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The present invention relates to an accessory set body, a tripod and a multifunctional box for a personal digital assistant.

Mobile information terminals such as smartphones and tablet-type personal computers are widespread. This mobile information terminal has various functions such as telephone function, camera function, navigation function, mail function, Internet function, etc., and it is possible to demonstrate a wide variety of functions by adding applications as appropriate. It has become. For this reason, there is a tendency for users to enjoy using mobile information terminals. For example, in addition to shooting with a tripod like a general camera, in automobiles, it can also be used as a drive recorder by using the navigation function or the video shooting function of the camera functions. It has been. Patent Document 1 discloses a holder for attaching a mobile information terminal to a tripod.

<p num="0003"><patcit num="1"><text>Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-30214</text></patcit></p>

<p num="0004"> By the way, in order to further expand the enjoyment of using a mobile information terminal, it is desired that the mobile information terminal can be used in various scenes in a more convenient form.</p><p num="0005"> The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and the purpose is an accessory set body for a mobile information terminal that enables the mobile information terminal to be used in a convenient form according to various situations. , To provide tripods and multifunction boxes.</p>

<p num="0006"> In order to achieve the above object, the following solution method is adopted for the accessory set body for the portable information terminal in the present invention. That is, as described in claim 1, With a tripod A holder that is detachably attached to the tripod and holds a mobile information terminal, A portable multifunctional box that wirelessly communicates with the mobile information terminal, With Each leg of the tripod can be bent and deformed by 360 degrees or more. The multifunctional box has a speaker function, a microphone function, a shutter function, and an on-hook function for the mobile information terminal. It is done like this.</p><p num="0007"> According to the above-mentioned solution method, by attaching the holder holding the mobile information terminal to the tripod, it is possible to obtain the same usage as when using a normal (general) tripod. Further, by greatly bending and deforming the leg of the tripod, for example, by wrapping it around a rearview mirror of an automobile, a handlebar of a bicycle, a motorcycle, etc. and fixing it, the mobile information terminal can be maintained in a stable and preferable posture state. It is preferable for use as a camera function (shooting function), a navigation function, a drive recorder function, and the like. Of course, it is also preferable to wind and fix the leg portion of the tripod around an appropriate rod-shaped member indoors or the like to take a picture from a desired angle position in the room. In addition, since the multifunction box has a speaker function, a microphone function, a shutter function, and an on-hook function of the mobile information terminal via wireless communication, the voice of the mobile information terminal can be enlarged to a desired volume for listening. It is preferable for making a phone call hands-free and for exerting the shutter function at a desired timing by remote control.</p><p num="0008"> A preferred embodiment based on the above-mentioned solution method is as described in claims 2 to 5. That is, The leg portion is configured to be composed of a wire serving as a bendable core material and a covering material having a cushioning property that covers the outer periphery of the wire (corresponding to claim 2). In this case, while the legs are inexpensively constructed, the covering material makes the legs feel good, and when the legs are wound and fixed around an appropriate fixing target member such as a rod-shaped member, the fixing target member is not damaged. It is preferable in terms of prevention, stable winding and maintenance of a fixed state due to a large frictional force of the covering material.</p><p num="0009"> The multifunction box further has a power switch and The power switch also serves as a shutter button and an on-hook button. (Corresponding to claim 3). In this case, the number of switches is reduced as much as possible, which is preferable in terms of manufacturing at low cost.</p><p num="0010"> It has a first connection at one end and a long extension leg that can be bent and deformed by 360 degrees or more. A second connecting portion to which the first connecting portion is detachably connected is configured at the tip of the leg portion of the tripod. (Corresponding to claim 4). In this case, if necessary, the legs of the tripod are made sufficiently long by using the extension legs, and the tripod is used by wrapping and fixing it around a fixed object having a large circumferential length, for example, a human leg or body. It becomes preferable in terms of the above.