KR101486340B1 - Communication terminal and method of excuting function therein - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a communication terminal that selects functional areas and identification information from at least one functional area and at least one identification information displayed on a display unit and executes a function corresponding to the selected functional area using the selected identification information, And a function execution method of the same.

Description

[0001] COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND METHOD OF EXCUTING FUNCTION THEREIN [0002]

The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a method for executing the function of the communication terminal.

Generally, a communication terminal means a device having at least one of a voice / video call function, an information input / output function, and a data storage function.

In recent years, in addition to the above-described functions, the communication terminal performs various functions such as video shooting of a still image or a moving picture, reproduction of a multimedia file such as a music file or a moving picture file, game, broadcast reception / And is being implemented in the form of a comprehensive multimedia player.

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.

According to the related art, the communication terminal can perform various operations associated with the counterpart terminal, such as transmitting a call / message to the counterpart.

However, the user has to input the telephone number of the counter party terminal to receive the call / message.

In addition, the user must perform a plurality of key operations in order to select a specific operation among various operations associated with the counterpart terminal.

An object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal capable of promptly selecting identification information necessary for performing a specific function, and a method thereof.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal capable of executing a function corresponding to a function area selected from a function area displayed on the screen by using the identification information selected from the identification information displayed on the screen.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication terminal according to the present invention includes: a display unit displaying at least one function area and at least one identification information; An operation unit for selecting functional areas and identification information from at least one functional area and at least one identification information displayed on the display unit; And a controller for executing functions corresponding to the selected function area using the selected identification information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for performing a function of a communication terminal, the method comprising: displaying at least one functional area and at least one identification information; Selecting a functional area and identification information from at least one functional area and at least one identification information; And an execution step of executing a function corresponding to the selected function area by using the selected identification information.

The effects of the above-described communication terminal according to the present invention and the method for executing the functions thereof will be described as follows.

First, it makes it easy for the user to select the identification information and the function area.

Second, since the identification information and the function area can be quickly selected without error, functions corresponding to the function area can be executed quickly using the selected identification information.

Thirdly, when the communication terminal is equipped with a touch screen, the function corresponding to the function area can be quickly executed by using the touch-dragged identification information by touching the identification information to the function area.

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 function execution 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 can be used in various applications such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a communication terminal for digital broadcasting, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP) Navigation, Digital Camera, and MP3P (MPEG layer 3 Player).

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 audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input 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. Figure 1 shows a communication terminal with various components. However, not all illustrated components are required. A communication terminal may be implemented by more components than the components shown, or a communication terminal may be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components that perform wireless communication between the communication terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the communication terminal 100 and the network in which the communication terminal 100 is located have. 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, a location information module 115, have.

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

Here, 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 in advance and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast- related information to the communication terminals. In addition, the broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. In addition, 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 may also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

Broadcast-related information can 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 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 to be suitable for all the broadcasting systems that provide broadcast 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 may be built in or enclosed in the communication terminal 100.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, etc. may be used as the short distance communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the position of the communication terminal 100. One example is a Global Position System (GPS) 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 calculate the current location according to the triangular method at three different distances, using the time and distance accurately measured from three or more satellites. For example, a method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error by one satellite may be used. Particularly, the GPS module can obtain not only the latitude, longitude, and altitude, but also the three-dimensional speed information and the accurate time from the position information received from the satellite.

The A / V (Audio / Video) 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 can be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the configuration of the communication terminal 100.

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 in the case of the call mode, and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 accepts an input operation from a user and generates input data for controlling the operation of the communication terminal 100. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a 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 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may sense the position of the communication terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the communication terminal 100, the position of the communication terminal 100, the presence of the user, the orientation of the communication terminal 100, (100), and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the communication terminal (100). For example, when the communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like can also be performed.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all the external devices connected to the communication 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.

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. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the communication terminal 100 through the port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the communication terminal 100 or transmits data in the communication terminal 100 to an external device do.

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, an alarm unit 153, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the communication terminal 100. [ For example, when the communication terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the call is displayed. When the communication 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 151 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). According to the embodiment of the communication terminal 100, there may be two or more display units 151. [ For example, the communication terminal 100 may include 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 communication mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and 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.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the communication terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the communication 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 a 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, the signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 152. [

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

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 random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM) , An optical disc, and the like. In addition, the communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the communication terminal. For example, for voice calls, data communications, video calls, 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 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 required for operation of the respective components.

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

In accordance with a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented in the form of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs) ), Processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases, such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180.

