KR101595398B1 - Band type terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a band-type terminal, which comprises a flexible band, a first display formed on the upper surface of the band for displaying time information, And a second display formed on a lower portion of the first display and displaying time information different from the time information displayed on the first display, A receiving portion formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the band, or a portion rotated about the hinge member to cross the band.

Description

A band type terminal {BAND TYPE TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a band-type terminal capable of rotating a display for the convenience of the user.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Meanwhile, a smart watch, which is a band-type terminal, is formed long in one direction and uses a short display. However, due to the characteristics of a band-type terminal worn on the wrist of a user, .

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a band-type terminal capable of rotating a display in order to improve the readability of a user.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a band-type terminal capable of realizing dual display and performing different functions in each display.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device including: a flexible band; a first display formed on an upper surface of the band to display time information; And a second display formed at a lower portion of the first display and displaying time information different from the time information displayed on the first display, wherein the first display and the second display are provided with a band and a hinge member fixed to the first display, The second display may be a flexible display, the first display may be seated in a receiving portion formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the band, or may be formed to intersect the band by rotating about the hinge member.

Wherein the first display is unfolded while being fixed to the hinge member in a first state in which the first display is seated in the receiving portion to implement a second state and the one end rotates about the hinge member, And a third state formed to intersect with the band.

The first display may include an LCD panel and a bi-stable metal attached to a lower portion of the LCD panel.

A protrusion is formed in the receiving portion, and a groove into which the protrusion is inserted may be formed in the lower portion of the bistable metal.

Wherein the hinge member includes a first hinge portion to which the first display is coupled, a second hinge portion to which the band is coupled, and a hinge shaft connecting the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion, Wherein the first display includes a protrusion formed to protrude by a second angle so as to limit the rotation of the first display by engagement of the recess and the protrusion .

A stopper for restricting the rotation of the first display may be formed on an upper surface of the band, and a pair of batteries may be spaced apart from the band.

The sub-circuit board formed on the first display is connected to the main circuit board formed on the band by wires, and the wire can pass through the hinge shaft.

In the second state, the first display may perform a first function, and the second display may assist the first function or perform a second function. A button may be formed on the first display, The first state and the second state can be changed.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the flexible display can be rotated and rotated at the same time, thereby improving the readability of the user.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, two functions can be performed simultaneously by implementing two displays.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram of a first state of a band-type terminal associated with the present invention.
3 is a schematic diagram of a second state of a band-type terminal associated with the present invention.
4 is a schematic diagram of a third state of a band-type terminal in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first display associated with the present invention.
6 is a perspective view and a partially enlarged view of a band-type terminal according to the present invention.
7 is an enlarged view of a hinge member related to the present invention.
8 is a plan view of the first hinge part related to the present invention.
Figure 9 is a diagram of various configurations of a first display associated with the present invention.
10-13 are illustrations of various embodiments of a band-type terminal in accordance with the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. 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. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a controller 180 And a power supply unit 190 and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 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. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when 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 unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 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 terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

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 power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

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

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 and 3 are conceptual diagrams for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display 220 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, curling of the display 220. This deformable display 220 may be referred to as a " flexible display ". Here, the flexible display 220 may include both a general flexible display and electronic paper (e-paper) and combinations thereof. In general, the mobile terminal 200 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of FIG. 1 or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display 220 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display 220 becomes flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display 220 may be placed in a bent state (e.g., a state in which the flexible display 220 is bent up and down or left and right) rather than a flat state in the first state. In this case, when an external force is applied to the flexible display 220, the flexible display 220 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less curved state) or a more curved state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display 220 can be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation sensing means capable of sensing deformation of the flexible display 220. [ The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1).

The deformation sensing means may be included in the flexible display 220 or the case so as to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display 220. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display 220 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformable flexible display 220 is restored, And may be various information that can be detected due to warping of the flexible display 220.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display 220 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display 220 sensed by the deformation sensing unit, May be generated.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a band 210 that accommodates the flexible display 220. The band 210 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display 220 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display 220.

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display 220 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display 220. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display 220 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display 220 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a band-type mobile terminal 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the band-type mobile terminal 200 includes a band 210 having a display 220, and the band 210 is configured to be worn on the wrist.

As shown in the drawing, the band 210 forms an outer appearance, and an inner space for accommodating various electronic components is provided in the band 210.

