KR101900092B1 - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal can perform the context recognition and automatically activate the voice input mode using the voice data generated in the input unit if the context recognition result meets a specific condition.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of performing a messenger function using voice recognition or voice synthesis.

As the functions of terminals such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, a mobile phone, and a smart phone are diversified, a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and video shooting, playing music or video file, (multimedia player).

For functional support and enhancement of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software part of the terminal. Recently, a variety of terminals including a mobile terminal provide a complex and various functions, and the menu structure is also becoming complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of performing a messenger function through voice recognition.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of automatically executing a messenger function through voice recognition in a predetermined specific situation.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that provides a messenger function using voice recognition that can easily share contents with a conversation partner.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not intended to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Other objects, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art, It will be possible.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including an input unit for generating a plurality of types of data used in a plurality of input modes provided by a messenger application; And a controller for performing a context recognition for the mobile terminal and automatically activating a voice input mode using voice data generated in the input unit if the context recognition result meets a specific condition.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: an input unit for generating text data and voice data used for inputting a message of a messenger application providing a text input mode and a voice input mode; And selecting a messaging partner on the basis of the result of speech recognition of the speech data when the speech data is generated in the input section while a specific content is selected, To the voice input mode.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: an input unit for generating text data and voice data used for inputting a message of a messenger application providing a text input mode and a voice input mode; And when the messaging partner is selected in a predetermined method and the specific gesture of the user is recognized based on the sensing signal, the messenger application is executed for the selected messaging partner, and at the same time, And a control unit for automatically activating the input mode.

The user of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can perform a messenger function through speech recognition.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention can automatically execute a messenger function through voice recognition in a predetermined specific situation.

The user of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can easily share the contents with the conversation partner using the voice recognition function using the messenger function.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of performing a messaging function in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a process of performing the messaging function performing method illustrated in FIG.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an overall messaging service provided through a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing another example of a messaging function performing method in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 5 is performed.
FIG. 7 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 5 is performed.
Fig. 8 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 5 is performed.
9 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a messaging function in the mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 9 is performed.
FIG. 11 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 9 is performed.
Fig. 12 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 9 is performed.
13 is a flowchart showing another example of a messaging function performing method in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 13 is performed.
Fig. 15 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 13 is performed.
Fig. 16 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 13 is performed.
17 to 18 are views for explaining an input message modification function provided by the mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 19 illustrates a process of providing a secret conversation function during a group chat in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
20 is a diagram for explaining a messaging function using a three-dimensional stereoscopic image provided by a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The foregoing objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

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

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a navigation device, have. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A storage unit 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power source unit 190, and the like. 1 are not essential, the mobile terminal 100 may have more or less components than those shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

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

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

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcasting signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcasting receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Only Digital Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the storage unit 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data in response to a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution) .

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

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. The location information module 115 may obtain location information using a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). Here, the Global Positioning System (GNSS) is a term used to describe the radionavigation satellite systems in which certain types of radionavigation receivers orbiting the Earth are transmitting reference signals that can determine their position near the surface or ground surface . The Global Positioning System (GNSS) includes Global Positioning System (GPS) in the United States, Galileo in Europe, GLONASS (Global Orbiting Navigational Satelite System) in Russia, COMPASS in China and Japan QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System), which is operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

As a representative example of the GNSS, the location information module 115 may be a Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to a point (object), information on a time when the distance information is measured, and then applies a trigonometric method to the calculated distance information, Dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude with respect to a point (object) in the three-dimensional space. Further, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module continuously calculates the current position in real time, and calculates velocity information using the current position.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes 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 can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 and the user input unit 130 may be implemented as one input unit 116. The various input data generated by the input unit 116 may be used to determine whether to activate the voice input mode using voice recognition in a messenger application. Such input data may include an image received through the camera 121, a user's voice received through the microphone 122, a touch received through the display unit 151, and the like. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The sensing unit 140 senses the movement of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, And senses the current state of the terminal 100 to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. The sensing signal may be transmitted to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 may perform a specific function.

