KR101729109B1 - Mobile terminal and icon collision controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an icon collision control method thereof, and more particularly, A memory for storing information related to the displayed icons; and a controller for performing a control operation according to an icon collision type and an attribute when the first icon among the displayed icons collides with the second icon, 1, and a second icon is a function icon, the layer level value of the first and second function icons is determined based on the information stored in the memory, and the function of the first and second icons .

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND ICON COLLISION CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an icon collision control method capable of performing an operation of each icon and an operation interlocked with each other in a collision between at least one or more icons displayed on the screen.

The mobile terminal may be configured to perform various functions. Examples of such various functions include a data and voice communication function, a function of photographing a video or a moving image through a camera, a voice storage function, a music file playback function through a speaker system, and an image or video display function. Some mobile terminals include additional functions to execute games, and some other mobile terminals are also implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent mobile terminals can receive a broadcast or multicast signal to view a video or television program.

Currently, efforts are being made to support and enhance the functions of mobile terminals. Such efforts include not only changes and improvements in the structural components that form the mobile terminal, but also additions and improvements of software and hardware.

Among them, the touch function of the mobile terminal allows the user who is not familiar with the button / key input to conveniently perform the operation of the terminal by using the touch screen. In recent years, not only simple input but also important function .

In general, at least one "icon" used as a concept of a 'shortcut' link for executing programs and contents exists in the idle screen or task bar area of the mobile terminal. The icon can be generated using the icon generating function provided in the mobile terminal, and can be selectively deleted from the idle screen or the task bar area.

However, if the number of icons displayed on the idle screen or the task bar area increases, it is not good for the aesthetics, and since the desired icon can not be executed properly, it is generally preferable to display a limited number of icons.

However, in order for a desired user to execute a terminal function in the mobile terminal, a menu selection process at various stages must be performed. Accordingly, the user interface for the content and the program use (execution) can be provided through the control of the icon displayed in the idle screen or the task bar area.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of performing various interlocking and supplementary functions between contents and programs through icon control and an icon collision control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a display unit displaying a plurality of icons; A memory for storing information related to the displayed icons; And a control unit for performing a control operation according to an icon collision type and an attribute when the first icon of the displayed icons collides with the second icon, wherein the control unit stores, if the first and second icons are function icons, Information on the hierarchical level of the first and second function icons, and executes the functions of the first and second icons according to the determined hierarchical level value.

The mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above controls each content and function (application) according to an icon collision type and an attribute, thereby providing an intuitive and easy user interface There is an effect that can be done.

The mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above allows a user to collide with an icon displayed on the idle screen so that the user can utilize the function of the mobile terminal set in the corresponding icon, It is possible to enhance convenience in using the function of the mobile terminal.

In addition, the mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above can efficiently use the idle screen by displaying icons generated by collision of the icons when the icons are displayed on the idle screen.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention;
4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor;
5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method for a touch operation in a form in which a pair of display units are overlapped.
FIGS. 6A to 6C and 7A to 7B are conceptual diagrams for explaining a proximity touch recognition area where a proximity signal is detected and a haptic area for generating a tactile effect, respectively. FIG.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view showing at least one or more function icons (application icons) and content icons displayed on the screen;
10A to 10E are diagrams illustrating an example of size change and movement of the icon according to the proximity touch.
11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating an example of generating an icon collision by proximity touch.
12A to 12D illustrate an embodiment of a control operation in case of conflict between function icons in a method of controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13A to 13C illustrate an example in which only an item matching the second function icon item among the first function icon items is searched and displayed when an icon collision occurs.
FIGS. 14A to 14D are diagrams illustrating a control operation in a conflict between a function icon and an input icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a control operation in case of a conflict between a predetermined function icon and a lock icon in the icon conflict control method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a flowchart showing a control method according to an icon level in an icon collision control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 17A and 17D are diagrams illustrating an example of a method for controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to the icon level shown in FIG. 16. FIG.
Figs. 18A to 18G show another embodiment of the method for controlling icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the icon level shown in Fig. 16. Fig.
19A to 19D are diagrams showing a method of controlling an icon collision when a predetermined function icon and an icon having a time attribute collide with each other.
20 is a view illustrating an example of collision between identical attribute groups in the method of controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a view showing an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a view showing an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a view showing an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation in a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a control operation in a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in FIG. 24; FIG.
26 is a view illustrating an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
27 is a view showing an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between a function icon and a content icon in a method of controlling an icon conflict of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 is a flowchart showing a control operation when content icons are collided in the method of controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
29A and 29B are diagrams illustrating an example of a control operation when content icons are collided as shown in FIG. 28;
FIG. 30 is a view illustrating a control operation in case of conflict between content icons moving in the icon collision control method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
31A and 31B illustrate a case where a specific icon is collided with a specific face of a cubic icon as an example of a control operation in an icon collision in a cubic style.
32A and 32B are diagrams illustrating another example of a control operation in case of an icon conflict in a cubic style.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation and the like.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, A controller 170, a controller 180, a power supply 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

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

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

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 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. 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. 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 114 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 a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an 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 122. 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. 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. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through 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 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects 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, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output 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 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 module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

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 vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, 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 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the 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 memory 160 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 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

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 (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

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

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 general user authentication module 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 port.

