KR102585471B1 - Arrangement and usage method of icons on smartphones and tablets with shape-shaped buttons - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of organizing and using icons for smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons is disclosed. The method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention includes the steps of displaying 9 or less shape-shaped buttons on the display unit of the smartphone, and selecting one of the shape-shaped buttons. This includes the steps of displaying one or more application execution icons registered in the corresponding shape-shaped button room on the icon display window, and performing the application by touching the execution icon displayed in the above step, so that it is easy to use the shape-shaped button. Not only can icons be organized, but the use of shapes can help improve the user's memory through shape memory.

Description

How to organize and use icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons {ARRANGEMENT AND USAGE METHOD OF ICONS ON SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS WITH SHAPE-SHAPED BUTTONS}

The present invention relates to icons for smartphones and tablets. More specifically, it helps improve the user's memory by organizing icons more easily and remembering the shape of the icons by using shapes, symbols, numbers, letters, images, etc. It is about how to organize and use icons on smartphones and tablets, which have shape-shaped buttons that allow users to easily find the apps they are looking for.

A smartphone combines the advantages of a mobile phone and a personal digital assistant (PDA). It integrates data communication functions such as schedule management and Internet access with mobile phone functions. It connects to an application server via the Internet to provide hundreds of types of data. Various applications (application programs) can be installed and added as desired.

Generally, applications installed and running on a smartphone are displayed as icons of a certain size on the display. The user can run the application by touching the icon displayed on the display.

Therefore, the user installs various applications deemed necessary on the user's smart terminal, and icons corresponding to the installed applications are displayed on the smart terminal. In addition, manufacturers of smart terminals install software pre-programmed icons as icon menus on the smart terminal's menu screen or standby screen, and users sometimes use pre-installed icons.

Some icons installed by the smart terminal manufacturer cannot be deleted by the user. Moreover, if the user installs a large number of applications on the smart terminal, the number of icons becomes enormous, forcing the user to install numerous program menu icons on the limited screen. Go back and forth and search for the icon you want.

As shown in Figure 1, icons displayed on a smart terminal typically have a square or circle shape with almost the same size and same clarity or brightness, and the user selects the icon from among a number of icons displayed regularly or irregularly. The problem is that it is difficult to search for the icon you want to run.

Therefore, users install and use some icons that they expect to use frequently on the background separately, but there is a limit to the number of icons that can be installed on the background, and users still search for icons they want to use frequently among many icons. There is an inconvenience in having to do this.

Moreover, users install icons that they expect to use frequently on the smart terminal's background screen separately, but since users cannot accurately determine which icons they actually use frequently, they place infrequently used icons on a limited-sized background screen. It has a problem.

In addition, in order to solve this problem to some extent, the application icon is designed to easily show the characteristics and purpose of the application by displaying it as a simple and symbolic picture. However, when the user installs various applications, a plurality of various icons appear on the display. As the icons are placed in a visual competition, the visibility of each icon inevitably decreases.

KR Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1380399 (2014.03.26)

The purpose of the present invention to solve these problems is to provide a method of organizing and using icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons that allow users to more easily and conveniently find desired icons and use desired apps. .

In addition, the present invention provides an easy way to organize icons by using shape-shaped buttons and to organize icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons, which can help improve the user's memory by memorizing shapes by using shapes. Another purpose is to provide a method of use.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of organizing and using icons for smartphones and tablets that have shape-shaped buttons that can be displayed distinctly from selected shape-shaped buttons and other unselected shape-shaped buttons. .

In addition, the present invention is a smartphone with a shape-shaped button consisting of one or more shape-shaped buttons and a full-screen display button that allows icons registered in the room of each shape-shaped button to be displayed on the entire screen. Another purpose is to organize and use tablet icons.

In addition, the present invention allows users to add their preferred shape-shaped buttons, allowing users to easily create and use their preferred shape-shaped buttons. A method of organizing and using icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons. Another purpose is to provide.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for organizing and using icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with a shape-shaped button that allows the most frequently used icons to be updated at regular intervals, making it easy to find the most recently used icons. Another purpose is to provide.

Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for organizing and using icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons that allow icons to be easily organized using the shape button room.

The method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention to solve these problems includes the steps of (a) displaying one or more shape-shaped buttons on the display unit of the smartphone, and (b) ) When one of the above shape buttons is selected, displaying one or more application execution icons registered in the corresponding shape shape button room on the icon display window, and (c) touching the execution icon displayed in step (b) above to launch the application. This can be achieved by configuring it to include steps for performing.

In step (b), when one or more execution icons are displayed, the selected shape button is displayed distinctly from other unselected shape buttons, and the shape of the selected shape is displayed overlapping on the desktop of one or more execution icons displayed. You can intuitively configure the currently displayed execution icons to know which icon is registered in the shape button room.

In addition, the present invention further includes a step of sequentially displaying the most used execution icons within a set period under one or more displayed execution icons.

In addition, the present invention displays execution icons registered in each shape button room to be distinguished from execution icons registered in other shape button rooms, and displays the shape of the corresponding shape on the desktop of one or more displayed execution icons. It includes a "full screen display button" that displays all execution icons registered in each shape-shaped button room, and a "+1 button" that allows you to add the number of downloaded icons.

Therefore, according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, there is an effect that users can more easily and conveniently find the desired icon and use the desired app.

In addition, according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, not only can icons be easily organized by using shape-shaped buttons, but the user's memory is also improved through shape memory by utilizing shapes. There is an effect that can help a little bit.

In addition, according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, when displaying one or more execution icons, the selected shape-shaped button is displayed distinctly from other unselected shape-shaped buttons. , it has the effect of allowing you to intuitively know which icons are registered in the shape-shaped button room of the currently displayed execution icons.

In addition, according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, icons registered in the room of each shape-shaped button can be displayed on the entire screen, so that the icons you want to easily find. You can easily find the model it belongs to.

In addition, according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, the user can replace the shape-shaped buttons with preferred symbols, numbers, letters, images, etc. By easily creating icons, you can change the button room into shapes, symbols, numbers, letters, images, etc. to organize them and find them easily.

And according to the method of organizing and using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, when the search function is at the top, users who habitually search for the necessary icon by flipping pages with their fingers without using the search function use the present invention. You can arrange the downloaded icons to make them look good and easy to find, and it has the effect of providing a route (channel) that users can access without feeling uncomfortable when the manufacturer introduces a new version in the future.

1 is a diagram showing an example of an icon displayed on a conventional smart terminal;
Figure 2 is a main configuration diagram of a smartphone using a figure-shaped icon according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display unit displaying shape buttons just before organizing using the shape buttons according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the full screen display button is input;
Figures 5 and 6 are diagrams illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the heart-shaped button among the figure-shaped buttons is input;
Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the star-shaped button among the figure-shaped buttons is input;
Figures 8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating the display contents of the display unit when other buttons among the shape buttons are input;
11 is a diagram illustrating a waiting room;
and
Figure 12 is a flowchart explaining the operation of a smartphone using a figure-shaped button according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms or words used in this specification and claims are not to be construed limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor can appropriately define the concept of terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted based on the meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary. In addition, terms such as "...unit", "...unit", "module", and "device" used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented by a combination of hardware and/or software. It can be.

Throughout the specification, the term “and/or” should be understood to include all possible combinations from one or more related items. For example, “the first item, the second item and/or the third item” means not only the first, second or third item, but also the meaning that may be derived from two or more of the first, second or third items. It means a combination of all possible items.

