KR20160073205A - Mobile terminal and control method for the mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of effectively displaying information which is necessary for a user by using a characteristic of a flexible display unit capable of being bent when a touch input is given to the flexible display unit. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal including a flexible display unit and a control method therefor. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a flexible display unit to display first screen information and which can be bent by corresponding to a physical force given from the outside; a sensing unit to sense a preset touch input given to the flexible display unit and to sense that the flexible display unit is bent in a state in which the preset touch input is given; and a control unit to divide the flexible display unit into a first area and a second area including an area in which the preset touch input is given, based on a position in which the bending is sensed based on the preset touch input and the bending, to output the first screen information to the first area or a part of the first screen information on the first area, and to control the flexible display unit to output second screen information on the second area.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal including a flexible display unit and a control method thereof.

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

As the functions of such terminals are diversified, they are implemented in the form of a multimedia player having complex functions such as photographing and photographing of movies, reproduction of music and video files, games, and broadcasting reception . In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

2. Description of the Related Art [0002] In general, terminals evolve into various types of designs, and accordingly, flexible displays are attracting attention due to their light and non-breakable characteristics. Flexible displays may be able to create new user interface areas that are limited or impossible to apply to existing glass substrate based displays.

Also, with the attention paid to flexible displays in this way, there is a need for a user-friendly user interface using the characteristics of the flexible display.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of effectively displaying information necessary for a user using a characteristic of a flexible display unit capable of flexing or bending at the same time a touch input is applied, and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device comprising: a flexible display unit that displays first screen information and can be bent in response to a physical force externally applied; A sensing unit for sensing a predetermined touch input applied to the flexible display unit and the flexible display unit being bent when the predetermined touch input is applied; And dividing the flexible display unit into a first area and a second area including a region to which the predetermined touch input is applied based on the detected position of the curvature based on the preset touch input and the curvature, And a controller for controlling the flexible display unit such that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is outputted to the first area and the second screen information is outputted to the second area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit controls the display unit to display the first screen information or the first screen information in the first area based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information, And the flexible display unit can be controlled such that an execution screen of the application is output to the second area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The second display information including the information related to the first screen information may be output.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The flexible display unit can be controlled so that the execution screen of the predetermined application is output corresponding to the screen information.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit controls the display unit so that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area and the second area, respectively, based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, The display unit can be controlled.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, The control unit can control the flexible display unit to output screen information related to at least one external terminal connected to the external display unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, It is possible to control the flexible display unit such that screen information for controlling one external terminal is outputted.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, It is possible to control the flexible display unit such that screen information output to one external terminal is output.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The control unit may control the flexible display unit to output a screen in which at least one external terminal has executed an application corresponding to one screen information.

In an embodiment, the control unit may exchange control signals with the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area is synchronized with the screen information output to the at least one external terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device including: (a) a predetermined touch input to be applied to a flexible display unit displaying first screen information; and a touch detection unit detecting that the flexible display unit is bent step; And (b) dividing the flexible display unit into a first area and a second area including an area to which the pre-set touch input is applied, based on the detected warped position, based on the preset touch input and the warping And controlling the flexible display unit to output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and output the second screen information to the second area. A control method of a mobile terminal is provided.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the step (b) may further include the step of, based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit so that a part of the first screen information is output and the execution screen of the application is output to the second area.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit to output second screen information including information associated with the first screen information.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit to output an execution screen of a predetermined application corresponding to the first screen information.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the step (b) includes the steps of: outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and the second area, respectively, based on the predetermined touch input and the warp And controlling the flexible display unit so that the flexible display unit may be controlled.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit to output screen information related to at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit such that screen information for controlling the at least one external terminal is output to the external display unit.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit such that screen information output to the at least one external terminal is output to the at least one external terminal.

In the embodiment, the step (b) includes the step of outputting the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit such that a screen in which an application corresponding to the first screen information is executed by the at least one external terminal is output.

In one embodiment, the step (b) may include transmitting and receiving a control signal with the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area is synchronized with the screen information output to the at least one external terminal ; ≪ / RTI >

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, the flexible display unit is divided into a plurality of areas using the characteristics of the flexible display unit capable of flexing or bending while the touch input is applied, and screen information is displayed in each area There is an advantage that it can be.

At this time, various embodiments of the screen information displayed in the respective areas can be set variously, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal can be controlled by using the characteristics of the flexible display unit capable of applying a touch input and bending or bending at the same time .

