CN107102789B - Method and apparatus for providing graphic user interface in mobile terminal - Google Patents

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CN107102789B
CN107102789B CN201611170797.5A CN201611170797A CN107102789B CN 107102789 B CN107102789 B CN 107102789B CN 201611170797 A CN201611170797 A CN 201611170797A CN 107102789 B CN107102789 B CN 107102789B
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Abstract

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a mobile terminal. The method comprises the following steps: executing and displaying a full mode execution screen of a first application on an application execution area; displaying a mini-mode execution icon area including one or more mini-mode execution icons using an application execution screen area based on a control signal; and executing and displaying a mini-mode execution screen of a second application corresponding to the selected mini-mode execution icon on an application execution screen area in response to an input for selecting one of the one or more mini-mode execution icons while executing the first application, the mini-mode execution screen including an execution screen configured as a partial area of the application execution screen area, wherein both the first application and the second application are executed on the application execution screen area, and a full-mode execution screen and a mini-mode execution screen displayed on the application execution screen area are accessed in parallel, and wherein the mini-mode execution screen includes a full-mode change key and an end key.

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Method and apparatus for providing graphic user interface in mobile terminal
The present application is a divisional application of the invention patent application having an application date of 2012/2/10, an application number of 201280018049.9, entitled "method and apparatus for providing a graphical user interface in a mobile terminal".
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a mobile terminal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing an operable GUI when more than one application is being executed in a mobile terminal.
Background
In conventional multitasking functions, a plurality of applications are executed simultaneously. However, because the applications are executing in the background, the user cannot view multiple applications. Thus, when a user accesses one application, the user may display another application in a pop-up form. However, it is difficult to use two applications at the same time, especially on small displays such as mobile displays, tablets, PDAs, etc. Furthermore, because there are often dependent applications, users cannot access them in all situations.
It is further considered that, during execution of an application, an event occurs with respect to a certain application being executed as a background, and a function of displaying an event alarm in a pop-up form is implemented. However, an interface capable of operating a plurality of applications simultaneously is not provided. Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a better way to access the display of multiple applications on a display.
Disclosure of Invention
Technical problem
It is difficult to use two applications at the same time, especially on small displays, such as mobile displays, tablets, PDAs, etc. Furthermore, because there are often dependent applications, users cannot access them in all situations. Further, an interface capable of operating a plurality of applications simultaneously is not provided.
Solution to the problem
The present invention provides a method of providing a GUI capable of implementing a plurality of application execution screens on one screen, and an apparatus using the same.
In accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a mobile terminal preferably includes: displaying an application execution icon area and an application execution screen area configured by one or more application execution icons; receiving a selected one of the one or more application execution icons; and displaying a reduced (reduction) mode execution screen of the application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) preferably includes: a display unit that displays an application execution icon area and an application execution screen area configured by one or more application execution icons; an input unit receiving one selected from one or more application execution icons; and a controller for controlling the display unit to display a reduced mode execution screen of the application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a mobile terminal, the method comprising: executing and displaying a full mode execution screen of a first application on an application execution area; displaying a mini-mode execution icon area including one or more mini-mode execution icons using an application execution screen area based on a control signal; and executing and displaying a mini-mode execution screen of a second application corresponding to the selected mini-mode execution icon on an application execution screen area in response to an input for selecting one of the one or more mini-mode execution icons while executing the first application, the mini-mode execution screen including an execution screen configured as a partial area of the application execution screen area, wherein both the first application and the second application are executed on the application execution screen area, and a full-mode execution screen and a mini-mode execution screen displayed on the application execution screen area are accessed in parallel, and wherein the mini-mode execution screen includes a full-mode change key and an end key.
According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the terminal comprising: a display unit that displays an application execution screen region; an input unit that receives a user input; and a controller configured to: executing a full mode execution screen of the first application program, and controlling display of the full mode execution screen of the first application program on an application program execution screen area; controlling to display a mini mode execution icon region with the application execution screen region based on the control signal; and executing a mini-mode execution screen of a second application on an application execution screen area in response to an input for selecting one of the one or more mini-mode execution icons while executing the first application, and controlling display of a mini-mode execution screen of the second application corresponding to the selected mini-mode execution icon, the mini-mode execution screen including an execution screen that is a partial area of the application execution screen area, wherein both the first application and the second application are executed on the application execution screen area, and a full-mode execution screen and a mini-mode execution screen displayed on the application execution screen area are simultaneously accessed, and wherein the mini-mode execution screen includes a full-mode change key and an end key.
The invention has the advantages of
In the present invention, when using the multitasking function of the mobile terminal, the user can view a plurality of application execution screens on one screen and input operation commands for a plurality of applications on one screen. Since a command, for example, a command for application execution, termination, hiding, and switching from the mini mode to the full mode is input through a simple touch operation, user convenience in using the multitasking function can be improved.
