KR20120010917A - Information controlling apparatus for mobile terminal and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information control device of a mobile terminal and a method thereof are provided to display the network of emergency contacts in a locking mode and to rapidly return a mobile terminal from the other user. CONSTITUTION: A storage unit(304) stores contact address information. If a mobile terminal is in a loss mode, a control unit(301) converts the mobile terminal into a lock mode. The control unit generates an emergency contact address menu. A display unit(303) displays the emergency contact address menu on a screen. When the mobile terminal is in a loss mode, the control unit displays a first address on the emergency contact address menu.

Description

Information control apparatus of mobile terminal and its method {INFORMATION CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to an information control apparatus of a mobile terminal and a method thereof.

In general, an information control apparatus of a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone according to the related art manages personal information such as a schedule and login information according to a user's request.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an information control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal capable of effectively controlling information in the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is lost (or stolen).

An information control apparatus for a mobile terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above objects comprises: a storage unit for storing contact information; A control unit for switching the mobile terminal to the lock mode when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and generating an emergency contact menu; And a display configured to display the emergency contact menu on a screen, wherein the controller may display a first contact in the contact information on the emergency contact menu when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. .

As an example related to the present invention, the contact information may include a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a residential address.

As an example related to the present invention, the emergency contact menu may include an emergency telephone number.

As an example related to the present invention, the emergency contact menu may include a telephone number preset by the user.

As an example related to the present invention, the first contact may be a phone number corresponding to the highest number in the contact information.

As an example related to the present invention, the first contact may be a phone number having a maximum frequency of a telephone call.

As an example related to the present invention, the first contact may be a phone number in a family category of the contact information.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may delete information in the mobile terminal when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode.

As an example related to the present invention, the information may be personal information.

As an example related to the present invention, the information may be login information.

As an example related to the present invention, the information may be an internet site access ID and a password.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller switches the mobile terminal to a lock mode based on a first password when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode, and releases the lock mode when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode. The mobile terminal may be locked based on the second password.

As an example related to the present invention, if the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode, the controller may change personal information in the mobile terminal to a predetermined color.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an information of a mobile terminal, the method including: switching the mobile terminal to a locked mode when the mobile terminal is in a lost mode; Displaying an emergency contact menu on a display unit when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the locked mode; And displaying the first contact in the contact information stored in the storage unit in the emergency contact menu when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, by displaying the contact with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal in the lost mode and the lock mode quickly to the mobile terminal lost from others There is an effect that can be recovered.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode is lost from another person by displaying a phone number with a high frequency of phone calls with the emergency contact menu The mobile terminal can be safely and quickly recovered.

The information control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention are lost from others by automatically displaying a phone number in a family category together with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal is a lost mode and a locked mode. The mobile terminal can be safely and quickly recovered.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode, the information in the mobile terminal (for example, personal information) is deleted. By doing so, it is also possible to protect the information in the mobile terminal (for example, personal information) from others.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode, the information in the mobile terminal (eg, personal information) is transparent. In addition, it is possible to protect the information (for example, personal information) in the mobile terminal from others without deleting the information (for example, personal information) in the mobile terminal.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, if the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is a lost mode and a lock mode, by locking the mobile terminal based on the additional password in the mobile terminal It also has the effect of protecting information (eg personal information).

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which an information control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which an information control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
3 is a block diagram showing an information control apparatus of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view showing a lock mode state of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing an emergency contact menu and a contact according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view showing another emergency contact menu and a contact according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a mobile terminal information control apparatus and a method thereof capable of effectively controlling information in a mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is lost (or stolen) will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which an information control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.

The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

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 a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, 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 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals 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 a radio signal with 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, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for 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 configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. This may be included.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.

