KR20150012927A - Electronic device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device and a control method thereof. The electronic device and a control method thereof, with respect to an electronic device providing a location-based service, include the following: a wireless communication unit; a database unit for storing information on a notification area and information on a terminal receiving a notification message; and a control unit for obtaining location information on the electronic device through the wireless communication unit, and transmitting the notification message indicating entry into the notification area or departure from the notification area based on the obtained location information when the electronic device enters the notification or leaves the notification area. According to the present invention, a message indicating that an electronic device enters a particular area or leaves a particular area can be transmitted to an external terminal.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an invention for transmitting a message to an external terminal indicating that an electronic device has entered a specific area or has departed from a specific area.

A terminal such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone has various functions, for example, a multimedia device having a complex function such as photographing or photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of music or a moving picture file, (Multimedia player).

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the terminal is movable. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

In order to support and enhance the functionality of the terminal, it is contemplated to improve the structural and / or software portion of the terminal.

Recently, a variety of terminals including mobile terminals provide a complex and various functions, and the menu structure is also becoming complicated. In addition, a function of displaying various digital documents including a web page is added to a mobile terminal.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device capable of transmitting a message to an external terminal indicating that an electronic device has entered a specific area or has departed from a specific area, and a control method thereof.

The technical objects to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical matters mentioned above, and other technical subjects which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. There will be.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device for providing a location-based service, the electronic device comprising: a wireless communication unit; A database unit for storing information on a notification area and information on a reception terminal of the notification message; And acquiring location information of the electronic device through the wireless communication unit, and when the electronic device enters the notification area or leaves the notification area based on the acquired location information, And a controller for transmitting the notification message informing the departure from the notification area to the reception terminal.

The control unit receives a specific address and a predetermined radius from a user, sets an area corresponding to the inputted predetermined radius as a notification area around a point corresponding to the input specific address, and stores the area in the database .

Further comprising a touch screen for displaying a map, wherein the control unit displays an indicator for setting the notification area on the map, and based on a touch input for moving the indicator, An area corresponding to a predetermined radius around a certain point may be set as the notification area and stored in the database unit.

Wherein the control unit sets an area corresponding to the touch trajectory as the notification area based on the touch trajectory input on the map and stores the area in the database unit.

Wherein the notification area further includes a danger area and a safety area, and the control unit displays the notification area stored in the database unit on the map, Safety zones can be marked to distinguish.

Further comprising a memory storing a history of at least one of a movement path and a movement time of the electronic device, and the control unit may recommend an area for setting the notification area based on the stored history.

The control unit may receive information on an area for setting the notification area from an external device through the wireless communication unit.

The control unit may acquire positional information of the electronic device according to a preset cycle, and may transmit the notification message only when the entry or departure to the specific notification area is changed based on the acquired positional information.

The control unit may transmit the notification message based on a preset priority for the at least two notification areas when at least two notification areas overlap each other.

The control unit may transmit the notification message to a receiver set corresponding to the notification area.

Wherein the notification message includes at least one of a name, an attribute, an address, a map image indicating a location of the electronic device, and URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information for accessing a map indicating the location of the electronic device, One can be included.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device control method for providing a location-based service, the method comprising: Storing information; Obtaining location information of the electronic device through a wireless communication unit; And transmitting the notification message informing the entry or departure to the receiving terminal when the electronic device enters the notification area or leaves the notification area based on the acquired location information .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus including: a wireless communication unit; A display module; And a control signal for operating the camera of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal through the wireless communication unit when the remote terminal operates in a remote control mode in which the external terminal can access the external terminal, And a controller receiving the photographed image through the wireless communication unit and displaying the received image on the display module.

The control unit may further receive location information of the external terminal from the external terminal.

The control unit may further transmit a control signal for outputting a predetermined sound from the sound output module of the external terminal.

The control unit may repeatedly receive the image from the external terminal based on a preset cycle.

The control unit may receive the image from the external terminal when the location of the external terminal is changed.

And the control unit may store the image received from the external terminal in the memory.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic apparatus including: a wireless communication unit; camera; And a remote control mode controlled by an external terminal, when receiving a control signal for operating the camera from the external terminal through the wireless communication unit, the camera is operated to photograph a surrounding image, To the external terminal through the wireless communication unit.

The camera may include a front camera and a rear camera, and the control unit may switch the operation of the front camera and the rear camera based on a control signal received from the external terminal.

The control unit may operate the camera to photograph the surrounding image as a panoramic image.

The control unit may further include a speaker and a microphone, and the control unit may connect a call with the external terminal based on a control signal received from the external terminal, and allow the speaker and the microphone to operate.

The electronic device and the control method thereof according to the present invention have the following effects.

According to the present invention, a message indicating that an electronic device has entered a specific notification area or has departed from a specific notification area can be transmitted to an external terminal.

In addition, according to the present invention, a message is transmitted to a receiver set corresponding to a specific notification area, and a message can be selectively transmitted only to a receiver suitable for each situation.

Further, according to the present invention, the notification area can be selected on the map based on the user's input of the touch trajectory.

In addition, according to the present invention, a notification area can be selected from among the areas provided as a recommendation list without a separate place search process.

