KR101553952B1 - Control method of mobile terminal and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that enables a user to easily operate a function of the mobile terminal through handwriting recognition. To this end, a control device of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected, recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen, and inputting a menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input And a control unit for controlling.

Mobile terminal, handwriting recognition

Description

[0001] CONTROL METHOD OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF [0002]

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

In general, a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone has performed a function linked to a menu by searching a specific menu for executing a specific function of the mobile terminal and selecting the retrieved menu.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that enables a user to easily operate a function of the mobile terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a control method and apparatus for a mobile terminal capable of directly executing a desired menu through handwriting recognition without having to search for a complicated menu.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a control method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that can apply a tagging function to a specific function, and can be applied to various functions such as a shortcut to a specific destination, a specific phone number dialing, have.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for searching for a destination through a handwriting recognition without touching the keyboard of the keypad and eliminating an unnecessary step for inputting a destination since the destination can be input from any menu including a map screen And a control method of the mobile terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a control method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that can be applied to a device such as a mobile phone or a music player to perform quick phonebook search and song name search.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control apparatus for a mobile terminal, comprising: a display unit displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected, recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen, As shown in FIG.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected; Recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen, and controlling a menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a proximity touch and perform a function of the mobile terminal based on a movement trajectory of the proximity touch when a pointer is touched in the display window of the display unit , The user can easily operate the function of the mobile terminal.

The control method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can execute a desired menu directly by handwriting recognition without searching for a complicated menu.

The control method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can also apply the tagging function to a specific function and apply it to various functions such as a shortcut to a specific destination, a specific phone number dialing, .

The control method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention allow a user to easily search for a destination through handwriting recognition without having to press the keyboard of the keypad and can input a destination from any menu including a map screen There is also the effect of eliminating unnecessary steps for destination input.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to devices such as a mobile phone and a music player, thereby enabling fast phone book search and song name search.

Hereinafter, a control method of a mobile terminal, in which a user can easily operate various functions of the mobile terminal by recognizing a handwriting input (handwritten data) and performing various functions of the mobile terminal, Will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 1 to 20. Fig.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which a control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), and a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player).

1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (audio / video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150 A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. All of the components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are not essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than the components shown in FIG. 1, The mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by a small number of components.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may be a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information, or a server for receiving previously generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information and transmitting the broadcast signals and / or broadcast- related information to the mobile communication terminal 100 . The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcasting signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcasting receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Only Digital Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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 related to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile communication terminal 100 or externally. Here, the wireless Internet technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a wireless broadband (Wibro), a WiMAX, a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) Can be used.

The short-range communication module 114 means a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used as the short distance communication technology.

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

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal. The A / V input unit 120 includes 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. 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 composed of two or more according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.

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

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the position of the mobile communication terminal 100 in the open / close state, the position of the mobile communication terminal 100, the presence of the user, the orientation of the mobile communication terminal 100, The mobile communication terminal 100 senses the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. The sensing unit 140 senses whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a 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 input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O (input / output) port, and an earphone port. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the usage right of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (" USIM "), and the like. In addition, an apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as 'identification device') having the identification module may be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification module can be connected to the mobile 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 received data to each component in the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, May be included.

The display unit 151 displays information to be processed by the mobile communication terminal 100 and outputs the information. For example, when the mobile communication 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 mobile communication terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the displayed image or the UI or GUI is displayed.

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). There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 may be provided with an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

Meanwhile, the display unit 151 is connected to a touch screen (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch screen') in which a sensor (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor' May be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch. If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the control unit 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Hereinafter, the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile communication terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process for explaining a control method according to embodiments of the present invention. In the present invention, the proximity-touch means that the pointer is not actually touched on the screen but approaches a predetermined distance from the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity thereof without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer lifetime and higher utilization than the contact-type sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch ". A position where the pointer is proximally touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the pointer is touched.

Further, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, do. Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

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

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include receiving a call signal, receiving a message, and inputting a key signal. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. When the call signal is received or the message is received, the alarm unit 153 can vibrate the mobile terminal through the vibration means to inform it. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means with the feedback of the key signal input. Through the above-described vibration, the user can recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can transmit the tactile effect through direct contact, and can be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided in a place where frequent contact with a user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and control of the controller 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) (Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) A disk, and / or an optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a 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 input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O (input / output) port, and an earphone port. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. In addition, the device having the identification module (hereinafter, referred to as 'identification device') can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification module can be connected to the mobile 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 received data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or various commands A signal may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source inputted from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the control unit 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180.

