List device

Abstract

To provide a wrist device that excels in operability.SOLUTION: A wrist watch 100 as a wrist device comprises: an operation button 11 as a first operation detection part; a motion detection part 21 as a second operation detection part different from the first operation detection part; a bezel 3 as a cover member capable of taking a first position that causes the first operation detection part to be exposed and a second position that covers the first operation detection part; and a CPU 41 as a control part for accepting inputs by the first and the second operation detection parts. The CPU 41 enables input by the motion detection part 21 when the bezel 3 is at the second position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a list device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a list device such as a wristwatch has an operation / input section such as an operation button, and by operating this, a user can execute various functions, switch a display screen, switch a mode, etc. However, the operation / input section such as an operation button is provided so as to appear on the outer surface of the list device so that a user can easily perform an input operation. For this reason, the user may accidentally touch the operation button or the like, or an external object may come into contact with it, resulting in accidental operation and unintended mode switching or the like. In addition, an external object may come into contact with the operation button or the like, causing an impact and potential damage.

[0003] In this regard, it is conceivable to provide a locking device that hides the operation button or the like so that it cannot be operated when operation is not required (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration including a rotatable bezel as a locking device, and by rotating the bezel, the operation button is placed in a protected state where it is hidden.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, while it is effective in protecting the operation / input unit such as operation buttons, when the user wants to operate the list device after setting it in the protected state, the operation buttons etc. have to be exposed once, which is a hassle.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a list device with excellent operability.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, one list device according to the present invention includes: an operation detection unit that detects an input operation by an operation unit; a sensor that detects a user's input operation not by the operation unit; a cover member that can be changed between a first position where the operation unit is exposed and a second position where the operation unit is covered; the cover member is a control unit that invalidates an input operation based on the detection result of the sensor when in the first position, and is characterized by including this. In order to solve the above problems, another list device according to the present invention includes: an operation detection unit that detects an input operation by an operation unit; a sensor that detects a user's input operation not by the operation unit; a cover member that can be changed between a first position where the operation unit is exposed and a second position where the operation unit is covered; a control unit that switches the validity / invalidity of processing based on the detection result of the sensor depending on whether the cover member is in the first position or the second position, and is characterized by including this.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, there is an effect that a list device with excellent operability can be realized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] An embodiment of the list device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1(a), 1(b) to 3. In this embodiment, the case where the list device is a wristwatch is exemplified. Note that although various technically preferable limitations are imposed on the embodiments described below for carrying out the present invention, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples.

[0011] FIGS. 1(a) and 2(a) are front views of a wristwatch as a list device in the present embodiment. FIGS. 1(b) and 2(b) are side views of a wristwatch as a list device in the present embodiment. Also, FIG. 3 is a main part block diagram showing the control configuration of the wristwatch in the present embodiment.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1(a), 1(b) and FIGS. 2(a), 2(b), the wristwatch 100 in the present embodiment includes a case (hereinafter referred to as "watch case 1" in the embodiment). The watch case 1 is formed of, for example, a metal such as stainless steel or titanium, ceramic, various synthetic resins, etc. Note that the material forming the watch case 1 is not limited to those exemplified herein.

[0013] The watch case 1 of the present embodiment is formed in a hollow short column shape that opens vertically in the thickness direction. At the opening on the front side (visible side) of the watch case 1, a windproof member (not shown) formed of, for example, transparent glass or the like is attached to close the opening on the front side. Also, the opening on the back side of the watch case 1 is closed by a back cover (not shown).

[0014] On the side surface of the watch case 1 (the outer peripheral portion of the watch case 1), a plurality of operation buttons 11 (the first operation button 11, the second operation button 11...) for inputting various operation instructions such as time setting instructions, switching instructions for the display screen 124 described later, and mode switching instructions are provided. In the present embodiment, four operation buttons 11 are arranged at substantially equal intervals (in the illustrated example, they are arranged at the 2 o'clock side, 4 o'clock side, 8 o'clock side, and 10 o'clock side of an analog watch respectively). Note that the number and arrangement of the operation buttons 11 are not limited to the illustrated example. There may be one operation button 11, or five or more.

