Foldable dual-screen display device and program

Abstract

To provide a double-screened display device having screens which can be folded at a hinge part, configured to prevent reduction in visibility or operability in the vicinity of the hinge part as compared with a case where information displayed in the hinge part or the contents of operation to be executed on the hinge part is not changed when the screens are folded.SOLUTION: A display device is a foldable double-screened display device which includes a display screen 3 having a first screen 3a and a second screen 3b and foldable at a hinge part. When the display screen 3 is folded to a predetermined range from a flat state, the display device performs display control so as not to display characters in a range 41 near the hinge part. When the display screen 3 is folded further, the display device performs display control so as not to display characters in a range 42 near the hinge part, which is wider than the range 41.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a foldable dual-screen display device and a program.

Background Art

[0002] There is a so-called dual-screen display device in which the display screen can be folded at the hinge portion. When the angle formed by the hinge is 180 degrees, that is, when it is unfolded until the display screen of the folded display device becomes flat, one large display screen is formed by the two screens. In the case of a touch panel type display screen, the user can view an image or the like displayed on the screen or operate an icon or the like displayed thereon.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When the user uses the display screen of the display device in a substantially flat state, there is no problem. However, if it is opened only slightly or opened too much, the visibility of the display elements in the vicinity of the hinge portion decreases. Further, when the display elements on the display screen are operable, it is more difficult to operate than when the display screen is in a substantially flat state. Therefore, there is a possibility that the user may make a misoperation. [[ID=Y3Y]]

[0005] The present invention aims to prevent a decrease in visibility or operability in the vicinity of the hinge portion as compared with the case where the display of the hinge portion or the content of the operation that can be performed on the hinge portion is not changed when the screen is folded in a dual-screen display device in which the screen can be folded at the hinge portion.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The invention according to claim 1 comprises a processor and a first screen and a second screen, which are foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen. User-operable images A foldable two-screen display device comprising a display screen that displays and a processor, The second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position. When the angle at which the display screen is folded exceeds a predetermined angle, the display superimposed on the hinge portion when the angle is less than the predetermined angle Move the image and the image displayed on the first screen The second screen At a position away from the vicinity of the aforementioned hinge portion This is a foldable dual-screen display device characterized by its display capabilities. The invention according to claim 6 is a foldable two-screen display device comprising a processor and a display screen having a first screen and a second screen, which is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen and displays an image that can be operated by a user, wherein the processor moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge on the second screen when the angle at which the display screen is folded by the first screen which is placed in a horizontal position and the second screen which is folded from a horizontal position becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined angle, and when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge on the second screen.

[0009] Also, In the invention described in claims 1 and 6, The processor displays the first screen as follows: The image displayed on the second screen It is characterized by displaying an operation screen that allows the user to perform actions.

[0014] Also, In the invention described in claims 1 and 6, The aforementioned processor The multiple images displayed on the second screen interact with each other Do not display them superimposed. , the aforementioned image Features include adjusting the display position. 。 Furthermore, in the invention described in claims 1 and 6, the processor is characterized in that it displays the images in a reduced size so that the plurality of images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other. Furthermore, in the invention described in claims 1 and 6, the image is characterized in that it is a moving image.

[0015] The invention according to claim 11 has a first screen and a second screen, and is foldable at the hinge between the first screen and the second screen. , display an image that can be manipulated by the user. The computer built into the display screen, The second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position. When the angle at which the display screen is folded exceeds a predetermined angle, the display superimposed on the hinge portion when the angle is less than the predetermined angle Move the image and the image displayed on the first screen The second screen At a position away from the vicinity of the aforementioned hinge portion This is a program designed to implement the display function. The invention according to claim 12 is a program for a computer mounted on a foldable two-screen display device having a first screen and a second screen, a display screen that is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen and displays an image that can be operated by a user, and for which the first screen is mounted in a horizontal position and the second screen is folded from the horizontal position, the program moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge on the second screen. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] Claim 1 ,11According to the invention described in

[0019] Claim 2,7 according to the invention described in The image displayed on the second screen The operation screen from can be operated by the user.

