KR102124801B1 - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of splitting a screen and a control method thereof. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit for outputting a plurality of divided screen areas; And upon receiving an entry into a splitting mode for dividing the display unit into a plurality of screen areas, a list area including a list of a plurality of applications is generated, and the display unit is divided into first and second screen areas by bordering the list area. It is divided into, and the control unit for executing the first and second applications selected from the plurality of applications in the first and second screen areas, respectively; includes, wherein the control unit is selected from a plurality of applications included in the list area When an application is executed in the list area, and an object included in an application running in the list area is selected, at least one of the first and second applications may use the selected object.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of screen division and a control method thereof.

Terminal is movable Depending on whether or not it can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile/portable terminal) and a stationary terminal (stationary terminal). Again, the mobile terminal may be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry it.

As such a terminal is diversified, the terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia player equipped with complex functions such as taking a picture or video, playing music or video files, receiving a game, or broadcasting. have. Furthermore, in order to support and increase the function of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural and software parts of the terminal.

Thanks to this improvement, various applications have been released, and the demand for multitasking (miltitasking) capable of simultaneously executing multiple applications on one terminal is increasing.

In addition, interest in a screen segmentation method of a mobile terminal that can simultaneously check the execution process of each application during multitasking is increasing.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which can improve user convenience by executing a plurality of applications simultaneously in each of the divided screen areas.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit for outputting a plurality of divided screen areas; And upon receiving an entry into a splitting mode for dividing the display unit into a plurality of screen areas, a list area including a list of a plurality of applications is generated, and the display unit is divided into first and second screen areas by bordering the list area. It is divided into, and the control unit for executing the first and second applications selected from the plurality of applications in the first and second screen areas, respectively; includes, wherein the control unit is selected from a plurality of applications included in the list area When an application is executed in the list area, and an object included in an application running in the list area is selected, at least one of the first and second applications may use the selected object.

In an embodiment, the controller may select a plurality of applications included in the list area according to the first and second applications.

In an embodiment, the list area may include an indicator indicating a screen area in which the application included in the list area among the first and second screen areas is to be executed.

In an embodiment, the control unit may cause an application executed in a screen area indicated by the indicator to use the selected object.

In an embodiment, when the first and second applications are selected at the same time, the controller may simultaneously execute the first and second applications in each of the first and second screen areas.

In an embodiment, when the size of the list area is reduced and the list area is converted into a bar shape, the control unit controls the size of the first and second screen areas according to an input for adjusting the position of the bar. Can be set.

In an embodiment, the control unit may set an icon capable of controlling each of the first and second screen areas to be displayed on the display unit.

In an exemplary embodiment, when the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit and the second application is executed on a floating screen that is output overlaid on the entire screen on which the first application is executed, the floating screen is preset When dragged to an area on the entire screen set in, the entire screen may be divided into first and second screen areas, and the first and second applications may be executed in the first and second screen areas, respectively.

In an embodiment, when the floating screen switching icon output on the second screen area is selected, the control unit executes the first application on the entire screen of the display unit and executes the second application on the first application. It can be overlaid on the entire screen to be executed on the floating screen.

In an embodiment, the control unit may transmit a captured image capturing all or part of the first screen area to the second screen area.

In an embodiment, the control unit may transmit an object output to the first screen area to the second screen area.

A control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) receiving an entry into a split mode for dividing a display into a plurality of screen areas; (b) generating a list area including a list of a plurality of applications, and dividing the display unit into first and second screen areas by bordering the list area; (c) executing the first and second applications selected from the plurality of applications in the first and second screen areas, respectively; (d) executing a selected application among a plurality of applications included in the list area in the list area; And (e) when an object included in an application running in the list area is selected, at least one of the first and second applications uses the selected object.

In an embodiment, the step (d) may include selecting a plurality of applications included in the list area according to the first and second applications.

In an embodiment, the list area may include an indicator indicating a screen area in which the application included in the list area among the first and second screen areas is to be executed.

In an embodiment, the step (e) may include a step of causing an application executed in the screen area indicated by the indicator to use the selected object.

In an embodiment, the step (c) may include, when the first and second applications are simultaneously selected, executing the first and second applications in the first and second screen areas, respectively. have.

In an embodiment, when the size of the list area is reduced and the list area is converted into a bar, setting the sizes of the first and second screen areas according to an input for adjusting the position of the bar. ; May be included.

In an embodiment, outputting an icon capable of controlling each of the first and second screen areas to the display unit may be included.

In an embodiment, in step (c), when a floating screen switching icon output on the second screen area is selected, the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit and the second application is the first application. It may include; a step of being executed on a floating screen output overlaid on the entire screen to be executed.

In an exemplary embodiment, the method may include transmitting a captured image capturing all or part of the first screen area to the second screen area.

In an embodiment, the method may include transmitting an object output to the first screen area to the second screen area.

According to the present invention, a plurality of applications can be executed simultaneously in each of the divided screen areas, and the plurality of applications can exchange text or files with each other.

Further, a list area including a list of a plurality of applications that can be executed in the divided screen area may be output, and an object included in the application in the list area may be used by an application running in each of the divided screen areas.

In addition, when a specific application is set in advance, when a specific control command is input, it may be automatically switched to a screen division mode.

As a result, user convenience can be improved.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment disclosed herein.
2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system capable of operating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal related to the present invention as viewed from the front.
3B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 3A.
4 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5A to 5D are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface in a split mode.
6A and 6B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to the split mode is input from the home screen.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to a split mode is received in a screen division state.
8A and 8B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to a split mode is input while an application is being executed.
9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when one icon corresponding to a plurality of applications is selected.
10A to 10D are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to an object included in an application in a list area.
11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to selection of an icon corresponding to an application included in a list area.
12 and 13 are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to arrangement of icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.
14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for searching for icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.
15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for editing an arrangement of icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.
16, 17A, and 17B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to an icon output in a list area.
18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for adjusting the size of a divided screen area.
19A to 19C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a physical key (home/back/menu button) is pushed in a split mode.
20A to 20E are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that enters a split mode while a floating screen is output.
21 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to switching a floating screen.
22A to 22C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that delivers a captured image of a divided screen area.
23A to 23C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that delivers an object output on a second screen area to a first screen area.
24 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a linked object is selected in a split mode.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar elements are assigned the same reference numbers regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "modules" and "parts" for components used in the following description are given or mixed only considering the ease of writing the specification, and do not have meanings or roles distinguished from each other in themselves. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related known technologies are omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification may be obscured. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification should not be interpreted as being limited by the accompanying drawings.

Mobile terminals described herein include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation, and slate PCs. , A tablet PC, an ultrabook, and the like. However, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers, except when applicable only to mobile terminals.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment disclosed herein.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio/video (A/V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a detection unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, and an interface. It may include a unit 170, the control unit 180 and the power supply unit 190. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so a mobile terminal with more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable 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 at least one of 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. Can be.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal 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 that generates and transmits broadcast signals and/or broadcast-related information or a server that receives previously generated broadcast signals and/or broadcast-related information and transmits them to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, as well as a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal combined with a data broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or 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, it may exist in the form of an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 includes, for example, DMB-T (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial), DMB-S (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite), MediaFLO (Media Forward Link Only), DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast) Digital broadcasting signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as -Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for 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 wireless signals to and from 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 according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text/multimedia message.

The mobile communication module 112 is configured to implement a video call mode and a voice call mode. The video call mode refers to a call state while viewing the other party's video, and the voice call mode refers to a call state without viewing the other party's video. In order to implement a video call mode and a voice call mode, the mobile communication module 112 is formed to transmit and receive at least one of voice and video.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. This can be used.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth (Bluetooth™), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), etc. may be used as short range communication technology. Can be.

The location information module 115 is a module for acquiring the location of a mobile terminal, and typical examples thereof include a Global Position System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A/V (Audio/Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, which may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frames processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to an external device through the wireless communication unit 110. In addition, user's location information and the like may be calculated from an image frame obtained from the camera 121. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to a mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. Various noise reduction algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 122.

The user input unit 130 generates input data according to a control command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 applied from the user. The user input unit 130 may be configured with a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/power outage), a jog wheel, a jog switch, or the like.