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 the touch screen. In addition to the device can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at 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 of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity-touch means that a pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. 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 present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

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

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor 142. The acceleration sensor 142 converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal, and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The acceleration sensor 142 measures the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a vehicle and used to detect a collision, and recognizes the minute movement of a human hand and uses the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game. There are many different types of measurements. The acceleration sensor 142 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package, and in some cases, only one Z axis is required depending on the use environment. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). 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 disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for 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 configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. And a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, 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.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

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

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Software code is also stored in the memory 160 and controlled. It may be executed by the unit 180.

The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information control apparatus applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the memory 160 for storing contact information; A controller 180 for switching the mobile communication terminal 100 to a lock mode and generating an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a lost mode; And a display unit 151 for displaying the emergency contact menu (item) on a screen, wherein the controller 180 controls the contact information when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the lost mode and the locked mode. Read the first contact in the (Read), and displays the read first contact in the emergency contact menu. The contact information includes a telephone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. The emergency contact menu (or emergency contact item) includes emergency telephone numbers such as "119", "111", "112", "113", "114", and the like. The emergency contact menu further includes a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number, etc.). The first contact indicates a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, phone number list).

Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the information control apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which an information control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2, the telematics terminal 200 includes a control unit (for example, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and The main board 210 includes a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals and an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned with a unique device number for a code division multiple access (CDMA) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, for locating a vehicle, tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination, and the like. GPS module 207 for receiving a GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (CD Deck) 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) ), A gyro sensor 209 and the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.

In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and the main board 210 provides a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.

In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity, and displays the position information corresponding to the detected position. Output to the control unit 212.

The voice recognition device (or voice recognition module) 301 recognizes a voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 displays a current location and a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information control apparatus applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the memory 213 for storing contact information; A controller 212 for converting the telematics terminal 200 to a lock mode when the telematics terminal 200 is in a lost mode and generating an emergency (or emergency) contact menu; And a display unit 201 for displaying the emergency contact menu (item) on a screen, wherein the controller 212 is configured to display the first contact information in the contact information when the telematics terminal 200 is in the lost mode and the lock mode. 1 Read the contact information and display the read first contact information on the emergency contact menu. The contact information includes a telephone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. The emergency contact menu (or emergency contact item) includes emergency telephone numbers such as "119", "111", "112", "113", "114", and the like. The emergency contact menu further includes a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number, etc.). The first contact indicates a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, phone number list).

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

3 is a block diagram showing an information control apparatus of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. , Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), Portable Terminals, Mobile Terminals, Wibro Terminals, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Terminals, Navigation A terminal, an audio video navigation (AVN) terminal, and the like can be applied to various terminals.

As shown in Fig. 3, the information control apparatus 300 of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit 304 for storing contact information; A control unit 301 for switching the mobile terminal to a lock mode when the mobile terminal is in a lost mode and generating an emergency (or emergency) contact menu; And a display unit 303 for displaying the emergency contact menu (item) on a screen, wherein the controller 301 displays the first contact in the contact information when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. Read and display the read first contact in the emergency contact menu.

The contact information includes a telephone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like.

The emergency contact menu (or emergency contact item) includes emergency telephone numbers such as "119", "111", "112", "113", "114", and the like. The emergency contact menu further includes a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number, etc.).

The first contact indicates a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, phone number list).

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the storage unit 304 stores contact information such as a phone number, an email address, a residential address, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 304 may store contact information (for example, a telephone number list), a software program, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.).

When the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S11), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode (S12). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

5 is an exemplary view showing a lock mode state of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the controller 301 automatically switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode. For example, the controller 301 blocks the information and the telephone call of the mobile terminal and displays a window 5-1 on the screen of the display unit 303 requesting a password for releasing it.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to a lost mode and a locked mode. The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The controller 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen.

The control unit 301 reads a first contact from the contact information stored in the storage unit 304 and displays the read first contact in the emergency contact menu (S13). The first contact may be a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, a phone number list). The controller 301 may display a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number) on the emergency contact menu.

