KR100644043B1 - Method for operating alternate key of mobile phone and mobile phone thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for operating an alternate key in a mobile communication terminal and the mobile communication terminal thereof are provided to enable a user to conveniently establish an alternate key for a specific key which is out of order even though the user does not visit an AS center. A mobile communication terminal of a method for operating an alternate key in a mobile communication terminal comprises a memory(190) and a controller(120). The memory(190) stores a program for substituting an alternate key for an arbitrary key. The controller(120) establishes the alternate key via the program, and outputs key data according as a key selected by a user is the alternate key. The controller(120) includes a menu processor, an alternate key setup processor, a determination unit and a key data processor. The menu processor offers an alternate key setup menu for performing a series of procedures that the alternate key is substituted for an arbitrary key. The alternate key setup processor sets up the alternate key according to the alternate key setup menu offered by the menu processor. The determination unit determines whether a key selected by the user is an alternate key or not. If so, the key data processor outputs the key data in accordance with the alternate key.

Description

Alternative key operation method and mobile communication terminal of the mobile communication terminal

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile communication terminal performing a method for operating a substitute key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the control unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an alternative key operating method of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4A to 4E are screen diagrams for explaining a replacement key setting process in a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: mobile communication terminal 110: camera unit

120: control unit 121: mobile communication processing unit

122: menu processing unit 123: replacement key setting processing unit

124: determination unit 125: key data processing unit

130: RF unit 140: voice processing unit

150: speaker 160: microphone

170: key input unit 180: display unit

190: memory

The present invention relates to a method of operating a substitute key of a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal thereof, and in particular, by setting an alternative key that can replace a function of a corresponding key immediately when a specific key fails, the replacement key can be replaced even when a specific key is broken. The present invention relates to a method for operating an alternative key of a mobile communication terminal and to perform the function of a corresponding key conveniently.

In general, a mobile communication terminal has a keypad composed of keys for input of numbers, letters and pre-assigned special functions.

In this keypad, the numbers 0 to 9, the Korean alphabet, the English alphabet, and the like may be input in a 4 * 3 array. Here, the keys of the 4 * 3 array display twelve numbers and symbols including the numbers 0 to 9, *, and # at a fixedly allocated position, and simultaneously display Korean and English alphabets at a fixedly allocated position. .

In addition, the keypad is equipped with function keys to perform functions such as writing a text message, recording a memory, taking a picture of a camera, accessing a wireless Internet, searching for a recent outgoing call, and setting a ringtone. Can work. Here, the function key refers to a key that is preset in order to recognize a specific path and to easily perform a specific function without inputting a plurality of keys.

However, when a key displayed at such a fixedly allocated position is broken, there is a problem that a situation arises in which a character input and a telephone number are difficult to enter.

In addition, it is difficult to immediately visit the service center as soon as a situation that is difficult to enter characters, phone numbers, there is a problem inconvenient to use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and to conveniently perform a function of a corresponding key by setting a substitute key to replace a failed key.

A mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the mobile communication terminal, a memory for storing a program for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key, and sets a substitute key through the program, And a controller for outputting corresponding key data according to whether the key input by the user is a substitute key.

Preferably, the control unit sets a substitute key according to selection of a substitute key setting menu provided by the menu processor and a menu processing unit for providing a substitute key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key. A replacement key setting processing unit, a determining unit that determines whether the key input by the user is a replacement key, and a key corresponding to the replacement key when the key input by the user is a replacement key as a result of the determination of the determination unit And a key data processing unit for outputting data.

More preferably, the substitute key setting processor provides a list of substitute target keys according to selection of a detailed menu item for designating a substitute target key among the substitute key setting menu items, selects a substitute target key from the provided list, and then replaces According to the selection of a detailed menu item for designating a substitute key that can replace the target key, the substitute target key is set as the substitute key by selecting the substitute key from the provided substitute key list.

Still more preferably, the substitute key setting processing unit stores key data for performing the set substitute key in a memory.

Still more preferably, the substitute key includes any one of a key for performing a specific function and a key with low use frequency.

In addition, the method for operating a substitute key of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first step of setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key, and determines whether the key input by the user is a substitute key set in the first step And outputting corresponding key data according to the determination result.

