JP2004184396A - Display device, clock, control method of display device, control program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to use a miniaturized operation device such as a rotating bezel for display control of an information processing device.
An operation state of a rotating bezel is measured by sensor units, and based on operation state data expressed by an analog generated by a waveform shaping circuit and a rotation information generating unit, an MPU is configured to display a display panel. The display mode at 12 is changed in an analog manner.
[Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a display device, a clock, a control method of a display device, a control program, and a recording medium, and particularly to a display device, a clock, a control method of a display device, a control program, and a recording medium applied to a portable information processing device. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a timepiece in which a rotating bezel on a ring is rotatably provided around a time display unit such as a dial for displaying the current time. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses such a timepiece.
Conventionally, this type of rotating bezel is purely designed or provided solely from a practical point of view, such as a diver's watch, for a diver to know the dive time.
However, in recent years, there has been an increasing demand for miniaturization of portable information processing devices, and wristwatch-type information processing devices have been proposed. As an input device, for example, a rotating bezel is used as shown in Patent Document 2. There is something.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-92779
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-344039 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the wristwatch-type information processing device using the conventional rotating bezel, the rotating bezel is used only as an input data specifying device for specifying data to be input to the last. It did not perform display control.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a display device, a clock, a control method of a display device, a control program, and a recording medium that can use a miniaturized operation element such as a rotating bezel for display control of an information processing device. To provide.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a display device has an operation unit, a display unit for displaying various information, and a display mode on the display unit based on operation state data representing the operation state of the operation unit in an analog manner. And a display control unit for changing the output time.
According to the above configuration, the display control unit changes the display mode on the display unit in an analog manner based on the operation state data representing the operation state of the operating element in an analog manner.
In this case, the display control unit may change the display mode in an analog manner within the single operation mode.
Further, the operation element is capable of performing a rotation operation, and the display control unit is configured to perform the rotation based on the operation state data corresponding to at least one of a rotation amount, a rotation direction, and a rotation speed of the operation element. The display mode may be changed.
[0006]
Further, the display control unit may change at least one of a font size, a font type, and a font color as the change in the display mode.
Furthermore, the display control unit may change the display mode from a display state of a map to a local time display state of any area belonging to the map.
Further, the display control section may change the length of the hands of the analog clock when displaying the analog clock on the display section as the change of the display mode.
Further, the display control unit may change the type of the hour marker of the analog clock or the size of the hour marker when displaying the analog clock on the display unit as the change of the display mode.
Still further, assuming a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along a direction perpendicular to the display surface of the display unit, the display control unit may change the display mode so as to be perpendicular to the display surface. Alternatively, an image of the whole of the plurality of display screens that is observed when the focal position is gradually shifted along a different direction may be displayed.
The display control unit may generate an image corresponding to the operation state data and display the image on the display unit as the change in the display mode.
Further, the operating element may be configured as a rotating bezel or a crown.
Further, the timepiece is provided with any one of the display devices described above.
[0007]
Further, a control method of a display device having an operation element and a display section for displaying various information includes an operation state measuring step of measuring an operation state of the operation element in an analog manner, and the operation state expressed in an analog manner. A display control step of changing a display mode on the display unit in an analog manner based on a state.
In this case, the display control step may change the display mode in a single operation mode in an analog manner.
Further, the operation element is capable of performing a rotation operation, and the display control process is performed based on the operation state corresponding to at least one of a rotation amount, a rotation direction, and a rotation speed of the operation element. The mode may be changed.
Further, the display control step may change at least one of a font size, a font type, a font color, and a font shape as the change of the display mode.
Furthermore, the display control step may change the display mode from a display state of a map to a local time display state of any area belonging to the map.
[0008]
Further, in the display control step, when displaying the analog clock on the display unit, the length of the pointer of the analog clock may be changed as the change of the display mode.
Further, in the display control step, when the analog clock is displayed on the display unit, the type of the hour marker of the analog clock or the size of the hour marker may be changed as the change of the display mode.
Still further, assuming a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along a direction perpendicular to the display surface of the display unit, the display control step includes changing the display mode so as to be perpendicular to the display surface. Alternatively, an image of the whole of the plurality of display screens that is observed when the focal position is gradually shifted along a different direction may be displayed.
In the display control step, an image may be generated corresponding to the operation state and displayed on the display unit as the change in the display mode.
In addition, a control program for controlling a display device having an operation element and a display unit for displaying various information by a computer causes the operation state of the operation element to be measured in an analog manner, and the control state is expressed in an analog manner. The display mode on the display unit is changed in an analog manner based on an operation state.
Further, it is also possible to record this control program on a computer-readable recording medium.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1] First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is an external front view of the portable information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.
The portable information processing device 10 includes a case 11, a display panel 12, a rotating bezel 13, and a band 14 when roughly classified.
The case 11 is made of metal or plastic, and includes a case body and a back cover. Various sensors, microcomputers, and the like are stored in the case 1 as described later.
