JP5703558B2 - Electronic and mobile devices - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device and a portable device, and more particularly to an electronic device and a portable device configured to be able to create music by a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic devices and portable devices configured to be able to create music by a user are known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 4).

  In Patent Document 1, a jog disk (rotating member) that is rotated by a user and detects rotation, a contact sensor (detection unit) that detects contact of the surface of the jog disk, and a lower part of the surface of the jog disk. A portable player is disclosed that includes a plurality of LEDs arranged in the shape of an arrow and a DSP (control unit) that can generate music of different musical instruments using software. The jog disc of this portable player is configured such that when a musical instrument is selected and the surface of the jog disc is hit by the user, the musical piece of the musical instrument selected by the DSP is generated. Further, the portable player changes the direction of the arrow formed by the plurality of LEDs and the time interval for sequentially lighting the plurality of LEDs, thereby allowing the user to rotate and rotate the jog disc next operation. It is configured to be able to notify the speed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, a rotary encoder (rotating member) that is rotated by a user and detects rotation, and a key switch that is pressed by the user when a sound length and a sound pitch are set. An electronic musical instrument is disclosed that includes a CPU (control unit) capable of setting the length and pitch of a sound, and a display unit capable of displaying an image related to music. When the sound length is set, the control unit of the electronic musical instrument lengthens the sound length when the rotary encoder is rotated clockwise, while the sound length is increased when the rotary encoder is rotated counterclockwise. It is comprised so that the length of may be shortened. In addition, when the pitch is set, the control unit of the electronic musical instrument increases the pitch when the rotary encoder is rotated clockwise, while the rotary encoder is rotated counterclockwise. It is configured to reduce the pitch of the sound.

  Patent Document 3 discloses a keyboard for playing by a user, a bend wheel (rotating member) that is rotated by the user and detects rotation, and a return spring for returning the bend wheel to its original position. In addition, an electronic keyboard instrument is disclosed that includes a CPU (control unit) capable of setting the pitch of music, the speed of music (tempo), and the like. This electronic keyboard instrument is configured so that the pitch can be increased or decreased by rotating the bend wheel by the user while the user is performing with the keyboard. Yes. Also, the electronic keyboard instrument can increase or decrease the speed of music by rotating the bend wheel by the user while the user is performing with the keyboard. It is configured.

  Further, in Patent Document 4, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) in which music contents are stored, an operation dial (rotating member) that is rotated by the user and detects rotation, and a tempo based on the rotation by the user. There is disclosed a playback apparatus including a control unit that sets and acquires music content having a tempo substantially equal to the set tempo from the HDD and an LCD that can display the set tempo.

Special Table 2008-515209 JP-A-10-268862 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-20093 JP 2007-164932 A

  However, in the portable player disclosed in Patent Document 1, the user can confirm whether or not an input is made to the portable player only from a sound or the like generated based on the result of the operation after the operation. It may be impossible. For this reason, it is difficult to clearly give the user a feeling that the input to the portable player is performed based on the user's operation (actual feeling of the music creation operation) when the user creates the music There is.

  In the electronic musical instrument disclosed in Patent Document 2, the user confirms whether or not an input has been made to the electronic musical instrument only from an image or the like displayed on the display unit based on the result of the operation after the operation. It may be impossible. For this reason, it is difficult to clearly give the user the feeling that the input to the electronic musical instrument is performed based on the user's operation (actual feeling of the music creation operation) when the user creates the music. is there.

  In the electronic keyboard instrument disclosed in Patent Document 3, it is considered that the input to the electronic keyboard instrument by the user's operation on the bend wheel can be directly notified to the user by a return spring. Since the spring is used, it is considered that the user always receives a tactile sensation by the return spring when the user keeps rotating the bend wheel. For this reason, during the operation of the rotating member at the time of music creation by the user, the tactile sensation is continuously given to the user regardless of the state of the rotating member (the state of the rotation angle, etc.), so it is difficult to inform the user of the degree of operation There may be cases. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is difficult to clearly give the user the feeling that the input to the electronic musical instrument is performed based on the user's operation (actual feeling of the music creation operation) when the user creates the music. .

  Further, in the playback device disclosed in Patent Document 4, the user can confirm whether or not an input is made to the playback device only from the tempo displayed on the LCD based on the result of the operation after the operation. It may be impossible. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is comprised so that a music can be created using the reproducing | regenerating apparatus disclosed by the said patent document 4, at the time of the music creation by a user, the input to a reproducing device is performed based on a user's operation. There is a problem that it is difficult to clearly give the user a sense of being distracted (actual feeling of music creation operation).

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device capable of giving a user a feeling of music creation operation when the user creates music. And to provide a portable device.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

An electronic device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an electronic device main body, a rotating member that can be rotated by an operation by a user, a detecting unit that detects a state of the rotating member by a user, and a state of the rotating member detected by the detecting unit. And a tactile sensation imparting unit for imparting a tactile sensation to the user, and a control configured to provide the user with a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation imparting unit based on an operation of the rotating member by the user and to create music by the user Means and a display screen unit for displaying information provided on the electronic device main body, and the rotating member is a plate-shaped rotating plate provided on the electronic device main body and rotated and pressed by the user. The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotating plate, and is configured to be pressed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends, and the detection unit rotates when the rotating member is rotated. An angle detector for detecting an angle, and a press detection unit that detects the intensity of the depression during the pressing operation and the pressing operation by the user to the rotary member, the control means rotating operation and detected at the angle detector Based on the user's pressing operation on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit and the strength of pressing at the time of the pressing operation, the information displayed on the display screen unit is processed to create a song. ing. Note that “creating a song” includes the work of arranging a song that has already been created.

  In the electronic device according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, the control means provides the user with a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation providing unit based on the state of the rotating member by the rotation operation by the user detected by the detecting unit. In addition, by configuring the user to create music, the user can receive a tactile sensation on the finger (hand) holding the rotating member from the rotating member side together with the operation of the rotating member at the time of music creation. The user can confirm whether or not an input has been made to the electronic device and the degree of operation not only from the result of operating the rotating member but also from the tactile sensation resulting from operating the rotating member. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, the user can be given an actual feeling of the music creation operation.

In the electronic apparatus according to the first aspect, preferably, the rotating member is made of a magnetic material, the tactile feeling imparting unit includes an exciting coil, the rotating member is energized to the exciting coil of the rotation angle region rotatable The first rotation angle region and the second rotation angle region in which no excitation coil other than the first rotation angle region is energized among the rotation angle regions in which the rotating member can rotate are set to be alternately repeated, and the control means During the rotation operation of the rotating member at the time of music creation by the user, by energizing the exciting coil in the first rotation angle region, the rotating member is attracted by the electromagnetic force by the exciting coil and resists the rotating direction of the rotating member. Is applied, and by not energizing the excitation coil in the second rotation angle region, the suction to the rotating member by the electromagnetic force of the excitation coil is released, By the resistance force against the rotating direction of the rolling member is released, and is configured to perform control of imparting tactile to a user. If comprised in this way, during the rotation operation of the rotation member at the time of music creation, the user will alternately repeat the application and release of the resistance force against the rotation direction of the rotation member. It is possible to receive a clear tactile sensation generated by repeating a resistance feeling in the rotation direction and a deresistance feeling in the rotation direction when the resistance force is released. Thereby, the user can more clearly obtain the actual feeling of the music creation operation at the time of music creation.

An electronic device according to the first aspect, preferably, the music comprises at least sound constituting the music height, the length of the sound, the speed of sound and music, control means, detects the angle detector On the basis of the rotation angle of the rotating member thus selected, any one of the pitch, the length of the sound, the volume or the speed of the music is selected, and the rotation member detected by the pressing detection unit by the user Based on the pressing operation, control is performed so as to determine the level of the selected sound, the length of the sound, the volume, or the speed of the music to the level when the pressing operation is performed. If comprised in this way, the user can adjust the pitch of the sound which comprises a music, the length of a sound, a sound volume, and the speed of a music with the rotation angle and pressing operation based on rotation operation. Thereby, based on the user's rotation operation and pressing operation, the music is created based on the pitch, the length of the sound, the volume and the speed of the music adjusted while obtaining the actual feeling of the music creation operation. Can do. In addition, since the user can create a music piece only by operating the rotating member while obtaining a feeling of the music creation operation, even a user who is not accustomed to operating a musical instrument such as a keyboard can easily create a piece of music. Can do.