The sensing unit (or sensing unit 140) of the mobile terminal 100, such as the open/closed state of the mobile terminal 100, the location of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, the acceleration/deceleration of the mobile terminal, etc. It senses the current state and generates a detection signal (or 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, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled with external devices, or the like.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to vision, hearing, or tactile sense, and may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 154, and a haptic module 155. have.

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

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible) display), a three-dimensional display (3D display), an electronic ink display (e-ink display).

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

Two or more display units 151 may be present depending on the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart from one surface or integrally disposed in the mobile terminal 100, or may be respectively disposed on different surfaces.

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit 152 displaying a stereoscopic image.

Here, the stereoscopic image represents a 3-dimensional stereoscopic image, and the 3-dimensional stereoscopic image realizes the gradual depth and reality where objects are located on a monitor or screen. This video is made to feel the same as the space. The 3D stereoscopic image is implemented using binocular disparity. Binocular parallax means parallax caused by the position of two separate eyes, and when two eyes see different two-dimensional images and the images are transferred to the brain through the retina and fused, the depth and realism of the stereoscopic image can be felt. .

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glasses-free method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit 152. A stereoscopic method commonly used in home television receivers and the like is a Wheatstone stereoscope method.

Examples of the auto stereoscopic method include a paralex barrier method, a lenticular method, an integrated imaging method, and a switchable lens. The projection method includes a reflective holographic method and a transmissive holographic method.

Generally, a 3D stereoscopic image is composed of a left image (image for the left eye) and a right image (image for the right eye). Depending on how the left and right images are combined into a 3D stereoscopic image, a top-down method of arranging left and right images up and down in one frame, left and right images in one frame L-to-R (left-to-right, side by side) method that is arranged in, checker board method that arranges pieces of left and right images in tile form, and left and right images in columns Or, it is divided into an interlaced method in which rows are alternately arranged, and a time sequential (frame by frame) method in which left and right images are alternately displayed by time.

In addition, the 3D thumbnail image may generate a left image thumbnail and a right image thumbnail from the left image and the right image, respectively, of the original image frame, and combine them to generate one 3D thumbnail image. Generally, a thumbnail refers to a reduced image or a reduced still image. The thus generated left image thumbnail and right image thumbnail can be displayed with a distance difference between left and right on the screen as much as a depth corresponding to the parallax between the left image and the right image.

The left and right images required for the realization of the 3D stereoscopic image may be displayed on the stereoscopic display unit 152 by a stereoscopic processing unit (not shown). The stereoscopic processing unit is configured to receive a 3D image and extract left and right images therefrom, or receive a 2D image and convert it into a left image and a right image.

On the other hand, when the display unit 151 and a sensor detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a “touch sensor”) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a “touch screen”), the display unit 151 outputs In addition to the device, it can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have a form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, or a touch pad.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert changes in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area where the touch object is touched on the touch sensor, but also the pressure at the time of the touch. Here, the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen or a stylus pen, a pointer, and the like.

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 then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180. Accordingly, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 has been touched, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of a mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 may be provided as an example of the sensing unit 140. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object in the vicinity using mechanical force or infrared light without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer lifespan and a higher utilization than the contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in electric field according to the proximity of an object having conductivity (hereinafter referred to as a pointer). In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, an action of allowing the pointer to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen without touching the pointer on the touch screen is referred to as “proximity touch”, and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is referred to as "contact touch". The location where a proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a location where the pointer corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the pointer is touched close.

The proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

When the three-dimensional display unit 152 and the touch sensor form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, referred to as a'stereoscopic touch screen'), or when the three-dimensional display unit 152 and the three-dimensional sensor for sensing a touch operation are combined with each other The stereoscopic display unit 152 may also be used as a three-dimensional input device.

As an example of the 3D sensor, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142, an ultrasonic sensing unit 143, and a camera sensing unit 144.

The proximity sensor 141 measures a distance between a sensing target (eg, a user's finger or a stylus pen) and a detection surface that applies a touch without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic field force or infrared rays. The terminal uses this distance to recognize which part of the stereoscopic image has been touched. In particular, when the touch screen is a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the degree of proximity of the detection object by changing the electric field according to the proximity of the detection object, and to recognize a 3D touch using the proximity degree.

The three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142 is configured to detect the intensity or duration of a touch applied on the touch screen. For example, the three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142 senses the pressure applied to the touch, and when the pressing force is strong, recognizes it as a touch on an object located farther from the touch screen toward the interior of the terminal.

The ultrasonic sensing unit 143 is configured to recognize location information of a sensing target using ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasonic sensing unit 143 may be formed of, for example, an optical sensor and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The optical sensor is formed to detect light, and the ultrasonic sensor is formed to detect ultrasonic waves. Since light is much faster than ultrasound, the time for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time for ultrasound to reach the ultrasonic sensor. Therefore, it is possible to calculate the position of the wave generating source by using the time difference from the time that the ultrasound reaches the light as a reference signal.

The camera sensing unit 144 includes at least one of a camera 121, a photo sensor, and a laser sensor.

For example, the camera 121 and the laser sensor are combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. When the distance information detected by the laser sensor is added to the 2D image photographed by the camera, 3D information may be obtained.

As another example, a photo sensor may be stacked on a display element. The photo sensor is configured to scan the movement of the sensing object close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (transistors) in rows/columns to scan the contents placed on the photo sensor using electrical signals that change according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing object according to the amount of change in light, thereby obtaining the position information of the sensing object.

The audio output module 153 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, or the like. The sound output module 153 may also output sound signals related to functions (for example, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 153 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 154 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event by using other forms, for example, vibration, in addition to a video signal or an audio signal. The video signal or the audio signal may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153, so that the display unit 151 and the sound output module 153 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 154. .

The haptic module 155 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 155 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 155 may be controlled by a user's selection or setting of a control unit. For example, the haptic module 155 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output them.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 155 is suitable for stimulation such as pin arrangement that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, jet or suction power of air through a jet or intake, grazing on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, and electrostatic force. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as an effect and an effect of reproducing a feeling of cold and warm using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 155 may not only deliver the tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effect through muscle sensations such as fingers or arms. Two or more haptic modules 155 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180, and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 160 may store data related to various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (random access memory; RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of a disc and an optical disc. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in connection with a web storage performing a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or allows data inside the mobile terminal 100 to be transmitted 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 connecting a device equipped with an identification module , An audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, and an earphone port may be included in the interface unit 170.

On the other hand, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), universal user authentication It may include a module (universal subscriber identity module; USIM). The device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as'identification device') may be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 170.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 becomes a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 or is input by the user from the cradle. Various command signals may be passages to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power inputted from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller (controller, 180) typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, it performs control and processing related to voice calls, data communication, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may also include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180, or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

In addition, the controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process capable of recognizing handwriting input or picture drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

In addition, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute a locked state that limits the input of a user's control command to applications. In addition, the controller 180 may control the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on the touch input detected through the display unit 151 in the locked state.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power required for the operation of each component.

Various embodiments described herein can be implemented in a computer- or similar device-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

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

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

The software code can be implemented as a software application written in an appropriate programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

Next, a communication system that can be implemented through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described.

2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system capable of operating the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 2A, a communication system may use different radio interfaces and/or physical layers. For example, in a radio interface usable by a communication system, frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA) ), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially, Long Term Evolution (LTE)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and the like.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to any communication system including a CDMA wireless communication system.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS) 270, and at least one base station controllers (BSCs) 275. ), and a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 280. The MSC 280 is configured to be connected to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 290 and BSCs 275. The BSCs 275 may be paired with the BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1/T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Accordingly, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG. 2A.

