KR101615975B1 - Mobile terminal and operation control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method for controlling the operation thereof. A method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal includes switching a mode of operation to a locked state, and when there is a multi-touch input including a first touch input through a first area of a display unit and a second touch input through a second area, And enters a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area. According to the present invention, according to the multi-touch input through the preset area, it is possible to directly enter the designated operation mode simultaneously with the release of the lock state.

Locked state, multi-touch, mobile terminal

Description

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

More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of entering a designated operation mode at the same time of releasing a locked state in response to multi-touch input through a predetermined area, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal .

A portable terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting / outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the functions of the portable terminal have diversified, they have complicated functions such as photographing and photographing, playing music files and video files, receiving games, receiving broadcasts, and wireless internet, and have developed a comprehensive multimedia player, .

In order to realize a complicated function, a mobile terminal implemented in the form of a multimedia device is being applied variously 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, a two-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a front touch screen may be applied to the portable terminal.

However, in the case of a portable terminal having a touch screen, it is possible to set a lock state in which no operation is performed for a touch input through a touch screen or a key input through another user input section. The set lock state can be canceled by inputting a password or the like, but it is also possible to simply set the touch screen to be touched for a certain period of time or to be released in response to a specific key input.

However, when the lock state is set to be released in response to simple touch input or key input, the lock state can be released even if the user does not intend to do so. Further, if the lock state is set to be released by the input of a password or the like, it is difficult for the user to quickly enter the desired operation mode after the lock state is canceled.

Accordingly, there is a need for a scheme that allows the user to enter a desired operation mode with release of the lock state while preventing release of the lock state that does not conform to the user's intention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal and a method of controlling the operation of the portable terminal which can enter a predetermined operation mode simultaneously with the release of the locked state while preventing the user from unintentionally releasing the locked state.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal, the method comprising: switching an operation mode to a locked state; inputting a first touch input through a first area of the display unit, And if there is a multi-touch input, releasing the locked state, and entering a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal, the method comprising: switching an operation mode to a locked state; And releasing the locked state, and entering an operation mode corresponding to the movement of the body.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a display unit, and a display unit including a first touch input through a first area of the display unit and a second touch input through a second area, And a control unit for releasing the locked state when the multi-touch input is received, and for entering a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal including: a display unit provided in a main body; a motion sensor outputting a detection signal corresponding to movement of the main body; And a control unit for releasing the locked state and entering an operation mode corresponding to the movement of the main body when a predetermined movement of the main body is detected based on the change of the detection signal.

According to the present invention, in a state in which the lock state is set, the lock state is released according to the multi-touch input through the first and second areas previously designated by the display unit, and the operation mode corresponding to the touched second area is entered . Thereby, it is possible to quickly enter the desired operation mode simultaneously with the release of the lock state while preventing the lock state from being released by the simple touch input.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems and can receive digital broadcast signals using the digital broadcast system. 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 the broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

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

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

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

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

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

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

The 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, and a touch pad (static / static) capable of receiving commands or information by a push or touch operation of a user. The user input unit 130 may be a jog wheel for rotating the key, a jog type or a joystick, or a finger mouse. 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 sensing sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The detection sensor 141 detects the presence of an object approaching the portable terminal 100 or an object existing in the vicinity of the portable terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The detection 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 the capacitance. More than two detection sensors 141 may be provided according to the configuration.

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

The motion sensor 145 senses the position, motion, and the like of the portable terminal device 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology. The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

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

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device Can also be used.

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

In addition, the display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three- (3D display). There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation mode of the portable terminal 100. [ For example, the portable terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

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

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the case of the present portable terminal 100 is formed by a front case 100A-1 and a rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injection molding of a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

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

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), and the like that visually express information. The display unit 151 may be constructed so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen by being overlapped with the touch pad in a layer structure so that information can be input by the user's touch input.

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 can operate the apparatus 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. [

3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 3, the fourth user input unit 130d, the fifth user input unit 130e, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2, and the rear case 100A-2 The second camera 121b may be further mounted on the rear surface of the second camera 121b.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. For example, the first camera 121a has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and 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 flash 126 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by 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.

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.

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

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

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

4, when the touch input or the key input is not present for a predetermined time or the user inputs a lock command or the like, the control unit 180 determines whether a protection state or a lock state (S200).

