KR101917682B1 - Terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable information terminal, which includes a depression which is depressed from an outer surface of a terminal body and extends in one direction, a first camera in which the depression is disposed, A second camera disposed to be slidable on the depressed portion and configured to cover the first and second cameras and to cover the first camera and the second camera sequentially to be exposed; Lt; / RTI >

Description

Terminal {TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal on which a rear camera is mounted.

A mobile terminal is a portable electronic device that is portable and has one or more functions of voice and video call function, information input / output function, and data storing function.

As the functions of the mobile terminal are diversified, the mobile terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, and reception of a game and a broadcast.

Various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software to implement the complex functions of multimedia devices.

In addition, mobile terminals are regarded as personal items for expressing their individuality, and various design forms are required. The design form also includes structural changes and improvements for the user to more conveniently use the mobile terminal.

A recent mobile terminal includes a 3D camera unit including two camera modules disposed adjacent to each other to form a stereoscopic image. However, since the 3D camera is exposed on the outer surface of the mobile terminal, it is easily damaged, and as the thickness of the mobile terminal is reduced, it is becoming more difficult to install the cover for protecting the 3D camera.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a slim mobile terminal including a cover for protecting the stereoscopic image camera.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a depression, a first camera, a second camera, and a cover. The depressed portion is recessed from the outer surface of the terminal body and extends in one direction. The first camera is disposed at the depressed portion. And the second camera is disposed adjacent to the first camera along the one direction so as to enable three-dimensional photographing with the first camera. The cover portion is slidably mounted on the depression and is formed to cover the first and second cameras, and the first camera and the second camera are sequentially exposed.

As an example relating to the present invention, the cover portion includes a cover, a rail and a guide member. The cover constitutes an appearance of the terminal main body. The rail is mounted on the depression and extends in one direction. The guide member is attached to one surface of the cover and reciprocates along the rail.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the rails include first and second rails mounted within the depression, spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and resiliently coupled to each other. The guide member is sandwiched between the first and second rails.

As an example related to the present invention, the mobile terminal includes a cover which extends in the one direction and has an opening formed in one region and is formed to cover the depression.

As an example related to the present invention, the guide member includes a protrusion and a support. The projecting portion is protruded to penetrate through the opening. The support portion is coupled with the projection to prevent separation of the projection from the cover, and is formed to be larger than the width of the opening.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the depression is formed so as to be deeper than the depth of the first region and the first region in which the first and second cameras are disposed, and the protrusion can reciprocate. At both ends of the second region, blocking protrusions for blocking the movement of the protrusions are formed.

As one example related to the present invention, the cover includes a side wall portion projecting along the edge of the cover.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a gap is formed between the side wall portion and the cover to prevent friction between the cover and the cover due to sliding of the cover.

As one example related to the present invention, a support member is formed between the cover and the cover so as to engage with the protrusion and support the cover to prevent the cover from being shaken by the gap.

As an example related to the present invention, a lubrication film is formed between the support member and the cover.

As one example related to the present invention, the first and second stoppers may include a first stopper and a second stopper. The first stopper and the second stopper are spaced apart from each other to control sliding movement of the guide member. When the guide member is caught by the first stopper, the first camera is exposed by the cover. When the guide member is caught by the second stopper, both the first and second cameras are exposed by the cover.

As an example related to the present invention, the mobile terminal includes a magnet mounted on one surface of the cover, and first and second sensors spaced apart from each other in the depression for sensing the position of the cover.

As an example related to the present invention, when the guide member is caught by the first stopper, the magnet and the first sensor are overlapped to output a signal to activate the first camera. When the guide member is caught by the second stopper, the magnet and the second sensor are overlapped to output a signal for stereoscopic imaging of the first and second cameras.

As an example related to the present invention, a flash disposed between the first and second cameras is provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first stopper is formed such that the flash and the first camera are exposed when the guide member is engaged with the first stopper.

As an example related to the present invention, the mobile terminal further includes a speaker disposed in the depression so as to be spaced apart from the second camera.

As an example related to the present invention, when the first and second cameras are exposed, at least a part of the speaker is covered by the cover portion.

