KR101617295B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a device, comprising communicating with at least one device, displaying a control area corresponding to the device to control the device, receiving battery remaining amount information of the device, And displaying information on the mobile terminal.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal operating in communication with at least one device and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

In recent years, interest in wearable devices (wearable devices) has been increasing as a next-generation smart device. Wearable device means "electronic device to wear". However, it is an electronic device that can communicate with the user at the nearest position of the user's body, rather than simply wearing the electronic device like an accessory. Such a wearable device generally operates while maintaining close communication with the mobile terminal.

Therefore, it is required to study the user interface of the mobile terminal that easily controls the wearable device while keeping close communication with the wearable device.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that operates in communication with at least one device and a control method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: communicating with at least one device; displaying a control area corresponding to the device to control the device; Receiving the battery remaining amount information, and displaying the remaining battery amount information through the control area.

The effect of the control method of the mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

First, there is an effect that a device communicatively connected to the mobile terminal can be easily controlled through a control area of the device displayed on the mobile terminal.

Second, by receiving and displaying information from each device, information on the device can be confirmed at a glance.

Third, when a plurality of devices are used, each device can be controlled through the mobile terminal.

Fourth, there is an effect that at least one device and application can be conveniently shared.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 to 7 are flowcharts illustrating operations of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of communicating with a device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of displaying the remaining battery power of a device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary diagram referred to explain an operation of displaying the remaining battery level of a plurality of devices, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11-14 are diagrams that are referenced to illustrate the operation of sharing an application with an application, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 15 through 17 are diagrams for explaining operations using a device control region according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
18 is an exemplary diagram referred to explain an operation of displaying a notification bar on a device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 19 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of sharing a widget or application with a device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
20 is an exemplary diagram that is referred to explain an operation of sharing content with a plurality of devices, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 21 and 22 are illustrations that are referenced to describe device and attach operation in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. 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. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen with various forms. For example, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen, ), An icon, a video, or a combination thereof.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

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 power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

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

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

2 to 7 are flowcharts illustrating operations of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the controller 180 communicates with at least one device (S210). Here, the device may be a wearable device in the form of a watch, a pair of glasses, a band or an earphone.

The communication connection with at least one device may be a short-range communication connection. For example, a communication connection with at least one device may be a communication connection using a Bluetooth method. For example, the control unit 180 transmits a Bluetooth connection request signal to at least one device via the short distance communication module 114. Thereafter, when a Bluetooth connection response signal is received from the at least one device, the mobile terminal 100 communicates with at least one device. Alternatively, the control unit 180 receives the Bluetooth connection request signal from the at least one device through the short distance communication module 114. After that, the control unit 180 transmits the Bluetooth connection response signal through the short distance communication module 114. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 is communicatively coupled to at least one device.

In addition to Bluetooth, a radio frequency identification (RFID), an infrared data association (IrDA), a UWB (Ultra Wideband), a ZigBee, an NFC (Near Field) Communication, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) are known to those skilled in the art.

In a state in which the control unit 180 communicates with at least one device, the control unit 180 shares the application, content, or information with the at least one device (S220). Here, the control unit 180 may share applications, contents, or information with at least one device through various embodiments. For example, the control unit 180 displays at least one control area corresponding to the device to control the communication-connected device. Upon receiving the user input, the control unit 180 shares the application, content, or information through the control area. Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 3 to 7. Fig.

In a state where at least one device, application, content, or information is shared, the control unit 180 receives the information of the device (S230). After the information of the device is received, the control unit 180 displays the device information on the display unit 151 (S240). For example, the information of the device may be battery remaining amount information. That is, the control unit 180 receives the battery remaining amount information of the device from the communication-connected device, and displays the received remaining battery amount information through the control area disposed on the display unit 151. [ At this time, the controller 180 may display the battery remaining amount information through the transparency of the control area or the outline of the control area.

If each of the control areas corresponding to the plurality of devices is displayed in communication with the plurality of devices, the control unit 180 determines whether or not the control area corresponding to each device Can be displayed in a line.

