KR101501948B1 - Mobile terminal and operation control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method for controlling the operation thereof. The operation control method of the portable terminal displays words belonging to the first group, and when a first word is selected from among words belonging to the first group, if there are words of the second group corresponding to the first word, The words and the words of the second group are displayed. If the second word of the second group is selected, an operation corresponding to the combination of the first and second words is performed. Accordingly, the user can easily control the operation of the portable terminal on the basis of a sentence that is selected by combining the words divided into verbs or nouns corresponding to menus or functions of the portable terminal.

Mobile terminal, word, sentence

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an operation control method thereof,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a portable terminal and its operation control method, and more particularly, to a portable terminal capable of controlling an operation based on a combination of words selected and combined corresponding to menus or functions.

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 of a movie, playback of a music file or a video file, reception of a game, reception of broadcasting, wireless Internet, etc., and a comprehensive multimedia device .

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. For example, there is a user interface environment in which a user can easily and conveniently search for or select a function. In addition, while the portable terminal is regarded as a personal portable device for expressing the user's personality, various forms of design changes such as a double-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a front touch screen are required.

However, as the additional functions that can be provided by the portable terminal have become diverse, the menu structure for controlling the operation of the portable terminal has gradually become a complicated structure. In order for the user to control the portable terminal to perform necessary operations, Must be thoroughly familiar with. Accordingly, there is a need for a method that can control the operation of the portable terminal through a more user-friendly method, while being suitable for the characteristics of the portable terminal having the limited input / output device in consideration of mobility and portability.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and an operation control method thereof, which can control an operation based on a combination of words selected by combining corresponding menus or functions.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal, the method comprising: displaying words belonging to a first group; displaying, when a first word among the words belonging to the first group is selected, Displaying the first word and the second group of words when there is a corresponding second group of words and if the second word of the second group of words is selected, And performing an operation corresponding to a sentence combining the words.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention may include a display unit for displaying words belonging to the first group, and a display unit for displaying a second group of words corresponding to the first word when the first word among the words belonging to the first group is selected When the words are present, displaying the first word and the second group of words, and when a second word of the second group of words is selected, the operation corresponding to the sentence combining the first and second words Is performed.

In order to attain the above object, the present invention provides a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the method.

According to the present invention, divided words can be displayed so that a user can easily predict a menu or a function, and the operation of the portable terminal can be controlled based on a combination of words selected from displayed words. Accordingly, even if the user does not know the menu structure, the user can easily control the operation of the portable terminal by constructing a sentence related to the desired operation.

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.

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 broadcasting 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. 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 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 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, and an alarm unit 155.

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 a bus inside the portable terminal. 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.

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, And a display (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. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration to notify it. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 can output the vibration by the feedback to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of an event. Of course, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

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 card socket such as a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, / Output, Video I / O, 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 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 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 bar-type portable terminal having a front touch screen among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type and the like will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a bar-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 case of the present portable terminal 100 is formed by a front case 100A-1 and a rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 100A-1 and the 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 may be disposed in the main body, specifically, the first front case 100A-1. The second user input unit 130b, the third user input unit 130, and the microphone 123 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2.

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. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving voice, sound, etc. of the user.

The first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion 130 and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the unit while giving 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 a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, Or the like. In terms of functions, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting a command such as start, end, and call, and the second user input unit 130b is for inputting an operation mode selection or the like. Also, the third user input unit 130c 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, the fourth user input unit 130d, the fifth user input unit 130e, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2, and the rear case 100A-2 The second camera 121b may be further mounted on the rear surface of the second camera 121b.

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 send it to the other party. The second camera 121b shoots a general subject and immediately transmits It is preferable to have a high pixel.

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

A second sound output module (not shown) may be additionally disposed in the rear case 100A-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 100A-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100A-2.

The interface unit 170 is a path for allowing the portable terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be at least one of a connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short-range communication, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable terminal 100, have. 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, or the like.

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.

In the above description, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed in the rear case 100A-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the second camera 12b may be separately provided, but the first camera 121a may be configured to be rotatable so that the first camera 121a can be photographed up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, words belonging to the first group are displayed on the display unit 151 under the control of the controller 180 when the power-on initial menu is selected or the main menu is selected (S200). At this time, the words belonging to the first group are words positioned at the beginning of the sentence, and they can be set to appropriate words according to the menu or function of the portable terminal 100. In order to construct a command sentence for inputting a user command to the portable terminal 100, a word belonging to the first group may be composed of words whose parts of speech are verbs, and when a user selects a corresponding menu Functions and the like can be easily predicted.

In a state where words belonging to the first group are displayed on the display unit 151, one of the words belonging to the first group is selected by touch input through the display unit 151 or input through the other user input unit 130 (S205), the control unit 180 checks whether there are sub-words related to the selected word (S210).

