KR101629651B1 - Mobile terminal including light emitting module and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and an operation method thereof. When the destination is set, the operation method of the portable terminal grasps the current position and the position of the destination, and determines whether or not the light emitting module corresponding to the path information for guiding the path from the current position to the destination position in the dot matrix- Displays the form. According to the present invention, a route can be guided from a current location to a destination set by using a light emitting module.

Dot matrix, path, light emitting module

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a light emitting module and a method of operating the same,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a portable terminal and an operation method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal capable of providing route information through a dot matrix type light emitting module and an operation method thereof.

A portable terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the functions of the portable terminal have diversified, they have complicated functions such as photographing and photographing, playing music files and video files, receiving games, receiving broadcasts, and wireless internet, and have developed a comprehensive multimedia player, .

In order to realize a complicated function, a mobile terminal implemented in the form of a multimedia device is being applied variously in terms of hardware and software. For example, there is a user interface environment in which a user can easily and conveniently search for or select a function. In addition, the portable terminal is considered to be a personal item for expressing the personality of the user, and various design changes such as a double-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a front touch screen, and an LED dot matrix module have.

However, in the case of a mobile terminal having a dot matrix type light emitting module such as an LED dot matrix module, in some cases such as a call reception or a message reception, a preset mode is displayed through a light emitting module, I can only.

Therefore, it is necessary to consider a method of using a dot matrix type light emitting module in an operation mode other than a conventional operation mode, since the case of using a dot matrix type light emitting module in a portable terminal is limited. .

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal capable of guiding a route from a current position to a destination set by using a dot matrix type light emitting module, and an operation method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, including: setting a destination; determining a current location and a location of the destination; providing a dot matrix type light emitting module in the main body; And displaying a form corresponding to the route information that guides the route from the current location to the destination location in the module.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a light emitting module of a dot matrix type, a GPS module for grasping a current position based on a GPS satellite signal, and a GPS module for recognizing the current location And a control unit for displaying a mode corresponding to the route information for guiding the route from the destination to the destination.

According to the present invention, a mode corresponding to route information such as a traveling direction can be displayed on a dot matrix type light emitting module, and the route can be guided to a destination set at the current location. Accordingly, the user can easily grasp the route to the set destination through the light emitting module, and can inform the companion or other users of the route through the form displayed on the light emitting module.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The portable terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and navigation. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of its functional components.

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary.

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 module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems and can receive digital broadcast signals using the digital broadcast system. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet 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), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like can be handled.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 is capable of detecting an object to be approached or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether the pressure is applied to the portable terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion where the pressure of the portable terminal 100 is required depending on the use environment. When the pressure sensor 143 is installed on the display unit 151, the touch input through the display unit 151 and the pressure applied by the touch input The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 senses the position, motion, and the like of the portable terminal device 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology. The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 outputs an audio signal, a video signal, an alarm signal, or the like. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, an illumination module 155, and a light emitting module 156.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs the information processed by the portable terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the portable terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

Also, the display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is retained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the portable terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, the display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, And a display (3D display). There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation mode of the portable terminal 100. [ For example, the portable terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The audio output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 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 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception tone, a message reception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the portable terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also. When the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 153 can output a signal as a feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the signal output by the alarm unit 153. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the portable terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 152. [

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 154 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through the injection port or the suction port, The effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode (eletrode), the effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and the effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 154 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 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The illumination module 155 includes a light emitting element such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) as a light source and an illumination tube for radiating light emitted from the light emitting element to the outside. Light can be displayed in all or selected parts of the light tube.

The light emitting module 156 has a structure in which light emitting devices such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) are arranged in a matrix form, and can display various forms under the control of the controller 180.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 160 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), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > Also, the portable terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the portable terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle connected to the portable terminal 100 when the portable terminal 100 is connected to the cradle is supplied to the portable terminal 100 or various command signals input from the cradle by the user And may be a passage to be transmitted to the portable terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [

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 mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

The portable terminal according to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, the portable terminal related to the present invention will be described in more detail from the viewpoint of components according to the external form. Hereinafter, a folder type portable terminal will be described as an example of a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to a folder type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-described type.