FIGS. 3 to 7 are flowcharts for explaining the embodiments of step S220 of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, in a state that the at least one device is communicatively connected, the controller 180 receives a user input (S310) and displays the control area on the display unit 151 (S320). Here, the control area may be configured in various shapes or methods. It is preferable that the control area is displayed as a rectangular area floating on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [ Further, the size of the control area can be varied. Depending on the embodiment, the size may vary with user input. Further, when communicating with a plurality of devices, a plurality of control areas corresponding to the respective devices may be displayed.

The user input for displaying the control area can be performed by executing a separate management application. Alternatively, the user input for displaying the control area can be performed by touching and dragging the notification bar area and receiving the touch input for the command area of the control area display, with the notification screen being displayed. Alternatively, a user input for displaying the control area may be performed through the user input unit 123. [

In a state where the control area is displayed, the control part 180 receives the application, content or information input through the control area (S330). The user inputs the application, contents or information through the control area. At this time, the control unit 180 receives a user's input through the control area.

In a state where the application, content, or information input through the control area is received, the control unit 180 shares the application, the content, or the information with at least one device connected to the communication (S340). For example, the user can touch and drag the first application icon to the control area. In this case, the control unit 180 transmits information about the first application to the first device connected to the communication. At this time, when the first application is installed in the first device, the first device executes the first application. If the first application is not installed in the first device, the first device installs the first application.

On the other hand, when a plurality of devices are communicatively connected to the mobile terminal 100, respective control screens corresponding to the respective devices may be displayed on the display unit 151. In this case, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the user inputs the user's input through each control screen, and the control unit 180 shares the application, content, or information with the device corresponding to the control screen on which the user input is received.

Referring to FIG. 4, in a state in which at least one device is communicatively connected, the controller 180 receives a user input (S410) and displays a first area (S415). Here, the user input may be a touch input to the notification bar and an input to drag downward. Also, the first area may be an area for receiving the application-sharing execution command with the device. Alternatively, the first area may be an area for receiving an instruction to execute an application (for example, Q slide) on a predetermined screen.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of application icons in the first area. The application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area may be an application that can be shared with the device to which the communication is connected. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

If it is determined that the icon corresponding to the icon corresponding to the icon is displayed in the first area (S420), the control unit 180 determines that the application corresponding to the icon is displayed It is determined whether a plurality of communication-connected devices are available (S425). For example, an indicator indicating that it is shareable with a communicating device may be "w "

If the application corresponding to the icon indicated by the indicator is available for only one device, if the touch input is received on the icon (S430), the control unit 180 shares the application corresponding to the icon with the communication-connected device S460). For example, the control unit 180 transmits information about the first application corresponding to the icon whose indicator is displayed on the first device connected to the communication. At this time, when the first application is installed in the first device, the first device executes the first application. If the first application is not installed in the first device, the first device installs the first application.

If it is determined in step S420 that an indicator indicating that the at least one icon disposed in the first area can be shared with the communicatively connected device is not displayed, Touch input is received (S435). In this case, the control unit 180 displays only the icons of the applications that can be shared (S440), and does not display the icons of the applications that can not be shared. If a touch input is received in an area other than the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area with only the icon of the shareable application being displayed, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of application icons in the first area . Here, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area may be an application that can be shared with the communication-connected device. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

If an icon of the shareable application is displayed and a touch input for the icon is received (S445), the controller 180 shares the application corresponding to the icon with the communicatively connected device (S460).

If the application corresponding to the icon indicated by the indicator is available in a plurality of devices in step S425, the control unit 180 displays the available devices (S450). With the available devices displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and selects one of the plurality of devices (S455). In this case, the control unit 180 shares the application corresponding to the icon with the selected device (S460).

Referring to FIG. 5, in a state in which at least one device is communicatively connected, the control unit 180 receives a user input (S510) and displays a communication-connected device (S520). The user input for displaying the communication connected device can be performed by executing a separate management application. Alternatively, a user input for displaying a communication-connected device can be performed by touching and dragging the notification bar area. Alternatively, a user input for displaying the communicatively connected device may be performed via the user input 123.

In a state in which a communication-connected device is displayed, the control unit 180 selects one device according to a user input (S530).