If it is determined in operation S210 that a lower word related to a word selected in the first group exists, the control unit 180 displays a word selected in the first group and a lower word related to the selected word in the display unit 151 (S220). At this time, the sub-words consist of words positioned after the words belonging to the first group in the composition of the sentence, and may be nouns or prepositions classified into menus or functions of the portable terminal, and nouns. In addition, the subunits related to the word of the first group are displayed in accordance with the situation according to the meaning of the word selected in the first group.

When the selected word and the lower word are displayed and the user selects one of the lower words according to the touch input or the like (S225), the controller 180 checks whether a lower word related to the selected word exists, If not, control is performed such that an operation corresponding to the sentence combined with the selected words is performed (S230). However, if there are sub-words related to the selected word, the selected words and sub-words are displayed, and the process of steps S215, S220, and S210 in which one of the sub-words is selected is repeated . Generally, the sentence related to the motion control of the mobile terminal can be composed of two words, but a sentence composed of two or more words may be used for more complex or various motion control.

If the word belonging to the first group is selected and there is no lower word related to the selected word (S205, S210), the control unit 180 determines that the word corresponding to the sentence including only the word selected in the first group (S230). If a sub-word is not selected and a menu for entering the main menu is selected (S225), the control unit 180 controls the main menu, i.e., the first group of words to be displayed again (S200).

In this way, the user can display the separated verbs and nouns on the screen so that the user can easily predict the menus and functions, and the operation of the portable terminal can be controlled according to the sentences combined by the selected words.

5 to 11 are views for explaining a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, together with a screen displayed on the display unit.

5 shows an example of a main menu screen. The main menu screen 300 may be displayed as an initial menu upon power-on or may be displayed according to a selection of the main menu. At the upper part of the main menu screen 300, an indicator icon indicating the signal intensity of the call area, the remaining amount of the battery currently being used, and the like are displayed. Below the word 'Call', 'Send' Create ',' Edit ',' Set ',' Play ', etc. are displayed. The part of the word belonging to the first group can be composed of a verb that enables a user to predict a function or the like for constructing a command sentence. However, the parts of the words belonging to the first group may vary depending on the environment of use, the language used, and the like.

In addition to the main menu screen 300, the user can directly enter a specific menu such as 'Keypad', 'Contacts', 'Message', 'Alarm', 'Camera', 'MP3 Player', 'My Contents' Corresponding words may be displayed.

6 is a view showing a case where one of the words belonging to the first group displayed on the main menu screen 300 is selected. In the case of FIG. 6 (a), a screen 400 in which 'Call' is selected among the words belonging to the first group and 'Child Keypad', 'to Contacts',' Recent History 'are displayed together with the selected word' Call '. The user can construct a sentence by selecting one of the sub words displayed after 'Call', and an operation corresponding to the sentence constituted by the user is performed.

6B is a screen 500 when 'Send' is selected among the words belonging to the first group. In this case, words such as 'Contacts', 'Message', 'My Contents', 'Tools' etc. are displayed together with 'Send'. 6C is a screen 600 when 'Create' is selected from the words belonging to the first group. In this case, 'a New Contact' and 'a New Message', which are sub- , 'New Alarm', 'My New Content', 'a New Tool', and the like are displayed.

Similarly, in the case of (d) of FIG. 6, it is a screen 700 when 'Edit' is selected among the words belonging to the first group. In this case, words such as 'Contact List', 'Message List', 'Alarm', 'Content List', 'Tools', 'Recently History' In the case of (e) of FIG. 6, '800' is a screen when 'Set' is selected from the words belonging to the first group. In this case, 'an Alarm' 'MP3 Player', 'Tools', 'Phone Setting' and so on. Although not shown in FIG. 6, when 'Play' is selected among the words belonging to the first group, a playable list is displayed among the files stored in the memory 160.

FIG. 7 shows a case where one of the sub-words is selected again in the screen 400 when 'Call' is selected from the words belonging to the first group.

7A is a screen 410 showing a case where 'by Keypad' is selected. In this screen 410, a sentence 'Call by Keypad' composed of the selected words is displayed at the top, and a keypad for inputting a telephone number is displayed below the screen. That is, the sentence combining the selected words is displayed in the title bar at the top of the screen, and the screen capable of performing the function corresponding to the combined sentence is arranged at the bottom, The screen is configured in the same manner.

FIG. 7 (b) shows a screen 420 when 'Contacts' is selected. In this screen 420, the user can inquire the displayed list and perform a call with a desired party. FIG. 7C shows a screen 430 when 'Recently History' is selected, and the user can perform a call with a desired party using the recent call list.