An electronic device according to the first aspect, preferably, the music includes the length of the height and the sound of the sound constituting at least music, control means, depresses while rotating the rotary member by the user When an operation is performed, based on the rotation angle of the rotating member detected by the angle detection unit, either the pitch of the sound or the length of the sound is selected, and the press detection unit detects And controlling the selection of the other degree of the pitch or the length of the sound based on the intensity of the pressing, and the level of the sound based on the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member. It is configured to perform control to determine the degree of sound length to the degree when the pressing operation is performed. If comprised in this way, the user can adjust the pitch and the length of a sound which comprise a music simultaneously by one rotation operation and pressing operation. As a result, the user can quickly adjust the pitch and the length of the sound as compared with the case where only one of the pitch or the length of the sound is adjusted by one rotation operation and pressing operation. Can do.

In the electronic device according to the first aspect, preferably, the music includes at least the speed of the music constituting the music, and the detection unit includes an angular velocity detection unit that detects an angular velocity when the rotating member is rotated, The control means selects the degree of the speed of the music based on the angular velocity of the rotating member detected by the angular velocity detecting unit, and the music based on the user's pressing operation on the rotating member detected by the press detecting unit. The speed is determined so as to determine the speed when the pressing operation is performed. If comprised in this way, the user can adjust the speed of a music, obtaining the actual feeling of music creation operation by the angular velocity based on rotation operation, and pressing operation. Further, by selecting the degree of the music speed based on the angular velocity based on the rotation operation, the rotation speed of the rotating member and the music speed can be made to correspond to each other. Thereby, the user can select the degree of the speed of music more sensuously.

An electronic device according to the first aspect, preferably, the music comprises at least the height of the sound constituting the music, the length and volume of the sound, the control means is pressed the hold by the user to the rotary member Based on at least one of the operation or a plurality of continuous pressing operations, control is performed to switch the pitch, the length, and the volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined. With this configuration, the user can easily select the pitch, the length, or the volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined by long-pressing or continuously pressing the rotating member a plurality of times. Since switching is possible, it is not necessary to operate other keys or the like when performing an operation for switching the pitch, the length and the volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined. Thereby, the user can simplify the operation for selectively switching the pitch, the length or the volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined.

  In this case, preferably, the control means performs control to switch the pitch of the sound to either the sound length or the volume based on the long pressing operation, and based on a plurality of continuous pressing operations. , And is configured to perform control to switch the sound pitch to either the sound length or the sound volume, and based on the press operation of the long press, the sound length is set to either the sound volume or the sound pitch. It is configured to perform control to switch to one of them, and to perform control to switch the sound length to either the volume or the sound pitch based on a plurality of continuous pressing operations. Based on the pressing operation, control is performed to switch the volume to either the pitch or the length of the sound, and the volume is adjusted to the pitch or the length of the sound based on a plurality of continuous pressing operations. Control to switch to one of the other It is configured. If comprised in this way, since a user can change the content (switching destination) after switching by long-pressing a rotation member and pressing continuously several times, a user can change more easily. The pitch, length or volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined can be selectively switched.

Electronic equipment according to a second aspect of the invention includes a rotary member rotatable by an operation by a user, a detector for detecting the state of the rotating member by the user, based on the state of the rotating member detecting unit detects, A rotation input device including a tactile sensation imparting unit that imparts a tactile sensation to the user, a first control unit that imparts a tactile sensation to the user using the tactile sensation providing unit based on an operation of the rotating member by the user, and a rotation input device configured by the user A second control unit configured to be able to create music by the user based on the operation of the rotation member, and a display screen unit provided in the electronic device main body for displaying information. The rotation member is provided on the rotation input device. It is a plate-like rotating plate that is provided and rotated and pressed by the user. The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotation plate and is pushed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends. Is configured to be the detection unit is depressed rotary member for detecting the intensity of depression during an angle detector for detecting the rotation angle when rotated, depressed and pressing operation of the user to the rotary member The second control unit includes a detection unit, and the second control unit is based on the rotation operation detected by the angle detection unit, the user's pressing operation on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit, and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. Thus, the information displayed on the display screen is processed to create a song.

  In the electronic device according to the second aspect of the present invention, as described above, the first control unit of the rotation input device uses the tactile sensation providing unit based on the state of the rotating member by the rotation operation by the user detected by the detecting unit. And providing the user with a tactile sensation, and configuring the second control unit to create music by the user based on the state of the rotating member by the rotation operation by the user detected by the detection unit, The user can feel the tactile sensation of the finger (hand) gripping the rotating member from the rotating member side together with the operation of the rotating member at the time of creating the music, so that the user can operate not only the result of the operation on the rotating member but also the rotating member. From the tactile sensation, the user can confirm whether or not an input has been made to the electronic device and the degree of operation. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, the user can be given an actual feeling of the music creation operation. Further, the first control unit of the rotary input device gives a tactile sensation to the user, and the second control unit creates music by the user, thereby integrating the first control unit and the second control unit into one control unit. Compared with the case where it does, the load concerning a 1st control part and a 2nd control part can be reduced.

A portable device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes an electronic device main body, a rotating member that can be rotated by an operation by a user, a detecting unit that detects a state of the rotating member by a user, and a state of the rotating member detected by the detecting unit. And a tactile sensation imparting unit for imparting a tactile sensation to the user, and a control configured to provide the user with a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation imparting unit based on an operation of the rotating member by the user and to create music by the user Means and a display screen unit for displaying information provided on the electronic device main body, and the rotating member is a plate-shaped rotating plate provided on the electronic device main body and rotated and pressed by the user. The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotating plate, and is configured to be pressed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends, and the detection unit rotates when the rotating member is rotated. An angle detector for detecting an angle, and a press detection unit that detects the intensity of the depression during the pressing operation and the pressing operation by the user to the rotary member, the control means rotating operation and detected at the angle detector Based on the user's pressing operation on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit and the strength of pressing at the time of the pressing operation, the information displayed on the display screen unit is processed to create a song. ing.

  In the portable device according to the third aspect of the present invention, as described above, the control unit gives the user a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation providing unit based on the state of the rotating member by the rotation operation by the user detected by the detecting unit. In addition, by configuring the user to create music, the user can receive a tactile sensation on the finger (hand) holding the rotating member from the rotating member side together with the operation of the rotating member at the time of music creation. From the tactile sensation by operating the rotating member and the result of the operation on the rotating member, the user can confirm whether or not an input has been made to the electronic device and the degree of the operation. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, the user can be given an actual feeling of the music creation operation.

It is the figure which showed the structure before sliding the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the structure after sliding the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship of the pressing operation at the time of switching to the sound pitch adjustment mode of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention, a sound length adjustment mode, and a volume adjustment mode. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the rotation input apparatus of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a rotary input device of a mobile phone according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the voltage applied to the exciting coil of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the rotation angle of a rotating plate. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the pitch adjustment mode at the time of the music preparation of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the staff score was displayed on the display screen part in the sound pitch adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the pitch of a sound and the rotation angle of a rotary plate in the pitch adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the note at the time of adjusting the pitch of a sound is displayed in the pitch adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the height of four notes was adjusted in the pitch adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the sound length adjustment mode at the time of the music preparation of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that four musical notes were displayed in the sound length adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the length of a sound and the rotation angle of a rotating plate in the sound length adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the mode at the time of the length of the selected note of the left end selected in the sound length adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the length of the sound of four notes was adjusted in the sound length adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the volume adjustment mode at the time of the music preparation of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the musical note for 1 bar was displayed in the volume adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship between a sound volume and the rotation angle of a rotating plate in the sound volume adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the mode when the magnitude | size of the volume of the selected leftmost note was adjusted in the volume adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the volume of the musical note for 1 bar was adjusted in the volume adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the tempo adjustment mode at the time of arrangement of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the music selection screen of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that 6 measures were displayed in the tempo adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the relationship between a tempo and the rotation angle of a rotating plate in the tempo adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the mode when the grade of the tempo of the selected measure was adjusted in the tempo adjustment mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the music composition mode at the time of arrangement of the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the music selection screen when the 2nd music is selected in the music composition mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the synthesized music was displayed in the music composition mode provided in the mobile telephone by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the control flow of the pitch and the sound length adjustment mode at the time of the music preparation of the mobile telephone by 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
First, with reference to FIGS. 1-7, the structure of the mobile telephone 100 by 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the first embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a mobile phone 100 including a rotating member (rotating plate 31) will be described as an example of the “electronic device” and “mobile device” of the present invention.

