DE10300442A1 - Add-on device with a movement sensor for use with a portable electronic device for conversion of movements of the device into cursor movements on the device screen, especially suited to computer games playing - Google Patents

Abstract

Portable electronic device (1) has a movement sensor for detection of the movement of the device and a processor for program execution, whereby the program commands are input using the movement signals. Movement signals are used to control movement of a cursor (13) on the screen (3). An Independent claim is made for an adapter or add-on device for coupling to a mobile device, where said adapter incorporates a movement sensor, processor and appropriate software.

Description

The invention relates to a portable electronic device, in particular handheld Organizer, mobile radio terminal or the like, with a display device, with at least one motion sensor for registering with the Electronic device executed movements and with a processor unit for Execution of a software program, the execution depending on the at least one motion sensor registered movements is controllable. The invention also relates to an adapter for a portable electronic device, a corresponding software program and a corresponding one processor-readable storage medium.

A mobile radio terminal is known from WO 99/48268, in which means a first sensor with the device performed movements recorded and passed on to a processor unit so that this saves the corresponding signals and processes them. The named Sensor can in particular a gyro sensor, i. H. one after the Principle of inertia working angle of rotation sensor, or a trackball. The user leads with this device handwritten movements made by the Sensor recognized and converted into corresponding profiles. examples for such predefined actions are an adjustment of the volume or Pitch of ringing or programming optional parameters such as Lighting, standby time, etc. For another way to use Handwritten recognition consists in the possibility of identification of the user who, for example, instead of entering a PIN number a signature by means of the device which carries out the movement compares a previously saved handwriting and with sufficient Agreement releases the device for use.

A similar mobile radio device is also from DE 100 28 138 A1 known, in which the sensor mentioned as an optical motion sensor is trained. In this device, the sensor is on one Front of the device. Movements of this face are on and / or in performed and recorded near a surface. The Device preferably on the same end face on a pin with which the User can display a lettering on a pad, which is indicated by the Image sensor is evaluated.

Furthermore, DE 100 20 567 A1 discloses a motion sensor in to provide an electronic device for generating a motion signal, to a control program operating as a passive emergency call program activate. With such an activation, a is triggered by means of a trigger signal Call signal to a central facility or another terminal transmitted.

It is an object of the present invention, the possible uses of a portable electronic device with at least one motion sensor expand.

This task is performed in an electronic device of the type mentioned solved by the features of claim 1. Also cash in Electronic device with the features of claim 15 this task. Furthermore, the Task through an adapter for a portable electronic device through the Features of claim 16 solved. With a corresponding Software program or a corresponding processor-readable storage medium the object is solved by the features of claims 18 and 20, respectively.

The software program can be permanently installed on the electronic device be or be, in particular preinstalled, or on one with the Electronic device connectable and replaceable storage medium localized be, for example a memory card, and by the processor unit in the Main memory of the electronic device are executed.

A processor unit in the sense of this invention also includes Collection of various electronic, interconnected components to understand, for example, a module the evaluation of the signals of the at least one motion sensor and another component Execution of the software program takes over.

The execution of the software program is in the sense of this invention User-independent, since no handwriting recognition or the like necessary is. So there is no need to compare characters with saved ones individual movement patterns can be made. The special version of the software program is independent of which user that Electronics device just moved.

This is particularly preferred when the electronic device is moving responsive software program designed as a computer game, which on the Display device visually represented a game surface. Such one Computer game can represent, for example, a labyrinth through which a To bring the image point from a starting point to a target point. The Getting around the labyrinth is done by moving the whole Electronic device reached. For example, by tilting the electronic device from Users move the pixel to the top of the display emotional. A movement of the pixel to the lower edge can be caused by inclination of the electronic device can be achieved towards the user. At one in essential cuboid configuration of the electronic device, in which the show narrow end faces towards the viewer or away from the viewer, such movements correspond to a rotation of the electronic device around the Transverse axis. If the pixel is to be controlled to the left or to the right, is the electronic device in particular about the longitudinal axis to the left or to pivot to the right. To register these movements expediently used two motion sensors on Address rotations around mutually perpendicular axes. at Identical construction of the sensors are preferably perpendicular to each other in the Electronic device arranged.

In an alternative embodiment, the pixel moves at Swiveling the electronic device to the right in the opposite Direction, d. H. to the left; the same applies to a pivoting from or away from the viewer, with the pixel pointing towards or away from the viewer Viewer moved away. In the latter embodiment, moves the pixel therefore always points to the higher area of the Display means.

