KR101839408B1 - Extensible multiple transparent display apparatus, control method thereof and recording medium for performing the method - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of controlling a multiple transparent display device capable of overlapping or spinning a plurality of transparent display portions including a main display portion and at least one sub display portion, includes the steps of: when the plurality of transparent display portions overlap each other, Activating a first wheel interface on the main display unit to control the transparency of the parts; And activating a second wheel interface on the main display unit to perform a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units extend to the spin type . Accordingly, it is possible to easily control the plurality of transparent display units through the wheel interface to improve the usability of the transparent display.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an expandable multiple transparent display device, a control method thereof, and a recording medium for performing the method. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002]

The present invention relates to an expandable multiple transparent display device, a control method thereof, and a recording medium for performing the method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a transparent variable display control method for multiple transparent displays, And a method of activating an interaction between transparent displays.

Various types of display devices have been developed according to the development of electronic technology, and in particular, portable display devices such as TVs, PCs, laptop computers, tablet PCs, mobile phones, MP3 players, and the like are widely spread. In recent years, efforts have been made to develop display devices in a more new form in order to meet the needs of users who want more and more various functions. This is what is called the next generation display.

One example of a next generation display device is a transparent display device. A transparent display device means a device that has a transparent property and the background behind the device is transparent. Conventionally, a display panel is fabricated using an opaque semiconductor compound such as silicon (Si), gallium arsenide (GaAs), or the like. However, various application fields that can not be covered by conventional display panels have been developed. Efforts have been made. One of the developments under this effort is a transparent display device.

The transparent display device is implemented in a form including a transparent oxide semiconductor film, and has a transparent property. When a transparent display device is used, the user can view necessary information on the transparent display device screen while viewing the background behind the device. Accordingly, the spatial and temporal constraints of existing display devices can be solved.

The transparent display device can be conveniently used in various environments for various applications. For example, when a shop window of a shop is implemented as a transparent display device, the advertisement text may be displayed on the window of the shop when the user passes through the store window, thereby realizing the user's interest. In addition, when a veranda window is implemented as a transparent display device in a general household, a user can view various multimedia contents through a large veranda window, thereby increasing user satisfaction.

In recent years, with the development of OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), transparent displays are becoming more popular in the form of transparent OLEDs. Transparent OLED is expected to develop technically with the development of OLED. When transparent display is popularized through such technology development, various new interfaces to be provided to users in combination with contents such as augmented reality are required.

KR 2010-0069434 A

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a control method of an expandable multiple transparent display device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium on which a computer program for performing the control method of the expandable multiple transparent display device is recorded.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an expandable multiple transparent display device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a multiple transparent display device capable of superimposing or spinning a plurality of transparent display units including a main display unit and at least one sub- Activating a first wheel interface on the main display unit to control the transparency of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped; And activating a second wheel interface on the main display unit to perform a predetermined function corresponding to a rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units extend to a spin type .

In an embodiment of the present invention, activating the first wheel interface to the main display unit comprises activating a first touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And activating a second touch wheel control unit capable of selecting the transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the expandable multiple transparent display device may further include the step of emitting icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the first touch wheel control unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the expandable multiple transparent display device further includes the step of emitting an icon selected by the touch and rotation of the user applied on the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface can do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the step of activating the second wheel interface to the main display unit includes the steps of activating a third touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And activating a fourth touch wheel control unit capable of selecting a specific menu of a function to be executed in the transparent display selected by the third touch wheel control unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the expandable multiple transparent display device may further include the step of emitting icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the third touch wheel control unit.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the step of activating the second wheel interface on the main display unit may include the steps of: when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit are extended by 90 degrees, Wheel interface can be displayed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the step of activating the second wheel interface on the main display unit may include the steps of: when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit are extended by 180 degrees, Wheel interface can be displayed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer readable storage medium storing a computer program for performing a control method of an expandable multiple transparent display device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an expandable multiple transparent display device including: a plurality of transparent display units including a main display unit and at least one sub-display unit; An internal sensor for recognizing a rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped or expanded in a spin type; And activating a first wheel interface to control the transparency of the plurality of transparent display units in the main display unit when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped, A wheel interface unit for activating a second wheel interface on the main display unit to perform a predetermined function corresponding to a rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units; A transparency adjusting unit for adjusting transparency of the plurality of transparent display units according to a user input inputted to the first wheel interface; And a function execution unit for executing a predetermined function according to a user input inputted to the second wheel interface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface include: a first touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And a second touch wheel control unit for selecting a transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit or a specific menu of a function to be executed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first touch wheel control unit may be formed as a wheel on the outer periphery, and the second touch wheel control unit may be formed as a wheel on the inside.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface may emit icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the first touch wheel control unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wheel interface unit may emit an icon selected by touching and rotating the user applied on the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the main display unit may be a display unit located at the top.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface may be formed at the same position and at the same size.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the wheel interface unit displays a second wheel interface for executing an input tool function when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit are extended by 90 degrees, When at least one sub-display unit is extended to 180 degrees, a second wheel interface for executing a file copy function can be displayed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of transparent display portions may be detachable.