In accordance with 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. Also, the software codes may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

In the foregoing, communication terminals related to the present invention have been described from the viewpoint of components according to functions. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the communication terminal related to the present invention will be further described in terms of components according to the outward form. Hereinafter, for simplicity of explanation, a slider type communication terminal is exemplified among various types of communication 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 the slider type communication terminal, but 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 200 and a second body 205 configured to be slidable along at least one direction on the first body 200. [

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 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 communication terminal 100 operates mainly in the standby mode in the closed state, but the standby mode is also released by the user's operation. The communication terminal 100 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 embedded in the 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).

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

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and the like that visually express information.

In addition, the touch pad is superimposed on the display unit 151 in a layer structure, so that the display unit 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 so as to be suitable for photographing an image or a moving image for a user or 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.

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

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

For example, the user input unit 130 may be embodied as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a push or touch operation of a user, or may be implemented as a wheel, jog system, Or the like.

In terms of functions, the first user input unit 210 is for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the second user input unit 215 is for inputting numbers, characters, symbols, will be. In addition, the third user input 245 may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the communication terminal.

The microphone 122 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface unit 170 is a channel through which the communication terminal 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, a wireless LAN port a wireless Lan port) or the like, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the communication terminal.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a SIM (subscriber identification module) or a UIM (user identity module), a memory card for information storage, and the like.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the communication terminal 100 is mounted on the second rear case 235 side.

The power supply unit 190 may be detachably coupled to a rechargeable battery for charging or the like.

3 is a rear perspective view of the communication terminal shown in 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 mounted on the second body 205 has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the camera 121 of the first body 200 and is different from the camera 121 of the first body 200 Pixel.

For example, the camera 121 of the first body 200 has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of the user and transmit the captured image to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 of the second body 205 It is preferable to have a high pixel since a general subject is photographed and is not immediately transferred.

A flash 250 and a mirror 255 may be additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 of the second body 205. The flash 250 shines light toward the subject when the subject of the subject is photographed by the camera 121 of the second body 205. The mirror 255 makes it possible for the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like in the case where the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself 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 the 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.

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.

In the above description, the camera 121 or the like is disposed on the second body 205, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least one of the configurations described as being disposed in the second rear case 235, such as the camera 121 of the second body 205, may include the first body 200, 225). In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) disposed in the first rear case 225 in the closed state is protected by the second body 205. Even if the camera 121 of the second body 205 is not separately provided, the camera 121 of the first body 200 is rotatably formed so that the photographing direction of the camera 121 of the second body 205 As shown in FIG.

The communication terminal 100 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is a communication system in which data can be transmitted through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system May be configured to be operable.

Hereinafter, a wireless communication system in which a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can operate 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 receiving 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 location information 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, a method of executing functions of the communication terminal according to the present invention will be described in each step. 5 is a flowchart of a method of executing a function of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the communication terminal referred to in connection with Fig. 5 includes the components shown in Fig.

As shown in FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 designates at least one functional area and / or at least one identification information to be displayed in a display step S520 to be described later (S510).

Here, the identification information means information for identifying a specific party as information unique to a specific party. For example, the identification information includes at least one of a telephone number, an e-mail address, a messenger ID, a homepage address, and an image corresponding to an identification name and an identification name set in at least one of a telephone number, an e-mail address, a messenger ID, . Of course, the identification information may include all the information capable of identifying a specific party including the above-described examples.

The functional area means an area in which a function that can be executed in conjunction with the identification information is set. Therefore, activation of the functional area may mean execution command input for a function corresponding to the functional area. For example, the function area includes a call related function, a message related function, an e-mail related function, an instant messaging service related function, a navigation related function, a homepage connection related function, and an information search related function may be set.

Information related to the identification information and the functional area can be stored in the memory 160. [

In the designation step S510, the communication terminal 100 can designate the functional area or identification information selected by the user, or designate the functional area or identification information defaulted by the communication terminal 100. [ Alternatively, in the designation step S510, the communication terminal 100 may store a plurality of designation modes and designate the functional area or the identification information according to the designation mode selected by the user among the plurality of designation modes.

The designation step S510 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 6A to 6C.

FIG. 6A is a screen configuration diagram of a process of designating a functional area in the communication terminal 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the communication terminal 100 displays a list of a plurality of functions (hereinafter referred to as a 'function list') that can be assigned to the function area on the screen, And assigns the selected at least one function to each functional area. For example, the function list includes call related functions (Message), email related functions (E-mail), instant messaging service related functions (IM), navigation related functions, .

6A, the communication terminal 100 displays a list of a plurality of functions that can be assigned to the function area on the screen, in the case of a function having the lower functions, Together, you can display a list of subfunctions (hereinafter 'subfunction list'). Accordingly, the user may select a desired lower function among the lower functions belonging to the specific function. For example, the sub-function list can be composed of a message creation, an incoming archive, an outgoing archive, a multi-message, etc. if the function is a 'message related function'.

