KR101427263B1 - Method for controlling a file of mobile terminal and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing a file of a mobile terminal in which a user can easily manage a file stored in the mobile terminal. To this end, the file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to the present invention displays a date graphic representing a date on a display unit of the mobile terminal, searches for a file stored in a specific date selected, And a control unit for displaying on the display unit together.

Mobile terminal, file, date graphic

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a file management method,

The present invention relates to a file management method and apparatus for a mobile terminal.

The mobile terminal may be configured to perform various functions. Examples of such various functions include a data and voice communication function, a function of photographing a video or a moving image through a camera, a voice storage function, a music file playback function through a speaker system, and an image or video display function. Some mobile terminals include additional functions to execute games, and some other mobile terminals are also implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent mobile terminals can receive a broadcast or multicast signal to view a video or television program.

Further, efforts for supporting and increasing the functions of the mobile terminal continue. Such efforts include not only changes and improvements in structural components that form the mobile terminal, but also improvements in software or hardware.

A portable phone according to the prior art, BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mobile terminals, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), simply store files such as videos and pictures in memory.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a file management method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that enables a user to easily manage a file stored in the mobile terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a file management method and apparatus of a mobile terminal that allows a user to easily select a file stored in the mobile terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a file management method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that enables a user to easily confirm a file stored in the mobile terminal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, which displays a date graphic representing a date on a display unit of the mobile terminal, searches for a file stored on a selected specific date, On the display unit together with the date graphic.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, the apparatus comprising: a date area indicating a date; a main area indicating an image of the file; an information area indicating information of each file displayed on the main area; And a key area indicating keys for controlling each of the files.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, comprising: a main area of a date graphic, which is divided into a plurality of sub areas; And displays a thumbnail image of the searched photo files in a second display area of each sub area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, which automatically searches files from a predetermined date to a predetermined date when a date icon corresponding to the specific date is selected on a date graphic, And a controller for sequentially displaying the retrieved files on the plurality of sub regions.

 According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, which searches for folders corresponding to a predetermined date from a predetermined date when an icon of the specific date is selected on a date graphic, On the date graphic.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, comprising: a control unit for displaying the preview image only on a folder other than the hidden folder when a hidden folder is searched among folders displayed on a date graphic .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management method for a mobile terminal, the method comprising: storing files generated in a mobile terminal; Displaying a date graphic representing a date on a screen of the mobile terminal; Searching a file stored at a selected specific date; And displaying an image of the searched file on the screen together with the date graphic.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management method for a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying a date area representing a date, a main area representing an image of the file, an information area representing information of each file displayed on the main area, And a key area indicating keys for controlling each of the files.

 According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management method for a mobile terminal, the method comprising: dividing a main area of a date graphic into a plurality of sub areas; Enlarging an arbitrary file among the searched files in a first display area of each sub-area; And displaying the searched photo files as a thumbnail image in a second display area of each sub area.

As described in detail above, the file management method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention can store various kinds of files generated by the mobile terminal, such as video files, photo files, and document files, On the date graphic representing the date according to the date and time of the user, the user can easily check, select, and manage the file stored in the mobile terminal.

Hereinafter, various embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description of known technologies and configurations thereof, which may be detracted from the gist of the present invention, will be omitted. In describing the present invention with reference to the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote components performing the same function.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal described in this specification may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) have.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. 1 shows a mobile terminal having various components. However, not all illustrated components are required. A mobile terminal may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, or a mobile terminal may be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components that allow wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a network on which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

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 and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to 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 related information. The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. 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.

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-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcasting signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcasting receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Only Digital Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

In addition, the mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a 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 wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be built in or externally.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for 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 distance communication technology.

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. One example is the GPS (Global Position System) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information indicated by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can accurately calculate the current location according to the triangulation method by measuring the precise time and distance from three or more satellites and measuring three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error by one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can acquire latitude, longitude and altitude as well as three-dimensional velocity information and accurate time from the position information received from the satellite.

An audio / video (A / V) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can 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. The microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, which will be described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. Also, it is responsible for a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, Video input / output (I / O) ports, earphone ports, and the like.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) ), 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. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, and an alarm unit 153.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. If the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the captured image and / or the received image or UI and GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 13 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display). In addition, there may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The audio output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 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 mobile terminal 100. [ The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include receiving a call signal, receiving a message, and inputting a key signal. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the 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 the call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 can output a vibration to notify it. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 can output the vibration by 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, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 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 RAM (Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read- And an optical disc. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases, And may be implemented by the control unit 180.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software codes may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

 In the foregoing, the mobile terminal related to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, the mobile terminal related to the present invention will be further described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 in view of the components according to the outline. Hereinafter, for simplicity of explanation, a slider type mobile terminal will be described as an example among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a slider type mobile terminal but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-mentioned type.