In addition, according to the present invention, a peripheral image of an external terminal can be obtained by remotely controlling a camera of an external terminal.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A is a front perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 2c and 2d are views of an embodiment of an electronic device and a display screen according to various embodiments of the present invention.
3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.
Fig. 4 is a block diagram of a CDMA wireless communication system in communication with the electronic device shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
5 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 7 are views for explaining an example of setting a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 to 9 are diagrams for explaining an example of setting a reception terminal of a notification message according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
10 to 17 are diagrams illustrating an example of a step of setting a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
18 to 19 are diagrams illustrating an example in which a set notification area is displayed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
20 to 21 are diagrams illustrating an example of recommending a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification message according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a flowchart of a control method of an electronic device for controlling an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
24 to 30 are diagrams showing an example of a display module of an electronic device for controlling an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
31 is a flowchart of a control method of an electronic device controlled by an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
32 to 35 are diagrams showing an example of a display module of an electronic device controlled by an external terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Further, numerals (e.g., first, second, etc.) used in the description process of this specification are only an identifier for distinguishing one component from another component

Hereinafter, an electronic apparatus related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The electronic devices described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and navigation. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The electronic device 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory unit 160, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and an electronic device having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system or between the electronic device 100 and the network in which the electronic device 100 is located. 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, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of a DVBH (Digital Video BroadcastHandheld).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a digital multimedia broadcasting broadcasting (DMBT), a digital multimedia broadcasting satellite (DMBS), a media forward link only (MediaFLO), a digital video broadcasting ), And ISDBT (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast 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 unit 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to 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 depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the electronic device 100 or externally. WLAN (WiFi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the position of the electronic device. A typical example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to one point (entity), information on the time when the distance information is measured, , Three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (individual) in one hour can be calculated. Further, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 continues to calculate the current position in real time and uses it to calculate speed information.

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

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

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the electronic device 100, such as the open / close state of the electronic device 100, the position of the electronic device 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the electronic device, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the electronic device 100. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include an orientation sensor 141 and / or a proximity sensor.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the electronic device 100. [ For example, when the electronic device is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the call is displayed. When the electronic device 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

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, a 3D display And may include at least one.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the electronic device 100. [ For example, in the electronic device 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 is connected to a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') having a mutual layer structure It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner area of an electronic device to be wrapped by the touch screen or in the vicinity of the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor 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.

And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory unit 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 outputs sound signals associated with functions (e.g., call signal reception tones, message reception tones, etc.) performed in the electronic device 100. The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the electronic device 100. Examples of events that occur in electronic devices include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal can also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152.

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to perform various functions such as an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to a contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through a jet opening or a suction opening, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscles of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

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

The memory unit 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) At least one of a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- Lt; / RTI > type of storage medium. The electronic device 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory unit 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the electronic device 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to the respective components in the electronic device 100 or to transmit data in the electronic device 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the usage right of the electronic device 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a general user authentication module A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

When the electronic device 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit may be a path through which electric power from the cradle is supplied to the electronic device 100 or various command signals input from the cradle by the user It can be a passage to the device. Various command signals input from the cradle or the power source may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the electronic device is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the electronic device. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented using a controller 180 < / RTI >

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. Also, the software codes may be stored in the memory unit 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view showing an example of an electronic device or a portable terminal according to the present invention.

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

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 152 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132, the interface 170, and the like are disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132.

The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents input by the operation units 131 and 132 can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body such that they can be rotated or popped up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

2C and 2D are diagrams illustrating various embodiments of the electronic device 100 and the display unit 151. FIG.

The display unit 151 may include a first display unit physically divided into display panels, and a second display unit. In a folding or sliding type mobile terminal in which two bodies are fastened by a hinge or a slide, a first display portion (or a main display portion) may be formed on an inner surface or an outer surface of either body, Or the auxiliary display portion, the external display portion) may be formed on the inner surface or the outer surface of the other body. The auxiliary display unit is a display unit separated from the electronic equipment, and can be detachably connected to the electronic equipment body through interface means to display data from the electronic equipment.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a first display unit and a second display unit logically divided in the display panel as shown in FIG. 2C.

3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a pointer such as a finger of a user approaches the touch screen, the proximity sensor disposed in or near the touch screen senses the proximity sensor and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor may be configured to output different proximity signals according to a distance between the proximity-touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter referred to as "proximity depth").

A distance at which the proximity signal is output when the pointer approaches the touch screen is referred to as a detection distance. In short, by using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances, the proximity signals output from the proximity sensors are compared, .

In FIG. 3, for example, a cross-section of a touch screen having proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d0), it is recognized as a contact touch. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance less than the distance d1, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the first proximity depth.

If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance d1 or less and less than the distance d2, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of the second proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance d2 or more and less than the distance d3, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the third proximity depth. If the pointer is located at a distance d3 or more on the touch screen, it is recognized that the proximity touch is released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 can recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity and proximity positions of the pointer to the touch screen, and perform various operation controls according to the various input signals.

4, a CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of mobile terminals 100, a plurality of base stations 270, Base Station Controllers (BSCs) 275, and a Mobile Switching Center Centers (MSCs, 280). The mobile switching center 280 is configured to be connected to a Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) 290. The mobile switching center 280 is also configured to be coupled to the base station controllers 275. The base station controllers 275 are connected to the base stations 270 via backhaul lines. The backhaul lines may be configured according to E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL, or xDSL known to those skilled in the art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the system may include more than one base station controller 275.

Each of the base stations 270 may include one or more sectors and each sector may include an omnidirectional antenna or a specific radially tuned antenna from the base station 270 . Alternatively, each sector may include two antennas for diversity reception. Each base station 270 is configured to accommodate a plurality of frequency assignments, and the frequency assignments may have a specific spectrum (e.g., 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz).

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment can be referred to as a CDMA channel.

The base stations 27 may also be referred to as base station transceiver subsystems (BTSs). In some instances, the term "base station" may be used to refer collectively to a base station controller 275 and one or more base stations 270. The base stations may also be denoted "cell sites ". Alternatively, individual sectors of a given base station 270 may be referred to as cell sites.