[0015] In the present embodiment, the operation button 11 is an operation detection unit (the first operation detection unit) for detecting an input operation, and constitutes the first input unit 10 (see FIG. 3). The operation button 11 is, for example, a push button that generates an input operation signal when pressed. Note that the first input unit (the first operation detection unit) 10 is not limited to the operation button 11 that is a push button, and may include, for example, a faucet (not shown) that generates an input operation signal by pulling and rotating. The input operation signal generated from the operation button 11 is received by the CPU 41 as a control unit when the first switch contact 10a is connected (refer to the state shown in FIG. 3).

[0016] A band 2 is attached to the watch case 1, and the watch body including the watch case 1 is configured to be worn on the wrist. Further, on the front side of the wristwatch 100 (the visible side of the watch), below the windproof member, a dial 120 is provided on which the hands 123 of the display unit 12, the display screen 124, etc. are arranged. The layout of the dial 120 is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in Fig. 1(a) etc., the case of having two hands 123 is illustrated, but the hands 123 may include a second hand, a minute hand, an hour hand, and three other various function hands.

[0017] Furthermore, inside the watch case 1, each component of the display unit 12 and a watch module (not shown) etc. are accommodated. The watch module operates each part of the wristwatch 100 such as the display unit 12. The watch module includes, for example, a CPU 41, a memory 42, various circuits etc. (refer to Fig. 3) described later, and is mounted on a substrate (not shown) etc.

[0018] Also, on the front side of the watch case 1 of the present embodiment (the visible side of the watch), an annular bezel 3 is provided so as to surround the periphery of the windproof member. The bezel 3 has an upper surface portion 31 which is on the front side of the watch case 1 (the visible side of the watch) and is arranged around the windproof member, and a side surface portion 32 which is vertically provided from the upper surface portion 31 and is arranged along the peripheral surface of the watch case 1. As shown in Fig. 1(b) and Fig. 2(b), window portions 33 are formed at four positions on the side surface portion 32 corresponding to the operation buttons 11.

[0019] In the present embodiment, the bezel 3 functions as a cover member that can take a first position for exposing the operation button 11 which is a first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10 in the wristwatch 100 which is a list device, and a second position for covering the first input unit 10. The bezel 3 is rotatable along the outer periphery of the watch case 1 for at least a certain angle, and is configured to be able to take the first position and the second position by rotating. The bezel 3 only needs to be rotatable along the outer periphery of the watch case 1 for at least a certain angle, and its shape and the like are not limited to the illustrated example. The bezel 3 may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, or may rotate in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. In the present embodiment, as shown by the white arrow in Fig. 2(a), the case where the bezel 3 rotates clockwise is illustrated.

[0020] In the present embodiment, the state where the window portion 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to the operation button 11 which is the first input portion 10 (the state shown in Figs. 1(a) and 1(b)) is the state where the bezel 3 is at the first position where the operation button 11 is exposed. Further, the state where a portion other than the window portion 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to the operation button 11 which is the first input portion by rotating the bezel 3 (the state shown in Figs. 2(a) and 2(b)) is the state where the bezel 3 is at the second position where the operation button 11 is covered. As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of operation buttons 11 as the first input portion are provided, and when the bezel 3 as the cover member reaches the second position, the plurality of operation buttons 11 are all configured to be covered by the bezel 3.

[0021] The bezel 3 only needs to expose the operation button 11 which is the first input portion at the first position and cover the first input portion at the second position, and its shape and the like are not limited to the illustrated example. For example, the portion (window portion 33) for exposing the operation button 11 is provided according to the position of the first input portion. In the illustrated example, since four operation buttons 11 which are the first input portions are disposed on the side surface of the watch case 1, the window portion 33 is also provided on the side surface portion 32 of the bezel 3. However, when the operation button 11 is disposed on the front surface side (the visually recognizable side of the watch) of the watch case 1, the window portion 33 is also provided on the upper surface portion 31 of the bezel 3.