Throughout the specification, identification codes (e.g., a, b, c, ...) for each step are used for convenience of explanation. The identification codes do not limit the order of each step, and each step Unless a specific order is clearly stated in the context, it may occur in a different order than the specified order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Figure 2 is a main configuration diagram of a smartphone and tablet using a shape-shaped icon according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the smartphone of the present invention uses a shape-shaped icon to create and use a shape-shaped icon. A storage unit 130 for storing buttons, a generating unit 150 for generating shape-shaped buttons, a display unit 120 for displaying shape-shaped buttons on the screen, and a display unit 120 for selecting and executing shape-shaped buttons and icons related to the present invention. It may include an input unit 140 that controls each component and a control unit 110 that controls each component.

The storage unit 130 stores shape buttons.

The shape buttons stored in the storage unit 130 include the full screen display button (◎), heart-shaped button (♡), star-shaped button (☆), triangle button (△), square button (□), and circle button, as shown in FIG. 3. button (○), and the button to add the downloaded icon ( ), etc. are stored.

Considering the size of the screen, the basic shape button consists of 5 buttons and is displayed in one horizontal line, including the "full screen display button" and the "+1" button. The basic shape buttons, and the +1 button are displayed sequentially.

Preferably, the seven basic shape buttons, including the full screen display button, five basic shape buttons, and the add icon button, are arranged in a row and arranged to match the size of a typical smartphone to maintain distinctiveness between buttons. You can do it.

In addition, the five shape buttons allow the user to add shapes, symbols, numbers, letters, etc. to suit the user's preference.

At this time, the way to change the shape is to press and hold the full screen display button (◎). The basic 7 buttons will be displayed in a pop-up window, shapes that can be added will be displayed under the 7 buttons, and you can select the desired shape and change it among the 5 buttons. If you place it on the button, you can change the basic shape button to the shape you want to change.

There are 7 shape buttons, with a maximum of 2 added to the 5 shape buttons. If you place the desired button shape on the +1 button, the desired button will be added. At this time, the +1 button does not add the number of icons, but only the number of shape buttons.

At this time, the shape of the replacement figure can be configured in various ways, including the diamond button (◇) and the hexagon button ( ), clover button (♧), house button ( ), dollar button ($), won button (￦), umbrella button ( ), shopping cart button ( ), etc. can be displayed.

Also, press the shape button (◎ ♡ ☆ △ □ ○ ) as needed ( ) can also be changed to .

In the present invention, the use of shape icons is explained, but it is not limited to this, and five number icons can be created by selecting numbers from 1 to 10 according to the user's preference, and can be configured with a full screen display button and a +1 button. Of course, you can also create a room with 5 character icons by selecting from the alphabet A~Z.

In addition, in each room, the corresponding alphabet or number can be expressed as a line on the screen so that users can easily find the source.

Due to the nature of cell phones being exported overseas, currency symbols for each country are listed in a button format so that users can select them.

When the icon downloaded through the input unit 140 is registered in the room of the selected shape-shaped button, the creation unit 150 operates to create an icon in the room of the corresponding shape-shaped button.

First, when an icon is downloaded, a waiting room is created, the downloaded icon is stored in the waiting room, and the icon saved in the waiting room is registered in one of the shape-shaped buttons.

To register, drag the shape button with your finger and drop it on the icon, and the downloaded icon will be stored in the room of the shape you dragged. Or, if you drag the icon with your finger and drop it on the shape button, the dragged icon will be registered in the room of the shape button. You can use a method to make it happen.

In addition, when the user drags the icon and touches the shape button of the user's choice, the shape at the top has up to 7 buttons, so the size is smaller than the icon and can be touched by another shape, so when dragging the icon, the size of the icon is reduced and the shape at the top is It is desirable to configure it so that the desired shape can be easily touched.

When selecting the downloaded icon shape button, the user can select the shape of the shape according to preference or frequency of frequent use, save it in the shape room, and run the app by touching the saved icon.

The present invention helps improve memory by, for example, determining whether to place a downloaded icon on a ♡-shaped button or another shape-shaped button, thereby remembering the location of the icon through the shape of the shape. It can help with cognitive abilities and allows people of all ages and genders to easily understand and access it with a simple touch-based operation.