The display panel 12 is configured by a dot matrix type thin display such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display.
The rotating bezel 13 is rotatably supported by the case 11.
The band 14 is used by a user to wear the portable information processing device 10 on a body (an arm or the like).
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the first embodiment.
An optical pattern 41 for obtaining rotation information is formed on the back surface of the rotating bezel 13 of the portable information processing device 10. On the other hand, sensor units 37A and 37B corresponding to the optical pattern 41 are arranged at positions facing the rotating bezel 13 in the case main body 11A constituting the case 11, and process the output signals of the sensor units 37A and 37B. By doing so, the rotation direction, rotation amount, rotation speed, and the like of the rotating bezel 13 are measured.
[0010]
A cover glass 11B for protecting the hands and the display panel 12 is fitted on the upper side of the case body 11A. A back cover 11C is fitted into the lower side of the case body 11A.
FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration block diagram of the portable information processing device.
The portable information processing apparatus 10 is roughly classified into an oscillation circuit 31, a frequency dividing circuit 32, a clock counter 33, an MPU 34, a ROM 35, a RAM 36, a display panel 12, a rotating bezel 13, sensor units 37A and 37B, and a waveform shaping circuit 38. , A rotation information generating unit 39 and an input unit 40.
The oscillation circuit 31 includes a crystal oscillator (not shown), and outputs a reference oscillation signal having a predetermined reference frequency to the frequency dividing circuit 32.
The frequency dividing circuit 32 divides the frequency of the reference oscillation signal to generate a clock reference signal of, for example, 1 Hz, and outputs it to the clock counter 33.
[0011]
The clock counter 33 outputs a clock count signal, which is a clock display count signal, to the MPU 34 based on the clock reference signal.
The MPU 34 performs various displays on the display panel 12 based on a predetermined control program, and controls the entire portable information processing apparatus 10.
The ROM 35 stores a control program for controlling the portable information processing device 10 in advance.
The RAM 36 temporarily stores various data.
The sensor units 37A and 37B are provided to read an optical pattern 41 (see FIG. 5) formed on the rotating bezel 13, and output an analog output signal corresponding to each optical pattern to the waveform shaping circuit 38.
The waveform shaping circuit 38 shapes the waveforms of the output signals of the plurality of magnetic sensors 37 and outputs a plurality of pulse signals corresponding to the rotation state of the rotating bezel 13 to the rotation information generation unit 39.
The rotation information generation unit 39 counts each of the plurality of pulse signals output from the waveform shaping circuit 38, generates rotation information corresponding to the rotation state (rotation amount, rotation direction, rotation speed, etc.) of the rotating bezel, and generates rotation information. The data is output to the MPU 34 as data.
[0012]
Here, generation of rotation information data will be described in detail.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a mounting state of the sensor unit.
As shown in FIG. 4, holes 51A and 51B are formed in the case main body 11A, and a first sensor unit 37A and a second sensor unit 37B are arranged in the holes 51A and 51B, respectively. In this case, the first sensor unit 37A and the first sensor unit 37A are arranged such that a line connecting the first sensor unit 37A and the rotation center O of the rotating bezel 13 and a line connecting the second sensor unit 37B and the rotation center O form an angle θ1. The second sensor units 37B are arranged respectively. The angle θ1 will be described later.
[0013]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an optical pattern.
As shown in FIG. 5, an optical pattern 41 is formed on the lower surface of the rotating bezel 13. Below the surface on which the optical pattern 41 is formed, a sensor cover glass 42 is attached to the case body 11A. At this time, a packing 43 is provided between the case main body 11A and the sensor cover glass 42, whereby it is possible to prevent water or the like from entering the lower part of the sensor cover glass 42. Below the sensor cover glass 42, a first sensor unit 37A is provided. The first sensor unit 37A includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 44, a photodiode 45, a light shielding plate 44a disposed between the LED 44 and the photodiode 45, and a substrate 48. The LED 44 emits and emits the first detection light L1 toward the optical pattern 41, and the reflected light is received by the photodiode 45. The first sensor unit 37A performs the first detection based on the received first detection light L1. A signal A is generated (see FIG. 3).
[0014]
The second sensor unit 37B includes an LED, a photodiode, a light shielding plate, and a substrate similar to the first sensor unit 37A. Then, the LED emits and irradiates the second detection light L2 toward the optical pattern 41, the reflected light is received by the photodiode, and the second detection signal B is generated based on the received second detection light L2 ( (See FIG. 3).
A contact spring 49 is provided below the substrate 48 of the first sensor unit 37A, and the contact spring 49 allows the first sensor unit 37A and the second sensor unit 37B, the MPU 34 of the portable information processing device 10, and the like. It is electrically connected. Note that a lead wire may be provided instead of the contact spring 47. Thus, the first detection signal A generated by the first sensor unit 37A and the second detection signal B generated by the second sensor unit 37B are input to the rotation information generation unit via the waveform shaping circuit 38, and the rotation bezel 13 The rotation angle (rotation amount) and rotation direction (rotation speed as required) are measured.