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

For example, the mobile terminal of the present invention includes a first body 200 and a second body 205 configured to be slidable along at least one direction on the first body 200. In addition, the mobile terminal of the present invention may include 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 200 is disposed in a state of being overlapped with the second body 205 may be referred to as a closed configuration and the first body 200 may be referred to as a second body 205 ) May be referred to as an open configuration.

The mobile terminal operates mainly in the standby mode in the closed state, but the standby mode is also released by the operation of the user. The mobile terminal operates mainly in a communication mode in an open state, but is also switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a predetermined period of time.

The casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) constituting the outer appearance of the first body 200 is formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. Various electronic components are installed in a space formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225.

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

A display module 151, an audio output module 152, a camera 121, or a first user input unit 210 may be disposed in the first body 200, specifically, the first front case 220.

The display module 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually represent information.

In addition, the display module 151 is overlapped with the touch pad in a layer structure, so that the display module 151 may operate as a touch screen to enable information input by a user's touch.

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

The camera 121 may be implemented to suitably photograph an image or a moving image for a user and the like.

As in the case of the first body 200, the case constituting the outer appearance of the second body 205 is formed by the second front case 230 and the second rear case 235.

The second user input unit 215 may be disposed on the front surface of the second body 205, specifically, the second front case 230.

A microphone 122 and an interface unit 170 may be disposed on at least one of the first front case 230 and the second rear case 235. The third user input unit 245,

The first to third user input units 210, 215 and 245 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion 130. If the user operates in a tactile manner with a tactile impression, Can be employed.

For example, the user input unit may be implemented by a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a push or a touch operation of a user, or may be a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, or the like Can also be implemented.

In a functional aspect, the first user input unit 210 is for inputting commands such as start, end, scrolling, etc., and the second user input unit 215 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols and the like.

Also, the third user input unit 245 may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the portable terminal.

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

The interface unit 170 is a path for allowing a mobile terminal related to the present invention to 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), etc.), or power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket for accommodating an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) or a memory card for storing information.

And a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal is mounted on the second rear case 235 side.

The power supply unit 190 may be detachably coupled to a rechargeable battery, for example, for charging.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a camera 121 may further be mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 235 of the second body 205. The camera 121 of the second body 205 has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the camera 121 of the first body 200. The camera 121 of the first body 200 and the camera 121 of the first body 200, And different pixels.

For example, the camera 121 of the first body 200 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, Since it is often the case that a subject is photographed and not immediately transferred, it is preferable to have a high pixel.

A flash 250 and a mirror 255 may be additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 of the second body 205. The flash 250 illuminates the subject when the subject of the subject is photographed by the camera 121 of the second body 205. The mirror 255 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 of the second body 205.

The second rear case 235 may further include an acoustic output module 152.

The sound output module 152 of the second body 205 may implement a stereo function together with the sound output module 152 of the first body 200 and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna 260 for receiving broadcast signals may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 235 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna 260 may be installed to be detachable from the second body 205 (2).

A portion of the slide module 265 that slidably couples the first body 200 and the second body 205 is disposed on the first rear case 225 side of the first body 200.

The other part of the slide module 265 may be disposed on the second front case 230 side of the second body 205 and may not be exposed to the outside as in this figure.

The second camera 121 and the like are disposed on the second body 205, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least one of the configurations 260, 121 to 250, and 152 described as being disposed in the second rear case 235, such as the camera 121 of the second body, It is also possible that the first rear case 225 is mounted to the rear case 225. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) arranged in the first rear case 225 in the closed state is protected by the second body 205. Further, even if the camera 121 of the second body is not separately provided, the camera 121 of the first body may be configured to be rotatable so that the camera 121 of the second body can be photographed up to the photographing direction .

The terminal 100 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is operable 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 .

Hereinafter, a communication system capable of operating a 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) (especially Long Term Evolution (LTE)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) . Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, the present invention is applicable to all communication systems including CDMA wireless communication systems.

