KR100678969B1 - Apparatus and method displaying information in a portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for searching and displaying information in a portable terminal are provided to search function information, stored information, and manual information at once, to perform quick search by outputting frequently searched information at the top of a search result display part, and to execute an associated function together with listening to voice information. An apparatus for searching for and displaying information in a portable terminal comprises a search execution part(52), a result display part(53), and a post-searching processing part(54). The search execution part(52) executes searching in the portable terminal. The result display part(53) displays searched results as the whole lists of a list of categories. The post-searching processing part(54) gives marks to selected information, stores it, and displays the result at the very front of a list of search results when searching is executed next time.

Description

Apparatus and method displaying information in a portable terminal

1 is a diagram showing a configuration for information retrieval of a terminal according to the prior art.

2 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval method of a terminal according to the prior art.

3 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval process of a terminal according to the prior art.

4 is a view showing a search result UI (User Interface) according to the prior art.

5 is a block diagram of an apparatus for information retrieval of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an information search and display method of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a voice output UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 illustrates a UI using text and an image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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50: control unit 51: search unit

52: search performing unit 53: result display unit

54: post-processing unit 55: search list storage unit

The present invention relates to an information retrieval and display device and method of a portable terminal, and more particularly, to search for information desired by a user through function information, stored information, manual information, or wireless Internet information stored in the portable terminal. Display the result of internet information search as a whole list or a list by category to link to each information, and output the function information and manual information search results in text and voice so that users can perform each function according to the voice instructions. An information retrieval and display apparatus and method for a portable terminal for scoring selected information and reflecting the result in a search result list display in a next retrieval.

In addition to the call function, which is the purpose of the present, the portable terminal further includes a function of receiving a text message, a wireless Internet connection, as well as a digital photographing, video recording, music listening and DMB broadcasting in combination with various digital products.

While providing a variety of functions and services, the user is having a hard time grasping various functions and complicated menu structure. There are even features that you may never use until you change your device.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration for retrieving information according to the prior art.

The information retrieval configuration of the terminal according to the prior art includes the antenna unit 100, the wireless transceiver 105, the voice processor 110, the handset 115, the storage 120, the key input 125, and the display 130. ), A search term recognition unit 135, a search execution unit 140, an LED driver 145, a power supply unit 150, and a controller 155.

The antenna unit 100 transmits a transmission signal from the wireless transmission / reception unit 105 to the mobile communication service system, receives a wireless signal from the mobile communication service system, and transmits the transmission signal to the wireless transmission / reception unit 105.

The wireless transceiver 105 is combined with the antenna unit 100 to receive a radio signal from the mobile communication service system, transmit the received signal to the handset 115 or the storage 120, the content input through the key input unit 125 A function of transmitting a selection signal to the antenna unit 100 is performed.

The voice processor 110 processes the voice signal received through the wireless transceiver 105 to be output through the handset 115, and processes the voice signal input through the handset 115 to perform a wireless transceiver ( 105) to deliver.

The storage unit 120 stores an operation program of the user terminal, communication related information for allowing the user terminal to perform a communication service, user personal information, call log information, and the like.

The key input unit 125 is provided with a plurality of key buttons, and is a means for receiving a telephone number of an arbitrary receiver, search information for integrated search, etc. from a user.

The display unit 130 performs a function of displaying an operation state, a search result, etc. according to the input of the key input unit 125 on the screen.

The search term recognizer 135 performs a function of recognizing a search term corresponding to the search information input through the key input unit 125, and the search performer 140 uses the search term recognized by the search term recognizer 135. To perform the search and display the search results on the initial screen of the dialing.

The search performing unit 140 searches for a phone number including the corresponding number among the stored phone numbers of the numbers input by the user and corresponding personal information by using the Hangul characters recognized by the search term recognition unit 135 as the first consonant of the name. Search the phone number and search the stored email using the recognized alphabetic characters.

The LED driver 145 performs a function of blinking the LED when receiving a signal transmitted to the user terminal, and the power supply unit 150 performs a function of supplying power to enable the operation of the user terminal. The controller 155 performs a function of controlling all the functions of the aforementioned units.

2 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval method according to the prior art.

In operation S200 of the terminal, it is determined whether a number is input through the key input unit 125 (S210).

When the user inputs a number through the key input unit 125, the temporary phone number is searched in the call log storage of the terminal (S220), and if the user does not input the number, the user waits for input of the number in the initial operation state (S200). do.

If a number is input in the number input step (S210), after performing a temporary phone number search in the call log storage (S220) and converts the input number into the Hangul initial characters (S230).