In particular, in FIG. 6A, each of the functions and / or subfunctions constituting the list can be displayed together with a check box for indicating whether or not to select. In addition, the selected function and / or the sub-function may be displayed to be distinguished from the non-selected function and / or sub-functions.

FIG. 6B is a screen configuration diagram of a process of specifying identification information in the communication terminal 100. FIG.

As shown in Fig. 6B (a), the communication terminal 100 can display on the screen a list composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information, particularly names, and designate a name selected from the displayed list. Here, the name may mean a name set in information for identifying the other party, such as a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a messenger ID.

6B, when a specific name is selected from the name list, a list of identification information set for the selected specific name is displayed, and the selected identification information among the displayed identification information can be specified have. Here, the identification information may include a telephone number, an e-mail address, a messenger ID, a homepage address, an image, and the like set in a specific name.

In particular, in Fig. 6B, each of the identification information constituting the list can be displayed together with a check box for indicating whether or not to select it. Further, the selected identification information can be displayed to be distinguished from the non-selected identification information.

FIG. 6C is a screen configuration diagram of a process of designating the function area and / or the identification information according to the designated mode in the communication terminal 100. FIG.

As shown in Fig. 6C (a), the communication terminal 100 displays a list of modes (hereinafter referred to as 'mode list') for specifying the function area and / or the identification information. Here, the mode list may include a user selection mode, a latest usage mode, a usage frequency mode, a basic mode, a separate designation mode, and the like. For example, the user selection mode means a mode for designating the function area and / or the identification information selected by the user, and the latest use mode is a mode for specifying the function area and / And the use frequency mode means a mode for designating the function area and / or the identification information according to the order of high frequency of use. The basic mode is a function area selected by default by the communication terminal 100 and / And the individual designation mode means a mode for individually designating the function area and the identification information. In particular, when the individual designation mode is selected, the communication terminal 100 can designate any one of the above-described modes for the functional area and the identification information.

6B, when the 'recent use mode' is selected from the mode list, the communication terminal 100 displays a list of functions that can be assigned to the function area, A list of information (in particular, names) can be displayed. Here, the user can select a specific function or identification information from the displayed function list or the identification information list.

Returning to FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 displays at least one function area and / or at least one identification information designated in the designation step S510 (S520). Of course, in the case where the designated function area and / or the identification information do not exist separately, the communication terminal 100 may store the function areas allocated to each of all the functions that can be performed using the identification information stored in the memory 160, And / or display all identification information stored in the memory 160.

The display step S520 may be performed when the 'function execution mode using identification information' is selected by the user through the user input unit 130. [ Here, the 'function execution mode using identification information' refers to a mode for executing a function corresponding to a selected function area among a plurality of function areas using identification information selected from the identification information list.

In the display step S520, the communication terminal 100 may display at least one functional area and / or at least one identification information using at least one of text, icons, symbols, and images.

The display step S520 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 7A to 10.

Figs. 7A to 7C are first screen configuration diagrams for displaying the functional area and the identification information in the communication terminal 100. Fig.

Hereinafter, a general display process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in Fig. 7A, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas 711 in which a plurality of functions are set in a first area of the screen, and a plurality of The identification information 721, 722 can be displayed.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 7A, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of names and identification information (for example, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, e-mail addresses, A messenger ID, a homepage address, etc.) can be displayed together.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 7A (b), the communication terminal 100 may display representative identification information among a plurality of names and identification information set in each of a plurality of names in displaying the identification information . Of course, a cover indicative of identification information set for each of a plurality of names may be displayed together. Here, the representative identification information may be at least one of an image, a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a homepage address corresponding to a name or a name.

Hereinafter, a display process according to the recent use order will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In particular, if the 'recent usage mode' is selected in FIG. 6C, the display process shown in FIG. 7B can be performed.

As shown in Fig. 7B, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas 711 in which a plurality of functions are set in a first area of the screen, And displays a plurality of identification information 723 in accordance with the identification information. Here, the identification information 723 may be identification information previously stored by the user, or history information used for performing a function corresponding to the function area.

Of course, although not shown in FIG. 7B, the displayed function areas may be listed according to the latest use order of functions corresponding to the function areas.

Hereinafter, a display process according to the frequency of use will be described with reference to FIG. 7C. Particularly, when 'use frequency mode' is selected in (a) of FIG. 6C, the display process shown in FIG. 7C can be performed.

As shown in Fig. 7C, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas 711 in which a plurality of functions are set in a first area of the screen, And displays a plurality of identification information (724). Here, the identification information 724 may be identification information previously stored by a user, or history information used for performing a function corresponding to the function area. For example, each identification information may be displayed together with the number of times it is used.

