KR101122085B1 - Mobile communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal having a structure in which a folder type and a slide type are combined. The mobile communication terminal includes a first body and a second body that can be folded or unfolded; A slider slidably coupled to the second body and having at least one key exposed when moved; And a camera provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved. Therefore, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention can fully satisfy the consumer's desire for pursuing a new and unique form of design, and provides the same appearance and layout as a conventional digital camera in a shooting mode, so that the user can conveniently shoot. have.

Terminal, housing, slider, camera, shutter button, key, display

Description

Mobile communication device

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

2 is a perspective view showing a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

3 is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 2;

4 is a side view of the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 1;

5 is a perspective view showing an open state of the mobile communication terminal of FIG.

6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a slider of the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 5 is moved;

7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a slider of the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 2 is moved;

8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a slider is moved in the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 3;

9 and 10 are perspective views showing the front and back of the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 2 in a shooting mode; And

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of photographing by using the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 9.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: control unit 20: input and output unit

21, 45, 320: key 27, 29: display

30: mobile communication signal processor 40: audio player

50: camera 51: lens

52: shutter button 100: first body

200: second body 300: slider

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile communication terminal having a structure in which a folder type and a slide type are combined.

BACKGROUND ART In general, mobile communication devices such as mobile phones and PDAs have been developed to provide not only simple voice information but also text information, image information, and games to users. Recently, an audio player function capable of playing an audio file such as an MP3 file, a digital camera function capable of capturing digital photos and images, and a radio and video broadcast reception function have been combined in a mobile communication terminal. As such, mobile communication terminals are increasingly being used as necessities of life.

In recent years, the mobile communication terminal has been very important in terms of design as well as its functional aspects. Mobile communication with various types of designs, such as a simple bar type terminal, a folding terminal configured to open and close by rotating two bodies around a hinge, and a slide terminal configured to open and close by sliding two bodies Terminals are in use.

However, these various types of terminals are also insufficient to meet the needs of consumers who are already familiar with users and want new and different designs. Accordingly, there is a demand for the development of a mobile communication terminal having a new and creative design in order to meet consumer needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a mobile communication terminal having a new type of design in order to meet the needs of consumers.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal having a structure in which a user can conveniently photograph.

In one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the first and second bodies that can be folded or unfolded; A slider slidably coupled to the second body and having at least one key exposed when moved; And a camera provided in the second body and including a camera exposed when the slider is moved.

The mobile communication terminal may further include a controller configured to automatically execute a shooting mode when the slider is moved, or further include a controller configured to execute a menu selection mode to automatically select an additional function when the slider is moved. Can be done.

The mobile communication terminal may further include a shutter button for photographing provided adjacent to the side edge of the terminal so that the user can conveniently take a picture of the terminal. Here, the shutter button may be provided adjacent to the side edge of the slider. Alternatively, the shutter button may be disposed on a corner upper surface of the left or right end of the terminal when the terminal is disposed in the horizontal direction.

The mobile communication terminal may further include a display disposed on the first body and exposed to the first body and the second body in a folded state, and disposed to face in a direction opposite to the camera. In this case, the at least one key may be exposed in the same direction as the display and configured to control additional functions of the terminal. The mobile communication terminal may further include at least one additional key disposed adjacent to the display and configured to control a music reproduction mode.

The mobile communication terminal may further include a card mounting slot provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved. In this case, the slider may be formed such that a side thereof surrounds the side of the second body, and the slot may be formed in the side of the second body.

The mobile communication terminal may further include a battery cover detachably mounted to the slider and exposing a battery mounted to the second body to the outside when detached from the slider.

The mobile communication terminal may further include an inclined surface formed at one end of one surface of the first body such that the user can push the first body without sliding while holding the slider while the user moves the slider. Can be.

On the other hand, in another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, the first and second body that can be folded or unfolded; A slider slidably coupled to the second body; A camera provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved; The present invention also provides a mobile communication terminal including a shutter button for photographing disposed adjacent to a side edge of the terminal so that a user can easily take a picture of the terminal.

Furthermore, in another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, the first and second body that can be folded or unfolded; A display provided in the first body and exposed when the first and second bodies are folded; A slider slidably coupled to the second body; A camera provided in the second body and disposed to face in the opposite direction to the display and exposed when the slider is moved; At least one key provided in the slider and exposed to face the same direction as the display when the slider is moved; And it provides a mobile communication terminal comprising a shooting shutter button provided on one side of the slide so that the user can conveniently hold the edge of the terminal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention in which the above object can be specifically realized are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the embodiments, the same names and symbols are used for the same components, and additional description thereof will be omitted below.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention includes a control unit 10, an input / output unit 20, a mobile communication signal processing unit 30, and an audio player 40. These devices are mounted in a housing comprising a first body 100, a second body 200, and a slider 300 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 10.

