KR20160148382A - Watch type terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a watch type terminal formed to surround a users wrist and a control method thereof. A watch type terminal according to the present invention includes a main body having a front surface, a lateral surface, and a rear surface; a display part having a first area disposed on the front surface of the main body, and a second area extending from the first area and disposed on the lateral surface; a sensing part for sensing the value of information previously set for calculating the position of the user based on the body; and a control part for calculating the position of the user based on the body based on the sensed value of the information and outputting visual information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user. So, the visual information can be outputted to an area of the lateral display.

Description

[0001] WATCH TYPE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a watch-type terminal formed to surround a wrist of a user and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. 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, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

Various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software to implement the complex functions of such multimedia devices. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

In addition, mobile terminals are regarded as personal items for expressing their individuality, and various design forms are required. The design form also includes structural changes and improvements for the user to use the mobile terminal more conveniently. Such a structural change and improvement can be considered for a watch-type mobile terminal which can be worn on the wrist.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a watch-type terminal for outputting visual information to one area of a side display along with a user's gaze and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device comprising: a main body having a front surface, a side surface, and a rear surface; A display unit having a first area disposed on a front surface of the main body and a second area extending from the first area and disposed on the side surface; A sensing unit for sensing a value of information previously set for calculating a position of a user based on the body; And a control unit for calculating a position of the user based on the body based on the value of the sensed information and outputting the visual information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user The present invention provides a watch-type terminal.

In an exemplary embodiment, the sensing unit may detect at least one of whether the user wears the user's left or right hand, the gesture of the user, the image of the user, the location of the predetermined external terminal, It can be detected as the value of the previously set information.

Accordingly, the control unit may calculate the gaze of the user based on the sensed information value, and output the gaze information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the gaze of the calculated user can do.

In another embodiment, the control unit may be configured to change the time information to the position of the changed user based on the change of the position of the user based on the main body while the time information is output in the second area Can be output to the corresponding display area of the second area.

In yet another embodiment, the control unit may output time information to a display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and keep the first area in an inactive state.

In another embodiment, the controller may output an object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the notification event.

Then, the control unit outputs an object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user, while keeping the first area in the inactive state, And output the object corresponding to the notification event to the first area based on input or predetermined gesture applied.

In another embodiment, the control unit may be configured to select, based on a touch input for selecting one of the plurality of objects in a state where a plurality of selectable objects are output to the first area, To the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user.

In yet another embodiment, the control unit may be configured to perform, based on a predetermined touch input or a predetermined gesture applied, the time information output to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user Time information can be output to the first area.

In another embodiment, the controller may execute a first control command when a predetermined first touch input is applied to the first area.

On the other hand, when the first touch input is applied to the first area and the predetermined second touch input is applied to the second area, a second control command different from the first control command, .

In another embodiment, the control unit may output information related to the calling terminal to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the occurrence of the telephone call incoming event.

Then, the control unit may output the selected information to the first area based on whether a touch input for selecting one of the information related to the calling terminal is applied.

In another embodiment, the control unit may be configured such that, in a state in which time information is output to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user, a part of the time information is covered by the user's hand operation It is possible to move and output some obscured time information to one area of the second area not covered by the hand motion of the user.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method including the steps of: (a) sensing a value of information preset to calculate a position of a user based on a main body having front, side, and rear surfaces; (b) calculating a position of the user based on the body based on the value of the sensed information; And (c) a display section having a first area arranged in front of the main body and a second area extending in the first area and arranged on the side, And outputting the second area to a display area of the second area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the step (a) may include determining whether the user is wearing the left or right hand, the gesture of the user, the image of the user, the position of the preset external terminal, And detecting at least one of the at least one information as the value of the predetermined information.

The step (c) may further include calculating a line of sight of a user based on the body, based on the sensed information, and outputting time information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the visual line of the calculated user And outputting the output signal.

In yet another embodiment, the step (c) may further comprise the step of, based on the fact that the position of the user on the basis of the main body is changed while the time information is output in the second area, To the display area of the second area corresponding to the position of the first area.

In yet another embodiment, the step (c) may output an object corresponding to the notification event to a display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the notification event being generated Step.

In yet another embodiment, the step (c) may further include a step of displaying a time at which the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user is displayed on the basis of the predetermined touch input or a predetermined gesture being applied And outputting the time information related to the information to the first area.

