KR101607888B1 - Operating a Wrist Watch enable of Displaying a Mobile Terminal Screen - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal with a clock and an operation method thereof. The clock-operated portable terminal can receive a message or a call. The portable terminal for clock use can display information on the received message or call. In addition, the portable terminal for clock use can be connected to an external terminal. In this case, a screen related to the external terminal connected to the clock-combined portable terminal may be displayed. The user can check the external terminal related screen connected to the portable terminal related screen or the clock combined portable terminal by turning on / off the transparent display portion of the portable terminal with clock.

Portable terminal, external terminal, clock

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a clock terminal and a method for operating the same,

The present invention relates to a portable terminal with a clock and an operation method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal with a clock function that can operate like a clock and can function as a portable terminal when a transparent display unit is turned on, and an operation method thereof.

A portable terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the functions of the portable terminal have diversified, they have complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a movie, playback of a music file or a video file, reception of a game, reception of broadcasting, wireless Internet, etc., and a comprehensive multimedia device .

In order to implement a complex function in a portable terminal implemented in the form of multimedia devices, various attempts have been made in terms of hardware and software. For example, there is a user interface environment in which a user can easily and conveniently search for or select a function. In addition, while the portable terminal is regarded as a personal portable device for expressing the user's personality, various forms of design changes such as a double-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a front touch screen are required.

However, since the portable terminal needs to consider mobility and portability, there is a restriction on space allocation for a user interface such as a display or a keypad. Therefore, in order to efficiently use various functions provided in the portable terminal, it is necessary to control the operation of the portable terminal through a new input / output method instead of sequentially selecting a menu having a complicated structure.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal with a clock function that can be carried as a clock, and can operate as a portable terminal when an event such as a message, a call reception, or a user operation occurs, and an operation method thereof.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal which can transmit and receive a signal through wireless communication with an external portable terminal and can prevent an external portable terminal from being lost by outputting a warning sound or the like when the external portable terminal is at a predetermined distance or more, Method.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a portable terminal with a clock, the method comprising: determining whether an on / off command is input to a transparent display unit installed on an analog clock module; And displaying the portable terminal related screen on at least a part of the transparent display unit when it is determined that the transparent display unit on command is inputted.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal including: an analog clock module; A transparent display unit installed on the analog watch module so that the user can check the time when the watch is turned off; And a controller for determining whether the transparent display unit on / off command is input and displaying the portable terminal related screen on at least a part of the transparent display unit when it is determined that the transparent display unit command is input.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a recording medium readable by a processor that records a program for causing the processor to execute the method.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a clock and portable terminal capable of operating as a clock and displaying a screen related to the portable terminal when an event in which a message or a call is received occurs. Further, it is possible to provide a portable terminal for a clock, which can charge a power supply unit normally by applying a solar panel. Also, it is possible to provide a portable terminal which can transmit / receive a signal wirelessly to / from an external portable terminal and output a warning sound or vibration when the distance from the external portable terminal is a predetermined distance or more. The user can use the portable terminal as a clock or a portable terminal as needed.

The portable terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and navigation.

The portable terminal for clock and watch according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be connected to an external portable terminal and transmit / receive signals wirelessly. In the first embodiment, the watch-and-hold portable terminal can operate as an accessory of the external portable terminal. In this case, when an event occurs in which a message or a call is received in the external portable terminal, a message or a call related screen may be displayed on the clock-used portable terminal. The user can confirm the external portable terminal operation status and the like through the screen related to the external portable terminal displayed on the clock-combined portable terminal.

The portable terminal with a clock according to the second embodiment of the present invention can directly receive a message or a call. In this case, when a message or a call is received in the portable terminal with clock, the message or call related screen may be displayed on the portable terminal with clock.

1 to 4 are diagrams that can be referred to in the description of the first embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram that can be referred to the description of the second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an external portable terminal 100 capable of transmitting and receiving a signal wirelessly to and from a watch-and-hold portable terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 are perspective views illustrating the external appearance of the external portable terminal 100 wirelessly connected to the portable handheld terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an external portable terminal 100 capable of transmitting / receiving signals wirelessly with a clock-based portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1, the external portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary. For example, the A / V input unit 120 or the sensing unit 140 may be combined into the user input unit 130.