If one device is selected, the control unit 180 displays applications that can be shared with the selected device (S540). In this case, the control unit 180 may display icons corresponding to applications that can be shared. If there are a plurality of applications that can be shared and can not be displayed on one screen, it may be displayed so that the user can scroll the application or displayed on a plurality of pages. If there is no shareable application, the control unit 180 displays a message informing the user that there is no shareable application.

With the shareable application being displayed, the control unit 180 selects at least one application according to the user input (S550). In this case, the control unit 180 shares the selected application with the device selected in step S530 (S560). For example, the control unit 180 transmits information about the first application selected in step S550 to the first device selected in step S530. At this time, when the first application is installed in the first device, the first device executes the first application. If the first application is not installed in the first device, the first device installs the first application.

6, the controller 180 receives a user input (S610) and displays control areas corresponding to the plurality of devices on the display unit 151 (S620) . Here, the control area may be configured in various shapes or methods. It is preferable that the control area is displayed as a rectangular area floating on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [ Further, a plurality of control areas may be displayed in a state in which a part or the whole of the control area overlaps the display area 151. [ On the other hand, when a plurality of control areas are selected by the user, the control area includes a display function for informing the user that the selection has been made.

In a state where control areas corresponding to a plurality of devices are displayed, the control unit 180 receives a user input and displays a second area (S630). Here, the second area may be an area that receives user input so as to share applications, contents, or information common to a plurality of devices.

In a state where the second area is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and receives the selection input for the at least one device (S640). At this time, when the touch input is received in the control area, the controller 180 may determine that the device corresponding to the control area in which the touch input is received is selected. In this case, the control unit 180 displays such that the user can recognize that the control area is selected. For example, the control unit 180 may display a check box included in the selected control area or a different color displayed in the control area.

After completing the selection of the device, the controller 180 receives the application, content, or information input in the second area (S650).

In this case, the control unit 180 shares the application, contents or information with the device selected in S640 (S660).

For example, assume that the first device and the second device are selected in step S640. In this case, when the user inputs the birthday of the dad at 08:00 on May 14, 2014 in the second area and sets the alarm to occur on the same day, the first device and the second device share the input contents. The first device and the second device output an alarm at 08:00 on May 14, 2014 and output a dad birthday message.

Referring to FIG. 7, in a state in which communication is established with a plurality of devices, the control unit 180 receives a user input (S710) and displays a shared management screen (S720). Here, the sharing management screen is a screen for providing a function of matching an application for each device.

On the other hand, the user input for displaying the sharing management screen can be executed by executing a separate management application. Alternatively, the user input for displaying the sharing management screen can be performed by touching and dragging the notification bar area and receiving the touch input for the command area of the shared management screen display while the notification screen is displayed. Alternatively, a user input for displaying the sharing management screen may be performed through the user input unit 123. [

In a state in which the sharing management screen is displayed, the control unit 180 receives at least one user application and matches at least one application to the at least one device (S730). For example, the control unit 180 matches the first application to the first device and the second application to the second device according to user input. According to the embodiment, applications may be duplicated and matched to a plurality of devices.

When the device and application matching are completed, the control unit 180 shares the content of the application with the matching device (S740).

For example, when the first application is matched with the gallery application that displays the pictures stored in the memory 170 at predetermined time intervals, the controller 180 shares the contents of the first application and the gallery application. In this case, a picture displayed through the gallery application can be displayed on the desktop of the first device. When the mobile terminal 100 is changed from the first photo to the second photo through the gallery application, the desktop of the first device may also be changed from the first photo to the second photo and displayed.

8 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of communicating with a device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the control unit 180 receives a touch and drag input to the notification bar 810. In this case, the drag direction may be downward. When the touch and drag input to the notification bar 810 is received, the control unit 180 displays the notification screen 815 as shown in FIG. 8 (b). At this time, the notification screen 815 may include an area for setting the mobile terminal 100, an application selection area that can be executed on a predetermined screen, a brightness setting area for the display 151, a volume adjustment area, a notification message display area, have.

When receiving a touch input to the icon 820 for establishing a communication connection with the wearable device, the control unit 180 displays the wearable device capable of communication connection, as shown in (c) of FIG.