The effects of the watch-type terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage that visual information can be outputted easily in consideration of the user's gaze. As a result, the convenience of the user can be improved.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the output area is widened in addition to the side display, and battery consumption can be reduced.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention.
6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a user's line of sight.
FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIGS. 8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which time information is outputted in a display area changed according to a change in a user's gaze.
9 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of a standby state for reducing battery power consumption.
10 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a line of sight of a user when a message reception event occurs.
11 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which a selected object is output to a display area corresponding to a user's line of sight.
12A and 12B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which an area in which time information is outputted is switched.
13A and 13B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which a control command utilizing a side display is executed.
FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a line of sight of a user when an event of telephone reception occurs.
15 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which the display area is changed.
16 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to the position of an external 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. 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 (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

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 an image frame such as a still image or moving image 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 unit (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.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor may be configured to detect the touch input using different methods in the activated and deactivated states of the display unit 151. [ At this time, the different method may be related to the activation period of the touch sensor. More specifically, the touch sensor may be activated at different periods depending on whether the display unit 151 is activated or not. That is, the touch sensor can detect the touch input applied to the touch sensor with different activation periods depending on whether the display unit 151 is activated or not.

For example, in a state in which the display unit 151 is inactivated, the touch sensor may be activated at a predetermined period. In this case, the specific period may be a period corresponding to a time greater than zero. In a state in which the display unit 151 is activated, the touch sensor can be always operated in an activated state. That is, in this case, the activation period of the touch sensor may be 0 or a period having a time very close to 0.

The activation of the touch sensor can be distinguished by using the power consumption of the touch sensor. For example, if the power consumption of the touch sensor is less than a predetermined reference value based on 0, the touch sensor is in a deactivated state, and if the power consumption of the touch sensor is greater than the predetermined reference value , It can be said that it is activated.

 When the display unit 151 is in an active mode (hereinafter referred to as an 'active mode'), the touch sensor continues to be in an active state and can wait for the touch input to the display unit 151 have. Alternatively, when the display unit 151 is in a deactivated state (referred to as a 'doze mode' hereinafter), the touch sensor may be activated every predetermined period.

On the other hand, the shorter the specific period in which the touch sensor is activated, the faster the touch input sensing the touch of the display unit 151 is, but the power consumed by the touch sensor can be increased accordingly. In contrast, the longer the period in which the touch sensor is activated, the smaller the power consumed by the touch sensor, but the speed at which the touch input to tap the display unit 151 may be slowed down.

Therefore, the specific period can be set so as to increase the efficiency of power consumption while sensing the touch input that hits the display unit 151, such that the sensing speed is not recognized by the user. For example, a specific period may be set such that the touch sensor is inactivated and activated about 20 times per second (1 Hz).

Meanwhile, during the activated state of the display unit 151, the touch sensor may also be activated. In the activated state, the activation period T of the touch sensor may be zero or very close to zero. Alternatively, in a state in which the touch sensor is activated, the period of the touch sensor may be several times shorter than the specific period in which the touch sensor is activated in a state in which the display unit 151 is inactivated. That is, the touch sensor can be activated at different periods depending on whether the display unit 151 is activated or not.

On the other hand, in the doze mode in which the display unit 151 is inactivated and the touch sensor is periodically activated, a predetermined touch input by the touch sensor (for example, The controller 180 may switch the doze mode to an active mode in which the display unit and the touch sensor are activated.

In addition, the touch sensors can be driven at different periods based on the state of the display unit 151. [ For example, when the display unit 151 is in the closed state, the doze mode is executed, and when the display unit 151 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the active mode can be 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 .

Also, 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., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on 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 made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is 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 configured to be 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.

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

As shown, the display unit 251 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 portion 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, 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.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 251 is flat. 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 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 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 detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformation position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, 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 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. 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 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention.

4, a watch-type mobile terminal 400 includes a body 410 having front, side, and rear faces, a first region 420-1 disposed on the front face of the body 410, And a second area 420-2 extending from the first area 420-1 and disposed on the side. That is, the second area 420-2 may be referred to as a side display portion.

As an example, the second region 420-2 may extend in the first region 420-1 and form an angle. Accordingly, the first region 420-1 may protrude or enter concavely.

As another embodiment, the first area 420-1 and the second area 420-2 may be provided with touch sensors to receive the touch input of the user. Time information related to the time information output to the first area 420-1 may be output to the second area 420-2 or may be output to the first area 420-1 Time information can be output.

Meanwhile, the watch-type mobile terminal 400 according to the present invention may include a main body 410, display portions 420-1 and 420-2, a sensing portion, and a controller 180.

As described above, the main body 410 has a front surface, a side surface and a rear surface, and the display portions 420-1 and 420-2 include a first region 420-1 and a second region 420-1, And a second region 420-2 extending from the first region 420-1 and disposed on the side surface.

The sensing unit senses a predetermined value of information for calculating the position of the user based on the body 410.

As an example, the position of the user with respect to the main body 410 may be defined as a line of sight of the user looking at the second area 420-2.