The terrestrial DMB transmitter 295 can broadcast to the mobile terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 of the mobile terminal 100 is generally configured to receive broadcast signals transmitted by the DMB transmitter 295. This may be similarly applied to other types of broadcast and multicast signaling as described above.

FIG. 4 shows various GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites 300. These satellites 300 may track the location of some or all of the mobile terminals 100. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that although two satellites are shown, location information can be obtained from more or fewer satellites. Other types of location tracking techniques (e.g., location tracking techniques that may be used in place of or in addition to GPS technology) may be used. If desired, some or all of the GPS satellites 300 may be configured to separately or additionally support satellite DMB transmission.

During operation of the wireless communication system, the base stations 270 receive reverse link signals from a plurality of mobile terminals 100. The mobile terminals 100 may be busy, are sending messages, and are performing other communications. Each reverse link signal received by the base station is processed at the base station. The processed data is transmitted to the connected base station controller 275. The base station controller 275 provides call resource allocation and provides mobility management functionality including orchestration of soft handoffs between the base stations 270. [ ). The base station controllers 275 also transmit the received data to the mobile switching centers (MSCs) 280. The mobile switching center 280 provides additional routing services for interfacing with the public switched telephone network (PSTN) 290. Similarly, the public switched telephone network 290 interfaces with the mobile switching center 280 and the mobile switching center interfaces with the base station controllers 275. The base station controllers 275 in turn control the base stations 270 to transmit forward link signals to the mobile terminals 100.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the present invention, the display unit 151 is assumed to be the touch screen 151 for convenience of explanation. As described above, the touch screen 151 can perform both the information display function and the information input function. However, it should be clearly understood that the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the touch described below may include both the contact touch and the proximity touch.

5 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention can transmit a message informing the preset user of the entry or departure when entering or leaving the specific area.

For example, if an area including a school, a house, and the like is set as a safe area in a mobile terminal used by a child and an area including a nightlife is set as a dangerous area, A message informing the entry into or exit from the safe area or the dangerous area may be transmitted to the parent terminal. As a result, the parent can check the child's location information to prevent unexpected risks.

The electronic apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can operate as shown in Fig.

The control unit 180 may store information on the notification area and information on the reception terminal of the notification message in the database unit 165 (S101).

The notification area is an area set to notify other users that the electronic device 100 has entered or departed from a specific area. The information on the notification area may include an address of the notification area, an attribute (a dangerous area or a safe area), information on a range of a predetermined radius centered on the specific address, and the like.

The information on the receiving terminal of the notification message may include a telephone number of the user terminal to which the notification message is transmitted, an e-mail address, and the like.

The information on the notification area is previously set in the electronic device 100, or can be set or changed by the user.

The control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a specific address and a predetermined radius from a user and receives a specific address and a predetermined radius in a range of the input predetermined radius The corresponding area may be set as the notification area and stored in the database unit 165.

For example, when a user inputs a school address of a child and inputs a predetermined radius within a predetermined range (for example, 500 m to 5 km), a predetermined radius (for example, For example, 1 km) can be set as a safe area.

The control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may display an indicator for setting a notification area on the map displayed on the touch screen 151. [

The user can perform a touch input to move the indicator to a point to be set as a notification area. In addition, the user can input a touch and drag input to enlarge or reduce the indicator according to the range of the area to be set as the notification area.

That is, an area corresponding to a predetermined radius around a certain point on the map where the indicator is located can be set as the notification area.

Also, the control unit 180 may set an area corresponding to the touch trajectory as the notification area on the basis of the touch trajectory input on the map, and store the setting in the database unit 165. That is, when a user inputs a touch trajectory using a finger, a touch pen, or the like on a map displayed on the touch screen 151, an area corresponding to the touch trajectory may be selected as an area to be set as a notification area.

The controller 180 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can recommend an area for setting a notification area (a safe area or a dangerous area) to the user.

For example, it is possible to recommend an area (for example, a school, a house) frequently visited by the user as a safe area based on the usual travel route, the travel time, and the like of the electronic device 100.

Also, the electronic device 100 can receive a recommendation list regarding dangerous areas such as nightlife, high-crime areas and the like from an external device (for example, a server having a database on a dangerous area).

As a result, the user can select an area to be set as a notification area from a list recommended as a safety area or a dangerous area.

The controller 180 may acquire the location information of the electronic device 100 through the wireless communication unit 110 at step S103.

The wireless communication unit 110 can acquire location information of the electronic device 100 such as a location information module 115 including a GPS (Global Positioning System) and a wireless Internet module 113 including a Wi-Fi Gt; modules. ≪ / RTI >

The control unit 180 can acquire positional information of the electronic device 100 based on a predetermined period (for example, one hour). The period for acquiring the positional information may be preset in the electronic device 100, or may be set or changed by the user.

If the electronic device 100 enters the notification area or leaves the notification area, the control unit 180 according to the embodiment of the present invention may transmit a notification message notifying the entry or departure of the electronic device 100 to the receiving terminal (S105).

That is, the control unit 180 obtains the positional information of the electronic device 100, and when it is determined that the acquired position is an entry or departure to the notification area stored in the database unit 165, A notification message can be transmitted to the receiving terminal of the message.

The alert message may indicate that the user has entered a hazardous area, has left the hazardous area, has entered a safety zone, or has left the safety zone.

The notification message includes a name, an attribute (safe area or dangerous area) set for the entered or departed notification area, an address of the notification area, a map image indicating the location of the electronic device 100, And URL information for accessing the map indicating the URL.

