KR101046734B1 - Mobile terminal including angle detection function of folder and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile terminal of the present invention, a communication module for performing communication via a communication network; A first body part including a first display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; A second body part including a second display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; A hinge part formed by being coupled to each edge of the first body part and the second body part such that a coupling angle of the first body part and the second body part is rotatable from 0 degrees to 360 degrees; An angle detector detecting a coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion; And a control unit for controlling the operation of the first body unit and the second body unit according to the coupling angle.

Mobile terminal, hinge, angle detection

Description

Mobile terminal including folder angle sensing function and control method {Mobile Station including Folder Angle Sensing Unit and Method of Controlling the Same}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, a hinge portion of a first body portion and a second body portion, the hinge portion of which is rotatable from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal according to an angle.

Mobile terminals are classified into mobile phones, PDAs, and notebook computers. In addition, there are mobile terminals such as UMPC and electronic dictionary, but UMPC is a category of notebook computer and electronic dictionary may be regarded as a category of PDA. In general, a mobile terminal can be divided into a bar type, a folder type, a slide type, and the like.

1 is a perspective view showing a folding type mobile telephone (FIG. 1A) and a notebook computer (FIG. 1B) which are folder type mobile terminals according to the prior art.

In general, in the case of a folder type mobile terminal, the mobile terminal includes a main body portion 10 and a display portion 20 and a hinge portion 30 that couples the main body portion and the display portion. In particular, the mobile terminal according to the prior art includes a hinge portion 30 designed such that the coupling angle between the body portion 10 and the display portion 20 does not increase beyond a predetermined maximum value. In general, in the case of a folding mobile phone or a notebook computer has a maximum of about 120 to 180 degrees. In addition, the folder type mobile terminal according to the related art has no relation to the coupling angle and the operation of the mobile terminal.