</p><p num="0011"> The multifunctional box has a connecting string having a connecting portion that is detachably connected to the earphone jack of the mobile information terminal at the tip end (corresponding to claim 5). In this case, by connecting (connecting) via a connecting string, the multifunctional box can be handled as an integral part of the mobile information terminal, which is preferable in terms of preventing a situation such as forgetting the multifunctional box. It becomes. Of course, it is also preferable that the multifunctional box is held by the mobile information terminal via the connecting string.</p><p num="0012"> At least two types of holders are provided, one for a small personal digital assistant and the other for a large personal digital assistant (corresponding to claim 6). In this case, it is preferable in dealing with the difference in size of the portable information terminal.</p><p num="0013"> In order to achieve the above object, the following solution method is adopted for the tripod in the present invention. That is, as described in claim 7. A tripod to which the holder holding the personal digital assistant can be attached and detached. Each leg can be bent and deformed 360 degrees or more, It is done like this. According to the above solution, it can be used in the same way as a normal (general) tripod, and the legs of the tripod are greatly bent and deformed so that they can be wrapped around, for example, the rearview mirror of an automobile, the handlebar of a bicycle, or a motorcycle. By fixing the mobile information terminal in a stable and preferable posture state, it is preferable to use it as a camera function (shooting function), a navigation function, a drive recorder function, or the like. Of course, it is also preferable to wind and fix the leg portion of the tripod around an appropriate rod-shaped member indoors or the like to take a picture from a desired angle position in the room. Of course, it can be used as a tripod for forming the accessory set body according to claims 1 to 5.</p><p num="0014"> A preferred embodiment based on the above solution method is as follows. That is, The leg portion is configured to be composed of a wire serving as a bendable core material and a covering material having a cushioning property that covers the outer periphery of the wire (corresponding to claim 8). In this case, while the legs are inexpensively constructed, the covering material makes the legs feel good, and when the legs are wound and fixed around an appropriate fixing target member such as a rod-shaped member, the fixing target member is not damaged. It is preferable in terms of prevention, stable winding and maintenance of a fixed state due to a large frictional force of the covering material.</p><p num="0015"> It has a first connection at one end and a long extension leg that can be bent and deformed by 360 degrees or more. A second connecting portion to which the first connecting portion is detachably connected is configured at the tip of the leg portion of the tripod. (Corresponding to claim 9). In this case, if necessary, the legs of the tripod are made sufficiently long by using the extension legs, and the tripod is used by wrapping and fixing it around a fixed object having a large circumferential length, for example, a human leg or body. It becomes preferable in terms of the above.</p><p num="0016"> In order to achieve the above object, the following solution method is adopted for the multifunctional box in the present invention. That is, as described in claim 10, It is wirelessly communicated with a mobile information terminal and has a speaker function, a microphone function, a shutter function, and an on-hook function for the mobile information terminal. According to the above solution method, since the mobile information terminal has a speaker function, a microphone function, a shutter function and an on-hook function via wireless communication, the voice of the mobile information terminal can be enlarged to a desired volume and listened to. It is preferable in terms of making a hands-free phone call and demonstrating the shutter function at a desired timing by remote control. Of course, it can be used as a multifunctional box for forming the accessory set according to claims 1 to 5.</p><p num="0017"> A preferred embodiment based on the above solution method is as follows. That is, It also has a power switch, The power switch also serves as a shutter button and an on-hook button. (Corresponding to claim 11). In this case, the number of switches is reduced as much as possible, which is preferable in terms of manufacturing at low cost.</p><p num="0018"> A connecting string having a connecting portion that is detachably connected to the earphone jack of the mobile information terminal is provided at the tip portion (corresponding to claim 12). In this case, by connecting (connecting) via a connecting string, the multifunctional box can be handled as an integral part of the mobile information terminal, which is preferable in terms of preventing a situation such as forgetting the multifunctional box. It becomes. Of course, it is also preferable that the multifunctional box is held by the mobile information terminal via the connecting string.</p>

