KR102135363B1 - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of setting a shooting mode and a control method thereof. The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a display unit for outputting at least one image stored in the photo album before shooting; And a control unit configured to set a shooting mode to a shooting setting value of the selected image when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected from the at least one image.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of setting a shooting mode 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 functions are diversified, the terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia player equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, and receiving games and broadcasts. 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 these improvements, users can take pictures by setting shooting settings such as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, and white balance, respectively. Alternatively, a variety of shooting modes such as general shooting, smile shot, beauty shot, panorama, and shared shooting can be selected to take a picture.

However, it is difficult for a user who lacks knowledge of photography to set each of the shooting setting values. In addition, there is a disadvantage that selecting a preset shooting mode may be limited to photographing an image desired by a user.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which can enhance a user's convenience by taking an image with a value equal to a shooting setting value of a selected image.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a display unit for outputting at least one image stored in the photo album before shooting; And a control unit configured to set a shooting mode to a shooting setting value of the selected image when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected from the at least one image.

In an embodiment, the controller selects at least one preferred image according to a preset selection criterion among at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting, and controls to be output to the display unit. If an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected among preferred images, a shooting mode may be set as the shooting setting value of the selected image.

In an embodiment, the control unit may search the image, the number of times the image was enlarged or reduced, the number of times the image was transmitted, the number of times the image was set as the background screen of the terminal, the time the image was displayed on the screen, and the SNS application. The preferred image may be selected according to at least one of the number of times the image has been uploaded, the number of times the image has been registered with the profile picture of the SNS, and the number of times the image posted in the SNS application has been viewed.

In an embodiment, if the plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number, the controller may select the plurality of images as the preferred image.

In an embodiment, the controller may select at least one image captured in weather similar to the current weather as the preferred image.

In an embodiment, the controller may select at least one image photographing an object similar to the object to be photographed as the preferred image.

In an embodiment, when the photographing mode cannot be set to the photographing setting value of the selected image, the controller may set a shooting mode similar to the photographing setting value.

A control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: (a) outputting at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting; And (b) when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected among the at least one image, setting a shooting mode with the shooting setting value of the selected image.

In an embodiment, the step (a) includes selecting and outputting at least one preferred image according to a preset selection criterion among at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting; and includes ( The step b) may include setting a shooting mode with the shooting setting value of the selected image when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected from the at least one preferred image.

In an embodiment, in step (a), the number of times the image has been viewed, the number of times the image has been enlarged or reduced, the number of times the image has been transmitted, the number of times the image has been set as the background screen of the terminal, and the time the image has been displayed on the screen. , Selecting the preferred image according to at least one of the number of times the image has been uploaded to the SNS application, the number of times the image has been registered with the profile picture of the SNS, and the number of times the image posted in the SNS application has been viewed.

In an embodiment, the step (a) may include selecting a plurality of images as the preferred image if a plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number.

In an embodiment, the step (a) may include selecting at least one image captured in weather similar to the current weather as the preferred image.

In an embodiment, the step (a) may include selecting at least one image photographing an object similar to an object to be photographed as the preferred image.

In an embodiment, the step (b) may include setting a shooting mode similar to the shooting setting value when the shooting mode cannot be set to the shooting setting value of the selected image.

According to the present invention, since the image can be taken at the same value as the shooting setting value of the selected image, even a user who lacks knowledge of photography can intuitively take the desired image. In addition, the user's convenience may be improved because a preferred image is recommended based on various criteria.

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.
5 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
6 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment according to FIG. 4.
7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of FIG. 5.
8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of recommending a preferred image or a shooting setting value in consideration of current weather.
9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a preferred image is recommended in consideration of an object to be photographed.
FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment when a shooting setting value of a selected image cannot be implemented.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification 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 the description of the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and should not be interpreted as limiting the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification 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.

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 mean 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, and may also include 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, 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.

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, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by 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 that can be transmitted to the 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 include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/power outage), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and 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 photographing 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 disposed on different surfaces.

In addition, 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 of objects on the monitor or screen. This is a video that allows you 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. 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.

In general, a 3D stereoscopic image is composed of a left image (left eye image) and a right image (right eye image). 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, which is arranged as a checker board method, which 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 by a depth corresponding to the parallax between the left image and the right image, thereby displaying a three-dimensional sense of space.