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

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

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

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

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, an image call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology. A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes 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. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external audio signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like can be handled.

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

The sensing unit 140 may include a gyro sensor 142. The gyrosensor 142 is a concept including a sensor for sensing the movement of an object, an inertial sensor, and an acceleration sensor using a gyroscope. Gyroscopes include mechanical gyroscopes, ring laser gyroscopes, and fiber optic gyroscopes. The gyro sensor 142 senses the movement of the portable terminal and provides a signal for controlling the portable terminal.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal or an alarm signal and includes a display unit 151 and an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, a vibration module 157 May be included.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs the information processed by the portable terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the portable terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

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 transparent display (Tranparent display), and a three-dimensional display (3D display). There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation mode of the portable terminal 100. [ For example, the portable terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The audio output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception tone, a message reception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the portable terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 may output a signal for notifying a call signal when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, when the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output the signal as the feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output by the alarm unit 155. Of course, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

The vibration module 157 may generate vibrations of various intensities and patterns by the vibration signal transmitted by the controller 180. [ The intensity, pattern, frequency, moving direction, moving speed, etc. of the vibration generated by the vibration module 157 can be set by a vibration signal, and two or more vibration modules 157 may be provided according to the configuration.

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

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the portable terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all the external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the portable terminal 100 include a card socket such as a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, / Output, Video I / O, and Earphone. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

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

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

The portable terminal according to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, the portable handheld terminal 200 and the external portable terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described in further detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 from the viewpoint of external components. Hereinafter, a bar-type portable terminal 100 having a front touch screen among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, and a slider type will be described as an example for convenience of explanation. However, the present invention is not limited to a bar-type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-mentioned type.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal 100 for wirelessly transmitting and receiving signals to and from a watch-type portable terminal 200 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the watch-and-hold portable terminal 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a band 201 that can be worn on the user's wrist, a display unit 202).

The display unit 202 of the portable terminal 200 according to the first embodiment may be formed as a transparent display unit. The transparent display unit can be implemented using TOLED (Transparent Organic Light-Emitting Device). TOLED can be top-only emit, bottom-only emit, or both top and bottom emit. For this purpose, the TOLED can be connected to the portable terminal 200 using the transparent contact method.

The transparent display portion can be installed on an analog watch module that displays a clock so that the user can check the time. When the transparent display unit is turned off, the user can confirm the time through the analog clock module located below the transparent display unit. When the transparent display unit is turned on, a screen related to the mobile terminal may be displayed on the transparent display unit. The screen related to the portable terminal may be displayed in a semi-transparent or opaque manner on at least a part of the transparent display portion.

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

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first user input unit 130a may be disposed in the main body, specifically, the first front case 100A-1. The second user input unit 130b, the third user input unit 130, and the microphone 123 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and the like that visually express information. The display unit 151 may be configured to operate as a touch screen by inputting information by a user's touch by superimposing the touch pad on the display unit 151 in a layer structure.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be adapted to photograph an image or a moving image of a user or the like. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving voice, sound, etc. of the user.

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

For example, the user input unit 130 may be embodied as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a push or touch operation of a user, or may be a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, Or the like. In terms of functions, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting a command such as start, end, and call, and the second user input unit 130b is for inputting an operation mode selection or the like. Also, the third user input unit 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the portable terminal 100. [

When the user's finger is close to the display unit 151, the proximity sensor 141 installed on the first body or the like senses it and outputs a proximity signal. At this time, it is possible to configure to output different proximity signals depending on the distance that the user's finger is located. That is, in general, a distance at which a proximity sensor approaches an object to be detected and outputs a proximity signal is referred to as a detection distance. By using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances as described above and comparing the proximity signals output from the proximity sensors It can be known how close the detected object is.