According to such an expandable multiple transparent display device and its control method, it is possible to easily control compatibility of a plurality of transparent display parts through a wheel interface, thereby improving the usability of the transparent display. In addition, the plurality of transparent display units can be detached and used independently, and the mobility can be increased because the display units can be overlapped or extended in a spin type.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an expandable multiple transparent display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an illustration of a wheel interface provided when multiple transparent display portions are superimposed in an expandable multiple transparent display device of the present invention.
Figures 3 and 4 are examples of wheel interfaces provided when multiple transparent display portions are expanded in an expandable multiple transparent display device of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an example of the use of the inventive expandable multiple transparent display device.
6 is a block diagram of an expandable multiple transparent display device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different, but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain features, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in connection with an embodiment. It is also to be understood that the position or arrangement of the individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled, if properly explained. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several views.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an expandable multiple transparent display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An expandable multiple transparent display device 10 (hereinafter referred to as a device) according to the present invention comprises a plurality of removable display portions 100. Each of the transparent display units 11, 12, 13, and 14 may be used as a separate device.

The apparatus 10 has a plurality of transparent display units 100 and can be extended by using a plurality of transparent display units 100 in a superimposed manner or by rotating each transparent display unit 100 in a fan shape, . The plurality of transparent display parts 100 may have the same shape and the same size as the rectangular shape.

In the present invention, when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are overlapped and positioned, a wheel interface capable of controlling the transparent variable degree of each transparent display unit is activated. In contrast, when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are not overlapped, a wheel interface for controlling functions defined according to the angle of the transparent display units 100 is activated.

The transparent display units 100 can display information in a state in which a display screen for displaying information is transparent and a rear background is transparent and an object located at the rear is transparent. The information may be an image, a text, a content playback screen, an application execution screen, a web browser screen, various graphic objects, and the like.

Since the transparent display units 100 are implemented in a form including a transparent oxide semiconductor film and have a transparent property, the user can view necessary information through the transparent display unit while viewing the background behind the device. Accordingly, the spatial and temporal constraints of the conventional display devices can be solved

The device 10 is, for example, an intelligent video display device to which a computer support function is added to a broadcast receiving function. The device 10 is also provided with an internet function while being faithful to a broadcast receiving function. A more convenient interface can be provided.

In addition, the device 10 can be connected to the Internet and a computer with the support of a wired or wireless Internet function, and can perform functions such as e-mail, web browsing, banking, or a game. A standardized general-purpose OS can be used for these various functions.

Therefore, the device 10 described in the present invention can be freely added or deleted with various applications, for example, on a general-purpose OS kernel, so that various user-friendly functions can be performed. For example, the device 10 may be applied to a smart phone, a network TV, an HBBTV, a smart TV, a tablet computer, a notebook, a netbook, a desktop computer, and the like.

In addition, the device 10 may be utilized to use Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality techniques. The device 10 is capable of wired / wireless communication and may be mobile or fixed.

The device 10 may be a device, an apparatus, a terminal, a user equipment (UE), a mobile station (MS), a mobile terminal (MT), a user terminal (UT) ), A wireless device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a wireless modem, a handheld device, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, the plurality of transparent display units 100 includes a main display unit 11 and at least one sub-display unit 12, 13, and 14. Although it is illustrated in FIG. 1 as having three sub-display portions, it is not limited thereto and may include one or more sub-displays.

The main display unit 11 may be a transparent display unit located at the uppermost position. In this case, the main display unit 11 is set to a non-transparent state with a default transparency of 0%, and the at least one sub-display unit 12, 13, and 14 has a default transparency of 100% Lt; / RTI > Alternatively, the main display unit 11 may be located on a different layer than the top.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are overlapped, a first wheel interface 20 capable of controlling the transparency of the plurality of transparent display units 100 is connected to the main display unit 100, (11).

