KR20180081909A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof. More particularly, the mobile terminal includes a sensing part, a display part, and a control part. The control part executes content on the display part and controls the output of at least one line through the content. The line includes at least one item. The size of a first item is changed by sensing a first input signal to select the first item included in the first line.

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 enlarging or reducing a specific item included in contents and rearranging the layout of contents based on enlarged or reduced items, 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.

In addition, recent mobile terminals can change the size of the entire screen in the specific content being executed, but the size of at least one item included in the content can not be individually changed and the layout of the content can be changed based on the size of the changed item Automated rearrangement technology has not been developed yet.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for executing content on a display unit, outputting at least one line containing at least one item through the content, and changing an item size by sensing an input signal for selecting an item included in the line And a control method therefor.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal comprising: a sensing unit; A display unit; And a control unit, wherein the control unit controls to execute content on the display unit and output at least one line through the content, wherein the line includes at least one item, And controls to change the size of the first item by sensing a first input signal for selecting the first item.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the vertical length of the first item is larger than the vertical length of the first line, the control unit controls the display unit to display at least one of the first line and the second line, And control to move at least one item contained in one item to a third line, wherein the second line and the third line are adjacent to the first line.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the control unit outputs a grid area formed based on the size of the item or the vertical length of the line as the first input signal is sensed, And may include the item.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the size of the first item is closer to the size of the grid area than a predetermined value, the control unit controls the size of the first item, The size of the grid area may be controlled to be the same as the size of the grid area.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the controller may change a size of the first item to an original size by sensing a second input signal for selecting an area other than the first item, It can be controlled to move to the original position of one item.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the size of the first item is larger than a predetermined range according to the first input signal, the controller may output an icon mapped on the first item have.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the controller may adjust the number of the displayed icons as the size of the first item increases.

According to an aspect of the present invention, in the case where the size of the first item is controlled according to the first input signal and the second input signal scrolling the content is sensed, The content can be controlled to be fixed to the first area of the content.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the first input signal is a multi-touch input signal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: executing content on a display unit; Outputting at least one line through the content, the line including at least one item; And controlling the size of the first item to be changed by sensing a first input signal for selecting the first item included in the first line.

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 mobile terminal is capable of individually changing the size of at least one item included in the content and automatically rearranging the layout of the content based on the changed item .

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 view for explaining an embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining another embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of reducing an item size according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view for explaining an embodiment of changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining an embodiment of outputting an icon according to the size of an item in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of fixing a position of an item whose size is changed in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view for explaining another embodiment of enlarging the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view for explaining another embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining another embodiment for changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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 an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

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

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input 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 13 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 13. 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.

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

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 450 can perform the operation accordingly. In the present invention, the sensing unit 410 may be provided in the display unit 420 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 410 may sense a touch input signal from a user. At this time, the sensing unit 410 can sense the touch point and the touched area together. Also, the sensing unit 410 may sense the multi-touch input signal. More specifically, the sensing unit 410 may sense touch input signals at two or more points within a predetermined time range.

The display unit 420 may display visual information. Here, the visual information may include text, indicators, icons, contents, applications, images, and moving pictures. In addition, the display unit 420 may output visual information to the screen based on a control command of the control unit 430. [ Also, in the present invention, the display unit 420 may be implemented by the display 151 of FIG. 1A or the display unit 351 of FIG. 3A.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 420 may output content outputting at least one line including at least one item. For example, if the content is a gallery application, the display unit 420 may output a gallery application including at least one photograph. In addition, for example, when the content is a memo application, the display unit 420 may output a memo application including at least one memo. Also, for example, if the content is an instant messenger application, the display unit 420 may output a messenger application including at least one conversation.

Also, the display unit 420 may output a grid area as it senses an input signal. Here, the grid area may be formed based on the size of the item output on the content, the length of the line, or the length of the line. In addition, the display unit 420 may output the grid area to a rectangular indicator including an item output on the content.

