KR101422011B1 - Communication terminal and displaying method therein - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a touch screen device, And a control unit displaying a plurality of function areas through the touch screen and activating one of the plurality of function areas based on a touch time of the touch screen, . Here, the touch screen may display the activated function area among the plurality of displayed function areas according to a control signal of the controller.

Description

[0001] COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND DISPLAYING METHOD [0002]

The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a display method thereof.

Generally, a terminal refers to a device having at least one of a voice / video call function, an information input / output function, and a data storage function. Here, the terminal may be one of a portable type and a fixed type depending on whether it is portable, and may be one of a portable type and a portable type depending on whether the user is portable. Particularly, when a signal is transmitted / received to / from an external terminal and /

In recent years, in addition to the above-mentioned functions, the terminal can perform various functions such as video shooting of a still image or a moving image, playback of a multimedia file such as a music file or a moving picture file, game, broadcast reception / As a result, it is implemented as a comprehensive multimedia player. Particularly, a terminal capable of transmitting and receiving signals with an external terminal and / or a server is called a communication terminal.

Various new attempts have been made to these multimedia devices in terms of hardware or software in order to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface (UI) environment implemented in various forms is provided to allow a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

However, according to the terminal according to the related art, it is troublesome to individually operate the key button or access the application menu item step by step in order to select / execute a specific application.

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] The present invention provides a communication terminal and a method thereof, which can facilitate function search and selection using a touch screen.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication terminal comprising: a touch screen; And a controller for displaying a plurality of function areas through the touch screen and activating one of the plurality of function areas based on a touch time of the touch screen. The touch screen identifies the activated functional area among the plurality of functional areas to be displayed according to a control signal of the controller.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of displaying a communication terminal, including: sensing a touch and a touch time of the touch screen; A display step of displaying a plurality of functional areas on the touch screen as the touch is sensed; An activation step of activating any one of the plurality of displayed functional areas based on the sensed touch time; And an identification display step of displaying the activated function area among the displayed plurality of function areas so as to be distinguished.

Effects of the communication terminal and the display method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

First, by sensing a touch on the touch screen, a desired function area among a plurality of function areas to which a plurality of functions are respectively assigned can be activated.

Second, a desired function among a plurality of functions assigned to a plurality of function areas can be executed by sensing a touch pattern including a touch time of the touch screen.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, a communication terminal and a display method thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the detailed description of the known technology, which is considered to be a possibility of blurring the gist of the present invention, will be omitted.

The communication terminal described in the present specification may be used in a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a navigation ), A digital camera (Digital Camera), and an MPEG layer 3 player (MP3P). It is needless to say that the communication terminal to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the above-described kind, but may include all communication terminals having a touch screen.

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions. 1 is a block diagram of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, an operation unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like.

On the other hand, it should be noted that when the components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be merged into one component, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components .

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, a GPS module 115, and the like.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the wireless communication unit 110 will be described in detail.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel or a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may be a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast- The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information refers to information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information includes an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) Electronic Service Guide), and the like.

Meanwhile, the broadcast-related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured not only for the digital broadcasting system described above, but also for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals.

Meanwhile, the broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the storage unit 160.

In addition, the mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and an external server on the mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for connecting to the wireless Internet and transmitting / receiving data, and may be built in or externally mounted on the communication terminal 100.

The short-range communication module 114 is a module for performing short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short range communication technology.

In addition, GPS (Global Positioning System) module 115 receives position information from at least one satellite. Here, the location information may include coordinate information expressed by latitude and longitude.

According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 can accurately calculate the current position according to the triangular method by measuring the precise time and distance from three or more satellites and measuring three different distances. Currently, it is widely used to obtain distance and time information from three satellites and to correct the error with one satellite. In particular, the GPS module 115 can obtain not only the position of latitude, longitude, and altitude, but also the time of three-dimensional velocity and the exact time from the positional information received from the satellite.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is a component for receiving a video signal or an audio signal, and includes a camera module 121 for receiving a video signal, a microphone module 122 for receiving an audio signal, And the like.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 will be described in detail.

The camera module 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display module 151, stored in the storage unit 160, or transmitted through the wireless communication unit 110 to the outside. At least two camera modules 121 may be provided according to the configuration of the communication terminal 100. [

In addition, the microphone module 122 receives an external acoustic signal by a microphone and processes it as electrical voice data in a communication mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode. The processed voice data may be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Meanwhile, the microphone module 122 may implement various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The operation unit 130 receives an input operation for controlling the operation of the communication terminal 100 from a user and generates data corresponding thereto.

For example, the operation unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad, a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. have. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display module 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the communication terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the communication terminal 100, the position of the communication terminal 100, To generate a sensing signal.

For example, the sensing unit 140 may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed when the communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone. In addition, the sensing unit 140 performs a sensing function related to a power supply state by the power supply unit 190, a connection with an external device of the interface unit 170, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface for connecting the communication terminal 100 and an external device. Accordingly, the interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device, transfers the data to each component in the communication terminal 100, or transmits data in the communication terminal 100 to an external device.