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fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is an example of a screen shot of the mobile terminal shown in the flow of fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a view illustrating a screen configuration of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 6(a) to (d) are views showing examples of screen shots of the mobile terminal displayed in the flow of fig. 4;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to further exemplary embodiments of the present invention;
fig. 8(a) to (c) are views showing an example of screen shots of the mobile terminal shown in the flow of fig. 7;
fig. 9 is a view illustrating an example of a screenshot of a mobile terminal displayed when an application is ended, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 10(a) and (b) are views showing a change in form from the mini mode execution screen to the full mode execution screen;
fig. 11 is a view showing a form in which a mini mode execution screen and a full mode execution screen in the same application are displayed on one screen;
fig. 12 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 13(a) to (c) are views showing an example of screen shots of the mobile terminal displayed in the flow of fig. 12;
fig. 14 is a view showing an example of displaying a plurality of mini mode execution screens on an application execution screen area;
fig. 15(a) and (b) and fig. 16(a) and (b) are views showing a transition form from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen, respectively.
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Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. A detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring the understanding of the main contents of the present invention by those of ordinary skill in the art.
As used herein, the term "application execution icon area" refers to an area in which at least one application execution icon is located. The application execution icon area is formed to be distinguished from the application execution screen area. The application execution icon area may include a mini mode execution icon area and a full mode execution icon area. The mini mode execution icon area includes an area in which an application execution icon for executing a mini mode is located, and the full mode execution icon area is an area in which an application execution icon for executing a full mode is located. The mini mode execution icon area and the full mode execution icon area are displayed at the same position and may be changed according to an input of the user. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the mini-mode area is relatively smaller than the full mode area, such as shown in fig. 3.
As used herein, the term "indicator area" refers to an area in which at least one function key is located. The indicator area is displayed at the same position as the application execution icon area. The pointer area and the application execution icon area may be converted into each other according to an input of a user. A back key, a home key, a most recently executed list key, and a search key may be included in whole or in part in the pointer region. Further, the pointer region may contain a hint image, wherein the hint image indicates that the pointer region may be converted to another region.
As used herein, the term "menu bar area" refers to an area in which an application execution icon area and a pointer area are located.
As used herein, the term "application execution screen area" refers to an area on which an application execution screen, a home screen, and a menu screen are displayed. The application execution screen area is distinguished from the application execution icon area. An application mini-mode execution screen and a full-mode execution screen are displayed on the application execution screen area.
As used herein, the term: the "full mode execution screen" of the application refers to an execution screen configured by a full application execution screen area as one example of the application execution screen. If the user selects an application execution icon included on the home screen or the menu screen by touching or otherwise selecting, for example, a button, a stylus pen, or voice, a full mode execution screen of the application is displayed.
As used herein, the term "mini-mode execution screen" or "reduced-mode execution screen" refers to an execution screen configured by a partial area of an application execution screen area as another form of an application execution screen. The mini-mode execution screen is configured to be smaller than the full-mode execution screen, and the mini-mode execution screen and the full-mode execution screen for the same application may be configured by different GUIs. If the application execution icon included in the mini-mode execution icon area is selected by the user's touch or by other means, such as a key, a stylus pen, or voice, a mini-mode execution screen of the application is displayed.
According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a mobile terminal may become an information communication device and a multimedia device, for example, a Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a tablet device, or an MP 3.
Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 of the present invention preferably includes: a Radio Frequency (RF) communication unit 110, a memory 120, a touch screen 130, a key input unit 140, and a controller 150.
The RF communication unit 110 performs a wireless transmission and reception function of corresponding data for RF communication in the mobile terminal 100. The RF communication unit 110 may include: a transmitter (not shown) up-converting a frequency of a transmission signal and amplifying the signal; a receiver (not shown) that low-noise amplifies the received signal and down-converts the signal. Further, the RF communication unit 110 receives data through an RF channel and outputs the received data to the controller 150. The RF communication unit 110 may transmit data output from the controller 150 through an RF channel.
The memory 120 is a non-transitory machine-readable medium having structural elements for storing programs and data used in operating the mobile terminal 100, and may store data such as application programs, images, audio, and video.
The touch screen 130 preferably includes: a touch sensor 131 and a display unit 132. The touch sensor 131 is a structural element for sensing a touch input of a user. Touch sensor 131 may comprise a capacitive overlay touch sensor or a resistive overlay touch sensor, to name just two possible non-limiting examples. The touch sensor 131 of the present invention may be configured with various types of sensor devices capable of sensing contact of an object, in addition to the above-described sensors. The touch sensor senses a touch input of a user and generates and transmits a sensing signal to the controller 150. The sensing signal includes coordinate data of a user input touch. When the touch position moving operation is input by the user, the touch sensor 131 generates and transmits a sensing signal including coordinate data of a touch position moving path to the controller 150.
The display unit 132 may preferably be configured as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED), or an active matrix light emitting diode (AMOLED), or other types of thin film technology displays. The display unit 132 visually provides data stored in the mobile terminal 100 or input data to the user. The display unit 132 of the present invention displays an application execution icon area and an application execution screen area configured by at least one application execution icon. When one of the application execution icons is selected and input, a mini-mode execution screen of an application corresponding to the selected application execution icon is displayed on the application execution screen area.
The key input unit 140 is an input device formed in a region different from the touch screen 130 in the mobile terminal, and the key input unit 140 generates and transfers an input signal to the controller 150, such as in the touch sensor 131. The key input unit 140 may be configured by a keypad including numeric keys and arrow keys, or by separate keys. The key input unit 140 may be configured by a button type or a touch sensor type. In an embodiment of the present invention, the key input unit 140 may be omitted from the mobile terminal capable of performing various operations only through the touch screen 130. The configuration of the keyboard may be of any known type including, but in no way limited to, QWERTY, DVORAK, 12-key telephone keyboard, alphanumeric, etc.