The control unit 430 can process data, control each unit of the mobile terminal described above, and control data transmission / reception between the units. In the present invention, the control unit 453 may be implemented by the control unit 180 of FIG.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the operations performed by the mobile terminal may be controlled by the control unit 430. [ 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 view for explaining an embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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 on the display unit. Here, the content may include various applications including at least one item, for example, a gallery application, a memo application, or a messenger application. Here, the content may correspond to the content including at least one item and at least one line. For example, if the content is a gallery application, at least one item may correspond to a thumbnail corresponding to at least one image.

Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, at least one item may be placed on at least one line. 5, the content may include a first line 510, a second line 511, and a third line 512, and one line may include three items.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 530 that selects a first item 520. Here, the first item 520 may correspond to the item included in the first line 510. For example, a user may select a first thumbnail in a gallery application in which at least one thumbnail is output.

Here, the first input signal 530 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-in the first item 520. For example, the user may touch the first item 520 with two fingers and then drag the two fingers away.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may significantly change the size of the first item 520 in accordance with the first input signal 530. At this time, the mobile terminal changes the size of the first item 520 according to the first input signal 530, but does not change the size of the remaining items and contents except for the first item 520. In addition, the mobile terminal may change the aspect ratio to the same when changing the size of the first item 520 according to the first input signal 530.

5, if the first item 520 is larger than the first line 510 according to the first input signal 530, the mobile terminal may transmit the first line 510 and the second line 511 May move the at least one item contained in at least one of the first line 512 and the second line 512 to the third line 512.

More specifically, when the vertical length h1 of the first item 520 is greater than the vertical length h2 of the first line 510 according to the first input signal 530, 510) and the second line (511) to the third line (512).

More specifically, the first line 510 may include a second item 523 adjacent to the first item 520, and the second line 511 adjacent to the first line 510 may include a third item An item 521 and a fourth item 522. [

If the vertical length h1 of the first item 520 included in the first line 510 is greater than the vertical length h2 of the first line 510 according to the first input signal 530, The terminal may move the second item 523 included in the first line 510 to the first line 510 and the third line 512 adjacent to the lower side.

Similarly, when the vertical length h1 of the first item 520 included in the first line 510 is greater than the vertical length h2 of the first line 510 according to the first input signal 530, The terminal may move the third item 521 and the fourth item 522 included in the second line 511 to the third line 512.

That is, since the size of the first item 520 increases according to the first input signal 530, the mobile terminal can not include the first item 520 in the first line 510. Accordingly, the mobile terminal transmits the second item 523, which is another item included in the first line 510, and the third item 521 and the fourth item 522 included in the second line 511, The first item 520 may be placed on both the first line 510 and the second line 511 by moving to the line 512. [

Accordingly, the remaining lines except for the first line 510 and the second line 511 may still include three items, but the first line 510 and the second line 520, including the first item 520, (511) has a deformed layout.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may newly arrange the second item 523, the third item 521 and the fourth item 522 from the order located at the upper left corner, respectively. That is, the mobile terminal can arrange the third item 521, the fourth item 522, and the second item 523 in order from the left of the third line 512.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output the grid area 540 when it changes the size of the first item 520 as it senses the first input signal 530. Here, the grid area 540 may be formed based on the size of the first item 520 or the vertical length of the line.

For example, the grid area 540 may be formed as an area representing the size of the first item 520 changed through the first input signal 530. In another example, the grid area 540 may be formed as a square area having one side of the length h3 that is the sum of the vertical lengths of the first line 510 and the second line 511. In addition, the grid area 540 may be formed as an area excluding the remaining items remaining in the first line 510 and the second line 511.

In addition, the mobile terminal may further output a square indicator for identifying the grid area 540.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the grid area 540 corresponds to a rectangular area having one side of the length h3 obtained by combining the longitudinal lengths of the first line 510 and the second line 511, When the first item 520 is included in the grid area 540, the mobile terminal may process the area of the grid area 540 except for the first item 520 in the background. For example, the mobile terminal may output a black screen area in the grid area 540 except for the first item 520.

5, when the size of the first item 520 approaches the size of the grid area 540 through the first input signal 530, The size of the grid area 520 may be changed to be equal to the size of the grid area 540.

More specifically, when the vertical length h1 of the first item 520 is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the mobile terminal automatically determines whether the first item 520 The size can be changed to be equal to the size of the grid area 540.

