KR20150135931A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal which comprises: a touch screen including a first display area arranged on a front side of a terminal body, and a second display area arranged on one side of the terminal body; and a control portion which displays an operational screen in the first display area, displays information, related to the operational screen displayed in the first display area, in the second display area, when the terminal body is rotated from a first location to a second location, and controls the information displayed in the second display area in response to a user input received through the first display area.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that can perform various operations using an extended side display area.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the terminal is movable or not. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, a multimedia player having a complex function such as photographing or moving picture shooting, reproduction of music or video file, reception of game or broadcasting, . In order to implement complex functions, mobile terminals implemented in the form of multimedia devices are being applied variously in terms of hardware and software.

For example, there is a user interface environment in which a user can easily and conveniently search for or select a function. In addition, the mobile terminal is considered to be a personal item for expressing the user's personality and can be used for various design changes such as a two-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a front touch screen, and a flexible display Is also required.

However, since the mobile terminal needs to consider mobility and portability, there is a restriction on a space allocation for a user interface such as a display. Therefore, in order to efficiently utilize various functions provided in the mobile terminal, it is necessary to further enlarge the space for the user interface through a design change or the like, and a new type of user interface that can maximize the space utilization is required Do.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that can display a sub-screen associated with an operation screen displayed on a front display unit in a horizontal mode on a side display unit.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that can control a sub-screen displayed on a side display unit according to a user input received through a front display unit in a horizontal mode.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of automatically displaying information related to a sub screen in an area other than a grip area of a user when switching from a landscape mode to a portrait mode, and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a touch screen including a first display area disposed on a front surface of a terminal body and a second display area disposed on a side surface of the terminal body; And displaying an operation screen on the first display area and displaying information related to the operation screen displayed on the first display area on the second display area when the terminal body is rotated from the first position to the second position, And a controller for controlling information displayed on the second display area corresponding to the user input received through the first display area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a touch screen display method comprising: displaying an operation screen on a first display area of a touch screen disposed on a front surface of a terminal body; Displaying information related to the operation screen on the second display area of the touch screen disposed on one side of the terminal body when the terminal body is rotated from the first position to the second position; And controlling information displayed on the second display area corresponding to a user input received through the first display area.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, since the touch input is not received through the side display unit due to the grip characteristics of the user in the landscape mode, the side display unit increases the readability of the side display unit, There is an advantage that information related to the operation screen can be displayed on the side display unit.

Further, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, at the time of switching from the landscape mode to the portrait mode, at least one of the information provided in the previous landscape mode can be automatically displayed in the area of the side display area except for the grip area of the user There is an advantage.

Meanwhile, various other effects will be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description according to the embodiment of the present invention to be described later.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions; FIG.
FIG. 2A is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2B is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal according to the present invention; FIG.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 4 to 7 are diagrams illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal for displaying information related to a photographing screen displayed on a front display unit on a side display unit in a landscape mode; FIG.
Figs. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining another example of a method of selecting a folder for storing an image being shot by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode; Fig.
10 is a diagram referred to explain another example of a method of selecting a folder for storing an image being shot by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode;
11 is a diagram referred to explain an operation of a mobile terminal that recommends a tag related to a preview image by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode;
FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing an operation of a mobile terminal that recommends a photograph related to a preview image by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode; FIG.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for selecting a picture taking mode by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode; FIG.
14 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a mobile terminal that utilizes a side display area and implements a bookmark function during motion picture shooting;
15 is a view referred to in order to explain the operation of the mobile terminal in the image view mode, which lists the frequently viewed image list utilizing the side display area;
FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing an operation of a mobile terminal that provides various information by utilizing a side display area in moving picture reproduction; FIG.
17 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a mobile terminal that performs video editing using a side display area in moving picture playback;
FIGS. 18A and 18B are referred to in order to explain the operation of the mobile terminal in the landscape mode, which provides status icons representing the status information of the terminal utilizing the side display area; FIG.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for describing the operation of a mobile terminal that provides an option menu of a specific application utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. 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. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 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. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

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 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. 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 may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen with various forms. For example, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen, ), An icon, a video, or a combination thereof.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect 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, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when 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. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) 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 interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., phone book, message, still image, moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

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 power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

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

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be simplified because the holes that are formed independently for the apparent acoustic output are hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2A is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the display unit 202 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display unit 202. This deformable display portion 202 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 202 may include both a general flexible display and electronic paper (e-paper) and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