The first wheel interface 20 includes a first touch wheel control unit 21 for selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units 100 and a second touch wheel control unit 21 for selecting a transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit, And a second touch wheel control unit 22 for selecting a specific menu.

For example, the first touch wheel control unit 21 may be formed as a wheel in an outer shape, and the second touch wheel control unit 22 may be formed as a wheel in the first touch wheel control unit 21 .

The first touch wheel control unit 21 may display an icon or a menu for selecting the transparent display units 100. The user can select a transparent display unit for selecting the transparency by touching and rotating the first touch wheel control unit 21 formed in a wheel shape with a finger.

In this case, the icon for displaying the transparent display unit selected by the user may emit light so that the user can intuitively select the transparent display unit. The light emission of the selected icon is an embodiment, and various visual effects that the user can perceive such as blinking, brightening of color, etc. can be given.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the first touch wheel control unit 21 may be provided with an icon for selecting one of a main display, a first sub display, a second sub display, and a third sub display.

The user rotates the first touch wheel control unit 21 to rotate the first touch wheel control unit 21 so that the first touch wheel control unit 21 rotates the first touch wheel control unit 21 corresponding to a transparent display unit You can have the icon come up. When the user selects the main display, the icon indicating the main display is emitted, indicating that it is selected.

For example, when the user selects the first sub-display using the first touch wheel control unit 21, the transparency of the main display unit 11 becomes higher than the default transparency of 0% (for example, , 75% to 100%), the transparency of the selected first sub-display 12 changes to default transparency (e.g., 0% to 25%) and the visible power of the selected first sub- .

In addition, in order to confirm what data is stored in the transparent display unit selected by the user and minimize the confusion of information recognition due to overlapping of icons between the transparent sub-display units, the icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the user are emitted So that it can be easily recognized.

After selecting the transparent display unit to change the transparency, the user can touch and rotate the second touch wheel control unit 22 inside to adjust the transparency of the selected transparent display unit. The transparency can be adjusted by selecting transparency, for example, 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%, displayed at each position.

In one embodiment, the transparency may be changed digitally to 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, respectively, as indicated by the second touch wheel control 22, The touch wheel control unit 22 can be changed to an analog method in which the transparency is changed to a transparency other than the transparency. A specific example of the transparency shown here is merely an example, and may be displayed in various forms such as 0%, 20%, 40%, ..., or 0%, 10%, 30%, and so on.

A second wheel interface (30, 40) for performing a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units (100) when the plurality of transparent display units (100) To the main display unit (11).

The second wheel interface (30, 40) includes a third touch wheel control unit for selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units and a second touch wheel control unit for selecting a specific menu of a function to be executed in the transparent display selected by the third touch wheel control unit And a fourth touch wheel control unit.

For example, the third touch wheel control unit may be formed in a wheel shape on the outer periphery, and the fourth touch wheel control unit may be formed in a wheel shape in the third touch wheel control unit.

In one embodiment, the first wheel interface 20 and the second wheel interface 30, 40 may be displayed at the same position of the main display unit 11. In reality, the first wheel interface 20 and the second wheel interface 30, 40 are the same, and only the menu or icon displayed therein is changed.

Referring to FIG. 3, the main display unit 11 and the first sub-display unit 12 are extended at 90 degrees. That is, the first sub-display unit 12 is rotated by 90 ° with respect to the main display unit 11.

In FIG. 3, the same function can be executed even when the first sub display 12 rotates 90 degrees clockwise, but is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. However, when the first sub-display unit 12 is rotated by 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction, it is possible to perform a different function from the case where the first sub-display unit 12 is rotated by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction.

The fact that the main display part 11 and the first sub display part 12 have a rotation angle of 90 degrees can be detected by a sensor formed inside the device 10. [ Further, the other sub-display units 13 and 14 may be overlapped with the first sub-display unit 12 or overlapped with the main display unit 11. [

When the main display unit 11 and the first sub display unit 12 are extended with a rotation angle of 90 degrees, the second wheel interface 30 for executing the input tool function can be activated.

3, a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units 100 may be displayed at the center of the second wheel interface 30. [ In the present embodiment, it is indicated as "file editing ".