The lock state is a state in which no operation is performed on general touch input or key input, and such a lock state can be set for the entire operation menu or for a specific operation menu. For example, the lock status can be set only for a specific operation menu such as telephone call, internet use, privacy protection, and the like. When the lock state is set, an icon indicating that the lock state is set, or a notification signal such as an effect sound or a tactile effect, can be output.

The control unit 180 includes a first touch input through the first area previously set in the display unit 151 and a second touch input through the second area previously set by the display unit 151 It is determined whether there is a multi-touch input (S205).

In the display unit 151, the first and second areas may be defined as arbitrary areas by the user. Also, it is possible to recognize the multi-touch input only when the first and second touch inputs are input simultaneously, or to recognize the multi-touch input even when the second touch input is sequentially input after the first touch input.

If it is determined in step S205 that there is a multi-touch input, the control unit 180 cancels the locked state (S210). It is possible to output a notification signal such as an effect sound or a tactile effect corresponding to the release of the locked state.

After releasing the locked state, the control unit 180 controls to enter a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area (S215). At this time, the operation mode corresponding to the second area can be set by the user. In addition, the second area may be set to be plural, and the operation mode to be entered after the release of the lock state may be changed depending on which area of the plurality of second areas is touched. To this end, it is possible to provide a menu that allows setting of the first and second areas, an operation mode corresponding to the second area, and the like.

According to this process, the user can immediately enter the designated operation mode simultaneously with the release of the lock state according to the multi-touch input through the preset area.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5, when the touch input or the key input is not present for a predetermined period of time, or according to a user's lock command or the like, the control unit 180 determines whether a protection state or a lock state (S300).

In the state where the lock state is set, the control unit 180 determines whether there is a predetermined movement of the main body at the same time as touch input through the display unit 151 (S305, S310).

At this time, the movement of the main body can be grasped according to the change of the detection signal outputted from the motion sensor 145. In the case where the main body rotates with reference to the predetermined axial direction, the display unit 151 rotates with respect to the predetermined axis direction, And the main body rotates 180 degrees so that the upper and lower sides of the body are rotated.

If a predetermined movement of the main body is detected simultaneously with the touch input, the controller 180 cancels the locked state (S315). When releasing the locked state, it is possible to output a notification signal such as an effect sound or a tactile effect corresponding to the release of the locked state.

After releasing the locked state, the control unit 180 controls to enter a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the movement of the main body (S320). Also in this case, the operation mode corresponding to the movement of the main body can be set by the user.

In this manner, the user can immediately enter the related operation mode simultaneously with the release of the lock state according to the touch input and the movement of the main body.

6 to 9 are views for explaining a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

6 shows a case where there is a multi-touch input through a designated area of the display unit. 6A, a first area 403 for releasing the locked state on the display unit 151 and a plurality of second areas 403 corresponding to operation modes such as call, music file playback, The regions 405, 407, and 409 can be set in advance. The first area 403 and the second areas 403, 405, 407, and 409 are not displayed on the screen 400, but may be displayed on the screen 400 according to the setting.

When the first area 403 and the second areas 403, 405, 407, and 409 are set and the first area 403 and the plurality of second areas 405, 407, and 409 , The user can directly enter the designated operation mode together with the release of the lock state. For example, when there is a multi-touch input through the first area 403 and the area 407 corresponding to the music file operation mode, as shown in (b) of FIG. 6, Mode and a corresponding operation screen 420 is displayed.

FIG. 7 shows a case in which there is a touch input and movement of the main body. As shown in FIG. 7A, when there is a movement of swinging the main body back and forth simultaneously with the touch input 445 through the display unit 151, the mail inbox display mode is set corresponding to the movement of swinging the main body back and forth 7 (b), at the same time when the lock state is canceled, the mail reception box mode inquiry mode is entered and a corresponding operation screen 460 is displayed.

In this way, according to the touch input and the movement of the main body, the operation mode corresponding to the movement of the main body can be entered simultaneously with the release of the lock state. It is possible to enter a specific operation mode with releasing the lock state by various other methods.

Fig. 8 shows a case in which the locked mode is released and the designated operation mode is entered simultaneously. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the lock state is set, the first to fourth control bars 503, 505, 507, 509 (which can change the positions of the lock- When the combination of the positions of the lock-shaped icons in the first to fourth control bars 503, 505, 507, and 509 is a preset combination of positions, At the same time, it can be configured to enter a specific operation mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the positions of the lock-shaped icons are adjusted to the predetermined positions in the first to fourth control bars 503, 505, 507, and 509, , The first to fourth control bars 503, 505, 507, and 509 may enter a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the icon position of the lock, and display a corresponding operation screen.

