WO2023203802A1 - 電子機器 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to electronic equipment.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2013-250807A discloses a portable game machine.
- buttons are provided on the left end side and the right end side of the top surface.
- a plurality of buttons are provided on the top surface of an electronic device, there is room for improvement in the shape of the portion of the electronic device where the buttons are provided.
- An electronic device includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button.
- a display is placed on the surface.
- the back side is on the opposite side of the front side.
- the upper surface is connected to the front surface and the back surface.
- the bottom surface is opposite the top surface.
- the first side surface extends to each of the front surface, back surface, top surface, and bottom surface.
- the second side is opposite the first side.
- a convex portion is provided on the upper surface.
- the first operation button is arranged on the convex portion, and is provided closer to the first side surface than the center of the top surface.
- the second operation button is arranged on the upper surface other than the convex portion, and is provided closer to the first side surface than the first operation button.
- the first operation button is arranged on the protrusion
- the second operation button is arranged on the upper surface other than the protrusion. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of operation buttons on one side of the top surface, it is possible to prevent the user from pressing the first operation button and the second operation button by mistake. Furthermore, since the two buttons can be operated by simply sliding the finger horizontally, it becomes easier to press the first operation button and the second operation button. Further, by providing the convex portion on the upper surface, it is not necessary to make a large angle when bending the finger, so that it is possible to easily press the first operation button and the second operation button at the same time. Furthermore, by providing the electronic device with a protrusion, the protrusion becomes easily caught in the hand when the electronic device is held vertically. Therefore, the electronic device can be made difficult to drop.
- the electronic device may further include a third operation button and a fourth operation button.
- the third operation button may be arranged on the convex portion, and may be provided closer to the second side surface than the center of the top surface.
- the fourth operation button may be arranged on the upper surface other than the convex portion, and may be provided closer to the second side surface than the third operation button. This allows four operation buttons to be placed on the top surface.
- the convex portion may include a first inclined portion located on the first side surface side and a second sloped portion located on the second side surface side.
- the first operation button may be arranged on the first slope.
- the third operation button may be arranged on the second slope.
- the convex portion may have a central portion located between the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion.
- the boundary between the central portion and the first inclined portion may be curved.
- the boundary between the central portion and the second inclined portion may be curved.
- the second operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the top surface and the first side surface.
- the fourth operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the top surface and the second side surface. This makes it easier to simultaneously press the first and third operation buttons with the tip of the finger while pressing the second and fourth operation buttons with the portion between the first and second joints of the index finger.
- the boundary between the top surface and the first side surface may be curved.
- the boundary between the top surface and the second side surface may be curved.
- the bottom of the first operation button is located above the top of the second operation button
- the bottom of the third operation button is located above the top of the second operation button.
- the first device and the second device may be detachable.
- the first device includes a first front surface, a first back surface, a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first right side surface, a first left side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button.
- a first display is disposed on the first surface.
- the first back surface is opposite the first surface.
- the first upper surface is continuous with the first front surface and the first back surface.
- the first lower surface is opposite the first upper surface.
- the first right side surface is continuous with each of the first front surface, the first back surface, the first upper surface, and the first lower surface.
- the first left side is opposite the first right side.
- a first convex portion is provided on the first upper surface.
- the first operation button is arranged on the first convex portion, and is provided closer to the first right side than the center of the first upper surface.
- the second operation button is arranged on the first upper surface other than the first convex portion, and is provided closer to the first right side surface than the first operation button.
- the second device includes a second surface, a second back surface, a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a second right side, a second left side, a third operation button, and a fourth operation button.
- a second display is disposed on the second surface.
- the second back surface is opposite the second surface.
- the second upper surface is continuous with the second front surface and the second back surface.
- the second lower surface is opposite the second upper surface.
- the second right side surface is continuous with each of the second front surface, the second back surface, the second upper surface, and the second lower surface.
- the second left side is opposite the second right side.
- a second convex portion is provided on the second upper surface.
- the third operation button is arranged on the second convex portion, and is provided closer to the second right side than the center of the second upper surface.
- the fourth operation button is arranged on the second upper surface other than the second convex portion, and is provided closer to the second right side surface than the second operation button.
- a first connection portion is provided on the first surface side of the first convex portion.
- a second connecting portion connectable to the first connecting portion is provided on the second back surface side of the second convex portion.
- the first operation button is arranged on the first protrusion
- the second operation button is arranged on the first upper surface other than the first protrusion. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of operation buttons on one side of the first upper surface, it is possible to prevent the user from pressing the first operation button and the second operation button by mistake. Furthermore, since the two buttons can be operated by simply sliding the finger horizontally, it becomes easier to press the first operation button and the second operation button. Further, by providing the first convex portion on the first upper surface, it is not necessary to bend the finger at a large angle, so that it is possible to easily press the first operation button and the second operation button at the same time.
- the second connecting portion can be connected to the first connecting portion in the first direction and in the second direction opposite to the first direction.
- the second back surface In the first connection state in which the second connection part is connected to the first connection part in the first direction, the second back surface is arranged to cover the first display.
- the second back surface In a second connection state in which the second connection part is connected to the first connection part in the second direction, the second back surface is arranged so as not to cover the first display.
- the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and the second upper surface other than the second convex portion are located at a distance, so that erroneous input of the second operation button and the fourth operation button is less likely to occur. Become.
- the first device further includes a fifth operation button and a sixth operation button.
- the fifth operation button is arranged on the first convex portion, and is provided closer to the first left side surface than the center of the first upper surface.
- the sixth operation button is arranged on the first upper surface other than the first convex portion, and is provided closer to the first left side surface than the fifth operation button.
- the second device further includes a seventh operation button and an eighth operation button.
- the seventh operation button is arranged on the second convex portion, and is provided closer to the second left side than the center of the second upper surface.
- the eighth operation button is arranged on the second upper surface other than the second convex portion, and is provided closer to the second left side surface than the seventh operation button.
- the electronic device 300 in the first connected state, it is difficult to press the fifth operation button, the sixth operation button, the seventh operation button, and the eighth operation button by mistake.
- the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and the second upper surface other than the second convex portion are located at a distance from each other, so that erroneous input of the sixth operation button and the eighth operation button is less likely to occur. Become.
- the first convex portion includes the first right slope portion located on the first right side surface and the first left slope portion located on the first left side surface side.
- a first operation button is provided on the first right inclined portion, and a fifth operation button is provided on the first left inclined portion.
- the second convex portion includes a second right inclined portion on the second right side and a second left inclined portion on the second left side.
- a third operation button is provided on the second right inclined portion, and a seventh operation button is provided on the second left inclined portion.
- the first convex portion may have a first central portion located between the first right inclined portion and the first left inclined portion.
- the boundary between the first center portion and the first right inclined portion may be curved.
- the boundary between the first central portion and the first left inclined portion may be curved.
- the second convex portion may have a second central portion located between the second right inclined portion and the second left inclined portion.
- the boundary between the second center portion and the second right inclined portion may be curved.
- the boundary between the second central portion and the second left inclined portion may be curved.
- the second operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the first top surface and the first right side surface.
- the sixth operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the first top surface and the first left side surface.
- the fourth operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the second top surface and the second right side surface.
- the eighth operation button may be arranged at the boundary between the second top surface and the second left side surface.
- the boundary between the first top surface and the first right side surface may be curved.
- the boundary between the first upper surface and the first left side surface may be curved.
- the boundary between the second upper surface and the second right side surface may be curved.
- the boundary between the second upper surface and the second left side surface may be curved.
- the lowermost part of the first operating button is located above the uppermost part of the second operating button, and the fifth operating button
- the lowermost part of the button may be located above the uppermost part of the sixth operation button.
- the bottom of the third operation button is located above the top of the fourth operation button
- the bottom of the seventh operation button is located above the eighth operation button. may be located above the top of the
- the input unit or the camera lens may be provided on the second surface side of the second convex portion.
- the input section is provided on the second surface side of the second convex portion, compared to the case where the input section is provided on the second upper surface, when the user operates the operation button, the input section is Erroneous input can be suppressed.
- the camera lens is provided on the second surface side of the second convex portion, the camera lens can be placed on the second surface side while maintaining the size of the second display large.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view showing the configuration of the electronic device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a third operation button and a fourth operation button. It is a surface schematic diagram which shows the structure of the electronic device based on the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to a second modification of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of an electronic device according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view showing the configuration of the electronic device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 9.
- FIG. It is a partially enlarged view of the second back surface of the second device.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device in a first connected state.
- 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 12.
- FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the 1st connection part and the 2nd connection part in the 1st connection state.
- 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XV-XV in FIG. 12.
- FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device in a second connected state.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XVII-XVII in FIG. 16.
- FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the electronic device is unlocked in the second connected state. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the 1st connection part and the 2nd connection part in the 2nd connection state.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the first antenna and the second antenna in a first connected state.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the first antenna and the second antenna in a second connected state.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the electronic device in a second connected state.
- FIG. 7 is a partially perspective schematic diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device according to a third embodiment. 24 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XXIV-XXIV in FIG. 23.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device 300 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view showing the configuration of the electronic device 300 according to the first embodiment.
- the electronic device 300 according to the first embodiment has a third surface 301, a third back surface 302, a third top surface 303, a third bottom surface 304, and a first side surface 305. and a second side surface 306.
- the third back surface 302 is on the opposite side of the third surface 301.
- the third upper surface 303 is continuous with each of the third surface 301, the third back surface 302, the second side surface 306, and the first side surface 305.
- the third lower surface 304 is on the opposite side of the third upper surface 303.
- the first side surface 305 is continuous with each of the third surface 301, the third back surface 302, the third upper surface 303, and the third lower surface 304.
- the second side 306 is opposite the first side 305.
- the second side surface 306 is continuous with each of the third surface 301, the third back surface 302, the third upper surface 303, and the third lower surface 304.
- the electronic device 300 further includes a third housing 365 and a third display 310.
- a third display 310 is arranged on the third surface 301.
- Third display 310 is attached to third housing 365.
- the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, a game console, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a controller that can send input signals to other electronic devices. Note that the electronic device 300 does not need to have the third display 310.
- the third housing 365 surrounds the third display 310.
- a plan view of the third display 310 corresponds to a case where the electronic device 300 is viewed in a direction from the third front surface 301 to the third back surface 302.
- the third housing 365 has a third protrusion 320.
- the third convex portion 320 extends toward the outside of the third display 310 .
- the third upper surface 303 includes a portion of the fourth operation button 314, a third upper left surface portion 327, a third convex portion 320, a third upper right surface portion 326, and a portion of the second operation button 312.
- the third convex portion 320 includes a third right inclined portion 322, a third left inclined portion 323, a third central portion 321, a third surface portion 324 that is a part of the third surface 301, and a third back surface 302.
- the third back surface part which is a part of the main body, is connected to each other.
- the third convex portion 320 is spaced apart from each of the first side surface 305, the second side surface 306, and the third lower surface 304. Note that the third convex portion 320 may protrude only from near the middle between the third front surface 301 and the third back surface 302 on the third upper surface 303, and may be spaced apart from each of the third front surface 301 and the third back surface 302.
- the third convex portion 320 has a third right inclined portion 322, a third left inclined portion 323, a third central portion 321, and a third surface portion 324.
- the third right inclined portion 322 is located on the first side surface 305 side of the third convex portion 320 .
- the third left inclined portion 323 is located on the second side surface 306 side of the third convex portion 320 .
- the third central portion 321 is located between the third right inclined portion 322 and the third left inclined portion 323.
- the third central portion 321 is continuous with each of the third right inclined portion 322 and the third left inclined portion 323.
- the third surface portion 324 is continuous with each of the third right inclined portion 322, the third left inclined portion 323, and the third central portion 321.
- the third surface portion 324 constitutes a part of the third surface 301.
- the third right inclined portion 322 is a portion inclined from the third center portion 321 to the third right upper surface portion 326.
- the third left inclined portion 323 is a portion inclined from the third center portion 321 to the third left upper surface portion 327.
- the height of the electronic device 300 and the height of the third convex portion 320 are respectively Let it be a first height H1 and a second height H2.
- the lower limit of the second height H2 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 5% or more of the first height H1 or 10% or more.
- the upper limit of the second height H2 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 30% or less of the first height H1 or 20% or less.
- the length of the electronic device 300 and the length of the third convex portion 320 are respectively the same in the direction from the first side surface 305 to the second side surface 306. It is assumed that the first length L1 and the second length L2.
- the lower limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 50% or more or 60% or more of the first length L1.
- the upper limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 80% or less of the first length L1 or 70% or less.
- the first length L1 may be larger than the first height H1.
- the second length L2 may be greater than the second height H2.
- the lower limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited, but may be twice or more, or three times or more the second height H2.
- the upper limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited, but may be 20 times or less or 15 times or less the second height H2.
- the third central portion 321 is substantially parallel to the third lower surface 304.
- Each of the third right inclined part 322 and the third left inclined part 323 is inclined with respect to the third central part 321.
- the boundary between the third central portion 321 and the third right inclined portion 322 may be curved outwardly.
- the boundary between the third central portion 321 and the third left inclined portion 323 may be curved outwardly.
- the third upper surface 303 has a third upper right surface portion 326 and a third upper left surface portion 327.
- the third right upper surface portion 326 is located between the third right inclined portion 322 and the first side surface 305.
- the third right upper surface portion 326 is continuous with each of the third right inclined portion 322 and the first side surface 305.
- the boundary between the third upper right surface portion 326 and the first side surface 305 may be curved outwardly.
- the third left upper surface portion 327 is located between the third left inclined portion 323 and the second side surface 306.
- the third left upper surface portion 327 is continuous with each of the third left inclined portion 323 and the second side surface 306.
- the boundary between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the second side surface 306 may be curved outwardly.
- the electronic device 300 further includes a first operation button 311, a second operation button 312, a third operation button 313, and a fourth operation button 314.
- the first operation button 311 is arranged on the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the first operation button 311 is provided on a portion of the third convex portion 320 on the first side surface 305 side. When the third display 310 is viewed from above, the first operation button 311 is provided closer to the first side surface 305 than the center of the third upper surface 303 .
- the first operation button 311 is provided on the third right inclined portion 322. The first operation button 311 may be provided at the boundary between the third center portion 321 and the third right inclined portion 322.
- the second operation button 312 is provided on the third upper surface 303 other than the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the second operation button 312 is provided on the third upper right surface portion 326. The second operation button 312 may be provided at the boundary between the third upper right surface portion 326 and the first side surface 305. The second operation button 312 is provided closer to the first side surface 305 than the first operation button 311 is. In the direction from the third lower surface 304 to the third upper surface 303 , the bottom of the first operation button 311 may be located above the top of the second operation button 312 .
- the third operation button 313 is arranged on the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the third operation button 313 is provided on a portion of the third convex portion 320 on the second side surface 306 side. When the third display 310 is viewed from above, the third operation button 313 is provided closer to the second side surface 306 than the center of the third upper surface 303 . The third operation button 313 is provided on the third left inclined portion 323. The third operation button 313 may be provided at the boundary between the third central portion 321 and the third left inclined portion 323.
- the fourth operation button 314 is provided on the third upper surface 303 other than the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the fourth operation button 314 is provided on the third upper left surface portion 327. The fourth operation button 314 may be provided at the boundary between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the second side surface 306. The fourth operation button 314 is provided closer to the second side surface 306 than the third operation button 313 is. In the direction from the third lower surface 304 to the third upper surface 303, the lowermost part of the third operation button 313 may be located above the uppermost part of the fourth operation button 314.
- the electronic device 300 may include a physical input section 121.
- the input section 121 is arranged on the first surface 101 other than the third surface section 324.
- the input unit 121 may be capable of stick operation or button operation.
- the input unit 121 may be located between the third display 310 and the first side surface 305 or between the third display 310 and the second side surface 306. You may do so.
- Electronic device 300 does not need to have physical input section 121.
- Third display 310 may be a touch panel.
- the thickness T of the electronic device 300 in the direction from the third surface 301 to the third back surface 302 is smaller than the first length L1.
- the lower limit of the thickness T is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 5% or more of the first length L1, or 10% or more.
- the upper limit of the thickness T is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 50% or less of the first length L1 or 30% or less.
- the thickness T may be smaller than the first height H1.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the third operation button 313 and the fourth operation button 314.
- the cross section shown in FIG. 3 is parallel to the third surface 301.
- the electronic device 300 includes a support member 40 , a bearing section 41 , an elastic body 44 , a hole section 42 , and a detection section 43 .
- the bearing portion 41 and the hole portion 42 are recesses provided in the support member 40.
- the elastic body 44 is, for example, a coil spring.
- the elastic body 44 is arranged in the hole 42 .
- the detection unit 43 is fixed to the support member 40.
- the support member 40 , the bearing section 41 , the elastic body 44 , the hole section 42 , and the detection section 43 are arranged inside the third housing 365 .
- the third operation button 313 has a pressed portion 53, a movable shaft 51, a stopper portion 52, a second protrusion 54, and a third protrusion 55.
- the pressed portion 53 is a portion that is pressed by the user.
- the movable shaft 51 is arranged in the bearing part 41.
- the movable shaft 51 is continuous with the pressed portion 53 .