 The second wheel interface 30 includes a third touch wheel control unit 31 for selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units 100 and a second touch wheel control unit 31 for inputting an input to be executed in the transparent display selected by the third touch wheel control unit 31. [ It is possible to provide the fourth touch wheel control unit 32 which can select a specific menu of the tool function.

For example, the specific menus of the input tool function provided to the fourth touch wheel control unit 32 are "Notepad", "Capture", "Paint" and "Save". The specific menu presented here is merely an example, and it is possible to change, add, or delete it as needed.

The user rotates the third touch wheel control unit 31 to select a transparent display unit to execute the input tool function. In this case, the icon for displaying the transparent display unit selected by the user may emit light so that the user can intuitively select the transparent display unit. The light emission of the selected icon is an embodiment, and various visual effects that the user can perceive such as blinking, brightening of color, etc. can be given.

Thereafter, the fourth touch wheel control unit 32 may be rotated to select a specific function to be performed by the selected transparent display unit.

Referring to FIG. 4, the main display unit 11 and the first sub-display unit 12 are extended by 180 degrees. That is, the first sub-display unit 12 is rotated by 180 ° with respect to the main display unit 11.

The fact that the main display unit 11 and the first sub display unit 12 have a rotation angle of 180 degrees can be detected by a sensor formed inside the apparatus 10. [ Further, the other sub-display units 13 and 14 may be overlapped with the first sub-display unit 12 or overlapped with the main display unit 11. [

When the main display unit 11 and the first sub display unit 12 are extended with a rotation angle of 180 degrees, the second wheel interface 40 for executing the file copy function can be activated.

A predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units 100 may be displayed at the center of the second wheel interface 40 as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is indicated as "file transfer ".

 The second wheel interface 40 includes a third touch wheel control unit 41 for selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units 100 and a third touch wheel control unit 41 for selecting a file to be executed in the transparent display selected by the third touch wheel control unit 41. [ It is possible to provide the fourth touch wheel control unit 42 capable of selecting a specific menu of the function of copying.

For example, the specific menus of the input tool function provided to the fourth touch wheel control unit 42 are "import", "send", "exchange" and "transfer stop". The specific menu presented here is merely an example, and it is possible to change, add, or delete it as needed.

The user rotates the third touch wheel control unit 41 to select a transparent display unit for performing a file copy function. In this case, the icon for displaying the transparent display unit selected by the user may emit light so that the user can intuitively select the transparent display unit. The light emission of the selected icon is an embodiment, and various visual effects that the user can perceive such as blinking, brightening of color, etc. can be given.

Thereafter, the fourth touch wheel control unit 42 is rotated to select a specific function to be performed by the selected transparent display unit. For example, the fourth touch wheel controller 42 may automatically execute a corresponding function after about three seconds after the user selects a specific menu.

3 and 4, the functions corresponding to the rotation angle and the rotation angle thereof are merely examples, and the second wheel interface for performing other functions can be activated.

Figure 5 is an example of the use of the inventive expandable multiple transparent display device.

The user adjusts the transparency variability using the wheel interface, searches for files between overlapping transparent displays, and extends the transparent display with 90 or 180 degrees to enter file copying and recording.

As described above, the expandable multiple transparent display device according to the present invention can easily control the plurality of transparent display units through the wheel interface to improve the usability of the display device. In addition, since a plurality of transparent display units can be detached and used independently, it is possible to utilize high mobility because only a transparent display necessary for an external service can be carried out.

In the case of the present invention, the structure of the multiple transparent display is different from the conventional art. Specifically, a multiple transparent display capable of both a layered state (superposition) and a spinned state (extended) can be used as a function using transparency, as well as a function using flexibility (expandability) .

In addition, in the case of the present invention, there is a difference in the multiple transparent display control method compared to the prior art. More specifically, the prior art related to transparent display has a prior art that includes a large number of transparent displays, but most of the control methods are based on touch or gesture, while in the case of the present invention, as a compatibility control system between transparent displays, do.

6 is a block diagram of an expandable multiple transparent display device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of transparent display units 100, an internal sensor 200, a wheel interface unit 300, a transparency adjusting unit 400, 500).