The input / output unit 20 includes a key 21 for inputting a signal by a user pressing it from the outside, a microphone 23 for inputting external sounds, a speaker 25 for converting and outputting a signal into sound waves, And displays 27 and 29 made of LCD and the like. The input / output unit 20 may further include a key 320 separate from the key 21, and the key 320 may be configured to select additional functions of the mobile communication terminal. This will be described later in detail.

The mobile communication signal processing unit 30 includes a transmission signal processing unit (not shown) for transmitting and processing the information inputted through the input / output unit 20 and the information stored in the memory 11 of the control unit 10. Transmitting and receiving circuit 31 including a receiving signal processing unit (not shown) for receiving and processing radio waves from the antenna, and an antenna 33 for outputting radio signals processed by the transmitting and receiving circuit 31 to the outside or receiving an external radio signal ) Is provided. The mobile communication terminal may perform wireless communication with an external device, for example, a base station, by the mobile communication signal processor 30 provided as described above.

The audio player 40 plays an audio file stored in the memory 11 of the controller 10, for example, an MP3 file, and outputs the audio file to the outside. To this end, the audio player 40 includes a file playback processor 41 for processing an audio file such as an MP3 file, a speaker 43 for outputting a signal processed by the file playback processor 41 as sound, and the audio player. The key 45 is provided so that the user can easily operate the 40.

Here, although the speaker 25 of the input / output unit 20 may be used as the speaker 43, it may be preferable that the speaker 25 is provided separately from the speaker 25 to provide a good quality sound. The key 21 of the input / output unit 20 may be used as a key 45 for manipulating the audio player 40. However, in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, the user does not need to open the mobile communication terminal. A key 45 separate from the key 21 is provided on the outer surface of the housing so as to conveniently operate the audio player 40.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is further provided with a camera 50. The camera 50 converts a lens 51, an optical sensor 53 for converting light passing through the lens 51 into an analog signal, and converts an analog signal processed by the optical sensor 53 into a digital signal. Digital signal processing processor 55 (DSP).

The user may photograph by using the camera 50 by manipulating the key 21. However, for the convenience of the user, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention may be provided with a shutter button 52 for photographing separate from the key 21. In addition, the camera 50 may further include a reflector 54 to assist the user in photographing themselves, or may further include a flash 56 to assist in shooting in a dark place. have.

The structure of the control unit 10, the input / output unit 20, the mobile communication signal processing unit 30, the audio player 40, and the camera 50 mentioned above is substantially the same as that provided in a conventional mobile communication terminal. The above detailed description will be omitted, and hereinafter, the structure of the housings to which they are mounted and their unique arrangement will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 10.

The housing of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, as briefly mentioned above, comprises a first body 100, a second body 200, and a slider 300, which is a combination of a folder type and a slide type. Has a form.

The first body 100 and the second body 200 may be folded as shown in FIG. 2 or unfolded as shown in FIG. 5. The first body 100 and the second body 200 are coupled to each other by, for example, a hinge 1, and the first body 100 rotates about the hinge 1 to close or open the housing. .

An inner surface of the first body 100, that is, a surface facing the second body 200 when the housing is closed, is provided with a display 29 and a speaker 25 as shown in FIG. 5. The display 29 is activated when the first body 100 is rotated, that is, when the housing is opened, and is not activated when the first body 100 is in the initial position, that is, when the housing is closed. Do not. For example, the speaker 25 outputs a voice during a call, outputs a sound for notifying the user when a call or a message is received, or outputs an alarm sound. Without being limited to this, the speaker 25 may be configured to output music played by the audio player 40 as well. On the other hand, the side of the first body 100, as shown in Figure 2 may be provided with a key (21c) for adjusting the volume of the output sound.

A display 27 is provided on the outer surface opposite to the inner surface of the first body 100 as shown in FIG. 2. The display 27 is formed long along the longitudinal direction of the first body 100 and may be activated when the housing is closed. Of course, the display 27 may be configured to be activated even when the housing is opened, if necessary.

As shown in FIG. 2, a key 45 for controlling a music play mode for controlling the audio player 40 may be provided on an outer surface of the first body 100. The key 45 is disposed adjacent to the display 27 and may include, for example, keys capable of performing normal functions such as play, pause, fast forward, and fast backward. . Accordingly, the user can enjoy the music by controlling the audio player 40 using the key 45 without opening the housing. The key 45 provided as described above may be configured, for example, a touch key for contacting the body and a pressing key for pressing.