In another embodiment, the sensing unit may be configured to determine whether the user wears a watch-type mobile terminal 400 on the left or right hand, a gesture of the user, an image of the user, Position, and movement of the main body 410 as the value of the preset information.

The control unit 180 calculates the position of the user based on the body 410 based on the value of the sensed information and outputs the time information to the second region 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user To the display area of the display device.

In an embodiment, the controller 180 may calculate a user's gaze on the basis of the body 410 based on the sensed information value, and may compare the time information with the gaze of the user 2 area 420-2 in the display area.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 may be configured to change the position of the user based on the main body 410 while the time information is output to the second area 420-2, And output the time information to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the changed user's position.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 outputs the time information to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and the first area 420-1 Can be kept in an inactive state.

In yet another embodiment, the controller 180 may determine that the object corresponding to the notification event is the object of the second region 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, Can be output to the display area.

Then, the controller 180 outputs the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and the first area 420-1 May output the object corresponding to the notification event to the first area 420-1 based on the preset touch input or the predetermined gesture being applied while the portable terminal 300 remains in the inactive state.

In another embodiment, the controller 180 may be configured such that, in a state in which a plurality of selectable objects are output to the first area 420-1, a touch input to select one of the plurality of objects is applied The selected object may be output to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user.

In another embodiment, the control unit 180 controls the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on a predetermined touch input or a predetermined gesture applied, Time information related to the time information output to the first area 420-1.

In another embodiment, the controller 180 may execute a first control command when a predetermined first touch input is applied to the first area 420-1.

On the other hand, when the first touch input is applied to the first area 420-1 and the second touch input is applied to the second area 420-2, And execute a second control command different from the first control command.

According to another embodiment, the control unit 180 may display information related to the calling terminal on the display of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, based on the occurrence of the call incoming event Area.

Then, the controller 180 may output the selected information to the first area 420-1 based on a touch input to select one of the information related to the calling terminal.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the time information is output to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, the controller 180 outputs a part of the time information On the basis of the fact that the second area 420-2 is covered by the hand operation of the user, the obscured part of the time information can be moved to one area of the second area 420-2 which is not covered by the hand operation of the user.

That is, according to the watch-type mobile terminal 400 according to the present invention, according to the sight of the user looking at the side display 420-2, time information is displayed in one area of the side display 420-2, Can be output.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation S510, a preset information value is calculated to calculate a position of a user based on a main body 410 having front, side, and rear surfaces.

Then, a step S520 of calculating the position of the user based on the main body 410 is performed based on the value of the sensed information.

Next, time information is displayed on the front side of the main body 410, and a first area 420-1 extending from the first area 420-1 and a second area 420- 2) to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user (step S530).

In operation S510, it is determined whether or not the user is wearing the left or right hand, the gesture of the user, the image of the user, the location of the preset external terminal, The method comprising the steps of: detecting at least one of the first information and the second information as values of the predetermined information.

In operation S530, a gaze of the user based on the body 410 is calculated based on the value of the sensed information, and time information is displayed on the second region 420 corresponding to the calculated gaze of the user -2) < / RTI > display area.

In yet another embodiment, in step S530, based on the fact that the position of the user based on the main body 410 is changed while the time information is output in the second area 420-2, And outputting the time information to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the changed user's position.

In yet another embodiment, in operation S530, the object corresponding to the notification event may be displayed on the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, And outputting the result of the determination.

In yet another embodiment, the step S530 may include outputting a display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, based on whether a predetermined touch input or a predetermined gesture is applied And outputting the time information related to the time information to the first area 420-1.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit may determine whether the user wears a watch-type mobile terminal 400 on the left or right hand, a gesture of the user, an image of the user, a location of a predetermined external terminal, The control unit 410 may sense at least one of the movements of the display unit 410 as the value of the preset information.

Specifically, the sensing unit may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and the like in order to sense the value of the preset information. A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, An ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor (e.g., a camera 121), a microphone 122, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer , A thermometer, a radioactivity sensor, a thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.).

Accordingly, the controller 180 calculates a line of sight of the user based on the body 410 based on the value of the sensed information, and outputs the visual information to the second To the display area of the area 420-2.

6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a user's line of sight.

6A, a first icon 610, a second icon 620, a third icon 630, and a fourth icon 640 may be output at any point in the second region 420-2 have. At this time, the first region 420-1 may be in an inactive state.

 Then, the gaze of the user based on the main body 410 can be calculated based on the value of the information sensed by the sensing unit. As an embodiment, the user's gaze can be calculated from the image captured by the camera 121 by the user.

As another embodiment, the gaze of the user looking at the lower end of the second region 420-2 can be calculated based on the sensor value sensed by the gyro sensor, the acceleration sensor, the magnetic sensor, the motion sensor, or the like.