[0015]
Next, the optical pattern 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, on the outer peripheral portion of the lower surface of the rotating bezel 13, along a circular orbit, an absorption region 41 a for absorbing light emitted by the LED 44 and a reflection region 41 b for reflecting light of the LED 44 are provided. Optical patterns 41 alternately and repeatedly arranged are formed. At this time, a line segment from the center of the absorption region 41a or the reflection region 41b to the rotation center O of the rotating bezel 13 and a line segment from the center of the reflection region 41b or the absorption region 41a adjacent to the region to the rotation center O are formed. Each angle is θ2. In this case, when the rotation of the rotating bezel 13 is detected by dividing 360 [゜] into n (n is an even number), θ2 = 360 / n [゜].
[0016]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a detection signal of the sensor unit.
When the user rotates the rotating bezel 13, the first sensor unit 37A reads the absorption area 41a and the reflection area 41b of the optical pattern 41 shown in FIG. The first detection signal A having a sine waveform can be generated. On the other hand, the second sensor unit 37B similarly generates the second detection signal B having a substantially sinusoidal waveform. In this case, the phases of the first detection signal A and the second detection signal B are shifted by 波長 wavelength, as will be described in detail later, so that the absorption area 41a and the reflection area 41b and the first sensor unit 37A and the second The arrangement of the sensor unit 37B is set.
[0017]
Next, the angle θ2 between the first sensor unit 37A and the second sensor unit 37B will be described. In the present embodiment, the first sensor unit 37A and the second sensor unit 37B are arranged so that θ1 = θ2 + θ2 / 2. Thereby, when the rotating bezel 13 is rotated by the user, the first detection signal A generated by the first sensor unit 37A and the second detection signal B generated by the second sensor unit 37B are reduced by 1/4. A phase difference will occur. As shown in FIG. 6, when the rotating bezel 13 is rotated clockwise, the second detection signal B generated by the second sensor unit 37B is one more than the first detection signal A generated by the first sensor unit 37A. A phase lead of / 4 occurs. When the rotating bezel 13 is rotated counterclockwise, the second detection signal B generated by the second sensor unit 37B has a phase that is 1/4 that of the first detection signal A generated by the first sensor unit 37A. There will be a delay. The rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 can be detected by detecting such a phase delay and a phase advance.
[0018]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 7 is a schematic operation flowchart of the portable information processing device 10 of the first embodiment.
First, the MPU 34 determines the current operation mode (Step S1).
In this case, the portable information processing device 10 functions as a clock, and the operation mode includes, for example, a world clock mode, a pointer expansion / contraction mode, an analog / digital clock mode, an hour marker selection mode, an hour marker enlargement / reduction mode, and an hour marker italic. Mode, operation select mode, morphing mode, and background change mode. Each operation mode will be described later in detail.
Subsequently, the MPU 34 measures the current operation state of the rotating bezel 13 via the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S2).
Specifically, the MPU 34 indirectly measures the rotation direction and the rotation amount (and, if necessary, the rotation speed) of the rotating bezel 13 based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39.
Subsequently, the MPU 34 performs display control for each operation mode based on the current operation mode and the current operation state of the rotating bezel 13 (step S3).
Then, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the operation has been completed based on the elapsed time since the operation was stopped or the operation state of another switch or the like (step S4). (Step S4; No), the process shifts to Step S2, and the same process is performed.
If it is determined that the operation has been completed (step S4; Yes), the display control process ends.
[0019]
Hereinafter, the display control for each operation mode will be specifically described.
[1.1] World clock mode
First, a case where the current operation mode is the world clock mode will be described. FIG. 8 is a processing flowchart in the world clock mode. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the world clock mode.
In this case, the display of the initial state of the portable information processing device 10 is, as shown in the display state ST12, a map of the European region, the local city name of the world clock “Paris” and the local time of the world clock. It is assumed that an analog pointer is displayed.
In the world clock mode, the MPU 34 determines whether the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise (first rotation direction) based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S11; Yes), zoom-in processing is performed according to the amount of rotation (step S12).
[0020]
That is, when a map of the European region, the local city name "Paris" of the world clock and the analog hands of the local time of the world clock are displayed, the zoom lens of the camera moves to the tele side. Then, the display image is gradually enlarged, and finally the display state ST13 is displayed in which only the analog pointer display of the local city name and the local time is displayed.
If it is determined in step S11 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (a second rotating direction opposite to the first rotating direction) (step S11; No), zoom-out is performed according to the amount of rotation. The process is performed (Step S12).
That is, when a map of the European region, the local city name "Paris" of the world clock and the analog hands of the local time of the world clock are displayed, the same as when the camera is moved to the wide side by the zoom lens of the camera. Then, the display image is gradually reduced, and finally the display state ST11 is displayed in which only the world maps of the European region and the African region are displayed.
