KR102018655B1 - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of operating a mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises the steps of: receiving weather information; Determining whether a predetermined weather information notification time point is reached; And when the weather information notification time point is reached, outputting at least one weather notification information among visual weather notification information, auditory weather notification information, and tactile weather notification information in response to the received weather information.

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION METHOD {MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for operating the same, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal for providing weather information through various methods and a method of operating the same.

A mobile terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of making voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data. As the functions of the mobile terminals are diversified, the mobile terminals are equipped with complex functions such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music file or a video file, playing a game, receiving a broadcast, wireless Internet, and sending and receiving a message. Is implemented.

In the mobile terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, a variety of new attempts have been applied in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface environment for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently. In addition, while a mobile terminal is regarded as a personal portable device for expressing a user's personality, various forms of design change are also required.

In addition, with the advent of smart phones, mobile terminals provide a plurality of widgets that can directly access information such as weather, calendar, time, and information such as news, games, and stocks without going through a web browser. . In particular, among these widgets, a weather widget that provides real-time weather information of a region corresponding to the current location of the mobile terminal is widely used.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the conventional mobile terminal 50 displays the weather widget 10 on one area of the idle screen. In this case, the weather widget 10 includes not only today's weather information, but also weather information for one week. Through the weather widget 10, the user can intuitively recognize the weather information of the region.

By the way, the conventional mobile terminal, in order to provide the weather information of the region, the situation has not provided other methods other than providing the weather widget. Therefore, the user of the conventional mobile terminal has a problem that the current weather information cannot be obtained without directly checking the weather widget displayed on the screen or directly accessing and searching the web browser.

The present invention proposes a mobile terminal for outputting predetermined weather notification information in response to the received weather information and a method of operating the same.

In addition, the present invention proposes a mobile terminal for outputting predetermined visual weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information, and an operation method thereof.

In addition, the present invention proposes a mobile terminal for displaying a weather indicator and / or a background image corresponding to the received weather information and a method of operating the same.

In addition, the present invention proposes a mobile terminal for outputting predetermined acoustic weather notification information and / or tactile weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information, and an operation method thereof.

In addition, the present invention proposes a mobile terminal for automatically changing a ring tone and / or a call reception screen according to the received weather information, and a method of operating the same.

In addition, the present invention proposes a mobile terminal for outputting a predetermined alarm sound and / or weather notification information in response to the received weather information when the alarm time is reached, and an operation method thereof.

The present invention comprises the steps of receiving weather information; Determining whether a predetermined weather information notification time point is reached; And outputting at least one weather notification information of visual weather notification information, auditory weather notification information, and tactile weather notification information in response to the received weather information when the weather information notification time point is reached. It provides a method of operation of the terminal.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the mobile terminal provides a weather indicator and / or a background image corresponding to the received weather information, so that the user can recognize the current weather information more intuitively.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal provides the auditory notification information and / or tactile notification information corresponding to the received weather information, so that the user can recognize the current weather information more intuitively do

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal receives a call, the mobile terminal provides a ring tone and / or a call reception screen corresponding to the received weather information, thereby allowing the user to more intuitively present the current weather information. Make it recognizable.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the alarm time arrives, the mobile terminal provides an alarm sound and / or weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information, thereby allowing the user to make the current weather information more intuitive. To be recognized.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2;
4 is a view for explaining an operation of providing a weather widget on a standby screen in a conventional mobile terminal;
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
6 illustrates the shape of a weather indicator according to the weather information;
7 is a view for explaining an operation of displaying a weather indicator corresponding to received weather information in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a view for explaining an operation of displaying a background image corresponding to received weather information in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a view for explaining an operation of outputting predetermined auditory notification information and tactile notification information in response to received weather information in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;
11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
12 is a view for explaining an operation of outputting a ring tone and a call reception screen corresponding to received weather information in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure;
13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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

The mobile terminal described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a camera, a navigation, a tablet computer ( tablet computer, e-book terminal, and the like. In addition, the suffixes "module" and "unit" for the components used in the following description are merely given in consideration of ease of preparation of the present specification, and do not give particular meanings or roles by themselves. Therefore, the "module" and "unit" may be used interchangeably.

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

Referring to FIG. 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, and a memory. 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190 may be included. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. In this case, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information, or a server receiving at least one of the pre-generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the same to a terminal.

The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast related information may exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link only (MediaFLO). ), Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcasting systems such as DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

The wireless internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless internet access. The wireless internet module 115 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short range communication module 117 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), and the like may be used.

