KR101525513B1 - Method and apparatus for providing user interface in mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing a user interface in a mobile device. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen comprises the steps of: displaying a contact information list including at least one selectable contact information on the touch screen according to a certain control signal; selecting at least one contact information from the contact information list; and displaying a basic screen including a touch button corresponding to the selected contact information on one side of the touch screen. If the displayed touch button is selected, communication to the contact information is connected. Accordingly, the method for providing the user interface in the mobile device can provide individualized mobile environment.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a user interface in a mobile device,

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a user interface in a mobile device, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for providing a user interface that can provide a convenient and personalized user interface based on a user's call volume, usage pattern information, And a device supporting the same.

With the development of information and communication technology, currently available mobile terminals are configured to perform various functions as well as a simple call function. Examples of such various functions include web browsing, chatting, watching TV, navigating, playing games, shooting pictures or videos through cameras, audio storage, playing music files through a speaker system, and displaying images or video have.

In recent years, mobile terminals have also been used as financial settlement means by incorporating mobile banking, mobile coupons, and transportation card functions.

To this end, mobile device manufacturers are making a lot of effort in hardware and software development to provide more complex and diverse functions.

In particular, the touch function of the mobile terminal allows a user who is unfamiliar with the button / key input to conveniently perform the operation of the terminal using the touch screen. In recent years, not only simple input but also user interface (UI) Is becoming an important function of Accordingly, as the touch function is applied to the mobile terminal in various forms, development of a user interface (UI) corresponding thereto is further demanded.

Currently available smart phones are equipped with high-end processors and a high-resolution touch-screen display, making it possible to use various multimedia functions and applications.

 As described above, as functions available in mobile devices including smart phones are rapidly increasing, user interfaces corresponding to the functions, such as menu keys or buttons, are also increasing. Due to the increased complexity of the user interface, users of mobile devices may find it difficult to quickly select or configure a user interface with a particular function.

That is, the mounting of various functions and applications described above makes it difficult to easily access the functions and applications, and the user of the mobile device has to spend a lot of time searching for desired functions and applications.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a user interface screen based on usage pattern information.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a user interface based on the user's context awareness information.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a user interface that facilitates access to specific functions and applications.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a user interface capable of easily configuring a personalized background screen.

Another object of the present invention is to provide recommended contents based on real-time usage details and remaining usage capacity according to a charge plan.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a user interface capable of selecting various theme screens.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a recording medium that support the above methods.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, unless further departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be possible.

The present invention provides a method for providing a user interface in a mobile device and devices supporting the same.

A method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention includes displaying a contact information list including at least one selectable contact information on the touch screen according to a predetermined control signal And displaying the basic screen including one of the touch information corresponding to the selected contact information on one side of the touch screen, And when selected, communication to the corresponding contact information is connected.

In addition, the contact information list may be configured based on call history information for a predetermined period.

In addition, the call history information may include at least one of call count information, call time information, data usage amount information, and relationship information for a predetermined period.

The basic screen may further include a contact information update button for adding the contact information and deleting the selected contact information.

In addition, the basic screen may further include a multimedia function execution button and a basic communication function execution button.

In addition, the types of the multimedia function execution button and the basic communication function execution button may be determined based on the usage pattern information collected in advance.

In addition, the usage pattern information may include at least one of a usage count information, usage time information, and data usage information of a corresponding function for a predetermined period.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen, the method comprising: displaying a first screen including an app display area displaying app information and an app update button for adding a new app; Displaying on a touch screen a second screen including an app list consisting of at least one selectable app information when the app update button is selected, displaying at least one app from the app list, And displaying the selected app information on the touch screen by adding the selected app information to the app display area of the first screen.

In addition, the type and display order of the apps included in the app list can be determined based on the usage pattern information collected in advance.

In addition, the usage pattern information may include at least one of a usage count information, usage time information, and data usage information of a corresponding app for a predetermined period.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen, the method comprising: displaying a first screen including an application recommendation list including category- The method comprising the steps of: displaying the application information on one side of a touch screen; receiving the application information from the application recommendation list; and installing an application program corresponding to the selected application information, And deleted from the app recommendation list.

The first screen may further include a widget that displays at least one of cumulative usage amount information, cumulative usage amount information, and remaining usable information during a billing period.

