KR20180052279A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof and, more particularly, to a mobile terminal including: a sensing unit; a wireless communication unit; a display unit for outputting a soft key; and a control unit. The control unit senses a first input signal for moving the soft key in the content and divides the content into at least two regions based on the position of the moved soft key in a state in which content including at least one object is outputted on the display unit. The at least two divided regions include a first region and a second region. Accordingly, the present invention can perform a path finding function.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal for providing a long screen, in which a soft key is moved in content being output to divide one content into a multitasking mode, 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 recording through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and output of an image or moving picture on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals are capable of receiving 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. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Recently, a mobile terminal using an aspect ratio (18: 9) that is longer than the conventional aspect ratio (16: 9) is being developed. In this way, users who use a screen longer than the existing one can consider a way to further utilize the extended bonus area. In particular, various soft keys for easily controlling contents output to the mobile terminal are displayed in a bonus area of the display, and the user can more conveniently control contents using the soft keys.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for moving a soft key within a content in a state in which content including at least one object is displayed on a display unit and dividing the content into at least two areas based on the position of the moved soft key, And a control method therefor.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal comprising: a sensing unit; A wireless communication unit; A display unit for outputting a soft key; Wherein the control unit senses a first input signal for moving the soft key in the content in a state in which the content including at least one object is output on the display unit, Wherein the at least two divided areas include a first area and a second area, the divided area being divided into at least two areas based on positions of the first area and the second area.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the content is map content, the object may be a specific location.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the control unit sets the specific position as a destination when the moved soft key is located at an upper position than the specific position in the map content according to the first input signal, The current location received through the wireless communication unit may be set as a departure location, and a route search function may be performed based on the arrival and departure locations.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the moved soft key is located at a lower position than the specific position in the map content according to the first input signal, the control unit sets the specific position as a departure point, A location search window is overlaid on the content at the lower end of the soft key, and when the destination is input from the user through the location search window, the user can perform a route search based on the destination and the departure location.

According to an aspect of the present invention, in the case where the first input signal is sensed while the origin and the destination are set to the specific position, the controller may fix the size of the first area and the second area have.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the controller senses a second input signal that zoom-in or zoom-out the first area, It is possible to control the magnification of the first area to be enlarged or reduced while the size is fixed.

Also, according to an aspect of the present invention, the controller may control the size of the first area based on a third input signal for dragging a predetermined line of the first area.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the controller may control to gradually increase the magnification of the content output to the first area as the size of the first area increases, based on the third input signal .

According to an aspect of the present invention, the control unit senses a third input signal that touches the first area in a predetermined manner in a state where magnifications of the first area and the second area are different from each other, The magnification of the second area may be set equal to the magnification of the first area in accordance with the third input signal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third input signal is a touch operation in which the first region is touched and dragged for a preset time and released in the second region.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the control unit receives a current position through the wireless communication unit, enlarges a magnification of an area including the departure place when the current position is closer to the departure place than the arrival place, If the current position is closer to the destination than the origin, the magnification of the area including the destination can be enlarged.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the controller compares, in real time, the current position received through the origin, the destination, and the wireless communication unit in a state where the route searching function is performed, Moving the soft key toward the destination if the current position is closer to the origin, and move the soft key to the origin when the current position is closer to the destination than the origin.

According to another aspect of the present invention, The controller may control the size of the first area or the second area to be gradually increased or decreased as the soft key is moved.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the current location is the same as the destination, the controller may terminate the route search function and move the soft key to a default location.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the control unit controls the first area and the second area through the second input signal or the third input signal in a state where the magnification of the first area and the second area are different from each other, If the magnification of the area is controlled to be the same, the soft key can be moved to the default position.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the fourth input signal for sensing the soft key is sensed, the controller may move the soft key to a default position and end the division of the content.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the content is a home screen, the object is an icon, and the controller sets the first area as a fixed area where the icon can not be moved, 2 area can be set as a moving area in which the icon can be moved.

According to an aspect of the present invention, in the case where the content is message content, the object is a message, and the controller outputs a message to the first area, And outputs other contents related to the message output to the user.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a user input unit, wherein the specific position can be set based on a user's input.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: outputting a soft key on a display unit; Sensing a first input signal for moving a soft key within the content in a state in which content including at least one object is output on the display unit; And dividing the content into at least two regions based on the position of the moved soft key as the first input signal is sensed, wherein the at least two regions to be divided include a first region and a second region, And a control method of the mobile terminal.

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

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the user can intuitively set a departure point and a destination point using a soft key to perform a route finding function.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a user can use a soft key to divide one content into different sizes and magnifications.

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 an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a soft key for dividing content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an example of setting a destination in map content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of setting a departure point in map contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling at least two regions separately according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining an embodiment for controlling the size and magnification of one area according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of copying the magnification of one area to another area according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a soft key is automatically moved according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view for explaining an embodiment of terminating the division of contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining another embodiment for terminating the division of contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view for explaining an embodiment of dividing a fixed area and a moving area in a home screen using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a view for explaining another embodiment of dividing a fixed area and a moving area in a home screen using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a view for explaining an embodiment of moving an icon on a divided home screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a view for explaining an embodiment of dividing message contents using soft keys according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a view for explaining an example of dividing gallery contents using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of dividing content into at least two regions using soft keys according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

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 a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

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

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an input / output port, an audio input / output port, a video input / output 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 related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

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

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

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

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be 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 deformed 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, a battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 due to an external force, taking into account 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 comprising 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 the 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 to 18 may be implemented as one of the mobile terminals 100, 200, and 300 shown in FIGS.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 18. FIG. In the following, in order to describe and understand embodiments of the present invention, reference may be made to the above description with reference to Figs.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4, a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a sensing unit 410, a wireless communication unit 420, a display unit 430, and a controller 440.

