KR101488389B1 - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and an operation method thereof. The operation method of this portable terminal is to check whether there is a virus infection history related to a requested operation when an operation with a possibility of a virus infection is requested and if there is a virus infection history, do. According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the virus from being infected by interrupting the execution of the operation with a possible virus infection according to the virus infection history test and outputting a warning signal.

Mobile terminal, virus, history

Description

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an operation method thereof,

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an operation method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of blocking an execution of an operation with a possible virus infection according to a virus infection history check and outputting a warning signal, and an operation method thereof .

A portable terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the functions of the portable terminal have diversified, they have complicated functions such as photographing and photographing, playing music files and video files, receiving games, receiving broadcasts, and wireless internet, and have developed a comprehensive multimedia player, . In order to implement a complex function in a portable terminal implemented in the form of multimedia devices, various attempts have been made in terms of hardware and software.

However, as the performance of the portable terminal is improved, a case of infecting the portable terminal with the virus has occurred, and the kinds of the virus that can infect the portable terminal are also increasing. Accordingly, a method for preventing virus infection and for treating virus in a portable terminal has become necessary.

Generally, a virus infection prevention method used in a portable terminal is a method of detecting a virus, deleting or treating a virus by performing a virus pattern inspection. However, such a method can not fundamentally block the virus infection. That is, the virus can not be stored in the portable terminal or can not be prevented from being executed. If the virus pattern is unknown, the virus can not be prepared for infection.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal capable of blocking execution of an operation with a possible virus infection according to a virus infection history check and outputting a warning signal to prevent virus infection in advance.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a portable terminal, the method comprising: requesting an operation with a possible virus infection; checking whether a virus infection history related to the operation exists; In this case, the execution of the operation is interrupted, and a warning signal is output. After the warning signal is output, a menu for selecting whether to perform the operation can be displayed.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention may include a display unit and a control unit that checks whether a virus infection history related to the operation is present when a virus infection operation is requested, And displays a warning message on the display unit.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a processor to execute the method.

According to the present invention, it is possible to output a warning signal for a request for an operation that possibly infects a virus according to whether a virus infection history exists or not, and to determine whether to perform an operation according to a user command. Accordingly, virus infection can be prevented in advance in the portable terminal.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The portable terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and navigation. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of its functional components.

1, the portable 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, and a power supply unit 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or 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. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. 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. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal 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 according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 117 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.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

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 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. 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 123 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 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, 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 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the portable 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 be handled.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, an acceleration sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 is capable of detecting an object to be approached or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether the pressure is applied to the portable terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion where the pressure of the portable terminal 100 is required depending on the use environment. When the pressure sensor 143 is installed on the display unit 151, the touch input through the display unit 151 and the pressure applied by the touch input The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The acceleration sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology. Since the acceleration sensor 145 measures the acceleration of a large value that is built in the airbag system of the car and used to detect the collision, it recognizes the minute movement of the human hand and uses the acceleration of the minute value There are various kinds of things to measure. The acceleration sensor 145 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package. In some cases, only one axis of the Z axis is required depending on the use environment. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

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 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs the information processed by the portable terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the portable terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the 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. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

Also, the display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is retained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the portable terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, 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- (3D display). There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation mode of the portable terminal 100. [ For example, the portable 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 153 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 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception tone, a message reception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the portable terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs 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. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also. When the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output a signal as a feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output by the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the portable terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153. [

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, The effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode (eletrode), the effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and the effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 157 may include two or more haptic modules 157 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or 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 , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the portable terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the portable terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) The same card socket, audio I / O (input / output) terminal, video I / O (input / output) terminal and earphone. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The interface unit 170 is a path through which power from the cradle connected when the portable terminal 100 is connected to the external cradle is supplied to the portable terminal 100 or various command signals inputted from the cradle by the user are carried And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 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 mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be 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. have.

The portable terminal according to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the portable terminal related to the present invention will be described in more detail from the viewpoint of the components according to the external form. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a slider type portable terminal having a touch screen among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a slider type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-mentioned type.