The accumulated usage amount information may include at least one of voice call time information, character usage information, data usage amount information, and content download amount information.

In addition, the remaining usable information may be usable content information calculated based on the remaining data capacity.

In addition, the category may include at least one of multimedia, game, map, finance, SNS, mail, schedule management, education, kids, travel, and shopping.

The first screen may further include a theme screen selection button that allows a user to select a basic screen corresponding to a predetermined theme. When the theme screen selection button is selected, displaying the selectable theme screen list on the touch screen Receiving the theme screen from the theme screen list and changing the selected theme screen to a basic screen and displaying the modified theme screen on the touch screen.

In addition, the theme screen may include at least one of an application execution button, a widget, and contents corresponding to the theme.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile device including:

A usage analysis module for collecting cumulative call history information for each contact information included in the address book and giving priority to each contact information using the collected cumulative call history information and a contact information list selectable according to the priority, And a display module for displaying the first screen configured according to the control signal of the controller when the at least one contact information is selected from the contact information list, Wherein the call is connected when the contact information is selected on the first screen.

The mobile device may further include a usage pattern analysis module for collecting usage statistics information for each application program during a unit period and giving priority to each application program based on the collected usage statistics information.

The usage statistical information may include at least one of execution count information, execution time, and data usage information accumulated during the unit period.

In addition, the control unit may determine an app list to be added to the app screen according to the priority of each application program, and may provide a second screen including the determined app list to the display module.

The usage amount analysis module collects the cumulative usage amount for each call service, calculates a service use rate using the cumulative usage amount and a preset billing rule, and the calculated service use fee and cumulative usage amount for each call service 2 can be displayed on one side of the screen.

In addition, the accumulated usage amount may include a cumulative data usage amount, wherein the controller determines the recommended content using the accumulated data usage amount and the remaining data usage amount, and transmits a recommended content widget including the determined recommended content to one side of the second screen Can be displayed.

In addition, the second screen may further include a theme screen change button. When the theme screen change button is selected, a pre-configured theme screen list is displayed, and the theme screen selected from the displayed theme screen list may be changed to a basic screen have.

A method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen according to another embodiment of the present invention includes displaying a first screen including a selectable image according to a menu selection of a user, Selecting at least one image and displaying a second screen including a selectable background screen configuration type upon completion of the image selection, wherein when the selection of the background screen configuration type is completed, Is configured as a background screen according to the selected background screen configuration type and is displayed on the touch screen.

Here, the background screen configuration type includes at least one of a lattice structure, a sliding structure, and a full screen.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, And can be understood and understood.

Effects of the method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described as follows.

First, the present invention is advantageous in providing a more personalized user interface by providing a user interface screen based on usage pattern information of a user.

Second, the present invention has an advantage of providing a user interface adaptively based on the context information of the mobile device.

Third, the present invention has an advantage of providing a user interface that allows easy access to specific functions and applications.

Fourth, the present invention has an advantage of providing a user interface for easily configuring a personalized background screen.

Fifth, the present invention has an advantage of providing information more effectively by recommending contents and apps based on the real-time usage details and the remaining usage amount according to the service plan.

Sixth, the present invention has an advantage of providing a user interface capable of selecting various theme screens.

Seventh, the present invention has an advantage that a customer can select and install a desired app more conveniently and easily by providing the app information by subdividing it into predetermined categories when recommending an app.

The effects obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description will be.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the technical features of the present invention are not limited to the specific drawings, and the features disclosed in the drawings may be combined with each other to constitute a new embodiment.
1 is a configuration diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a configuration diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a method of configuring a basic screen in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for adding contact information when the update contact information button 312 is selected.
5 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for adding a new app on an app screen.
6 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for providing an app recommendation screen including a list of recommended applications by category and installing a new app according to user selection.
7 is a diagram for explaining a content recommendation widget that recommends contents suitable for the remaining data capacity.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a user interface method for providing a pre-configured screen according to a theme according to a user's selection.
9 is a view for explaining a method of providing a user interface for configuring a screen screen by selecting a desired photo and folder in a gallery.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an apparatus and various methods to which embodiments of the present invention are applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

A mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a personal digital assistant Navigation and the like can be used. It should be noted, however, that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein can be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, and the like, except when applicable only to mobile terminals.