Preferably, the first step is a menu processing step of providing a replacement key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as a replacement key, and according to selection of a replacement key setting menu provided by the menu processing step. And a substitute key setting processing step of setting a substitute key.

More preferably, after the substitute key setting processing step, the method further includes storing key data for performing the set substitute key in a memory.

Still more preferably, the second step is a determination step of determining whether the key input by the user is a substitute key, and if the key input by the user is a substitute key, as a result of the determination of the determination step, the substitute key And a key data processing step of outputting corresponding key data.

Hereinafter, a method for operating an alternative key of a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal performing a method for operating an alternate key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile communication terminal 100 performing an alternative key operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention stores various terminal information of a corresponding mobile communication terminal, and sets an arbitrary key as an alternative key. A memory 190 storing a program, a controller 120 for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key through the program, and outputting key data for performing a substitute key when a substitute key is selected by a user, and a camera; The unit 110, the RF unit 130, the voice processing unit 140, the speaker 150, the microphone 160, the key input unit 170 consisting of a button, an external screen window and / or an internal screen And a display unit 180 for providing a window.

At this time, the arbitrary key is a substitute key, and it is a dial key, that is, the numbers 0 to 9 of the 4 * 3 array, the # # key, the menu key operated when the number is input, the character input, and the erase / previous key. Denotes a key that replaces the substitute target key, but in the present embodiment, a function key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the function key is preferably a function key that does not operate when entering numbers and characters.

The memory 190 stores an operation program and a system program of the controller 120, and the operation program and the system program are stored in a ROM region which is normally included and can be erased as necessary. Electrically erasable ROMs include EEPROM and flash memory. The memory 190 also includes a RAM that temporarily stores data generated during execution of various operating programs.

In particular, the memory 190 stores a program for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key. Here, the substitute key is a key that replaces the broken key, preferably a function key for performing a specific function, a key having a low frequency of use, and the like.

The control unit 120 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal, and sets an arbitrary key as a substitute key through a program stored in the memory 190, and performs a selected substitute key when the selected substitute key is selected. Output the data.

In more detail, the control unit 120 sets any desired key as a substitute key according to selection of a substitute key setting menu provided to set an arbitrary key as a substitute key, and then enters a key if a key is input by the user. If it is a substitute key, the key data for performing the substitute key is output, and the key data corresponding to the fixed key assigned to the fixed key is output. In this case, when an arbitrary key is set as a substitute key, key data for performing the corresponding substitute key along with the arbitrary key set as the substitute key is stored in the memory 190.

The RF unit 130 is controlled by the controller 120 and converts a signal output from the controller 120 into a wireless signal. In addition, the RF unit 130 converts the radio signal received through the antenna ANT to a desired signal and outputs it.

The voice processing unit 140 modulates the voice signal input from the microphone 160 to convert the voice signal into voice data, and converts the voice data input from the RF unit 130 and voice data stored in the memory 190 into voice signals. The demodulator outputs the voice through the speaker 150.

The key input unit 170 includes a plurality of numeric keys, menu keys, and function keys for performing various functions, and outputs key data to the control unit 120 by an external operation.

Accordingly, the controller 120 reads the menu from the memory 190 and displays the menu on the display unit 180 according to the user's menu display request by the key input unit 170. That is, the key input unit 170 is a conventional user information input means, and has a plurality of keys suitable for a mobile communication terminal to be applied, such as a plurality of numeric keys and function keys, and if there is an input of each of the provided keys, Therefore, by outputting the corresponding unique key data to the control unit 120, through the key input operation of the key input unit 170 to enter the menu display mode and selection of the menu is made. Then, the controller 120 reads the menu according to the corresponding key input from the memory 190 and displays the menu on the display unit 180.

The display unit 180 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display unit 180 displays a state of a mobile communication terminal or a progress of a program under the control of the controller 120. That is, the overall state of the mobile communication terminal and input user information are displayed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating in detail the control unit illustrated in FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, the control unit 120 performs a signal processing for performing a mobile communication service, and a replacement key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as an alternative key. A menu processing unit 122 for providing a key, an alternative key setting processing unit 123 for setting an arbitrary key to be designated by the user according to the selection of the provided alternative key setting menu, and an optional key, The determination unit 124 determines whether or not the replacement key, and the key data processing unit 125 for outputting the key data corresponding to the replacement key as a result of the determination.