- the movable shaft 51 contacts the inner wall of the third housing 365.
- the stopper portion 52 is continuous with the pressed portion 53 .
- the stopper portion 52 is located on the opposite side of the movable shaft 51 with respect to the pressed portion 53 .
- the stopper portion 52 contacts the inner wall of the third housing 365.
- the second protrusion 54 is continuous with the pressed portion 53.
- the second protrusion 54 is arranged so as to be in contact with the detection section 43.
- the third protrusion 55 is continuous with the pressed portion 53 .
- the third protrusion 55 is attached to the elastic body 44.
- the third convex portion 320 of the third housing 365 is provided with a fifth opening 70 .
- the pressed portion 53 is exposed to the outside from the third housing 365 at the fifth opening 70 .
- the second protrusion 54 moves inside the third housing 365.
- pressure is applied to the detection unit 43 by the second protrusion 54, an input by the user is detected.
- the third operation button 313 is returned to its original position by the repulsive force of the elastic body 44.
- Each of the movable shaft 51 and the stopper portion 52 is in contact with the inner wall of the third housing 365.
- the configuration of the third operation button 313 has been described above, the configuration of the other operation buttons (specifically, the first operation button 311, the second operation button 312, and the fourth operation button 314) is different from the third operation button 313.
- the configuration is substantially the same as that of the operation button 313. Therefore, description of the configuration of other operation buttons will be omitted.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device 300 according to a first modification of the first embodiment.
- the third right sloped portion 322 may be substantially perpendicular to each of the third central portion 321 and the third upper right surface portion 326.
- the third left sloped portion 323 may be substantially perpendicular to each of the third central portion 321 and the third upper left surface portion 327.
- the first operation button 311 and the third operation button 313 may be located in the third central portion 321.
- the first operation button 311 may be separated from the third right inclined portion 322.
- the third operation button 313 may be separated from the third left inclined portion 323.
- the second operation button 312 may be located on the third upper right surface portion 326.
- the second operation button 312 may be separated from the first side surface 305.
- the fourth operation button 314 may be located on the third upper left surface portion 327.
- the fourth operation button 314 may be separated from the second side surface 306. Note that the first operation button 311 may be arranged on the third right inclined portion 322. Similarly, the third operation button 313 may be arranged on the third left inclined portion 323.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device 300 according to a second modification of the first embodiment.
- the third convex portion 320 may have a first convex region 61 and a second convex region 62.
- the first convex region 61 is separated from the second convex region 62.
- the third upper surface 303 may have a third intermediate upper surface portion 318.
- the third middle upper surface section 318 is located between the third upper left surface section 327 and the third upper right surface section 326 .
- the first convex region 61 is located between the third upper right surface portion 326 and the third middle upper surface portion 318.
- the second convex region 62 is located between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the third middle upper surface portion 318.
- the first operation button 311 may be provided in the first convex region 61.
- the third operation button 313 may be provided in the second convex region 62.
- the first convex region 61 has a fourth central portion 61a, a fourth right inclined portion 61b, and a fourth left inclined portion 61c.
- the fourth central portion 61a is continuous with each of the fourth right inclined portion 61b and the fourth left inclined portion 61c.
- the fourth right inclined portion 61b may be substantially perpendicular to each of the fourth central portion 61a and the third upper right surface portion 326.
- the fourth left inclined portion 61c may be substantially perpendicular to each of the fourth central portion 61a and the third middle upper surface portion 318.
- the second convex region 62 has a fifth central portion 62a, a fifth right inclined portion 62b, and a fifth left inclined portion 62c.
- the fifth central portion 62a is continuous with each of the fifth right inclined portion 62b and the fifth left inclined portion 62c.
- the fifth right inclined portion 62b may be substantially perpendicular to each of the fifth central portion 62a and the third middle upper surface portion 318.
- the fifth left inclined portion 62c may be substantially perpendicular to each of the fifth central portion 62a and the third upper left surface portion 327.
- the first operation button 311 is provided at the fourth central portion 61a of the first convex region 61.
- the third operation button 313 is provided in the fifth central portion 62a of the second convex region 62. Note that the first operation button 311 may be arranged on the fourth right inclined portion 61b. Similarly, the third operation button 313 may be arranged on the fifth left inclined portion 62c.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of an electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment.
- an electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment includes a first device 100 and a second device 200.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 are removable.
- the second device 200 can be attached to the first device 100 and can be removed from the first device 100.
- the first device 100 has a first surface 101 and a first back surface 102.
- the first back surface 102 is on the opposite side of the first surface 101.
- the second device 200 has a second front surface 201, a second back surface 202, and a second display 210.
- the second back surface 202 is on the opposite side of the second surface 201.
- a second display 210 is located on the second surface 201.
- the second display 210 may be a touch panel that allows touch input.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the first device 100.
- the first device 100 has a first upper surface 103, a first lower surface 104, a first right side surface 105, and a first left side surface 106.
- the first upper surface 103 is continuous with each of the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first left side surface 106, and the first right side surface 105.
- the first lower surface 104 is on the opposite side of the first upper surface 103.
- the first right side surface 105 is continuous with each of the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first upper surface 103, and the first lower surface 104.
- the first left side 106 is opposite the first right side 105.
- the first left side surface 106 is continuous with each of the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first upper surface 103, and the first lower surface 104.
- the first device 100 further includes a first housing 165, a first display 110, a first connection section 120, an input section 121, an unlock button 191, and a Hall element 130. may have.
- a first display 110 is disposed on the first surface 101. The first display 110 is attached to the first housing 165.
- the first housing 165 surrounds the first display 110.
- a plan view of the first display 110 corresponds to a case where the first device 100 is viewed in a direction from the first front surface 101 to the first back surface 102.
- the first housing 165 has a first protrusion 10 .
- the first convex portion 10 extends toward the outside of the first display 110 .
- the first connecting portion 120 is provided on the front side of the first convex portion 10 .
- the first convex portion 10 is provided on the first upper surface 103.
- the first convex portion 10 may constitute a part of the first surface 101.
- the first convex portion 10 may constitute a part of the first back surface 102.
- the first convex portion 10 is spaced apart from each of the first right side surface 105, the first left side surface 106, and the first lower surface 104.
- the first convex portion 10 has a first right inclined portion 12 , a first left inclined portion 13 , a first central portion 11 , and a first surface portion 14 .
- the first right inclined portion 12 is located on the first right side surface 105 side of the first convex portion 10 .
- the first left inclined portion 13 is located on the first left side surface 106 side of the first convex portion 10 .
- the first central portion 11 is located between the first right inclined portion 12 and the first left inclined portion 13.
- the first central portion 11 is continuous with each of the first right inclined portion 12 and the first left inclined portion 13 .
- the first surface portion 14 is continuous with each of the first right inclined portion 12 , the first left inclined portion 13 , and the first central portion 11 .
- the first surface portion 14 constitutes a part of the first surface 101.
- the first central portion 11 is substantially parallel to the first lower surface 104.
- Each of the first right inclined part 12 and the first left inclined part 13 is inclined with respect to the first central part 11.
- the boundary between the first central portion 11 and the first right inclined portion 12 may be curved outwardly.
- the boundary between the first central portion 11 and the first left inclined portion 13 may be curved outwardly.
- the first upper surface 103 has a first upper right surface portion 16 and a first upper left surface portion 17.
- the first right upper surface portion 16 is located between the first right inclined portion 12 and the first right side surface 105.
- the first right upper surface portion 16 is continuous with each of the first right inclined portion 12 and the first right side surface 105 .
- the boundary between the first right upper surface portion 16 and the first right side surface 105 may be curved outwardly.
- first left upper surface portion 17 is located between the first left inclined portion 13 and the first left side surface 106.
- the first left upper surface portion 17 is continuous with each of the first left inclined portion 13 and the first left side surface 106 .
- the boundary between the first left upper surface portion 17 and the first left side surface 106 may be curved outwardly.
- the first device 100 further includes a first operation button 1, a second operation button 2, a fifth operation button 5, and a sixth operation button 6.
- the first operation button 1 is arranged on the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the first operation button 1 is provided on a portion of the first convex portion 10 on the first right side surface 105 side. When the first display 110 is viewed from above, the first operation button 1 is provided closer to the first right side surface 105 than the center of the first upper surface 103. The first operation button 1 is provided on the first right inclined portion 12 . The first operation button 1 may be provided at the boundary between the first central portion 11 and the first right inclined portion 12.
- the second operation button 2 is provided on the first upper surface 103 other than the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the second operation button 2 is provided on the first right upper surface portion 16. The second operation button 2 may be provided at the boundary between the first upper right surface portion 16 and the first right side surface 105. The second operation button 2 is provided closer to the first right side surface 105 than the first operation button 1 is. In the direction from the first lower surface 104 to the first upper surface 103, the bottom of the first operation button 1 may be located above the top of the second operation button 2.