1 is a configuration diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the mobile device 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, a sensing unit 120, an output unit 130, an A / V input unit 140, a memory unit 150, A key module 160, an external interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 1 are not essential, and a mobile device having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in detail.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the mobile device 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile device 100 and the network in which the mobile device 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving module 115 . ≪ / RTI >

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. Here, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information generated in advance and transmitting the broadcast signals and / or broadcast- related information to the mobile device 100. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, or a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. And can also be provided through a mobile communication network. At this time, the broadcast signal and the broadcast related information can be received by the mobile communication module 113.

Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms. For example, EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H)

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for the above-described digital broadcasting system as well as other broadcasting systems for providing a broadcasting signal.

The broadcast signal and / or the broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory unit 150.

The mobile communication module 113 performs a function of transmitting / receiving a radio signal with a base station, a repeater, a repeater, a femtocell, and the like through a wireless interface of a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data signals in response to voice and video call signals or text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a transmission / reception module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 may be embedded in the mobile device 100 or may be externally connected through a predetermined interface terminal. WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless Broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), UltraWideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short distance communication technology.

The GPS receiving module 119 is a module for confirming or acquiring positional information of the mobile device 100 using a signal received through a positioning satellite.

The sensing unit 120 may sense the position of the mobile device 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile device 100, the position of the mobile device 100, the user's contact, the orientation of the mobile device 100, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation. For example, when the mobile device 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed.

In addition, the sensing unit 120 may be responsible for sensing whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the external interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, or the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 120 may include at least one of the proximity sensor 121 and the contact-type sensor 123. The function of the proximity sensor module 121 and the contact type sensor 123 will be clarified through the description of the output section 130 described below.

The output unit 130 may include a display module 131, an audio output module 133, an alarm unit 135, a haptic module 137, and the like, for generating output related to visual, auditory,

The display module 131 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile device 100. For example, when the mobile device 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the call is displayed. When the mobile device 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received image, UI, or GUI is displayed.

The display module 131 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display).

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display module 131 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see objects located in the back of the body of the mobile device 100 through the area occupied by the display module 131. [

There may be two or more display modules 131 depending on the implementation of the mobile device 100. For example, in the mobile device 100, the plurality of display modules 131 may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

In a case where the display module 131 and the sensor for sensing the touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') have a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as 'touch screen' It can also be used as an input device.

The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display module 131 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display module 131 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display module 131 is touched or the like.

In particular, the proximity sensor module 121 may be disposed in the interior area of the mobile device 100 or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed by the touch screen. The proximity sensor module 121 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity of the detection surface without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor module 121 has a longer service life than the contact sensor module 121 and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor module 121 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

And to detect the proximity of the pointer with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer if the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as the proximity sensor module 121.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" Is referred to as "contact touch ". The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen refers to the position where the pointer corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor module 121 senses proximity touch and proximity touch patterns (e.g., proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 133 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory unit 150 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 133 outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, and the like) performed in the mobile device 100. The sound output module 133 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 133 can output sound through the earphone jack provided at one side of the mobile device 100. [

The alarm module 135 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile device 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile device 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm module 135 may output a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, a vibration. The video signal or the audio signal can also be output through the display module 131 or the sound output module 133.

The haptic module 137 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 137 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 137 can be set through a predetermined user interface. For example, the haptic module 137 may combine and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 137 has effects of stimulation by the pin arrangement vertically moving on the contact skin surface, effect of air stimulation through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 137 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscles of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 137 may include a plurality of haptic modules having various functions according to the configuration of the mobile device 100 and may operate in conjunction with each other according to a control signal of the controller 180. [

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 140 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 141 and a microphone 143.

The camera 141 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display module 131. [

The image frame processed by the camera 141 may be stored in the memory unit 150 or may be transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 141 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 143 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and converts it into electrical voice data. When the converted voice data is in the call mode, the mobile communication module (113).

To the mobile communication base station.

The microphone 143 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The memory unit 150 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., an address book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, an application program, etc.). Here, the application program may include a map, a game, a chat, a web surfing schedule, a finance, a dictionary, and the like. Generally, an application used in a smart phone or the like is referred to as an "app ". Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that an application program and an "app" are used in combination.

