KR100715593B1 - Potable terminal supporting pen-type message input and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal capable of pen type message input and a control method thereof, and in particular, a housing (100) forming a body of the portable terminal; A pen 200 for a user to input a text message; A pen mounting unit 300 for inserting or attaching the pen 200 to the body of the housing 100; Gyro sensor 400 for detecting the continuous movement of the pen 200; A memory 500 for storing a text message pattern in a table form; After receiving the motion signal from the gyro sensor 400 continuously and forming a message pattern, the predetermined message is selected by comparing the formed message pattern with the text message pattern previously stored in the memory 500, and then all the text messages are filed. Control unit 600 for converting the form; A transmitter 700 for transmitting a text message in a file form to a called terminal; And an LCD display 800 for displaying a text message under the control of the controller 600. According to the present invention, a user may write a picture on an arbitrary surface through a pen attached to a portable terminal. Just write a letter, by sensing the movement according to the user's handwriting motion to recognize it as a letter or a picture and transmits it to the destination portable terminal, there is an excellent effect of providing the user with the convenience of text or picture input.

Handheld terminal, pen type message input, mobile phone, PDA, gyro sensor,

Description

Portable terminal capable of pen-type message input and its control method {POTABLE TERMINAL SUPPORTING PEN-TYPE MESSAGE INPUT AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF}

1 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of a portable terminal capable of pen type message input according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a first embodiment illustrating an appearance of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 1;

FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating a pen detached from a housing body in a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2C is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a pen detached from or inserted into a housing body in a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 2A; FIG.

FIG. 3A is a second embodiment showing the appearance of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 1;

3B is a perspective view illustrating a pen detached from a housing body in a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 3A;

FIG. 4A is a third embodiment showing the external appearance of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 1; FIG.

4B is a perspective view illustrating a pen detached from a housing body in the portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 4A;

5 is an operation flowchart illustrating a control method of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a reference view for explaining a control method of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to FIG. 5.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100 housing 200 pen

300: pen mounting portion 311: guide groove

312: guide button 313: fixing projection

314: button guide groove 315: fixed groove

321: pen fixing groove 322: hinge portion

323: fixing protrusion 324: fixing groove

331: pen insertion groove 332: pen connection line

400: Gyro Sensor 500: Memory

600: control unit 700: transmission unit

800: LCD display unit

The present invention relates to a portable terminal capable of pen type message input and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal having a pen type form factor by using a gyro sensor. When the user writes a picture or a character as if writing on an arbitrary surface with a pen attached to the portable terminal, the user senses the movement according to the user's handwriting motion and recognizes it as a letter or a picture. The present invention relates to a portable terminal capable of pen type message input to a terminal and a control method thereof.

As is well known, the mobile communication industry has grown rapidly in the information and communication field in recent years, and portable terminals (eg, mobile phones, PDAs, etc.) are becoming a necessity for modern people. Under these circumstances, mobile operators are focusing on developing various value-added services to secure customers.

According to this trend, among the currently developed mobile telecommunications supplementary services, the most popular services among users are SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS, which allow users to easily transmit various text messages such as short texts or images. (Multimedia Messaging Service) service.

However, a method of inputting a short text or an image through a portable terminal such as a conventional mobile phone or PDA (Personal Digit Assistant) is generally input through various numeric keys or letter keys provided in the keypad of the terminal. That is, when the user selects a specific character (alphabet, Hangul / vowel, number) printed on 12 key buttons and presses the promised transmission key, the input short text message is transmitted to the called terminal.

However, the above-described conventional text input method is not only inconvenient because the user has to spend a lot of time and effort according to the text input, and in particular, in the case of a user who is unfamiliar with the operation of the elderly or a mobile phone, the text input itself is difficult to utilize the short text service. There was a problem. Therefore, according to the conventional character input method, the service quality cannot be reduced because it cannot satisfy the customer satisfaction of various layers, and thus, there is a problem that the service differentiation with other companies is impossible and the competitiveness is low.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, an object of the present invention is to utilize a gyro sensor in a portable terminal having a pen-type form factor, the user through the pen attached to the portable terminal Just write a picture or a character as if writing a text on the surface of the user, by sensing the movement according to the user's handwriting motion and recognize it as a letter or picture, and then send it to the destination portable terminal, convenient for users to input text or pictures The present invention provides a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen-type message and a method of controlling the same, to improve the quality of the service by improving the quality of service accordingly.