In generalizing the above example, this is a computer game trained software program particularly preferred as Skill game designed in which at least one pixel or at least one Amount of pixels corresponding to the movements of the electronic device the display device can be maneuvered back and forth. At a Maneuverability in all four directions on the screen is preferably found in two responsive to rotations about mutually perpendicular axes Motion sensors use. The extent and / or the The speed or acceleration of the pivots preferably find theirs Correspondence in the movement of the pixel or the amount of pixels the display device.

In a special embodiment of such a skill game is usually rectangular on at least one side trained display devices a by moving the back and forth Electronic device of portable bars (corresponding to a Pixel quantity). In an advantageous embodiment, this bar is only in one dimension can be moved back and forth. By distraction on this at least one bar becomes a "ball" (another pixel or a Pixel accumulation) on the display device and on at least one of the remaining edge areas of the display device via the display device emotional. Such games are from the early days of game consoles in the 70s Years known as "tennis" or "ping pong". For this is a Sufficient motion sensor. It is also possible to have two in corresponding Reciprocating beams opposite edge portions to be provided, whereby the pixel or the pixel amount of a bar - with possibly reflection on one of the other edge areas of the display device - to the other bar is transportable. By pivoting the Electronic devices are the bars here in the one dimension mentioned back and forth forth. It is also possible to move three or four by moving the Electronic device movable bars in one or more edge areas (or distributed over the display device) on the display device. In all of these embodiments, the movement of the Electronic device only changed the position or the bars during the "Ball" remains unaffected by this movement. In one game variant is however, the latter option is also provided. Another variant is also the well-known skill game "Tetris" (registered trademark) the portable electronic device according to the invention playable or as Computer game according to the invention for playing on the invention Electronics device trained.

Preferably said software program is essentially through Rotational movements or by pivoting the electronic device controllable. Large, bystanders, possibly disturbing movements from the user's body are avoided and the Handiness and usability increased. The at least one For this purpose, motion sensor is particularly preferred as a gyro sensor educated.

Said software program is particularly preferred as Screen saver designed for the display device. Such a Screen saver has the function of branding constant on the display device to avoid reproduced characters in the display matrix. To this The manner in the device according to the invention is software realized screensavers after a certain period of time activated and displayed as a computer game on the display device. If the user does not pick up the electronic device to do this Playing the game shown is preferred after a certain period of time a game variant shown on the display device, or - as in the case of the aforementioned "tennis" game - also initially without one User action running game shown. The user can then do that Play computer game in screen saver mode. When a call arrives or on User request by pressing a button or for example Jerky signal to be registered by one of the sensors can be from Screen saver mode can be switched to normal operation.

The electronic device preferably has a threshold device, which accelerations are only above a threshold and / or deflections of the electronic device as a motion signal processed. Such a threshold device prevents the smallest, unintended movements of the electronic device in on the display device reproduced signal changes are implemented. This Threshold device can, for example, by appropriate design or adjustment of the motion sensor can be realized, the Sensitivity of the motion sensor set accordingly low or is executed. Alternatively or additionally, such a Threshold device to be connected downstream of the at least one motion sensor only motion signals above a threshold to the Forward processor unit. In another alternative or additional The threshold device is integrated in the processor unit, which only processes motion signals above the threshold value and triggers a corresponding display on the display device.

In addition to realizing the software program as a computer game, in a further embodiment of the invention, said software program for navigation within a displayed on the display device Command menus trained. Such a command menu can, for example, in several lines displayed one above the other. Also are Representations of commands in different windows possible, whereby by Swiveling the electronic device to one side, for example windows adjacent to the direction of pivoting on the Display device is shown. The command menu is at this Embodiment not in a single window on the display device shown, but in several different windows by movement of the electronic device can be selected. One is through appropriate Movements from the wrist to the desired command option arrives, this command can preferably by another action of the User run. To do this, the user presses, for example special activation button and / or performs another movement with the Electronic device through. For example, such a short abrupt movement - e.g. B. towards the user or away from this - realized become (linear motion).

The representation of the selected command option within the command menu can be realized by visual highlighting. Here it offers itself the selected command option in one versus the other commands changed brightness or in a different color display.

In an advantageous development of the invention, this is done by moving of the electronic device controlled software program and / or the at least a motion sensor activated by an activation switch and / or disabled. Such a switch can, for example, in the keyboard of the Electronic device can be arranged, the corresponding button one May have multiple occupancy. Alternatively or additionally is a special button or a corresponding sensor separately on the electronic device educated.