If a touch input to the clock device 830 is received, the control unit 180 attempts to establish a communication connection with the clock device 830. When a response signal to the communication connection is received from the clock device, the communication connection between the mobile terminal 100 and the clock device is completed.

Figure 9 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of displaying the remaining battery power of a device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, in communication with at least one wearable device, the controller 180 receives user inputs and displays control areas 910, 920, 930, 940, 950, and 960. In a state in which the control areas 910, 920, 930, 940, 950, and 960 are displayed, the controller 180 receives battery remaining amount information from the wearable device.

The control unit 180 displays the battery remaining amount information through the control areas 910, 920, 930, 940, 950, and 960. The control unit 180 can display the battery remaining amount information of the wearable device through the transparency of the control area. That is, the control unit 180 may display the transparency of the control areas 910, 920, and 930 according to the remaining amount of the wearable device battery. For example, when the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is 100% or less and larger than 90%, the control unit 180 displays the control region 910 opaque, as shown in FIG. 9 (a). When the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is 90% or less and larger than 10%, the control unit 180 displays the control area 920 in a translucent manner, as shown in FIG. 9 (b). When the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is 10% or less, the control unit 180 displays the control area 930 in a transparent manner, as shown in FIG. 9C.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may display the battery remaining amount information of the wearable device through the outline of the control area. That is, the control unit 180 can display the contours of the control regions 940, 950, and 960 in different colors according to the remaining amount of the wearable device battery. For example, when the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is less than 100% and greater than 90%, the controller 180 displays the outline of the control area 940 in black, as shown in (d) of FIG. 9 . When the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is 90% or less and larger than 10%, the control unit 180 displays the outline of the control area 950 in gray, as shown in FIG. 9 (e). When the remaining amount of the wearable device battery is 10% or less, the control unit 180 can display the outline of the control area 960 in white, as shown in (f) of FIG.

On the other hand, although not shown, according to the embodiment, the controller 180 may display the color or shape of the control area differently depending on the remaining amount of the wearable device battery.

Further, according to the embodiment, the controller 180 may display the remaining amount of the wearable device battery in the control areas 910, 920, 930, 940, 950, and 960 as percentages or as usage hours h.

10 is an exemplary diagram referred to explain an operation of displaying the remaining battery level of a plurality of devices, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, it is assumed that the mobile terminal 100 is communicatively connected with a clock device, a band device, and a spectacle device in this embodiment. In this case, the control unit 180 controls the clock device control areas 1010 and 1040, the band device control areas 1020 and 1050, and the eyeglass device control areas 1030 and 1060 based on the battery remaining amount of each of the clock device, band device, ) Can be displayed in a line.

10 (a), the control unit 180 controls the clock device control area 1010, the band control unit 1010, The device control area 1020 and the eyeglass device control area 1030 are displayed in a line. At this time, usable time of each wearable device can be displayed in the watch device control area 1010, the band device control area 1020, and the eyeglass device control area 1030. [

10 (b), the controller 180 controls the width of the display device 151 in the width direction of the display device 151 based on the battery remaining amount of each of the wearable devices, such as a clock device control area 1040, The control area 1050 and the eyeglass device control area 1060 are displayed in a line. At this time, the battery remaining amount of each wearable device can be displayed as% in the watch device control area 1040, the band device control area 1050, and the eyeglass device control area 1060.

11-14 are diagrams that are referenced to illustrate the operation of sharing an application with an application, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

11 illustrates an operation of sharing an application with a wearable device 1290 when an indicator indicating that the wearable device is communicable with an icon disposed in the first area 1210 is displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention For example.

Referring to FIG. 11, when a touch and drag input for a notification bar is received on the home screen, the controller 180 displays a notification screen 1110 as shown in FIG. 11 (a). The notification screen 1110 may include an area for setting the mobile terminal 100, a first area 1120, a brightness setting area for the display 151, a volume control area, a notification message display area, and the like.

The first area 1120 may be an area for receiving the application-sharing execution command with the device. Alternatively, the first area 1120 may be an area for receiving an instruction to execute an application (for example, Q slide) on a predetermined screen.

