KR20060121483A - Sliding-type mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

A sliding type portable device is provided to optimize an interfacing environment in a mode, wanted by a user, among a communication mode, a camera mode or an MP3 mode by performing opening/closing operation of a sliding housing. A sliding type portable device comprises a main body housing and a sliding housing(200). The sliding housing(200) performs two step longitudinal sliding movement for opening or closing a certain region while continuing to maintain facing the main body housing. The sliding housing(200) opens or closes the first region on an upper face of the main body housing via the first sliding movement from a closed position. The sliding housing(200) opens or closes the second region on an upper face of the main body housing via the second sliding movement from a closed position.

Description

Sliding type mobile device {SLIDING-TYPE MOBILE PHONE}

1 is a perspective view showing a closed state of a sliding type portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the bottom of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a perspective view illustrating a sliding state of a sliding housing of a sliding type portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a bottom portion of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an open state in which a sliding housing of a sliding type portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is second sliding; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the bottom of FIG. 5. FIG.

The present invention relates to a portable device including a cellular phone (Personal Digital Assistants), PDA (Hand Held Phone), camera phone, game phone, and the like, in particular, in two steps in two sliding movements A sliding type portable device that opens and closes.

The term “portable communication device” of a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry out wireless communication with a counterpart while carrying. Such portable communication devices have been trending toward miniaturization, slimness, grip, and light weight in consideration of portability, and are moving toward a multi-mediaization direction to pursue more various functions. In particular, more and more portable terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment. In addition, the portable terminal is an electronic device commonly used anywhere in the world, men and women, and is being recognized as a necessity to carry around at all times.

Conventional portable communication devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable communication devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices depending on their appearance. The bar-type communication device means that the single housing is configured as a bar-type, the flip-type communication device means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-type housing, the folder-type communication device is It is meant that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

In addition, portable communication devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a wearable position or a manner of wearing. A necklace-type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-wear type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a wrist.

In addition, the portable communication device may be classified into a rotation-type or sliding-type communication device according to an opening and closing method. The rotation-type communication device means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened while remaining facing each other while the sliding-type communication device means that the two housings are opened and closed by sliding movement in the longitudinal direction. it means. The variously classified communication devices listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable communication apparatuses are being converted into structures capable of communicating high-speed data in addition to voice communication functions. That is, as the needs of consumers increase, the service will be provided using a wireless communication technology that transmits high speed data.

Currently, camera lenses have been adopted in conventional portable communication devices, and transmission of video signals and the like has been made. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable communication devices have been equipped with a camera lens module as an external type or a built-in type to perform a video call with a counterpart or photograph a desired subject.

However, among the conventional portable devices, the sliding type portable device disclosed in Patent Application No. 2002-71911 filed by the present applicant has the following problems. Increasingly, multimedia is becoming more and more, and therefore, an interface environment optimized for various modes must be provided. However, in the conventional sliding type portable apparatus, for example, when the camera mode, the operation of the keys associated with the camera mode is cumbersome, there is a problem that is inconvenient during subject shooting or video call. In addition, even in the music listening mode, operation of keys related to the music listening mode is cumbersome, resulting in inconvenience. The hassle of the key operation mentioned means that it is inconvenient when the keys are pressed several times, but not once, to go to the desired mode.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a sliding type portable device that provides an optimized user interface environment in a user desired mode.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sliding type portable device which is convenient for use in the MP3 mode and the camera mode.

Another object of the present invention to provide a sliding type portable device that can protect the camera lens module from the external environment when not in use.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a sliding type portable device,