2 and 3, the portable terminal includes a first body 100A and a second body 100B, which is rotatably connected to one side of the first body 100A, .

As shown in FIG. 2, a state in which the first body 100A is disposed so as to overlap with the second body 100B may be referred to as a closed configuration. As shown in FIG. 3, The state in which the first body 100A and the second body 100B are unfolded by an allowable angle may be referred to as an open configuration.

While the portable terminal 100 is in the closed state, it operates mainly in the standby mode, but the standby mode is also canceled by the user's operation. While the portable terminal 100 is open, it operates mainly in a communication mode, but it is also switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a predetermined period of time.

The case constituting the outer appearance of the first body 100A is formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the second rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the first front case 100A-1 and the second rear case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injection molding of a synthetic resin, or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 152a, and the first camera 121a may be disposed on the inner surface of the main body, specifically, the second front case 100A-2.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and the like that visually express information. The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch. The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be adapted to photograph an image or a moving image of a user or the like.

Like the first body 100A, the case constituting the outer appearance of the second body 100B is formed by the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2. The first user input unit 130a may be disposed on the front face of the second body 100B, specifically, the second front case 100B-1. 130c, and 130d, a microphone 123, and an interface unit 170 are connected to at least one of the first front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-1, Can be disposed.

The first to fourth user input units 130a, 130b, 130c, and 130d may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130, and any method may be adopted if the user operates in a tactile manner with a tactile impression have.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be embodied as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a push or touch operation of a user, or may be a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, Or the like. In a functional aspect, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and selection of an operation mode. The second to fourth user input units 130b, 130c, and 130d may operate as a hot-key for activating a specific function in the portable terminal 100. [

An illumination module 155 is installed in the first body 100A. The lighting module 155 may display light in whole or in part. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

A second camera (not shown) may further be mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 100B-2 of the second body 100B. The second camera has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 121a. For example, the first camera 121a may have a low pixel so that the face of the user may be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the second camera may not photograph a general subject immediately It is preferable to have a high pixel. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera. The flash illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the second camera.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the second rear case 100B-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 152a, and may be used for the talk in the speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a transmission signal may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 100B-2 in addition to an antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be drawable from the second body 100B.

In the above description, the second camera or the like is disposed in the second body 100B, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the structures described as being arranged in the rear case 100A-2 such as a second camera may be mounted on the first body 100A, mainly the first rear case 100A-2 It is possible. Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera is not separately provided.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the second rear case 100B-2. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the second rear case 100B-2 for charging or the like.

In the first front case 100A-1, as shown in Fig. 4, a light emitting module 156 may be disposed. The light emitting module 156 is a matrix of light emitting devices such as LEDs. The light emitting module 156 may display a single color or display multiple colors depending on the light emitting device to be used. Methods for driving the light emitting module 156 include a static drive and a dynamic drive.

In the case of the static driving, a shift register having bits as many as the number of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting module 156 is prepared, and all the light emitting elements are turned on / off at once .

The dynamic driving drive is driven by a method similar to the CRT display method by turning on / off the corresponding light emitting element while scanning the light emitting elements arranged in matrix form one row at a time. In other words, a system composed of a scan line and a data line is used to output data synchronized by a data line while scanning each row or column one by one by a scan line. The dynamic drive method has a lower luminance than the static drive, and may cause flickering when the scan frequency is low, but has an advantage that the drive circuit can be configured relatively easily.

5A and 5B are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5A, a navigation mode is selected (S300) to display route information and the like to a destination set according to a user command or the like (S305). When a destination is set (S305), the controller 180 controls the GPS module 119 The location of the destination and the current location are identified (S310).