On the other hand, the controller 180 displays a plurality of application icons in the first area 1120. The application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1120 may be an application that can be shared with the device to which it is communicatively connected. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1120 may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

On the other hand, the controller 180 may display an indicator 1130 indicating that it is shareable with a device communicatively connected to the icon arranged in the first area 1120. [ In this embodiment, an indicator 1130 indicating that the video application and the Internet application are shareable with the clock device 1190 and is shareable is displayed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the touch input is received on the video application icon 1140. At this time, the touch input may be a touch input (for example, a double touch input, a long touch input, etc.) distinguished from a general touch input in order to distinguish it from other execution inputs. In this embodiment, the touch input illustrates an operation of swiping in a W-shape in an area where an icon is displayed.

11 (c), when the touch input is received on the video application icon 1140 displayed in the first area 1120 and the indicator 1130 is displayed, the control unit 180 controls the clock device 1190, And video applications. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the video application to the clock device 1190. [ At this time, if a video application is installed in the clock device 1190, the clock device 1190 executes the video application. If a video application is not installed in the clock device 1190, the clock device 1190 downloads the video application from the application download server, and then executes the video application.

12 illustrates an operation of sharing an application with a wearable device 1290 when an indicator indicating that the wearable device is communicable with an icon disposed in the first area 1220 is not displayed according to an embodiment of the present invention For example.

Referring to FIG. 12, when a touch and drag input for a notification bar is received on the home screen, the controller 180 displays a notification screen 1210 as shown in FIG. 12 (a). The notification screen 1210 may include an area for setting the mobile terminal 100, a first area 1220, a brightness setting area for the display 151, a volume control area, a notification message display area, and the like.

The first area 1220 may be an area for receiving an application-sharing execution command with the device. Alternatively, the first area 1220 may be an area for receiving an instruction to execute an application (for example, Q slide) on a predetermined screen.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of application icons in the first area 1220. The application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1220 may be an application that can be shared with the device to which it is communicatively connected. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1220 may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

11, if the wearable device communicatively connected to the icon disposed in the first area 1220 and the indicator indicating that the wearable device can be shared are not displayed, the controller 180 displays the icon in the first area 1220 The touch input can be received in an area excluding the arranged area. 12 (b), when the touch input is received in an area other than the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area 1220, the controller 180 controls the icon of the application that can be shared with the wearable device connected to the communication Only. The figure illustrates that a video application and an Internet application are shareable with watchdevice 1290.

If a touch input is received in an area other than the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area 1220 while only the icon of the shareable application is displayed, the control part 180 returns to the first area 1220 again And displays a plurality of application icons. Here, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1220 may be an application that can be shared with the wearable device to which communication is connected. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1220 may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

When the touch input to the video application icon 1230 is received with the icons of the shareable video application and the Internet application displayed, the control unit 180 controls the clock device 1290 ) And video applications. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the video application to the clock device 1290. [ At this time, if a video application is installed in the clock device 1290, the clock device 1290 executes the video application. If a video application is not installed in the clock device 1290, the clock device 1290 downloads the video application from the application download server, and then executes the video application.

13 illustrates an operation of sharing an application with a wearable device 1390 when an application corresponding to an icon marked with an indicator is available in a plurality of devices, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, when a touch and drag input for a notification bar is received on the home screen, the controller 180 displays a notification screen 1310 as shown in FIG. 13 (a). The notification screen 1310 may include an area for setting the mobile terminal 100, a first area 1320, a brightness setting area for the display 151, a volume control area, a notification message display area, and the like.

The first area 1320 may be an area for receiving an application-sharing execution command with the device. Alternatively, the first area 1320 may be an area for receiving an instruction to execute an application (for example, Q slide) on a predetermined screen.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of application icons in the first area 1320. The application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1320 may be an application that can be shared with the device to which it is communicatively connected. Alternatively, the application corresponding to the icon displayed in the first area 1320 may be an application that can be executed on a predetermined screen displayed on the display unit 151. [

On the other hand, the controller 180 may display an indicator 1330 indicating that it is shareable with a device communicatively connected to an icon disposed in the first area 1320. In the present embodiment, an indicator 1330 indicating that the video application and the Internet application are shareable with the clock device 1390 and is shareable is displayed. The figure illustrates the video application and the phone application as being shareable with a wearable device that is communicatively connected.