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

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

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

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

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

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 151 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents inputted by the first or second operation unit 131 or 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

Hereinafter, a related operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

FIG. 3A shows a touch input to a soft key through a front surface of a terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate as an entire area or may be divided into a plurality of areas and operated. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c in which a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is displayed is output. When the soft key 151c is touched, a number corresponding to the touched soft key is displayed on the output window 151a. When the first operation unit 131 is operated, call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

FIG. 3B shows the input of a touch applied to the soft key through the rear surface of the terminal body. FIG. 3A shows a case where the terminal body is vertically arranged, and FIG. 3B shows a case where the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The display unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B shows that the text input mode is activated in the portable terminal. The display unit 151 displays an output window 135a and an input window 135b. In the input window 135b, a plurality of soft keys 135c may be arranged in which at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers are displayed. The soft keys 135c may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 135c are touched through the touch pad 135, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 135a. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 is advantageous in that it is possible to prevent the soft key 135c from being covered by the finger when touching, compared with the touch input through the display unit 151. [ In the case where the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are formed to be transparent, the fingers located on the rear side of the terminal body can be visually confirmed, thereby enabling a more accurate touch input.

The display unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling, as well as the input method described in the above embodiments. The user can move a cursor or a pointer located on an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, an icon or the like, by scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135. [ Further, when the finger is moved on the display portion 151 or the touch pad 135, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display portion 151. [ This will be useful for editing the image displayed on the display unit 151. [

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. The one function may be, for example, activation or deactivation of the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, and the like.

The proximity sensor 141 described with reference to Fig. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to Fig.

4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a pointer such as a user's finger, a pen, or the like approaches the touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 disposed in or near the touch screen senses the proximity sensor and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor 141 may be configured to output different proximity signals according to the distance between the proximity-touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter referred to as "proximity depth").

In FIG. 4, for example, a cross-section of a touch screen having proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d ₀ ), it is recognized as a contact touch. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance less than the distance d ₁ , it is recognized as a proximity touch of the first proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance of d ₁ or more and less than distance d ₂ , it is recognized as a proximity touch of the second proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance of d ₂ or more and less than d ₃ distance, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the third proximity depth. If the pointer is positioned apart from the touch screen by a distance d ₃ or more, it is recognized that the proximity touch is released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 can recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity depth and proximity position of the pointer, and perform various operation control according to the various input signals.

5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method for a touch operation in a form in which a pair of display units 155 and 156 are overlapped.

The terminal shown in this figure is a folder type terminal connected to a main body so that a folder portion is foldable. The first display unit 155 mounted on the folder unit may be of a light transmitting type or a transparent type such as TOLED or the second display unit 156 mounted on the main body may be a form that does not transmit light like an LCD. The first and second display units 155 and 156 may be configured as a touch screen capable of touch input, respectively.

For example, when a touch (a contact touch or a proximity-touch) to the first display unit or the TOLED 155 is detected, the control unit 180 determines whether the touch At least one of the images displayed in the TOLED 155 may be selected or run.

Hereinafter, with respect to the manner in which the information displayed on the other display unit or the LCD 156 is controlled when touching the TOLED 155 exposed to the outside in an overlapped form, a touch, a long touch, a long touch and drag ), And so on.

In the overlapped state (the mobile terminal is in a closed state), the TOLED 155 is arranged to overlap the lower side of the LCD 156. In this state, if a touch such as a long touch (for example, a touch that lasts for 2 seconds to 3 seconds) is detected in a manner different from the touch for controlling the image displayed on the TOLED 155 in advance, ) Causes at least one image of the image list displayed on the LCD 156 to be selected according to the sensed touch input. The result according to the execution of the selected image is displayed on the TOLED 155.

The long touch may also be used to selectively move a desired one of the entities displayed on the LCD 156 to the TOLED 155 (without performing any action thereto). That is, when a user selects one area of the TOLED 155 corresponding to a specific entity of the LCD 156 In the case of a long touch, the control unit 180 moves the corresponding object to the TOLED 155 to be displayed. The entity displayed on the TOLED 155 may also be displayed on the LCD 156 by a predetermined touch input to the TOLED 155, for example, flicking, swirling, and the like. In this figure, the menu No. 2 displayed on the LCD 156 is displayed on the TOLED 155.

If another input, for example, a drag, is detected in addition to the long touch, the control unit 180 is a function related to the image selected by the long touch. For example, a preview screen for the image is displayed on the TOLED 155, As shown in FIG. In this drawing, a case where a preview (male photograph) is performed on the menu No. 2 (image file) is illustrated.

The control unit 180 displays a selection cursor (or a selection bar) of the LCD 156 in the state that the preview screen is being output, while dragging toward another image is further performed on the TOLED 155 while maintaining the long touch And displays the image selected by the selection cursor on a preview screen (female photograph). Thereafter, when the touch (long touch and drag) ends, the controller 180 displays the first image selected by the long touch.