Of course, although not shown in FIG. 7C, the displayed functional areas may be listed according to the frequency of use of the function corresponding to the functional area.

8A and 8B are second screen configuration diagrams for displaying the functional area and the identification information in the communication terminal 100. Fig.

First, as shown in FIG. 8A, the communication terminal 100 adds a call related function, a text message related function, a multi-message related function, an instant messenger service related function, Function and a homepage connection related function are respectively set to the function areas 811-1 to 811-6 (hereinafter, " 811 "). Here, in each function area, an icon indicating a corresponding function may be displayed.

Further, the communication terminal 100 can display a plurality of identification information areas 821 surrounding the first area, and display corresponding identification information on each identification information area. Here, in the identification information area, an image corresponding to a name or a name set in a telephone number or the like may be displayed.

For example, in a case where identification information that can be displayed on one screen is limited to 10, it may be determined that the user's operation (for example, selecting the 'next' area 831) It is possible to display identification information of a plurality of pieces. Alternatively, the identification information areas may be sequentially output from the house icon 832, and may move in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise) and at a constant speed. Of course, the communication terminal 100 can adjust the output direction and the speed according to a user's key operation or touch operation (in the case of a touch screen). Particularly, in the case of having a touch screen, in the case of touch dragging in the direction opposite to the output direction, when the output direction is changed in the opposite direction and the touch dragging is performed over a certain distance in the output direction, And may output the identification information located next to a certain rank of the information.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8B, the communication terminal 100 adds a call related function, a text message related function, a multi-message related function, an instant messenger service related function, Function areas 812-1 to 812-6 (hereinafter, " 812 ") in which the functions of the e-mail function and the homepage connection are set. Here, each function area can be displayed in the form of a tree in which the corresponding function is displayed.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 can display a plurality of identification information areas in a form in which the fruits are attached to one tree. Here, in the identification information area, an image corresponding to a name or a name set in a telephone number or the like may be displayed.

For example, when the identification information that can be displayed on one screen is limited to 10, it is possible to identify 10 identifications (for example, selection of 'next' 831 area) The fruit corresponding to the information falls to the bottom of the screen and the fruit corresponding to the next 10 pieces of identification information can be displayed.

Although not shown in the drawings, the communication terminal 100 can change the display position of the function area and / or the identification information according to the user's touch drag operation when the touch screen is provided. For example, by touching and dragging from one point of the first functional area (or the first identification information area) to one point of the second functional area (or second identification information area), the first and second functional areas (Or the identification information area) can be displayed by changing their positions.

Although not shown in the drawing, when the communication terminal 100 is provided with a touch screen, the communication terminal 100 may touch-drag from one point of the specific function area or the identification information area to one point outside the corresponding area, The identification information is no longer displayed.

Figs. 9A to 9F are third screen configuration diagrams for displaying the function area and the identification information in the communication terminal 100. Fig.

Hereinafter, a process of displaying identification information corresponding to a search condition will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9F. FIG.

The communication terminal 100 according to the present invention may receive at least one search condition through the user input unit 130 and display the identification information corresponding to the input search condition through the display unit 151. [ Here, the search condition may include a function corresponding to a specific function area, a group including at least one identification information, a frequency of use, a recent use order, and characters constituting the identification information.

9A, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function areas 911 in a first area of the screen and a plurality of identification information 921 in a second area of the screen And displays search conditions 931 for searching a plurality of pieces of identification information in a third area of the screen. For example, the search conditions 931 may be displayed in a tag format.

When 'function' is selected among the search conditions 931, the communication terminal 100 can display the screen shown in FIG. 9B.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the communication terminal 100 can display functions corresponding to a plurality of function areas in the third area, as the 'function' in the search conditions is selected.

When 'Call' is selected from among the displayed functions, the communication terminal 100 can display 'phone number' or 'phone number set name and / or images', which is identification information required for call transmission, in the second area (B).

Alternatively, when 'SMS' is selected among the displayed functions, the communication terminal 100 transmits 'phone number' or 'phone number set name and / or images', which are identification information required for transmitting a text message, Can be displayed (c).

If 'MMS' is selected from among the displayed functions, the communication terminal 100 may transmit the identification information 'phone number' or 'phone number set name and / or images' And displays' E-mail address' or 'E-mail address set name and / or images' which are identification information necessary for transmitting an e-mail when' E-mail 'is selected among the displayed functions, and' IM , 'Messenger ID' or 'Messenger ID' is displayed, and if 'Homepage Connection' is selected from among the displayed functions, identification information necessary for accessing the homepage is displayed Or a 'name and / or image set with a homepage address'.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, when a specific functional area is selected from among the functional areas 911 shown in the first area, the communication terminal 100 displays an identification required for performing a function corresponding to the selected specific functional area Information can also be retrieved and displayed.