The software program that can be controlled by movements of the electronic device can be available to the processor unit for execution in various ways be put. In one embodiment, said software program Can be transferred to the electronic device via radio. For example, a Service provider (provider) such a transmission, but this is free or can be carried out for a fee. Such radio transmissions from Computer games on mobile terminals are state of the art. alternative or in addition, said software program is on one in the device insertable or insertable card realized, and can either on be read on the card or after transferring it into a corresponding one Memory of the electronic device in the main memory of the processor unit expire. In another alternative, the software program is from one Computer transferable to a memory on the electronic device, whereby Offer a wide variety of transmission options (infrared signals, cables etc.).

The electronic device according to the invention can be used as a handheld organizer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), mobile terminal, gameboy (registered Brand), small notebook, MP3 and / or CD player or the like be trained.

For a precise recording of those carried out with the electronic device Movements can make more sense than more than one motion sensor provided.

The invention also relates to an adapter, in particular a so-called add-on On device, for coupling or plugging onto an electronic device, for example a mobile radio terminal. This adapter then includes the least a motion sensor to generate the signals that the execution influence a software program. The processor unit can do this Be part of the adapter or be installed on the electronic device. The software program can be stored in an electronic memory of the Adapter or the electronic device or on a storage medium, which in a memory receptacle on the adapter or on the electronic device is insertable.

The configurations according to the invention described above apply analogously also for the adapter according to the invention, which with a Electronics device is coupled - for example, with respect to a preferred Panning the electronic device to execute commands at the Design of the software program as a game of skill, with regard to a menu control by moving the electronic device, etc.

In addition to the electronic device according to the invention is the subject of Invention also a corresponding running on the electronic device Software program and corresponding processor-readable storage media.

Advantageous developments of the invention are due to the features of Subclaims marked.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows an electronic device with an on said display means schematically represented computer game;

FIG. 2 shows the display device of the electronic device according to FIG. 1 with a further computer game;

Fig. 3 is a block diagram according to the invention;

Fig. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device with an adapter according to a first embodiment;

Fig. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device with an adapter according to a second embodiment, and

Fig. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device with an adapter according to a third embodiment.

In Fig. 1, a mobile terminal is shown as an example for an inventive portable electronic device in plan view. A keypad 11 , a display device 3 and an antenna 5 are visibly arranged in a housing 20 . The keys of the keypad 11 are designed in a known manner and in particular allow the use of the mobile radio terminal 1 for communicating by radio with another mobile radio terminal, not shown. The display device 3 is used primarily for the visualization of telephone numbers and written messages in the form of so-called SMS or for devices of the so-called third generation of UMTS messages. The information is transmitted or received by the antenna 5 .

On the display means 3 1, the playing surface, or the visualization of a computer game according to the FIGS., Which represents a labyrinth 14 in this embodiment. The labyrinth 14 has a starting point and a target point, wherein a pixel 13 is to be maneuvered through the passages of the labyrinth 14 from the start to the target. For this purpose, the user must pivot the mobile radio terminal 1 about the transverse axis 19 (see double arrow 16 ) and the longitudinal axis 18 (see double arrow 17 ). The actual pivot axes, which are generally displaced essentially parallel to these axes 18 , 19 , of course, depend on the position of the device 1 in the hand of the user. The implementation of the computer game is, however, essentially unaffected by this since the user on the display device 3 has visual and therefore manual control over the movements of the pixel 13 . In the case of the rotational movements, the image point 13 also moves away from the user, for example when the mobile radio terminal 1 is pivoted about the transverse axis 19 , ie upwards on the display device. The extent of the pivoting determines the speed of the pixel 13 on the display device 3, for example. Accordingly, the image point 13 moves either to the left or to the right when pivoting about the longitudinal axis 18 . In an alternative embodiment, the pixel moves in the direction opposite to the pivoting direction: When pivoting away from the user, the pixel 13 thus moves downward on the display device 3 . The user can preferably choose between these two modes.

The software program that codes for the computer game can, for example, provide different labyrinths with possibly different degrees of difficulty. Likewise, a clock can run to motivate the repeated incentive to play. Likewise, it is possible that there are obstacles in the labyrinth that either block the path or must be detected by pixel 13 (similar to the known "PAC-MAN" games). The labyrinth representation can also change within a certain period of time if the goal is not reached, so that the user is confronted with a new game situation.