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

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may 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 according to the configuration aspect of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output in the call mode. The microphone 123 may use various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may be configured of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation. In addition, the user input unit 130 may be configured as a jog wheel or a jog method or a joystick that rotates a key, a finger mouse, or the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 to be described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of user contact, and the like to control the operation of the mobile terminal 100. Generate a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 may detect the presence or absence of an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or an object present in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or by using a change rate of capacitance. Two or more proximity sensors 141 may be provided according to the configuration aspect.

The pressure sensor 143 may detect whether pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100 and the magnitude of the pressure. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion requiring the detection of pressure in the mobile terminal 100 according to the use environment. If the pressure sensor 143 is installed in the display unit 151, a touch input through the display unit 151 and a greater pressure than the touch input are applied according to a signal output from the pressure sensor 143. The pressure touch input can be identified. In addition, according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143, it can also know the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 when the pressure touch input.

The motion sensor 145 detects the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. The acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is an element that converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal, and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

Accelerometers measure the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a car and used to detect a collision, and to measure the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game by recognizing a minute motion of a human hand. There are many different types. Accelerometers are usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the environment, only one axis may be needed. Therefore, if for some reason it is necessary to use the acceleration sensor in the X-axis or Y-axis direction instead of the Z-axis direction, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate using a separate engraving substrate.

In addition, the gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and may sense a direction returned to the reference direction.

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

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display captured or received images respectively or simultaneously, and display a UI and a GUI.

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

If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 151 may include a touch screen panel and a touch screen panel controller. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to the internal bus of the mobile terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether there is a touch input and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display unit 151 may be composed of an electronic paper (e-Paper). Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display that has excellent visual characteristics with high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background like conventional paper and ink. The e-paper can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, etc., and the image is maintained even after the power is cut off, and there is no back light power, so the battery life of the mobile terminal 100 is long. Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, hemispherical twist balls filled with electrostatics may be used, or electrophoresis and microcapsules may be used.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile terminal 100.

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

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. The alarm unit 155 may output a signal to inform the call signal when the call signal or the message is received. In addition, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output the signal as a feedback to the key signal input. The user may recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output from the alarm unit 155. The signal for notifying the event occurrence in the mobile terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be operated by a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, by the stimulation through the injection force or the suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, or by the stimulus that strikes the skin surface. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects of stimulation through contact of electrodes, effects of stimulation using electrostatic force, and effects of reproducing cold / warm feeling using elements capable of endothermic or exothermic heat. The haptic module 157 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also may realize the haptic effect through the muscle sensation of a user's finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 157 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may provide a function for temporarily storing input or output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also be done.

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), RAM The storage medium may include at least one type of storage medium. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 include wired / wireless headsets, external chargers, wired / wireless data ports, memory cards, subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, and user identity module (UIM) cards. Card sockets, audio input / output (I / O) terminals, video input / output (I / O) terminals, and earphones. The interface unit 170 may receive data from such an external device or receive power and transfer the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, and allow the data inside the mobile terminal 100 to be transmitted to the external device. .

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 becomes a passage through which power from the connected cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or various command signals input from the cradle are moved by the user. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal 100.

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

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to appearance. In addition, hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type mobile terminal having a front touch screen among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar type mobile terminal, but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-described type.

2, the case forming the exterior of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

In the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1, the display unit 151, the first audio output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are provided. Can be arranged. The fourth user input unit 130d, the fifth user input unit 130e, and the microphone 123 may be disposed on the side surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151 may be configured such that the touch pad is overlapped in a layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen to input information by a user's touch.

The first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice or other sound.

The first to fifth user input units 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g to be described later may be collectively referred to as the user input unit 130, and the user may feel tactile. Any manner may be employed as long as it is a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's pressing or touch manipulation, or a manipulation method such as a wheel or jog or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like.

In functional terms, the first user input unit 130a is a menu key for inputting a command for invoking a menu related to an application currently being executed, and the second user input unit 130b is a home key. It is for inputting a command for entering the idle screen regardless of the application, and the third user input unit 130c is for inputting a command for canceling the currently running application as a back key. In addition, the fourth user input unit 130d is for inputting a selection of an operation mode and the like, and the fifth user input unit 130e operates as a hot key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100. can do.

Referring to FIG. 3, a second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear of the rear case 100-2, and the sixth and seventh user inputs 130f, 130g) and the interface unit 170 may be disposed.

The second camera 121b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. In addition, another camera may be further provided adjacent to the second camera 121b to be used for capturing a 3D stereoscopic image.

The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed with the second camera 121b. The mirror allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the second camera 121b.