[0021] Claim 3,4、8,9 according to the invention described in Without superimposing the images displayed on the second screen can be displayed 。

[0022] Claim 5,10 according to the invention described in image the visibility of the video or operability can be prevented from being reduced.

[0025] Claim 6,12 according to the invention described in

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] [Figure 1] It is a schematic configuration diagram showing the foldable two-screen display device in the present embodiment, and is a diagram showing the state where the housing is opened. [Figure 2] It is another schematic configuration diagram showing the foldable two-screen display device in the present embodiment, and is a diagram showing the state where the hinge is opened to 〖180〗^〖deg〗. [Figure 3] It is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the display device in the present embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a diagram showing an example of the block configuration of the display device in the present embodiment. [Figure 5]This is a flowchart showing the screen display process in this embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of what is displayed on the display screen in this embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows another example of the display on the display screen in this embodiment. [Figure 8] This figure shows another example of the display on the display screen in this embodiment. [Figure 9] This figure shows another example of the display on the display screen in this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0028] Figures 1 and 2 are schematic diagrams showing a foldable dual-screen display device in this embodiment. The foldable dual-screen display device (hereinafter referred to as "display device") 1 in this embodiment is a foldable information device that is generally carried and used by users, such as a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet terminal, or mobile PC. The display device 1 has a first housing 2a and a second housing 2b. A first screen 3a is integrally provided on the inner surface of the first housing 2a, and a second screen 3b is integrally provided on the inner surface of the second housing 2b.

[0029] Each housing 2a and 2b is connected so as to be rotatable in the direction of arrow A shown in Figure 1, with the hinge 4 as the axis. In this embodiment, the hinge 4 only needs to open to at least 180 degrees. When the opening angle of the hinge 4, that is, the angle formed by the first housing 2a and the second housing 2b (hereinafter also referred to as the "hinge angle"), is 0 degrees, the first housing 2a and the second housing 2b are folded, and the so-called display device 1 is completely closed. When the hinge angle is 180 degrees as shown in Figure 2, the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b form a display screen 3 on a plane. The hinge 4 is located at the fold of the display screen 3. In this embodiment, the "hinge part" refers to this hinge 4 part (i.e., the part that becomes the fold), and the "near the hinge part" refers to the area that includes the hinge part as well as the surrounding part of the hinge part.

[0030] As described above, the display screen 3 is formed by two screens: the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b. The display screen 3 displays images even when folded by the hinge 4. The hinge angle is infinitely adjustable between 0 and 180 degrees.

[0031] Here, the angle formed by the first housing 2a and the second housing 2b is described as the "hinge angle." However, since the first housing 2a and the first screen 3a, and the second housing 2b and the second screen 3b are formed as a single unit, in subsequent explanations, the angle formed by the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b may also be described as the "hinge angle."

[0032] If the display device 1 is, for example, a smartphone, then a microphone, speaker, camera lens, etc., are provided in the first housing 2a or the second housing 2b. However, these are not necessary for the explanation of this embodiment and are therefore omitted from the figures. Only the respective screens 3a and 3b are shown for each housing 2a and 2b.

[0033] Figure 3 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the display device 1 in this embodiment. As mentioned above, the display device 1 in this embodiment is an information device such as a smartphone, but any type of information device can be realized with a conventional, general-purpose hardware configuration. For example, assuming that the display device 1 is a smartphone, the display device 1 is configured by connecting a processor 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, storage 24 as a memory means, a liquid crystal panel 25 that serves as both an input means and a display means (corresponding to the "display screen 3" above), a communication interface (IF) 26, and various sensors 27 to an internal bus 28, as shown in Figure 3. As various sensors 27, the display device 1 is equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer and a strain sensor. The accelerometer detects the tilt of the first housing 2a and the second housing 2b with respect to the vertical direction. That is, it detects the direction that each housing 2a, 2b is facing, the direction in which each housing 2a, 2b is opened, and the direction in which it is folded. The strain sensor determines the degree to which the first housing 2a and the second housing 2b are opened, i.e., the hinge angle.