The display area of the flexible display unit 202 becomes a flat surface in a state in which the flexible display unit 202 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state). In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 202 may be placed in a bent state (e.g., a state in which the flexible display unit 202 is bent up and down or left and right) rather than a flat state in the first state. In this case, when an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 202, the flexible display portion 202 can be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 202 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation sensing means capable of sensing deformation of the flexible display unit 202. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting means may be provided in the flexible display unit 202 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 202. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 202 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformation position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformable flexible display unit 202 is restored, In addition, the information can be various information that can be detected due to the warping of the flexible display unit 202.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 202 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 202 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 202, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 202. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 202 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 202. [

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 202 due to an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 202. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 202 is not limited to the external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 202 is in the first state, it may be transformed into the second state by a command of a user or an application.

FIG. 2B is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 250 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the display units 251 and 252 may extend to at least one of the left and right sides of the terminal body as well as the front surface of the terminal body. The display unit 251 disposed on the front surface of the terminal body is referred to as a 'front display unit (or main display unit)' and a display unit (not shown) disposed on at least one of the left and right sides of the terminal body 252a, and 252b are referred to as a 'side display portion (or sub display portion)'. The display unit 252a disposed on the left side of the terminal body is referred to as a first side display unit (or the first sub display unit), and the display unit 252b disposed on the right side of the terminal body is referred to as a ' Side display unit (or second sub-display unit) '.

The front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 may be independently disposed on the front and side surfaces of the terminal body, or integrally formed by a flexible display. For example, if it is integrally implemented through the flexible display, it can be continuously formed without physical or spatial boundaries between the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252.

The front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 may include a touch sensor for sensing a touch to the front and side display units 251 and 252 so as to receive a control command by a touch method . When a touch is made to the front and side display units 251 and 252, the touch sensor senses the touch and the control unit 180 generates the control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch have. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 can independently display information processed by the mobile terminal 250. For example, the front display unit 251 displays execution screen information of the first application program driven by the mobile terminal 250, or UI and GUI information according to the execution screen information, and the side display unit 252 displays Execution screen information of the second application program driven by the mobile terminal 250, or UI and GUI information according to the execution screen information. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the front and side display units 251 and 252 may display information processed by the mobile terminal 250 as one unit.

In another embodiment, the display units 253a and 253b may be additionally disposed on at least one of the left and right sides of the terminal body as well as the upper and lower sides of the terminal body. In this case, similarly, the display units 253a and 253b disposed on at least one of the upper and lower sides of the terminal sea sense touches on the display units 253a and 253b so as to receive a control command by a touch method And a touch sensor. The display units 253a and 253b may display information processed by the mobile terminal 250 independently of the first and second display units 251 and 252. [

Hereinafter, the configuration of the mobile terminal according to the present invention has been described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal and its control method capable of displaying a sub-screen related to an operation screen displayed on the front display unit in the horizontal mode on the side display unit will be described in detail according to various embodiments of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the mobile terminal 250 shown in FIG. 2B. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that an " automatic rotation mode " in which the screen is automatically rotated according to the rotation of the display unit is set in advance.

Referring to FIG. 3, the controller 180 displays an operation screen corresponding to a selected menu or operation on the front display unit 251 according to a user command or the like (S310). Examples of the displayed operation screen include a home screen, an app screen, a message screen, a call screen, a photo or movie shooting screen, an image or video viewer screen, a broadcast screen, a map screen, a web page screen, and an application execution screen.

If the terminal body is rotated from the first position to the second position (i.e., the display mode of the display unit is switched from the portrait mode to the landscape mode) in the state that the operation screen is displayed, the controller 180 controls the terminal body And then displays the result on the front display unit 251 by adjusting the size of the operation screen in accordance with the horizontal mode screen. In this case, the first position is a longitudinal direction in which the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected, and the second position is the lateral direction in which the longitudinal direction is horizontal to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected.

In addition, the control unit 180 displays a sub-screen including information related to the operation screen displayed on the front display unit 251 on the side display unit 252a (S330). At this time, the sub-screen displayed on the side display unit 252a may include various types of information related to the operation screen such as an option menu (e.g., an operation control menu, a setting menu, a submenu, (E.g., text, image, moving picture, etc.) related to the operation screen, and the like, but are not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal 250 may perform the related operation while viewing both the operation screen displayed on the front display unit 251 and the sub-screen displayed on the side display unit 252a, due to the nature of the landscape mode. In addition, since the touch input is not received by the side display portion 252a due to the grip characteristic of the user, the touch malfunction due to the grip of the user does not occur.