The control unit 180 can transmit the notification message only when the entry or departure to the specific notification area is changed based on the acquired location information of the electronic device 100. [

For example, when the electronic device 100 enters the first safety zone (for example, zone 1), the positional information of the electronic device 100 acquired in accordance with a predetermined period (for example, one hour) If it is repeatedly in zone 1, the transmission of the same notification message can be omitted.

The control unit 180 may transmit the notification message based on a preset priority for the at least two notification areas when at least two notification areas overlap each other.

For example, the predetermined priority may be set such that the dangerous area is prioritized with respect to the security area in relation to the property of the notification area. In addition, when entering into one area and departing from another area at the same time, the entry notification may be set to take precedence.

The priority may be preset in the electronic device 100, or may be set or changed by a user.

For example, when a specific point is included in both the first safety zone and the first danger zone, when the electronic device 100 enters the specific point, the entry into the first safety zone and the entry into the first danger zone Entry can be judged in two ways. At this time, the electronic device 100 can transmit a message informing that it has entered the first danger zone based on a preset priority (for example, the danger zone notification takes precedence over the safety zone notification).

The control unit 180 can transmit the notification message based on the information about the receiving terminal of the notification message. For example, information regarding at least one receiving terminal is stored in the database unit 165, and all the notification messages can be transmitted to the receiving terminal.

Also, the control unit 180 may transmit the notification message to a receiver set corresponding to the notification area. For example, it may be set to transmit a notification message to the first user for the first safe area, and to send a notification message to the second user for the second safe area.

6 to 7 are views for explaining an example of setting a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a notification area set to notify that the electronic device 100 has entered or departed from a specific area. FIG. 7 shows an example in which detailed information of the set notification area is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the notification area can be divided into safety zones 10 (Z1, Z2) and danger zones 20 (Z2). The information about the notification area may include a name of the notification area (Zone 1), an attribute (safety area or danger area), an address, a range (for example, a radius of 2 km).

As shown in Fig. 7, the user confirms the detailed information 30 for one notification area, including the name 31 of the area, the address 32, the range, and the map image 33 .

8 to 9 are diagrams for explaining an example of setting a reception terminal of a notification message according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the control unit 180 can set a recipient to which the notification message is to be transmitted based on the input of the user.

8 (a)), the control unit 180 displays the contact list set in the electronic device 100 on the touch screen 151 based on the touch input for selecting the button 41 for user addition, (Fig. 8 (b)). The user can select (45, 46) the user to whom the notification message is to be transmitted from the contact list displayed on the touch screen 151. [

FIG. 9 shows an example in which a recipient of a notification message is set corresponding to each notification area.

For example, an announcement of an entry or exit for one of the safety zones "zone1" may be set to be sent to Ann (47), and a notification message for "zone2" may be set to be sent to Jane and Tom (48). In addition, the alert message for the Danger zone "Near Pubs" can be configured to be sent to Tom (49).

The recipient of the notification message is separately set corresponding to each notification area, so that the message transmission can be selectively performed only to the recipient suitable for each situation.

10 to 17 are diagrams illustrating an example of a step of setting a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows an example of setting a specific range and a range of a specific address and area from a user.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the control unit 180 can receive a specific address from the user (51). Also, the control unit 180 can receive the setting range of the notification area from the user (52).

10B shows an example in which a region corresponding to a radius of the range 52 input in FIG. 10A around the specific address 51 input in FIG. (53).

That is, the address information can be retrieved through the name of the place that the user wants to set as the notification area, and the area corresponding to the certain range (radius) can be set as the notification area (safe area or dangerous area).

Fig. 11 shows an example in which the notification area is set via the map displayed on the touch screen 151. Fig.

As shown in Fig. 11 (a), the control unit 180 can receive an input that touches a certain point on the map 3 with the finger F1 or the like. As shown in Fig. 11 (b), the control unit 180 can display an indicator t1 for setting a notification area at the point where the touch input is received.

The control unit 180 may display the indicator t1 at the point where the touch input is received and display the circle shape indicating the range (radius) set in the center of the indicator t1.

In FIG. 11 (b), an area corresponding to a radius range of 0.5 km (r1) around the point where the indicator t1 is located can be set as a notification area.

11 (c), the address information corresponding to the point selected on the map 3 of FIG. 11 (b), that is, the point at which the indicator t1 is located, and the radius of the notification area are set together 57) can be confirmed.

The setting range of the notification area is set in a range of a circular shape corresponding to a certain radius around a specific point, but it goes without saying that the setting range of the notification area can be set by a polygonal shape such as a rectangle. In addition, it can be set by various methods that can specify the boundary of the area, such as a range corresponding to a specific area on the map.

12 shows an example of setting the notification area on the map via the indicator t2. As shown in Fig. 12 (a), the control unit 180 can receive a touch input for moving the indicator t2 with the finger F3 or the like. For example, when the long touch input to the indicator t2 is received, the indicator t2 can be made movable on the map. That is, the user can drag the indicator t2 in the direction to set the notification area after long touching.

As shown in Fig. 12B, when the control unit 180 receives an input for dragging in the direction of the arrow with the fingers F4 and F5 with respect to the circular shape shown in the periphery of the indicator t2, The radius r3 of the setting range can be enlarged.

For example, it can be expanded from 0.5 km (FIG. 12 (a), r2) to 0.7 km (FIG. 12 (b), r3).

The radius r3 of the setting range and the name (" zone2 ") of the setting area corresponding to the area selected in Fig. 12B, that is, the point where the indicator is located, , And a map image 58 indicating the area can be confirmed.

In the example of FIG. 12, the radius of the area is enlarged when setting the notification area. However, it is needless to say that the radius of the setting area can be reduced through the input of dragging the circle around the indicator toward the center.