[0034] Figure 4 shows an example of the block configuration of the display device 1 in this embodiment. The display device 1 includes an operation reception unit 11, a usage status detection unit 12, an execution control unit 13, a display control unit 14, a display unit 15, and an application storage unit 16. Note that components not used in the description of this embodiment are omitted from Figure 4.

[0035] The operation reception unit 11 receives user operations on the display device 1. The user operates on display elements such as icons displayed on the liquid crystal panel 25 or on buttons on the display device 1 (not shown). The usage status detection unit 12 detects the angle and direction in which the display screen 3 is folded by referring to the sensor values ​​of various sensors 27. In this embodiment, both the angle and direction are detected, but at least one of the angle or direction may be detected. The execution control unit 13 controls the execution of various applications stored in the system or application storage unit 16 in response to user operations. The execution control unit 13 also works in conjunction with the operation reception unit 11 and the usage status detection unit 12 to control the acceptance of operations so as not to accept operations on display elements displayed near the hinge depending on the angle and direction in which the display screen 3 is folded. The display control unit 14 controls the display of display elements displayed near the hinge depending on the angle and direction in which the display screen 3 is folded as detected by the usage status detection unit 12. Specifically, the display control unit 14 moves the display elements away from the hinge or hides them. The display unit 15 is implemented by a liquid crystal panel 25 and, under the control of the display control unit 14, displays display elements prepared by the application and data such as document files stored in a storage means (not shown). The application storage unit 16 stores various applications provided to the user.

[0036] Each component 11 to 15 of the display device 1 is realized through the coordinated operation of a computer installed in the display device 1 and a program running on a processor 21 installed in the computer. The application storage unit 16 is realized in the storage 24 installed in the display device 1. Alternatively, RAM 23 or external storage means may be used via a network.

[0037] Furthermore, the program used in this embodiment can be provided not only via communication means, but also stored on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or USB memory. The program provided via communication means or recording medium is installed on the computer, and various processes are realized by the computer's CPU executing the program sequentially.

[0038] Next, the screen display process in this embodiment will be explained using the flowchart shown in Figure 5.

[0039] The user opens the folded display device 1 to approximately 180 degrees, making the display screen 3 flat. When the user performs any operation, the operation reception unit 11 receives that operation. For example, if the user selects an application from the icons displayed on the display screen 3, the execution control unit 13 launches that application. The display control unit 14 displays the initial screen of the launched application on the display screen 3 in response to instructions from the execution control unit 13 (step 111).

[0040] In this case, the user operates the display screen 3 in its flat state, but the usage detection unit 12 constantly monitors the angle and direction in which the display screen 3 is folded while the user is using the display device 1. Then, while the hinge angle is not adjusted, i.e., while it is not detected that the display screen 3 has been folded (N in step 112), the display control unit 14 performs normal display control as before (step 111). Also, even if it is detected that the display screen 3 has been folded (Y in step 112), if the angle is within a predetermined range (Y in step 113), the display control unit 14 performs normal display control as before (step 111). The "predetermined range" here will become clear from the explanation below, but even if the display screen 3 is folded, the degree of folding is small, and the same level of visibility and operability as in the flat state can be maintained within the folding range. In other words, it refers to the area where display elements such as text near the hinge are not difficult to read, and where display elements such as icons near the hinge are not difficult to operate.

[0041] Here, if the angle at which the display screen 3 is folded is not within a predetermined range (N in step 113), the display control unit 14 checks whether a display element is displayed near the hinge. If no display element is displayed (N in step 114), the display control unit 14 determines that the visibility and operability of the display element will not be reduced, and performs normal display control as before (step 111). On the other hand, if a display element is displayed near the hinge (Y in step 114), the execution control unit 13, in cooperation with the operation reception unit 11, performs user operation control characteristic of this embodiment, or in cooperation with the display control unit 14, performs display control characteristic of this embodiment (step 115). The details of this control will be described later.

[0042] If the display screen 3 is returned to a predetermined range (Y in step 118) before the user performs a predetermined operation to end the display (N in step 117), the display control unit 14 returns to normal display control as before (step 111). While the display screen 3 has not been returned to a predetermined range (N in step 118), the operation control or display control performed in step 115 is maintained (step 115).