The key 21 is disposed on an inner surface of the second body 200 facing the first body 100 when the housing is closed. The key 21 includes, for example, a first key 21a configured to input numbers and letters, and a second key 21b configured to start or end a call and cancel the input. It can be done by. In the drawing, an example in which the first key 21a is positioned above the second key 21b is illustrated, but their positions may be changed or changed differently.

The second body 200 may be provided with a card mounting slot 210 for mounting a card such as an external memory. In addition, the second body 200 may be provided with a speaker 43. The speaker 43 may be configured to output music played by the audio player 40, for example.

The camera 50 is mounted to the second body 200, and the lens 51 of the camera 50 of the second body 200 is positioned opposite to the inner side of the second body 200 as illustrated in FIG. 8. It is placed on the outside. The lens 51 of the camera 50 is thus arranged to face in the opposite direction to the display 27 disposed on the outer surface of the first body 100. The reflector 54 and the flash 56 may be disposed adjacent to the lens 51 on the outer surface of the second body 200.

The slider 300 is coupled to the second body 200 to be slidably movable along the longitudinal direction of the terminal, for example. Here, although not shown, the slider 300 is fixed to the slider 300 and the second body 200, respectively, and the second body (not shown) by a sliding module (not shown) for guiding their sliding motion. 200). The sliding module (not shown) is widely applied to and used in a conventional slide type mobile communication terminal, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

For example, an inclined surface 110 is provided at an outer end of the first body 100 so that a user can easily move the slider 300 with respect to the first body 100 and the second body 200. Can be. The inclined surface 110 is disposed on the opposite side of the hinge 1, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, when the user grasping the terminal with one hand and the thumb raised on the first body 100 It is formed to be inclined at an angle that can be easily engaged with a finger. Therefore, when the user pushes the first body 100 with the thumb on the inclined surface 110 while the user grasps the slider 300, slippage does not occur between the finger and the first body 100. And the slider 300 can be easily moved.

As described above, the slider 300 which is movable along the longitudinal direction of the terminal exposes or covers the card mounting slot 210 to the outside. Therefore, the card mounting slot 210 is not exposed to the outside when the slider 300 is in the initial position shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and thus the terminal according to the present invention provides a beautiful appearance.

The slider 300 is configured to enclose a portion of the outer surface and the side opposite to the inner surface of the second body 200, for example. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, the second body 200 is surrounded by the slider 300 at the side and the outer surface except for the end adjacent to the hinge 1. Here, when the card mounting slot 210 is provided on the side of the second body 200 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the side of the slider 300 is the card mounting slot 210. It will be exposed or covered to protect it.

A battery cover 310 may be provided on an outer surface of the slider 300 forming the rear surface of the housing, for example, as shown in FIG. 3. The battery cover 310 may be separated from the slider 300 when the slider 300 moves as shown in FIG. 8, and the second body 200 when the slider 300 is separated from the slider 300. A battery (not shown) mounted on the outside of the container is exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the user moves the slider 300 to the position of FIG. 8, moves the battery cover 310 toward the hinge 1 to separate the slider 300 from the slider 300, and then replaces the battery (not shown). can do.

When the speaker 43 is formed in the second body 200, the speaker 43 may be formed at a position that can always be exposed to the outside regardless of the movement of the slider 300, but the slider ( According to the movement of the 300 may be formed in a position that can be exposed or exposed by the slider 300 or the battery cover 310. In the latter case, a plurality of holes 315 may be formed in the slider 300 or the battery cover 310 so that sound can be transmitted well even when the speaker 43 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slider 300 has a terminal 3 for connecting an earphone or an ear microphone. The terminal 3 is provided at, for example, the side of the slider 300 and may be opened or closed by a cover. In the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, the terminal 3 may not only be connected to an earphone or ear microphone, but also may receive power from a communication cable or an external power source or charge the battery for data communication with an external device. The power cable or the like may also be configured to be connected.

Furthermore, although not shown, the microphone 23 shown in FIG. 1 may be embedded at an end of the slider 300, and the microphone 23 may be mounted on the surface of the slider 300 corresponding to a location where the microphone 23 is embedded. A microphone hole (not shown) may be formed. The microphone 23 and the microphone hole may be formed in the second body 200 instead of the slider 300.