Alternatively, when 'group' is selected among the search conditions 931, the communication terminal 100 can display the screen shown in FIG. 9C.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 9 (c), the communication terminal 100 may display the groups to which at least one identification information belongs in the third area as the 'group' is selected among the search conditions.

The communication terminal 100 may display identification information (particularly, a name and / or images set in a telephone number or the like) belonging to the group 'family' when the 'family' is selected from the displayed groups (b) .

Although not shown in the drawing, the communication terminal 100 displays identification information belonging to a group 'friend' when 'friend' is selected among the displayed groups, and when 'work' is selected from the displayed groups, Work ', and if' meeting 'is selected among the displayed groups, the identification information belonging to the group' meeting 'can be displayed.

Alternatively, when 'frequency' is selected among the search conditions 931, the communication terminal 100 can display the screen shown in FIG. 9D.

As shown in FIG. 9D, the communication terminal 100 can display a plurality of pieces of identification information in order of frequency of use in the third area, as the 'frequency' of the search conditions is selected.

Alternatively, when 'Recent' is selected among the search conditions 931, the communication terminal 100 can display the screen shown in FIG. 9E.

As shown in FIG. 9E, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of pieces of identification information in the order of the most recently used in the third area, as " recent " among the search conditions is selected.

Alternatively, when 'direct' is selected among the search conditions 931, the communication terminal 100 can display the screen shown in FIG. 9F.

As shown in FIG. 9F, the communication terminal 100 displays a search condition input window 942 on the screen as the 'direct' of the search conditions is selected, In the search condition input window 942,

If the search condition input in (a) of FIG. 9 (f) is 'Kim', the communication terminal 100 can search for identification information including 'Kim' in the name and display it in the second area (b).

Although not shown in the drawing, when the search condition inputted in (a) of FIG. 9F is' 011 'or'aver', the communication terminal 100 transmits identification information including '011' The identification information including 'naver' in the e-mail address or the messenger ID may be searched and displayed in the second area.

9B to 9F, the communication terminal 100 may display only the identification information corresponding to the search condition, but may display all of the identification information, but only identify the identification information corresponding to the search condition .

10 is a fourth screen configuration diagram for displaying the function area and the identification information in the communication terminal 100. As shown in Fig.

Hereinafter, a case where a plurality of lower functions belong to a function corresponding to the function area will be described with reference to FIG. For convenience of explanation, a function to which a plurality of lower functions belongs will be described as an example of a text message related function.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the communication terminal 100 selects the 'SMS' area in which the text message related function is set among the function areas 1011 displayed in the first area of the screen.

Meanwhile, when the 'SMS' area is selected by the user, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of lower functions belonging to a text message related function or a specific lower function among a plurality of lower functions belonging to a text message related function As shown in FIG. At this time, the communication terminal 100 may decide to perform the operation selected by the user (which may be performed before or after the selection of the 'SMS' area).

Alternatively, when the communication terminal 100 has a touch screen, the communication terminal 100 may perform the determination operation according to a touch method for the 'SMS' area. For example, the communication terminal 100 may perform the determination operation based on at least one of a touch time, a touch pressure, a touch area, a touch count, a touch drag distance, a touch drag speed, and a touch drag direction.

Hereinafter, it is assumed that the communication terminal 100 has decided to display a plurality of lower functions belonging to the text message related function.

The communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of lower functions in a variety of ways in a text message related function corresponding to the selected 'SMS' area (b, c, d). Here, the sub-functions may include message creation, sent messages, received messages, message archives, and the like.

First, as shown in FIG. 10B, the communication terminal 100 can display the function areas set by the plurality of lower functions belonging to the text message related function in the first area. At this time, the display of the functional areas displayed in the first area in the state of FIG. 10 (a) is stopped.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of lower functions belonging to the text message related function in a balloon format corresponding to the 'SMS' area.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 10D, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of lower functions belonging to a text message related function in a popup window 1014. At this time, the pop-up window 1014 may disappear from the screen after a predetermined time elapses according to the setting.

Returning to FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 receives the function area and / or the identification information from at least one function area and / or at least one identification information displayed in the display step S520 (S530).

In the selection step S530, the user may select a plurality of functional areas and / or a plurality of identification information.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 may display the functional area and / or the identification information selected in the selection step S530 in a variety of ways. For example, it can be displayed to be distinguished by using highlight, color, font, display size, and the like.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 can first select any one of the function area and the identification information in the selection step (S530). That is, the function area and the identification information can be sequentially selected according to the selection of the user or according to the setting of the communication terminal 100. [

In addition, the selecting step S530 may be performed according to the selection signal input through the numeric keys, the direction keys, the side keys, and the like provided in the user input unit 130. [ Alternatively, the selection step S530 may be performed according to the touch operation of the user with respect to the touch screen.