As an example related to the present invention, the mobile terminal includes a speaker filter and a cover. The speaker filter is formed on the speaker. The lid is formed on an upper portion of the loudspeaker filter to prevent separation of the loudspeaker from the terminal body, and has an opening formed in one area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a first camera, a second camera, a cover, a sensing unit, and a control unit. The first camera is exposed on an outer surface of the terminal main body, and is capable of taking a flat image. The second camera is disposed adjacent to the first camera and is capable of stereoscopically shooting with the first camera. The cover portion is slidably installed on the first and second cameras. The sensing portion is disposed between the cover portion and the terminal body, and senses the position of the cover portion and outputs a signal. The control unit switches the photographing mode of the first camera to the plane photographing mode or the stereoscopic photographing mode by the signal.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit senses whether the first and second cameras are exposed according to the position of the cover unit. The control unit controls the operations of the first and second cameras according to whether the first and second cameras are exposed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit includes a magnet mounted on the cover and first and second sensors. The first and second sensors are formed on the terminal body overlapping with the cover portion, and are disposed apart from each other to sense movement of the cover portion.

The cover portion of the present invention is slidably installed to selectively cover and protect the first and second cameras and the speaker. The cover portion is slidable. The cover portion is provided in the depression, and the cover is moved by the guide member, so that the cover portion is slimmer.

The first and second cameras are selectively driven by the sliding movement of the cover part, and planar images or stereoscopic images can be selectively generated. The mode change of the first camera is controlled by the movement of the cover portion, which is convenient to use.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A. FIG.
3 is a sectional view of the battery cover portion with the cover portion mounted;
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Fig. 3; Fig.
Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 3; Fig.
6A is a conceptual view illustrating a state in which a speaker is exposed by a cover portion;
6B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG.
7A is a conceptual view showing a state in which a speaker and a first camera are exposed by a cover portion;
FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 7A taken along CC. FIG.
8A is a conceptual view showing a state in which a speaker and a first camera are exposed by a cover portion;
FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 8A taken along CC. FIG.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only Broadcast-Handheld (ISDB-T), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

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

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

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

The short-range communication module 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 a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

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

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense 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 141.

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

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

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and 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.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

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

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 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 module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

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

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

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

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (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 memory 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 supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

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

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 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 controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

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

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

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

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

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2A and 2B, the mobile terminal 200 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, and a swing type in which two or more bodies are coupled to be movable relative to each other. Further, the mobile terminal described herein may be any portable electronic device having a camera and flash, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a Personal Digital Assistants ), A PMO (Portable Multimedia Player), and the like.

The terminal body includes a case (which may be referred to as a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. The case may be divided into a front case 201, a rear case 202 covering a surface opposite to the front case, and a battery cover 203 coupled with the rear case 202.

Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 201 and the rear case 202. The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display unit 210 includes a display unit 210, a first sound output unit 211, a signal input unit 217, and a front camera unit 216.

The display unit 210 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) module, and an e-paper for visually expressing information. The display unit 210 may include touch sensing means for inputting data by a touch method. Hereinafter, the display unit 210 including the touch sensing unit will be referred to as a 'touch screen'. If any one of the touches on the touch screen 210 is touched, the contents corresponding to the touched position are input. 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 sensing means is formed in a translucent manner so that the display portion can be seen, and a structure for enhancing the visibility of the touch screen in a bright place may be included. 2A, the touch screen 210 occupies most of the front surface of the front case 201. [

The first sound output unit 211 may be implemented as a receiver for delivering a call sound to a user's ear or a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds.

The front camera unit 216 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 210. [

The image frame processed by the front camera 216 can be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The front camera 216 may be provided in two or more depending on the use environment.

The signal input unit 230 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 200 and may include a plurality of input keys. The input keys may also be referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user has a tactile sense and operates in a tactile manner.

For example, a dome switch or touch screen capable of receiving a command or information by a push or touch operation of a user, a touch pad, or a wheel, a jog type or a joystick for rotating a key . The contents input by the signal input unit 230 can be variously set. For example, to enter start, end, scroll, and the like.

A side key 214, an interface unit 215, an acoustic input unit 213, and the like are disposed on a side surface of the front case 201.

The side key 214 may be collectively referred to as an operation unit, and a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 200 may be input. The side key 214 may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating in a tactile manner with a tactile impression. The content input by the side key 214 may be variously set. For example, by the side key 214, it is possible to control the image input units 216 and 221, adjust the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 211, or switch the display unit 210 to the touch recognition mode Command can be input.

The sound input unit 213 may be implemented, for example, in the form of a microphone to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface unit 215 is a channel through which the mobile terminal 200 related to the present invention can exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 215 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port A wireless LAN port) or the like, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal 200. The interface unit 215 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.