The phone number stored in the storage unit 120 is searched using the converted Hangul Choson (S240) to determine whether there is a search number that matches the input number and the converted Choson (S250), and if there is a matching number, The number list is generated and the search result is displayed on the screen (S260). On the other hand, if there is no search number matching the input number and the converted initial number, it is determined whether a new character is input (S270) and waits for the number to be input in the initial operation state (S200).

3 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval process according to the prior art.

When the number 8 is input in the initial operation state 30 of the terminal (31), the search term recognizer 135 recognizes the number 8 and performs the search 33 in the search performer 140. Performing a search searches for a phone number including the entered number 8 (34), converts it to Hangul, Korean, and ㅎ to search for a corresponding name (34).

As a result of the search, the names Hong Gil-dong, Hongdu-keul, and Seong-min corresponding to the first consonants ㅅ and ㅎ and the telephone number corresponding to the number 8 are displayed on the screen (35).

4 is a diagram illustrating a UI according to the prior art.

The UI 40 according to the related art displays a search screen so that a user selects a search target 42, a display order is determined according to a sequence selected by the user, and whether or not to use the subfolder 44 is selected.

When the user sets up the search screen and performs a search, the searched phone number corresponding to the search number and the Hangul first consonant are converted to the searched name and text message calling number.

The above-mentioned information search in the related art has a disadvantage in that the search is limited to call list or text message information stored or received by the user directly.

It is not limited to the stored information, it is impossible to search for the application and the method of using the terminal other than the contents stored by the user. In addition, the same search each time, if the information you are looking for is at the end of the search results list, there may be more keystrokes than the first search.

The present invention is designed to improve the above problems, the user can search the desired information through the function information, storage information, manual information or wireless Internet information of the portable terminal, and stores the stored information and the wireless Internet information search results by the entire list or category. It displays the list and displays the function information and manual information in text and voice, allowing the user to execute each function according to the key button operation and voice instructions, and scores the information selected by the user to display the search results in the next search. An information retrieval and display apparatus and method for a portable terminal for reflecting.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An information search and display apparatus of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the search performing unit for performing a search in the portable terminal, the result display unit for displaying the search results in a list or a list by category and the information selected by the user It includes a post-processing processing unit that stores the score and displays the result in the front part of the search result list during the next search.

An information search and display method of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a search performing step of performing a search in the portable terminal, a result display step of displaying the search results in a list of the entire list or category, and the score selected by the user And store the search information and include a post-search processing step for reflecting the search result list display in the next search using the stored information.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, and only the embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an apparatus for information retrieval of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the user inputs a search word while the user is waiting for a search word input, the control unit 50 searches the information corresponding to the search word through the function information, storage information, manual information, or wireless Internet information of the terminal to display the search result on the screen. The function of controlling the search performing unit 52, the result display unit 53, the post processing unit 54, and the search list storage unit 55 of the search unit 51 so that the user can score and store the selected information. Perform.

When a user inputs a search word in a search term input standby state, the search execution unit 52 of the search unit 51 corresponds to a search word based on function information stored in the terminal, storage information, manual information, and wireless Internet (not shown) information. Perform an information search.

The function information stored in the terminal may be information related to taking a picture or video recording using a camera, listening to music using MP3, recording, or receiving a DMB broadcast. The stored information may be stored in a text message, a call list in case of incoming or outgoing calls, or an address book. This can be information such as someone's name, email, address, and call shortcuts.

The manual information can be the screen setting of the mobile terminal, key input method, camera function setting method, listening to music using MP3, DMB setting information, and in the case of wireless Internet information, the font used in the mobile terminal, background picture, MP3 It can be music file information.

The result display unit 53 displays a search result on the screen based on a search word input by the user, and the searched information is sorted in order of function information> storage information> manual information> wireless internet information. Is displayed on the screen. The sort order is not limited thereto, and the sort order may be arbitrarily set by the user.

The entire list or the list by category of the result display unit 53 displays the first search result that a user searches by entering a search word. When the user selects any information, the search result is displayed to be linked to the information. You can display all the search results and only some of the search information.

In addition, the link information selected from the entire list or the category-specific list may be displayed by a display method using a text type list or a method of outputting a voice indication through a voice output unit (not shown) of the terminal.

The text type list may include information stored in the terminal, for example, a text message, a call list when an incoming / outgoing or absent call is made, a name of another person stored in an address book, an e-mail, an address, a call shortcut, and information retrieved through a wireless Internet, For example, it may be a preferred embodiment for displaying fonts, wallpaper photos, and MP3 music information.

The voice instruction output method includes function information, for example, taking a picture using a camera, recording a video, listening to music using an MP3, recording, DMB related information and a manual, for example, setting a screen of a terminal, setting a camera function, and setting an MP3. For example, the DMB reception setting information may be outputted so that the user may execute the corresponding function while listening to a voice command.