Fig. 13 shows an example of searching for a position on a map through place input.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the control unit 180 can receive the name (e.g., Seo Hyun Elementary School) of the place to search from the user 11.

The control unit 180 can display an indicator t4 indicating the position of the searched place on the map 5, as shown in Fig. 13 (b).

The controller 180 may display a radius r4 corresponding to the range of the area to be set as the notification area.

The radius of the setting area can be set within a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 500 m to 5 km) around the indicator. The predetermined range is preset in the electronic device 100, or may be set or changed by the user.

Further, the radius of the setting area is indicated by a predetermined radius (for example, 0.5 km) as default and can be enlarged or reduced by the user.

A wide area map 4 is displayed on the touch screen 151 before a specific area is searched and when a specific area is searched and displayed on the map 5, (Not shown). That is, the map 5 of FIG. 13 (b) shows that the display ratio of the map is enlarged (zoomed in) when compared with the map 4 of FIG. 13 (a).

14 shows a display example of an indicator for setting a notification area on a map.

The control unit 180 may display the indicator t5 on the map 6 displayed on the touch screen 151 and display the radius r5 of the setting range.

The control unit 180 may display an icon indicating facilities such as the school d1, the church d2, and the subway station d3 included in the range set around the indicator t5.

The control unit 180 may display the address information s1, s2, s3, s4 at a point corresponding to the boundary of the range set around the indicator t5.

The control unit 180 can display an icon representing a specific facility included in the range to be set, address information of a point corresponding to the boundary, and the like on the basis of the touch input for moving, enlarging, or reducing the indicator t5 have.

Fig. 15 shows an example in which a notification area is set as a zone displayed on the map is selected.

As shown in Fig. 15, the control unit 180 can set a notification area based on an input for selecting a specific zone. For example, when the touch screen 151 is displayed to distinguish the sphere of Seoul, the controller 180 controls the wind instrument P1 on the basis of the input for selecting the specific sphere (the sphere) P1 with the finger F7, Can be set as a notification area.

Figs. 16 to 17 show examples in which a notification area is set based on a touch trajectory input on a map.

As shown in Fig. 16 (a), the control unit 180 can enter a mode for receiving an input of a touch trajectory on a map. For example, the control unit 180 may receive an input of a touch trajectory that draws a closed curve 11 (e.g., a circular shape) on a map with a finger F8 or the like.

As shown in Fig. 16B, the control unit 180 can designate the inside l2 of the closed curve formed by the touch trajectory as the setting range of the notification area.

17 (a) and 17 (b), the control unit 180 sets the area 14 corresponding to the locus 13 to be touched with the finger F9 or the like on the map 9 as the setting of the notification area It can be specified as a range.

The control unit 180 according to the embodiment of the present invention can select the notification area based on the touch trajectory input on the map displayed on the touch screen 151. [

That is, the user can set the notification area by directly displaying the range of the area to be set as the notification area on the map through the touch input.

18 to 19 are diagrams illustrating an example in which a set notification area is displayed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

18 shows an example in which the notification area set in the electronic device 100 is displayed on the touch screen 151. In FIG. Notification areas may include hazardous areas and safe areas.

The control unit 180 displays the notification area stored in the database unit 165 on the map, and displays the danger area and the safe area so as to be distinguished from each other.

For example, the control unit 180 can display the hazardous area and the safe area using colors, brightness, saturation, shading, shading, and the like. In addition, an icon indicating the safe area and the danger area can be displayed in the corresponding area.

18, the control unit 180 sets the "near pub" region 63 corresponding to the dangerous area to "zone1" 61 and "zone2" 62 corresponding to the safe zone, A hatched display can be added.

As shown in Fig. 19, an area set as a notification area may be displayed on the touch screen 151. [

The control unit 180 may display an indicator t7 indicating the notification area, a radius r7 of the notification area, and a window m1 including the name and address of the notification area on the map of the touch screen 151. [

The control unit 180 may display the detailed information of the notification area on the touch screen 151 when receiving the touch input for selecting the window m1 including the name and address of the notification area with the finger F10 19 (b)).

As shown in FIG. 19 (b), the control unit 180 displays a map image including the name, address, radius (r7) of the setting area, and the set notification area on the touch screen 151 (65).

That is, the user can check the location of at least one notification area set in the electronic device 100 on the map, and select the specific notification area, thereby confirming the detailed information of the selected notification area.

20 to 21 are diagrams illustrating an example of recommending a notification area according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The electronic device 100 may include a memory 160 in which a history of the movement path and the movement time of the electronic device 100 is stored. That is, the control unit 180 may store the positional information of the electronic device 100 in the memory 160 based on a predetermined period.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the control unit 180 can recommend an area (school, house, etc.) in which the electronic device 100 is mainly located, as the safe area list 67 or 68. In addition, the controller 180 can recommend the location information of the new area that entered at late night as the list of the dangerous areas 69.

That is, the control unit 180 may provide an area that is likely to be set as a notification area based on the user's movement path. As a result, the user can select an area to be set as a notification area (dangerous area or safe area) among the areas provided as a recommendation list, without performing a separate place search process.

FIG. 21 shows an example of receiving information on an area for setting a notification area from an external device.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the electronic device 100 can receive information on an area that is likely to be set as a notification area from the external device 200 through the wireless communication unit 110.

For example, the external device 200 may be an external server having information on an area that can be predicted to be set as a dangerous area (for example, a nightlife, an area where a lot of crime has occurred, etc.).

The electronic device 100 can display the recommendation list 71, 72, 73 of the notification area received from the external server 200 on the touch screen 151 as shown in FIG. 21 (b).