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the portable terminal includes a first body 100A and a second body 100B configured to be slidable along at least one direction with respect to the first body 100A.

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

While the portable terminal 100 is in the closed state, it operates mainly in the standby mode, but the standby mode is also canceled by the user's operation. While the portable terminal 100 is open, it operates mainly in a communication mode, but it is also switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a predetermined period of time.

 The case constituting the outer appearance of the first body 100A is formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injection molding of a synthetic resin, or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first user input unit 130a are connected to the first body 100A, specifically, the first front case 100A-1. .

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and the like that visually express information. The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch. The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be adapted to photograph an image or a moving image of a user or the like.

Like the first body 100A, the case constituting the outer appearance of the second body 100B is formed by the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2. The second user input unit 130b may be disposed on the front face of the second body 100B, specifically, the second front case 100B-1. Third and fourth user input units 130c and 130d, a microphone 123 and an interface unit 170 are disposed in at least one of the first front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2 .

The first to fourth user input units 130a, 130b, 130c and 130d 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 have.

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 a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, Or the like.

In terms of functions, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting commands such as start, end, and scroll, and the second user input unit 130b is for inputting numbers, characters, symbols, and the like. Also, the third and fourth user input units 130c and 130d may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the portable terminal 100. [

3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 3, a wheel-type fifth user input unit 130e and a second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 100B-2 of the second body 100B, A sixth user input unit 130f may be disposed on a side surface of the second body 100B.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. For example, the first camera 121a 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 the face to the other party. The second camera 121b photographs a general object and immediately transmits It is preferable to have a high pixel.

A flash 125 and a mirror 126 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 125 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror 126 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 second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the second rear case 100B-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

An antenna (not shown) for receiving broadcasting signals may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 100B-2 in addition to an antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be drawable from the second body 100B. A part of the slide module 100C that slidably connects the first body 100A and the second body 100B is disposed on the first rear case 100A-2 side of the first body 100A. The other part of the slide module 100C may be disposed on the second front case 100B-1 side of the second body 100B and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in Fig.

In the above description, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed on the second body 100B, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the configurations described as being arranged in the second rear case 100B-2, such as the second camera 121b, is a first body 100A, mainly a first rear case 100A-2 As shown in Fig. In such a configuration, there is an advantage that the structures disposed in the first rear case 100A-2 in the closed state are protected by the second body 100B. Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera 121b can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal is mounted on the rear case 100A-2. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100A-2 for charging or the like.

4A to 4E are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4A, a virus history management mode is set according to a user command or the like (S200). The setting of the virus history management mode can be set according to the selection of a corresponding menu item, an icon, and the like.

When a call such as a voice call or a video call is received while the virus history management mode is set, the control unit 180 controls the virus history management mode related to the call to be performed as shown in FIG. 4B (S205 ).

If the inquiry of the received message is selected, the control unit 180 controls the virus history management mode related to the inquiry of the received message as shown in FIG. 4C to be performed (S210). When the content download is selected, the control unit 180 controls the virus history management mode related to downloading the content as shown in FIG. 4D (S215). When the entry of the short-range communication mode is selected, the controller 180 ) Controls the virus history management mode related to the short-range communication mode as shown in FIG. 4E to be performed (S220).

If a user command is input or other event other than the above-described event occurs, the control unit 180 controls the operation corresponding to the input user command or the generated event to be performed (S230).

This process is repeatedly performed until the end of the virus history management mode is selected (S235).

Referring to FIG. 4B, upon receiving a call, the controller 180 performs a virus history check corresponding to caller information (S240). If the result of the inspection shows that there is a virus infected history from the same sender as the sender information (S245), the control unit 180 controls the alarm signal to be output (S250). At this time, a warning message or a warning sound indicating that there is a virus-infected history by the sender may be used as the warning signal to be output.

When a call connection is selected according to a user command or the like (S265), the controller 180 controls the call to be performed (S260). The connected call continues until the termination of the call is selected, and when the termination of the call is selected, the procedure returns to step S235 (S265).