That is, when the size of the first item 520 increases beyond a predetermined range through the first input signal 530, the mobile terminal automatically sets the size of the first item 520 to match the layout aligned with the contents The size of the grid area 540 can be changed.

Accordingly, the remaining lines except for the first line 510 and the second line 511 can still include three items, and the first line 510 including the first item 520 of the changed size, And the second line 511 has a deformed layout.

Accordingly, the user can enlarge only the desired item in one content, and the mobile terminal can automatically change the layout of the remaining items based on the enlarged item.

6 is a view for explaining another embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

The first and second figures of FIG. 6 may correspond to the first and second figures of FIG.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 6, the mobile terminal can output the content on the display unit. Here, the content may include a first line 610, a second line 611, a third line 612, and a fourth line 613, and one line may include three items . 6, the first line 610 may include a first item 620, a fifth item 624, and a sixth item 625, and the second line 611 may include a second item 610, Item 621, a third item 622, and a fourth item 623.

In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 630 that selects a first item 620. Here, the first input signal 630 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-in the first item 620.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can significantly change the size of the first item 620 according to the first input signal 630. [

6, when the vertical length h1 of the first item 620 is greater than the vertical length h2 of the first line 610 according to the first input signal 630, At least one item included in at least one of the first line 610 and the second line 611 may be moved to the third line 612.

The vertical length h1 of the first item 620 included in the first line 610 is greater than the vertical length h2 of the first line 610 according to the first input signal 630 The mobile terminal moves the sixth item 625 included in the first line 610, the third item 622 and the fourth item 623 included in the second line 611 to the third line 612, .

That is, since the size of the first item 620 increases according to the first input signal 630, the mobile terminal can not include the first item 620 in the first line 610. Accordingly, the mobile terminal transmits the sixth item 625, which is another item included in the first line 610, and the third item 622 and the fourth item 623 included in the second line 611, The first item 620 may be placed on both the first line 610 and the second line 611 by moving to the line 612. [

Accordingly, the remaining lines except for the first line 610 and the second line 611 may still include three items, but the first line 610 and the second line 610, including the first item 620, (611) has a deformed layout.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output a grid area 640 when it changes the size of the first item 620 as it senses the first input signal 630. For example, the grid area 640 may be formed as a rectangular area having one side of the length h3 that is the sum of the vertical lengths of the first line 610 and the second line 611. In addition, the mobile terminal may further output a square indicator for identifying the grid area 640.

Referring to the third drawing of FIG. 6, unlike the third drawing of FIG. 5, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 650 for selecting a resized first item 620. Here, the second input signal 650 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the first item 620. The mobile terminal may change the size of the first item 620 whose size has been changed in accordance with the second input signal 650 once again.

The mobile terminal determines that the vertical length h1 of the first item 620 according to the second input signal 650 is greater than the vertical length h1 of the first line 610 and the second line 611 h3), at least one item included in at least one of the first line 610, the second line 611, and the third line 612 may be moved to the fourth line 613.

The vertical length h1 of the first item 620 included in the first line 610 and the second line 611 is greater than the length h1 of the first line 610 included in the first line 610 and the second line 611, (H3) of the second line 611, the mobile terminal displays the fifth item 624 included in the first line 610, the second item 621 included in the second line 611, And the third item 622, the fourth item 623 and the sixth item 625 included in the third line 612 to the fourth line 613 and the fifth line (not shown) .

That is, since the size of the first item 620 becomes larger according to the second input signal 650, the mobile terminal can include the first item 620 in the first line 610 and the second line 611 none. Accordingly, the mobile terminal includes the fifth item 624, which is another item included in the first line 610, the second item 621 included in the second line 611, and the second item 621 included in the third line 612 The third item 622, the fourth item 623 and the sixth item 625 to the fourth line 613 to move the first item 620 to the first line 610, the second line 611 And the third line 612, respectively.

Accordingly, the remaining lines except for the first line 610, the second line 611, and the third line 612 may still include three items, but the first line 610, including only the first item 620, The first line 610, the second line 611, and the third line 612 have a modified layout.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal changes the size of the first item 620 as it senses the second input signal 650, the size of the grid area 640 can also be greatly changed.