6 is an exemplary view showing an emergency contact menu and a contact according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 301 reads a first contact 6-2 from contact information stored in the storage 304, and reads the read first contact 6-6. ) Is displayed on the emergency contact menu 6-1. The controller 301 may display the contact 6-2 on the screen of the display unit 303 when the emergency contact menu 6-1 is selected by the user.

7 is an exemplary view showing another emergency contact menu and a contact according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 7, the control unit 301 displays an emergency phone number 7 such as "119", "111", "112", "113", "114", etc. in the emergency contact menu 6-1. -1) can be displayed. In addition, the control unit 301 displays the emergency number 7-1 and the contact 6-2 on the screen of the display unit 303 when the emergency contact menu 6-1 is selected by the user. You can also mark

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Therefore, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal lost from the other by displaying a contact with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost and locked mode; Can be recovered quickly.

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 8.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. It may also be applied to mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), and the like.

First, when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S21), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode (S22). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the locked mode (S23). The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The control unit 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen (S24).

In addition, the controller 301 detects a frequency of phone calls when the mobile terminal is switched to a lost mode and a locked mode. For example, the controller 301 detects the number of phone calls for each phone number for a predetermined period (for example, one day or two to three days) when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the lock mode. By doing this, the number of calls (call frequency) of each telephone number can be detected.

The controller 301 detects a phone number having the maximum call frequency among the detected phone call frequencies. For example, the controller 301 detects a phone number having the most number of calls during a predetermined period (for example, one day or two to three days) when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the lock mode.

The control unit 301 displays the detected telephone number (detected contact) on the emergency contact menu (S25). The controller 301 may display the detected telephone number on the screen of the display unit 303 when the emergency contact menu is selected by the user.

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Therefore, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention, by displaying a phone number with a high frequency of phone calls with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost and locked mode; Mobile terminals lost from others can be recovered safely and quickly. That is, a user of a phone number with a high frequency of phone calls has a close relationship with a user who has lost a mobile terminal. Therefore, a lost mobile terminal can be safely and quickly recovered through a user of a phone number with a high frequency of phone calls. .

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 9.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention are not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. It may also be applied to mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), and the like.

First, when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S31), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode (S32). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the locked mode (S33). The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The control unit 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen (S34). In addition, the controller 301 detects a family category in the contact information stored in the storage unit 304 when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the lock mode. The storage unit 304 stores contact information such as a phone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. The contact information includes a family category, a friend category, a company category, a customer category, and the like, and each category includes corresponding telephone numbers.

The control unit 301 reads out the telephone number in the detected family category and outputs the read telephone number to the display unit 303. For example, the control unit 301 reads out the telephone number corresponding to the best number among the telephone numbers in the detected family category, and outputs the read telephone number to the display unit 303. The controller 301 may select a telephone number having a maximum telephone call frequency during the preset period from among the telephone numbers in the detected family category, and display the selected telephone number on the screen of the display unit 303. have.

The control unit 301 displays the detected telephone number (detected contact) on the emergency contact menu (S35). The controller 301 may display the detected telephone number on the screen of the display unit 303 when the emergency contact menu is selected by the user.

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Accordingly, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention, by automatically displaying the phone number in the family category with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost and locked mode by Mobile terminals lost from others can be recovered safely and quickly. That is, when the user loses the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal can be safely and quickly recovered through the family.

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 10.

10 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention are not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. It may also be applied to mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), and the like.

First, when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S41), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode (S42). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the locked mode (S43). The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The control unit 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen (S44).

The controller 301 reads a first contact from the contact information stored in the storage 304 and displays the read first contact in the emergency contact menu (S45). The first contact may be a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, a phone number list). The controller 301 may display a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number) on the emergency contact menu. The storage unit 304 stores contact information such as a phone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 304 may store contact information (for example, a telephone number list), a software program, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.).

The controller 301 determines whether the lock mode is released (S46). For example, the controller 301 determines that the mobile terminal is released by another person when only the lock mode is released while the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the locked mode.