The controller 180 can display (74, 75, 76) the position of the area included in the recommendation list received from the external server 200 on the map 78, as shown in Fig. 21 (c) have.

22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification message according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the notification message includes a name, an attribute, an address, a map image indicating the location of the electronic device 100, and a URL for accessing the map indicating the location of the electronic device 100 (Uniform Resource Locator) information.

22 (a) is a message 80 informing the entry into the dangerous area, and Fig. 22 (b) is a message 87 informing the departure from the dangerous area.

The notification message 80 includes information 81 indicating that the user has entered or departed from a dangerous area or a safe area, a name 82 set in a notification area entered or departed, address information 83 of an entered or departed notification area, And URL information 84 for accessing a map indicating the location of the device 100. [

As shown in Fig. 22 (c), the notification message 88 may include a map image 85 indicating the position of the electronic device 100. Fig.

The control unit 180 can acquire positional information of the electronic device 100 based on a preset period in the electronic device 100. [ The preset period may be preset in the electronic device 100, or may be set or changed by the user.

In addition, the controller 180 can transmit the notification message when it is determined that the position of the electronic device 100 is the entry or departure of the notification area while acquiring the location information of the electronic device 100 in real time.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, when a safe area and a dangerous area are set in a child's electronic device 100 and a parent terminal is set as a receiving terminal of a notification message, can do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unexpected danger in advance.

23 is a flowchart of a control method of an electronic device for controlling an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can remotely control an external terminal. That is, when the electronic device 100 is allowed to control an external terminal, the electronic device 100 can transmit a control signal for remotely controlling the external terminal to the external terminal. The electronic device 100 can receive a peripheral image of an external terminal by operating a camera of the external terminal. Accordingly, the user can grasp the current position of the external terminal, and can control the external terminal in an emergency such as when the user of the external terminal is in danger.

When the electronic device 100 is allowed to control the external terminal, the electronic device 100 can operate in a remote control mode for accessing the external terminal. For example, a user of an external terminal can set a password required to control his / her terminal. When the electronic device 100 transmits a request signal for remotely controlling an external terminal, remote control may be granted by transmitting a password set in the external terminal.

The electronic device 100 can operate as shown in Fig. 23 to control an external terminal.

The control unit 180 may transmit a control signal for operating the camera of the external terminal to the external terminal through the wireless communication unit 110 in operation S301. The external terminal can operate the camera based on the received control signal and acquire the surrounding image through the camera.

The control unit 180 may receive the captured image of the surrounding image of the external terminal (S303). The control unit 180 may display the received image on the display module 151 (S305). Accordingly, the user of the electronic device 100 can confirm the peripheral image of the external terminal.

The control unit 180 can repeatedly receive the photographed image from the external terminal based on a predetermined period.

The predetermined period may be preset in the external terminal, or may be set or changed by a user of the external terminal. In addition, the external terminal can transmit the photographed image to the electronic device 100 when the location of the external terminal is changed.

In addition, the electronic device 100 may transmit a control signal for receiving an image from the external terminal based on a predetermined cycle. The preset period may be preset in the electronic device 100 or may be set or changed by the user of the electronic device 100. [ In addition, the electronic device 100 can transmit a signal for controlling the external terminal when there is an input signal of the user.

The control unit 180 may store the image received from the external terminal in the memory 160. [ The control unit 180 can automatically store the image in the memory 160 upon receiving the image from the external terminal. In addition, when the controller 180 receives an input signal for storing the image displayed on the display module 151, the controller 180 may store the displayed image in the memory 160.

The electronic device 100 can receive the location information of the external terminal from the external terminal. Accordingly, the user of the electronic device 100 can confirm the current position of the external terminal.

The electronic device 100 may transmit a control signal for outputting a predetermined sound from the sound output module of the external terminal. For example, the control unit 180 may control the sound output module of the external terminal to output a warning sound, a siren, and the like. That is, when an emergency situation occurs to the user of the external terminal, the siren can be outputted, and the effect of being able to request help from the persons nearby can be obtained.

24 to 30 are diagrams showing an example of a display module of an electronic device for controlling an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 24 shows an example of a display module 151 operating in a remote control mode capable of accessing an external terminal. The display module 151 may display an image 90 received from an external terminal.

An image 96 received from an external terminal and an icon 96 indicating that the image currently displayed on the display module 151 is a back camera of an external terminal or a captured image of a front camera, , And an icon 95 for receiving a newly photographed image from an external terminal may be displayed.

The display module 151 is also provided with location information 91 of the external terminal, an icon 92 for storing the received image, an icon 93 for controlling the external terminal to output a predetermined sound, An icon 94 for changing the operation of the rear camera, and an icon 98 for connecting a call with an external terminal.

25 shows an example of receiving a newly photographed image from an external terminal.

When the electronic device 100 has an input signal of a user, it can request an image transmission to an external terminal.

As shown in Fig. 25 (a), the control unit 180 can receive an input signal for selecting an icon 95 for receiving an image from an external terminal with the finger F13 or the like. The control unit 180 may transmit a control signal to the external terminal to receive the image captured through the camera of the external terminal.

As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the control unit 180 can display the image 211 received from the external terminal on the display module 151. Thus, the user of the electronic device 100 can confirm the newly photographed image at the changed position of the external terminal.

26 shows an example in which the front camera and the rear camera of the external terminal are switched and operated.

The external terminal may include a front camera and a rear camera.

As shown in Fig. 26 (a), the control unit 180 can receive a touch input for selecting the icon 94 for camera switching with the finger F14 or the like. Upon receiving the touch input, the control unit 180 may transmit a control signal for switching the operation of the front camera and the rear camera of the external terminal to the external terminal.