Fig. 9 shows a case where the dock plate enters the designated operation mode concurrently with the release of the lock state in the manner described above.

A screen 520 including icons in the form of a dartboard 523 and a dart 525 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (a), and as shown in FIG. 9 (b) Is dragged to a predetermined position on the dartboard 523, it can be configured to enter the operation mode corresponding to the position of the dart simultaneously with the release of the locked state. The atmosphere of the idle screen may be selected according to the position where the dart is dragged on the dartboard on the idle screen or the like as well as the release of the locked state.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention and its operation control method are not limited to the configurations and methods of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified in various ways, 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 networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 to 9 are views for explaining a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, together with a screen displayed on the display unit.

Description of the Related Art [0002]

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

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (28)

Claim 1 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. Switching an operation mode to a locked state; Releasing the locked state when a multi-touch input including a first touch input through a first area of a touch screen unit and a second touch input through a second area is received; Entering a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area; Outputting a notification signal corresponding to the release of the locked state; And And providing a menu for setting an operation mode corresponding to the second area. Claim 2 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the first and second areas are set in advance based on a user command. Claim 3 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the first and second touch inputs are input simultaneously or sequentially. Claim 4 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 1, And providing a menu for setting an operation mode corresponding to the second area. A touch screen unit; And When the multi-touch input including the first touch input through the first area of the touch screen unit and the second touch input through the second area is received in the state that the operation mode is changed to the locked state, And a control unit for entering a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the second area and outputting a notification signal corresponding to the release of the locked state, Wherein the control unit provides a menu for setting an operation mode corresponding to the second area. Claim 6 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. Displaying a lock screen on the touch screen unit when the lock status is set; Detecting movement of a predetermined body in a state that the touch input is received through the lock screen; And Releasing the locked state, and executing a specific function. Claim 7 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the movement of the main body is sensed based on a change in the sensed signal output from the motion sensor. Claim 8 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the predetermined movement of the main body is a movement of the main body rotating about a predetermined axis direction. Claim 9 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the predetermined movement of the main body is a movement of the main body shaking back and forth or left and right. Claim 10 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, And displaying an operation screen corresponding to the specific function on the touch screen unit. Claim 11 has been abandoned due to the set registration fee. 7. The method according to claim 6, And an icon indicating that the lock status is set is displayed on the lock screen. Claim 12 is abandoned in setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the specific function is set in advance based on a user command. Claim 13 has been abandoned due to the set registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the operation mode corresponding to the specific function is one of a message acknowledgment mode, a call mode, a multimedia playback mode, and a capture mode. Claim 14 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, Further comprising the step of providing a menu for setting a mode for releasing the lock state corresponding to the touch input and the movement of the main body. Claim 15 is abandoned in the setting registration fee payment. The method according to claim 6, Wherein the touch input is received through one point of the lock screen. Claim 16 has been abandoned due to the setting registration fee. The method according to claim 6, And outputting a notification signal corresponding to the setting and the release of the lock state. A touch screen unit provided on the main body; A motion sensor for outputting a sensing signal corresponding to movement of the main body; And And a control unit for displaying a lock screen on the touch screen unit when the lock status is set and releasing the lock status corresponding to a touch input through the lock screen and a predetermined movement of the main body, terminal. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the motion sensor is an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the predetermined movement is a movement in which the main body rotates about a predetermined axis direction. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the predetermined movement is a movement in which the main body is shaken back and forth or left and right. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the control unit displays an operation screen corresponding to the specific function on the touch screen unit. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the control unit displays an icon indicating that the lock status is set on the lock screen. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the specific function is set in advance based on a user command. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the operation mode corresponding to the specific function is one of a message reception confirmation mode, a call mode, a multimedia reproduction mode, and a photographing mode. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the control unit provides a menu for setting a mode for releasing the locked state in response to a touch input and movement of the main body. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the touch input is received through one point of the lock screen. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the control unit outputs a notification signal corresponding to the setting and the release of the lock state. 18. The method of claim 17, Wherein the control unit releases the lock state when the predetermined movement of the main body is detected while the touch input is received through the touch screen unit and executes the specific function.

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