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 a left image and a right image 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 for 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, for example, a form of 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 pressure at 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 type proximity sensor, a magnetic type 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 making the pointer to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen without touching the pointer on the touch screen is referred to as a “proximity touch”, and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is referred to as "contact touch". The location on the touch screen that is a proximity touch with a pointer refers to a location where the pointer is perpendicular 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 detecting 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 recognizes which part of the stereoscopic image is touched using the distance. 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 include, 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 ultrasound. 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, and thereby acquires 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, call mode or recording mode, voice recognition mode, 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, and a buzzer.

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 used 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 the effect caused by and the effect of reproducing the 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 memory of a card type (for example, SD or XD memory), 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 that performs 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 provided with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an'identification device') may be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, 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 180 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 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 pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input 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, 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 a suitable 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, the 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 all communication systems including CDMA wireless communication systems.

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. ), 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 can 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. Also, 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 refer to a “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.

The Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) 300 moves using a WiFi module provided in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point, 320) that transmits or receives a wireless signal with the WiFi module. 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. The information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the Wi-Fi positioning server 310 through the mobile terminal 100, or from the wireless AP 320 to the Wi-Fi 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 disposed in 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, number of floors, 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 together in the database 330, the Wi-Fi location server 310 is a mobile terminal 100 in the database 330. 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, the location information of the mobile terminal 100 can be extracted.

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 disposed 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 the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, and the battery cover 103 covering the battery 191 may be configured to be detachably attached to the rear case 102. have.

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) for visually expressing 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.

The 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 to this, 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 this 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 push 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 to the 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 the user's face is captured and transmitted to the other party in the case of a video call, etc., and the second camera 121b photographs a general subject and does not immediately transmit it. In many cases, it is preferable to have a high pixel. 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.

A second sound 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. .

Meanwhile, the user can take pictures by setting shooting settings such as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, and white balance, respectively. Alternatively, a variety of shooting modes such as general shooting, smile shot, beauty shot, panorama, and shared shooting can be selected to take a picture.

However, it is difficult for a user who lacks knowledge of photography to set each of the shooting setting values. In addition, there is a disadvantage that selecting a preset shooting mode may be limited to photographing an image desired by a user.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 and its control method capable of improving the user's convenience by taking an image with the same value as the shooting setting value of the selected image will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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, an operation (S410) of outputting at least one image stored in a photobook before the photographing is performed.

Subsequently, when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected among the at least one image, a step (S420) of setting a shooting mode to the shooting setting value of the selected image is performed.

Specifically, the shooting setting value refers to values such as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, white balance, etc. that can be applied when shooting an image. In step S420, shooting applied when shooting the selected image The shooting mode is set to the set value.

Accordingly, an image having the same shooting setting value as the shooting setting value of the selected image may be captured. For example, an image having the same ISO value as the ISO value of the selected image may be photographed.

As another embodiment, a plurality of images may be selected and a shooting mode may be set with some shooting setting values applied to each image. Specifically, the first and second images may be selected to set brightness applied to the first image and ISO applied to the second image as a shooting mode.

5 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, a step (S510) of selecting and outputting at least one preferred image according to a preset selection criterion among at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting is performed.

Specifically, among the images stored in the photobook, a preferred image may be selected and output according to a preset selection criterion.

As an embodiment, the number of times the image was viewed, the number of times the image was enlarged or reduced, the number of times the image was transmitted, the number of times the image was set as the background screen of the terminal, the time the image was displayed on the screen, and the image uploaded to the SNS application Preferred images can be selected according to the number of times, the number of times an image has been registered with the profile picture of the SNS, and the number of times the image posted in the SNS application is viewed.

As another embodiment, if a plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number, the plurality of images may be selected as the preferred image.

As another embodiment, at least one image photographed in a weather similar to the current weather may be selected as the preferred image.

As another embodiment, at least one image photographing an object similar to the object to be photographed may be selected as the preferred image.

Subsequently, when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected among the at least one preferred image, a step (S520) of setting a shooting mode with the shooting setting value of the selected image is performed.

Accordingly, an image having the same shooting setting value as the shooting setting value of the selected image may be captured. For example, the image may be photographed with the same value as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, white balance, etc. of the selected image.

As another embodiment, when the image stored in the photobook or the preferred image selected according to the preset criteria is equal to or less than the preset number, the image stored in the database may be output.

Specifically, in a situation where there are not many images directly photographed or stored by the user, preset images may be additionally output to the gallery or selected and output as a preferred image.

For example, the image stored in the gallery or the preferred image does not exist when the user first photographs the image, so images stored in the database can be output.

6 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment according to FIG. 4.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 6, a user may select an image 610 to which a shooting setting value is applied from a gallery (photo album) before shooting. As an embodiment, the image 610 to which the shooting setting value is applied may be selected by dragging it to the shooting icon 620.

