KR100386289B1 - Character display method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a character display method, and more particularly, to set a combination of a character and an animation for each operation mode so that various characters can be displayed to satisfy a user. The present invention for this purpose comprises the steps of storing a variety of characters in the flash memory 250, storing the animation to be combined with the characters in the flash memory 250, and set the characters for each operation mode and the respective characters and The microcomputer 220 is configured to perform the steps of setting the animations to be combined by season and time zone, and displaying on the screen by combining the character set in the time zone of the current season with the character when executing any operation mode.

Description

Character display method {CHARACTER DISPLAY METHOD}

The present invention relates to a portable wireless terminal, and more particularly, to a character display method.

With the explosive increase in the popularity of portable wireless terminals, functions such as games, web search, and image information transmission and reception are being added.

An example of the additional function is a function of displaying a desired character or characters on a standby screen of the portable wireless terminal.

The method for displaying a character on the desktop of the portable wireless terminal is largely 1) to set a desired screen from a screen setting menu previously stored in the portable terminal, and 2) to download a desired character to the portable wireless terminal using a PC. Method 3) There is a method of downloading a desired character after accessing the Internet using a portable wireless terminal.

Characters downloaded in the above manner can be set to display on the screen of the portable wireless terminal.

Conventionally, as shown in Figs. 1A to 1C, a character is designated for each operation mode so that different characters are displayed for each operation mode.

However, conventionally, any desired character among the limited characters is designated for each operation mode of the portable wireless terminal so that only the corresponding character is displayed on the screen while the operation mode is executed. There are drawbacks to this.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a character display method that is invented so that a user can be satisfied by displaying a character of various moods by setting a combination of a character and an animation for each operation mode in order to improve a conventional problem.

1 is an exemplary view showing a character display screen in the prior art;

2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exemplary view of a combination of characters and animation in the embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an operational flowchart for an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

210: transceiver 220: microcomputer

230: keypad 240: LCD (LCD)

250: flash memory 260: codec

In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a method of storing various characters in a flash memory, storing an animation to be combined with characters in a flash memory, and setting a character for each operation mode and combining the respective characters with each other. The step of setting the animation by season and time zone, and the step of displaying on the screen by combining the character set in the time zone of the current season with the character when executing any operation mode.

Characters and animations are characterized in that downloaded from the service provider server or another user's terminal or produced by the user.

Characters produced by the user directly is characterized in that using the application program provided in his portable wireless terminal or PC (PC).

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for an embodiment of the present invention, as shown therein, which includes a microcomputer 220 for controlling control processing for call and data communication, character setting / displaying, and a combination of character and animation. And a transceiver 210 for transmitting and receiving voice and data connected to the microcomputer 220, a keypad 230 for transmitting a key input by the user to the microcomputer 220, image data of a character, and Flash memory 250 for storing voice data corresponding thereto, an LCD 240 for displaying image information under the control of the microcomputer 220, and a voice connected to the microcomputer 220. A codec 260 for input / output is configured.

Referring to the operation and effect of the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

In the portable wireless terminal, the microcomputer 220 may display a character on the LCD 240 by using image data stored in the flash memory 250.

However, when trying to display a variety of characters on the CD 240, the user downloads a variety of characters from the service provider.

The character obtained by the above method is stored in the flash memory 250 under the control of the microcomputer 220.

The user uses the keypad 230 to characterize the character stored in the flash memory 250 according to the operation mode of the portable wireless terminal, that is, when making a call, receiving a call, standby screen, connecting to the Internet, or checking a voice mailbox. Set the character for each operation mode.

In this case, by setting a character for each operation mode and storing a desired subtitle or voice, a variety of atmospheres can be produced by displaying a subtitle when displaying a character and outputting a voice.

In addition, the user downloads an animation to be combined with the character designated for each operation mode from the service provider.

The animation obtained by the above method is stored in the flash memory 250 under the control of the microcomputer 220 as in the case of the character.

Thereafter, the user specifies to change the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter and the time of morning, lunch, and evening to diversify the animation to be combined with the character designated by operation mode.

By the way, in the above description of the case of downloading the character and animation from the service provider, but if the user is provided with an application that can be downloaded from another user's terminal or to produce a character and animation on a portable wireless terminal or PC (PC) You can create your own characters and animations to create your own character or mood.

Therefore, if the character is designated for each operation mode and the animation is designated for each season and time zone, the process as shown in FIG. 4 is performed.

First, the microcomputer 220 determines the current operation mode.

If an operation mode such as making a call, answering a call, waiting screen, connecting to the Internet, or checking a voice mailbox is executed, the microcomputer 220 determines a current season and time zone using a timer and animates accordingly. Is combined with the character set for the current operation mode to display the combined image on the LCD 240.

For example, when making a call, answering a call, or in the standby screen, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (c), an image in which a character and animation are combined may be displayed respectively.

In addition, when making a call, not only the image is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 (a) but also the name and the phone number of the other party recorded in the phone book are displayed in text or in the case of the standby screen, the image is displayed as shown in FIG. Of course, you can display the current time.

3 (a) to 3 (c), when the image in which the character and animation are combined is displayed on the LCD 240, if the corresponding voice data is stored in the flash memory 250, the microcomputer 220 ) Processes the voice data in the codec 260 to create a more diverse atmosphere.

As described in detail above, the present invention sets a variety of characters for each operation mode and combines various animations with the characters according to the current season and time zone, so that the user can create an atmosphere desired by the user on his terminal. It is effective in relieving eating.

Claims (3)

A method of displaying a character on a screen in a portable terminal, the method comprising: a first step of storing various characters for setting for each operation mode in a flash memory; a second step of storing an animation to be combined with the characters in a flash memory; The third step of setting a character for each mode and setting the animation to be combined with each character by season and time zone, and when displaying a screen by combining the character and the animation set in the time zone of the current season when executing any operation mode. Character display method characterized by performing four steps. The method of claim 1, wherein the character and the animation are provided by a service company. The method of claim 1, wherein the characters and animations are directly produced by using an application program included in a portable wireless terminal or a PC.