1, the sensing unit 140 includes only the mobile terminal 100 or an attitude sensing sensor 141 for sensing the attitude of the user. However, the sensing unit 140 may sense whether the user touches the sensing unit 140 A vibration sensor for detecting vibration generated based on the touch of the user, a gyro sensor for detecting the rotation of the mobile terminal 100, an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and the like. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor.

The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154, for example, for generating an output related to visual, auditory, have.

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display).

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

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

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

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

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

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

And to detect the proximity of the cursor with the change of the electric field along the proximity of the cursor when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

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

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

The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output unit 152.

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to perform various functions such as an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to a contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through a jet opening or a suction opening, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

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

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

The storage unit 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The interface unit 170 may include a card slot on which the card type user identification module can be mounted. Then, the user identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through the card slot. At this time, a plurality of user identification modules may be connected to the interface unit 170.

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

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

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

Under the control of the control unit 180, the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power, and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

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

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

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

The configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the performance of the IM input function using the voice recognition of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention performing the memo function will be described in more detail.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of performing a messaging function in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a method for performing the messaging function will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

The messenger application is executed in the mobile terminal 100 (S100). The messenger application may provide a voice input mode, a text input mode, and an image input mode in message creation. The voice input mode may be a function of the mobile terminal 100 recognizing the voice of the user and inputting the text of the recognized voice result as a message or a function of transmitting the voice data itself generated based on the voice of the user as a message Mode. The text input mode may be a message creation mode for creating a message based on a character input by the user. The video input mode may be a message creation mode for creating a video message using the video shot through the camera 121. [

The user's selection of the voice input mode among the voice input mode, the text input mode, and the video input mode is recognized (S110). This input mode selection may be performed through a user interface included in the messenger application execution screen displayed on the display unit 151. [ This input mode selection may also be performed by operation on a combination of hardware keys or hardware keys included in the input unit 116. [ However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

The input unit 116 generates voice data based on the voice of the user when the messaging partner is selected through the user interface provided through the execution screen of the messenger application and the voice of the user is received via the microphone 122 S120).

In operation S140, the control unit 180 creates a text based on speech recognition of the generated voice data, and inputs the generated data to a text input field of the messenger application to generate a text message in operation S140. Then, the controller 180 transmits the generated text message to the counterpart terminal (S150). The transmission of the generated message may be performed by operating a transmission button (including a hardware key or a soft key) of the user. Also, the controller 180 may automatically transmit the generated message to the counterpart terminal when the voice input of the user is not performed for a predetermined time.

3 is a diagram illustrating a process of performing the messaging function performing method illustrated in FIG.

3 (a) shows an execution screen of a messenger application named "Natural Messenger ". 3 (a), the execution screen of the messenger application includes a user interface including an input mode selection area and a messaging partner selection area. 3 (a), when the user selects the voice input mode among the text input button 151-1, the voice input mode selection button 151-2, and the video input mode selection button 151-3 Button 151-2 is selected.

Then, the control unit 180 activates the voice input mode and generates text based on the text based on speech recognition of the voice of the user received via the microphone 122, as shown in FIG. 3 (b) A message input function can be performed.

FIG. 4 illustrates an overall flow of a messaging service provided through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

First, a user at a calling terminal can perform a message input using voice, image, and text. That is, the user generates a text message, a voice message, or an image message using at least one of voice input through the microphone 122, text input using the keypad, and image input through the camera 121, And transmit the generated message to the receiving terminal. At this time, the originating terminal can use a TTS (Text To Speech) function, a STT (Speech To Text) function or the like in the message generation process. The user of the originating terminal can select a message input method and a generated message type.

Meanwhile, the receiving terminal can receive and output the message transmitted from the originating terminal. 4, the receiving terminal transmits the received text message, voice message, and video message to a voice message form 151-4, a video message form 151-5, and an effected message form 151 -6). ≪ / RTI > At this time, the receiving terminal can use an STT function, an STT function, or the like for the type conversion of the received message. The user of the receiving terminal can preset the output format of the received message.

