CN112771468B

CN112771468B - Folding multimedia terminal

Info

Publication number: CN112771468B
Application number: CN201980060209.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 吴俊洙
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-09-13
Filing date: 2019-09-11
Publication date: 2024-03-29
Anticipated expiration: 2039-09-11
Also published as: CN112771468A

Abstract

The present invention provides a folding multimedia terminal capable of providing a keyboard input environment or a dual screen, comprising: a folding keyboard composed of a side keyboard and another side keyboard connected with the side keyboard in a folding way to execute user input; a first terminal section including a touch display, interlocked with the folding type keyboard, inputted by the folding type keyboard or inputted by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; a second terminal part integrally or detachably provided on a back surface of one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, and providing a double screen together with the first terminal part while interlocking with the first terminal part, or performing a function of the first terminal part instead; and a terminal holder provided on the folding type keyboard to accommodate the first terminal portion or for accommodating one of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion when the second terminal portion is detachably mounted from the folding type keyboard.

Description

Folding multimedia terminal

Technical Field

Embodiments disclosed in the present specification relate to a folder-type multimedia terminal, and more particularly, to a folder-type multimedia terminal capable of placing and using a terminal carried by a user and providing a keypad input environment or providing a dual screen.

Background

In general, a portable multimedia terminal refers to an electronic device capable of wirelessly communicating with a counterpart when carried by a user.

In view of portability, such multimedia terminals tend to be miniaturized, slim, grip, and lightweight, and pursue multimedia trends of more diversified functions.

In particular, future multimedia terminals will be used for miniaturization, weight saving, multi-function and multi-purpose, and will be adapted to various multimedia environments or internet environments.

In addition, portable multimedia terminals are considered as a necessity to be carried all the time as an electronic device commonly used in any place in the world for all the people.

A general multimedia terminal is classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable terminals are classified into bar-type, flip-type or folder-type communication devices according to their external appearance. The bar-type communication device refers to configuring a single housing as a bar-type, the flip-type communication device refers to configuring the flip-type communication device to be rotatable in the bar-type housing by a hinge device, and the folder-type communication device refers to a folder rotatably connected to the single bar-type housing by a hinge device and configured in a foldable manner.

Such multimedia terminals can enjoy multimedia such as browsing the internet, watching movies and music, and voice calls and video calls, and recently perform functions such as e-commerce or mobile banking.

As related art, a terminal proposed in korean patent application laid-open No. 10-2004-0107863 proposes a configuration capable of expanding a display, but has a problem of security holes since all contents are provided by one terminal.

Accordingly, a new technology is needed to overcome the limitations of the prior art as described above.

In addition, in recent years, due to the development of contents, contents are provided on a double screen or provided using a separate keyboard, and thus, a new technology capable of interlocking and using a plurality of terminals is demanded.

On the other hand, the above background art is technical information possessed by the inventor for obtaining the present invention or technical information acquired in the deriving process of the present invention, and is not necessarily publicly known before submitting the present invention.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem to be solved

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a folder-type multimedia terminal capable of installing and using one terminal as needed and providing a keypad input environment or providing a plurality of screens through at least one other terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a folder-type multimedia terminal that can be easily mounted to or dismounted from the terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a folder-type multimedia terminal that can be protected by being shielded by a touch screen when the terminal is mounted.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a folding type multimedia terminal capable of automatically operating other terminals disposed at the back of a folding type keypad when the folding type keypad is folded.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a folder-type multimedia terminal in which open contents and secure contents are separately classified (the open contents are executed by an open function unit, the secure contents are executed by a secure function unit so as to be separated from each other) to be provided (executed), thereby improving security.

Technical proposal

In order to achieve the object, a folding multimedia terminal of the present invention includes: a folding keyboard composed of a side keyboard and another side keyboard connected with the side keyboard in a folding way to execute user input; a first terminal section including a touch display, interlocked with the folding type keyboard, inputted by the folding type keyboard or inputted by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; a second terminal part integrally or detachably provided on a back surface of one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, and providing a double screen together with the first terminal part while interlocking with the first terminal part, or performing a function of the first terminal part instead; and a terminal holder provided on the folding type keyboard to accommodate the first terminal portion or for accommodating one of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion when the second terminal portion is detachably mounted from the folding type keyboard.

A folder-type multimedia terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a folding keyboard composed of a side keyboard and another side keyboard connected with the side keyboard in a folding way to execute user input; a first terminal section including a touch display, interlocked with the folding type keyboard, inputted by the folding type keyboard or inputted by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; a second terminal part integrally or detachably provided on a back surface of one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, and providing a double screen together with the first terminal part while interlocking with the first terminal part, or performing a function of the first terminal part instead; and a terminal holder foldably provided on the folding type keyboard, and the first terminal portion is integrally mounted to be unfolded or folded on the folding type keyboard together with the first terminal portion.

