Display device

Abstract

To provide an information processing device with excellent viewability or excellent portability.SOLUTION: An information processing device is configured to include an input / output device having a display unit that can be unfolded and folded and a detection unit that can detect the state of the display unit and supply folded / unfolded information, and a calculation device that stores a program for executing different processes depending on the folded / unfolded information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an article, a method, or a manufacturing method. Alternatively, the present invention relates to a process, a machine , a manufacture, or a composition of matter. In particular , the present invention relates to, for example, a human interface, a semiconductor device, a display device, a light-emitting device, a power storage device, a driving method thereof, or a manufacturing method thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to, for example, a method for processing and displaying image information, a program, and a device having a recording medium on which the program is recorded . In particular, the present invention relates to, for example, processing of an image including information processed by an information processing device including a display unit, a display method, and a program for causing the information processing device including a display unit to display an image including the information processed by the information processing device, and an information processing device having a recording medium on which the program is recorded . .

Background Art

[0002] The social infrastructure related to information transmission means has been enriched. As a result, various and abundant information can be acquired, processed, or transmitted using an information processing device not only at the workplace or at home but also outside.

[0003] In such a background, portable information processing devices have been actively developed.

[0004] For example, portable information processing devices are often used outdoors, and unexpected forces may be applied to the information processing device and the display device used therewith due to dropping. As an example of a display device that is difficult to break, a configuration in which the adhesion between a structure that separates a light-emitting layer and a second electrode layer is enhanced is known (Patent Document 1).

[0005] Also, a multi-panel electronic device including a function of receiving first acceleration data from a first sensor coupled to a first portion of the electronic device is known. Further, it further includes a function of receiving second acceleration data from a second sensor coupled to a second portion of the electronic device, and a multi-panel electronic device in which the position of the first portion is movable with respect to the position of the second portion is known. Further, a multi-panel electronic device further including a function of determining the configuration of the electronic device based at least in part on the first acceleration data and the second acceleration data is known (Patent Document 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] A display device having a large screen and capable of displaying a lot of information is excellent in listability. Therefore, it is suitable for an information processing device.

[0008] On the other hand, a display device having a large screen is inferior in portability compared to one having a small screen.

[0009] One aspect of the present invention has been made under such a technical background. Therefore, one of the problems is to provide an information processing device excellent in listability. Or, one of the problems is to provide an information processing device excellent in portability.

[0010] ​​​​​​​​​ Note that the description of these problems does not preclude the existence of other problems. One aspect of the present invention is not required to solve all of these problems. Other problems will become apparent from the description in the specification, drawings, claims, etc., and it is possible to extract these other problems from the description in the specification, drawings, claims, etc. **Means for Solving the Problems**

[0011] One aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus including an input / output device that supplies folding information and to which image information is supplied, and an arithmetic device that supplies folding information and supplies image information. The input / output device includes a display unit that can be set in an unfolded state or two or more different folded states, and a detection unit that can detect the state of the display unit and supply folding information. The arithmetic device includes an arithmetic unit and a storage unit that stores a program for causing the arithmetic unit to execute processing. The program causes the arithmetic unit to execute different processing according to the folding information.

[0012] Also, the program stored in the information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first step of specifying a folded state based on folding information, a second step of loading a processing application assigned to the folded state, a third step of permitting interrupt processing, a fourth step of executing interrupt processing and processing information, a fifth step of proceeding to the sixth step when an end command is supplied and proceeding to the first step when an end command is not supplied, and a sixth step of ending. And the interrupt processing ​A seventh step of identifying the folded state based on the folding information, and if the folded state has changed, proceeding to the ninth step, and if the folded state has not changed, proceeding to the tenth step. An eighth step, a ninth step of ending the application, and a tenth step of returning from the interrupt process. When the state has changed, proceed to the ninth step. When the folded state has not changed, proceed to the tenth step. An eighth step, a ninth step of ending the application, and a tenth step of returning from the interrupt process. It includes.

[0013] The information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes an input / output device including a display unit that can be unfolded and folded and a detection unit that can detect the state thereof and supply folding information, and an arithmetic device that stores a program for executing different processes according to the folding information. It is configured. Thereby, an information processing apparatus excellent in listability can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus excellent in portability can be provided. A detection unit that can detect the state thereof and supply folding information, and an arithmetic device that stores a program for executing different processes according to the folding information. According to the folding information, it is configured to include. Thereby, an information processing apparatus excellent in listability can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus excellent in portability can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus excellent in portability can be provided.

[0014] Further, one aspect of the present invention includes a connecting housing having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, a first marker and a second marker that can be close to the first surface of the connecting housing, and a third marker and a fourth marker that can be close to the second surface, a detection unit that identifies the third marker and the fourth marker, a first housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing, and a first surface from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing, a second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. And an information processing apparatus having. And the connecting housing, the first housing, and the second housing foldably support a flexible display unit, and the first housing has the first marker on the first surface and the third marker on the A first marker and a second marker that can be close to the first surface of the connecting housing, and a third marker and a fourth marker that can be close to the second surface. A detection unit that identifies the third marker and the fourth marker, a first housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing, and a first surface from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing, a second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. A first housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing, and a first surface from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing, a second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. A first housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing, and a first surface from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing, a second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. A first housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing, and a first surface from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing, a second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. A second housing connected to the connecting housing so as to be rotatable to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing. The connecting housing, the first housing, and the second housing foldably support a flexible display unit, and the first housing has the first marker on the first surface and the third marker on the The connecting housing, the first housing, and the second housing foldably support a flexible display unit, and the first housing has the first marker on the first surface and the third marker on the The second housing has a second label on the first surface and a fourth label on the second surface. .

[0015] Also, in one aspect of the present invention, the second housing has a fifth label on the first surface and a sixth label on the second surface, and the detection unit is the above information processing device that identifies the sixth label close to the first surface of the first housing and the fifth label close to the second surface of the first housing.

[0016] The information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display unit that can be unfolded and folded, and a detection unit that can detect the state thereof and supply folding information. Thereby, an information processing device with excellent browseability can be provided. Or, an information processing device with excellent portability can be provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, an information processing device with excellent browseability can be provided. Or, an information processing device with excellent portability can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0019] The embodiments described below include a table that can be folded into two or more different positions. This book was created with a focus on an input / output device equipped with a display unit and a detector unit that detects the folded state. An aspect of the invention is included.

[0020] An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit that can be unfolded and folded, and a display unit that can be folded and folded. an input / output device having a detection unit that can detect the folding state and supply folding information; and a computing device that stores a program that executes different processes depending on the read information.

[0021] According to the information processing device of the aspect of the present invention, different processes are performed depending on the folded state. This allows the calculation device to execute the process. This provides an information processing device with excellent visibility. Alternatively, it is possible to provide an information processing device with excellent portability.

[0022] The embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following description. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications may be made in the form and details thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will be easily understood by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not construed as being limited to the descriptions of the embodiments shown below. In the configuration of the invention described below , the same reference numerals are commonly used between different drawings for the same part or parts having similar functions, and the repeated description thereof will be omitted.

[0023] (Embodiment 1) In this embodiment, the configuration of an information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0024] FIG. 1(A) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of an information processing apparatus 100 according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0025] FIGS. 1(B-1) and 1(B-2) are schematic diagrams for explaining the configuration of an information processing apparatus 100 according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0026] FIGS. 1(C-1) and 1(C-2) are schematic diagrams for explaining the operation in which an information processing apparatus 100 according to one aspect of the present invention is folded.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a program to be executed by an arithmetic unit of an information processing apparatus 100 according to one aspect of the present invention. FIG. 2(A) is a flowchart for explaining main processing, and FIG. 2(B) is a flowchart for explaining interrupt processing.