The control unit 180 grasps the path from the current position to the destination position. The control unit 180 generates control data for displaying the shape corresponding to the route information for guiding the route from the current location to the destination location on the light emitting module 156 according to the identified route (S315). At this time, the path information may be information indicating the direction of travel such as an arrow or text. In addition, the form corresponding to the route information displayed on the light emitting module 156 may be selected from a preset form, or a form set by the user may be used.

If it is detected that the direction of the main body has moved (S320), the control unit 180 changes the control data so that the path information is kept constant according to the movement of the main body detected (S325).

The control unit 180 controls the driving of the light emitting module 156 according to the generated control data in step S330 so that the form corresponding to the path information is displayed on the light emitting module 156 according to the generated control data. At this time, the lighting module 155 may be driven so that the direction can be known to the destination.

Referring to FIG. 5B, if the display of the entire path from the current position to the destination is selected (S335), the control unit 180 generates control data corresponding to the entire path from the current position to the destination position (S340). The control unit 180 controls the driving of the light emitting module 156 according to the generated control data (S345), so that the form corresponding to the entire path is displayed on the light emitting module 156. [ At this time, the display selection of the entire path can be selected according to the input of a key that can operate as a hot-key in the user input unit 130. [ For example, a camera key or the like can be used as a selection key for displaying the entire path.

The control unit 180 blinks the light emitting module 156 or the illumination module 155. When the number of blinking times (the number of blinking times) is close to the destination, So that the user can recognize that the user is approaching the destination.

The above operation is terminated when the end of the navigation mode is selected, and if not, the process after step S315 is repeatedly performed (S360). With this process, a mode corresponding to route information from the current position to the destination can be displayed on the light emitting module 156. [

On the other hand, the form displayed on the light emitting module 156 can be arbitrarily set by the user. For example, the pattern editing mode is provided to display a dot image (Dot Image) corresponding to the array form of light emitting elements provided in the dot matrix type light emitting module 156 on the display unit 151 . At this time, each dot of the dot image may be configured to correspond to the light emitting element of the light emitting module 156.

In a state where a dot image is displayed on the display unit 151, a corresponding dot is selected from a dot image according to a touch input or a proximity touch input inputted through the display unit 151, and the selected dot can be distinguished from other dots So that the form corresponding to the touch input or the proximity touch input is displayed on the tote image.

Also, when the erase menu item is selected, the dot corresponding to the touch input or the proximity touch input can be erased by displaying the selected dot in the unselected dot state according to the touch input or the touch-and-drag input.

Such an operation is repeated until the editing end is selected. When the editing end is selected, the control unit 180 can generate the control data corresponding to the selected dot on the dot image, that is, the dot image. At this time, the generated control data is data that can be driven so that the shape corresponding to the shape drawn on the dot image is displayed on the light emitting module 156.

The generated control data may be stored in the memory 160 together with the related information to easily generate control data used for driving the light emitting module 156 using a touch input or a proximity touch input.

6 to 12 are views for explaining the operation of the light emitting module and the lighting module according to the selection of the navigation mode in the method of operating the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention

FIGS. 6 to 9 show modes corresponding to the route information displayed on the light emitting module in the navigation mode. As shown in Fig. 6, when the direction of the destination is the straight ahead and the left turn, the form 403 corresponding to the route information indicating that the light emitting module 156 proceeds straight ahead and then turns left can be displayed. As shown in Fig. 7, when the direction of the destination is the right turn after turning right, it is possible to display the form 405 corresponding to the route information indicating that the light emitting module 156 goes straight ahead and proceeds to the right turn. As shown in Fig. 8, when a straight line is required, a form 407 corresponding to the route information indicating that the light emitting module 156 is going straight can be displayed.

Instead of using the light emitting module 156 as described above, the direction can be displayed by using the illumination module 155. [ Namely, as shown in Fig. 9, when the left turn is required, the left side 413 of the lighting module 155 can be blinked. As shown in Fig. 10, when the right turn is required, the right side 415 of the lighting module 155 can be blinked. Likewise, when a straight line is required, the center of the lighting module 155 can be blinked.