When the predetermined user input is received through the front display unit 251 in step S340, the controller 180 scrolls the sub screen displayed on the side display unit 252a in the vertical direction or the left and right direction, Operation is performed (S350). The predetermined user input may be a user input for touching and dragging the front display unit 251 in the left or right direction or a user input for touching and dragging the front display unit 251 in the up and down direction.

In another embodiment, when a preset user input is received through the side display 252a, the controller 180 scrolls the sub-screen displayed on the side display 252a up or down or left or right, May be performed. In another embodiment, when a predetermined user input is received through the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252a, the control unit 180 controls the sub-display unit 252a to display the sub- Or may perform a control operation related to the sub screen.

Thereafter, when the terminal body is rotated from the second position to the first position (that is, when the display mode of the display unit is switched from the horizontal mode to the vertical mode, S360), the controller 180 controls the rotation of the terminal body The display screen is displayed on the front display unit 251 by adjusting the size of the operation screen to fit the vertical mode screen.

In addition, the control unit 180 detects a grip area of the user on the side display unit 252a (S370). The control unit 180 may automatically display information related to the sub-screen displayed in the landscape mode on an area other than the detected grip area (S380). Accordingly, in the portrait mode, the mobile terminal 250 can provide the information to the user while avoiding the grip area of the user.

The information displayed on the side display unit 252a may be information selected by the user, information representative of the information displayed on the sub screen, or information displayed on the sub screen, Summary information, and the like.

In addition, the control unit 180 can control not to receive the touch signal input through the side display unit 252a in the vertical mode. Accordingly, the mobile terminal 250 can prevent the touch malfunction caused by the grip of the user in the portrait mode.

As described above, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention not only receives the touch input through the side display area due to the grip characteristic of the user in the landscape mode, thereby increasing the readability of the side display area, Information related to the operation screen displayed in the front display area is displayed in the side display area, thereby improving space utilization.

Hereinafter, in the case of the horizontal mode, if the operation screen displayed on the front display unit is a photographing screen, a movie shooting screen, an image viewer screen, a movie viewer screen, a home screen, an application screen, The operation of the mobile terminal capable of providing various information related to the operation screen will be described in detail.

4 to 7 are views for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal for displaying information related to the photographing screen displayed on the front display unit on the side display unit in the landscape mode.

Referring to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 250 displays the home screen 410 on the front display unit 251 according to a user command or the like. At this time, the mobile terminal 250 may turn off the screens of the side display units 252a and 252b or display predetermined information on the corresponding screen.

If the camera icon 420 is selected in the state that the home screen 410 is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 executes the camera application corresponding to the selected icon 420. When the camera application is executed, the mobile terminal 250 displays a preview image for previewing the image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photographing screen 430 including the photographing related icon on the front display unit 251, .

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the photographing screen 430 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, and adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, (251).

The mobile terminal 250 displays the auxiliary screens 450 and 460 on the side display unit 252a including information related to the shooting screen 440 displayed on the front display unit 251. [ At this time, the sub-screens 450 and 460 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include a 'storage folder setting menu' among setting option menus related to the shooting function.

4 (c), the auxiliary screen 450 displayed on the side display portion 252a includes a family photo folder 451 previously set as a folder for storing the image currently being photographed, A representative image 453 stored in the family photo folder, and an indicator 455 indicating a next menu (i.e., a tag setting menu) of the storage folder setting menu.

4 (d), the sub screen 460 displayed on the side display portion 252a includes a storage folder menu 461 for selecting a folder for storing the image currently being photographed, A self photo folder 461a, a travel photo folder 461b, a family photo folder 461c, which are detailed items of the menu 461, and an indicator for designating the next menu (i.e., a tag setting menu) (463).

Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal 250 views the photographing screen 440 displayed on the front display unit 251 and the auxiliary screens 450 and 460 displayed on the side display unit 252a together Related operations can be performed.

5, when a user input for dragging one area of the front display unit 251 to the left is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the next menu list of the current menu on the side display unit 252a, As shown in FIG. When a desired menu is displayed on the side display unit 252a, the user can immediately cancel the touch input after stopping the drag input or continue the touch input for a predetermined time after stopping the drag input to select the corresponding menu.

When a user input for dragging in the right direction after touching one area of the front display unit 251 is received, the mobile terminal 250 sequentially displays the previous menu list of the current menu on the side display unit 252a do. Similarly, when a desired menu is displayed on the side display portion 252a, the user immediately cancels the touch input after stopping the drag input, or continues the touch input for a predetermined time after stopping the drag input have.