4, the CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of 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. 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 terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the 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 to locate at least one of the plurality of 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 a reverse link signal from the various terminals 100. At this time, the 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, embodiments of a file management method and apparatus of a mobile terminal that allow a user to easily identify, select, and manage files stored in the mobile terminal by managing and / or displaying the files according to dates will be described with reference to FIGS. Will be described in detail.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. A file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a portable phone, A personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5, the file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a user input unit 130 for receiving user input information; A memory 160 for storing various kinds of files such as a moving picture file, a picture file, and a document file generated in the mobile terminal; A date graphic indicating a date is displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal on the basis of the input information of the user and the file stored in the date selected by the user is searched, And a control unit 180 for displaying on the display unit 150 together with graphics. The user input unit 130 may be a keypad and / or a touchscreen.

The control unit 180 stores various types of files such as image files, photo files, and document files in the memory 160 according to the recording dates of the files. For example, when the icon of the picture file for selecting a picture file is selected through the user input unit 130 and a date icon indicating the date of June 07, 2007 is selected, 2007, and displays the retrieved picture files on the display unit 151 together with a date graphic indicating June 07, Here, the genitals control unit 180 displays the searched photo files on the display unit 151 by a predetermined number (for example, 30 photo files). The control unit 180 may display the number and / or the display position of the searched photo files on the display unit 151 in various ways.

Hereinafter, the operation of the file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a file management method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the file icon for selecting a specific file (for example, a moving picture file, a document file, or a picture file) is selected on the menu of the mobile terminal, the user input unit 130 selects a file icon corresponding to the selected file icon Generates a first control signal, and outputs the generated first control signal to the controller 180. [ For example, the user input unit 130 generates a first control signal corresponding to the selected photo file icon when a photo file icon for selecting a photo file is selected on the menu of the mobile terminal, And outputs a control signal to the control unit 180. [ Hereinafter, a case where a photo file is selected as the specific file will be described as an example. The specific file may be a moving picture file, a document file, or a picture file.

The control unit 180 determines whether a photo file icon is selected based on the first control signal (S11), and outputs a predetermined date graphic representing the date to the display unit 150. [ At this time, the display unit 150 displays the predetermined date graphic on the screen (S12).

The user input unit 130 generates a second control signal corresponding to the selected date icon when a date icon for selecting a specific date (for example, June 07, 2007) is selected on the date graphic, And outputs the generated second control signal to the controller 180.

The control unit 180 determines whether a specific date icon is selected based on the second control signal (S13), searches for a photo file stored at a specific date corresponding to the specific date icon (S14) And displays the file on the display unit 150 together with the date graphic (S15). The control unit 180 searches for a moving image file stored on the specific date when a moving image icon for selecting a moving image file is selected and displays the searched moving image file on the display unit 150 together with the date image. When the document icon for selecting a document file is selected, the control unit 180 searches for the document file stored on the specific date, and displays the searched document file on the display unit 150 together with the date graphic do.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 7. Fig. Here, the control unit 180 may display the searched video file and the searched document file in the same manner as the searched photo file.

7 is a first exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the date icon corresponding to June 7, 2007 is selected on the date graphic, the controller 180 stores the photo files photographed on June 7, 2007 in the memory 160, And displays the read photo file on the screen through the display unit 151. [ At this time, the controller 180 arranges the searched photo files on the date graphic by a predetermined number (for example, 30 photo files). The date graphic may include a date area indicating a date, a main area indicating an image of the file, an information area indicating information of each file displayed on the main area, and a key area indicating keys for controlling the files, .

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 to display a thumbnail image (thumbnail image) image). The default size of the photo file may be set to 3 Inch * 4 Inch.

The control unit 180 reduces the size of the displayed photo files when a specific direction key (e.g., a left arrow key) is selected after the zoom key displayed at the bottom of the date graphic is selected. At this time, when the size of the photo files is reduced, the controller 180 additionally displays the photo files not displayed on the display unit 151 among the photo files photographed on the specific date. For example, the control unit 180 displays 20 photo files before the size of the photo files is reduced, but when the size of the photo files is reduced, 30 photo files photographed on the specific date can be displayed have.

The controller 180 enlarges the size of the displayed photo files when a specific direction key (e.g., right direction key) is selected after the zoom key displayed at the bottom of the date graphic is selected. At this time, when the size of the photo files is enlarged, the controller 180 may display the photo files in order of photographs taken in the order of time. For example, the control unit 180 displays 12 photo files before the size of the photo files is enlarged. However, when the size of the photo files is enlarged, four photo files photographed on the specific date can be displayed have. In addition, the controller 180 gradually increases the size of the photo files every time the right direction key is selected. Here, the control unit 180 may gradually reduce or enlarge the selected photo file according to the key signal of the direction key.