- the fifth operation button 5 is arranged on the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the fifth operation button 5 is provided on a portion of the first convex portion 10 on the first left side surface 106 side. When the first display 110 is viewed from above, the fifth operation button 5 is provided closer to the first left side surface 106 than the center of the first upper surface 103. The fifth operation button 5 is provided on the first left inclined portion 13. The fifth operation button 5 may be provided at the boundary between the first central portion 11 and the first left inclined portion 13.
- the sixth operation button 6 is provided on the first upper surface 103 other than the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the sixth operation button 6 is provided on the first left upper surface portion 17. The sixth operation button 6 may be provided at the boundary between the first left upper surface portion 17 and the first left side surface 106. The sixth operation button 6 is provided closer to the first left side surface 106 than the fifth operation button 5 is. In the direction from the first lower surface 104 to the first upper surface 103, the bottom of the fifth operation button 5 may be located above the top of the sixth operation button 6.
- the first operation button 1 when the first display 110 is viewed from above, the first operation button 1 may be located closer to the first right side surface 105 than the first connection portion 120. Similarly, when the first display 110 is viewed from above, the fifth operation button 5 may be located closer to the first left side surface 106 than the first connection portion 120 is.
- the first connecting portion 120 is arranged on the first surface 101. At least a portion of the first connecting portion 120 is located on the first convex portion 10.
- the first connection part 120 is attached to the first housing 165.
- the first connecting portion 120 may protrude from the surface of the first housing 165. When the first display 110 is viewed from above, the first connecting portion 120 is arranged between the first upper surface 103 and the first display 110.
- the input section 121 is arranged, for example, on the first surface 101.
- the input unit 121 can be operated with a stick or a button, for example.
- the lock release button 191 is arranged, for example, on the first upper surface 103.
- Hall element 130 is arranged inside first housing 165. Note that the first device 100 does not need to have the input unit 121.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of region VIII in FIG. 7.
- the first connection section 120 includes, for example, a first mechanical connection section 180, a first electrical connection section 160, and a first magnetic connection section 111.
- the first mechanical connection section 180 has a first main body section 183 and a pair of first protrusions 184.
- the first body portion 183 is attached to the first housing 165.
- the pair of first protrusions 184 are provided on the first main body portion 183.
- the first main body portion 183 is provided with a first opening portion 185 .
- the first electrical connection portion 160 is exposed in the first opening 185.
- the first electrical connection part 160 has a first contact 162 and a first holding part 161.
- the first contact 162 has conductivity.
- the first holding portion 161 has insulation properties.
- the first contact 162 is held by the first holding part 161.
- the number of first contacts 162 is not particularly limited, it is, for example, nine.
- the first contacts 162 are arranged along a straight line.
- One of the first contacts 162 is, for example, a terminal for power supply.
- the first magnetic connection section 111 is composed of, for example, a pair of magnets.
- the first magnetic connection part 111 is located between the first main body part 183 and the first back surface 102.
- the first magnetic connection section 111 is arranged inside the first device 100.
- the first electrical connection portion 160 is located between the pair of magnets. Note that in the present embodiment, when the first surface 101 is viewed from above, the first electrical connection section 160 is positioned so as to be sandwiched between a pair of magnets in the longitudinal direction of the first display 110 of the first device 100. ing.
- the first device 100 has a first substrate 131 and a first antenna 132.
- Each of the first substrate 131 and the first antenna 132 is arranged inside the first device 100. More specifically, each of the first substrate 131 and the first antenna 132 is arranged inside the first housing 165.
- the first antenna 132 is provided on the first substrate 131.
- the number of first antennas 132 is not particularly limited.
- the number of first antennas 132 is, for example, one or more. In the electronic device 300 according to this embodiment, the number of first antennas 132 is one.
- the first antenna 132 is, for example, the first antenna section 132. When the first surface 101 is viewed from above, the first antenna section 132 may be arranged at a position adjacent to the first connecting section 120.
- the first antenna section 132 is arranged, for example, between the first connection section 120 and the first right side surface 105.
- the first antenna 132 when the first surface 101 is viewed from above, the first antenna 132 may be located outside the first connecting portion 120. From another point of view, when the first surface 101 is viewed from above, the first antenna 132 may be arranged at a position that does not overlap with the first main body portion 183.
- the material constituting the first housing 165 is, for example, resin.
- the material constituting the first body portion 183 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, metal.
- the first antenna 132 may be arranged so that the electromagnetic field is not blocked by the first main body portion 183.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the second device 200.
- the second device 200 further includes a second upper surface 203, a second lower surface 204, a second right side surface 205, and a second left side surface 206.
- the second upper surface 203 is continuous with the second front surface 201 and the second back surface 202.
- the second lower surface 204 is on the opposite side of the second upper surface 203.
- the second right side surface 205 is continuous with each of the second front surface 201, the second back surface 202, the second upper surface 203, and the second lower surface 204.
- the second left side 206 is opposite the second right side 205.
- the second left side surface 206 is continuous with each of the second front surface 201 , the second back surface 202 , the second upper surface 203 , and the second lower surface 204 .
- the second device 200 includes a second housing 265 and a magnet section 230.
- Second display 210 is attached to second housing 265.
- the magnet part 230 is arranged inside the second housing 265.
- the magnet portion 230 may be located, for example, between the second display 210 and the second right side surface 205.
- a plan view of the second display 210 corresponds to a case where the second device 200 is viewed in a direction from the second front surface 201 to the second back surface 202.
- the second housing 265 surrounds the second display 210.
- the second housing 265 has a second protrusion 20 .
- the second convex portion 20 extends toward the outside of the second display 210 .
- the second connecting portion 220 is provided on the back side of the second convex portion 20.
- the second convex portion 20 is provided on the second upper surface 203.
- the second convex portion 20 may constitute a part of the second surface 201.
- the second convex portion 20 may constitute a part of the second back surface 202.
- the second convex portion 20 is spaced apart from each of the second right side surface 205, the second left side surface 206, and the second lower surface 204.
- the second convex portion 20 has a second right inclined portion 22 , a second left inclined portion 23 , a second central portion 21 , and a second surface portion 24 .
- the second right inclined portion 22 is located on the second right side surface 205 side of the second convex portion 20 .
- the second left inclined portion 23 is located on the second left side surface 206 side of the second convex portion 20 .
- the second central portion 21 is located between the second right inclined portion 22 and the second left inclined portion 23.
- the second central portion 21 is continuous with each of the second right inclined portion 22 and the second left inclined portion 23 .
- the second surface portion 24 is continuous with each of the second right inclined portion 22 , the second left inclined portion 23 , and the second central portion 21 .
- the second surface portion 24 constitutes a part of the second surface 201.
- the second central portion 21 is substantially parallel to the second lower surface 204.
- Each of the second right inclined part 22 and the second left inclined part 23 is inclined with respect to the second central part 21.
- the boundary between the second central portion 21 and the second right inclined portion 22 may be curved outwardly.
- the boundary between the second central portion 21 and the second left inclined portion 23 may be curved outwardly.
- the second upper surface 203 has a second upper right surface portion 26 and a second upper left surface portion 27.
- the second upper right surface portion 26 is located between the second right inclined portion 22 and the second right side surface 205.
- the second upper right surface portion 26 is continuous with each of the second right inclined portion 22 and the second right side surface 205 .
- the boundary between the second upper right surface portion 26 and the second right side surface 205 may be curved outwardly.
- the second left upper surface portion 27 is located between the second left inclined portion 23 and the second left side surface 206.
- the second left upper surface portion 27 is continuous with each of the second left inclined portion 23 and the second left side surface 206.
- the boundary between the second upper left surface portion 27 and the second left side surface 206 may be curved outwardly.
- the second device 200 further includes a third operation button 3, a fourth operation button 4, a seventh operation button 7, and an eighth operation button 8.
- the third operation button 3 is arranged on the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the third operation button 3 is provided in a portion of the second convex portion 20 on the second right side surface 205 side. When the second display 210 is viewed from above, the third operation button 3 is provided closer to the second right side surface 205 than the center of the second upper surface 203. The third operation button 3 is provided on the second right inclined portion 22. The third operation button 3 may be provided at the boundary between the second central portion 21 and the second right inclined portion 22.
- the fourth operation button 4 is provided on the second upper surface 203 other than the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the fourth operation button 4 is provided on the second upper right surface portion 26. The fourth operation button 4 may be provided at the boundary between the second upper right surface portion 26 and the second right side surface 205. The fourth operation button 4 is provided closer to the second right side surface 205 than the third operation button 3. In the direction from the second lower surface 204 to the second upper surface 203, the bottom of the third operation button 3 may be located above the top of the fourth operation button 4.