In order to implement the software program controlled by movements of the mobile radio terminal 1 , a circuit arrangement is provided, for example, as will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 3. A processor unit 2 is provided as the central unit of the mobile radio terminal 1 . A radio module 4 is connected to this, which is designed, for example, as a GSM module (Global System for Mobile Communications), GPRS module (General Paket Radio Service) or as a UMTS module (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System). A combination of several modules is also possible. On the one hand, a loudspeaker unit 6 and, on the other hand, a microphone 7 are provided on the radio module 4 for communication with other call participants, see FIG. 1 as well . An antenna 5 is also coupled to the radio module 4 . The processor unit 2 also transmits signals to a display device 3 in order to present information to the user. The processor unit 2 also receives commands from the keypad 11 , for example telephone numbers, which are then dialed by the radio module 4 via the antenna 5 .

According to the invention, at least one motion sensor 8 a - for example a gyro sensor - is connected to the processor unit 2 . In FIG. 3, a second motion sensor is also connected to the processor 8 b unit 2. These movement sensors 8 a, 8 b detect movements such as, in particular, accelerations and / or deflections of the entire mobile radio terminal 1 and transmit the corresponding movement information to the processor unit 2 . Intermediate analog-digital converters are not shown for the sake of simplicity. The movement sensors 8 a, 8 b are particularly preferably designed and arranged in the device in such a way that they register orthogonal rotational movements relative to one another - preferably on the one hand about the longitudinal axis 18 and on the other hand about the transverse axis 19 of the device 1 (see FIG. 1). For this purpose, sensors 8 a, 8 b of identical construction can be arranged perpendicular to one another in the device 1 . Furthermore, a software program 9 a designed as a computer game is provided, the execution of which is controlled by the processor unit 2 . The software program 9 a can be programmed, for example, in the Java programming language. What is special about the mobile radio terminal 1 is that the user influences the execution of the computer game 9 a by moving the mobile radio terminal 1 . The computer game 9a is designed such that the display device 3 shows, for example, the labyrinth 14 previously described with reference to FIG. 1 together with the pixel 13 maneuverable through the labyrinth 14 or, more generally, the respective game surface. To move the pixel 13 through the labyrinth 14 shown in FIG. 1, both motion sensors 8 a, 8 b are necessary.

In FIG. 3, the computer game or the software program 9 a in a memory of the mobile terminal 1 is shown installed. In an alternative or additional embodiment, a software program 9 b that can be controlled by moving the mobile radio terminal 1 is stored on a card 12 that can be inserted or inserted into the device 1 . Done with the game 9 b here also in memory of the processing unit 2, the game 9 b itself, however, remains on the map 12th Of course, it is also possible for the game 9 b to be transferred from the card 12 to a memory of the mobile radio terminal 1 for storage (and then the game 9 a is equivalent).

In an alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the movement sensor (s) 8 a, 8 b are located in an adapter 25 which can be connected to the mobile radio terminal 1 in the form of an add-on device and can be detached from it. The software program 9 and the processor unit 2 are arranged in the device 1 . The analog signals from the sensors 8 a, 8 b are preferably converted into digital signals in converters (not shown) arranged in the adapter 25 . In the adapter 25, one or more software programs can be stored in a memory, either fixed or which can be inserted into the adapter 25 on a memory card 12th The latter case is shown in FIG. 5, a software program 9 b being stored on the memory card 12 . The movement signals from the movement sensor (s) 8 a, 8 b are then passed on to the processor unit 2 of the mobile radio terminal 1 , in which the program 9 b runs in accordance with these signals. In a further variant shown in FIG. 6, the processor unit 2 is also integrated in the adapter 25 and outputs the output signals to the display device 3 of the mobile radio terminal 1 . The signals from the processor unit 2 can also first be forwarded to a processor unit (not shown) in the device 1 before they are displayed on the display device 3 . In the embodiment according to FIG. 6, both a reversibly insertable memory card 12 with a software program 9 b and a software program 9 a stored in a permanent memory in the adapter 25 are provided. Alternatively, only one of the two variants is available. For the sake of simplicity, only the most important components are shown in the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 4-6.

The computer games 9 a and 9 b are preferably designed as screen savers in order to enable the use of the mobile radio terminal 1 when it is currently not being used as a communication device and to prevent damage to the display matrix in good time.

The computer game 9 a or 9 b can preferably be called up or ended by special activation by means of an activation switch or an activation sensor. According to FIG. 3, a multi-assigned key 10 of the keypad 11 is provided for this purpose (only shown in FIG. 3). Alternatively, a special switch or a special sensor can be used for this (not shown).