The sensing unit 410 senses various inputs of the user to the mobile terminal and the environment of the mobile terminal, and can transmit the sensing result so that the controller 440 can perform the operation accordingly. In the present invention, the sensing unit 410 may be provided on the display unit 430 and implemented as a touch screen. Also, in the present invention, the sensing unit 410 may be implemented as the sensing unit 140 of FIG. 1A.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit 420 may sense an input signal for moving a soft key output to the display unit 430. [ More specifically, the sensing unit 420 may sense an input signal that is released at a different position by dragging while touching the soft key. Similarly, the sensing unit 420 may sense an input signal for selecting a predetermined line of the first area and the first area of the content, rather than a soft key. This will be described in detail below.

The wireless communication unit 420 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal and another mobile terminal, between the mobile terminal and the external server, or between the mobile terminal and the electronic device . In particular, in one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication unit 420 may include a location information module. Here, the location information module is a module for obtaining the location (or the current location) of the mobile terminal, and may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wifi module. In addition, the wireless communication unit 420 may be implemented by the wireless communication unit 110 of FIG. 1A.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can acquire the current position in real time through the wireless communication unit 420 and compare the current position with the specified specific position. This will be described in detail below.

The display unit 430 may display visual information. Here, the visual information may include text, indicators, icons, contents, applications, images, and moving pictures. In addition, the display unit 430 may output visual information to the screen based on a control command of the control unit 440. [ Also, in the present invention, the display unit 430 may be implemented as the display 151 of FIG. 1A or the display unit 351 of FIG. 3A.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 430 may output a soft key that is moved within the display unit 430. [ Also, the display unit 430 may output the content including at least one object. In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 430 may output the soft keys over the content in a state in which the content is output. This will be described in detail below.

The control unit 440 may process data, control each unit of the mobile terminal described above, and control data transmission / reception between the units. In the present invention, the controller 440 may be implemented by the controller 180 of FIG.

In one embodiment of the present invention, operations performed by the mobile terminal may be controlled by the control unit 440. [ However, for the sake of convenience, in the drawings and the following description, these operations will be collectively referred to as being executed / controlled by the mobile terminal.

5 is a diagram illustrating a soft key for dividing content according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, a description overlapping with FIG. 4 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 5, the mobile terminal can output the content 510 on the display unit. Here, the content 510 may include at least one object. Here, the content 510 may include a lock screen, a home screen, and various applications. Also, at least one object included in the content 510 may be determined depending on the type of the content 510 to be output. For example, if the content 510 is a home screen, at least one object may correspond to an icon and a widget that are displayed on the home screen. This will be described in detail below.

In addition, the mobile terminal may output the soft key 520 on the display unit. Here, the soft key 520 may correspond to a control key used to control the content 510 output on the display unit and output. That is, the soft key 520 is displayed on the display unit and can be moved, and can perform functions such as a conventional user input unit (123 in FIG. 1A, for example, a mechanical key) have. In addition, the soft key 520 may include a navigation bar, a docking bar, a second screen bar, and a notification bar.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the soft key 520 may include at least one key. For example, the soft key 520 may include a back key, a home key, and a recent key. Here, the back key may correspond to a key for controlling the output of the previous screen of the output content, the home key may correspond to a key for controlling to output the home screen, and the recent key may output the currently executing content list Or the like. Hereinafter, a specific key included in the soft key 520 is referred to as a first key 521. [ Referring to the above example, the first key 521 may correspond to a back key.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 530 that selects the soft key 520, with the content 510 being output on the display. Here, the first input signal 530 may correspond to a touch input signal for releasing the soft key 520 after moving the soft key 520 by dragging the soft key 520 while touching the soft key 520. For example, the user may touch the one area of the soft key 520 and hold the soft key 520 for a predetermined time or longer, and then release the touch after dragging the soft key 520 to the top of the display unit.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal can move the soft key 520 in the content 510 according to the first input signal 530 and can finally move to the point where the user's touch is released.

Referring to FIG. 5, the mobile terminal can divide the content 510 into two regions based on the location of the moved soft key 520. [ In more detail, the mobile terminal moves the upper area of the soft key 520 to the first area 540, the lower area of the soft key 520 to the second area 550 based on the position of the soft key 520 Can be divided. At this time, the mobile terminal can divide and output one content 510 into the first area 540 and the second area 550.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal is configured to transmit the first 510 of the soft key 520 to the first area 540 and the second area 550 as the content 510 is moved into the first area 540 and the second area 550, The key 521 can be changed to the second key 522. [

More specifically, when the soft key 520 is moved while the back key is being output to the first key 521, the mobile terminal transmits the first key 521 to the cancel key (second key 522) cancel key). The cancel key as the second key 522 may correspond to a control key for ending the screen division of the content 510 and moving the soft key 520 to a default position. Here, the default position may correspond to the lowermost end of the display unit as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 5, and may be changed according to the setting of the user.

An embodiment in which the screen division of the contents 510 is ended by using the cancel key and the soft key 520 is moved to the default position will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an example of setting a destination in map content according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 6, a description overlapping with FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 6, the mobile terminal may output content 610 including at least one object on the display unit. Here, the content 610 may correspond to the map content 610, and the object may correspond to the specific location 620. In particular, the specific location 620 may include a search location, a source location, a destination location, and a current location, and may be set based on user input or automatically acquired through a wireless communication unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the mobile terminal may correspond to a search for a specific location 620 within the map content 610 according to user input.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output the soft key 630 on the display unit. Here, the soft key 630 may be output to the bottom position of the map content 610 at the default position.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 640 that selects a softkey 630. Here, the first input signal 640 may correspond to an input signal that is released at the top of the specific position 620 by dragging while touching the soft key 630. That is, the mobile terminal can move the soft key 630 to the position where the first input signal 640 is touched.