More specifically, the mobile terminal transmits a rectangular area having a length h3 obtained by combining the first line 610 and the second line 611 along the first input signal 630 to one side of the grid area 640). If the size of the first item 620 is large enough to occupy both the first line 610, the second line 611 and the third line 612 through the second input signal 650, It is possible to change the size of the grid area 640 to a rectangular area having one side of the length h4 obtained by combining the vertical lengths of the first line 610, the second line 620 and the third line 630.

5, when the first item 620 is included in the grid area 640, the mobile terminal processes the area excluding the first item 620 in the grid area 640 .

When the size of the first item 620 approaches the predetermined size or more than the size of the grid area 640 through the second input signal 650, The size of the area 640 can be changed.

Also, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the size of the first item 620 approaches a predetermined value or more than the size of the grid area 640 through the second input signal 650, The size of the item 620 may be the same as the size of the grid area 640 and if the size of the grid area 640 is larger than the size of the grid area 640 through the second input signal 650, The layout can be rearranged.

7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of reducing an item size according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

The first diagram of FIG. 7 may correspond to the second diagram of FIG. 5 and the second diagram of FIG. That is, referring to the first drawing of FIG. 7, the mobile terminal can output content including at least one item on the display unit. At this time, the size of the first item 720 may be arranged in the first line 710 and the second line 711 in a state in which the size of the first item 720 is changed to be larger than the size of the remaining items. In addition, the remaining lines except for the first line 710 and the second line 711 may each include three items.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal includes a first item 720, and a square area having one side of the combined length of the first line 710 and the second line 711, (740).

In one embodiment of the invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 730 that selects a first item 720. Here, the first input signal 730 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-out the first item 720. For example, the user may touch the first item 720 with two fingers and then drag the two fingers close together.

7, the mobile terminal may change the size of the first item 720 in the grid area 740 to a smaller size by sensing the first input signal 730.

The size of the first item 720 in the grid area 740 may be smaller than the size of the first item 720 in the grid area 740 even though the size of the first item 720 is changed as the first input signal 730 is sensed. Only the layout of the first drawing of Fig. 7 may not be changed. That is, as the size of the first item 720 becomes smaller, the mobile terminal can process more areas in the grid area 740.

8 is a view for explaining an embodiment of changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

The first drawing of Fig. 8 may correspond to the first drawing of Fig. That is, referring to the first drawing of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal can output contents including at least one item on the display unit. At this time, the first item 820 may be arranged in the first line 810 and the second line 811 in a state in which the size of the first item 820 is largely changed from that of the remaining items. In addition, the remaining lines except for the first line 810 and the second line 811 may each include three items.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal includes a first item 820, and a square area having a length equal to the sum of the vertical lengths of the first line 810 and the second line 811, (840).

In contrast to FIG. 7, in the embodiment of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 830 that selects an area other than the first item 820. Here, the first input signal 830 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-out an arbitrary region of the content except for the first item 820. For example, a user may touch two points of a point other than the first item 820 and then drag two fingers close together.

Referring to the second diagram of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal may restore the original size and modified layout of the first item 820, which has changed in size, by sensing the first input signal 830.

More specifically, as the mobile senses the first input signal 830, it may change the size of the first item 820 to its original size and move the moved at least one item to its original position. That is, the second diagram of FIG. 8 may correspond to the first diagram of FIG. 5, the state before the size of the first item 820 is changed.

That is, the user can enlarge the first item 820 by selecting an area other than the first item 820, and cancel the change of the layout of the contents.

9 is a view for explaining an embodiment of outputting an icon according to the size of an item in a mobile terminal 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 can correspond to the first diagram of Fig. That is, referring to the first drawing of FIG. 9, the mobile terminal can output content including at least one item on the display unit. At this time, the first item 920 may be arranged in the first line 910 and the second line 911 in a state in which the size of the first item 920 is greatly changed from that of the remaining items. In addition, the remaining lines except for the first line 910 and the second line 911 may each include three items.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 930 that selects a first item 920. Here, the first input signal 930 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the first item 920.

9, if the size of the first item 920 is larger than the first predetermined range according to the first input signal 930, the mobile terminal can not map the function on the first item 920 One icon 950 can be output.