Referring to FIG. 4C, when the received message inquiry is selected, the controller 180 performs a virus history check corresponding to the sender number of the received message (S270). If there is a virus infected by the same number as the caller number as a result of the inspection (S275), the corresponding item is identified in the received message list (S280). At this time, the identification mark is displayed so that the user can recognize that the virus infection is a suspicious file.

If an item is selected in the received message list (S285), the control unit 180 displays the message on the display unit 151 together with the output of the warning signal if the selected item is the item identified (S300) . If the selected item is not the identified item, the control unit 180 displays the message content on the display unit 151 without outputting the warning signal (S295).

The display of the contents of the message is repeatedly performed until the end of the message viewing is selected. If the end of the message viewing is selected, the flow returns to step S230 (S305).

Referring to FIG. 4D, when content download is selected, the controller 180 performs a virus history check corresponding to the service provider providing the content (S310). As a result of the inspection, if there is a virus infected history from the service provider, the control unit 180 outputs a warning signal (S320). If the download is selected even after the warning signal is output, the controller 180 controls the selected content to be downloaded (S330). However, if the download is canceled after the warning signal is output, a menu for selecting the termination of the content download is displayed.

If execution of any one of the downloaded contents is selected, the control unit 180 outputs a warning signal when there is a virus-infected history from the selected contents (S345). If execution is selected even after output of the warning signal, the content is executed (S355). If there is no virus-infected history from the selected content, the content is immediately executed without outputting the warning signal.

The process of continuing the content continues until the download of the content is selected, and when the end is selected, the process returns to step S235 (S360).

Referring to FIG. 4E, when entry of the short-range communication mode is selected, the controller 180 performs a virus history check on a device to be connected (S365). As a result of performing the virus histological check, if there is a virus-infected history from the apparatus to be connected, the control unit 180 outputs a warning signal (S375). If the connection is selected even after the warning signal is output, the control unit 180 controls to connect to the device so that short-range communication is possible (S385). However, when the connection is canceled after the output of the warning signal, a menu for selecting the termination of the short-range communication mode is displayed.

If data reception is selected from the connected device (S390), the control unit 180 checks whether there is a virus-infected history from the device to receive the data (S395). If there is a virus-infected history as a result of the inspection, a warning signal is output (S400). If data reception is selected after the output of the warning signal, the controller 180 performs data reception and related operations (S410).

The process of receiving data from the connected device is continuously performed until the short-range communication mode is ended, and when the short-range communication mode is selected, the process returns to step S235 (S415).

When an operation with a possibility of virus infection is requested by this process, a warning signal is output according to whether a virus infection history related to the requested operation exists, and whether or not the execution of the requested operation is selected .

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting a virus history management mode in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The virus history management mode can be set by selecting a specific menu item, such as the 'virus' item 505, on the menu screen 500, as shown in FIG. 5 (a). 5 (b), the virus history management mode setting icon 515 is selected from among the indicator icons displayed at the top of the operation screen 510 by key input, touch input, or the like, and the virus history management mode is selected Can be set. 5 (c), it is also possible to set the virus history management mode by inputting specific keys, hot keys, hot keys 525, and the like.

6 to 17 show an example of a screen for setting a virus management mode in the mobile terminal according to the present invention.

6 (a) shows an example of a screen displayed when the virus history management mode is selected. When the virus history management mode is set according to the selection of a specific menu item or an indicator icon, a virus management mode screen 600 as shown in Fig. 6 (a) is displayed.

In the virus management mode screen 600, when a 'virus scan' item is selected, a virus scan is performed based on the virus history. If you select the 'Virus Quarantine' item, it will manage the suspected or confirmed viruses based on the virus history base. The items displayed by the selection of the 'virus quarantine' item may be selectively deleted or the whole may be deleted at once.

If you select 'Virus Event Record', items that are suspected to be suspected or found to be virus based on virus history are displayed in order of event when system or user event occurs. Select 'Virus Scan History' item to display the history of virus scan based inspection. And if you select 'Virus Environment Settings' item, user can change setting values related to virus history.

