JP2002151858A - Portable equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a portable device which incorporates a printer, improves operability, and can be used for a wider range of tasks. SOLUTION: In a portable device device provided with an input screen 11 and a printer 12, a pair of band engaging portions 21 for engaging a band 20 on each of a right side surface and a left side surface are provided, and a switch is formed. Class 22 is located on the surface of the device. This portable device can be stably held by hand through a band, and can be accurately printed on a quote or a slip even when a printer is operated while holding the device. Also, right-handed and left-handed people can be treated in the same way.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable device having a data processing function, and more particularly to an improved operability.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mobile type portable terminals having a data processing function have been developed and utilized for various tasks.
This device is equipped with a business support application according to the type of business. It can be used for a wide range of tasks, such as recording records. As shown in Fig. 7, the salesman or person in charge of this device holds the device with one hand, holds the input pen with the other hand, selects a menu on the input screen, calls up data, Enter the appropriate data. In addition, this device can upload recorded data to the host computer and download the latest data from the host computer through the collection / distribution device installed in the company, sharing information with the company network. Can be planned.

[0003] In addition, by connecting this device to a portable printer via a cable, quotations, slips,
Warranties, receipts, etc. can be issued.

[0004]

However, when a portable terminal and a printer are connected by a cable, it is necessary to place both devices on a flat surface when printing and operate these devices. Cannot be printed as it is.

A conventional portable terminal is designed to be held by the left hand and input by a pen with the right hand. As shown in FIG. 7, switches such as a power switch 30 are arranged on the left side surface of the device. When the portable terminal is held with the left hand, the hand touches the switches. Therefore, the configuration is inconvenient for left-handed people.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and provides a portable device which has a built-in printer, improves operability, and can be used for a wider range of business. The purpose is.

[0007]

Therefore, according to the present invention, in a portable device having an input screen and a printer, a pair of bands whose outer shapes are formed bilaterally symmetrically and a band is engaged with each of a right side surface and a left side surface. An engaging portion is provided, and switches are arranged on the surface of the device.

The portable device can be stably held by stretching the band to the pair of band engaging portions and grasping the device main body by passing the hand through the band. Even when the printer is operated while holding this device, accurate printing can be performed on a quote or a slip. Also, right-handed and left-handed people can be treated in the same way.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a portable device according to an embodiment of the present invention has a flat, symmetrical outer shape. A rectangular input screen 11 and a printer lid member 12 are provided on the surface, and switches 22 such as a main power switch and a printer power switch are arranged on the surface. A pair of band engaging portions 21 for hooking both ends of the band 20 are similarly provided on the left and right side surfaces, and an optical connector 24 used for communication with the collecting and distributing device is provided on the front side surface. A charging terminal 23 and the like are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 2, a right-handed operator engages both ends of the band 20 with a band engaging portion 21 on the left side of the apparatus, places the thumb of the left hand on the front side of the apparatus, and the other hand of the left hand. The finger is held between the band 20 and the left side of the device, behind the device, and grasps the left side of the device with the left hand. The right hand holds the pen, and the input operation is performed by touching the input screen 11 with the pen.

On the contrary, the left-handed operator engages both ends of the band 20 with the band engaging portion 21 on the right side of the apparatus, passes the right hand between the band 20 and the right side of the apparatus, and puts the right hand on the right side of the apparatus. An input operation is performed by grasping the side surface and holding the pen in the left hand and touching the input screen 11. FIG. 3 shows a state of the back surface when the device is grasped.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the main body of the portable device. It has a symmetrical cross-sectional shape with respect to the center line 27. In addition, a depression 26 is provided on a surface slightly inside from the left and right side surfaces. By placing the thumb of the hand that grasps the device along the depression 26, the device becomes easier to hold.
In addition, fingers other than the thumb supporting the device can be further stably held by being arranged along the depression 25 provided on the back surface of the device. In addition, the dents 2
If the members constituting the members 5 and 26 are made of a rubber-based material, the frictional resistance increases, and the stability when the device is held can be increased.

When using the printer, the lid member 12 is opened as shown in FIG. When the cover member 12 is opened, a print paper insertion port 13 and a print paper discharge port 14 of the printer appear, and the opening angle of the cover member 12 is maintained at about 110 degrees.

A pair of guide members 15 are provided at the edge of the cover member 12 at intervals of the printing paper width. As shown in FIG. 6, the guide members 15 are raised to set the printing paper 17. Printing is performed by instructing printing.

As described above, this portable device device has a band
By passing the hand through 20, the device body can be held firmly and stably. Therefore, even when the printer is operated and printing is performed while holding the apparatus, the apparatus is not shaken, so that troubles such as misregistration of printing and paper jam are less likely to occur.

Further, the switches are arranged on the surface of the device,
Since the band engaging portions are provided symmetrically on both the left and right sides, the right-handed person and the left-handed person can handle this device in the same manner simply by changing the band.

The shape of the band and the manner of engagement with the band engaging portion are not limited to those illustrated, and various modifications are possible.

[0018]

As is apparent from the above description, the portable device of the present invention can be stably held, and even when the printer is operated while holding the device, an estimate, a slip, and a guarantee are issued. Accurate printing on such as is possible.

This device can be handled in the same manner by right-handed persons and left-handed persons. Therefore, it is possible to expand the scope of business utilizing the portable device and to increase the number of users.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view showing a mobile device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary front view showing a holding state of the mobile device according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a rear view illustrating a holding state of the mobile device according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the mobile device according to the embodiment;

FIG. 5 is an exemplary perspective view showing a state in which a cover member of the mobile device according to the embodiment is opened;

FIG. 6 is an exemplary perspective view showing a state in which the printer of the mobile device according to the embodiment is operating.

FIG. 7 shows a conventional portable device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Input screen 12 Lid member 13 Printing paper insertion port 14 Printing paper discharge port 15 Guide member 17 Printing paper 20 Band 21 Band engaging part 22 Switches 23 Charging terminal 24 Optical connector 25 Depression 26 Depression 27 Center line 30 Power switch

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A portable device having an input screen, comprising a pair of band engaging portions having a symmetrical outer shape and engaging a band on each of a right side surface and a left side surface, wherein switches are provided on the device. A portable device characterized by being arranged on a surface. 2. The portable device according to claim 1, wherein a recess is provided on a surface that enters inside from the right side surface and the left side surface. 3. The portable device according to claim 2, wherein a recess is provided on a back surface that enters inside from the right side surface and the left side surface. 4. The portable device according to claim 2, wherein the member forming the depression is formed of an elastic body having an anti-slip effect. 5. The portable device according to claim 1, further comprising a printer.