Body housing; And

Opening and closing the first area of the upper surface of the main body housing with the first sliding along the main body housing longitudinal direction while continuously facing the main body housing on the main body housing, and the upper surface of the main body housing with the second sliding after the first sliding. It is composed of a sliding housing for opening and closing an area.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 6, the portable device according to the present invention is a sliding type, in particular, a portable device that is opened and closed in two steps by two sliding movements. The portable apparatus of the present invention performs the sliding movement of this step in the longitudinal direction of the main body housing 100 while maintaining the main body housing 100 and the state facing the main body housing 100 so as to provide a predetermined area. It consists of a sliding housing 200 for opening and closing. The sliding housing 100 opens and closes the first region of the upper surface 101 of the main body housing 100 by the first sliding movement in the closed position, and opens the second region of the upper surface 101 of the main body housing by the second sliding movement. Open and close.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the body housing upper surface 101 includes a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region. The first keypad 110 having a plurality of keys is arranged in the first area, and the second keypad 112 having a plurality of keys is arranged in the second area. The first keypad 110 is mainly arranged keys used in the camera mode. The key related to the camera mode is composed of a mode switch or a shutter key. The second keypad 112 is composed of a 3 × 4 key array, and mainly includes numeric keys, character keys, function keys, and the like.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, a speaker device 210, a display device 212, and a third keypad 214 formed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys are disposed on an upper surface 201 of the sliding housing 200. The third keypad 214 is preferably composed of keys related to the music listening mode.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a camera lens module 220 is disposed on a bottom 202 of the sliding housing 200, specifically, an upper surface of a bottom surface, and the camera lens module 220 is the first lens. It opens and closes by sliding movement. In addition, the bottom surface 202 of the sliding housing is further provided with a mirror 222 adjacent to the camera lens module 220. The mirror 222 is opened and closed by the second sliding. In particular, since the camera lens module 220 is provided to protrude from the sliding housing bottom surface 202, the opening means 120 for accommodating the camera lens module 220 is provided at the upper portion of the body housing 102. do. The opening means 120 is sufficient to accommodate the camera lens module. The mirror 222 is preferably used during a video call with the other party. In addition, since the mirror 222 is protected by the body housing 100 when not in use, it is possible to prevent scratches, etc. generated from the external environment.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the sliding housing 200 is first sliding in the body housing 100, the first keypad 110 and the third keypad 214 are adjacent to each other. Referring to FIG. 5, when the sliding housing 200 slides on the body housing 100 for the second time, the first keypad 110 and the second keypad 112 are adjacent to each other, and the second keypad 112 is adjacent to each other. ) And the third keypad 214 are adjacent to each other.

1 illustrates a closed state of a portable device, FIG. 3 illustrates a first sliding state of the sliding housing 200, and FIG. 5 illustrates a second sliding of the sliding housing 200 continuously after a first sliding movement. Indicates the state. 1 is a state used in the music listening mode, FIG. 3 is a state used in the camera mode, and FIG. 5 is conveniently used in the call mode.

As described above, the present invention achieves the advantage of providing an optimization of the interface environment in the call mode, the camera mode, the MP3 mode when the sliding housing is opened and closed in this step. In addition, the present invention has the advantage of being protected when the camera lens is not used. Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (7)

In the sliding type portable device, Body housing; And Opening and closing the first area of the upper surface of the main body housing with the first sliding along the main body housing longitudinal direction while continuously facing the main body housing on the main body housing, and the upper surface of the main body housing with the second sliding after the first sliding. A sliding type portable device comprising a sliding housing for opening and closing an area. The sliding type portable apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a camera lens module disposed on an upper surface of the sliding housing, and wherein the camera lens module is opened and closed by the first sliding. The sliding type portable apparatus of claim 2, wherein a mirror adjacent to the camera lens module is further provided at a predetermined bottom surface of the sliding housing, and the mirror is opened and closed by the second sliding. The sliding type portable apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the camera lens module is protruded on the bottom surface and an opening means for accommodating the camera lens module is provided on an upper portion of the main body housing. The method of claim 1, wherein a first keypad having a plurality of keys is arranged in the first area, and a second keypad having a plurality of keys is arranged in the second area. And a third keypad including a speaker device, a display device, and an arrangement of a plurality of keys is disposed on an upper surface of the sliding housing. 6. The sliding type portable device according to claim 5, wherein the first keypad comprises keys associated with the camera mode, and the second keypad comprises a 3 × 4 key array, which is composed of numeric keys, letter keys, and function keys. Device. The method of claim 1, wherein when the sliding housing is completely opened on the main body housing, the first keypad is adjacent to the second keypad, the second keypad is adjacent to the third keypad, and the third keypad is A sliding type portable device characterized by a display device and a neighborhood.

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