Meanwhile, when the slider 300 is in the initial position as shown in FIG. 3, the slider 300 covers and hides the lens 51 of the camera 50 and as shown in FIG. 8. When moved along the longitudinal direction, the lens 51 of the camera 50 is exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user may move the slider 300 to the position of FIG. 8 to expose the lens 51 and then photograph. When the camera 50 is not used, the slider 300 is shown in FIG. 3. As described above, the lens 51 of the camera 50 may be protected.

The inner side end of the slider 300 constitutes a plane substantially the same as the inner side of the second body 200 as shown in FIG. 5 when the slider 300 is in the initial position. As shown in FIG. 2, the inner end of the slider 300 is disposed to face the first body 100 when the housing is closed and is not exposed to the outside, but when the slider 300 is moved. As shown in FIG. 7, the housing is exposed to the outside even when the housing is closed.

At the inner end of the slider 300, the key 320 is provided as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. Thus, when the slider 300 is in the initial position, the key 320 is not exposed to the outside when the housing is closed as shown in FIG. 2, but when the slider 300 is moved, the housing is closed. Even in the closed state, it is exposed to the outside as shown in FIG. 7. In this case, the key 320 is exposed to face the same direction as the display 27 disposed on the outer surface of the first body 100.

The key 320 is configured to select and use various additional functions of the mobile communication terminal. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the key 320 includes a direction key function for moving a cursor and a selection key function for selecting a corresponding function where the cursor is located. ), A fourth key 325 for executing the menu mode, and a fifth key 323 for canceling execution or moving to a higher menu. Here, the third key 321 may be moved in the front and rear directions to determine the direction and may be pressed to select the corresponding function.

When the slider 300 is open, when the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is arranged in parallel to the side, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display 27 and the key 320 are exposed on one side. On the opposite side thereof, the lens 51 of the camera 50 is exposed. Therefore, the user can grab both edges of the mobile communication terminal arranged in parallel and look at the display 27 to manipulate the key 320 with the right thumb. In this case, since the display 27 is disposed long along the longitudinal direction of the terminal, the user can conveniently take a picture while viewing a wide screen formed in the left and right directions as shown in FIG. 9.

When the shutter button 52 for photographing is further provided in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, the shutter button 52 is operated by the user in a state where the mobile communication terminal is arranged horizontally as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. It is preferable to be provided adjacent to the side edge of the terminal to hold both edges of the terminal and to conveniently photograph. More specifically, the shutter button 52 is disposed so as to be located on the upper surface of the corner of the left or right end of the terminal when the terminal is disposed in the horizontal direction, preferably disposed on the side edge of the slider (300).

With the above structure, when the user grasps both edges of the terminal using a finger in a state in which the terminal is arranged in parallel as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the user's finger, in particular, the index finger is immediately It can be put on the shutter button 52. Therefore, the user can take a picture by pressing the shutter button 52 with a finger while looking at the display 27. The arrangement of the camera 50, the display 27, the key 320, and the shutter button 52 becomes the same as that of a general digital camera when the terminals are arranged in parallel for shooting. Therefore, the user can easily and conveniently photograph using the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

On the other hand, for the convenience of the user, the controller 10 may be configured to automatically execute the shooting mode when the slider 300 is moved and the lens 51 of the camera 50 is exposed. In this case, when the slider 300 is moved, the camera 50 is automatically driven, and the display 27 outputs an image coming through the lens 51 of the camera 50.

As another example, the controller 10 may be configured to execute a photographing mode when the shutter button 52 is pressed after the slider 300 is moved to expose the lens 51 of the camera 50.

As another example, when the slider 300 is moved and the lens 51 of the camera 50 is exposed, the controller 10 executes a menu selection mode for automatically selecting various additional functions and displays the display ( 27 may be configured to automatically output a menu icon. In this case, the menu icon automatically output to the display 27 may be configured to be limited to menus related to entertainment such as a shooting mode, an audio playback mode, a game mode, and the like. As such, when the menu icon is automatically output and the key 320 is operated to enter the shooting mode, the shutter button 52 is pressed to take a picture.

To make a call using the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention having the above structure, as shown in FIG. 5, the first body 100 is rotated about the hinge 1 to open the housing, and then the key. You can enter the number, make a phone call, and make a call by operating (21). This process is the same when sending a text message or the like, and applies to any function of the terminal while viewing the screen through the display 29.

When receiving a call, as shown in FIG. 5, the housing may be opened and the call may be made. However, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention may be configured to make an incoming telephone call without opening the housing as another example. In this case, when a call is received, the slider 300 may be moved and then a telephone call may be made. In this case, the microphone 23 embedded in the end of the slider 300 also comes out of the housing together with the keys 320 so that an incoming call can be made without opening the housing.