The apparatus 10 of the present invention can be implemented with software (application) for controlling an expandable multiple transparent display device, and the transparent display units 100, the internal sensor 200, The configuration of the part 300, the transparency adjusting part 400 and the function executing part 500 may be controlled by software for controlling the expandable multiple transparent display device executed in the device 10. [

The device 10 may be a separate terminal or some module of the terminal. The configuration of the plurality of transparent display units 100, the internal sensor 200, the wheel interface unit 300, the transparency control unit 400, and the function execution unit 500 may be formed as an integrated module , And one or more modules. However, conversely, each configuration may be a separate module.

The device 10 may have mobility. The device 10 may be any device capable of communicating with other terms such as a device, an apparatus, a terminal, a user equipment (UE), a mobile station (MS), a wireless device, a handheld device, Lt; / RTI >

The device 10 may execute or produce various software based on an operating system (OS), i.e., a system. The operating system is a system program for allowing software to use the hardware of the apparatus, and may include a mobile computer operating system such as an Android OS, an iOS, a Windows mobile OS, a sea OS, a Symbian OS, and a BlackBerry OS.

The plurality of transparent display units 100 are constructed of a plurality of transparent display units 100 capable of being detachably attached to an expandable multiple transparent display device 10 (hereinafter referred to as a device) according to the present invention. Each transparent display unit 11, 12, 13, 14 (see FIG. 1) can be used as a separate apparatus.

The apparatus 10 has a plurality of transparent display units 100 and can be extended by using a plurality of transparent display units 100 in a superimposed manner or by rotating each transparent display unit 100 in a fan shape, . The plurality of transparent display parts 100 may have the same shape and the same size as the rectangular shape.

In the present invention, when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are overlapped and positioned, a wheel interface capable of controlling the transparent variable degree of each transparent display unit is activated. In contrast, when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are not overlapped, a wheel interface for controlling functions defined according to the angle of the transparent display units 100 is activated.

The transparent display units 100 may display information, and may be transparent so that the backlight can be seen together. The transparent display units 100 may be a touch screen type capable of receiving a user's input, and may have a flexible characteristic. As the transparent display units 100, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel, an inorganic thin film electroluminescent display (Thin Film Electroluminescent Display) panel, or the like can be used.

The transparent display unit 110 may be driven by a passive matrix method, and since the TFT is not required, the light transmittance may be sufficiently high. Alternatively, in the case of using a TFT, such as an active matrix OLED, it is possible to sufficiently increase the light transmittance when a TFT is manufactured using a transparent material such as a poly-oxide semiconductor.

The plurality of transparent display units 100 may include a main display unit 11 and at least one sub-display unit 12, 13, and 14. The main display unit 11 may be a transparent display unit located at the uppermost position.

In this case, the main display unit 11 is set to a non-transparent state with a default transparency of 0%, and the at least one sub-display unit 12, 13, and 14 has a default transparency of 100% Lt; / RTI > Alternatively, the main display unit 11 may be located on a different layer than the top.

The internal sensor 200 recognizes the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units 100 when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are overlapped or expanded in a spin type.

The wheel interface unit 300 may include a first wheel interface 20 capable of controlling transparency of the plurality of transparent display units 100 when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are overlapped, And a second wheel interface for executing a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units 100 when the plurality of transparent display units 100 are extended to the spin type, (30, 40) to the main display unit.

The first wheel interface and the second wheel interface may be formed to have the same size at the same position. Wherein the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface each include a first touch wheel control unit for selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units and a second touch wheel control unit for selecting a transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit, And a second touch wheel control unit for selecting a menu.

For example, the first touch wheel control unit 21 may be formed as a wheel in an outer shape, and the second touch wheel control unit 22 may be formed as a wheel in the first touch wheel control unit 21 .

The first touch wheel control unit 21 may display an icon or a menu for selecting the transparent display units 100. The user can select a transparent display unit for selecting the transparency by touching and rotating the first touch wheel control unit 21 formed in a wheel shape with a finger.

In this case, the icon for displaying the transparent display unit selected by the user may emit light so that the user can intuitively select the transparent display unit. The light emission of the selected icon is an embodiment and can give various visual effects that the user can perceive such as blinking or brightening of color.

In addition, in order to confirm what data is stored in the transparent display unit selected by the user and minimize the confusion of information recognition due to overlapping of icons between the transparent sub-display units, the icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the user are emitted So that it can be easily recognized.

In actuality, when the first wheel interface is displayed, a menu for controlling the transparency of the selected transparent display is displayed, and a menu for recognizing the extension of the transparent display units 100 and executing a function corresponding to the rotation angle Can be changed and displayed.

