KR101604357B1 - Mobile terminal, and menu displaying method using the mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

/ RTI > A mobile terminal of the present invention includes: a display unit; And a menu list including a plurality of menus corresponding to different applications is displayed on the display unit and the plurality of menus are distinguished from each other so as to reflect attributes related to the execution of the corresponding application And a control unit for displaying the control signal. According to the present invention, a plurality of menus included in the menu list are displayed separately by the attributes of the corresponding applications or displayed so that the attributes of the corresponding applications are reflected, so that the user can confirm the execution state of the application, .

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a menu display method using the same,

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a menu display method using the same, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal displaying a menu screen related to an application, and a menu display method using the same.

A terminal such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone has various functions, for example, a multimedia device having a complex function such as photographing or photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of music or a moving picture file, (Multimedia player).

The terminal can move And may be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

In order to support and enhance the functionality of the terminal, it is contemplated to improve the structural and / or software portion of the terminal.

Recently, a variety of terminals including mobile terminals provide a complex and various functions, and the menu structure is also becoming complicated. In addition, a function of displaying various digital documents including a web page is added to a mobile terminal.

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for displaying a menu screen such that an attribute of an application is reflected, and a menu display method using the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a display unit; And displaying a menu list including a plurality of menus corresponding to different applications on the display unit and displaying the plurality of menus in the menu list, And a control unit for distinguishing the display units from each other.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a display unit including a plurality of areas; And when a menu display command is input in a state where an application screen currently being executed is displayed on the display unit, the application screen is displayed in a first area of the plurality of areas, and a menu screen related to the application is displayed in the plurality of areas And a controller for displaying the first area in a second area different from the first area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a menu display method comprising: displaying a menu list including a plurality of menus corresponding to different applications; And displaying the plurality of menus differentially from each other so as to reflect attributes related to execution of the corresponding application.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a menu display method using a mobile terminal including a display unit including a plurality of areas, Displaying the application screen in a first one of the plurality of areas when a menu display command is input; And displaying a menu screen related to the application in a second area different from the first area among the plurality of areas.

The mobile terminal and the menu display method using the same according to the present invention can display the plurality of menus included in the menu list by dividing the menus according to the attributes of the corresponding applications or display the corresponding menus so that the attributes of the corresponding applications are reflected, It is possible to confirm the execution state and the feasibility of execution.

In addition, by simultaneously displaying the currently running application screen and the screen on which the function related to the application is executed, the user can use the application more conveniently.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2C and 2D are views of an embodiment of a mobile terminal and a display screen according to various embodiments of the present invention.
3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining an example of a user's operation for generating a menu display command according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 and 9 are views for explaining an example of a screen generating method for displaying a menu list when one screen according to an embodiment of the present invention is one.
10 and 11 are views for explaining an example of a screen generation method for displaying a menu list when there are two screens according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 are views for explaining an example of a menu display mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 14 to 16 are views for explaining an example of a menu list in which a plurality of menus are separately displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a diagram for explaining a change of a menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining how a plurality of menus included in a menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention are distinguished from each other.
19 to 22 are views each showing an example of a form in which a menu corresponding to an application executed several times according to an embodiment of the present invention is displayed.
23 and 24 are views showing an example of a menu selection operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively.
25 is a diagram for explaining a processing procedure when a menu corresponding to an application currently being executed according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected.
26 is a flowchart illustrating a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
27 to 29 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the e-mail application according to another embodiment of the present invention
30 to 34 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the call application according to another embodiment of the present invention.
35 to 38 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the photo application according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 39 to 43 are diagrams for explaining a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to a moving picture application according to another embodiment of the present invention.
44 to 47 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the music application according to another embodiment of the present invention.
48 to 50 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the message application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Further, numerals (e.g., first, second, etc.) used in the description process of this specification are only an identifier for distinguishing one component from another component

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation and the like. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory unit 160, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

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

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. 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 a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of a DVBH (Digital Video BroadcastHandheld).