The controller 150 is a structural element for controlling the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100.
A controller 150, which may include a processor or a microprocessor, and which controls the display unit 132 to display an application execution icon area and an application execution screen area configured by at least one application execution icon according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. If the controller 150 receives a selection of any one of the application execution icons by the user via the touch sensor 131, the controller controls the display unit 132 to display a mini-mode execution screen of an application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
The controller 150 of the present invention controls the display unit 132 to display an indicator area including at least one function key and an application execution screen area. If a touch position moving operation to the application execution screen area is received by the touch sensor after the user touches the pointer area through the touch sensor 131, the controller 150 may control the display unit 132 to change the pointer area to an application execution icon area configured by at least one application execution icon and display the changed application execution icon area. Next, if the user selects one of the application execution icons, the controller 150 may display a mini-mode execution screen corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
When the pointer area and the mini mode execution screen of the application program are being displayed, if the controller 150 receives a touch position moving operation toward the pointer area from the touch sensor after the mini mode execution screen is touched by the touch sensor 131, the controller controls the display unit 132 according to the touch position moving operation to move and display the mini mode execution screen.
The controller 150 also preferably controls the control display unit 132 to move and display the mini mode execution screen and to determine whether the center of the mini mode execution screen extends to the pointer region.
If the controller determines that the center of the mini-mode execution screen extends into the pointer region, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change and display the pointer region in the application execution icon region. If it is determined that the center of the mini mode execution screen does not extend to the pointer region, the controller 150 maintains the display of the pointer region. The controller 150 determines whether the touch movement position reaches the application execution icon area through the touch sensor 131. If it is determined that the touch movement position reaches the application execution icon area, the controller 150 ends the application of the mini mode execution screen. If it is determined that the touch movement position does not reach the application execution icon area, the controller 150 maintains the execution state of the application of the mode execution screen.
The controller 150 of the present invention also preferably controls the display unit 132 to display the focused mini mode execution screen and full mode execution screen and determines whether an event occurs in the application displayed on the full mode execution screen. If the controller determines that an event occurs, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a pop-up window including an OK button and a Cancel button. If the controller determines that the "OK button" is selected through the touch sensor 131, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to move the focus to the full mode execution screen and display it. If the controller determines that the "Cancel (Cancel) button" is selected, the controller 150 maintains the focus state of the mini mode execution screen.
The foregoing exemplary embodiments have shown the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a method for providing a GUI supporting a multitasking function in the mobile terminal 100 will be described.
Fig. 2 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
In (201), the controller 150 preferably controls the display unit 132 to display an application execution icon area and an application execution screen area configured by at least one application execution icon. For example, the controller 150 may control the display unit 132 to display the application execution icon area in a bar form at a lower end of the display unit 132 and to display the application execution screen area at an upper portion of the application execution icon area. In this specific case, at least one application execution icon is arranged in the left-right direction of the application execution icon area.
According to an exemplary aspect of the present invention, in the application execution screen area may include: a home screen configured by a menu icon or a widget, a menu screen configured by a menu icon, or a full mode execution screen of an application program. The controller 150 preferably controls the display unit 132 in the idle state to display a home screen or a menu screen in the application execution screen area. The controller 150 also preferably controls the display unit 132 in the application program execution state to display a full mode execution screen of the corresponding application program.
In (201), the controller 150 receives a selected one of the application execution icons through the touch sensor 131. When the full mode execution screen of the application is displayed on the application execution screen area, the touch screen has sensed that the user has touched the application execution icon to perform multitasking for another application, and the controller 150 recognizes the application execution icon touched by the user via the touch sensor 131.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, if the user selects an application execution icon, preferably by tactile selection, and then inputs a touch position moving operation to the application execution screen area, the controller 150 may determine whether the application execution icon is selected by the user through the touch sensor 131, and recognize the selection as an execution command of the corresponding application. In this particular case, it is preferable that the input touch position moving operation is a drag and drop sensed when the user touches the application execution icon, moves into the application execution screen area, and then releases the touch.
Next, in (203), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a mini-mode execution screen of the application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen by the user. The controller 150 executes an application corresponding to the application execution icon selected by the user, and configures and displays a mini mode execution screen on the display unit 132. The mini-mode execution screen preferably includes an execution screen configured by a partial area of the application execution screen area, and is displayed on an upper layer of the home screen, the menu screen, or the full-mode execution screen of the application. In the case where the application program in the present invention is displayed on the mini-mode execution screen, the mini-mode execution screen and the full-mode execution screen may be configured by different GUIs.
Fig. 3 is a view showing an example of a screen of the mobile terminal displayed in the flow of fig. 2.
Fig. 3 shows the display of the application execution screen area 31, the application execution icon area 32, and the mini mode execution screen 33. A full mode execution screen of the "calculator" application is displayed on the application execution screen area 31. The mini-mode execution screen 33 is an execution screen of the "world clock" application, and is displayed on the foreground of the "calculator" application execution screen. In the example shown in fig. 3, the mini mode execution screen 33 includes a full mode change key 34 and an end key 35. To change the "world clock" application to full mode, the user touches the full mode change key 34. To end the "world clock" application, the end key 35 is entered.