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a flexible display unit included in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying information on a flexible display unit in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4A and 4B are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an execution screen of a selected application is outputted in an area where the execution screen is divided.
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which information related to the outputted screen information is outputted in an area where the information is divided.
6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an execution screen of an application associated with the output screen information is displayed in an area where the screen is divided.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the outputted screen information is outputted in an area for discrimination.
8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are conceptual diagrams illustrating an embodiment in which screen information for controlling an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is divided.
FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D are conceptual diagrams illustrating an embodiment in which screen information output to an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is identified.
10A, 10B, and 10C are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which, in an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal, screen information output in association with the screen information output to the mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is identified.
11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a mobile terminal and an external terminal are synchronized according to a method of flexing the flexible display part included in the mobile terminal.

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. In addition, it should be noted that the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and should not be construed as limiting the technical idea disclosed in the present specification by the attached drawings.

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, , Tablet PC, Ultra Book, and so on. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to one embodiment disclosed herein.

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

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only (DVF-H) And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The mobile communication module 112 is configured to implement a video communication mode and a voice communication mode. The video call mode refers to a state of talking while viewing a video of the other party, and the voice call mode refers to a state in which a call is made without viewing the other party's video. In order to implement the video communication mode and the voice communication mode, the mobile communication module 112 is configured to transmit and receive at least one of voice and image.

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. WLAN (Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

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

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras may be provided depending on the usage environment.

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

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154, for example, for generating output related to visual, auditory, have.

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 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 module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, 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 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

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

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- A disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

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

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

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

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 182 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 182 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180.

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

In addition, if the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the controller 180 can execute a lock state for restricting input of a control command of the user to the applications. Also, the controller 180 can control the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on the touch input sensed through the display unit (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch screen') 151 in the locked state.

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

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

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays , Microprocessors, microprocessors, microprocessors, and other electronic units for carrying out other functions. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein.

The software code may be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal 100 can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the flexible display unit will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a flexible display unit included in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the flexible display portion 151 includes a flexible display that can be bent by an externally applied physical force. Here, the flexible display unit 151 may include both a general flexible display and an electronic paper.

Here, a typical flexible display refers to a durable display that is lightweight and does not break, made on a thin and flexible substrate that can be bent, bent, folded or rolled like paper while maintaining the display characteristics of conventional flat panel displays.

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

On the other hand, the sensing unit 181 (see FIG. 1) is included on the flexible display unit 151 to sense the curvature information of the flexible display unit 151. In this specification, the word 'warp' may include the meaning of 'warp', 'curl', 'folding', and 'bending'.

The sensing unit 181 may be disposed entirely on the flexible display unit 151 or may be partially disposed on the flexible display unit 151 and sense warping information of the flexible display unit 151. Here, the curvature information of the flexible display unit 151 may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 151 is bent, the degree of curvature, the position of curvature, the time of curvature, the acceleration at which the curved flexible display unit returns to the original state, And may be various information that can be detected due to warping of the flexible display unit.

The control unit 180 may also be configured to change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 151 based on the warping information of the flexible display unit sensed by the sensing unit 181, Lt; / RTI >

2A, when the flexible display unit 151 is bent in response to an external physical force, the control unit 180 moves the flexible display unit 151 in the bent direction, the bent angle, In accordance with the returning acceleration that returns, the screen image previously displayed on the flexible display unit 151 can be rearranged, separated, synthesized, or changed.

2A, when the flexible display unit 151 is bent inward by an external physical force, the control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 to make the screen images displayed on the flexible display unit 151 come close to each other Can be displayed. On the contrary, when the flexible display unit 151 is bent outward by the external physical force, the screen images displayed on the flexible display unit 151 can be displayed to be spaced apart from each other.

In addition to the above method, The control unit 180 can control various methods of displaying information on the flexible display unit 151 so that the user can accurately recognize the information displayed on the flexible display unit 151 in response to the bending of the flexible display unit have.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal according to the present invention including the flexible display unit 151 may include a case 200 surrounding the flexible display unit 151, as shown in FIG. 2B. In addition, the case 200 can be bent so as to be bent together with the flexible display unit 151 by an external physical force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 151. [

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 can generate the control signal related to the function of the mobile terminal according to the present invention, in response to the warping information of the flexible display unit.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the mobile terminal 100 when the flexible display unit 151 is bent in a state in which a predetermined touch input is applied will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying information on a flexible display unit in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, first, a predetermined touch input applied to the flexible display unit 151 displaying the first screen information and a predetermined touch input applied to the flexible display unit 151 The sensing step S310 proceeds.