On the other hand, the effect processing in a message is a process of shaking, enlarging, reducing or rotating a text message included in a message, or a process of tilting a profile image of a messaging partner into a tilt- Effect, tone color conversion or voice modulation effect on a voice message, and the like. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

5 is a flowchart showing another example of a messaging function performing method in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a method for performing the messaging function will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the result of the situation recognition matches a specific condition at step S210 while performing the status recognition of the mobile terminal 100 at step S200.

If the condition recognition result meets a specific condition, the control unit 180 determines whether the messenger application is running (S220). If the messenger application is not running, the controller 180 executes the messenger application and activates the voice input mode during the message input mode (S230).

However, if the instant messenger application is currently running, the control unit 180 determines whether the voice input mode is activated during the message input mode (S240). If the voice input mode is activated, the control unit 180 performs a messenger function using the voice data input through the microphone 122 (S250). However, if the voice input mode is not activated, the control unit 180 switches the message input mode to the voice input mode and performs a messenger function (S260).

FIG. 6 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 5 is performed.

6 (a) shows that a call reception event is received in a state where the messenger application is not executed, and a voice input of the user is recognized within a predetermined time after the call reception event occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the control unit 180 automatically activates the voice input mode while executing the messenger application for the terminal that originated the call. Referring to FIG. 6B, on the execution screen of the messenger application, "Han Hyo Ju, " which originated the call, is displayed on the messaging counterpart 151-7 and an icon 151-2 indicating that the voice input mode is activated It can be seen that it is displayed.

FIG. 7 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 5 is performed. More specifically, FIG. 7 shows that a message reception event is received (151-8) in a state where the messenger application is not executed, and the user's speech input is recognized within a predetermined time after the message reception event occurs. The control unit 180 can execute the messenger application and activate the voice input mode with respect to the other party that has sent the message.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may select the messaging counterpart based on the result of speech recognition for the "noisy night" The messaging partner search object may be a contact application. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the control unit 180 can automatically activate the voice input mode at the same time as executing the messenger application for the terminal of the user who has sent the message.

6 and 7, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention generates a specific event such as a call reception or a message reception based on a request of an external terminal in a state where the messenger application is not executed , And if a situation corresponding to a specific condition such as a user's voice input is recognized within a predetermined time, the voice input mode can be automatically activated while executing the messenger application for the external terminal.

Meanwhile, the specific event based on the request of the external terminal may be the reception of the conversation request through the messenger application. In addition, a specific condition may include a user's specific hardware key operation or a specific software key operation. However, in the present invention, each of the specific event and the specific condition is not limited to the above-described examples.

Fig. 8 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 5 is performed.

8A is a diagram illustrating a message input mode of the messenger application when the moving speed of the mobile terminal 100 is detected to be higher than a predetermined speed during the execution of the messenger application, Mode and displays a message 151-9 indicating this on the display unit 151. [ 8 (b) shows that the user performs a messaging function through voice input.

The switching to the voice input mode of the message input mode is performed when the vibration of the mobile terminal 100 is above a certain level and when the position of the mobile terminal 100 is determined as a specific area, May be performed when the noise level of the input signal is lower than a predetermined level. The switching to the voice input mode of the message input mode may be performed when the mobile terminal 100 is being charged when the residual power of the mobile terminal 100 is lower than a predetermined level. However, in the present invention, the specific conditions for switching to the voice input mode of the message input mode are not limited to the above examples.

9 is a flowchart showing another example of a messaging function performing method in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a method for performing the messaging function will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

The selection of the specific content displayed on the display unit 151 is recognized based on the user's touch or mouse operation (S300), and the specific gesture of the user is recognized (S310). The above-mentioned specific contents may include text data such as a message, a memo, a text selected on a web browser execution screen, a text selected in an e-book, and the like. In addition, the selected text may include multimedia data such as image, video, audio, and the like.