If the video application and the phone application are shareable with a plurality of wearable devices communicatively coupled, the controller 180 may receive a touch-and-drag input in an area other than the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area 1320. When a touch-and-drag input is received in an area other than the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area 1320, as shown in FIG. 13B, the control unit 180 may share the video application and the phone application And the wearable device to which the communication is connected. The figure illustrates that a video application may be shared with a clock device and an eyeglass device. It also illustrates that the phone application can be shared with a clock device, a spectacle device and a band device.

When the clock device is selected from the wearable devices capable of sharing the video application, the control unit 180 shares the video application with the clock device 1390 as shown in FIG. 13C. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the video application to the clock device 1390. [ At this time, if a video application is installed in the clock device 1390, the clock device 1390 executes the video application. If a video application is not installed in the clock device 1390, the clock device 1390 downloads the video application from the application download server, and then executes the video application.

Figure 14 illustrates the operation of sharing an application with a wearable device 1490 in a communicatively coupled wearable device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 14, when a touch and drag input to the notification bar is received on the home screen, the control unit 180 displays a notification screen 1410 as shown in FIG. 14 (a). The notification screen 1410 may include an area for setting the mobile terminal 100, a third area 1420, a brightness setting area for the display 151, a volume control area, a notification message display area, and the like.

The third area 1420 may be an area indicating a wearable device communicatively coupled to the mobile terminal 100. [ However, the present embodiment is not limited to the example in which the third area 1420 is included in the notification screen 1410. The third area 1420 may include a home screen, a lock screen, an application or a widget screen or a setting screen.

In this figure, a wearable device communicatively connected to the mobile terminal 100 is exemplified by a clock device, a spectacle device, and a band device.

When the wearable device connected to the third area 1420 is displayed and the watch device is selected, the control unit 180 displays applications that can be shared with the watch device, as shown in FIG. 14 (b). Here, the application that can be shared with the clock device is a video application and a phone application.

When the video application is selected, the control unit 180 shares a video application with the clock device 1490, as shown in (c) of FIG. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the video application to the clock device 1490. [ At this time, if a video application is installed in the clock device 1490, the clock device 1490 executes the video application. If a video application is not installed in the clock device 1490, the clock device 1490 downloads the video application from the application download server and executes the video application after installation.

FIGS. 15 through 17 are diagrams for explaining operations using a device control region according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

15, in a state where the watch device and the eyeglass device are communicatively connected to each other, the controller 180 controls the first control area 1510 corresponding to the watch device and the eyeglasses device And the corresponding second control area 1520 is displayed. In the state where the first control area 1510 and the second control area 1520 are displayed, the controller 180 receives the drag input to the first control area 1510 following the long touch input to the email application icon 1530 do.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the control unit 180 shares the e-mail application with the clock device 1590. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the e-mail application to the clock device 1590. [ At this time, if the e-mail application is installed in the clock device 1590, the e-mail application is executed by the clock device 1590. If an email application is not installed in the clock device 1590, the clock device 1590 downloads the email application from the application download server, and then executes the email application.

Referring to FIG. 16, the controller 180 displays a first control area 1610 corresponding to a clock device, as shown in FIG. 16 (a). At this time, the contour of the first control area 1610 may be displayed while the inside of the contour may be displayed transparently. Also, the first control area 1610 can be displayed in correspondence with the size of the display part of the clock device 1690.

In the present embodiment, it is exemplified that a composite stock index screen is displayed on the display unit 151. FIG. In this case, the inside of the outline of the first control area 1610 is displayed in a transparent manner, and a part of the composite stock index screen is displayed in a transparently displayed area. A portion of the composite stock quotation screen displayed inside the outline of the first control area 1610 is displayed on the clock device 1690.

