JP2015164069A - Portable terminal, folder control program, and folder control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate user's operation related to a folder.SOLUTION: A mobile telephone 10 comprises a display 14 on which a touch panel 16 is provided, and the like. When a home screen is displayed, a plurality of tiles corresponding to respective functions are displayed. A user performs multi-touch operation so as to select arbitrary tiles from among the tiles and subsequently performs pinch-in operation, and a folder for storing the selected tiles is created. A thumbnail image indicating each of the stored tiles is displayed on the folder. By performing tap operation on an arbitrary thumbnail image, the user can implement the function corresponding to the tile indicated by the thumbnail image.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable terminal, a folder control program, and a folder control method, and more particularly to a portable terminal that uses a folder, a folder control program, and a folder control method.

An example of background art is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the electronic device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a new folder is created when one object is dragged and dropped so that it overlaps at least a part of one icon, and a file associated with the object and the icon is a new folder. Saved in. In another specific example, when an object is dragged and dropped in a state where two icons are overlapped with each other, a new folder is created and associated with the two icons. Are saved in a new folder.
JP 2012-8916 A [G06F 3/048]

  However, in the electronic device disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a file related to a plurality of icons is stored in a new folder, the user drags and drops the plurality of icons, and then drags and drops the object. The operation is cumbersome because it has to be repeated with a drop.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a novel portable terminal, a folder control program, and a folder control method.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal, a folder control program, and a folder control method capable of easily performing operations related to folders.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like indicate the corresponding relationship with the embodiments described in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device that displays a tile-shaped object corresponding to a function, a touch panel provided in the display device, and a plurality of tile-shaped objects stored in a single folder. A first display control unit to display, a second display control unit to display an image showing a tile-shaped object stored in the folder in association with the folder, and a second display control when a touch operation is performed on the folder It is a portable terminal provided with the execution part which performs the function corresponding to the tile-shaped object which the image displayed by the part shows.

In the first invention, the mobile terminal (10: reference numeral exemplifying corresponding part in the embodiment; hereinafter the same) has a display device (14) also called a display and a touch panel (16) provided in the display device. . For example, when an operation for displaying a home screen is performed on the display device, a tile-shaped object corresponding to the function is displayed. When the tile-shaped object is stored in the folder, the first display control unit (30, S37) displays the folder on the display device. For example, the second display control unit (30, S201) displays an image (thumbnail image) indicating the tile-shaped object stored in the folder in the display range of the folder. For example, when a tap operation is performed on a folder, the execution unit (30, S95) executes a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object indicated by the displayed image.

  According to the first aspect, the user can easily execute the function corresponding to the tile-shaped object stored in the folder.

  A second invention is dependent on the first invention and further includes a switching unit that switches an image indicating a tile-shaped object stored in a folder.

  In the second invention, when the switching unit (30, S233) stores, for example, a plurality of tile-shaped objects in a folder, the tile-shaped object is displayed in order to display all the images indicating the tile-shaped objects. Switch the image showing.

  A third invention is dependent on the second invention, and the switching unit switches an image indicating a tile-shaped object stored in the folder every time a predetermined time elapses.

  In the third invention, the image indicating the tile-shaped object stored in the folder is switched every predetermined time (for example, 2-3 seconds).

  According to the second invention or the third invention, the user can execute an arbitrary function while waiting for an image showing an arbitrary tile-shaped object to be displayed.

  A fourth invention is dependent on the second invention or the third invention, and the switching unit forcibly switches an image showing a tile-shaped object stored in the folder when a specific touch operation is performed.

  In the fourth invention, for example, when a flick operation in the left-right direction is performed, an image showing a tile-shaped object stored in a folder is forcibly switched.

  According to the fourth invention, since the user can arbitrarily display the target image, the user can easily execute the function corresponding to the tile-shaped object stored in the folder.

  A fifth invention is according to any one of the second to fourth inventions, and further includes a stop unit that prevents an image showing a tile-shaped object stored in the folder from being switched.

  In the fifth invention, the stop unit (30, S189) prevents the image indicating the tile-shaped object stored in the folder from being switched when, for example, a downward flick operation is performed.

  According to the fifth aspect, the user can always display an image showing a tile-shaped object corresponding to a frequently used function. Therefore, the convenience when executing the function corresponding to the tile stored in the folder is improved.

  A sixth invention is dependent on any one of the first to fifth inventions, and an image showing a tile-shaped object indicates information indicating a latest state of a corresponding function.

In the sixth invention, for example, an image showing a tile-shaped object corresponding to a mail indicates information (live information) representing the contents of a new mail.

  According to the sixth aspect, the user can determine whether the function needs to be executed by checking the information.

  The seventh invention is dependent on any one of the first to sixth inventions, and the touch operation includes a double tap operation, and is stored in the folder when the double tap operation is performed on the folder. The image display apparatus further includes an object display unit that displays a tile-shaped object, and when a touch operation is performed on the tile-shaped object displayed by the object display unit, a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object is executed.

  In the seventh invention, the touch operation includes a double tap operation. When a double-tap operation is performed on a folder, the object display unit (30, S101) displays the tile-shaped objects stored in the folder. For example, when a tap operation is performed on the tile-shaped object displayed in this way, the execution unit executes a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object.

  According to the seventh aspect, the user can execute a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object after opening the folder.

  The eighth invention is dependent on any one of the first to seventh inventions, and further includes a display position changing unit for changing the display position of the folder.

  In the eighth invention, the display position changing unit (30, S135) changes the display position of the folder in response to the slide operation, for example, if the folder is in an editable state.

  According to the eighth aspect, the user can arbitrarily change the display position of the folder.

  A ninth invention is according to any one of the first to eighth inventions, and further includes a display size changing unit for changing a display size of the folder.

  In the ninth aspect, the display size changing unit (30, S139) changes the display size of the folder in response to a touch operation on the edit icon, for example, if the folder is editable.

  According to the ninth aspect, the user can change the display size of the folder.

  A tenth invention is according to any one of the first to ninth inventions, and further includes a deletion unit that deletes a folder.

  In the tenth invention, the deletion unit (30, S149) deletes the folder in response to a touch operation on the folder.

  According to the tenth aspect, the user can delete unnecessary folders.

  The eleventh invention is dependent on any of the first to tenth inventions, and further includes a name changing unit that changes the name of the folder when a flick operation is performed on the folder.

In the eleventh invention, for example, when an upward flick operation is performed on a folder, the name changing unit (30, S173) changes the name of the folder.

  According to the eleventh aspect, the user can arbitrarily change the name of the folder.

  A twelfth invention is dependent on any one of the first to eleventh inventions, and is created by a creation unit that creates a folder when a touch operation for selecting a plurality of tile-shaped objects is performed, and the creation unit And a storage unit for storing the tile-shaped object selected for the selected folder.

  In the twelfth invention, the creation unit (30, S33) creates a folder when a plurality of tile-shaped objects are selected by a touch operation. The storage unit (30, S35) stores the selected tile-shaped object in the folder created in this way.

  According to the twelfth aspect, the user can select a plurality of tile-shaped objects in a lump and then store the tile-shaped objects in a folder. Therefore, the user can easily organize the tile objects displayed on the display device.

  A thirteenth invention is dependent on any one of the first to twelfth inventions, and when a touch operation for selecting an arbitrary tile-shaped object and an arbitrary folder is performed, an arbitrary tile is set in the arbitrary folder. An additional unit for adding a shape object is further provided.

  In the thirteenth invention, when an arbitrary tile-shaped object and an arbitrary folder are selected by a touch operation, the adding unit (30, S43) adds an arbitrary tile-shaped object to the arbitrary folder.

  According to the thirteenth aspect, the user can add an arbitrary tile-shaped object to the folder.

  According to a fourteenth aspect, a processor (30) of a mobile terminal (10) having a display device (14) for displaying a tile-shaped object corresponding to a function and a touch panel (16) provided in the display device is provided with a plurality of tiles. Display object is stored in one folder, the first display control unit (S37) displays the folder on the display device, and an image showing the tile-shaped object stored in the folder is displayed in association with the folder. The second display control unit (S201), and the execution unit (S95) that executes a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object indicated by the image displayed by the second display control unit when a touch operation is performed on the folder It is a folder control program that functions as

  In the fourteenth invention, similarly to the first invention, the user can easily execute a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object stored in the folder.