In this way, in the horizontal mode, the mobile terminal 250 can control the movement between the menus displayed on the side display portion 252a according to a user input that is dragged in the left / right direction through the front display portion 251 .

5 (c), when the user input 465 which is dragged in the left direction after touching one point of the front display unit 251 is received, the mobile terminal 250 transmits the user input 465, On the side display portion 252a, the sub screen 470 including the tag setting menu 471 which is the next menu of the menu. At this time, the sub screen 470 displayed on the side display section 252a includes a tag menu 471, a Nansan tag 471a, a morning star tag 471b, a clear weather tag 471c And an indicator 473 indicating a next menu of the menu (i.e., a mode setting menu).

Referring to FIG. 6, when a user input that touches one area of the front display unit 251 and drags downward is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the next item in the same menu on the side display unit 252a, As shown in FIG. When a desired item is displayed on the side display unit 252a, the user can immediately cancel the touch input after stopping the drag input, or continue the touch input for a predetermined time after stopping the drag input to select the item.

When a user input for dragging in the upward direction after touching the front display unit 251 is received, the mobile terminal 250 sequentially displays the previous item in the same menu on the side display unit 252a. Similarly, when a desired item is displayed on the side display unit 252a, the user immediately cancels the touch input after stopping the drag input, or continues the touch input for a predetermined time after stopping the drag input have.

As described above, in the horizontal mode, the mobile terminal 250 moves the sub-items of the same menu displayed on the side display unit 252a according to a user input that is dragged in the up / down direction through the front display unit 251 Can be controlled.

6 (a), when the user input 475 is dragged downward after touching the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 displays a menu It is possible to display the sub screen 480 including the next item of the current item on the side display 252a. At this time, the sub screen 480 displayed on the side display section 252a includes a self folder item 481, which is the next item of the family photo folder item 451, a representative image 483 stored in the self folder, And an indicator 485 indicating a next menu (i.e., a tag setting menu).

In addition, the mobile terminal 180 can provide a screen effect in which the previous sub screen 450 is slowly moved downward according to the drag input 475 of the user, and the new sub screen 480 slowly comes down from the top have.

6 (b), when the user input 476, which is dragged downward after touching the front display 251, is received, the mobile terminal 250 transmits the user input 476 to the user The sub items 461a, 461b, and 461c belonging to the storage folder menu displayed on the side display unit 252a may be sequentially changed in accordance with the drag input 476 of the storage folder menu. In the storage folder menu, if the shape or color of the desired item 461a is changed and displayed, the user stops the dragging and selects the item 461a.

Referring to FIG. 7, the mobile terminal 250 determines a folder for storing an image currently being photographed, and tag information about an image currently being photographed, according to a user's selection command received through the front display unit 251.

Then, when the terminal body is rotated in the vertical direction from the horizontal direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the photographing screen 440 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, And displays it on the display unit 251.

At this time, the mobile terminal 250 detects a grip area of the user based on the touch sensor provided on the side display part 252a. The mobile terminal 250 can automatically display the storage folder 491 and tag information 493 selected by the user in the previous landscape mode in an area other than the detected grip area. Accordingly, in the portrait mode, the mobile terminal 250 can provide the information to the user while avoiding the grip area of the user.

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may activate the touch sensor provided on the side display portion 252a in the horizontal mode, while deactivating the touch sensor provided in the side display portion 252a in the vertical mode. Accordingly, in the portrait mode, the mobile terminal 250 can prevent the touch malfunctioning through the grip of the user in advance.

Figs. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining another example of a method of selecting a folder for storing an image being shot by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode.

Referring to FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 250 displays a home screen (not shown) or an app screen (not shown) on the front display unit 251 according to a user command or the like.

When the camera icon (not shown) is selected in the state that the home screen or the app screen is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 executes the camera application corresponding to the selected icon. When the camera application is executed, the mobile terminal 250 displays on the front display unit 251 a photographing screen 810 including a preview image showing an image to be photographed through a camera 121 and a photographing related icon.

At this time, the mobile terminal 250 stores at least one of a folder name (or an album name) 811 set as a default, a representative image 813 of the folder and information 815 related to the folder, Can be displayed on the side display portion 252b.

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the photographing screen 810 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, and adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, (251).