Advantageous effects

According to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the first terminal portion can be detachably accommodated in the terminal portion holder, input/output can be performed by the folding type keyboard while using the first terminal portion mounted on the terminal portion holder, the second terminal portion is provided at the rear portion of the folding type keyboard, and the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion can be used as a double screen by folding of the folding type keyboard.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the second terminal portion communicates with the first terminal portion and instead provides an input/output environment of the first terminal portion, the function of the first terminal portion is performed by the second terminal portion when the first terminal portion is folded in the folding type keyboard.

In addition, according to any of the above-described problem solving means, since the terminal holder is constituted by the seat plate having the seat groove and the terminal portion is seated in the seat groove, either one of the first terminal portion or the second terminal portion separated from the folding keyboard can be easily placed for use.

In addition, according to any of the above-described problem solving means, since the touch cover is connected to the seat plate and can touchably shield the terminal portion, the terminal portion seated on the seat plate can be protected from the external environment.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, when the seat groove is provided on the seat plate, the terminal portion can be slidably mounted on the seat plate, so that the terminal portion can be easily placed while preventing the terminal portion from being arbitrarily separated.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, when the connection lever is provided on the seat plate, the direction of the terminal portion connected to the seat plate can be changed.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, when the folding-type keyboard is folded, the second terminal portion is automatically operated by the keyboard folding sensor to provide a two-screen display together with the first terminal portion, when the first terminal portion is folded on the folding-type keyboard, the first terminal portion is automatically closed by the folding detection sensor, and the second terminal portion is automatically operated, so that the plurality of terminal portions are automatically operated according to the folding type.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the folding keyboard is formed to be opened and closed by the holder touch cover, the second terminal portion or the third terminal portion can be used after being separated from the folding keyboard.

Further, by the open content and the secure content being separately classified (the open content is executed by the open function unit, the secure content is executed by the secure function unit so as to be separated from each other) to be provided (executed), security is improved.

The effects obtainable in the disclosed embodiments are not limited to the above-described effects, and other effects not mentioned will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments disclosed in the following description belong.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an unfolded state of a folder-type multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a folder-type keypad of a folder-type multimedia terminal in a folded state according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the terminal holder.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the terminal holder.

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a touch cover provided in a terminal holder.

Fig. 6 is a rear view showing a keyboard holder provided on the rear surface of the folding keyboard.

Fig. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a folded state of a folder-type multimedia terminal according to an embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of a folder-type multimedia terminal according to an embodiment.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a folder-type multimedia terminal according to another embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a use state of the folder-type multimedia terminal.

Fig. 11 and 12 are perspective views showing another embodiment of the seat plate.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a folding keyboard.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a folding keyboard.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an unfolded state of a folder-type multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment, fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a folder-type keypad of the folder-type multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment, fig. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a terminal holder, fig. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a terminal holder, fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a touch cover provided in the terminal holder, fig. 6 is a rear view showing a keypad holder provided on a rear surface of the folder-type keypad, fig. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a folded state of the folder-type multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment, fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a folded state of the folder-type multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment, fig. 9 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the folder-type multimedia terminal according to another embodiment, fig. 10 is a perspective view showing a use state of the folder-type multimedia terminal, fig. 11 and 12 are perspective views showing another embodiment of a seat plate, fig. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the folder-type keypad, and fig. 14 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the folder-type keypad.

The folding type multimedia terminal 10 according to the preferred embodiment can provide a keypad input environment or a dual screen through a plurality of terminals, and as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the folding type keypad 100 may be configured to include a first terminal part 210, a second terminal part 220, and a terminal holder 300.

The folding keyboard 100 is a component for providing an input environment of a user to a first terminal section 210 described later.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the folding type keypad 100 may be divided into a one-side keypad 110 and another-side keypad 120, and the folding type keypad 100 is connected to be foldable through a keypad hinge 100 a.

The one-side keyboard 110 of the folding keyboard 100 may be connected to be foldable by a terminal holder 300 and a holder hinge 300a described later.

In this case, any structure can be satisfied as long as the keyboard hinge 100a is configured to fold the one-side keyboard 110 and the other-side keyboard 120 by a folding structure or a flexible tape structure, and the folding structure is a structure in which an FPCB (flexible printed circuit board) or a cable, not shown, is mounted therein to communicate one or both of a power source and a signal.

Accordingly, in the folding type keyboard 100, as shown in fig. 2, the one-side keyboard 110 and the other-side keyboard 120 can be folded, and as shown in fig. 7 and 8, folded together with the first terminal part by a terminal holder 300 described later.

In the folding type keypad 100, the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120 may be configured in the same manner as the existing keypad.

At this time, the folding type keypad 100 may be operated by power while being embedded with a battery (not shown) or connected to an external power source, and may supply power to a second terminal part 220 described later.

In addition, the folding type keyboard 100 may provide a control module (not shown) capable of controlling interworking or communication between devices while controlling operations of the first terminal section 210 and the second terminal section 220, which will be described later.

The folding keyboard 100 may be connected to another computer, tablet computer or smart phone to function as a keyboard when operated by a control module (not shown).

On the other hand, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the folding keyboard 100 may be provided with a step 130.