  A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a folder control method in a portable terminal (10) having a display device (14) for displaying a tile-shaped object corresponding to a function and a touch panel (16) provided in the display device. The processor (30) of the first display control step (S37) for displaying the folder on the display device when a plurality of tile objects are stored in one folder, and the tile objects stored in the folder A second display control step (S201) for displaying an image indicating the folder in association with the folder, and when a touch operation is performed on the folder, the image corresponds to the tile-shaped object indicated by the image displayed by the second display control step This is a folder control method for executing an execution step (S95) for executing the function to be performed.

  In the fifteenth invention, similarly to the first invention, the user can easily execute the function corresponding to the tile-shaped object stored in the folder.

  A sixteenth aspect of the invention is a display device, a touch panel provided in the display device, a display control unit that displays a tile-shaped object corresponding to the function on the display device, and when touched at two places, depending on the two touch positions. A selection unit that selects a tile-shaped object included in the defined rectangle, a creation unit that creates a folder when two touch positions approach, and a tile that is selected for the folder created by the creation unit It is a portable terminal provided with the storage part which stores a shape-like object.

  In the sixteenth invention, the portable terminal (10) has a display device (14) also called a display and a touch panel provided on the display device. For example, when an operation for displaying a home screen is performed, the display control unit (30) displays a tile-shaped object corresponding to the function on the display device. When a multi-touch operation for touching two places is performed, the selection unit (30, S11) selects a tile-shaped object included in a rectangle defined by the two touch positions. The creation unit (30, S33) creates a folder when a pinch-in operation is performed to bring two touch positions closer to each other following the multi-touch operation. The storage unit (30, S35) stores the selected tile object in the created folder.

  In the sixteenth invention, similarly to the twelfth invention, the user can easily organize the tile-shaped objects displayed on the display device.

  According to the present invention, the user can easily perform operations related to the folder.

  The above object, other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external view showing a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing an electrical configuration of the mobile phone shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing one example of a state in which a home screen is displayed on the display shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing an example of a procedure for creating a folder on the home screen shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 (A) shows an example of an operation for selecting a tile, and FIG. 4 (B) shows an example of FIG. ) Shows an example of a state in which the touch position has moved, and FIG. 4C shows an example of a state in which a folder has been created. FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing another example of a procedure for creating a folder on the home screen shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 5 (A) shows another example of an operation for selecting a tile, and FIG. FIG. 5A shows an example of a state where the touch position has moved, and FIG. 5C shows another example of a state where a folder has been created. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for adding a tile to a folder on the home screen shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 (A) shows an example of a state in which a folder and a tile are selected, and FIG. ) Shows an example of a state where the touch position shown in FIG. 6A has moved, and FIG. 6C shows an example of a state where a tile is added to a folder. FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing one example of a configuration of a folder table stored in the RAM shown in FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for executing a function using the folder shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 8A shows an example of a touch operation on the folder, and FIG. An example of the screen of the function performed by the touch operation shown to A) is shown. 9 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for displaying tiles stored in the folder shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 9A shows another example of the touch operation on the folder, and FIG. An example of a state in which tiles stored in the folder shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for taking the tile shown in FIG. 9 out of the folder, and FIG. 10 (A) shows an example of a touch operation on the tile stored in the folder. Indicates an example of a state in which tiles are extracted from the folder, and FIG. 10C illustrates an example of a state in which tiles extracted from the folder are displayed. 11 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for making the folder shown in FIG. 10 editable. FIG. 11A shows another example of the touch operation on the folder, and FIG. An example of a folder in an editable state is shown. 12 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for changing the display position of the folder shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 12 (A) shows an example of a touch operation on the folder shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. An example of the result of changing the display position is shown. FIG. 13 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for changing the display size of the folder shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. 13A shows another example of the touch operation on the folder shown in FIG. Shows an example of the result of changing the display size of the folder. FIG. 14 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for deleting the folder shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 14 (A) shows another example of the touch operation on the folder shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. An example of a deleted state is shown. FIG. 15 is an illustrative view showing an example of a state in which the display set of the folder shown in FIG. 13 is switched, and FIG. 15A shows an example of the display set displayed next to the display set shown in FIG. FIG. 15B shows an example of a display set displayed next to the display set shown in FIG. 15A, and FIG. 15C shows thumbnail images showing live information different from FIG. 15A. An example is shown. FIG. 16 is an illustrative view showing another example of the state in which the display set of the folder is switched, FIG. 16A shows an example of the display set of a certain folder, and FIG. FIG. 16C shows an example of a display set displayed next to the display set shown in FIG. 16A, and FIG. 16C shows an example of a display set including thumbnail images indicating live information different from FIG. 17 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for changing the name of the folder shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 17A shows an example of a state in which a flick operation is performed on the folder, and FIG. Indicates an example of a state in which the folder name can be changed. 18 is an illustrative view showing an example of an operation for forcibly switching the display set of the folder shown in FIG. 15, and FIG. 18 (A) shows another example of a state in which a flick operation is performed on the folder. FIG. 18B shows an example of a state where the display set is forcibly switched. FIG. 19 is an illustrative view showing one example of a memory map of the RAM shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is an illustrative view showing one example of a data storage area of the memory map shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a part of the folder creation processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is an example of another part of the folder creation process of the processor shown in FIG. 2, and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of folder control processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the tap operation process of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of a double tap operation process of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the long tap operation process of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the flick operation processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a part of the thumbnail image control processing of the processor shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is an example of another part of the thumbnail image control processing of the processor shown in FIG. 2, and is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of thumbnail image creation processing of the processor shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile phone 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a smartphone as an example, and includes a vertically long flat rectangular housing 12. However, it should be pointed out in advance that the present invention can be applied to any portable terminal such as a tablet terminal, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, and a PDA having a touch panel.

  One main surface (front surface) of the housing 12 is provided with a display 14 such as a liquid crystal or an organic EL, which is also called a display device. A touch panel 16 is provided on the display 14.

  A speaker 18 is built in the main surface of one end of the housing 12 in the vertical direction, and a microphone 20 is built in the main surface of the other end in the vertical direction.

  In this embodiment, a call key 22a, an end key 22b, and a menu key 22c are provided on one main surface of the housing 12 as hard keys that constitute input operation means together with the touch panel 16.

  For example, the user can input a telephone number by touching the dial pad displayed on the display 14 with the touch panel 16, and can start a voice call by operating the call key 22a. If the end call key 22b is operated, the voice call can be ended. The user can turn on / off the power of the mobile phone 10 by pressing and holding the end call key 22b.

  Further, when the menu key 22c is operated, the home screen is displayed on the display 14, and the object displayed on the display 14 in that state is selected by touching the touch panel 16 to select the object. The selection can be confirmed.

  The mobile phone 10 can execute a mail function and a browser function in addition to the telephone function. In the following description, GUIs such as keys and icons displayed on the display 14 may be collectively referred to as objects.

  Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile phone 10 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes a processor 30 called a computer or a CPU. Connected to the processor 30 are a wireless communication circuit 32, an A / D converter 36, a D / A converter 38, an input device 40, a display driver 42, a flash memory 44, a RAM 46, a touch panel control circuit 48, an attitude sensor 50, and the like. The

The processor 30 controls the entire mobile phone 10. All or part of the program preset in the flash memory 44 is expanded in the RAM 46 when used, and the processor 30 operates according to the program on the RAM 46. The RAM 46 is further used as a working area or a buffer area of the processor 30.

  The input device 40 includes the hard key 22 shown in FIG. Therefore, an operation receiving unit that receives a key operation from the user with respect to the hard key 22 is configured. Information on the hard key operated by the user (key data) is input to the processor 30.