The control unit 180 can perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

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

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. According to a hardware implementation, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) controllers may be implemented using at least one of 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 stored in a software application written in a suitable programming language The software code may be stored in the memory 160, May also be performed by the < / RTI >

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 generates the navigation information based on the map data and the location information of the mobile communication terminal 100 and transmits the generated navigation information to the user Notify.

Meanwhile, the control device applied to the mobile communication terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit (display unit) 151 for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on the touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected or disabling the function of the specific mode being executed, And a control unit 180 for recognizing an input and controlling a menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicular navigation system for explaining a telramatic terminal to which a controller according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

3, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 for providing traffic information and various data (for example, programs, executable files, etc.); A telematics service system, which is installed in a vehicle and receives traffic information through a long-range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short-range wireless communication network, and provides a guidance service based on GPS signals received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information, And a terminal 200.

Hereinafter, a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which a control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which a control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

4, the telematics terminal 200 includes a central processing unit (CPU) (control section) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, A key control unit 211 for controlling a signal and a main board 210 having an LCD control unit 214 for controlling the LCD.

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying the route guidance information on the digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores traffic information collection control algorithms for allowing the vehicle to input traffic information according to the current road conditions, and information for controlling the algorithms.

The main board 210 is provided with a CDMA module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal built in a vehicle to which a unique device number is assigned. The main board 210 receives a GPS signal for locating a vehicle, tracking a traveling route from a starting place to a destination, A CD deck 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disc (CD), a gyro sensor 209, and the like (not shown) . The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205, respectively.

Also, the TV module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a TV signal through the TV antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (LCD) 201 under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through an interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, A camera 227 for photographing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and character signals. The front board 202 includes buttons for inputting various key signals. The key signals corresponding to the buttons selected by the user are input to the main board 210 ). In addition, the display unit 201 includes the proximity sensor and the touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG.

The front board 202 is provided with a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power source 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, And a signal processing unit 215 for processing a signal.

The audio board 217 includes a radio antenna 220 for receiving radio signals and a tape deck 221 for reproducing audio tapes. The audio board 217 may further comprise a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The audio output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a handsfree 225a for inputting a voice signal, an air bag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates the vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212. [

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates route guidance information based on the map data and the current vehicle location information, and notifies the user of the generated route guidance information.

The display unit 201 senses the proximity touch in the display window through the proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 may display handwriting input (or handwritten data / handwritten message) in accordance with proximity or touch touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) And controls a menu (function) tagged in the recognized handwriting input. Here, the handwriting input is information input by a user, and various information such as English alphabet, Hangul, numeral, symbol and the like can be inputted.

Meanwhile, the control device applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit (display unit) 201 for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected or disabling the function of the specific mode being executed, And a control unit (CPU) 212 for recognizing an input and controlling a menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input.

Hereinafter, the control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail by applying it to a navigation apparatus. The navigation device may be applied to the telematics terminal 200 and the mobile communication terminal 100, but may be configured independently. Also, the controller according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and the like.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a navigation device 400 to which a control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

5, a navigation device 400 to which a control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal received from a satellite, A GPS module 401 for generating first vehicle position data of the navigation device (regarded as being the same position as the telematics terminal 200 or the mobile communication terminal 100); A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402 for generating second vehicle position data based on the running direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; A storage unit (or memory) 404 for storing map data and various information; Generates a vehicle estimated position based on the first vehicle position data and the second vehicle position data, and generates a link in the map data stored in the storage unit 404 (the map matching link or the map matching road And outputs the matched map information (map matching result); A communication unit 408 for receiving real-time traffic information from the information providing center through the wireless communication network 500 and performing telephone communication; A controller 407 for generating route guidance information based on the matched map information (map matching result), recognizing handwriting input by proximity or direct touch, and controlling a menu (function) tagged to the recognized handwriting input )Wow; A display unit (405) for displaying a route guidance map (including POI information) included in the route guidance information and detecting a proximity touch and a contact touch; And a voice output unit 406 for outputting voice guidance voice information (voice guidance voice message) included in the voice guidance information. Here, the communication unit 408 may further include a handsfree having a Bluetooth module.

The route guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, traveling speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, .

The signals received through the GPS module 401 include 802.11 which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Bluetooth, UWB A wireless MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) (BWA) including 802.15, which is a standard for a wireless PAN (Personal Area Network) including a wireless LAN (WLAN) and ZigBee, and a city wideband network And 802.20, which is a standard for the mobile Internet for mobile broadband wireless access (MBWA) including WiBro, WiMAX, etc., And to provide the navigation device 400 with the location information.