When the slide (the operation of the proximity touch corresponding to the drag) is detected together with the long proximity touch (the proximity touch continuing for at least 2 seconds to 3 seconds) to the TOLED 155 .

When a touch operation other than those described above is detected, the controller 180 can operate in the same manner as a general touch control method.

The control method for the touch operation in the overlapped form can be applied to a terminal having a single display. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a terminal different from a folder type having a dual display.

FIGS. 6A to 6C and FIGS. 7A to 7B are views referred to the description of the proximity touch recognition area where the proximity signal is detected and the haptic area where the tactile effect occurs.

6A to 6C show objects such as icons and menu items in a circular form for convenience of explanation. An area of the object displayed on the display unit 151 can be divided into a first area A in the center and a second area B surrounding the first area A as shown in FIG. The first region A and the second region B can be configured to generate tactile effects having different intensities or patterns. For example, when the second region B is touched, a first vibration is output, and when the first region A is touched, a second vibration larger than the first vibration is output.

In the case where the proximity touch recognition area and the haptic area are simultaneously set in the area where the object is displayed, the haptic area where the tactile effect is generated and the proximity touch area where the proximity signal is detected They can be set differently. That is, the haptic area may be set narrower than the proximity touch recognition area, or the haptic area may be set wider than the proximity touch recognition area. For example, in FIG. 6A, the area including the first area A and the second area B may be a proximity touch recognition area, and the first area A may be set as the haptic area.

(N > 4), as shown in Fig. 6 (b), the region in which the object is displayed is divided into three regions A, B, and C, It is also possible to divide into two areas. Each divided region can be configured to generate a tactile effect with different intensities or patterns. Even when the area in which one object is displayed is divided into three or more areas, the haptic area and the proximity touch recognition area can be set differently according to the use environment.

The size of the proximity touch recognition area may be changed depending on the proximity depth to the display unit 151. [ That is, as shown in FIG. 7A, the corresponding proximity touch recognition area may be gradually reduced to 'C', 'B', and 'A' according to the proximity depth to the display unit 151, Or the contiguous touch recognition area corresponding to the proximity depth to the display unit 151 may be gradually increased. In this case as well, the haptic area can be set to a constant size regardless of the proximity depth to the display unit 151, such as the 'H' area shown in FIG. 7B.

 In the case of dividing the area in which the object is displayed for the setting of the haptic area or the proximity touch recognition area, in addition to the concentric segmentation as shown in Figs. 6A to 6C, Division, division of a combination of them, and the like.

1, the display unit 151 may display at least one icon (e.g., a widget) related to an arbitrary function of the mobile terminal in an idle mode or a task bar.

The idle screen means a screen that is displayed first when a user operates the mobile terminal 100, and the task bar area means a workstation.

The icon may include a function icon and a contents icon of the mobile terminal. The Function icon includes an overall icon for performing operations of the mobile terminal, such as a dial, a message, a contact, an alarm, a camera, a radio, a schedule, a TV, an MP3, . In addition, the function icon is used in the same meaning as the application icon. The contents icon is an icon for data actually used on the function icon in the mobile terminal, such as a phone book, a message, a call, a picture, a moving picture, an MP3,

There is no restriction on the shape and arrangement of the icons displayed on the display unit 151. That is, the icons may include pile icons, grid icons, fisheye icons, compression browser icons, fan-out icons, leafer icons, icons are arranged in the form of icons, messy icons, cubic icons and tree icons. The icons may be arranged singly or one or more of them may be superimposed.

The displayed icon may be received via the network or stored in the mobile terminal 100 in advance.

The icons displayed on the display unit 151 can be collided by a user's key operation or touch operation (actual touch and proximity touch). That is, the icon collision method is performed by a continuous input of a key corresponding to the icon, a continuous touch, a touch & drag (proximity & drag), a multi touch (multi proximity touch), and a second click A . In addition, the type of the icon conflict includes a conflict between the function icons, a conflict between the function icon and the content icon, and a collision between the content icons.

As shown in FIG. 1, the user input unit 140 may receive a signal from a user specifying at least one or more icons to cause an icon conflict. The at least one signal may be received by key input or touch input (continuous touch, touch & drag and multi-touch) corresponding to the icon.

The memory 160 may store not only the types and arrangement of icons displayed on the display unit 151, but also information generated due to icon collisions. The information generated due to the icon collision includes a unique function of the function icon and the content icon, and a change (combination, synthesis, editing) of the function icon and the content icon due to the collision.

The control unit 180 performs a control operation in accordance with an icon collision type (contents and function), and controls not only the combination of icons generated due to the icon collision, but also various kinds of information (combination, , Screen division, etc.) can be executed or displayed.

The wireless communication unit 110 may receive information related to the icon through the network, and may transmit the content or application generated due to the icon collision to another terminal or a network server.

The icon collision method in the mobile terminal configured as described above will be described in more detail as follows.