Referring to FIG. 6, the mobile terminal can divide the map content 610 into at least two regions based on the location of the moved soft key 630. Here, the mobile terminal can set the upper area of the soft key 630 to the first area 650 and the lower area of the soft key 630 to the second area 660. In particular, the mobile terminal may output a map of the same magnification to the first area 650 and the second area 660.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may compare the location of the softkey 630 with a particular location 620. The mobile terminal can set the specific location 620 to the destination 620 when the location of the soft key 630 moved in the map content 610 is located at a higher position than the specific location 620 have.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal can output a map including the destination 620 in the second area 660 located at the lower end of the soft key 630.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may set the current location 670 received via the wireless communication unit to the origin 670 as the specific location 620 is set to the destination 620. Here, the mobile terminal assumes that the wireless communication unit is active to receive the current location 670. [ If the wireless communication unit is not activated and the mobile terminal can not receive the current location 670, the location search window may be output on the first area 650 or the second area 660 as shown in FIG. have.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal can output the map including the departure point 670 in the first area 650 located at the upper end of the soft key 630. [

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may include a source area 670 and a destination area 620, respectively, and output the first area 650 and the second area 660 at the same map magnification.

6, the mobile terminal performs a route search function based on the destination 620 and the departure location 670 as the destination 620 and the departure location 670 are set in the map content 610 can do. Accordingly, the user can easily set the destination 620 and the origin 670 using the soft key 630. [

That is, the mobile terminal can perform a route search in a state where the map content 610 is divided by the soft key 630. [ That is, when the distance between the destination 620 and the source 670 is long, it is impossible to output both the destination 620 and the source 670 in the display unit of the mobile terminal with the magnification of the map content 610 have. The mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention maps the map content 610 to a destination 620 and a source 670 by using a case where the magnification of the map content 610 initially outputted is 5% The mobile terminal can output the map of the actual 5% magnification including the departure point 670 in the first area 650 and the real area including the destination 620 in the second area 660 A 5% magnification of the map can be output. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of setting a departure point in map contents according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 7, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 6 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 7, the mobile terminal may output map content 710 including a specific location 720 on the display unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, the mobile terminal may correspond to a search of a specific location 720 within the map content 710 according to user input.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output the soft key 730 on the display unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 740 that selects a softkey 730. Here, the first input signal 740 may correspond to an input signal that is released at the lower end of the specific position 720 by dragging while touching the soft key 730.

7, the mobile terminal can divide the map content 710 into at least two areas based on the location of the moved soft key 730. [ Here, the mobile terminal can set the upper area of the soft key 730 to the first area 750 and the lower area of the soft key 730 to the second area 760.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may compare the location of the softkey 730 with the specific location 720. [ The mobile terminal can set the specific location 720 to the origin 720 when the location of the moved soft key 730 is below the specific location 720 have.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal can overlay the location search window 770 on the map content 710 in the second area 760 located at the lower end of the soft key 730. Here, the location search window 770 may correspond to a window for receiving a search word for searching for a specific location from the user in the map content 710. [

In one embodiment of the present invention, since the mobile terminal is in a state where the specific location 720 is set to the departure location 720 according to the movement of the soft key 730, To the destination 780.

7, when the destination terminal 780 is input from the user through the location search window 770, the mobile terminal terminates the output of the location search window 770 on the second area 760, A map including the destination 780 can be output.

Referring to FIG. 7, the mobile terminal sets up a route search function based on the start point 720 and the destination point 780 according to the setting of both the start point 720 and the destination point 780 in the map contents 710 Can be performed.

8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment for controlling at least two regions separately according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 8, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 7 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal may output the map content 810 on the display unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal may correspond to a state in which the destination 820 and the source 830 are set in the map content 810 according to user input. Here, the destination 820 and the source 830 can be set by various means. For example, the source 830 may be set based on the current location obtained through the wireless communication unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output a soft key 840 on the display unit and may sense a first input signal 850 that selects the soft key 840. Here, the first input signal 850 may correspond to an input signal that is dragged while touching the soft key 840 and released between the destination 820 and the source 830.

8, the mobile terminal may divide the map content 810 into at least two regions based on the location of the moved soft key 840. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal can set the upper area of the soft key 840 to the first area 860 and the lower area of the soft key 840 to the second area 870. [

The first region 860 may correspond to an area including the destination 820 and the second area 870 may correspond to an area including the source 830. In an embodiment of the present invention,

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first area 860 and the second area 870, each including the destination 820 and the source 830, are divided by the soft key 840, The size of the first area 850 and the second area 870 can be fixed.

8, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 880 that zoom-in first region 860. In this case, Here, the second input signal 880 may be generated by multi-touching the first area 860 using one hand or both hands and pinching the map output on the first area 860 Can respond.

In one embodiment of the present invention, as the mobile terminal senses the second input signal 880, the mobile terminal increases the magnification of the map output to the first area 860 in a state where the size of the first area 860 is fixed .

Also, although not shown in the figure, the mobile terminal may sense a third input signal that zooms-off the second region 870, and may determine the magnification of the map output to the second region 870 according to the third input signal Can be enlarged.

That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may zoom in the first area 860 or the second area 870 while the first area 860 and the second area 870 are fixed in size. The magnification of the enlarged map can be set differently according to the magnitude of the magnification.

The mobile terminal senses an input signal that zooms-out the first area 860 or the second area 870 and outputs the first area 860 or the second area 870, which is output on the first area 860 or the second area 870 It is needless to say that the magnification of the map can be reduced.

Accordingly, the user can view each area including the destination 830 and the source 820 on the display unit at a desired magnification in detail.