9, when the size of the first item 920 becomes larger than the first preset range as the first input signal 930 is sensed, 950) over the first item (920).

Here, the function may correspond to a function associated with at least one of the content or the first item 920. For example, if the content is a gallery application and the first item 920 is a first thumbnail that corresponds to an image, the functionality may include sharing, copying, contact designation, background designation, and printing. Accordingly, the function-mapped icon 950 can be output in a shape representing the function to be performed.

9, when the size of the first item 920 increases according to the second input signal 940 by a second predetermined range or more, the mobile terminal displays a function mapping on the first item 920 A plurality of icon icons 951 can be output.

More specifically, the second predetermined range may be larger than the first predetermined range. Accordingly, when the size of the first item 920 is larger than that of the second item of FIG. 9, the mobile terminal can output a plurality of icons 951 to which the function is mapped on the first item 920.

9, if the mobile terminal has only output the share icon 950 on the first item 920 in accordance with sensing the first input signal 930, then in the third illustration of FIG. 9, The terminal may further output a decorating icon, a crop icon, a sharing icon, a delete icon, and other menu icons on the first item 920 as it senses the second input signal 940.

The number of the icons 950 and 951 to be output as the size of the first item 920 increases according to the first input signal 930 and the second input signal 940. In this case, Can be gradually increased.

9, it is needless to say that the layout of the content can be automatically changed while the size of the first item 920 increases according to the first input signal 930 and the second input signal 940. [

10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of fixing a position of an item whose size is changed in a mobile terminal 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.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 10, the mobile terminal can output the content on the display unit. Here, the content may correspond to the content including at least one item and at least one line. For example, the content may correspond to a gallery application.

10, the content is divided into a first line 1010, a second line 1011, a third line 1012, a fourth line 1013, a fifth line 1014, (1015), and one line may include four items.

10, the first item 1020 is an item whose size is largely changed compared to other items, and is included in the second line 1011 and the third line 1012 together .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may control the size of the first item 1020 according to an input signal (not shown), and then transmit a first input signal 1030), the content can be scrolled from bottom to top.

More specifically, after the mobile terminal sets the size of the first item 1020 to be different from the size of the remaining items, the mobile terminal first touches an arbitrary point of the content, and then transmits a first input signal 1030, It is possible to move at least one item included in the content from the lower direction to the upper direction.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal senses the first input signal 1030 after the size of the first item 1020 is changed, the first item 1020 is transmitted to the first area 1040 of the content As shown in Fig. Here, the first area 1040 may correspond to the uppermost portion of the display portion.

More specifically, the mobile terminal can move at least one item contained in the content from the bottom to the top through the first input signal 1030. When the first item 1020 is displayed at the top of the display unit when the at least one item included in the content is moved from the bottom to the top, the mobile terminal does not move the first item 1020 upward, 1 < / RTI >

In another embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal senses the first input signal 1030 after the size of the first item 1020 is changed, the mobile terminal changes the first item 1020 to a floating state . Here, the floating state may mean that the first item 1020 is fixed at the position of the display unit where the first item 1020 is first output.

More specifically, the mobile terminal can move at least one item contained in the content from the bottom to the top through the first input signal 1030. The mobile terminal may not move the first item 1020 when the first item 1020 is changed to a floating state when moving at least one item contained in the content from below to above. At this time, the mobile terminal can fix the first item 1020 in a non-moving state, move the remaining items, and output the first item 1020 in an overlay state on the remaining items.

That is, even if at least one item is moved according to the first input signal 1030 scrolling the content, since the first item 1020 whose size has been changed does not deviate from the display unit, the user can always see the first item 1020 .

Also, although not shown in the figure, when the first input signal 1030 is an input signal for dragging the contents from the top downward, the first region 1040 may correspond to the lowermost end of the display portion.

Referring to the second drawing of FIG. 10, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1060 that selects a second item 1050. Here, the second item 1050 may correspond to the item included in the fourth line 1013. [ Also, the second input signal 1060 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the second item 1050.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may significantly change the size of the second item 1050 according to the second input signal 1060. That is, the mobile terminal may change the size of the second item 1050 according to the second input signal 1060 in a state where the size of the first item 1020 is changed.