The present invention can be applied not only to a user with a function and contents through a concept of "crash" on a graphic UI (GUI), but also to a function of a desired terminal And the like.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the icon conflict starts with selecting an icon (content or function icon) to be collided (S100).

FIG. 9 shows at least one function icon (application icon big) and a content icon displayed on an initial screen or a workstation. The user selects a desired icon from among the displayed icons to execute a specific terminal operation, and performs a collision with the selected icons (S110).

Here, the "icon collision" includes selection by successive keystrokes, continuous or multi-touch for an icon, and a case of actually colliding with another icon (touch and drag) by moving one icon. That is, the icon collision includes the following cases.

- Continuous input of key corresponding to the icon

- Continuous touch of icon

- Real touch & drag (close touch & drag)

- Multi-touch (& Multi-touch proximity)

- Clamping (secondary click A or B)

In the present invention, both the actual touch and the proximity touch are used in order to implement icon collision for at least one or more icons displayed on the screen. That is, in the present invention, the icon conflict is caused by not only the actual touch (continuous touch, multi-touch and touch & drag) on the collision target but also proximity touch (continuous touch, multi-touch and touch & , Size change, position conversion, and other operations. Hereinafter, the proximity touch and the collision using the touch will be described.

Figs. 10A to 10E show an example of size change and movement of the icon according to the proximity touch.

In the proximity touch, the size of the icon changes according to the proximity distance. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, one or more fingers may be moved within a predetermined distance, and then an icon having a close proximity to each other may be controlled to be reduced. Accordingly, the user can drag the finger to the specific icon to the right and move it to the other icon to generate the icon collision.

If multiple icons are overlapped on the screen, the desired icon must first be selected in order to cause a collision in the proximity touch. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10B, the user approaches one or more fingers within a predetermined distance on the screen, moves the icon in a vertically and horizontally direction by sweeping the broom, and then touches and drages the specific icon, .

FIG. 10C shows an example in which an icon collision occurs by touching and dragging a specific icon moved after performing the proximity touch and flicking so that the icons are moved to the right as if it is written on the broom. This method is an example that can cause user's interest.

FIG. 10D can move an icon and make an icon collision by rotating one or more fingers in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction by rotating one or more fingers within a predetermined distance on the icon displayed on the screen.

FIG. 10E is an example for generating a collision by selecting a desired icon existing in a state where a plurality of icons are superimposed on a screen. As shown in FIG. 10E, when one or more fingers approach the screen within a certain distance, the controller 180 displays the layer (layer) in front of the near-distance icon and the icon in the far- Display and lock control. Thus, the user can touch and drag the displayed icon closely to generate an icon collision.

11A and 11B show an example of generating an icon collision by a proximity touch.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the most common collision method in the proximity touch is the proximity touch & drag method. That is, an icon (a phone icon icon) enlarged in size by the proximity touch is dragged to approach another icon and a collision occurs. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the user approaches one or more fingers within a predetermined distance on the screen and maintains a close state for a predetermined time at a specific position, the control unit displays a lock for the corresponding icon or a corresponding screen / Performs Heze. In addition, when the icon collides with the side portion of the icon enlarged by the proximity touch, the icon and corresponding icon operation can be performed.

Accordingly, the icon collision method can be appropriately selected according to the shape and arrangement type of the function icon and the content icon displayed on the screen.

If at least one icon collision occurs, the controller 180 determines the type of the collided icon (S120) and executes the actual operation for each possible item and / or the content item according to the determined icon type The search function related to the icon item is executed (S130). Thereafter, the control unit 180 controls to display the result and information of each icon item executed (or converted) by the collision on the screen (140).

For example, when two selected function icons collide with each other, the control unit 180 executes an item of the conflicting icon on the condition of the conflicting icon to display the detailed search result or perform additional input (edit or additional search) To be displayed.

As another example, when there is a conflict between the content icon and the function icon, the control unit 180 divides the information of each icon item into one screen and displays the information about the icon item on the screen in accordance with whether the function supports the corresponding content, Perform function and menu execution.

As another example, when two content icons collide, the controller 180 changes (combines, combines, edits) the corresponding content. In addition, the control unit 180 divides and displays the information of each content item while executing the function corresponding to the content, or divides and displays the information of each content item while executing the combined function of the content. Hereinafter, the operation according to the type of the icon collision will be described in detail.

12A to 12D show an embodiment of a control operation in case of conflict between function icons in the method of controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

12A and 12B show an example in which only the recent / most recent list is searched and displayed among the telephone directory or message items.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the user can select two icons to collide among a plurality of function (or application) icons. The function icon includes all function icons for performing operations of the mobile terminal such as a dial, a message, an alarm, a camera, a radio, a schedule, a TV, an MP3, a game,

If the user selects and collides the first and second function icons by touch and drag among the plurality of function icons, the controller 180 searches the first (or latest) list of the first function icon items, 151). For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the user collides the phone icon with the call icon, the controller 180 can search only the most recent call list among a plurality of phone book items and display the list on the screen.