The folder type mobile terminal according to the prior art has the following problems. Although it is expected that the mobile terminal user may have a different usage form according to the engagement angle, the mobile terminal user does not have any relation to the operation of the mobile terminal and thus provides various types of functions to the user. In addition, even if a plurality of applications are installed in the mobile terminal, a user's convenience is low because a user must input a command through an input such as a keypad.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, including a hinge designed to rotate the coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion from 0 to 360 degrees, various types of services according to the coupling angle An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that can be provided. In addition, the present invention includes an angle detecting unit for detecting the coupling angle and a control unit for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal according to the detected coupling angle, thereby providing the above-mentioned various types of services without the user having to input commands. By doing so, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal with enhanced user convenience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees, it provides a call waiting, incoming call, and calling function of a mobile phone, and further includes a phone book and call log search function by operating an input keypad. By operating in the telephone mode, it is an object to provide a mobile terminal functioning as a mobile telephone when there is no user use or operation.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 45 degrees or more and less than 170 degrees, the display panel of the first body portion functions as a display and the display panel of the second body portion provides an input screen for a touch screen, or the display panel of the first body portion. And one display panel selected from the display panel of the second main body unit displays a main menu screen, and the other display panel operates in a terminal mode displaying a screen provided by a widget selected by the user, thereby allowing the user to use the information terminal. The aim is to provide a convenient mobile terminal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 45 degrees or more and less than 170 degrees, one display panel selected from the display panel of the first main body and the display panel of the second main body in the video call is a user's own image captured by the camera module. And the other display panel operates in the video call mode, which displays the video received from the other party in the video call, so that the user can make a video call while simultaneously viewing the other person's face and his or her face transmitted to the other party through the large screen. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees, information is transmitted through a wide display mode by operating in a multi-display mode that provides one screen across the display panel of the first body and the display panel of the second body. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of reading.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the display panel of the first body unit and the display panel of the second body unit, and the same screen is displayed on the two display panels. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal which can be conveniently used by several people simultaneously by operating in the output multi-user mode.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the engagement angle is greater than 170 degrees and less than 350 degrees, a touch screen function provided on the display panel of the first body and the display panel of the second body when the two-player game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal that allows two people to enjoy a competitive game at the same time by operating in the competitive game mode to receive the user's operation command by the user and output a different screen for each user on each display panel.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, a video file or a music file is played on one of the display panel of the first body unit and the display panel of the second body unit, or the received TV image signal is output. Or, by operating in the desktop mode to display the information set by the user, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal that allows the user to enjoy the desired screen without the need for a separate cradle.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 350 degrees and less than or equal to 360 degrees, an input signal through a touch screen is received only for one display panel selected from the display panel of the first main body and the display panel of the second main body, and the selected display panel It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal which can be operated and read conveniently by a user by operating in a one-hand direct mode of displaying an output screen only.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, one display panel selected from the display panel of the first body portion and the display plate of the second body portion displays predetermined question information and the other The display panel operates in a learning mode for displaying answer information corresponding to the problem information, and aims to provide a mobile terminal that provides an efficient learning method to a user.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, an image photographed by the camera module is displayed on the display panel of the first body and the display panel of the second body, so that the user can take an external landscape and take a self picture. An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal operating in a camera mode capable of taking pictures.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a communication module for performing communication through a communication network; A first body part including a first display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; A second body part including a second display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; A hinge part formed by being coupled to each edge of the first body part and the second body part such that a coupling angle of the first body part and the second body part is rotatable from 0 degrees to 360 degrees; An angle detector detecting a coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion; And a control unit controlling an operation of the first body unit and the second body unit according to the coupling angle, wherein the control unit operates a first mode when the coupling angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees, and the coupling angle. Is activated when the second angle is 45 degrees or more and less than 170 degrees, the third mode is activated when the engagement angle is 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees, and the fourth mode is operated when the engagement angle is 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees. When the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, the fifth mode is operated.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises at least one camera module on the inner surface of the first body portion or the second body portion.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the first body portion includes an external display panel and an input keypad on an outer surface thereof.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication module, the mobile phone-to-phone communication function through the CDMA or GSM interface; Near field communication via RF, IrDA or Bluetooth interfaces; Broadcast signal reception function through a DMB interface; And performing a data communication function through the WiBro interface.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the hinge portion includes a stopper for allowing the coupling angle to stop at a specific angle.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the specific angle is at least one of 0 degrees, 120 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, 315 degrees, and 360 degrees.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first mode is operated in a telephone mode that provides a call-waiting, incoming and outgoing and calling function of the mobile phone under the control of the controller. It is done.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second mode is a terminal mode that can use a program (OS and application) built in the mobile terminal, under the control of the controller. It is characterized in that it works.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the third mode, is controlled by the controller, when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, the first display panel And an operation command of each user by a touch screen function provided in the second display panel, and operates in a competitive game mode in which a different screen is output for each user on the first display panel and the second display panel. do.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the third mode, under the control of the controller, a multi-display to provide a single screen across the first display panel and the second display panel It is characterized by operating in the mode.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fourth mode, under the control of the controller, the operation command by the touch screen function provided in the first display panel and the second display panel The controller is operated in a multi-user mode in which the same screen is output to the first display panel and the second display panel.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the fourth mode, is controlled by the controller, when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, the first display panel And an operation command of each user by a touch screen function provided in the second display panel, and operates in a competitive game mode in which a different screen is output for each user on the first display panel and the second display panel. do.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the fourth mode, under the control of the controller, at least one of the first display panel and the second display panel to the video file or music file It operates in a desktop mode that plays back, outputs a received TV video signal, or displays information set by a user.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit further comprises a screen saver setting program, the desktop mode, if not operated for a predetermined time, the screen as a screen saver And displaying information set by the user through a protector setting program.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the fifth mode, controls the touch screen only for one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel under the control of the controller. It receives the input signal through, and operates in one-hand direct mode to display the output screen only on the selected display panel.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fifth mode, under the control of the controller, one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel is a predetermined problem ( Question) information is displayed, and the other display panel is characterized in that it operates in a learning mode for displaying answer information corresponding to the problem information.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the fifth mode, under the control of the controller, the image captured by the camera module on the first display panel and the second display panel. By displaying, the camera is operated in a camera mode in which the user can take a picture of the outside and take a picture of itself.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention operates under a control of the controller, wherein the first mode is a telephone mode that provides a call waiting, incoming and outgoing call function of a mobile phone. The second mode may include a terminal mode capable of using a program embedded in a mobile terminal; Alternatively, in a video call, one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays a user's own image captured by the camera module, and the other display panel displays an image received from the other party of the video call. A video call mode for displaying; the third mode comprises: a multi display mode for providing one screen across the first display panel and the second display panel; Alternatively, when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, a user's operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the first display panel and the second display panel are received. A game mode for displaying a different screen for each user on a display panel; and the fourth mode includes: the game mode; A multi-user mode in which an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the same screen is output on the first display panel and the second display panel; Or a desktop mode that plays a video file or a music file on one of the first display panel and the second display panel, outputs a received TV video signal, or displays information set by a user. The mode may include: a one hand direct mode for receiving an input signal through a touch screen on only one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel, and displaying an output screen only on the selected display panel; Or one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays predetermined problem information, and the other display panel displays a learning mode for displaying answer information corresponding to the problem information. .

Mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above object, the first body portion includes an external display panel and an input keypad on the outer surface, the telephone mode is a phone book by the operation of the input keypad and call And retrieving a record and displaying it on the external display panel.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the terminal mode, the first display panel, functions as a display for displaying a screen provided by the program embedded in the mobile terminal, The display panel displays a touch screen input screen provided by the program embedded in the mobile terminal, detects a user's touch on the touch screen input screen, and performs an input function of the program. .

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal mode, one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel, and displays the main menu screen provided by the program The other display panel may display a screen provided by a widget selected by the user.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the multi-display mode, when the document to be displayed in horizontal writing, the lower end of the first display panel and the upper end of the second display panel When the screen of the second display panel is continuously positioned below the screen of the first display panel and the displayed document is vertically connected, the lower end of the first display panel and the upper end of the second display panel are connected horizontally. Are vertically connected, and the screen of the second display panel is continuously positioned on the left side of the screen of the first display panel.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, a communication module for performing communication with an external device; A first body part including an external display panel and an input keypad on an outer surface, and a first display panel having a touch screen function on the inner surface; A second body part including a second display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; At least one camera module coupled to an inner surface of the first body portion or the second body portion; And a hinge portion coupled to each edge of the first body portion and the second body portion such that a coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion is rotatable from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. The control method of claim 1, further comprising: detecting a coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion; A second step of activating a first mode when the engagement angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees; A third step of activating a second mode when the engagement angle is greater than 45 degrees and less than 170 degrees; A fourth step of operating a third mode when the engagement angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees; A fifth step of operating a fourth mode when the engagement angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees; And a sixth step of operating a fifth mode when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 350 degrees and less than or equal to 360 degrees. However, when there is a change in the coupling angle during execution of any one of the second to sixth steps. And returning to the first step.

Mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above object, the first mode to the fifth mode, characterized in that it comprises at least one sub-mode performing each different operation. .

In order to achieve the above object, the method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes, after the first step, receiving a user's submode selection command. Step 6 is characterized by operating the sub-mode selected by the sub-mode selection command among the sub-mode included in each mode.

Mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above object, when any one of each of the modes includes the m sub-mode, the second to sixth step, the first A first substep of activating the submode; A second substep of receiving a submode conversion command; When the submode switch command is received during the nth submode operation, the submode is switched to the n + 1 submode to operate, and when the submode switch command is received during the mth submode operation, the first submode is switched. And converting and operating the third sub-step.

Mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention in order to achieve the above object, the first mode, a telephone mode for providing a call-waiting, incoming and outgoing and call function of the mobile phone; characterized in that it comprises a sub-mode It is done.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second mode, the terminal mode that can use a program embedded in the mobile terminal; Alternatively, in a video call, one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays a user's own image captured by the camera module, and the other display panel displays an image received from the other party of the video call. Displaying video call mode; And at least one of the submodes.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the third mode, a multi-display mode for providing one screen across the first display panel and the second display panel; Alternatively, when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, a user's operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the first display panel and the second display panel are received. Match game mode for outputting a different screen for each user on the display panel; And at least one of the submodes.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fourth mode, the first display panel and the second display panel to play a video file or a music file, or received A desktop mode for outputting a TV video signal or displaying information set by a user; When the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, a user's operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the first display panel and the second display panel are received. A competitive game mode for outputting a different screen for each of the users; And a multi-user mode in which an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the same screen is output to the first display panel and the second display panel. And at least one of the submodes.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal control method according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fifth mode, receives the input signal through the touch screen only for one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel. A one hand direct mode for displaying an output screen only on the selected display panel; Or a learning mode in which one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays predetermined problem information, and the other display panel displays solution information corresponding to the problem information; And at least one of the submodes.

Mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a hinge designed to rotate the coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion from 0 degrees to 360 degrees, providing various types of services according to the coupling angle It provides the effect that you can. In addition, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an angle detecting unit for detecting the coupling angle and a control unit for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal according to the detected coupling angle, so that the user does not need to input a command one by one. Providing various types of services to enhance the convenience of the user.

Mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is more than 0 degrees less than 45 degrees, provides a call waiting, incoming and outgoing and call function of the mobile phone and the phone book and call log search function by the operation of the input keypad By operating in a more inclusive phone mode, there is an effect that can function as a mobile phone when there is no user use or operation.

In the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 45 degrees or more and less than 170 degrees, the display panel of the first body portion functions as a display and the display panel of the second body portion provides an input screen for a touch screen, or One display panel selected from the display panel of the main body part and the display panel of the second main body part displays a main menu screen and the other display panel operates in a terminal mode in which a screen provided by a widget selected by the user is displayed. It provides the effect of convenience as a terminal.

In the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 45 degrees or more and less than 170 degrees, one display panel selected from the display panel of the first main body and the display panel of the second main body in the video call is a user photographed by the camera module. The display panel displays your video and the other display panel operates in the video call mode, which displays the video received from the other party in the video call. The effect is that it can be done.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention operates in a multi-display mode that provides one screen across the display panel of the first body and the display panel of the second body when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees. It provides the effect that you can view the information through.

In the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is greater than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the display panel of the first body unit and the display panel of the second body unit, and the two display panels. By operating in a multi-user mode in which the same screen is displayed, it provides the effect that multiple people can conveniently use simultaneously.

The mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the combined angle is less than 170 degrees to less than 350 degrees is provided on the display panel of the first body portion and the display panel of the second body portion when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed. The touch screen function receives an operation command of each user and operates in a game mode in which each user outputs a different screen on each display panel, thereby providing an effect that two people can play a game at the same time.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, play a video file or a music file on any one of the display panel of the first body portion and the display panel of the second body portion, or received TV image By outputting a signal or operating in a desktop mode that displays information set by a user, the user can enjoy the desired screen without requiring a separate holder.

When the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention receives an input signal through the touch screen only for one display panel selected from the display panel of the first body part and the display panel of the second body part, By operating in the one-hand direct mode of displaying an output screen only on the selected display panel, the user can conveniently operate and view while moving.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, one display panel selected from the display panel of the first body portion and the display plate of the second body portion displays predetermined question information and the other The display panel operates in a learning mode that displays answer information corresponding to the problem information, thereby providing an effect of providing an efficient learning method to the user.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention displays an image photographed by a camera module on the display panel of the first body and the display panel of the second body when the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less. And a camera mode capable of self-shooting.

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

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the components of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of another mobile terminal in an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises the first body part 100, the second body part 200, the hinge part 300, the angle sensor 350, the control unit 500 and the communication module 400 It is configured to include.

The features and functions of each component are as follows.

The first main body 100 includes a first display panel 110 having a touch screen 130 function on an inner surface thereof. That is, the touch screen 130 provides an input means, and the first display panel 110 provides an output means.

Similarly, the second main body 200 includes a second display panel 210 having a touch screen 230 function on an inner surface thereof. That is, the touch screen 230 provides an input means, and the second display panel 210 provides an output means.