- the seventh operation button 7 is arranged on the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the seventh operation button 7 is provided in a portion of the second convex portion 20 on the second left side surface 206 side. When the second display 210 is viewed from above, the seventh operation button 7 is provided closer to the second left side surface 206 than the center of the second upper surface 203 . The seventh operation button 7 is provided on the second left inclined portion 23. The seventh operation button 7 may be provided at the boundary between the second central portion 21 and the second left inclined portion 23.
- the eighth operation button 8 is provided on the second upper surface 203 other than the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the eighth operation button 8 is provided on the second upper left surface portion 27. The eighth operation button 8 may be provided at the boundary between the second upper left surface portion 27 and the second left side surface 206. The eighth operation button 8 is provided closer to the second left side surface 206 than the seventh operation button 7 is. In the direction from the second lower surface 204 to the second upper surface 203, the bottom of the seventh operation button 7 may be located above the top of the eighth operation button 8.
- first operation button 1 the second operation button 2, the third operation button 3, the fourth operation button 4, the fifth operation button 5, the sixth operation button 6, the seventh operation button 7, and the eighth operation button 8
- the configuration of each is substantially the same as the configuration of the third operation button 313 described in FIG. 3. Therefore, a description of the configuration of these operation buttons will be omitted.
- a functional component 29 may be provided on the surface of the second convex portion 20 (second surface portion 24).
- the functional component 29 may be, for example, a camera lens or an input section.
- An operating section (not shown) may be provided on the second surface 201 other than the second convex portion 20.
- a physical stick may be provided on the second surface 201 other than the second convex portion 20.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 9.
- the second display 210 includes a touch panel 32 and a touch panel cover 31.
- the touch panel 32 is a panel that allows touch operations.
- the touch panel 32 has a function of detecting being touched.
- Touch panel cover 31 covers touch panel 32.
- the touch panel cover 31 allows input operations to the touch panel 32.
- the touch panel cover 31 itself does not have a function of detecting being touched.
- input operations to the touch panel 32 can be performed through the touch panel cover 31.
- the second display 210 has a first tactile presentation section 81 and a second tactile presentation section 82.
- the first tactile presentation section 81 is configured by, for example, the touch panel cover 31.
- the touch panel cover 31 is provided with an opening 30.
- the second tactile sensation presentation section 82 is, for example, a portion of the touch panel 32 exposed through the opening 30.
- the second tactile presentation section 82 is a part of the touch panel 32.
- the second tactile presentation unit 82 may be used as a virtual button or a virtual stick.
- the second tactile presentation section 82 may be a part of the touch panel cover 31. In this case, the second tactile sensation presentation section 82 may have a different tactile sense from the first tactile sensation presentation section 81.
- the second tactile presentation section 82 may be a portion of the touch panel cover 31 whose surface is roughened.
- the first tactile sensation presentation section 81 is a portion of the touch panel cover 31 whose surface is not roughened.
- the second tactile sensation presentation section 82 may be a part that generates vibrations when the user touches that part. In this case, the first tactile sensation presentation section 81 is a portion that does not generate vibrations even if the user touches that portion.
- FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged view of the second back surface 202 of the second device 200.
- the second device 200 has a second connection part 220.
- the second connecting portion 220 is arranged on the second back surface 202.
- the second connection section 220 includes, for example, a second mechanical connection section 280, a second electrical connection section 260, and a second magnetic connection section 211.
- the second mechanical connection section 280 has a second main body section 283, a fixed hook 281, and a movable hook 270.
- the second main body portion 283 is attached to the second housing 265.
- the fixed hook 281 is fixed to the second main body part 283.
- the movable hook 270 is attached to the second body portion 283 in a movable state.
- the second main body portion 283 is provided with a second opening 285 and a third opening 284.
- the movable hook 270 is exposed in the third opening 284.
- Movable hook 270 is on the opposite side of fixed hook 281.
- the second electrical connection portion 260 is located between the movable hook 270 and the fixed hook 281.
- the second electrical connection 260 is exposed through the second opening 285.
- the fixed hook 281 is located between the second central portion 21 and the movable hook 270.
- the second electrical connection part 260 has a second contact 262 and a second holding part 261.
- the second contact 262 has conductivity.
- the second holding portion 261 has insulation properties.
- the second contact 262 is held by the second holding part 261.
- the number of second contacts 262 is not particularly limited, it is, for example, nine.
- the second contacts 262 are arranged along a straight line.
- One of the second contacts 262 is, for example, a terminal for power supply.
- the second magnetic connection section 211 is composed of, for example, a pair of magnets.
- the second magnetic connection portion 211 is located between the second body portion 283 and the second surface 201.
- the second magnetic connection section 211 is arranged inside the second device 200.
- the second electrical connection portion 260 is located between the pair of magnets.
- the second magnetic connection part 211 can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic connection part 111 while being separated from the first magnetic connection part 111 .
- the second device 200 includes a second substrate 231 and a second antenna 232.
- Each of the second substrate 231 and the second antenna 232 is arranged inside the second device 200. More specifically, each of the second substrate 231 and the second antenna 232 is arranged inside the second housing 265. The second antenna 232 is provided on the second substrate 231.
- the number of second antennas 232 is not particularly limited.
- the number of second antennas 232 is, for example, one or more. In the electronic device 300 according to this embodiment, the number of second antennas 232 is two.
- the second antenna 232 may include a second antenna section 234 and a third antenna section 236.
- the second substrate 231 may include a first substrate section 233 and a second substrate section 235.
- the second antenna section 234 is provided on the first substrate section 233.
- the third antenna section 236 is provided on the second substrate section 235.
- the second connecting portion 220 may be placed between the second antenna portion 234 and the third antenna portion 236.
- the second antenna 232 may be located outside the second connecting portion 220 in the left and right side directions. From another perspective, when the second back surface 202 is viewed from above, the second antenna 232 may be placed at a position that does not overlap with the second main body portion 283.
- the material constituting the second housing 265 is, for example, resin.
- the material constituting the second main body portion 283 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, metal.
- the second antenna 232 may be arranged so that the electromagnetic field is not blocked by the second main body portion 283.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device 300 in the first connected state.
- the second back surface 202 is arranged to cover the first display 110.
- the second back surface 202 may be placed so as to cover the entire surface of the first display 110, or may be placed so as to cover at least a portion thereof.
- the second back surface 202 is arranged to overlap the first surface 101.
- the second surface 201 faces outward. The user can visually recognize the second display 210 disposed on the second surface 201.
- the Hall element 130 is arranged to overlap the magnet part 230. The Hall element 130 may determine that the current connection state is the first connection state.
- the direction from the first left side surface 106 to the first right side surface 105 of the first device 100 corresponds to the reference direction B.
- the direction from the second left side surface 206 to the second right side surface 205 of the second device 200 is the first direction A1.
- the first connection state when the first display 110 is viewed from above, the direction from the second left side surface 206 to the second right side surface 205 of the second device 200 is the same as the reference direction B.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII in FIG. 12.
- the first connection part 120 is connected to the second connection part 220.
- the first mechanical connection part 180 is mechanically connected to the second mechanical connection part 280.
- the first mechanical connection part 180 has a first receiving groove 181 and a second receiving groove 182.
- each of the first receiving groove 181 and the second receiving groove 182 is provided on the back side of the first main body portion 183.
- the second receiving groove 182 is on the opposite side of the first receiving groove 181.
- the first electrical connection part 160 is located between the first receiving groove 181 and the second receiving groove 182.
- a fourth opening 186 is provided in the first connection portion 120.
- the lock release button 191 is exposed from the fourth opening 186.
- the first device 100 has a first rotating shaft 192.
- the lock release button 191 is swingable about the first rotating shaft 192 as the center of rotation.
- the fixing hook 281 is arranged in a second receiving groove 182 provided on the back side of the first main body part 183.
- the lock release button 191 may be in contact with the fixed hook 281.
- the second device 200 has a second rotating shaft 273 and a biasing member 274.
- the movable hook 270 is swingable about the second rotating shaft 273 as the center of rotation.
- the movable hook 270 has a first claw part 271 and a first support part 272.
- the first claw portion 271 is continuous with the first support portion 272.
- the first support portion 272 is swingably attached to the second rotating shaft 273.
- the biasing member 274 biases the movable hook 270.
- the biasing member 274 is, for example, a spring.
- the second rotating shaft 273 and the biasing member 274 are each arranged inside the second device 200. A portion of the movable hook 270 passes through the third opening 284.