9 is a view for explaining an embodiment for controlling the size and magnification of one area according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 9, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 8 will be omitted.

The first diagram of Fig. 9 may correspond to the second diagram of Fig. 9, the mobile terminal can output the map content 910 on the display unit and map content 910 based on the location of the soft key 920 in the first area 930 ) And a second area 940. [0064]

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 950 that drags a predetermined line 941 of the second region 940. The predetermined line 941 may correspond to a line located at the uppermost end of the second area 940 and in which the second area 940 and the soft key 920 are in contact with each other.

Referring to the second diagram of FIG. 9, the mobile terminal may control the size of the second area 940 as it senses the first input signal 950. For example, if the first input signal 950 is an input signal for dragging the predetermined line 941 of the second area 940 in a predetermined direction, the mobile terminal may control the size of the second area 940 to be largely controlled can do.

In addition, the mobile terminal may move the position of the soft key 920 as it senses the first input signal 950.

More specifically, when the first input signal 950 is an input signal for dragging the predetermined line 941 in the upward direction, the mobile terminal moves the soft key 920 upward and changes the size of the second area 940 Can be largely controlled.

Also, although not shown in the drawing, when the first input signal 950 is an input signal for dragging the predetermined line 941 downward, the mobile terminal moves the soft key 920 downward, (940) can be controlled to be small.

Similarly, the mobile terminal may move the soft key 920 by sensing an input signal to drag a predetermined line (not shown) of the first area 930 in a certain direction, and may move the size of the first area 930 Can be controlled. Here, the predetermined line of the first area 930 corresponds to a line located at the lowermost end of the first area 930 and corresponds to a line in which the first area 930 and the soft key 920 are in contact with each other.

9, as the size of the second area 940 increases based on the first input signal 950, the mobile terminal gradually increases the magnification of the map output to the second area 940 can do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can automatically control the size of the first area 930 to be smaller as the size of the second area 940 increases. At this time, as the size of the first area 930 is controlled to be small, the mobile terminal can output the scale of the map output on the first area 930 as it is or reduce it gradually.

In addition, the mobile terminal gradually increases the magnification of the map output to the second area 940 based on the first input signal 950, so that the starting point included in the second area 940 is referred to as the second area 940 ), And the magnification of the map can be gradually enlarged.

10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of copying the magnification of one area to another area according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 10, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 9 will be omitted.

10 may correspond to a state in which the mobile terminal divides the map content 1010 into the first area 1030 and the second area 1040 based on the position of the soft key 1020. [ In particular, the embodiment of FIG. 10 illustrates a case where the magnifications of the maps output to the first area 1030 and the second area 1040 are different. That is, the mobile terminal can set different magnifications of the map output to the first area 1030 and the second area 1040 through the above-described embodiment. For example, the mobile terminal can output the actual 5% magnification map to the first area 1030 and the actual 10% magnification map to the second area 1040.

Referring to the second diagram of FIG. 10, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1050 that selects a second region 1040. Here, the first input signal 1050 may correspond to a touch input signal for releasing the second region 1040 in the first region 1030 by touching and dragging the second region 1040 for a predetermined time.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first input signal 1050 is sensed over a predetermined time in the second area 1040, the mobile terminal may overlay the copy indicator 1060 on the map content 1010 and output can do. Here, the copy indicator 1060 may correspond to an indicator 1060 indicating that the first input signal 1050 is copying the map magnification of the sensed area. For example, the copy indicator 1060 may be output as a translucent square shape.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may move the output of the copy indicator 1060 according to the first input signal 1050. More specifically, after the copy indicator 1060 is output in the second area 1040, the mobile terminal may receive the first input signal 1050 while the first input signal 1050 is being dragged from the second area 1040 to the first area 1030 The copy indicator 1060 can also be dragged and moved to the first area 1030. [

Referring to FIG. 10, the mobile terminal may set the magnification of the second area 1040 and the magnification of the first area 1030 the same as the first input signal 1050 is sensed. That is, when the user touches and drags the second region 1040 for a predetermined time and releases the first region 1030 on the first region 1030, the user may output the map magnification being output from the second region 1040 to the first region 1030 It can be understood as copying.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may terminate the output of the copy indicator 1060 when the first input signal 1050 is released in the first region 1030.

10, the mobile terminal may change the map magnification of the first area 1030 to a map of 10% magnification equal to the map magnification of the second area 1040. In this case, Also, the mobile terminal controls the magnification of the map output to the first area 1030 to be equal to the magnification of the map output to the second area 1040 according to the first input signal 1050, (E.g., a starting point and a destination) included in the first area 1030 and the second area 1040 may be located at the center of the first area 1030 and the second area 1040. [

11 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which a soft key is automatically moved according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 11, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 10 will be omitted.

11 may correspond to a state in which the mobile terminal divides the map content 1110 into the first area 1160 and the second area 1170 based on the position of the soft key 1120. [ In particular, in the embodiment of FIG. 11, the mobile terminal outputs a map including the destination 1130 in the first area 1160 and a map including the source 1140 in the second area 1170 Can respond.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may receive the current location 1150 via the wireless communication unit. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 11, the source 1140 will be described as an example where the current location 1150 is different.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can compare the destination 1130, the origin 1140, and the current location 1150 in real time through the wireless communication unit in a state where the route search function is performed. More specifically, the mobile terminal compares the destination 1130, the origin 1140 and the current location 1150 in real time to determine whether the current location 1150 is near the destination 1130 or the origin 1140 Controls the magnitudes of the first area 1160 and the second area 1170 and controls the magnification of the map output to the first area 1160 and the second area 1170 and controls the magnification of the soft keys 1120 Can be moved.