The first body part 100 or the second body part 200 may further include at least one camera module on an inner side thereof. 3 illustrates an embodiment in which one camera module 150 is included in the inner side of the first body part. Of course, the camera module may be configured to include an embodiment included in the second body portion or both.

The hinge part 300 mechanically couples the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 (indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 2 to indicate a mechanical coupling. The solid line indicates a signal and data transmission). The first body part 100 and the second body part 200 so that the coupling angle of the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 can be rotated from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. It is formed by being joined to each edge. 4 is a side view of the mobile terminal according to the coupling angle. According to FIG. 4, the second body part 200 may be positioned at an angle of 0 degrees to 120 degrees (200A), 180 degrees (200B), 225 degrees (200C), and 360 degrees (200D). As can be seen in FIG. 4, the angle may not only have the specific angle but may have a continuous value. According to a preferred embodiment, however, the stopper may be prevented from changing during the user's use by including a stopper for stopping the stopper at a specific angle. The mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention may be fixed by at least one of the specific angle of 0 degrees, 120 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, 315 degrees and 360 degrees by the stopper.

The angle detector 350 detects a coupling angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200 and transmits the detected coupling angle information to the controller 500. The detection method of the coupling angle includes a method of measuring a change in magnetic flux density by rotation of a magnet attached to a hinge portion, or a method of using a variable resistor whose resistance value varies depending on the rotation angle. As it is obvious to a person with ordinary knowledge in the field, further description is omitted.

The controller 500 receives the combined angle information detected from the angle detector 350 to control the operation of the first body 100 and the second body 200. Specific embodiments of the operation control of the mobile terminal according to the coupling angle will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

The communication module 400 is a component for performing communication through a communication network. The communication module 400 has a communication function between mobile phones through a CDMA or GSM interface; Near field communication via RF, IrDA or Bluetooth interfaces; Broadcast signal reception function through a DMB interface; And a data communication function through the WiBro interface.

5 is a state diagram used in the telephone mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If the engagement angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees, the mobile terminal can operate in the telephone mode. Preferably, the engagement angle is zero degrees, i.e. the mobile terminal operates in the telephone mode in a fully closed state.

Phone mode provides call waiting, incoming and outgoing functions of a mobile phone. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first body portion 100 includes an external display panel 180 and an input keypad 170 on the outer side, and the telephone mode is a phone book by the operation of the input keypad 170 and The method may further include a function of searching a call log and displaying the call log on the external display panel 180.

By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention provides an effect of functioning as a mobile telephone when there is no use or manipulation of the user.

6 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a state of use of a terminal mode of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is greater than 45 degrees and less than 170 degrees, the mobile terminal may operate in the terminal mode. Preferably, the coupling angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees, that is, when the user puts one main body on the floor while sitting, the mobile terminal at an angle at which the screen of the display panel of the other main body is displayed perpendicular to the user's field of view. Works in terminal mode.

6 is a use state diagram illustrating a screen after the OS of the mobile terminal is booted in the terminal mode. A terminal output screen is displayed on the first display panel 110 of the first body unit 100 to perform an output function, and a touch screen input screen for input is provided on the second display panel 210 of the second body unit 200. Display and detect the user's touch operation on the input screen for the touch screen to perform the input function. According to one embodiment of the invention, the user can be used as a pointing means such as a mouse through the dragging in the pointing area 213, it is possible to key input by touching the function key 211.

7 is a diagram illustrating a use state of one embodiment of a terminal mode, which is an execution screen of a video player. A terminal output screen is displayed on the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 to perform an output function, and an operation command of a video player is displayed on the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200. Can be entered.

8 is a diagram illustrating a use state of another embodiment of the terminal mode, which is an execution screen when a widget function is used. On the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200, a main menu screen of a program (OS, application program) embedded in the mobile terminal is displayed, and on the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100. The screen provided by the widget selected by the user is displayed.

By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention provides an effect that the user is convenient to use as the information terminal.