The navigation unit 400 may further include an input unit for inputting various functions such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone. have.

The map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads the map data corresponding to the traveling path from the storage unit 404.

The map matching unit 403 matches the vehicle estimated position with the link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 407 . For example, the map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, and outputs the generated vehicle estimated position and the map data stored in the storage unit 404 , And outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 407 The map matching unit 403 may output the road attribute information such as a single-storey road or a multi-storey road included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the control unit 407. [ In addition, the function of the map matching unit 403 may be implemented in the controller 407.

The storage unit 404 stores map data. At this time, the stored map data includes geographic coordinates (geographic coordinates or latitude and longitude coordinates) indicating latitude and longitude in units of minutes (DMS unit: Degree / Minute / Second). In addition to the geographical coordinates, UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinates, UPS (Universal Polar System) coordinates, and TM (Transverse Mercator) coordinates may be used as the stored map data.

The storage unit 404 stores various information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), and functional characteristic information according to a specific position of the map data.

The storage unit 404 stores various user interface (UI) and / or graphical user interface (GUI).

The storage unit 404 stores data and programs necessary for the navigation apparatus 400 to operate.

The storage unit 404 stores destination information inputted from the user through the input unit. At this time, the destination information may be either a destination or a source and a destination.

The display unit 405 displays image information (or a route guidance map) included in the route guidance information generated by the controller 407. Here, the display unit 405 includes a touch sensor (touch screen) and / or a proximity sensor. The route guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, traveling speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 405 can display various contents such as various menu screens and route guidance information using the user interface and / or graphical user interface included in the storage unit 404 have. The content displayed on the display unit 405 includes various text or image data (including map data and various information data), a menu screen including data such as an icon, a list menu, and a combo box.

The voice output unit 406 outputs voice information included in the route guidance information generated by the control unit 407 (or a voice message for the route guidance information). Here, the audio output unit 406 may be an amplifier or a speaker.

The control unit 407 generates route guidance information based on the matched map information and outputs the generated route guidance information to the display unit 405 and the voice output unit 406. At this time, the display unit 405 displays the route guidance information.

The controller 407 receives the real-time traffic information from the information providing center, and generates the route guidance information.

The control unit 407 is connected to the call center through the communication unit 408 to perform a telephone conversation or transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center. Here, the communication unit 408 includes a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short-range wireless communication system.

Meanwhile, the controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch, and if the recognized handwriting input is set in advance And controls the menu (function) tagged to the preset keyword when the keyword matches the keyword. Here, the handwriting input is information input by a user, and various information such as English alphabet, Hangul, numeral, symbol and the like can be inputted. Since the technique of recognizing the handwriting input itself is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a control apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 8. Fig.

6 is a diagram illustrating a control method of the navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the navigation device 400 is powered on, the display unit 405 displays a digital map on the display window under the control of the controller 407 (step S11). At this time, the display unit 405 displays a handwriting input button (handwriting input icon) for recognizing handwriting input on the digital map. The handwriting input button may be displayed along with various menus of the navigation device 400 as well as the digital map.

7 is a view illustrating a handwriting input button according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7, the display unit 405 displays a digital map on the display window under the control of the controller 407 when the navigation device 400 is powered on, A handwriting input button 7-1 for recognizing the handwriting input is displayed (S12).

The control unit 407 determines whether the handwriting input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor at step S13.

The control unit 407 controls the display unit 405 to display a mode in which the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user (for example, Mode or a moving picture playback mode) or disregards an input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode being executed (S14). For example, when the handwriting input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the control unit 407 controls the function of the running guidance mode Temporarily stop the route guidance mode.

The control unit 407 activates the handwriting input button 7-1 when the handwriting input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user . The controller 407 may temporarily change the background color of the route guidance mode to a preset color (for example, yellow or blue) when the function of the route guidance mode is temporarily stopped. The preset color may be a semitransparent color.

When the handwriting input button is selected, the controller 407 detects a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. At this time, the display unit 405 senses the handwriting input on the entire screen area of the touch screen. For example, when the pointer (e.g., a finger or a stylus pen) touches the display unit 405, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch (S15) .

8 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8, when the handwriting input button is selected in the guidance mode, the control unit 407 detects a handwriting input sensed by the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (e.g., Seoul Station) Recognized handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 compares the recognized handwriting input with key words stored in the storage unit 404 in advance to search for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input (S16). The control unit 407 recognizes the received voice when the voice corresponding to the handwriting input is received through the microphone and stores the keyword corresponding to the recognized voice in the storage unit 404 in advance A keyword matching with the recognized handwriting input may be searched by comparing the keyword with the keywords.