The card 12 is, for example, a pre-paid card (prepaid card), one or more software programs 9 b controllable by moving the mobile radio terminal 1 being contained on this card 12 . Alternatively or additionally, games can be transmitted by radio from a provider or another provider to the mobile radio terminal 1 . It is also possible to transmit games via a computer to the mobile radio terminal 1 and / or a card 12 . The corresponding computer can receive such a game, for example from a compact disc (CD) or from the Internet.

FIG. 2 shows another software program 9 a, 9 b designed as a skill game, as it is shown on the display device 3 . A bar 15 a, 15 b can be moved up and down on two sides of the display device 3 , in which the mobile radio terminal 1 is pivoted about its transverse axis 19 (see FIG. 1 and double arrow 16 ). The aim of the game is to move a pixel 13 ("ball") or a pixel set from left to right and then from right to left via the display device 3 . As in a tennis game, the bar 15 a or the bar 15 b must be brought into position accordingly when the pixel 13 approaches, so that the pixel 13 bounces off it and reaches the opposite bar 15 b or 15 a. The pixel 13 should not pass the bars 15 a or 15 b. This game has been known for many years and was one of the first games that can be played on a television. The law of reflection (angle of incidence = angle of reflection) is used in a simple manner. For better illustration, the path of the pixel 13 from bar 15 b to bar 15 a is shown in FIG. 2 as a track with representations recorded at different times. For the game shown in FIG. 2, only a motion sensor 8 is required, since only pivoting of the device 1 about the transverse axis 19 (see FIG. 1) has to be registered.

The game shown in Fig. 2 can also be carried out with one or more than two bars, for example several bars can be moved back and forth at a distance on one side. Bars can also be realized on more than two sides of the display device 3 (for which then more than one motion sensor is required). It can also be provided to be able to choose from different speeds of the pixel 13 .

The display device 3 is not fixed to a rectangular shape. Any configurations such as circles, trapezoids, etc. are possible.

In addition to an embodiment of the software program as a skill game, further possibilities of using at least one motion sensor 8 a, 8 b can be realized. In a further advantageous embodiment, the software program 9 a, 9 b is designed, for example, as a navigation program, one of a number of options being selectable by pivoting the electronic device. In a representation of the various command options in several superposed rows, the mobile device 1 is pivotable, for example about the transverse axis 19, wherein an option with such an action displayed on the display 3 above (or also an option shown below) is selected. Such a selection can be reproduced, for example, by highlighting this option in a different color than the other options. A different colored character representation of the option is also possible. This option can then be activated, preferably by means of a further user action - for example by pressing a button or by moving the electronic device again, in which case a corresponding command is then executed by the processor unit 2 . Examples of such options are known from conventional electronic devices, for example the selection of a specific telephone number from an electronic telephone book, the selection of a ring tone, the volume of a ring tone, etc.

Since the display device 3 cannot be selected to be of any size, it is possible that not all options of the command menu can be displayed simultaneously on the display device 3 . In such a case, swiveling the mobile radio terminal 1 can switch from one option window to the next option window. In this way, simple navigation can be implemented, and in contrast to the prior art, it is not necessary to use buttons or so-called scroll wheels, although this is also possible. Compared to the known mobile radio terminals with motion sensors, there is likewise no need for handwritten detection of movements with the electronic device, which is complex and must also be tailored to the respective user.

The invention described with reference to the figures is not based on Mobile terminals, but can also be used with handheld organizers, smaller notebooks, PDAs, gameboys (registered trademark), portable Music players, such as MP3 and / or CD players, and / or possibly implement appropriate adapters.

Claims (21)