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 broadcasting (DMBT), a digital multimedia broadcasting satellite (DMBS), a media forward link only (MediaFLO), a digital video broadcasting ), And ISDBT (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory unit 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. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (WiFi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

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

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A typical example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to one point (entity), information on the time when the distance information is measured, , Three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (individual) in one hour can be calculated. Further, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 continues to calculate the current position in real time and uses it to calculate speed information.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or 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 unit 160 or may be transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to the visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are 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 3D display And may include at least one.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 is connected to a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') having a mutual layer structure It can also be used as an input 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 the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor 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. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

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

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal can 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 be configured to perform various functions such as an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to a contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through a jet opening or a suction opening, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscles of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory unit 160 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory unit 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) At least one of a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM) Lt; / RTI > type of storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory unit 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing 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 general user authentication module A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

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

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

The controller 180 may 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 external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

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

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

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

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

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

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

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 152 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132, the interface 170, and the like are disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132.

The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents input by the operation units 131 and 132 can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body such that they can be rotated or popped up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

FIGS. 2C and 2D are views showing various embodiments of the mobile terminal 100 and the display unit 151. FIG.

The display unit 151 may include a first display unit physically divided into display panels, and a second display unit. In a folding or sliding type mobile terminal in which two bodies are fastened by a hinge or a slide, a first display portion (or a main display portion) may be formed on an inner surface or an outer surface of either body, Or the auxiliary display portion, the external display portion) may be formed on the inner surface or the outer surface of the other body. The auxiliary display unit is a display unit separated from the mobile terminal, and can be detachably connected to the mobile terminal body through an interface unit to display data from the mobile terminal.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a first display unit and a second display unit logically divided in the display panel as shown in FIG. 2C.

3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the proximity depth of the proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a pointer such as a finger of a user approaches the touch screen, the proximity sensor disposed in or near the touch screen senses the proximity sensor and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor may be configured to output different proximity signals according to a distance between the proximity-touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter referred to as "proximity depth").

A distance at which the proximity signal is output when the pointer approaches the touch screen is referred to as a detection distance. In short, by using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances, the proximity signals output from the proximity sensors are compared, .

In FIG. 3, for example, a cross-section of a touch screen having proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d0), it is recognized as a contact touch. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance less than the distance d1, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the first proximity depth.

If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance d1 or less and less than the distance d2, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of the second proximity depth. If the pointer is located on the touch screen at a distance d2 or more and less than the distance d3, it is recognized as a proximity touch of the third proximity depth. If the pointer is located at a distance d3 or more on the touch screen, it is recognized that the proximity touch is released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 can recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity and proximity positions of the pointer to the touch screen, and perform various operation controls according to the various input signals.

Referring to FIG. 4, a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When a menu display command is generated by the user's operation (S310), the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display a menu list including a plurality of menus on the display module 151 ( S330). Here, the plurality of menus correspond to different applications, respectively. For example, when the user selects the first menu corresponding to the A application, the A application can be executed.

The operation of the user who generates the menu display command will be described with reference to Figs. 5 to 7. Fig. 5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining an example of a user's operation for generating a menu display command according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, the user can touch a predetermined menu icon (MI) displayed on the display module 151 of the mobile terminal 100 to generate a menu display command. The predetermined menu icon MI shown in FIG. 5 is one example, and its position, size, shape and the like may be changed and displayed in various forms.

Referring to FIG. 6, the user may push a predetermined menu button MB provided on the front of the mobile terminal 100 to generate a menu display command. The predetermined menu button MB is provided on the front or the rear of the mobile terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, . The predetermined menu button MB shown in FIG. 6 is one example, and its position, size, shape and the like may be changed and provided in various forms.

Referring to FIG. 7, the user can perform a flicking operation in the bezel portion or the display portion 151 to generate a menu display command. Here, the bezel refers to the area excluding the display unit 151 from the front surface of the mobile terminal 100.

Then, when a menu display command occurs, a screen generation method of displaying a menu list will be described.