Specifically, the sensing unit 181 may sense a predetermined touch input applied to the flexible display unit 151 in which the first screen information is displayed. In addition, in a state in which the preset touch input is applied, it is possible to sense that one area of the flexible display unit 151 is bent by an external physical force.

Here, the first screen information output to the flexible display unit 151 means time information such as an application execution screen, a web page execution screen, a home screen screen, a menu screen, and the like. The first screen information may include at least one of a text, an image (including an icon), a flash, and a moving picture.

Also, the predetermined touch input includes at least one of a variety of user inputs such as a short touch input, a long touch input, a drag input, a swipe input, a flicking input, and a double tap input applied to the flexible display unit 151 implemented by a touch screen It can be one. For example, the predetermined touch input may be a long touch input that is applied to the icon of the application.

As described above, the bending of the flexible display unit 151 is performed by the external physical force applied to the flexible display unit 151, and the external physical force can be applied by an object other than the user or the user.

That is, the control unit 180 may control the sensing unit 181 to sense that the flexible display unit 151 is bent in a state in which the predetermined touch input is applied to the flexible display unit 151 displaying the first screen information .

Here, the control unit 180 may control the sensing unit 181 to sense warp anywhere, irrespective of a specific region (or a specific position) of the flexible display unit 151. In addition, it is possible to control the sensing unit 181 to sense whether a predetermined area (or a specific position) of the flexible display unit 151 is bent or whether the flexible display unit 151 is bent in a specific direction.

Next, based on the pre-set touch input and the curvature, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area including the area to which the pre-set touch input is applied and a second area including the pre- , Controlling the flexible display unit (151) so that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area and the second screen information is output to the second area S320).

Specifically, when the flexible display unit 151 is bent based on a virtual arbitrary reference axis in a state in which the predetermined touch input is applied, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to display the predetermined touch input and bending applied to the flexible display unit 151 A control signal can be received from the sensing unit 181. [

The control unit 180 controls the flexible display unit 151 to be divided into a first area and a second area that are separated by the virtual arbitrary reference axis based on the predetermined touch input and the bending of the flexible display unit 151 . Specifically, the first area may be an area including a predetermined touch input area, and the second area may be an area separated by the first area and the virtual arbitrary reference axis.

For example, in a state where a long touch input is applied to an icon of an application, the flexible display unit 151 can be warped by an imaginary arbitrary reference axis. At this time, the flexible display unit 151 can be divided into a first area to which the long touch input is applied and a second area that is separated from the first area by the virtual arbitrary reference axis.

The control unit 180 controls the flexible display unit 151 to output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and output the second screen information to the second area .

As described above, the first screen information and the second screen information mean time information such as an application execution screen, a web page execution screen, a home screen screen, a menu screen, and the like. And it can be composed of at least one of text, image (including icon), flash, and moving image.

As an embodiment related to the operation of the control unit 180, the control unit 180 controls the display unit 180 to display, based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information, The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled such that screen information or a part of the first screen information is output and an execution screen of the application is output to the second area.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, And the second display information including the information associated with the first screen information may be output.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled so that an execution screen of a predetermined application corresponding to the first screen information is output.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 controls the first area and the second area so that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area and the second area, respectively, based on the pre- The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, It is possible to control the flexible display unit 151 to output screen information related to at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal.

The external terminal may be 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, such as mobile phones and digital TVs, such as notebook PCs, tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches, smart glass, HMDs (head mounted displays) A desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The flexible display unit 151 may be controlled such that screen information for controlling the at least one external terminal is output.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The flexible display unit 151 may be controlled such that screen information output to the at least one external terminal is output.

According to another embodiment, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The control unit can control the flexible display unit 151 to output a screen in which the application corresponding to the first screen information is executed by the at least one external terminal.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 can exchange control signals with the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area and the screen information output to the at least one external terminal are synchronized .

As described above, the control unit 180 controls the first area to display the first screen information or the first screen in the first area, based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information, The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled such that a part of the information is output and the execution screen of the application is output to the second area.

4A and 4B are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an execution screen of a selected application is outputted in an area where the execution screen is divided.

Referring to FIG. 4A, when a long touch input is applied to an icon 430 of a messenger application included in a home screen screen (first screen information) 400, a user selects an arbitrary reference axis A The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

A portion 402 of the home screen screen is output to the first region 410 and an execution screen 440 of the messenger application corresponding to the icon 430 to which the long touch input is applied is output .