10, when the vertical length of the second item 1050 is larger than the vertical length of the fourth line 1013, the mobile terminal displays the fourth line 1013 And at least one item contained in the fifth line 1014 to the sixth line 1015. [

More specifically, the mobile terminal may place a second item 1050 of largely changed size in accordance with the second input signal 1060 on both the fourth line 1013 and the fifth line 1014, And move at least one item located in the fourth line 1013 and the fifth line 1014 to the sixth line 1015. [

Further, although not shown in the drawing, the mobile terminal senses a third input signal scrolling the contents from below to after the size of both the first item 1020 and the second item 1050 is controlled , You can scroll the items contained in the content from bottom to top. In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may fix both the first item 1020 and the second item 1050 in the uppermost region or in the originally output position.

Accordingly, even if at least one item is moved according to an input signal scrolling the content, since the first item 1020 and the second item 1050 whose size has been changed do not deviate from each other on the display unit, And the second item 1050 at the same time. That is, it goes without saying that the above-described embodiment can be applied to a plurality of items.

Accordingly, since it is determined that the item enlarged by the user corresponds to an important item compared to the remaining items, the mobile terminal can prevent the enlarged item from being deviated from the screen even if the user scrolls the screen.

11 is a view for explaining another embodiment of enlarging the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 11, the mobile terminal can output the content on the display unit. Here, the contents will be described by taking a memo application including at least one memo as an example.

Here, the memo application may include a first memo 1110, a second memo 1111, a third memo 1112 and a fourth memo 1113. At this time, unlike the above-described embodiment, the first memo 1110, the second memo 1111, the third memo 1112 and the fourth memo 1113 of the memo application may not be included in the predetermined line. In other words, as shown in the first drawing of Fig. 11, various sizes can be output based on the contents included in the memo.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1120 that selects a first memo 1110. Here, the first input signal 1120 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the first memo 1110.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may significantly change the size of the first memo 1110 according to the first input signal 1120. In this case, unlike the above-described embodiment, when the size of the first memo 1110 is changed according to the first input signal 1120, the mobile terminal may change the ratio between the width and the length. At this time, when the size of the first memo 1110 is greatly changed according to the first input signal 1120, the mobile terminal can overlay the first memo 1110 on the remaining memos.

The mobile terminal also determines the amount of content of the first memo 1110 based on the size of the first memo 1110 when the size of the first memo 1110 is greatly changed according to the first input signal 1120 . More specifically, when the size of the first memo 1110 is greatly changed according to the first input signal 1120, the mobile terminal can output more contents included in the first memo 1110.

Referring to the second drawing of FIG. 11, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1130 that selects the first memo 1110. Here, the second input signal 1130 may correspond to an input signal that pinches-downs the first memo 1110. In this case, the second input signal 1130 may correspond to an input signal that maximizes the size of the first memo 1110, unlike the first input signal 1120.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may change the horizontal length of the first memo 1110 to the horizontal length of the display unit as the second input signal 1130 is sensed. That is, the mobile terminal can maximize the size of the first memo 1110 according to the second input signal 1130.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may rearrange the layout of the remaining memos as the size of the first memo 1110 is maximized. For example, in the first drawing of FIG. 11, if the first memo 1110 is located on the same line as the second memo 1111 and the third memo 1112, The second memo 1111 and the third memo 1112 can be moved to another line while the size of the first memo 1110 is maximized.

Also, the mobile terminal can maintain the memo application in a state in which the size of the first memo 1110 is maximized and the layout of the remaining memos is rearranged. That is, if the size of the first memo 1110 is maximized and the layout of the remaining memos is rearranged and then re-executed after the memo application is terminated, And the memo application can be executed in a state in which the layout of the remaining memos is rearranged.

Referring to the third drawing of FIG. 11, the mobile terminal may sense a third input signal (not shown) for selecting the first expanded memo 1110. Here, the third input signal may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the first memo 1110 maximally enlarged. For example, the user may input a gesture to enlarge the first expanded memo 1110 to the maximum extent.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output at least one icon list 1140 corresponding to the function associated with the first memo 1110 as it senses the third input signal. Here, the function related to the first memo 1110 may include a form editing function, a deleting function, a trimming function, a sharing function, a reverting function, and a storing function. In addition, the mobile terminal may output at least one icon list 1140 including icons indicating functions related to the first memo 1110 at the lower end of the first memo 1110.

