KR101223279B1 - Mobile terminal capable of combining celluar phone module with multimedia terminal module and separating phone module from multimedia module and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a mobile telephone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module, and a method of combining and separating the same from a mobile terminal. The present invention includes the steps of: a) detecting a coupling attempt for a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module that are separated from each other; b) generating, by the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a converted signal to a combined mode; c) the control unit of the multimedia terminal module reading a menu of a screen to be displayed or data corresponding to the menu in a predetermined memory in a combined state; d) displaying the menu or the data read out from the predetermined memory on the entire screen of the mobile terminal in the combined state.

Mobile Phone, Multimedia Terminal, Combined, Separated

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL CAPABLE OF COMBINING CELLUAR PHONE MODULE WITH MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL MODULE AND SEPARATING PHONE MODULE FROM MULTIMEDIA MODULE AND METHOD THEREOF}

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal combined with a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic internal block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for combining a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a separation method of a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

100: mobile terminal

150: connection

200: multimedia terminal module

300: mobile phone terminal module

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, a mobile terminal capable of freely combining and separating a multimedia terminal capable of playing multimedia content such as mp3, broadcast content playback, video playback, and a mobile phone terminal implemented with a telephone function. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a module and a multimedia terminal module, and a method of combining and detaching the same from a mobile terminal.

Recently, according to the innovative development of the mobile communication system and the mobile terminal, it is possible to provide a service that meets the needs of the user by making the mobile terminal to use various multimedia contents as well as a simple phone call using the mobile terminal.

Therefore, convergence that implements many various functions in the mobile terminal is the mainstream, while many people are simple terminals faithful to the basic, for example, a terminal providing only a telephone call function, DMB broadcasting contents, music files, video files, etc. The terminal which provides only multimedia content is preferred.

However, currently provided mobile terminals are equipped with additional functions that can play multimedia contents in the telephone call function without the user having to select the necessary functions according to the situation, and must carry the functions that the user does not need. There have been inconveniences.

In addition, even if a large number of functions are implemented in the mobile terminal, there is a problem that the use of the multimedia content must be terminated in order to use the telephone call function while using the multimedia content.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to combine a multimedia terminal capable of playing multimedia contents such as mp3, broadcast content playback, video playback, and a mobile phone terminal embodying a telephone function. The present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a mobile telephone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module manufactured to be used as a mobile terminal, and a method of combining and separating the same from the mobile terminal.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal in which a mobile terminal combining a multimedia terminal and a mobile telephone terminal can be separated and used as an independent terminal according to a user's needs. The present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a module and a multimedia terminal module and a method of combining and detaching the mobile terminal.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and another object of the present invention is to detect a coupling attempt when a multimedia terminal and a mobile phone terminal are combined, and to implement the mobile terminal even when the terminal is combined. In the case of separating the mobile terminal into two independent terminals, the mobile terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, which can be combined and detached so that each control unit recognizes the separation fact and can be controlled independently, To provide a method of combining and separating.

Method of combining the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module according to the first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

a) detecting a coupling attempt for a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module that are separated from each other;

b) generating, by the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a converted signal to a combined mode;

c) the control unit of the multimedia terminal module reading a menu of a screen to be displayed in a combined state or data corresponding to the menu from a predetermined memory; And

d) displaying the menu or the data read out from the predetermined memory on the entire screen of the mobile terminal in the combined state.

In the mobile terminal according to the second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a separation method of a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module,

Iii) detecting a detachment attempt for the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module coupled to each other;

Ii) generating, by the control unit of each of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a converted signal to a separate mode;

Iii) preparing to perform independent function for each module by each control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module; And

I) The controllers of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module each include reading a menu of a screen to be displayed in a separate state from each memory.

A mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a mobile telephone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to a third aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object,

A mobile telephone terminal module having a telephone call function and including an interface for transmitting an event or predetermined data generated after the connection to the multimedia terminal module;

A multimedia terminal module for receiving and processing an event occurring in the mobile telephone terminal after combining with the mobile telephone terminal and controlling a screen of the mobile telephone terminal; And

And a connection unit for connecting the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module.

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

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal combined with a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic internal block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention to be.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a mobile phone terminal module 300, a multimedia terminal module 200, and a connection unit 150 for connecting the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module.

The mobile phone terminal module 300 and the multimedia terminal module 200 preferably have a touch panel on the front surface.

The multimedia terminal module 200 receives and processes an event occurring in the mobile phone terminal module 300 after being combined with the mobile phone terminal module 300 and controls a screen implemented in the mobile phone terminal module 300. . Therefore, the multimedia terminal module 200 may be combined with the mobile phone terminal module 300 to use two screens in the form of a wide screen as one screen.

