KR20030035354A - Shortcut function setting method and device by the captured images on the internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for setting up an abbreviating function by captured image in a cellular phone and an apparatus thereof are provided to capture an image for performing a short cut key function by using an image communication camera attached to the cellular phone, thereby providing the short cut key function associated with a menu function. CONSTITUTION: A camera module(130) reads an image of an object and then transmits the image to a control unit(100). A storage unit(140) stores program for changing the image of the object into a special image and information etc. in case that a user of a cellular phone produces a shortened menu associated with a function menu. A digital camera photographs the image of the object. The control unit(100) controls the whole operations of the cellular phone. A keypad(110) comprises function key buttons and general key buttons and plays a role of media.

Description

Shortcut function setting method and device by the captured images on the internet}

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for setting a shortcut function by an image captured on a mobile phone, and more particularly, to capture a single image existing in real life by converting it into an image and linking it with a specific function on the mobile phone. And a method for using the shortcut function and an apparatus providing the method.

Cell phones usually have a storage section called memory, and if they are loaded with various functions, they are subject to restrictions. Because the mobile phone has a tendency of light weight and short, which tends to be reduced in weight and small in size, so that the user can easily carry it, there is a structural weakness that cannot increase the amount of memory.

Therefore, many mobile phones have a structure in which functions used in the mobile phones are arranged according to the number of times of use and also similar functions. An example of such a function menu can be seen in Table 1 below.

Large menu Top Menu Submenu Menu menu 1. Mobile phone management 1.Auto dial 1. Auto Area Code 2. International phone number 2. Restrictions on use 1. Restriction on reception 2.Initial number display 2.Internet / Message 1.nTOP 1. Connection 2. Write email ...., ...., ....,

That is, function menus with high frequency of use are placed at the front, while function menus with low frequency of use are arranged at the rear so that they can be used only after several steps. In this case, the user of the mobile phone has to memorize as many menus as possible to reduce the inconvenience of using the mobile phone.

The improvement was to set shortcut buttons using the keyboard on the Kid. That is, by using the numeric key buttons on the keypad, the user wants to designate a shortcut function from the menu called shortcut function, and connects it with a number or an arbitrary key button on the keypad. When the user of the mobile phone presses the connected shortcut button for a specific time, the connected function is executed as an execution shortcut key.

However, the setting method by such a shortcut has been very limited to the storage degree of the phone number, and thus has been a cause of inconvenience for the user.

The present invention has been made to overcome the above-mentioned problems, without using a limited key button on the keypad as a shortcut function to capture the image for the shortcut function using a video communication camera attached to the mobile phone It aims to provide a shortcut function associated with the menu function.

1 is a view showing the internal configuration of a mobile phone having a digital camera according to the present invention.

2A is a flowchart illustrating a process of associating a specific image with a specific function according to the present invention.

2B is a flowchart illustrating a process of executing a specific function as a user of a mobile phone selects a specific image according to the present invention.

3A and 3B are screen examples showing an embodiment of a process of setting a shortcut button in a mobile phone.

4A and 4B are screen examples showing an embodiment of a shortcut button and execution in a mobile phone.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for setting a shortcut function by an image captured on a mobile phone to solve the above technical problem. To this end, the mobile phone comprises a camera module for attaching the mobile phone, capture software for capturing an image, and a memory for storing the captured image. Accordingly, the user of the cellular phone can use the shortcut function regardless of the limitation of the key button on the keypad by capturing the necessary image using the camera attached to the cellular phone and using it as a shortcut function key.

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

1 is a view showing the internal configuration of a mobile phone having a digital camera according to the present invention.

In the block diagram of the mobile phone, the control unit 100, the keypad 110, the display unit 120, the camera module 130, the storage unit 140, and the transmitter / receiver 150 may be used to implement the present invention. The configuration is made. Referring to the operation of the portable communication terminal having such a structure as follows.

The control unit 100 controls all functions of the mobile phone. In the present invention, in particular, the control unit 100 stores an image captured by a video communication digital camera attached to the mobile phone in a storage unit. When the shortcut function is set in connection with the function menu, the control unit generates it. When the user of the cellular phone selects this image, the controller is responsible for executing a function associated with the image.

The keypad 110 reads an image from a digital camera of a mobile phone and captures it through a program installed in a storage unit. Also, the keypad 110 is composed of a function key button and a general key button that executes this in conjunction with a shortcut function using the captured image. In this regard, the controller 100 plays a role of a medium for transmitting a user's instruction to the controller 100. Among these function key buttons and general key buttons, there are key buttons for selecting or inputting information necessary for using the captured image.

Under the control of the control unit 100, the display unit 120 may display a screen for capturing an image, a screen for setting a shortcut menu by matching the captured image with a function menu, and a user of the mobile phone associated with the function menu. As the image is selected, a screen or the like showing a set function is displayed.

The camera module 130 refers to an apparatus for photographing and transmitting a shape of a transmitting side in a mobile phone capable of video communication. In particular, the camera module 130 reads an image of an object and transmits it to a controller.