 The control unit 407 searches a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input and controls a function tagged with the searched keyword (e.g., a function linked to a menu or a menu) (S17). Here, the control unit 407 may display the list including the plurality of keywords on the display unit 405 when the searched keywords are a plurality. When a specific keyword is selected by the user on the list, the controller 407 executes a menu tagged with the selected keyword. For example, when the keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input is retrieved in the guidance mode, the control unit 407 recognizes the retrieved keyword as a destination, extracts map data corresponding to the recognized destination From the storage unit 404, and executes the route guidance mode based on the read map data.

Hereinafter, a method of tagging a specific menu according to handwriting input will be described with reference to Figs. 5, 9 to 14.

9 is a diagram illustrating a control method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 407 displays a specific menu on the display unit 405 according to the user's selection (S21). Here, the specific menu may be a POI (Point of Interest) menu (POI display), a video playback menu, a music playback menu, or the like. At this time, the display unit 405 further displays a tagging button (tagging icon) as well as a handwriting input button for recognizing a handwriting input on the specific menu under the control of the controller 407. The tagging button means an icon displayed for a short cut function.

10 is a view illustrating a tagging button according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10, the display unit 405 displays the POI menu when a POI menu (POI display) is selected according to a user's selection, and displays a tagging button (or a tagging icon) 10- 1) is displayed (S22).

The control unit 407 determines whether the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the POI menu is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (S23).

The control unit 407 disables the POI menu being displayed (displayed) when the tagging button 10-1 is selected by the user, or disregards the input signal for controlling the function of the POI menu (S24). For example, when the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the control unit 407 temporarily stops the function of the displayed POI menu for tagging And ignores the input signal when an input signal for controlling the function of the POI menu is received.

The control unit 407 may activate the tagging button 10-1 when the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user . The control unit 407 may temporarily change the background color of the POI menu to a predetermined color (for example, yellow or blue) when the function of the POI menu is temporarily stopped. The preset color may be a semitransparent color.

When the tagging button 10-1 is selected, the controller 407 detects a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (e.g., a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch (S25).

11 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input displayed in the POI menu according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

11, the controller 407 senses a handwriting input (for example, P) sensed through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor when the tagging button 10-1 is selected, Recognized handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 stores the recognized handwriting input as a tagging word in the storage unit 404 and tags a tagging word (keyword) corresponding to the recognized handwriting input in the POI menu (S26). Accordingly, the controller 407 automatically displays the POI menu on the display unit 405 when the tagging word P is input on the display unit 405.

The control unit 407 may recognize the received voice when the voice corresponding to the handwritten input is received through the microphone, and may tag a keyword corresponding to the recognized voice in the POI menu .

12 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

12, when the handwriting input button 12-1 is selected in the guidance mode, the control unit 407 outputs a handwriting input (for example, P) sensed through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor And recognizes the sensed handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 compares the recognized handwriting input with keywords (tagging words) stored in advance in the storage unit 404 to determine whether the tagging word is input (S27).

The control unit 407 searches a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input and displays the POI menu tagged with the searched keyword on the display unit 405 (S28).

13 is a diagram illustrating a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 407 searches for a keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input, and displays the POI menu 13-1 tagged with the searched keyword on the guidance mode. The control unit 407 may output the recognized handwriting input through a TTS (Text to Speech) program.

Hereinafter, a control apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 14-16.

14 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 407 displays an audio menu on the display unit 405 when an audio menu is selected by the user (S31). At this time, the display unit 405 displays a handwriting input button (icon) for recognizing the handwriting input on the audio menu (S32).

15 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button displayed in an audio menu according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, the controller 407 displays the selected audio menu on the display unit 405 when an audio menu is selected by the user. The control unit 407 may display not only the handwriting input button 15-1 but also a tagging button for tagging the audio menu.

The control unit 407 determines whether the handwriting input button 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor at step S33.

The control unit 407 disables the audio menu (audio mode) being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, Or ignores the input signal to control the function of the running audio menu (S34). For example, when the handwriting input button 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the control unit 407 temporarily stops the running audio menu to detect the handwriting input , Ignore the incoming input signal to control the function of the audio menu.

When the handwriting input button is selected, the controller 407 detects a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (e.g., a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch (S35).