[0021]
[1.2] Pointer expansion / contraction mode
Next, a case where the current operation mode is the pointer expansion / contraction mode will be described. FIG. 10 is a processing flowchart in the pointer expansion / contraction mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the pointer expansion / contraction mode.
In the pointer expansion / contraction mode, the MPU 34 determines whether the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S21).
If it is determined in step S21 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S21; Yes), the pointer extension process is performed according to the amount of rotation (step S22).
That is, in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, the length of the displayed analog hands is gradually increased (extended), and finally the state shown in the display state ST22 is obtained.
If it is determined in step S21 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S21; No), the pointer is reduced according to the amount of rotation (step S22).
That is, the length of the displayed analog hands is gradually shortened (reduced) in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, and finally the state shown in the display state ST21 is obtained.
[0022]
[1.3] Analog / digital watch mode
First, a case where the current operation mode is the analog / digital watch mode will be described. FIG. 12 is a processing flowchart in the analog / digital watch mode. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the analog / digital watch mode.
In this case, in the initial state display of the portable information processing apparatus 10, as shown in the display state ST32, a digital display corresponding to the display time of the analog hand is made on the surface of the rotation axis of the analog hand. .
In the analog / digital clock mode, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S31).
If it is determined in step S31 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S31; Yes), enlargement and digital clock display processing is performed according to the amount of rotation (step S32).
[0023]
In other words, the analog pointer is gradually enlarged in the same manner as when the analog pointer is moved to the tele side by the zoom lens of the camera, and only the rotation axis of the analog pointer is displayed on the surface of the digital pointer corresponding to the display time of the analog pointer. The display state ST33 is displayed in a state in which is performed.
If it is determined in step S31 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S31; No), a reduction / analog clock display process is performed according to the rotation amount (step S33).
In other words, the analog pointer is gradually reduced and the digital display of the rotation axis of the analog pointer gradually disappears, and the time is displayed by the analog pointer, as in the case where the analog pointer is moved to the wide side with the camera zoom lens. Display state ST31.
[0024]
[1.4] Hour marker selection mode
Next, a case where the current operation mode is the hour marker selection mode will be described. FIG. 14 is a processing flowchart in the hour marker selection mode. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the hour marker selection mode.
In this case, the display of the initial state of the portable information processing device 10 is an hour marker on the dial (a mark indicating the hour hand position at the hour, as shown in the display state ST41; ) Are displayed in a predetermined font.
In the hour marker selection mode, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S41).
[0025]
If it is determined in step S41 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S41; Yes), the display change of the hour marker in which the display screen transitions in the first direction according to the rotation amount of the rotating bezel 13 is performed. This is performed (step S42).
That is, according to the rotation amount of the rotating bezel 13, the font of the displayed hour marker is shifted in the first direction such as display state ST41 → display state ST42 → display state ST43 → display state ST44 → display state ST41 →. It will be changed sequentially.
If it is determined in step S41 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S41; No), the display of the hour marker whose display screen transitions in the second direction according to the rotation amount is changed ( Step S42).
That is, in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, the font of the displayed hour marker is shifted in the second direction, such as display state ST41 → display state ST44 → display state ST43 → display state ST42 → display state ST41 →. It will be changed sequentially.
[0026]
[1.5] Hour marker enlargement / reduction mode
Next, the case where the current operation mode is the hour marker enlargement / reduction mode will be described. FIG. 16 is a processing flowchart in the hour marker enlargement / reduction mode. FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams of changes in the display mode in the hour marker enlargement / reduction mode.
In the hour marker enlargement / reduction mode, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S51).
If it is determined in step S51 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S51; Yes), enlargement processing of the hour marker is performed according to the amount of rotation (step S52).
[0027]
That is, the size of the displayed hour marker is gradually increased in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, and finally, the display state ST52 (when the hour marker is a numeral) or the display state ST62 (when the hour marker is not (In the case of a symbol).
If it is determined in step S51 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S51; No), the reduction processing of the hour marker is performed according to the rotation amount (step S52).
That is, the size of the displayed hour marker is gradually reduced in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, and finally, the display state ST51 (when the hour marker is a numeral) or the display state ST61 (when the hour marker is not (In the case of a symbol).
As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the rotating bezel is used as a control and is used for display control of the portable information processing device, miniaturization is prioritized as in the portable information processing device. Also in the information processing apparatus to be made, it is possible to contribute to downsizing of the apparatus without sacrificing operability.
[0028]
[1.6] Hour marker italic mode
Next, a case will be described in which the current operation mode is an hour marker italic mode which is an example of a mode for changing the shape of the font constituting the hour marker. FIG. 19 is a processing flowchart in the hour marker italic mode. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the hour marker italic mode.
In the hour marker italic mode, the MPU 34 determines whether the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S61).
If it is determined in step S61 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S61; Yes), a right tilt process is performed in which the hour marker tilts to the right according to the amount of rotation (step S62).