[0043] The following describes the characteristic display control and operation control in this embodiment, with specific examples.

[0044] Figure 6 shows an example of what is displayed on display screen 3. In the screen display examples shown from Figure 6 onward, only display screen 3 of the display device 1 is shown, and the housing 2a, 2b and hinge 4 are omitted from the figures.

[0045] Figure 6 shows an example of how a document is displayed on the display screen 3. Of these, Figure 6(a) shows an example of the screen display when the display screen 3 is in a flat state, that is, when the hinge angle is 180 degrees, as an example within a predetermined range. In this case, the display control unit 14 displays the document on the display screen 3 as before.

[0046] Now, let's assume that the display screen 3 is folded beyond a predetermined range. An example of the screen display at this time is shown in Figure 6(b). When the display screen 3 is folded beyond a predetermined range, the characters near the hinge become difficult to read. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display control unit 14 moves the document away from the vicinity of the hinge and displays it, as shown in Figure 6(b). At this time, the character size may be reduced so that the entire document fits on the display screen 3. In this way, in this embodiment, a decrease in the visibility of the characters is prevented by not displaying characters in the range 41 near the hinge.

[0047] Here, Figure 6(c) shows an example of the screen display when the display screen is further folded and the hinge angle becomes sharper. When the display screen 3 is further folded, the characters near the hinge become even more difficult to read. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display control unit 14 moves the document further away from the vicinity of the hinge and displays it, as shown in Figure 6(c). At this time, the character size may be reduced so that the document fits on the display screen 3. In this way, in this embodiment, a decrease in the legibility of the characters is prevented by not displaying characters in the area 42 near the hinge. Note that the width of the area 42 near the hinge is wider than the width of the area 41 near the hinge.

[0048] As described above, in this embodiment, the more acute the angle between the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b, the more the characters constituting the document, which are display elements, are moved away from the hinge to prevent a decrease in the legibility of the document.

[0049] In this embodiment, "acute angle" is used to mean a sharp angle, and not an angle smaller than a right angle in mathematics. "The more acute the hinge angle" means the smaller the hinge angle becomes.

[0050] Furthermore, while the above example used a document as an example of a display element, the same applies to display elements other than documents. When the display element is an image, if the image is moved away from the vicinity of the hinge, the image size may be reduced for display. Specific examples of cases where the display element is an image will be discussed later.

[0051] Figure 7 shows another example of display on display screen 3, and corresponds to Figure 6(b) or Figure 6(c). Figure 7 shows another display example in which the document is not displayed near the hinge due to the folding mechanism.

[0052] Of these, Figure 7(a) shows an example of the display when the display screen 3 is folded, causing the characters on each screen 3a and 3b shown in Figure 6(a) to move outwards, that is, away from the hinge. In Figure 7(a), the character size is reduced in order to maintain the line break positions of the characters displayed on each screen 3a and 3b and to display the characters without deleting them.

[0053] Figure 7(b) shows an example of the display when the font size is reduced, similar to Figure 7(a), while maintaining the line breaks of the document shown in Figure 6(a). However, because display screen 3 is further collapsed, in Figure 7(b), the number of characters that can be displayed on display screen 3 is reduced due to the reduction in the display area near the hinge on display screen 3. As a result, the latter half of the text in the document shown in Figure 7(a) is removed from display screen 3 and hidden. The text that is no longer displayed on display screen 3 will be displayed, for example, when the user performs an operation to display the next page of the document.

[0054] Figure 7(c) shows an example of the display when the font size is maintained without reduction. Similar to Figure 7(b), Figure 7(c) shows an example where the latter half of the text from the document shown in Figure 6(a) is removed from display screen 3 and hidden. The text that is no longer displayed on display screen 3 will be displayed in response to the operation of displaying the next page of the document, as described above.

[0055] Figure 8 shows an example of display when an image is displayed as a display element. Figures 6 and 7 explained the case where the display screen 3 is folded up by raising both the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b from a horizontal position relative to the ground. Figure 8 shows the case where the user folds the display screen 3 by raising only one of the first screen 3a or the second screen 3b. Figure 8 shows an example where the display device 1 is placed on a desk or the like in a state where it can be opened horizontally, and the display screen 3 is folded up by raising the second screen 3b from this state. In other words, the first screen 3a remains attached to the desk or the like and is oriented toward the ground, in other words, it is maintained in a horizontal state.