For example, the interface unit 170 may include a port for connecting a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, O (input / output) port, a video I / O (input / output) port, and an earphone port.

The identification module includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a SIM (SIM) module, which store various kinds of information for authenticating the usage right of the communication terminal , A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (" USIM "), and the like. In addition, an apparatus having an identification module (hereinafter referred to as 'identification device') can be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device can be connected to the communication terminal 100 through the port connecting the identification device.

The output unit 150 may include a display module 151 for outputting a video signal, an audio output module 152 for outputting an audio signal, and an alarm output module 153 for notifying occurrence of an event.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the output unit 150 will be described in detail.

The display module 151 outputs information processed by the communication terminal 100 on the screen. In particular, the display module 151 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphical user interface (GUI) according to the function mode of the communication terminal 100 at present.

For example, when the communication terminal 100 is in the call mode, it may display a UI or a GUI associated with the call. Alternatively, when the communication terminal 100 is in the video communication mode and / or the photographing mode, the UI and / or GUI related to the transmission / reception image and / or the photographed image may be displayed.

The display module 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three- (3D display). In addition, there may be two or more display modules 151 depending on the implementation mode of the communication terminal 100. [ For example, the communication terminal 100 may be provided with an external display module (not shown) and an internal display module (not shown) at the same time.

Meanwhile, when the display module 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen as described above, the touch screen can be used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The audio output module 152 outputs the audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the storage unit 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, . The sound output module 152 outputs an acoustic signal related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the communication terminal 100. [ The audio output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

Further, the alarm output module 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the communication terminal 100 include reception of a call signal, reception of a message, input of a key signal, and the like. The alarm output module 153 outputs a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm output module 153 may output a vibration to inform it. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm output module 153 can output the vibration as the feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of an event through the vibration output as described above. Of course, the signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display module 151 or the audio output module 152. [

The storage unit 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may store the data to be input / output (e.g., a phonebook, a message, a still image, For example.

The storage unit 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) , A random access memory ("RAM"), and a read only memory ("ROM"). In addition, the communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 160 on the Internet.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the communication terminal 100. For example, for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the control unit 180 or may be formed of software separate from the control unit 180. [

Under the control of the control unit 180, the power supply unit 190 receives an external power supply or an internal power supply and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

Hereinafter, in order to perform the display operation according to the present invention, the organic operation relationship among the respective components of the communication communication terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Hereinafter, the communication terminal related to the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2, and 3 in terms of components according to the outward form.

Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, among the various types of communication terminals, such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, As an example. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a slider type communication terminal, and can be applied to all types of communication terminals including the above-mentioned types.

2 is a perspective view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The communication terminal 100 according to the present invention includes a first body 100A and a second body 100B configured to be slidable along at least one direction on the first body 100A.

Meanwhile, when the communication terminal 100 according to the present invention is a folder type, it includes a first body and a second body configured to fold or unfold at least one side of the first body.

The state where the first body 100A is disposed in a state of being overlapped with the second body 100B may be referred to as a closed configuration and the first body 100A may be referred to as a second body 100B ) May be referred to as an open configuration.

The communication terminal 100 operates mainly in the standby mode in the closed state, but releases the standby mode by the user's operation. Then, the communication terminal 100 operates mainly in the communication mode in the open state, but it also switches to the standby mode after the user's operation or a predetermined time elapses.

The casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) constituting the outer appearance of the first body 100A is formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2.

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display module 151, the first sound output module 152-1, the first camera module 121-1, or the first operation module 121-1 is connected to the first body 100A, specifically, the first front case 100A- (130-1) may be disposed.

The display module 151 may overlap with the touch pad in a layer structure to configure a touch screen, thereby enabling input of information by the user's touch.

The first sound output module 152-1 may be implemented in the form of a speaker.

The first camera module 121-1 can be implemented so as to be suitable for photographing an image or a moving image.

Like the first body 100A, the case constituting the outer appearance of the second body 100B is formed by the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2.

The second operating portion 130-2 may be disposed on the front face of the second body 100B, specifically, the second front case 100B-1.

The third operating unit 130-3, the microphone module 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed in at least one of the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2.

The first to third operating portions 130-1, 130-2, and 130-3 may be collectively referred to as an operating portion 130 and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the operating portion with a tactile impression .

For example, the operation unit 130 may be implemented by a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, Or a joy stick method or the like.

In terms of functions, the first operation unit 130-1 is for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the second operation unit 130-2 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, . Also, the third operating section 130-3 can operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the communication terminal 100. [

The microphone module 122 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving voice, sound, etc. of the user.

The interface unit 170 is a channel through which the communication terminal 100 related to the present invention can exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, (wireless LAN port) or the like), or power supply terminals for supplying power to the communication terminal 100. [

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket for accommodating an external card such as an identification device (a device provided with the above-mentioned SIM, UIM, USIM, etc.) or a memory card for information storage.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the communication terminal 100 may be mounted on the second rear case 100B-2. The power supply unit 190 includes a rechargeable battery (not shown), and a battery (not shown) may be detachably coupled to the rechargeable battery.