The controller 301 may be configured to release information (for example, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.) from another user when only the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. In order to protect the information), information in the mobile terminal is deleted (S47). The information in the mobile terminal may be personal information, and the personal information may include login information (Internet site access ID and password).

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Therefore, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention provide information (for example, personal information) in the mobile terminal when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked. ), The information in the mobile terminal (for example, personal information) can be protected from others.

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 11.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention are not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. It may also be applied to mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), and the like.

First, when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S51), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode (S52). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the locked mode (S53). The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The control unit 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen (S54).

The controller 301 reads a first contact from the contact information stored in the storage 304 and displays the read first contact in the emergency contact menu (S55). The first contact may be a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, a phone number list). The controller 301 may display a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number) on the emergency contact menu. The storage unit 304 stores contact information such as a phone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 304 may store contact information (for example, a telephone number list), a software program, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.).

The controller 301 determines whether the lock mode is released (S56). For example, the controller 301 determines that the mobile terminal is released by another person when only the lock mode is released while the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the locked mode.

The controller 301 may be configured to release information (for example, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.) from another user when only the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. In order to protect the information), the information in the mobile terminal is changed to a predetermined color (for example, transparent color) (S57). The information in the mobile terminal may be personal information, and the personal information may include login information (Internet site access ID and password).

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Accordingly, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention provide information (for example, personal information) in the mobile terminal when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked. ) Can be transparent to protect the information (e.g. personal information) in the mobile terminal from others without deleting the information (e.g. personal information) in the mobile terminal.

Hereinafter, an information control apparatus and method thereof of a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 12.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an information control method of a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is not only a mobile communication terminal 100 and the telematics terminal 200 but also a navigation device, a smart phone, a notebook computer. It may also be applied to mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), and the like.

First, when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode (S61), the controller 301 switches the mobile terminal to the lock mode based on the first password (S62). For example, the control unit 301 loses the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to switch the mobile terminal to the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal for switching to the mode is received through the communication unit 302, and the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode based on the signal. In addition, the controller 301 is based on the position information of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal is deviated from the preset position, the call (data) usage at the displaced position is a preset reference call (data) usage When exceeding, the mobile terminal may be switched to the lost mode.

The lock mode may be executed based on a plurality of passwords, and the plurality of passwords (for example, two to three passwords) are previously stored in the storage unit 304 by a user. The plurality of passwords may include different numbers and / or numbers.

The controller 301 generates an emergency (or emergency) contact menu when the mobile terminal is switched to the lost mode and the locked mode (S63). The emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 as an icon or an emoticon. In addition, the emergency contact menu may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 303 by a symbol, a letter or a number, or a combination thereof.

The control unit 301 outputs the emergency (or emergency) contact menu to the display unit 303, and the display unit 303 displays the emergency contact menu on the screen (S64).

The controller 301 reads a first contact from the contact information stored in the storage 304 and displays the read first contact in the emergency contact menu (S65). The first contact may be a phone number (eg, a phone number corresponding to the first number on the phone number list) corresponding to the highest number in the contact information (eg, a phone number list). The controller 301 may display a telephone number preset by the user (eg, a home telephone number or a family telephone number) on the emergency contact menu. The storage unit 304 stores contact information such as a phone number, an e-mail address, a residential address, and the like. In addition, the storage unit 304 may store contact information (for example, a telephone number list), a software program, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.).

The controller 301 determines whether the lock mode is released (S66). For example, the controller 301 determines that the mobile terminal is released by another person when only the lock mode is released while the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the locked mode.

The controller 301 may be configured to release information (for example, personal information (for example, login information, data, Mobile Office data, etc.) from another user when only the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. In order to protect the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal is locked based on the second password stored in the storage unit 304 (S67).

When the lost mode is released, the controller 301 releases the lock mode when a preset password is input. For example, the control unit 301 releases the lost mode of the mobile terminal from the server when the user requests a server (for example, a communication company server) to release the lost mode (or theft mode). A signal to be received is received through the communication unit 302, and the lost mode of the mobile terminal is released based on the signal.