The address book may include telephone number information, name information, alias, relationship information, e-mail information, SNS account information, and the like. Here, the relationship information can be identified as a family member, a friend, a business associate, an alumni, or the like. The contact information according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured using at least one information included in the address book. For example, the contact information may consist of a name and a telephone number - for example, "John Gill / 010-1234-5678" - or an alias and a phone number - for example, "daughter / 010-2222-3333" .

The memory unit 150 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory unit 150 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk.

The input key module 160 generates input data for controlling the operation of the mobile device 100 by a user. The input key module 160 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The external interface unit 170 provides an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile device 100. The external interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device, transfers the data to each component in the mobile device 100, or transmits data in the mobile device 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the mobile device 100.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the usage right of the mobile device 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format.

Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the mobile device 100 through a predetermined port.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile device 100.

For example, the control unit 180 can control the installation and operation of application programs as well as communication functions including voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 180 can perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

In particular, the control unit 180 may control input and output according to various control signals received from the lower module, and provide a corresponding user interface screen. Here, the lower module includes the wireless communication unit 110, the sensing unit 120, the output unit 130, the A / V input unit 140, the memory unit 150, the input key module 160, 170 and a power supply 190.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases, And may be implemented by the control unit 180.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software codes may be stored in the memory unit 150 and executed by the control unit 180. [

2 is a configuration diagram of a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 does not include some of the components in FIG. 1, but for convenience of description, it means that the components of FIG. 1 are not necessary for constructing the present embodiment It is not. Accordingly, it should be noted that FIG. 2 may further comprise at least one component mentioned in FIG. 1 above.

The mobile device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to further include the statistics unit 200 in the components of FIG.

The statistics unit 200 may collect the usage statistics information on the usage of the mobile device 100 according to a control signal of the controller 180 and store the collected information in the memory unit 150. Here, the usage statistics information may include voice call time accumulated during a unit period, the number of characters used, data usage, content, and an app purchase fee.

Also, the statistic unit 200 can collect application program statistical information on the execution frequency, execution time, data usage amount, etc. of each application program accumulated for a predetermined period.

In particular, the statistic unit 200 can calculate the current call rate using the collected usage statistical information and the subscription plan information. The calculated call charge and usage statistics information may be displayed on one side of the user interface screen in accordance with the control signal of the controller 180.

The payment plan information may be acquired from a billing server of the mobile communication network or may be directly set by the user on the mobile device 100 through a predetermined user interface screen.

For example, the user can set charging rules according to the charging plan of the user himself / herself through a predetermined user interface screen. The statistic unit 200 can calculate the call rate in real time according to the set billing rule. Here, the billing rule may include rate information that is applied to voice, text, data, and the like, respectively, according to the charge plan. For example, if the fare is 35,000 won for a base rate, 300 minutes for a free call, and unlimited data / characters, the control unit 180 can calculate a call rate by applying a rate of 15 won per 10 seconds for voice calls only when the time exceeds 300 minutes.

2, the statistics unit 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a usage analysis module 210 and a usage pattern analysis module 220. Referring to FIG.

The usage analysis module 210 may calculate an accumulated usage amount for voice / text / data during a unit period, and calculate a service usage fee for the corresponding period based on the calculated usage amount and billing rule. Also, the usage analysis module 210 may collect cumulative call history information for a unit period of each phone number stored in the address book.

Here, the cumulative call history information may include information such as the number of calls during a unit period, call duration, and the like. The usage analysis module 210 can assign priority to each telephone number by using accumulated call history information. For example, a phone number with the highest number of calls or the longest talk time may be given the highest priority.

The controller 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention may display a predetermined number of pieces of contact information on one side of a predetermined user interface screen based on the given priority. For example, when the home screen of the smartphone is switched to the basic screen, the control unit 180 may display contact information corresponding to the first to fifth priority phone numbers on one side of the touch screen. Here, the contact information may include a predetermined identifiable touch button, and when a specific touch button is selected by the user, the call may be connected to the contact corresponding to the corresponding touch button.