Each of the plurality of BSs 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omni-directional antenna or an antenna pointing in a specific direction radially from the BS 270. Further, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support multiple frequency allocations, and the multiple frequency allocations may each have a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency allocation can be referred to as a CDMA channel. BS 270 may be referred to as Base Station Transceiver Subsystems (BTSs). In this case, one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270 may be collectively referred to as a “base station”. The base station may also indicate "cell site". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 2A, a broadcasting transmitter (Broadcasting Transmitter, BT) 295 transmits a broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 2A shows the satellite 300 of a Global Positioning System (GPS). The satellite 300 helps to locate the mobile terminal 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 2A, useful location information may be obtained by two or fewer satellites. The location information module 115 illustrated in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellite 300 illustrated in FIG. 2A to obtain desired location information. Here, the location of the mobile terminal 100 may be tracked using all techniques capable of tracking a location, as well as GPS tracking technology. Further, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may selectively or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

During typical operation of a wireless communication system, BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from mobile terminal 100. At this time, the mobile terminal 100 is connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by the specific base station 270 is processed within the specific base station 270. Data generated as a result of the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. The BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functions, including the organization of soft handoffs between base stations 270. In addition, the BSCs 275 transmit the received data to the MSC 280, and the MSC 280 provides an additional transmission service for connection with the PSTN 290. In addition, similarly, the PSTN 290 is connected to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 is connected to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 in order to transmit the net link signal BS ( 270).

Next, in FIG. 2B, a method of obtaining location information of a mobile terminal using a Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) will be described.

WiFi Positioning System (WPS: WiFi Positioning System, 300) is a mobile module using a WiFi module and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point, 320) for transmitting or receiving a wireless signal and the WiFi module provided in the mobile terminal 100, the mobile As a technology for tracking the location of the terminal 100, it means a location localization technology based on a wireless local area network (WLAN) using WiFi.

The Wi-Fi location tracking system 300 includes a Wi-Fi location server 310, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP 330 connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database 330 in which arbitrary wireless AP information is stored. It can contain.

The Wi-Fi location server 310 extracts information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on the location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100. Information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310 through the mobile terminal 100, or from the wireless AP 320 to the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310. Can be sent.

Based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100, the information of the extracted wireless AP is MAC Address, SSID, RSSI, channel information, Privacy, Network Type, Signal Strength and Noise Strength It may be at least one of.

As described above, the Wi-Fi location server 310 receives the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100, and includes the information included in the pre-built database 330 and the received wireless AP 320. By comparing the information, the location information of the mobile terminal 100 is extracted (or analyzed).

Meanwhile, in FIG. 2B, as an example, wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 are illustrated as first, second, and third wireless APs 320. However, the number of wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. The Wi-Fi location tracking system 300 can track the location of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to at least one wireless AP.

Next, looking at the database 330 in which arbitrary wireless AP information is stored in more detail, various information of arbitrary wireless APs arranged at different locations may be stored in the database 330.

Information of arbitrary wireless APs stored in the database 300 includes MAC address, SSID, RSSI, channel information, privacy, network type, latitude and longitude coordinates of the wireless AP, building name where the wireless AP is located, floor number, and indoor detailed location information (GPS coordinates available), AP owner's address, and phone number.

As described above, since the arbitrary wireless AP information and the location information corresponding to the arbitrary wireless AP are stored in the database 330, the Wi-Fi location server 310 is a mobile terminal 100 in the database 330. The location information of the mobile terminal 100 may be extracted by searching for wireless AP information corresponding to the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to and extracting location information matching the retrieved wireless AP information.

Then, the location information of the extracted mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310, so that the mobile terminal 100 can obtain location information.

Hereinafter, a structure of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal in which components of the mobile terminal or mobile terminals are arranged according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described.

3A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal 100 related to the present invention as viewed from the front.

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

The body includes a case (frame, housing, cover, etc.) forming an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are embedded in a 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, and the battery cover 103 covering the battery 191 may be configured to be detachably attached to the rear case 102. have.

The cases may be formed by injection of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal, for example, stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

A display unit 151, a first sound output module 153a, a first camera 121a, a first operation unit 131, etc. are disposed on the front side of the terminal body, and a microphone 122 and an interface unit 170 on the side surface. ), the second operation unit 132 may be provided.

The display unit 151 is configured to display (output) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) that visually displays information, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED). ), a flexible display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensing means to receive a control command by a touch method. When a touch is made to any one place on the display unit 151, the touch sensing means may be configured to detect this and input content corresponding to the touched position. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, or an instruction or designable menu item in various modes.

The touch sensing means is formed to be translucent so that visual information output from the display unit 151 is visible, and a structure for enhancing visibility of the touch screen in a bright place may be included. According to FIG. 3A, the display unit 151 occupies most of the front surface of the front case 101.

A first sound output module 153a and a first camera 121a are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151, and a first operation unit 131 and a microphone 122 are located in an area adjacent to the other end. ) Is placed. The second operation unit 132 (see FIG. 3B ), the interface unit 170, and the like may be disposed on the side of the terminal body.

The first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver that delivers a call sound to the user's ear or a loud speaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds.

Sound generated from the first sound output module 153a may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made simpler because the holes formed independently for the sound output are not visible or hidden. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a hole for emitting the sound may be formed in the window.

The first camera 121a processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may include first and second operation units 131 and 132. The first and second operation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion, and any method is adopted as long as the user operates with a tactile feeling, such as touch, push, scroll, etc. Can be.

In the drawing, the first operation unit 131 is illustrated on the basis of the touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 131 may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a push key.

Contents input by the first and/or second operation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives a command such as a menu, home key, cancel, search, etc., and the second operation unit 132 adjusts the volume of sound output from the first sound output module 153a or A command such as switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 may be input.

The microphone 122 is formed to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can exchange data with external devices. For example, the interface unit 170 is a connection terminal for connecting with an earphone by wire or wireless, a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port (Wireless) LAN Port), etc., or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 may be implemented in the form of a socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) or a memory card for storing information.

3B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 3A.

Referring to FIG. 3B, a second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The second camera 121b has a shooting direction substantially opposite to the first camera 121a (see FIG. 3A) and may be a camera having different pixels from the first camera 121a.

For example, the first camera 121a has a low pixel so that it is easy to take a user's face in the case of a video call and transmit it to the other party, and the second camera 121b shoots a general subject and does not transmit it immediately It is desirable to have a high pixel because it is often not. The first and second cameras 121a and 121b may be installed on the terminal body to be rotatable or pop-up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. When the flash 123 photographs the subject with the second camera 121b, the light is directed toward the subject. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his/her face or the like when the user wants to photograph (self-photograph) himself using the second camera 121b.

The second acoustic output module 153b may be additionally disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. The second sound output module 153b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a (refer to FIG. 3A), or may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

On the side of the terminal body, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be additionally disposed in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna forming part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 1) may be installed to be withdrawn from the terminal body.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or configured to be detachable from the outside of the terminal body. In this figure, the battery cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to limit the detachment of the battery 191 and illustrates that the battery 191 is protected from external shocks and foreign matter. .

On the other hand, the demand for multitasking (miltitasking) that can execute a variety of applications (application) at the same time is increasing, interest in the screen segmentation method of the mobile terminal that can simultaneously check the execution process of each application during multitasking is increasing have.

Accordingly, hereinafter, a mobile terminal 100 capable of improving a user's convenience by dividing a screen and a control method thereof will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following description, terms such as'first' and'second' are used to describe various components, but each component should not be limited by these terms. That is, terms such as'first' and'second' were used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the'first component' may be referred to as a'second component', and similarly the'second component' may also be referred to as a'first component'. Can be.

4 is a flow chart for explaining an embodiment of a mobile terminal 100 (see FIG. 1) according to the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151 and a control unit 180.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, a step of receiving an entry into a split mode for dividing the display unit 151 into a plurality of screen areas (S110S120) is performed.

In this case, the split mode refers to a state for starting to split the screen 151 or a state in which the screen 151 is divided into a plurality of regions.

Specifically, when the user pushes or touches a specific key or inputs a specific gesture, the user may enter the divided mode. For example, when the user long pushes the back key or inputs a gesture that crosses the screen 151 with a finger, the user may enter the split mode.

Subsequently, a step (S120) of generating a list area including a list of a plurality of applications and dividing the display unit 151 into first and second screen areas by the list area as a boundary is performed.

Here, a plurality of applications included in the list area can be selected in various ways. For example, the list of a plurality of applications may be a list of all applications executable on the terminal 100 or a list of preset applications.

Alternatively, it may be a list of frequently used applications, or a list of applications similar or related to the currently running application.

Meanwhile, the list area may include an indicator indicating a screen area in which at least one application selected from the first and second screen areas is to be executed. Such indicators may be displayed with a specific icon or mark.

Thereafter, a step (S130) of executing at least one application selected from among a plurality of applications in at least one screen area among the first and second screen areas is performed.