<p num="0019"> According to the present invention, the portable information terminal can be used in various scenes in a convenient form.</p>

<figref num="1">The plan view which shows the state which the accessory set body by this invention is packed in a box.</figref><figref num="2">An enlarged perspective view showing a multifunctional box.</figref><figref num="3">The figure which shows the internal structure of a multifunctional box in a block diagram.</figref><figref num="4">The perspective view which shows the example which held the mobile information terminal on a tripod using a small holder.</figref><figref num="5">The perspective view which shows the example which held the mobile information terminal on a tripod using a large holder.</figref><figref num="6">A perspective view showing a state in which a mobile information terminal is held in a state where the legs of a tripod are wrapped around a rear-view mirror of an automobile and fixed.</figref><figref num="7">A perspective view showing an example in which a mobile information terminal is held in a state where the legs of a tripod are wrapped around a bicycle shopping basket and fixed.</figref><figref num="8">The figure which shows the state when the extension leg part is connected to the leg part of a tripod.</figref>

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a case inner box of an accessory set body for a mobile information terminal, which is covered by a lid box (not shown). The accessory set includes a tripod 10, a small holder 20, a large holder 30, and a multifunction box 40. In addition, a USB cable for charging the multifunction box 40 (not shown) is included. .. It should be noted that the partition members (sorting members) (not shown) housed in the inner box 1 of the case allow the members 10, 20, 30, and 40 to be stored in a positioned state as shown in FIG. ing.

The tripod 10 has a mounting portion 11 and three leg portions 13 connected (connected) to the mounting portion 11 via a spherical joint 12. The mounting portion 11 has mounting screws 11a. This mounting screw 11a is a standard product, and in addition to mounting a commercially available camera, the holders 20 and 30 can be mounted. Therefore, the holders 20 and 30 are formed with screw holes 20a and 30a into which the mounting screws 1a are screwed.

Each leg portion 13 can be made to extend in a desired direction with respect to the mounting portion 11 by the spherical joint 12. The leg portion 13 has a wire 13a as a core metal and a covering material 13b made of a cushioning material such as a sponge that totally covers the wire 13a. In FIG. 1, the wire 13a is shown by a broken line only for a part of the legs 13, but the other legs 13 are similarly configured. The covering material 13b has an outer peripheral shape in which dumpling-shaped portions are continuously formed so that the friction or hooking function of the outer peripheral surface is increased. The tip of the leg 13 is a support foot 13c made of, for example, a hard synthetic resin.

The leg portion 13, that is, the wire 13a, is bendable and deformable by 360 degrees or more so that it can be wound and fixed to a fixed object such as a rod-shaped member. In the embodiment, each leg 13 can be bent and deformed by 720 degrees or more (double winding or more can be wound). Such a leg portion 13 can be repeatedly deformed between a state in which it is largely bent and deformed and a state in which it is substantially linear.

The small holder 20 is intended for a small portable information terminal (for example, for a smartphone) and has a pair of holding portions 21 and 22. One holding portion 21 is integrated with the holder 20, while the other holding portion 22 is slidable so as to approach and separate from one holding portion 21. Then, at all times, the other sandwiching portion 22 is urged toward one sandwiching portion 21 by a spring (not shown) so that the distance between the sandwiching portions 21 and 22 is the minimum.

The large holder 30 is intended for a tablet-type personal digital assistant and has a pair of holding portions 31 and 32. A pair of left and right holding portions 31 and 32 are provided. One holding portion 31 is integrated with the holder 30. The other holding portion 32 is slidable so as to approach and separate from the one holding portion 31. Of the members on the other side of the holding portion 32, the slidable portion is shown by a broken line in the figure. A fixing screw 33 is screwed into the other holding portion 32, and by tightening the fixing screw 33 with the pair of holding portions 31 and 32 at a desired interval, the pair of holding portions 31 and 32 The interval with is maintained.