  The cellular phone 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an input key unit side body 11 (see FIG. 2) and a display unit side body 12 as shown in FIGS. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 100 can pull out the input key unit side body 11 below the display unit side body 12 (X2 side) by sliding the display unit side body 12 to the X1 side. It is configured as possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the input key section side body 11 has an input key section 13 composed of a plurality of keys with numbers “0” to “9”, “asterisk” and “sharp”. A microphone 14 to which external sound is input is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display unit side body 12 is provided with a display screen unit 15, a display unit side operation key unit 16, a speaker 17 for outputting sound, and a rotary input device 200. Yes. In addition, the display screen unit 15 displays a menu screen, an operation screen, a screen for adjusting a pitch, a sound length, a volume, and a tempo (musical speed) and music by a main control unit 18 described later. A screen for composition, a screen for selecting music, and the like are displayed. The display unit side operation key unit 16 includes a menu key 16a for displaying a menu screen on the display screen unit 15 when pressed by the user, and a mail key for displaying an operation screen related to electronic mail on the display screen unit 15. 16b, a call key 16c for starting a call with another mobile phone (not shown), an end key 16d for ending a call with the mobile phone, and a clear key 16e for returning the operation of the mobile phone 100 to the front. . The rotation input device 200 is configured to be rotated clockwise (A direction) and counterclockwise (B direction) by the user, and can be pressed by the user. It is configured. The specific structure of the rotation input device 200 will be described later.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the mobile phone 100 is provided with a main control unit 18 and a flash ROM (nonvolatile ROM memory) 19. The main control unit 18 has a role of supervising control processing of the mobile phone 100. The flash ROM 19 stores a music creation program and is configured to be able to store music created by the user. The main control unit 18 is an example of the “control unit” and the “second control unit” in the present invention.

  Further, the main control unit 18 is configured to be able to create music based on a music creation program stored in the flash ROM 19. Specifically, the main control unit 18 includes a sound pitch adjustment mode in which the pitch of the music, the length of the sound, the volume, and the tempo (the speed of the music) are adjusted. A height adjustment mode, a volume adjustment mode, a tempo adjustment mode, and a music composition mode for composing different music to create a new music are set. Note that the sound pitch adjustment mode, the sound length adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment mode are modes for creating a song, and the tempo adjustment mode and the song synthesis mode are modes for arranging the created song.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the main control unit 18 will be described later by rotating a rotating plate 31 (see FIG. 1) of the rotation input device 200 described later by the user in the mode of creating each piece of music. Based on the state of the rotating plate 31 detected by the electrostatic encoder 37, the pitch, sound length, and volume level are selected, and the pressing operation is performed by the user pressing the rotating plate 31. Based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 at the time, the control is performed to determine the pitch, tone length and volume level of the music. At this time, the pitch, the length, and the volume of the sound are increased as the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 increases. That is, the pitch of the sound increases, the length of the sound increases, and the volume increases as the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 increases. The main control unit 18 does not depend on the rotation direction of the rotating plate 31 (the A direction and the B direction shown in FIG. 1), and the rotation angle (scalar amount) calculated from the state before the rotation and the state after the rotation. ) To determine the pitch, tone length, and volume level of the music.

  The main control unit 18 also performs a pressing operation (long pressing operation) that continues to be pressed by the user for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds or a double click (continuous two pressings). When the operation is performed, the mode for creating a music is switched from the currently selected mode to a new mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the mode for creating a music is the sound pitch adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 selects the music by performing a long press operation by the user. The mode for creating is shifted to the sound length adjustment mode, and the mode for creating a music piece is shifted to the volume adjustment mode when the user double-clicks. In addition, when the mode for creating the music is the sound length adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 shifts the mode for creating the music to the volume adjustment mode when the user performs a long press operation. The mode in which the music is created by double-clicking by the user is shifted to the sound pitch adjustment mode. In addition, when the mode for creating a song is the volume adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 shifts the mode for creating a song to a sound pitch adjustment mode when a long press operation is performed by the user. The mode in which the music is created by double-clicking by the user is shifted to the sound length adjustment mode.

  In addition, the main control unit 18 is created by continuously pressing the rotating plate 31 for 2 seconds or more by the user in any of the sound pitch adjustment mode, the sound length adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment mode. The music is stored in the flash ROM 19. When the main control unit 18 reads the music stored in the flash ROM 19, the main control unit 18 switches to the tempo adjustment mode by pressing the rotating plate 31 for less than 2 seconds while the music is selected by the user. The rotary plate 31 is kept pressed for 2 seconds or more, thereby switching to the music composition mode.

  Further, the main control unit 18 determines the measure selected when the pressing operation is performed as the measure whose tempo is adjusted by rotating and pressing the rotating plate 31 by the user in the tempo adjustment mode. It is configured to perform control. In the tempo adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 selects the degree (speed) of the tempo of the selected bar based on the rotation operation of the rotation plate 31 by the user, and the rotation plate 31 by the user. When the button is pressed, control is performed to determine the tempo of the selected bar based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 when the button is pressed. At this time, the tempo of the selected bar is configured to increase as the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 increases. That is, the tempo of the selected bar is increased as the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 increases. The main control unit 18 does not depend on the rotation direction of the rotating plate 31 (directions A and B shown in FIG. 1), and the rotation angle (scalar) calculated from the state before rotation and the state after rotation. Based on the amount), control is performed to determine the degree of tempo.

  Further, the main control unit 18 determines the music to be synthesized with the music selected at the time of the pressing operation by rotating and pressing the rotating plate 31 by the user in the music composition mode. The selected music (first music and second music) is synthesized to create a new music.

  The main control unit 18 is connected to the control unit 21 of the rotation input device 200 described later by a communication means such as a USB cable (not shown), and data relating to a rotation angle, a pressing operation, and the like based on a user's rotation operation. Can be received from the rotary input device 200. Further, the main control unit 18 is configured to be able to output music created via the speaker 17 or an external device (not shown) capable of outputting sound as sound.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the rotary input device 200 includes an operation main body unit 300, a control unit 21, an amplifier 22 that amplifies a voltage applied from the control unit 21 to the operation main body unit 300, and temporarily. A RAM (read / write memory) 23 and a ROM (read only memory) 24 for storing data are provided. The control unit 21 is configured to be able to change various parameters included in the rotary input device 200. The RAM 23 is configured to be used as a work area for the control unit 21. The ROM 24 stores a tactile sensation imparting program, and the control unit 21 is configured to impart a tactile sensation to the user in the operation main body 300 based on the tactile sensation imparting program. The control unit 21 is an example of the “control unit” and the “first control unit” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation main body 300 is configured to be rotatable by the user at an upper portion of a portion having a substantially circular shape when seen in a plan view. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation main body 300 includes a rotating plate 31 made of iron that is a magnetic material, and a support base that is provided on the lower side (Y1 side) of the rotating plate 31 and made of iron that is a magnetic material. 32 and a pressure-sensitive sensor FPC (flexible printed circuit board) 33. The support base 32 is configured to rotatably support the rotating plate 31. The pressure sensor FPC 33 is disposed on the lower side (Y1 side) of the support base 32. Further, four pressure sensors 33a are mounted on the pressure sensor FPC 33 at equiangular (90 degrees) intervals. The pressure sensor 33a is configured to detect a pressing operation of the rotating plate 31 by the user. Further, the pressure-sensitive sensor FPC 33 is connected to the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) disposed outside the operation main body 300 by a wiring portion 33 b extending outside the operation main body 300. The rotating plate 31 is an example of the “rotating member” in the present invention, and the pressure-sensitive sensor 33a is an example of the “detecting unit” and the “pressing detecting unit” in the present invention.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotating plate 31 is formed in the substantially disc shape which has the opening part 31a in the center. The upper surface of the rotating plate 31 constitutes an operation surface on which a user performs input operations such as a rotation operation and a pressing operation, and a projection 31b that functions as a slip stopper when the user performs an input operation is formed on the upper surface. Yes. In addition, a washer 34 and a head of a screw 35 are disposed in the opening 31 a of the rotating plate 31. The screw 35 is configured to pass through the washer 34 and the opening 31 a of the rotating plate 31 and be screwed into a screw hole formed in the cylindrical portion 32 a of the support base 32. Thereby, the screw 35 is configured to be a rotation axis of the rotating plate 31.