11 is a diagram for explaining a case where the current position 1150 is close to the departure point 1140, and the second diagram of FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a case where the current position 1150 is close to the arrival point 1130. [

11, when the current position 1150 is closer to the departure point 1140 than the arrival point 1130, the mobile terminal sets the map magnification of the second region 1170 including the departure point 1140 to 1 region 1160, and output it.

 The mobile terminal may move the output softkey 1120 toward the destination 1130 if the current location 1150 is closer to the origin 1140 than to the destination 1130. In one embodiment of the present invention, That is, the mobile terminal may move the softkey 1120 away from the origin 1140. This is because the mobile terminal needs to inform the user of the second area 1170 including the departure point 1140 in detail when the current position 1150 is close to the departure point 1140, The second region 1170 may be moved away from the first region 1140 to greatly control the size of the second region 1170.

11, if the current location 1150 is closer to the destination 1130 than the origin 1140, the mobile terminal may change the map magnification of the first area 1160, including the destination 1130, 2 region 1170 and can output it.

The mobile terminal may move the output softkey 1120 toward the origin 1140 if the current location 1150 is closer to the destination 1130 than to the origin 1140. In one embodiment, That is, the mobile terminal may move the softkey 1120 away from the destination 1130. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can largely control the size of the first area 1160 including the destination 1130.

That is, the mobile terminal can control the size of the first area 1160 or the second area 1170 to be gradually increased or decreased as the soft key 1120 is moved.

11, the mobile terminal may terminate the route search function and move the soft key 1120 to the default location if the current location 1150 is the same as the destination location 1130. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal can receive the current location 1150 in real time through the wireless communication unit. When the current location 1150 is the destination 1130, the mobile terminal automatically terminates the route search function, ) And move the soft key 1120 to the default position which is the lowermost end of the display unit. Of course, the default position of the soft key 1120 can be changed according to the setting of the user.

End of split Example

12 is a view for explaining an embodiment of terminating the division of contents according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 12, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 11 will be omitted.

The embodiment of FIG. 12 is similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 8 to 10 except that the map content 1210 is divided into the first area 1240 and the second area 1250 by the soft key 1220 Fig.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 12, the mobile terminal can output the map content 1210 and the soft key 1220 on the display unit. Here, the soft key 1220 may be located at the lowest position of the display unit at the default position. The mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1230 that moves the soft key 1220 into the map content 1210.

Referring to FIG. 12, the mobile terminal may divide map content 1210 into a first area 1240 and a second area 1250 by sensing a first input signal 1230. At this time, the mobile terminal can fix the sizes of the first area 1240 and the second area 1250.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1260 that zooms-in the second region 1250. Also, although not shown in the figure, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal that zooms-in the first region 1240. That is, the mobile terminal displays the first region 1240 and the second region 1250 in a map, which is output to the first region 1240 and the second region 1250 by an input signal for zooming in or zooming-out the first region 1240 and the second region 1250, respectively The magnification can be set differently. For example, the mobile terminal may output the actual 5% magnification map to the first area 1240 and the actual 10% magnification map to the second area 1250.

Referring to FIG. 12, the mobile terminal displays the third region 1250 zooming out from the second region 1250 in a state where the magnification of the map output to the first region 1240 and the second region 1250 is set to be different, The input signal 1270 can be sensed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may control the magnification of the map output to the second area 1250 to be small according to the third input signal 1270.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the process of controlling the magnification of the map output to the second area 1250 to be small according to the third input signal 1270, 1 area 1240, the mobile terminal can move the soft key 1220 to the default position and terminate the division of the map content 1210. In this case,

That is, in a state in which the magnification of the map outputted to the first area 1240 and the second area 1250 is set differently by an input signal, the first area 1240 is zoomed by an input signal zoom- And the map magnitude output to the second area 1250 are controlled to be the same, the mobile terminal can move the soft key 1220 to the default position and terminate the segmentation of the map content 1210.

Accordingly, if the magnification of the map output to the first area 1240 and the second area 1250 becomes equal during the control of the first area 1240 and the second area 1250, The mobile terminal can end the division of the map content 1210 by positioning the soft key 1220 as it is.

13 is a view for explaining another embodiment for terminating the division of contents according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 13, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 12 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 13, the mobile terminal can output the map content 1310 and the soft key 1320 on the display unit. Here, the soft key 1320 may be located at the lowest position of the display unit at the default position. The mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1330 that moves the soft key 1320 into the map content 1310.

13, the mobile terminal senses the first input signal 1330 and transmits the map content 1310 to the first area, which is the upper end of the soft key 1320, and the second area, which is the lower end of the soft key 1320, 2 < / RTI > area. At this time, the mobile terminal can fix the sizes of the first area and the second area. 5, the mobile terminal moves the first key 1321 included in the soft key 1320 to the second content key 1320 by moving the soft key 1320 into the map content 1310 at the default position, ). For example, the first key 1321 may correspond to a back key, and the second key 1322 may correspond to a cancel key.

Referring to FIG. 13, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal for zooming in or zooming out at least one of the first region and the second region, respectively. The mobile terminal can set the magnification of the map output to the first area and the second area differently by sensing an input signal for zooming-in or zooming-out at least one of the first area and the second area.

13, the mobile terminal can sense a second input signal 1340 for selecting the soft key 1320, in a state where the magnification of the map is different between the first region and the second region . Here, the second input signal 1340 may correspond to a touch input signal for selecting the second key 1322. For example, the user may touch the cancel key of the soft key 1320. [

Also, although not shown in the figure, the second input signal 1340 may correspond to a touch input signal that sweeps the soft key 1320 in a predetermined direction. For example, the user may touch the soft key 1320 and then swipe leftward.