3 is a rear perspective view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a second camera module 121-2 may be further mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 100B-2 of the second body 100B. The second camera module 121-2 has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera module 121-1 and may have pixels different from those of the first camera module 121-1.

For example, the first camera module 121-1 has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and transmit it to the other party, and the second camera module 121-2, Since it is often the case that a general subject is photographed and not immediately transferred, it is desirable to have a high pixel.

A flash 121-3 and a mirror 121-4 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera module 121-2. The flash 121-3 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera module 121-2. The mirror 121-4 makes it possible for the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture (a so-called self-photograph) by himself / herself using the second camera module 121-2.

In the second rear case 100B-2, a second sound output module 152-2 may be additionally disposed. The second sound output module 152-2 may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 152-1 and may be used for a speaker phone mode call.

Further, on one side of the second rear case 100B-2, a broadcast signal receiving antenna 111-1 may be disposed in addition to an antenna for communication and the like. The antenna 111-1 can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the second body 100B.

A part of the slide module 100C which slidably couples the first body 100A and the second body 100B is disposed on the first rear case 100A-2 side of the first body 100A.

The other part of the slide module 100C may be disposed on the second front case 100B-1 side of the second body 100B and may not be exposed to the outside as in this figure.

In the above description, the second camera module 121-2 and the like are disposed on the second body 100B, but the invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least two of the configurations 111-1, 121-2 to 121-3, and 152-2 described as being arranged in the second rear case 100B-2, such as the second camera module 121-2, At least one of them may be mounted on the first body 100A, mainly the first rear case 100A-2. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) arranged in the first rear case 100A-2 in the closed state is protected by the second body 100B. Further, even if the second camera module 121-2 is not separately provided, the first camera module 121-1 is rotatably formed so that the second camera module 121-2 can be taken .

The communication terminal 100 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 can operate in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. Lt; / RTI >

Hereinafter, a communication system capable of operating the communication terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The communication system may use different air interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, wireless interfaces that can be used by communication systems include, but are not limited to, Frequency Division Multiple Access ('FDMA'), Time Division Multiple Access ('TDMA'), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS), in particular Long Term Evolution (LTE), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) However, the present invention is applicable to all communication systems including a CDMA wireless communication system.

4, the CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of communication terminals 100, a plurality of base stations (BSs) 270, and base station controllers (BSCs) 275, and a mobile switching center ('MSC') 280. MSC 280 is configured to be coupled to a Public Switched Telephone Network (" PSTN ") 290, and is also configured to be coupled to BSCs 275. BSCs 275 may be coupled in pairs with BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG.

Each BS 270 may comprise at least one sector, and each sector may comprise an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing to a particular direction of radial from BS 270. [ In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments and each of the plurality of frequency assignments has a specific spectrum (e.g., 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment may be referred to as a CDMA channel. The BS 270 may be referred to as a Base Station Transceiver Subsystem (BTSs). In this case, the word "base station" may be referred to as a combination of one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270. [ The base station may also indicate a "cell site ". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

4, a broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcasting signal to the communication terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the communication terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 4 illustrates several Global Positioning System ('GPS') satellites 300. The satellites 300 help locate the communication terminal of at least one of the plurality of communication terminals 100. Although two satellites are shown in Figure 4, useful location information may be obtained by two or more satellites. The GPS module 115 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with satellites 300 to obtain desired location information. Here, you can track your location using all of the technologies that can track your location, as well as your GPS tracking technology. Also, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

Among the typical operations of a wireless communication system, the BS 270 receives reverse link signals from various communication terminals 100. At this time, the communication terminals 100 are in the process of connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by the particular base station 270 is processed by the particular base station 270. The data resulting from the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. The BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functions, including the organization of soft handoffs between the base stations 270. The BSC 275 also transmits the received data to the MSC 280 and the MSC 280 provides additional transmission services for connection with the PSTN 290. [ Similarly, the PSTN 290 connects to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 connects to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 communicate with the BSs 270).

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the display method implemented in the communication terminal according to the present invention will be described step by step. 5 is a flowchart of a display method implemented in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to description with reference to FIG. 5, it is assumed that a specific function is set for each of a plurality of functional areas (to be described later). For example, it may be set according to the user's selection, or may be arbitrarily set by the communication terminal 100. [ In the case where the communication terminal 100 is arbitrarily designated, the functions may be specified in accordance with the structure of the menu items of the communication terminal 100 or may be designated in order of the functions having high frequency of execution. A message, a multimedia message, a preference setting message, or a message (upper level) as the upper level constituting the same level of functions (for example, a menu (upper level) A message creation, an outgoing message, a received message, a multi-mail, etc.) may be specified. Also, in the case where functions with high execution frequencies are designated in the order, the functions having a high execution frequency for a certain period can be designated in the order of the level regardless of the level class. Of course, the designating operation of the function for the functional area may be performed before the steps described later, or may be performed during the progress of the steps described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 senses the touch or touch time of the touch screen (S510).

As the touch for the touch screen is detected, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas on the touch screen (S520).

Here, the function area is an area in which a specific function that can be performed by the communication terminal 100 is displayed, and means an area for receiving a user's selection operation (in particular, touch operation in the present invention) for performing the displayed specific function can do. Further, a plurality of function areas may be displayed, and different functions may be respectively designated and displayed in the plurality of function areas.