At the same time, the mobile terminal 250 displays a sub-screen 830 including a folder list 831 to 836 for storing an image currently being photographed and a new folder icon 837 for creating a new album, (252b). At this time, the default storage folder 831 may be displayed at the front of the folder list, and a predetermined indicator 838 may be displayed.

In the state that the folder list is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 can select a folder for storing the image currently being photographed according to the preset user input.

8 (b), when the user input 840 for dragging the front display 251 in the up and down direction is received, the mobile terminal 250 transmits the user input 840 to the user's drag input 840 The storage folders 831 to 836 displayed on the side display unit 252b may be sequentially selected. At this time, sequentially selected folders may be displayed to be distinguished from other folders. When a desired folder 834 is selected from the stored folders, the user stops the dragging and selects the folder 834.

8 (c), when the user input 850 touching the right area of the side display portion 252b is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the side display portion 252b The storage folders 831 to 836 displayed on the right side can be displayed one by one in the right direction. If a desired folder 834 is selected from the stored folders, the user stops the touch input and selects the folder 834.

When the user input 855 touching the left area of the side display part 252b is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the storage folders 831 to 836 displayed on the side display part 252b one by one Can be displayed to be selected. Similarly, when a desired folder 834 is selected from the stored folders, the user stops the touch input and selects the folder 834.

9, when a new folder icon 837 displayed on the side display portion 252b is selected, the mobile terminal 250 displays a character input window 860 for inputting the name of the new album and a keypad window 865 are displayed on the front display portion 251.

When a new name 'honeymoon' is inputted through the character input window 860, the mobile terminal 250 can generate a folder 839 of the name and display it on the leftmost side of the side display unit 252b . In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may designate the generated folder 839 as a new storage folder.

10 is a diagram for explaining another example of a method of selecting a folder for storing an image being shot by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode.

10, when the camera application is executed in the portrait mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a preview image for previewing the image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photographing screen (not shown) (251). At this time, unlike FIG. 8A, the mobile terminal 250 does not provide information related to the photographed screen to the side display portion 252b.

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the photographing screen in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, .

At the same time, the mobile terminal 250 displays a sub-screen 1020 including a folder list 1021 to 1023 for storing an image currently being photographed and an additional icon 1025 for creating a new album from the side display unit 252b ). At this time, the default storage folder 1021 may be displayed at the front of the folder list, and a predetermined indicator 1024 may be displayed.

With such a folder list being displayed, the mobile terminal 250 can select a folder for storing the image currently being photographed through user input as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C.

When the additional icon 1025 displayed on the side display portion 252b is selected, the mobile terminal 250 displays the character input window 1030 for inputting the name of the new album on the side display portion 252b, The keypad window 1040 can be displayed on the front display unit 251.

After the user inputs a new name through the character input window 1030 and the keypad window 1040 and the confirmation icon 1050 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 generates a folder having a new name, It can be displayed on the leftmost side. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 can designate the generated folder (not shown) as a new storage folder.

11 is a diagram referred to explain an operation of a mobile terminal that recommends a tag related to a preview image by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode.

11, when the camera application is executed in the portrait mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a photographing screen 1110 including a preview image for previewing the image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photograph- (251).

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the photographing screen 1110 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, and adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, (251).

At the same time, the mobile terminal 250 displays a sub-screen 1120 including a recommended tag list 1121 to 1124 relating to an image currently being photographed and a new tag icon 1125 for generating a new tag, (252a). At this time, the recommended tag list can be automatically generated on the basis of the location information of the mobile terminal, the current weather information, the time information, the object information in the preview image, the person information, the image file information similar to the preview image,

When the user input 1130 for flicking the desired tag item 1121 toward the front display unit 251 is received while the recommended tag list is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 selects the corresponding tag item 1121 And then displayed on the second side display portion 252b. At this time, the mobile terminal 250 may provide a screen effect for allowing the corresponding tag item 1121 to be absorbed into the preview image and disappear slowly according to the flicking input 1130 of the user.

The user of the mobile terminal 250 selects the new tag icon 1125 displayed on the right side of the first side display unit 252a and directly inputs the new tag information can do.

Then, when the terminal body is rotated in the vertical direction from the horizontal direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the shooting screen 1140 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, And displays it on the display unit 251.

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 detects a grip area of the user based on the touch sensor provided on the side display unit 252a. Then, the mobile terminal 250 can automatically display the tag information 1150 selected by the user in the previous landscape mode in an area other than the detected grip area.

12 is a diagram referred to explain an operation of a mobile terminal that recommends a photograph related to a preview image by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode.