  In addition, a ring-shaped sliding member 36 is disposed between the vicinity of the side surface of the lower surface of the rotating plate 31 and the vicinity of the side surface of the upper surface of the support base 32. The sliding member 36 is fixed to the lower surface side of the rotating plate 31 with an adhesive or the like, and the sliding member 36 is also rotated by the rotation of the rotating plate 31. The sliding member 36 is formed of a member that is elastically deformed at least in the Y direction. The sliding member 36 is made of high molecular polyethylene or silicon rubber.

  A space is formed between the rotating plate 31 and the support base 32. In this space, an electrostatic encoder 37, a double-sided tape 38, an exciting coil 39, and a double-sided tape 40 are arranged from the Y2 side. This double-sided tape 38 adheres the lower surface of a stator 37b described later and the upper surface of an exciting coil 39. The double-sided tape 40 adheres the lower surface of the exciting coil 39 and the support base 32.

  The electrostatic encoder 37 includes a rotor (rotor) 37a that rotates with the rotating plate 31, a stator (stator) 37b that does not rotate with the rotating plate 31, and a wiring portion 37c that extends outward from the stator 37b. ing. A substantially circular electrode portion 137a is provided on the lower surface of the rotor 37a so as to be eccentric with respect to the center. Further, four electrode portions 137b are provided on the upper surface of the stator 37b. The electrostatic encoder 37 is connected to the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) disposed outside the operation main body 300 by a wiring portion 37 c extending outside the operation main body 300.

  Here, when the rotating plate 31 rotates, the electrode part 137a provided in the rotor 37a and the four electrode parts 137b provided in the stator 37b relatively move, so that the electrode part 137a and the electrode part are moved. Capacitance between 137b changes. By detecting this change in capacitance, the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 can be detected. The electrostatic encoder 37 is an example of the “detection unit” and “angle detection unit” in the present invention.

  The exciting coil 39 includes a coil part 39a formed by winding a conductive wire a plurality of times so as to form a ring shape, and a wiring part 39b extending from the coil part 39a to the outside. The exciting coil 39 is connected to the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) disposed outside the operation main body unit 300 by the wiring unit 39b. The exciting coil 39 is configured to generate an electromagnetic force in accordance with the voltage input from the control unit 21. At this time, the rotating plate 31 is attracted by the electromagnetic force from the exciting coil 39, and a resistance force that resists the rotating direction of the rotating plate 31 (A direction and B direction shown in FIG. 1) is applied. Yes. The exciting coil 39 is an example of the “tactile sensation imparting unit” in the present invention.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the excitation coil 39 includes a rotation angle region where the rotation angle is between θ ₁ and θ ₂ and a rotation angle region between θ ₃ and θ ₄ in the rotation angle region of the rotating plate 31. , Θ ₅ to θ ₆ and a first rotation angle region C that is a rotation angle region between θ ₇ and θ ₈ are configured to be energized by applying a voltage. Meanwhile, the excitation coil 39, of the rotation angle region of the rotary plate 31, the rotation angle is the rotation angle region between theta ₂ theta _3, between theta ₄ of theta ₅ rotation angle region and the theta ₆ theta ₇ of In the 2nd rotation angle area | region D which is a rotation angle area | region between, it is comprised so that it may not supply with electricity. As a result, when the exciting coil 39 is energized, a resistance force against the rotation direction of the rotating plate 31 (A direction or B direction in FIG. 1) is applied, and when the exciting coil 39 is not energized, the rotating plate The state where the resistance force against the rotation direction of 31 is released is alternately repeated between the first rotation angle region C and the second rotation angle region D. Thereby, the feeling of resistance in the rotation direction when the resistance force is applied and the feeling of deresistance in the rotation direction when the resistance force is released are repeated, so that the finger (hand) holding the rotating member of the user has a tactile sensation. It is configured to grant. As a result, the mobile phone 100 is configured so that the control unit 21 can give the user a tactile sensation based on the rotation operation of the user's rotating plate 31 and the main control unit 18 can create music by the user. Yes.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIGS. 7-22, the control flow at the time of producing a music using the mobile telephone 100 in 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  Note that when the user rotates the rotating plate 31 (see FIG. 1) at the time of creating the music of the mobile phone 100, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) is used to give a tactile sensation to the user. Control is performed so that the excitation coil 39 (see FIG. 3) is energized in the one rotation angle region C (see FIG. 7) and the excitation coil 39 is not energized in the second rotation angle region D (see FIG. 7).

  First, when the user presses the menu key 16a of the mobile phone 100 shown in FIG. 1, a menu screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen unit 15 by the main control unit 18 (see FIG. 3). Then, when the user operates the input key unit 13, the display unit side operation key unit 16, and the rotary input device 200, a music creation program stored in the flash ROM 19 (see FIG. 3) by the main control unit 18. Is activated. Thereby, the music control in the mobile phone 100 is controlled in the main control unit 18.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, in step S1, the main control unit 18 switches the music creation mode to a sound pitch adjustment mode. If no music has been created yet, as shown in FIG. 9, a musical score on which no musical notes or rests are displayed is displayed on the display screen unit 15.

  Next, in step S2, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 (see FIG. 1) has been continuously pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds. If it is determined in step S2 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the sound length adjustment mode, and the step shown in FIG. Proceed to S21. If it is determined in step S2 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the process proceeds to step S3, and it is determined whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been double-clicked by the user. The If it is determined in step S3 that the rotary plate 31 has been double-clicked, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the volume adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S3 that the rotating plate 31 has not been double-clicked, the pitch adjustment mode is maintained and the process proceeds to step S4.

  Next, in step S4, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S4 that the rotating plate 31 is not rotated, the process proceeds to step S6. If it is determined in step S4 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S5, and a note whose pitch is selected is displayed on the display screen unit 15 based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31. Is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S6.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is alpha ₁ is "mi" is selected as the pitch of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is alpha ₂ is "fa" is selected as the pitch of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is alpha ₃ is "source" is selected as the pitch of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is alpha ₄ is "La" is selected as the pitch of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is ₅ alpha is "sheet" is selected as the pitch of the sound. When the rotary plate 31 is pressed without being rotated, a rest is selected and determined.

  Note that FIG. 10 only partially shows the relationship between the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 and the pitch of the sound, and a larger rotation angle and a higher sound are associated with each other, and a smaller rotation angle and a lower sound. Can be made to correspond. Further, depending on the rotation angle, it is possible to adjust the pitch of the sound to be a semitone (sharp or flat).

  In step S6, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S6 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S4. If it is determined in step S6 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S7, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the user has pressed the rotating plate 31 after it has been rotated. If it is determined in step S7 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed after being rotated, it is displayed on the display screen unit 15 in step S8 based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 when pressed. The pitch of the note is determined. As shown in FIG. 11, when the rotation angle is α ₄ , a note is placed at the position “L”. Then, the process proceeds to step S10. If it is determined in step S7 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed without being rotated, rests are displayed and arranged on the display screen unit 15 in step S9. Then, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S <b> 10, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotary plate 31 has been continuously pressed down for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined in step S10 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for more than 2 seconds, the process returns to step S2, and the transition to the sound length adjustment mode, the transition to the volume adjustment mode, or the sound A new note height adjustment is performed in the height adjustment mode. If the main control unit 18 determines in step S10 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the created music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S11. Then, the music creation by the main control unit 18 is finished.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, in a state where a music composed of four notes is created by repeating steps S2 to S10 shown in FIG. A case will be described in which the music creation mode shifts to the sound length adjustment mode by continuing to be pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds.

  Next, when it is determined that the rotary plate 31 is kept pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds in the sound pitch adjustment mode (step S2 in FIG. 8), and the rotary plate 31 is double-clicked in the volume adjustment mode described later. If it is determined (step S46 in FIG. 18), as shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 18 switches the music creation mode to the sound length adjustment mode in step S21. In step S22, it is determined whether or not there is a note or rest for which the pitch has been determined in the pitch adjustment mode. If it is determined in step S22 that there is no note or rest for which the pitch has been determined, an error display (not shown) is displayed on the display screen unit 15 in step S23, and the main control unit 18 performs music composition. Creation is finished.