The imaginary arbitrary reference axis A may be arbitrarily designated by the folding operation of the user or may be preset in the terminal 100. [ That is, at least one reference axis that can be folded on the flexible display unit 151 may be set.

4B, when the user touches an icon 450 indicating a list of recently executed applications with a long touch input, the user selects a flexible display The portion 151 can be folded inward or outward.

 Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

A portion 402 of the home screen image is output to the first region 410 and screen information 460 including thumbnail images corresponding to the recently executed application is output to the second region 420 have.

Then, when the user applies a touch input to one of the thumbnail images 462, the execution image of the application corresponding to the thumbnail image 462 to which the touch input has been applied can be output to the second region 420.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, And the second display information including the information related to the information may be output.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which information related to the outputted screen information is outputted in an area where the information is divided.

Referring to FIG. 5, the user can fold the flexible display unit 151 inward or outward based on a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state where a long touch input is applied to the photographic image 500.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

The second region 420 includes screen information 510 and 520 including information related to the photographic image 502. The second region 420 includes a first region 410 and a second region 420, Can be output.

As an embodiment, screen information 510 including detailed attribute information of a photographic image 502 such as ISO may be outputted, or an editing tool 520 which can edit the photographic image 502 may be output.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, It is possible to control the flexible display unit 151 so that the execution screen of the predetermined application is output corresponding to the information.

6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an execution screen of an application associated with the output screen information is displayed in an area where the screen is divided.

6A, the user can fold the flexible display unit 151 inward or outward based on a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which a multi-long touch input is applied to the photo image 600 .

The flexible display unit 151 includes a first region 410 to which a multi-long touch input is applied and a second region 420 to be distinguished from the first region 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A It can be divided.

In addition, an image 602 in which the size of the photographic image 600 is adjusted is outputted in the first area 410, and an execution screen 610 of the memo application is outputted in the second area 420.

Specifically, the execution screen 610 of the memo application may include an image 612 in which the size of the photographic image 600 is adjusted to be small and information 614 on the photographic image 600. As an example, information 614 about the photographic image 600 may include the date, time, place, etc. of the photographic image.

As another example, the information 614 about the photographic image 600 may include information related to the object detected from the photographic image 600. For example, the face of the person is detected from the photographic image 600, and the name of the person or the relationship with the user is derived based on the information stored in the terminal, and information about the photographic image 600 (614).

6B, the user folds the flexible display unit 151 inward or outward based on a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which the multi-long touch input is applied to the execution screen 620 of the Internet application You can expand.

The flexible display unit 151 includes a first region 410 to which a multi-long touch input is applied and a second region 420 to be distinguished from the first region 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A It can be divided.

The screen area information 622 in which the size of the Internet application execution screen 620 is adjusted is outputted to the first area 410 and the execution screen 630 of the memo application is outputted in the second area 420 .

Specifically, an image 632 captured on the execution screen 620 of the Internet application may be output to the execution screen 630 of the memo application. Alternatively, an image obtained by editing the execution screen 620 of the Internet application may be output.

For example, an edit image composed of text and images extracted as important contents among the execution screens 620 of the Internet application may be output to the execution screen 630 of the memo application. At this time, the important text and the image may be selected based on the number of the texts output on the execution screen 620 of the Internet application or a predetermined keyword.

On the other hand, the controller 180 controls the flexible display unit 180 to output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and the second area, respectively, based on the pre- (151).

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the outputted screen information is outputted in an area for discrimination.

7, the user folds the flexible display unit 151 inward or outward with respect to a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which the multi-long touch input is applied to the execution screen 700 of the photo album application You can expand.

The flexible display unit 151 includes a first region 410 to which a multi-long touch input is applied and a second region 420 to be distinguished from the first region 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A It can be divided.

In addition, portions 710 and 720 of the photo album application execution screen 700 may be output in the first area 410 and the second area 420. [ Specifically, only the partial images 712, 714, 716, and 718 of all the images 712, 714, 730, 716, 718, and 740 included in the photo album application execution screen 700 are displayed in the first area 410 Can be output. That is, the images 730 and 740 outputted in the area corresponding to the second area 420 are not displayed.

Only some of the images 712 and 716 among all the images 712, 714, 730, 716, 718, and 740 included in the photo album application execution screen 700 may be output to the second area 420 as well.