[0028] The information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment includes an input / output device 120 that supplies folding information SENS and to which image information VIDEO is supplied, and an arithmetic device 110 to which folding information SENS is supplied and that supplies image information VIDEO (see FIG. 1(A)).

[0029] ​The input / output device 120 can be in a deployed state or two or more different folded states. It includes a display unit 122 that can be in such states and a detection unit 123 that can detect the state of the display unit 122 and supply folding information SENS.

[0030] The arithmetic device 110 includes an arithmetic unit 111 and a storage unit 112 that stores a program for causing the arithmetic unit 111 to execute processing. The program causes the arithmetic unit 111 to execute different processing according to the folding information SENS.

[0031] The information processing device 100 described in this embodiment includes an input / output device 120 having a display unit 122 that can be deployed and folded and a detection unit 123 that can detect the state thereof and supply folding information SENS, and an arithmetic device 110 that stores a program for executing different processing according to the folding information SENS. As a result, the display unit 122 can be deployed and used. As a result, an information processing device with excellent listability can be provided. Alternatively, the display unit 122 can be folded. As a result, an information processing device with excellent portability can be provided.

[0032] Note that the arithmetic device 110 illustrated and described in this embodiment includes an input / output interface 115 and a transmission path 114 (see Fig. 1(A)).

[0033] The input / output interface 115 can supply information to the input / output device 120, and information is supplied from the input / output device 120.

[0034] The transmission path 114 transmits information among the arithmetic unit 111, the storage unit 112, and the input / output interface 115. 5. The calculation unit 111, the storage unit 112, and the input / output interface Interface 115 can provide information to transmission line 114 .

[0035] The input / output device 120 includes an input means 121, a sign 129, a communication unit 125, and the like.

[0036] The input means 121 can supply operation commands INPUT including an end command. ,The end command is a command to end the program.

[0037] The sign 129 is placed near the display unit 122 and is detected by the detection unit 123. This allows you to know the folded state of the display unit.

[0038] These components cannot be clearly separated, and one component may also serve as another component. For example, a touch panel in which a display unit and a touch sensor are superimposed. serves as both a display unit 122 and an input means 121.

[0039] The information processing device 100 described as an example in this embodiment is a process including the following steps: The device includes a storage unit 112 for storing a program (see FIG. 2).

[0040] "program" In the first step, the folded state of the display unit 122 is detected from the folding information SENS. Identify (see Figure 2(A)(S1)).

[0041] Regarding the method for identifying the folded state of the display unit 122 from the folding information SENS, This will be explained in detail in the second embodiment.

[0042] In the second step, we assign the processing application to the collapsed state. Load (see Fig. 2(A)(S2)).

[0043] As an application for processing assigned to the folded state, for example, information processing devices can be used for e - book viewing, music playback, broadcast or video viewing, games, cameras, etc. Applications for use can be cited.

[0044] In the third step, enable interrupt processing (see Fig. 2(A)(S3)).

[0045] In the fourth step, execute interrupt processing and process predetermined information (see Fig. 2(A )(S4)).

[0046] As the processing of information in the fourth step, for example, processing such as outputting the information in the storage unit 112 to the output device 120 can be cited. Specifically, processing of decompressing and displaying the image information compressed and stored in the storage unit 112 on the display unit 122, decompressing and outputting the compressed audio information to a speaker or the like, processing of adjusting and displaying character information based on layout information, etc. can be cited. stored in the storage unit 112 on the display unit 122, decompressing and outputting the compressed audio information to a speaker or the like, processing of adjusting and displaying character information based on layout information, etc. can be cited. stored in the storage unit 112 on the display unit 122, decompressing and outputting the compressed audio information to a speaker or the like, processing of adjusting and displaying character information based on layout information, etc. can be cited. can be cited.

[0047] In the fifth step, if an end command is supplied, proceed to the sixth step; if no end command is supplied, proceed to the first step (see Fig. 2(A)(S5)).

[0048] In the sixth step, end (see Fig. 2(A)(S6)).

[0049] Interrupt processing will be described (see Fig. 2(B)). Note that the arithmetic unit for which interrupt processing is enabled can receive an execution command for interrupt processing. And the interrupt Upon receiving an execution instruction for a process, the arithmetic unit interrupts the main process and executes an interrupt process. For example, when an event associated with an execution instruction for an interrupt process is supplied, the arithmetic unit executes the interrupt process and stores the execution result in the storage unit. After that, the arithmetic unit that has returned from the interrupt process to the main process can resume the main process based on the execution result of the interrupt process.

[0050] In the seventh step, the interrupt process identifies the folded state from the folding information SENS (see Fig. 2(B)(T7)).

[0051] In the eighth step, if the folded state has changed, it proceeds to the ninth step; if the folded state has not changed, it proceeds to the tenth step (see Fig. 2(B)(T8)).

[0052] Note that the change in the folded state can be determined by comparing it with the folded state identified in the first step.

[0053] In the ninth step, the application is terminated (see Fig. 2(B)(T9)).

[0054] In the tenth step, it returns from the interrupt process (see Fig. 2(B)(T10)).

[0055] Hereinafter, each element constituting the information processing apparatus 100 according to an aspect of the present invention will be described.

[0056] 《Input / Output Device》 The input / output device 120 is connected to the transmission path 114 via the input / output interface 115. The input / output device 120 can supply external information to the information processing apparatus 100. Also, ​​​​​The information inside the information processing apparatus 100 can be supplied to the outside.

[0057] 《Detection Unit and Mark》 The detection unit 123 detects at least the folded state of the display unit 122 and supplies the folding information S ENS.

[0058] The detection unit 123 includes a sensor that detects the mark 129 arranged near the display unit 122 . As a result, the detection unit 123 can supply a folding signal corresponding to the folded state of the display unit 122.

[0059] Examples of what can be used for the mark 129 include the shape and arrangement of objects such as protrusions, light, radio waves or electromagnetic waves such as magnetic force. Specifically, those having different polarities (for example, the S pole and N pole of a magnet), those having different signals (for example, electromagnetic waves modulated in different ways), etc. can be mentioned.

[0060] The sensor that can be used for the detection unit 123 is selected and used so as to be able to identify the mark 129.

[0061] Specifically, when a structure (for example, a protrusion) with a different shape or arrangement is used for the mark 129, an opener or the like having a different shape or arrangement so as to be able to identify the structure can be used as the sensor . Or, when light is used for the mark 129, a photoelectric conversion element or the like can be used as the sensor . Or, when radio waves are used for the mark 129, an antenna or the like can be used as the sensor . Or, when magnetic force is used for the mark 129, a magnetic sensor or the like can be used as the sensor .

[0062] ​​​Identifying the folded state of the display unit 122 from the signal supplied by the sensor that has detected the identifier The method will be described in detail in Embodiment 2.

[0063] Note that the detection unit 123 may detect acceleration, azimuth, GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, temperature, humidity, etc., and supply the information.

[0064] 《Input means》 As the input means 121, various human interfaces and the like can be used. Specifically, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch sensor, a microphone, a camera, or the like can be used. In particular, the method of supplying an operation command using a pointer is convenient because it enables an intuitive operation.