In addition, when the functions of the mobile phone terminal module 300 and the multimedia terminal module 200 are upgraded, only the corresponding module may be upgraded. For example, when the mobile phone terminal module 300 is upgraded to support HSDPA while supporting CDMA EvDO, the mobile phone terminal module 300 itself needs to be upgraded.

As shown in FIG. 1, the connection unit 150 is implemented to be folded and portable while combining the mobile phone terminal module 300 and the multimedia terminal module 200. In this case, the folding mobile phone terminal and its appearance are Configure similar.

The mobile phone terminal module 300 has a telephone call function and transmits an event or predetermined data generated after the combination to the multimedia terminal module 200.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the multimedia terminal module 200 and the mobile phone terminal module 300 may include a controller 210, 310, a switch 220, 320, a wireless local area communication module 230, 330, and an interface. Communication units 280 and 380 including units 240 and 340, batteries 250 and 350, memories 260 and 360, and current correction circuits 270 and 370, respectively.

The controller 310 of the mobile phone terminal module 300 receives a combined signal or a separated signal from the switch 320 and the multimedia terminal module 200 to generate a predetermined control signal.

In addition, the communication unit 280 of the mobile phone terminal module 300 includes a wireless short-range communication module (230, 330) and the interface (240, 340), the phone call function and the wireless function of the basic function of the mobile phone terminal module 330 It also performs the function of connecting to the Internet.

The wireless local area communication module 330 of the mobile phone terminal module 300 transmits and receives data in cooperation with the wireless local area communication module 330 of the multimedia terminal module 200.

The interface 240 or 340 may transmit the event or data generated by the mobile phone terminal module 300 to the multimedia terminal module 200 or may be controlled by the controller 210 of the multimedia terminal module 200. The generated control signal is transmitted to the control unit 310 of the mobile phone terminal module 300.

The connection standard of the mobile phone terminal module 300 and the multimedia terminal module 200 including the communication units 280 and 380 is set to one of wireless, wired, bus, serial, and USB. .

Batteries 250 and 350 and memories 260 and 360 are provided in the multimedia terminal module 200 and the mobile phone terminal module 300, respectively.

The current correction circuits 270 and 370 are provided in the multimedia terminal module 200 and the mobile phone terminal module 300 to prevent the occurrence of overcurrent due to the voltage difference when the power is shared.

The operation state of the present invention configured as described above will be described in more detail.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for combining a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When it is desired to combine the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module which are separated from each other, the coupling attempt is detected by a predetermined switch located at the front or side of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module (S310).

Each of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module is provided with a control unit. The control unit receives the signal for the combining attempt from the predetermined switch, and then controls the mobile phone terminal and the multimedia terminal module as one mobile terminal. In step S320, a control signal that is a conversion signal into a coupling mode to be coupled to the signal is generated.

The control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module stores the current state of the mobile phone terminal and the multimedia terminal module to return to the current state when the mobile phone terminal and the multimedia terminal module are separated.

In addition, when the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module are combined with each other to form one mobile terminal, the controlling entity of all the mobile terminals becomes a control unit of the multimedia terminal module.

Accordingly, when a predetermined event occurs in the mobile phone terminal module, the mobile terminal module transmits the predetermined event to the controller of the multimedia terminal module so that the controller of the multimedia terminal module processes the same.

That is, the controller of the multimedia terminal module controls the display in the mobile phone terminal module. As such, the mobile terminal is given a control right to control the display on the mobile phone terminal module to the control unit of the multimedia terminal module.

Therefore, the controller of the multimedia terminal module reads a menu to be displayed on a screen of the mobile telephone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module or data corresponding to the menu from a predetermined memory while being coupled to the mobile terminal (S330). .

The predetermined memory is a memory provided in the mobile phone terminal module or a memory provided in the multimedia terminal module.

When the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module are combined to form one mobile terminal, and the control authority for the mobile terminal is granted to the controller of the multimedia terminal module, the screen of the mobile terminal is initialized.

In addition, the controller of the multimedia terminal module displays the menu or data read out from the predetermined memory on the entire screen of the mobile terminal in the coupled state (S340).

In addition, when the remaining battery capacity of either the mobile phone terminal module or the multimedia terminal module is less than a predetermined amount, the power of the other battery is shared (S350 and S360).

Using the communication function of the mobile phone terminal module, the user accesses a content provider server that provides contents of the wireless Internet and downloads multimedia contents desired by the user (S370).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a separation method of a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When attempting to separate the mobile terminal module and the multimedia terminal module coupled to each other to form a mobile terminal, separation by a predetermined switch provided in the front or side of the mobile terminal module and the multimedia terminal module Attempt is detected (S410).

The control unit of each of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module generates a conversion signal, i.e., a control signal, in the separated mode (S420).