The resulting display of the selected information is not limited to this, and may include any combination of text, image, voice, or any display method that can be derived therefrom.

After searching, the processor 54 scores the information selected by the user in the entire list or the category-specific list displayed after performing the search, and the scored information is displayed on the top of the result display unit 53 when the same search is repeated. The score of the information is stored in the search list storage unit 55 so that the displayed information can be quickly and accurately searched.

The aforementioned score may be assigned to not only information selected from the entire list or the category-specific list, which is the first result display, but also information selected by the user from the result of linking the information. In other words, the scores are scored in every selection process until the user selects the desired information to view the information or performs the function. Therefore, the next time you enter the same search terms, the information is assigned a higher priority in each process. Can be displayed.

Scores assigned to the information selected by the user may use data or functions, content, categories such as manuals, link areas, keywords such as metadata or search terms used in a search, or numbers. Scores are not limited to this and can be scored in any combination thereof and in any way that can be derived from them.

If the user is accustomed to the menu structure and functions of the new terminal, the storage space of the terminal may be secured by deleting the function information or the manual information stored by the user setting.

6 is a diagram illustrating an information search and display method of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The search word input standby state of the new portable terminal (S600), for example, the terminal may be turned on or may be a standby state input state through a separate key input.

A user may use numbers, Korean initials, English uppercase or lowercase letters, or complete words as a search word. The search word may be entered using a key input unit (not shown) or a voice of a terminal.

Next, when it is determined whether a search word is input (S605), when a search word is input, the search execution unit 52 searches for information corresponding to the search word. If the input search word is a special key or symbol such as a call, end, menu, or cancel key is input, the search execution unit 52 does not recognize the search term as a search term and maintains an input standby state (S600) to reenter the search term. You can also display a message about this.

If it is determined that the searchable search word has been input, the search execution unit 52 based on the search function information (S610), for example, taking a picture or video using a camera, listening to music using MP3, recording, DMB information And stored information (S615), for example, a text message, a call list in the case of incoming or outgoing or absent, the name of another person stored in the address book, an e-mail, an address, a call shortcut and a manual (S620), for example, a portable terminal You can search for fonts, wallpaper photos, and MP3 music through screen settings, camera function settings, MP3 settings, DMB settings, or wireless Internet.

It is determined whether a search result is present in the function information, the storage information, the manual information, and the wireless Internet information (S625, S630, and S635), and if at least one of the pieces of information corresponds to a search word, the result information is displayed on the result display unit 53. (S640).

That is, if the information corresponding to the search term does not exist in the function information, the search information corresponding to the search term is searched for in the stored information. If the search information does not exist in the stored information, the search term corresponds to the corresponding search term in the manual information or the wireless Internet information. Information is retrieved and displayed on the result display unit 53 (S640).

In the result display unit 53, the first search result is displayed on the screen in the order of function list &gt; storage information &gt; manual information &gt; wireless internet information. The sort order is not limited to this, and may be arbitrarily set by the user, the result display unit 53 may display all the search results, and only a part of the search results may be displayed.

In the search result selection step (S645), it is determined whether the user selects the desired information from the information displayed in the entire list or the list for each category.

If there is information selected by the user, the search and processing unit 54 scores the corresponding information (S660) and stores the information in the search list storage unit 55 (S665).

In order to display the information selected by the user in the search result selection step (S645), it may be displayed by a method of outputting a voice command through a text type list or a voice output unit, or may be displayed by appropriately combining text and images. have. The text type list may include information stored in the terminal, for example, a text message, a call list when an incoming / outgoing or absent call is made, a name of another person stored in an address book, an e-mail, an address, a call shortcut, and information retrieved through a wireless Internet, For example, fonts, wallpaper photos, and MP3 music information can be displayed.

The voice instruction output method may include function information, for example, taking a picture using a camera, recording a video, listening to music using an MP3, recording, DMB related information and manual information, for example, setting a screen of a terminal, setting a camera function, and MP3. Settings and DMB reception setting information can be output as voice so that the user can execute the corresponding function while listening to the voice command.

When the user selects the display method (S650), the result display unit 53 displays the corresponding information using the aforementioned text type list, voice output, and a combination of text and image (S655). The processor 54 scores the information selected by the user (S660) and stores the score in the search list storage unit 55 (S665).

When the user repeatedly searches using the same search word, the scored information may be displayed on the top of the result display unit 53 for a quick and accurate search.

The user may secure the storage space of the terminal by deleting the manual information of the terminal, the function information, or the information that the user does not need from the information of the search list storage unit 55.