The band-type mobile terminal 200 is configured to be capable of wireless communication, and an antenna for the wireless communication may be installed inside the band 210. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case comprising a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

The first display 220 may be disposed on the front surface of the band 210 to output information, and the second display 220a may include a touch sensor.

The band 210 may include an audio output unit 152, a camera 121, a microphone 122, a user input unit 123, and the like. When the display 220a is implemented as a touch screen, it may function as a user input 123, so that no separate key may be provided outside the band 210. [

The band 210 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and may be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 210 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like.

On the other hand, the band 210 can be used to expand the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 210 may be provided with a fastener. The fastener may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material. In this drawing, an example in which the fastener is implemented as a buckle is shown.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the band-type terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which a first display 220 of the band-type terminal 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is accommodated in the band 210, and FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the first display 220 FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the first display 220 of FIG. 3 is rotated to intersect the band 210. FIG.

Hereinafter, a state in which the first display 220 is seated in the band 210 is referred to as a first state, and one end of the first display 220 is formed to be spaced apart from the receiving portion 213 Is referred to as a second state, and a state in which the first display 220 is arranged to intersect the forming direction of the band 210 will be referred to as a third state.

At this time, the first display 220 is seated in the recessed receiving portion 213 of the band 210 to implement a first state, and a touch sensor is provided at a lower portion of the first display 220, The first display 220 has a first display 220 coupled to the band 210 and a second display 220 separated from the band 210 to implement a second state. And rotates 90 ° in the second state to maintain the intersection with the band 210 so that the second display 220a is exposed to the outside to realize the third state.

6 is a perspective view of a band-type terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, the band-type terminal 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is exposed to the outside, A first display 220 formed on the upper surface of the band 210 to display time information and a second display 220 formed on the upper surface of the band 210. The first display 220 is fixed to the band 210, A hinge member 230 fixed to the band 210 and the first display 220 so as to be rotatable so as to be rotatable and a hinge member 230 formed at a lower portion of the first display 220, And a second display 220a for displaying information and other time information.

The first and second displays 220 and 220a are flexible displays. The first and second displays 220 and 220 are mounted on a receiving portion 213 formed to be recessed and a first state in which the first and second displays 220 and 220a are mounted on the hinge member 230 And is formed to intersect with the band 210 in a third state.

In addition, a pair of batteries 251 and 252 are spaced apart from each other in the band 210 to divide the band 210 into a thin shape.

As shown in the figure, the first display 220 is seated in a receiving portion 213 formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the band 210, and the second display 220a Is formed. In order to rotate the first display 220 by manual operation of the user, the first display 220 is mounted on the receiving part 213 formed on the band 210, The rigidity of the display 220 needs to be compensated. For this, a bistable metal 222 is used in an embodiment of the present invention, and the bistable metal 222 is used to maintain an unfolded state. That is, the bistable metal 222 maintains its shape to prevent breakage and to prevent breakage.

The bistable metal 222 stores the first state and the second state, and converts the state from the first state to the second state by one event (rotation operation by the user or automatic rotation by the button) 2 < / RTI > state to the first state. This is similar to shape memory alloys. In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, a flexible LCD panel 221 such as an LCD or a POLED is disposed on the bistable metal 222 to realize a flexible display.

However, the conversion between the second state and the third state can be performed manually or automatically, and in one embodiment of the present invention, the operation is automatically performed by pressing the button 223. At this time, a motor is required to operate automatically.

If the first display 220 is manually operated, the first display 220 may be rotated excessively. In an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of stoppers 215a , And 215b. That is, in FIG. 6, a first stopper 215a is provided to prevent the first display 220 from rotating excessively in the clockwise direction, and the first display 220 is rotated counterclockwise The second stopper 215b is provided.

The protrusion 217 is formed in the receiving part 213 and the groove 227 is formed in the lower part of the bistable metal 222 so that the protrusion 217 can be inserted. So that the first display 220 is fixed to the band 210 without shaking.

7, the hinge member 230 may include a first hinge portion 233 to which the first display 220 is coupled, a second hinge portion 233 to which the first display 220 is coupled, And a hinge shaft 231 connecting the first and second hinge parts 233 and 234 to each other.

The first hinge portion 233 includes a concave portion 232 formed concave at a first angle and the first display 220 is formed to include a protrusion 229 protruding by a second angle, Thereby restricting the rotation of the first display 220.