Specifically, a user may select an icon corresponding to at least one application among a plurality of applications in various ways such as touch, push, and drag.

Then, when an object included in at least one application among a plurality of applications is selected, an operation executed in at least one screen region among the first and second screen regions uses the selected object (S140 ).

5A and 5B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface in a split mode.

Referring to (a) of Figure 5a, the user can enter the split mode by long pushing the back key 510 while the first application (Internet) is running.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 5A, when an entry into the split mode is received, the list area 520 is generated from the center of the screen 151 in the vertical direction of the screen 151 and is generated. In addition, the first and second screen areas 530 and 540 are generated by generating the list area 520.

At this time, the location where the list area 520 is generated is not limited to the center of the display unit 151, but may be generated at various arbitrary locations on the display unit 151. That is, the sizes of the first and second screen areas 530 and 540 may be adjusted according to the position where the list area 520 is generated.

In addition, an animation effect may be applied to the process in which the list area 520 is unfolded to induce a natural screen 151 change.

For example, the first application that was running on the entire screen 151 may be output as a blur on the entire screen 151, and may be generated while the list area 520 is overlaid on the entire screen 151.

Referring to FIG. 5A (c), the list area 520 may include a plurality of application lists and indicators 550. Also, an icon corresponding to the first application being executed may be displayed on the first screen area 530. Alternatively, the first application that was running may be output together with the blurring image effect.

At this time, only the blurry image effect may be output to the second screen area 540. Alternatively, an icon corresponding to an application that is frequently executed with the first application or an application having high relevance may be displayed.

Specifically, the plurality of application lists may be output as selectable icons corresponding to each of the plurality of applications. For example, the second icon 560 corresponding to the second application may be included in the list area 520, and the user may select the second application by touching the second icon 560.

As another embodiment, it may be output as a selectable icon corresponding to a plurality of applications. That is, icons 570 corresponding to the third and fourth applications may be included in the list area 520.

On the other hand, as described above, the indicator 550 indicates a screen area in which the selected application among the first and second screen areas 530 and 540 is to be executed. In an embodiment, the indicator 550 may be output as an arrow toward the second screen area 540.

The screen area facing the indicator 550 may be determined in various ways. As an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A (c), the indicator 550 may be output as an arrow toward a screen area where an application to be executed is not determined.

Also, the screen area indicated by the indicator 550 may be changed by user input. In an embodiment, the user may change the arrow 550 to face the first screen area 530 by touching the arrow-shaped indicator 550.

As another embodiment, the user may change the arrow 550 to face the first screen area 530 by long touching the arrow type indicator 550 and dragging it toward the first screen area 530.

Referring to FIG. 5B (a), the second application selected by the user may be executed in the second screen area 540 indicated by the indicator 550.

Also, the size of the list area 520 is gradually reduced. At this time, the size of the list area 520 may gradually decrease as opposed to the process generated in FIG. 5A (b).

For example, an application to be executed in each screen area 530 and 540 may be output with a blurry image effect. Alternatively, icons corresponding to an application to be executed in each screen area 530 and 540 may be output.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 5B, the list area 520 whose size is gradually reduced is converted into a bar shape. Also, first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas 530 and 540, respectively.

Meanwhile, one of the divided screen areas may be selected as the focus area. The focus area may be defined as a screen area in which subsequent user control commands (key input or push input) are executed.

As an embodiment, a screen area facing the indicator may be selected as a focus area. This is because the selected application is executed in the screen area facing the indicator.

As another embodiment, a screen area in which the immediately selected application is executed among the divided screen areas may be selected as a focus area.

The focus area can be highlighted in various ways. For example, the frame of the focus area may be highlighted with a bold line, a color distinguished from other screen areas, or a method of indicating the focus area with a specific icon.

In an embodiment, the second screen area 540 is selected as the focus area in FIGS. 5A(C) and 5B(B), and the frame may be displayed as a thick line.

Also, the selected focus area may be changed by user input. For example, it is possible to change the divided area to be the focus area by touching the divided area opposite the selected focus area. Alternatively, the focus change icon existing in the divided area may be changed by touching it.

Referring back to FIG. 5B (b), the second screen area 540 in which the selected second application is executed immediately before the screen is divided is selected as the focus area. Accordingly, the frame of the second screen area 540 may be highlighted by using a bold line.

5C and 5D are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface in a split mode of a terminal 100 rotated in the state of FIGS. 5A and 5B.

5A and 5B, the list of the executed application and the plurality of applications is rotated and displayed as the status of the terminal 100 is displayed. In addition, the list area 520 is generated by expanding in the left and right directions of the screen 151. That is, the basic division method is performed as in the case of FIGS. 5A and 5B.

Hereinafter, the user interface described with reference to the accompanying drawings may be executed even when the terminal 100 is rotated as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D.

On the other hand, the user can input an entry into the split mode without supporting the split mode. The state in which the split mode is not supported means a home screen state in which no application is running or a top menu state. Alternatively, a pre-set application may be running so that it cannot be executed in a divided screen area.

6A and 6B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to the split mode is input from the home screen.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 6A, an entry into the split mode may be input in a home screen state.

Referring to FIG. 6A (b), the list area 610 may be generated while being spread in the vertical direction of the screen 151. Accordingly, first and second screen areas 620 and 630 are generated.

Referring to FIG. 6A (c), the list area 610 may include a plurality of application lists and indicators 640.

Compared to FIG. 5A (c), since there is no running application, an icon corresponding to the application to be executed is not output in the divided screen area.

In an embodiment, message pop-up windows 622 and 632 to select an application may be displayed on each divided screen area. Alternatively, only the home screen may be output in a blurry state.

Also, the indicator 640 may be output as an arrow toward the first screen area 620, and the user may select the first icon 650 corresponding to the first application by touching it.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 6B, an indicator or an icon indicating the selected first application may be displayed on the first screen area 620.

In addition, as the user selects an application to be executed in the first screen area 620, the indicator 640 of the list area 610 may be switched to an arrow toward the second screen area 630.

Subsequently, the user may select the second icon 660 corresponding to the second application to be executed in the second screen area 630.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 6B, the first application may be executed in the first screen area 620, and the second application may be executed in the second screen area 630. In addition, the size of the list area 610 is gradually decreased as opposed to the process generated in FIG. 6A (b).

At this time, the size of the list area 610 may be reduced when there are applications running in the first and second screen areas 620 and 630.

As another embodiment, a user may reduce a size by inputting a specific key or the like. Accordingly, a state as shown in FIG. 6D may be maintained before a control command for reducing the size of the list area 610 is input.

As a result, the user can select the application included in the list area 610 in the same manner as described above, and change the application running in the divided screen area.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 6B, the list area 610 whose size is gradually reduced is converted into a bar shape. In addition, the second screen area 630 in which the selected second application is executed immediately before the screen is divided is selected as the focus area, and a frame of the second screen area 630 may be displayed as a thick line.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to a split mode is received in a screen division state.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 7, a user may input an entry into a split mode while executing the first and second applications in the first and second screen areas 710 and 720, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 7B, a list area 730 including an indicator 740 facing the first screen area 710 may be generated.

In this case, among icons corresponding to the applications included in the list area 730, icons 732 corresponding to the first and second applications may be set so as not to be selected. For example, a touch input may be output in an impossible state.

At this time, the user may select the third icon 734 by touching the third application.

Referring to FIGS. 7C and 7D, the size of the list area 730 is gradually reduced, and a third application selected by the user may be executed in the first screen area 710 facing the indicator 740. As a result, a third application is executed in the first screen area 710 and a second application is executed in the second screen area 720.

8A and 8B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when an entry to a split mode is input while an application is being executed.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8A, the user may input an entry into the split mode while executing the first application on the full screen 151.

Referring to FIG. 8A (b), first and second screen areas 820 and 830 are generated by generating the list area 810.

At this time, the icon 812 corresponding to the first application included in the list area 810 may be output in a state that cannot be selected. Also, the indicator 840 may be output to face the second screen area 830 without the selected application.

In addition, the second screen area 830 facing the indicator 840 may be selected as the focus area. As a result, the frame of the second screen area 830 is displayed in bold to indicate that it is the focus area.