9 is a state diagram used in the video call mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is greater than 45 degrees and less than 170 degrees, the mobile terminal may operate in a video call mode. Preferably, the coupling angle is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees, that is, when the second main body 200 is placed on the floor while the user is sitting, the screen of the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 is displayed. The mobile terminal operates in a video call mode at an angle displayed perpendicular to the user's field of view and positioned in front of the camera module 150.

In the video call mode, one display panel selected from the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200 is captured by the camera module 150 in the video call. The user's own image is displayed and the other display panel displays the image received from the other party of the video call.

By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention provides an effect of making a video call while simultaneously watching the face of the opponent and his or her face transmitted to the opponent through a large screen.

10 is a state diagram used in the multi display mode of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees, the mobile terminal may operate in a multi display mode. Preferably the engagement angle is 180 degrees, i.e. the mobile terminal operates in a multi-display mode in a fully deployed state.

The multi display mode provides one screen across the first display panel 110 of the first body unit 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second body unit 200. When the document to be displayed is written horizontally, the lower end of the first display panel 110 and the upper end of the second display panel 210 are connected horizontally so that the second display panel is below the screen of the first display panel 110. When the screen of the display panel 210 is continuously positioned and the displayed document is configured for vertical writing, the lower end of the first display panel 110 and the upper end of the second display panel 210 are vertically connected to each other so that the first display panel is vertically connected. The screen of the second display panel 210 is continuously positioned on the left side of the screen of 110.

By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention provides an effect that a user can view information through a wide screen.

11 is a state diagram of use of the multi-user mode and the competitive game mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, the mobile terminal may operate in a multi-user mode or a competitive game mode. Preferably, the engagement angle is between 215 degrees and 315 degrees, ie the mobile terminal operates in a multi-display mode at an angle at which each display panel can be displayed face to face to each user when placed on the floor. However, in the case of the competitive game mode, even if the coupling angle between 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees, both the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 can be used on the floor, so the above range will be included. . In this case, the angle is preferably 180 degrees.

In the multi-user mode, an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel 110 of the first body unit 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second body unit 200. The same screen is displayed. For example, when two people face each other, one can simultaneously view a piece of data and have a meeting or watch the same movie. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation command may be possible by only one touch screen, but it is also possible to issue an operation command through both touch screens, in which case the same screen is displayed on both display panels by one operation command. Is output. The mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention by the configuration as described above provides the effect that several people can conveniently use at the same time.

The competitive game mode is provided on the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200 when the two-player competitive game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed. The operation command of each user is input by a touch screen function and a different screen is displayed for each user on each display board. By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention provides an effect that two people can enjoy a competitive game at the same time.

12 is a state diagram used in the desktop mode of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees, the mobile terminal may operate in a multi-user mode or a competitive game mode. Preferably the engagement angle is between 215 degrees and 315 degrees, i.e. the mobile terminal operates in desktop mode at an angle at which one display panel may be displayed face to the user when placed on the floor.

In the desktop mode, a video file or a music file is played on one of the first display panel 110 of the first body unit 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second body unit 200, or the received TV image signal. Output or display information set by the user.

12A illustrates a state of use of reproducing a DMB (TV) signal received on one display panel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

12 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention. According to this embodiment, the control unit 500 further includes a screen saver setting program, and the mobile terminal does not operate for a predetermined time in the desktop mode. In this case, the screen saver displays information set by the user through the screen saver setting program. That is, in the screen saver state, a function such as a calendar or a frame may be performed.

By the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention does not require a separate holder and can enjoy the screen desired by the user, and provides a function such as a calendar or a picture frame.

13 is a state diagram of use of the one hand direct mode and the learning mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, the mobile terminal may operate in a one hand direct mode. Preferably, the engagement angle is 360 degrees, i.e. in a fully inverted and closed state, the mobile terminal operates in one hand direct mode and in learning mode.

The one-hand direct mode receives an input signal through the touch screen only for one display panel selected from the first display panel 110 of the first body unit 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second body unit 200. The output screen is displayed only on the selected display panel.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a video player is executed while the one-hand direct mode is being used. A center portion of the screen corresponds to a display screen, and an input function may be performed by operating a menu bar at the bottom of the screen with a touch screen.