The mobile communication processing unit 121 is a module for performing a mobile communication service using a radio resource in the mobile communication terminal, and is configured and operated using a known mobile communication technology.

The menu processor 122 provides a substitute key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key.

In addition, the menu processing unit 122 provides a setting window for setting the replacement key when such a replacement key setting menu item is selected, and a detailed menu item for setting the replacement target key through the provided setting window, and replaces the replacement target key. Provides detailed menu items for setting an alternate key.

The substitute key setting processing unit 123 sets an arbitrary key to be designated by the user according to the selection of the provided substitute key setting menu.

In more detail, the substitute key setting processing unit 123 provides a substitute target key list according to the selection of a detailed menu item capable of designating a substitute target key among the menu items provided by the menu processing unit 122 to replace from the provided list. By selecting a target key and providing a list of replacement keys according to the selection of a detailed menu item for designating an alternative key that replaces the selected replacement target key, the replacement target key is set as the replacement key by selecting an alternative key from the provided list. Here, the substitute target key refers to a dial key, a number key, a menu key operated when a character is input, a erase / previous key, etc. The substitute key is a function key that does not operate when a numeric input or a character is input (for example, a game). Shortcut keys, keys for browser access, keys for electronic dictionaries, keys for MP3 playback, keys for camera photography, etc.).

In addition, the replacement key setting processing unit 123 displays screen information in which replacement target keys are arranged according to the selected menu item when a detailed menu item for setting the replacement target key is selected from the menu items provided by the menu processing unit 122. By selecting a substitute target key from the displayed screen information, and by displaying the screen information in which the alternate keys are arranged in accordance with the selection of a menu item for setting a substitute key in place of the selected substitute target key, You can also set an alternate target key as an alternate key.

The determination unit 124 determines whether the key input by the user is a substitute key. That is, it is determined whether a key inputted during character input or numeric input is a substitute key, that is, a function key.

If the input key is a substitute key, the key data processor 125 outputs key data for performing the substitute key stored in the memory 190. That is, when the input key is a substitute key, key data for performing the inputted function key is output when a dial key is not input when a number is entered or a character is input and a function key that does not perform the corresponding function is input. Rather, the key data for performing the substitute key instead of the substitute target key set in the function key is output.

If the input key is not a substitute key, i.e., when inputting a number or entering a character, the input key does not perform a dial key or a corresponding function (for example, a menu key, erase / previous key, etc.). In the case of, the key data corresponding to the input dial key, the menu key, or the previous / previous key are output.

A method of setting a substitute key in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an alternative key operation method of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 120 of the mobile communication terminal 100 has previously stored a program for setting an arbitrary key as a substitute key in the memory 190 (S101).

Next, the menu processing unit 122 of the control unit 120 determines whether a replacement key setting is requested by the user (S103). That is, it is determined whether the 'replace key setting' menu item shown in FIG. 4A is selected by the user.

As a result of the determination in step S103, if a replacement key setting is not requested by the user, the process moves to step S113 described later.

As a result of the determination in step S103, when a replacement key setting is requested by the user, the menu processing unit 122 provides a setting window for setting the replacement key as shown in FIG. 4B (S105). At this time, in the setting window as shown in FIG. 4B, the user may select a detailed menu item for setting a substitute target key, a detailed menu item for setting a substitute key in place of the substitute target key, and the like.

Next, the substitute key setting processing unit 123 of the control unit 120 determines whether a detailed menu item for setting a substitute target key / replacement key is selected (S107).

As a result of the determination in step S107, when a detailed menu item for setting a substitute target key is selected, the substitute key setting processor 123 provides a substitute target key list as shown in FIG. 4C, and among the provided substitute target key lists. The substitute target key is selected (S109).

In the present embodiment, it is described as providing a list of replacement target keys. Alternatively, the replacement target key may be selected from the displayed screen information by displaying the screen information on which the replacement target keys are arranged.