Specifically, the step 130 is a seating portion for providing the other side keypad 120 on the one side keypad 120, and is capable of receiving the other side keypad 120 when the other side keypad 120 is folded by forming an "n" shaped cross section on the one side keypad 110.

That is, the other side keypad 120 may be folded in a state of preventing a flow by being seated on the step 130 of the one side keypad 110 during the folding as shown in fig. 2.

In addition, the folding type keypad 100 to stack the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120 through the step 130, as shown in fig. 7, may be formed to have the same thickness as the terminal holder 300, and thus, the terminal holder 300 described later may be smoothly folded while folding the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120.

The first terminal portion 210 is a component for inputting by the folding type keypad 100 or inputting by touch while being interlocked with the folding type keypad 100 made of the touch display.

The first terminal portion 210 may be input by the folding type keypad 100 while being operated by the above-described control module, or alternatively, may perform input by a touch of a user.

In addition, the first terminal portion 210 may provide at least one function of multimedia contents including camera operation, phone call, internet communication, and game while being operated by the control module.

In addition, the first terminal portion 210 may be configured as a general smart phone or a tablet computer, and may be independently carried by a user, and may be a flat panel display, a foldable display, a rollable display, an overlay display, a deformable display, and may be configured as a stretchable display.

The first terminal 210 transmits contents through a communication module (open or secure) which may be divided into one or both sides of itself and the terminal holder 300 (itself and the terminal holder), or may provide contents through a communication module provided in the above-mentioned control module.

At this time, as shown in fig. 1, the first terminal portion 210 is detachably mounted on the folding keyboard 100 while being accommodated by a terminal holder 300 to be described later.

In addition, the first terminal portion 210 may provide an input environment through the folding type keypad 100 while being interlocked with the flexible keypad 100 through the control module of the folding type keypad 100 described above, and the first terminal portion 210 is connected to the second terminal portion 220.

The second terminal portion 220 provides a dual-screen component together with the first terminal portion 210 while interacting with the first terminal portion 210, or alternatively performs the function of the first terminal portion 210.

As shown in fig. 6, the second terminal portion 220 may be detachably accommodated in a keyboard holder 400 provided on the rear surface of the folding type keyboard 100.

The second terminal portion 220 may provide the same contents as the first terminal portion 210 while interacting with the first terminal portion 210, and as shown in fig. 2, is disposed in parallel with the first terminal portion 210 to provide a dual image together with the first terminal portion 210 when the folding type keypad 100 is folded.

In addition, the second terminal portion 220 may provide an input environment to the first terminal portion 210 by providing a software keyboard while being connected to the first terminal portion 210.

In addition, the second terminal part 220 has a built-in communication module to perform independent call or internet communication, and omits the configuration of the communication module, and at least one of multimedia contents including camera operation, telephone, internet communication, and game can be provided when operated under the control of the control module.

At this time, as shown in fig. 6, when the second terminal part 220 is configured to be detachable to a key pad holder 400 to be described later, the second terminal part 220 is selectively received from one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420, and may be received in a terminal holder 300 to be described later.

Specifically, the keyboard holder 400 is provided at least one rear surface of the one-side keyboard 110 and the other-side keyboard 120, and detachably accommodates components of the second terminal section 220, and includes a first holder 410 and a second holder 420.

The first holder 410 may be formed in a groove, pocket or slot shape on a rear surface of one of the one side keypad 110 and the other side keypad 120 to accommodate the second terminal part 220, and the second holder 420 may be formed in a groove, pocket or slot shape on a rear surface of the other of the one side keypad 110 and the other side keypad 120 to accommodate the second terminal part 220.

That is, the second terminal part 220 may be selectively received in one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420.

At this time, when the second terminal part 220 is received in the second holder 420, the folding type keypad 100 is folded to be arranged in parallel with the first terminal part 210, so that a dual screen is provided together with the first terminal part 210.

In addition, as shown in fig. 8, when the second terminal part 220 is received in the first holder 420, the first terminal part 210 may be disposed on the rear surface of the one-side keypad 110 in a folded state to perform the function of the first terminal part 210 instead.

Meanwhile, the keyboard holder 400 may accommodate the second terminal part 220 in one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420, and the other may accommodate peripheral devices such as a memory, a cable, or a mouse.

Meanwhile, the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be opened and closed by a holder touch cover (not shown) to enable touching of the second terminal part 220.

As shown in fig. 1 to 2, the terminal holder 300 provides an accommodation space in which one of the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 is detachably accommodated.

For example, the terminal holder 300 detachably accommodates the first terminal portion 210 in a state of being foldably connected to the one-side keypad 110 constituting the folding-type keypad 100 through the holder hinge 300a, so that the first terminal portion 210 can be folded with the folding-type keypad 100.

Accordingly, as shown in fig. 7 and 8, the first terminal portion 210 may be isolated from the outside by being folded to the folding type keypad 100 together with the terminal holder 300 to protect it from the external environment.

For example, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the terminal holder 300 may be configured to include a seat plate 310.