- the width of the movable hook 270 (second width W2) is larger than the width of the pair of first projections 184 (first width W1). Therefore, in the first connected state, the movable hook 270 rides on the pair of first projections 184. That is, the movable hook 270 is not arranged in the first receiving groove 181.
- the fixing hook 281 enters the second receiving groove 182, thereby connecting the first device 100 and the second device 200. Thereby, the second device 200 is attached to the first device 100.
- the second device 200 is rotated in the first rotation direction R1. In this case, there is no need to press the unlock button 191.
- the electronic device 300 has a fourth protrusion 9.
- the fourth protrusion 9 may be attached to the first surface 101 of the first device 100 or may be attached to the second back surface 202 of the second device 200.
- the fourth protrusion 9 is located between the first surface 101 and the second back surface 202.
- the first surface 101 and the second back surface 202 are substantially parallel.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be connected with the second display 210 being parallel to the first display 110.
- a gap is formed between the first surface 101 and the second back surface 202 by the fourth protrusion 9 .
- the input section 121 is separated from the second back surface 202.
- the fourth protrusion 9 can prevent the first device 100 and the second device 200 from shaking in the first connected state.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connection part and the second connection part in the first connection state.
- the first connection state is a state in which the second connection portion 220 is connected to the first connection portion 120 in the first direction A1.
- the first contact 162 is electrically connected to the second contact 262.
- the first contact 162 has a first terminal 162a, a second terminal 162b, and a third terminal 162c.
- the terminals of the first electrical connection part 160 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the first display 110.
- the first terminal 162a is located closest to the first left side surface.
- the third terminal 162c is located closest to the first right side.
- the second terminal 162b is located between the first terminal 162a and the third terminal 162c.
- the direction from the first terminal 162a to the third terminal 162c corresponds to the reference direction B.
- the second contact 262 has a fourth terminal 262a, a fifth terminal 262b, and a sixth terminal 262c.
- the terminals of the second electrical connection part 260 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the second display 210.
- the fourth terminal 262a is located closest to the second left side surface.
- the sixth terminal 262c is located closest to the second right side.
- the fifth terminal 262b is located between the fourth terminal 262a and the sixth terminal 262c.
- the first terminal 162a, the second terminal 162b, and the third terminal 162c are electrically connected to the fourth terminal 262a, the fifth terminal 262b, and the sixth terminal 262c, respectively.
- the second connection part 220 is arranged with respect to the first connection part 120 so that the direction from the fourth terminal 262a to the sixth terminal 262c is the same as the first direction A1.
- the terminal arrangement is not limited to this, and the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 may be arranged in a relationship such that they are connected to each other in the first connection state and the second connection state.
- other terminals may be arranged so that the plurality of terminals are line symmetrical with respect to a centrally arranged terminal.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XV-XV in FIG. 12.
- the first magnetic connection part 111 is arranged inside the first main body part 183.
- the first main body portion 183 has a first inclined surface 187.
- the first inclined surface 187 is inclined with respect to the first surface 101 of the first housing 165.
- the angle of inclination of the first inclined surface 187 with respect to the first surface 101 is, for example, 10°.
- the first magnetic connection portion 111 is arranged along the first inclined surface 187.
- the surface of the first magnetic connection part 111 may be substantially parallel to the first inclined surface 187.
- the second magnetic connection section 211 is arranged inside the second main body section 283.
- the second main body portion 283 has a second inclined surface 287.
- the second inclined surface 287 is inclined with respect to the second back surface 202 of the second housing 265.
- the angle of inclination of the second inclined surface 287 with respect to the second back surface 202 is, for example, 10°.
- the second magnetic connection portion 211 is arranged along the second inclined surface 287.
- the surface of the second magnetic connection part 211 may be substantially parallel to the second inclined surface 287.
- the surface of the second magnetic connection part 211 may be substantially parallel to the surface of the first magnetic connection part 111.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic surface diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device 300 in the second connected state.
- the second back surface 202 is arranged so as not to cover the first display 110. Therefore, the user can view each of the first display 110 and the second display 210.
- a portion of the first surface 101 of the first device 100 is arranged to overlap a portion of the first back surface 102 of the second device 200.
- the Hall element 130 is arranged so as not to overlap the magnet part 230. The Hall element 130 may determine that the current connection state is the second connection state.
- the direction from the second left side 206 to the second right side 205 of the second device 200 is the second direction A2.
- the direction from the second left side surface 206 to the second right side surface 205 of the second device 200 is opposite to the reference direction B.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XVII-XVII in FIG. 16.
- the movable hook 270 is arranged in the second receiving groove 182, and the fixed hook 281 is arranged in the first receiving groove 181.
- the movable hook 270 fits into the second receiving groove 182.
- the fixing hook 281 is inserted into the first receiving groove 181.
- the first mechanical connection part 180 is mechanically fixed to the second mechanical connection part 280.
- the first electrical connection section 160 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection section 260.
- the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 are connected.
- the second back surface 202 is inclined with respect to the first surface 101.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be connected with the second display 210 tilted with respect to the first display 110.
- the angle of inclination of the second back surface 202 with respect to the first surface 101 is, for example, 20 degrees.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the electronic device 300 is unlocked in the second connected state.
- the lock release button 191 is pushed into the first device 100 along the third direction A3.
- the lock release button 191 pushes the movable hook 270
- the movable hook 270 is pushed out from the second receiving groove 182.
- the mechanical lock is released.
- the second device 200 is rotated in the second rotation direction R2 in this state, the second device 200 is separated from the first device 100.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connection part and the second connection part in the second connection state.
- the second connection state is a state in which the second connection portion 220 is connected to the first connection portion 120 in the second direction A2.
- the second direction A2 is opposite to the first direction A1.
- the first terminal 162a, the second terminal 162b, and the third terminal 162c are electrically connected to the sixth terminal 262c, the fifth terminal 262b, and the fourth terminal 262a, respectively.
- the second connection part 220 is arranged with respect to the first connection part 120 so that the direction from the fourth terminal 262a to the sixth terminal 262c is the same as the second direction A2.
- Each of the second terminal 162b and the fifth terminal 262b is, for example, a power supply terminal.
- the second terminal 162b In each of the first connection state and the second connection state, the second terminal 162b is electrically connected to the fifth terminal 262b.
- the purpose of the first terminal 162a and the purpose of the third terminal 162c may be the same.
- the purpose of the fourth terminal 262a and the purpose of the sixth terminal 262c may be the same. In this case, the same function can be realized in each of the first connection state and the second connection state.
- the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 may define corresponding plurality of telecommunication paths.
- the uses of the first terminal 162a, the third terminal 162c, the fourth terminal 262a, and the sixth terminal 262c are not particularly limited. It may be a terminal for determining whether or not the terminal is connected, or it may be a terminal for resetting the display.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 in the first connected state.
- the first antenna 132 in the first connected state, is arranged to overlap the second antenna section 234 of the second antenna 232.
- the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are arranged at overlapping positions when the first display 110 is viewed from above.
- Each of the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 is a plate-shaped module.
- the first antenna 132 is substantially parallel to the first surface 101 in a cross section perpendicular to the first surface 101.
- the first antenna 132 is inclined with respect to the first inclined surface 187.
- the second antenna section 234 of the second antenna 232 is substantially parallel to the second back surface 202 .
- the second antenna section 234 of the second antenna 232 is inclined with respect to the second inclined surface 287. In the first connected state, the second antenna section 234 of the second antenna 232 is substantially parallel to the first antenna 132.
- the second inclined surface 287 is in contact with the first inclined surface 187.
- the angle between the first surface 101 and the first inclined surface 187 in the cross section perpendicular to the first surface 101 is a third angle ⁇ 3.
- the third angle ⁇ 3 is, for example, 10°.
- the angle between the second back surface 202 and the second inclined surface 287 in the cross section perpendicular to the second back surface 202 is a fourth angle ⁇ 4.
- the fourth angle ⁇ 4 is, for example, 10°.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 in the second connected state.
- the first antenna section 132 of the first antenna 132 is arranged to overlap with the third antenna section 236 of the second antenna 232.
- the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are arranged at overlapping positions when the first display 110 is viewed from above.
- at least a portion of the first antenna 132 is arranged at a position overlapping with the second antenna 232.
- the third antenna section 236 of the second antenna 232 is inclined with respect to the first antenna 132.
- the inclination angle (second angle ⁇ 2) of the third antenna portion 236 of the second antenna 232 with respect to the first antenna 132 is, for example, 20°.
- the second inclined surface 287 is in contact with the first inclined surface 187.
- first mechanical connecting portion 180 may not be provided with the first inclined surface 187.
- second inclined surface 287 may not be provided on the second mechanical connection portion 280.