[0029]
That is, the displayed hour marker is displayed so as to gradually tilt to the right according to the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13. For example, it becomes as shown by the broken line in FIG.
If it is determined in step S61 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S61; No), a left tilt process is performed in which the hour marker gradually tilts to the left according to the amount of rotation (step S63).
That is, the displayed hour marker is displayed so as to gradually tilt to the left in accordance with the rotation amount of the rotating bezel 13. For example, it is as shown by a dashed line in FIG.
In the above description, the deformation that tilts the font that constitutes the hour marker is performed.However, as the deformation of the font, expansion and contraction in which the deformation rate is changed by the font part, and seaweed fluctuates underwater It is also possible to give fluctuation.
[0030]
[1.7] Operation select mode
Next, a case where the current operation mode is the operation select mode will be described. FIG. 22 is a processing flowchart in the operation select mode. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the operation select mode.
In this case, a description will be given of four cases in which the operation modes to be selected are "A" to "D". That is, assuming four display screens (each of which corresponds to an operation mode of A to D) arranged at a predetermined distance from each other in a direction perpendicular to the display surface of the display panel 12, the display mode is changed as a display mode. A case will be described in which images of the entire four display screens observed when the focus position (virtual focus position) is gradually shifted along the direction perpendicular to the display surface of panel 12 are displayed.
In the initial state display of the portable information processing apparatus 10, as shown in the display state ST71, the symbol corresponding to the operation mode A displayed on the foreground is clearly displayed so that the lens of the camera is in focus. Have been. Further, for the symbols corresponding to the other operation modes “B” to “D”, the symbols corresponding to the operation modes “B” to “D” sequentially move a predetermined distance from the near side to the far side of the display screen. In the image which is arranged at a distance, the focus of the camera lens does not match the (virtual) arrangement position of any symbol.
Then, in the operation select mode, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S71).
[0031]
If it is determined in step S71 that the rotating direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S71; Yes), the focal point (virtual focal point) of the camera lens is changed from the virtual arrangement position corresponding to the operation mode A to the operation mode. The display is changed so as to gradually move to the virtual arrangement position of the symbol corresponding to B (step S72). That is, in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, symbols corresponding to each operation mode that are clearly displayed are displayed in a display state ST71 (symbols corresponding to the operation mode A are clearly displayed) → display state ST72 (operation mode). A state in which the symbol corresponding to B is clearly displayed → a display state ST73 (a state in which the symbol corresponding to the operation mode C is clearly displayed) → a display state ST74 (a symbol corresponding to the operation mode D is clearly displayed) ) → display state ST71 →... In the first direction.
If it is determined in step S71 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S71; No), the focal point (virtual focal point) of the camera lens is moved from the virtual arrangement position corresponding to the operation mode A. The display is changed so as to gradually shift to the virtual arrangement position of the symbol corresponding to mode D (step S73). That is, in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, symbols corresponding to each operation mode that is clearly displayed are displayed in a display state ST71 (symbols corresponding to the operation mode A are clearly displayed) → display state ST74 (operation mode A state in which the symbol corresponding to D is clearly displayed → a display state ST73 (a state in which the symbol corresponding to the operation mode C is clearly displayed) → a display state ST72 (a state in which the symbol corresponding to the operation mode B is clearly displayed) ) → display state ST71 →... In order of the second direction which is opposite to the first direction.
[0032]
[1.8] Morphing mode
Next, a case where the current operation mode is the morphed mode will be described. FIG. 24 is a processing flowchart in the morphing mode. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the morphing mode.
Here, morphing is one of digital special video effects used in movies and the like, and gradually changes from a first image (or a first object) to a second image (or a second object). It is a technique to make it look like. More specifically, the first image is divided into a plurality of partial images (points), and each partial image is set to which part the second image corresponds, and the mixing ratio of the two images is gradually increased. This is realized by generating a composite image while enlarging the image side of No. 2.
In the following description, a case will be described where the first image to be morphed is the character “A” and the second image is the character “B”.
In the display of the initial state of the portable information processing apparatus 10, as shown in the display state ST81, the original image of the character "A" is displayed. That is, an image equivalent to the mixed image in which the mixing ratio of the image of the character “A” as the first image is set to 100% and the mixing ratio of the image of the character “B” as the second image is set to 0% Is displayed.
Then, in the morphing mode mode, the MPU 34 determines whether or not the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S81).
[0033]
If it is determined in step S81 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S81; Yes), while gradually increasing the mixing ratio of the character “B” as the second image, the corresponding partial image Each composite image is generated, and one composite image is generated as a whole (step S82).
That is, in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13, the mixing ratio of the character "B" as the second image is gradually increased, and a combined image is generated.
Specifically, display state ST81 (mixing ratio of character “A” 100%) → display state ST82 (mixing ratio of character “A”> mixing ratio of character B) → display state ST83 (mixing ratio of character “A”) <The mixing ratio of the character B) → the display state ST84 (the mixing ratio of the character “A” is 100%).