  The wireless communication circuit 32 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving radio waves for voice calls and mails through the antenna 34. In the embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 32 is a circuit for performing wireless communication by the CDMA method. For example, when the user operates the touch panel 16 to instruct a call (voice transmission), the wireless communication circuit 32 executes a voice transmission process under the instruction of the processor 30 and outputs a voice transmission signal via the antenna 34. To do. The voice transmission signal is transmitted to the other party's telephone through the base station and the communication network. When a voice incoming call process is performed at the other party's telephone, a communicable state is established and the processor 30 executes a call process.

  The microphone 20 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the A / D converter 36, and the audio signal from the microphone 20 is converted into digital audio data by the A / D converter 36 and input to the processor 30 as described above. The On the other hand, the speaker 18 is connected to the D / A converter 38. The D / A converter 38 converts digital audio data into an audio signal and supplies the audio signal to the speaker 18 through an amplifier. Therefore, sound based on the sound data is output from the speaker 18. In a state where the call process is being executed, the sound collected by the microphone 20 is transmitted to the other party's telephone, and the sound collected by the other party's telephone is output from the speaker 18.

  The processor 30 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 by controlling the amplification factor of the amplifier connected to the D / A converter 38, for example, in response to a volume adjustment operation by the user. I can do it.

  The display driver 42 is connected to the display 14 shown in FIG. 1. Accordingly, the display 14 displays a video or an image according to the video or image data output from the processor 30. The display driver 42 includes a video memory that temporarily stores image data to be displayed, and data output from the processor 30 is stored in the video memory. The display driver 42 displays an image on the display 14 according to the contents of the video memory. That is, the display driver 42 controls display on the display 14 connected to the display driver 42 under the instruction of the processor 30. Therefore, the processor 30 is sometimes called a display control unit. The display 14 is provided with a backlight, and the display driver 42 controls the brightness of the backlight and lighting / extinguishing in accordance with instructions from the processor 30.

  The touch panel 16 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the touch panel control circuit 48. The touch panel control circuit 48 applies necessary voltage and the like to the touch panel 16 and also displays a touch start signal indicating the start of touch by the user on the touch panel 16, an end signal indicating the end of touch by the user, and a touch position touched by the user. The indicated coordinate data is input to the processor 30. Therefore, the processor 30 can determine which object the user has touched based on the coordinate data.

In the embodiment, the touch panel 16 is a capacitive touch panel that detects a change in capacitance generated between the surface of the touch panel 16 and an object such as a finger. The touch panel 16 detects that one or more fingers touched the touch panel 16, for example. Therefore, the touch panel 16 is also called a pointing device. The touch panel control circuit 48 detects a touch operation within the effective touch range of the touch panel 16 and outputs coordinate data indicating the position of the touch operation to the processor 30. That is, the user inputs an operation position, an operation direction, and the like to the mobile phone 10 by performing a touch operation on the surface of the touch panel 16.

  The touch operation of this embodiment includes a tap operation, a long tap operation, a flick operation, a slide operation, and the like.

  The tap operation is an operation of releasing (releasing) the finger from the surface of the touch panel 16 in a short time after making the finger touch (touch) the surface of the touch panel 16. The long tap operation is an operation in which the finger is kept in contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 for a predetermined time or longer and then the finger is released from the surface of the touch panel 16. The flick operation is an operation of bringing a finger into contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 and flipping the finger in an arbitrary direction at a predetermined speed or higher. The slide operation is an operation of moving the finger in any direction while keeping the finger in contact with the surface of the touch panel 16 and then releasing the finger from the surface of the touch panel 16.

  Further, the above-described slide operation includes a so-called drag operation in which a finger touches a display object displayed on the surface of the display 14 to move the display object. In addition, an operation of releasing a finger from the surface of the touch panel 16 after the drag operation is referred to as a drop operation.

  In the following description, a tap operation, a long tap operation, a flick operation, a slide operation, a drag operation, and a drop operation may be described by omitting “operation”. The touch operation is not limited to the user's finger, and may be performed with a stylus pen or the like.

  The attitude sensor 50 is used to detect the movement of the mobile phone 10. For example, the posture sensor 50 is a piezoelectric gyroscope, detects angular velocities of three axes (x, y, z), and outputs the detection result to the processor 30. The processor 30 detects the movement and tilt of the mobile phone 10 based on the angular velocity of each axis detected by the attitude sensor 50. Then, the processor 30 controls the display direction of the display 14 based on the detected movement. The attitude sensor 50 may be an acceleration sensor instead of the gyro sensor.

  FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing an example of a home screen displayed on the display 14. The display range of the display 14 includes a status display area 60 and a function display area 62. In the status display area 60, a pictograph indicating the radio wave reception status by the antenna 34, a pictograph indicating the remaining battery capacity of the secondary battery, and a time are displayed. In the function display area 62, a home screen including a tile-shaped object (hereinafter simply referred to as a tile) corresponding to the function is displayed.

  The tile functions as a shortcut for the function, and the user can execute a function corresponding to the tile by tapping the tile. Further, when a function corresponding to a tile is executed in the background, the state of the function is displayed on the tile as live information. Further, the user can add tiles having arbitrary functions to the home screen. The “function” in the present embodiment includes an application installed in the mobile phone 10 and also includes a setting function for changing the setting of the mobile phone 10.

In the home screen of FIG. 3, SNS tiles corresponding to social networking service (SNS) applications such as Twitter (registered trademark) and Facebook (registered trademark), telephone tiles corresponding to telephone functions, mail tiles corresponding to mail functions, A browser tile corresponding to the browser function, an alarm tile corresponding to the alarm function, and the like are displayed. In addition, the home screen can be scrolled up and down, and the user can display other tiles by scrolling.

  When a long tap is performed on a tile, the tile display state becomes editable. In this state, the display size and display position of the tile can be changed, and the tile can be deleted. However, even if the tile is deleted, the application is not uninstalled.

The mail tile displays the number of new mails (“8”) received by the mail function in the background as live information and the title of the new mail (Meeting). The live information is updated every predetermined time (for example, 2-3 seconds). For example, when a new mail is received in the mail tile, the number of new mail and the title of the new mail are updated in the live information of the mail tile. When a new mail is not received, the live information of the mail tile is updated so that the title of another new mail is displayed, although the number of new mail does not change.

  When the user taps on the mail tile, the mail function is executed. At this time, the mail function is executed based on the live information. For example, when the title of a new mail is shown as live information, the mail function is executed so that the new mail text corresponding to the new mail title is displayed on the display 14.

  Here, when many tiles are added to the home screen, it takes time for the user to search for a target tile when executing the function. Therefore, in this embodiment, tiles are stored in a folder so that functions corresponding to the stored tiles can be easily executed.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, touch operations (multi-touch operation) are performed almost simultaneously at two locations, and the touch positions at that time are the first touch position Tp1 in the SNS tile and the second touch position Tp2 in the mail tile. If there are, rectangles are defined based on these touch positions. The defined rectangle is indicated by the selection line L, and three tiles included inside the selection line L, that is, the SNS tile, the telephone tile, and the mail tile are selected.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when the user moves each of the first touch position Tp1 and the second touch position Tp2 by a predetermined distance or more and the first touch position Tp1 and the second touch position Tp2 approach, the selected tile Disappears. Then, a folder is created based on the number of tiles, and the selected tile is stored in the folder. Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, the folder in which the tiles are stored is displayed based on the defined rectangular barycentric position. The created folder is displayed in a display mode different from the tile, and the thumbnail image of the stored tile is displayed in the folder display range.

  In the following description, an operation for bringing two touch positions closer after a multi-touch operation is performed is referred to as a “pinch-in operation”.

  In other embodiments, a folder may be created when a multi-touch operation is performed. In this embodiment, the tile is selected if a part of the tile is included in the defined rectangle. However, in the other embodiments, all of the tiles must be included in the defined rectangle. However, it may not be selected.

With reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, description will be given of a case where the display size of the folder changes depending on the number of selected tiles. For example, when a pinch-in operation is performed so that five tiles are selected, a folder is created, and five tiles are stored in the folder. At this time, with the folder display size shown in FIG. 4, thumbnail images of five tiles cannot be displayed at a time. Therefore, when the number of tiles to be stored is larger than 5, a folder having a display size shown in FIG. 5C is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the display size of the folder shown in FIG. 5C is a large size, and the display size of the folder shown in FIG. 4C is a medium size. When the number of stored tiles is 2-4, the folder is displayed in the medium size. When the number of stored tiles is 5-8, the folder is displayed in the large size. There are eight thumbnail images that can be displayed in a large-sized folder, and four thumbnail images that can be displayed in a medium-sized folder. Although details will be described later, the display size of the folder can be changed, and the folder can be displayed with a small thumbnail image that can be displayed.

  In this way, the user can select a plurality of tiles at once and store them in a folder. Therefore, the user can easily organize the tiles displayed on the home screen.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of tiles that can be stored in a folder is made to match the number of thumbnail images (“8”) that can be displayed in a large folder. However, in other embodiments, the number of tiles that can be stored in a folder may be larger than the number of thumbnail images that can be displayed in a large-sized folder, or there may be no restriction. In addition, when a pinch-in operation is performed on one tile, a small size folder is created.

  A case where a tile is added to a folder will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, a tile can be added to a folder by selecting a tile and a folder to be added and performing a pinch-in operation. For example, when a pinch-in operation is performed on a telephone tile and a folder, the telephone tile is added to the folder. Thus, the user can add an arbitrary tile to the folder.

  In the above embodiment, one tile is added. However, two or more tiles may be added to the folder by a pinch-in operation. In another embodiment, a new folder in which a pinch-in folder and tiles are stored may be created.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a folder table in which folder information is stored. The folder table includes a folder ID, a name, a display size, a display position, the number of tiles, a function, a thumbnail image, a switching column, and the like, and folder information of one folder is stored in a row corresponding to the folder ID. In the folder ID column, IDs for identifying a plurality of folders are stored. The name column stores the name of the folder. In the display size column, one of the above-mentioned “large size”, “medium size”, and “small size” is stored. A display range (display coordinates) of the folder is stored in the display position column. The information on the display position is used to determine whether the information is for a folder when a touch operation is performed. The number of tiles stored in the folder is stored in the number of tiles column. The thumbnail image field is further divided into a first thumbnail image field and the like, and tiles corresponding to the thumbnail images displayed in the folder and the display range (display coordinates) of the thumbnail images are stored in this field. The switching field stores information indicating whether switching of thumbnail images described later is valid or invalid. A touch operation on the folder is determined based on the folder table.

For example, in the folder information of the folder with the folder ID “0001”, the name is “main”, the display size is “medium size”, and the display position is “(X ₁ , Y ₁ ) − (X ₂ , Y ₂ ) ”, the number of tiles stored is“ 4 ”, the function corresponding to the tile is“ SNN, mail ”, and the like, and the thumbnail image displayed in the display range of the folder is the first thumbnail image. Is “SNS / (x ₁ , y ₁ ) − (x ₂ , y ₂ )”, and switching is set to invalid (“×”).

  With reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, a tap operation on a folder will be described. In this embodiment, when a tap operation is performed on a folder and the touch position at that time is included in the display range of the thumbnail image displayed in the display range of the folder, the application is based on the tile corresponding to the thumbnail image. Executed. For example, when the tap operation Tt is performed on the thumbnail image of the mail tile, the mail function is executed. At this time, the thumbnail image of the mail tile represents live information as in the case of the mail tile. Therefore, when the mail function is executed, a new mail is displayed on the display 14 based on the live information displayed by the thumbnail image of the mail tile.

  Thus, the user can easily execute the function corresponding to the tile stored in the folder. Further, the user can determine whether or not the function needs to be executed by checking the live information.

  With reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B, a double tap operation on a folder will be described. When a double-tap operation is performed on a folder, the folder is opened and tiles stored therein are displayed. For example, when a double tap operation Td is performed on a folder, a developed folder image OF is displayed. In the expanded folder image OF, SNS tiles, telephone tiles, mail tiles, browser tiles, and folder names stored in the corresponding folder are displayed. When a tap operation is performed on a tile displayed in the expanded folder image OF, a function corresponding to the tile is executed. Therefore, the user can execute the function corresponding to the tile after opening the folder.

  When displaying the tiles stored in the folder, the display state of each tile is displayed in the display state before storage. In another embodiment, the folder may be opened when an operation of shaking the mobile phone 10 while touching the display range of the folder is performed.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 10A, when a folder is opened, tiles stored in the folder can be taken out from the folder. For example, when taking out a browser tile from a folder, the user may perform a flick operation Tf directed to the outside of the folder on the browser tile. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display of the browser tile is erased from the display of the tile stored in the folder. When the folder is closed, a browser tile is displayed together with the folder. Here, the folder is closed when the menu key 22c is pressed. In this way, the user can take out unnecessary tiles from the folder.

  The opened folder is also closed when a tap operation is performed outside the display range of the expanded folder image OF.

  With reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B, a long tap operation on a folder will be described. When a long tap operation Tl is performed on a folder, the display position and display size of the folder can be edited. When the folder becomes editable, the display mode (for example, color) of the folder is changed, and a size change icon and a delete icon are displayed as an edit icon so as to overlap the folder.

12A and 12B, when a slide operation is performed after touching the folder in the editing state described above, the display position of the folder is changed following the touch position. For example, when the slide operation Ts is performed in the upward direction, the folder display position is changed to the upper side with respect to the original display position. That is, the user can arbitrarily change the display position of the folder. Although illustration is omitted, the direction of the slide operation is not limited to the upward direction, and may be the downward direction, the left-right direction, and the oblique direction.

  13A and 13B, the user can change the display size of the folder by performing a slide operation after touching the size change icon. For example, when the slide operation Ts is performed toward the inside of the folder, the medium size folder is changed to a small size. Although not shown, when a slide operation is performed toward the outside of the folder, the medium-sized folder is changed to a large size. That is, the display size can be reduced by the slide operation toward the inside of the folder, and the display size can be increased by the slide operation toward the outside of the folder. However, a slide operation for further reducing a small-sized folder and a slide operation for further increasing a large-sized folder are disabled. Therefore, the user can change the display size of the folder.

  Note that the change of the display position of the folder and the change of the display size are confirmed when the menu key 22c is pressed. That is, the user can end the folder editing state by pressing the menu key 22c.

  14A and 14B, the folder can be deleted in the folder editing state. For example, when the user performs a tap operation Tt on the delete icon, the folder is deleted and the stored tile is displayed in a display state before being stored. That is, the user can delete unnecessary folders. In another embodiment, even if a folder is deleted when a touch operation (pinch-out operation) that expands two touch positions outward is performed after performing a multi-touch operation on a folder that is not in an editing state. Good.

  With reference to FIGS. 15A to 15C, a case where thumbnail images corresponding to stored tiles cannot be displayed at once will be described. For example, when the display size of a folder is changed to a small size as shown in FIG. 13A, only one thumbnail image is displayed in the display range of the folder. Therefore, switching of thumbnail images is enabled, and thumbnail images are switched every predetermined time. For example, in this folder, the thumbnail images are switched every predetermined time in the order of the thumbnail image of the SNS tile, the thumbnail image of the mail tile, and the thumbnail image of the telephone tile. Next to the thumbnail image of the telephone tile, the thumbnail image of the SNS tile is displayed again. Here, since the thumbnail image of the mail tile represents live information, when the thumbnail image of the mail tile is displayed again by switching the thumbnail image, the live information represented by the thumbnail image of the mail tile is changed (updated). .

  An example of switching thumbnail images in a folder displaying a plurality of thumbnail images will be described with reference to FIGS. For example, in a state where five tiles are stored for a medium size folder, thumbnail images corresponding to all the tiles cannot be displayed at one time. Therefore, four thumbnail images are displayed in the initial state, and the remaining thumbnail images are displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when a predetermined time further elapses, four thumbnail images are displayed again. When the thumbnail image represents live information, the live information is updated (changed) with the switching of the thumbnail image.