At this time, the user may change the focus area to the first screen area 820 by touching the first screen area 820.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 8A, as a result of the user touching the first screen area 820, the focus area is changed to the first screen area 820. Accordingly, the indicator 840 is changed to face the first screen area 820.

In another embodiment, the user may change the selected focus area by changing the direction of the indicator 840.

For example, the indicator 840 can be changed to face the first screen area 820 by touching the indicator 840 in FIG. 8A (b). Alternatively, as shown in (c) of FIG. 8A, after touching the indicator 840 facing the second screen area 830, dragging it toward the first screen area 820 may switch the direction of the indicator 840. .

As a result, the first screen area 820 may be changed to a focus area, and a border thereof may be boldly displayed, and the indicator 840 faces the first screen area 820.

After changing the focus area, the user may select the second icon 814 corresponding to the second application by touching it.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8B, an icon corresponding to the selected second application may be displayed on the first screen area 820. Then, the indicator 840 is changed again to face the second screen area 830 where the selected application does not exist. In this state, the user can push the back key.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 8B, the list area 810 disappears by the back key push input and a second application may be output on the entire screen 151. That is, at this time, the control command of the back key may be executed as a command to cancel the split mode.

Meanwhile, when the first and second applications are simultaneously selected among the plurality of applications included in the list area, the first and second applications may be executed in the first and second screen areas, respectively.

9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when one icon corresponding to a plurality of applications is selected.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 9, the user may input an entry into the split mode while executing the first application on the full screen 151.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 9, first and second screen areas 920 and 930 are generated by generating the list area 910. Also, the indicator 940 may be output to face the second screen area 930 where there is no running application.

The user may select one of the icons corresponding to the applications included in the list area 910 by touching one of the icons 912 corresponding to the second and third applications. At this time, the icon 912 may be output in the form of a second application/third application.

As an embodiment, a screen area executed according to the location of the application displayed on the icon may be set. That is, when the icon is selected by touching, the application displayed on the left may be executed in the first screen area, and the application displayed on the right may be executed in the second screen area.

As another embodiment, the application indicated by the icon may be set by dragging it to a screen area to be executed. That is, the application displayed on the left side in the second screen region may be executed by dragging the left portion of the icon to the second screen region. At the same time, the right part of the icon can be dragged to the first screen area to execute the application displayed on the right in the first screen area.

Referring to FIGS. 9C and 9D, a second application may be executed in the first screen area 920 and a third application may be executed in the second screen area 930 by selecting the icon 912. have. That is, when a plurality of applications are simultaneously selected as a single icon, they are executed in each divided screen area.

As another embodiment, a plurality of icons corresponding to each of a plurality of applications may be simultaneously touched to execute each in a divided screen area. That is, the second icon corresponding to the second application and the third icon corresponding to the third application may be simultaneously touched and selected. As a result, the second application may be executed in the first screen area and the third application may be executed in the second screen area.

Meanwhile, as described above, when an object included in at least one application among a plurality of applications included in the list area is selected, an application executed in at least one screen area among the first and second screen areas may use the selected object. have.

10A to 10D are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to an object included in an application in a list area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 10A, when the first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, respectively, the user inputs an entry into the split mode by long pushing the back key. can do.

Referring to (b) and (c) of FIG. 10A, the list area 1030 is generated while being spread vertically. At this time, icons corresponding to the previously executed application may be output to the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, or a previously executed screen may be output with a blurry image effect.

Also, the list area 1030 may include icons and indicators 1040 corresponding to a plurality of applications.

Specifically, a plurality of applications included in the list area 1030 may be selected and output differently according to the first and second applications currently running in the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020.

In an embodiment, when the first and second applications are messenger applications, the list area 1030 may include applications including objects such as pictures, contacts, and videos frequently transmitted through the messenger.

Also, the indicator 1040 may be output as an arrow toward the second screen area 1020 that is the focus area. In addition, when the user long touches the third icon 1050 corresponding to the third application, a pop-up window 1052 showing a list of objects included therein may be displayed.

In an embodiment, when the icon 1050 corresponding to the contact application is long touched, the stored contact list 1052 may be opened.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 10B, when the user selects an object included in the application, the object selected by the second application executed in the second screen area 1020 indicated by the indicator 1040 may be used.

As an embodiment, when the user touches and selects the contact 1054 included in the contact list 1052, the second application may use the contact 1054. That is, the contact 1054 may be copied to the chat window of the second application that is the messenger.

As another embodiment, when the user touches the contact 1054 and drags it to the messenger chat window, the contact 1054 may be copied to the chat window.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 10B, when the contact 1054 is copied to the second screen area 1020, the indicator 1040 may be switched to an arrow toward the first screen area 1010.

In addition, as shown in (a) of FIG. 10B, when a user long touches the icon 1060 corresponding to the photo album application, the image file list 1062 stored in the photo album application may be expanded in the form of a thumbnail.

If a specific image file 1064 is touched and selected, the corresponding file 1064 may be copied to a chat window of the first application as a messenger. Alternatively, the image file 1064 may be touched and then dragged to the messenger window to be copied.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 10B, when an object is transmitted to each of the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, the size of the list area 1030 is gradually reduced.

As another embodiment, when a control command to reduce the size of the list area 1030 is input from the user so that the user can additionally transmit an object, the size of the list area 1030 may be reduced.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 10C, when the first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, respectively, the user inputs an entry into the split mode by long pushing the back key can do.

For example, while a messenger application is being executed in the first screen area 1010 and a mail application is being executed in the second screen area 1020, the user may input a entering into the split mode by long pressing the back key.

Referring to (b) and (c) of FIG. 10C, the list area 1030 is generated while being spread up and down, and the list area 1030 may include icons and indicators 1040 corresponding to a plurality of applications. Also, the indicator 1040 may be output as an arrow toward the second screen area 1020 that is the focus area.

In addition, icons corresponding to the previously executed application may be output to the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, or a previously executed screen may be output with a blurry image effect.

At this time, a plurality of applications included in the list area 1030 may be selected and output differently according to the first and second applications currently running in the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020.

Specifically, differently selected and output depending on the type of the first and second applications, or applications that were frequently executed together with the first and second applications may be output. Alternatively, an application set by the user in advance may be output.

For example, when the first application is a messenger application and the second application is a mail application, the list area 1030 may include applications including objects such as pictures, contacts, and videos frequently transmitted through a messenger or mail. .

In addition, the user may select a long touch the third icon 1050 corresponding to the third application.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 10C, a third application may be executed in the list area 1030 by selecting the third icon 1050.

In an embodiment, when the icon 1050 corresponding to the contact application is long touched, the contact application may be executed in the list area 1030. That is, the contact list is displayed in the list area 1030, and icons of the application displayed in the list area 1030 disappear. At this time, the list area 1030 may be widened to execute the contact application.

In addition, when a user selects an object included in an application running in the list area 1030, the object selected by the second application executed in the second screen area 1020 indicated by the indicator 1040 may be used.

In an embodiment, when a user touches and selects the contact 1054 included in the contact application, the second application may use the contact 1054. That is, the contact 1054 can be copied to the mail application.

As another example, when the user drags the contact 1054 to the second screen area 1020, the contact 1054 may be copied.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 10D, when the contact 1054 is copied to the second screen area 1020, icons of a plurality of applications may be displayed again in the list area 1030. At this time, the output icons may be selected and output in the same manner as in (c) of FIG. 10C.

In addition, the screen switching from (d) of FIG. 10c to (a) of FIG. 10d may be performed automatically when an object is delivered or a user may apply a specific control command (such as a back key input). At this time, the indicator 1040 may be switched to an arrow toward the first screen area 1010.

Subsequently, the user may long touch the icon 1060 corresponding to the photo album application.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 10D, according to a user's long touch input, a photo album application may be executed in the list area 1030. Accordingly, image files included in the photo album application may be output to the list area 1030.

If a specific image file 1064 is touched and selected, the corresponding file 1064 may be copied to a chat window of the first application as a messenger. Alternatively, the image file 1064 can be copied by dragging it to the messenger window.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 10D, when an object is transmitted to each of the first and second screen areas 1010 and 1020, the size of the list area 1030 is gradually reduced.

As another embodiment, when a control command to reduce the size of the list area 1030 is input from the user so that the user can additionally transmit an object, the size of the list area 1030 may be reduced.