The seat plate 310 provides a seating surface of the first terminal part 210, and is formed in a plate shape as shown in the drawing, and is folded on the one-side keypad 110 constituting the folding-type keypad 100 by the holder hinge 300a, forming a seating groove 311 in which the first terminal part 210 can be seated, so that the first terminal part 210 can be mounted in the seating groove 311.

Of course, the second terminal portion 220 may be accommodated in the seat plate 310 constituting the terminal holder 300 instead of the first terminal portion 210.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 10, the terminal holder 300 may provide a connection portion for connection to a separate external display DP.

That is, the terminal holder 300 is detachably inserted into and connected to the connection unit DP1 formed on the external display DP, and can link the external display DP, the folding type keypad 100, and the first terminal part 210.

The external display DP, as a component separately configured from the open function unit OF or the safety function unit SF, is composed OF a foldable display that can be bent beyond a predetermined radius OF curvature or foldable based on a folding axis, a rollable display that can be rolled with a predetermined radius OF curvature, and a deformable display that can be freely bent, or a stretchable display that can be carried by a user alone, is composed OF a curved display that is bent or a flat display that has a predetermined curvature, or a display that is used as a PC monitor.

In addition, since the external display DP is formed to have a larger size than the first terminal part 210, the screen of the first terminal part 210 or the safety function unit SF can be enlarged and provided.

The external display DP is connected to at least one OF the open function unit OF, the folding-type keyboard 100, and the security function unit SF through an external display connection unit (not shown) to be described later, and input by a touch OF a user or input by the folding-type keyboard 100 can be performed while providing contents OF the open function unit OF or the security function unit SF.

The external display connection unit (not shown) supplies a connection portion OF the external display DP to at least one OF the above-described open function unit OF, the folding type keypad 100, and the security function unit SF, thereby connecting the external display DP to the components OF the open function unit OF, the folding type keypad 100, or the security function unit SF.

An external display connection unit (not shown) is provided in at least one of the terminal holder 300 and the folding keypad 100 to provide a connection portion of the external display DP, and is detachable to a connection portion DP1 inserted on the external display DP for connecting the terminal holder 300 or the folding keypad 100.

Such an external display connection unit (not shown) may be configured as a connection unit through a cable such as a USB port, and may be connected through a wire, or the external display 600 may be wirelessly connected to other components.

On the other hand, the holder hinge 300a is a member for connecting the seat plate 310 constituting the terminal holder 300 and the one-side keyboard 110 constituting the folding keyboard 100 in a foldable manner, and is used for adjusting the inclination angle of the terminal holder 300.

The holder hinge 300a may have the same configuration as a tilt hinge device applied to a notebook computer so that the terminal holder 300 may be folded or unfolded while adjusting the tilt angle of the terminal holder 300.

Any configuration other than the holder hinge 300a may be satisfied as long as the inclination angle of the seat plate 310 can be adjusted while folding the seat plate 310 and the one-side keyboard 110.

On the other hand, unlike the illustrated, the terminal holder 300 may be provided on a side of the folding-type keypad 100, and may be formed on a rear surface of the folding-type keypad 100 in the form of a groove or a pocket.

That is, the above-described key pad holder 400 may be an embodiment of the terminal holder 300.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 1, the folder-type multimedia terminal 10 according to the preferred embodiment may further include a keypad folder sensor 150.

The keypad folding sensor 150 is a component for automatically operating the second terminal part 220 when the folding keypad 100 is folded.

In addition, the folder-type multimedia terminal 10 according to the embodiment may further include a terminal folder sensor 160 as shown in fig. 2.

The terminal folding sensor 160 is a component for automatically operating the second terminal part 220 when the first terminal part 210 is folded on the folding type keypad 100.

Such a terminal folding sensor 160 may be provided in the holder hinge 300a described above.

On the other hand, as shown in fig. 14, the folding type keyboard 100 may have a storage unit 190, and may be formed at one portion of the one-side keyboard 110 and have a receiving space at the other portion of the one-side keyboard 110.

In this case, the other-side keypad 120 may be formed to have a length corresponding to that of the keypad of the one-side keypad 110, and may be unfolded toward the storage unit 190 while rotating about the keypad hinge 100 a.

The storage unit 190 is configured to accommodate the second terminal portion 220 or the peripheral device, and may include a storage case 180 and a storage case 192, as shown in fig. 14.

A method of operating the folding multimedia terminal 10 including the above components according to the preferred embodiment will be described.

The user mounts the first terminal part 210 on the seat plate 310 and then holds the seat plate 310 at a predetermined angle while performing input through the folding type keypad 100 to use the contents of the first terminal part 210.

When the dual screen is implemented, the user folds the other side keypad 120 to the one side keypad 110.

At this time, the second terminal part 220 may be received in the second holder 420 provided on the other side keypad 120, and the keypad folding sensor 150 automatically operates the second terminal part 500 by detecting that the other side keypad 120 is folded on the one side keypad 110.

Accordingly, the user can use the content through the first terminal part 210 and the second terminal part 220 through the dual screen.