For example, when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit are extended to 90 degrees, the main display unit and the at least one sub-display unit display a second wheel interface for performing an input tool function, It is possible to display the second wheel interface for executing the file copy function.

The transparency controller 400 controls transparency of the plurality of transparent display units according to a user input inputted to the first wheel interface, and the function executing unit 500 controls the transparency of the transparent display units, In accordance with the input, a preset function is executed.

Accordingly, the present invention can easily control a plurality of transparent display units through a wheel interface to enhance the usability of the transparent display.

The control method of such an expandable multiple transparent display device may be implemented in an application or may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer components and recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination.

The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be ones that are specially designed and configured for the present invention and are known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like.

Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules for performing the processing according to the present invention, and vice versa.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims. You will understand.

The present invention proposes an interaction activation method for multiple transparent display devices. In the alternative and new markets for displays, the proportion of development of transparent displays is rapidly increasing, and this trend will be further accelerated, so that the present invention can be usefully applied in the field of transparent displays.

10: Expandable multiple transparent display device
100: transparent display parts
11: main display section
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20: First wheel interface
21: first touch wheel control section
22: second touch wheel control section
30, 40: second wheel interface
31, 41: a third touch wheel control section
32, 42: Fourth touch wheel control section
200: Internal sensor
300: wheel interface section
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500: function execution unit

Claims (18)

A control method of a multiple transparent display device capable of superimposing or expanding a plurality of transparent display parts including a main display part and at least one sub display part,
Activating a first wheel interface on the main display unit to control transparency of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped; And
A second wheel interface for performing a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units are rotated to a spin type rotated at a rotation angle larger than 0 °, And activating the display on the display unit.
The method of claim 1, wherein activating the first wheel interface to the main display comprises:
Activating a first touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And
And activating a second touch wheel control unit capable of selecting a transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit.
3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising the step of illuminating icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the first touch wheel control unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising illuminating an icon selected by touch and rotation of a user applied on the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface.
The method of claim 1, wherein activating the second wheel interface to the main display unit comprises:
Activating a third touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And
And activating a fourth touch wheel control unit capable of selecting a specific menu of a function to be executed in the transparent display selected by the third touch wheel control unit.
6. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising the step of illuminating icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the third touch wheel control unit.
The method of claim 1, wherein activating the second wheel interface to the main display unit comprises:
Wherein the main display portion and the at least one subdisplay portion are extended to 90 degrees to display a second wheel interface for performing an input tool function.
The method of claim 1, wherein activating the second wheel interface to the main display unit comprises:
Wherein the main display unit and the at least one subdisplay unit display a second wheel interface for performing a file copy function when the subdisplay unit is extended to 180 degrees.
9. A computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded a computer program for performing a control method of an expandable multiple transparent display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
A plurality of transparent display parts including a main display part and at least one sub display part;
An internal sensor for recognizing a rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped or expanded to a spin type by rotating at a rotation angle larger than 0 °;
And activating a first wheel interface to control the transparency of the plurality of transparent display units in the main display unit when the plurality of transparent display units are overlapped, A wheel interface unit for activating a second wheel interface on the main display unit to perform a predetermined function corresponding to the rotation angle of the plurality of transparent display units;
A transparency adjusting unit for adjusting transparency of the plurality of transparent display units according to a user input inputted to the first wheel interface; And
And a function executing section for executing a preset function in accordance with a user input inputted to the second wheel interface.
11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface comprise:
A first touch wheel control unit capable of selecting one of the plurality of transparent display units; And
And a second touch wheel control unit for selecting a transparency of the transparent display selected by the first touch wheel control unit or a specific menu of a function to be executed.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the first touch wheel control unit is formed in an outer shape of a wheel and the second touch wheel control unit is formed in a wheel shape inside.
12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface comprise:
Wherein the icons displayed on the transparent display unit selected by the first touch wheel control unit emit light.
11. The vehicle control device according to claim 10,
And illuminates an icon selected by touch and rotation of a user applied on the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface.
11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the main display portion is a display portion located at the uppermost stage.
11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the first wheel interface and the second wheel interface are formed with the same size at the same position.
11. The vehicle control device according to claim 10,
A second wheel interface for performing an input tool function when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit extend to 90 degrees,
And displays a second wheel interface for performing a file copy function when the main display unit and at least one sub-display unit are extended by 180 °.
11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the plurality of transparent display portions are detachable.

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