KR100664161B1 - Method for key function map editing of mobile communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, the function set for each key can be edited as a function familiar to a user, so that a key function map can be set according to the user's convenience. A method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: importing a preset key function map through a key function map import menu of a mobile communication terminal; And applying the loaded key function map to change a function set for each key.

Description

How to edit key function map of mobile terminal {METHOD FOR KEY FUNCTION MAP EDITING OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE}

1 is an exemplary screen showing a user interface method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating a screen for a key selection function to be edited among the key function map editing functions in FIG.

3 is a diagram illustrating a screen for a key function map view function among the key function map editing functions in FIG. 1;

4 is a diagram illustrating a screen for a key function map storage function among the key function map editing functions in FIG.

5 is a diagram illustrating a screen for a key function map import function among the key function map editing functions in FIG.

The present invention relates to a user interface method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal. Particularly, the function set for each key can be edited with a function familiar to a user so that a key function map can be set for a user's convenience. The present invention relates to a user interface method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal, which enables other key function maps to be compatible, thereby shortening a user's adaptation time.

In general, the keypad (numeric buttons) of the mobile communication terminal is arranged in the same configuration as a conventional telephone, and function keys (navigation button, menu call button, search button) for performing various special functions according to the type of terminal. , Message buttons, text input buttons, etc.) are further added.

In addition, the number button is configured to correspond to the Korean, English, special characters (symbols) overlapping, to selectively input a number or a character according to the mode, each terminal manufacturer has a variety of characters and numbers input method Since the user selects and uses the terminal, there is a problem in that it takes a long time for the user to become familiar with the keypad input method.

Accordingly, the present invention has been created to solve the above-described problems, and by editing the key combination into a form familiar to the user, it is possible to set a key function map suitable for the user's convenience. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal, which can be compatible to shorten a user's key function map adaptation time.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of retrieving a key function map, which is preset through a key function map retrieval menu of a mobile communication terminal; And changing a function set for each key by applying the loaded key function map.

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

First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same reference numerals as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings.

Also, in the following description, numerous specific details, such as specific processing flows, are set forth in order to provide a more general understanding of the invention, and it is to be understood that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. It will be obvious to them.

In addition, detailed description of well-known functions and structures which are determined to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary view showing a user interface method for editing a key function map of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. As shown therein, the present invention includes a menu for editing a key function map. For example, if the user selects the corresponding menu (Edit Key Map), the sub-items include Select Key to Edit, Edit Function, View Key Map, Save Key Map, and Load Key Map. Let the menu print out. For convenience, the key function map may be shortened and displayed as a key map in consideration of the screen size of the terminal. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of the present invention, the key function map is referred to as a key map.

Here, the 'select key to edit' item is for changing a function (or text) assigned to a numeric key (button) or a function key (navigation button, menu call button, search button, message button, text input button, etc.). As a menu item for selecting a key, all keys are displayed on the screen graphically as shown in FIG. 2 (a) or selected (or selected) as a text name as shown in FIG. 2 (b). Do it.

Next, the 'function editing' item is a sub-item of the 'select key to be edited', and serves to select a function to be newly assigned to the selected key. When a new function is given to the selected key, The previous function that was granted disappears, and after that, the new function is operated.

In this case, the functions that can be given include a navigation function, a menu call function, a search function, a message transmission function, an English / Korean character function, a long key function, a repeat function, and the like. That is, all functions used in the terminal except for the numeric function can be reset. In the case of the repetition key, the key function map can be reset as if the intended key was pressed even when the selected key was repeatedly pressed (for example, if a user needs to press a twice when inputting ㄲ in Korean mode). have.

Next, the 'key map view' item is a function that can check the function assigned to all the keys, that is, the new key function map, including the keys to which the new function is assigned as described above. A list of keys and the functions assigned to them are output in sequence so that the user can check them.

Next, after checking the key function map as described above, select the 'key map storage' item, and store the newly assigned function as a new key function map so that it can be called and applied when necessary. That is, it was previously used only as a numeric (key) input key, but in the new key function map, it may be used as a navigation key or a search key depending on the setting.

In addition, by designating and storing a name in the newly set key function map as shown in FIG. 4, it can be called and used as needed, and in order to recall and use a key function map previously stored in the terminal, Select the 'Import Map' item.

In addition, by storing various key function maps by default in the terminal itself, as shown in FIG. 5, an appropriate key function map can be called and used according to a function (game, Internet browsing, mobile banking, etc.) that the user wants to use. Make sure In this case, the key function map may also store key function maps of other manufacturers (eg, Samsung, Pantech, etc.), so that the user using the manufacturer's terminal may easily adapt without requiring an additional adaptation process after changing the terminal. Make sure

In addition, a key function map restoration key (for example, a menu key) can be restored to the original default key function map (key function map provided when the terminal is manufactured) in case the function editing is wrong. It is possible to quickly restore the key function map set for a game, etc.) to the default key function map.

As described above, in the method for editing a key function map of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, the function set for each key can be edited with a function familiar to a user so that a key function map can be set according to the user's convenience. This makes it possible to reduce the adaptation time of the user's key function map by making it compatible.

In addition, the present invention is possible to set the key function map for the user's convenience, it is possible to be compatible with the key function map between manufacturers, and in the case of the user who used the terminal previously shortened the key function map less time, for specific purposes There is an effect of increasing the possibility of developing a variety of key function maps.

Claims (8)

Loading a preset key function map through a key function map import menu of the mobile communication terminal; And changing the function set for each key by applying the imported key function map. The method of claim 1, wherein the menu is And a key function map editing menu for changing or adding a function assigned to a numeric key or a function key. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the function, And a navigation function, a menu call function, a search function, a message transmission function, an English / Korean character function, a long key function, and a repeat function. The method of claim 1, wherein the menu is And a key function map view menu for outputting a list of the keys together with the functions assigned to the keys. The method of claim 1, wherein the menu is And a key function map storage menu for storing a key function map by designating a name when editing the key function map. The method of claim 1, wherein the key function map, A key function map editing method of a mobile communication terminal comprising a key function map for a game, internet browsing, mobile banking, and a key function map according to a terminal manufacturer. The method of claim 1, wherein the key function map, And a key function map that can be restored to a default key function map after applying a new key function map (key function map provided when the terminal is manufactured).

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