[0022] Next, with reference to Fig. 3, the functional configuration of the wristwatch 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the wristwatch 100 has a CPU 41 (Central Processing Unit) as a control unit and a memory 42 composed of a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. not shown in the figure. The CPU 41 performs various arithmetic processes as a processor and overall controls the entire operation of the wristwatch 100. The memory 42 stores various programs executed by the CPU 41 and various data used in the various programs. These programs and data are read out by the CPU 41 as needed and executed and utilized.

[0023] The wristwatch 100 also has an oscillation circuit 43, a frequency division circuit 44, and a timekeeping circuit 45 (timekeeping unit). The oscillation circuit 43 generates a predetermined frequency signal and outputs it to the frequency division circuit 44. The frequency division circuit 44 divides the frequency signal input from the oscillation circuit 43, generates a signal with a frequency set by a control signal from the CPU 41, and outputs it to the CPU 41. Also, the frequency division circuit 44 generates a predetermined frequency signal (for example, a 1-second signal) and outputs it to the timekeeping circuit 45.

[0024] The timekeeping circuit 45 is a counter that counts the input frequency signal and counts the date and time (current time). This counter is not limited to a counter circuit as a hardware configuration, and may be a RAM or the like that stores the date and time counted software by the CPU 41.

[0025] As described above, the wristwatch 100 is provided with a display unit 12 (in this embodiment, an analog display unit 12a and a digital display unit 12b). The date and time (current time) counted by the timekeeping circuit 45 is displayed on the dial 120 by the CPU 41 controlling each part of the display unit 12. Note that the display of the date and time (current time) may be in analog format, digital format, or both analog and digital formats.

[0026] The analog display unit 12a includes a stepping motor 121, a motor drive circuit 122, a wheel train mechanism (not shown), the aforementioned pointer 123, and the like. Based on the control signal input from the CPU 41, the motor drive circuit 122 outputs drive pulses to the stepping motor 121. The stepping motor 121 performs step drive (rotational operation at a predetermined step angle) based on the voltage waveform of the drive pulses input from the motor drive circuit 122. The rotational operation of the stepping motor 121 is transmitted to the pointer 123 via a wheel train mechanism that is a gear train. As a result, the pointer 123 (e.g., hour hand or minute hand) rotates and moves (pivots) by a predetermined angle in the forward or reverse rotation direction. Thereby, on the dial 120, the pointer 123 indicates the date and time (current time) and the like.

[0027] The digital display unit 12b includes a display screen 124, a display control circuit 125, and the like. The display screen 124 is composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic EL display (OEL), or other flat displays. Based on the control signal input from the CPU 41, the display control circuit 125 controls the display of the display screen 124, so that the date and time (current time) and the like are displayed on the display screen 124 provided on the dial 120.

[0028] Also, the CPU 41, which is the control unit, receives input operations from the first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10 and the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20. The first input unit 10 includes at least one operation button 11 (four operation buttons 11 as described above in this embodiment). When the user operates each operation button 11, an input operation signal corresponding to the operation is generated. The second input unit 20 includes an operation detection unit 21 that detects a user's input operation, and generates an input operation signal according to the detection result. The operation detection unit 21 is, for example, an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the wristwatch 100 which is a list device. Note that the operation detection unit 21 is not limited to an acceleration sensor. Any means that can detect the operation (movement) of the wristwatch 100 that can be converted into an input operation is acceptable. For example, other sensors such as a gyro sensor that detects the rotation of the wristwatch 100 may be used.