  In step S22, if the main control unit 18 determines that there is a note or rest for which the pitch has been determined, the length of the sound is adjusted on the display screen unit 15 in step S24. A music composed of notes or rests is displayed, and a note or rest whose length is to be adjusted is selected, and the selected note or rest is flashed. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the note located at the left end is selected, and the selected note is displayed blinking.

  Next, in step S25, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds. If it is determined in step S25 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the volume adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG. . If it is determined in step S25 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the process proceeds to step S26, and it is determined whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been double-clicked by the user. The If it is determined in step S26 that the rotary plate 31 has been double-clicked, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the sound pitch adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S1 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S26 that the rotary plate 31 has not been double-clicked, the sound length adjustment mode is maintained, and the process proceeds to step S27.

  Next, in step S27, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S27 that the rotating plate 31 has not been rotated, this determination is repeated until it is determined that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated. If it is determined in step S27 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S28, and notes and rests whose sound lengths are selected based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 are displayed on the display screen. Displayed on the part 15. Then, the process proceeds to step S29.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 15, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is beta ₁ is "eighth note (rest)" is selected as the length of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is beta _2, the "quarter note (rest)" is selected as the length of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is beta ₃ are "half note (rest)" is selected as the length of the sound. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is beta ₄ is "whole note (rest)" is selected as the length of the sound.

  Note that FIG. 15 only partially shows the relationship between the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 and the length of the sound. A larger rotation angle and a longer sound are associated with each other, and a smaller rotation angle and a shorter sound are associated with each other. Can be made to correspond. Further, depending on the rotation angle, it is possible to adjust the length of the sound to be a dotted line (such as a dotted quarter note).

In step S29, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S29 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S27. If it is determined in step S29 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed, in step S30, based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 when pressed, the notes displayed on the display screen unit 15 are displayed. The length of the sound is determined. As shown in FIG. 16, when the rotation angle of beta ₁ is the left end note is determined to be the length of an eighth note. Then, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been continuously pressed down for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined in step S31 that the rotary plate 31 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the process returns to step S22, and the main control unit 18 next adjusts the note length or rest to be adjusted. It is determined whether there is a mark. Then, the transition to the volume adjustment mode, the transition to the sound pitch adjustment mode, or the adjustment of the length of the newly selected note or rest in the sound length adjustment mode is performed. If the main control unit 18 determines in step S31 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the created music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S32. Then, the music creation by the main control unit 18 is finished.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, step S22 to step S31 shown in FIG. 13 are repeated for all four notes of the music composed of the four notes created in the sound pitch adjustment mode. In the state in which the length of the sound is adjusted in step S25, the case where the music creation mode shifts to the volume adjustment mode when the rotary plate 31 is continuously pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds in step S25 will be described. .

  Next, when it is determined that the rotary plate 31 has been double-clicked in the sound pitch adjustment mode (step S3 in FIG. 8) and in the sound length adjustment mode, the rotary plate 31 is pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds. If it is determined that it has been continued (step S25 in FIG. 13), as shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 18 switches the music creation mode to the volume adjustment mode in step S41. In step S42, it is determined whether or not there is a note whose pitch has been determined in the pitch adjustment mode. If it is determined in step S42 that there is no note whose pitch has been determined, an error display (not shown) is displayed on the display screen unit 15 in step S43, and the music creation by the main control unit 18 is completed. Is done.

  If the main control unit 18 determines in step S42 that there is a note whose pitch has been determined, the volume is adjusted on the display screen unit 15 in step S44 as shown in FIG. The music containing the note to be displayed is displayed, and a graph display area for displaying the volume in a graph is displayed below the musical score on which the music is displayed. At the left end of the graph display area, the sound volume is shown as a numerical value, and “100” is displayed as the highest volume value, and “0” is displayed as the lowest sound volume value. When the volume is “0”, there is no volume of the note, so the note is substantially rested. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a music composed of four musical notes whose pitch and length are adjusted is displayed on the display screen unit 15. In step S44, the main controller 18 selects a note whose volume is to be adjusted. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a note located at the left end is selected, and a volume adjustment bar is displayed in the graph display area located below the note located at the left end. Yes. The volume adjustment bar is displayed so as to move in the vertical direction based on the rotation operation of the user.

  Next, in step S45, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds. If it is determined in step S45 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the pitch adjustment mode, and the step shown in FIG. Proceed to S1. If it is determined in step S45 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds, the process proceeds to step S46, and it is determined whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been double-clicked by the user. The If it is determined in step S46 that the rotary plate 31 has been double-clicked, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the sound length adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S46 that the rotary plate 31 has not been double-clicked, the volume adjustment mode is maintained and the process proceeds to step S47.

  Next, in step S47, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S47 that the rotary plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S48, and the volume adjustment bar displayed in the graph display area corresponds to a predetermined volume based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31. It is displayed at the position to be. Then, the process proceeds to step S49. If it is determined in step S47 that the rotating plate 31 is not rotated, the process proceeds to step S49.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, when the rotating plate 31 is pressed without being rotated, “0” is selected and determined as the volume. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is gamma ₁ is "40" is selected as the volume. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is gamma ₂ is "60" is selected as the volume. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is gamma ₃ is "80" is selected as the volume.

In step S49, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S49 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S47. If it is determined in step S49 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed, in step S50, based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 when pressed, the notes displayed on the display screen unit 15 are displayed. The volume is determined. As shown in FIG. 21, when the rotation angle of the gamma _1, the volume of notes left is determined to be "40". Then, the process proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, it is determined by the main control unit 18 whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed down for 2 seconds or more by the user. If it is determined in step S51 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the process returns to step S42, and whether or not there is a note whose volume is to be adjusted next by the main control unit 18 is determined. Is judged. Then, the transition to the sound pitch adjustment mode, the transition to the sound length adjustment mode, or the adjustment of the volume of the newly selected note in the volume adjustment mode is performed. In step S51, if the main control unit 18 determines that the rotary plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more, the created music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S52. Then, the music creation by the main control unit 18 is finished.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, in the state where the sound length and volume are adjusted in all four notes of the music composed of four notes created in the sound pitch adjustment mode, In step S51, the rotary plate 31 is kept pressed for 2 seconds or more, and the created music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S52.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 7 and FIG. 23 to FIG. 30, a control flow when arranging music that has already been composed using the mobile phone 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. To do.

  When the mobile phone 100 is arranged, when the rotary plate 31 (see FIG. 1) is rotated, the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) uses the first rotation angle to give the user a tactile sensation. Control is performed so that the excitation coil 39 (see FIG. 3) is energized in the region C (see FIG. 7) and the excitation coil 39 is not energized in the second rotation angle region D (see FIG. 7).

  First, in a state in which the music creation program stored in the flash ROM 19 (see FIG. 3) is activated by the main control unit 18 (see FIG. 3), the user operates the input key unit 13 and the display unit side operation key unit. 16 and the rotation input device 200 are operated, as shown in FIG. 23, in step S61, the main control unit 18 displays a music selection screen for selecting music stored in the flash ROM 19. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, a music selection screen on which data 1 and data 2 as music data are displayed is displayed on the display screen unit 15. At this time, data 1 is surrounded by a frame, indicating that data 1 is in a selected state. Then, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S62 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S63, and the selected song among the songs stored in the flash ROM 19 is changed based on the rotating operation of the rotating plate 31. The Specifically, when the rotating plate 31 is rotated clockwise (A direction in FIG. 24) by the user, the frame moves so as to surround the data located below, while the rotating plate 31 is counterclockwise by the user. By rotating around (B direction in FIG. 24), the frame is displayed so as to move so as to surround the data located above. Then, the process proceeds to step S64. If it is determined in step S62 that the rotating plate 31 has not been rotated, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S64 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S62. If it is determined in step S64 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S65.