Meanwhile, the specific gesture of the user may include a gesture by which the user brings the mobile terminal 100 into the ear as in the case of a call, a gesture that brings the mouth near the microphone, and the like. However, the specific gesture in the present invention is not limited thereto. The recognition of the specific gesture may be an optional step in the method of performing the messaging function performed by the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

Then, in a state in which the specific content is selected, voice data is generated in the input unit 116 based on the voice input of the user (S320). Then, the control unit 180 selects a messaging partner based on speech recognition of the generated speech data and generates a text message (S330). Then, the control unit 180 activates a voice input mode for transmitting the generated text message and the message including the selected specific content to the messaging counterpart (S340).

At this time, if the messenger application is not executed, the controller 180 activates the voice input mode while executing the messenger application. However, if the messenger application is running and another input mode is active, the controller 180 switches the input mode of the specific messenger application to the voice input mode.

FIG. 10 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

10A shows a state in which the user has selected a specific icon 151-10 displayed on the display unit 151 by touching. Other methods for the user to select the specific icon 151-10 may include long-touch, manipulation of the home button with the icon selected, voice hotkey operation with the icon selected, user's specific gesture, and the like. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Then, the user inputs voice through the microphone 122, as shown in Fig. 10 (b). 10 (c), the control unit 180 displays the selected messaging partner 151-11 based on the speech recognition of the user's voice, and displays the text message ( 151-12 and displays the network address 151-13 corresponding to the application corresponding to the specific icon 151-10.

Meanwhile, the messaging counterpart may check the message input by the user and touch the network address included in the message to download the application corresponding to the icon 151-10 and install the application in the mobile terminal 100 have.

9, when the icon selection of the user is recognized, the control unit 180 displays a voice message for selecting a messaging partner and a voice message and / or a text message for inputting a voice for composing a message to be delivered Can be output through the output unit 150.

FIG. 11 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

11 (a) shows that the user selects the text displayed on the web browser execution screen and then executes the sharing function. Then, the control unit 180 displays a user interface for selecting the sharing method on the display unit 151 as shown in FIG. 11 (b). 11 (b), when the user selects the messenger application area 151-14, the controller 180 executes the messenger application as shown in FIG. 11 (c) Able to know.

Referring to FIG. 11C, the controller 180 displays the selected text together with the selected user 151-11 and the text message 151-12 on the basis of the user's voice input in a message form 151- 15 can be displayed on the display unit 151 as shown in FIG.

Fig. 12 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 9 is performed.

12A shows that the user selects the image displayed on the display unit 151 and then executes the sharing function. Then, the control unit 180 displays a user interface for selecting the sharing method on the display unit 151, as shown in FIG. 12 (b). 12 (b), when the user selects the messenger application area 151 - 14, the controller 180 executes the messenger application as shown in FIG. 12 (c) Able to know.

12 (c), the controller 180 displays the selected image 151-15 along with the selected user 151-11 and the text message 151-12 based on the user's voice input, It is possible to display it on the display unit 151 of FIG.

As described above, unlike the case of FIG. 9 through FIG. 13, the user may execute the voice input mode in the state in which the other party is selected to transmit the specific content to the other party.

13 is a flowchart showing another example of a messaging function performing method in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a method for performing the messaging function will be described with reference to necessary drawings.

In a state where the selection of the messaging partner is recognized (S400), the specific gesture of the user is recognized (S410). Then, the control unit 180 activates the messenger application and automatically activates the sound input mode (S420).

The method of selecting a messaging partner may include a method of selecting an information display area of a specific person on the contact application execution screen, a method of selecting a photograph of a specific person on the gallery application execution screen, a method of directly typing a name of a specific person, and the like . However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. On the other hand, the user's specific gesture may include a call gesture, a home key operation, a touch through a touch screen, and the like. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Then, the control unit 180 generates voice data based on the voice of the user received via the microphone 122 (S430), generates a text message based on the result of speech recognition of the generated voice data, To the selected counterpart (S440).