[0029] Here, the user's input operation detected by the acceleration sensor or the like which is the operation detection unit 21 is a predetermined operation such as, for example, an operation of swinging the arm once greatly, or an operation of quickly swinging it twice in succession. Which operation corresponds to which input operation is preset and registered in advance. When the operation detection unit 21 detects such a predetermined operation, it detects the input operation corresponding to the operation and generates an input operation signal. Note that the acceleration sensor or the like which is the operation detection unit 21 continues to detect the acceleration of the wristwatch 100 at any time, in addition to when the user performs a predetermined operation. The acceleration data or the like detected by the acceleration sensor or the like which is the operation detection unit 21 is output to the CPU 41 which is the control unit at any time, received by the CPU 41, and reflected in the display of the display unit 12.

[0030] When the bezel 3 which is a cover member is in the first position where it exposes the operation button 11 which is the first input unit, that is, when the operation button 11 is exposed from the window portion 33, the operation of the operation button 11 by the user becomes possible. In this state, the first switch contact 10a is turned ON (the connection state shown in FIG. 3), and the input operation signal generated from the operation button 11 is received by the CPU 41. At this time, on the display screen 124 of the digital display unit 12b, as shown in FIG. 1(a), characters such as "OFF" indicating that the input operation by the operation button 11 is valid and the input operation from the operation detection unit 21 is invalid (OFF) may be displayed.

[0031] On the other hand, when the bezel 3 is in the second position where it covers the operation button 11 and is protected from external forces or the like, that is, when the operation button 11 is covered by a portion other than the window portion 33, access to the operation button 11 from the outside, such as an operation by the user, becomes impossible. In this state, the connection is switched so that the second switch contact 20a is turned on, and the input operation signal generated from the second input unit 20 (operation detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor) is received by the CPU 41. At this time, on the display screen 124 of the digital display unit 12b, as shown in FIG. 2(a), characters such as "ON" indicating that the input operation from the operation detection unit 21 is valid (ON) may be displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation button 11 is protected and cannot be touched, the input operation detected by the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20, which is an operation detection unit other than the operation button 11, becomes valid. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform an input operation without performing an operation to return the bezel 3 to the first position.

[0032] Next, the operation of the wristwatch 100 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b). In FIGS. 1(b) and 2(b), the operation button 11 covered by the side surface portion 32 of the bezel 3 and not actually visible is indicated by a dashed line.

[0033] When the user wants to operate the wristwatch 100 using the operation button 11, the position of the bezel 3 is adjusted so that it is in the first position where the operation button 11 is exposed from the window portion 33. At this time, all the operation buttons 11 (four operation buttons 11 in the present embodiment) provided on the wristwatch 100 are each exposed from the window portion 33 and are in an operable state. When the user appropriately operates the operation button 11 and performs an input operation corresponding to an operation such as switching the display screen 124 to a desired display, an input operation signal corresponding to the operation is input to the CPU 41. Thereby, operations corresponding to the input operation signal, such as switching of the display screen 124, are performed.

[0034] When the user does not want to touch the operation button 11 or wants to protect the operation button 11 by avoiding external contact or the like, the position of the bezel 3 is adjusted so that the portion other than the window portion 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to the operation button 11, and the operation button 11 is covered by the bezel 3 (the side surface portion 32 of the bezel 3) to be in a second position. At this time, all the operation buttons 11 (four operation buttons 11 in the present embodiment) provided on the wristwatch 100 are covered by the bezel 3 (the side surface portion 32 of the bezel 3) and cannot be operated. When the bezel 3 is in the second position, the connection is switched from the state where the first switch contact 10a is ON to the state where the second switch contact 20a is ON, and the input operation signal from the second input unit 20 (the second operation detection unit, the operation detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor) becomes valid.

[0035] For example, when the operation detection unit 21 is an acceleration sensor, when the acceleration sensor detects an acceleration corresponding to a predetermined operation among the accelerations of the wristwatch 100, the operation detection unit 21 generates an input operation signal corresponding to the operation. When the bezel 3 is in the second position, the input operation signal from the operation detection unit 21 as the second operation detection unit is received by the CPU 41. Specifically, for example, by associating different operation instruction contents with predetermined operations such as an operation of slowly shaking the wristwatch 100 once, quickly shaking it once, slowly shaking it twice, quickly shaking it twice, etc., an input operation signal corresponding to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor is generated and received by the CPU 41. Thereby, a desired operation such as switching of the display screen 124 can be performed.