- the first mechanical connection section 180 and the second mechanical connection section 280 may be connected in parallel to each other.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be parallel to each other, and one of the first device 100 and the second device 200 is connected to the other of the first device 100 and the second device 200. It may be inclined.
- the first antenna 132 may have two antenna parts, and the second antenna 232 may have one antenna part.
- the second antenna 232 may have a first antenna section.
- the first antenna 132 may include a second antenna section and a third antenna section. In the first connected state, the first antenna section may be arranged to overlap with the second antenna section. In the second connected state, the first antenna section may be arranged to overlap the third antenna section.
- the first antenna 132 may have two antenna parts, and the second antenna 232 may have two antenna parts.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 can perform the first wireless communication by electromagnetic coupling between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232. It is.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 may transmit and receive signals in both directions.
- the second device 200 may unilaterally receive the signal transmitted by the first device 100.
- the first device 100 may unilaterally receive the signal transmitted by the second device 200.
- each of the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 is a 60 GHz millimeter wave module, for example.
- the second back surface 202 is arranged to cover the first display 110.
- the first convex portion 10 is arranged to overlap the second convex portion 20.
- the front surface of the first protrusion 10 overlaps the back surface of the second protrusion 20.
- the first connection portion 120 provided on the front surface of the first convex portion 10 is connected to the second connection portion 220 provided on the back surface of the second convex portion 20 in the first direction A1.
- the first operation button 1 and the third operation button 3 are arranged side by side in the direction perpendicular to the first surface 101, and the second operation button 2 and the fourth operation button 4 are arranged side by side. has been done. From another perspective, the first operation button 1 and the third operation button 3 are arranged side by side along the direction from the first surface 101 to the second back surface 202, and the second operation button 2 and the fourth operation button 3 are arranged side by side.
- the operation buttons 4 are arranged side by side.
- the fifth operation button 5 and the seventh operation button 7 are arranged side by side in the direction perpendicular to the first surface 101, and the sixth operation button 6 and the eighth operation button 8 are arranged side by side. has been done. From another perspective, along the direction from the first surface 101 to the second back surface 202, the fifth operation button 5 and the seventh operation button 7 are arranged side by side, and the sixth operation button 6 and the eighth operation button 7 are arranged side by side.
- the operation buttons 8 are arranged side by side.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the electronic device 300 in the second connected state.
- the second back surface 202 is arranged so as not to cover the first display 110.
- the first convex portion 10 is arranged to overlap the second convex portion 20.
- the front surface of the first protrusion 10 overlaps the back surface of the second protrusion 20.
- the first connecting portion 120 provided on the front surface of the first convex portion 10 is connected to the second connecting portion 220 provided on the back surface of the second convex portion 20 in the second direction A2.
- the first operation button 1 In the second connection state, in order to connect the first device 100 and the second device 200 so that the first convex portion 10 overlaps the second convex portion 20, the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, The fifth operation button 5 and the sixth operation button 6 are separated from the second device 200. Therefore, when operating each of the first operation button 1 , the second operation button 2 , the fifth operation button 5 , and the sixth operation button 6 , the user's finger touches the third operation button 3 and the fourth operation button of the second device 200 . It becomes difficult to interfere with the operation button 4, the seventh operation button 7, the eighth operation button 8, and the second convex portion 20. This improves the operability of the electronic device 300.
- first device 100 and second device 200 of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment are not limited to the above configuration.
- the configuration of the electronic device 300 according to the first embodiment may be applied to the first device 100 and the second device 200 of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment.
- the configuration of the third operation button 313 of the electronic device 300 according to the first embodiment is as follows: the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, the third operation button 3, and the fourth operation button of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment.
- the configurations of the button 4, the fifth operation button 5, the sixth operation button 6, the seventh operation button 7, and the eighth operation button 8 may be substantially the same.
- the second back surface 202 covers the first display 110, and in the second connection state, the second back surface 202 covers the first display 110.
- the second back surface 202 In the first connection state in which the second back surface 202 is connected to the input section 120 in the first direction A1, the second back surface 202 is arranged to cover the input section 121, and the second connection section 220 is connected to the first connection section 120 in the first connection state.
- the second back surface 202 In the second connection state in which they are connected in two directions A2, the second back surface 202 may be arranged so as not to cover the input section 121.
- first operation button 1 may be configured to extend to the first right upper surface portion 16.
- the third operation button 3 may be configured to extend to the second upper right surface portion 26.
- the fifth operation button 5 may be configured to extend to the first upper left surface portion 17.
- the seventh operation button 7 may be configured to extend to the second upper left surface portion 27.
- the first operation button 1 and the second operation button 2 may be integrally formed.
- the function as a button may be provided at each location of the first operation button 1 and the second operation button 2.
- the third operation button 3 and the fourth operation button 4 may be integrally formed.
- the function as a button may be provided at each of the third operation button 3 and the fourth operation button 4.
- the fifth operation button 5 and the sixth operation button 6 may be integrally formed.
- the function as a button may be provided at each of the fifth operation button 5 and the sixth operation button 6.
- the seventh operation button 7 and the eighth operation button 8 may be integrally formed.
- the function as a button may be provided at each of the seventh operation button 7 and the eighth operation button 8.
- the electronic device 300 is, for example, a game console, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or the like.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 can be used both when connected to each other and when separated from each other.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 can be connected.
- the second connection part 220 faces the first direction A1 with respect to the first connection part 120.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 can be connected.
- the second connection part 220 faces the second direction A2 with respect to the first connection part 120.
- first wireless communication is performed by electromagnetic coupling between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232.
- an image signal may be transmitted from the first device 100 to the second device 200 using the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232.
- the image signal is, for example, an SLVS (Scalable Low Voltage Signaling) signal.
- SLVS Scalable Low Voltage Signaling
- MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface
- DSP Display Serial Interface
- MIPI-DSI Display Serial Interface
- the converted SLVS signal is sent from the first device 100 to the second device 200.
- the SLVS signal is converted into a MIPI-DSI signal.
- the MIPI-DSI signal may be directly transmitted from the first device 100 to the second device 200 without converting it into an SLVS signal.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be able to perform the second wireless communication.
- the second wireless communication in a state where the first device 100 and the second device 200 are separated may be performed by electromagnetic coupling between antennas different from each of the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232.
- the second wireless communication may be, for example, WiFi (registered trademark) communication.
- the frequency band of the signal used in the first wireless communication may be higher than the frequency band of the signal used in the second wireless communication.
- the second wireless communication is not limited to WiFi (registered trademark) communication.
- the second wireless communication may be, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication or infrared communication.
- the second device 200 may receive a signal from the first device 100 and display an image, or may generate an image by itself without receiving a signal from the first device 100.
- the user can play a game in one-screen mode using the first wireless communication.
- the user can play the game in two-screen mode using the first wireless communication.
- the first device 100 and the second device 200 are separated, the first user uses the first device 100 and the second user uses the second device 200.
- the first user and the second user can simultaneously play the same game using the second wireless communication.
- one user can operate the first device 100 while referring to the screen of the second device 200 with the second device placed there.
- At least one of the first device 100 and the second device 200 that constitute the electronic device 300 may further include a storage unit (not shown) and/or a processor (not shown).
- the storage unit is, for example, DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or nonvolatile memory.
- an application program such as a game may be stored in the storage unit.
- the processor may be able to read an application program and execute information processing.
- the first display 110 and the second display 210 may display images generated as a result of information processing performed by a processor, for example.
- Electronic device 300 may be an information processing device other than a game machine.
- the electronic device 300 according to the third embodiment differs from the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment mainly in the configurations of the first mechanical connection section 180 and the second mechanical connection section 280, and the other configurations are , is substantially the same as the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment.
- the configuration that is different from the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment will be mainly explained.
- FIG. 23 is a partially perspective schematic diagram showing the configuration of an electronic device 300 according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line XXIV-XXIV in FIG. 23.
- the first mechanical connection section 180 includes a movable member 140, a fixed member 150, and a pair of third biasing sections 154.
- the movable member 140 includes a first plate member 141 and a pair of second plate members 142. When the first surface 101 is viewed from above, the first plate member 141 has a trapezoidal shape.
- a pair of second plate members 142 are arranged on both sides of the first plate member 141.
- Each of the pair of third biasing portions 154 biases each of the pair of second plate members 142 in the direction toward the first plate member 141 .
- the fixing member 150 has a top plate 151 and a partition plate 152.
- the top plate 151 is arranged above the first magnetic connection part 111.
- the partition plate 152 is attached to the top plate 151.
- the partition plate 152 extends from the top plate 151 toward the first back surface 102.
- the first magnetic connection part 111 is arranged between a pair of partition plates 152.
- the second mechanical connection section 280 has a pair of movable hook sections 250, a pair of rotating shaft sections 253, a pair of fourth urging sections 254, and a bottom plate 255.