[0065] For example, when a touch panel is applied to the input means 121 provided integrally on top of the display unit, a user of the information processing apparatus 100 can use a finger that touches the touch panel as a pointer to perform gestures such as tapping, dragging, swiping, or pinching in, and input operation commands INPUT including an end command.

[0066] 《Display unit》 The display unit 122 has flexibility. Since the display unit 122 has flexibility, it can be folded.

[0067] A first surface (also referred to as the front surface) in a state where the display unit 122 is spread out flat is shown in FIG. 1(B-1). A second surface (also referred to as the back surface) facing the first surface is shown in FIG. 1(B-2).

[0068] States where the display unit 122 is folded are shown in FIGS. 1(C-1) and 1(C-2).

[0069] Note that the configuration of the flexible display unit applicable to this embodiment will be described in detail in Embodiment 4 or Embodiment 5. The information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided.

[0070] Note that the information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment is not limited to including a display unit 122 that can be folded into three. Specifically, the display unit may have a configuration that can be folded into two or a configuration that can be folded into four or more. The greater the number of folds possible, the more excellent the information processing apparatus with a better overview can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided.

[0071] 《Communication Unit》 The communication unit 125 connects the information processing apparatus 100 to an external network. The information processing apparatus 100 can acquire information COM from the outside or supply it to the outside. Specifically, a network connection device or a modem, etc. can be used for the communication unit 125. The communication unit 125 connects the information processing apparatus 100 to an external network. The information processing apparatus 100 can acquire information COM from the outside or supply it to the outside. Specifically, a network connection device or a modem, etc. can be used for the communication unit 125. The communication unit 125 connects the information processing apparatus 100 to an external network. The information processing apparatus 100 can acquire information COM from the outside or supply it to the outside. Specifically, a network connection device or a modem, etc. can be used for the communication unit 125.

[0072] 《Others》 As the input / output device 120, for example, a camera, a microphone, a read-only external storage unit, an external storage unit, a communication device, a scanner, a speaker, a printer, etc. can be used. As the input / output device 120, for example, a camera, a microphone, a read-only external storage unit, an external storage unit, a communication device, a scanner, a speaker, a printer, etc. can be used.

[0073] Specifically, as the camera, a digital camera, a digital video camera, etc. can be used. Specifically, as the camera, a digital camera, a digital video camera, etc. can be used.

[0074] As the external storage unit, a hard disk, a removable memory, etc. can be used. Also, as the read-only external storage unit, a CDROM, a DVDROM, etc. can be used. Also, as the read-only external storage unit, a CDROM, a DVDROM, etc. can be used.

[0075] Note that the present embodiment can be appropriately combined with other embodiments described in this specification. 。

[0076] (Embodiment 2) In this embodiment, the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. 。

[0077] Specifically, an information processing apparatus 100 having a foldable display unit 122, a foldable housing that supports the display unit 122, a label 129 disposed on the housing, and a detection unit 123 that detects the label 129 will be described. Further, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit 123 according to the folded state of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described. 。 。 。

[0078] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a state in which the display unit 122 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to one aspect of the present invention and the housing that supports it are folded. Specifically, it is a schematic diagram for explaining the unfolded state and ten different folded states. 。 。

[0079] The information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment includes a connecting housing C having a first surface (also referred to as a front surface; see FIG. 1(B-1)) and a second surface (also referred to as a back surface; see FIG. 1(B-2)) facing the first surface. 。 。

[0080] Further, the information processing apparatus 100 has a detection unit 123 that can distinguish a first label 129(1) and a second label 129(2) that can be close to the first surface of the connecting housing C and a third label 129(3) and a fourth label 129(4) that can be close to the second surface. Note that the detection unit 123 includes a sensor 123L. 。 。 。

[0081] In addition, the information processing device 100 is moved from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C. the second surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the second surface of the connecting housing C faces the second surface of the connecting housing C. The device has a first housing L connected to a body C (see FIG. 1(C-1)).

[0082] In addition, the information processing device 100 is moved from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C. the second surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the second surface of the connecting housing C faces the second surface of the connecting housing C. The device has a second housing R connected to the body C (see FIG. 1(C-2)).

[0083] The connecting housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing R have a flexible display unit 122. Foldable support.

[0084] The first housing L has a first mark 129(1) on the first surface and a third mark 129(3) on the second surface. is provided on the second side.

[0085] The second housing R has a second mark 129(2) on the first surface and a fourth mark 129(4) on the second surface. is provided on the second side.

[0086] The information processing device 100 described in this embodiment has a display unit that can be unfolded and folded. 122 and a detection unit 123 that can detect the state and provide folding information. This makes it possible to provide an information processing device with excellent visibility. It is possible to provide an information processing device with excellent performance.

[0087] In the information processing device 100 described in this embodiment, the second housing R has a fifth mark 12 9(5) on the first surface and a sixth mark 129(6) on the second surface. 3 identifies the sixth identifier 129(6) close to the first surface of the first housing L and the fifth identifier 129(5) close to the second surface of the first housing L. Note that the detection unit 123 includes the sensor 123U.

[0088] The information processing apparatus 100 described in this embodiment can detect the deployed or folded state of the display unit 122 and supply folding information SENS. Specifically, the information processing apparatus 100 can be set to a deployed state or one of ten types of folded states, and the detection unit can supply different folding information SENS for each state. As a result, programs for executing different processes can be assigned to each of the eleven types of states. As a result, by changing the folding method, it is possible to easily select and use various functions, thereby providing an information processing apparatus.

[0089] Two or more different folded states of the display unit 122 of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0090] The detection unit 123 includes the sensor 123L in the connecting housing C and the sensor 123U in the first housing L. Note that both the sensor 123L and the sensor 123U can identify the identifier 129 close to the first surface and the identifier 129 close to the second surface.

[0091] The detection unit 123 generates and supplies folding information SENS that can identify the folded state of the display unit 122 from the combination of signals supplied by the sensor 123L and the sensor 123U.

[0092] Note that for the sensor 123L and the sensor 123U, the identifier 129(x) is close to the first surface, ​​​​​​​When the label 129(y) is close to the second surface, a signal (x, y) is to be supplied. Also, when no label is in the vicinity, a signal (0, 0) is to be supplied. Note that this notation is for convenience of explanation, and the signal format is not limited to this as long as the approaching label 129 can be identified.

[0093] <In the unfolded state> The connecting housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100 are in the unfolded state as shown in FIGS. 3(A-1) and 3(A-2). Note that FIG. 3(A-1) is a schematic view seen from the first surface (also referred to as the front surface), and FIG. 3(A-2) is a schematic view seen from the second surface (also referred to as the back surface) opposite to the first surface.

[0094] Note that, so as not to hinder the understanding of the invention by complicated figures, in FIGS. 3(B-1) to 3(F-2), the labels 129(1) to 129(6), the display unit 122, the sensor 123L, and the sensor 123U are omitted. These figures can be easily understood by those skilled in the art by referring to them in comparison with FIGS. 3(A-1) and 3(A-2).

[0095] In the unfolded state of the connecting housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100, the sensor 123U and the sensor 123L do not detect any label. As a result, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0, 0), and the sensor 123L supplies a signal (0, 0) to do.

[0096] <In the state folded in two> When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the second surface, the sensor 123L detects the third label 129(3) disposed on the second surface of the first housing L, and a signal (0, 3) Supply (see Fig. 3(B-1)).

[0097] When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the first marker 129(1) disposed on the first surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (1,0) Supply (see Fig. 3(B-2)).