The selection step S530 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 11A to 11C. 11A to 11C are screen configuration diagrams of a process of selecting a functional area and identification information in the communication terminal 100. [

11A, when a specific function area and / or specific identification information is selected by the user, the communication terminal 100 transmits a check box corresponding to each of the specific function area and / or specific identification information You can check.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the 'all' 1132 provided in the second area in which the identification information 1121 is displayed by the user is selected, the communication terminal 100 displays the identification You can select all of the information. Alternatively, when 'all' 1132 is selected in a state where identification information belonging to a specific group is displayed, the communication terminal 100 may select all identification information belonging to a specific group.

Alternatively, when the communication terminal 100 is provided with a touch screen, as shown in FIG. 11C, in a state of displaying the function area and the identification information in the manner shown in FIG. 8A described above, The identification information included in the closed curve 1123 can be selected according to the closed curve 1123. Needless to say, also in Fig. 11C, the desired identification information among the plurality of identification information can be individually selected.

The display step S520 and the selection step S530 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 12 to 13B.

12 is a screen configuration diagram of the process of displaying and selecting the function area and the identification information when a plurality of pieces of identification information is selected in the communication terminal 100. [

12, the communication terminal 100 converts a plurality of pieces of identification information into a new piece of identification information 1222-1 (b) when a plurality of pieces of identification information are selected (a) . At this time, as the plurality of identification information is converted into one new identification information and displayed, the identification information of the next rank can be displayed in the created space.

For example, since the new identification information 1222-1 indicates already selected identification information, it can be displayed as 'selected'. In addition, when 'detailed' displayed together with the new identification information 1222-1 is selected, the communication terminal 100 can display information on the identification information included in the new identification information.

Although not shown in the drawing, when a plurality of functional areas are selected, the communication terminal 100 can convert a selected plurality of functional areas into a new functional area and display it, And displays the next-ranked functional areas in the created space.

13A and 13B are screen configuration diagrams of display and selection processes of the functional area and / or the identification information when either one of the functional area and the identification information is first selected in the communication terminal 100. FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 13A, the communication terminal 100 selects a specific functional area (for example, 'SMS' area) among the functional areas 1311 (a). At this time, the communication terminal 100 determines whether the selection of the function area is completed or not. For example, when the communication terminal 100 receives a signal input for notifying completion of selection (for example, activation of an 'OK' area) after selecting a functional area, there is no other functional area selection for a certain period of time after selecting the functional area, And the input of the touch pattern specified in the completion of the functional area selection (when the touch screen is provided), it is possible to determine that the selection of the functional area is completed.

13A, when it is determined that the function area selection has been completed, only the plurality of identification information 1322 is displayed on the screen, and the communication terminal 100 displays the plurality of displayed identification information 1322 (B). ≪ / RTI > This is to increase screen utilization by not displaying the already selected functional areas.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, the communication terminal 100 selects at least one identification information among the identification information 1323 (a). At this time, the communication terminal 100 determines whether the selection of the identification information is completed or not. For example, when the communication terminal 100 receives a signal input for notifying selection completion (for example, activation of an 'OK' region) after selection of identification information, selection of other identification information does not exist for a certain period of time after selection of identification information , And input of a touch pattern designated for completion of selection of identification information (when the touch screen is provided), it can be determined that the selection of the identification information is completed.

13B, when it is determined that the identification information selection is completed, only the plurality of function areas 1313 are displayed on the screen, and the communication terminal 100 displays the plurality of function areas 1313 (B) at least one functional area can be selected from the functional areas. This is to increase the screen utilization by not displaying the already selected identification information.

5, the communication terminal 100 executes the function corresponding to the functional area selected in the selection step S530 using the identification information selected in the selection step S530 (S540).

For example, when the selected identification information is a 'phone number' or a 'name and / or image with a phone number set', the communication terminal 100 uses the selected identification information, For example, it can perform at least one of a call transmission function, a message transmission function (including a character and / or a multi-message), and a navigation function. Alternatively, when the selected identification information is an 'e-mail address' or an 'e-mail address set name and / or image', the communication terminal 100 uses the selected identification information to set a function set in the selected function area, And may perform an e-mail transmission function. Alternatively, when the selected identification information is a 'name and / or image for which a messenger ID or a messenger ID is set', the communication terminal 100 uses the selected identification information to select a function set in the selected function area, for example, And may perform an instant messenger service function. Alternatively, when the selected identification information is a 'name and / or image of which the homepage address' or the 'homepage address is set', the communication terminal 100 displays the function set in the selected function area, for example, You can also perform a homepage access function.