FIG. 6B shows the displayed virus environment setting screen 605 when the 'virus environment setting' item is selected. In the virus environment setting screen 605, the 'real-time monitoring On / Off' item turns on or off the real-time monitoring function based on the virus history. The 'Real-time Monitoring On / Off' item displays the current status on the operation screen and can be configured to select another status in toggle mode. For example, when the real-time monitoring state is off, the 'real-time monitoring On' menu is displayed on the menu, and when the menu is selected, the real-time monitoring on state can be switched. In addition, all the selected states may be displayed on the menu, and one of them may be selected to be in a desired state.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'security level' item is selected in the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. In the 'security level' item, the virus detection level can be set to one of high, normal, and low according to the security level setting value in the virus history. Depending on the security level setting value, the level of inspection can be controlled differently according to the virus level (risk, suspicion, safety), virus infection history, content type, and the like.

In addition, it is possible to set an automatic notification such as complete blocking, reception / automobile after user notification, reception / blocking after user confirmation, and spam reporting center. When automatically shutting down, you can move the item to the Virus Quarantine. The 'user setting' item allows a user to manually set a virus level, a virus infection history, a content type, and the like to perform a virus check.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'auto hide' item is selected in the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. In the 'Auto Hide' item, enable or disable auto hide on the list depending on the virus grade or infection history. In addition, automatic hide setting or release function can be given from the corresponding list option menu.

8 (a) shows a screen 620 in an automatic hiding state. In this case, all items are displayed regardless of virus grade or history of infection. FIG. 8B shows an automatic hide setting status screen 623. FIG. In this case, devices that have a high virus rating or have a history of infection are automatically hidden from the list.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'valid period' item is selected in the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. The 'expiration date' item adjusts the infection history at the expiration of the expiration date in case of devices with device history, mobile phone number, and contents. The validity period can be set as release, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, user setting, and the like.

For example, a terminal with a history of infecting me three months ago was rated as a 'dangerous' level, but when three months have elapsed, the security level can be adjusted from 'dangerous' to 'suspicious' or 'safe'. You can automatically adjust the security level to 'safe' for a device, cell phone number, or content that has a 'critical' level. Also, when a device having a security level of 'dangerous', a number, a content, or the like is executed, it can be checked after the validity period has elapsed and can be executed after the rating is adjusted.

10 shows an example of a screen displayed when a 'scheduled scan' item is selected on the virus environment setting screen 605. [ The 'Scheduled Scan' item automatically performs a scheduled virus scan at a specific time. Scheduled inspections can be released, 1 hour, 3 hours, 0 am daily, 0 am every week, and user settings.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'time zone setting' item is selected on the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. When selecting 'Time zone setting' item, it is performed by automatically raising / lowering the inspection level by specific time zone. For example, since it is a busy time during daytime hours, security can be neglected due to the concentration of work, so the inspection level can be automatically enhanced.

12 shows an example of a screen displayed upon selection of the item 'setting by type per content' in the virus environment setting screen 605. [ In the 'Content type setting' item, you can set the inspection level for each specific content. For example, the picture may be set to high and the text to low.

13 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'notification time / period' item is selected on the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. When 'Notification Time / Cycle' is set, it is possible to set the notification time and period, etc. in case of suspicion or detection of virus.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen displayed upon selection of the 'display / effect setting' item on the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. The 'display / effect setting' item can set feedback, sound effect, display screen, etc. according to virus grade, infection history and the like. For example, when a security level 'dangerous' terminal attempts a connection, the vibration sends out 'drunk' and the effect sound transmits 'alarm sound'.

FIG. 15 shows an example of a screen displayed when the 'trash box' item is selected in the virus environment setting screen 605. FIG. Items deleted from the Virus Quarantine are stored in the 'Recycle Bin' item, and items stored in the 'Recycle Bin' item may be deleted or restored.

16 and 17 show an example of a screen display method according to the virus history inspection. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), a file item suspected of having a virus infection can be displayed in an OSD or an overlay format of a different color from the other items, and can additionally display the content of a dangerous level. (Background color, letter color), emphasis, highlight, and the like as shown in FIG. 16 (b). In addition, as shown in Figs. 17A and 17B, a device of a danger level can be highlighted by a red icon or the like and displayed.