12 is a view for explaining another embodiment of expanding the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 12, the mobile terminal can output the content on the display unit. Here, the content is exemplified by a messenger application including at least one instant message.

Here, the messenger application may include a first message 1210 and a second message 1220. In this case, the first message 1210 and the second message 1220 may correspond to instant messages exchanged between the receiver and the sender in the messenger application. In addition, the first message 1210 and the second message 1220 may include all messages received or received by the user of the mobile terminal.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1220 that selects a first message 1210. Here, the first input signal 1220 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal that pinches-down the first message 1210.

Referring to the second drawing of FIG. 12, the mobile terminal may change the size of the first message 1210 in the messenger application as it senses the first input signal 1220. For example, if the first input signal 1220 is a multi-touch input signal that is pinch-down, the mobile terminal may change only the size of the first message 1210 significantly. At this time, if the first message 1210 is an image, the mobile terminal can greatly change the size of the image.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may significantly change the size of the first message 1210 for a predetermined time. More specifically, as the mobile terminal senses the first input signal 1220, it can significantly change the size of the first message 1210 for 10 seconds. If the size of the first message 1210 is changed significantly and ten seconds have elapsed, the mobile terminal can resume the size of the first message 1210.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may terminate or execute the messenger application with the size of the first message 1210 changed. More specifically, the mobile terminal stores the changed size of the first message 1210, and can maintain a largely changed size of the first message 1210 even when the messenger application is terminated or re-executed.

In a state in which the size of the first message 1210 is greatly changed, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 1230 that is pinch-in-touched on the second message 1211.

Referring to the third diagram of FIG. 12, the mobile terminal can largely control the size of the second message 1211 as it senses the second input signal 1230. At this time, if the second message 1211 is a character, the mobile terminal can change the size of the character greatly.

That is, referring to the third drawing of FIG. 12, the mobile terminal may change the first message 1210 according to the first input signal 1220 and the second message 1211 according to the second input signal 1230, The message application can be executed in a largely changed state.

Accordingly, the user can enlarge and confirm only the desired message without adjusting the size of the entire image or the size of the entire character of the messenger application.

13 is a view for explaining another embodiment for changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal 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.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one camera. That is, the mobile terminal may have at least one camera on the front or rear surface. For example, the mobile terminal may have a front camera on the front side and a dual camera on the rear side. Here, the camera may be implemented by the camera 121 of FIG. 1A. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can simultaneously photograph two frames using a dual camera.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 13 (a), the mobile terminal may execute a camera application on the display unit. At this time, the mobile terminal can execute the camera application in the grid mode.

Here, the grid mode may correspond to a mode of outputting a grid indicator on a camera application and enlarging a part of an image output based on the grid indicator. Here, the grid indicator may be output as a grid indicator on the preview image 1310. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 13A, a 4X5 grid indicator may be output on the preview image 1310. FIG.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may output a preview image 1310 including at least one subject through a camera application. At this time, the preview image 1310 may correspond to an image frame photographed through a dual camera. Further, the camera application may correspond to the state in which the grid mode is executed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1330 that selects a first subject 1320 included in the preview image 1310. Here, the first input signal 1330 may correspond to a multi-touch input signal for long-pressing the first object 1320. For example, the user can touch the first object 1320 with a predetermined pressure or more by using two fingers.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may configure the first grid area 1340 by sensing the first input signal 1330. In more detail, the mobile terminal may output a grid indicator indicating the first grid area 1340 as it senses the first input signal 1330. For example, the grid area representing the first grid area 1340 may output a 1X2 grid indicator.

Referring to the second diagram of FIG. 13A, the mobile terminal senses the second input signal 1350 and determines the size of the first subject 1320 in the preview image 1310 as the second grid area 1341 ). Here, the mobile terminal may correspond to a multi-touch input signal in which the second input signal 1330 pitch-downs the first subject 1320. More specifically, the user can touch the first subject 1320 with a predetermined pressure using two fingers, and then enlarge the first subject 1320 in a continuous operation.