The usage pattern analysis module 220 may collect usage statistics information for each application software installed in the mobile device 100 and may assign a predetermined priority to each application program based on the collected usage statistics information. Here, the usage statistic information may include information on the number of usage times of the corresponding application software accumulated during the unit period, usage time, data usage amount, and the like.

In particular, the usage pattern analyzing module 220 may classify categories according to application software and assign priorities according to the utilization statistical information in the classified category.

That is, the usage pattern analysis module 220 can collect usage statistics information by subdividing not only the overall statistics but also categories, and assign priority to application software in the category.

Examples of categories may include currency, multimedia, games, maps, finance, social network services (SNS), mail, schedule management, education, kids, travel, shopping, and the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 180 may configure a basic screen optimized for a user using the usage statistics information collected by the usage pattern analysis module 220. [ Here, the basic screen may be configured to include an app and a widget corresponding to at least one category. At this time, the controller 180 may select an app and a widget to be included in the basic screen in consideration of the priorities assigned to the respective applications in the category. For example, if it is determined that the SNS data usage amount is high through the usage statistics information, the control unit 180 may include the SNS related applications (e.g., Facebook, KakaoTalk, etc.) have.

3 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 3 illustrates a method of configuring a basic screen in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.

In general, the user interface screen provided in the mobile device 100 may be composed of a variety of screens depending on the purpose and use thereof (hereinafter referred to as "panel"). The user can switch the panel by various input means such as touch input, touch and drag, key button input, and the like. For example, when the power of the smartphone is applied, a home screen or a standby screen is output, and the user can switch to the basic screen by preset touch input.

3, a basic screen 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a status display area 302, a widget display area 304, a contact information display area 306, a multimedia display area 308, , And a basic function display area 310. [

The status display area 302 may display various alarm information, wireless connection status, battery status, time information, and the like. Here, the alarm information may include a text message reception alarm, an SNS message reception alarm, and the like. The wireless connection state may include an activation state of the wireless communication function supported by the mobile device 100 and an antenna reception state of the mobile communication network.

The widget display area 304 is an area in which a small program independently performed without going through a web browser is executed, and information such as weather, calendar, schedule management, clock, exchange rate, life information, news and the like can be displayed in real time. At this time, the program executed in the widget display area 304 can be dynamically selected according to the context information of the user.

For example, when the user's mobile device 100 is roaming abroad, a widget related to news, living information, exchange rate, travel information, etc. of the roaming area can be executed. In addition, when the user is driving, real-time traffic information, weather, travel information, and the like of the driving area can be displayed in real time.

The contact information display area 306 is an area in which contact information corresponding to a frequently-contacted telephone number is displayed. The control unit 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention can identify frequently used contacts through the accumulated call history information collected by the usage analysis module 220 and display the frequently used contacts in the contact information display area 306 .

Referring to FIG. 3, the contact information display area 310 may further include a predetermined contact information update button 312 for adding new contact information or deleting the previously selected contact information. 3, the contact information update button 312 is indicated by a symbol " - " as a button - "+" for adding contact information. However, according to another embodiment of the present invention, For example, a " - "symbol - and a delete button for deleting the preset contact information, for example, a " - "

The multimedia display area 308 is an area where multimedia related apps frequently used by users are displayed. The control unit 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention identifies multimedia-related apps frequently driven by the user through the usage pattern information collected by the usage pattern analysis module 220 and displays the apps in the multimedia display area 308 can do.

The basic function display area 310 is an area for displaying functions most frequently used by the user, and basic functions such as call, address book, internet connection, text reception, etc. can be displayed. The controller 180 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention identifies the basic functions frequently executed by the user through the usage pattern information collected by the usage pattern analysis module 220 and displays it in the basic function display area 310 Can be displayed.

4 is a view for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for adding contact information when the contact information update button 312 is selected in FIG.

When the user selects the contact information update button 312 on the basic screen 300 (S410), the screen is switched to the first screen 450 including the selectable contact information. Then, the user selects a daughter-in-law and an instructor (S420 to S430), and touches a completion button (S440).

The control unit 180 forms and displays the second screen 460 to which the selected daughter-in-law and the instructor are added on the contact information display area 306.

The contact information list displayed on the first screen 450 may be sequentially displayed according to the priority determined based on the accumulated call history information for each contact information. In other words, the control unit 180 can display the frequently used contact information in the upper part of the contact information list.