Here, the thumbnail image displayed in the display range of the folder is referred to as a “display set”. For this reason, “switching thumbnail images” is sometimes referred to as “switching display sets”. For example, the number of display sets corresponding to a small size folder is 1-8, and the small size display set includes one thumbnail image. In addition, the number of display sets corresponding to the medium size folder is 1-2, and 1-4 thumbnail images are included for the medium size display set. Furthermore, the number of display sets corresponding to a large folder is one, and the display set includes 1-8 thumbnail images. Also, since all thumbnail images are displayed in a large folder, a large display set cannot be switched. The live information is updated when the display set is switched. However, when the display set cannot be switched, the live information is updated every predetermined time.

  As described above, even if there is a thumbnail image that is not displayed, the user can execute an arbitrary function by waiting for a thumbnail image corresponding to an arbitrary tile to be displayed.

  With reference to FIGS. 17A and 17B, a flick operation on a folder will be described. First, when an upward flick operation Tf is performed on a folder, the folder name becomes editable. When the folder name is editable, a character input area in which the current name is written is displayed on the folder, and a keyboard is displayed below the function display area 62. The user can arbitrarily change the name of the folder using this keyboard. Note that the name “new folder” is set in the newly created folder.

  Next, referring to FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, when a left-right flick operation (specific touch operation) is performed, the display set can be forcibly switched. For example, when a left flick operation Tf is performed on a folder displaying a thumbnail image of a mail tile, a display set to be displayed next, that is, a thumbnail image of a telephone tile is displayed. Although illustration is omitted, when a flick operation in the right direction is performed, the display set that was displayed before (in the above embodiment, the thumbnail image of the SNS tile) is displayed. In this way, the user can arbitrarily display the target thumbnail image, so that the function corresponding to the tile stored in the folder can be easily executed.

  Although not shown, when a downward flick operation is performed on a folder for which display set switching is effective, display set switching is stopped. In this way, the user can always display thumbnail images of tiles corresponding to frequently used functions. Therefore, the convenience when executing the function corresponding to the tile stored in the folder is improved. Note that the display set switching is resumed when a downward flick operation is performed again on the folder in which switching has been stopped.

  As can be seen from the above description, according to the present embodiment, the user can easily perform operations related to the folder.

  The features of the present embodiment have been outlined above. This will be described in detail below with reference to the memory maps shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 and the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  Referring to FIG. 19, program storage area 302 and data storage area 304 are formed in RAM 46. As described above, the program storage area 302 is an area for reading and storing (developing) part or all of the program data set in advance in the flash memory 44 (FIG. 2).

In the program storage area 302, a folder creation program 310 that is executed when a folder is created in response to a touch operation, a folder control program 312 that is executed when a touch operation is performed on the folder, and thumbnail image switching In addition, a thumbnail image control program 314 for controlling update and a thumbnail image creation program 316 for creating a thumbnail image are stored. Further, a tap operation program 312 a, a double tap operation program 312 b, a long tap operation program 312 c, and a flick operation program 312 d are also stored in the program storage area 302 as subroutines of the folder control program 312.

  The program storage area 302 also stores an application such as a mail function and a browser function and a program for executing the function.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20, a touch buffer 330, a selection buffer 332, and a thumbnail buffer 334 are provided in the data storage area 304 of the RAM 46, and a touch coordinate map 336 and a folder table 338 are stored. The data storage area 304 is provided with a touch flag 340, a forced switching flag 342, a left flick flag 344, a stop flag 346, an update counter 348, and the like.

  The touch buffer 330 stores touch coordinate data output from the touch panel control circuit 48. In the selection buffer 332, information on the tile selected by the multi-touch operation is temporarily stored. The thumbnail buffer 334 temporarily stores thumbnail images necessary for switching display sets and updating live information (display state).

  The touch coordinate map 336 is data for associating the touch coordinates in the touch operation with the display coordinates on the display 14. That is, the result of the touch operation performed on the touch panel 16 is reflected on the display 14 based on the touch coordinate map 336.

  The folder table 338 is a table having the configuration shown in FIG. 7, for example, and stores information related to folders.

  The touch flag 340 is a flag for determining whether or not the touch panel 16 is touched. For example, the touch flag 340 is composed of a 1-bit register. When the touch flag 340 is turned on (established), a data value “1” is set in the register. On the other hand, when the touch flag 340 is turned off (not established), a data value “0” is set in the register. The touch flag 340 is switched on / off based on the output of the touch panel control circuit 48.

  The forced switching flag 342 is a flag for indicating that a flick operation has been performed on the folder. The left flick flag 344 is a flag for indicating that a left flick operation has been performed. The stop flag 346 is a flag for indicating that a downward flick operation to stop switching has been performed.

  The update counter 348 is a counter for measuring a predetermined time when switching thumbnail images and changing live information. When the update counter 348 is initialized, it starts counting and expires when a predetermined time (for example, 2-3 seconds) elapses. The update counter 348 is sometimes called an update timer.

  The data storage area 304 temporarily stores the output of the attitude sensor 50, or is provided with other flags and timers (counters) necessary for program execution.

The processor 30 is under the control of other OS such as Windows (registered trademark) -based OS and Linux (registered trademark) -based OS such as Android (registered trademark) and iOS (registered trademark). 23, the folder control process shown in FIG. 23, the tap operation process shown in FIG. 24, the double tap operation process shown in FIG. 25, the long tap operation process shown in FIG. 26, the flick operation process shown in FIG. A plurality of tasks including the thumbnail image control process shown in FIG. 29 and the thumbnail image creation process shown in FIG. 30 are processed in parallel.

  The folder creation process is started when a home screen is displayed, for example. In step S1, the processor 30 determines whether or not it is a multi-touch operation. That is, the processor 30 determines whether the coordinates of the two touch positions are stored in the touch buffer 330 in a state where the touch flag 340 is turned on. If “NO” in the step S1, that is, if the multi-touch operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the process is ended in a step S3. It is determined whether an operation for deleting the display of the home screen has been performed. If “YES” in the step S3, for example, when an operation of transition from the home screen to another screen is performed, the processor 30 ends the folder creation processing. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S3, that is, if the display of the home screen is continued, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S1.

  If “YES” in the step S1, that is, if a multi-touch operation is performed, the processor 30 defines a rectangle based on the two touch positions in a step S5. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, a rectangle is defined based on two touch positions. Subsequently, in step S7, the processor 30 determines whether or not a tile is included in the defined rectangle. If “NO” in the step S7, if the tile is not included in the rectangle, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S1. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S7, if the tile is included in the defined rectangle, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of the step S9.

  Subsequently, in step S9, the processor 30 determines whether or not a folder is included in the defined rectangle. If “NO” in the step S9, that is, if a folder is not included in the rectangle as shown in FIG. 4A, the processor 30 selects a tile included in the defined rectangle in a step S11. That is, tile information is stored in the selection buffer 332. In addition, the display mode (for example, color) of the selected tile is changed. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S11 functions as a selection unit. Subsequently, in step S13, the processor 30 stores the number of tiles. That is, the number of tiles stored in the selection buffer 332 is stored. In addition, if the process of step S13 is complete | finished, the processor 30 will progress to the process of step S21.

  If “YES” in the step S9, for example, if a folder is included in the rectangle as shown in FIG. 6A, the processor 30 in a step S15, the tile and the folder included in the defined rectangle. And select. For example, in FIG. 6A, a telephone tile and a folder are selected, and their information is stored in the selection buffer 332. Subsequently, in step S17, the processor 30 acquires the number of tiles in the selected folder. That is, the selected folder is specified from the folder table 338, and the “number of tiles” stored in the folder is read. Subsequently, in step S19, the processor 30 stores the total number of tiles. That is, the sum (total number) of the number of tiles stored in the folder and the number of selected tiles is calculated.