It is also possible to arrange a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection regions to determine which proximity sensor is output from which proximity sensor among the proximity sensors to determine which region of the display section 151 the proximity object approaches, Whether or not the detected object moves close to the display unit 151, and the like. Accordingly, the control unit 180 may select a touch key corresponding to a position close to the user's finger or the like, and control to output a corresponding vibration signal.

When the user tilts or shakes the portable terminal, the gyro sensor 142 detects the movement of the portable terminal. The gyro sensor 142 generates a signal corresponding to the motion of the portable terminal and outputs the signal to the controller 180. The controller 180 detects motion related information such as a direction, an angle, a velocity, an intensity, and a current position of the portable terminal from signals generated by the gyro sensor 142.

The control unit 180 tracks the movement of the portable terminal through the information detected from the signal generated by the gyro sensor 142. The information that can be detected from the signal generated by the gyro sensor may be different depending on the components constituting the gyro sensor 142. [ The portable terminal is provided with a gyro sensor 142 according to motion information of the portable terminal to be detected. At least one or more gyro sensors 142 may be provided in the portable terminal. The control unit 180 can control the gyro sensor 142 to operate only when a specific application is executed corresponding to the information to be detected.

3 is a rear perspective view of an external portable terminal 100 capable of transmitting and receiving a signal wirelessly with the portable terminal 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3, the fourth user input unit 130d, the fifth user input unit 130d, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2, and the rear case 100A-2 The second camera 121b may be further mounted on the rear surface of the second camera 121b.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. For example, the first camera 121a has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and transmit the face to the other party. The second camera 121b photographs a general object and immediately transmits It is preferable to have a high pixel.

A mirror 125 and a flash 126 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The mirror 125 enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the second camera 121b. The flash 126 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

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

An antenna (not shown) for receiving broadcasting signals may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 100A-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100A-2.

The interface unit 170 is a path for allowing the portable terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may include at least one of a connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable terminal 100, . The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a SIM (subscriber identification module) or a UIM (user identity module), a memory card for information storage, and the like.

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

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

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a cross-section of a clock and portable terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the watch and portable terminal according to the present invention includes a protective glass 202a, a TOLED 202b, a solar panel 202c, an analog watch module 202d, a PCB substrate 203, and a power supply unit 204 .

The protective glass 202a is formed on the transparent display portion TOLED 202b to protect the transparent display portion. The TOLED 202b is formed on the analog clock module 202d. When the TOLED 202b is off, the user can confirm the time through the screen displayed on the analog clock module 202d.

When the external portable terminal 100 receives an event such as a message or a call reception or the user enters a screen display command related to the portable terminal into the portable terminal 200, the TOLED 202b is turned on. When the TOLED 202b is turned on, information related to the external portable terminal 100 is displayed on the screen. The TOLED 202b may display a screen related to the external portable terminal 100 in an opaque or translucent manner. In addition, a screen related to the external portable terminal 100 can be displayed only in a predetermined area of the TOLED 202b.

When a screen related to the external portable device 100 is displayed only in a predetermined area of the TOLED 202b or a screen related to the external portable device 100 is displayed in a translucent manner, the user can see the clock displayed on the analog clock module 202d have. In this case, the user can confirm the screen related to the external portable terminal 100 and the current time through the portable terminal with clocks of the first embodiment.

The TOLED 202b of the first embodiment can be divergent on both sides. In this case, the user can turn on the TOLED 202b in a dark place to check the time displayed on the analog clock module 202d. Also, the user can turn on the TOLED 202b to emit the TOLED 202b forward in the dark. In this case, the user can use the portable terminal as a flashlight.

In the first embodiment, a solar panel 202c may be formed between the TOLED 202b and the analog clock module 202d. The solar panel 202c can charge the power supply unit 204 through sunlight when the TOLED 202b is turned off. Therefore, the power supply unit 204 can be charged automatically during use in the portable terminal with clock and the first embodiment.

The PCB 203 can be implemented with various IC chips, a wireless communication unit, a microphone, a speaker, and the like, which constitute the portable device with a clock according to the present invention. The control unit may be located on the PCB 203 and controls the operation of the portable terminal with clock unit according to the present invention.