As a result, when the character “A” is displayed in the initial state, the character “A” is gradually changed to the character “B”.
[0034]
If it is determined in step S81 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S81; No), the corresponding partial image is gradually increased while gradually increasing the mixing ratio of the character “A” as the first image. Are generated, and one combined image is generated as a whole (step S83).
That is, the mixing ratio of the character “A” as the first image is gradually increased in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13 to generate a composite image.
Specifically, display state ST84 (mixing ratio of character “A” 100%) → display state ST83 (mixing ratio of character “A” <mixing ratio of character B) → display state ST82 (mixing ratio of character “A”) > The mixing of the character B → the display state ST81 (the mixing ratio of the character “A” is 100%) ratio) → and so on in the second direction. As a result, when the character B is displayed in the initial state, the character "B" is gradually changed to the character "A".
In the above description, the case in which the number of original images to be morphed is two has been described.
[0035]
[1.9] Background change mode
Next, the case where the current operation mode is the background change mode for changing the background will be described. FIG. 26 is a processing flowchart in the background change mode. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the background change mode. In the following description, a case where the background is changed like a kaleidoscope will be described as a mode of the background change. Specifically, a background image is generated by synthesizing a horizontally inverted image, a vertically inverted image of the basic image, and a rotated image of those images.
In the background change mode, the MPU 34 determines whether the rotation direction of the rotating bezel 13 is clockwise based on the output data of the rotation information generating unit 39 (Step S91).
If it is determined in step S91 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is clockwise (step S91; Yes), a parameter (background image generation parameter) for generating a background image from the basic image in accordance with the rotation amount is set to the first. The image corresponding to the background image generation parameter is extracted from the basic image data while changing in the direction of 1 (for example, the increasing direction). A background image is generated by combining the rotated images of the images (step S92).
[0036]
That is, the background image displayed on the display panel 12 is gradually changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13 with a feeling of use such that the kaleidoscope rotates clockwise, which is the rotating direction of the rotating bezel 13. It becomes.
Specifically, the display state is sequentially changed in the first direction, such as the display state ST91 → the display state ST92 → the display state ST93.
If it is determined in step S91 that the rotation direction of the rotating bezel is counterclockwise (step S91; No), a parameter (background image generation parameter) for generating a background image from the basic image according to the rotation amount is set. An image corresponding to a background image generation parameter is extracted from the basic image data while changing in a second direction (for example, a decreasing direction), and a left-right inverted image, a vertically inverted image of an image corresponding to the extracted basic image data, and the like. A background image is generated by combining the rotated images of the images (step S93).
That is, the background image displayed on the display panel 12 is gradually changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the rotating bezel 13 with a feeling of use such that the kaleidoscope rotates in the counterclockwise direction, which is the rotating direction of the rotating bezel 13. It will be.
Specifically, the display state is sequentially changed in the second direction such as the display state ST93 → the display state ST92 → the display state ST91.
In the above description, the background image generation parameter is uniquely changed according to the rotation amount and the rotation direction. However, the background image generation parameter is randomly changed according to the rotation amount, the rotation direction, and the rotation speed. It is also possible to configure so as to generate various background images.
In addition to the kaleidoscope-like image, various background images can be generated by applying image generation parameters to an arbitrary image generation program according to a rotation amount, a rotation direction, a rotation speed, and the like. is there.
As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the rotating bezel is used as a control and is used for display control of the portable information processing device, miniaturization is prioritized as in the portable information processing device. Also in the information processing apparatus to be made, it is possible to contribute to downsizing of the apparatus without sacrificing operability.
Further, the portable information processing apparatus can be used in various designs that suit the user's preference.
[0037]
[2] Second embodiment
In the above-described first embodiment, the rotating bezel 13 has no limitation on the number of rotations. However, in the second embodiment, a screw groove is provided in the rotating bezel, and a screw portion corresponding to the case main body 11A is formed. This is an embodiment in the case of providing and screwing together to give the user an operational feeling like an aperture operation unit of a camera.
FIG. 28 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the second embodiment.
A screw groove 13B is provided on the case 11A side of the rotating bezel (knurl) 13A of the portable information processing device 10A, and a screw portion 11D corresponding to the case main body 11A is provided and screwed.
[0038]
Further, a magnetic pattern 61 for obtaining rotation information is formed on a surface 11E of the rotating bezel 13A facing the case body 11A. On the other hand, on the surface 11E of the case 11, a plurality of magnetic sensor units 62 corresponding to the magnetic patterns 61 are provided similarly to the sensor units 37A and 37B of the first embodiment. , The rotation direction, the rotation amount, the rotation speed, and the like of the rotating bezel 13A are measured.
In this case, when the rotating bezel 13A is operated, the rotating bezel 13A is rotated in a state of being screwed with the case body 11A. The feeling will be obtained.
In particular, as described in the first embodiment, when the display is a zoom operation such as a world clock mode, a pointer expansion / contraction mode, an analog / digital clock mode, or an hour marker enlargement / reduction mode, the rotation bezel 13A of the user is turned on. The operation and the display change operation on the display panel 12 are integrated, and the user can obtain a more integrated operation feeling.