As another embodiment, the image 610 to which the photographing setting value is applied may be selected by touching it.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 6, a shooting preparation screen in which a shooting mode is set as a shooting setting value of the selected image 610 may be output. Accordingly, when an image is taken, an image having the same shooting setting value as the selected image 610 is taken.

For example, the image may be captured with the same value as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, white balance, etc. of the selected image 610.

As another embodiment, when a gallery is automatically output from a shooting preparation screen or a selection of a specific icon is selected and an image is selected from the gallery, a shooting preparation screen in which a shooting mode is set as a shooting setting value of the selected image may be output. .

7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of FIG. 5.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 7, a user may select a touch of an icon 710 for setting a shooting mode on a shooting preparation screen before shooting. Accordingly, a list of various shooting modes that can be selected may be output.

For example, a list of various shooting modes such as general shooting, smile shot, beauty shot, panorama, and shared shooting may be output. The user can select by touching BEST SHOT 720 from the list of output shooting modes.

Referring to FIG. 7B, as the user touches the BEST SHOT 720, preferred images selected according to a preset selection criterion may be output. At this time, the user can move the drag bar 730 up and down to search for the output favorite images.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 7, the user can select one of the outputted preferred images by touching 740.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 7, a shooting preparation screen in which a shooting mode is set as a shooting setting value of the selected image 740 among preferred images may be output. Accordingly, when an image is taken, an image having the same shooting setting value as the selected image 740 is taken.

For example, the image may be captured with the same value as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, white balance, etc. of the selected image 740.

Meanwhile, as described above, the preferred image may be selected according to various criteria set in advance.

As an embodiment, the number of times the image has been viewed in the gallery, the number of times the image has been enlarged or reduced after the image is selected in the gallery, the number of times the image has been transmitted to another terminal through a text message or SNS, and the number of times the image has been set as the background screen of the terminal When the light is equal to or greater than a preset number of times, an image corresponding to this may be selected as a preferred image.

As another embodiment, if the time when the image is output on the screen is longer than a predetermined time according to the above-described embodiment, the corresponding image may be selected as a preferred image.

As another embodiment, if the number of times the image is uploaded (posted) to the SNS application and the number of times the image is registered as the profile picture of the SNS is greater than or equal to a preset number, the corresponding image may be selected as a preferred image.

As another embodiment, if the number of times the image posted on the SNS application is viewed is greater than or equal to the preset number, the corresponding image may be selected as a preferred image.

At this time, the image posted in the SNS application is stored in the user's terminal 100 and is not stored in the user's posted image, the user's terminal 100, but the image posted by the user, stored in the user's terminal 100 It may not include all images posted by users of other terminals.

As another embodiment, if a plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number, the plurality of images may be selected as the preferred image.

Specifically, if the shooting values such as ISO, resolution, brightness, focus, flash ON/OFF, zoom, filter, and white balance are equal to or greater than a preset number of images, the corresponding images are used as preferred images. Can be selected.

Alternatively, if some of the shooting setting values are equal to or greater than a preset number of images, the corresponding images may be selected as preferred images. For example, if images photographed with a specific ISO value are greater than or equal to a preset number, images corresponding thereto may be selected as preferred images.

Meanwhile, at least one image photographed in a weather similar to the current weather may be selected as the preferred image.

Specifically, since there is no weather in the information related to the image, the corresponding weather information may be transmitted using information such as the date, time, and location of the image.

As an embodiment, the camera manufacturer, camera model name, software, shooting date, storage date, ISO, shooting mode, exposure mode, metering mode, exposure time, exposure compensation, maximum aperture, focal length, white balance, etc. Can be saved with this image.

Accordingly, the shooting date and storage date of the image may be transmitted to the server through the Internet network, and weather information at the corresponding date, time, and location, that is, weather information at the time of taking the image, may be transmitted.

As a result, among the images stored locally, photos taken in similar weather can be selected and output as a preferred image, or a setting value can be recommended on the system.

8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of recommending a preferred image or a shooting setting value in consideration of current weather.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8, among photographs stored locally, photographs 810, 820, and 830 taken in weather similar to the weather at the current location to be photographed may be selected and output as a preferred image. .

The user can select an image 830 to which a shooting setting value is to be applied from among the preferred images 810, 820, 830. Accordingly, a shooting mode may be set as a shooting setting value of the selected image 830.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 8, when photographs taken in weather similar to the weather in the current location are not stored locally, the shooting setting value 840 considering the weather in the current location may be recommended.