Also, although not shown in the figure, the second input signal 1340 may correspond to a touch input signal that moves the soft key 1320 to the top or bottom of the display unit. For example, the user can touch the soft key 1320 and then drag the map content 1310 to the top of the displayed output and release the map content 1310.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may move the soft key 1320 to the default position and terminate the segmentation of the map content 1310 by sensing the second input signal 1340.

The user can input the second input signal 1340 in which the map content 1310 is divided into the first area and the second area and is used to touch the moved soft key 1320 in a predetermined manner, The terminal may end the partitioning of the map content 1310 and move the soft key 1320 to the default location to use the map content 1310 as it is.

Home screen Example

14 is a view for explaining an embodiment of dividing a fixed area and a moving area in a home screen using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 14, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 13 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 14, the mobile terminal can output a home screen 1410 and a soft key 1420 on the display unit. In other words, unlike the above-described embodiment, the embodiment shown in FIG. 14 explains a case where the content output on the display unit is the home screen 1410. Here, the home screen 1410 includes at least one icon as an initial screen of the mobile terminal. Here, the at least one icon may include an icon, a widget, a thumbnail, and the like for executing the application. In addition, softkey 1420 may include at least one key. For example, the soft key 1420 may include a back key, a home key, and a recency key.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1430 that moves the soft key 1420 into the home screen 1410. Here, the first input signal 1430 may correspond to an input signal that is dragged while touching the soft key 1420 and released between at least one of the icons of the home screen 1410.

14, the mobile terminal can divide the home screen 1410 into at least two areas based on the location of the soft key 1420. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal can set the upper area of the soft key 1420 to the first area 1440 and the lower area of the soft key 1420 to the second area 1450. In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal divides at least one icon output to the home screen 1410 into a first area 1440 and a second area 1450 based on the position of the soft key 1420 Can be output.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can set the first area 1440 as a fixed area where the icon can not be moved, and the second area 1450 as a moving area where the icon can move. More specifically, the mobile terminal may remain stationary, even at the user's input, with respect to at least one of the icons contained in the first region 1440. The mobile terminal, on the other hand, can move the user's input to at least one of the icons contained in the second region 1450.

14, the mobile terminal further includes a switching key 1421 in the soft key 1420 as the soft key 1420 is moved into the home screen 1410 to output it . Here, the switching key 1421 may correspond to a key for changing the functions of the first area 1440 and the second area 1450. As described above, the mobile terminal can set the first area 1440 as a fixed area and the second area 1450 as a moving area. At this time, when the mobile terminal senses the second input signal 1460 for selecting the switching key 1421, the fixed region and the moving region can be changed.

Referring to the third diagram of FIG. 14, the mobile terminal may change the fixed region and the moving region as they sense the second input signal 1460. The mobile terminal may set the first area 1440 located at the top of the soft key 1420 as a moving area by sensing the second input signal 1460, The second area 1450 may be a fixed area.

Thus, in the case of the second drawing of FIG. 14, the user can move only at least one icon included in the second area 1450, while in the case of the third drawing of FIG. 14, Only one icon can be moved.

15 is a view for explaining another embodiment of dividing a fixed area and a moving area in a home screen using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 15, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 14 will be omitted.

The first drawing of Fig. 15 can correspond to the first drawing of Fig. The mobile terminal may output a home screen 1510 and a soft key 1520 and may sense a first input signal 1530 that moves the soft key 1520 into the home screen 1510.

15, the mobile terminal may divide the home screen 1510 into the first area 1540 and the second area 1550 based on the position of the soft key 1520. [ In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can set the first area 1540 as a fixed area and the second area 1550 as a moving area. Accordingly, the user can not move the icons included in the first area 1540, but the icons included in the second area 1550 can move freely. More specifically, the mobile terminal sets the first line 1511 and the second line 1512 of the home screen 1510 as the first area 1540 and the third line 1513 and the fourth line 1514 And the fifth line 1515 can be set as the second area 1550. Accordingly, the user can move only icons included in the third line 1513, the fourth line 1514, and the fifth line 1515.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1560 that selects softkey 1520. Here, the second input signal 1560 may correspond to a touch input signal that touches the soft key 1520 and then drags the soft key 1520 to move the soft key 1520. For example, the user may touch the soft key 1520 located in the middle of the home screen 1510, drag it downward, and release the soft key 1520 at a desired position.

Referring to the third drawing of FIG. 15, the mobile terminal may change the location of the soft key 1520 according to the second input signal 1560. In more detail, the mobile terminal may move the soft key 1520 to the lower end of the third line 1513 according to the second input signal 1560. The mobile terminal sets the first line 1511, the second line 1512 and the third line 1513 as the first area 1540 as the soft key 1520 is moved to the lower end of the third line 1513 And the fourth line 1514 and the fifth line 1515 can be set as the second area. Accordingly, in the second drawing of FIG. 15, the user can move the icon included in the third line 1513, but in the third drawing of FIG. 15, the icon included in the third line 1513 can not be moved.

16 is a view for explaining an embodiment of moving an icon on a divided home screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 16, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 15 will be omitted.

The first drawing of Fig. 16 may correspond to the third drawing of Fig. That is, the mobile terminal can divide the first home screen 1610 into the first area 1630 and the second area 1640 based on the position of the soft key 1620. [ Hereinafter, it is assumed that the default position of the soft key 1620 is the lowermost end of the display unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can set the first area 1630 as a moving area and the second area 1640 as a fixed area. Accordingly, the user can move the icon output to the first area 1630.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1650 that selects a first region 1630. Here, the first input signal 1650 may correspond to a touch input signal flicking the first region 1630. For example, the user may touch a certain point of the first area 1630 and flick it in a certain direction (e.g., right to left direction).