[0056] Figure 8 shows an example of displaying multiple images on the display screen 3. The multiple images are displayed by an application launched by the system or the user. Figure 8(a) shows an example of screen display when the display screen 3 is in a flat state, as an example within a predetermined range. In this case, the display control unit 14 displays the images on the display screen 3 as before.

[0057] Now, let's assume that the second screen 3b is folded beyond a predetermined range. An example of the screen display at this time is shown in Figure 8(b). When the second screen 3b is folded beyond a predetermined range, the image displayed on the second screen 3b becomes difficult to see. Therefore, the display control unit 14 in this embodiment moves the image displayed on the second screen 3b to the first screen 3a, as shown in Figure 8(b). The first screen 3a may be set to display only the first screen 3a by shrinking the entire display screen 3, or the images displayed on the second screen 3b may be moved individually to the first screen 3a.

[0058] Furthermore, even on the first screen 3a, depending on the hinge angle, the image near the hinge may become difficult to see due to the second screen 3b. Therefore, as shown in Figure 8(b), the display control unit 14 in this embodiment moves the image displayed on the first screen 3a to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge.

[0059] Furthermore, as illustrated in Figure 8(b), the image on the first screen 3a may be reduced in size. Note that at least one image needs to be reduced in size. In this way, the display control unit 14 controls the display so that the images do not overlap when the images are moved.

[0060] Here, Figure 8(c) shows an example of screen display when the second screen 3b is further folded, and the hinge angle between the first screen 3a and the second screen 3b becomes even smaller than the state shown in Figure 8(b). Figure 8(c) shows an example where the second screen 3b is folded at such an acute angle (here meaning less than 90 degrees) that it overlaps the first screen 3a when viewed from directly above. In this case, the back of the second housing 2b becomes visible on the second screen 3b side, and the hinge portion and the second screen 3b become invisible. Therefore, the display control unit 14 further increases the area in which images are not displayed near the hinge portion, and as shown in Figure 8(c), moves each image displayed on the first screen 3a further away from the vicinity of the hinge portion to display it.

[0061] Thus, in this embodiment, by preventing the display of images near the hinge, a decrease in image visibility is prevented.

[0062] Figure 9 shows another display example when an image is displayed as a display element. In Figure 8, an example was shown in which the display device 1 is placed on a desk or the like in a state where it can be opened horizontally, but in Figure 9, an example was shown in which the display device 1 is placed on a desk or the like in a state where it can be opened vertically. When the display device 1 is a PC, this is basically how it is used. In Figure 9, an example is shown in which the second screen 3b is raised and the display screen 3 is folded from this state. In other words, the first screen 3a remains attached to the desk or the like and is oriented toward the ground, in other words it is maintained in a horizontal state.

[0063] The multiple images displayed on display screen 3 are images that can be manipulated, such as icons, and are displayed by an application specified by the system or user. Figure 9(a) shows an example of the screen display when display screen 3 is in a flat state as an example within a predetermined range. In this case, the display control unit 14 displays the images on display screen 3 as before. In Figure 9, the difference from Figure 8 is that images 43a and 43b are displayed superimposed on the hinge portion.

[0064] Now, let's assume that the second screen 3b is folded beyond a predetermined range. An example of the screen display in this case is shown in Figure 9(b). In Figure 9(b), unlike the example above, the images 43a to 43c near the hinge are not moved. However, when the second screen 3b is folded beyond a predetermined range, it becomes difficult for the user to operate on images 43a and 43b. Therefore, it is considered that the possibility of the user making a mistake is higher compared to when the display screen 3 is in a flat state. Accordingly, the execution control unit 13 works in cooperation with the operation reception unit 11 to control the system so as not to accept operations on images 43a and 43b which are superimposed on the hinge. Similarly, the execution control unit 13 determines that there is a high possibility of making a mistake on image 43c which is displayed near the hinge but not superimposed on the hinge, and therefore controls the system so as not to accept operations on image 43c.