Specifically, the gaze of the user looking at the lower end of the second region 420-2 can be calculated based on the movement of the user who turns the left wrist or right wrist of the watch-type terminal 400 outward .

6B, icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 may be displayed at the lower end of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated gaze of the user. That is, the lower end of the second area 420-2 corresponds to the display area.

6A, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 that have been output at any point in the second area 420-2 are displayed on the left wrist or the left wrist of the watch type terminal 400, Corresponding to the gesture of turning the right wrist outward, can be moved to the lower end of the second region 420-2 and output as shown in Fig. 6B. That is, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 gradually move to the lower end according to the degree of the user's wrist rotation (angle of the wrist).

6C is a conceptual diagram of the watch-type terminal 400 of FIG.

6C, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640, which have been output at an arbitrary point in the second area 420-2 as shown in FIG. 6A, And is output to the lower end of the second stage 420-2.

As in the embodiment of Figs. 6A to 6C, as the time information is output to the display area corresponding to the user's line of sight, the user can easily operate.

On the other hand, when the position of the user on the basis of the main body 410 is changed while the time information is output to the second area 420-2, the control unit 180 sets the time information To the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the changed user's position.

FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIGS. 8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which time information is outputted in a display area changed according to a change in a user's gaze.

Referring to FIG. 7A, on the basis of the sensor value sensed by the gyro sensor, the acceleration sensor, the magnetic sensor, the motion sensor, etc., the user's line of sight, which is looking at the lower end of the second region 420-2, It can be calculated that the top portion of the second area 420-2 is changed to be viewed.

More specifically, based on the movement of the user turning the left wrist or the right wrist inward of the watch-type terminal 400, as shown in FIG. 6B, the user's gaze, which is looking at the lower end of the second region 420-2, It can be calculated that the upper part of the second area 420-2 is changed to be viewed.

Accordingly, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 may be moved to the upper end of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated user's gaze and output. That is, the upper end of the second area 420-2 corresponds to the display area.

6B, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 output at the lower end of the second area 420-2 may be gradually shifted according to the degree to which the user rotates the wrist To the upper end.

FIG. 7B is a conceptual diagram of the watch-type terminal 400 of FIG. 7A.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 output at the lower end of the second area 420-2 are displayed in the second area 420 corresponding to the calculated gaze of the user, -2), and the output is confirmed.

As another example, referring to FIG. 8A, based on sensor values sensed by a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a motion sensor, and the like, the upper portion of the second region 420-2 is looked up It can be calculated that the line of sight of the user who is watching is changed to look at the lower left portion of the second area 420-2.

Specifically, on the basis of the movement of the user pulling the arm inward after turning the left wrist or right wrist of the watch-type terminal 400 outwards, the upper end of the second region 420-2 It can be calculated that the line of sight of the user who is looking at is changed to look at the lower left portion of the second area 420-2.

Accordingly, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 may be moved to the lower left portion of the second region 420-2 corresponding to the calculated gaze of the user and output. That is, the lower left portion of the second area 420-2 corresponds to the display area.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 displayed on the upper end of the second area 420-2 may be gradually shifted according to the degree of the user's wrist rotation It moves to the lower end and gradually moves to the left depending on the degree of pulling the arm.

Referring to FIG. 8B, on the basis of sensor values sensed by a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a motion sensor, or the like, the upper portion of the second region 420-2 is looked up as shown in FIG. It can be calculated that the line of sight of the user who has watched is changed to look at the lower right portion of the second area 420-2.

Specifically, on the basis of the movement of the user pushing the watch-type terminal 400 outwardly after turning the left wrist or the right wrist outwards, the upper end of the second region 420-2, as shown in FIG. 7A, It can be calculated that the line of sight of the user who is looking at the second region 420-2 is changed to the right side of the second region 420-2.

Accordingly, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 can be moved to the lower right portion of the second region 420-2 corresponding to the calculated eye line of the user and output. That is, the right lower end of the second area 420-2 corresponds to the display area.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the icons 610, 620, 630, and 640 displayed on the upper end of the second area 420-2 may be gradually shifted according to the degree of the user's wrist rotation It moves to the lower end, and gradually moves to the right depending on the degree to which the arm is pushed out.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the time information to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and the first area 420-1 is in the inactive state .

In the case of a watch type terminal, it has a very limited battery capacity. Accordingly, it may be considered to implement a watch-type terminal with a low-power technology with an increase in battery capacity.

9 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of a standby state for reducing battery power consumption.

Referring to FIG. 9, the watch type terminal 400 according to the present invention can be implemented in a low power mode. Concretely, the time information is outputted to the display area of the second area 420-2 or the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the position of the calculated user, and the first area 420-1 is in the inactive state .