The application execution icon area 32 contains a plurality of application execution icons 321 to 327. The application execution icon list contained in the application execution icon area 32 may be reset by the user, and the user may construct the application execution icon area 32 by the application execution icons of the frequently used applications. Fig. 3 shows a result when the user touches an icon 323 corresponding to an execution icon of the "world clock" application. An application execution icon area end key for changing the application execution icon area 32 to another area may be included in the application execution icon area 32. In the present invention, the application execution icon area 32 may be changed to an indicator area configured by function keys.
Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 illustrates an example embodiment in which an application execution icon region and an indicator region may be changed. In this case, the user inputs and changes the application execution icon area end key.
In (401), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display an indicator region and an application execution screen including at least one function key. In the present invention, some keys, such as a back key, a home key, a most recently executed list key, and a search key, may be included in the pointer region. As shown in fig. 3, a home screen, a menu screen, and a full mode execution screen of an application may be displayed on the application execution screen area.
In (402), the touch sensor senses a touch input and, after touching the pointer area, notifies the controller 150 that an input of a touch position moving operation to the application execution screen area is received. The touch position moving operation input in step 402 is preferably a flick (flick) operation including directly releasing a touch after performing the touch operation at higher than a preset speed.
In (403), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change and display the pointer region to an application execution icon region configured by at least one application execution icon. In this case, when the effect map of the rotation bar is being displayed, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the indicator area to the application execution icon area.
At (404), the controller 150 receives the selected one of the application execution icons through the touch sensor 131.
Next, in (405), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a mini-mode execution screen of the application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a change key for changing to an application execution icon area may be included in the indicator area. If the user touches the change key, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the pointer area to the application execution icon area and displays the application execution icon area.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, an application execution icon area end key may be included in the application execution icon area. If the user touches the key, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the application execution icon area to the indicator area.
In a state where the application execution icon area is displayed, when the touch screen senses that the user touches the application execution icon area and a touch position moving operation in a downward direction (opposite to a direction toward the application execution screen area) is input, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the displayed application execution icon area to the pointer area. In this specific case, the input touch position moving operation is preferably a flick operation.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the displayed pointer area to the application execution icon area, drives a timer, and determines whether the preset time T has elapsed. The controller determines that the preset time T has elapsed, and the controller 150 may control the display unit 132 to display the application execution icon area to the indicator area.
In the present invention, the application execution icon area may preferably include a mini mode execution icon area and a full mode execution icon area. For example, the three areas of the pointer area, the mini mode execution icon area, and the full mode execution icon area may be sequentially changed in the lower portion of the application execution screen area being displayed. The mini mode execution icon area and the full mode execution icon area are configured by at least one application execution icon. If an icon included in the mini-mode execution icon area is selected, the controller 150 constructs and displays a mini-mode execution screen of a corresponding application program on the display unit 132. If an icon included in the full mode execution icon area is selected, the controller 150 constructs and displays a full mode execution screen of a corresponding application program on the display unit 132.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a screen configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
referring now to fig. 5, an application execution screen area 51 and a menu bar area 52 are shown. The menu bar region 52 has a three-dimensional bar-shaped menu bar, and the menu bar is configured by three surfaces. The menu bar includes an indicator area 521, a mini-mode execution icon area 522, and a full-mode execution icon area 523. The menu bar rotates in an upward or downward direction according to user input. The menu bar area 52 is changed to one of the mini mode execution icon area 522 or the full mode execution icon area 523, and the changed area is displayed.
Fig. 6 is a view showing an example of a screen shot of the mobile terminal 100 shown according to the flow of fig. 4.
Fig. 6[ a ] shows a moving image playback application and a pointer region configured by the full mode execution screen. The indicator area preferably includes, for example, a previous key 61, a home key 62, a most recently executed list key 63, and a search key 64. A prompt for indicating a change to another area and the current time is contained in the indicator area. Fig. 6[ a ] shows a form in which the user touches the pointer area and then inputs a touch position moving operation to the application execution screen area.
Fig. 6 b shows that when the user touches the pointer area in fig. 6 a and then inputs a touch position moving operation to the application execution screen area, the screen display is changed. In fig. 6 b, the pointer area is changed to the application execution icon area, and the changed application execution icon area is displayed.
The application execution icon area of fig. 6 b is a mini mode execution icon area. Further, FIG. 6[ b ] shows the form of the user selecting the world clock application execution icon 323.
Fig. 6[ c ] shows that when the user selects the world clock application execution icon 323 in fig. 6[ b ], the screen display is changed. Fig. 6[ c ] shows a form in which a mini mode execution screen of the world clock application is displayed on an upper layer of a full mode execution screen of the moving image application. To change the application execution icon area to the indicator area again, the user selects the application execution icon area end key 328.
Fig. 6 d shows that when the user selects the application execution icon area end key 328 in fig. 6 c, the screen display is changed, which shows a change from the application execution icon area to the indicator area.
Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7 is an exemplary embodiment of a process of ending an application program executed in a mini mode.
Referring now to fig. 7, in (701), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a pointer area and a mini mode execution screen of an application. Step 701 shows that after passing through step 203 or step 405 of fig. 4, the application execution icon area is changed to the display state of the indicator area again.
In (702), the controller 150 controls to receive an input of a touch position moving operation toward the pointer area direction in response to a touch in the mini mode execution screen sensed by the touch sensor 131. By touching the mini mode execution screen, the user's touch can end the application currently executed in the mini mode and then input a touch position moving operation in a direction toward the pointer area, which is sensed by the touch screen.