16, the mobile terminal may output the first icon 1660 on the first area 1630 according to the first input signal 1650. [ Here, the first icon 1660 may correspond to the icon located on the first area of the second home screen. Here, the second home screen may correspond to the home screen located on the left or right of the first home screen 1610. [

For example, when the user touches a certain point of the first area 1630 and flickers from right to left, the mobile terminal displays a first home screen 1610 The first icon 1660 located on the first area of the second home screen located on the right side of the first icon 1660. [ For example, the first icon 1660 may correspond to a widget in a weather application.

With the first icon 1660 being output in the first region 1630, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1670 that selects the softkey 1620. Here, the second input signal 1670 may correspond to an input signal that touches the soft key 1620 and then drags it to a default position. The second input signal 1670 may correspond to a touch input signal that is flicked downward after touching the soft key 1620.

16, the mobile terminal may move the soft key 1620 to the default position and terminate the division of the first home screen 1610 as it senses the second input signal 1670. [

The mobile terminal moves the soft key 1620 to the default position while outputting the first icon 1660 on the first area 1630 and simultaneously displays the first icon 1660 on the first screen 1610. In this case, Can be ended.

Accordingly, the user can easily change the arrangement of at least one icon included in the home screen by moving the position of the soft key 1620. [

message contents Example

17 is a view for explaining an embodiment of dividing message contents using soft keys according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 17, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 16 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 17, the mobile terminal may output message content 1710 and soft keys 1720 on the display unit. In other words, unlike the above-described embodiment, the case where the content output on the display unit is the message content 1710 in the embodiment of FIG. 17 will be described. The message content 1710 may include at least one message and a keypad.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output message content 1710 including a first message 1711. Here, the first message 1711 may correspond to the settlement related message.

The mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 1730 selecting the soft key 1720 with the first message 1711 being output on the display portion. Here, the first input signal 1730 may correspond to a touch drag input signal that moves the soft key 1720 into the message content 1710.

17, the mobile terminal senses the first input signal 1730, and moves the display unit to the first area 1740 and the second area 1750 based on the position of the soft key 1720. [ Can be divided. Here, the mobile terminal may set the upper end of the soft key 1720 to the first area 1740 and the lower end of the soft key 1720 to the second area 1750.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal outputs message content 1710 on the first area 1740 and outputs content 1760 associated with the first message 1711 on the second area 1750 can do. For example, if the first message 1711 corresponds to a payment related message, the mobile terminal may output the payment application 1760 on the second area 1750. [ At this time, the mobile terminal can reduce the message contents 1710 on the first area 1740 and output the reduced contents.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1770 that selects a soft key 1720. Here, the second input signal 1770 may correspond to an input signal that moves the moved soft key 1720 again, as in the second diagram of FIG. For example, the second input signal 1770 may correspond to a touch drag input signal that moves the soft key 1720 in an upward direction.

Referring to the third diagram of FIG. 17, the mobile terminal may move the soft key 1720 upward by sensing a second input signal 1770. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can control the size of the first area 1740 to be small and the size of the second area 1750 to be largely controlled.

Also, the mobile terminal can reduce the size of the first area 1740 and output the reduced message content 1710 on the first area 1740. For example, the mobile terminal may output only the first message 1711 on the first area 1740.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can output detailed content 1760 related to the second region 1750, as the size of the second region 1750 is largely controlled. More specifically, the mobile terminal may output detailed information 1761 of the billing application 1760 on the second area 1750 according to the second input signal 1770.

17 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which message content 1710 includes a second message 1712. [ Here, the second message 1712 may correspond to the courier related message.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal is configured to transmit a third input signal (not shown) to move the soft key 1720 to the lower end of the second message 1712, with the second message 1712 being output on the display unit Can be sensed. The mobile terminal may divide the message content 1710 into a first region 1740 and a second region 1750 according to a third input signal.

In more detail, the mobile terminal may reduce and output the message content 1710 including the second message 1712 in the first area 1740 according to the third input signal. The mobile terminal may also output content 1780 related to the second message 1712 in the second region 1750 according to the third input signal. For example, if the second message 1712 corresponds to a parcel related message, the mobile terminal may output the parcel delivery inquiry web page 1780 on the second area 1750. [

That is, when the message content 1710 is divided into the first area 1740 and the second area 1750 by the soft key 1720, the mobile terminal displays the type 1711 of the message being output on the message content 1710 1761, and 1780 that are output on the second area 1750 according to the contents 1760, 1712, and 1712.

Accordingly, the user can use the contents related to the output message as one screen.

18 is a view for explaining an example of dividing gallery contents using a soft key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 18, the mobile terminal may output the gallery content 1810 and the soft key 1820 on the display unit. In other words, unlike the above-described embodiment, the case where the content output on the display unit is the gallery content 1810 in the embodiment of FIG. 18 will be described. The gallery content 1810 may include at least one image thumbnail.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output gallery content 1810 that includes a first image thumbnail 1811. The mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1830 that selects a first image thumbnail 1811.

18, the mobile terminal can output a first image 1840 corresponding to the first image thumbnail 1811 on the display unit in full screen as it senses the first input signal 1830 have.

In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile terminal senses a second input signal 1850 that moves the soft key 1820 into the first image 1840, with the first image 1840 being output in full screen can do.

Referring to the third diagram of FIG. 18, the mobile terminal may divide the display unit into a first area and a second area based on the position of the soft key 1820, as the second input signal 1850 is sensed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output the first image 1840 on the first area and the gallery content 1810 on the second area. More specifically, the mobile terminal may adjust the size of the first image 1840 and the size of the gallery content 1810 according to the sizes of the first area and the second area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output gallery content 1810, which is content related to the first image 1840, on the second area. More specifically, the mobile terminal may output the gallery content 1810 including the second image thumbnail 1812 on the second area.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a third input signal 1860 that selects a second image thumbnail 1812.