When the user wants to listen to music, the user can manipulate the keys 45 provided on the outer surface of the first body 100. Then, the user can enjoy the music played by the audio player 40 without moving the slider 300 or opening the housing. As another example, the user opens the housing, i.e. rotates the first body 100 about the hinge 1 and then operates the key 320 while looking at the display 29 to enter the music play mode and You can also listen to music. As another example, a user may move the slider 300 to the position of FIG. 7 without opening the housing, and then operate the key 320 while watching the display 27 to execute a music play mode and listen to desired music. Could be

When the user wants to take a picture, the slider 300 is first moved. Although the terminal may be photographed using the key 320 or the shutter button 52 while the terminal is vertically held, it is more convenient to photograph the terminal after placing the terminal horizontally as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11. Do. Then, as described above, the terminal according to the present invention provides the same appearance and arrangement as a conventional digital camera, so that the user selectively or simultaneously uses the key 320 and the shutter button 52 while looking at the display 27. You will be able to shoot.

Unlike the above, the user opens the housing as shown in FIG. 6, moves the slider 300, and then photographs using the key 320 and the shutter button 52 selectively or simultaneously while looking at the display 29. It may be.

The user may check the photographed image through the display 27 immediately after photographing, or may control the key 320 to enjoy the photographed pictures. In addition, all functions used in the shooting mode may be controlled through the key 320 and the shutter button 52. Therefore, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention can provide the same convenience and service as a conventional digital camera.

Furthermore, when the user wants to use another additional function provided by the mobile communication terminal, the user rotates the first body 100 as shown in FIG. 5 and then manipulates the keys 21 and 320 while looking at the display 29. Invoke menu mode and access desired functions. Alternatively, the user may move only the slider 300 without rotating the first body 100 and then operate the key 320 while watching the display 27 to execute a menu mode and use a desired function. have.

Although several embodiments have been described above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in many other forms without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Accordingly, the above-described embodiments should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents are included within the scope of the present invention.

Since the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention has a housing structure in which a folder type and a slide type are combined, the mobile communication terminal can sufficiently satisfy a consumer's desire for a new and unique type of design.

The mobile communication terminal according to the present invention provides the same appearance and arrangement as a conventional digital camera in the shooting mode, so that the user can conveniently take a picture.

Claims (15)

A first body including a display; A second body coupled to the first body and collapsible with each other; A slider coupled to the second body to be slidably movable and having at least one key exposed when moved to an open position; A camera provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved to an open position; And And a card mounting slot provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved to an open position. The method according to claim 1, And a controller for executing a shooting mode when the slider is moved. The method according to claim 1, And a controller for executing a menu selection mode for selecting an additional function when the slider is moved. The method according to claim 1, And a photographing shutter button provided adjacent to a side edge of the terminal so that a user grips an edge of the terminal and performs a photographing function. 5. The method of claim 4, The shutter button, the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that provided adjacent to the side edge of the slider. 5. The method of claim 4, The shutter button is a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that disposed on the upper surface of the corner of the left or right end of the terminal when the terminal is disposed in the horizontal direction. The method according to claim 1, The display is disposed so that the first body and the second body in a folded state, the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that disposed to face in the opposite direction to the camera. 8. The method of claim 7, And the at least one key is arranged to be exposed in the same direction as the display and is configured to control additional functions of the terminal. 8. The method of claim 7, The at least one key is disposed adjacent to the display and comprises at least one additional key configured to control a music playback mode. delete The method according to claim 1, The slider is formed such that its side surrounds the side of the second body, The slot is a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that formed on the side of the second body. The method according to claim 1, And a battery cover detachably mounted to the slider, wherein the battery cover exposes the battery mounted to the second body to the outside when detached from the slider. The method according to claim 1, And an inclined surface formed at one end of one surface of the first body to slide the first body without slipping when the user moves the slider. A first body including a display; A second body coupled to the first body and collapsible with each other; A slider slidably coupled to the second body; A camera provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved to an open position; A card mounting slot provided in the second body and exposed when the slider is moved to an open position; And And a shutter button for photographing adjacent to a side edge of the terminal so that a user can easily hold the edge of the terminal and take a picture. First and second bodies that can be folded or unfolded; A display provided in the first body and exposed when the first and second bodies are folded; A slider slidably coupled to the second body; A camera provided in the second body and disposed to face in the opposite direction to the display and exposed when the slider is moved; At least one key provided in the slider and exposed to face the same direction as the display when the slider is moved; And And a shutter button provided at one edge of the slide to allow the user to conveniently capture the edge of the terminal.

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