12, in the landscape mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a photographing screen 1210 including a preview image for previewing an image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photographing related icon on the front display unit 251 Display.

The mobile terminal 250 displays a sub screen 1220 including information related to the shooting screen 1210 displayed on the front display unit 251 on the side display unit 252a. At this time, the sub screen 1220 displayed on the side display portion 252a may include a 'tag setting menu 1221' among setting option menus related to the shooting function.

When the user input 1230 is dragged in the left direction after touching one area of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 displays the photo recommendation menu 1241, which is the next menu of the tag setting menu 1221, The sub screen 1240 may be displayed on the side display 252a.

The auxiliary screen 1240 displayed on the side display portion 252a includes a recommended picture menu 1241 and a first image 1241a, a second image 1241b, And an indicator 1243 indicating a next menu of the menu (i.e., a mode setting menu). At this time, the recommended image lists 1241a to 1241c may be images related to the location information of the mobile terminal, the current weather information, the time information, the object information in the preview image, and the person information among the images existing in the gallery or the web server .

When the user input 1250 is dragged in the vertical direction after touching one area of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 displays the user input 1250 on the side display unit 252b in accordance with the drag input 1250 of the user It is possible to display the displayed recommended images 1241a to 1241c sequentially selected. At this time, sequentially selected images may be displayed to be distinguished from other images. When the desired image 1241b is selected from the recommended images, the user stops dragging and selects the corresponding image 1241b.

13 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal for selecting the photographing mode using the side display area in the landscape mode.

13, in the landscape mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a preview image for previewing the image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photographing screen 1310 including the photographing related icon on the front display unit 251 Display.

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a sub screen 1320 including information related to the shooting screen 1210 displayed on the front display unit 251 on the side display unit 252a. At this time, the sub screen 1320 displayed on the side display section 252a includes a 'tag setting menu 1321' among setting option menus related to the shooting function.

The mobile terminal 250 receives the user input 1330 that is dragged in the left direction after touching one area of the front display unit 251. The mobile terminal 250 displays the photographing mode menu 1341 which is the next menu of the tag setting menu 1321, Is displayed on the side display portion 252a.

The sub-screen 1340 displayed on the side display portion 252a includes a shooting mode menu 1341 and a first shooting mode 1341a, a second shooting mode 1341b, 3 photographing mode 1341c, a fourth photographing mode 1341d and an indicator 1343 for instructing the next menu of the menu 1341 (that is, a photo recommendation menu). At this time, the first to fourth shooting modes 1341a to 1341d may be any one of an automatic mode, a panorama mode, a sports mode, a night mode, an eraser mode, an animation mode, a sound & have.

In addition, the first to fourth shooting modes 1341a to 1341d may be displayed as a preview list for each shooting mode, as well as a text indicating the names of the shooting modes.

When the user input 1350 touching the area on the right side of the side display 252a is received, the mobile terminal 250 sets the photographing modes 1341a-1341d displayed on the side display 252a to be selected one by one in the right direction Can be displayed. When the desired mode 1341c is selected from among the shooting modes, the user stops the touch input and selects the corresponding shooting mode 1341c.

When the user input 1355 touching the left region of the side display portion 252a is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the photographing modes 1341a-1341d displayed on the side display portion 252a one by one Can be displayed to be selected. Similarly, when a desired mode 1341c is selected among the shooting modes, the user stops the touch input and selects the corresponding shooting mode 1341c.

14 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a mobile terminal that utilizes a side display area and implements a bookmark function when shooting moving pictures.

14, in the landscape mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a preview screen previewing a video image to be photographed through the camera 121 and a photographing screen 1410 including a moving picture related icon on the front display unit 251, .

In this state, when the bookmark mode is set, the mobile terminal 250 displays the sub-screen 1420 on the side display portion 252a where the captured images at the time of bookmarking are arranged according to the bookmark command of the user. Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal 250 can perform the bookmark function in real time utilizing the side display area at the time of capturing a moving picture.

At this time, the user's bookmark command can be implemented through various touch input methods.

14 (a), when the bookmark button 1430 displayed in one area of the front display 251 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 registers the bookmarked image of the selected point in time , And the captured image at that time point can be displayed on the side display section 252a.

14 (b), when a multi-touch input 1440 that simultaneously or sequentially touches one point of the front display unit 251 and one point of the side display unit 252a is received , The mobile terminal 250 can bookmark the captured image at the touch point and display the captured image at that point on the side display section 252a.