The first hinge portion 233 may be integrally coupled to the first display 220 and the second hinge portion 234 may be integrally formed with the band 210. In this case,

In order to prevent excessive rotation of the first display 220 by the hinge member 230, the concave portion 232 of the first hinge portion 233 and the protrusion 229 of the first display 220 It is possible to prevent the first display 220 from being excessively rotated.

FIG. 7 is a view showing the periphery of the hinge member 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a view from above of the hinge member 230, and FIG. FIG. 7 to 9, it can be seen that the first angle is 270 ° and the second angle is 90 °. That is, the recesses 232, S1, S2, and S3 are formed at approximately 270 degrees, and the protrusions 229 are formed at 90 degrees, so that the recesses 232 are larger than the protrusions 229.

9A illustrates that the projection 229 is coupled to the recess S1 in FIG. 8, FIG. 9B illustrates coupling to the recess S2 in FIG. 8, and FIG. And the projection 229 is coupled to the recess S3 in Fig.

The projecting portion 229 is freely rotatable in the region of the concave portions S1, S2 and S3. In the first state, the projecting portion 229 is engaged with the concave portion S2, The projecting portion 229 is engaged with the concave portion S1 or the concave portion S3. At this time, in the third state, the protrusion 229 can not rotate up to the area of the concave portion S1 and the concave portion S3, so that the excessive rotation of the first display 220 can be restricted.

A main circuit board 240 is embedded in the band 210 and a sub circuit board 225 is embedded in the first display 220. The sub circuit board 225 and the main circuit board 225 are electrically connected to each other, (240) are electrically connected to each other. 6, the sub circuit board 225 and the main circuit board 240 may be electrically connected to each other by a wire 260 passing through the inside of the hinge shaft 231. In this case, have.

Hereinafter, a method of using the band-type terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The first display 220 may perform a first function and the second display 220a may assist the first function or perform another second function. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the first display 220 may reproduce multimedia such as music and moving pictures, and may be disabled in the second display 220a. In the second display 220a, Or may assist a function in the first display 220 by displaying a list of multimedia or performing a graffiti function such as a notepad.

11, the first display 220 can display a screen such as a text message and the second display 220a can display a keyboard. As shown in FIG. 12, The first display 220 can reproduce multimedia such as music and moving pictures, and the second display 220a can make a call. At this time, in order to make a call, it is possible to stop the playback of the multimedia and then make a call.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the first display 220 may display an instruction required by the user, and the second display 220a may display a screen on which the user can perform the instruction.

It is a matter of course that the functions of the first display 220 and the second display 220a may be performed in a different manner in various embodiments of the present invention described above.

The foregoing detailed description should not be construed in all aspects as limiting 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.

Claims (10)

Flexible band;
A first display formed on the upper surface of the band to display time information;
A hinge member fixed to the band and the first display such that the first display is fixed to the band and rotatable; And
And a second display formed at a lower portion of the first display for displaying time information different from the time information displayed on the first display,
Wherein the first and second displays are flexible displays,
The first display is seated in a receiving portion formed to be recessed on the upper surface of the band, or is formed to intersect with the band by rotating about the hinge member,
Wherein the first display is unfolded while being fixed to the hinge member in a first state in which the first display is seated in the receiving portion to implement a second state and the one end rotates about the hinge member, And a third state formed to intersect the band. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first display comprises:
LCD panel; And
And a bi-stable metal attached to a lower portion of the LCD panel. The method of claim 3,
Wherein a protrusion is formed in the receiving portion, and a groove is formed in the lower portion of the bistable metal to insert the protrusion. The method according to claim 1,
The hinge member
A first hinge portion to which the first display is coupled;
A second hinge portion to which the band is coupled; And
And a hinge shaft connecting the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion,
Wherein a portion of the first hinge portion includes a concave portion that is concave at a first angle and the first display includes a protrusion formed to protrude by a second angle so that the concave portion and the protrusion portion are engaged with each other, And the rotation of the band-type terminal is restricted. The method according to claim 1,
And a stopper for restricting rotation of the first display is formed on an upper surface of the band. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a pair of batteries are spaced apart from each other in the band. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the sub-circuit board formed on the first display is connected to a main circuit board formed on the band by a wire, the wire passing through the hinge shaft. The method according to claim 1,
In the second state,
Wherein the first display performs a first function and the second display supports the first function or performs a second function. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a button is formed on the first display to convert the first state and the second state as the button is pressed.

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