5 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for adding a new app on an app screen.

The app screen 500 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include at least one of a status display area 502, an app display area 504, and a basic function display area 506.

The description of the status display area 502 and the basic function display area 506 will be described with reference to the description of the status display area 302 and the basic function display area 310 in FIG.

The app display area 504 is an area for displaying an app selected by the current user, and may further include a predetermined app update button 560 for additionally selecting or deleting a new app.

When the user selects the app update button 560 on the app screen 500 (S510), a first screen 520 including downloadable apps is displayed. Then, the user selects CGV, CJ One card, Google, and KB bank (S511 to S517), and touches the completion button 580 (S519).

At this time, the first screen 520 is switched to the second screen 540 including the apps selected in steps 511 through 517.

 The list of apps displayed on the first screen 520 may be sequentially displayed according to the priority determined based on the usage pattern information of the user. That is, the control unit 180 can display an application corresponding to the user-preferred application category in the upper part of the application list. For example, when the user frequently uses game-related apps, the controller 180 can display the game-related apps at the top of the app list.

6 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a procedure of providing an app recommendation screen including a list of recommended applications by category and installing a new app according to user selection.

The app recommendation screen 600 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a status display area 602, a billing information display area 610, an app recommendation information display area 618, and the like.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, the app recommendation screen 600 according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include the basic function display area 310 of FIG.

Here, the description of the status display area 602 will be referred to the description of the status display area 302 in Fig.

The billing information display area 610 is an area in which the service usage details including the accumulated usage amount information 612 and the accumulated usage amount 611 for services such as voice, text, data, and contents are displayed in real time during the billing period . Here, the accumulated usage amount 611 may be calculated by reflecting the rate based on the charged plan.

Although not shown in FIG. 6, the billing information display area 610 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include not only the remaining data capacity, remaining voice call time, remaining number of characters according to the subscription plan, The number of days remaining, and the like. For example, if the subscribed rate is 200 minutes for voice, 2GB (Giga Byte) for data, 100 characters for free text, 164 minutes for remaining voice call in the state shown in figure 612, (Mega Byte), and the remaining number of characters can be displayed as 10, respectively. Also, if the billing period is from July 1 to July 30, and the current date is July 25, the remaining days may be displayed as 5 days.

The billing information display area 610 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a notification message 613 for displaying usable content information according to the remaining data capacity, for example, " Quot; - " can be included. Here, the content recommendation widget will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The app recommendation information display area 618 is an area where downloadable app information for each category is displayed. Here, the app information may include a predetermined icon designed to identify the type of the app. The app information according to another embodiment of the present invention may be composed of a combination of characters and images for identifying the type of the app. Referring to FIG. 6, the categories may be predefined as restaurants / directions, banks / cards, games / entertainment, and the like. It should be noted, however, that this is merely an example, and that various categories may be added or newly configured.

6, when the user selects an app of 'All Marbles' 622 included in the game / entertainment category 620 on the application recommendation screen 600 (S660), the control unit 180 displays the selected app Download from the server and install it. Thereafter, a first screen 640 including a predetermined notification message indicating that installation of the selected application is completed (for example, "installation of all of the selected Marble apps is completed") may be displayed.

The 'Marvel of All' 622 already installed in the game / entertainment category 642 of the first screen 640 of FIG. 6 is displayed, but this is only one embodiment, and in another embodiment of the present invention The control unit 180 according to the present invention can remove the app installed in the mobile device 100 from the recommended app list. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a specific app from being installed in duplicate by the user.

7 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 7 illustrates a content recommendation widget 700 that recommends content suitable for the amount of remaining data.

The content recommendation widget 700 may include a notification message display area 710, a recommended content display area 720, an area expansion and reduction key 730, and the like.

In the notification message display area 710, a predetermined character string indicating that there is recommended content matching the remaining data capacity may be displayed.

The recommended content display area 720 is an area in which a recommended content list is displayed. When any one of the contents displayed in the recommended contents display area 720 is selected by the user, the selected contents can be immediately executed. The size of the recommended content display area 720 can be dynamically changed according to the number of contents to be displayed. The recommended content display area 720 according to another embodiment of the present invention may have a fixed size. At this time, the size of the content icon may be changed according to the fixed size according to the number of contents to be displayed.