On the other hand, when the function area in which the function that can not be performed using the selected identification information is set is selected, the communication terminal 100 informs the user that the function can not be performed, and can return to the selecting step S530 .

The execution step S540 may be performed when a selection completion signal for the function area and the identification information is input.

The execution step S540 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 14A to 16B. 14A to 16B show a case where the communication terminal 100 has a touch screen.

14A and 14B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information when the function area is first selected.

First, as shown in FIG. 14A or 14B, the communication terminal 100 selects at least one identification information to be touched by the pointer 1450 after the 'SMS' region among the plurality of function areas is selected (A).

According to Fig. 14A, the communication terminal 100 determines whether the selection of the identification information has been completed. In particular, when the input of the touch pattern designated in the completion of the identification information selection is detected, it can be determined that the selection of the identification information is completed. For example, when the touch time, the number of touches, the touch pressure, the touch area, and the like satisfy the touch pattern designated for completion of the identification information selection, the communication terminal 100 can determine that the selection of the identification information is completed.

14B, the communication terminal 100 determines whether or not the selection of the identification information is completed. In particular, the signal input (for example, activation of the " OK " area) If it is detected, it can be determined that the selection of the identification information is completed. Of course, the communication terminal 100 may have a separate touch area for inputting completion of selection of identification information.

Although not shown in the drawing, the communication terminal 100 may determine that the selection of the identification information is completed when no other identification information is selected for a certain period of time after the identification information is selected.

14A or 14B, when the communication terminal 100 determines that the selection of the identification information is completed, the communication terminal 100 performs a message transmission function corresponding to the 'SMS' area using the selected identification information Set the state (b). For example, the communication terminal 100 enters a message creation mode, receives message contents, and can designate the selected identification information as a message receiver. Then, when the message creation is completed, the communication terminal 100 can transmit the created message to the terminal corresponding to the selected identification information.

15A and 15B are screen configuration diagrams of a process of executing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information when the identification information is first selected.

First, as shown in FIG. 15A or 15B, after selecting at least one identification information among a plurality of pieces of identification information, the communication terminal 100 receives a 'SMS' area to be touched by the pointer 1550 (A). Of course, a plurality of functional areas may be selected.

15A, the communication terminal 100 determines whether the selection of the functional area is completed. In particular, when the input of the touch pattern designated in the completion of the functional area selection is sensed, the communication terminal 100 can determine that the selection of the functional area is completed. For example, when the touch time, the number of touches, the touch pressure, the touch area, and the like satisfy the touch pattern specified in the completion of the selection of the function area, the communication terminal 100 can determine that the selection of the function area is completed.

Alternatively, according to Fig. 15B, the communication terminal 100 determines whether the selection of the functional area has been completed. Specifically, signal input (e.g., activation of the " OK " area) If it is detected, it can be determined that the selection of the functional area is completed. Of course, the communication terminal 100 may have a separate touch area for inputting completion of selection of the function area.

Although not shown in the drawings, the communication terminal 100 may determine that selection of the functional area is completed when another functional area is not selected for a certain period of time after the selection of the functional area.

15A or 15B, when it is determined that the selection of the functional area is completed, the communication terminal 100 sets a state for performing the message transmission function corresponding to the selected functional area 'SMS' (B). For example, the communication terminal 100 enters a message creation mode, receives message contents, and can designate the selected identification information as a message receiver. Then, when the message creation is completed, the communication terminal 100 can transmit the created message to the terminal corresponding to the selected identification information.

16A and 16B are screen configuration diagrams of a process of performing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information by touching and dragging the identification information and the function area, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the user uses the pointer 1650 to touch-drag (a, b) one point of the selected at least one piece of identification information to a function area in which a function to execute is set.

In particular, when touching and dragging a plurality of pieces of identification information, touch dragging can be performed from one point of the identification information of one of the pieces of identification information 1621-1 to 1621-3 to the specific function area 1611-2. Alternatively, when there is one new identification information 1622-1 corresponding to the selected plurality of identification information, the user can touch and drag from one point of the new identification information to the specific function area 1611-2.

Accordingly, the communication terminal 100 can perform a function corresponding to the functional area using at least one identification information that is dragged and tapped into the functional area (c).

For example, to perform a text message transmission function set in the 'SMS' area, the communication terminal 100 receives a text message designating a terminal corresponding to each of at least one touch-dragged identification information as a receiver, can do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16B, the user uses the pointer 1650 to touch drag one point of the selected at least one functional area to arbitrary identification information (a, b).

In particular, when there is a plurality of arbitrary pieces of identification information, touch dragging can be performed with any of the pieces of identification information 1621-1 to 1621-3. Alternatively, when there is one new identification information 1622-1 corresponding to a plurality of pieces of identification information, it is possible to perform touch dragging with new identification information.