When the use of the first terminal portion 210 is terminated, the user folds the first terminal portion 210 over the folding type keypad 100.

At this time, the second terminal part 220 may be received in the first holder 410 provided on the one-side keypad 110, and the terminal folding sensor 160 detects that the first terminal part 210 is folded and automatically operates the screen of the second terminal 220 while closing the screen of the first terminal part 210.

As described above, the folding type multimedia terminal 10 according to the preferred embodiment can be used by a user easily mounting the first terminal part 210 on the terminal holder 300, and the folding type keypad 100 can provide an input environment through the second terminal part or a provision environment of various contents through the second terminal part 220.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and practiced in various different forms. For the sake of more clearly describing features of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters well known to those skilled in the art related to the following embodiments are omitted. In addition, portions irrelevant to the description of the embodiments are omitted in the drawings, and like portions are denoted by like reference numerals throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when one configuration is "connected" to another configuration, this includes not only the case of "direct connection" but also the case of "connection with another structure sandwiched therebetween". In addition, when a configuration "includes" a configuration, unless specifically noted, it means that other configurations may be additionally included, and not excluded.

In the folding type keyboard 100, the one-side keyboard 110 and the other-side keyboard 120 may be configured in the same manner as the conventional keyboards.

In addition, as shown in fig. 13, the folding type keypad 100 may be divided into a plurality of stages such that at least one of the one side keypad 110 and the other side keypad 120 is foldable.

Accordingly, the folding type keypad 100 may be folded in a plurality of steps, and the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120 are folded about the keypad hinge 100 a.

At this time, as shown in fig. 1 to 4, the first terminal portion 210 is detachably mounted on the folding keyboard 100 while being accommodated by a terminal holder 300 to be described later.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 9, the first terminal portion 210 may be integrally installed in a terminal holder 300 to be described later.

Specifically, the second terminal portion 220 is configured as a touch display, and may be interlocked with the first terminal portion 210 through the above-described control module while being inputted by a user's touch, as shown in fig. 2, may be integrally built in a rear surface of at least one of the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120 constituting the folding keypad 100.

In addition, the second terminal section 220 may function as a monitor when connected to another device of another computer.

Specifically, the holder touch cover may be made of transparent and conductive tempered glass, such as a configuration of the touch cover 320, which will be described later, and is connected to rear surfaces of the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120 to be connected to be opened and closed, respectively, so that the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be shielded.

Such a holder touch cover may be configured to be opened and closed via the above-described keyboard hinge 100 a.

That is, one end of the holder touch cover may be connected to the keyboard hinge 100a, and the other end rotates about the keyboard hinge 100a to open and close the first and second holders 410 and 420.

In contrast, the holder touch cover may be configured to be completely separated from the one-side keypad 110 and the other-side keypad 120.

At this time, the holders touch the cover by providing locking members such as magnets or coupling protrusions, respectively, the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 are locked in a closed state.

Accordingly, the second terminal part 220 may be connected to the rear surface of the folding-type keypad 100 through the keypad touch cover, and the configuration may be used separately from the folding-type keypad 100 as needed.

At this time, when the second terminal portion 220 is configured to be detachable from the rear surface of the folding-type keypad 100, the second terminal portion 220 is selectively mounted on a terminal holder 300, which will be described later, instead of the first terminal portion 210.

The terminal holder 300 provides a receiving space in which one of the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 is detachably received as shown in fig. 1 to 4 or integrally receives the first terminal portion 210 as shown in fig. 8.

At this time, the seat plate 310 may be provided on a rear surface thereof with a not-shown base to adjust an inclination angle of the first terminal part 210 while supporting the ground at a set angle.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 5, the seat plate 310 may touchably shield the first terminal portion 210 while being combined with the touch cover 320.

The touch cover 320 may be composed of transparent and conductive tempered glass, and is detachably connected to the base plate 310 and is shielded by touching the first terminal portion 210 mounted on the base plate 310.

Accordingly, the first terminal part 210 may be protected from the external environment by the touch cover 320.

As shown in fig. 5, the touch cover 320 is fixed to the seat plate 310 by fixing members 321 such as magnets provided on the seat plate 310 and the touch cover 320, respectively, to be able to touch-shield the first terminal portion 210.

Meanwhile, the terminal holder 300 may further include a seating groove 330 and a groove cover 331 as shown in fig. 3.

The seating groove 330 is formed in a portion of the seating groove 311 in an opened state to slidably receive the first terminal part 210 or the second terminal part 220.

That is, the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 may be accommodated in the seat plate 310 while sliding along the longitudinal direction of the seat groove 330.

A slot cover 331 may be provided on the seat plate 310 to open and close the seat slot 330.

The slot cover 331 may open and close the seating slot 330 while being rotated by a hinge, and unlike this, is configured to open and close the seating slot 330 in a sliding manner.

On the other hand, as shown in fig. 4, the terminal holder 300 may be configured to include a seat plate 310 and a connection rod 340.