[0065] As explained using Figure 8, Figure 9(c) shows that the display control unit 14 reduces the size of the image before displaying it. Here, the image is displayed on the second screen 3b, rather than the horizontally mounted first screen 3a. The first screen 3a, which does not display an image, may display the display screen of the display device 1 or an application operation screen such as a keyboard. If an operation screen is displayed, the user may be instructed to operate this operation screen to give commands to the image displayed on the second screen 3b. In this case, the second screen 3b may not accept any input.

[0066] As explained above, if the display elements shown on display screen 3 are operable images, this embodiment makes it possible to prevent a decrease in the operability of the images.

[0067] By the way, although the images shown in Figures 8 and 9 assume still images, the display position of the moving image displayed near the hinge can also be moved in the case of moving images, similar to still images. In the case of moving images, the display control unit 14 moves the moving image so as not to reduce the visibility of the video, without changing the aspect ratio of the display area of ​​the moving image. However, if moving the image without changing the aspect ratio makes it impossible to move it to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge, or if it overlaps with other display elements displayed around the moved position, the display control unit 14 may control the display to reduce the size of at least one of the vertical or horizontal directions of the display area of ​​the moving image. For example, as shown in Figure 8, if the display device 1 opens horizontally, the moving image is reduced in the horizontal direction (i.e., width) so as to be easier to move away from the vicinity of the hinge, and as shown in Figure 9, if the display device 1 opens vertically, the moving image is reduced in the vertical direction (i.e., height) so as to be easier to move away from the vicinity of the hinge.

[0068] In the above embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.).

[0069] Furthermore, the operation of the processor in the above embodiments may not be performed by a single processor, but may be performed by multiple processors located in physically separate locations working together. Also, the order of each processor operation is not limited to the order described in the above embodiments, but may be changed as appropriate. (Note) (((1))) It has a processor, a first screen and a second screen, and is foldable at the hinge between the first screen and the second screen. User-operable images A foldable dual-screen display device comprising a display screen that displays the following, The aforementioned processor, The second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position. When the angle at which the display screen is folded exceeds a predetermined angle, the display superimposed on the hinge portion when the angle is less than the predetermined angle Move the image and the image displayed on the first screen The second screen At a position away from the vicinity of the aforementioned hinge portion A foldable dual-screen display device characterized by its display capabilities. (((2))) The processor displays an operation screen on the first screen that allows the user to operate the image displayed on the second screen. A foldable dual-screen display device as described in (((1))), characterized by the above. (((3))) The processor adjusts the display positions of the images so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other. Characterized by ((( 1 A foldable dual-screen display device as described in ))) or (((2))). (((4))) The aforementioned processor, To prevent the multiple images displayed on the second screen from overlapping each other, the images are reduced in size. A foldable dual-screen display device as described in any one of (((1))) to (((3))), characterized by displaying information. (((5))) The aforementioned image is a moving image. Characterized by (((1))) (((4))) one of the following A foldable dual-screen display device as described above. (((6))) A foldable two-screen display device comprising a processor and a display screen having a first screen and a second screen, which is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen and displays an image that can be operated by the user, The processor is characterized in that, when the angle at which the display screen is folded by the first screen, which is placed in a horizontal position, and the second screen, which is folded from a horizontal position, exceeds a predetermined angle, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, it moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to be displayed on the second screen at a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion. (((7))) The foldable two-screen display device according to (((6))), characterized in that the processor displays an operation screen on the first screen that allows the user to operate the image displayed on the second screen. (((8))) The foldable two-screen display device according to (((6))) or (((7))), characterized in that the processor adjusts the display position of the images so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other. (((9))) The foldable two-screen display device according to any one of (((6))) to (((8))), characterized in that the processor reduces the size of the images displayed on the second screen so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other. (((10))) The folding dual-screen display device according to any one of (((6))) to (((9))), characterized in that the aforementioned image is a moving image. ((( 11 ))) A computer mounted on a display screen that has a first screen and a second screen, is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen, and displays images that can be operated by the user, A program for implementing a function that, when the second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position and the folding angle of the display screen exceeds a predetermined angle, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion of the second screen. (((12))) A computer mounted on a foldable two-screen display device having a first screen and a second screen, a hinge portion between the first screen and the second screen that allows folding, and a display screen that displays an image operable by the user, A program for realizing a function that, when the folding angle of the display screen exceeds a predetermined angle due to the first screen being placed in a horizontal position and the second screen being folded from a horizontal position, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion of the second screen. (((1))),(((11))) According to the invention described above, in a two-screen display device in which the screen can be folded at the hinge portion, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility or operability near the hinge portion compared to a case in which the display at the hinge portion and the content of operations that can be performed on the hinge portion are not changed when the screen is folded. (((2))) ,(((7))) According to the invention described, The user can manipulate the image displayed on the second screen from the control screen. It is possible. (((3))) ,(((4))),(((8))),(((9))) According to the invention described, Without superimposing the images displayed on the second screen It can be displayed. According to the invention described in (((4))), Without superimposing the images displayed on the second screen It can be displayed. (((5))) ,(((10))) According to the invention described, This avoids reducing the visibility or operability of moving images. ( (( 6 ))) ,(((12))) According to the invention described above, in a two-screen display device in which the screen can be folded at the hinge portion, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility or operability near the hinge portion compared to a case in which the display at the hinge portion and the content of operations that can be performed on the hinge portion are not changed when the screen is folded. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1 Display device 2a First housing 2b Second housing 3 Display screen 3a First screen 3b Second screen 4 Hinge 11 Operation reception unit, 12 Usage status detection unit, 13 Execution control unit, 14 Display control unit, 15 Display unit, 16 Application storage unit, 21 Processor, 22 ROM, 23 RAM, 24 Storage, 25 LCD panel, 26 Communication interface (IF), 27 Various sensors, 28 Internal bus.