The display unit 120 is composed of a typical touch screen and operates to display buttons and icons necessary for operating the smartphone of the present invention on the display window 40.

Referring to FIG. 3, the smartphone has a system bar 10 at the bottom where operation buttons related to the power of the smartphone are placed, and a display window 40 at the top of the system bar 10.

The display window 40 is sequentially arranged with a top bar 30, a shape button bar 210, an icon display bar 20, a company bar 60, and a favorites bar 50.

The shape button bar 210 of the present invention can be displayed by default on all screens for convenience of search, but for convenience of explanation, it is explained as being displayed only on screens where icons are displayed.

That is, the upper part of the display window 40 displays system information such as network connection status, telecommunication company logo, notifications, battery remaining amount, and current time, as well as a Notification icon received as a push notification, implicitly indicating the current status when looking at the smartphone screen. The top bar 30, which serves as a kind of task bar that can be checked, is displayed, and the shape button bar 210, which displays the seven shape buttons of the present invention, is displayed at the bottom of the top bar 30, and the bottom of the top bar 30 is displayed. An icon display bar 20 is displayed where icons set by the user are displayed.

A company bar 60 is displayed at the lower part of the icon display bar 20, and a favorites bar 50 is provided at the lower part of the icon display bar 20, where icons frequently used by the user are displayed.

Additionally, the control unit 110 may sequentially display the most used execution icons within a set period under one or more displayed execution icons.

Referring to Figure 4, six icons selected by the user can be displayed on one page in the favorites bar 50.

These favorite bars are configured so that 6 favorite bars can be displayed on one page, but 4 page displays can be displayed.

In the favorites bar (50), the user can actively select and place up to 12 icons of the user's choice by dragging the icon that the user wants and frequently uses by dragging the +1 button to make the number of icons 2, then dragging one icon. there is. At this time, you can use the +1 button to drag the desired icon without creating an additional icon and place it in the desired location, allowing you to pin it to the favorites bar (50).

At this time, the total number of icons in the favorites bar is set to 24, and in addition to the 12 icons selected by the user, the remaining icons are listed according to the frequency of use by the user during the set period (5 to 7 days). Avoid overlapping and expose the remaining 24 positions in addition to the number of icons placed by the user.

Additionally, the icon selected by the user fills the space starting from number 1, and its position is maintained without change.

When a user sets 12 icons, he or she can set the position of the icon by dragging the desired icon (including the icon of the shape room) and placing it on the back icon so that the icon is placed in the front.

Of course, the positions of the 12 icons selected by the user can be changed in the same way.

To turn pages in the favorites bar 50, you can display the next page by using the icons as if you were turning pages with your fingers, or you can turn the icons by turning 24 in a row.

Starting from the 13th icon after the 12 selected by the user and set in the favorites bar at the bottom, 12 icons that are used frequently within the set period are displayed sequentially.

At this time, overlap between the icon selected by the user and the icon with high frequency is avoided and organized.

At this time, the priority is given to the icon selected by the user.

The icons of frequently visited apps, whether in the last 5 or 7 days, are organized and updated at midnight, and a total of 12 icons, 6 on one screen and 6 on the next, are displayed over 2 pages, following the 12 icons selected by the user. .

Also, users should place newly downloaded and unorganized icons in a waiting room at the end and store them there.

Additionally, the control unit 110 stores the downloaded application execution icon in the waiting room and registers each execution icon in the waiting room to a button room in the shape of a preferred shape.

Room refers to a room-like space where icons registered to each shape button are stored.

Referring to the drawing illustrating an example of a display unit displaying shape-shaped buttons according to an embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 3, there are five basic shape-shaped buttons with icons registered in the shape button bar 210 and each shape-shaped button room. A "full screen display button" that displays all execution icons registered in and a "+1 button" that allows you to add icons are displayed.