At this time, the seat plate 310 may be provided with the seat groove 311 in the same manner as described above, and may be constructed in a state in which the seat groove 311 is omitted.

The connecting rod 340 allows rotation of the terminal portions 210, 220 while connecting the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 to each other to enable a change in the direction of the connected terminal portions 210, 220.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, the connection lever 340 is formed in a rod shape having a predetermined length such that one end is rotatably connected to both sides of the seat plate 310 and the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 is rotatably connected at the other end.

The other end of such a connection lever 340 is pivoted around one end to be in close contact with the seat plate 310 so that the first terminal portion 210 can be seated on the seat plate 310.

In addition, the other end of the connection lever 340 is pivoted to stand up with the seat plate 310 around one end, thereby rotating the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220.

In addition, the connection lever 340 is provided with an angle adjusting unit (not shown) at a connection portion with the seat plate 310, which adjusts and maintains the angle with the seat plate 310 at a predetermined angle in multiple stages, so that the inclination angle of the first or second terminal part 210 or 220 can be adjusted.

That is, the terminal holder 300 is detachably inserted into and connected to the connection unit DP1 formed on the external display DP, and the external display DP, the folding keypad 100, and the first terminal part 210 may also be linked.

Specifically, the keyboard folding sensor 150 is composed of a photoelectric sensor or an infrared sensor provided on the other side keyboard 120 to detect that the other side keyboard 120 is folded on the one side keyboard 110, and the second terminal part 220 may be automatically operated when the other side keyboard 120 is folded on the one side keyboard 110.

That is, when the second terminal part 220 is placed in parallel with the first terminal part 210, the keyboard folding sensor 150 automatically operates the second terminal part 220 to automatically operate the dual screen.

The keyboard folding sensor 150 may be provided in the above-described keyboard hinge 100 a.

The terminal folding sensor 160 is a component for automatically operating the second terminal 220 when the first terminal 210 is folded on the folding type keypad 100.

Specifically, the terminal folding sensor 160 is composed of a photosensor or an infrared sensor provided in the first terminal 210 or the terminal holder 300 and the first terminal 210 such that the first terminal 210 is folded on the folding type keypad 100 together with the terminal holder 300, when the first terminal 210 is folded on the folding type keypad 100, for closing the first terminal 210, and the second terminal 220 can be automatically operated.

That is, the terminal folding sensor 160 automatically operates the screen of the second terminal part 220 when the first terminal part 210 is folded, and simultaneously automatically closes the screen of the first terminal part 210, as shown in fig. 8, the second terminal part 220 received in the first holder 410 performs the function of the first terminal part 210.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 11 and 12, the seat plate 310 may have a through-hole 312.

The viewing window 312 has a hole of a size corresponding to the touch display of the first terminal portion 210 through the seat plate 310 so that the first terminal portion 210 mounted with the seat plate 310 can be confirmed from the opposite side.

Accordingly, even when the first terminal part 210 is seated on the seat plate 310 in an upside-down state, the touch display is exposed through the viewing window 312 so that the first terminal part 310 can be operated through the rear surface of the seat plate 310.

In this case, the second terminal part 220 may be received in the first holder 410 of the keyboard holder 400 to provide a double screen together with the first terminal part 210.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 13, the folding type keypad 100 may be formed to be folded or unfolded, and the other side keypad 120 is separated.

For example, the other-side keypad 120 may be divided into two parts, and may be coupled to be foldable by a hinge, not shown, and may be folded or unfolded while rotating about the hinge.

At this time, the length of the other side keypad 120 may be longer than the length of the one side keypad 110 in the unfolded state. In this case, the other-side keypad 120 may be provided with additional function keys.

In addition, when the other side keypad 120 is formed to be longer than the length of the one side keypad 110 and to overlap the one side keypad 110, a problem may occur in that a portion of the other side keypad 120 protrudes to the outside.

In order to prevent the above problem, an extension board 170 capable of extending its length is mounted at an end of one side keyboard 110, and the extension board may be folded by a hinge.

As shown in fig. 13, the expansion board 170 may expand the length of the one-side keypad 110 by being unfolded from the side of the one-side keypad 110, and the other-side keypad 120 may support a portion of the other-side keypad when being unfolded to the upper surface of the one-side keypad 110.

In addition, when the other side keypad 120 is folded, the expansion board 170 may be rotated and folded to the upper surface of the one side keypad 110.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 13, the folding keyboard 100 further includes a storage case 180.

The receiving case 180 is a part detachably receiving the second terminal part 220 or the peripheral device, and is inserted into a groove 130a formed in the step 130 of the one-side keypad 110 and installed between the other-side keypad 120 and the expansion board 170.

The receiving case 180 is covered by the folded one side of the expansion plate 170 in a state of being inserted into the recess 130a, so that the random flow can be prevented.

Meanwhile, as shown in fig. 14, the folding type keyboard 100 forms a keyboard only on a part of the one-side keyboard 110, and a storage unit 190 providing a storage space is provided in the remaining part of the one-side keyboard 110.

The storage unit 190 accommodates the second terminal 220 or the peripheral device, and may include a storage case 180 and a storage case 192 as shown in fig. 14.