[0036] For example, each time the wristwatch 100 is shaken once greatly, the content displayed on the display screen 124 may be sequentially switched to time display, step count, calorie consumption, etc., or switched from the time display mode to the stopwatch mode, and the start / stop operation may be performed by quickly shaking the wristwatch 100 twice. Note that the association between the acceleration information of the wristwatch 100 detected by the motion detection unit 21 and the input operation signal generated from the motion detection unit 21 (that is, what input operation occurred when what kind of movement was detected) may be set by default, or may be arbitrarily set by the user. Even when there is a default setting, the user may appropriately re-set it to be customizable.

[0037] Thereby, even after the bezel 3 is rotationally moved to the second position where the operation button 11 is once covered and protected, without performing an operation to return the bezel 3 to the first position, it is possible to perform an input operation by the second input unit 20 (motion detection unit 21 such as a second operation detection unit and an acceleration sensor).

[0038] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the wristwatch 100 as a list device includes an operation button 11 as a first input unit (that is, a first operation detection unit that detects an input operation), a second input unit 20 different from the first input unit 10 (that is, a motion detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor as a second operation detection unit that detects an input operation), a bezel 3 as a cover member that can take a first position for exposing the first input unit 10 and a second position for covering the first input unit 10, and a CPU 41 as a control unit that receives the input operations detected by the first input unit 10 and the second input unit 20. When the bezel 3 is in the second position, the CPU 41 validates the input operation detected by the second input unit 20 (motion detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor as a second operation detection unit that detects an input operation). Thereby, even after the bezel 3 is rotationally moved to the second position where the operation button 11 is once covered, without performing an operation to return the bezel 3 to the first position, it is possible to perform an input operation by a second input unit 20 (motion detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor) different from the operation button 11, and a wristwatch 100 with excellent operability can be realized.

[0039] Also, in the present embodiment, the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20 includes an operation detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the wristwatch 100, and the CPU 41 accepts an input operation according to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor which is the operation detection unit 21 when the bezel 3 is in the second position. Thereby, the user can easily operate the wristwatch 100 by a predetermined operation such as shaking the wrist wearing the wristwatch 100 a predetermined number of times at a predetermined speed (i.e., slowly or quickly), and the operability is excellent.

[0040] Also, the cover member in the present embodiment is the bezel 3 provided so as to be rotatable at least by a certain angle, and the bezel 3 is configured to be able to take the first position and the second position by rotating. Thereby, without separately providing a cover member, the bezel 3 attached to the wristwatch 100 can be used as a cover member. For this reason, it is possible to make the wristwatch 100 with good operability without increasing the number of parts or impairing the design.

[0041] Also, in the present embodiment, the first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10 includes a plurality of operation buttons 11 (a first button and a second button), and when the bezel 3 is in the second position, these plurality of operation buttons 11 are both covered by the bezel 3 (the side surface portion 32 of the bezel 3). Thereby, by simply rotating the bezel 3 once, the plurality of operation buttons 11 can be simultaneously put into a protected covered state, and the switching between the first position and the second position can be performed with minimal effort.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist thereof.

[0043] For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first switch contact 10a and the second switch contact 20a are provided, and by rotating the bezel 3, the connection state between the first switch contact 10a, the second switch contact 20a and the CPU 41 can be switched. An example of a method of mechanically switching the ON / OFF between the first input unit 10 and the second input unit 20 is illustrated, but the ON / OFF between the first input unit 10 and the second input unit 20 is not limited to mechanical switching. For example, in what case the input operation signal input from either the first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10 or the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20 is to be treated as valid may be switched by software processing. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the first switch contact 10a and the second switch contact 20a as shown in FIG. 3, and the device configuration is simplified.

[0044] In addition, in the present embodiment, an example is illustrated in which the display unit 12 is composed of an analog display unit 12a that displays time and the like by the pointer 123 and a digital display unit 12b having a small window-shaped display screen 124, but the configuration of the display unit 12 is not limited to this.