That is, when the multi-long touch input is applied to the execution screen 700 of the photo album application and the flexible display portion 151 is folded inward or outward on the basis of the imaginary arbitrary reference axis A, , And 716 are copied and output to the second area 420.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, The display unit 150 may control the flexible display unit 151 to output screen information related to at least one external terminal.

Specifically, the control unit 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, and the at least one The control unit 150 can control the flexible display unit 151 to output screen information for controlling the external terminal of the mobile terminal.

The screen information for controlling the at least one external terminal may be screen information corresponding to another external terminal controlling the external terminal connected to the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, it may be screen information corresponding to the remote control of the smart TV connected to the mobile terminal 100.

Or may be screen information for setting the environment of the external terminal connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the alarm setting menu, the background setting menu, the vibration setting menu, and the sound setting menu of the smart watch connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be included.

In yet another embodiment, the screen information for controlling the at least one external terminal may be screen information currently being output to an external terminal connected to the mobile terminal 100. Accordingly, when the user applies a touch input of a specific control command to the second area, the control command is executed in the external terminal, and the execution result of the control command can be output to the second area. The execution result of the control command output to the second area may also be output to the screen of the external terminal.

8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are conceptual diagrams illustrating an embodiment in which screen information for controlling an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is divided.

8A, when the user applies the long touch input to the execution screen 800 of the messenger application, the flexible display unit 151 is folded inward or outward on the basis of a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 810 having a reduced size of the messenger application execution screen 800 is output. In the second area 420, an external terminal connected to the mobile terminal 100 Screen information 820 for controlling the smart TV may be output.

As an embodiment, the screen information corresponding to the remote control of the smart TV may be outputted as the screen information 820 for controlling the smart TV. Accordingly, the user can adjust the volume or channel of the smart TV by applying a touch input to the volume control icon or the channel change icon included in the screen information corresponding to the smart TV remote control. In addition, the TV channel schedule can be output together with the screen information corresponding to the remote control of the smart TV.

8B, when the user applies the long touch input to the execution screen 830 of the mail application, the user selects the flexible display unit 151 on the basis of the virtual arbitrary reference axis A It can be folded inward or outward.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 840 having a reduced size of the mail application execution screen 830 is output. In the second area 420, an external terminal connected to the mobile terminal 100 Screen information 850 for controlling the smartwatch can be output.

As an embodiment, screen information for setting the SmartWatch can be output to the screen information 850 for controlling the SmartWatch. Specifically, the screen information 850 for setting the environment of the smart watch includes an alarm setting menu 852, a background setting menu 854, a vibration setting menu 856, a sound setting menu 858, .

Accordingly, when the user inputs a touch input to the vibration setting menu 856, screen information for setting the vibration intensity of the smart watch can be output. In addition, when the touch input corresponding to the specific vibration intensity is applied to the screen information for setting the vibration intensity of the SmartWatch, the vibration intensity of the SmartWatch can be changed to a specific vibration intensity.

8C, when the user applies the long touch input to the execution screen 860 of the music playback application, the flexible display unit 151 is displayed on the basis of the imaginary arbitrary reference axis A, Can be folded inward or outward.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 870 with a small size of the music playback application execution screen 830 is output. In the second area 420, a plurality of Screen information 880, 882, and 884 for controlling a smart phone, a smart TV, and a smart watch, which are external terminals, may be output.

As an embodiment, when a user inputs a touch input to the screen information 880 for controlling the smartphone, another screen information for controlling the smartphone is displayed in the second area 420, for example, The outputted screen information can be outputted. Then, when a touch input of a specific control command is applied to the second area 420, the control command may be executed in the smartphone, and the execution result of the control command may be output to the second area 420. [ The execution result of the control command output to the second area 420 may also be output to the smartphone screen.

As another embodiment, when a user inputs a touch input to the screen information 882 for controlling the smart TV, another screen information for controlling the smart TV is displayed in the second area 420, for example, The screen information 820 corresponding to the smart TV remote controller described in FIG.

In another embodiment, when the user inputs a touch input to the screen information 884 for controlling the smart watch, another screen information for controlling the smart watch is stored in the second area 420, for example, Screen information 850 for environment setting of the SmartWatch can be output.

8D, in a state in which the execution screen 830 of the mail application is displayed on the flexible display unit 151, while the music is being viewed on the smart head set connected to the mobile terminal 100 .