8 shows a case where one of the sub-words is selected again on the screen 500 when 'Send' is selected among the words belonging to the first group.

FIG. 8A is a screen 510 showing a case where 'Contact' is selected, and FIG. 8B is a screen 520 showing a case where 'a Message' is selected. 8 (c) is a screen 530 showing a case where 'Tools' is selected, and FIG. 8 (d) is a screen 540 showing a case where 'by Contents' is selected. As described above, a sentence combining words selected by the user is displayed at the top of the screen, and a screen capable of performing the corresponding function is displayed below the sentence.

9 shows a case where one of the sub-words is selected again on the screen 600 when 'Create' is selected among the words belonging to the first group.

9A is a screen 610 showing a case where 'a New Contact' is selected, FIG. 9B is a screen 620 showing a case where 'a New Message' is selected, and FIG. c) is a screen 630 showing when 'a New Alarm' is selected. 9D is a screen 640 showing a case where 'My New Contents' is selected, and FIG. 9E is a screen 650 showing a case where 'My New Tool' is selected. The user can perform settings for a desired item through such a screen.

FIG. 10 shows a case where one of the sub-words is selected again on the screen 700 when 'Edit' is selected among the words belonging to the first group.

10A is a screen 710 showing a case where the 'Contact List' is selected, FIG. 10B is a screen 720 showing a case where 'Message List' is selected, and FIG. Is a screen 730 showing a case where 'Alarm' is selected.

10D is a screen 740 showing a case where 'Content List' is selected, FIG. 10E is a screen 750 showing a case where 'Tools' is selected, and FIG. Is a screen 760 showing a case where 'Recent History' is selected.

11 shows a case where one of the sub-words is selected again on the screen 800 when 'Set' is selected among the words belonging to the first group.

11A is a screen 810 showing a case where 'Content' is selected, and contents can be set. 11B is a screen 820 showing a case where 'MP3 Player' is selected, and FIG. 11C is a screen 830 showing a case where 'Tools' is selected. E (d) of FIG. 11 is a screen 840 showing a case where 'Phone Settings' is selected.

12 shows a case where one of 'Keypad', 'Contacts', 'Message', 'Alarm', 'Camera', 'MP3Player', 'My Content', and 'Tools' is selected in the main menu screen 300 . 12 (a) shows a case where 'Keypad' is selected, FIG. 12 (b) shows a case where 'Contacts' is selected, and FIG. 12 (c) 'Alarm' is selected. 12 (e), 12 (f), 12 (g) and 12 (f) show a case in which 'Camera' Fig.

In this manner, the main menu screen 300 can be configured to be directly accessible to a specific menu screen corresponding to a selected word.

In addition, the configuration and method of the embodiments described above can be applied to a portable terminal and its operation control method according to the present invention, 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,

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

5 to 12 are views for explaining a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, together with a screen displayed on the display unit.

Description of the Related Art [0002]

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)

Displaying words belonging to the first group; Displaying a first word and a second group of words when a first word among the words belonging to the first group is selected and a second group of words corresponding to the first word exists; Performing an operation corresponding to a sentence combining the first word and the second word when the second word of the second group of words is selected; And And performing an operation corresponding to the first word when the words of the second group do not exist. delete The method according to claim 1, Wherein the words belonging to the first group are displayed in any of the selection of the main menu and the initial operation. The method according to claim 1, Displaying the first and second words and the third group of words when a third group of words corresponding to the second word exists; And And performing an operation corresponding to a sentence combining the first to third words when a third word of the third group is selected. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the part of words belonging to the first group is a verb. The method according to claim 1, And displaying a sentence combining the first and second words on a screen for performing the corresponding operation. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the sentence combining the first word and the second word is displayed on a title bar of a screen for performing the corresponding operation. A display unit for displaying words belonging to the first group; And If the first word of the words belonging to the first group is selected, if the second group of words corresponding to the first word exists, the first word and the second group of words are displayed, When the second word of the second group is selected, performing an operation corresponding to a sentence combining the first and second words, And controlling the operation corresponding to the first word to be performed when the words of the second group do not exist. delete 9. The method of claim 8, Wherein the display unit is a touch screen. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein the first and second words are selected by touch input. 9. The method of claim 8, Wherein the control unit controls the words of the first group to be displayed in any of the selection of the main menu and the initial operation. 9. The method of claim 8, Wherein the control unit displays words of the first and second words and the third group when there are words of a third group corresponding to the second word and the third word of the third group of words Wherein the control unit controls the first to third words to be operated corresponding to the combined sentence. 9. The method of claim 8, Wherein the control unit displays a sentence combining the first word and the second word on a screen for performing the corresponding operation. A processor-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a processor to execute an operation control method according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

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