The multifunctional box 40 is sufficiently small and lightweight so that it can be carried, and as shown in FIG. 2, for example, one piece has a substantially legislative shape of about 3 cm. The function of the multifunctional box 40 will be described later, but the casing (outer shell) of the multifunctional box 40 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin. A connecting string 41 is connected to the multifunction box 40 (casing). A connecting portion 42 that is connected (connected) to the earphone hack of the mobile information terminal is attached to the tip of the connecting string 41. That is, the multifunctional box 40 can be integrated with the mobile information terminal by inserting the connection portion 42 into the earphone jack of the mobile information terminal.

As shown in FIG. 3, the multifunction box 40 includes a power switch 51, a speaker 52, a microphone 53, a communication unit 54 (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark)), an LED 55, a rechargeable battery 56, and a control unit 57 consisting of a CPU. Have.

The power switch 51 is, for example, a push type, and is exposed on one side of the multifunction box 40, but is not projected from the one side. The speaker 52 is arranged so as to emit sound from a surface opposite to the power switch 51, for example. The microphone 53 is arranged so that sound is input from a surface different from the power switch 51 and the speaker 52. The LED 55 is provided on the same surface as the power switch 51, and emits light when the power switch 51 is turned on (the light emitting state can be visually recognized from the outside).

The battery 56 is to be charged via, for example, a USB cable, and the connection portion of the USB terminal for charging is indicated by reference numeral 43 in FIG. The control unit 57 composed of a CPU controls so as to exert a function as described later according to the operation state of the power switch 51 and the operation content of the mobile information terminal wirelessly connected via the communication unit 54.

Next, the functions of the multifunction box 40 (control contents of the control unit 57) will be described. The communication between the multi-function box 40 and the mobile information terminal is executed by performing initialization on the mobile information terminal side in advance so as to enable connection with the multi-function box 40.

The functions of the multifunction box 40 will be described below on the premise that wireless communication with a mobile information terminal is possible. First, the power switch 51 is turned on or off by pressing and holding it (for example, for 2 to 3 seconds), and when it is turned on, the LED 55 is turned on.

When there is an incoming call, the incoming voice is played from the speaker 52, and if you press the power switch 51 for a short time in this state, you can talk to the other party (on-hook function). During a call, the other party's voice is emitted from the speaker 52. In addition, the voice of our side is transmitted to the other party through the microphone 53. Of course, when a call is made from our side, the voice of the other party is emitted from the speaker 52, and the voice of our side is transmitted to the other party through the microphone 53. In this way, the portable information terminal can be used in a hands-free state by using the multifunction box 40.

When the mobile information terminal functions as a camera, the mobile information terminal is shutter-operated by short-pressing the power switch 51 while a still image is selected (shutter function). When the power switch 51 is briefly pressed while the mobile information terminal has selected a moving image, the mobile information terminal starts shooting the moving image. In this state, by pressing the power switch 51 again for a short time, the shooting of the moving image by the mobile information terminal is completed.

When the mobile information terminal is functioning as a navigation device, for example, precautions for guiding a route to a destination are emitted from the speaker 52. Since the multifunction box 40 is connected to the mobile information terminal via wireless communication, it is possible to control the mobile information terminal from a position away from the mobile information terminal.

Next, a holding mode of the mobile information terminal using the tripod 10 will be described. First, FIG. 4 shows a state in which a small portable information terminal is held by using a small holder 20. The mobile information terminal is, for example, a smartphone, and is indicated by reference numeral K1 in the figure. FIG. 5 shows a state in which a large-sized mobile information terminal is held by using the large-sized holder 30. The mobile information terminal is, for example, a tablet-type personal computer, and is indicated by reference numeral K2 in the figure. Both the usage examples of FIGS. 4 and 5 are the same as the usage mode of a general tripod. Since the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10 can be greatly bent and deformed, even if the tripod 10 is installed at a large inclination or uneven portion, the leg portion 13 can be appropriately bent and deformed to maintain a stable posture. It is possible to support the mobile information terminals K12 and K2.