16 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

16, when the handwriting input button is selected on the audio mode (audio menu), the control unit 407 controls the handwriting input (e.g., My Way) sensed through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor, And recognizes the sensed handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 compares the recognized handwriting input with the keywords stored in the storage unit 404 to search for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input at step S36. At this time, the controller 407 sequentially compares the words corresponding to the recognized handwriting input (e.g., a song name) with the keywords stored in the storage unit 404 in advance to store the words corresponding to the recognized handwriting input (E.g., song name) (s) that coincides with the song name (s) in sequence on the display unit 405.

The control unit 407 searches for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input and reproduces a music file (audio file) tagged with the searched keyword (S37). For example, when the keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input is found in the audio mode, the control unit 407 recognizes the searched keyword as a music title, stores the music file corresponding to the recognized music title in the storage unit 404, And executes the read music file. Here, the controller 407 may display a list including a plurality of keywords (e.g., music names) on the display unit 405 when the searched keywords are a plurality. When a specific keyword is selected by the user on the list, the controller 407 executes the tagged music file with the selected keyword.

Hereinafter, a control apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 17-19.

17 is a diagram illustrating a control method of the navigation apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 407 displays a TV menu on the display unit 405 when a TV menu is selected by the user (S41). At this time, the display unit 405 displays a handwriting input button (icon) for recognizing handwriting input on the TV menu (S42).

18 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button displayed on a TV menu according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

18, the control unit 407 displays the selected TV menu on the display unit 405 when the TV menu is selected by the user. The control unit 407 may display not only the handwriting input button 18-1 but also a tagging button for tagging the TV menu.

The control unit 407 determines whether the handwriting input button 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor at step S43.

The control unit 407 disables the TV menu (TV mode) being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, , Or ignores the input signal for controlling the function of the TV menu being executed (S44). For example, when the handwriting input button 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the control unit 407 temporarily stops the TV menu being executed to detect the handwriting input , The input signal for controlling the function of the TV menu is ignored.

When the handwriting input button is selected, the controller 407 detects a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (e.g., a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch (S45).

19 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

19, the control unit 407 receives a handwriting input (e.g., a broadcast channel: MBC) sensed through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected on a TV mode (TV menu) And recognizes the sensed handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 compares the recognized handwriting input with the keywords stored in the storage unit 404 to search for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input (S46).

 The controller 407 searches for a keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input, and selects a tagged broadcast channel for the searched keyword (S47). For example, when the keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input is found in the TV mode, the controller 407 recognizes the searched keyword as a broadcast channel, receives a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel, And outputs the received broadcast signal.

Hereinafter, a control apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 20. Fig.

20 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 407 displays a phone call menu on the display unit 405 when a phone call menu (phone call mode) is selected by the user (S51). At this time, the display unit 405 displays a handwriting input button (icon) for recognizing the handwriting input on the phone call menu (S52). The control unit 407 may display a handwriting input button as well as a tagging button for tagging the phone call menu.

The control unit 407 determines whether the handwriting input button displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor at step S53.

The control unit 407 disables the phone call menu (phone call mode) being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, The input signal for controlling the function of the phone call menu is ignored (S54). For example, when the handwriting input button displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the control unit 407 temporarily stops the phone call menu being executed to detect the handwriting input, Ignores the incoming input signal to control the function of the call menu.

When the handwriting input button is selected, the controller 407 detects a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (e.g., a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the control unit 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch (S55).

When the handwriting input button is selected on the telephone call menu, the control unit 407 detects a handwriting input sensed through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (e.g., a telephone number or a receiver name recorded in the telephone book) And recognizes the sensed handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input corresponding to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The control unit 407 compares the recognized handwriting input with keywords stored in the storage unit 404 to search for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input (S56).

 The control unit 407 searches for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input, and performs a telephone connection based on the tagged telephone number in the searched keyword (S57). For example, when the keyword (for example, recipient name) matching the recognized handwriting input is retrieved in the phone call mode, the control unit 407 reads out the telephone number corresponding to the searched keyword, And performs telephone conversation based on the telephone number.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be applied to various menus such as a radio menu, a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) menu as well as an audio menu, a TV menu, and a telephone call menu.

As described above in detail, the method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can operate a function of a mobile terminal easily by a user by performing a function of the mobile terminal through handwriting recognition.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a proximity touch and perform a function of the mobile terminal based on a movement trajectory of the proximity touch when a pointer is touched in the display window of the display unit , The user can easily operate the function of the mobile terminal.

The control method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can directly execute a desired menu through handwriting recognition without searching for a complicated menu.