[0098] When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the second surface, the sensor 123L detects the fourth marker 129(4) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,4) Supply (see Fig. 3(C-1)).

[0099] When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the second marker 129(2) disposed on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (2,0) Supply (see Fig. 3(C-2)).

[0100] Note that in the two-fold state, the sensor 123U does not detect any markers. Accordingly the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0,0).

[0101] <State of being folded into three folds> When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the second surface and the second housing R is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the third marker 129(3) disposed on the second surface of the first housing L and the second marker 129(2) disposed on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (2,3) (see Fig. 3(D-1)). Supply (see Fig. 3(D-1)).

[0102] Note that the connecting housing C connects the sensor 123U disposed on the first housing L and the first It is between the fifth identifier 129(5) disposed on the surface. As a result, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0,0).

[0103] When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the first surface and the second housing R is folded onto the second surface, the sensor 123L detects the first identifier 129(1) disposed on the first surface of the first housing L and the fourth identifier 129(4) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R, and supplies a signal (1,4) (see FIG. 3(D-2)).

[0104] Note that the connecting housing C is between the sensor 123U disposed on the first housing L and the sixth identifier 129(6) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R. As a result, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0,0).

[0105] When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the second surface and the second housing R is folded onto the second surface on top of the first housing L, the sensor 123L detects the third identifier 129(3) disposed on the second surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (0,3) (see FIG. 3(E-1 ). Further, the sensor 123U detects the sixth identifier 129(6) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (6,0).

[0106] When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the second surface and the first housing L is folded onto the second surface on top of the second housing R, the sensor 123L detects the fourth identifier 129(4) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,4) (see FIG. 3(E-2 ). Further, the sensor 123U detects the fifth identifier 129(5) disposed on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,5). ​​​​​

[0107] When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the first surface and the second housing R is folded onto the first surface on top of the first housing L, the sensor 123L detects the first mark 129(1) disposed on the first surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (1,0) (see FIG. 3 (F-1 ). Further, the sensor 123U detects the fifth mark 1 29(5) disposed on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,5).

[0108] When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 100 is folded onto the first surface and the first housing L is folded onto the first surface on top of the second housing R, the sensor 123L detects the second mark 129(2) disposed on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (2,0) (see FIG. 3 (F-2 ). Further, the sensor 123U detects the sixth mark 1 29(6) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (6,0).

[0109] Note that the present embodiment can be appropriately combined with other embodiments shown in this specification .

[0110] (Embodiment 3) In the present embodiment, the configuration of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7 .

[0111] FIG. 4(A) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention in an unfolded state, and FIG. 4(B) is a side view thereof. FIG. 4(B) is a side view thereof.

[0112] FIG. 5(A) shows the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention in a state folded into two FIG. 5(A) is a top view for explanation, and FIG. 5(B) is a side view thereof. Further, FIG. 5(C) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into two in a manner different from that of FIG. 5(A ), and FIG. 5(D) is a side view thereof. FIG. 6(A) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into two in a manner different from that of FIGS. 5(A) and 5(C), and FIG. 6(B) is a side view thereof.

[0113] FIG. 6(C) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into two in a manner different from that of FIG. 6(A), and FIG. 6(D) is a side view thereof. FIG. 7(A-1) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into three, and FIG. 7(A-2) is a side view thereof. FIG. 7(B-1) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into three in a manner different from that of FIG. 7(A-1), and FIG. 7(B-2) is a side view thereof. FIG. 7(C-1) is a top view for explaining the structure of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one aspect of the present invention folded into three in a manner different from that of FIGS. 7(A-1) and 7(B-1), and FIG. 7(C- ) is a side view thereof.

[0114] The information processing apparatus 200 illustrated and described in the present embodiment has a connected housing C. The connected housing C includes a sensor 123L for identifying adjacent signs (see FIG. 4(A)).

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[0117]

[0118] ​​​​​​​​The information processing apparatus 200 has a first housing L. The first housing L is connected to the connecting housing C via link 2 11. As a result, the first housing L can rotate from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing C (see Fig. 4(B)). As a result, the information processing apparatus 200 can be folded.

[0119] In addition, the first housing L is provided with a sensor 123U. The first housing L also has a first label 1 29(1) on the first surface and a third label 129(3) on the second surface.

[0120] The information processing apparatus 200 has a second housing R. The second housing R is connected to the connecting housing C via link 2 12. As a result, the second housing R can rotate from a position where the first surface faces the first surface of the connecting housing C to a position where the second surface facing the first surface faces the second surface of the connecting housing C. As a result, the information processing apparatus 200 can be folded.

[0121] In addition, the second housing R has a second label 129(2) and a fifth label 129(5) on the first surface, and a fourth label 129(4) and a sixth label 129(6) on the second surface.

[0122] The information processing apparatus 200 includes a detection unit including a sensor 123L and a sensor 123U.

[0123] The sensor 123L identifies the first label 129(1) and the second label 129(2) close to the first surface of the connecting housing C, and the third label 129(3) and the fourth label 129(4) close to the second surface.

[0124] ​​​​​ The sensor 123U identifies the sixth label 129(6) close to the first surface of the first housing and the fifth label 129(5) close to the second surface.

[0125] The connecting housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 200 support a flexible display unit 222. Note that the arrow in the figure indicates the direction in which the display unit 222 displays an image. .

[0126] The information processing apparatus 200 described in this embodiment includes a display unit 222 that can be deployed and folded, and a detection unit 123 that can detect its state and supply folding information. Thereby, an information processing apparatus with excellent listability can be provided. Or, an information processing apparatus with excellent portability can be provided.

[0127] <Deployed state> In the deployed state of the connecting housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 200, neither the sensor 123U nor the sensor 123L detects any label. As a result, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0,0), and the sensor 123L supplies a signal (0,0) (see FIG. 4(A)).

[0128] <Two-folded state> When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 200 is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the first label 129(1) disposed on the first surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (0,1).

[0129] As shown in FIGS. 5(A) and 5(B), the information processing apparatus 200 folds the first housing L onto the first Fold it onto the surface, and face the second surface of the first housing L and the first surface of the second housing R towards the user. It can be used in this way.

[0130] In addition, an input means (for example, keyboard 121K) can be provided on the second surface of the first housing L. (Refer to Fig. 5(A)).

[0131] For example, when folded in this state, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit can be associated with an application for processing e-mails. As a result, the user can fold the information processing device 200 as shown in Figs. 5(A) and 5(B) to process e-mails. Specifically, while using the display unit 222 of the part supported by the second housing R, character information and the like can be input from the keyboard 121K. Also, the display of the display unit 222 of the part supported by the first housing L and the connecting housing C can be stopped to reduce power consumption.

[0132] When the first housing L of the information processing device 200 is folded onto the second surface, the sensor 123L detects the third marker 129(3) disposed on the second surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (0, 3). (Refer to Figs. 5(C) and 5(D)).

[0133] By folding the first housing L onto the second surface as shown in Figs. 5(C) and 5(D), the information processing device 200 can be used with the first surfaces of the connecting housing C and the second housing R facing the user.

[0134] For example, when folded in this state, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit can be associated with an application for viewing e-books. As a result, the user can ​​​​​​​​​By folding the processing device 200 as shown in FIGS. 5(C) and 5(D), an electronic book can be viewed.

[0135] Also, among the display units 222 of the information processing device 200 folded in this state, the part supported by the first housing L is not facing the user, so the display can be stopped. This makes it possible to reduce power consumption.