As an embodiment, an icon of a frequently used application or an icon 910 of a predetermined application may be output in the second area 420-2. In addition, when an event of message reception occurs, the notification information 920 corresponding to the event may be output to the second area 420-2. At this time, the first region 420-1 may be kept in a deactivated state to enhance the battery saving effect.

As another example, when the second region 420-2 is implemented with an e-ink display, the low power effect can be further improved.

In another embodiment, when a touch input is applied to an object output in the second area 420-2, the time information corresponding to the touch input may be output to the first area 420-1.

More specifically, when the icon of the first application output to the second area 420-2 is touched, the execution screen of the first application can be output to the first area 420-1. Alternatively, if the message reception notification information 920 output to the second area 420-2 is touched, the contents of the received message can be output to the first area 420-1.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, based on the notification event being generated .

Then, the controller 180 outputs the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and the first area 420-1 May output the object corresponding to the notification event to the first area 420-1 based on the preset touch input or the predetermined gesture being applied while the portable terminal 300 remains in the inactive state.

10 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a line of sight of a user when a message reception event occurs.

Referring to FIG. 10, when an event of message reception occurs, notification information 1010 of message reception may be output to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user.

As an example, the first region 420-1 may be kept in an inactive state to enhance the low power effect and the battery saving effect. In addition, the notification information 1010 of message reception can be output to the lower end of the second area 420-2 calculated as the user's gaze is directed.

In yet another embodiment, the notification information 1010 of message reception may include the number of received messages, the sender of the message, the content of the received message, and the like.

In another embodiment, when the display area determined according to the user's line of sight is difficult to output the message reception notification information 1010 at a time, the message reception notification information 1010 is switched such that the caption flows in a predetermined direction and speed Can be output.

At this time, the message reception notification information 1010 can be switched and output such that the subtitle flows in a readable (readable) direction depending on whether the user wearing the watch type terminal 400 is a left hand or a right hand .

As another embodiment, when the user's line of sight looks vertically at the first area 420-1, it becomes difficult to confirm the time information output to the side display 420-2. In this state, when an event of message reception occurs, an image effect indicating this can be output. For example, the effect of blinking may be output at the boundary between the first area 420-1 and the second area 420-2.

As another embodiment, when the touch input 1020 is applied to the first area 420-1 in which the user is in the inactive state, the first area 420-1 is activated and the entire content 1030 of the received message is activated 1 region 420-1. At this time, the message reception notification information 1010 may be a part of the entire received message 1030 or a summary.

In another embodiment, notification information 1010 of message reception is output to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and the first area 420-1 is in the inactive state The user can take a gesture to turn the wrist at a predetermined angle and turn it back into position. As a result, the first area 420-1 is activated and the entire contents 1030 of the received message can be output to the first area 420-1.

On the other hand, on the basis of a touch input for selecting one of the plurality of objects in a state where a plurality of selectable objects are output to the first area 420-1, And output the object to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user.

11 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which a selected object is output to a display area corresponding to a user's line of sight.

Referring to FIG. 11, a touch keyboard 1110 including objects such as Korean, English, numbers, and symbols may be output in the first area 420-1. Accordingly, when a touch input is applied to one object 1120 included in the touch keyboard 1110, the object 1120 is displayed on the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, As shown in FIG.

According to the embodiment of FIG. 11, the selected object can be output to the side display to output the keyboard more widely.

In another embodiment, when it is difficult to output an object in which a display region determined in accordance with a user's line of sight is continuously selected, the selected object can be switched and output as if a caption flows in a predetermined direction and speed.

At this time, the selected object can be switched and output as the subtitle flows in a readable (readable) direction depending on whether the user wearing the watch type terminal 400 is a left hand or a right hand.

11, the selected object is output to the first area 420-1, and the display area of the second area 420-2 is displayed in the display area of the second area 420-2, such as Korean, English, Selectable objects can be output.

On the other hand, on the basis of the predetermined touch input or the predetermined gesture being applied, the control unit 180 displays the time (time) outputted in the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user And output the time information related to the information to the first area 420-1.

12A and 12B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which an area in which time information is outputted is switched.

Referring to FIG. 12A, when music is reproduced by the watch-type terminal 400, the first area 420-1 is maintained in an inactive state, and the display area of the second area 420-2 is associated with music being reproduced Information 1210 may be output.

As an embodiment, the genre, title, singer, lyrics, etc. of the music being reproduced can be output as information 1210 related to the music being reproduced. If it is difficult for the display area to output the information 1210 related to the music being reproduced at a time, the information 1210 related to the music being reproduced can be switched and outputted as the subtitles flow in a predetermined direction and speed.

At this time, the information 1210 related to the music being reproduced is switched and displayed such that the subtitle flows in a readable (readable) direction depending on whether the user wearing the watch-type terminal 400 is a left-handed or a right-handed .