The controller 180 may display a scroll bar on the left or right side of the main area when it is not possible to display all photographic files photographed on a specific date on the main area of the date graphic. Accordingly, the controller 180 can display all of the photo files on the screen according to the movement of the scroll bar.

The control unit 180 may display the file name of each photo file on the information area of the date graphic. The control unit 180 processes the file name as a sliding motion when the file name to be displayed is long and can not be displayed on the information area of the date graphic.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 8. Fig.

8 is a second exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

8, when the zoom key is selected on the key area of the date graphic, the controller 180 displays a scroll bar 8-1 for reducing or enlarging the photo file on the key area do. For example, when the - key of the scroll bar 8-1 for reducing or enlarging the picture file is selected, the controller 180 reduces the size of the picture files, The size of the photo files is enlarged when the " + " Here, the control unit 180 may adjust the size of the photo files from 5 inches * 6 inches to 1 inch * 1 inch.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 9. Fig.

9 is a third exemplary view illustrating a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9, the control unit 180 divides the main area of the date graphic into a plurality of sub areas (for example, a first sub area to a fourth sub area) It is possible to enlarge an arbitrary photograph file among the searched picture files in a display area (for example, a left area), and to reduce the size of the picture files in the second display area (for example, Image (Thumbnail image, Thumbnail image). For example, the controller 180 may enlarge an arbitrary photo file among the searched photo files in the left area (or the right area) of each sub area, and store the selected photo files in the right area (or the left area) Eight photo files among the photo files are displayed as thumbnail images.

In addition, when the date icon corresponding to a specific date is selected on the date graphic, the controller 180 automatically searches for the photo files from the specific date to a predetermined previous date, And may be sequentially displayed on the display screen. For example, when the date icon corresponding to July 13, 2007 is selected on the date graphic, the control unit 180 displays the photo files photographed on July 13, 2007 in the first sub area, The photo files photographed on July 12, 2007 are displayed in the second sub area, the photo files photographed on July 11, 2007 are displayed on the third sub area, and the photo files photographed on July 10, 2007 May be automatically displayed in the fourth sub-area.

The controller 180 enlarges and displays the selected photo file when the photo file displayed on the first display area of the sub area is selected. At this time, the controller 180 adjusts the-key or the + key of the scroll bar for adjusting the size of the photo file to reduce or enlarge the selected photo file.

The control unit 180 hides the specific photo file when a hide key displayed on the key area of the date graphic is selected after a specific photo file is selected by the user from the photo files displayed on the main area. The control unit 180 deletes the specific photo file when a delete key displayed on the key area of the date graphic is selected after a specific photo file is selected by the user from the photo files displayed on the main area do.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 10. Fig.

FIG. 10 is a fourth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, the controller 180 selects a specific one of the plurality of photo files displayed on the second display area of the sub area by the key signal of the left / right direction key and located at the lower end of the second display area, When the photo file is selected, the photo files located on the same line as the selected specific photo file are all located at the top of the second display area and the new photo file is located at the bottom of the second display area. Here, the new photo file means a next photo file to be displayed in the second display area among the photo files photographed on the same date as the photo file displayed in the second display area. For example, the control unit 180 selects a specific picture file located at the lower end of the second display area among the plurality of picture files displayed on the second display area of the sub area by the key signal of the left / right direction key The four picture files located at the lower end of the second display area are positioned at the top of the second display area when the first picture file is recorded in the second display area, Place it at the bottom.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 11. Fig.

11 is a fifth exemplary view illustrating a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11, when the icon of the specific date is selected on the date graphic after the photo file icon is selected, the control unit 180 displays the corresponding folders (photo files , And displays the searched folders on the date graphic. The control unit 180 places the folders displayed on the date graphic in a predetermined form (for example, a circular form), and simultaneously places the folders in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise or counterclockwise) , Or each folder may be caused to move repeatedly to the left / right side by itself. For example, when the date icon corresponding to June 13, 2007 is selected on the date graphic after the photo file icon is selected, the controller 180 updates the date icon corresponding to the date icon from June 13, 2007 to June 6, 2007 (Folders having photo files) corresponding to the day, and displays the searched folders on the date graphic.