7 is a diagram illustrating a voice output UI according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the voice output UI according to an embodiment of the present invention, a user inputs a search term “camera” while a user inputs a search word and searches for information corresponding to the search term in the search execution unit 52. After performing the search through the wireless Internet information, the result display unit 53 may display the search result in the list 700 for each category. The user can select the information he / she wants from the search results displayed by category, select the display method from the menu 710, select the display method of the voice instruction, the text, the image, or a combination thereof, and select the entire list sort order. It may be.

When the user selects the picture taking 705 in the category-specific list 700, the search unit 54 displays the picture taking 705 information, for example, categories such as data or function, content, manual, link area, and meta. You can use keywords such as data or search terms used in the search, score them using numbers, save them in the search list storage unit 55, and use them in the next search. Each time a user selects information in 715, 720, 730, 740, the score is scored and stored in the search list storage unit 55.

The display method and the sorting order are not limited to these, but may be any display method that can be derived from them.

When the user selects the picture taking 705 and then selects a display method by voice, the picture taking 705 may move to a linked screen, and a voice command may be started through the voice output unit.

In addition to displaying information to the user, the voice command may be a display method that helps the user to learn menu usage and other functions of the new terminal.

A voice instruction on the screen 715 to which the camera information is linked may be output, for example, a voice instruction “5 entertainment if you want to use the camera”. If the user selects the entertainment number 5 according to the voice instruction, the entertainment may move to the linked screen 720, and the voice instruction, for example, if the user wants to take a picture, the voice instruction may be output. have. When the user selects the second camera 725 according to the voice instruction, the camera usage may move to the linked screen 730, and the voice instruction, for example, if the user wants to take a voice instruction, select the first shot. Can be output. When the user selects the first photographing 735 according to the voice instruction, the user may move to the photographing standby screen 740. In the shooting standby screen 740, usage of various optional functions related to shooting may be output as a voice command.

To select a shooting mode (745), for example, normal shooting, split shooting, continuous shooting, or movie shooting, select the camera shape at the top of the screen or select No. 1 in the menu to change the shooting mode (745). Can be displayed, and to change the brightness or contrast (755) of the screen, you can select the magnifying glass at the bottom of the screen or select the number 2 from the menu to change the contrast and brightness can be output . In addition, information about the current state view 750 may be output.

8 is a diagram illustrating a UI using text and an image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the UI using text and images according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a user inputs a search word of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, hereinafter referred to as DMB) while a user inputs a search word, information corresponding to the search word is performed by the search execution unit 52. To search for it, perform a search through function information, storage information, manual information, wireless Internet information. The search result may be displayed in the result list 53 on the entire list 80. The user can select the desired information from the search results displayed in the full list, and select the display method from the menu 82 to select the display method of the voice instruction, the text, the image, or a combination thereof, and the list sort order by category. You can also choose. The presentation method and the sort order are not limited to these, but may be any implementation method that can be derived from them.

When the user selects the broadcast viewing 81 in the full list 80, the search and processing unit 54 displays the broadcasting viewing 81 information, for example, categories such as data or function, content, manual, link area, and metadata. Alternatively, the same keyword as the search term used in the search may be used, the score may be scored using numbers, and stored in the search list storage unit 55 to be used in the next search. The broadcast viewing 81 information may move to the linked screen 83. The link screen 83 may be displayed in the terminal image 84 and the text 85 to display the information on the broadcast viewing 81 so that each function can be displayed at a glance.

If the terminal screen is small and the image 84 and the text 85 are not easily seen, the enlarged view may be set to enlarge the display.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

According to the information retrieval and display device and method of the portable terminal of the present invention as described above has one or more of the following effects.

First, there is an advantage that you can search function information, stored information and manual information at once with one search.

Second, there is an advantage that a quick search can be performed by outputting frequently searched information to the top of the search result display unit.

Third, it is possible to execute the corresponding function at the same time while listening to the information output by the voice.

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A search performing step of performing an information search in the portable terminal; A result display step of displaying the search results as a whole list or a list for each category; And And a post-processing step of automatically scoring the information selected by the user and displaying the result at the top of the search result list in the next search using the stored information. The method of claim 1, The search is performed through at least one of function information, storage information, manual information, and wireless Internet information stored in the terminal. When the search result is selected from the entire list or the category-specific list, the search function corresponds to the selected search result. Information retrieval method of a linked mobile terminal. The method of claim 2, The search result is an information search method of a portable terminal that is displayed using at least one of text, image, audio output. A search performing unit for searching for information in the portable terminal; A result display unit which displays the search results by entire list or by category; And An information retrieval apparatus of a portable terminal, comprising: a post-processing unit that scores and stores information selected by a user, and displays the result at the top of the search result list at the next search by using the stored information. The method of claim 4, wherein And the search result is displayed using at least one of a text, an image, and an audio output.

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