[0136] When a touch panel is provided overlapping a part of the display unit 222 that is not facing the user, the touch panel of that part may be used as an input means. This allows the information processing device 2 00 to be supported by the thumb on the user side and the finger on the side not facing the user, and also operated.

[0137] When the second housing R of the information processing device 200 is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the second identifier 129(2) arranged on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,2) (see FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B)).

[0138] Note that input means (for example, control button 121B) can be provided on the second surface of the second housing R (see FIG. 6(A)).

[0139] For example, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit when folded in this state can be associated with a game application . This allows the user to play a game by folding the information processing device 200 as shown in FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B). . Specifically, while using the display unit 222 of the part supported by the first housing L, a character Operations such as turning can be input from the control button 121B. Also, when the display of the display unit 222 of the portion supported by the second housing R and the connection housing C is stopped, the power consumption can be reduced. When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 200 is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123R detects the fourth identifier 129(4) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,4) (see FIGS. 6(C) and 6(D)).

[0140] For example, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit when folded in this state can be associated with an application for browsing a website on the Internet. Thus, the user can fold the information processing apparatus 200 as shown in FIGS. 6(C) and 6(D) to browse the website.

[0141] For example, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit when folded in this state can be associated with an application for browsing a website on the Internet. Thus, the user can fold the information processing apparatus 200 as shown in FIGS. 6(C) and 6(D) to browse the website. Furthermore, the application assigned to the information processing apparatus 200 folded as shown in FIG. 5 and the application assigned to the information processing apparatus 200 folded as shown in FIG. 6 may be made selectable by the user. For example, the assigned application may be changed depending on whether the user is right-handed or left-handed.

[0142] Furthermore, the application assigned to the information processing apparatus 200 folded as shown in FIG. 5 and the application assigned to the information processing apparatus 200 folded as shown in FIG. 6 may be made selectable by the user. For example, the assigned application may be changed depending on whether the user is right-handed or left-handed.

[0143] <In the three-folded state> When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 200 is folded onto the second surface and the second housing R is folded onto the second surface on top of the first housing L, the sensor 123L detects the third identifier 129(3) disposed on the second surface of the first housing L and supplies a signal (0,3) (see FIGS. 7(A-1) and 7(A-2)). Also, a sensor 123U (not shown) detects the fourth identifier 129(4) disposed on the second surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (0,4). ​​​​​​​​​​​Detect the sixth identifier 129(6) arranged on the second surface of R, and supply a signal (6,0). .

[0144] When the first housing L of the information processing apparatus 200 is folded onto the second surface and the second housing R is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L detects the third identifier 129(3) arranged on the second surface of the first housing L and the second identifier 129(2) arranged on the first surface of the second housing R and supplies a signal (2,3) (see FIGS. 7(B-1) and 7(B-2)). Also , although not shown, the connecting housing C is between the sensor 123U provided on the first housing L and the fifth identifier 129(5) provided on the first surface of the second housing R. Thereby, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0,0).

[0145] Note that input means (for example, the camera 121C) can be provided on the second surface of the second housing R (see FIG. 7(B-1)).

[0146] For example, when folded in this state, the folding signal supplied by the detection unit can be associated with an application that captures video . Thereby, the user can capture video by folding the information processing apparatus 20 0 as shown in FIGS. 7(B-1) and 7(B-2). Specifically, while using the display unit 222 of the portion supported by the first housing L , video can be captured from the camera 121C. Also, the display of the display unit 222 of the portion supported by the second housing R and the connecting housing C can be stopped to reduce power consumption .

[0147] When the second housing R of the information processing apparatus 200 is folded onto the first surface and the first housing is stacked on the second housing R ​When the housing L is folded onto the first surface, the sensor 123L is attached to the first surface of the second housing R. The second marker 129(2) is detected and a signal (2,0) is sent (FIG. 7(C-1) ) and FIG. 7(C-2)). The sensor 123U is disposed on the second surface of the second housing R. The sixth marker 129(6) is detected and a signal (6,0) is provided.

[0148] For example, when the folding device is folded in this state, a folding signal is supplied from the detection unit to an information processing device. This allows the user to associate the information processing with a command to transition to a standby state. The device 200 can be folded as shown in FIG. 7(C-1) and FIG. 7(C-2). By stopping the display on the display unit 222, power consumption can be reduced.

[0149] Note that this embodiment mode can be appropriately combined with other embodiment modes shown in this specification. .

[0150] (Fourth embodiment) In this embodiment, a circuit configuration of an input / output device that can be applied to a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[0151] FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a structure of an input / output device that can be used in a data processing device of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

[0152] FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting lines AB and CD in FIG. 8A.

[0153] FIG. 8(C) is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line EF in FIG. 8(A).

[0154] <Explanation of top view> An input / output device 300 exemplified in this embodiment includes a display portion 301 (see FIG. 8A).

[0155] The display unit 301 includes a plurality of pixels 302 and a plurality of imaging pixels 308. The imaging pixel 308 can detect a finger or the like touching the display unit 301. Thus, a touch sensor can be configured using the imaging pixel 308 .

[0156] The pixel 302 includes a plurality of sub-pixels (for example, sub-pixel 302R), and the sub-pixel includes a light-emitting element and a pixel circuit that can supply power to drive the light-emitting element.

[0157] The pixel circuit is electrically connected to a wiring that can supply a selection signal and a wiring that can supply an image signal .

[0158] In addition, the input / output device 300 includes a scanning line driving circuit 303g(1) that can supply a selection signal to the pixel 302 and an image signal line driving circuit 303s(1) that can supply an image signal to the pixel 302. Note that arranging the image signal line driving circuit 303s(1) while avoiding the bent portion can reduce the occurrence of problems . .

[0159] The imaging pixel 308 includes a photoelectric conversion element and an imaging pixel circuit that drives the photoelectric conversion element.

[0160] The imaging pixel circuit is electrically connected to a wiring that can supply a control signal and a wiring that can supply a power supply potential .

[0161] Examples of the control signal include a signal that can select an imaging pixel circuit that reads a recorded imaging signal , a signal that can initialize the imaging pixel circuit, and a signal that can determine the time for the imaging pixel circuit to detect light , etc.

[0162] The input / output device 300 includes an imaging pixel driving circuit 303g(2) that can supply a control signal to the imaging pixels 308, and an imaging signal line driving circuit 303s(2) that reads out imaging signals. Also, when the imaging signal line driving circuit 303s(2) is arranged to avoid the bent portion, the occurrence of defects can be reduced.

[0163] <Description of the cross-sectional view> The input / output device 300 has a substrate 310 and a counter substrate 370 facing the substrate 310 ( see Fig. 8(B)).

[0164] The substrate 310 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 310b, a barrier film 310a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities to the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 310c that bonds the substrate 310b and the barrier film 310a are laminated.

[0165] The counter substrate 370 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 370b, a barrier film 370a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities to the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 370c that bonds the substrate 370b and the barrier film 370a are laminated (see Fig. 8(B)).

[0166] The sealing material 360 bonds the counter substrate 370 and the substrate 310. Also, the sealing material 360 has a refractive index larger than that of air and also serves as an optical bonding layer. The pixel circuit and the light-emitting element (e.g., the light-emitting element 350R in Fig. 1) as well as the imaging pixel circuit and the photoelectric conversion element (e.g., the photoelectric conversion element 3 08p) are located between the substrate 310 and the counter substrate 370.