When the user collides the phone icon with the character icon by the multi-touch, the controller 180 searches only the recent message list (e.g., only the incoming and outgoing messages within a predetermined period) in the plurality of phone items as shown in FIG. 12B And displays it on the display unit 151.

12C and 12D show an example of displaying only items on the phone book list of the call list or the character inbox list.

12C, when the user inputs the first and third keys continuously and the user collides the phone icon with the call icon, the controller 180 determines whether the item in the phone number list, that is, the unregistered number A list of calls for which call lists have been removed can be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12D, when the user collides the phone icon with the character icon by the continuous touch, the controller 180 determines whether the item on the phone book list, that is, the message received as the unregistered number, The character inbox item can be displayed.

If the first and second function icons collide with each other by the user, the controller 180 may search for and display only items corresponding to the second function icon item among the first function icon items.

13A to 13C show an example in which only an item matching the second function icon item among the first function icon items is searched and displayed when an icon collision occurs.

First, referring to FIG. 13A, when the user collides the camera icon with the schedule icon by multi-touch (proximity touch), the control unit 180 displays the image matching the schedule date (May 22, 2008) Picture / video) list.

13B, when the user collides the call icon with the schedule icon by multi-touch (actual touch), the control unit 180 determines whether or not the schedule date coincides with the schedule date selected on the call list (December 8, 2008) It is possible to search for and output only a list of calls.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the user collides the character icon with the multi-touch (actual touch) on the schedule icon, the control unit 180 displays the schedule date selected on the inbox list (December 8, 2008) Only the matching inbox list can be retrieved and output.

14A to 14D show an example of a control operation when a conflict occurs between the function icon and the input icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When the user collides the first and second function icons using a predetermined touch method among the plurality of function icons, the control unit 180 displays the input screen on a screen while executing the first function icon item. The first function icon item includes items that can be entered and edited by the second icon item.

First, referring to FIG. 14A, if a character icon collides with an input icon (keyboard or keypad icon), the control unit 180 searches for "send message" as a character function item corresponding to the input icon item, And displays the keyboard / keypad input screen and the message sending screen at the same time. In this case, the screen division ratio can be appropriately selected.

In addition, the icon collision shown in FIG. 14A may cause the keyboard / keypad input screen and the message sending screen to be displayed simultaneously when the two fingers are opened after the multi-proximity to the character icon.

14B shows a case in which a phone icon icon is collided with an input icon (keyboard or keypad icon) instead of a character icon in FIG. 14A, and the detailed operation is the same. For example, when the phone unit icon collides with the keyboard or the keypad icon by continuous touch, the control unit 180 searches the keyboard unit or the keypad icon corresponding to the keyboard or the keypad icon, The keypad also runs at the same time.

In addition, when the user touches the telephone icon icon closely and draws a rectangle, the telephone number addition screen and the keyboard / keypad screen may be simultaneously displayed.

As another example, if the phone unit icon collides with the keyboard or the keypad icon by an actual touch or a proximity touch, the control unit 180 searches for "phonebook search" as a phone function item corresponding to the keyboard or the keypad icon, The keyboard / keypad is also executed at the same time.

14C and 14D show the case where the alarm icon or the electronic dictionary icon is collided with the input icon (keyboard or keypad icon) instead of the character icon in FIG. 14A, and the detailed operation is the same. That is, when the alarm icon or the electronic dictionary icon collides with the keyboard or the keypad icon, the control unit 180 searches for "add alarm" or "electronic search " as an alarm function item corresponding to the keyboard or keypad icon, Run the keyboard / keypad at the same time.

However, the present invention is not limited to this case and the detailed operation is the same as that in the case of colliding the schedule icon or the memo icon with the input icon (keyboard or keypad icon) instead of the character icon in Fig.

Accordingly, the user can perform a phone book compilation, an alarm addition, and an electronic dictionary search using the keyboard / keypad displayed on the screen.

15A and 15B illustrate a control operation in case of a conflict between a predetermined function icon and a lock icon in the icon conflict control method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

If the user collides the first and second function icons using a predetermined touch method among the plurality of function icons, the control unit 180 allows only the second function icon item to be applied to the first function icon item. In this case, the first function icon item is at least one function icon, and the second function icon item is a lock icon. Preferably, the at least one function icon includes at least one of an icon related to personal privacy (a phonebook, a call list, a message, a schedule, a task, a memo, an album, All included.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the memo icon collides with the lock icon by the predetermined touch method, the control unit 180 locks or unlocks only the memo icon item. At this time, when the lock icon is currently set on the memo icon item, the lock icon is unlocked, and when the lock icon is unlocked, the lock icon is toggled and set.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the user collides the phone icon with the lock icon by touching and dragging, the controller 180 performs lock setting or cancellation on the selected phone icon entry.

16 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an icon level in an icon collision control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the first and second icons collide (S10), the controller 180 determines the levels of the first and second icons. As a result of the determination, if the first and second icons are at the same level (S11), the screen is divided at a predetermined ratio or the output (for example, the display unit and the sound output unit) , And the second icon item are simultaneously displayed or executed (S12, S13). This method may include the operations of Figures 14A-14D.