16 (b), when the user touches and drags the first control area 1610 in the graph direction, the controller 180 controls the first control area 1610 to display the dragged graph Direction. When a graph is displayed in the outline of the first control area 1610, the control unit 180 shares data of the displayed graph with the clock device 1690. That is, the control unit 180 transmits data about the graph to the clock device 1690, and the clock device 1690 outputs the graph 1640 displayed inside the contour of the first control area 1610.

Referring to FIG. 17, the controller 180 displays a first control area 1710 corresponding to a clock device in a state of being connected to the clock device 1790, as shown in FIG. 17 (a). If the dragging input is received from the weather widget 1720 to the first control area 1710 after long-touch input in the state that the weather widget 1720 is displayed on the home screen, the controller 180 responds to the weather widget 1720 And shares the weather application with the clock device 1790. At this time, the control unit 180 transmits data on the weather application to the clock device 1790. 17 (b), the clock device 1790 can display the weather widget 1720 displayed on the mobile terminal 100 as it is. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the clock device may execute the weather application separately from the weather widget 1720.

18 is an exemplary diagram referred to explain the operation of displaying the status information of the mobile terminal 100 on the device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the controller 180 may receive user input and display status information of the mobile terminal 100. Here, the status information may include brightness information, volume information, Wi-Fi connection information, Bluetooth connection information, message reception information, charging information, USB connection information, and the like of the display unit 151.

When the mobile terminal 100 and the wearable device 1890 are connected to each other, the state information of the mobile terminal 100 may be displayed on the wearable device 1890. In this case, the state information of the mobile terminal 100 displayed on the wearable device 1890 can be reconfigured appropriately for the wearable device 1890. 18 (b), the wearable device 1890 displays an icon corresponding to the status information of the mobile terminal 100, and when the touch input for the icon is received, the wearable device 1890 displays details of the status information Can be displayed.

Meanwhile, in order to display the state information of the mobile terminal 100 in the wearable device 1890, a user command may be received. In this case, a user command may be received through a control area corresponding to wearable device 1890. [ Alternatively, a user command may be received by executing a separate management application application, or receiving user input while the notification screen is displayed. Depending on the embodiment, a user command may also be received to indicate the state of use of the mobile terminal 100 via the wearable device 1890. [

Figure 19 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of sharing a widget or application with a device, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 19 (a), in a state in which the home screen is displayed, the control unit 180 receives a touch and drag input for an application icon that can be shared with the wearable device connected to the communication. For example, when a long touch input is received for the weather application icon, the control unit 180 displays a screen for weather application processing. The screen may include an app information key 1910 for identifying weather application information, a removal key 1920 for removing a weather application icon, or a device key 1930 for sharing a weather application with a wearable device .

When receiving the drag input with the device key 1930 while maintaining the touch input to the weather application icon, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the control unit 180 is connected to the communication, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wearable < / RTI > In a state where at least one wearable device is displayed, the control unit 180 can receive a user input and select one device. In this embodiment, a clock device is selected as an example. In this case, the control unit 180 shares the weather application with the clock device 1990. That is, the control unit 180 transmits information about the weather application to the clock device 1990. At this time, if a weather application is installed in the clock device 1990, the clock device 1990 executes the weather application, as shown in Fig. 19 (c). If the weather application is not installed in the clock device 1990, as shown in (d) of FIG. 19, the clock device 1990 downloads the weather application from the application download server, .

20 is an exemplary diagram that is referred to explain an operation of sharing content with a plurality of devices, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20A, the controller 180 receives a user input and displays a control area corresponding to a plurality of devices on the display unit 151, respectively, in a state of being connected to a plurality of wearable devices. In the present embodiment, the controller 180 controls the first control area 2010, the second control area 2020, and the third control area 2030, which correspond to the clock device 1, the clock device 2, And a fourth control region 2040 corresponding to the band device.

In a state in which the control areas corresponding to the plurality of wearable devices are displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and displays the second area 2050. Here, the second area 2050 may be an area for receiving user input so as to share applications, contents, or information common to a plurality of devices.

With the second region 2050 displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and receives the selection input for the at least one device. At this time, when the touch input is received in the control area, the controller 180 may determine that the device corresponding to the control area in which the touch input is received is selected. In this case, the control unit 180 displays such that the user can recognize that the control area is selected. For example, when a clock 1 device, a clock 2 device, a spectacle device, and a band device are selected, the control unit 180 displays a V in a check box located in a control area corresponding to each wearable device.