[0039]
[3] Third Embodiment
In each of the above embodiments, the case where the rotating bezel is used as the operation element has been described as an example, but the operation element is not limited to this. The third embodiment is an embodiment in which a crown is used as an operation element.
FIG. 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the third embodiment.
The portable information processing apparatus 10A is provided with a crown 72 instructed in a rotatable manner on the crown support 71.
Inside the case 11A of the crown 72, a circular panel 73A having a light transmitting groove forming the rotary encoder 73 is attached. An LED and a photodetector are integrally arranged at a position corresponding to the circular panel 73A, and an optical sensor unit 73B constituting the rotary encoder 73 is arranged. The optical sensor unit 73B has the same function as the sensor units 37A and 37B in the first embodiment, and detects the rotation direction, the rotation amount, the rotation speed, and the like with the rotation of the crown. ing.
As a result, according to the third embodiment, the use of the crown 72 and the rotary encoder 73 for detecting the operation state of the crown 72 as an operation element allows a more delicate operation to be performed. Similar effects can be obtained.
[0040]
[4] Fourth embodiment
In each of the above embodiments, the case where the analog hands are displayed on the display panel 12 when displaying the analog clock is described. However, in the fourth embodiment, the movement for the analog clock is built in and the analog clock is built in. This is an embodiment in which the display panel 12 is arranged on the background side of FIG.
FIG. 30 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the fourth embodiment.
The portable information processing apparatus 10A is provided with a movement 81 of an analog timepiece, and the display panel 12 is arranged at a position serving as a background of the hands 82.
A changeover switch 85 for switching the operation mode is provided on a side surface of the case body 11A.
[0041]
Further, a magnetic pattern 61 for obtaining rotation information is formed on a surface 11E of the rotating bezel 13C facing the case body 11A. On the other hand, on the surface 11E of the case 11, a plurality of magnetic sensor units 62 corresponding to the magnetic patterns 61 are provided similarly to the sensor units 37A and 37B of the first embodiment. , The rotation direction, the rotation amount, the rotation speed, and the like of the rotating bezel 13C are measured.
Then, the display panel 12 can display a display for changing the design of the dial of the analog clock, display a digital clock, and display various information.
As a result, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, it is possible to combine the advantages of the analog clock and the advantages of the digital clock.
[0042]
[5] Modified example
[5.1] First Modification
In the above description, the case where the hour marker is changed has been described as a mode of changing the display design. However, when an analog hand is displayed on the display panel 12, the design of the analog hand may be selected. It is possible.
[5.2] Second Modification
In the above description, as a change mode of the display design, the case where the external shape is changed like the change of the hour marker has been described. However, when the display panel 12 can perform gray scale display or color display, the brightness, It is also possible to configure to change the color or saturation.
[0043]
[5.3] Third Modified Example
In the above description, when the display mode is changed, the display mode is changed based on the rotation amount and the rotation direction of the operation element (rotating bezel or crown). Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a display mode capable of shifting (or shifting) only at a certain rotational speed or lower. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a display mode that can be shifted (or shifted) only when the operator is operated in a predetermined pattern like a dial-type safe.
In particular, when the analog pointer is displayed on a dot matrix display type flat display such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel, the design of the analog pointer can be selected.
[0044]
[5.4] Fourth Modified Example
In the above description, the case where the display mode is gradually shifted has been described. However, an operation such as scrolling the display information in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction according to the rotation direction of the operation element is performed. It is also possible.
[5.5] Fifth Modification
In the above description, the specific rotation direction (for example, clockwise direction) of the operation element is associated with the specific processing (for example, zoom-in processing). The correspondence between the second rotation direction in the reverse direction and the processing content can be set arbitrarily.
[5.6] Sixth Modified Example
In the above description, the case where the display mode is changed according to the operation state of the operation element has been described. However, the volume of the alarm sound is adjusted according to the operation state of the operation element, and the backlight is built-in. In such a case, the configuration may be such that the brightness of the backlight is adjusted.
[5.7] Seventh Modified Example
In the above description, a case where a clock is used as the portable information processing apparatus has been described.
In addition, when configured as a timepiece, various modes such as a pocket watch as well as accessory types such as a wristwatch type, a necklace, and a ring can be considered.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the operability at the time of display control and to contribute to the downsizing of the information processing device by using an operation element that can be downsized such as a rotating bezel for display control of the information processing device. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external front view of a portable information processing apparatus according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a portable information processing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a mounting state of a sensor unit.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an optical pattern.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a detection signal of a sensor unit.
FIG. 7 is a schematic operation flowchart of the portable information processing apparatus of the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a processing flowchart in a world clock mode.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in the world clock mode.
FIG. 10 is a processing flowchart in a pointer expansion / contraction mode.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in a pointer extension / contraction mode.