1. Portable electronic device, in particular handheld organizer, mobile radio terminal or the like, with a display device ( 3 ), with at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b) for registering movements carried out with the electronic device ( 1 ) and with a processor unit ( 2 ) for executing a software program ( 9 a; 9 b), the execution being controllable depending on the movements registered by the at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b), characterized in that the electronic device ( 1 ) is moved independently of the user. can be detected by the at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b) and the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) can be executed based on the motion signals with the aid of the processor unit ( 2 ) in such a way that at least one pixel ( 13 ) or one set of pixels ( 15 a , 15 b) on the display device ( 3 ) in accordance with the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) are variable, in particular movable, representable. 2. An electronic apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the controllable via movements of the electronic device (1) software program (9 a; 9 b) via radio, via an insertable into the device (1) Card (12) or by dubbing from a data processing device is transferable to the electronic device ( 1 ). 3. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the software program ( 9 b) on a in the device ( 1 ) insertable card ( 12 ) is stored. 4. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the software program ( 9 b) can be executed in the working memory of the processor unit ( 2 ) without permanent storage on the device ( 1 ). 5. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the software program ( 9 b) is preinstalled on the electronic device. 6. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) which can be controlled by moving the electronic device ( 1 ) is a computer game which can be reproduced on the display device ( 3 ). 7. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) is designed as a game of skill, the at least one pixel ( 13 ) or the at least one pixel set ( 15 a, 15 b) corresponding to the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) on the display device ( 3 ) is maneuverable. 8. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one movement sensor ( 8 a, 8 b) responds essentially to rotational movements of the electronic device ( 1 ). 9. Electronics device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one by moving the electronics device ( 1 ) controllable software program ( 9 a; 9 b) is designed as a screen saver for the display device ( 3 ). 10. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a threshold value device which processes accelerations and / or deflections of the electronic device ( 1 ) lying above a threshold value as motion signals. 11. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one by moving the electronic device ( 1 ) controllable software program ( 9 a; 9 b) is designed for navigation within a command menu reproducible on the display device ( 3 ). 12. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the options in the command menu by moving the electronic device ( 1 ) can be selected and then executed by a further operator action. 13. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the currently selected option in the Command menu stands out visually from the other options, in particular is deposited or shown in a different color. 14. Electronic device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an activation switch ( 10 ) for activating and / or deactivating the input option for the operator commands by moving the electronic device ( 1 ). 15. Portable electronic device, in particular handheld organizer, mobile radio terminal or the like, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, with a display device ( 3 ), with a software-implemented computer game ( 9 a; 9 b) and with a processor unit ( 2 ) Execution of the computer game ( 9 a; 9 b), characterized by at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b) for registering movements carried out with the electronic device ( 1 ), the movements for controlling or executing the computer game ( 9 a; 9 b) can be evaluated. 16. Adapter for coupling to a portable electronic device, in particular an add-on device for a handheld organizer, a mobile radio terminal or the like, which has a display device ( 3 ), characterized by at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b ) to register user-independent movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) carried out with the electronic device ( 1 ) together with the adapter, wherein the signals from the at least one motion sensor ( 8 a, 8 b) can be processed by a processor unit in the adapter or the electronic device ( 1 ) and according to these signals the execution of a software program ( 9 a; 9 b) executable by the processor unit ( 2 ) can be controlled in such a way that at least one pixel ( 13 ) or one pixel amount ( 15 a, 15 b) on the display device ( 3 ) accordingly the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) are variable, in particular movable, can be represented. 17. Adapter according to claim 16, characterized in that the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) which can be controlled by moving the electronic device ( 1 ) is a computer game which can be reproduced on the display device ( 3 ), in particular as a skill game, the at least one pixel ( 13 ) or the at least one pixel set ( 15 a, 15 b) can be maneuvered in accordance with the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) on the display device ( 3 ). 18. Software program for use in a portable electronic device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 15 or a portable electronic device coupled with an adapter according to one of claims 16 to 17, in particular handheld organizer, mobile radio terminal or the like, wherein the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) can be carried out via movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) with the aid of a processor unit ( 2 ) evaluating these movements, characterized in that the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) is designed in such a way that it can be moved independently of the user of the electronic device ( 1 ) at least one pixel ( 13 ) or one pixel set ( 15 a, 15 b) on the display device ( 3 ) according to the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) are variable, in particular movable, representable 19. Software program according to claim 18, characterized in that it is designed as a computer game. 20. Processor-readable storage medium with a software program ( 9 a; 9 b) stored thereon, in particular one according to claim 18 or 19, which it is an electronic device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 15 or a portable electronic device coupled with an adapter according to of claims 16 to 17, in particular handheld organizer, mobile radio terminal or the like. After the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) has been loaded, enables the execution of the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) via movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) to be controlled with the aid of a processor unit ( 2 ) evaluating these movements, characterized in that the software program ( 9 a; 9 b) is designed such that at least one pixel ( 13 ) or. by moving the electronic device ( 1 ) independently of the user a pixel amount ( 15 a; 15 b) on the display device ( 3 ) according to the movements of the electronic device ( 1 ) variable, in particular bewe same, are representable. 21. Storage medium according to claim 20, characterized in that it is designed as a memory card ( 12 ) which can be inserted and removed in the electronic device ( 1 ) or in the adapter.