For example, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of functional areas when a touch to one point on the touch screen is sensed.

Alternatively, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of function areas when a touch time for a predetermined time with respect to one point on the touch screen is sensed. Here, the predetermined time may be specified as a touch time required for displaying a plurality of functional areas, which is less than a time required for activation of the first functional area (hereinafter, referred to as 'first activation time') or a first activation time. The first functional area is the functional area having the smallest activation time among the plurality of functional areas, and is first activated among the plurality of functional areas.

Here, the one point may be any point on the touch screen, or may be a specific point designated for receiving a command of a plurality of function area displays. At this time, the specific point may be displayed to be distinguished by an indicator method or the like in order to assist the user's selection.

Hereinafter, the display step S520 will be described in more detail with reference to Figs. 6A and 6B. 6A and 6B are screen diagrams illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a plurality of functional areas Inscribing  Or in the form of a plurality of external rings.

6A, the communication terminal 100 displays a specific point 611 on the screen 610 for receiving a function display mode using a plurality of function areas (a).

In the state (a), when the specific point 611 is touched with the pointer 620, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas 651 to 654, (B). Preferably, the predetermined position may be the center of the screen.

If "previous" 612 is selected in the above (b) state. (a) state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the user touches any point 613 on the screen 610 with a pointer (a).

According to one embodiment, the communication terminal 100 can display a plurality of function areas 631 to 634 at a predetermined position on the screen, regardless of the position of the point 613 on the screen (b). Preferably, the predetermined position may be the center of the screen.

According to another embodiment, the communication terminal 100 may display multiple functional areas 641 to 644 formed around the point 613 (c). Accordingly, the display positions of the plurality of functional areas may vary depending on the position of the point 613.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7D, the types of the plurality of functional areas displayed in the display step S520 will be described in more detail. 7A to 7D are screen configuration diagrams of display areas of a plurality of functional areas according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 7A, the plurality of functional areas 711 to 714 may be provided in the form of a plurality of rings centered on the same point and increasing in size from the inside to the outside.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, the plurality of function areas 731 to 734 may be provided in the form of text areas each having a corresponding function.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7C, the plurality of functional areas 741 to 744 may be provided in the form of a divided area in which one ring having a certain area is divided into a plurality of parts.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, the plurality of functional areas 751 to 753 may have a plurality of areas having a certain area in a lattice form.

Of course, the plurality of functional areas can be any shape that can have a plurality of areas as well as the shapes shown in Figs. 7A to 7D.

5, the communication terminal 100 activates one of the plurality of function areas displayed in the display step S520 based on the touch time sensed in the sensing step S510 (S530) .

In the activation step S530, the communication terminal 100 can sequentially activate a plurality of functional areas in a predetermined direction in proportion to the sensed touch time.

For example, when the activation time for one functional area is "1 second ", the first functional area is displayed at the time when the touch time passes" 1 second " 3 seconds "elapsed from the start of the third function area.

In the activation step S530, the communication terminal 100 grasps a touch pattern such as a touch area, a touch pressure, a touch direction, and a touch speed with respect to the touch point, and adjusts the activation speed according to the detected touch pattern . Here, the activation speed may mean a time required for activating one functional area.

For example, when the touch area is equal to or larger than a predetermined size, and the touch pressure is equal to or larger than a predetermined size, the communication terminal 100 can adjust the activation speed corresponding to the touch area or the touch pressure. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the touch area or the activation speed for each touch pressure in the storage unit 160. FIG.

Alternatively, assuming that the touch direction for reducing the activation speed is "leftward" and the touch direction for increasing the activation speed is "rightward", the communication terminal 100 determines whether the touch point is " Quot ;, the activation speed can be decreased or increased. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the degree of activation speed adjustment by the touch drag distance in the storage unit 160 for each touch direction.

Alternatively, when the touch speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined size, the communication terminal 100 can adjust the activation speed corresponding to the touch speed. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the activation speed for each touch speed in the storage unit 160.

Accordingly, the communication terminal 100 can grasp the touch pattern of the user with respect to the touch screen and freely adjust the activation speed to correspond to the touch pattern, as described above.

The communication terminal 100 displays the activated functional area in the activation step S530 among the plurality of functional areas displayed in the display step S520 in operation S540.

The communication terminal 100 may identify the activated function area by using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the function area in the identification display step S540.

For example, in order to distinguish the activated function area, the communication terminal 100 displays only the activated function area as a highlight, outputs a voice indicating that the specific function area is activated, It is possible to notify that a specific functional area is activated through a notification means such as a ringtone or to make the size of the activated functional area relatively large as compared with other functional areas.

Hereinafter, the activation step S530 and the identification display step S540 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C and FIGS. 9A to 9D.

Prior to explanation, it is assumed that the activation speed of the functional area is "1 sec / functional area ". Hereinafter, it is assumed that the touch is maintained during the activation process of the functional area.