In the learning mode, one display panel selected from the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200 displays predetermined question information and the other. One display panel displays Answer information corresponding to the problem information. That is, in FIG. 13, if a drama in a foreign language is output on the front portion, an English subtitle or a Korean subtitle of the drama may be output on the rear portion. In addition, the question and answer may be data consisting of text.

According to the above configuration, the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention has the effect that the user can conveniently operate and view while moving and provide the user with an efficient learning apparatus.

14 is a state diagram used in the camera mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the coupling angle is 350 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less, the mobile terminal may operate in a camera mode. Preferably the engagement angle is 360 degrees, i.e. the mobile terminal operates in camera mode with it fully inverted and closed.

The camera mode displays an image captured by the camera module 150 on the first display panel 110 of the first main body 100 and the second display panel 210 of the second main body 200, so that the user Landscape photography (FIG. 14A) and self photography (FIG. 14B) can be performed.

15 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control method of the mobile terminal may include a first step (S10) of detecting a coupling angle between the first body part 100 and the second body part 200; According to the coupling angle (S15), when the coupling angle is more than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees, a second step (S20) to operate the first mode; A third step (S30) of operating a second mode when the engagement angle is greater than 45 degrees and less than 170 degrees; A fourth step (S40) of operating a third mode when the engagement angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees; A fifth step (S50) of operating a fourth mode when the engagement angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees; And a sixth step (S60) of activating a fifth mode when the engagement angle is greater than or equal to 350 degrees and less than or equal to 360 degrees, wherein the change of the engagement angle during execution of any one of the second to sixth steps is included. If there is a step of returning to the first step (S80). Here, if there is no change in the engagement angle of the operation of each mode continues to the same mode (S90), if there is an end of the operation of the operation of each mode (S70) the operation of the mobile terminal is terminated.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each mode may include at least one sub-mode for performing each other operation. An execution process in each mode when each mode includes a plurality of sub-modes will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

16 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

When the Nth mode is started, the selected submode is executed through the step S210 of receiving a submode selection command from the user (S220). When the job ends during the execution of the selected submode (S230), the operation of the Nth mode is terminated. If a submode conversion command is received during execution of the submode (S240), the process returns to step S210 to receive a new submode selection command, and if not (S240), it continues while waiting for the reception of the submode conversion command. Work proceeds (S250).

17 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

When m submodes are included in the Nth mode, when the Nth mode is started, the second steps S20 to S60 of FIG. 15 go through the following detailed control steps.

The detailed control step may include a first substep of activating a first submode; A second sub-step of receiving a sub-mode converting command while performing a predetermined sub-mode operation; When the sub mode switch command is received during the nth sub mode operation, the sub mode is switched to the n + 1 sub mode to operate. And a third substep of converting and operating.

If this is indicated through the flowchart, when the N th mode is started, the first sub mode is executed since k is initially 0 (S110). If there is an end of the operation during the operation of the predetermined sub-mode (n-th sub-mode), the operation of the N-th mode is terminated (S120). If there is a sub-mode converting command while performing the predetermined sub-mode (n-th sub-mode) operation, the next sub-mode (n-th sub-mode) is operated. If there is no sub-mode conversion command (S130), the operation is continued while waiting for the reception of the sub-mode conversion command (S140).

In the drawing, {(k + 1)% m} means the remainder obtained by dividing the integer (k + 1) by the integer m. According to the above equation, the submode conversion command is received during the mth submode operation. If so, the operation is switched to the first sub-mode.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, in the embodiments of FIGS. 15 to 17, the sub-modes included in the modes are as follows.

The first mode may include the telephone mode as a sub mode.

The second mode may include at least one of the terminal mode and the video call mode as a sub mode.

The third mode may include at least one of the multi display mode and the competitive game mode as a sub mode.

The fourth mode may include at least one of the desktop mode, the competitive game mode, and the multi-user mode as a sub mode.

The fifth mode may include at least one of the one hand direct mode and the learning mode as a sub mode.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed for purposes of illustration, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications, changes, additions, and the like within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications should be regarded as falling within the scope of the following claims. something to do.