14 (c), when the multi-touch input 1450 for simultaneously or sequentially touching the left and right regions of the side display portion 252a is received, the mobile terminal 250 transmits the multi- Bookmark the captured image at the touch point, and display the captured image at that point on the side display section 252a.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal in the image view mode, which lists the frequently viewed image list utilizing the side display area.

Referring to FIG. 15, when the gallery application is executed, the mobile terminal 250 displays an image list screen 1510 including a plurality of thumbnail images on the front display unit 251.

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the image list screen 1510 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, and adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, (251).

The mobile terminal 250 displays a sub screen 1520 including information related to the image list screen 1510 displayed on the front display unit 251 on the side display unit 252a. At this time, the sub screen 1520 displayed on the side display portion 252a includes an album or an image list frequently viewed by the user among the albums and images included in the image list screen 1510. [

16 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a mobile terminal that provides various information by utilizing a side display area in moving picture reproduction.

Referring to FIG. 16, when executing a video application, the mobile terminal 250 displays a moving image playback screen 1610 corresponding to the selected multimedia file on the front display unit 251.

When the terminal body is rotated in the horizontal direction from the vertical direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the moving image playback screen 1510 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, and adjusts the size to fit the horizontal mode screen, (251).

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays the sub-screens 1620 and 1630 on the side display units 252a and 252b including information related to the moving picture playback screen 1610 displayed on the front display unit 251. [

For example, the sub screen 1620 displayed on the first side display section 252a may include an image for bookmarking during moving picture shooting, a moving picture file, or an indicator for displaying each chapter.

In addition, the sub screen 1630 displayed on the second side display unit 252b may include a progress bar 1631 indicating a progress state of the currently playing video file, an operation control menu (not shown), and the like . When the user input 1640 is dragged in the left / right direction through the progress bar 1631, the mobile terminal 250 moves the moving picture playback screen 1615 displayed on the front display unit 251 forward or backward . In addition, a thumbnail image of the moving picture file corresponding to the point where the user input 1640 is located may be displayed on the second side display portion 252b.

FIG. 17 is a diagram referred to explain the operation of a mobile terminal that performs movie editing using a side display area in moving picture playback.

Referring to FIG. 17, in the landscape mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a moving image playback screen 1710 corresponding to the selected multimedia file on the front display unit 251. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a sub screen 1720 including information related to the moving picture playback screen 1710 displayed on the front display unit 251 on the side display unit 252a. At this time, the sub-screen 1720 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include a captured image and / or an edited moving image for video production, and a video editor icon 723.

When the multi-touch input 1730 for simultaneously or sequentially short-touching one point of the front display unit 251 and one point of the side display unit 252a is received while the moving image playback screen 1710 is displayed, The mobile terminal 250 stores the captured image 1721 at the touched point and displays the captured image 1730 on the side display portion 252a.

When a multi-touch input (not shown) for simultaneously and sequentially touching one point of the front display unit 251 and one point of the side display unit 252a is received, the mobile terminal 250 transmits the long touch Extracts and stores the video file reproduced during the time, and displays an image (not shown) representing the video file on the side display unit 252a.

Thereafter, when the gesture input 1740 for sliding the captured images and / or edited moving images arranged in the side display portion 252a to the right is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the captured image and / (Not shown) on the front display unit 251, which enables the production of a video based on the video editing screen.

FIGS. 18A and 18B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal in the landscape mode, which utilize the side display area to provide status icons representing the status information of the terminal.

Referring to FIG. 18A, the mobile terminal 250 displays an application screen 1810 on the front display unit 251 according to a user command or the like.

If the terminal body is rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction while the application screen 1810 is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the app screen 1810 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, And displays it on the front display unit 251 by adjusting the size to fit the mode screen.

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays status icons on the first side display portion 252a indicating information on the operation status of the terminal. At this time, the status icons displayed on the first side display portion 252a include a Wi-Fi setting icon, a GPS setting icon, a Bluetooth setting icon, an NFC setting icon, a flight mode setting icon, a sound / vibration setting icon, . These status icons are also scrollable in the left / right direction according to the user's flicking input 1820.

When one of the status icons (not shown) displayed on the first side display unit 252a is short-touched, the mobile terminal 250 sets an operation corresponding to the short-touched status icon.

On the other hand, as shown in (iii) of FIG. 18A, a user who long touches one of the status icons 1831 displayed on the first side display portion 252a and flickers in the front or back direction of the terminal body When the input 1840 is received, the mobile terminal 250 displays the flicked status icon 1831 on the second side display portion 252b. At this time, the status icons displayed on the second side display unit 252b may be set as favorite items frequently used by the user.