FIGS. 8A and 9A are diagrams illustrating a process of activating a plurality of functional areas according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a plurality of ring shapes. FIG. In Figs. 8A and 9A, it is assumed that the activation direction 850 is in the outward direction. Of course, the activation direction may be from the outside to the inside direction. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or set by the communication terminal 100. [

When one second elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 activates the innermost first function area 811 and the first function area 811 811) is activated (a).

Particularly, in FIG. 9A, the area of the first functional area 811 can be displayed larger than before the activated area in order to identify that the first functional area 811 is activated.

The communication terminal 100 activates the second functional area 812 located outside the first functional area 811 and activates the second functional area 812 located outside the first functional area 811. When the first functional area 811 is activated, 2 function area 812 is activated (b).

Particularly, in FIG. 9A, the area of the second functional area 812 can be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify that the second functional area 812 is activated.

The communication terminal 100 activates the third functional area 813 located outside the second functional area 812 and activates the second functional area 812 when the second functional area 812 is activated 3 Functional area 813 is marked to be activated (c).

In particular, in FIG. 9 (c), the area of the third functional area 813 may be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify that the third functional area 813 is activated.

The communication terminal 100 activates the fourth function area 814 located outside the third function area 813 and activates the fourth function area 814 located outside the third function area 813. When the second function area 813 is activated, 4 function area 814 is activated (d).

In particular, in FIG. 9 (d), the area of the fourth functional area 814 can be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify the activation of the fourth functional area 814.

When "1 second" elapses after all of the function areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 again activates the innermost first function area 811 and the first function area 811 ) Can be displayed to indicate that it is activated (e).

The functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) may be displayed as they are in the functional areas in the state (e), or the functions in the next ranking may be replaced and displayed. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) are "the first function to the fourth function ", the next ranking functions may be" have.

8B and 9B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of activating a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in the form of a text list. In Figs. 8B and 9B, it is assumed that the activation direction 860 is from top to bottom. Of course, the activation direction may be the lower direction to the upper direction. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or set by the communication terminal 100. [

When one second elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 activates the uppermost first function area 831 and the first function area 831 831) is activated (a).

Particularly, in FIG. 9B, the area of the first functional area 831 may be displayed larger than before the activated area in order to identify the activation of the first functional area 831. FIG.

The communication terminal 100 activates the second function area 832 located immediately below the first function area 831 and when the second function area 832 is activated again after the first function area 831 is activated, (B) identifies that the second functional area 832 is activated.

Particularly, in FIG. 9B, the area of the second functional area 832 may be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify the activation of the second functional area 832.

The communication terminal 100 activates the third function area 833 located immediately below the second function area 832 and when the second function area 832 is activated again, (C) to indicate that the third functional area 833 has been activated.

In particular, in FIG. 9B, the area of the third functional area 833 can be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify the activation of the third functional area 833. FIG.

The communication terminal 100 activates the fourth function area 834 located immediately below the third function area 833 and when the second function area 833 is activated again, (D) identifies that the fourth functional area 834 has been activated.

In particular, in FIG. 9 (d), the area of the fourth functional area 834 may be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify the activation of the fourth functional area 834.

When "1 second" elapses after all the functional areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 again activates the first functional area 831 located at the uppermost position, and the first functional area 831 ) Can be displayed to indicate that it is activated (e).

The functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) may be displayed as they are in the functional areas in the state (e), or the functions in the next ranking may be replaced and displayed. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) are "the first function to the fourth function ", the next ranking functions may be" have.

8C and 9C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of activating a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in the form of a divided area in one ring. 8C and 9C, it is assumed that the activation direction 870 is clockwise. Of course, the activation direction may be counterclockwise. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or set by the communication terminal 100. [

When one second elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 activates the first function area 841 and the first function area 841 (A) to indicate that it has been activated.

Particularly, in (a) of FIG. 9C, the area of the first functional area 841 can be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify that the first functional area 841 is activated.

When "1 second" elapses after the first functional area 841 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional area 842 closest in the clockwise direction in the first functional area 841 (B), indicating that the second functional area 842 is activated.

In particular, in FIG. 9C (b), the area of the second functional area 842 may be marked larger than it was before activation to identify the activation of the second functional area 842.

The communication terminal 100 activates the third function area 843 closest in the clockwise direction in the second function area 842 when "one second " elapses after the second function area 842 is activated , And the third functional area 843 is activated (c).

Particularly, in (c) of FIG. 9C, the area of the third functional area 843 may be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify that the third functional area 843 is activated.

When "1 second" elapses after the third function area 843 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth function area 844 closest in the clockwise direction in the third function area 843 (D) that the fourth functional area 844 is activated.

Particularly, in FIG. 9 (d), the area of the fourth functional area 844 can be displayed larger than before the activation, in order to identify the activation of the fourth functional area 844.

When "1 second" elapses after all of the function areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 again activates the first function area 841 and determines that the first function area 841 is activated (E).

The functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) may be displayed as they are in the functional areas in the state (e), or the functions in the next ranking may be replaced and displayed. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the states (a) to (d) are "the first function to the fourth function ", the next ranking functions may be" have.

9D is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of activating a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a text list form. In Fig. 9D, it is assumed that the direction of the activation is from the bottom to the top, and the indicator 822 is provided to indicate the activated function area as the length varies in proportion to the touch time.