A battery 240, a rear camera unit 221, and a speaker 400 are disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body.

The battery 240 supplies power to the mobile terminal 200. The battery 240 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be detached from the terminal body.

A depression 205 may be formed in one region of the rear surface of the terminal body. The depressed portion 205 is formed to be recessed from the rear surface at a predetermined height and spaced apart from the battery 240. The depressed portion 205 may extend in one direction. The one direction may be the longitudinal direction of the mobile terminal.

The camera unit 221 and the speaker 400 are formed on the depression 205. The camera unit 221 and the speaker 400 are spaced apart from each other.

The rear camera unit 221 includes first and second cameras 221a and 221b. In order to realize the stereoscopic image, a left eye image and a right eye image are required. Accordingly, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b are disposed apart from each other, and each photographs a subject to generate a left eye image and a right eye image.

The first and second camera modules 221a and 221b may have imaging directions substantially opposite to those of the camera unit 216 disposed on the front surface. Also, the front camera unit 216 may be a camera having different pixels.

A flash 223 may be disposed between the first and second camera modules 221a and 221b. The flash 223 illuminates the subject toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the rear camera unit 221.

Although not shown, a mirror (not shown) may be disposed adjacent to the flash 224. The mirror allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like in the case where the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself by using the rear camera unit 221. [

The mobile terminal includes a cover unit 300 installed on the depression 205 and covering at least one of the speaker 400 and the first and second cameras 221a and 221b. The cover portion 300 extends in one direction and is formed to be shorter than the length of the depression 205.

The cover unit 300 is slidably mounted on the depression 205, and the cover unit 300 reciprocates along one direction. That is, the user can selectively expose at least a part of the speaker 400, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b by moving the cover unit 300. [

Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the cover unit 300, which is movably installed in the depression 205 and covers the speaker 400 and the bottom camera unit 221, will be discussed.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the battery cover portion on which the cover portion is mounted.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a speaker 400 and first and second cameras 221a and 221b are disposed below the battery cover 203. The speaker 400, the second camera 221b, and the first camera 221a are sequentially arranged. The battery cover 203, which overlaps with the speaker 400 and the first and second cameras 221a and 221b, is formed with holes to allow the components to perform functions.

A filter unit 410 is formed in the hole formed on the speaker 400 to block the contaminants introduced from the hole while emitting sound output from the speaker 400. However, the filter unit 410 is formed so as not to collide with the cover unit 300.

A depression 205 is formed to be recessed from the outer surface of the battery cover 203. The depressed portion 205 includes a first region 205a overlapping the first and second cameras 221a and 221b and a second region 205b overlapping the speaker 400. [ The height of the first region 205a may be lower than the height of the second region 205b. And a cover part 300 is installed to cover the outer surface of the battery cover 203.

The cover part (300) slides on the battery cover (203). And a cover 301 formed in a plate shape to cover the speaker and the rear camera unit 221 to protect the components from external impacts. In addition, the cover 301 may include a side wall portion 301 'protruding from an edge of the cover 301.

It is possible to attach the cover 301 to the lower surface of the cover 301 so that the cover 300 can be slidably moved in the space formed by the side wall 301 ' . The cover 301 is formed to be substantially the same as the length of the second region 205b of the depressions 205.

A gap g is formed between the end of the side wall portion 301 'and the battery cover 203 at predetermined intervals. Therefore, friction between the battery cover 203 and the cover 301 can be prevented, thereby enhancing the sense of quality of sliding.

Hereinafter, a configuration in which the cover portion 300 is slidably movable will be described in detail.

 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 3 taken along line A-A, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 3 taken along line B-B.

2B to 5, the cover part 300 includes the cover 301, the guide part 310, the blocking part 330, the support member 340, A cover 350, a lubricant film 351 and a rail 360. [

The guide part 310 is installed on a lower surface of the cover 301. The guide unit 310 includes first and second guide members 311 and 312. The first and second guide members 311 and 312 are spaced apart from each other. The length from the end of the second guide member 312 to the end of the cover 203 may be substantially the same as the length of the first region 205a.

Referring to FIG. 5, a rail 360 is formed on a depression 205 of the battery cover 203. The rails 360 include first and second rails 361 and 362 that are spaced from each other and elastically coupled to each other at predetermined intervals. The first guide member 311 is sandwiched between the first and second rails 361 and 362. That is, the cover 301 is engaged with the first guide member 311, and when the user moves the cover 301, the first guide member 311 moves while being caught by the rail 360 do.