The clock and portable terminal according to the present invention can wirelessly transmit and receive signals to and from an external portable terminal through a wireless communication unit. The external portable terminal and the clock portable terminal can transmit and receive signals according to Bluetooth / Wi-Fi and various other types of wireless communication standards. The controller can control whether the TOLED 202b is turned on or off or the screen displayed on the TOLED 202b in response to a signal transmitted from the external portable terminal. When the user inputs a TOLED 202b on / off command such as a screen display command related to an external portable terminal through a keypad or the like provided on the clock-equipped portable terminal according to the present invention, the controller determines whether the TOLED 202b is on / It is possible to control the screen displayed on the screen 202b.

In addition, the control unit of the portable handheld terminal according to the present invention can allow a user to make a telephone conversation with the other party by using a built-in microphone or a speaker. The control unit of the portable handheld terminal according to the present invention can transmit the input message to the external portable terminal when a message to be transmitted by the user is inputted using the mounted keypad or the like. A message input by the user can be transmitted to the other party through the external portable terminal.

5 is a block diagram of a portable terminal with a clock according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The clock and portable terminal according to the second embodiment can receive a call or a message without going through the external portable terminal. In addition, the clock and portable terminal according to the second embodiment can transmit a call or a message to a counterpart without going through the external portable terminal.

Referring to FIG. 5, the portable terminal with a clock according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

5, the portable terminal with a clock according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 210, an A / V (audio / video) input unit 220, a user input unit 230, a sensing unit 240 An output unit 250, a memory 260, an interface unit 270, a control unit 280, a power supply unit 290, and an analog clock module 295. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary. For example, the A / V input unit 220 or the sensing unit 240 may be combined into the user input unit 230.

The wireless communication unit 210 may include a broadcast receiving module 211, a mobile communication module 213, a wireless Internet module 215, a short distance communication module 217, and a GPS module 219.

The broadcast receiving module 211 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 211 receives a broadcast signal using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 211 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Also, the broadcast receiving module 211 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 211 may be stored in the memory 260.

The mobile communication module 213 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, an image call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 215 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 215 can be embedded in or embedded in the mobile terminal 100. The short-range communication module 217 is a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology. A GPS (Global Position System) module 219 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 220 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 221 and a microphone 223. The camera 221 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 251. [

The image frame processed by the camera 221 may be stored in the memory 260 or may be transmitted to the outside via the wireless communication unit 210. [ The camera 221 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 223 receives an external audio signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 213 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 223 may use various noise elimination algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 230 generates key input data that the user inputs for controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 230 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 240 senses the current state of the portable terminal with a clock, such as the open / close state of the portable terminal with clock, the position of the portable terminal with clock and the presence of the user, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the clock- . For example, if the watch-and-hold portable terminal can slide on and off, it is possible to sense whether the slide is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to the power supply of the power supply unit 290, whether or not the interface unit 270 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 240 may include a proximity sensor 241. The proximity sensor 241 can detect an object to be accessed or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 241 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 241 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The sensing unit 240 may include a gyro sensor 242. The gyro sensor 242 is a concept including a sensor for sensing the movement of an object, an inertial sensor, and an acceleration sensor using a gyroscope. Gyroscopes include mechanical gyroscopes, ring laser gyroscopes, and fiber optic gyroscopes. The gyro sensor 242 senses the movement of the portable terminal and provides a signal for controlling the portable terminal.

The output unit 250 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal and includes a display unit 251 and an acoustic output module 253, an alarm unit 255, a vibration module 257, May be included.

The display unit 251 displays and outputs the information processed by the watch-and-hold portable terminal. For example, when the clock-compatible portable terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the watch-and-hold portable terminal is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the captured or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 251 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 251 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 251 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the watch-and-hold portable terminal. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and transmits corresponding data to the control unit 280 so that the controller 280 can know whether or not a touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched .

The display unit 251 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a transparent display (Tranparent display), and a three-dimensional display (3D display). There may be two or more display units 251 according to the implementation mode of the watch-and-hold portable terminal. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the portable terminal 200.