When one second elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820 in the state (a) in which a plurality of function areas are displayed, the communication terminal 100 displays the first function Activates area 881 and causes indicator 822 to point to first functional area 881 while highlighting to indicate that first functional area 881 is activated (b).

Next, when "1 second" elapses after the first functional area 881 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional area 882 located second from the bottom, and the second functional area 882 (C) indicating indicator 822 to highlight second function area 882, while highlighting to indicate that the first function area 882 is activated.

Next, when "1 second" elapses after the second functional area 882 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the third functional area 883 located third from the bottom, and the third functional area 882 (D) the indicator 822 indicates the third functional area 883 while marking it as highlight to indicate that the second functional area 883 is activated.

Next, when "1 second" elapses after the third functional area 883 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth functional area 884 positioned fourth from the bottom, and the fourth functional area 884 (E) the indicator 822 indicates the fourth functional area 884, while highlighting to indicate that the first functional area 884 is activated.

5, the communication terminal 100 executes the function designated in the activated function area in the activation step S530 when a predetermined touch pattern is input (S550).

The communication terminal 100 includes a touch pattern corresponding to a function execution command such as touch removal to a touch point, touch input a certain number of times after touch removal to a touch point, touch removal to a touch point, The function assigned to the activated function area can be executed.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas in the display step S520 on the first screen and data on the execution step S550 on the second screen using the multiple screen display method Can be displayed. Here, the multiple screen display method includes a screen division method such as PIP (Picture In Picture), POP (Picture Out Picture), PBP (Picture By Picture), a pop-up method, an overlay method, And an on-screen display (on-screen display) method.

The communication terminal 100 may display the plurality of lower functions when the function specified in the activated function area is composed of a plurality of lower functions in the execution step S550, In the case of this lowest function, data output operation according to function execution can be performed.

Hereinafter, the execution step (S550) will be described in more detail with reference to 10a and 10b. 10A and 10B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating an execution process of functions assigned to the activated function area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in the state (a) of FIG. 10A, when the touch point 1021-1 is touched while the function area "message" 1013 among the plurality of function areas 1011 to 1014 is activated The communication terminal 100 sets a state for executing the "message related function" which is the function designated in the function area "message" 1013. [

10A, the function area "message" 1013 in the state where the function area "message" 1013 of the plurality of function areas 1011 to 1014 is activated, The communication terminal 100 has a state for executing the "message related function" which is the function designated in the function area "message" 1013 by touching and dragging from the communication terminal 1022-1 to the outside point 1022-2 . At this time, it is also possible to perform the function performing operation according to the touch drag operation, after the touch of the touch point 1021-1 is continuously held or after the touch is removed.

The communication terminal 100 can display on the screen a list 1030 of sub-function items of the "message " as a result of the function performing operation (c). Alternatively, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas displayed in the state (a) on the first screen 1041 and a list of the sub-function items of the "message " on the second screen 1042 (D) It may be.

Next, the states (a) and (b) of FIG. 10B are the same as the states (a) and (b) of FIG. 10A, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the state (c) of FIG. 10B, the communication terminal 100 stores the subordinate function items of the "message" in the plurality of function areas displayed in the state of FIG. 10 Can be displayed. 10B, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of functional areas displayed in the state of FIG. 10B (a) on the first screen 1061, And a plurality of function areas in which the lower function items are respectively displayed may be displayed on the second screen 1062. [

On the other hand, in the states of Figs. 10A and 10B, when the "simultaneous" areas 1031 and 1051 provided in one area of the screen are activated, ) State. Alternatively, in the states of Figs. 10A and 10B, when the "ALL" areas 1041-1 and 1061-1 provided in the first screens 1041 and 1061 are activated, 10A and 10B in which the screen displayed on the first screens 1041 and 1061 is a full screen. Alternatively, in the states of Figs. 10A and 10B, when the "ALL" areas 1042-1 and 1062-1 provided in the second screens 1042 and 1062 are activated, (C) of FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B in which the screen displayed on the two screens 1042 and 1062 is a full screen.

Hereinafter, the execution step (S550) will be described in more detail with reference to 11a and 11b. 11A and 11B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating an execution process of functions assigned to the activated function area according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in the state (a) of FIG. 11A, in a state where the function area "TV watching" 1113 among the plurality of function areas 1111 to 1114 is activated, The communication terminal 100 sets a state for executing the function "receiving and outputting a broadcast signal through the TV broadcast channel ", which is a function assigned to the function area" watch TV "1113.

11B, or in the state where the function area " TV watching "1113 is activated among the plurality of function areas 1111 to 1114, The communication terminal 100 performs a function of assigning a function specified in the function area "Watch TV" 1113 to the broadcast program on the TV broadcast channel Signal reception and output operation " At this time, it is also possible to perform the function performing operation according to the touch drag operation after the touch point 1121-1 is continuously held or touched.

11A, the communication terminal 100 performs a broadcast signal reception and output operation through a TV broadcast channel and displays a video signal constituting a broadcast signal on the screen And output the audio signal constituting the broadcast signal through the speaker.