In (703), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to move and display the mini mode execution screen according to the sensed touch position moving operation.
In (704), the controller 150 determines whether the center of the mini mode execution screen extends to/occupies the indicator area. If the user touches and moves the mini mode execution screen downward, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to move and display the mini mode execution screen. If the lower end of the mini-mode execution screen extends to the pointer region, the mini-mode execution screen is displayed on the lower layer of the pointer region. Next, the controller 150 determines whether the center of the mini mode execution screen reaches the pointer region. In this case, the control 150 may determine whether the center lines of the upper and lower ends of the mini mode execution screen reach the indicator area.
In (704), if it is determined that the center of the mini mode execution screen does not occupy the indicator area, in (705), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to maintain the indicator display state.
When the center of the mini mode execution screen extends to the pointer area, then in (706), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the pointer area to the application execution icon area and displays the changed application execution icon area. In this case, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a focus in an application execution icon corresponding to an application executed in the mini mode.
In (707), the controller 150 determines whether the touch movement position extends to the application execution icon area through the touch sensor 131. The user moves the touch to the application execution icon area to end the application and then releases the touch.
If the controller determines in (707) that the touch movement position does not extend into the application execution icon area, the controller 150 maintains the application execution state in (708).
When it is determined that the touch movement position extends to the application execution icon area, the controller 150 ends the corresponding application at (709).
When the application is ended, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display an effect map in which the mini-mode execution screen is reduced and converged to the corresponding application execution icon direction.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, an application end key may be included on the mini mode execution screen. If the user touches the application end key, the controller 150 may end execution of the corresponding application. Further, when the user touches a return key included in the pointer area, the controller 150 may end the execution state of the current application program executed in the mini mode.
Fig. 8 is a view showing an example of a screen of the mobile terminal displayed when operating according to the flow in fig. 7.
Fig. 8[ a ] shows a moving image playback application configured by the full mode execution screen, a world clock application configured by the mini mode execution screen, and a pointer region showing a form in which the user touches the mini mode execution screen and then inputs a touch position moving operation in a direction toward the pointer region. In fig. 8[ a ], 'a' indicates a distance between the upper and lower ends of the mini mode execution screen.
Fig. 8b shows a change of the screen when the user touches the mini mode execution screen and inputs a touch position moving operation in a direction toward the pointer area by a predetermined distance. The mini mode execution screen in fig. 8b is shifted downward compared to that in fig. 8 a. A part of the mini-mode execution screen is displayed on the application execution screen area, and the remaining part thereof is masked under the application execution icon area. The pointer area of fig. 8[ a ] is changed to an application execution icon area, and the changed application execution icon area is displayed. The controller 150 determines whether the length b of the currently displayed mini mode execution screen is half the total length of the mini mode execution screen (1/2 a). When "B" in 8B is smaller than 1/2 a, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the indicator region to the application execution icon region and displays the changed application execution icon region. Fig. 8b shows a form in which the focus is displayed on the execution icon of the world clock application currently being executed in the mini mode. Subsequently, the user continuously moves the touch position to the application execution icon area.
Fig. 8 c shows a change of the screen when the user moves the touch position to the application execution icon area. The mini-mode execution screen of the world clock application disappears from fig. 8[ c ], and only the full-mode execution screen of the moving image playback application is displayed on the application execution screen region.
FIG. 8[ c ] shows a form in which the world clock application is removed along with its focus that appears during the execution of the current mini mode, as the execution of the world clock application is ended, compared to FIG. 8[ b ].
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, if the user inputs an end key included in the mini mode execution screen or inputs the return key 82 included in the indicator area in fig. 8[ a ], the controller 150 may end the application program executed in the mini mode and control the display unit 132 to clear the mini mode execution screen and display the remaining contents as shown in fig. 8[ c ].
In the present invention, when ending an application program executed in the mini mode, the controller 150 may control the display unit 132 to display an effect map in which the mini mode execution screen is reduced and converged to the execution icon of the corresponding application program. Further, from the user's input of the selection of the application execution icon, the controller 150 may control the effect map in a form in which the mini-mode execution screen displaying the application corresponding to the selected application execution icon is enlarged from the application execution icon.
Fig. 9 is a view illustrating an example of a screen of the mobile terminal 100 displayed when an application program ends according to an example embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 shows a form in which a mini mode execution screen of the world clock application is reduced toward the world clock application execution icon.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a full mode change key may be included in the mini mode execution screen. If the user selects the full mode change key, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change the mini mode execution screen to the full mode execution screen and displays the changed full mode execution screen.
Fig. 10 is a view showing a form of changing from the mini mode execution screen to the full mode execution screen.
In fig. 10[ a ], a calculator application is displayed on the mini mode execution screen, and the full mode change key 10 is included in the mini mode execution screen. To use the calculator application in full mode, the user enters the full mode change key 10.
Fig. 10 b shows a change of a screen when the user inputs the full mode change key 10 in fig. 10 a. The application execution screen area in [ b ] of fig. 10 is configured by the full mode execution screen of the calculator application.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mini mode execution screen and a full mode execution screen for the same application program may be displayed on a single screen. When a certain application program is being executed in the full mode, if the user selects an execution icon for the same application program from the application program execution icon area, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a mini mode execution screen on an upper layer of the full mode execution screen.