In addition, the five basic shape buttons display one or more execution icons by clicking the heart-shaped button as shown in Figure 5, the selected shape button is displayed distinctly from other unselected shape buttons, and one or more execution icons are displayed. By displaying the shape of the selected shape overlapping on the icons' desktop, you can intuitively know which shape shape button room the currently displayed execution icons are.

For example, Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the full screen display button is input. Referring to the drawing, when the user touches the full screen display button (◎) on the screen of Figure 3, the user displays the full screen. In order to visually indicate that the display button has been touched, the full screen display button (◎) before touching is touched and then changed to a different shape of the full screen display button (⊙) to indicate that the button has been touched.

And, the execution icons registered in each shape button room are displayed in the full screen icon display window 220 to distinguish them from the execution icons registered in other shape button rooms, and the shape of the corresponding shape is displayed on the desktop of one or more execution icons displayed. This method displays all execution icons registered in each shape button room.

Referring to the drawing, two heart shapes, a star, a triangle, a square, and a circle are displayed on the desktop, and icons saved in the room for the corresponding shapes are displayed above them.

In the drawing, two heart-shaped buttons are displayed, the first page at the front shows 16 icons registered, and the second page shows 15 icons registered.

In the end, the icons belonging to the six shape buttons are registered, and the icons belonging to the shape shapes are all displayed on one screen based on the six registered shapes (two hearts).

When the full screen is displayed as shown in Figure 4, the user can check which icons are registered on which shape buttons and then click the shape button where the icon is registered to easily find and execute the icon.

At this time, in the drawing, up to 6 shape rooms can be displayed on one screen, and starting from the 7th, the entire screen also has the next page to display the corresponding shape room. Since many icons are distributed within one screen, the number of actual icons is Since the image is small and difficult to identify, if you touch the shape room group once, you will be moved to the corresponding shape button window and can select the desired icon to execute it.

Also, if you touch the desired shape room group twice (2) times in the entire window, the shape group will be enlarged to 1/3 of the entire screen, or a function has been added that allows you to adjust it to the desired screen size with two fingers. You may.

And by touching the enlarged icon, you can immediately run the desired icon in the entire window.

When you touch a certain shape button on the shape button bar 210. Displays one or more execution icons registered in the corresponding shape button room.

For example, when the user clicks the heart-shaped button on the screen of Figure 4, the heart-shaped button among the shape buttons can be changed from ♡ to ♥ to indicate that the user has touched the heart-shaped button.

Next, a heart-shaped figure 222 and up to 16 icons 221 are displayed in the full-screen icon display window 220, and a page display unit 223 is displayed below them.

When the number of execution icons registered in the corresponding shape-shaped button room exceeds the number of icons to be displayed (16 in the drawing), the page display unit 223 displays the excess icons on an additional page, but the lower part of the displayed execution icon A page display unit is provided to select a page, and when a page is selected, icons corresponding to the selected page are displayed.

Referring to Figure 5, the heart-shaped button has two pages registered, and first displays icons registered on the first page. Referring to Figure 6, when the user selects the next page, 15 icons registered on the second page are displayed. Icons can be displayed.

Of course, pages can be added, and the added pages can be identified by displaying the final number of registered pages with dots on the page display unit 223.

There are two times when it is displayed as a dot:

First, when you click the All button, the total number of pages from the All button window to the waiting room is displayed in dots (224).

And, secondly, the number of pages of each shape is displayed with dots 223 on the page display.

At this time, only the dots in the relevant shape room are displayed on the screen and other dots (224) are not displayed.

And when putting a large amount of icons into a desired shape-shaped button, drag the shape-shaped button and draw an icon located outside the icons on the screen, either circular or square, so that all the icons inside it fit into the room of the dragged shape. When moving to a room of another shape, you can drag the desired shape from the top and place it on the icon to organize the room into the room of the desired shape and easily register the icon for the group.

Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the star button among the shape buttons is input. When the user touches the star button on the shape button bar 210, the shape of the star shape is displayed on the screen desktop. By expressing it with a line 222, it allows users to recognize which shape of the room they are in.