Subsequently, in step S21, the processor 30 determines whether or not the number of selected tiles is greater than the maximum number of tiles that can be stored in the folder. If “YES” in the step S21, that is, if too many tiles are selected and cannot be stored in the folder, the processor 30 notifies an error message in a step S23 and returns to the process in the step S1. For example, a character string such as “The selected tile cannot be stored in the folder” is displayed on the display 14. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S21, that is, if the selected tile can be stored in the folder, the processor 30 determines whether or not the two touch positions are approaching in a step S25. That is, it is determined whether a pinch-in operation has been performed. In step S25, it is determined whether a pinch-in operation has been performed when the movement distances of the two touch positions are larger than the threshold.

  If “NO” in the step S25, for example, if the two touch positions have not changed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the release is performed in a step S27. That is, it is determined whether the touch flag 340 is switched off. If “YES” in the step S27, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S1, for example, if the user releases the finger performing the multi-touch operation from the touch panel 16. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S27, that is, if the user continues the multi-touch operation, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S25.

  Subsequently, if “YES” in the step S25, that is, if a pinch-in operation is performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not a folder is selected in a step S29. That is, it is determined whether at least a part of the folder is included in the rectangle. If “NO” in the step S29, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, if a folder is not selected, the processor 30 deletes the display of the selected tile in a step S31. That is, since the selected tile is stored in the folder, the display is deleted. Subsequently, in step S33, the processor 30 creates a folder based on the number of tiles. For example, if there are three selected tiles, a medium size folder is created. When a folder is created, folder information is also added to the folder table 338. Subsequently, in step S35, the processor 30 stores the tile in a folder. That is, based on the tile information stored in the selection buffer 332, the selected tile is stored in the created folder. When tiles are stored, information on the stored tiles is added to the folder table 338. Subsequently, in step S37, the processor 30 displays a folder based on the center of gravity of the rectangle. That is, the folder is displayed on the display 14 so that the center of gravity of the rectangle is included in the display range of the created folder. Then, when the process of step S37 ends, the processor 30 returns to the process of step S1. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S33 functions as a creation unit, the processor 30 that executes the process of step S35 functions as a storage unit, and the processor 30 that executes the process of step S37 serves as a first display control unit. Function.

  If “YES” in the step S29, for example, if a folder is selected as shown in FIG. 6A, the processor 30 deletes the display of the selected tile in a step S39. That is, since the selected tile is added to the folder, the display of the selected tile is deleted. Subsequently, in step S41, the processor 30 sets the display size of the folder based on the total number of folders. For example, if the total number of folders is five and the current display size is a medium size, the folder display size is changed (set) to a large size. Subsequently, in step S43, the processor 30 adds the tile to the folder. That is, the tile is added (stored) to the folder based on the tile information stored in the selection buffer 332. Further, when the display size of the folder is set and the tile is added in step S41 and step S43, the result is reflected in the folder table 338. When the process of step S43 ends, the processor 30 returns to the process of step S1. Note that the processor 30 that executes the process of step S43 functions as an additional unit.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of folder control processing. The folder control process is started when a home screen including a folder is displayed. In step S61, the processor 30 determines whether or not the tap operation is performed. That is, it is determined whether a tap operation has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S61, that is, if a tap operation is performed on the folder, the processor 30 executes a tap operation process in a step S63. Subsequently, in step S65, the processor 30 determines whether or not the processing is finished. For example, it is determined whether an operation for terminating the display of the home screen has been performed. If “YES” in the step S65, the processor 30 ends the folder control process when, for example, an operation of changing from the home screen to another screen is performed. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S65, that is, if the display of the home screen is continued, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S61. Note that the tap operation process in step S63 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If “NO” in the step S61, that is, if the tap operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the double tap operation is performed in a step S67. That is, it is determined whether a double tap operation has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S67, that is, if a double tap operation is performed on the folder, the processor 30 executes a double tap operation process in a step S69, and proceeds to a process in a step S65. Since the double tap operation process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, the description thereof is omitted here.

  If “NO” in the step S67, that is, if a double tap operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not a long tap operation is performed in a step S71. That is, it is determined whether a long tap operation has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S71, that is, if a long tap operation is performed on the folder, the processor 30 executes a long tap operation process in a step S73, and proceeds to a process in a step S65. Since the long tap operation process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26, the description is omitted here.

  If “NO” in the step S71, that is, if the long tap operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the flick operation is performed in a step S75. That is, it is determined whether a flick operation has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S75, that is, if a flick operation is performed on the folder, the processor 30 executes a flick operation process in a step S77, and proceeds to a process in a step S65. The flick operation process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If “NO” in the step S75, that is, if the flick operation is not performed on the folder, the processor 30 proceeds to a process in step S65.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the tap operation process. When the process of step S63 is executed in the folder control process shown in FIG. 23, the processor 30 determines whether or not a thumbnail image exists at the touch position in step S91. That is, it is determined whether a tap operation has been performed on the thumbnail image. In the process of step S91, the determination is made based on the touch position stored in the touch buffer 330 and the display range of the thumbnail image stored in the folder table 338.

If “YES” in the step S91, that is, if a tap operation is performed on the thumbnail image, the processor 30 specifies a tile corresponding to the thumbnail image in a step S93. Specifically, the processor 30 identifies a tile corresponding to the thumbnail image that has been tapped based on the thumbnail image field in the folder table 338. Subsequently, in step S95, the processor 30 executes a function corresponding to the identified tile. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the tap operation is performed on the thumbnail image of the mail function, the mail tile is specified and the mail function is executed. Then, when the process of step S95 ends, the processor 30 ends the tap operation process and returns to the folder control process. If “NO” in the step S91, that is, if the tap operation is not performed on the thumbnail image, the processor 30 ends the tap operation process and returns to the folder control process. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S95 functions as an execution unit.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the double tap operation process. When the process of step S69 is executed in the folder control process shown in step S23, the processor 30 displays the tiles stored in the folder in step S101. That is, as shown in FIG. 9B, the expanded folder image OF including the tile images stored in the folder is displayed. Note that the processor 30 that executes the process of step S101 functions as an object display unit. Subsequently, in step S103, the processor 30 determines whether or not a flick operation has been performed on the tile. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation for taking the tile out of the folder has been performed. If “YES” in the step S103, for example, when a flick operation is performed on the tile as shown in FIG. 10A, the processor 30 takes the flicked tile out of the folder in a step S105. In other words, the image of the tile subjected to the flick operation is deleted from the expanded folder image OF. In addition, the information of the tile that has been moved out from the folder table 338 is deleted. Note that when the process of step S105 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S111.

  If “NO” in the step S103, that is, if the flick operation is not performed on the tile, the processor 30 determines whether or not the tap operation is performed on the tile in a step S107. If “YES” in the step S107, that is, if a tap operation is performed on the tile included in the expanded folder image OF, the processor 30 executes a function corresponding to the tile in a step S109. That is, when a tap operation is performed on the mail tile shown in FIG. 9B, the mail function is executed. When the process for executing the function is completed in step S109, the processor 30 ends the double tap operation process and returns to the folder control process. Since the application is being executed, the processor 30 ends the folder control process after returning to the folder control process.

  If “NO” in the step S107, that is, if the tap operation is not performed on the tile, the processor 30 determines whether or not the operation is a folder closing operation in a step S111. For example, it is determined whether the menu key 22c is pressed. If “NO” in the step S111, that is, if the operation for closing the folder is not performed, the processor 30 returns to the process in the step S101. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S111, that is, if an operation of closing the folder is performed, the processor 30 ends the double tap operation process and returns to the folder control process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the long tap process. When the process of step S73 is executed in the folder control process shown in FIG. 23, the processor 30 displays an edit icon in step S131. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, a size change icon and a delete icon are displayed over the folder. When the edit icon is displayed, the display mode of the folder also changes.

  Subsequently, in step S133, the processor 30 determines whether or not the display position is changed. That is, it is determined whether a slide operation has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S133, for example, when a slide operation is performed as shown in FIG. 12A, the processor 30 changes the display position in a step S135. That is, the display position of the folder is changed according to the slide operation. Then, when the process of step S135 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S141. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S135 functions as a display position changing unit.