[0167] 《Configuration of the pixel》 The pixel 302 has sub-pixels 302R, 302G, and 302B (see Fig. 8( C)). Also, the sub-pixel 302R includes a light-emitting module 380R, and the sub-pixel 302G​​ The light-emitting module 380G is provided, and the sub-pixel 302B includes the light-emitting module 380B.

[0168] For example, the sub-pixel 302R includes a pixel circuit including the first light-emitting element 350R and a transistor 302t that can supply power to the first light-emitting element 350R (see FIG. 8(B) ). Further, the light-emitting module 380R includes the first light-emitting element 350R and an optical element (e.g., the first colored layer 367R).

[0169] The light-emitting element 350R has a first lower electrode 351R, an upper electrode 352, and a layer 353 containing a light-emitting organic compound between the first lower electrode 351R and the upper electrode 352 (see FIG. 8(C)).

[0170] The layer 353 containing the light-emitting organic compound includes a light-emitting unit 353a, a light-emitting unit 353b, and an intermediate layer 354 between the light-emitting unit 353a and the light-emitting unit 353b.

[0171] The light-emitting module 380R has the first colored layer 367R on the counter substrate 370. The colored layer may be any that transmits light having a specific wavelength, and for example, one that selectively transmits light presenting red, green, blue, or the like can be used. Alternatively, a region that transmits the light emitted by the light-emitting element as it is may be provided.

[0172] For example, the light-emitting module 380R has a sealing material 360 in contact with the first light-emitting element 350R and the first colored layer 367R.

[0173] The first colored layer 367R is located at a position overlapping the first light-emitting element 350R. As a result, a part of the light emitted by the light-emitting element 350R passes through the sealing material 360 that also serves as an optical bonding layer and the first colored layer It passes through 367R and is emitted outside the light-emitting module 380R as shown by the arrow in the figure. It does.

[0174] 《Configuration of Input / Output Device》 The input / output device 300 has a light-shielding layer 367BM on the counter substrate 370. The light-shielding layer 367BM is provided so as to surround a coloring layer (for example, the first coloring layer 367R).

[0175] The input / output device 300 includes an antireflection layer 367p at a position overlapping the display unit 301. As the antireflection layer 367p, for example, a circularly polarized plate can be used.

[0176] The input / output device 300 includes an insulating film 321. The insulating film 321 covers the transistor 302t . Note that the insulating film 321 can be used as a layer for flattening the unevenness caused by the pixel circuit. Further, an insulating film in which a layer capable of suppressing the diffusion of impurities into the transistor 302t or the like is laminated can be applied to the insulating film 321.

[0177] The input / output device 300 has a light-emitting element (for example, the first light-emitting element 350R) on the insulating film 321 .

[0178] The input / output device 300 has a partition wall 328 overlapping the end of the first lower electrode 351R on the insulating film 321 (see FIG. 8(C)). Further, a spacer 329 for controlling the distance between the substrate 310 and the counter substrate 370 is provided on the partition wall 328.

[0179] 《Configuration of Image Signal Line Driving Circuit》 The image signal line driving circuit 303s(1) includes a transistor 303t and a capacitor 303c . Note that the image signal line driving circuit 303s(1) can be formed on the same substrate in the same process as the pixel circuit. It can be formed.

[0180] 《Configuration of Imaging Pixel》 The imaging pixel 308 includes a photoelectric conversion element 308p and an imaging pixel circuit for detecting the light irradiated on the photoelectric conversion element 308p. The imaging pixel circuit further includes a transistor 308t. Included.

[0181] For example, a pin-type photodiode can be used as the photoelectric conversion element 308p.

[0182] 《Other Configurations》 The input / output device 300 includes a wiring 311 capable of supplying signals, and a terminal 319 is provided on the wiring 311. An FPC 309(1) capable of supplying signals such as an image signal and a synchronization signal is electrically connected to the terminal 319. Further, preferably, the FPC 309(1) is arranged avoiding the bent portion of the input / output device 300. Also, it is preferable to arrange the FPC 309(1) approximately at the center of one side selected from the region surrounding the display unit 301, particularly the side to be folded (the long side in the figure). Thereby, the distance between the input / output device 300 and an external circuit for driving the input / output device 300 can be shortened, and the connection becomes easy. Also, the center of gravity of the external circuit can be approximately made to coincide with the center of gravity of the input / output device 300. As a result, the handling of the information processing device becomes easy, and the occurrence of problems such as accidentally dropping it can be prevented.

[0183] Note that a printed wiring board (PWB) may be attached to the FPC 309(1).

[0184] Note that the present embodiment can be appropriately combined with other embodiments shown in this specification.

[0185] (Embodiment 5) In this embodiment, a touch sensor (contact detection device) is provided as an input means so as to overlap the display unit, and a configuration of a touch panel that can be bent will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. For the sake of clarity, representative components are shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 9(B) is a perspective schematic view of the unfolded touch panel 500. For the sake of clarity, representative components are shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 9(B) is a perspective schematic view of the unfolded touch panel 500.

[0186] FIG. 9(A) is a perspective schematic view of a touch panel 500 illustrated in this embodiment. For the sake of clarity, representative components are shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 9(B) is a perspective schematic view of the unfolded touch panel 500. For the sake of clarity, representative components are shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 9(B) is a perspective schematic view of the unfolded touch panel 500. FIG. 9(B) is a perspective schematic view of the unfolded touch panel 500.

[0187] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the touch panel 500 taken along X1-X2 shown in FIG. 9(A).

[0188] The touch panel 500 includes a display unit 501 and a touch sensor 595 (see FIG. 9(B)). The touch panel 500 also has a substrate 510, a substrate 570, and a substrate 590. Note that the substrate 510, the substrate 570, and the substrate 590 all have flexibility. Note that the substrate 510, the substrate 570, and the substrate 590 all have flexibility.

[0189] The display unit 501 includes a substrate 510, a plurality of pixels on the substrate 510, and a plurality of wirings 511 capable of supplying signals to the pixels. The plurality of wirings 511 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 510, and a part of them constitutes a terminal 519. The terminal 519 is electrically connected to an FPC 509(1). The plurality of wirings 511 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 510, and a part of them constitutes a terminal 519. The terminal 519 is electrically connected to an FPC 509(1). The plurality of wirings 511 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 510, and a part of them constitutes a terminal 519. The terminal 519 is electrically connected to an FPC 509(1). The terminal 519 is electrically connected to an FPC 509(1).

[0190] <Touch Sensor> The substrate 590 includes a touch sensor 595 and a plurality of wirings 598 electrically connected to the touch sensor 595. The plurality of wirings 598 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 590, and a part of them constitutes a terminal for electrically connecting to an FPC 509(2). In FIG. 9(B), The substrate 590 includes a touch sensor 595 and a plurality of wirings 598 electrically connected to the touch sensor 595. The plurality of wirings 598 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 590, and a part of them constitutes a terminal for electrically connecting to an FPC 509(2). The plurality of wirings 598 are routed to the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 590, and a part of them constitutes a terminal for electrically connecting to an FPC 509(2). Note that in FIG. 9(B), For clarity, the electrodes, wirings, etc. of the touch sensor 595 provided on the back side (the back side of the paper) of the substrate 590 are shown by solid lines. The electrodes, wirings, etc. are shown by solid lines.

[0191] As the touch sensor used for the touch sensor 595, a capacitance type touch sensor is preferable. As the capacitance type, there are a surface capacitance type, a projection capacitance type, etc. As the projection capacitance type, there are mainly a self-capacitance type, a mutual-capacitance type, etc. due to the difference in the driving method. As the projection capacitance type, there are mainly a self-capacitance type, a mutual-capacitance type, etc. due to the difference in the driving method. It is preferable to use the mutual-capacitance type because simultaneous multi-point detection becomes possible.