Referring to FIG. 18, the mobile terminal may output a second image 1870 corresponding to a second image thumbnail 1812 on a second region as it senses a third input signal 1880.

In one embodiment of the present invention, with the first image 1840 output on the first area and the second image 1870 output on the second area, the mobile terminal is placed on the second image 1870 Quot; false picture search " button 1880 and a " delete " button 1890 can be overlaid and output. Here, the wrong picture search button 1880 may correspond to a command button for comparing the first image 1840 with the second image 1870 and controlling to display the wrong portion on the second image 1870. [ Also, the delete button 1890 may correspond to a command button that controls to delete the second image 1870.

For example, when the mobile terminal outputs the first image 1840 on the first area and the second image 1870 on the second area, the user touches the wrong picture search button 1880 The mobile terminal may compare the second image 1870 with the first image 1840 and display the other portion as an indicator on the second image 1870. Further, when the user touches the delete button 1890, the mobile terminal can delete the second image 1870. [

It is needless to say that the embodiments described above in Figs. 5 to 18 can be used in combination with each other.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of dividing content into at least two regions using soft keys according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each step of FIG. 19 to be described below can be controlled by the control unit of FIG. 1A.

In step S1910, the mobile terminal can output a soft key on the display unit. Here, the soft key may correspond to a control key that can be output on the display unit to control the content output together. In addition, the soft keys can be moved on the display portion based on the user's input signal.

In step S1920, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal that moves the soft key in the content in a state in which the content including at least one object is output on the display unit. Here, the content including at least one object may include various applications, a home screen, a lock screen, and the like.

For example, if the content is a home screen, at least one object may be an icon or a widget. In addition, the first input signal may correspond to a touch drag input signal that touches the soft key for a predetermined time and then drags the soft key in a certain direction.

In operation S1930, the mobile terminal may divide the content into at least two regions based on the position of the moved soft key as the first input signal is sensed. Here, the at least two regions may include a first region and a second region.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can set the upper area of the soft key to the first area and the lower area of the soft key to the second area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a first area and a second area, each of the first area and the second area being divided into a first area and a second area, 2 regions can be controlled differently.

That is, it is needless to say that the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 5 to 18 can be implemented as a control method of a mobile terminal as shown in FIG.

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)

Sensing unit;
A wireless communication unit;
A display unit for outputting a soft key;
And a control unit,
The control unit
Sensing a first input signal for moving the soft key in the content in a state in which the content including at least one object is output on the display unit,
Dividing the content into at least two regions based on a position of the moved soft key, wherein the at least two divided regions include a first region and a second region. The method according to claim 1,
And if the content is map content, the object is a specific location. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Setting the specific position as a destination if the moved soft key is located at an upper position than the specific position in the map content according to the first input signal,
Setting a current location received through the wireless communication unit as a departure location,
And performs a route search function based on the destination and the departure point. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Setting the specific position as a departure point when the moved soft key is located at a lower position than the specific position in the map content according to the first input signal,
A location search window is overlaid on the content at a lower end of the soft key,
And performs a route search function based on the destination and the departure point when the destination is input from the user through the location search window. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Wherein the size of the first area and the second area is fixed when the first input signal is sensed with the start point and the destination set to the specific position. 6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit
When the second input signal sensing the zoom-in or the zoom-out of the first area is fixed, the magnification of the first area is set to Enlarging or reducing the size of the mobile terminal. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
And controls a size of the first area based on a third input signal for dragging a predetermined line of the first area. 8. The method of claim 7,
The control unit
And controls the magnification of the content output to the first area to gradually increase as the size of the first area increases based on the third input signal. 9. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The control unit
Sensing a third input signal that touched the first region in a predetermined manner in a state where the magnification of the first region and the magnitude of the second region are different,
And sets the magnification of the second area to be equal to the magnification of the first area in accordance with the third input signal. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the third input signal is a touch operation for touching and dragging the first region for a preset time and releasing the second region in the second region. 6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit
Receives the current position through the wireless communication unit,
When the current position is closer to the origin than the destination, enlarges the magnification of the area including the origin,
And enlarges the magnification of the area including the destination if the current position is closer to the destination than the origin. 12. The method of claim 11,
The control unit
In the state where the route search function is performed, the start point, the destination, and the current position received through the wireless communication unit are compared in real time,
If the current position is closer to the origin than the destination, moving the soft key in the destination direction,
And moves the soft key in the departure direction if the current position is closer to the destination than the departure point. 13. The method of claim 12,
The control unit
And controls the size of the first area or the second area to be gradually increased or decreased as the soft key is moved. 14. The method of claim 13,
The control unit
And terminates the route search function and moves the soft key to a default location if the current location is the same as the destination. 9. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
The control unit
When the magnification of the first area and the second area is controlled to be the same through the second input signal or the third input signal in the state where the magnification of the first area and the second area are different from each other, To a default position. 14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The control unit
Moves the soft key to a default position and terminates the division of the content when sensing a fourth input signal for selecting the soft key. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein if the content is a home screen, the object is an icon,
The control unit
Sets the first area as a fixed area in which the icon can not be moved, and sets the second area as a moving area in which the icon can move. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein if the content is message content, the object is a message,
The control unit
And outputting a message to the first area and outputting other contents related to the message output to the first area in the second area. 3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a user input,
Wherein the specific location is set based on a user ' s input. A method of controlling a mobile terminal,
Outputting a soft key on the display unit;
Sensing a first input signal for moving a soft key within the content in a state in which content including at least one object is output on the display unit; And
Dividing the content into at least two regions based on the position of the moved soft key as the first input signal is sensed, the at least two regions being divided into a first region and a second region, Wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal.

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