importance on portability such as communication devices and their terminal devices. It is suitable for an information processing device provided with a cover that protects the display unit at times.

Claims

δ1 Scope of request

1-body housing,

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

A cover part having a size to cover the display part, and having a window part;

A hinge section for opening and closing the main body housing section and the cover section so as to be able to take a closed state in which the display section is concealed and an open state in which the display section is exposed;

A first display screen displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit exposed from the window unit in the closed state;

A second display screen displayed on the entire display unit in the open state; and switching means for switching between the first display screen and the second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover. Information processing device <

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display content of the first display screen is frequently used information of the display content of the second display screen.

3. The main body housing,

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

An input section of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display section;

A cover part having a size to cover the display part and having a window part;

A first display screen displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state, A second display screen displayed on the entire display unit in the open state; and switching means for switching between the first display screen and the second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit. Information processing equipment S _c

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display contents of the first display screen are frequently used information and operation keys of the display contents of the second display screen.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising setting means for setting the first display screen and the second display screen from a plurality of first display screens and a second display screen. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein

6. A control unit that controls the information processing device, a main body housing, a display mounted on the main body housing, and a cover having a size to cover the display and having a window. An information processing apparatus, comprising: a closed state that conceals the display unit; and a hinge unit that connects the main body housing unit and the cover unit to be openable and closable so as to be able to take an open state that exposes the display unit. In the operation method of

Displaying a first display screen provided with frequently used information at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state;

An operation method for an information processing apparatus, wherein a second display screen including detailed information is displayed on the entire display unit in the open state.

7. A control unit that controls the information processing device, a main body housing, a display mounted on the main body housing, and a cover having a size to cover the display and having a window. An information comprising: a closed state in which the display unit is concealed; and a hinge unit which opens and closes the main body housing and a part of the cover so as to be able to assume an open state in which the display unit is exposed. In the operation method of the processing equipment, A first display screen for displaying frequently used information at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state;

A second display screen for displaying detailed information on the entire display unit in the open state is selected in advance from a plurality of similar display screens.

Operating the information processing apparatus, wherein the selected first display screen is displayed in the closed state and the second display screen is displayed in the open / open state in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit. Method.

8. A method for operating an information processing apparatus, comprising:

(1) When the power supply is in the 0 F F state, the operation of the information processing device is stopped,

(2) When the power is on and the cover covering the display unit is closed, the display unit corresponding to the window provided on the cover contains frequently used information of the program executed by the control unit. Is displayed in the predetermined position of

(3) When the power is ON and the cover covering the display unit is open, detailed information of the program executed by the control unit is displayed on the entire display unit.

9. The method for operating an information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein an input unit of a touch panel is provided on a surface of the display unit so that a display content can be confirmed and an input operation can be performed. .

10. Main body housing,

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

An input unit of a touch panel arranged on a surface of the display unit;

A cover part having a size to cover the display part, and having a window part;

The main body housing and the cover are connected to be openable and closable so as to take a closed state in which the display is concealed and an open state in which the display is exposed. The hinge part,

A control unit that controls the information processing device and controls a plurality of programs; a memory unit including a plurality of programs;

Program selecting means for selecting a predetermined program from the memory unit; and frequently used information and operation keys corresponding to each program are displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window unit in the closed state. 1 display screen,

A second display screen on which detailed information and operation keys corresponding to each program are displayed on the display unit in the open state;

An information processing apparatus, comprising: a first display screen and a switching unit that switches a second display surface in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit.

1 1.

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

An input unit of a touch panel arranged on the surface of the display unit;

A cover having a size large enough to show the display, and having a window, a closed state for concealing the display, and an open state for exposing the display; A hinge part for freely opening and closing the cover and the cover part,

A control unit that controls the schedule program, supervising the information processing device;

A memory unit having at least schedule data;

Clock means,

A first display screen in which a plurality of schedule information in the vicinity of a predetermined time is displayed at a predetermined position at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state, in conjunction with the scheduled time; δ 5 a second display screen on which detailed information of schedule data and operation keys are displayed on the entire display unit in the open state,

Switching means for switching between a first display screen and a second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover portion,

The control unit periodically communicates with the clock means on the first display screen, searches a plurality of pieces of schedule information near a predetermined time from the memory schedule data, and displays the schedule information at a predetermined position on the first display screen. An information processing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.

1 2.

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

An input unit of a touch panel disposed on a surface of the display unit;

A cover part having a size to show the display part and having a window part;

A hinge portion that opens and closes the main body housing portion and a part of the cover so as to take a closed state in which the display portion is concealed and an open state in which the display portion is exposed;

A control unit that integrally controls the information processing device;

An audio recording and playback device,

Microphone part,

A speaker section,

A first display screen including at least an operation switch of the voice recording / reproducing device and an operation display of the voice recording / reproducing device at a predetermined position of the display portion exposed from the window in the closed state;

A second display screen provided with detailed information of voice recording and reproduction, the operation switch, and various operation keys on a display unit in the open state;

A first display screen and a second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover unit. Information processing apparatus comprising switching means for switching between

13. In response to the start of recording, a recording icon having an icon address data area and a voice recording address data area is generated, predetermined address data is recorded in each area of the recording icon, and the recording icon is recorded. 13. The information processing apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising: a recording icon generating unit that updates the icon address data as the user moves.

1 4. Main body housing

A display unit mounted on the main body housing,

An input unit of a touch panel provided on a surface of the display unit;

A cover part having a size to cover the display part, and having a window part;

A hinge portion that opens and closes the main body housing portion and a part of the cover so as to take a closed state in which the display portion is concealed, and an open state in which the display portion is exposed;

A first display screen on which frequently used information is displayed at a predetermined position of the display unit exposed from the window in the closed state;

A second display screen on which detailed information and operation keys are displayed on the entire display unit in the open state;

Switching means for switching between a first display screen and a second display screen in conjunction with opening and closing of the cover portion;

An information processing apparatus, comprising: an operation key provided on the cover unit, the operation key being pressed to change the display content of the first display screen by pressing the touch panel.