Next, as shown in the state (a) of Fig. 11B, as the touch for the touch point 1121-1 is removed while the function area "message creation" 1115 is activated, Quot; entry into message creation mode "function designated in the function area" create message "1115. [

Alternatively, as shown in the state (b) of FIG. 11B, when the function area "message creation" 1115 is activated, The communication terminal 100 sets the state "entry into message creation mode ", which is a function designated in the function area" message creation "1115, by touch dragging to the point 1122-2.

Then, as shown in the state (c) of FIG. 11B, as the communication terminal 100 enters the message creation mode, the communication terminal 100 can display a screen for receiving the contents of the message creation from the user.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12C, a scroll process for a plurality of function areas according to the present invention will be described in terms of a screen configuration.

12A is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of function areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of function areas are provided in a plurality of ring shapes.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state in which the first function to the fourth function are displayed in each of the plurality of function areas 1211 to 1214 (a).

When touching from one point 1222 of the fourth function area "alarm / schedule" 1214 to a point 1221 of the first function area "service" 1211 in the state (a) (B) designates the fifth function to the eighth function in each of the plurality of function areas 1215 to 1218 in accordance with the touch drag operation, and displays the designated state.

12B is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of function areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of function areas are provided in a text list form.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state in which the first function to the fourth function are displayed in each of the plurality of function areas 1231 to 1234 (a).

In the state (a), when the user touch-drages from one point 1223 of the third function area "message" 1233 to one point 1224 of the first function area "service" 1231, the communication terminal 100 (B) designating a third function to a sixth function in each of the plurality of function areas 1233 to 1236 in accordance with the touch drag operation, and displaying the designated state.

FIG. 12C is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are provided as a divided area in one ring.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state where the first function to the fourth function are displayed in each of the plurality of function areas 1241 to 1244 (a).

When touch dragged from one point 1225 of the third function area "message" 1233 to one point 1226 of the first function area "service" 1241 in the state (a) (B) designating a third function to a sixth function in each of the plurality of function areas 1243 to 1246 in accordance with the touch drag operation, and displaying the designated state.

As described above with reference to Figs. 12A to 12C, by touch-dragging between functional areas, it is possible to freely scroll a plurality of functional areas. Of course, the scroll operation of the plurality of function areas can be performed corresponding to the direction, speed, and distance of the touch drag. In addition, regardless of the function area in which the start point and the end point of the touch drag are located, it is also possible to perform a scroll operation of a plurality of function areas according to a predetermined scroll speed according to the speed of the touch drag or the distance.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13C, a process of adjusting the activation order of a plurality of functional areas according to the present invention will be described in terms of a screen configuration. 13A to 13C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of adjusting activation order among a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first function area 1311 of the plurality of function areas 1311 to 1314 is activated and a point (for example, (A), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area "message" 1313 to the " outward "1340 (b).

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, in a state in which the first function area "service" 1351 of the plurality of function areas 1351 to 1354 is activated, (A), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area "message" 1353 to the " downward "1370 (b).

Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, the first function area 1381 of the plurality of function areas 1381 to 1384 is activated, and the third function area "message" (A), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area "message" 1383 to "clockwise" 1392 (b).

As described above with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13C, even if a plurality of function areas are set to be sequentially activated, the activation order can be adjusted so that the touch is recognized from the functional area recognized when the touch for the specific function area is recognized .

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14, a process of displaying a plurality of function areas designated by the dependency relations will be described in terms of a screen configuration. FIG. 14 is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of function areas designated in dependency relations according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user removes the touch of the pointer 1450 to the touch point 1451 after the second one of the plurality of function areas 1411 to 1413 is activated (a) .

The communication terminal 100 divides the screen into a plurality of screens and displays a plurality of function areas 1411 to 1413 displayed in the state (a) on the first screen 1400-1, 2) displays a plurality of sub-functional areas 1421 to 1423 each of which is assigned a plurality of sub-functions belonging to the function specified in the second functional area "multimedia" 1412 (b). In the state (b), the user touches one point 1452 of the second screen 1400-2 with the pointer 1450, and after a predetermined time elapses, the second lower function area "broadcast service" 1422 is activated, the touch is removed.

Accordingly, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of lower functional areas 1421 to 1423 on the first screen 1400-1 and a second lower functional area "Broadcast service " on the second screen 1400-2, (C) displays a plurality of sub-functional areas 1431 to 1433, each of which is assigned a plurality of sub-functions belonging to the function specified in the "

Of course, although not shown in the drawings, the communication terminal 100 may divide the entire screen into at least three, or may display a plurality of functional areas on each of the divided screens. At this time, a plurality of function areas displayed on each divided screen can have a dependency relation with each other.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15, the process of adjusting the character selection area in proportion to the touch time will be described in terms of the screen configuration. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a process of adjusting a character selection area in proportion to a touch time according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the description, it is assumed that a character region composed of a certain number of characters among text message contents can be selected in proportion to the touch time. For example, it can be assumed that three letters per second of touch time can be selected.

The user touches one point 1521 on the screen with the pointer 1520 while the cursor is positioned at one point 1511-1 of the generated text message content 1511 (a).