Another purpose is to provide convenience of life by allowing a user of a portable terminal to take an urgent memo in a situation where an urgent memo is required even when a user does not have a separate pen. The present invention provides a portable terminal capable of pen type message input and a control method thereof.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable terminal capable of pen type message input, comprising: a housing forming a body;

A pen attached to one side of the housing, the user holding the hand for inputting a message and writing on an arbitrary surface;

A pen mounting portion for inserting or attaching the pen to the body of the housing;

A gyro sensor attached to one side of the pen to detect continuous movement of the pen according to a user's writing motion and output a motion signal according to the pen;

A memory for storing a text message pattern in a table form;

After receiving the motion signal from the gyro sensor continuously and forming a message pattern, the predetermined message is selected by comparing the formed message pattern with the text message pattern previously stored in the memory, and then all the characters when the message input operation is finished. A control unit which converts the message into a file format and transmits the message to the called terminal;

A transmitter for receiving a text message in the form of a file from the controller and transmitting the received text message to a called terminal through a mobile communication network; And

Under the control of the control unit, the user characterized in that the LCD display for outputting a text message input through the pen on the screen.

In addition, the control method of a portable terminal capable of pen type message input according to the present invention is a control method of a portable terminal capable of pen type message input including a pen, a gyro sensor, a memory, a controller, a transmitter, and an LCD display.

A writing operation of the pen is performed by a user, the first step of, when the controller receives a motion signal from the gyro sensor, checking whether the pattern of the motion signal is a message input start symbol;

A second step of activating a message input mode when the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor is not a message input start symbol in the first step, and a message input start symbol when the motion signal pattern is not a message input start symbol;

A third step of the control unit receiving a continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor to form a message pattern, and then comparing the formed message pattern with a text message pattern previously stored in the memory and selecting a predetermined character;

A fourth step of determining, by the controller, whether the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor is a message writing end symbol; And

If the pattern of the motion signal input from the gyro sensor in the fourth step is not a message writing end sign, the controller proceeds to the third step again. If the ending sign is used, all the text messages are converted into a file form. Characterized in that the fifth step of transmitting to the called terminal through the transmitter.

Hereinafter, a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message and a control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a functional block diagram of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to an embodiment of the present invention. The portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing (Housing) 100, The pen 200 includes a pen 200, a pen mounting unit 300, a gyro sensor 400, a memory 500, a control unit 600, a transmitter 700, and an LCD display 800. Here, the portable terminal includes a mobile phone and a PDA.

The housing 100 is a part forming a body of a portable terminal, and the pen 200 is attached to one side of the housing 100 through the pen mounting unit 300 so that a user grabs a hand for input of a message. It is a pen that writes like a writing on the surface. In this case, the pen 200 may be used like a normal pen in a state in which the message input mode of the controller 600 is not activated.

In addition, the fan mounting unit 300 serves to insert or attach the pen 200 to the body of the housing 100, the pen 200 in a sliding manner as shown in Figures 2a to 2c A guide groove 311 formed inward from a lower portion of the body of the housing 100 so as to be inserted or separated; A guide button installed on one side of the housing 100 while being integrally connected to the pen 100 so as to insert or partially detach the pen 200 into the guide groove 311 according to a user's operation. Button 312; Fixing protrusions 313 formed at both ends of left and right ends of the guide button 312; A button guide groove 314 for moving left and right of the guide button 312; Fixing protrusions 313 of the guide button 312 are inserted when the guide button 312 is moved to both ends of the button guide groove 314 formed at both ends of the button guide groove 314 at both ends. It is comprised by the fixing groove 315 fixed.