The region expansion and contraction key 730 is used as a means for expanding or contracting the display area of the content recommendation widget 700 through touch input.

Hereinafter, the operation of the content recommendation widget 700 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

When the user touches the area expansion and contraction key 730 provided at the lower end of the notification message display area 710 (S740), the content is displayed in the recommended content display area 720. [

If any one of the displayed contents is selected (S750), the control unit 180 downloads the corresponding content from the content server and reproduces the corresponding content.

In the above description, a recommendation content providing method based on the remaining data capacity has been disclosed. However, the method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above- ) May be used to provide the recommended content.

For example, if the charge amount is set at 50,000 won and the cumulative usage amount 611 is 38,500, the content corresponding to the difference of 11,500, which is the difference between the two amounts, can be recommended. That is, according to the difference, the notification message for recommending contents and the number and types of contents to be recommended can be changed in real time.

8 is a view for explaining a user interface method in a mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a user interface method in a mobile device that provides a pre-configured screen according to a theme according to a user's selection.

Here, the theme may be variously composed of kids, roaming, games, office, travel, language, sports, and the like. For example, the kids theme screen may be configured to include educational contents for children, learning apps (e.g., including dictionaries, learning games, etc.), homeworks and widget announcement widgets. In addition, the roaming theme screen is useful for local life such as local time information, exchange rate information, weather information, widgets for displaying service usage amount during roaming period, local subway information, restaurant information, language dictionary and currency converter Apps can be included.

8, when the application recommendation screen 800 is selected as the current basic screen, if the user touches the theme screen selection button 830 displayed on one side of the application recommendation screen 800 in step S840, 810). Here, the theme selection screen 810 displays a pre-configured selectable theme screen.

When the user touches the completion button 835 (S860), the selected roaming theme screen 820 is set as a new basic screen.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the user can easily obtain the information necessary for the situation by selecting a theme screen that is configured in advance according to the situation.

The switching to the theme selection screen 810 on the app recommendation screen 800 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be performed by using a predetermined hardware menu key (for example, a soft key) Or by adding a theme change menu to the menu.

9 is a view for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a user interface in a mobile device capable of configuring a screen screen by selecting a desired photo and folder in a gallery.

In general, background settings on mobile devices equipped with Android OS can be changed through the display menu of the configuration menu. If the user selects a background menu, which is a submenu of the display menu, a background screen can be configured by selecting one of the image files stored in the gallery.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, a screen screen configuration procedure according to the present invention will be described.

When at least one of the images stored in the gallery is selected on the first screen 900 for selecting an image to be used as a background screen, the completion button is touched (S930), the controller 180 sets the background type A second screen 910 is displayed. Referring to FIG. 9, the background screen configuration type may include a grid structure, a sliding structure, and a full screen. However, it should be noted that the above-described background screen configuration type is merely an example, and various methods can be added.

If the completion button is touched (S950), the controller 180 configures the third screen 920 of the grid structure using the selected at least one image And displays it on the touch screen.

If the completion button is touched after the sliding structure is selected in the second screen 200, the controller 180 forms a sliding screen sequentially displaying the selected at least one images at predetermined time intervals, Can be displayed.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile device 130:
180: control unit 200: statistics unit
210: usage analysis module 220: usage pattern analysis module
306: Contact information display area 600: App recommendation screen

Claims (25)