  Next, in step S65, it is determined whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined in step S65 that the rotary plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the mode for arranging the music has shifted to the music composition mode, and the process proceeds to step S81 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the mode for arranging the music has shifted to the tempo adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S66. The controller 18 switches to the tempo adjustment mode. Then, the tempo (music speed) is adjusted for the music selected when the button is pressed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 25, the notes and rests of the selected music are displayed on the display screen unit 15 after being divided into one measure. Then, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S67 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S68, and the measure for which the tempo is adjusted in the selected music is changed based on the rotating operation of the rotating plate 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the rotating plate 31 is rotated clockwise (direction A) by the user, so that a bar located behind the music is selected, while the rotating plate 31 is rotated by the user. By rotating counterclockwise (direction B), a measure located in front of the music is selected. The selected measure is displayed blinking. Then, the process proceeds to step S69. If it is determined in step S67 that the rotating plate 31 has not been rotated, the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S69 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S67. If it is determined in step S69 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed, in step S70, the measure that is blinking when it is pressed is determined as the measure whose tempo is adjusted. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S71 that the rotating plate 31 is not rotated, this determination is repeated until it is determined that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated. If it is determined in step S71 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S72, and the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S72 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S71. If it is determined in step S72 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed, in step S73, the tempo of the selected bar (the speed of the music) is selected based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 when the rotating plate 31 is pressed. Is determined.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 26, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is [delta] ₁ is the speed contained quarter note is 100 times a minute is selected and determined as the tempo of the bar. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is [delta] ₂ is fast included quarter note is 140 times a minute is selected and determined as the tempo of the bar. Further, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is [delta] _3, the rate included quarter note is 180 times a minute is selected and determined as the tempo of the bar. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 27, when the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 is [delta] ₂ is fast tempo of the bar that is selected (the speed of the music) is included quarter note is 140 times per minute To be determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S74.

  FIG. 26 only partially shows the relationship between the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 and the tempo (musical speed). The larger rotation angle corresponds to the faster tempo, and the smaller rotation angle It is possible to correspond to a slower tempo.

  In step S74, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined in step S74 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the process returns to step S67 and the tempo adjustment for the selected music is continued. If it is determined in step S74 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the tempo-adjusted music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S75. Then, the arrangement by the main control unit 18 is finished.

  23, if the main control unit 18 determines that the rotary plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more, it is determined that the mode for arranging the music has shifted to the music composition mode. Then, the process proceeds to step S81 shown in FIG. 28, and the mode for arranging the music is switched to the music composition mode. At this time, the music selected when the rotary plate 31 is continuously pressed for 2 seconds or longer is the first music to be synthesized. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, a music selection screen for selecting the second music on which data 2 and data 3 as music data are displayed is displayed on the display screen unit 15. Then, the process proceeds to step S82.

  Next, in step S82, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S82 that the rotating plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S83, and a selected song (second song) is selected from the songs stored in the flash ROM 19 based on the rotating operation of the rotating plate 31. ) Is changed. Specifically, when the rotating plate 31 is rotated clockwise (A direction in FIG. 29) by the user, the frame moves so as to surround the data located below, while the rotating plate 31 is counterclockwise by the user. By rotating around (B direction in FIG. 29), the frame is displayed so as to move so as to surround the data located above. Then, the process proceeds to step S84. If it is determined in step S82 that the rotating plate 31 has not been rotated, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S84 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S82. If it is determined in step S84 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S85, where the music selected at the time of the pressing is the second music to be synthesized, and the first and second music selected. Are combined to create a new musical piece (data 11) as shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S86, where the new synthesized music is stored in the flash ROM 19, and the arrangement by the main control unit 18 is completed.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, based on the state of the rotary plate 31 detected by the electrostatic encoder 37 by the rotation operation of the user's rotary plate 31, the control unit 21 of the rotary input device 200 provides a tactile sensation to the user. And the main control unit 18 is configured so that the user can create a song, so that the user can operate his / her finger to hold the rotating plate 31 from the rotating plate 31 side while operating the rotating plate 31. Since (hand) can receive a tactile sensation, whether or not an input has been made to the mobile phone 100 and whether or not the user has rotated the tactile sensation by operating the rotating plate 31 as well as the result of the operation on the rotating plate 31. The degree of operation can be confirmed. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, the user can be given an actual feeling of the music creation operation. Moreover, compared with the case where the control part 21 and the main control part 18 are integrated into one control part, the load concerning the control part 21 and the main control part 18 can be reduced.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 21 is configured to energize the excitation coil 39 in the first rotation angle region C, while the excitation coil 39 in the second rotation angle region D. By being configured not to be energized, a state in which a resistance force against the rotation direction of the rotating plate 31 is applied when the excitation coil 39 is energized, and a rotation direction of the rotating plate 31 when the excitation coil 39 is not energized. By alternately repeating the state in which the resistance force that resists is released alternately, the user can provide a tactile sensation so that the user can rotate the rotating plate during the rotating operation of the rotating plate 31 at the time of music creation. Resistance and resistance in the rotational direction (A direction or B direction) when the resistance force is applied by alternately applying and releasing the resistance force against the rotation direction of 31. Can receive clear tactile caused by the de-aversion is repeated the cancellation in the rotational direction. Thereby, the user can more clearly obtain the actual feeling of the music creation operation at the time of music creation.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 18 controls the pitch, the length, and the volume of the sound based on the rotation operation of the rotary plate 31 of the rotary input device 200 by the user. And the degree of the tempo (the speed of the music), and when the rotary plate 31 is pressed by the user, based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 when pressed, By configuring the control to determine the height, the length of the sound, the volume and the degree of tempo, the user can adjust the pitch of the sound that composes the music by the rotation angle based on the rotation operation and the pressing operation, You can adjust the length, volume and tempo of the sound. Thereby, based on a user's rotation operation and pressing operation, the music based on the pitch of a sound, the length of a sound, the sound volume, and the tempo adjusted while obtaining the actual feeling of the music creation operation can be created. In addition, since the user can create a music piece only by operating the rotary plate 31 while obtaining a feeling of the music creation operation, even a user who is not familiar with the operation of a musical instrument such as a keyboard can easily create a piece of music. be able to.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, when the mode for creating a music is the sound pitch adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 is configured to perform music pressing by a long press operation by the user. The mode for creating the music is shifted to the sound length adjustment mode, and the mode for creating the music by double-clicking by the user is shifted to the volume adjustment mode. In addition, when the mode for creating the music is the sound length adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 shifts the mode for creating the music to the volume adjustment mode when the user performs a long pressing operation. The mode in which the music is created by double-clicking by the user is shifted to the pitch adjustment mode. In addition, when the mode for creating the music is the volume adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 shifts the mode for creating the music to the pitch adjustment mode when the user performs a long press operation. By configuring the mode of creating a music piece by double-clicking by the user to shift to the sound length adjustment mode, the user can press the rotary plate 31 for a long time or double-click To switch the pitch, sound length and volume of which the degree is selected and determined, so that the pitch, sound length or volume can be easily and selectively switched It is not necessary to operate other keys (input key unit 13 and display unit side operation key unit 16) and the like when performing the above operations. Thereby, the user can simplify the operation for selectively switching the pitch, the length or the volume of the sound whose degree is selected and determined. In addition, since the user can change the contents (switching destination) after switching by long-pressing the rotary plate 31 and double-clicking, it is easier for the user to select and determine the degree. Can selectively switch the height, length of sound or volume.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a mobile phone 400 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 7, 18, and 31. FIG. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, an example will be described in which, at the time of creating a music, the pitch and the length of the sound constituting the music are simultaneously selected and determined.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the structure of the mobile telephone 400 in 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 18 of the mobile phone 400 according to the second embodiment is configured to be able to create music based on a music creation program stored in the flash ROM 19. Specifically, the main control unit 18 creates a new song by synthesizing different songs with the volume adjustment mode and the tempo adjustment mode in which the volume and the speed (tempo) of the song are respectively adjusted. The song composition mode to be set is set. Furthermore, the main control unit 18 is set with a sound pitch and a sound length adjustment mode in which the sound pitch and the sound length are adjusted simultaneously.

  In addition, the pressure-sensitive sensor 33a of the operation main body 300 is configured to be able to detect the pressing operation of the rotating plate 31 (see FIG. 1) by the user and the pressing strength when the pressing operation is performed. Yes.