Meanwhile, at least one image photographing an object similar to the object to be photographed may be selected as the preferred image.

Specifically, after grasping what the object to be photographed, such as a person, a landscape, an object, an animal, etc., first, images photographing the same or similar object may be selected as a preferred image.

As an embodiment, a face recognition algorithm or a motion recognition algorithm may be used to determine whether a subject is a person or an animal.

9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a preferred image is recommended in consideration of an object to be photographed.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 9, it is possible to determine that a photographing target is a person 910 using a face recognition algorithm. At this time, the face recognition algorithm used may use various algorithms known in the art.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 9, existing images 920, 930, and 940 in which a person was photographed may be selected as a preferred image and output as the target is identified as a person.

In addition, the user can select one of the favorite images 920, 930, and 940 by touching it. Accordingly, a shooting mode may be set as a shooting setting value of the selected image 930.

On the other hand, if the shooting mode cannot be set to the shooting setting value of the selected image, the shooting mode may be set similar to the shooting setting value.

For example, when the selected image is photographed in a shooting mode that is outside the specifications supported by the terminal 100, such as DSRL, a shooting mode similar to the shooting setting value of the selected image is set.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment when a shooting setting value of a selected image cannot be implemented.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 10, according to one of the preferred image recommendation methods described above, preferred images 1010, 1020, and 1030 may be output. In addition, the user can select a single image 1030 by touching it.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 10, when the terminal 100 cannot implement the shooting setting value of the selected image 1030, a message window 1040 indicating that the shooting setting value of the selected image 1030 cannot be implemented ) May be displayed as a pop-up.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 10, shooting setting values similar to the shooting setting values of the selected image 1030 are calculated, and images (1050, 1060) expected when shooting is applied by applying the calculated shooting setting values. can do.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 10, shooting setting values similar to the shooting setting values of the selected image 1030 may be calculated, and the calculated shooting setting values 1070 and 1080 may be directly output.

According to the present invention, since the image can be taken at the same value as the shooting setting value of the selected image, even a user who lacks knowledge of photography can intuitively take the desired image. In addition, the user's convenience may be improved because a preferred image is recommended based on various criteria.

In addition, according to one embodiment disclosed in the present specification, the above-described method may be implemented as a code readable by a processor on a medium in 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, and the above 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 for outputting at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting; And
At least one preferred image is selected from the at least one image according to a preset selection criterion, and is controlled to be output to the display unit.
Includes a control unit for setting a shooting mode with the shooting setting value of the selected image, if an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected from the at least one preferred image.
The control unit,
The number of times the image was viewed, the number of times the image was enlarged or reduced, the number of times the image was sent, the number of times the image was set as the background screen of the terminal, the time the image was displayed on the screen, the number of times the image was uploaded to the SNS application, A mobile terminal characterized by selecting the preferred image according to at least one of the number of times an image is registered as a profile picture and the number of times an image posted on the SNS application is viewed. delete delete According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number, the mobile terminal is selected as the plurality of images. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A mobile terminal characterized in that at least one image photographed in a weather similar to the current weather is selected as the preferred image. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A mobile terminal characterized in that at least one image photographing an object similar to the object to be photographed is selected as the preferred image. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
When the shooting mode cannot be set with the shooting setting value of the selected image, the mobile terminal is characterized in that the shooting mode is set similar to the shooting setting value. (a) selecting and outputting at least one preferred image according to a preset selection criterion among at least one image stored in a photobook before shooting; And
(b) when an image to which the same shooting setting value is to be applied is selected among the at least one preferred image, setting a shooting mode with the shooting setting value of the selected image;
The at least one preferred image,
The number of times the image was viewed, the number of times the image was enlarged or reduced, the number of times the image was sent, the number of times the image was set as the background screen of the terminal, the time the image was displayed on the screen, the number of times the image was uploaded to the SNS application, A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that it is selected according to at least one of the number of times an image is registered as a profile picture and the number of times an image posted on the SNS application is viewed. delete delete The method of claim 8,
Step (a) is,
And selecting the plurality of images as the preferred image if a plurality of images photographed with the same shooting setting value is greater than or equal to a preset number. The method of claim 8,
Step (a) is,
And selecting at least one image photographed in a weather similar to the current weather as the preferred image. The method of claim 8,
Step (a) is,
And selecting at least one image photographing an object similar to the object to be photographed as the preferred image. The method of claim 8,
Step (b) is,
And setting a shooting mode similar to the shooting setting value when the shooting mode cannot be set with the shooting setting value of the selected image.

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