If “NO” in the step S133, that is, if the display position changing operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the display size changing operation is performed in a step S137. For example, it is determined whether the size change icon is touched and then a slide operation is performed. If “YES” in the step S137, for example, when a display size changing operation is performed as shown in FIG. 13A, the processor 30 changes the display size in a step S139. That is, the display size of the folder is changed based on the direction of the slide operation and the slide amount. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S139 functions as a display size changing unit.

  Subsequently, the processor 30 updates the folder table 338 in step S141, and changes the folder display state in step S143. That is, since the display position or the display size is changed, the change result is reflected in the folder table 338 and the folder display state. Then, when the process of step S143 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S153.

  If “NO” in the step S137, that is, if the display size changing operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the operation is a folder deleting operation in a step S145. That is, it is determined whether a tap operation has been performed on the delete icon. If “YES” in the step S145, for example, when a tap operation is performed on the delete icon as shown in FIG. 14A, the processor 30 deletes the display of the folder in a step S147. That is, the display of the folder corresponding to the delete icon is deleted. Subsequently, in step S149, the processor 30 deletes the folder information from the folder table 338. That is, the folder information corresponding to the folder whose display has been deleted is deleted. Subsequently, in step S151, the processor 30 redisplays the tiles stored in the folder. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the SNS tile, telephone tile, and mail tile stored in the folder are displayed in substantially the same state as before the storage in the folder. When the process of step S151 ends, that is, when the folder is deleted, the processor 30 ends the long tap process and returns to the folder control process. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S149 functions as a deletion unit.

  For example, if “NO” in the step S145, that is, if the folder deletion operation is not performed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the editing is ended in a step S153. That is, it is determined whether or not an operation for ending folder editing has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the menu key 22c has been operated. If “NO” in the step S153, that is, if the operation for ending the editing is not performed, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S131. If “YES” in the step S153, that is, if an operation for ending the editing is performed, the processor 30 ends the long tap operation process and returns to the folder control process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the flick operation. When the process of step S77 is executed in the folder control process shown in FIG. 23, the processor 30 determines whether or not it is in the upward direction in step S171. That is, it is determined whether the flick operation is upward. If “YES” in the step S171, for example, if an upward flick operation is performed on the folder in order to change the name of the folder, the processor 30 executes a name changing process in a step S173. For example, when the name change process is executed, a character input area and a keyboard are displayed as shown in FIG. When the name change process ends, the processor 30 ends the flick operation process and returns to the folder control process. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S173 functions as a name changing unit.

If “NO” in the step S171, that is, if the direction of the flick operation is not the upward direction, the processor 30 determines whether or not it is the leftward direction in a step S175. That is, it is determined whether the direction of the flick operation is the left-right direction. If “YES” in the step S175, for example, when a left-right flick operation is performed in order to forcibly switch the display set, the processor 30 determines whether or not the left-hand direction is in a step S177. That is, it is determined whether there is a flick operation for displaying the previous display set. If “YES” in the step S177, that is, if the direction of the flick operation is the left direction, the processor 30 turns on the left flick flag 344 in a step S179. That is, since the flick operation for displaying the previous display set has been performed, the left flick flag 344 is turned on. If “NO” in the step S177, that is, if a flicking operation in the right direction is performed, the processor 30 omits the process in the step S179 and proceeds to the process in the step S181. In step S181, the processor 30 turns on the forced switching flag 342. That is, since the flick operation for forcibly switching the display set has been performed, the forcible switching flag 342 is turned on. When the process of step S181 ends, the processor 30 ends the flick operation process and returns to the folder control process.

  If “NO” in the step S175, if the direction of the flick operation is not the left-right direction, the processor 30 determines whether or not the flicking operation is in the downward direction in a step S183. That is, it is determined whether the direction of the flick operation is downward. If “YES” in the step S183, for example, if a downward flick operation is performed to stop or restart the switching of the display set, the processor 30 determines whether or not the stop flag 346 is turned on in a step S185. . That is, it is determined whether the display set switching is stopped. If “YES” in the step S185, that is, if the switching of the display set is stopped, the processor 30 turns off the stop flag 346 in a step S187. That is, the stop flag 346 is turned off in order to resume the display set switching. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S185, that is, if the stop flag 346 is off, the processor 30 turns on the stop flag 346 in a step S189. That is, the stop flag 346 is turned on to stop the display set switching. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S189 functions as a stop unit.

  If the direction of the flick operation cannot be determined normally and “NO” is determined in step S183 or the stop flag 346 is turned on / off, the processor 30 ends the flick operation process and performs the folder control process. Return to.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts of thumbnail image control processing. The thumbnail image control process is started when a home screen is displayed, for example. In step S201, the processor 30 displays a thumbnail. That is, the processor 30 reads a thumbnail image (display set) corresponding to the displayed folder from the thumbnail buffer 334, and displays the read thumbnail image in the folder display range. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S201 functions as a second display control unit.

  Subsequently, in step S203, the processor 30 executes an update timer. That is, the update counter 348 is initialized in order to measure the time after the thumbnail image is displayed.

Subsequently, in step S205, the processor 30 reads the folder table 338. Subsequently, in step S207, the processor 30 determines whether display set switching is valid. That is, the processor 30 determines whether display set switching is enabled in the switching column of the folder table 338. If “NO” in the step S207, that is, if the switching of the display set is set to be invalid, the processor 30 determines whether or not the update timer has expired in a step S209. That is, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the thumbnail image was displayed. If “YES” in the step S209, that is, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the thumbnail image is displayed, the processor 30 acquires the thumbnail image in a step S211. That is, the processor 30 reads the thumbnail image data corresponding to the current display set from the thumbnail buffer 334. Subsequently, in step S213, the processor 30 updates the display state of the thumbnail image. That is, the current display set is updated with the acquired thumbnail image. At this time, if there is a thumbnail image representing live information, the thumbnail image represents the next live information. Then, when the process of step S213 ends, the processor 30 returns to the process of step S203.

  If “NO” in the step S209, that is, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the thumbnail image is displayed, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S207. If “YES” in the step S207, that is, if the display set switching is set to be valid, the processor 30 determines whether or not the stop flag 346 is turned on in a step S215. That is, it is determined whether display set switching is stopped. If “YES” in the step S215, that is, if the switching of the display set is stopped, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of the step S209.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S215, that is, if the switching of the display set is not stopped, the processor 30 determines whether or not the update timer has expired in a step S217 similarly to the step S209. If “NO” in the step S217, that is, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the thumbnail image is displayed, the processor 30 determines whether or not the forced switching flag 342 is turned on in a step S219. That is, it is determined whether a left / right flick operation for forcibly switching the display set has been performed on the folder. If “YES” in the step S219, the processor 30 forcibly expires the update timer in a step S221. That is, the flick operation for forcibly switching the display set is performed, and measurement of the predetermined time by the update timer is no longer necessary, so the update timer is forcibly expired. Subsequently, in step S223, the processor 30 turns off the forced switching flag 342. That is, if the forced switching flag 342 remains on, the update timer does not measure the predetermined time in the next process, and thus the forced switching flag 342 is turned off. Then, when the process of step S223 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S225.

  If “NO” in the step S219, that is, if the left-right flick operation is not performed, the processor 30 returns to the process of the step S217. If “YES” in the step S217, that is, if a predetermined time elapses after the thumbnail image is displayed, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of the step S225.

  Subsequently, in step S225, the processor 30 determines whether or not the left flick flag 344 is on. That is, it is determined whether the left flick operation is performed to display the previous display set. If “NO” in the step S225, that is, if the update timer has expired or a flick operation in the right direction is performed, the processor 30 acquires the next display set in a step S227. That is, the display set to be displayed next is acquired from the thumbnail buffer 334. Then, when the process of step S227 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S233.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S225, that is, if a leftward flick operation is performed, the processor 30 acquires a previous display set in a step S229. In other words, the previous display set is acquired from the thumbnail buffer 334 in order to display the previously displayed display set again. Subsequently, in step S231, the processor 30 turns off the left flick flag 344. That is, the left flick flag 344 is turned off so that it is not erroneously determined that the left flick operation has been performed in the next process. Then, when the process of step S231 ends, the processor 30 proceeds to the process of step S233.