18 to 24 show an example of a screen display method when there is a possibility of virus infection. 18 (a) shows a screen 800 when a voice call or a video call is received. When a call is received, if there is a virus infection history from the same sender, a screen 810 displaying a warning popup window 813 is displayed. In this case, although the reception of the call itself is not limited, it is possible to select whether or not the call is connected according to the user's selection.

FIG. 19 (a) shows a message inquiry screen 820 that has been opened. In the message inquiry screen 820, a message item classified as a danger level can be displayed in a distinguishable manner with a different color. FIG. 19 (b) shows a screen 830 displaying the contents of the selected message. In this case, the contents of the message can be displayed together with the warning message. If a connection is desired, a warning pop-up window 843 is displayed as shown in Fig. 19 (c), and automatic connection is blocked. In the case of MMS or the like, as shown in FIG. 20, if there is a history of virus infection, a popup confirmation window 863 for confirming whether or not to receive an attached file can be displayed.

      FIG. 21A shows a content download selection screen 900. FIG. When attempting to download Java / WIPI contents or the like, a warning pop-up window 910 is displayed if there is a history of virus infection from the service provider. As shown in Fig. 22, a warning pop-up window 953 is displayed every time the content is successfully downloaded and it is confirmed whether or not the content is successfully downloaded. If it is judged to be safe content, if the virus history history is deleted, it can be executed without confirming the execution.

23 shows a case of connecting to a device through a short-range communication mode. When a connection is requested by selecting a device to be connected as shown in FIG. 23A, if there is a virus-infected history from the device to be connected, an alert window 973 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 23B.

24 shows an alert window 993 as shown in FIG. 24 (b) when data is received from a device connected through a short-range communication mode such as IrDA or the like, can do.

In this manner, a warning message is displayed for an operation or an event that may be infected with a virus according to the virus history test, and the user can select whether to execute the virus or not. In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention and its operation method are not limited to the configurations and methods of the embodiments described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above- Or some of them may be selectively combined.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be embodied as a processor-readable code on a processor-readable recording medium such as a mobile station modem (MSM). The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium readable by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and also a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

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

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

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

3 is a rear perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention,

4A to 4E are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting a virus history management mode in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 to 15 are views illustrating an example of a screen for setting a virus management mode in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

16 and 17 are views showing an example of a screen display method according to virus history inspection in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention,

18 to 24 are views showing an example of a method of displaying a screen when there is a possibility of virus infection in the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (15)

A step of requesting an operation with a possible virus infection; Checking whether a virus infection history related to the operation exists; Blocking the execution of the operation and outputting a warning signal when the virus infection history is present; And And displaying a menu for selecting whether to perform the operation after outputting the warning signal. delete The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of, when the virus infection history is present, displaying a list of files associated with the operation so as to be distinguishable from a list of other files. The method according to claim 1, And moving the file associated with the operation to the quarantine area when the virus infection history is present. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of, when the virus infection history is present, displaying the list of devices associated with the operation so as to be distinguishable from the list of other devices. The method according to claim 1, And if the virus infection history does not exist, executing the operation. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the operation includes a call request, a received message inquiry, a content download, and an entry into a short-range communication mode. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the warning signal is at least one of an On Screen Display (OSD) message and a warning sound. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of displaying an icon for selecting the examination of the virus infection history on the idle screen. A display unit; And If an operation with a possible virus infection is requested, it is checked whether there is a virus infection history related to the operation, and if there is the virus infection history, execution of the operation is blocked and a warning message is displayed on the display unit And a control unit, Wherein the control unit displays, on the display unit, a menu for selecting whether to perform the operation after outputting the warning signal. delete 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the control unit controls the operation to be performed when the virus infection history does not exist. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the operation includes a call request, a received message inquiry, a content download, and an entry into a short-range communication mode. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the control unit controls the list of files associated with the operation to be displayed so as to be distinguishable from the list of other files in the presence of the virus infection history. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the control unit controls the device to display a list of devices associated with the operation so that the list of devices associated with the operation can be distinguished from the list of other devices when the virus infection history is present.

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