Accordingly, the communication terminal 100 can perform a function corresponding to the functional area by using at least one identification information in which one point of the functional area is touch-dragged (c).

For example, in order to perform a call transmission function set in the 'Call' area, the communication terminal 100 may connect a call to a terminal corresponding to each of at least one identification information. At this time, when there are a plurality of pieces of identification information, a group call is performed.

Returning to Fig. 5, the communication terminal 100 can perform an output operation upon completion of the execution step (S540).

Hereinafter, the output operation according to the completion of the function execution will be described with reference to Fig. FIG. 17 is a screen configuration diagram of a process of notifying the outside of the execution of the function when the execution of the function corresponding to the function area is completed.

17, when the 'message transmission function' using the selected identification information is completed (a, b, c), the communication terminal 100 displays a screen a (D), the selection completion screen is displayed in a fade-out manner in a blurred manner. Then, the communication terminal 100 displays a standby screen when the selection completion screen disappears.

Of course, the communication terminal 100 may use a vibration, a ring tone, a lamp, or the like as a method for notifying completion of function execution.

In addition, the above-described communication terminal and its function execution method can be applied to a terminal that performs a messenger service function.

For example, the above-described identification information is information for identifying the counterpart terminals registered to perform mutual communication between the communication terminal and the messenger service, and includes a messenger ID, a messenger conversation name, a messenger use name, , Home page address), and the like. The function corresponding to the above-described functional area may include a function of conversation (including voice, image, text conversation), a note function, a function of transmitting a message (including a text / have.

Therefore, when accessing the messenger service using the communication terminal, the communication terminal can display a plurality of identification information and a plurality of function areas on the screen, and can display the plurality of function areas on the screen by using the selected identification information The function corresponding to the selected function area among the displayed plurality of function areas can be performed.

Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method of executing the function of the communication terminal 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 method of executing a function of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6A to 6C are schematic diagrams of a process of specifying a function area and / or identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7A to 7C are first screen configuration diagrams illustrating a functional area and identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8A and 8B are second screen configuration diagrams illustrating a functional area and identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A to 9F are third screen configuration diagrams illustrating a functional area and identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a fourth screen configuration diagram showing a functional area and identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

11A to 11C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of selecting a function area and identification information in a communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram showing a screen configuration of a process of displaying and selecting a function area and identification information when a plurality of pieces of identification information is selected in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of displaying and selecting identification information or a function area when any one of the function area and the identification information is first selected in the communication terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

14A and 14B are first screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are a second screen configuration diagram of a process of executing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

16A and 16B are diagrams of a third screen of a process of executing a function corresponding to a function area using identification information in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a screen configuration diagram of a process of informing the outside of the completion of function execution when a function corresponding to a function area is completed in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

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A wireless communication unit for performing a communication function; A touch screen displaying at least one execution key and at least one function icon; And And a control unit for executing a function corresponding to the selected function icon by an operation corresponding to the selected execution key when the execution key and the function icon are selected, Wherein the execution key is assigned a specific shortened telephone number, Wherein the function icon includes at least one of a call icon and a message icon, When the call icon is touched and dragged to the execution key, the control unit performs call connection to the shortened phone number assigned to the execution key, or when the message icon is touched and dragged to the execution key, And displays a message input screen for message transmission to the shortened telephone number. delete delete delete delete delete The apparatus of claim 1, Wherein when the function corresponding to the function icon has two or more lower functions, the communication terminal displays the lower functions and selects at least one lower function among the lower functions. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, And displays sub-function icons for each of the sub-functions. The apparatus of claim 1, Wherein at least two execution keys or at least two function icons are selected when the execution key and the function icon displayed on the touch screen are two or more. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, Wherein the at least two execution keys or at least two function icons are converted into one new execution key or one new function icon and displayed. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10, And displays the execution key or the function icon of the next rank in the created space by converting it into the one new execution key or one new function icon. delete delete delete delete delete Displaying at least one execution key and at least one function icon on the screen of the touch screen; And And executing a function corresponding to the selected function icon by an operation corresponding to the selected execution key when the execution key and the function icon are selected, Wherein the execution key is assigned a specific shortened telephone number, Wherein the function icon includes at least one of a call icon and a message icon, The execution step may include: when the call icon is touched and dragged to the execution key, performing a call connection to the shortened phone number assigned to the execution key, or when the message icon is touched and dragged to the execution key, And a message input screen for message transmission is displayed on the assigned shortened telephone number. 18. The method of claim 17, And designating an execution key and a function icon to be displayed in the displaying step, Wherein the display step displays the execution key and the function icon specified in the designation step. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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