[0045] For example, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the display screen 124 of the digital display unit 12b may be provided on the entire surface of the dial 120. When displaying characters or the like in a wide range of the dial 120 in this way, the position of the pointer 123 may be moved so that the pointer 123 of the analog display unit 12a does not interfere with the digital display.

[0046] For example, when the digital display unit 12b is used as the main display unit, regardless of the actual time, the pointer 123 may be moved so as to be arranged in a horizontal line that divides the dial 120 vertically as shown in FIG. 4(b). Also, the arrangement of the pointer 123 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 4(b). For example, the pointer 123 may be moved so as to be arranged in a vertical line that divides the dial 120 horizontally.

[0047] Further, as shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) for example, the display unit 12 may be composed only of the digital display unit 12b and may not include the analog display unit 12a. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5(a), a time display screen using hands like an analog clock may also be expressed by the digital display unit 12b.

[0048] Furthermore, as in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) and FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), when the display screen 124 of the digital display unit 12b is provided in a relatively wide range of the dial 120, the touch panel 22 may be configured on the display screen 124. When the touch panel 22 is provided, the touch panel 22 may be included in the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20 instead of or together with the operation detection unit 21 such as an acceleration sensor.

[0049] In this case, the CPU 41, which is the control unit, enables the input operation by the touch panel 22 when the bezel 3 is in the second position. Note that the CPU 41 may be configured to accept the input operation by the touch panel 22 as valid regardless of whether the bezel 3 is in the first position or the second position. When the touch panel 22 is provided, detailed input and setting operations similar to or more detailed than those of the operation button 11 can be easily performed. Thereby, a wristwatch 100 with even better operability for the user can be realized.

[0050] In addition to the first position where the input operation by the operation button 11, which is the first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10, is enabled and the second position where the input operation detected by the motion detection unit 21, which is the second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20, is enabled, the bezel 3, which is a cover member, may take a third position where no input from either the first input unit 10 or the second input unit 20 is accepted. In this case, when it is desired to protect the operation button 11 in a covered state and no changes are to be made to the display screen, mode, etc., erroneous operations due to unintended arm movements or the like can be avoided.

[0051] Further, when the second input unit 20 different from the first input unit 10 includes a plurality of input means such as the motion detection unit 21 and the touch panel 22, for example, when the bezel 3 is in the second position, input operations by all the input means constituting the second input unit 20 are enabled, and when the bezel 3 is in the third position, only the input operation by the touch panel 22 among the input means constituting the second input unit 20 is enabled. The input means to be enabled may be switched in this way. In this way, an input operation more suitable for the user's preferences and needs can be performed, and the operability of the wristwatch 100 is improved.

[0052] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) and FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), the display content of the display unit 12 may be switched between the case where the cover member (bezel 3) is in the first position and the case where it is in the second position. For example, when the cover member (bezel 3) is in the second position and the input operation by the touch panel is enabled, when the cover member (bezel 3) reaches the second position, the display content of the display unit 12 may automatically transition to a layout or the like that facilitates input operations by the touch panel.

[0053] In the present embodiment, the case where the cover member is the bezel 3 that rotates along the outer periphery of the watch case 1 is taken as an example. However, the cover member may be any member that can take a first position that exposes the first input unit (first operation detection unit) 10 and a second position that covers the first input unit 10, and is not limited to a bezel. For example, the cover member may be a lid member, a shutter, or the like that can take a first position that exposes the first input unit 10 and a second position that covers the first input unit 10 by sliding or the like. In this case, the cover member does not need to rotate along the outer periphery of the watch case 1. Therefore, the watch case 1 is not limited to a circular shape in top view as shown in FIG. 1(a) or the like, and may be a polygon such as a quadrilateral or an octagon in top view. Thereby, the degree of freedom in the external design of the wristwatch 100 is improved.