In FIG. 6, the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10 is wound and fixed around the end portion of the rearview mirror 61 in an automobile. The mobile information terminal K1 held on the tripod 10 via the holder 20 is in a state where its screen is directed toward the driver. That is, it is in a suitable mounting state when the mobile information terminal K1 is made to function as a navigation device, for example, or as a drive recorder for shooting a moving image in front of the mobile information terminal K1, and in addition, when making a hands-free call. Is also in a preferable mounting state. Although the multifunctional box 40 is not shown in FIG. 6, the mobile information terminal K1 is remotely controlled via the multifunctional box 40 by being arranged within the reach of the driver, for example, a console box or the like. ..

FIG. 7 shows a state in which the tripod 10 is wound and fixed around the shopping basket 72 attached to the bicycle 71. The portable information terminal K1 held on the tripod 10 by using the holder 20 is preferable for use in the same manner as in the case of FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a case where a long extension leg 15 is used separately. Therefore, a connecting screw portion (male screw portion) 13d is formed at the tip of the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10. When the extension leg portion 15 is not used, the support foot 13c (female screw portion) is screwed into the connection screw portion 13d. The length of the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10 is set to be about 25 to 30 cm, for example, while the length of the extension leg portion 15 is set to be sufficiently long (for example, 60 to 120 cm). Like the leg portion 13, the extension leg portion 15 is composed of a wire 13a and a covering material 13b, and can be greatly bent and deformed by 360 degrees or more (720 degrees or more in the embodiment).

On the other hand, at one end of the extension leg portion 15, a screw portion (female screw portion) 15a screwed into the connection screw portion (male screw portion) 13d of the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10 is formed. Further, a connecting screw portion (male screw portion) 15b is formed at the other end of the extension leg portion 15. This connection screw portion (male screw portion) 15b corresponds to the connection screw portion 13d formed on the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10, and the support foot 13c (female screw portion) can be screwed. There is.

When using the extension leg portion 15, the support foot 13c is removed from the leg portion 13 of the tripod 10, and the extension leg portion 15 screw portion 15a is connected to the connection screw portion 13d of the leg portion 13. Then, the removed support foot 13c is connected to the connection screw portion 15b formed at the other end of the extension leg portion 15. Such an extension leg 15 may be connected to each leg of the tripod 10, or the extension leg 15 may be connected only to a part of the legs 13. ..

When the extension leg 15 is connected to the leg 13 of the tripod 10, for example, even for a fixed object having a large circumference such as the leg or torso of the human body, the tripod 10 (leg 13) , 15) can be wound and fixed. For example, when walking or jogging, a mobile information terminal can be used to shoot a moving image of oneself, or to take a moving image of a landscape in front, side, or behind.

Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and appropriate changes can be made within the scope of the utility model registration claims, for example, in the following cases. It includes. The structures of the holders 20 and 30 can be made as appropriate (various commercially available holders can also be used). As the object to be fixed using the leg portion 13, for example, various members inside or outside the room can be appropriately selected. The number of legs 13 may be 4 or more as long as it is 3 or more. The outer shell shape of the multifunctional box 40 can be an appropriate shape such as a sphere. Of course, the object of the present invention is not limited to what is specified, but also implicitly includes providing what is expressed as substantially preferable or advantageous.

The present invention is preferable for using a portable information terminal in a convenient state in various scenes.

10: Tripod 13: Legs 13a: Wire 13b: Covering material 13d: Connection thread (for connecting extension legs) 15: Extension legs 15a: Connection thread 20: Holder (small) 30: Holder (large) 40: Multi-function box 41: Connecting string 42: Connection part (for earphone jack) 51: Power switch 52: Speaker 53: Mike 54: Communication Department 55: LED 56: Battery 57: Control unit K1: Mobile information terminal (small) K2: Mobile information terminal (large)