At this time, in a state in which the long touch input is applied to the execution screen 830 of the mail application or the icon 890 corresponding to the smart head set connected to the mobile terminal 100 output in the status bar, The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward relative to the reference axis A as a reference.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 840 having a reduced size of the mail application execution screen 830 is output. In the second area 420, screen information 870 for controlling the smart head set is displayed. Can be output. As an example, the screen information 870 for controlling the smart head set may include music being played back, a control menu for controlling the music being played, a music playlist, and the like.

On the other hand, the controller 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, and the at least one The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled so that screen information output to the external terminal is output.

In addition, the control unit 180 can exchange control signals with the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area and the screen information output to the at least one external terminal are synchronized.

FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D are conceptual diagrams illustrating an embodiment in which screen information output to an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is identified.

Referring to FIG. 9A, in a state in which the execution screen 900 of the messenger application is outputted to the flexible display unit 151, a phone call may be made to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100. FIG.

At this time, in a state where the long touch input is applied to the execution screen 900 of the instant messenger application or the icon 910 corresponding to the smart phone connected to the mobile terminal 100 output in the status bar, The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of the axis A.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, the screen information 920 with the reduced size of the messenger application execution screen 900 is output, and in the second area 420, the smart phone connected to the mobile terminal 100 And a telephone receiving screen 930, which is screen information to be output, can be output. At this time, the user can input a touch input to the smartphone telephone receiving screen 930 outputted to the second area 420 and receive a telephone call.

The screen information output to the mobile terminal 100 and the screen information output to the smartphone may be synchronized. For example, when a call is received from a smartphone, a screen in which a call is received from a smartphone in the second area 420 of the screen of the mobile terminal 100 may be output.

9B, a user may input a long touch input to an execution screen 900 of an instant messenger application or an icon 910 corresponding to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100 output in the status bar The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of an imaginary arbitrary reference axis A,

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, the screen information 920 with the reduced size of the messenger application execution screen 900 is output, and in the second area 420, the smart phone connected to the mobile terminal 100 A home screen screen 940, which is screen information to be output, can be output. Then, the user can apply a touch input to the icon 942 of the text message application displayed on the home screen screen 940.

As a result, referring to FIG. 9C, a text message application may be executed in the smartphone, and an execution screen 944 of the text message application output from the smart phone in the second area 420 may be output.

At this time, the screen information output to the mobile terminal 100 and the screen information output to the smartphone may be synchronized. For example, when one of the text messages is confirmed in the smartphone, the changed screen information may be output to the screen of the smartphone and the second area 420 of the screen of the mobile terminal 100. [

9D, icons corresponding to a plurality of external terminals connected to the status bar of the terminal 100, for example, an icon 910 corresponding to a smartphone, A corresponding icon 912, and an icon 914 corresponding to the smart head set may be output.

At this time, the user can fold the flexible display unit 151 inward or outward based on a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which the long touch input is applied to the icon 912 corresponding to the SmartWatch.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 920 with a reduced size of the messenger application execution screen 900 is output. In the second area 420, a smartwatch, which is connected to the mobile terminal 100, The outputted screen information can be outputted. For example, a home screen screen 950 of the SmartWatch can be output in the second area 420. [

In another embodiment, when the user applies multi-long touch input to an icon 910 corresponding to a smart phone and an icon 914 corresponding to a smart head set, The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

As a result, in the first area 410, screen information 920 with a reduced size of the messenger application execution screen 900 is output, and in the second area 420, And the screen information output to the smartphone can be output together. For example, a smartwatch and a home screen screen of a smartphone may be output to the second area 420. [

That is, if the mobile terminal 100 is connected to a plurality of external terminals, the user can select at least one external terminal and output a screen output from the selected external terminal to the second area 420.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area based on the pre-set touch input and the warp, And control the flexible display unit 151 to output a screen in which the application corresponding to the information is executed by the at least one external terminal.

In addition, the control unit 180 can exchange control signals with the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area and the screen information output to the at least one external terminal are synchronized.

10A, 10B, and 10C are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which, in an external terminal connected to a mobile terminal, screen information output in association with the screen information output to the mobile terminal is output in an area where the screen information is identified.

10A, a user inputs a long touch input to an execution screen (first screen information, 1012) of the photo album application or an icon 1010 corresponding to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100 output in the status bar The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of an imaginary arbitrary reference axis A,

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

A portion 1014 of the photo album application execution screen 1012 is output in the first area 410 and a screen 1014 in which the photo album application is executed in the smart phone connected to the mobile terminal 100 is displayed in the second area 420 (1016) may be output. That is, the photo album application of the same kind as the application running on the terminal 100 in the smartphone can be executed.