11 shows that the shape corresponding to the route information displayed on the light emitting module 156 changes according to the change of the position of the main body. In the case of displaying the progress direction for route guidance on the light emitting module 156, it is necessary to always change the form displayed on the light emitting module 156 according to the movement of the main body so as to face the destination direction.

When the shape 423 indicating the traveling direction is displayed at the position of the main body as shown in Fig. 11 (a), when the position of the main body is changed as shown in Fig. 11 (b) The shape 433 indicating the traveling direction is always changed toward the destination direction. The flashing part of the lighting module 155 also changes in accordance with the change of the position of the main body.

In this way, the shape of the body changes so that it always moves toward the destination direction like a compass. For this purpose, the angular information of the main body is input from the earth sensor or the like, and the angular difference from the destination can be calculated and implemented. Further, when the user approaches the destination, the number of blinking of the light emitting module 156 or the lighting module 155 is increased to inform the user that the user is close to the destination.

12, when there is an input such as a hot key for selecting the display of the entire path, the entire path 443 may be displayed in the light emitting module 156 from the current position to the destination. When displaying the entire path, the lighting module 155 may blink the portion 445 corresponding to the direction of the destination. In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention and its operation method are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments can be applied to all or a part of each embodiment Some of which may be selectively combined.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be embodied as a processor-readable code on a processor-readable recording medium such as a mobile station modem (MSM). The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium readable by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and also a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

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, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2,

4 is a view referred to for explaining a light emitting module,

5A and 5B are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.

6 to 12 are views for explaining the operation of the light emitting module and the lighting module according to the selection of the navigation mode in the method of operating the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the Related Art [0002]

110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 151: display unit

155: lighting module 156: light emitting module

160: memory 170: interface section

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Claim 1 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. Setting a hot key for selecting a full path display, Providing a pattern editing mode such that the pattern displayed on the light emitting module can be arbitrarily set; Setting a destination; Determining a current location and a location of the destination; Providing a light emitting module of a dot matrix type in a main body and displaying a form corresponding to route information for guiding a route from the current location to the destination location in the light emitting module;  Changing the direction in which the shape corresponding to the route information is displayed in the light emitting module so as to face the destination direction despite the change in the position of the main body; Displaying a form corresponding to the entire path from the current position to the position of the destination in the light emitting module when the hot key is input by blinking a portion of the body corresponding to the destination direction; And A dot image corresponding to an arrangement pattern of the light emitting devices provided in the light emitting module of the dot matrix type is displayed at the time of selecting the pattern editing mode and the corresponding dot is selected from the dot image according to the input, And displaying the selected dot in an unselected dot state according to an input when the erase menu item is selected. delete Claim 3 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising: providing an illumination module to the main body, and driving the illumination module to identify the direction of the destination at the current location. Claim 4 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method of claim 3, Further comprising the step of blinking at least one of the light emitting module and the lighting module when the distance to the destination is within a predetermined distance. Claim 5 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. 5. The method of claim 4, Wherein at least one of the light emitting module and the lighting module increases the number of blinks according to a degree of proximity to the destination. delete A hot key set for selecting a full path display; A dot matrix type light emitting module provided in the main body; A GPS module for determining a current position based on a GPS satellite signal; And The light emitting module displays a mode corresponding to route information for guiding the route from the current location identified through the GPS module to a destination location set in the light emitting module, When the hot key is input, displays a full path from the current position to the position of the destination in the light emitting module when the hot key is input, A dot image corresponding to an array form of the light emitting elements provided in the dot matrix type light emitting module is displayed on the display unit in a pattern editing mode, Selects a corresponding dot in the dot image in accordance with the input, And displays the selected dot in a non-selected dot state when the erase menu item is selected, in accordance with the input. 8. The method of claim 7, And a lighting module provided in the main body, Wherein the control unit drives the lighting module such that the direction of the destination is identified at the current position. 9. The method of claim 8, Wherein the control unit causes the at least one of the light emitting module and the light module to blink when the light source approaches the destination within a predetermined distance. delete

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