Fig. 11 is a view showing a format in which a mini mode execution screen and a full mode execution screen for the same application are displayed on one screen. The application execution screen area of fig. 11 includes the full mode execution screen and the mini mode execution screen of the calculator application. The focus can be changed (exchanged) between the full mode execution screen and the mini mode execution screen. The user can move the focus to selectively use the full mode execution screen and the mini mode execution screen. In other words, in fig. 11, the calculator application in the mini-mode execution screen and the calculator application in the full-mode execution screen are different applications to the user.
Fig. 12 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations of a method for providing a GUI in a mobile terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 12 illustrates an example embodiment of a process when an event occurs in an application program executed in the full mode in a case where the mini mode execution screen and the full mode execution screen are displayed.
Referring now to fig. 12, in (1201), the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a focused mini mode execution screen and a full mode execution screen. The controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a full mode execution screen of the first application program and a mini mode execution screen of the second application program on the full mode execution screen according to a user command. In this case, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a focus on the mini mode execution screen.
At (1202), the controller 150 determines whether an event has occurred in the application displayed on the full mode execution screen. When the application displayed on the full mode execution screen is an application associated with a time or a schedule, the event may become an alarm. When the application displayed on the full mode execution screen is a telephone application, the event may become a call destination event. When the application displayed on the full mode execution screen is a messaging application, the event may become a reception alert.
When it is determined that an event has occurred, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to display a pop-up window including a 'OK (OK) key' and a 'Cancel (Cancel) key' in (1203). In the present invention, the 'OK key' is a key for inputting a confirmation command, such as OK, complete, or delete. In this case, the pop-up window is displayed on the upper layer of the mini mode execution screen.
In (1204), the controller 150 determines whether the 'OK)' key input is signaled through the touch sensor 131 or the key input unit 140.
When the controller determines that the 'OK)' key is input, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to move the focus to the full mode execution screen and display it in (1205). Selection of the 'OK' key by the user may be recognized as a command to confirm or select an event, and the controller 150 focuses on an application program generating a full mode execution screen of the event.
If the 'OK)' key is not selected in step 1204, the controller 150 determines whether the 'Cancel (Cancel)' key is input through the touch sensor 131 or the key input unit 140 in (1206).
If the controller determines that the 'Cancel (Cancel)' key is input, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to maintain the focused state of the mini mode execution screen in (1207). Selection of the ' Cancel ' (Cancel) ' key by the user may be accepted as a command to confirm an event later and preferentially use the currently focused mini-mode execution screen, and the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to continuously maintain the focused state of the mini-mode execution screen.
Fig. 13 is a view showing an example of a screen shot of the mobile terminal as shown in the procedure of fig. 12.
Fig. 13[ a ] shows a full mode execution screen of a world clock application, a mini mode execution screen of a calculator application, a pop-up window, and an indicator region. FIG. 13[ a ] shows a display state in which a focus is displayed on a mini-mode execution screen of a current calculator application, and a pop-up window indicating that an alarm event is occurring in a world clock application is displayed on a foreground of the mini-mode execution screen. The 'OK key' and 'Cancel key' are included in the pop-up window.
Fig. 13 b shows a change of a screen when the touch screen senses that the user inputs the 'OK key' of fig. 13 a. The focus is moved and displayed on the full mode execution screen of the world clock application. Fig. 13 c illustrates a change of a screen when the user inputs a 'Cancel (Cancel) key' in fig. 13 a, and the focus state of the mini-mode execution screen of the calculator application is always maintained.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, the controller 150 may control the display unit 132 to display a plurality of mini mode execution screens on the application execution screen area. The plurality of mini-mode execution screens may be differently displayed according to respective layers, and the focus may be located on the mini-mode execution screen at the uppermost layer. When the user inputs an execution command of another application in the display state of the mini-mode execution screen, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to place the mini-mode execution screen of the application to which the execution command is input on the uppermost layer and display the focus.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the user inputs an execution command of another application in the mini-mode execution screen display state, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to clear the currently displayed mini-mode execution screen and to replace and display the mini-mode execution screen into which the execution command is input.
Fig. 14 is a view showing a format in which a plurality of mini-mode execution screens are displayed on an application execution screen area. In fig. 14, the mini-mode execution screen of the world clock application is displayed on the uppermost layer, and the mini-mode execution screen of the other application is displayed on the lower layer of the mini-mode execution screen of the world clock application. The user can input a focus change command of the mini mode execution screen through a flick operation in a left-right direction or a touch operation to the mini mode execution screen.
In fig. 14, if the touch screen senses that the user inputs a drag operation after touching the mini mode execution screen, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to move and display all the displayed mini mode execution screens according to the movement of the touched position.
When the user inputs a flick operation to the left in fig. 14, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to focus on and display a mini-mode execution screen located at the right side of the mini-mode execution screen of the world clock application. Further, when the user touches the mini mode execution screen located at the right side of the mini mode execution screen of the world clock application, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to focus on and display the touched mini mode execution screen.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, the controller 150 may determine whether a touch position moving operation in a direction toward the pointer area is input through the touch sensor 131 after two points of the mini mode execution screen are touched. In this case, the input touch position moving operation is preferably a flick operation which directly releases the touch after the user touches two points and moves the touch position at a speed higher than a preset speed. If the touch input sensed by the touch screen is determined by the controller as a flick operation touching two points, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to clear all mini-mode execution screens included in the application execution screen area and display the remaining contents. In this case, the controller 150 keeps the execution state of the mini mode application at all times, and performs only the mini mode execution screen hiding function.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, the controller 150 may determine whether or not a touch position moving operation toward the direction of the pointer area is performed after one point of the mini mode execution screen is touched through the touch sensor 131. When the controller determines that the touch position moving operation is input, the controller 150 may end the application corresponding to the mini mode execution screen touched by the user.