A method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen,
Displaying a contact information display area including a first contact information update button on a basic screen and displaying the contact information display area on the touch screen;
Extracting at least one contact information from the memory when the selection of the first contact information update button is detected and configuring a contact information list configured to enable the extracted contact information to be displayed on the touch screen step; And
When the at least one contact information is selected on the first screen, a touch button corresponding to the selected contact information is added to the contact information display area of the basic screen, and then the basic screen is displayed on the touch screen step
Wherein when the touch button is selected, communication with the contact information corresponding to the touch button is connected. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the contact information list is configured based on call history information for a predetermined period of time. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the call history information includes at least one of call number information, call time information, data usage amount information, and relationship information for a predetermined period. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the basic screen further includes a second contact information update button for deleting the touch button corresponding to the selected contact information in the contact information display area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the basic screen further comprises a multimedia function execution button and a basic communication function execution button. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the type of the multimedia function execution button and the basic communication function execution button are determined based on usage pattern information collected in advance. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the usage pattern information includes at least one of usage frequency information, usage time information, and data usage information of a corresponding function for a predetermined period. A method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen,
Displaying a first screen including an app display area displaying app information and an app update button for adding a new app on the touch screen;
Displaying a second screen including an app list including at least one selectable app information on the touch screen when the app update button is selected;
Receiving at least one app information from the app list; And
Adding the selected app information to the app display area of the first screen and displaying it on the touch screen
The method of claim 1, 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the type and display order of the applications included in the application list are determined based on the usage pattern information collected in advance. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the usage pattern information includes at least one of a usage count information, usage time information, and data usage information of a corresponding app for a predetermined period. 1. A method for providing a user interface in a mobile device that is interlocked with a server via a wireless network and includes a touch screen,
Configuring an app update button in the app display area of the app screen and displaying it on the touch screen;
Displaying an app recommendation list including downloadable category-based app information in an app recommendation information display area of the first screen and displaying the same on the touch screen when the selection of the app update button is detected;
Receiving the app information from the app recommendation information display area; And
Downloading and installing an application program corresponding to the selected application information from the server
The method comprising the steps of: 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the first screen further comprises a widget that displays at least one of cumulative usage amount information, cumulative usage amount information, and remaining usable information during an accounting period. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the accumulated usage amount information includes at least one of voice call time information, character usage information, data usage amount information, and content download amount information. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the remaining usable information is usable content information calculated based on the remaining data capacity. 12. The method of claim 11,
The first screen may further include a theme screen selection button for selecting a basic screen corresponding to a predetermined theme,
Displaying the selectable theme screen list on the touch screen when the theme screen select button is selected;
Receiving a theme screen from the theme screen list; And
Changing the selected theme screen to a basic screen and displaying it on the touch screen
The method of claim 1, further comprising: 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the theme screen includes at least one of an application execution button, a widget, and contents corresponding to the theme. A memory in which an address book is stored;
A usage analysis module for collecting cumulative call history information for each contact information included in the address book and giving priority to each contact information by using the cumulative call history information;
A control unit configuring a selectable contact information list according to the priority and configuring a user interface screen including the selected contact information when at least one contact information is selected from the contact information list; And
A display module for displaying the first screen configured according to a control signal of the controller;
Wherein the call is connected when the contact information is selected on the first screen. 18. The method of claim 17,
Further comprising a usage pattern analysis module for collecting usage statistics information for each application program during a unit period and giving priority to each application program based on the collected usage statistics information. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the usage statistic information includes at least one of execution count information, execution time, and data usage information accumulated during the unit period. 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the control unit determines an app list to be added to the app screen according to the priority of the application program, and forms a second screen including the determined app list to provide the app list to the display module. 21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein the usage amount analyzing module collects the cumulative usage amount for each call service, calculates a service use rate using the cumulative usage amount and a preset billing rule, and the calculated service use fee and the cumulative usage amount for each call service are displayed on the second screen Is displayed on one side of the mobile device. 22. The method of claim 21,
Wherein the cumulative usage amount includes a cumulative data usage amount, wherein the controller determines the recommended content using the cumulative data usage amount and the remaining data usage amount, and displays a recommended content widget including the determined recommended content on one side of the second screen Wherein the mobile device is a mobile device. 21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein the second screen further includes a theme screen change button. When the theme screen change button is selected, a theme screen list is displayed in advance, and a theme screen selected from the displayed theme screen list is changed to a basic screen Mobile devices. A method of providing a user interface in a mobile device having a touch screen,
Extracting from the memory at least one image to be used for a background screen configuration according to a menu selection of a user, constructing a first screen so that the extracted image can be selected, and displaying the first screen on the touch screen;
Receiving at least one image on the first screen;
Configuring a second screen for selecting a background screen configuration type when the image selection is completed, and displaying the second screen on the touch screen; And
And displaying the selected image on the touch screen by configuring the selected image as a background screen according to the selected background screen configuration type when the selection of the background screen configuration type is completed on the second screen
The user interface providing method. 25. The method of claim 24,
Wherein the background configuration type includes at least one of a lattice structure, a sliding structure, and a full screen.

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