 At this time, when the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module receives the conversion signal to the split mode, the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module return to the state before the mutual coupling, and the multimedia terminal module The control unit of releases the control right to display on the mobile phone terminal module. Each control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module stores the current state in its own memory at the time of combining, and therefore, may immediately return to the state before combining when receiving the conversion signal to the separated mode.

When the preparation of the independent function for each module is completed by each control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module respectively display a menu of a screen to be displayed in a separated state. Read from memory (S430, S440).

When disconnected to the shared battery power in step S430, it is determined that the preparation of the independent function for each module is completed.

As described in detail above, according to the mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module of the present invention and the method of combining and disconnecting the mobile terminal, the combined attempt of the multimedia terminal and the mobile terminal is detected. Therefore, even if two different terminals are combined, the mobile terminal can be used as a single mobile terminal, and even when the mobile terminal is separated into two independent terminals, each control unit recognizes the separation and can independently control the mobile terminal.

Therefore, in case of using only a simple mobile phone function, when carrying only a mobile phone terminal and using multimedia contents such as music and movies, the user can selectively carry a terminal having only necessary functions such as carrying a multimedia terminal. There is an advantage.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims (17)

a) detecting a coupling attempt for a mobile phone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module that are separated from each other; b) generating, by the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a converted signal to a combined mode; c) the control unit of the multimedia terminal module reading a menu of a screen to be displayed in a combined state or data corresponding to the menu from a predetermined memory; And d) displaying the menu or the data read out from the predetermined memory on the entire screen of the mobile terminal in the combined state; Step b), b-1) storing a current state by a controller of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module; b-2) transmitting a predetermined event to the controller of the multimedia terminal module when a predetermined event occurs in the mobile telephone terminal module; And b-3) controlling the display in the mobile phone terminal module by the controller of the multimedia terminal module; Step b-3), Granting a control right to control a display in the mobile phone terminal module to a controller of the multimedia terminal module; And And a method of initializing the screen of the combined mobile terminal when the control right is granted. The method of claim 1, wherein in step a), The method of combining the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module in the mobile terminal, characterized in that the coupling attempt is detected by a predetermined switch located in the front or side portion of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module. delete delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined memory, And a memory provided in the mobile phone terminal module or the multimedia terminal module. The method of claim 6, wherein the method is When the remaining battery capacity of one of the mobile phone terminal module or the multimedia terminal module is less than a predetermined amount, further comprising the step of sharing the power of the other battery of the mobile phone terminal module and multimedia terminal module in a mobile terminal Joining method. The method of claim 7, wherein the method is The method of combining the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module in the mobile terminal, further comprising the step of downloading the multimedia content using the communication function of the mobile phone terminal module. Iii) detecting a detachment attempt for the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module coupled to each other; Ii) generating, by the control unit of each of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a converted signal to a separate mode; Iii) preparing to perform independent function for each module by each control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module; And Iii) the control unit of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, respectively, reading a menu of a screen to be displayed in a separate state from each memory; Step ii) is Restoring, by the controller of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, a state before coupling; And And a control unit of the multimedia terminal module releasing a control right of the display of the mobile telephone terminal module. delete The method of claim 9, wherein in step iii), When disconnected to the shared battery power, the mobile terminal module and the multimedia terminal module separation method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that it is determined that the preparation of the independent function for each module is completed. 12. The mobile phone terminal module according to claim 9 or 11, wherein the separation attempt is detected by a predetermined switch located at the front or side of the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module. And separating the multimedia terminal module. A mobile telephone terminal module having a telephone call function and including an interface for transmitting an event or predetermined data generated after the connection to the multimedia terminal module; A multimedia terminal module for receiving and processing an event occurring in the mobile telephone terminal module after being combined with the mobile telephone terminal module and controlling a screen implemented in the mobile telephone terminal module; And It includes a connection for connecting the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, The multimedia terminal module and the mobile telephone terminal, A mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a mobile telephone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module, further comprising a current correction circuit for preventing an overcurrent caused by a voltage difference when sharing power. The method of claim 13, wherein the mobile phone terminal module, A communication unit for accessing the telephone call and the wireless Internet; An interface for transmitting the event or the data to the multimedia terminal module; And And a predetermined switch including a contact point for sharing a power supply with the multimedia terminal. delete The method of claim 14, wherein the communication unit, A mobile terminal capable of combining and detaching a mobile telephone terminal module and a multimedia terminal module further comprising a wireless local area communication module for wirelessly transmitting predetermined data to a multimedia terminal module located at a short distance. 17. The mobile telephone terminal of claim 16, wherein the connection standard of the controller is set to one of wireless, wired, bus, serial, and USB in the mobile phone terminal module and the multimedia terminal module, respectively. Mobile terminal that can be combined and detached module and multimedia terminal module.

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