FIG. 14 shows an example in which the messaging function performing method shown in FIG. 13 is performed.

14A shows that the contact application selects the area 151-16 corresponding to the specific person on the execution screen. If the user's call gesture is recognized while the specific person is selected, the controller 180 may execute the messenger application and activate the voice input mode. 14 (b) is an execution screen of the messenger application. Referring to (b) of FIG. 14, it can be seen that the selected counterpart 151-11 and the icon 151-2 indicating that the voice input mode is activated are displayed on the execution screen.

Fig. 15 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 13 is performed.

FIG. 15A shows that the user selects a specific photograph 151-17 on the execution screen of the gallery application. If the user's call gesture is recognized while the photograph of the particular person is selected, the control unit 180 can execute the messenger application and activate the voice input mode. On the other hand, the controller 180 can acquire the name and the terminal information of the specific person matching the photograph of the selected particular person, from the previously stored contact information, and search it from another electronic device.

15 (b) is an execution screen of the messenger application. Referring to FIG. 15 (b), it can be seen that a message 151-12 based on the result of speech recognition of the voice inputted to the selected counterpart 151-11 is displayed on the execution screen.

Fig. 16 shows another example in which the messaging function performing method shown in Fig. 13 is performed.

16A shows that the user selects a specific person in the image 151-18 prepared in advance for the opponent selection on the execution screen of the messenger application. Referring to FIG. 16A, when a specific person 151-19 is selected by the user's touch in the image 151-18, the controller 180 recognizes the selected person 151-19 And performs an operation.

Then, the control unit 180 highlights the selected specific person 151-19 to indicate that the specific person is selected, and simultaneously displays the name "John" of the specific person on the display unit 151 . It is preferable that various information including name and terminal information matched to each of the characters included in the image 151-18 is stored in the storage unit 160. [ This also applies to the image 151-20 shown in Fig. 16B.

On the other hand, when the user selects a plurality of characters from the image 151-18, the controller 180 may perform a group chat function with the plurality of characters.

In addition, when the specific person 151-19 is selected and the specific gesture of the user is recognized, the control unit 180 can activate the voice input mode at the same time as executing the messenger application. As another example, the control unit 180 may execute the messenger application at the same time that the touch for selecting the specific person is released.

16B shows a process of the user selecting a specific person included in the image 151-20 displayed in the form of a widget on the desktop and executing the messenger application against the selected person.

16, an image for selecting a messaging partner includes a plurality of portrait photographs. Alternatively, the image for selecting a messaging partner may include a name of a specific person and various objects such as an icon or a specific object preset to match the terminal information.

17 to 18 are views for explaining an input message modification function provided by the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

17 (a) shows a user inputting and transmitting a text message by using the keyboard displayed on the display unit 151. In FIG. Referring to (a) of FIG. 17, it can be seen that the user mistakenly wrote "Did you sleep well yesterday?" As "Did you buy well yesterday?" FIG. 17B shows that the user has selected the wrongly input message 151-21 in order to correct the wrongly inputted message 151-21. Then, the control unit 180 moves the selected message 151-21 back to the text input field, and allows the user to modify the message 151-21 and retransmit the message.

17, the user may select a wrongly input message 151-21 and modify it by voice. For example, when the user inputs a voice saying " Did you sleep well yesterday? &Quot; in a state in which a message 151-21 is erroneously input as shown in Fig. 17B, the control unit 180 recognizes this, And can transmit the modified message based on the touch of the retransmission button of the user.

18 shows that the message receiving terminal 100 can display various messages 151-22 indicating that the user is modifying the message on the display unit 151 when the user corrects the erroneously inputted message.

FIG. 19 shows a process of providing a secret conversation function during group chat in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

19A shows that the user moves the touch to the upper area of the display unit 151 down during a group chat with a plurality of other parties. Then, the control unit 180 displays the area 151-23 for selecting the secret communication partner on the display unit 151 as shown in FIG. 19 (b).