4 and 5, the first guide member 311 includes a protrusion 311a and a support 311b. The support portion 311b is formed at a lower portion of the protrusion 311a and is formed to include a section larger than the width of the section of the protrusion 311a. Although not shown in the drawing, the second guide member 312 also includes the projecting portion and the supporting portion.

The support portion 311b is fitted to the rail 360 and the cover 301 is attached to the upper portion of the protrusion 311a to guide the movement of the cover 301. [ For example, the first and second guide members 311 and 312 may be formed of rivets.

And a cover 350 including an opening formed in one area on the depression 205 is provided. The opening is formed to extend in the one direction, and at least a part of the speaker 400 and the first and second cameras 221a and 221b are exposed by the opening.

The protrusion 311a protrudes from the opening. The support portion 311b is not exposed to the opening. That is, the cover 350 covers the support portion 311b so that the support portion 311b can not be separated from the battery cover 203. [ It is possible to prevent the first and second guide members 311 and 312 and the rail 360 from being separated from the terminal main body by the cover 350.

A support member 340 is formed on the lower surface of the cover 301. The support member 340 may be formed in a region where the protrusion 311a is not attached to the cover 301. [ The support member 340 may be formed to be in contact with the cover 350.

When the area of the cover 301 which is not overlapped with the protrusion 311a is pressed by the user, the cover 301 can be bent by the applied force and can be swung by the gap g have. The support member 340 and the cover 350 are overlapped with each other and the cover 301 is supported by the support member 340. Thus,

A lubricant film 351 may be attached between the cover 350 and the support member 340. The lubricating film 351 reduces the frictional force between the cover 350 and the support member 340 and improves the tactile sense of quality when the cover 301 slides.

At both ends of the second region 205b of the depression 205, a blocking portion 330 is formed. The blocking portion 330 may be formed of an elastic member. The blocking portion 330 collides with the support portions 311b of the first and second guide members 311 and 312. [ Accordingly, the movement of the first and second guide members 311 and 312 is blocked. In addition, the blocking portion 330 is formed to absorb the impact, thereby preventing the occurrence of shocks caused by collisions between the components during sliding.

According to the present invention, since the sliding rail and the guiding part moving along the sliding rail are formed to be seated on the depressed part of the surface of the mobile terminal, the height at which the cover part protrudes can be minimized, and slimness of the mobile terminal can be realized.

Further, a gap may be formed between the cover portion and the battery cover, a blocking portion may be provided in a region where the guide portion collides, and a lubricant film may be formed to improve the tactile sense of quality of sliding the cover portion.

Also, it is possible to selectively open and close the speaker, the first and second cameras, and the cover is not separated from the mobile terminal, and there is no fear of loss, so that it is easy to use.

Hereinafter, the characteristics of controlling the driving of the first and second cameras 221a and 221b by the sliding movement of the cover 301 will be described.

3 and 4, in order to control the driving of the rear camera unit 221 by the sliding movement of the cover unit 300, the cover unit 300 and the battery cover 203 are fixed to the cover unit 300, And a sensing unit for sensing the movement of the cover unit 300 and the position of the cover unit 300 with respect to the terminal body. The sensing unit includes a magnet 320 and a sensor unit 204.

The magnet 320 is attached to the lower surface of the cover 301. The sensor unit 204 is formed on the battery cover 203. The sensor unit 204 includes first and second sensors 204a and 204b which are spaced apart from each other. The spacing distance between the first and second sensors 204a and 204b may be substantially the same as or similar to the spacing distance between the first and second guide members 311 and 312.

The first and second sensors 204a and 204b sense a change in magnetism of the magnet 320 installed on the cover 301. The sensing unit outputs a first signal according to a change in magnetism of the magnet 320.

Specifically, the cover 301 overlaps the magnet 320 with the first sensor 204a. A position where the magnet 320 overlaps with the second sensor 204b and a position where the magnet 320 does not overlap with any of the configurations of the first and second sensors 204a and 204b.

That is, when the first and second cameras 221a and 221b are exposed together, the first and second sensors 204a and 204b may be configured such that only the second camera 221b is exposed, 2 cameras 221a and 221b are covered by the cover unit 300. [0053] FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the rail 360 includes first and second stoppers spaced from each other. The first and second stoppers are formed by expanding a spacing space between the first and second rails 361 and 362.