In the same way, Figures 8 to 10 illustrate the display contents of the display unit when other shape buttons are input, and Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating a waiting room.

Preferably, the icons of frequently used apps are gathered in a heart shape at the front to help users easily find the icons.

Through this configuration, even when there are a lot of icons, the location of the icon you want can be easily remembered by being associated with the shape and icon through repeated exposure and use. By touching the shape button at the top of the shape, the room of that shape is displayed on the screen. It helps you quickly find the app you want.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a method of using icons of a smartphone equipped with a figure-shaped button according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Figure 12 is a flowchart explaining the operation of a smartphone and tablet using a shape-shaped button according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the method of using the shape-shaped button of the present invention is (a) the display of the smartphone. (b) displaying one or more shape-shaped buttons on the display panel, (b) displaying one or more application execution icons registered in the corresponding shape-shaped button room in the icon display window when one of the shape-shaped buttons is selected, and (c) This may include executing the application by touching the execution icon displayed in step (b).

That is, the present invention may include the step of registering and displaying an icon in the shape-shaped button room (S100) and the step of executing the icon by touching it registered in the shape-shaped button room (S200).

Step S100 is the step of registering the downloaded icon in the preferred shape button room. First, access the icon you want to use on the icon-icons site, enter the desired search term, select a file with the ico extension, and then click ico among the displayed extensions. You can download any icon you want.

In the present invention, when an icon is downloaded, it is stored in the waiting room before registering it in the shape button room (S110).

Step S110 first downloads the icon and stores it in the waiting room.

When the downloaded icon is stored in the waiting room in step S110, the control unit 110 causes a shape-shaped button to be displayed on the display unit 120 (S120).

Preferably, the shape button is always displayed as a shape button bar 210 as shown in FIG. 3.

In steps S130 and S140, the icon stored in the waiting room is registered in one room among the shape-shaped buttons. First, the shape-shaped button to be registered is selected.

To register, as described above, if you drag the shape button with your finger and drop it on the icon, the downloaded icon will be stored in the room of the dragged shape, or if you drag the icon with your finger and drop it on the shape button, the dragged icon will be placed on the shape button. You can use a method to register in the room.

In addition, when dragging an icon and touching the button of the desired shape, there are 7 buttons at the top, so the size is smaller than the normal icon and can be touched by another shape, so when dragging the icon, the size of the icon is reduced and the desired shape at the top is displayed. It is desirable to configure it so that the shape can be easily touched.

When the downloaded icon is registered in the shape button room in step S140, the control unit 110 displays the registered shape button at the top of the display (S150).

Step S100, which includes steps S110 to S150, is a process of registering the downloaded icon in the shape button room, and by repeating this operation, two heart shapes, star shapes, triangles, squares, and circle shapes are created as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7. Register icons on buttons.

At this time, as shown by two heart-shaped buttons, if the number of icons to register exceeds, the first page at the front may display that 16 icons are registered, and the second page may display that 15 icons are registered.

When selecting the shape button to register the downloaded icon, select the shape of the shape you prefer and save it in the shape room.

Step S200 is a step for using the icon registered in each shape button room in step S100. First, as shown in FIG. 3, when the shape button is displayed on the shape button bar 210, touch and select the shape button to be executed. Do it (S210).

When the shape button to be executed is selected in step S210, the icon registered in the selected shape button room is displayed (S220).

Referring to Figures 5 to 7, Figures 5 and 6 show the registered icon when the heart-shaped button is selected, and Figure 7 shows the registered icon when the star-shaped button is selected.

As shown in Figure 5, when the number of execution icons registered in the corresponding shape button room exceeds the number of icons to be displayed (16 in the diagram), the excess icons are displayed on an additional page, and the page is displayed at the bottom of the displayed execution icon. It is provided with a page display unit that allows selection, and when a page is selected, icons corresponding to the selected page are displayed.

Referring to Figure 5, the heart-shaped button has two pages registered, and first displays icons registered on the first page. Referring to Figure 6, when the user selects the next page, 15 icons registered on the second page are displayed. Icons can be displayed.