FIG. 12 is a processing flowchart in an analog / digital watch mode.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in an analog / digital watch mode.
FIG. 14 is a processing flowchart in an hour marker selection mode.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in an hour marker selection mode.
FIG. 16 is a processing flowchart in an hour marker enlargement / reduction mode.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of a change in a display mode in an hour marker enlargement / reduction mode.
FIG. 18 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a change in the display mode in the hour marker enlargement / reduction mode.
FIG. 19 is a processing flowchart in an hour marker italic mode.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in an hour marker italic mode.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of an inclined state of an hour marker.
FIG. 22 is a processing flowchart in the operation select mode.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in the operation select mode.
FIG. 24 is a processing flowchart in a morphing mode.
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a change in a display mode in a morphing mode.
FIG. 26 is a processing flowchart in a background change mode.
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a change in the display mode in the background change mode.
FIG. 28 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable information processing device according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 30 is a partial cross-sectional view of a portable information processing device according to a fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Portable information processing apparatus 10, 11 ... Case, 11A ... Case main body, 11B ... Cover glass, 11C ... Back cover, 11D ... Screw part, 12 ... Display panel, 13, 13A, 13C ... Rotating bezel, 13B ... Screw Groove, 14 band, 31 oscillation circuit, 32 frequency divider circuit, 33 clock counter, 34 MPU, 35 ROM, 36 RAM, 37A, 37B sensor unit, 38 waveform shaping circuit, 39 Rotation information generating unit, 61: magnetic pattern, 62: magnetic sensor unit, 71: crown support, 72: crown, 73: rotary encoder, 73A: circular panel, 73B: optical sensor unit.

Claims (22)

Controls and
A display unit for displaying various information;
A display control unit that analogously changes a display mode on the display unit based on operation state data representing the operation state of the operation element in an analog manner,
A display device comprising: The display device according to claim 1,
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes the display mode in a single operation mode in an analog manner. The display device according to claim 1 or 2,
The operator is capable of rotating operation,
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes the display mode based on the operation state data corresponding to at least one of a rotation amount, a rotation direction, and a rotation speed of the operation element. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes at least one of a font size, a font type, a font color, and a font shape as the change in the display mode. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes the display mode from a display state of a map to a local time display state of any area belonging to the map. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes the length of the hands of the analog clock when displaying the analog clock on the display unit as the change of the display mode. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The display device, wherein the display control unit changes the type of the hour marker of the analog clock or the size of the hour marker when displaying the analog clock on the display unit as the change of the display mode. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
Assuming a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along a direction perpendicular to the display surface of the display unit,
The display control unit displays an image of the entirety of the plurality of display screens observed when the focus position is gradually shifted along a direction perpendicular to the display surface as a change in the display mode. Display device. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The display device, wherein the display control unit generates an image corresponding to the operation state data as the change in the display mode and displays the image on the display unit. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The display device, wherein the operation element is configured as a rotating bezel or a crown. A timepiece comprising the display device according to claim 1. In a control method of a display device having an operator and a display unit for displaying various information,
An operation state measuring step of measuring the operation state of the operation element in an analog manner,
A display control step of changing a display mode on the display unit in an analog manner based on the operation state represented in an analog manner,
A control method for a display device, comprising: The method for controlling a display device according to claim 12,
The method of controlling a display device, wherein the display control step changes the display mode in a single operation mode in an analog manner. The control method of a display device according to claim 12 or 13,
The operator is capable of rotating operation,
The control method of a display device, wherein the display control step changes the display mode based on the operation state corresponding to at least one of a rotation amount, a rotation direction, and a rotation speed of the operation element. . A method for controlling a display device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
The control method of a display device, wherein the display control step changes at least one of a font size, a font type, a font color, and a font shape as the change in the display mode. A method for controlling a display device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
The control method of a display device, wherein the display control step changes the display mode from a display state of a map to a local time display state of any area belonging to the map. A method for controlling a display device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
The display control step is characterized in that, when the analog clock is displayed on the display unit, the length of the hands of the analog clock is changed as the change of the display mode. A method for controlling a display device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
The display control step is characterized in that, when displaying the analog clock on the display unit as the change of the display mode, the type of the hour marker or the size of the hour marker of the analog clock is changed. A method for controlling a display device according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
Assuming a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined distance from each other along a direction perpendicular to the display surface of the display unit,
The display control step displays an image of the entirety of the plurality of display screens observed when the focus position is gradually shifted along a direction perpendicular to the display surface as a change in the display mode. Display device control method. The display device according to claim 1, wherein
The method according to claim 1, wherein, in the display control step, an image is generated corresponding to the operation state and displayed on the display unit as the change in the display mode. In a control program for controlling a display device having a controller and a display unit for displaying various information by a computer,
The operation state of the operation element is measured in an analog manner,
Analogously changing the display mode on the display unit based on the operation state represented in an analog manner,
A control program characterized by the above-mentioned. A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program according to claim 21 is recorded.

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