As a result of the determination in step S107, when a detailed menu item for setting a substitute key in place of the substitute target key is selected, the substitute key setting processing unit 123 provides a substitute key list as shown in FIG. A substitute key is selected from the key list (S108). In this case, the user can easily check the substitute key by providing a pre-selected substitute target key on the screen in FIG. 4D.

Similarly, in the present embodiment, it is described as providing a list of replacement keys, but display screen information in which replacement keys are arranged, and a replacement key may be selected from the displayed screen information.

As such, when the substitute target key and the substitute key are selected, the substitute key setting processing unit 123 displays a substitute designation result screen as shown in FIG. 4E to allow the user to reconfirm.

In addition, when the replacement target key and the replacement key is selected as described above, the replacement key setting processing unit 123 stores key data for performing the replacement key set in place of the selected replacement target key in the memory 190 (S111).

Next, the determination unit 124 of the control unit 120 determines whether an arbitrary key is input by the user (S113).

As a result of the determination of step S113, if any key is not input by the user, the process ends.

As a result of the determination in step S113, when an arbitrary key is input by the user, that is, when any one of a function key set as a dial key or a substitute key is input, the determination unit 124 determines whether the input key is a substitute key. Determine (S115).

As a result of the determination in step S115, when the input key is a substitute key, that is, when a function key set as a substitute key is input, the key data processing unit 125 outputs key data for performing the substitute key (S117). . In this case, when a function key set as a substitute key is input at the time of numeric input or character input, key data for performing the function key is not output, but key data for performing the substitute key set to the function key is output.

As a result of the determination in step S115, when the input key is not a substitute key, that is, when a dial key or a function key (for example, a menu key, a previous / previous key, etc.) that does not perform the corresponding function is input, The key data processing unit 125 outputs key data of the corresponding key input (S116).

By doing so, it is possible to conveniently set the replacement key to replace the failed key to perform the function of the corresponding key.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the function key is set as a substitute key in the fixedly assigned key input unit. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the substitute key provided with a separate substitute key in the key input unit may be replaced. Can also be set by key.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art, which are included in the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

According to the present invention as described above, when a particular key is broken, the user can conveniently perform a desired key operation by immediately setting a substitute key that can replace the specific key.

In addition, according to the present invention as described above there is also an effect that can use the terminal by setting a substitute key is simple even in a situation difficult to visit the service center.

Claims (9)

In the mobile communication terminal, A memory for storing a program for setting an arbitrary key as an alternate key, And a controller configured to set a substitute key through the program and output corresponding key data according to whether a key input by a user is a substitute key. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit A menu processing unit for providing an alternative key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as an alternative key; A substitute key setting processor for setting a substitute key according to selection of a substitute key setting menu provided by the menu processor; A determination unit that determines whether a key input by the user is a substitute key; And a key data processing unit for outputting key data corresponding to the substitute key when the key input by the user is a substitute key as a result of the determination of the determination unit. The method of claim 2, wherein the alternative key setting processing unit According to selection of a detailed menu item for designating a substitute target key among the substitute key setting menu items, a list of substitute target keys is provided, an alternative target key is selected from the provided list, and a substitute key that can replace the substitute target key. And selecting an alternative target key as an alternative key by selecting an alternative key from the provided alternative key list according to the selection of a detailed menu item for designating a submenu. The method of claim 2, wherein the alternative key setting processing unit And storing key data for performing the set replacement key in a memory. The method according to claim 1, wherein the substitute key A mobile communication terminal comprising one of a key for performing a specific function and a key having a low frequency of use. Alternative key operation method of the mobile communication terminal, A first step of setting an arbitrary key as an alternate key, And a second step of determining whether the key input by the user is the substitute key set in the first step and outputting corresponding key data according to the determination result. . The method of claim 6, wherein the first step A menu processing step of providing an alternative key setting menu for performing a series of procedures for setting an arbitrary key as an alternative key; And a substitute key setting processing step of setting a substitute key according to selection of a substitute key setting menu provided by the menu processing step. The method of claim 7, wherein after the replacement key setting processing step, And storing key data for performing the set replacement key in a memory. The method of claim 6, wherein the second step A determination step of determining whether a key input by the user is a substitute key; And a key data processing step of outputting key data corresponding to the substitute key when the key input by the user is a substitute key as a result of the determination of the determination step.

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