On the other hand, if the first and second icons are not at the same level (S21), the controller 180 executes the first icon item corresponding to the second icon item (S24). The method may include the operations of Figures 12a-12d and Figures 13a-13c.

17A and 17D show an example of a method for controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to the icon level shown in FIG.

17A, when the user collides the first and second function icons using a predetermined touch method (continuous touch) among the plurality of function icons, the controller 180 displays the first and second function icons It runs in foreground and background simultaneously. In this case, the control unit 180 confirms the hierarchical levels of the first and second function icons, executes the function having the higher hierarchical level in the foreground, and executes the function having the lower hierarchical level in the background.

That is, if the camera album icon and the MP3 icon collide with each other due to the continuous touch, the controller 180 executes the MP3 in the background and the camera album simultaneously in the foreground because the album hierarchy level value is larger than the MP3 layer level value do. Thus, the user can listen to the picture while listening to the MP3.

17B shows a case where a message icon and a radio icon collide with each other by multi-touch, and the controller 180 executes the radio in the background because the message layer level value is larger than the radio layer level value, and the message transmission is performed in the foreground ) At the same time. That is, the user can perform message sending while listening to the radio.

17C shows a case where a TV icon and a schedule icon collide with each other by touching and dragging. Since the control unit 180 has a schedule layer level value larger than the TV layer level value, the TV executes in the background, (Foreground). That is, the user can watch TV while checking the schedule.

17D shows a case where a message icon and a voice memo icon collide with each other. Since the message hierarchy level value is larger than the voice memo hierarchy level value, the voice memo is executed in the background and the message sending is performed in the foreground Foreground). Thus, the user can send a message while listening to the recorded voice.

18A to 18H show another embodiment of the method for controlling icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the icon level shown in FIG. FIGS. 18A to 18H show an embodiment where the collision function icon items have the same level.

If the user collides the first and second function icons using a predetermined touch method among the plurality of function icons, the controller 180 controls the first and second functions Run icon items at the same time.

18A, when the user continuously inputs the third and fourth keys to collide the phone icon and the character icon, the controller 180 determines that the phone layer and the character layer are the same, Simultaneously execute (display) the send screen and the telephone screen.

18B, when the user collides the TV icon with the schedule icon using the touch & drag, the controller 180 determines that the TV screen and the schedule layer are the same, (Displayed) at the same time.

In the same manner, the controller 180 may divide the screen into a plurality of screens and display them simultaneously even if the camera icon, the MP3 icon, the radio icon, the message icon, the dial icon (or the gallery icon), the message icon, .

18C shows a case where the user collides the camera icon and the MP3 icon using the continuous touch, and the controller 180 displays the camera screen and the MP3 screen simultaneously after the screen division, and FIG. The control unit 180 displays the FM radio screen and the message screen at the same time after the screen division.

18E, if the dial icon and the message icon collide with each other by touching and dragging, the control unit 180 simultaneously displays the dial screen and the message screen after the screen division, Similarly, when the gallery icon and the message icon collide with each other due to the multi-touch, the controller 180 simultaneously displays the gallery screen and the message screen after the screen division, and displays the MAP icon and the browser If the icons collide, the control unit 180 simultaneously displays the MAP screen and the browser screen after screen division.

Also, although not shown, the control unit 180 divides the screen in the same manner and displays the corresponding icon screen at the same time when the call icon, the phone icon, the call icon, the picture memo icon, the call icon, and the schedule icon collide.

On the other hand, according to the present invention, when an icon having a predetermined function icon and a time attribute conflicts, a specific item is searched for and outputted according to a time attribute value (eg, time, time range) Can be controlled to be executed.

19A to 19D show a method of controlling an icon collision when a predetermined function icon and an icon having a time attribute collide with each other.

When a function icon having a time icon (for example, today, today ~ 1 week) collides with the schedule icon, the control unit 180 searches the TV schedule table of today for display on the screen, When the camera icon and the schedule icon collide with each other, the control unit 180 searches only the list matching the schedule date (May 22, 2008) selected from the camera items and outputs the list as shown in FIG. 19B.

In the same manner, when the call icon and the schedule icon collide with each other, the control unit 180 searches and outputs only the call list matching the schedule date (December 8, 2008) selected from the call list, When the character icon and the schedule icon collide with each other, the control unit 180 can search and output only the inbox list matching the schedule date selected on the inbox list (December 8, 2008), as shown in FIG. 19D.

In the present invention, an alarm icon or a stopwatch icon may be used in addition to the schedule icon as the function icon having the time attribute in Figs. 19A to 19D.

For example, when a function icon (call, message, TV, MP3, radio) and an alarm (or stopwatch) icon collide, the control unit 810 outputs an alarm or stopwatch setting screen to set an alarm or a stopwatch time , And the operation of the corresponding function icon (call, message, TV, MP3, radio) is automatically executed when the set alarm time or the stopwatch time elapses. That is, when the set alarm time is reached or the stopwatch time elapses, the control unit 180 automatically transmits a reservation call, a TV reservation (automatic turn-on, auto-off, automatic recording function), an MP reservation and a radio reservation .