As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the controller 180 may display on the display module 151 a pop-up window 215 indicating that the front and back cameras of the external terminal have been switched.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the control unit 180 can receive the image 213 taken by the front camera of the external terminal and display it on the display module 151. The display module 151 may display an icon 97 indicating that the image is captured by the front camera of the external terminal.

The user of the electronic device 100 can selectively obtain the surrounding image in the front or rear direction of the external terminal by switching the operation of the front camera and the rear camera of the external terminal.

FIG. 27 shows an example of storing an image received from an external terminal.

As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the control unit 180 can receive a touch input for selecting an icon 92 for image storage with the finger F15 or the like. The control unit 180 may store the image displayed on the display module 151 in the memory 160. [ As shown in Fig. 27 (b), a pop-up window 216 informing the storage of the image may be displayed on the display module 151. [

The image is stored in the memory 160 based on the input signal of the user. However, it goes without saying that the controller 180 can automatically store the image in the memory 160 when the controller 180 receives the image from the external terminal.

Fig. 28 shows an example of controlling the sound output module of the external terminal.

As shown in Fig. 28A, the control unit 180 can receive a touch input for selecting the icon 93 for operating the sound output module of the external terminal with the finger F15 or the like. Upon receiving the touch input, the control unit 180 may transmit a control signal for operating the sound output module to the external terminal.

As shown in FIG. 28 (b), a window 216 informing that the siren of the external terminal is outputted is displayed on the display module 151 of the electronic device 100.

The user of the electronic device 100 can transmit a control signal to operate the sound output module of the external terminal when it is determined that the user of the external terminal that is being remotely controlled needs the help of the surroundings. Thus, the external terminal outputs sounds such as a warning sound, a siren, and the like, so that it is possible to request help from the surroundings.

FIG. 29 shows an example of checking location information of an external terminal.

The controller 180 of the electronic device 100 may receive the location information of the external terminal. The control unit 180 can display the received location information 91 of the external terminal on the touch screen 151. [

29 (a), the control unit 180 can receive the touch input for selecting the location information 91 of the external terminal with the finger F17 or the like.

As shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the controller 180 receives the touch input, the controller 180 can display the map 218 indicating the position of the external terminal on the touch screen 151. An indicator t20 indicating the current position of the external terminal may be displayed on the map 218 indicating the location of the external terminal. That is, the user of the electronic device 100 can confirm the location of the external terminal on the map.

30 shows an example of a call connection with an external terminal.

30 (a), the control unit 180 can receive a touch input for selecting an icon 98 for connection with an external terminal with the finger F14 or the like. The controller 180 may transmit a control signal for connection to the external terminal.

As shown in FIG. 30 (b), the display module 151 may display a call connection 220 with an external terminal.

The external terminal can connect the call with the electronic device 100 based on the received control signal. The external terminal can operate the speaker and the microphone based on the received control signal. That is, the external terminal operates in a speaker mode so that the user's voice of the electronic device 100 is output through the speaker, and the sound is input from the external terminal through the microphone.

In addition, the external terminal and the electronic device 100 can operate in a video communication mode. The external terminal can operate the camera during call connection and transmit the photographed image to the electronic device 100 based on the received control signal.

31 is a flowchart of a control method of an electronic device controlled by an external terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

31 shows an example in which the electronic device 100 is controlled by an external terminal. That is, when the electronic device 100 is allowed to be controlled by an external terminal, it can operate in the remote control mode.

The control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 may receive a control signal for operating the camera from an external terminal (S501). Based on the control signal received from the external terminal, the control unit 180 can photograph the surrounding image by operating the camera (S503).

When the electronic device 100 operates the camera to photograph a surrounding image, the electronic device 100 can take a panoramic image.

The camera 121 of the electronic device 100 may be rotatable. The electronic device 100 changes the angle of view of the camera and can continuously acquire a wide angle image. In addition, the electronic device 100 may include a camera capable of shooting 360 degrees in all directions. The electronic device 100 can acquire a 360-degree omni-directional image around the electronic device 100. [

The control unit 180 may transmit the photographed image to the external terminal (S505). That is, the electronic device 100 can transmit an image photographed through the camera 121 to an external terminal that controls the electronic device 100. [

32 to 35 are diagrams showing an example of a display module of an electronic device controlled by an external terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

32 shows an example of a display module of the electronic device 100 that is remotely controlled by an external terminal. As shown, the display module 151 may display a user interface indicating that remote control is currently being performed by the external terminal (610).

The display module 151 may display a button 612 for stopping the remote control. When the user of the electronic device 100 wants to stop the remote control by the external terminal, the user can block the receiving of the control signal from the external terminal through the button 612.

FIG. 33 shows an example in which an external terminal is set so as to be able to control the electronic device 100. FIG.

The control unit 180 controls the touch input F20 to the button 614 for allowing the electronic device 100 to operate in a mode controlled by the external terminal, as shown in Figs. 33A and 33B. A predetermined pop-up window 615 can be displayed on the display module.

In the pop-up window 615, an external terminal can control the sound output module and the camera of the electronic device 100, and it is possible to indicate that the external terminal can acquire the position information of the electronic device 100.

As shown in Fig. 33C, the electronic device 100 can set a password for allowing the external terminal to remotely control the electronic device 100 (616). For example, when an external terminal transmits a remote control signal to the electronic device 100, the electronic device 100 can be controlled only when the password is transmitted.

Fig. 34 shows an example of setting a user to grant remote control.

34 (a) and 34 (b), the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 displays a touch input (a button) for a button 617 for setting an external terminal capable of remotely controlling the electronic apparatus F22).