In an example embodiment of the present invention, the mini mode change key may be included in the full mode execution screen. If it is recognized through the touch sensor 131 that the mini mode change key is input, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen and displays the changed mini mode execution screen. Further, an application end key may be included in the full mode execution screen. In this case, the controller 150 determines whether the application end key is input for more than a preset time. If it is determined that the application end key is input for more than the preset time, the controller 150 controls the display unit 132 to change from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen and displays the changed mini mode execution screen. If the application end key is input through the touch sensor 131 for less than a preset time, the controller 150 ends the execution of the application and controls the display unit 132 to clear the full mode execution screen.
If the user inputs a mini mode change key included in the full mode execution screen in a state where both the full mode execution screen and the mini mode execution screen are displayed, the controller 150 controls the display unit to change from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen and to clear the display of the currently displayed mini mode execution screen or to place it on a lower layer of the newly created mini mode execution screen and display it.
Fig. 15 and 16 are views respectively showing various transition forms of display from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen.
Fig. 15[ a ] shows a full mode execution screen of the calendar application and a form in which a touch is input to the mini mode change key. Fig. 15[ b ] is a screen changed from fig. 15[ a ], which shows a form in which the calendar application is changed from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen.
Fig. 16[ a ] shows a form in which a full mode execution screen of the calendar application and a mini mode execution screen of the music playback application, and a touch input by the user to the end of the application is more than a preset time. Fig. 16 b is a screen changed from fig. 16 a, showing a form in which the calendar application is changed from the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen, and the mini mode execution screen of the calendar application is positioned at an upper layer of the mini mode execution screen of the music playback application.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when using the multitasking function of the mobile terminal, the user may view execution screens of a plurality of application programs and input operation commands of the plurality of application programs on one screen.
In the present invention, when using the multitasking function of the mobile terminal, the user can view a plurality of application program execution screens on one screen and input operation commands for a plurality of application programs on one screen. Since a command, such as execution, termination, and hiding of an application program, is input by a simple touch operation to switch from a mini mode to a full mode, convenience of a user in using a multitasking function can be improved.
In another example of the present invention, the mini mode tray is called by flicking up a graphic cue area of the indicator area. After N seconds, the mini-mode tray is automatically closed and the end button is tapped to close it. When executed and finished, a 3D effect is applied in which the strip is flipped.
Invoking a Mini-mode application
The mini-mode application can be invoked by tapping or dragging and dropping an icon of the corresponding application in the tray.
End of Mini-mode application
The mini-mode application can be dragged and dropped to the tray area or the end button of the title area is tapped to end the mini-mode application.
Excessive effects
The mini mode application is executed to apply the effect of enlarging the tray within the end time.
An application is executed at one time.
One mini-mode application is invoked at one time. When another mini-mode application is executed while a particular mini-mode application is being used, the previously used mini-mode application is turned off and a new mini-mode application is executed.
Association with full mode
Moving method
Mini mode header area tap & move
-the content of the input field is the beginning of the full mode
Since the full mode is more suitable for an input action, the full mode is regarded as having an input intention, and the input field is applied in the full mode first.
Operation according to selection of a soft key when an ejection occurs
When a background application pops up while the mini-mode application is being used, focus is moved to the background application if the confirm command (OK, confirm, complete, delete … …) is selected. When the cancel command (cancel, no … …) is selected, focus is maintained in the fan mode application.
-background sound playing
In the case of background sound playing (music, phone), an icon is displayed in the pointer area at the lower end, and the icon is tapped to execute the mini mode application.
-an incoming call
If a warning occurs in the indicator area when a call is generated and the incoming call is accepted, the mini mode is performed. When the user is using another mini-mode application, the used application is closed and the phone call mini-mode application is executed.
Effects of the invention
The present invention allows a user to use a multitasking function like using a PC in a mobile use environment.
The above method according to the present invention can be implemented by hardware, firmware, or software or computer code that can be stored in a recording medium such as a CD ROM, RAM, floppy disk, hard disk, or magneto-optical disk; or by computer code initially stored on a remote recording medium or a non-transitory machine-readable medium, downloaded over a network and stored on a local recording medium, such that the methods described herein can be implemented in such software stored on the recording medium using a general purpose computer, or a specific processor, or in programmable or special purpose hardware, such as an ASIC or FPGA. As will be understood in the art, a computer, processor, microprocessor controller, or programmable hardware includes: memory means, such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, thumb memory (thumb) and the like, which may store or receive software or computer code that, when accessed and executed by a computer, processor or hardware, implements the processing methods described herein. Further, it should be appreciated that when a general purpose computer accesses code for implementing the processes illustrated herein, execution of the code transforms the general purpose computer into a special purpose computer for performing the processes illustrated herein.
Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail hereinabove, it should be clearly understood that many variations and modifications of the basic inventive concepts herein taught which may appear to those skilled in the present art will still fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention, as defined in the appended claims.

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1. A method for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) in a mobile terminal, the method comprising:
executing and displaying a full mode execution screen of a first application on an application execution screen area;
displaying an application execution screen area and a mini-mode execution icon area together based on a control signal, the mini-mode execution icon area including one or more mini-mode execution icons;
executing and displaying a mini-mode execution screen of a second application corresponding to the selected mini-mode execution icon on an application execution screen area in response to an input for selecting one of the one or more mini-mode execution icons while the first application is being executed, the mini-mode execution screen including an execution screen configured as a partial area of the application execution screen area;
determining whether the touched touch movement position extends from the mini mode execution screen to the application program execution icon area; and
ending the execution of the second application of the touched mini-mode execution screen when the touch move position extends to the application execution icon area,
wherein both the first application program and the second application program are executed on an application program execution screen area, and a full mode execution screen and a mini mode execution screen displayed on the application program execution screen area are simultaneously displayed, and
wherein the mini mode execution screen includes a full mode change key and an end key.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the first application and the executing second application provide different displays of the same application on a full mode screen and a mini mode execution screen, respectively.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the focus is changed between the mini mode execution screen and the full mode execution screen based on a user control.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one of changing the display of the mini-mode execution screen to the full-mode execution screen based on a user control or changing the display of the full-mode execution screen to the mini-mode execution screen based on another user control.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein changing the display of the mini-mode execution screen to the full-mode execution screen based on the user control further comprises:
displaying a full mode change key on the mini mode execution screen;
receiving a selection of a full mode change key; and
the mini-mode execution screen is changed to the full-mode execution screen, and the changed full-mode execution screen is displayed.
6. The method of claim 4, wherein changing the display of the full mode execution screen to the mini mode execution screen based on the user control further comprises:
displaying a mini mode key on a full mode execution screen;
receiving a selection of a mini mode key; and
the full mode execution screen is changed to the mini mode execution screen, and the changed mini mode execution screen is displayed.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein a full mode execution icon area is displayed before a first application is displayed, and the first application displayed on the full mode execution screen is executed based on selecting a respective icon included in the full mode execution icon area.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein, based on user control, the graphical user interface comprises: a menu area displaying one of a full mode execution icon area and a mini mode execution icon area; or an indicator area comprising at least one function key.
9. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
focusing and displaying a mini mode execution screen;
determining whether an event occurs in a first application of the full mode execution screen;
displaying a pop-up window including a confirm key and a cancel key on an upper layer of the mini mode execution screen when an event occurs in the first application of the full mode execution screen;
moving and displaying a focus to a full mode execution screen when a confirm key is input; and
when a cancel key is input, the focus state of the reduced mode execution screen is maintained.
10. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving an additional selection of another mini-mode execution icon from the mini-mode execution icon area; and
on an upper layer of the currently displayed mini-mode execution screen, a mini-mode execution screen of a third application corresponding to the additionally selected mini-mode execution icon is displayed.
11. The method according to claim 1, wherein ending the execution of the second application of the touched mini-mode execution screen includes displaying an image in which a size of the mini-mode execution screen is reduced and converged to the corresponding application execution icon.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the touched mini-mode execution screen is selected by a flick operation.
13. A mobile terminal for providing a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the terminal comprising:
a display unit that displays an application execution screen region;
an input unit that receives a user input; and
a controller configured to:
executing a full mode execution screen of the first application program, and controlling display of the full mode execution screen of the first application program on an application program execution screen area;
controlling to display the application execution screen region and the mini mode execution icon region together based on the control signal;
executing a mini-mode execution screen of a second application on an application execution screen area in response to an input for selecting one of one or more mini-mode execution icons while executing the first application, and controlling display of a mini-mode execution screen of the second application corresponding to the selected mini-mode execution icon, the mini-mode execution screen including an execution screen that is a partial area of the application execution screen area;
determining whether the touched touch movement position extends from the mini mode execution screen to the application program execution icon area; and
ending the execution of the second application of the touched mini-mode execution screen when the touch move position extends to the application execution icon area,
wherein both the first application program and the second application program are executed on an application program execution screen area, and a full mode execution screen and a mini mode execution screen displayed on the application program execution screen area are simultaneously displayed, and
wherein the mini mode execution screen includes a full mode change key and an end key.
14. The mobile terminal according to claim 13, wherein the controller is configured to control the display unit to display an application execution screen area including simultaneous display of a first application and a second application, to receive a touch position moving operation of the application execution screen area after touching the input unit, and to control the display unit to change display of the application execution icon area.
15. The mobile terminal of claim 13, wherein the display unit comprises a touch screen and the selection is sensed by a touch sensor.
16. The mobile terminal according to claim 13, wherein the input unit is configured to receive selection of at least one of one or more mini-mode execution icons, and wherein the controller is configured to control to change display of a mini-mode execution screen to a full-mode execution screen based on user control or to change display of a full-mode execution screen to a mini-mode execution screen based on another user control, and wherein the display unit is configured to display a mini-mode execution screen of an application corresponding to the selected application execution icon on the application execution screen area.
17. The mobile terminal according to claim 13, wherein the mini-mode execution screen and the full-mode execution screen respectively provide different displays of the same application program.
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