The mobile terminal senses the second input signal 1350 and enlarges the size of the first object 1320 on the preview image 1310 by the size of the second grid area 1341 and outputs can do. At this time, the first subject 1320 may be overlaid on the preview image 1310 and output.

13B is a view for explaining an embodiment in which a mobile terminal outputs a photographed image in a state in which a grid mode is executed in a camera application. That is, the mobile terminal may execute a gallery application that outputs at least one image or moving image on the display unit.

13A, the mobile terminal can execute the grid mode in the camera application, and can capture the preview image 1310 in the state in which the grid mode is executed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when capturing a preview image 1310 in a grid mode running, the mobile terminal may display both the first image 1360, the second image 1361, and the third image 1362 Can be stored. Here, the first image 1360 corresponds to the preview image 1310 after the first subject 1320 is enlarged, and the second image 1361 corresponds to the preview image 1310 before the first subject 1320 is enlarged. , And the third image 1362 may correspond to the second grid area 1341. [

That is, when capturing the preview image 1310 in a state in which the grid mode is executed, the mobile terminal displays the preview image 1310 before and after the first subject 1320 is enlarged and the second image 1320 enlarged from the first subject 1320, And the grid area 1341 can all be stored.

In addition, whether or not the first image 1360, the second image 1361, and the third image 1362 are stored may be set differently depending on whether the storage space is provided or not. For example, if the storage space in the memory of the mobile terminal remains below a predetermined value, the mobile terminal can store only the first image 1360 in which the first subject 1320 is enlarged.

Thus, the user can enlarge a desired subject to take an image, and at the same time, can store an enlarged subject and an unexpanded image.

Furthermore, although the drawings are shown for convenience of explanation, it is also possible to design a new embodiment to be implemented by merging the embodiments described in each drawing.

14 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of changing the size of an item according to an input signal in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each step of Fig. 14 to be described below can be controlled by the control unit of Fig.

In step S1410, the mobile terminal may execute the content on the display unit. Here, the content may include various applications including at least one item, for example, a gallery application, a memo application, or a messenger application.

In step S1420, the mobile terminal may output at least one line containing at least one item through the content. For example, if the content is a gallery application, at least one item may correspond to a thumbnail corresponding to at least one image. At this time, the gallery application can output a predetermined number of thumbnails to each line.

In step S1430, the mobile terminal may control the size of the first item by sensing a first input signal that selects the first item included in the first line. In one embodiment of the present invention, when the vertical length of the first item is larger than the vertical length of the first line as the first input signal is sensed, the mobile terminal transmits at least the first and second lines included in at least one of the first line and the second line It is possible to control to move one item to the third line. Here, the second line and the third line are lines adjacent to the first line.

That is, it is needless to say that the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 5 to 13 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 (10)

Sensing unit;
A display unit; And
And a control unit,
The control unit
Executing content on the display unit,
Controlling at least one line through the content, the line including at least one item,
And controls to change the size of the first item by sensing a first input signal that selects the first item included in the first line. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
If the vertical length of the first item is greater than the vertical length of the first line according to the first input signal, at least one item included in at least one of the first line and the second line is referred to as a third line Wherein the second line and the third line are adjacent to the first line. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
And outputting a grid area formed based on the size of the item or the vertical length of the line as the first input signal is sensed, wherein the grid area includes the item. The method of claim 3,
The control unit
And controlling the size of the first item to be the same as the size of the grid area when the size of the first item is closer to the size of the grid area than a predetermined value according to the first input signal, Mobile terminal. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Sensing a second input signal for selecting an area other than the first item to change the size of the first item to an original size and moving the first item to an original position of the moved at least one item, Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
And outputs a function-mapped icon on the first item when the size of the first item is larger than a predetermined range according to the first input signal. The method according to claim 6,
The control unit
And adjusts the number of icons to be output as the size of the first item increases. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
And controlling the first item to be fixed to the first area of the content when sensing the second input signal scrolling the content after the size of the first item is controlled according to the first input signal, terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first input signal is a multi-touch input signal. A method of controlling a mobile terminal,
Executing content on a display unit;
Outputting at least one line through the content, the line including at least one item; And
And controlling the size of the first item to be changed by sensing a first input signal for selecting the first item included in the first line.

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