The user may then apply a drag input 1020 to the first area 410 to one of the photo images 1018 output to the second area 420. As a result, the selected photographic image 1018 may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 and output to the first area 410.

Similarly, the user may apply a drag input 1024 to the second region 420 to one of the photo images 1022 output to the first region 410. [ As a result, the selected photographic image 1022 may be transmitted to the smartphone and output to the second area 420.

10B, a user may select a long-touch button (not shown) on an execution screen 860 of a music playback application or an icon 1010 corresponding to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100, The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which the input is applied.

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In the first area 410, screen information 870 in which the size of the music playback application execution screen 860 is adjusted is output. In the second area 420, A screen 1030 in which the music playback application is executed can be output. That is, a music playback application, which is the same kind as the application running on the terminal 100, can be executed in the smartphone.

10C, a user may select an icon 1010 corresponding to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100 displayed on the status bar or a photo image 1040 output as an execution of the photo album application, The flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward with respect to a virtual arbitrary reference axis A in a state in which the long touch input is applied to the flexible display unit 151. [

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In addition, an image 1050 in which the size of the photographic image 1040 is adjusted is output to the first area 410, and an image 1050 is output from the smart phone connected to the mobile terminal 100 in the second area 420 A screen 1060 in which an application is executed can be output. Specifically, the photo image 1040 is transmitted to a smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100, and an execution image 1060 of an image editing application for editing the photo image 1040 is output from the smart phone . That is, an (similar) image editing application related to the photo album application running on the terminal 100 in the smartphone can be executed.

At this time, if the user inputs a control command for editing the photographic image 1040 by touching the second area 420, the result of editing the photographic image 1040 may be output to the second area 420. The result of editing in the second area 420 may also be output to the screen of the smartphone. Similarly, when a touch input is applied to the screen of the smartphone and a control command for editing the photographic image 1040 is input, the result of editing the photographic image 1040 may be output to the second area 420. That is, the mobile terminal 100 and the smart phone can be synchronized.

In another embodiment, the user may set the long touch input to the icon 1010 corresponding to the smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100, which is output to the photo image 1040 or the status bar, The flexible display portion 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of the imaginary arbitrary reference axis A. [

Accordingly, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into a first area 410 to which a long touch input is applied and a second area 420 to be distinguished from the first area 410 by a virtual arbitrary reference axis A .

In addition, an image 1050 in which the size of the photographic image 1040 is adjusted is output to the first area 410, and an image 1050 is output from the smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100 in the second area 420 The photographic image 1040 may be outputted in the same manner. That is, the photographic image 1040 is transmitted to the smartphone connected to the mobile terminal 100, and the transmitted image 1040 may be output to the screen of the smartphone.

In a state in which a long touch input is applied to a screen 151 of the mobile terminal 100 or an icon corresponding to a smartphone output in the status bar of the mobile terminal 100, The right portion of the flexible display unit 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of the arrow A as shown in FIG.

As a result, the flexible display unit 151 is divided into the first area and the second area to which the long touch input is applied based on the imaginary arbitrary reference axis A, and the first area is output from the mobile terminal 100 The first screen information (or a part thereof) which is being displayed is outputted, and the screen information related to the smart phone can be outputted in the second area.

For example, a screen for controlling a smart phone, a screen output from a smart phone, first screen information (or a part thereof) being output from the mobile terminal 100, A screen or the like executed in the phone can be output to the second area. In addition, synchronization between the mobile terminal 100 and the screen of the smartphone can be performed.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 can detect that the flexible display unit 151 is folded back in a direction different from the direction in which the flexible display unit 151 is first folded. For example, when the right part of the flexible display part 151 is folded inward and opened on the basis of the imaginary arbitrary reference axis A, the flexible display part 151 151 may be folded outward and spread out.

As a result, the control unit 180 can terminate the division of the flexible display unit into the first area and the second area. The flexible display unit 151 can be controlled so that only the first screen information outputted from the flexible display unit can be displayed before the flexure of the flexible display unit 151 is detected on the flexible display unit 151 have.

On the other hand, in a state where the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external terminal, different control operations can be performed according to the manner in which the flexible display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 is folded.

11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a mobile terminal and an external terminal are synchronized according to a method of flexing the flexible display part included in the mobile terminal.

11, the user can input a long touch input to the execution screen 1110 of the mail application or the icon 1120 corresponding to the smartphone 1130 connected to the mobile terminal 100 displayed on the status bar The left portion of the flexible display portion 151 can be folded inward or outward on the basis of the imaginary arbitrary reference axis B as shown in FIG.