The audio output module 253 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 210 or stored in the memory 260 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, Also, the sound output module 253 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal, for example, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, and the like. The sound output module 253 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 255 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the watch-and-hold portable terminal. Examples of events occurring in the portable terminal for clock use include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 255 outputs a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, a signal can be output in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 255 may output a signal for notifying a call signal when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, the alarm unit 255 can output a signal in response to a key signal input when a key signal is input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the signal output by the alarm unit 255. Of course, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event may also be output through the display unit 251 or the sound output module 253. [

The vibration module 257 can generate vibrations of various intensities and patterns by the vibration signal transmitted from the controller 280. [ The intensity, pattern, frequency, moving direction, moving speed, and the like of the vibration generated by the vibration module 257 can be set by a vibration signal, and two or more vibration modules 257 may be provided according to the configuration.

The memory 260 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 280 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 260 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the watch-and-hold portable terminal may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 270 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the watch-type portable terminal. Examples of external devices connected to the watch-and-mobile terminal include a card socket such as a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, Output, video I / O, and earphones. The interface unit 270 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device, and can transmit the data to each component in the portable terminal with clock unit, and the data in the portable terminal with clock unit can be transmitted to the external apparatus.

The control unit 280 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the watch-and-hold portable terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit may include a multimedia playback module 281 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 281 may be configured in hardware in the controller 280 or separately from software in the controller 280. [

The power supply unit 290 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 280 and supplies power required for operation of the respective components.

The analog clock module 295 may be an analog clock according to the analog drive format. The analog watch module 295 is formed below the display portion 251 made of TOLED. The user can see the clock displayed on the analog clock module 295 when the display unit 251 made of TOLED is turned off.

If a portable terminal related event occurs in the watch-and-hold portable terminal, the display unit 251 made of TOLED is turned on. The user can check the event related to the portable terminal generated in the portable terminal with clock using the screen displayed on the display unit 251. [ For example, when a message or a call is received by the portable terminal, the display unit 251 may display a received message or a call-related screen.

A solar panel may be installed on the analog watch module 295. When the display unit 251 is turned off, the solar panel can charge the power supply unit 290.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation method of a clock and portable terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

A clock screen is displayed on the analog clock module of the portable terminal with a clock according to the present invention (S10).

A solar panel is mounted on the analog watch module of the watch-and-hold portable terminal according to the present invention. Accordingly, the panel can be operated to charge the power supply unit (step S20).

When an event such as a message or a call is received in the portable terminal with clock according to the present invention (S30), the transparent display unit of the portable terminal with clock unit can be turned on (S40). In this embodiment, the transparent display unit is provided on the analog watch module.

The portable terminal combined with the clock can display an event-related screen that has occurred in the on-screen transparent display unit (S50). The event related screen may be a received message or a call related screen. The message or call related screen may be displayed translucent or opaque on the transparent display. If the message or call related screen is displayed in a translucent display on the transparent display unit, the user can check the time through the clock displayed on the analog clock module.

In addition, the user can input a screen display command related to the portable terminal with the portable terminal with clock. The user can input a screen display command related to the portable terminal with the clock portable terminal in order to make a telephone call, to transmit a message, or to check details of telephone call history and message transmission / reception using the portable terminal with clock according to the present invention .

In this case, the user can input a screen display command related to the portable terminal using the user input unit installed in the clock-combined portable terminal to the portable terminal with clock. In addition, the user can make a telephone call using a microphone or a speaker installed in the portable terminal. In addition, the user can transmit a message using a keypad or the like installed in the portable terminal.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation method of a clock-and-mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the watch-and-hold portable terminal can operate as an accessory of an external portable terminal capable of transmitting and receiving signals wirelessly.

The portable terminal for clock use can receive status information of the connected external portable terminal (S60). The external portable terminal may transmit an event such as a message or a call reception or may transmit status information to the watch-type portable terminal at predetermined time intervals.

The clock and portable terminal can display a screen related to the received status information on the transparent display unit. The status information may be information on the remaining battery level of the external portable terminal. In addition, the portable terminal for clock use can check the sensitivity of a signal received through the external portable terminal.