As described above, the receiving case 180 may be inserted into and coupled to the groove 130a formed at the step 130 of the one-sided keypad 110.

The receiving case 180 may be connected to the groove 130a while sliding along the keyboard hinge 100a by forming the guide groove 180a along the longitudinal direction.

The receiving case 192 is formed in a housing shape and integrally formed on the one-sided keypad 110 to provide a receiving space, may be formed adjacent to the receiving case 180, and is opened and closed by a cover 192 a.

At this time, as shown in fig. 14, the cover 192a may support the other-side keyboard 120 together with the storage case 192 by expanding the storage case 192 in an opened state.

A method of operating the folder-type multimedia terminal 10 according to the embodiment including the above components will be described.

The user mounts the first terminal part 210 on the seat plate 310 and then holds the seat plate 310 at a predetermined angle while performing input through the folding type keypad 100, thereby using the contents of the first terminal part 210.

At this time, the second terminal part 220 may be received in the second holder 420 provided on the other side keypad 120, and the keypad folding sensor 150 may automatically operate the second terminal part 500 by detecting that the other side keypad 120 is folded on the one side keypad 110.

Accordingly, the user can use the content using the dual screen through the first terminal section 210 and the second terminal section 220.

At this time, the second terminal part 220 may be received in the first holder 410 provided at the one-side keypad 110, the terminal folding sensor 160 detects that the first terminal part 210 is folded and automatically operates the screen of the second terminal part 220 while closing the screen of the first terminal part 210.

As described above, the folder-type multimedia terminal 10 according to the embodiment can be used by a user to easily mount the first terminal part 210 on the terminal holder 300 and provide an input environment through the folder-type keypad 100 or a provision environment for various contents through the second terminal part 220.

Through the internet OF things, at least one communication module OF Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), bluetooth, wi-Fi,3G (third generation), 3GPP (third generation partnership project), LTE (long term evolution), LTE-a,4G (fourth generation)), 5G (fifth generation), an open communication module that can be configured to perform only open contents when filtering transceived data is divided into one or both (itself and a terminal holder) OF the first terminal part 210 and the terminal holder 300, and in addition, an open function unit OF can be configured to include the first terminal part 210 and the terminal holder 300, and provide open contents through one touch display or the external display DP in the first terminal part 210 or the second terminal part 220 by installing the open communication module.

Such an open communication module is implemented as a hardware circuit together with the above-described wireless communication module to filter open contents, or as a software program, and allows only execution of open contents including at least one kind of contents that do not require a high level of security, such as games, internet browsing, video playback, music playback, and the like.

At this time, the open content may include all content provided by the web browser during the internet browsing process.

For example, a payment window of electronic commerce or an approval window of mobile banking provided during internet browsing may be included in the open content, and user authentication for payment of electronic commerce or user authentication for approval of mobile banking may be included in the secure content.

Further, at least one communication module among Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), bluetooth, wi-Fi,3G (third generation), 3GPP (third generation partnership project), LTE (long term evolution), LTE-a,4G (fourth generation) and 5G (fifth generation) is wirelessly communicated through the internet OF things, or a channel OF a local specific bandwidth among all communication channels configured in the above-described open communication module is connected to a secure communication module (hardware circuit) using a wired cable as a connection medium, allocated as a dedicated secure communication channel, a secure communication module that performs only secure contents while filtering transceived data may be divided into one or both OF a rear surface OF the folding type keypad 100 and the terminal holder 300, and furthermore, a secure function unit SF may be provided at a rear surface OF the folding type keypad or a rear surface OF the first terminal part 210 constituting the open function unit OF, and only secure contents may be provided by installing the secure communication module.

Such a secure communication module is implemented as a hardware circuit together with the above-described wireless communication module to filter secure contents, or may be implemented as a software program to allow only performing contents requiring higher security including at least one of voice call, video call, mobile communication program, and user authentication of e-commerce or mobile banking.

The interlock control unit includes an open communication module for interlocking the open function unit OF and a safety communication module OF the safety function unit SF via the holder hinge 300a and the keyboard hinge.

Specifically, the interlock control unit may be implemented as a hardware circuit or a software program provided in the open function unit OF or the secure function unit SF, and in executing the open content, when the secure content is requested from the open function unit OF, the requested secure content is executed by the secure function unit SF to be approved.

For example, when the open function unit OF requests the electronic payment user authentication or the mobile banking user authentication during the internet tour, the interlock control unit authenticates and approves the requested content by executing the authentication for the security function unit SF.

The above-described embodiments are for illustrative purposes only, and can be easily converted into other specific forms by those of ordinary skill in the art without changing the technical ideas or essential features of the above-described embodiments. The above embodiments are therefore to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in combination.