The control method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can be applied to various functions such as a shortcut to a specific destination, a direct dialing of a specific phone number, and a direct listening to specific music by applying a tagging function to a specific function.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention allow a user to easily search for a destination through handwriting recognition without having to press the keyboard of the keypad and can input a destination from any menu including a map screen This eliminates unnecessary steps for destination input.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to devices such as a mobile phone and a music player to enable fast phone book search and song name search.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which a control apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process for explaining a control method according to embodiments of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicular navigation system for explaining a telramatic terminal to which a controller according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a navigation apparatus to which a control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

6 is a diagram illustrating a control method of the navigation apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view illustrating a handwriting input button according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a diagram illustrating a control method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a view illustrating a tagging button according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input displayed in the POI menu according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a diagram illustrating a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button displayed in an audio menu according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a diagram illustrating a control method of the navigation apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button displayed on a TV menu according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

20 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

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405: Display section 406: Audio output section

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500: wireless communication network

Claims (25)

A display unit for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on the touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected, recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen, and inputting a menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input And a control unit for controlling the control unit, Wherein the control unit displays a tagging icon on the display unit and ignores an input signal for controlling a function of a specific menu when the tagging icon is selected and tags a keyword corresponding to the handwriting input to the specific menu Of the mobile terminal. The display device according to claim 1, And a proximity sensor for sensing proximity of the touch sensor. The apparatus of claim 1, Searches for a tagging word matching the recognized handwriting input, and displays a menu tagged in the searched tagging word. The method according to claim 1, An English alphabet, a Korean alphabet, a number, and a symbol. delete The apparatus of claim 1, Wherein the controller displays the menu tagged in the tagging word when the tagging word is input. The apparatus of claim 1, Wherein when the input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode is ignored, the background color of the specific mode is changed to a preset color. The apparatus of claim 1, When the keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in the guidance mode, recognizes the searched keyword as a destination and executes the guidance mode based on the map data corresponding to the recognized destination. Lt; / RTI > The apparatus of claim 1, When the keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in the audio mode, recognizes the searched keyword as a music title, and reproduces the music file corresponding to the recognized music title. The apparatus of claim 1, When the keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input is found in the television mode, recognizes the searched keyword as a broadcast channel and outputs a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel. The apparatus of claim 1, Recognizing the searched keyword as a telephone number or a recipient name and performing a telephone conversation based on the recognized telephone number or recipient name when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is searched in a telephone call mode, A control device of a mobile terminal. The apparatus of claim 1, And outputs the recognized handwriting input as a voice. The method according to claim 1, A GPS module for receiving a global positioning system (GPS) signal and for generating first position data of the vehicle based on the received GPS signal; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor for generating second position data based on the running direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; And a map matching unit for generating a vehicle estimated position based on the first position data and the second position data, wherein the control unit provides the guidance information based on the traveling path from the vehicle estimated position to the destination To the mobile terminal. Displaying a handwriting recognition icon on the touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected; Recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen and controlling a menu tagged with the recognized handwriting input; Displaying a tagging icon; Ignoring an input signal for controlling a function of a specific menu when the tagging icon is selected; And tagging the keyword corresponding to the handwriting input to the specific menu. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein controlling the tagged menus to the recognized handwriting input comprises: Searching for a tagging word that matches the recognized handwriting input; And displaying a menu tagged in the searched tagging word. 15. The method of claim 14, Wherein the mobile terminal comprises: an English alphabet, a Korean alphabet, a number, and a symbol. delete 15. The method of claim 14, Determining whether a tagging word has been entered; Further comprising the step of displaying a menu tagged in the tagging word when the tagging word is input. 15. The method of claim 14, Wherein when the input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode is ignored, the background color of the specific mode is changed to a predetermined color. 15. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a destination when the keyword corresponding to the recognized handwriting input is searched in the route guidance mode; Further comprising the step of executing a route guidance mode based on the map data corresponding to the recognized destination. 15. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a music title when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is searched in an audio mode; And reproducing the music file corresponding to the recognized music title. 15. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a broadcast channel when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in a television mode; And outputting a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel. 15. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a telephone number or a recipient name when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is searched in a telephone call mode; And performing a telephone conversation based on the recognized telephone number or the recipient's name. 15. The method of claim 14, And outputting the recognized handwriting input as a voice. 15. The method of claim 14, Recognizing a voice corresponding to the handwriting input or recognizing a voice corresponding to the tagging word; Further comprising the step of controlling a menu tagged with the recognized voice.

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