First, referring to Figs. 8 and 9, a screen generation method for displaying a menu list when there is one screen will be described. 8 and 9 are views for explaining an example of a screen generating method for displaying a menu list when one screen according to an embodiment of the present invention is one.

8, when a menu display command is generated while the A application and the B application are being executed and the execution screen of the A application is displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100, A menu list screen can be generated and a menu list screen can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ At this time, the execution image of the application A disappears from the display unit 151, but the application A is not terminated. The portion indicated by a dotted line in Fig. 8 indicates an application which is currently being executed but which is not displayed on the display unit 151. Fig.

9, when a menu display command is generated while the A application and the B application are being executed and the menu list screen is also generated in advance, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the menu screen The menu list screen can be displayed on the display unit 151 while scrolling the menu list screen. For example, as shown in Fig. 9, a screen is displayed on the display unit 151 in the order of "A application screen-> B application screen-> menu list screen", and finally, .

8 shows a menu list screen to be displayed on the display unit 151, and Fig. 9 shows the already generated menu list screen on the display unit 151. In Fig.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, a screen generation method for displaying a menu list when there are two screens will be described. 10 and 11 are views for explaining an example of a screen generation method for displaying a menu list when there are two screens according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10, when the A application, the B application, and the C application are being executed and the execution screen of the A application is displayed in the left area of the display part 151 and the execution screen of the B application is displayed in the right area of the display part 151 The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may generate a menu list screen and display the menu list screen in a partial area of the display unit 151. [ At this time, the execution screen of the B application disappears from the display unit 151, but the B application is not terminated.

11, when a menu display command is generated while the A application, the B application, and the C application are being executed and the menu list screen is also generated in advance, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the left / Or the menu list screen can be displayed on a part of the display unit 151 while scrolling the screen up and down. For example, as shown in Fig. 11, "A application screen (left area) and B application screen (right area) -> B application screen (left area) and C application screen Area) -> C application screen (left area) and menu list screen (right area) ", and the like, finally, the menu list screen can be displayed.

10 shows a menu list screen to be displayed on a partial area of the display unit 151, and FIG. 11 shows a menu list screen that has already been generated on a partial area of the display unit 151. FIG.

On the other hand, in Figs. 10 and 11, the display unit 151 is logically divided into two regions, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of regions can be increased. In addition, the present invention can be similarly applied to a case where the mobile terminal 100 includes a plurality of display units 151.

A method of displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list according to the present embodiment will now be described.

Referring to Figs. 12 and 13, a display form of a menu according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 12 and 13 are views for explaining an example of a menu display mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display the menu on the display unit 151 in the form of an icon or the like. Referring to FIG. 12, it can be seen that the menu is displayed in the form of an icon (IC). All the menus can not be displayed on the display unit 151 due to the screen size of the display unit 151. Therefore, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a predetermined icon NI can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display the predetermined icon GH on the display unit 151 so that the user can enter the home screen at any time. Here, the home screen refers to a screen displayed on the display unit 151 when the mobile terminal 100 is powered on. For example, the home screen may display information such as the current date, the current time, and the like.

Of course, the home screen icon GH may not be displayed on the display unit 151. [ In this case, a home screen entry function may correspond to a predetermined home screen button provided outside the mobile terminal 100. The user can push the home screen button to enter the home screen.

13, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display the menu so as to be adjacent to the outer surface of the display unit 151. [

A description will now be given of dividing and displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list according to a predetermined criterion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, description will be given of dividing a plurality of menus included in the menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention into categories and displaying them. 14 is a view for explaining an example of a menu list in which a plurality of menus are separately displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can divide the plurality of menus included in the menu list into categories and display them on the display unit 151. [ Here, the category includes a multimedia category, a calculator, a memo, a memorandum, etc., to which an application related to a communication category, a moving picture, a song, a picture, A setting category corresponding to an application related to a utility category related to the display, a ring tone setting, a screen brightness adjustment, and the like.

14, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 transmits a plurality of menus included in the menu list to the communication category MC1, the multimedia category MC2, the utility category MC3, Category MC4, and can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

On the other hand, it has been described that the category is divided into four categories (communication category, multimedia category, utility category, and setting category), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, a menu may correspond to each category by various criteria.

Referring to FIG. 15, description will be given of dividing and displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list according to an application attribute according to an embodiment of the present invention. 15 is a view for explaining another example of a menu list in which a plurality of menus are separately displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the plurality of menus included in the menu list on the display unit 151 by dividing the menu into application attributes. Here, the application attribute may include an execution state of the corresponding application, whether or not the corresponding application can be executed, and the like, as attributes related to application execution.

15, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a list of menus that are currently being executed (AC1), executable (AC2), and executable (AC3) And can be displayed on the display section 151. [ Here, the unexecutable application includes a specific application that is currently being executed, an application that can not be executed concurrently with an application that is currently being executed, and an application that has lapsed from a first execution time.

Due to the nature of the application, an application that can not be executed several times is currently executing, so that an error can be generated when the same application is executed, thereby making it impossible to execute a specific application currently being executed. For example, an application corresponding to a setting category.

When the application is executed at the same time, it is possible to prevent another application from being executed when any one of the applications that can cause a problem due to a conflict between the applications is currently running. For example, when the moving picture reproducing application is running, the music reproducing application can be prevented from being executed.

Of course, when any one of the applications that can not be executed at the same time is running, if the user selects another application, it can be confirmed which operation is to be performed by the user. For example, if the video playback application is running and the user selects the music playback application, the message "Are you sure you want to exit the movie playback application and run the music playback application?", "The video playback application is currently running. Would you like to run the music playback application? "," The video playback application is currently running. Do you want to run the music playback application? " And the like can be displayed.

At this time, when all applications that may cause collision with each other are executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can prevent a specific function from operating in a specific application. For example, when the music playback application is executed while the moving image playback application is running, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can stop the audio output function of the moving image playback application.

Referring to FIG. 16, only the menu corresponding to the currently running application among the plurality of menus included in the menu list according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 16 is a view for explaining another example of a menu list in which a plurality of menus are separately displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays only the menu (RAL) corresponding to the currently executed application among the plurality of menus included in the menu list on the display unit 151 can do.

17, the change of the menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 17 is a diagram for explaining a change of a menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The sensing unit 140 of the mobile terminal 100 may sense the rotation of the mobile terminal 100 or a rapid change of position to the left or right or up and down. The controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may change the manner of displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list when the rotation of the mobile terminal 100,

17, when a plurality of menus ML1 included in the menu list are displayed on the display unit 151 without distinction and rotation, position change, or the like of the mobile terminal 100 is detected, the mobile terminal 100 The control unit 180 of the control unit 180 displays a plurality of menus ML2 on the display unit 151 or a plurality of menus ML3 on the display unit 151 by dividing the menu ML2 by application attribute, Only the menu ML4 corresponding to the application being executed can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

17, when a plurality of menus are currently displayed without discrimination and rotation, position change, or the like of the mobile terminal 100 is detected, a plurality of menus are displayed in accordance with predetermined criteria, When a plurality of menus are divided and displayed according to a predetermined criterion and the rotation of the mobile terminal 100 or a change in position thereof is sensed, a plurality of menus may be displayed without distinction, A plurality of menus may be separately displayed according to a predetermined criterion different from the criterion.

A method of displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described.

Referring to FIG. 18, description will be made of displaying a plurality of menus contained in a menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention in a distinguishable manner. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining how a plurality of menus included in a menu list according to an embodiment of the present invention are distinguished from each other.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display a plurality of menus included in the menu list so as to be distinguished from each other so as to reflect the attributes of the corresponding applications. Here, as described above, the application attribute may include an execution state of the corresponding application, whether or not the corresponding application can be executed, and the like, as attributes related to application execution.

18, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the menu RM corresponding to the currently executed application in a color different from the color of the other menu, indicating that the menu RM is currently being executed . In addition, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display the menu DM corresponding to the unexecutable application with a dotted line different from the line type of the other menu, indicating that execution is impossible.

18, the color and line type of the menu are different from each other in order to reflect the attributes of the corresponding application. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the icon color, the icon size, And the like can be changed so that a plurality of menus can be distinguished from each other.

Referring to FIG. 19 to FIG. 22, when an application according to an embodiment of the present invention is executed a plurality of times, a mode of displaying a menu corresponding to the application will be described. 19 to 22 are views each showing an example of a form in which a menu corresponding to an application executed several times according to an embodiment of the present invention is displayed.

19, when the "PI" application is executed twice, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays only one menu PM1 corresponding to the "PI & ). ≪ / RTI > When the user selects the menu PM1, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays detailed information on the menu PM1 in a form of a pop-up window (IP) 151). Through this, the user can confirm that the "PI" application corresponding to the menu PM1 has been executed twice.

20, when the "PI" application is executed twice, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays only one menu PM2 corresponding to the twice executed "PI & (Twice) information on the menu PM2 so that the user can confirm the number of times of execution (twice).

21, when the "PI" application is executed twice, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the menus PM3_1 and PM3_2 corresponding to the "PI & And can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ At this time, as shown in FIG. 22, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the menus PM3_1 and PM3_2 corresponding to the same application at adjacent positions, unlike the other menus.

Referring again to FIG. 4, when any one of the menus included in the menu list is selected by the user, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can execute the application corresponding to the selected menu (S350).

23 and 24, the user's operation for selecting any one of the plurality of menus included in the menu list will be described. 23 and 24 are views showing an example of a menu selection operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

The user can select a menu by performing a touch operation on a menu to be selected from among a plurality of menus displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can execute the application corresponding to the menu selected by the user.

The user can select a menu by performing a touch-up operation on a menu to be selected from a plurality of menus displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100. Here, the touch-up operation refers to the recognition of the touch point at the point where the touch ends. 23, when the user drags the start point SP to the end point EP and ends the touch at the end point EP, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 It is possible to recognize the menu EM corresponding to the end point EP instead of the menu SM corresponding to the start point SP as the menu selected by the user. The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can execute the application corresponding to the menu EM selected by the user.

The user can perform a flicking operation from the bezel toward the display unit 151 to select one of a plurality of menus displayed on the display unit 100 of the mobile terminal 100. [ Referring to FIG. 25, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can recognize the menu FM corresponding to the point FP at which the flicking operation ends, as a menu selected by the user. The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can execute an application corresponding to the menu FM selected by the user.

Referring to FIG. 25, a process when a menu corresponding to an application currently being executed according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected by the user will be described. 25 is a diagram for explaining a processing procedure when a menu corresponding to an application currently being executed according to an embodiment of the present invention is selected.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays detailed information on the next operation in the form of a popup window RMP or the like on the display unit 151 ). ≪ / RTI > 25, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a pop-up window (RMP) composed of "Go to running module", "Open as new module", etc. on the display unit 151 can do. Here, the "Go to running module" is to move to the currently executing application, and the "Open as new module" Thereafter, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can move to the currently executed application or can newly execute the application again according to the user's selection.

Referring again to FIG. 4, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display a screen of the executed application on the display unit 151 (S370). When the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 includes a plurality of areas and a menu list is displayed in any one of the plurality of areas, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays, The application screen can be displayed in an area where a menu list is displayed among a plurality of areas.

In this way, the user can confirm the execution state of the application, whether or not the application can be executed, etc. by displaying a plurality of menus included in the menu list in accordance with the attribute of the corresponding application or by displaying the attribute of the corresponding application .

26, a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a menu display method using a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, it is assumed that the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 is logically divided into two regions. For convenience of explanation, the two regions are referred to as "left region" and " Upper region "and" lower region ". Of course, the number of divided areas may increase. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a case where the mobile terminal 100 is provided with a plurality of display units 151.