20 is an embodiment showing collision between the same attribute groups in the method of controlling icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment shown in FIG. 20 can be additionally applied in the case where the two collided icons in FIG. 16 have the same hierarchical level.

That is, when the first and second function icons are at the same hierarchical level, the controller 180 checks whether the first and second icons are icon items in the same attribute group. As a result of the check, if the icon item is in the same attribute group, the control unit 180 combines the two icon items and displays them on the screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when a calendar icon and a clock icon collide with each other, a calendar and a clock are combined and displayed on one screen. When the date icon and the clock icon collide with each other, .

Thus, when two function icons collide, the present invention performs display and execution of the icon item according to the hierarchical level and attribute between the collided icons.

FIG. 21 shows an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 21 is the icon collision that occurs most frequently, and when a specific content icon collides with a specific function (application) icon, the function specific to the content is executed. The content-specific possibility is a function provided in the terminal, and is a function provided in a terminal, such as a background setting, a message transmission, a message attachment, a camera shooting, a copying, a movement, a paste, a deletion, a hide, Editing, viewing, detailed viewing, sorting, searching, calling, messaging, infrared transmission, Bluetooth transmission, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 21, when a user collides a specific photo content icon with a home function icon using touch & drag, the control unit 180 sets the corresponding photo as a background screen and displays it on the screen. When the specific video content icon collides with the message function icon, the control unit 180 transmits the message with the video attached thereto. If the specific shortcut content icon collides with the camera function icon, And stores the captured image.

22 shows an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. This method is substantially the same as the operation shown in Fig. 14A except that the character icon (function icon) is changed to the telephone directory item icon (contents icon).

That is, referring to FIG. 22, when the content icon collides with the function icon, the control unit 180 divides and displays the execution (edit) screen and the input screen of the related content. For example, when the user selects a specific phonebook item (a waving icon) among the plurality of phonebook item icons and collides with a keyboard / keypad icon located at the upper end of the screen, the control unit 180 divides the screen at a predetermined ratio, An editing screen of the telephone department for Kwon Sang-woo is displayed, and an actual keyboard or keypad is displayed on the lower screen.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control unit 180 displays the electronic dictionary search screen and the keyboard (or keypad) by dividing the screen even when the user collides a specific electronic dictionary item icon on the keyboard / keypad icon.

23 shows an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. This method is substantially the same as the operation shown in Fig. 14B except that the function item is changed to the content icon.

As shown in FIG. 23, when a user collides at least one content icon with a lock icon using touch and drag among a plurality of content icons, the control unit 180 controls the lock setting or unlocking only for the content do. The at least one icon includes an icon (a phonebook, a call list, a message, a schedule, a note, an album, etc.) related to personal privacy and an icon (TV, camera, game, Internet, etc.) related to general functions.

For example, if at least one or more icons collide with the lock icon by touching and dragging, the controller 180 performs unlocking if the corresponding lock is set, Toggle and set.

If the at least one icon conflicts with a separate "lock setting icon ", the control unit 180 sets the corresponding icon item as a lock, and releases the corresponding icon item if the corresponding icon collides with the detailed" .

24 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. The above embodiment shows a control operation when a function icon and a plurality of content icons collide with each other.

As shown in FIG. 24, if a plurality of content icons collide with a specific function icon, the control unit 180 checks whether the plurality of content icons are the same kind of content (S20, S21). As a result of the check, if a plurality of contents are the same kind, information is displayed simultaneously in the same function (application) after screen division (S22). On the other hand, if the plurality of contents are different types, the control unit 180 divides each function into screens and displays information of each contents (S23).

FIG. 25 shows an example of a control operation when a conflict occurs between the function icon and the content icon in FIG. 24. As shown in FIG. 25, when the user selects a content icon of the same kind such as an icon of the telephone Agnes Milne and an icon of the telephone Angelina Taylor When the selected content icon collides with the call icon, the controller 180 simultaneously displays the Agnes Milne content information and the Angelina Taylor content information in the group call application while performing the group call.

On the other hand, if the user selects another kind of content icon such as the phonebook Billy Joel icon and the shortcut number 1, and the selected content icon collides with the call icon, the control unit 180 displays the phonebook application (Billy Joel content information display) The number application (short number 1 information display).

Meanwhile, when a content icon conflicts with a function icon, the control unit 180 may perform a control operation according to whether the corresponding function supports the corresponding content. That is, if the image / video icon conflicts with the album icon, the control unit 180 checks whether the corresponding album / image content supports the image / video content, and if the image / video icon supports the corresponding image / video content, It is executable.

26 shows an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 26, when a content (image / video) icon collides with a function (message) icon, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut function / menu mapped to the content in response to the text message.

27 shows an embodiment of a control operation in case of a conflict between the function icon and the content icon in the method of controlling the icon collision of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiment shown in Fig. 27 is the same as that in Fig. 25 when a plurality of same content icons collide with a specific function icon. That is, when a plurality of content icons collide with the function icon, a plurality of contents are simultaneously executed by the corresponding function.