The clock and portable terminal can check whether the sensitivity of the received signal is less than or equal to a predetermined sensitivity and can confirm the interval between the portable terminal and the external portable terminal in step S80. When the distance between the portable terminal and the external portable terminal is more than a predetermined distance, a warning sound or vibration may occur (S90). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation where the user loses the external portable terminal.

FIG. 8 is a view illustrating a screen displayed on a screen of a portable terminal with a clock according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The present invention relates to a screen displayed on a portable terminal with a clock, when a message or a call is received by a portable terminal with both a clock and a clock and with an external portable terminal transmitting and receiving signals wirelessly.

When a display unit (hereinafter referred to as a transparent display unit) comprising a TOLED of a portable terminal with a clock unit according to the present embodiment is turned off, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the user can watch the clock screen 301 displayed on the analog clock module The current time can be confirmed. In this case, the power supply unit of the watch-and-hold portable terminal can be charged through the solar panel mounted on the analog watch module.

If a message or a call is received by an external portable terminal that wirelessly transmits / receives a signal to / from a clock-used portable terminal or a clock-used portable terminal, the transparent display unit of the portable terminal with clock function is turned on. 8 (b) is a view showing a screen displayed on the transparent display unit. As shown in the figure, the user can confirm the number of calls received through the wireless terminal related screen 302 displayed on the transparent display unit but not received, or the number of messages received but not confirmed.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a screen displayed on a screen of the portable terminal with a clock according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment relates to a screen displayed on a portable terminal with a clock when receiving a call received by an external portable terminal that transmits and receives a signal wirelessly with the portable terminal with clock or the clock.

When a call is received by the external portable terminal connected to the clock-used portable terminal or the clock-operated portable terminal of the present embodiment, a screen 311 related to the call received by the clock-operated portable terminal is displayed. 9 (a) shows a screen 311 relating to a call displayed on the turned-on transparent display unit.

When the user selects to receive a call received through the user input unit of the watch-and-hold portable terminal, the call is connected. The user can make a telephone conversation with the caller through a speaker or a microphone provided in the watch-and-hold portable terminal. FIG. 9 (b) shows a telephone call related screen 312 displayed on the transparent display unit when a telephone call is made through the watch-and-hold portable terminal.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on a screen of a portable terminal with a clock according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The present embodiment relates to a screen displayed on a portable terminal with a clock, when a message is received by a portable terminal with both a clock and a clock and an external portable terminal that wirelessly transmits and receives a signal and a user confirms a received message

When a message is received by the external portable terminal connected to the clock-operated portable terminal or the clock-operated portable terminal of the present embodiment, the transparent display unit of the portable terminal with clock unit is turned on. 10 (a) is a received message related screen 321 displayed on the turned-on transparent display unit. The user can input the received message confirmation command to the clock-and-mobile terminal.

10 (b) is a received message confirmation screen 322. FIG. When the user confirms the received message displayed on the turned-on transparent display unit, the user can confirm the received message (322).

FIG. 11 is a view illustrating a screen displayed on a screen of a portable terminal with a clock according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. The present invention relates to a screen displayed on a portable terminal with a clock, so that status information of an external portable terminal that transmits and receives a signal wirelessly with a portable terminal with a clock or a clock and a portable terminal with a clock can be checked.

11 (a) shows a screen 331 in which status information of an external portable terminal connected to a watch-type portable terminal or a watch-and-use portable terminal is displayed in a part of the digital analog clock module or in a part of the opened transparent display part. As shown in the figure, the information about the remaining battery capacity of the external portable terminal connected to the clock-compatible portable terminal or the clock-based portable terminal can be displayed through the first icon 332. If the watch-combined portable terminal is an accessory of the external portable terminal, information on the distance to the external portable terminal can be displayed through the second icon 333. The user can confirm the distance between the watch-type portable terminal and the external portable terminal through the sharpness of the second icon 333 or the like.