Then, the user can take a gesture to turn the wrist at a predetermined angle and turn it back into place. As a result, the first area 420-1 is activated and the information 1220 related to the music being reproduced can be output to the first area 420-1.

The information 1220 output to the first area 420-1 may be the same as or more specific to the time information 1210 being output to the display area. For example, a list of music to be played along with information 1210 such as genre, title, singer, and lyrics of the currently playing music, recommended music information, and the like can be output.

12B, the time information 1230 output in the display area of the second area 420-2 during the message creation in the first area 420-1 is referred to as a first area 420 -1) to the first area 420-1 and output 1250 to the first area 420-1.

That is, the time information output to the display area of the second area 420-2 can be copied to the first area 420-1. The copied time information may include data such as text, icons, and images.

Meanwhile, when the first touch input is applied to the first area 420-1, the controller 180 can execute the first control command.

In addition, the controller 180 determines that the first touch input is applied to the first area 420-1 and the second touch input is applied to the second area 420-2, And execute a second control command different from the first control command.

13A and 13B are conceptual diagrams showing an embodiment in which a control command utilizing a side display is executed.

Referring to FIG. 13A, the user inputs a flicking input (e.g., a flickering input) to the first area 420-1 in a state where the first execution screen 1310 of the first application is being output in the first area 420-1 1320). Accordingly, the second execution screen 1330 of the first application, which is the next page, can be outputted while the first execution screen 1310 scrolls.

13B, in the state in which the first execution screen 1310 of the first application is being output to the first area 420-1, A touch input 1340 may be applied to the second area 420-2. Accordingly, the execution screen 1360 of the second application corresponding to the next tab 1350 can be output.

As another example, the user may input a flicking input (e.g., a flickering input) to the first area 420-1 in a state where the first execution screen 1310 of the first application is being output in the first area 420-1 1320 to the second area 420-2 and the touch input 1340 to the second area 420-2. Thus, the execution screen of the predetermined application can be output.

In another embodiment, when a user inputs a flicking input to the first region 420-1 while the current calendar screen is being output, the next calendar screen may be output. Alternatively, if the user applies a touch input to the second area 420-2 at the same time as the flicking input to the upper side, the calendar screen corresponding to the next year may be output.

In another embodiment, when the user places a flicking input to the first area 420-1 while the conversation screen of the messenger chat room is being output, the screen can be switched to the next conversation page. Alternatively, if the user applies a touch input to the second area 420-2 simultaneously with the flicking input to the upper side, a conversation screen of another chat room may be output.

When a multi-touch input is applied to a single display, it is difficult to input multi-touch with a limited screen size, and it is difficult to check a screen change while a multi-touch input is applied.

Therefore, according to the multi-touch input using the side display 420-2 according to the present invention, the convenience of the user's operation can be improved and the screen change during the multi-touch input can be easily confirmed. In addition, as the number of possible touch inputs increases, various control commands can be executed.

The control unit 180 can output the information related to the calling terminal to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the occurrence of the telephone call incoming event.

Then, the controller 180 may output the selected information to the first area 420-1 based on a touch input to select one of the information related to the calling terminal.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to a line of sight of a user when an event of telephone reception occurs.

14, when a telephone call is received, the first area 420-1 is maintained in an inactive state, and simple information 1410 such as a sender's name, a telephone number, etc. is displayed in the display area of the second area 420-2 Can be output.

As another embodiment, an icon for transmitting a message for rejecting telephone reception may be output in the display area of the second area 420-2. Accordingly, when the user touches the icon, a rejection message of telephone reception can be transmitted.

Then, when the user takes a gesture to turn the wrist wearing the watch terminal 400 inward, the telephone receiving screen 1420 is output to the first area 420-1, and the user touches the call button, I can receive a phone call.

If the user has not received the call, an icon indicating that a missed call event has occurred may be output to the display area of the second area 420-2.

Accordingly, a call screen is displayed in the first area 420-1, and information related to the sender or icons 1430, 1440, 1450 for confirming the information is displayed in the display area of the second area 420-2, Can be output.

As an embodiment, the content of the recent message exchanged with the sender or the summary of the message may be output. Also, an icon 1430 for confirming the contents of a message recently exchanged with the sender may be output. At this time, the time when the recent message is exchanged can be output together.

As yet another embodiment, the contents of the mail recently exchanged with the sender or the summary of the mail may be output. In addition, an icon 1440 for confirming the content of mail recently exchanged with the sender may be output. At this time, the time when the recent mail is exchanged can be outputted together.

As another embodiment, schedule information related to the sender, specifically, a schedule to meet with the sender, etc. may be output. Also, an icon 1450 for confirming the schedule associated with the sender may be output.