Meanwhile, as described in FIG. 4, a process of selecting an application to be executed in a divided screen area and a process of selecting an object included in the application may be continuously performed. In this case, the size of the list area is reduced only when a control command for reducing it is input.

11 to 15 are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to an application included in a list area.

As described above, when an icon corresponding to an application included in the list area is touched, it can be executed in a divided screen area facing the indicator. Alternatively, when the icon is dragged to the divided screen area facing the indicator, the icon may be executed in the divided screen area facing the indicator.

As another embodiment, the user may drag an icon to a screen area not directed by the indicator and then execute it in the dragged screen area.

11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to selection of an icon corresponding to an application included in a list area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 11, first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas 1110 and 1120, respectively. At this time, icons 1130 corresponding to the first and second applications included in the list area may be output in a state that cannot be selected.

The user may drag the icon 1140 corresponding to the third application to the second screen area 1120 that the indicator does not face.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 11, an icon representing a third application may be output to the second screen area 1120, and a third icon 1140 included in the list area is output in an inactive state that cannot be selected. Can be. Then, the icons 1130 corresponding to the first and second applications may be output again in a selectable state.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 11, the size of the list area gradually decreases, and the first application is executed in the first screen area 1110 and the third application is executed in the second screen area 1120. Can be.

Meanwhile, in (a) and (b) of FIG. 11, when an icon corresponding to a running application output in an unselectable state is selected, the state of the existing screen 151 is maintained.

Also, as an example, an icon corresponding to a running application may also be output in a selectable state.

Meanwhile, as described above, icons corresponding to a plurality of applications and icons corresponding to one application may be displayed in the list area. These icons may be arranged according to the recently executed order or frequency of execution.

12 and 13 are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to arrangement of icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 12, the first icon 1230 corresponding to two applications may be set to correspond to the two most recently executed applications. In addition, the second and third icons 1240 corresponding to two applications may also be set to correspond to a plurality of recently executed applications.

In addition, icons 1250 corresponding to one application may be arranged in an order of high execution frequency. For example, the fourth icon 1252 may be set to correspond to the application having the most number of executions, and the fifth icon 1254 may be set to correspond to the application having the number of executions to the second time. have.

Also, in the list area, icons corresponding to an application that is highly related to an application to be executed in a divided screen area may be output. Specifically, it may be selected based on the type of application or the degree to which it is frequently executed along with the application to be executed.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 12, icons 1260 corresponding to an application that is frequently used together with a first application running in the first screen area 1210 may be preferentially output. Subsequently, the icons 1270 may be output according to the order in which the execution frequency is high.

Similarly, referring to (c) of FIG. 12, icons 1280 corresponding to frequently used applications may be preferentially output along with a second application running in the second screen area 1220. Subsequently, the icons 1270 may be output according to the order in which the execution frequency is high.

Meanwhile, an icon corresponding to a recently installed application may be preferentially displayed in the list area.

13A and 13B, icons 1310 corresponding to an installed application before the list area is generated may be preferentially displayed at the top of the list area.

The icons 1310 corresponding to the recently installed application may include an indicator indicating that it has been recently installed. For example, these icons 1310 may include an indicator indicated by N in the upper right corner.

As described above, when the user pushes the back key at this time, the user may return to the previous home screen state.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 13, in FIG. 13 (b ), when the user long pushes the back key to enter the split mode again, a list area is generated. At this time, icons arranged in the same manner as in FIG. 12 may be displayed again in the list area.

That is, when entering the split mode again, the indicator indicating that it has been recently installed is not output, and icons corresponding to the application may be arranged according to the execution frequency.

14 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for searching for icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.

14(a) and 14(b), the user may search for a list of a plurality of icons included in the list area by moving the scroll bar displayed on the right side of the list area to the top.

As another embodiment, a list of a plurality of icons may be searched by flicking the list area and turning the page on which the icon is output.

In another embodiment, the applications may be output in the form of thumbnails, respectively, and the user may search for the application by flicking the list area.

15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for editing an arrangement of icons corresponding to an application included in a list area.

Referring to FIG. 15A, first and second icons 1510 may be displayed in the list area. At this time, the user may enter the list area editing mode by touching the edit button 1520 included in the list area.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 15, an edit mode of the list area is shown, and a plurality of icons included in the list area may be displayed on the entire screen 151.

In addition, each icon may include an indicator indicating whether to select. For example, the indicator may be displayed at the upper right of the icon as a check box indicating whether or not it is selected.

In an embodiment, when a user touches and selects check boxes 1530 and 1540 of the first and second icons, an indication indicating that the check boxes 1530 and 1540 of the first and second icons are selected may be output. . Thereafter, the user may exit the editing mode of the list area by touching the edit completion button 1550.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 15, it can be confirmed that the first and second icons 1510 selected in the edit mode are not output in the list area. At this time, the first and second icons 1510 are output at the bottom of the list area and can be searched using the scroll input of FIG. 14 described above.

That is, the user can determine icons to be displayed in the list area in the edit mode. In an embodiment, hidden icons may be excluded from the list area or displayed in alphabetical order at the bottom of the list area.

Meanwhile, icons capable of controlling the first and second screen areas, respectively, may be displayed on the screen 151.

16, 17A, and 17B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to an icon displayed in a list area.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 16, the user can select a menu icon 1610 displayed on the list area by touching it. As a result, sub icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 of the menu icon 1610 may be output together with an animation effect that induces a natural screen change.

Specifically, a List icon 1612, a Full icon 1614, a Switch icon 1616, and a Close icon 1618 may be output on the first screen area 1620 that is the focus area.

In this state, the user can change the focus area by touching the second screen area 1630.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 16, lower icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 output in the first screen area 1620 may be output in the second screen area 1630. That is, the lower icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 are unfolded in the focus area.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 16, it shows another embodiment in which the sub icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 are output, and the sub icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 are output on the focus area. Can be displayed in a separate pop-up window.

The lower icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 described above may disappear when the menu icon 1610 is touched again.

In another embodiment, if a control command such as touching the sub-icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 for a predetermined time is not input, the expanded sub-icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 are displayed. Can disappear.

17A and 17B are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when the sub-icon in FIG. 16 is selected.

Referring to FIG. 17A (a), as described above, the lower icons 1612, 1614, 1616, and 1618 may be output from the first screen area 1710, which is the focus area.

Referring to FIG. 17A (b), when the user selects the List icon 1612, a list area including an indicator facing the first screen area 1710 may be output.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 17A, when the user selects the Full icon 1614, the first application running in the first screen area 1710 may be output on the full screen 151.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 17B, when the user selects the switch icon 1616, positions of applications that are being executed in the first and second screen areas 1710 and 1720 are changed with each other.

Specifically, the first application running in the first screen area 1710 is executed in the second screen area 1720. In addition, the second application running in the second screen area 1720 is executed in the first screen area 1710. In this case, the focus area may be set as the second screen area 1720 in which the first application is executed.

As another embodiment related to switching the screen area, when the user long pushes the title of the first application running in the first screen area or the tab area of the first screen area, the first screen area is dimmed and the first application The thumb nail box is floating.

Thereafter, when the user drags the thumbnail box to the second screen area and releases it, the positions of the first and second screen areas are switched. At this time, switching is not performed when the first screen area is released without dragging to the first screen area.

As another embodiment, the user may change the position by tapping the first and second screen areas and flicking up and down.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 17B, when the user selects the Close icon 1618, a state before execution of the first application may be output to the first screen area 1710 as a focus area.

In an embodiment, when the first application is an application called during execution of the third application, the first application may be terminated and the third application may be output in the first screen area 1710.

As another embodiment, when there is no task to be terminated in the first application, the screen is switched to the full screen that is not divided, and the second application running in the second screen area 1720 may be output on the entire screen 151. .

Meanwhile, the size of the divided screen area may be adjusted according to a user's input. For example, when the size of the list area is reduced and the list area is converted into a bar, the sizes of the first and second screen areas may be set according to a user input to adjust the position of the bar.

In addition, when the first screen area is smaller than a preset threshold size, only the application running in the second screen area may be output on the entire screen 151. The threshold size may be set according to the first application running in the first screen area.