If the first and second phonebook item icons collide with the call icon, the control unit 180 performs the group call (or video call). If the first and second phonebook item icons collide with the message icon, Performs a broadcast message transmission. If the first and second photo icons collide with the message icon, the control unit 180 transmits the multi-mail message. If the first and second photo icons collide with the home icon, 1, the background image can be set as the second image, and the digital frame background image can be displayed as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, a control operation in case of a conflict between content icons will be described.

When the content icons collide with each other, the controller 180 basically performs the content change. The changes include combining, compositing, and editing. That is, when two document icons collide, the control unit combines the two documents and displays them as one icon. If the two document icons collide with each other, the control unit combines the photographs or edits the photographs and displays them as one icon. In this case, the newly created icon may display the combination contents.

In addition, when the content icons collide with each other, the controller 180 executes the function corresponding to the content, and displays the content information on a screen.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation when content icons are collided in the icon collision control method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the first and second content icons collide, the controller 180 checks whether the first and second content icons are the same kind of content (S40 and S41). As a result of the check, if the two contents are the same kind, the controller 180 divides the information of the first and second contents on the screen and displays the divided contents (S42) Information of the first and second contents is divided and displayed while executing the combined function.

29A and 29B show an example of a control operation when content icons are collided as shown in FIG. 29A shows collision between content icons of the same kind, and FIG. 29B shows collision between different content icons.

29A, when two content icons of the same kind (the phonebook Billy Joel and Kwon Sang Woo) collide with each other, the controller 180 executes the phone unit function (application) and displays Billy Joel's content information and Kwon Sang Woo contents information on the screen And displays it in a divided manner. 29B, when two content icons of different kinds (photograph + memo or picture + memo) collide with each other, the controller 180 executes a function (application) Display the partition information of the memo (or picture and memo).

In the present invention, when there is a collision between moving content and not only a still content icon, the content can be combined or separated.

FIG. 30 is an exemplary view illustrating a control operation when a content icon moves in a method of controlling an icon collision of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 30, at least one content icon (butterfly) moves on the initial screen of the mobile terminal, and when it collides with a specific content icon (leaf), it is combined or can be separated have.

In recent mobile terminals, cubic icons are used on the screen to search and execute desired terminal functions more conveniently. Therefore, an icon collision may occur between the cubic icon and at least one function icon or a content icon provided on one side of the screen.

31A and 31B show a case where a specific icon is collided with a specific face of a cubic icon as an example of a control operation in case of an icon collision in a cubic style.

As shown in FIG. 31A, when a user touches and drags a function (application) icon or a content icon to a specific face of a cubic icon, the controller 180 executes the corresponding icon on the face.

31B, when a user selects a plurality of function (application) icons or content icons by touch and drag and then collides with a specific face of the cubic icon, the controller 180 overlaps the corresponding icon on the face .

32A and 32B show another example of the control operation in the case of the icon collision in the cubic style. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B is applied to a case where a plurality of function (application) icons or content icons are arranged corresponding to respective faces.

When the user selects a plurality of functions (applications) or content icons by touch input (actual touch and proximity touch), the control unit 180 displays the icons on the respective faces by executing the corresponding icons.

As described above, when the content is collided with the application due to the collision between the functions and the content and the conflict between the content and the application, the control unit 180 displays the content or application whose attribute has changed after the collision, (151), and ends the entire process.

In this case, the controller 180 may display the result of the collision on any one of the collided icons. Preferably, the result of the collision may be displayed in a higher level multimedia.

Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method can be implemented as computer-readable code on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer-readable medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) . Further, the computer may include a control unit of the terminal.

The mobile terminal described above can be applied to not only the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments It is possible.

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A display unit displaying a plurality of icons;
A memory for storing information related to the displayed icons;
And a controller for performing a control operation according to an icon collision type and an attribute when the first icon among the displayed icons collides with the second icon,
Wherein the controller identifies a hierarchical level value of the first and second function icons based on the information stored in the memory if the first and second icons are function icons, And executes the function of the second icon. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
Wherein if the first and second icons are function icons, the terminal searches for the most / latest list among the items of the first icon and displays the most / latest list. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
If the first and second icons are function icons, displays an item of the first icon and an item of the second icon corresponding to the first icon on a screen-by-screen basis. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
Wherein if the first icon is a function icon and the second icon is a lock function icon, lock setting and release are applied to the item of the first icon. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
Wherein when the first and second icons have different hierarchical levels, the icon having a higher hierarchical level is executed in Foreground, and the icon having a lower hierarchical level is executed in Background. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
If the first and second icons are function icons and the first icon has a time attribute, searching for and displaying the item of the second icon according to the time attribute value of the first icon, or displaying the time attribute of the first icon And automatically executes the item of the second icon after the value of the second icon. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
Wherein if the first icon is a function icon and the second icon is a keypad icon, the screen is divided to display an execution screen of the function icon and an input screen of the keypad. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit
Wherein when a cubic icon and a plurality of icons are displayed on a display unit and at least one of the first and second icons collide with a specific face of the cubic icon, .

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