That is, when the first guide member 311 moving along the rail 360 reaches the first and second stoppers, the first and second stoppers stop at the first and second stoppers semi-automatically. The distance that the first and second stoppers are spaced apart from each other may be substantially equal to or similar to the distance that the first and second guide members 311 and 312 are spaced apart.

The cover unit 300 can automatically perform a sliding movement at a position covering only the second camera 221b and a position covering the first and second cameras 221a and 221b together by the first and second stoppers You can stop. Therefore, it is possible to improve the tactile sense of quality of the sliding movement of the cover part 300. [

The first and second cameras 221a and 221b are turned on / off depending on whether the cover unit 300 is exposed or not, and the mode can be switched so as to generate a planar image or a stereoscopic image.

Hereinafter, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b are switched to the photographing mode while the cover portion is slidingly moved to protect the speaker 400, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b and the flash 223 Review the features in detail.

6A is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which a speaker is exposed by a cover portion. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 6A along C-C.

Referring to FIGS. 3, 6A and 6B, a handle 302 is formed on the cover part 300. The handle 302 may be formed to be protruded or recessed from a part of the cover 300. The user can slide the cover unit 300 through the handle 302. [

The cover unit 300 covers the first and second cameras 221a and 221b. The magnet 320 is located on the first region 205a and is not overlapped with the sensor portion 204. [

The second guide member 312 is in contact with the blocking portion 330. That is, the sliding movement of the cover part 300 is blocked.

The first and second cameras 221a and 221b are covered by the cover unit 300 and protected from the outside. Also, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b may be turned off.

7A is a conceptual view illustrating a state in which the speaker and the first camera are exposed by the cover portion. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 7A taken along line C-C.

Referring to FIGS. 3, 7A and 7B, the cover 300 is slidably moved to expose the first camera 221a and the flash 223. In addition, a part of the speaker 400 may be exposed.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the magnet 320 stops at a position overlapping with the second sensor 204b. The second sensor 204b senses a change in magnetism caused by the magnet 320. The second sensor 204b may output a first signal related to the position to control the driving of the first camera 221a.

For example, the first camera 221a is activated and the second camera 221b is deactivated. In addition, the first camera 221a may be controlled to switch to the flat photographing mode. That is, the first camera 221a is controlled to generate a plane image.

The cover part 300 is formed to expose the first camera 221a and the flash 223 together. Accordingly, the user can drive the flash 223 when using the first camera 221a according to the setting.

One part of the speaker 400 is exposed by the cover part 300. The first signal output by the second sensor 204b and the magnet 320 may be controlled to activate or deactivate the speaker 400. [

That is, the first camera 221a and the flash 223 are exposed by sliding the cover unit 300, and the first camera 221a is activated in the plane photographing mode.

8A is a conceptual view illustrating a state in which the speaker and the first camera are exposed by the cover portion. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 8A along C-C.

 Referring to FIGS. 3, 7A and 7B, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b and the flash 223 are exposed by the cover unit 300. FIG. In addition, the speaker 400 is covered by the cover part 300.

The magnet 320 is positioned to overlap the first sensor 204a by the sliding movement of the cover part 300. [ The second sensor 204a senses a change in magnetism generated by the magnet 320 and outputs a second signal corresponding thereto.

The first and second cameras 221a and 221b are activated by the second signal. In addition, the photographing mode of the first camera 221a is switched from the plane photographing mode to the stereoscopic photographing mode by the second signal. That is, the first camera 221a is switched to a 3D camera for generating a stereoscopic image together with the second camera 221b.

And the driving of the speaker is limited by the second signal. That is, the first and second cameras 221a and 221b may control the sound output from the speaker 400 during the operation of the 3D camera.

According to the present invention, a first camera and a second camera are provided on the rear surface and can be selectively used by switching to a stereoscopic shooting mode and a flat shooting mode. In addition, since the control can be performed only by the physical movement of the cover portion without separately setting it, the use is simple, and a separate control system is unnecessary.

In addition, since the cover can be slidably and semi-automatically moved by the internal structure capable of selectively driving the first and second cameras, the operation is simple.

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the cover portion can be slidably moved by utilizing the internal space of the main body of the terminal, a thinner cover portion can be provided and the slimness of the mobile terminal can be realized. In addition, the first and second cameras can be selectively exposed by the slidable cover part to selectively generate stereoscopic images and planar images.