  In the second embodiment, the main control unit 18 detects the electrostatic encoder 37 when the rotary plate 31 of the rotary input device 200 is rotated by the user in the sound pitch and sound length modes. On the basis of the state of the rotating plate 31, the degree of pitch is selected. Furthermore, the main control unit 18 determines the degree of the pitch of the sound constituting the music based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 when the user performs the pressing operation on the rotating plate 31. At the same time, it is configured to perform control for selecting and determining the degree of the length of the sound constituting the music based on the strength of pressing of the rotating plate 31 when the pressing operation is performed. The remaining configuration of the mobile phone 400 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 7, FIG. 18 and FIG. 31, a control flow when creating music using the mobile phone 400 in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In addition, when the rotary plate 31 (see FIG. 1) is rotated at the time of music composition of the mobile phone 400, the first rotation is performed by the control unit 21 (see FIG. 3) in order to give the user a tactile sensation. Control is performed such that the excitation coil 39 (see FIG. 3) is energized in the angle region C (see FIG. 7) and the excitation coil 39 is not energized in the second rotation angle region D (see FIG. 7).

  First, when the user presses the menu key 16a of the mobile phone 400 shown in FIG. 1, a menu screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen unit 15 by the main control unit 18 (see FIG. 3). Then, when the user operates the input key unit 13, the display unit side operation key unit 16, and the rotary input device 200, a music creation program stored in the flash ROM 19 (see FIG. 3) by the main control unit 18. Is activated. Thereby, the music control in the mobile phone 400 is controlled in the main control unit 18.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, in step S201, the main control unit 18 switches the music creation mode to a sound pitch and sound length adjustment mode. In step S202, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotary plate 31 is double-clicked by the user. If it is determined in step S202 that the rotary plate 31 has been double-clicked, it is determined that the music creation mode has shifted to the volume adjustment mode, and the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S202 that the rotating plate 31 has not been double-clicked, the sound pitch and sound length adjustment mode is maintained, and the process proceeds to step S203.

  Next, in step S203, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S203 that the rotating plate 31 is not rotated, the process proceeds to step S205. If it is determined in step S203 that the rotary plate 31 has been rotated, the process proceeds to step S204, and a note whose pitch is selected based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 is displayed on the display screen unit 15. Is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the main controller 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been pressed by the user. If it is determined in step S205 that the rotating plate 31 has not been pressed, the process returns to step S203. If it is determined in step S205 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 is pressed while being rotated by the user. If it is determined in step S206 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed while being rotated, the pitch of the note is determined in step S207 based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 when the rotary plate 31 is pressed. At the same time, the length of the note sound is selected and determined based on the intensity of pressing by the user on the rotating plate 31 when pressed. Then, the process proceeds to step S209. If it is determined in step S206 that the rotary plate 31 has been pressed without being rotated, a rest is determined in step S208, and the user presses the rotary plate 31 when pressed. Based on the intensity, the length of the rest sound is selected and determined and displayed on the display screen unit 15. Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the main control unit 18 determines whether or not the rotating plate 31 has been continuously pressed for 2 seconds or more. If it is determined in step S209 that the rotary plate 31 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the process returns to step S202, and the transition to the volume adjustment mode or the sound pitch and sound length adjustment mode is performed. Adjustment of the pitch and length of the new note is performed. If it is determined in step S209 that the rotating plate 31 has been pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the created music is stored in the flash ROM 19 in step S210. Then, the music creation by the main control unit 18 is finished. The control flow for creating other music pieces of the mobile phone 400 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, except that step S45 in FIG. 18 is not necessary. Note that the control flow when arranging music that has already been composed using the mobile phone 400 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 18 controls the sound based on the rotation operation of the rotary plate 31 of the rotary input device 200 by the user in the pitch and length modes. When the rotary plate 31 is pressed by the user, the pitch of the sound constituting the music is determined based on the rotation angle of the rotary plate 31 when the user presses the rotary plate 31. By determining and determining to select and determine the degree of the length of the sound constituting the music based on the pressing strength of the rotating plate 31 when the pressing operation is performed, the user can select 1 The pitch and the length of the sound constituting the music can be adjusted simultaneously by rotating and pressing the number of times. As a result, the user can quickly adjust the pitch and the length of the sound as compared with the case where only one of the pitch or the length of the sound is adjusted by one rotation operation and pressing operation. Can do. The remaining effects of the second embodiment are similar to those of the aforementioned first embodiment.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments, the mobile phone 100 (400) is shown as the “electronic device” having the rotating member of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to a portable device other than a mobile phone as long as the electronic device has a rotating member, and can also be applied to a stationary (installed) electronic device having a rotating member.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the main control unit 18 controls the tempo of the selected measure (the speed of music) based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 when pressed down in the tempo adjustment mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, in the tempo adjustment mode, the degree of the tempo of the selected bar may be selected and determined based on the angular velocity of the rotating member when the pressing member is pressed while being rotated. At this time, the angular velocity of the rotating member can be detected by an electrostatic encoder. Thereby, since it becomes possible to make the rotational speed of a rotation member correspond to the speed of a music, it is possible to make a user select the grade of the speed of a music more sensuously.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the example in which the music created in the music creation is synthesized at the time of arranging is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, a procedure for adjusting the pitch, length and volume of each measure constituting a musical piece is repeated a plurality of times to create a plurality of one measure, and then the plurality of created one measure is synthesized. Thus, a new one measure including a plurality of notes composed of chords that can be performed at the same timing may be created. Also, after creating multiple notes by repeating the procedure for adjusting the pitch, length, and volume of each note multiple times, synthesize the created multiple notes to create a chord note. You may comprise so that it may produce.

  Also, in the first and second embodiments, the rotation angle interval that gives the user a tactile sensation, and the rotation angle interval that changes the degree of sound pitch, sound length, volume, and music speed. Although an example in which no relationship is given to is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, a tactile sensation is provided to the user by associating a rotation angle interval that gives a tactile sensation with a rotation angle interval that changes the pitch, the length of the sound, the volume, and the speed of the music. May be synchronized with the timing at which the pitch, the length, the volume, and the speed of the music change. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, it is possible to give the user a feeling of music creation operation more clearly.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the rotating plate 31 is made of iron, and the excitation coil 39 is energized to generate electromagnetic force, thereby giving the user a tactile sensation. The present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the material of the rotating member is not limited to iron, and may be a magnetic material such as a nickel iron alloy. Further, as long as it is configured to give a tactile sensation to the user, the rotating member may not be a magnetic material, and an exciting coil may not be used. For example, a piezoelectric element may be used to provide a tactile sensation to the user.

  Moreover, in the said 1st and 2nd embodiment, the example comprised so that tactile sensation might be provided to the user who performs rotation operation by giving or canceling | releasing the resisting force which opposes the rotation direction of the rotating plate 31. FIG. Although shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, by energizing the exciting coil based on the pressing operation of the rotating member to generate electromagnetic force, the rotating member is moved in the pressing direction in response to the pressing of the user. You may comprise so that a tactile sensation may be provided. Thereby, at the time of music creation by the user, it is possible to give the user a feeling of music creation operation more clearly.

  In the first and second embodiments, the control unit 21 of the rotary input device 200 gives a tactile sensation to the user based on the rotation operation of the user's rotating plate 31, and the main control unit 18 allows the user to play music. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the control unit and the main control unit may be integrated into one control unit.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the main controller 18 is operated by the user to continue to press the rotary plate 31 for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds (long press operation) or double-click operation. Although an example in which the mode for creating a music is switched from the currently selected mode to a new mode by being performed has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mode switching button may be provided separately, and the mode for creating a song may be switched from the currently selected mode to a new mode based on a pressing operation of the mode switching button.

  In the first and second embodiments, the mode for creating a music is changed from the currently selected mode to a new mode by double-clicking the rotating plate 31 that is a continuous two-time pressing operation. Although an example configured to switch is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. In this invention, you may comprise so that the mode which produces a music may be switched from the mode currently selected to a new mode by performing operation which presses a rotating member 3 times or more continuously.

  In the first embodiment, the mode for creating a music is currently selected by performing a pressing operation (long pressing operation) in which the rotating plate 31 is continuously pressed for 1 second or more and less than 2 seconds. Although an example is shown in which the composition is stored in the flash ROM 19 by switching from the mode to the new mode and keeping the rotary plate 31 pressed for 2 seconds or more, the present invention is not limited to this. I can't. For example, by configuring to store music created when the rotating member is rotated at a constant speed, even if the rotating member continues to be pressed for more than 2 seconds, the mode for creating music May be configured to switch from the currently selected mode to a new mode.