  When the display set is acquired in this way, the processor 30 switches the display set in step S233. For example, when a predetermined time elapses after the thumbnail image is displayed or when a flick operation in the right direction is performed, the thumbnail image of the next display set is displayed. On the other hand, when a flick operation in the left direction is performed, thumbnail images of the previous display set are displayed. Further, when a thumbnail image representing live information is included in a display set displayed before or next, the live information represented by the thumbnail image is updated. Then, when the process of step S233 ends, the processor 30 returns to the process of step S203. The processor 30 that executes the process of step S233 functions as a switching unit.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of thumbnail image creation processing. The thumbnail image creation process is started, for example, when a home screen is displayed. In step S251, the processor 30 reads the folder table 338. That is, the folder table 338 is read to create a thumbnail image to be displayed. Subsequently, in step S253, the processor 30 creates a display set corresponding to the folder. For example, in the case of the folder shown in FIG. 16A, the display set shown in FIG. 16A and the display set shown in FIG. 16B are created in advance. Each created display set is stored in the thumbnail buffer 334. Note that, based on the display set created in step S253, the thumbnail image is displayed or the display set is switched by the thumbnail image control process.

  Subsequently, in step S255, the processor 30 determines whether or not a thumbnail image indicating live information is displayed. For example, it is determined whether or not a thumbnail image of a mail tile indicating information on new mail as live information is displayed. If “NO” in the step S255, if the thumbnail image indicating the live information is not displayed, the processor 30 repeats the process of the step S255.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S255, for example, if a thumbnail image of the mail tile indicating the live information is displayed as shown in FIG. 16A, the processor 30 performs the following live operation in the step S257. Create information. For example, when a thumbnail image of a mail tile shown in FIG. 16A is displayed, live information indicating the next new mail is created. Then, the thumbnail image of the mail tile including the created live information is stored in the thumbnail buffer 334. Note that the live information represented by the thumbnail image is updated when the display set is switched or the display state of the thumbnail image is updated based on the live information created by this processing.

  Subsequently, in step S259, the processor 30 determines whether or not processing for updating the display state of the thumbnail image has been executed. That is, the processing of updating the display state of the thumbnail image (S213) or switching the display set (S233) is executed, and it is determined whether the display state of the thumbnail image indicating the live information has been changed.

  If “NO” in the step S255, that is, if the display state of the thumbnail image is not changed, the processor 30 repeats the process of the step S259. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S259, for example, when the process of updating the display state of the thumbnail image is executed in a state where the thumbnail image displaying the live information is displayed, the processor 30 performs the process of the step S255. Return to processing. At this time, when the thumbnail image indicating the live information is displayed again, the live information to be displayed next is created again. On the other hand, if the thumbnail image indicating the live information is not displayed, the processor 30 repeats the process of step S255.

In other embodiments, two or more folders may be combined into one folder by a pinch-in operation. At this time, the name of the folder in which the two folders are combined is an arrangement of the names of the folders, a name indicating that two or more folders are combined (for example, “combined folder”), and the like. Is done.

  When the home screen displaying the folder is changed to another screen or the screen is turned off, the display state of the folder at that time is stored. The next time the home screen is displayed, the folder is displayed in the previous state.

  The home screen may further include tiles corresponding to other applications (for example, SMS).

  In another embodiment, the thumbnail image displayed in the display range of one folder may be arbitrarily set by the user.

  In another embodiment, the display size of the folder may be changed to a size capable of displaying two thumbnail images, a size capable of displaying six thumbnail images, and a size capable of displaying nine or more.

  In still another embodiment, the stored tile may be searched by writing a character in the display range of the folder by a touch operation.

  In addition, if the mobile phone is capable of voice recognition, the voice recognition function is executed when the folder is opened, and a function corresponding to the tile can be executed by designating a tile by voice input. Also good.

  Further, by inputting a gesture operation (for example, drawing a circle) to the display range of the folder by a touch operation, a stored tile is specified, and a function corresponding to the tile is executed. Good. Further, the above-described process may be an operation of shaking the mobile phone 10 while touching the display range of the folder instead of the gesture operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the word “greater than” is used for the threshold value, but “greater than the threshold value” includes the meaning of “greater than or equal to the threshold value”. Further, “smaller than a threshold” includes the meanings of “below the threshold” and “below the threshold”.

The program used in this embodiment may be stored in the HDD of the data distribution server and distributed to the mobile phone 10 via the network. Further, the storage medium may be sold or distributed in a state where a plurality of programs are stored in a storage medium such as an optical disk such as a CD, a DVD, or a BD (Blue-Ray Disk), a USB memory, and a memory card. Then, when the program downloaded through the above-described server or storage medium is installed in a mobile phone having the same configuration as that of this embodiment, the same effect as that of this embodiment can be obtained.

  The specific numerical values given in this specification are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed according to a change in product specifications.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Mobile phone 14 ... Display 16 ... Touch panel 30 ... Processor 44 ... Flash memory 46 ... RAM
48 ... Touch panel control circuit

Claims (16)

A display device that displays tiled objects corresponding to functions,
A touch panel provided in the display device,
A first display control unit configured to display the folder on the display device when a plurality of tile-shaped objects are stored in one folder;
A second display control unit that displays an image showing a tiled object stored in the folder in association with the folder; and when the touch operation is performed on the folder, the second display control unit displays the image A portable terminal comprising an execution unit that executes a function corresponding to a tile-shaped object indicated by an image.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a switching unit that switches an image indicating a tile-shaped object stored in the folder.   The portable terminal according to claim 2, wherein the switching unit switches an image indicating a tile-shaped object stored in the folder every time a predetermined time elapses.   The portable terminal according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the switching unit forcibly switches an image showing a tile-shaped object stored in the folder when a specific touch operation is performed.   The portable terminal according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a stop unit that prevents an image indicating a tile-shaped object stored in the folder from being switched.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the image indicating the tile-shaped object indicates information indicating a latest state of a corresponding function. The touch operation includes a double tap operation,
An object display unit that displays a tile-shaped object stored in the folder when a double-tap operation is performed on the folder;
The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when a touch operation is performed on a tile-shaped object displayed by the object display unit, a function corresponding to the tile-shaped object is executed.   The portable terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a display position changing unit that changes a display position of the folder.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a display size changing unit that changes a display size of the folder.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a deletion unit that deletes the folder.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, further comprising a name changing unit that changes a name of the folder when a flick operation is performed on the folder. When a touch operation for selecting a plurality of tile objects is performed, a creation unit that creates a folder, and a storage unit that stores the tile objects selected for the folder created by the creation unit are further provided. The mobile terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 11.   The touch panel according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising an adding unit that adds the arbitrary tiled object to the arbitrary folder when a touch operation for selecting the arbitrary tiled object and the arbitrary folder is performed. The portable terminal described. A processor of a portable terminal having a display device that displays a tile-shaped object corresponding to a function and a touch panel provided in the display device;
A first display control unit configured to display the folder on the display device when a plurality of tile-shaped objects are stored in one folder;
A second display control unit that displays an image showing a tiled object stored in the folder in association with the folder; and when the touch operation is performed on the folder, the second display control unit displays the image A folder control program that functions as an execution unit that executes a function corresponding to a tile-shaped object indicated by an image. A folder control method in a portable terminal having a display device that displays a tiled object corresponding to a function and a touch panel provided in the display device, wherein the processor of the portable terminal includes:
A first display control step of displaying the folder on the display device when a plurality of tile-shaped objects are stored in one folder;
A second display control step of displaying an image showing a tiled object stored in the folder in association with the folder; and when the touch operation is performed on the folder, the second display control step A folder control method for executing an execution step of executing a function corresponding to a tile-shaped object indicated by an image. Display device,
A touch panel provided in the display device,
A display control unit for displaying a tile-shaped object corresponding to the function on the display device;
A selection unit that selects a tile-shaped object included in a rectangle defined by two touch positions when touched at two places;
A portable terminal comprising: a creation unit that creates a folder when the two touch positions approach each other; and a storage unit that stores a tile-shaped object selected for the folder created by the creation unit.

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