As yet another embodiment, recent call history with the sender may be output. Specifically, the date of the call, the talk time, and the like may be output. Also, an icon 1460 for confirming the call history can be output.

On the other hand, when the user touches one of the icons 1430, 1440, 1450, and 1460 that are being output, the selected information may be output to the first area 420-1.

As an example, if an icon 1430 for confirming the message contents exchanged with the sender is touched, the contents of the message exchanged with the sender may be output to the first area 420-1.

As another example, if the icon 1440 for confirming the contents of the mail recently transmitted to the sender is touched, the contents 1470 of the recent communication with the sender may be output to the first area 420-1 have.

As another example, when the icon 1450 for confirming the schedule related to the sender is touched, schedule information to meet with the sender may be output to the first area 420-1. For example, information such as date, time, place, and the like to meet with the sender can be output to the first area 420-1.

As another example, when the icon 1460 for confirming the call history is touched, information such as the date and time of the call with the sender may be output to the first area 420-1.

In another embodiment, in a state in which the time information is output to the display area of the second area 420-2 corresponding to the calculated position of the user, the controller 180 outputs a part of the time information On the basis of the fact that the second area 420-2 is covered by the hand operation of the user, the obscured part of the time information can be moved to one area of the second area 420-2 which is not covered by the hand operation of the user.

15 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which the display area is changed.

Referring to FIG. 15, the user can touch the message reception notification information output in the second area 420-2. All or a part of the icons 1510, 1520, 1530, and 1540 output to the second area 420-2 can be hidden by the touch operation of the user.

As a result, the hidden icons 1510, 1520, 1530, and 1540 may be moved to one area of the second area 420-2 that is not covered by the user's touch operation and output. As an example, the icons 1510, 1520, 1530, and 1540 that are masked may be pushed to both sides with a natural image transition effect. That is, the display area is changed.

Hereinafter, embodiments in which time information is output according to the detected position (line of sight) of the user will be described.

As described above, the sensing unit determines whether or not the user wears the watch-type mobile terminal 400 on the left or right hand, the gesture of the user, the image of the user, the position of the previously set external terminal, It is possible to detect at least one of the motions of the main body 410 as the value of the preset information.

As an embodiment, based on the history of worn or operated watch-type terminals 400, it can be determined whether the user wears the watch-type terminals 400 on his / her left or right hands. For this purpose, the motion of the watch-type terminal 400 or the gesture of the user can be monitored by a motion sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, or the like.

Specifically, a gesture for releasing the watch-type terminal 400 from the wrist, a gesture for placing the watch-type terminal 400 on a floor or the like, a moving direction of the watch-type terminal 400, .

As another embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the user wears the wrist type terminal 400 on the left or right hand based on the rotation direction of the wrist, the rotation angle, the fingerprint sensed by the fingerprint sensor, and the like. Specifically, when the fingerprint of the left finger is sensed, it can be confirmed that the terminal 400 is worn in the right hand.

As another embodiment, it can be determined whether or not the watch-type terminal 400 is worn by the heart rate sensor. Specifically, if the heart rate is not detected by the heart rate sensor, it can be confirmed that the watch type terminal 400 is released from the wrist.

In another embodiment, when the other party who is not wearing the watch type terminal 400 wishes to view the time information output on the screens 420-1 and 420-2, the user wears the watch type terminal 400 You can take a gesture that turns your wrist toward your opponent. The time information output simultaneously with the gesture can be switched up and down. As a result, the other party can easily confirm the visual information.

In another embodiment, when the settlement is carried out by bringing the watch type terminal 400 into the NFC settlement terminal, the first region 420-1 is hidden by the contact with the NFC settlement terminal. Accordingly, payment progress information can be output to the side display 420-2 or its display area to notify the user of the progress of the payment.

As another embodiment, the location of the predetermined external terminal may be detected as the location of the user. That is, when the user wears wearable devices such as smart glasses, smart necklaces, and head sets, or has a smart phone, the position corresponding to the mobile terminals can be detected as being the same as the position of the user.

16 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment in which time information is output to a display area corresponding to the position of an external terminal.

Referring to FIG. 16, time information may be outputted (1610, 1620) in a direction corresponding to a predetermined external mobile terminal 1600. The predetermined external mobile terminal 1600 may be defined as a terminal possessed or worn by the user.

Specifically, as the external mobile terminal 1600 moves, the positions 1610 and 1620 at which the time information is output are also moved. At this time, the watch-type terminal 400 may be in a state worn by the user, or may be placed on the floor or the like.

Also, as described above, the external mobile terminal 1600 may be a mobile terminal owned by the user or a wearable device worn by the user.