The storage unit 140 converts the captured live image processed by the control unit 100 and the program to convert the image to be used as a specific image (such as a file format such as * .ico or * .jpg). Save it. And when the user of the mobile phone creates a shortcut menu in association with the function menu, it stores the relevant information.

The transmitter / receiver 150 receives a telephone call sent by an external portable communication terminal through an antenna and transmits it to the controller 100 or transmits the data processed by the controller to the caller's telephone through the antenna. In charge.

2A is a flowchart illustrating a process of associating a specific image with a specific function according to the present invention.

In order to obtain an image to be associated with a specific function, the real image is captured through the digital camera described with reference to FIG. 1 and converted into a specific image using a program (step S200). The converted image is transmitted to the control unit 100 through the portable camera module 130 connecting the mobile phone, and the control unit stores it in the storage unit (step S201).

To use the saved image as a shortcut button, select the shortcut function setting and match the function accordingly. 4A is shown as a screen example of such a shortcut function setting, and a schematic screen example is shown here. In this screen, the user retrieves the image from the storage unit storing the captured image and matches a function suitable for this image (step S203). In the present invention, in order to clarify understanding, the example of inputting a url (uniform resource identifier) to the latest movie guide site "www. @@@. Com" is cited as an example of connecting it with a specific image. A diagram showing such an example is a screen example illustrated in FIG. 4B.

When the shortcut function setting for the shortcut button is made as described above, the controller stores the matched image and related information in the storage unit (step S204).

2B is a flowchart illustrating a process of executing a specific function as a user of a mobile phone selects a specific image according to the present invention.

As the shortcut button is generated in the cellular phone by the shortcut function setting in FIG. 2A, the cellular phone is in the standby mode until a request from the user or another cellular phone is received (step S210). In this standby mode, the cellular phone checks whether the user has operated the key button on the keypad (step S211). Of course, the operation of the key button here may also include opening and flipping a cover of a folding type. When there is operation of the key button, the mobile phone outputs an initial screen for the user to the display unit (step S212). On the displayed initial screen, the cellular phone checks whether the menu button on the keypad for showing the menu is pressed by the user (step S213). If the menu button is selected as a result of the check, the cellular phone checks the existence of the image set as the shortcut button (step S214).

As a result of the check, if there is an image set as a shortcut button, the cellular phone goes through a process including not only an image of the shortcut button stored in the storage unit but also an image 420 provided by the cellular phone (step S215). On the other hand, if there is no image set as a shortcut button, only the basic menu image in the mobile phone is displayed (step S216).

When the image confirmation process of the shortcut button is completed, the mobile phone displays a menu screen composed of images, which is illustrated in the screen example of FIG. 4A. In this screen example, the user of the cellular phone checks whether or not to execute the selected image 420 (step S217). When the user selects and executes the image designated by the shortcut button, the cellular phone reads related information associated with the specific image and performs the associated function (step S218). That is, the linked function is executed by the short function setting process which is the flowchart.

4b illustrates this example. This is a shortcut function. When you access the latest movie guide site "www. @@@. Com" by internet connection, it shows the menu that can be displayed. That is, menus such as "movie guide site" and "movie reservation" provided by the site of "www. @@@. Com" are displayed.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated with drawing and Example, this invention is not limited to a specific Example, The person of ordinary skill in the art, Many corrections and a deformation | transformation are possible, without deviating from the range of this invention. It will be understood that it can be done.

In addition, the protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims.

According to the present invention, since the limited key button on the keypad is not used as a shortcut function, there is an effect of saving space for additional key buttons.

Another effect of the present invention is to capture the image for the hotkey function using a video communication camera attached to the mobile phone, so no digital camera installation cost is required.

Another effect of the present invention is to increase the convenience of use because it uses a shortcut function associated with the menu function.

Claims (3)

A camera module responsible for reading an image of an object and transmitting it to a control unit; A storage unit for converting an image of an object and making it available as a specific image, and a user of a mobile phone to generate a shortcut menu in connection with a function menu; Digital camera to take images of water Apparatus for using an image made with a shortcut menu. A camera module that reads an image of an object and transmits it to a controller, a program that converts an image of an object to be used as a specific image, and a user of a mobile phone creates a shortcut menu in connection with a function menu. In the shortcut menu setting device for using as a shortcut menu an image comprising a storage unit for storing the relevant information and the like, and a digital camera for taking an image of the water, Storing, by the camera module, an image captured by the digital camera in a storage unit; Converting the image stored in the storage unit into an image suitable for a mobile phone and storing the information related to the shortcut button in a storage unit when a shortcut button is generated by matching the image with a specific function; Executing, by the controller, the matched specific function when the shortcut button is selected and executed by a user; Shortening function setting method by the image captured on the mobile phone device comprising a. The method of claim 2, The shortcut button is displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone, the shortcut function setting method by the image captured on the mobile phone, characterized in that the image is converted into a specific image.