In Figure 7, 13 registered icons are displayed on the star-shaped button.

In addition, looking at the shape button bar 210, when one or more execution icons are displayed by touching a shape-shaped button, the selected shape-shaped button is displayed distinctly from other unselected shape-shaped buttons, and the one or more execution icons displayed are displayed. The outline of the shape of the selected shape is displayed as a line on the screen desktop, allowing you to intuitively know which shape button room the currently displayed execution icons are.

And the shape buttons are hearts and stars. triangle. It consists of 5 shapes, square and circle, and is displayed on the horizontal line at the top, including the "full screen display button" and the "+1" button. Buttons are displayed sequentially so that users can easily and intuitively identify their preferred shape.

For example, Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the display unit when the full screen display button is input. In the case where the user touches the full screen display button (◎) on the screen of Figure 3, the user touches the full screen display button. In order to visually indicate that the button has been touched, the full screen display button (◎) before touching is touched and then changed to a full screen display button (⊙) of a different shape to indicate that the button has been touched.

As described above, when the icon registered in the selected shape button room is displayed, the user selects the icon to be executed (S230) and executes the application (S240).

As described above, according to the method of using the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons of the present invention, not only can icons be easily organized by using the shape-shaped buttons, but also the user's memory is improved through shape memory by utilizing shapes. We can provide help and provide conditions so that you can quickly find the icon you want.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with respect to the described embodiments above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible within the technical scope of the present invention, and it is natural that such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the appended patent claims.

10: System bar 20: Icon display bar
30: Top bar 40: Display window
50: Favorites bar
60: Company bar
110: control unit
120: display unit 130: storage unit
140: input unit 150: generation unit
210: shape button bar 220: icon display window
223: Page display section (when using the shape button)
224: Page display (when using all buttons)

Claims (6)

(a) displaying at least one shape-shaped button on the display unit of the smartphone;
(b) when one of the shape-shaped buttons is selected, displaying at least one application execution icon registered in the corresponding shape-shaped button room on the icon display window; and
(c) executing the application by touching the execution icon displayed in step (b),
In step (a),
(a-1) Saving the downloaded application execution icon in the waiting room; and
(a-2) registering the execution icon of the waiting room to the preferred shape-shaped button room;
The one or more shape buttons display execution icons registered in each shape button room to distinguish them from execution icons registered in other shape button rooms, and display the shape of the corresponding shape on the desktop of one or more execution icons displayed. It includes a “full screen display button” that displays all execution icons registered in each shape-shaped button room, and a “+1 button” that allows you to add icons.
In step (b), when displaying one or more execution icons, the selected shape button is displayed distinctly from other unselected shape buttons, and the shape of the selected shape is displayed overlapping on the desktop of one or more execution icons displayed. How to organize and use the icons of smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons so that you can intuitively know which icons are registered in the shape-shaped button room of the currently displayed execution icons.
delete In claim 1,
Step (b) above is
A method of organizing and using icons on smartphones and tablets having shape-shaped buttons, further comprising the step of sequentially listing and displaying the most used execution icons within a set period at the bottom of one or more displayed execution icons.
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The shape button can be replaced with symbols, numbers, letters, or images.
It consists of 7 or less and is displayed on one horizontal line, including the “full screen display button” and the “+1” button, with the full screen display button, 7 or fewer shape buttons, and the +1 button displayed sequentially. How to organize and use icons on smartphones and tablets equipped with shape-shaped buttons.
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Display one or more execution icons registered in the selected shape button room. However, if the number of execution icons registered in the shape button room exceeds the number of icons to be displayed, display the excess icons on an additional page, but the displayed icons are displayed on the additional page. How to organize and use icons for smartphones and tablets, which has a page display room at the bottom of the execution icon where you can select a page, and a shape-shaped button that displays icons corresponding to the selected page in the icon display window when a page is selected. .