Accordingly, the execution screen 1110 of the mail application may be output to the smartphone 1130 connected to the mobile terminal 100. [ At this time, the content of the mail created by the user in the mobile terminal 100 may be output to the screen of the mobile terminal 100 and the screen of the smartphone 1130 in the same manner. Likewise, contents of mail created by the user on the smartphone 1130 can be output to the screen of the mobile terminal 100 and the screen of the smartphone 1130 as well. That is, the mobile terminal 100 and the smartphone 1130 are synchronized.

The effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the above description.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the flexible display unit is divided into a plurality of areas using the characteristics of the flexible display unit capable of flexing or bending while the touch input is applied, and screen information is displayed in each area There is an advantage that it can be.

At this time, various embodiments of the screen information displayed in the respective areas can be set variously, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal can be controlled by using the characteristics of the flexible display unit capable of applying a touch input and bending or bending at the same time .

The present invention described above can be embodied 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). Also, 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.

Claims (20)

A flexible display unit that displays first screen information and can be bent in response to a physical force externally applied;
A sensing unit for sensing a predetermined touch input applied to the flexible display unit and the flexible display unit being bent when the predetermined touch input is applied; And
Wherein the flexible display unit is divided into a first area and a second area including a region to which the predetermined touch input is applied based on the detected position of the curvature based on the preset touch input and the curvature,
And a controller for controlling the flexible display unit such that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area and the second screen information is output to the second area, terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information and the warp, And controls the flexible display unit to output an execution screen of the application to the area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, and the second area includes information associated with the first screen information And controls the flexible display unit to output the second screen information. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controls the flexible display unit to output an execution screen of the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And controls the flexible display unit to output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and the second area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the preset touch input and the warp, and at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal in the second area, Wherein the control unit controls the flexible display unit to output screen information associated with the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein,
Wherein the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the curvature and a screen for controlling the at least one external terminal And controls the flexible display unit to output information. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein,
Wherein the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the curvature and the screen information to be outputted to the at least one external terminal Wherein the control unit controls the flexible display unit to output the control signal. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein,
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the preset touch input and the warp, and the application corresponding to the first screen information is displayed in the second area And controls the flexible display unit to output a screen executed by at least one external terminal. 10. The method according to claim 8 or 9,
Wherein,
Wherein a control signal is exchanged with the at least one external terminal such that screen information output to the second area and screen information output to the at least one external terminal are synchronized. (a) detecting a predetermined touch input to be applied to a flexible display unit displaying first screen information and a bending of the flexible display unit in a state where the predetermined touch input is applied; And
(b) dividing the flexible display unit into a first area and a second area including a region to which the pre-set touch input is applied, based on the detected warped position, based on the predetermined touch input and the warping,
And controlling the flexible display unit such that the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area and the second screen information is output to the second area, A method of controlling a terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
The step (b)
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the pre-set touch input applied to the icon of the application included in the first screen information and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit so that an execution screen of the application is displayed in a region of the mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
The step (b)
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, and the second area includes information associated with the first screen information And controlling the flexible display unit to output the second screen information based on the second screen information. 12. The method of claim 11,
The step (b)
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the warp, And controlling the flexible display unit to output an execution screen of the mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
The step (b)
And controlling the flexible display unit to output the first screen information or a part of the first screen information to the first area and the second area based on the preset touch input and the warpage Wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
The step (b)
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the preset touch input and the warp, and at least one external terminal connected to the mobile terminal in the second area, And controlling the flexible display unit such that screen information related to the display screen is output. 17. The method of claim 16,
The step (b)
Wherein the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the curvature and a screen for controlling the at least one external terminal And controlling the flexible display unit to output information to the mobile terminal. 17. The method of claim 16,
The step (b)
Wherein the first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the predetermined touch input and the curvature and the screen information to be outputted to the at least one external terminal And controlling the flexible display unit so that the flexible display unit is output. 17. The method of claim 16,
The step (b)
The first screen information or a part of the first screen information is output to the first area based on the preset touch input and the warp, and the application corresponding to the first screen information is displayed in the second area And controlling the flexible display unit so that a screen executed by at least one external terminal is output. 20. The method according to claim 18 or 19,
The step (b)
And transmitting and receiving a control signal to and from the at least one external terminal so that the screen information output to the second area and the screen information output to the at least one external terminal are synchronized with each other. Way.

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