Therefore, the mobile terminal according to the present invention can improve the appearance of the design of the mobile terminal and the control of the rear camera unit is simple.

The mobile terminal described above can be applied to not only the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments It is possible.

Claims (21)

A depression that is depressed from an outer surface of the terminal body and extends in one direction;
A first camera disposed in the depression;
A second camera disposed adjacent to the first camera along the one direction to enable stereoscopic photography with the first camera;
And a cover portion that is slidably mounted on the depression and is formed to cover the first and second cameras, the cover portion being sequentially moved to expose the first camera and the second camera. The apparatus according to claim 1,
A cover formed to configure an appearance of the terminal body;
A rail mounted on the depression and extending in the one direction; And
And a guide member attached to one surface of the cover and reciprocating along the rail. ◈ Claim 3 is abandoned due to the registration fee. 3. The method of claim 2,
The rail includes first and second rails mounted within the depression and spaced apart at predetermined intervals and resiliently coupled to each other,
Wherein the guide member is sandwiched between the first and second rails,
Further comprising a cover extending in the one direction and having an opening formed in one region, the cover being formed to cover the depression. delete ◈ Claim 5 is abandoned due to the registration fee. 4. The apparatus according to claim 3,
A protrusion protruding through the opening; And
And a support portion coupled to the protrusion for preventing separation of the protrusion from the cover, the protrusion being larger than the width of the opening. ◈ Claim 6 is abandoned due to the registration fee. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the depressed portion includes a first region in which the first and second cameras are disposed and a second region in which the protrusion is formed so as to be deeper than the depth of the first region and the protrusion can reciprocate,
And a blocking protrusion for blocking the movement of the protrusion is formed at both ends of the second region. ◈ Claim 7 is abandoned due to registration fee. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the cover includes a side wall portion projecting along an edge of the cover,
A gap is formed between the side wall portion and the cover to prevent friction between the cover and the cover due to sliding of the cover,
And a support member formed between the cover and the cover to engage with the protrusion and to support the cover to prevent the cover from being shaken by the gap. delete delete delete ◈ Claim 11 is abandoned due to registration fee. 3. The method of claim 2,
And first and second stoppers formed by extending an interval between the first and second rails to control sliding movement of the guide member,
When the guide member is engaged with the first stopper, the first camera is exposed by the cover,
Wherein the first and second cameras are both exposed by the cover when the guide member is engaged with the second stopper. ◈ Claim 12 is abandoned due to registration fee. 12. The method of claim 11,
A magnet mounted on one surface of the cover; And
And first and second sensors spaced apart from each other in the depression for sensing the position of the cover,
Wherein when the guide member is caught by the first stopper, the magnet and the first sensor are overlapped to output a signal to activate the first camera,
Wherein when the guide member is engaged with the second stopper, the magnet and the second sensor are overlapped to output a signal for stereoscopic imaging of the first and second cameras. delete ◈ Claim 14 is abandoned due to registration fee. 13. The method of claim 12,
And a flash disposed between the first and second cameras,
Wherein the first stopper is formed such that the flash is exposed together with the first camera when the guide member is engaged with the first stopper. delete ◈ Claim 16 is abandoned due to registration fee. The method according to claim 1,
And a speaker disposed on the depression so as to be spaced apart from the second camera,
Wherein at least a part of the speaker is covered by the cover when the first and second cameras are exposed. delete ◈ Claim 18 is abandoned due to registration fee. 17. The method of claim 16,
A speaker filter formed on the speaker; And
And a lid provided on an upper portion of the loudspeaker filter to prevent separation of the loudspeaker from the terminal body, the lid having an opening formed in a region thereof. A first camera exposed on an outer surface of the terminal main body and capable of taking a plane image;
A second camera disposed adjacent to the first camera and capable of three-dimensional photographing together with the first camera;
A cover portion slidably installed to cover the first and second cameras;
A sensing unit disposed between the cover unit and the terminal body to sense a position of the cover unit and output a signal; And
And a controller for switching the photographing mode of the first camera to the plane photographing mode or the stereoscopic photographing mode by the signal. 20. The method of claim 19,
The sensing unit senses whether or not the first and second cameras are exposed according to the position of the cover unit,
Wherein the control unit controls operations of the first and second cameras according to whether the first and second cameras are exposed.
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