As shown in Figure 19 (b), selects a specific person of the user and "IU" of a plurality of the other party in the region (151-23). Then, the controller 180 may appear in a region (151-24), the display unit 151 for a private conversation with the other party selected "IU," as shown in Figure 19 (c).

20 is a diagram for explaining a messaging function using a 3-dimensional stereoscopic image provided by the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20, it can be seen that not only the text message but also the three-dimensional image 151 - 25 corresponding to the messaging partner is displayed on the display unit 151. The stereoscopic image can be rotated right or left or up and down according to the touch direction of the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may change the state of the normal image 151-25 by reflecting the operation state of the messenger application. For example, when a message input by the other party is displayed or outputted as a voice, the control unit 180 may control the image 151-25 as if it were speaking. Also, when the other party confirms the message, the control unit 180 may control the gesture or the reading gesture of the image 151-25.

If the user's image is further displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 may reflect the messenger application to the user's image.

Also, the controller 180 can change the setting state of the messenger application through the image 151-25. For example, when the user touches the eyes of the image 151-25, the controller 180 may change the message input mode of the messenger application to the text input mode. Also, when the user touches the mouth of the image 151-250, the controller 180 may change the message input mode to the voice input mode.

If the user's image is further displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 may change the setting state of the messenger application based on the user's touch on the image.

As described above, each of the various methods for performing the messenger function in the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention can be implemented in a form of a program that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be those known to those skilled in the computer software.

Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of programs include high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like, as well as machine code as produced by a compiler. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. This is possible.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the equivalents of the claims, as well as the claims.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
116: input unit 120: A / V input unit
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 151: display unit
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Claims (14)

An input unit for generating a plurality of kinds of data used in a plurality of input modes provided by the messenger application; And
And a controller for automatically performing a voice recognition mode using the voice data generated by the input unit when the condition recognition result meets a specific condition,
Wherein,
And activating the voice input mode at the same time as executing the instant messenger application when the instant messenger application is not executed and if the instant messaging application is running and the other input mode is active, Automatically switches the input mode of the instant messenger application to the voice input mode if it matches,
The above-
Wherein at least one of the movement speed of the mobile terminal, the vibration of the mobile terminal, the position of the mobile terminal, and the noise around the mobile terminal according to the recognition result is in accordance with a predetermined criterion. . delete The apparatus of claim 1,
When a specific event based on a request of an external terminal is generated in a state where the messenger application is not executed and a situation that matches the specific condition is recognized within a predetermined time after the occurrence of the specific event, And automatically activates the voice input mode. ◈ Claim 4 is abandoned due to the registration fee. 4. The method of claim 3,
A call reception event, a message reception event, and a chat request reception event via the messenger application. delete ◈ Claim 6 is abandoned due to the registration fee. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of a remaining power of the mobile terminal and a charging progress of the mobile terminal according to a result of the situation recognition is in accordance with a predetermined criterion. ◈ Claim 7 is abandoned due to registration fee. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein the mobile terminal generates a text message, a voice message, or a video message using at least one of text data, voice data, and image data generated by the input unit. An input unit for generating text data and voice data used for message input of a messenger application providing a text input mode and a voice input mode; And
When a specific content is selected and voice data is generated in the input unit, selects a messaging partner on the basis of the voice recognition result of the voice data, and transmits the text generated based on the voice recognition result and the specific content to the messaging partner And a control unit for activating a voice input mode to be transmitted,
Wherein,
Activating a voice input mode when the instant messenger application is not executed, and activating a voice input mode when the instant messenger application is not being executed, wherein when the instant messenger application is running and another input mode is active, To the mobile terminal. delete 9. The mobile terminal of claim 8,
And a sensing unit for generating a sensing signal for recognizing a user's gesture,
Wherein,
And activates the voice input mode when the specific gesture of the user is recognized based on the sensing signal when the specific content is selected. ◈ Claim 11 is abandoned due to registration fee. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8,
Wherein the mobile terminal generates a text message, a voice message, or a video message using at least one of text data, voice data, and image data generated by the input unit. delete delete delete

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