In this case, Figure 2a is a view showing the pen 200 is inserted into the guide groove 311 of the portable terminal, Figure 2b is a user to operate the guide button 312 to the pen 200 FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a state in which the part of the guide groove 311 is separated from the outside. Here, when the user pushes the guide button 312 to the left side as shown in FIG. 2C, the pen 200 is partially detached to the outside of the guide groove 311, and then the fixing protrusion 313 is fixed to the fixing groove. As the pen 315 is fitted, the pen 200 is fixed in a detached state.

Meanwhile, the fan mounting unit 300 may be implemented as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3B. That is, the fan mounting part 300 of the second embodiment is formed on one side of the body of the housing 100 and the pen fixing groove 321 into which the pen 200 is fitted; A hinge portion 322 which fixes the pen 200 to the end of the pen fixing groove 321 in a hinged manner, and rotates the pen 200 by 180 ° so that the pen 200 is inserted into or separated from the pen fixing groove 321; Fixing protrusions 323 formed at both ends of the pen 200 at left and right sides thereof; The pen fixing grooves 321 are formed at left and right ends of the pen fixing grooves 321 to insert the fixing protrusions 323 when the pen 200 is inserted into or separated from the pen fixing grooves 321. It is comprised by the fixing groove 324 which fixes.

In this case, Figure 3a is a view showing a state in which the pen 200 is fixed to the pen fixing groove 321 of the housing 100 of the portable terminal, Figure 3b is a user to the pen 200 the pen fixing groove ( 321 is a view showing a departure from the. Here, when the user leaves the pen 200 by 180 ° away from the pen fixing groove 321 as shown in FIG. 3B, the fixing protrusion 323 of the pen 200 is fitted into the fixing groove 324. Since the pen 200 is fixed in a detached state.

In addition, the fan mounting unit 300 may be implemented differently as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4B. That is, the fan mounting part 300 of the third embodiment includes a pen insertion groove 331 formed therein from an upper portion of the body of the housing 100 so that the pen 200 is fitted; The pen connection line 332 electrically connects the gyro sensor 400 attached to the pen 200 and the controller 600. In this case, when the user does not use the pen 200 as shown in FIG. 4A, the user inserts the pen 200 into the pen insertion groove 331, and when the pen 200 is to be used, the pen ( 200 may be subtracted from use as shown in FIG. 4B.

On the other hand, the gyro sensor 400 is attached to one side of the pen 200, serves to detect the continuous movement of the pen in accordance with the user's writing operation and to output the motion signal according to the control unit 600. do.

In addition, the memory 500 is a memory for storing a text message pattern such as a predetermined character, a special character and a figure including numbers, Hangul and English characters / rumors in a table form.

On the other hand, the control unit 600 forms a message pattern when the motion signal is continuously input from the gyro sensor 400, and then compares the formed message pattern with a text message pattern previously stored in the memory 500 to obtain a predetermined character. If the message input operation is ended, all text messages are converted into a file and transmitted to the called terminal through the transmitter 700. In this case, the message pattern formed by the control unit 600 by receiving the continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor 400 is a message pattern such as a predetermined character, a special character, a figure including numbers, Korean, English, and rumors. . On the other hand, the file format that the control unit 600 converts the text message is preferably used a method such as a standard picture file (JPG) already known.

In addition, when the controller 600 is activated in the message input mode, the motion signal of the square outline pattern 1 is recognized from the gyro sensor 400 as shown in FIG. The time point for recognizing that this operation is completed is when the motion signal of the "*" or "#" symbol pattern 2 is recognized from the gyro sensor 400 as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the transmission unit 700 receives a text message in the form of a file from the control unit 600, and transmits it to the destination terminal through a mobile communication network, the transmission method of the text message is SMS or MMS method I use it.

In addition, the LCD display 800 outputs a text message input by the user through the pen 200 to the screen under the control of the controller 600.

Next, a method of controlling a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

First, when a writing operation of the pen 200 is performed by a user to receive a motion signal from the gyro sensor 400, the controller 600 checks whether the pattern of the motion signal is a message input start symbol. (S1). At this time, the message input start symbol is a square outline pattern as shown in (a) of Figure 6, which can be changed to any other shape or symbol.

If the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor 400 in the first step (S1) is not a message input start symbol (NO), the control unit 600 ends, while if the message input start symbol (YES) Activate the input mode (S2).