  In the first embodiment, when the mode for creating a music is the pitch adjustment mode, the main controller 18 creates a music by a long press operation performed by the user. Although the example in which the mode is changed to the sound length adjustment mode and the mode for creating the music by the double click by the user is changed to the volume adjustment mode is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. . In the present invention, the control means shifts the mode for creating a song by a long press operation by the user to the volume adjustment mode, and changes the mode for creating a song by a double click by the user. You may comprise so that it may transfer to length adjustment mode.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the mode for creating a music is the sound length adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 creates a music by a long press operation by the user. In the example shown, the mode is changed to the volume adjustment mode, and the mode in which the music is created by double-clicking by the user is changed to the pitch adjustment mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . In the present invention, the mode in which the control means is switched to the sound pitch adjustment mode when the user presses and holds the long press is changed to the sound pitch adjustment mode, and the music is created when the user double-clicks. May be configured to shift to the volume adjustment mode.

  In the first embodiment, when the mode for creating a music is the volume adjustment mode, the main control unit 18 sets the mode for creating a music by pressing and holding the long press by the user. Although an example has been shown in which the mode is changed to the height adjustment mode and the mode in which the music is created by the user double-clicking is changed to the sound length adjustment mode, the present invention is not limited to this. . In the present invention, the mode of creating a music piece is changed to a sound length adjustment mode when the user presses the control device for a long press and the mode is created when the user double-clicks. May be configured to shift to a sound pitch adjustment mode.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, the main control part 18 makes the pitch of the sound which comprises a music based on the rotation angle of the rotating plate 31 at the time of pressing operation in the pitch and length mode. An example is shown in which control is performed to select and determine the length of the sound that constitutes the music based on the pressing strength of the rotating plate 31 when the pressing operation is performed. The invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the control means determines the length of the sound constituting the music based on the rotation angle of the rotating member when the pressing operation is performed, and based on the pressing strength of the rotating member when the pressing operation is performed. Thus, it may be configured to perform control for selecting and determining the pitch of the sound constituting the music.

  In the first embodiment, an example is shown in which music is created in the order of the sound pitch adjustment mode, the sound length adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the order of the sound length adjustment mode and the volume adjustment mode is not particularly limited, and the volume is adjusted in the volume adjustment mode before the sound length is adjusted in the sound length adjustment mode. Also good.

18 Main control unit (control means, second control unit)
21 Control unit (control means, first control unit)
31 Rotating plate (Rotating member)
33a Pressure sensor (detection unit, pressing detection unit)
37 Electrostatic encoder (detection unit, angle detection unit)
39 Excitation coil (tactile feel imparting part)
100, 400 Mobile phone (electronic device, mobile device)
200 Rotation input device

Claims (9)

An electronic device body,
A rotating member that can be rotated by a user operation;
A detection unit for detecting a state of the rotating member by the user;
Based on the state of the rotating member detected by the detection unit, a tactile sensation providing unit that provides tactile sensation to the user;
Based on the operation of the rotating member by the user, the control means configured to provide the user with a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation providing unit and to create a music by the user;
Provided in the electronic device main body, comprising a display screen unit for displaying information,
The rotating member is a plate-shaped rotating plate that is provided in the electronic device main body and is rotated and pressed by the user.
The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotating plate, and is configured to be pressed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends,
The detection unit detects an angle of rotation when the rotating member is rotated, and a pressing detection that detects the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. Including
The control means is based on the rotation operation detected by the angle detection unit, the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit, and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. An electronic device configured to process the information displayed on the display screen unit to create a song. The rotating member is made of a magnetic material ,
Before Symbol feeling applicator portion includes an excitation coil,
A first rotation angle region in which the excitation coil is energized in a rotation angle region in which the rotation member can rotate, and an excitation coil other than the first rotation angle region in a rotation angle region in which the rotation member can rotate. The second rotation angle region that is not energized is set to repeat alternately,
The control means energizes the excitation coil in the first rotation angle region during the rotation operation of the rotation member during music creation by the user, whereby the rotation member is attracted by electromagnetic force generated by the excitation coil. In addition, a resisting force against the rotation direction of the rotating member is applied, and the exciting coil is not energized in the second rotation angle region, so that the attraction to the rotating member by the electromagnetic force of the exciting coil is released. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to perform control to give a tactile sensation to the user by releasing a resistance force against a rotation direction of the rotating member. The music includes at least the pitch of the sound, the length of the sound, the volume, and the speed of the music that constitute the music,
The control means selects any one of the pitch, the length, the volume, or the speed of the music based on the rotation angle of the rotating member detected by the angle detector. In addition, based on the pressing operation performed by the user on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit, the pitch of the sound, the length of the sound, the volume, or the speed of the music is selected. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to perform control for determining a degree to be a degree when the pressing operation is performed. The music includes at least the pitch and length of the sound that constitutes the music ,
Before SL control means when said rotating member said rotating operation while the depressing operation to operation is performed, in accordance with the rotational angle of said rotary member detected in the angle detection unit by the user, the sound Either the pitch of the sound or the length of the sound, and either the pitch of the sound or the length of the sound based on the intensity of the press detected by the press detection unit. While performing the control to select the other degree, the pressing operation is performed on the degree of the pitch and the length of the sound based on the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to perform control that is determined to a certain extent. The music includes at least the speed of the music constituting the music,
Wherein the detection section includes an angular velocity detection unit for detecting an angular velocity when the rotating member is rotated,
The control means selects the degree of the speed of the music based on the angular velocity of the rotating member detected by the angular velocity detecting unit, and by the user to the rotating member detected by the press detecting unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is configured to perform control to determine a degree of speed of the music based on the pressing operation to a level when the pressing operation is performed. The music includes at least the pitch of the music, the length of the sound, and the volume of the music ,
Before SL control means, said rotation said to member based on at least one by the pressing operation or continuous plurality of the pressing operation of long press user, the degree the height of the sound to be selected and determined, the The electronic device of any one of Claims 1-5 comprised so that the control which switches the length of sound and the said volume may be performed.   The control means performs control to switch the pitch to either the sound length or the volume based on the long press operation, and based on the continuous multiple press operations. , And is configured to perform control to switch the pitch of the sound to either the length of the sound or the volume, and based on the pressing operation of the long press, the length of the sound is set to the volume or Control to switch to one of the pitches, and control to switch the length of the sound to either the volume or the pitch based on the plurality of continuous pressing operations And a control for switching the volume to one of the pitch or the length of the sound based on the long pressing operation, and the plurality of continuous pressing operations. Based on before The volume is configured to perform control for switching to the other of the length of the height or the sound of the sound, the electronic device according to claim 6. An electronic device body,
A tactile sensation that provides tactile sensation to the user based on a rotating member that can be rotated by an operation by a user, a detection unit that detects a state of the rotating member by the user, and a state of the rotating member detected by the detection unit And a rotation input device including a first control unit that provides a tactile sensation to the user using the tactile sensation providing unit based on an operation of the rotating member by the user;
A second control unit configured to be able to create music by the user based on an operation of a rotating member of the rotation input device by the user;
Provided in the electronic device main body, comprising a display screen unit for displaying information,
The rotating member is a plate-shaped rotating plate that is provided in the rotating input device and is operated to be rotated and pressed by the user.
The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotating plate, and is configured to be pressed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends.
The detection unit detects an angle of rotation when the rotating member is rotated, and a pressing detection that detects the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. Including
The second control unit includes the rotation operation detected by the angle detection unit, the pressing operation performed by the user on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit, and a pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. The electronic device is configured to process the information displayed on the display screen unit to create a song. An electronic device body,
A rotating member that can be rotated by a user operation;
A detection unit for detecting a state of the rotating member by the user;
Based on the state of the rotating member detected by the detection unit, a tactile sensation providing unit that provides tactile sensation to the user;
Based on the operation of the rotating member by the user, the control means configured to provide the user with a tactile sensation using the tactile sensation providing unit and to create a music by the user;
Provided in the electronic device main body, comprising a display screen unit for displaying information,
The rotating member is a plate-shaped rotating plate that is provided in the electronic device main body and is rotated and pressed by the user.
The rotating plate has a rotation axis in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the rotating plate, and is configured to be pressed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends,
The detection unit detects an angle of rotation when the rotating member is rotated, and a pressing detection that detects the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. Including
The control means is based on the rotation operation detected by the angle detection unit, the pressing operation by the user on the rotating member detected by the pressing detection unit, and the pressing intensity at the time of the pressing operation. A portable device configured to process the information displayed on the display screen unit to create a song.

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