- Each of the pair of movable hook parts 250 can swing around each of the pair of rotating shaft parts 253 as a rotation center.
- Each of the pair of movable hook parts 250 has a second claw part 251 and a second support part 252.
- the second claw portion 251 is continuous with the second support portion 252.
- the second support portion 252 is swingably attached to the rotating shaft portion 253.
- Each of the pair of fourth biasing parts 254 biases each of the pair of movable hook parts 250.
- the lower plate 255 is arranged below the second magnetic connection part 211.
- each of the pair of second plate members 142 moves to its original position by the third biasing section 154.
- the fourth biasing section 254 causes each of the pair of movable hook sections 250 to move to its original position.
- the second claw portions 251 of each of the pair of movable hook portions 250 move to the lower side of the top plate 151.
- the second mechanical connection part 280 is fixed to the first mechanical connection part 180.
- a pair of movable hook parts 250 in a locked state are shown in solid lines.
- the first electrical connection section 160 may be provided above the first display 110 or may be provided below the first display 110.
- the first mechanical connection section 180 is provided so as to sandwich the first electrical connection section 160 from the first display 110 in the longitudinal direction. From another perspective, the first mechanical connections 180 are provided on both sides of the first electrical connections 160.
- the second electrical connection section 260 may be provided above the second display 210 or may be provided below the second display 210.
- the second mechanical connection section 280 is provided so as to sandwich the second electrical connection section 260 from the second display 210 in the longitudinal direction. From another perspective, the second mechanical connections 280 are provided on both sides of the second electrical connections 260.
- the first electrical connection part 160 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection part 260.
- the first mechanical connection part 180 is mechanically connected to the second mechanical connection part 280.
- each of the pair of second plate members 142 slides in the fourth direction A4, and each of the pair of movable hook parts 250 is unlocked.
- the locking mechanism is common in the first connected state and the second connected state.
- the lock release mechanism of this indication is not limited to a slide mechanism. A link mechanism or a gear mechanism may be used instead of the slide mechanism.
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- ディスプレイが配置された表面と、
前記表面の反対側にある裏面と、
前記表面と前記裏面とに連なる上面と、
前記上面の反対側にある下面と、
前記表面、前記裏面、前記上面および前記下面の各々に連なる第1側面と、
前記第1側面の反対側にある第2側面と、を備える電子機器であって、
前記上面には凸部が設けられており、
前記凸部に配置され、前記上面の中央よりも前記第1側面側に設けられる第1操作ボタンと、
前記凸部以外の前記上面に配置され、前記第1操作ボタンよりも前記第1側面側に設けられる第2操作ボタンと、を備える、電子機器。 - 前記凸部に配置され、前記上面の中央よりも前記第2側面側に設けられる第3操作ボタンと、
前記凸部以外の前記上面に配置され、前記第3操作ボタンよりも前記第2側面側に設けられる、第4操作ボタンと、をさらに備える、請求項1に記載の電子機器。 - 前記凸部は、前記第1側面側にある第1傾斜部と、前記第2側面側にある第2傾斜部とを含み、
前記第1操作ボタンは前記第1傾斜部に配置され、
前記第3操作ボタンは前記第2傾斜部に配置される、請求項2に記載の電子機器。 - 前記凸部は、前記第1傾斜部と前記第2傾斜部との間に位置している中央部を有し、
前記中央部と前記第1傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記中央部と前記第2傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲している、請求項3に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第2操作ボタンは、前記上面と前記第1側面との境界部に配置され、
前記第4操作ボタンは、前記上面と前記第2側面との境界部に配置される、請求項2に記載の電子機器。 - 前記上面と前記第1側面との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記上面と前記第2側面との境界部は、湾曲している、請求項5に記載の電子機器。 - 前記下面から前記上面に向かう方向において、前記第1操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第2操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置し、かつ、前記第3操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第4操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置している、請求項2から請求項6のいずれか1項に記載の電子機器。
- 第1装置と第2装置が脱着可能な電子機器であって、
前記第1装置は、
第1ディスプレイが配置された第1表面と、
前記第1表面の反対側にある第1裏面と、
前記第1表面と前記第1裏面とに連なる第1上面と、
前記第1上面の反対側にある第1下面と、
前記第1表面、前記第1裏面、前記第1上面および前記第1下面の各々に連なる第1右側面と、
前記第1右側面の反対側にある第1左側面と、
前記第1上面には第1凸部が設けられており、
前記第1凸部に配置され、前記第1上面の中央よりも前記第1右側面側に設けられる第1操作ボタンと、
前記第1凸部以外の前記第1上面に配置され、前記第1操作ボタンよりも前記第1右側面側に設けられる第2操作ボタンと、を備え、
前記第2装置は
第2ディスプレイが配置された第2表面と、
前記第2表面の反対側にある第2裏面と、
前記第2表面と前記第2裏面とに連なる第2上面と、
前記第2上面の反対側にある第2下面と、
前記第2表面、前記第2裏面、前記第2上面および前記第2下面の各々に連なる第2右側面と、
前記第2右側面の反対側にある第2左側面と、
前記第2上面には第2凸部が設けられており、
前記第2凸部に配置され、前記第2上面の中央よりも前記第2右側面側に設けられる第3操作ボタンと、
前記第2凸部以外の前記第2上面に配置され、前記第2操作ボタンよりも前記第2右側面側に設けられる第4操作ボタンと、を備え、
前記第1凸部の前記第1表面側に第1接続部が設けられ、
前記第2凸部の前記第2裏面側に前記第1接続部と接続可能な第2接続部が設けられた、電子機器。 - 前記第2接続部は、前記第1接続部に対して第1方向および前記第1方向と反対の第2方向のときに接続可能であり、
前記第2接続部が前記第1接続部に対して前記第1方向で接続された第1接続状態において、前記第2裏面が前記第1ディスプレイ上を覆うように配置され、
前記第2接続部が前記第1接続部に対して前記第2方向で接続された第2接続状態において、前記第2裏面が前記第1ディスプレイ上を覆わないように配置される、請求項8に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1装置は、
前記第1凸部に配置され、前記第1上面の中央よりも前記第1左側面側に設けられる第5操作ボタンと、
前記第1凸部以外の前記第1上面に配置され、前記第5操作ボタンよりも前記第1左側面側に設けられる第6操作ボタンと、をさらに備え、
前記第2装置は、
前記第2凸部に配置され、前記第2上面の中央よりも前記第2左側面側に設けられる第7操作ボタンと、
前記第2凸部以外の前記第2上面に配置され、前記第7操作ボタンよりも前記第2左側面側に設けられる第8操作ボタンと、をさらに備える、請求項8又は請求項9に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1凸部は、前記第1右側面側にある第1右傾斜部と、前記第1左側面側にある第1左傾斜部とを含み、
前記第1右傾斜部に前記第1操作ボタンが設けられ、前記第1左傾斜部に前記第5操作ボタンが設けられ、
前記第2凸部は、前記第2右側面側にある第2右傾斜部と、前記第2左側面側にある第2左傾斜部とを含み、
前記第2右傾斜部に前記第3操作ボタンが設けられ、前記第2左傾斜部に前記第7操作ボタンが設けられる、請求項10に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1凸部は、前記第1右傾斜部と前記第1左傾斜部との間に位置している第1中央部を有し、
前記第1中央部と前記第1右傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第1中央部と前記第1左傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第2凸部は、前記第2右傾斜部と前記第2左傾斜部との間に位置している第2中央部を有し、
前記第2中央部と前記第2右傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第2中央部と前記第2左傾斜部との境界部は、湾曲している、請求項11に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第2操作ボタンは、前記第1上面と前記第1右側面との境界部に配置され、
前記第6操作ボタンは、前記第1上面と前記第1左側面との境界部に配置され、
前記第4操作ボタンは、前記第2上面と前記第2右側面との境界部に配置され、
前記第8操作ボタンは、前記第2上面と前記第2左側面との境界部に配置されている、請求項10に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1上面と前記第1右側面との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第1上面と前記第1左側面との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第2上面と前記第2右側面との境界部は、湾曲しており、
前記第2上面と前記第2左側面との境界部は、湾曲している、請求項13に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第1下面から前記第1上面に向かう方向において、前記第1操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第2操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置し、かつ、前記第5操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第6操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置しており、
前記第2下面から前記第2上面に向かう方向において、前記第3操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第4操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置し、かつ、前記第7操作ボタンの最下部は、前記第8操作ボタンの最上部よりも上方に位置している、請求項10に記載の電子機器。 - 前記第2凸部の前記第2表面側に入力部またはカメラレンズが設けられる、請求項8又は請求項9に記載の電子機器。
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