Then, the controller 600 forms a message pattern after receiving a continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor 400 as the user inputs a text message as shown in FIG. 6 (b). A predetermined character is selected by comparing a message pattern with a character message pattern previously stored in the memory 500 (S3). In this case, the text message pattern stored in a table form in the memory 500 includes predetermined characters, special characters, and figures including numbers, Korean characters, and English rumors.

Subsequently, the controller 600 determines whether the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor 400 is a message writing end symbol (S4). At this time, the message writing end symbol uses a symbol pattern such as "*" or "#" as shown in (c) of FIG. 6, which can be changed to any other symbol, number, or figure.

If the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor 400 in the fourth step (S4) is not a message writing end symbol (NO), the controller 600 proceeds to the third step (S3) again. If it is an end code (YES), all the text messages are converted into a file format and then transmitted to the called terminal through the transmitting unit 700 (S5). In this case, the control unit 600 transmits a text message to the called terminal through the transmitter 700 using an SMS or MMS method.

Although the present invention has been described in more detail with reference to several embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message and a control method thereof employ a gyro sensor in a portable terminal having a pen type form factor so that a user can use a pen attached to the portable terminal. Just write a picture or a character as if writing a text on the surface of the user, by sensing the movement according to the user's handwriting motion and recognize it as a letter or picture, and then send it to the destination portable terminal, convenient for users to input text or pictures At the same time, there is an excellent effect of enhancing the competitiveness with other companies by improving the quality of services.

In addition, according to the present invention, when a user of a portable terminal needs to take a note urgently, an urgent memo can be performed even when a user does not have a separate pen, thereby providing excellent convenience of life. It works.

Claims (15)