When "1 second" elapses from the state (a), the communication terminal 100 can select the character area 1511-2 corresponding to the touch time "1 second" from the cursor position 1511-1 (B).

When "1 second" elapses from the state (b), the communication terminal 100 displays the character area 1511-3 corresponding to the touch time "2 seconds" from the cursor position 1511-1, (C).

When "1 second" elapses from the state (c), the communication terminal 100 displays the character area 1511-4 corresponding to the touch time "3 seconds" from the cursor position 1511-1, (D).

Therefore, the communication terminal 100 can freely select the character area in proportion to the touch time, so that the contents of the inputted text message can be easily deleted or edited.

Of course, the number of characters that can be selected per touch time can be set by the user or the communication terminal 100. [ Although not shown in the drawing, an area selection operation proportional to the touch time can be sufficiently realized on a data display screen represented by an image, text, or the like as well as in text message creation.

Further, the display method of the communication terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a computer-readable code on a medium on which the program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer-readable medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) . In addition, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the communication terminal.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, And are not limited by the accompanying drawings. In addition, all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments described above.

1 is a block diagram of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a front perspective view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a rear view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a block diagram of a CDMA wireless system in which the communication terminal shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is operable; Fig.

5 is a flowchart of a display method implemented in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of function areas on a touch screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A to 7D are screen configuration views of display areas of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating a process of activating a plurality of functional areas according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIGS. 9A to 9D are screen diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are screen composition diagrams illustrating an execution process of a function assigned to an activated function area according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are schematic diagrams showing a process of executing a function assigned to an activated function area according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

12A to 12C are screen diagrams illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of function areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating a process of adjusting an activation sequence among a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of function areas designated to lower-level functions in higher-level functions according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a process of adjusting a character selection area in proportion to a touch time according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

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touch screen; And A controller for displaying a plurality of functional areas through the touch screen, activating at least one functional area of the plurality of functional areas based on a touch time of the touch screen, and controlling the activated functional area to be identified Lt; / RTI > Wherein the controller sequentially activates the plurality of function areas in a predetermined direction in proportion to the touch time. The apparatus according to claim 1, The touch point is displayed at a center or at a designated position on the touch screen regardless of a touch point. The touch screen of claim 1, And displays each of the plurality of function areas by using at least one of a size, a color, and a sharpness of the function area according to a control signal of the control part. The touch screen of claim 1, And displays the activated function area by using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the function area according to the control signal of the controller. delete 5. The apparatus of claim 4, And adjusts an activation speed for the plurality of functional areas based on at least one of a touch area, a touch pressure, and a touch direction with respect to the touch point. The apparatus of claim 1, And establishes a function for each of the plurality of functional areas. The apparatus of claim 1, And executes a function assigned to the activated function area when a predetermined touch pattern is input. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8, Wherein when the function is composed of a plurality of lower functions, the plurality of lower functions are displayed through the touch screen, and when the function is the lowest function, the data output operation according to the function execution is performed. 10. The method of claim 9, Wherein the plurality of sub- A plurality of function areas, Wherein the plurality of function areas, in which the plurality of lower functions are designated, A plurality of function areas displayed in advance, or a plurality of function areas generated separately from the plurality of function areas. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8, Wherein the plurality of function areas are displayed on a first screen and the data according to the function is displayed on a second screen by using a multiple screen display method through the touch screen. The touch screen of claim 1, Wherein when a plurality of function areas are touched and dragged from one point to another point, in accordance with a control signal of the control unit, a drag pattern is assigned to at least one of the plurality of function areas Wherein at least one function is replaced and displayed. The apparatus of claim 1, And activates, when the one of the plurality of function areas is touched, from the touched function area. A sensing step of sensing a touch and a touch time with respect to the touch screen; A display step of displaying a plurality of functional areas on the touch screen as the touch is sensed; An activation step of activating any one of the plurality of displayed functional areas based on the sensed touch time; And And an identification display step of displaying the activated function area among the displayed plurality of function areas so as to be distinguished, Wherein the activating step sequentially activates the plurality of function areas in a predetermined direction in proportion to the sensed touch time. delete 15. The method according to claim 14, And displaying the activated function area by using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the function area. 15. The method of claim 14, And controlling an activation speed for the plurality of functional areas based on at least one of a touch area, a touch pressure, and a touch direction with respect to the touch point. 15. The method of claim 14, Further comprising an execution step of executing a function assigned to the activated function area when a predetermined touch pattern is inputted. 19. The method of claim 18, Displaying the plurality of lower functions when the function is composed of a plurality of lower functions and performing a data output operation according to function execution when the function is the lowest function. 19. The method of claim 18, And displaying the plurality of function areas on a first screen and displaying data on execution of the execution step on a second screen using a plurality of screen display methods. 15. The method according to claim 14, Wherein at least one function assigned to at least one functional area of the plurality of functional areas is replaced and displayed in accordance with a drag pattern when the functional region is touch dragged from one point to another point And a display unit for displaying the communication terminal. 15. The method of claim 14, And activating one of the plurality of function areas from the touched function area when the one function area is touched.

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