If the distance between the watch-combined portable terminal and the external portable terminal becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined interval, vibration occurs in the portable terminal as shown in FIG. 11 (b). In addition, a warning icon 334 may be displayed on the transparent display unit of the watch-combined portable terminal. Therefore, the user can know that the distance between the portable terminal with clock and the external portable terminal is equal to or greater than the predetermined interval.

In addition, the configuration and method of the embodiments described above can be applied to a portable terminal and its operation control method according to the present invention, Or some of them may be selectively combined.

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

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

1 is a block diagram of an external portable terminal connected to a clock and portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

2 is a front perspective view of an external portable terminal connected to a clock and portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an external portable terminal connected to a clock and portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a watch-and-hold portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a clock and portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIGS. 6 to 7 are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a clock-and-use portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

8 to 11 are views referred to in explaining an operation method of a portable terminal with a clock according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (18)

Determining whether to input an on / off command of a transparent display unit installed on the analog clock module; And Displaying the portable terminal related screen on at least a part of the transparent display unit when it is determined that the transparent display unit on command is inputted, The transparent display unit is implemented as a TOLED (Transparent Organic Light-Emitting Device), and is connected to the analog watch module through a transparent contact method. The TOLED includes a top-only emitter, a bottom- And both top and bottom emission. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising: The method according to claim 1, The step of judging whether or not the command is input, And when the message or the call is received by the watch-and-hold portable terminal, determining that the transparent display unit command is input. 3. The method of claim 2, Wherein the screen related to the portable terminal is a screen showing information related to a message or call received by the clock-operated portable terminal. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of receiving a signal including information on a message transmitted from an external wireless terminal or a call related screen before the displaying step, Wherein the portable terminal related screen is a screen showing information included in the received signal. 5. The method of claim 4, Wherein the receiving step receives a signal transmitted from the external terminal when an event occurs in which the message or the call is received in the external portable terminal. 5. The method of claim 4, Determining a distance to the external portable terminal; And Further comprising the step of outputting vibration or sound when the determined distance is a predetermined distance or more. The method according to claim 1, The step of judging whether or not the command is input, When the command to set the mode of the portable terminal with the clock to the portable terminal mode is inputted, it is determined that the transparent display unit command has been input. 8. The method of claim 7, Wherein the screen related to the portable terminal is an idle screen. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of charging the power supply unit of the portable computer with the clock using the solar panel mounted on the analog clock module when the transparent display unit is turned off. Analog clock module; A transparent display unit installed on the analog watch module so that the user can check the time when the watch is turned off; And And a controller for determining whether the transparent display unit on / off command is input and displaying the portable terminal related screen on at least a part of the transparent display unit when the transparent display unit command is input, The transparent display unit is implemented as a TOLED (Transparent Organic Light-Emitting Device), and is connected to the analog watch module through a transparent contact method. The TOLED includes a top-only emitter, a bottom- And both top and bottom emitters. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein, And when the message or the call is received by the watch-and-hold portable terminal, determines that the transparent display unit command has been input. 12. The method of claim 11, Wherein the portable terminal related screen is a screen indicating information related to a message or a call received by the clock-used portable terminal. 11. The method of claim 10, Further comprising a wireless communication unit for receiving a signal including information about a message transmitted from an external wireless terminal or a call related screen, Wherein the portable terminal related screen is a screen showing information included in the received signal. 14. The method of claim 13, Wherein the control unit receives a signal transmitted from the external terminal through the wireless communication unit when an event occurs in which the message or the call is received in the external portable terminal. 14. The method of claim 13, Wherein, Wherein the distance between the watch-and-hold portable terminal and the external portable terminal is determined, and when the determined distance is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance, the portable terminal outputs vibration or sound. 11. The method of claim 10, Wherein, Wherein the control unit determines that the transparent display unit command is input when a command to set the mode of the watch-and-hold portable terminal to the portable terminal mode is inputted. 17. The method of claim 16, Wherein the portable terminal-related screen is a standby screen. 11. The method of claim 10, Further comprising a solar pattern mounted on said analog watch module; Wherein the control unit charges the power supply unit of the watch-and-hold portable terminal using the solar panel when the transparent display unit is turned off.

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