For example, when the first application is a video application, it is difficult to watch a video when the first screen area is too small, so a threshold size in consideration of this can be set in advance.

18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface for adjusting the size of a divided screen area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 18, the user may increase the size of the first screen area 1810 by dragging the split bar 1830 forming the boundary of the divided screen area downward. Accordingly, the size of the second screen area 1820 is reduced.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 18, when the user drags the split bar 1830 and the second screen area 1820 is smaller than a preset threshold size 1840, the second screen area 1820 is a screen. It is pushed down so as not to be seen at (151). As a result, only the first application running in the first screen area 1810 is output on the entire screen 151.

In this case, the threshold size 1840 may be set in advance according to the second application running in the second screen area 1820.

Referring to FIGS. 18C and 18D, only the first application is output on the full screen 151, but the second application may also be continuously running. Accordingly, the user may drag the end portion of the screen 151 to drag the hidden second screen area 1820 to the dragged point.

In addition, the focus area may be changed as the size of the second screen area 1820 that was the focus area in FIGS. 18A and 18B is smaller than the threshold size. That is, the first screen area 1810 may be set as the focus area.

19A to 19C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a physical key (home/back/menu button) is pushed in a split mode.

19A is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a home button is pushed in a split mode.

Referring to FIG. 19A, when the user pushes the home button in the split mode, the split mode is canceled and the home screen may be switched.

On the other hand, when the back button is pushed in the split mode, the control command of the back button is executed in the focus area.

19B is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a back button is pushed in a split mode.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 19B, when the first application that was running in the first screen area 1910 calls the third application, the third application may be executed in the first screen area 1910. .

Referring to (c) of FIG. 19B, when the user pushes the back button in FIG. 19B (b), a control command of the back button may be executed in the first screen area 1910, which is the focus area. Specifically, the first application that was previously executing may be displayed again in the first screen area 1910. That is, it returns to the same state as in Fig. 19B (a).

Referring to (d) of FIG. 19B, when the user pushes the back button in FIG. 19B (c), the first application is terminated and the split mode may be canceled. As a result, the second application running in the second screen area 1920 may be output on the entire screen 151.

Meanwhile, when the menu button is pushed in the split mode, a menu related to an application running in the focus area may be displayed. At this time, the displayed menu may be output in the focus area or a screen area opposite to the focus area.

19C is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a menu button is pushed in a split mode.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 19C, when the menu button is pushed while the focus area is the first screen area 1910, a menu related to the messenger running in the focus area may be output in the second screen area 1920. have. At this time, the menu may include adding a contact related to the messenger, alarm setting, and the like.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 19C, when the menu button is pushed while the focus area is the second screen area 1920, a menu related to a video running in the focus area may be output in the first screen area 1910. have. At this time, the menu may include double speed, pause, and rewind related to the video.

19C (c) and (d) are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a menu button is pushed in a split mode of the rotated terminal 100.

The output content is rotated, and the control command of the menu button may be executed in the same manner as in (a) and (b) of FIG. 19C described above.

As another example, when a flicking input is applied to the second screen area when the first screen area is the focus area, a control command for flicking may be executed in the second screen area. That is, a control command applied to each screen area can be executed in the corresponding screen area.

On the other hand, when the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit 151 and the second application is executed on the floating screen output overlaid on the entire screen on which the first application is executed, the floating screen may When dragged to the area, the entire screen can be divided into first and second screen areas, and the first and second applications can be executed in the first and second screen areas, respectively.

20A to 20E are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that enters a split mode while a floating screen is output.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 20A, a messenger is executed on the full screen 151 and a video is executed on the floating screen. At this time, the user can drag the floating screen to the lower end of the entire screen 151.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 20A, when a floating screen is dragged, a guide area 2010 for preliminarily displaying a screen area on which a floating screen is to be output when a screen is divided may be output.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 20A, a video that was running on a floating screen is output in the output guide area 2010.

As another embodiment, a command to enter the split mode may be input while a plurality of floating screens are output on the entire screen 151.

20B is a conceptual diagram illustrating a case in which a drag input for entering a split mode described above is applied while two floating screens are output.

At this time, the floating screen 2020 to which the drag input is not applied maintains the floating state, and the screen is divided in the same manner as in FIG. 20A.

Meanwhile, when the floating screen is output in a state in which the split mode is not supported, a drag input of entering the split mode described above may be applied. As a result, a list area is created and the application running on the floating screen is executed in the divided screen area of the dragged side. Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 20C, the entire screen 151 is in a home screen state, and a moving image is executed on the floating screen. At this time, the user can drag the floating screen to the lower end of the entire screen 151.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 20C, when the floating screen is dragged, a guide area 2010 for preliminarily displaying a screen area on which the floating screen is to be output when the screen is divided may be output.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 20c, a list area is generated and the screen 151 is divided. In addition, in the divided screen area corresponding to the output guide area 2010, the video running on the floating screen is output. In addition, a division area opposite to the output guide area 2010 may be selected as a focus area.

Meanwhile, a control command for entering the split mode may be input (for example, a user's back key long push) while the floating screen is output. Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 20D, a messenger is executed on the full screen 151 and a video is executed on the floating screen. At this time, the user can enter the split mode by long pushing the back key.

Referring to FIG. 20D (b), the screen is divided by the creation of the list area. At this time, the floating screen is not output as hidden, and the messenger running on the entire screen 151 may be output with a blurry image effect.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 20D, when a user touches and selects an icon 1230 corresponding to an Internet application included in the list area, the Internet may be executed in the second screen area 1260.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 20E, a messenger application that was running on the entire screen 151 is executed in the first screen area 1250, and a hidden floating screen is output thereon.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 20E, in FIG. 20D (c), when a user touches and selects an icon 1240 corresponding to a video application being executed on a floating screen, the video is executed in the second screen area 1260. Can be. In addition, a messenger application running on the entire screen 151 may be executed on the first screen area 1250.

That is, when an icon corresponding to an application running on the floating screen is selected in the list area, the floating screen disappears and the application running on the floating screen is output in the divided screen area.

Meanwhile, when the floating screen switching icon output on the second screen area is selected, the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit 151 and the second application is overlaid on the entire screen 151 on which the first application is executed. Can be executed on the floating screen. Hereinafter, specific embodiments will be described.

21 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to switching a floating screen.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 21, when a user touches and selects a floating screen switching icon output on the first screen area 2110, the split mode is canceled and the floating screen is output.

Specifically, the first application running in the first screen area 2110 is output on the floating screen, and the second application running in the second screen area 2120 is output on the entire screen 151.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 21, when a user drags the status bar, a screen indicating the status of the Wi-Fi, GPS, etc. terminal 100 may be output. At this time, if the icon corresponding to the output first application is touched and selected, the selected first application is executed on the floating screen. That is, the screen 151 is switched to the state (b) of FIG. 21.

As another example related to this, if the status bar is dragged while the list area is output, the list area disappears.

Meanwhile, when the first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas, respectively, the captured image capturing all or part of the first screen area may be transferred to the second screen area.

22A to 22C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that delivers a captured image of a divided screen area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 22A, the capture icon 2230 may be output to the first screen area 2210 that is the focus area.

For example, the capture icon 2230 may use the captured image by the second application running in the second screen area 2220, regardless of the type of the first application running in the first screen area 2210 as the focus area. If there is an application, it can be output.

For example, when the second application is a mail application, the captured image can be attached, so the capture icon 2230 may be output on the first screen area 2210.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 22A, when a user touches and selects the capture icon 2230 output on the first screen area 2210, a captured image capturing the screen output on the first screen area 2210 is displayed. Can be created.

Thereafter, the captured image may be transferred to the second screen area 2220 together with a natural animation effect. Alternatively, the user may directly transfer the captured image to the second screen area 220 by dragging it.

At this time, additional information may be transmitted along with the captured image, and the second screen area 2220 may be changed to a focus area.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 22A, when the second application is a mail application, a message window indicating that the captured image is attached may be output.

22B is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that delivers a captured image that captures a portion of an image output on the first screen area.

22A and 22B, the capture icon 2230 may be output on the first screen area 2210 that is the focus area. When the user long touches the icon 2230, a crop tool 2240 capable of editing an image may be output.