18B, a user input 1850 for touching any one of the status icons 1833 displayed on the second side display portion 252b and dragging it toward the trash can icon 1835, as shown in (iv) of FIG. 18B, The mobile terminal 250 deletes the dragged status icon 1835 from the screen.

Then, when the terminal body is rotated in the vertical direction from the horizontal direction, the mobile terminal 250 rotates the application screen 1860 in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body, And displays it on the display unit 251.

In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a status icon 1831 set in the current operation on state on the first side display unit 252a in the portrait mode, and displays the favorite registered status icons 1831, 1832 can be displayed on the second side display portion 252b.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a mobile terminal that provides an option menu of a specific application by utilizing a side display area in a landscape mode.

Referring to FIG. 19, the mobile terminal 250 displays an execution screen 1910 of a specific application on the front display unit 251 according to a user command or the like.

When the menu button (not shown) is selected in the state that the execution screen 1910 is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 displays the option menu 1920 of the application in one area of the front display unit 251.

When the terminal body is rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction with the execution screen 1910 and the option menu 1920 being displayed, the mobile terminal 250 displays the execution screen 1910 And displays it on the front display unit 251 by adjusting its size to fit the horizontal mode screen.

At this time, the mobile terminal 250 moves and displays the items of the option menu 1920 to the side display portion 252a. Accordingly, the user can perform a desired operation while simultaneously viewing the execution screen and the option menu through the front and side display areas.

On the other hand, in the above embodiment, the case where the operation screen displayed on the front display unit in the horizontal mode is a photograph or moving picture shooting screen, an image viewer screen, a movie viewer screen, an application screen, However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be applied to various operation screens.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 160: interface unit
170: memory 180:
190: Power supply

Claims (20)

A touch screen including a first display area disposed on a front surface of a terminal body and a second display area disposed on one side surface of the terminal body; And
And displays information related to an operation screen displayed on the first display area on the second display area when the terminal body is rotated from the first position to the second position, And a control unit for controlling information displayed in the second display area corresponding to a user input received through the first display area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the touch screen is a flexible touch screen. The method according to claim 1,
The controller rotates the operation screen in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body and then adjusts the size of the operation screen to fit the horizontal mode screen, To the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user input is a gesture input for dragging the first display area of the touch screen up or down or left or right. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first position is a longitudinal direction in which the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected and the second position is a lateral direction in which the longitudinal direction is horizontal to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected, . The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit detects a grip area of the user from the second display area of the touch screen when the terminal body is rotated from the second position to the first position. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the control unit automatically displays information related to the operation screen in an area other than the detected grip area when the mobile terminal is rotated from the second position to the first position. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller disables the touch sensor provided in the second display area when the touch sensor is rotated from the second position to the first position. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the information displayed on the second display area is an option setting menu related to the photographing function when the operation screen displayed on the first display area is the photographing screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the operation screen displayed on the first display area is a standby screen, the information displayed on the second display area is status icons corresponding to the operation status of the mobile terminal. Displaying an operation screen on a first display area of a touch screen disposed on a front surface of a terminal body;
Displaying information related to the operation screen on the second display area of the touch screen disposed on one side of the terminal body when the terminal body is rotated from the first position to the second position; And
And controlling information displayed in the second display area corresponding to a user input received through the first display area. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the touch screen is a flexible touch screen. 12. The method of claim 11,
Rotating the operation screen in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the terminal body and adjusting the size of the operation screen to fit the horizontal mode screen and displaying the rotation on the first display area, A method of controlling a terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the user input is a gesture input for dragging the first display area of the touch screen in the vertical or horizontal direction. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the first position is a longitudinal direction in which the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected and the second position is a lateral direction in which the longitudinal direction is horizontal to the paper surface in a state where the terminal body is erected, To the mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising detecting the user's grip area from the second display area when the terminal body is rotated from the second position to the first position. 17. The method of claim 16,
And automatically displaying information related to the operation screen in an area other than the detected grip area when the mobile terminal is rotated from the second position to the first position. 12. The method of claim 11,
And deactivating a touch sensor provided in a second display area of the touch screen when the touch screen is rotated from the second position to the first position. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the information displayed on the second display area is an option setting menu related to the photographing function when the operation screen displayed on the first display area is the photographing screen. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein when the operation screen displayed in the first display area is a standby screen, the information displayed in the second display area is status icons corresponding to the operation status of the mobile terminal.

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