When the menu display command is input by the user's operation in the state that the currently executing application screen is displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 at step S410, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the current The application screen that is currently being executed is displayed in one of the plurality of areas of the display unit 151 at step S430 and the menu screen associated with the application is displayed on the display unit 151 Area (S450).

Here, the menu screen related to the application may be a menu screen including a menu corresponding to the application as described in the foregoing embodiment. In this case, the menu screen related to the application of this embodiment is substantially the same as the menu list screen of the previous embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The menu screen related to the application may be a menu screen including a menu corresponding to the function related to the application. A function related to an application refers to a menu that can be used in the application. For example, in the case of a music reproduction application, a menu such as "view music list"

Thereafter, when a specific menu is selected by the user among the menus included in the menu screen, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the screen corresponding to the selected specific menu in an area where the menu screen is displayed (S470 ).

On the other hand, when a user inputs an operation command for inputting a menu display command according to the present embodiment, a screen generation method for displaying a menu screen when a menu display command is input, a method for displaying a menu included in the menu screen, And the like of the user who selects the menu list can be realized by the user's operation for generating the menu display command described in the previous embodiment, the screen creation method for displaying the menu list when the menu display command is generated, And the operation of the user selecting a menu among any of the plurality of menus included in the menu list, and therefore the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to an application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

27 to 29, a menu screen including menus corresponding to functions related to an e-mail application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 27 to 29 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the e-mail application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

27, when a menu display command is inputted while the current e-mail application is being executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the e-mail application screen (received e-mail content screen) A menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to the e-mail application can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

When the "view attachment" menu is selected by the user, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the contents of the attached file (the file attached to the mail displayed in the right area) Can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the reply mail creation screen in the left area of the display unit 151 as shown in Fig. 29 when the "reply" menu is selected by the user . At this time, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the recipient information of the reply mail in advance on the reply mail creation screen by using the sender information of the mail displayed in the right area.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the transmission mail creation screen in the left area of the display unit 151. [

30 to 34, a menu screen including menus corresponding to functions related to the call application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 30 to 34 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the call application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 30, when a menu display command is inputted while the current call application is being executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a currently running call application screen (a screen displayed when a call is being made with the other party) May be displayed on the right area of the display unit 151 and a menu screen including the menu corresponding to the function related to the communication application may be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

31, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the contact information stored in the memory 160 in the left area of the display unit 151 Can be displayed.

When the "view history" menu is selected by the user, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 obtains call log information, message log information, and the like from the memory 160 using the number of the other party in the call, The obtained call log information, message log information, and the like can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151 as shown in FIG.

33, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a map screen corresponding to the position (CP) of the mobile terminal 100 on the display unit 300. [ Can be displayed in the left area of the display area 151.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the web browser screen in the left area of the display unit 151 as shown in Fig. 34 when the "web browser execution" menu is selected by the user .

35 to 38, a menu screen including menus corresponding to functions related to the photo application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 35 to 38 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the photo application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

35, when a menu display command is input while the current photo application is being executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the currently running photo application screen (specific photo screen) on the display unit 151 And a menu screen including a menu corresponding to the function related to the photo application can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

36, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the position information tagged in the photograph displayed in the right area of the display unit 151 as the position information , A map screen corresponding to the position PP can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

37, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the list of pictures stored in the memory 160 in the left area of the display unit 151, Can be displayed.

38, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the message attached to the photograph displayed in the right area of the display unit 151 to another user The message creation screen can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151. [

39 to 43, a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to a moving picture application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 39 to 43 are diagrams for explaining a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to a moving picture application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

39, when a menu display command is inputted while the current moving image application is being executed, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the current moving image application screen (specific moving image playback screen) on the display unit 151 and display a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to the moving picture application on a lower area of the display unit 151. [

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the subtitle corresponding to the moving picture displayed on the upper area of the display unit 151 as a display Can be displayed on the lower region of the display unit 151. [

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the word search screen on the lower area of the display unit 151 as shown in Fig. In this way, when a user sees an unknown word while viewing a video, the user can check the meaning of the word by searching the word.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a list of videos stored in the memory 160 in the lower area of the display unit 151 as shown in FIG. Can be displayed.

43, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 transmits a message attached with a moving picture displayed on the upper area of the display unit 151 to another user (not shown) The message creating screen can be displayed on the lower area of the display unit 151 so that the message can be transmitted to the user.

44 to 47, a menu screen including menus corresponding to functions related to the music application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 44 to 47 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the music application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

44, when a menu display command is inputted while the current music application is being executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the currently running music application screen (specific music playback screen) on the display unit 151 and display a menu screen including a menu corresponding to the function related to the music application on the lower area of the display unit 151. [

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the lyrics corresponding to the music displayed on the upper area of the display unit 151 as a display Can be displayed on the lower region of the display unit 151. [

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the music list stored in the memory 160 in the lower area of the display unit 151, Can be displayed.

47, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 transmits a message attached with the music displayed in the upper area of the display unit 151 to another user (not shown) The message creating screen can be displayed on the lower area of the display unit 151 so that the message can be transmitted to the user.

48 to 50, a menu screen including a menu corresponding to a function related to a message application according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 48 to 50 are diagrams for explaining menu screens including menus corresponding to functions related to the message application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

48, when a menu display command is input while the current message application is being executed, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the currently executing message application screen (received message content screen) on the display unit 151 and display a menu screen including a menu corresponding to the function related to the message application in the left area of the display unit 151. [

When the user selects the "view history" menu, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays the message log in the memory 160 using the calling number of the received message displayed in the right area of the display unit 151 Information and the like can be obtained and message log information and the like can be displayed in the left area of the display unit 151 as shown in Fig.

50, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may display the message synthesis message creation screen in the left area of the display unit 151 when the "reply message" menu is selected by the user . At this time, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can display the reception number information of the reply message in advance on the reply message creation screen by using the transmission number information of the message displayed in the right area.

27 to 50 are merely examples for explaining a menu screen including menus corresponding to functions related to an application according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 27 to 50, But may be applied to other applications not shown. In addition to the menus corresponding to the functions related to the respective applications shown in Figs. 27 to 50, other menus may be similarly applied.

Thus, by simultaneously displaying the currently running application screen and the screen on which the function related to the currently executed application is executed, the user can use the application more conveniently.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

100: mobile terminal 130: user input unit
150: output unit 151: display module
160: memory 180:

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Sensing unit;
A display unit; And
A control unit displaying a menu list including a plurality of menus corresponding to different applications on the display unit and changing the display of the display unit in accordance with the motion sensed by the sensing unit;
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Wherein,
Wherein the control unit changes the display of the display unit so that the plurality of menus are classified into categories and displayed on the display unit when the rotation motion is sensed through the sensing unit,
Wherein the control unit changes the display of the display unit to display the plurality of menus on the display unit when the plurality of menus are detected through the sensing unit as an application currently being executed, an application capable of multitasking, or an application not capable of multitasking,
And changes the display of the display unit to display only the currently running application among the plurality of menus when the up and down motion is sensed through the sensing unit. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Displaying a menu corresponding to the multitasking-enabled application or the multitasking-prohibited application among the plurality of menus differently from other menus,
The multi-tasking-
The application currently being executed, and the application that can not be executed simultaneously with the currently executing application. delete delete delete Displaying a menu list including a plurality of menus corresponding to different applications on a display unit; And
Changing a display of the display unit according to a motion sensed through a sensing unit;
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The step of changing the display of the display unit includes:
Wherein the control unit changes the display of the display unit so that the plurality of menus are classified into categories and displayed on the display unit when the rotation motion is sensed through the sensing unit,
Wherein the control unit changes the display of the display unit to display the plurality of menus on the display unit when the plurality of menus are detected through the sensing unit as an application currently being executed, an application capable of multitasking, or an application not capable of multitasking,
Wherein the display unit changes the display of the display unit to display only the currently running application among the plurality of menus when detecting the up-and-down motion through the sensing unit. delete

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