The scope to be protected by the present specification is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and should be construed to include all changes or modifications that come within the meaning and range of the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding multimedia terminal, comprising:

a folding keyboard composed of a side keyboard and another side keyboard connected with the side keyboard in a folding way to execute user input;

a first terminal section including a touch display, interlocked with the folding type keyboard, inputted by the folding type keyboard or inputted by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content;

A second terminal part integrally or detachably provided on a back surface of one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, and providing a double screen together with the first terminal part while interlocking with the first terminal part, or performing a function of the first terminal part instead; and

a terminal holder provided on the folding type keyboard to accommodate the first terminal portion or for accommodating one of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion when the second terminal portion is detachably mounted from the folding type keyboard;

a keyboard holder provided on a back surface of at least one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, the keyboard holder detachably accommodating the second terminal portion.

2. A folding multimedia terminal, comprising:

a terminal holder which is foldably provided on the folding type keyboard, and the first terminal portion is integrally mounted, and which is unfolded or folded on the folding type keyboard together with the first terminal portion;

3. The foldable multimedia terminal of claim 1, wherein the terminal holder comprises a seat plate foldably connected to the foldable keyboard, unfolded or folded over the foldable keyboard, and having a seat slot for receiving one of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion.

4. A foldable multimedia terminal according to claim 3, wherein the terminal holder further comprises a terminal portion connected to the seat plate and touchably shielding the seat groove.

5. A folding multimedia terminal according to claim 3, wherein the terminal holder further comprises a mounting groove formed in a portion of the seating groove constituting the seating plate in an opened state so as to slidingly receive one of the first and second terminal parts.

6. The foldable multimedia terminal of claim 5, wherein the terminal holder further comprises a slot cover for openably and closably shielding an opening of the mounting slot.

7. A folder-type multimedia terminal as recited in claim 3, wherein the terminal holder further comprises a connection lever formed in a shape of a pair of levers having a predetermined length, and respectively end portions rotatably connected to both sides of the seat plate such that the other end is pivotally rotated around the end portions to be brought into close contact with the seat plate or to be allowed to rotate in a state of being erected with the seat plate.

8. The folding multimedia terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the keypad holder comprises:

a first holder provided on a rear surface of one of the one-side keypad and the other-side keypad to detachably receive the second terminal portion; and

And a second holder provided on the other rear surface of the one-side keypad and the other-side keypad to selectively receive the second terminal portion together with the first holder.

9. The folding multimedia terminal of claim 8, wherein one of the first holder and the second holder detachably accommodates the second terminal portion and the other detachably accommodates a peripheral device in the keyboard holder.

10. The folding multimedia terminal as claimed in claim 8, wherein the keypad holder further comprises a holder touch cover openably and closably shielding the first holder and the second holder, respectively, to touch the second terminal portion.

11. A folding type multimedia terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the folding type keypad includes a step formed on the one side keypad to provide a seating portion of the other side keypad when the other side keypad is folded.

12. A folding type multimedia terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the multimedia terminal further comprises a keypad folding sensor provided on one of the one side keypad and the other side keypad constituting the folding type keypad to detect whether the folding type keypad is folded.

13. A folding multimedia terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the multimedia terminal further comprises a terminal folding sensor provided at the first terminal portion or the terminal holder to detect that the first terminal portion is folded into the folding keyboard together with the terminal holder.

14. A folding type multimedia terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the one side keypad and the other side keypad is formed to be foldable separately so as to be folded in multiple stages in the folding type keypad.

15. The folder-type multimedia terminal as recited in claim 14, wherein the folder-type keypad further comprises an expansion board formed to be folded while being longer than the one-side keypad such that the expansion board is foldably connected to an end of the one-side keypad and unfolded to expand a length of the one-side keypad.

16. The folder-type multimedia terminal as recited in claim 15, wherein the folder-type keypad further comprises a receiving case detachably connected to the one-side keypad and interposed between the other-side keypad and the expansion board to provide a storage space.

17. The folding type multimedia terminal as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the folding type keypad further comprises a storage unit formed at a portion of the one side keypad having a length corresponding to the keypad portion of the one side keypad, expanded by the remaining portion of the one side keypad, the storage unit being formed at another portion of the one side keypad to provide a storage space,

the memory cell includes:

a receiving case detachably coupled to the one-sided keypad and providing a storage space; and

the storage case is formed as the same body on the one-side keyboard to provide a storage space while forming a state adjacent to the storage case, and is opened and closed by a cover.

18. A folding multimedia terminal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the terminal holder is detachably inserted and connected to a connection part provided in an external display, and links the folding keyboard and the first terminal part with the external display.

19. A folding multimedia terminal, comprising:

a second terminal part integrally or detachably provided on a back surface of one of the one-side keyboard and the other-side keyboard constituting the folding keyboard, and providing a double screen together with the first terminal part while interlocking with the first terminal part, or performing a function of the first terminal part instead;

an open function unit for providing contents by installing an open communication module that allows only open contents including internet browsing and games to be executed; and

a security function unit providing security contents by installing a security communication module that allows only the execution of security contents including a call, a communication program, and user authentication; and

20. A folding multimedia terminal, comprising:

a security function unit providing security contents by installing a security communication module that allows only the execution of security contents including a call, a communication program, and user authentication;