1 is a perspective view showing a folding mobile phone (FIG. 1A) and a notebook computer (FIG. 1B) which are folder type mobile terminals according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the components of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of another mobile terminal in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a side view according to the coupling angle of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a state diagram used in the phone mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 to 8 is a state diagram used in the terminal mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a state diagram used in the video call mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a state diagram used in the multi-display mode of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a state diagram used in the multi-user mode and the competitive game mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a state diagram used in the desktop mode of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a state diagram used in the one hand direct mode and the learning mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a state diagram used in the camera mode of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A communication module for communicating with an external device; A first body part including an external display panel and an input keypad on an outer surface, and a first display panel having a touch screen function on the inner surface; A second body part including a second display panel having a touch screen function on an inner surface thereof; At least one camera module coupled to an inner surface of the first body portion or the second body portion; And a hinge portion coupled to each edge of the first body portion and the second body portion such that a coupling angle of the first body portion and the second body portion is rotatable from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. In the control method of, A first step of sensing an engagement angle of the first body portion and the second body portion; A second step of activating a first mode when the engagement angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 45 degrees; A third step of activating a second mode when the engagement angle is greater than 45 degrees and less than 170 degrees; A fourth step of operating a third mode when the engagement angle is greater than or equal to 170 degrees and less than 190 degrees; A fifth step of operating a fourth mode when the engagement angle is more than 190 degrees and less than 350 degrees; A sixth step of operating a fifth mode when the coupling angle is greater than or equal to 350 degrees and less than or equal to 360 degrees; If there is a change in the engagement angle during the execution of any one of the second to sixth steps, the process returns to the first step, The first mode to the fifth mode, And at least one sub-mode for performing each other operation. delete The method of claim 23, wherein After the first step, receiving a user's submode selection command; The second to sixth steps, And operating a sub-mode selected by the sub-mode selection command among the sub-modes included in each of the modes. The method of claim 23, wherein When any one of the modes includes m submodes, The second to sixth steps, A first substep of activating a first submode; A second substep of receiving a sub-mode conversion command; When the sub mode switch command is received during the nth sub mode operation, the sub mode is switched to the n + 1 sub mode to operate. And a third substep of converting and operating the converted mobile terminal. 27. The method of any one of claims 23 and 25 to 26, wherein the first mode is And a telephone mode for providing a call waiting, incoming and outgoing function of the mobile telephone as a sub mode. 27. The method according to any one of claims 23 and 25 to 26, wherein the second mode is A terminal mode capable of using a program embedded in the mobile terminal; Alternatively, in a video call, one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays a user's own image captured by the camera module, and the other display panel displays an image received from the other party of the video call. Displaying video call mode; And at least one of the sub-modes as a sub mode. 27. The method of any one of claims 23 and 25 to 26, wherein the third mode is A multi display mode for providing one screen across the first display panel and the second display panel; And when the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, a user's operation command is input by a touch screen function provided in the first display panel and the second display panel, and the first display panel and the second display panel are provided. Match game mode for outputting a different screen for each user on the display panel; And at least one of the sub-modes as a sub mode. 27. The method of any one of claims 23 and 25 to 26, wherein the fourth mode is A desktop mode for playing a video file or a music file, outputting a received TV video signal, or displaying information set by a user on any one of the first display panel and the second display panel; When the two-player match game program embedded in the mobile terminal is executed, a user's operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the first display panel and the second display panel are received. A competitive game mode for outputting a different screen for each of the users; And a multi-user mode in which an operation command is input by a touch screen function provided on the first display panel and the second display panel, and the same screen is output to the first display panel and the second display panel. And at least one of the sub-modes as a sub mode. 27. The method according to any one of claims 23 and 25 to 26, wherein the fifth mode is A one hand direct mode for receiving an input signal through a touch screen on only one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel, and displaying an output screen only on the selected display panel; Or a learning mode in which one display panel selected from the first display panel and the second display panel displays predetermined problem information, and the other display panel displays solution information corresponding to the problem information; And at least one of the sub-modes as a sub mode.

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