Therefore, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, if the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost and locked mode by locking the mobile terminal based on the additional password Information in the mobile terminal (eg personal information) can be protected.

As described above, the information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost and locked mode by displaying the contact with the emergency contact menu lost from others The old mobile terminal can be recovered quickly.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode is lost from another person by displaying a phone number with a high frequency of phone calls with the emergency contact menu The mobile terminal can be recovered safely and quickly.

The information control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention are lost from others by automatically displaying a phone number in a family category together with the emergency contact menu when the mode of the mobile terminal is a lost mode and a locked mode. The mobile terminal can be recovered safely and quickly.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode, the information in the mobile terminal (for example, personal information) is deleted. By doing so, it is possible to protect the information in the mobile terminal (for example, personal information) from others.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, when the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is lost or locked mode, the information in the mobile terminal (eg, personal information) is transparent. It is possible to protect the information (e.g., personal information) in the mobile terminal from others without deleting the information (e.g., personal information) in the mobile terminal.

The information control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention, if the lock mode is released when the mode of the mobile terminal is a lost mode and a lock mode, by locking the mobile terminal based on the additional password in the mobile terminal Information (eg personal information) can be protected.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

301: control unit 302: communication unit
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A storage unit for storing contact information;
A control unit for switching the mobile terminal to the lock mode when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and generating an emergency contact menu;
And a display unit for displaying the emergency contact menu on a screen, wherein the controller displays a first contact in contact information on the emergency contact menu when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. An information control device for a mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the contact information,
An information control apparatus for a mobile terminal, comprising a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a residential address. The information control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the emergency contact menu comprises an emergency telephone number. The information control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the emergency contact menu comprises a telephone number preset by a user. The information control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first contact is a telephone number corresponding to the highest number in the contact information. 2. An information control apparatus for a mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein said first contact is a telephone number having a maximum frequency of telephone calls. The information control apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first contact is a telephone number in a family category of the contact information. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And deleting information in the mobile terminal when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode or the lock mode. The method of claim 8, wherein the information,
Information control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the personal information. The method of claim 8, wherein the information,
Information control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the login information. The method of claim 8, wherein the information,
An information control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the Internet site access ID and password. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When the mobile terminal is in the lost mode, the mobile terminal is switched to a lock mode based on a first password; when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode, the mobile terminal is changed based on a second password. An information control apparatus for a mobile terminal, characterized in that for locking. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And the personal information in the mobile terminal is changed to a predetermined color when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode. Switching the mobile terminal to a locked mode when the mobile terminal is in a lost mode;
Displaying an emergency contact menu on a display unit when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the locked mode;
And displaying the first contact in the contact information stored in the storage unit in the emergency contact menu when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. The method of claim 14, wherein the contact information,
The information control method of a mobile terminal, comprising a telephone number, an e-mail address, a residential address. The method of claim 14, wherein the emergency contact menu comprises an emergency telephone number. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the emergency contact menu includes a telephone number preset by a user. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first contact is a telephone number corresponding to the highest number in the contact information. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first contact is a telephone number having a maximum frequency of telephone calls. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the first contact is a telephone number in a family category of the contact information. The method of claim 14,
And deleting the information in the mobile terminal when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode and the lock mode. The method of claim 21, wherein the information,
Information control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the personal information. The method of claim 21, wherein the information,
Information control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the login information. The method of claim 21, wherein the information,
Information control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the Internet site access ID and password. The method of claim 14, wherein the switching of the mobile terminal to the lock mode comprises:
Switching the mobile terminal to a lock mode based on a first password when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode;
And when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode, locking the mobile terminal based on a second password. The method of claim 14,
And changing the personal information in the mobile terminal to a predetermined color when the lock mode is released when the mobile terminal is in the lost mode.

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