The control unit 180 may display a preview image on the displayed folders. For example, the control unit 180 selects an arbitrary photo file among a plurality of photo files recorded in each folder, and displays an image of each selected photo file as a preview image of each folder. At this time, the controller 180 does not display the preview image on the hidden folder when the hidden folder is searched among the folders displayed on the date graphic.

The controller 180 displays the images of the photo files recorded in the selected folder on the main area of the date graphic when a specific folder is selected from the displayed folders. At this time, the controller 180 may arrange the images of the photo files displayed on the main area of the date graphic irregularly.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of the mobile terminal will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 12. Fig.

FIG. 12 is a sixth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12, when the user selects a specific folder among the displayed folders, the control unit 180 displays all the images of the photo files recorded in the selected folder on the main area of the date graphic, The images of the files may be displayed sequentially one by one or automatically for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) by a preset number of times (for example, two sheets). At this time, the controller 180 may properly arrange the irregularly arranged pictures when a specific image is selected from the images of the photo files displayed on the main area of the date graphic.

The control unit 180 automatically selects the next folder (e.g., selects a folder according to the date order) when all the images of the photo files in the selected folder are displayed, and then displays the images of the photo files in the selected next folder On the main area of the date graphic. Here, the method of displaying the photo files in the next folder is the same as the method of displaying the photo files in the specific folder.

The mobile terminal having the above-described display device is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified so that all or some of the embodiments are selectively As shown in FIG.

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention. FIG.

Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of Figure 2;

4 is an exemplary view of a communication system in which a terminal according to the present invention is operable.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a file management method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a first exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a second exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

9 is a third exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a fourth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a fifth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a sixth example of a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

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Claims (16)

A memory for storing files generated in the mobile terminal; Displaying a date graphic representing a date on a display unit of the mobile terminal, searching a file stored on a selected specific date, and displaying an image of the searched file on a thumbnail image together with the date graphic on the display unit The file management apparatus comprising: The method according to claim 1, The date graphic, A date area indicating the date, A main area indicating an image of the file, An information area indicating information of the file displayed on the main area, And a key area indicating keys for controlling the file. 3. The method of claim 2, Wherein, And the file name of the searched file is subjected to sliding motion processing on the information area of the date graphic. 3. The method of claim 2, Wherein, The main area of the date graphic is divided into a plurality of sub areas, an arbitrary file of the searched files is enlarged in a first display area of each sub area, and the searched photo files are enlarged in a second display area of each sub area. And displaying the thumbnail image as a thumbnail image. 5. The method of claim 4, Wherein, Automatically searches for files from the specific date to a predetermined previous date when a date icon corresponding to the specific date is selected on the date graphic, and sequentially displays the searched files on the plurality of sub regions. To the file management device of the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the files are photo files, moving picture files, and document files. The method according to claim 1, Wherein, When a file icon for selecting the file and a date icon corresponding to the specific date are selected, files recorded on the specific date are retrieved from the memory, and the retrieved files are displayed on the display unit together with the date graphic The file management apparatus comprising: delete The method according to claim 1, Wherein, When the icon of the specific date is selected on the date graphic, searches folders corresponding to the predetermined date from the specific date, and displays the searched folders on the date graphic, A folder having a moving picture file, and a folder having a document file. 10. The method of claim 9, Wherein, And displays a preview image on the displayed folders. 10. The method of claim 9, Wherein, Wherein when the hidden folder is searched out among the folders displayed on the date graphic, the preview image is displayed only on the folder excluding the hidden folder. 10. The method of claim 9, Wherein, When a specific folder is selected from among the displayed folders, images of files recorded in the selected folder are all displayed on the main area of the date graphic, or images of the files are sequentially displayed one by one or a preset number of times And automatically displays the file management information of the mobile terminal. 13. The method of claim 12, Wherein, And automatically displays the images of the files in the selected next folder on the main area of the date graphic when the images of the files in the selected folder are all displayed. Storing files generated in the mobile terminal; Displaying a date graphic representing a date on a screen of the mobile terminal; Retrieving a file stored on the selected specific date; And displaying an image of the searched file on the screen together with the date graphic as a thumbnail image. 15. The method of claim 14, The date graphic, A date area indicating the date, A main area indicating an image of the file, An information area indicating information of the file displayed on the main area, And a key area indicating keys for controlling the file. 16. The method of claim 15, Dividing the main area of the date graphic into a plurality of sub areas; Enlarging an arbitrary file among the searched files in a first display area of each sub-area; And displaying thumbnail images of the searched photo files in a second display area of each of the sub areas.

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