Hereinafter, embodiments of various time information output to the second area 420-2 will be described.

As an example, an icon corresponding to the crown for time setting or the like may be output to the display area of the second area 420-2 or the second area 420-2.

As another embodiment, an icon of a predetermined application, an icon of a frequently used application, and the like may be output in the display area of the second area 420-2 or the second area 420-2.

In another embodiment, the user may set an icon of the application to be output in the standby state.

As another embodiment, the size of the icon to be output may be set differently depending on the frequency of use. That is, frequently the user can output the icon of the application larger than the other icons. As a result, the convenience of the user's operation can be increased.

As another example, an icon indicating the current time may be output in the second area 420-2. If the current time is 2 o'clock, the icon may be output in an area corresponding to 2 o'clock, and the icon gradually moves to the area corresponding to the time according to the time change.

On the other hand, if schedule information exists at a specific time, an icon indicating that schedule information exists in an area corresponding to the time may be output. As a result, at a specific time, an icon indicating the current time and an icon indicating existence of the schedule information are met, and the schedule is informed by sound, vibration, or the like.

The effects of the watch-type terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage that visual information can be outputted easily in consideration of the user's gaze. As a result, the convenience of the user can be improved.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the output area is widened in addition to the side display, and battery consumption can be reduced.

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.

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Claims (20)

A body having a front surface, a side surface, and a rear surface;
A display unit having a first area disposed on a front surface of the main body and a second area extending from the first area and disposed on the side surface;
A sensing unit for sensing a value of information previously set for calculating a position of a user based on the body; And
And a control unit for calculating a position of the user based on the body based on the value of the sensed information and outputting the visual information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user It is characterized by a watch-type terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The sensing unit includes:
Wherein at least one of the gesture of the user, the image taken by the user, the position of the set external terminal, and the movement of the main body is set as the value of the previously set information Type terminal. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
A visual line of the user based on the body is calculated on the basis of the value of the sensed information and the visual information is outputted to the display area of the second area corresponding to the visual line of the calculated user, terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The time information is output to the display area of the second area corresponding to the position of the changed user on the basis that the position of the user based on the main body is changed while the time information is outputted in the second area Type terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And outputs the visual information to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user, and keeps the first area in the inactive state. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And outputs the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the occurrence of the notification event. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein,
And outputting the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user, while keeping the first area in the inactive state,
And outputs the object corresponding to the notification event to the first area based on whether a preset touch input or a predetermined gesture is applied. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
The method comprising the steps of: receiving a touch input for selecting one of the plurality of objects in a state in which a plurality of selectable objects are output in the first area; And outputs the display data to the display area of the area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And outputting time information related to time information output to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user to the first area on the basis of the preset touch input or a predetermined gesture being applied It is characterized by a watch-type terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Wherein the first control command is executed when a predetermined first touch input is applied to the first area. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein,
And a second control command different from the first control command is executed based on that the first touch input is applied to the first region and the predetermined second touch input is applied to the second region, A watch-type terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And outputs the information related to the calling terminal to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the occurrence of the call incoming event. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein,
And outputs the selected information to the first area based on that a touch input for selecting one of information related to the calling terminal is applied. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Based on that the time information is displayed in the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user and part of the time information is covered by the user's hand operation,
Wherein the observer moves the obscured part of the time information to one area of the second area not covered by the hand motion of the user and outputs the part. (a) sensing a value of information previously set for calculating a position of a user with respect to a main body having front, side, and rear surfaces;
(b) calculating a position of the user based on the body based on the value of the sensed information; And
(c) a display section having a first area in which time information is arranged on the front face of the main body and a second area extending in the first area and arranged on the side, And outputting the display area to the display area of the second area. 16. The method of claim 15,
The step (a)
Wherein at least one of the gesture of the user, the image taken by the user, the position of the set external terminal, and the movement of the main body is set as the value of the previously set information Wherein the step of detecting the power of the watch-type terminal comprises the steps of: 17. The method of claim 16,
The step (c)
Calculating a line of sight of the user based on the sensed information value and outputting visual information to a display area of the second area corresponding to the visual axis of the calculated user And a control unit for controlling the watch-type terminal. 16. The method of claim 15,
The step (c)
The time information is output to the display area of the second area corresponding to the position of the changed user on the basis that the position of the user based on the main body is changed while the time information is outputted in the second area The method comprising the steps of; 16. The method of claim 15,
The step (c)
And outputting the object corresponding to the notification event to the display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user based on the occurrence of the notification event Way. 16. The method of claim 15,
The step (c)
Outputting time information related to time information output to a display area of the second area corresponding to the calculated position of the user to the first area based on whether a predetermined touch input or a predetermined gesture is applied The method comprising the steps of:

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