[0054] In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the list device is the wristwatch 100 is illustrated, but the list device is not limited to the wristwatch. For example, the list device may be a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, an altimeter, a barometer, or the like, or a so-called smartwatch or the like.

[0055] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof. The invention described in the claims first attached to the application form of this application is appended below. The item numbers of the claims described in the appendix are as in the claims first attached to the application form of this application. [Appendix] <Claim 1> A first operation detection unit that detects an input operation; A second operation detection unit that is different from the first operation detection unit and detects an input operation; A cover member that can take a first position where the first operation detection unit is exposed and a second position where the first operation detection unit is covered; A control unit that receives the input operations detected by the first operation detection unit and the second operation detection unit; having The control unit validates the input operation detected by the second operation detection unit when the cover member is in the second position. A list device characterized by this. <Claim 2> The second operation detection unit includes an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the list device, The control unit receives an input according to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor when the cover member is in the second position. The list device according to claim 1, characterized by this. device. <Claim 3> The second operation detection unit includes a touch panel, The list device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the control unit enables an input operation by the touch panel when the cover member is in the second position. <Claim 4> The cover member is a bezel provided so as to be rotatable by at least a certain angle, The list device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bezel is configured to be able to take the first position and the second position by rotating. <Claim 5> The first operation detection unit includes a first button and a second button, The list device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first button and the second button are both covered by the cover member when the cover member is in the second position.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0056] 1 Watch case 3 Bezel (cover member) 10 First input unit (first operation detection unit) 10a First switch contact 11 Operation button 12 Display unit 20 Second input unit (second operation detection unit) 20a Second switch contact 21 Motion detection unit (acceleration sensor) 22 Touch panel 32 Side surface portion 33 Window portion 41 CPU 42 Memory 100 Wristwatch

Claims

1. An operation detection unit that detects an input operation by an operation unit; A sensor that detects a user's input operation not by the operation unit; A cover member that can be changed between a first position where the operation unit is exposed and a second position where the operation unit is covered; A control unit that invalidates an input operation based on a detection result of the sensor when the cover member is in the first position, wherein the list device is characterized by including the control unit.

2. An operation detection unit that detects an input operation by an operation unit; A sensor that detects a user's input operation not by the operation unit; A cover member that can be changed between a first position where the operation unit is exposed and a second position where the operation unit is covered; A control unit that switches the validity of processing based on a detection result of the sensor depending on whether the cover member is in the first position or the second position, wherein the list device is characterized by including the control unit.

3. The control unit receives an input operation detected by the operation detection unit and the sensor. The list device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that.

4. The sensor includes an acceleration sensor that detects an acceleration of the list device or a gyro sensor that detects a rotation of the list device. The control unit receives an input according to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor or an input according to the rotation detected by the gyro sensor when the cover member is in the second position. The list device according to claim 3, characterized in that.

5. Further having a display unit, When the cover member is in the first position, an input operation signal generated from the operation detection unit is received by the control unit. The display unit displays a character indicating that an input operation from the sensor is invalid. The list device according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that.

6. Further having a display unit including a pointer and a display screen, The control unit moves the pointer to a position that does not interfere with the display on the display screen when the cover member is in the second position. The list device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that.

7. Further having a touch panel, The control unit enables an input operation by the touch panel when the cover member is in the second position. The list device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that.

8. The cover member is a bezel provided to be rotatable by at least a certain angle, The list device according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the bezel is configured to be able to take the first position and the second position by rotating.

9. The operation detection unit includes a first button and a second button, The list device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein the first button and the second button are both covered by the cover member when the cover member is in the second position.

10. Furthermore, the cover member can take a third position, The control unit invalidates any input operation from the input operation by the operation unit and the input operation by the sensor when the cover member is in the third position. The list device according to any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized by the above.

11. Furthermore, it has a touch panel, The control unit enables the input operations by the sensor and the touch panel when the cover member is in the second position, The control unit enables only the input operation by the touch panel when the cover member is in the third position. The list device according to claim 10, characterized by the above.

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