After completing the selection for the wearable device, the control unit 180 receives the application, content, or information input by the user in the second area 2050. For example, when the user inputs a schedule of March 1, a birthday, through the second area 2050, the control unit 180 receives the schedule related data of March 1, the birthday.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the control unit 180 shares the application, content, or information with the selected wearable device. In this embodiment, the control unit 180 shares a calendar of March 1 with the clock 1 device, the clock 2 device, the eyeglass device, and the band device.

According to this embodiment, there is an advantage that a plurality of wearable devices can be easily controlled at a time by sharing a schedule or an alarm with a plurality of wearable devices communicatively connected to the mobile terminal 100. [ In addition, even when the users of the wearable device are different from each other, a function capable of transmitting necessary announcements at once can be implemented.

Figures 21 and 22 are illustrations that are referenced to describe device and attach operation in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

21 and 22, the controller 180 receives a touch input to the setting icon 2110, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), while communicating with a plurality of devices. In this case, the control unit 180 displays a setting screen as shown in Fig. 21 (b). In a state in which the setting screen is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and selects the device sharing 2120. [ In this case, a sharing management screen 2130 is displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (c). Here, the sharing management screen 2130 is a screen for providing a function of matching an application for each wearable device.

The sharing management screen 2130 includes a matching area 2150 that can match an application with a wearable device, an area 2130 that displays applications that can be shared with the wearable device, and an area that displays a wearable device that is connected to the mobile device 100 (2140).

With the sharing management screen 2130 displayed, the user places a gallery application in the first matching area 2151 by touching and dragging the gallery application. That is, the control unit 180 receives the touch-and-drag input and places the gallery application in the first matching area 2151. Then, the user places a clock device in the first matching area 2151 by touching and dragging the clock device. That is, the control unit 180 receives the touch-and-drag input and disposes the clock device in the first matching area 2151. In this case, the control unit 180 matches the gallery application with the clock application.

On the other hand, one application can be matched with a plurality of wearable devices. Further, a plurality of applications can be matched with one wearable device. In addition, a plurality of applications can be matched with a plurality of wearable devices.

When the gallery application and the clock application are matched, when the first photograph 2210 is displayed on the display unit 151 through the gallery application, as shown in Figs. 22A and 22B, The control unit 180 sharess the first photograph 2210 with the clock device 2290. [ In this case, the first photograph 2210 is displayed as the background image of the clock device 2290.

22 (c) and 22 (d), when the second photograph 2220 is displayed on the display unit 151 through the gallery application, the control unit 180 displays the second photograph 2220 (2220) with the clock device (2290). In this case, the background image of the clock device 2290 is changed from the first picture 2210 to the second picture 2220 and displayed.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (5)

A wireless communication unit for communicating with at least one device;
A display unit displaying at least one application icon or widget and displaying a control area corresponding to the device connected through the wireless communication unit; And
Receiving at least one application icon or widget selected from the at least one application icon or widget displayed on the display unit and receiving an input to be dragged into the control area, And a control unit for controlling the information associated with the one application icon or the widget to be shared with the device when an input to move the control area to the application icon or widget of one of the icon or the widget is received. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit receives the battery remaining amount information of the device and controls the display unit to display the battery remaining amount information through the control area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit displays a control area corresponding to the plurality of devices on the display unit and displays a second area for input and reception when the plurality of devices are communicatively connected, To display on the control area whether or not at least one of the devices of the plurality of devices is selected. A wireless communication unit for communicating with at least one device;
A display unit for displaying a first area for receiving an application sharing execution command with the device connected through the wireless communication unit; And
Wherein when an icon that can be shared with the device is selected from among at least one icon arranged in the first area, an application corresponding to the icon is shared with the device, and an area excluding the area in which the icon is disposed in the first area And to display an application that can be shared with the device when selected. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein when the application corresponding to the icon is shareable with a plurality of devices, the control unit displays the plurality of devices that can be shared, and controls the selected device among the plurality of devices to share the application.

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