If there is a predetermined external terminal, the control unit 180 may display information on the predetermined external terminal on the display module 151 based on the touch input F22.

The control unit 180 may display a button 618 for displaying the contact list on the display module 151 based on the touch input F22. When the controller 180 receives the touch input F23 for displaying the contact list, the controller 180 can display the contact list on the display module (Fig. 34 (c)). The control unit 180 may receive an input to select a predetermined user from the contact list (619, 620).

As shown in (d) of FIG. 34, the control unit 180 can display the information 621 on the set user on the display module 151.

That is, the user of the electronic device 100 can set a user list to which the electronic device 100 is controlled.

Fig. 35 shows an example of setting the time to allow remote control.

The electronic device 100 can set a time at which the external terminal can remotely control the electronic device 100. [ The electronic device 100 can always be set to enable remote control regardless of time when a request is made from an external terminal (631).

In addition, the electronic device 100 can be set to enable remote control only when it meets predetermined conditions (632). For example, it is possible to set the remote control of the external terminal to be granted only when a specific message determined as an emergency is transmitted to the external terminal.

The electronic device 100 may set the time at which the remote control is maintained (633). When the electronic device 100 operating in the remote control mode does not interrupt the remote control, the remote control mode may be maintained for the predetermined period of time. That is, the remote control mode may be automatically stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed.

The above-described method of controlling an electronic device according to the present invention can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium as a program for execution on a computer.

The control method of the electronic device according to the present invention can be executed through software. When executed in software, the constituent means of the present invention are code segments that perform the necessary tasks. The program or code segments may be stored in a processor readable medium or transmitted by a computer data signal coupled with a carrier wave in a transmission medium or a communication network.

A computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer-readable recording device include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a DVD 占 ROM, a DVD-RAM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, a hard disk, The computer-readable recording medium may also be distributed to networked computer devices so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings. In addition, the embodiments described in this document can be applied to not only the present invention, but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications can be made.

100: electronic device 110: wireless communication unit
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Claims (22)

1. An electronic apparatus for providing a location-based service,
A wireless communication unit;
A database unit for storing information on a notification area and information on a reception terminal of the notification message; And
Acquiring positional information of the electronic device through the wireless communication unit, and when the electronic device enters the notification area or leaves the notification area based on the acquired location information, And a control unit for transmitting the notification message informing the departure from the notification area to the reception terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
A predetermined address and a predetermined radius are input from a user and an area corresponding to the input predetermined radius is set as the notification area around a point corresponding to the input specific address and stored in the database unit. Electronic devices.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a touch screen displaying a map,
Wherein,
An indicator for setting the notification area on the map is displayed and based on a touch input for moving the indicator, an area corresponding to a predetermined radius range centered on a point on the map on which the indicator is located is displayed And sets the notification area to be stored in the database unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a touch screen displaying a map,
Wherein,
And sets an area corresponding to the touch trajectory as the notification area based on the touch trajectory input on the map, and stores the area in the database unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a touch screen displaying a map,
The notification area includes:
Including hazardous and safe areas,
Wherein,
And displays the notification area stored in the database unit on the map so that the dangerous area and the safe area are distinguished from each other.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a memory in which a history of at least one of a moving path and a moving time of the electronic device is stored,
Wherein,
And recommends an area for setting the notification area based on the stored history.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And receives information on an area for setting the notification area from an external device through the wireless communication unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Acquires positional information of the electronic device according to a preset cycle, and transmits the notification message only when the entry or departure to the specific notification area is changed based on the acquired positional information.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And transmits the notification message based on a preset priority regarding the at least two notification areas when at least two notification areas overlap each other.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And transmits the notification message to a receiver set corresponding to the notification area.
The method according to claim 1,
The notification message includes:
(Uniform Resource Locator) information for accessing the map indicating the location of the electronic device and the name, attribute, and address of the entered or departed notification area, the map image indicating the location of the electronic device, and the URL An electronic device characterized by.
An electronic device control method for providing a location-based service,
Storing information on a notification area and information on a reception terminal of the notification message;
Obtaining location information of the electronic device through a wireless communication unit; And
And transmitting the notification message informing the entry or departure to the receiving terminal when the electronic device enters the notification area or leaves the notification area based on the acquired location information. Way.
A wireless communication unit;
A display module; And
A control signal for operating the camera of the external terminal is transmitted to the external terminal through the wireless communication unit when the remote terminal operates in a remote control mode capable of accessing the external terminal, And displaying the received image on the display module by using the wireless communication unit.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
And further receives location information of the external terminal from the external terminal.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
And further transmits a control signal for outputting a predetermined sound from the sound output module of the external terminal.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
And repeatedly receiving the image from the external terminal based on a preset period.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
And receives the image from the external terminal when the position of the external terminal is changed.
14. The method of claim 13,
Further comprising a memory,
Wherein,
And stores the image received from the external terminal in the memory.
A wireless communication unit;
camera; And
Wherein when the control unit operates in a remote control mode controlled by an external terminal, when receiving a control signal for operating the camera from the external terminal through the wireless communication unit, the camera is operated to photograph a surrounding image, To the external terminal through the wireless communication unit.
20. The method of claim 19,
The camera comprises:
Includes front and rear cameras,
Wherein,
And switches the operation of the front camera and the rear camera based on the control signal received from the external terminal.
20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein,
And operating the camera to photograph the surrounding image as a panoramic image.
20. The method of claim 19,
Further comprising a speaker and a microphone,
Wherein,
And a call is connected to the external terminal based on a control signal received from the external terminal, so that the speaker and the microphone operate.

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