[0192] Hereinafter, the case where a projection capacitance type touch sensor is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 9(B). However, various sensors that can detect the proximity or contact of a detection target such as a finger can be applied. Hereinafter, the case where a projection capacitance type touch sensor is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 9(B). However, various sensors that can detect the proximity or contact of a detection target such as a finger can be applied. Hereinafter, the case where a projection capacitance type touch sensor is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 9(B). However, various sensors that can detect the proximity or contact of a detection target such as a finger can be applied.

[0193] The projection capacitance type touch sensor 595 has an electrode 591 and an electrode 592. The electrode 591 is electrically connected to any one of a plurality of wirings 598, and the electrode 592 is electrically connected to any other one of the plurality of wirings 598. The electrode 591 is electrically connected to any one of a plurality of wirings 598, and the electrode 592 is electrically connected to any other one of the plurality of wirings 598. The electrode 591 is electrically connected to any one of a plurality of wirings 598, and the electrode 592 is electrically connected to any other one of the plurality of wirings 598.

[0194] As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 9(A) and (B), the electrode 592 has a shape in which a plurality of quadrilaterals are continuous in one direction. The electrode 591 is a quadrilateral. The wiring 594 electrically connects two electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting the direction in which the electrode 592 extends. At this time, a shape in which the area of the intersection portion of the electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is as small as possible is preferable. Thereby, the area of the region where no electrode is provided can be reduced, and unevenness in transmittance can be reduced. As a result, unevenness in the luminance of the light transmitted through the touch sensor 595 can be reduced.

[0195] Note that the shapes of the electrodes 591 and 592 are not limited to this, and they can take various shapes. For example , a plurality of electrodes 591 are arranged so that there is as little gap as possible, and the electrode 59 2 is provided in a plurality of spaced-apart configurations so that a region that does not overlap with the electrode 591 is formed through the insulating layer . At this time, it is preferable to provide a dummy electrode that is electrically insulated from these between two adjacent electrodes 592, because the area of regions with different transmittance can be reduced.

[0196] The configuration of the touch panel 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 10.

[0197] The touch sensor 595 includes a substrate 590, electrodes 591 and electrodes 592 arranged in a staggered pattern on the substrate 590, an insulating layer 593 covering the electrodes 591 and the electrodes 592, and wiring 594 that electrically connects adjacent electrodes 591.

[0198] The adhesive layer 597 bonds the substrate 590 and the substrate 5 70 so that the touch sensor 595 and the display unit 501 overlap.

[0199] The electrodes 591 and 592 are formed using a conductive material having translucency. As the conductive material having translucency , conductive oxides such as indium oxide, indium tin oxide, indium zinc oxide, zinc oxide, and zinc oxide added with gallium can be used.

[0200] After forming a film of a conductive material having translucency on the substrate 590 by sputtering, unnecessary portions are removed by a known patterning technique such as photolithography to form the electrodes 591 and the electrodes 592.

[0201] ​​​Further, the insulating layer 593 covers the electrode 591 and the electrode 592. As the material used for the insulating layer 593 for example, resins such as acrylic and epoxy, resins having a siloxane bond, and in addition, inorganic insulating materials such as silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, and aluminum oxide can also be used.

[0202] An opening reaching the electrode 591 is provided in the insulating layer 593, and the wiring 594 electrically connects the adjacent electrode 5 91. The wiring 594 formed using a light-transmissive conductive material is preferable because it can increase the aperture ratio of the touch panel. Further, it is preferable to use a material having higher conductivity than the electrode 591 and the electrode 592 for the wiring 594.

[0203] One electrode 592 extends in one direction, and a plurality of electrodes 592 are provided in a stripe shape.

[0204] The wiring 594 is provided so as to intersect the electrode 592.

[0205] A pair of electrodes 591 are provided with one electrode 592 interposed therebetween and are electrically connected to the wiring 594.

[0206] Note that the plurality of electrodes 591 do not necessarily need to be arranged in a direction perpendicular to one electrode 592, and may be arranged at an angle less than 90 degrees.

[0207] One wiring 598 is electrically connected to the electrode 591 or the electrode 592. A part of the wiring 598 functions as a terminal. As the wiring 598, for example, metal materials such as aluminum, gold, platinum, silver, nickel, titanium, tungsten, chromium, molybdenum, iron, cobalt, copper, or palladium um, etc., or alloy materials containing the metal materials can be used.

[0208] ​​​​ An insulating layer covering the insulating layer 593 and the wiring 594 may be provided to protect the touch sensor 595.

[0209] Also, the connection layer 599 electrically connects the wiring 598 and the FPC 509(2).

[0210] As the connection layer 599, a known anisotropic conductive film (ACF: Anisotropic Conductive Film), anisotropic conductive paste (ACP: Anisotro pic Conductive Paste), etc. can be used.

[0211] The adhesive layer 597 has translucency. For example, a thermosetting resin or an ultraviolet curable resin can be used. Specifically, resins such as acrylic, urethane, epoxy, or resins having a siloxane bond can be used.

[0212] <Display unit> The touch panel 500 includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix. Each pixel includes a display element and a pixel circuit for driving the display element.

[0213] In this embodiment, the case where a white organic electroluminescence element is applied as the display element will be described, but the display element is not limited to this.

[0214] For example, as the display element, in addition to the organic electroluminescence element, display elements that perform display by an electrophoretic method, an electronic powder fluid method, etc. (also referred to as electronic ink), a shutter method M EMS display element, a light interference method MEMS display element, etc., various display elements can be used. A configuration suitable for the display element to be applied can be selected from known pixel circuits and used. ​​​​​​​​

[0215] The substrate 510 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 510b, a barrier film 510a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities into the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 510c that bonds the substrate 510b and the barrier film 510a are laminated. The substrate 510 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 510b, a barrier film 510a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities into the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 510c that bonds the substrate 510b and the barrier film 510a are laminated. c are laminated.

[0216] The substrate 570 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 570b, a barrier film 570a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities into the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 570c that bonds the substrate 570b and the barrier film 570a are laminated. The substrate 570 is a laminate in which a flexible substrate 570b, a barrier film 570a that prevents the diffusion of unintended impurities into the light-emitting element, and an adhesive layer 570c that bonds the substrate 570b and the barrier film 570a are laminated. c.

[0217] The sealing material 560 bonds the substrate 570 and the substrate 510. Further, the sealing material 560 has a refractive index larger than that of air and also serves as an optical bonding layer. The pixel circuit and the light-emitting element (for example, the first light-emitting element 550R) are between the substrate 510 and the substrate 570. The sealing material 560 bonds the substrate 570 and the substrate 510. Further, the sealing material 560 has a refractive index larger than that of air and also serves as an optical bonding layer. The pixel circuit and the light-emitting element (for example, the first light-emitting element 550R) are between the substrate 510 and the substrate 570. are between the substrate 510 and the substrate 570.

[0218] 《Configuration of Pixel》 The pixel includes a sub-pixel 502R, and the sub-pixel 502R includes a light-emitting module 580R.