Specifically, a region of a desired captured image may be set by adjusting a frame of the output crop tool 2240 by dragging. If the back key is pushed while the crop tool 2240 is output, the process returns to FIG. 22B (a).

Referring to (c) of FIG. 22B, when the user selects an image area to be captured by the crop tool 2240 and then touches the capture icon 2230 again, the edited captured image is transferred to the second screen area 2220. You can. Thereafter, steps such as (c) and (d) of FIG. 22A may be continued.

22C is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface related to transferring a captured image and changing a size of a screen area.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 22C, after dragging the split bar downward to increase the size of the first screen area 2210, the capture icon 2230 may be touched.

Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 22c, the captured image may be transferred to the second screen area 2220. At this time, the size of the narrowed second screen area 2220 may increase with the transfer of the captured image.

After the captured image is transmitted, the sizes of the first and second screen areas 2210 and 2220 are returned to the state (b) of FIG. 22C.

That is, the narrowed screen area temporarily expands to receive the captured image, and then returns to the original state after the captured image is transferred.

Meanwhile, when the first and second applications are executed in the first and second screen areas, respectively, an object output in the first screen area may be transferred to the second screen area. As an embodiment, a text object or file output on the first screen area may be selected and transmitted to the second screen area by using touch or drag.

23A to 23C are conceptual views illustrating an embodiment of a user interface that delivers an object output on a second screen area to a first screen area.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 23A, a text field for receiving text is output in the first screen area 2310, and an application including text is executed in the second screen area 2320. At this time, the user may select a text object output on the second screen area 2320 by long-touching it.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 23A, icons 2330 that can be set by dragging a range of text objects and icons for editing the selected text object 2340 may be output to the bubble pop-up window 2350.

For example, icons representing copying, cutting, erasing, etc. may be output. Subsequently, the user can copy the text object 2340 by touching the “Copy” icon.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 23A, the user may drag the copied text object 2340 to the text field 2360 output on the first screen area 2310.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 23B, a text object 2340 dragged to the text field 2360 may be output. In addition, the focus area is changed to the first screen area 2310 to which the text object 2340 is transmitted.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 23B, when the user drags the text object 2340 to a position other than the text fields 2360, 2370, and 2380, the text object 2340 is not delivered to the first screen area 2310. . At this time, the text object 2340 returns to the second screen area 2320 with an animation effect, and the focus area is maintained as the second screen area 2320.

Similarly, when an application that does not include a text field is executed in the first screen area 2310, the text object 2340 returns to the second screen area 2320 with an animation effect, and the focus area is the second screen area (2320).

As another embodiment, referring to (a) of FIG. 23C, a mail application capable of attaching an image file to the first screen area 2310 is running, and an image output as a thumbnail is displayed in the second screen area 2320. A photo album application containing files is being executed. At this time, the user can select an image file to be delivered by long-touching the thumbnail of the image file output on the second screen area 2320.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 23C, icons related to the selected image file may be output to the bubble pop-up window 2322.

For example, icons representing selection, editing, deletion, etc. may be output. Subsequently, the user can select an image file by touching the “select” icon.

At this time, the bubble pop-up window 2322 may be output from the bottom of the selected thumbnail. That is, the baffle pop-up window 2322 may be output from the top or bottom of the thumbnail in consideration of the width of the area to be output according to the position of the thumbnail.

In addition, the bubble pop-up window 2322 may disappear by a user's control command. For example, if a second thumbnail 2232 is selected by touching a first thumbnail different from the first thumbnail from which the baffle pop-up window 2322 is output, the bubble pop-up window 2322 output for the first thumbnail disappears.

As another example, if the icon 2324 for the photo album application running in the second screen area 2320 is touched or the back key is pushed, the bubble pop-up window 2322 disappears.

As another example, when the flicking input is performed in the second screen area 2320, the bubble pop-up window 2322 disappears and the flicking input is executed in the second screen area 2320.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 23C, the user can drag the thumbnail of the selected image file to the first screen area 2310. As a result, it is possible to attach an image file of the thumb nail dragged to the mail. Also, the focus area is changed to the first screen area 2310 to which the image file is transferred.

In this case, the scenario of attaching the received image file may proceed according to an application running in the first screen area 2310. For example, the process of attaching an image file may be performed while the screen of the application is maintained or in a newly outputted window.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 23C, if the user does not drag the thumbnail of the image file to completely pass over the first screen area 2310, the image file is not transferred to the first screen area 2310. At this time, the thumbnail of the image file returns to the second screen area 2320 with the animation effect, and the focus area is maintained as the second screen area 2320.

Similarly, when an application that cannot attach an image file is executed in the first screen area 2310, the thumbnail of the image file returns to the second screen area 2320 with an animation effect, and the focus area is the second screen. Retained in area 2320.

In addition, the text object and the image file object selected in FIGS. 23A and 23B may be transferred while temporarily increasing the size of the divided screen area as in FIG. 22C.

Meanwhile, when the first and second applications are running in the first and second screen areas, respectively, when the third application is called by the first application, the third application may be output in the first screen area. Thereafter, when the execution of the third application is completed, the first application is output again in the first screen area.

In another embodiment, all pop-up windows may be displayed on the top layer of the called screen area.

That is, basically, the first and second applications may be independently executed in the output screen area, but a specific operation set in advance may be executed in the opposite screen area. For example, this operation, such as a link or paste, can be performed in the opposite screen area.

24 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a user interface when a linked object is selected in a split mode.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 24, a first application as a messenger is executed in the first screen area 2410, and a second application is executed in the second screen area 2420. At this time, the user can select by clicking the link address output on the first screen area 2410.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 24, a third application corresponding to the clicked address may be output to the second screen area 2420.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 24 as another embodiment, the second screen area 2420 may be divided and the second and third applications may be output together. As a result, the entire screen 151 may be divided into three screen areas.

In this way, when the user continuously clicks the link address output to the first screen area 2410, the application corresponding to the address divides the screen area other than the first screen area 2410 or other screen areas. It can be displayed in one screen area.

This is because when the application such as a messenger is executed and the linked or pasted information is checked while simultaneously executing the messenger, the user's convenience may be improved.

For this purpose, when a specific application set in advance, such as a messenger, is executed, a divided mode may be automatically entered according to input of a specific control command.

As an embodiment, when a linked address is clicked while a messenger is running on the full screen 151, the screen is automatically divided, and an application corresponding to a running messenger and a linked address can be output in each divided screen area. .

Further, according to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification, the above-described method may be implemented as code readable by a processor on a medium on which a program is recorded. Examples of the medium readable by the processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission through the Internet). Includes.

The mobile terminal described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made. It might be.

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A display unit configured to output a first screen area for executing the first application and a second screen area for executing the second application; And
When receiving the entry into the divided mode, a control unit for controlling the display unit to generate a list area in the form of a bar between the first and second screen areas, including a bar,
The control unit,
When the size of the list area is expanded, transparency is adjusted for animation effects of the first and second screen areas, and the first screen area having the highest priority among the first and second screen areas is displayed. The indicator and a plurality of applications executed in the first application are output to the list area,
When a specific application is selected among the plurality of applications, a pop-up window including a plurality of objects selectable from the specific application is output, the selected object among the plurality of objects is applied to the first application, and the indicator is touched or Alternatively, after touching, dragging to the second screen area changes the indicator to display the second screen area. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
And selecting a plurality of applications included in the list area according to the first and second applications. delete delete According to claim 1,
The control unit,
And when the first and second applications are selected simultaneously, the first and second applications are simultaneously executed in each of the first and second screen areas. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
When the size of the list area is reduced and the list area is converted into a bar, a mobile terminal characterized in that the size of the first and second screen areas is set according to an input for adjusting the position of the bar. . According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A mobile terminal characterized in that an icon capable of controlling each of the first and second screen areas is set to be output on the display unit. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
When the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit and the second application is executed on the floating screen that is output overlaid on the entire screen on which the first application is executed, the floating screen moves to a region on the entire screen set in advance. When dragged,
And dividing the entire screen into first and second screen areas, and executing the first and second applications in the first and second screen areas, respectively. The method of claim 8,
The control unit,
When the floating screen switching icon output on the second screen area is selected,
A mobile terminal characterized in that the first application is executed on the entire screen of the display unit and the second application is executed on a floating screen output overlaid on the entire screen on which the first application is executed. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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