delete A housing forming a body; A pen attached to one side of the housing, the user holding the hand for inputting a message and writing on an arbitrary surface; A pen mounting portion for inserting or attaching the pen to the body of the housing; A gyro sensor attached to one side of the pen to detect continuous movement of the pen according to a user's writing motion and output a motion signal according to the pen; A memory for storing a text message pattern in a table form; After receiving the motion signal from the gyro sensor continuously and forming a message pattern, the predetermined message is selected by comparing the formed message pattern with the text message pattern previously stored in the memory, and then all the characters when the message input operation is finished. A control unit which converts the message into a file format and transmits the message to the called terminal; A transmitter for receiving a text message in the form of a file from the controller and transmitting the received text message to a called terminal through a mobile communication network; And Under the control of the controller, an LCD display unit for outputting a text message input by the user through the pen on the screen, The pen mounting portion may include: a guide groove formed inward from a lower portion of the body of the housing such that the pen is inserted or partially detached in a sliding manner; A guide button installed on one side of the housing while being integrally connected to the pen, for inserting or partially detaching the pen into the guide groove according to a user's manipulation; Fixing protrusions formed at both ends of the guide button at left and right sides thereof; A button guide groove for moving the guide button left and right; And pen grooves formed at both ends of the button guide grooves at the left and right sides thereof, wherein the guide buttons are inserted into and fixed to the fixing protrusions of the guide buttons when the guide buttons move to both ends of the button guide grooves. Portable terminal with input. A housing forming a body; A pen attached to one side of the housing, the user holding the hand for inputting a message and writing on an arbitrary surface; A pen mounting portion for inserting or attaching the pen to the body of the housing; A gyro sensor attached to one side of the pen to detect continuous movement of the pen according to a user's writing motion and output a motion signal according to the pen; A memory for storing a text message pattern in a table form; After receiving the motion signal from the gyro sensor continuously and forming a message pattern, the predetermined message is selected by comparing the formed message pattern with the text message pattern previously stored in the memory, and then all the characters when the message input operation is finished. A control unit which converts the message into a file format and transmits the message to the called terminal; A transmitter for receiving a text message in the form of a file from the controller and transmitting the received text message to a called terminal through a mobile communication network; And Under the control of the controller, an LCD display unit for outputting a text message input by the user through the pen on the screen, The pen mounting unit may include a pen fixing groove formed at one side of the body of the housing and into which the pen is inserted; A hinge portion which fixes the end of the pen fixing groove and the pen in a hinged manner, and rotates the pen 180 degrees so that the pen is inserted into or separated from the pen fixing groove; Fixing protrusions formed at left / right sides of the pen; And pen grooves formed at both ends of the pen insertion grooves at the left and right sides of the pen insertion grooves, the pen grooves being inserted into the fixing protrusions to fix the pens when the pens are inserted into or separated from the pen insertion grooves. Portable terminal with input. A housing forming a body; A pen attached to one side of the housing, the user holding the hand for inputting a message and writing on an arbitrary surface; A pen mounting portion for inserting or attaching the pen to the body of the housing; A gyro sensor attached to one side of the pen to detect continuous movement of the pen according to a user's writing motion and output a motion signal according to the pen; A memory for storing a text message pattern in a table form; After receiving the motion signal from the gyro sensor continuously and forming a message pattern, the predetermined message is selected by comparing the formed message pattern with the text message pattern previously stored in the memory, and then all the characters when the message input operation is finished. A control unit which converts the message into a file format and transmits the message to the called terminal; A transmitter for receiving a text message in the form of a file from the controller and transmitting the received text message to a called terminal through a mobile communication network; And Under the control of the controller, an LCD display unit for outputting a text message input by the user through the pen on the screen, The pen mounting portion may include a pen insertion groove formed inward from an upper portion of the body of the housing so that the pen is inserted therein; And a pen connection line for electrically connecting the gyro sensor attached to the pen and the control unit. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The text message pattern stored in the form of a table in the memory includes a pen-type message input, characterized in that it includes a predetermined character, a special character and a figure including numbers, Hangul and English characters / rumors. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The message pattern formed by the control unit receiving a continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor may include a pen type message input including predetermined characters, special characters, and figures including numbers, Korean characters, and English rumors. Portable terminal available. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The time point at which the controller is activated in the message input mode is when the motion signal of the square outline pattern is recognized by the gyro sensor. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The time point at which the controller recognizes that the message is finished is when the movement signal of the symbol pattern "*" or "#" is recognized by the gyro sensor. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The control unit transmits a text message to the called party through the transmitting unit, the portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message, characterized in that using the SMS or MMS method. In a control method of a portable terminal capable of pen-type message input having a pen, a gyro sensor, a memory, a controller, a transmitter, and an LCD display, A first step of, if a user receives a motion signal from the gyro sensor by performing a writing operation of the pen, the controller determines whether the pattern of the motion signal is a message input start symbol; A second step of activating a message input mode when the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor is not a message input start symbol in the first step, and a message input start symbol when the motion signal pattern is not a message input start symbol; A third step of the control unit receiving a continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor to form a message pattern, and then comparing the formed message pattern with a text message pattern previously stored in the memory and selecting a predetermined character; A fourth step of determining, by the controller, whether the pattern of the motion signal received from the gyro sensor is a message writing end symbol; And If the pattern of the motion signal input from the gyro sensor in the fourth step is not a message writing end sign, the controller proceeds to the third step again. If the ending sign is used, all the text messages are converted into a file form. A control method of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message, comprising the fifth step of transmitting to a called terminal through a transmitter. The method of claim 10, In the first step, the message input start symbol is a control method of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message, characterized in that a square outline pattern. The method of claim 10, In the third step, the message pattern formed by the control unit receiving a continuous motion signal from the gyro sensor may include predetermined characters, special characters, and figures including numbers, Korean characters, English characters, and rumors. Control method of a portable terminal capable of pen type message input. The method of claim 10, The text message pattern stored in the form of a table in the memory in the third step may include a predetermined type of characters, special characters, and figures including numbers, Korean characters, and English rumors. Control method. The method of claim 10, In the fourth step, the message writing end symbol is a "*" or "#" symbol pattern, characterized in that the pen type message input control method of a portable terminal. The method of claim 10, In the fifth step, the control unit transmits a text message to the called terminal through the transmitting unit. The control method of a portable terminal capable of inputting a pen type message, characterized in that SMS or MMS method.

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