Claims

1. A foldable two-screen display device comprising a processor and a display screen having a first screen and a second screen, which is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen and displays an image that can be operated by the user, The processor is characterized in that, when the second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position and the angle at which the display screen is folded exceeds a predetermined angle, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, it moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to a position on the second screen away from the vicinity of the hinge portion.

2. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor displays an operation screen on the first screen that allows the user to operate the image displayed on the second screen.

3. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor adjusts the display position of the images so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other.

4. The foldable two-screen display device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the processor reduces the size of the images displayed on the second screen so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other.

5. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 1, characterized in that the image is a moving image.

6. A foldable two-screen display device comprising a processor and a display screen having a first screen and a second screen, which is foldable at a hinge between the first screen and the second screen and displays an image that can be operated by the user, The processor is characterized in that, when the angle at which the display screen is folded by the first screen, which is placed in a horizontal position, and the second screen, which is folded from a horizontal position, exceeds a predetermined angle, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, it moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to be displayed on the second screen at a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion.

7. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 6, characterized in that the processor displays an operation screen on the first screen that allows the user to operate the image displayed on the second screen.

8. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 6, characterized in that the processor adjusts the display position of the images so that the plurality of images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other.

9. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 6, characterized in that the processor reduces the size of the images displayed on the second screen so that the multiple images displayed on the second screen do not overlap each other.

10. The foldable two-screen display device according to claim 6, characterized in that the image is a moving image.

11. A computer mounted on a foldable two-screen display device having a first screen and a second screen, a hinge portion between the first screen and the second screen that allows folding, and a user-operable display screen that shows images, A program for realizing a function that, when the second screen is folded while the first screen is maintained in a horizontal position, the folding angle of the display screen exceeds a predetermined angle, and when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion of the second screen.

12. A computer mounted on a foldable two-screen display device having a first screen and a second screen, a hinge portion between the first screen and the second screen that allows folding and a user-operable display screen for displaying images, A program for realizing a function that, when the folding angle of the display screen exceeds a predetermined angle due to the first screen being placed in a horizontal position and the second screen being folded from a horizontal position, or when the angle is less than the predetermined angle, moves the image displayed superimposed on the hinge portion and the image displayed on the first screen to a position away from the vicinity of the hinge portion of the second screen.

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