[0219] The sub-pixel 502R includes a pixel circuit including a first light-emitting element 550R and a transistor 502t capable of supplying power to the first light-emitting element 550R. Further, the light-emitting module 580R includes the first light-emitting element 550R and an optical element (for example, a first coloring layer 567R). The sub-pixel 502R includes a pixel circuit including a first light-emitting element 550R and a transistor 502t capable of supplying power to the first light-emitting element 550R. Further, the light-emitting module 580R includes the first light-emitting element 550R and an optical element (for example, a first coloring layer 567R). The sub-pixel 502R includes a pixel circuit including a first light-emitting element 550R and a transistor 502t capable of supplying power to the first light-emitting element 550R. Further, the light-emitting module 580R includes the first light-emitting element 550R and an optical element (for example, a first coloring layer 567R). includes.

[0220] The light-emitting element 550R has a lower electrode, an upper electrode, and a layer containing a light-emitting organic compound between the lower electrode and the upper electrode. contains.

[0221] The light-emitting module 580R has a first coloring layer 567R on the substrate 570. The coloring layer has a specific It suffices that it transmits light having a wavelength of, for example, red, green, blue, etc. One that selectively transmits light can be used. Alternatively, a region that transmits the light emitted by the light-emitting element as it is may be provided.

[0222] The light-emitting module 580R has a sealing material 560 in contact with the first light-emitting element 550R and the first colored layer 567R.

[0223] The first colored layer 567R is located at a position overlapping the first light-emitting element 550R. As a result, a part of the light emitted by the light-emitting element 550R passes through the sealing material 560 also serving as an optical bonding layer and the first colored layer 567R and is emitted to the outside of the light-emitting module 580R as shown by the arrow in the figure.

[0224] 《Configuration of Display Unit》 The display unit 501 has a light-shielding layer 567BM on the substrate 570. The light-shielding layer 567BM is provided so as to surround a colored layer (for example, the first colored layer 567R).

[0225] The display unit 501 includes an antireflection layer 567p at a position overlapping the pixel. As the antireflection layer 567p, for example, a circularly polarized plate can be used.

[0226] The display unit 501 includes an insulating film 521. The insulating film 521 covers the transistor 502t. Note that the insulating film 521 can be used as a layer for flattening the unevenness caused by the pixel circuit. Also, an insulating film in which a layer that can suppress the diffusion of impurities into the transistor 502t or the like is laminated can be applied to the insulating film 521.

[0227] The display unit 501 has a light-emitting element (for example, the first light-emitting element 550R) on the insulating film 521. ​​​​​​​​​​​

[0228] The display unit 501 has a partition wall 528 overlapping the end of the first lower electrode on the insulating film 521. Also, a spacer for controlling the distance between the substrate 510 and the substrate 570 is provided on the partition wall 528.

[0229] 《Configuration of Image Signal Line Driving Circuit》 The image signal line driving circuit 503s(1) includes a transistor 503t and a capacitor 503c. Note that the image signal line driving circuit 503s(1) can be formed on the same substrate in the same process as the pixel circuit.

[0230] 《Other Configurations》 The display unit 501 includes a wiring 511 capable of supplying a signal, and a terminal 519 is provided on the wiring 511. Note that an FPC 509(1) capable of supplying signals such as an image signal and a synchronization signal is electrically connected to the terminal 519.

[0231] Note that a printed wiring board (PWB) may be attached to the FPC 509(1).

[0232] Note that the present embodiment can be appropriately combined with other embodiments shown in this specification.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0233] 100 Information processing apparatus 110 Arithmetic unit 111 Arithmetic section 112 Storage section 114 Transmission path 115 Input / output interface 120 Input / output device 121 Input means 121B Control button 121C Camera 121K Keyboard​​​​ 122 Display unit 123 Detection unit 123L Sensor 123R Sensor 123U Sensor 125 Communication unit 129 Label 200 Information processing device 211 Link 212 Link 222 Display unit 300 Input / output device 301 Display unit 302 Pixel 302B Sub-pixel 302G Sub-pixel 302R Sub-pixel 302t Transistor 303c Capacitance 303g(1) Scanning line drive circuit 303g(2) Imaging pixel drive circuit 303s(1) Image signal line drive circuit 303s(2) Imaging signal line drive circuit 303t Transistor 308 Imaging pixel 308p Photoelectric conversion element 308t Transistor 309 FPC 310 Substrate 310a Barrier film 310b Substrate 310c Adhesive layer 311 Wiring 319 Terminal 321 Insulating film 328 Partition wall 329 Spacer 350R Light-emitting element 351R Lower electrode 352 Upper electrode 353 Layer 353a Light-emitting unit 353b Light-emitting unit 354 Intermediate layer 360 Encapsulant 367BM Light-shielding layer 367p Anti-reflection layer 367R Coloring layer 370 Opposing substrate 370a Barrier film 370b Substrate 370c Adhesive layer 380B Light-emitting module 380G Light-emitting module 380R Light-emitting module 500 Touch panel 501 Display unit 502R Sub-pixel 502t Transistor 503c Capacitor 503s Image signal line driving circuit 503t Transistor 509 FPC 510 Substrate 510a Barrier film 510b Substrate 510c Adhesive layer 511 Wiring 519 Terminal 521 Insulating film 528 Partition wall 550R Light-emitting element 560 Encapsulant 567BM Light-shielding layer 567p Anti-reflection layer 567R Coloring layer 570 Substrate 570a Barrier film 570b Substrate 570c Adhesive layer 580R Light-emitting module 590 Substrate 591 Electrode 592 Electrode 593 Insulating layer 594 Wiring 595 Touch sensor 597 Adhesive layer 598 Wiring 599 Connection layer C Connecting housing L First housing R Second housing

Claims

【Claim 1】 having one display unit, the display unit having a first region, a second region, and a third region, the display unit having first to third light-emitting elements in the first to third regions, the first to third light-emitting elements each having a lower electrode, a layer containing a light-emitting organic compound, and an upper electrode, the end portions of the lower electrodes of the first, second, and third light-emitting elements having regions overlapping with the partition walls, when the display unit is folded so as to face inward, the display of the portion including the second region and not visible to the user among the display unit is stopped, the display unit includes a flexible first substrate, a first adhesive layer above the first substrate, first to third transistors above the first adhesive layer, an insulating layer above the first to third transistors, the first to third light-emitting elements above the insulating layer, a first red coloring layer above the upper electrode of the first light-emitting element, a second green coloring layer above the upper electrode of the second light-emitting element, a third blue coloring layer above the upper electrode of the third light-emitting element, a second adhesive layer above the first coloring layer, above the second coloring layer, and above the third coloring layer, a flexible second substrate above the second adhesive layer, and having photodiodes are provided below the first to third light-emitting elements so as not to overlap with the first to third light-emitting elements and so as not to overlap with the channel formation regions of the first to third transistors, the light from the first light-emitting element is emitted above the second substrate through the first coloring layer, the light from the second light-emitting element is emitted above the second substrate through the second coloring layer, the light from the third light-emitting element is emitted above the second substrate through the third coloring layer, the light incident from above the second substrate enters the photodiode without passing through the first to third coloring layers and without passing through the partition walls, the source or drain of the first transistor is electrically connected to the lower electrode of the first light-emitting element, the source or drain of the second transistor is electrically connected to the lower electrode of the second light-emitting element, the source or drain of the third transistor is electrically connected to the lower electrode of the third light-emitting element, The channel formation region of the first transistor has a region overlapping with the lower electrode of the first light-emitting element, The channel formation region of the second transistor has a region overlapping with the lower electrode of the second light-emitting element, A display device, wherein the channel formation region of the third transistor has a region overlapping with the lower electrode of the third light-emitting element.

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