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

The interface unit 170 may be used as a passage through which data is exchanged with an external device. In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed in one region of the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the rear case 100-2.

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

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the second camera 121b and the like have been described as being disposed in the rear case 100-2, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. In addition, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed to be able to photograph up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

In the above, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal for providing predetermined visual weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information and an operation method thereof according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the mobile terminal 100 determines its current location through the GPS module 119 and receives weather information of an area corresponding to the location in real time (S510). The mobile terminal 100 periodically receives weather information through a base station or an access point. In this case, the reception period of the weather information may vary according to the manufacturer's design or the user's setting.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the weather widget on one area of the display unit 151 based on the received weather information (S520). Through the weather widget, the user may recognize weather information of an area corresponding to the current location. In this case, the weather widget may be removed from the screen according to the user's setting.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, along with the provision of the weather widget, may additionally provide weather notification information for the user to visually feel the weather information, the specific providing method It looks like this:

First, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether it is time to output weather notification information (S530). In this case, the output time of the weather notification information may vary according to a user's setting.

For example, the user may be configured to output weather notification information every predetermined time period determined by the user. In addition, when the backlight is turned off to save battery, whenever the backlight is turned on for use of the terminal, it may be set to output weather notification information. In addition, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on a time point when the weather condition is changed, such as when it is changed from clear weather to rainy weather or snowy weather. In addition, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on a time point when the current temperature rises above or below a predetermined temperature. In addition, when the mobile terminal is turned on or off, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on the last stored weather information. As such, the time point at which the weather notification information is output may be variously selected according to a user setting, and the like.

As a result of the checking in step 530, when the time for outputting the weather notification information is not reached, the mobile terminal 100 moves back to the first step, step 510.

On the other hand, when the check result in step 530, when the time to output the weather notification information is reached, the mobile terminal 100 reads the weather indicator corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S540). In this case, the memory 160 previously stores information on the weather indicator according to the weather information in the form of a lookup table.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the memory 160 may include a first weather indicator 601 corresponding to 'sunny weather', a second weather indicator 603 corresponding to 'cloudy weather', and 'rainy'. And a third weather indicator 605 corresponding to 'weather' and a fourth weather indicator 605 corresponding to 'weathering weather'.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 reads the weather indicator and simultaneously reads the background image corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S540). In this case, the memory 160 previously stores information on the background image according to the weather information.

For example, the user of the mobile terminal may select a background image according to the weather information in advance and store it in the memory 160 so that the current weather information can be intuitively seen through the background image. On the other hand, in case the background image according to the weather information is not set in advance by the user, the memory 160 may further include information on the background image designated by default according to the weather information.

When the reading of the weather indicator is completed, the mobile terminal 100 displays a weather indicator corresponding to the received weather information on the indicator area of the display unit 151 (S550).

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, when the currently received weather information is “sunny weather (sunny)”, the mobile terminal 100 displays a weather indicator 720 corresponding to “sunny weather” in the display unit 151. In the indicator region 710 of. Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize the current weather information through the weather indicator.

In addition, when the reading of the background image is completed, the mobile terminal 100 changes the currently displayed background image into a background image corresponding to the received weather information (S560).

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the currently received weather information is "rainy weather", the mobile terminal 100 corresponds to the "rainy weather" background image 810 currently displayed on the screen. Change to the preset background image 820. Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize current weather information through the changed background image 820.

As described above, the invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention provides a weather indicator and / or a background image corresponding to the received weather information, thereby allowing the user to more intuitively understand the current weather information. Make it recognizable.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the mobile terminal 100 determines its current location through the GPS module 119 and receives in real time weather information of an area corresponding to the location (S910). The mobile terminal 100 periodically receives weather information through a base station or an access point. In this case, the reception period of the weather information may vary according to the manufacturer's design or the user's setting.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the weather widget on one area of the display unit 151 based on the received weather information (S920). Through the weather widget, the user may recognize weather information of an area corresponding to the current location.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may additionally provide weather notification information for allowing the user to auditively and / or tactilely feel the weather information together with the provision of the weather widget. It looks like this:

First, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether it is time to output weather notification information (S930). In this case, the output time of the weather notification information may vary according to a user's setting.

For example, the user may be configured to output weather notification information every predetermined time period determined by the user. In addition, when the backlight is turned off to save battery, whenever the backlight is turned on for use of the terminal, it may be set to output weather notification information. In addition, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on a time point when the weather condition is changed, such as when it is changed from clear weather to rainy weather or snowy weather. In addition, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on a time point when the current temperature rises above or below a predetermined temperature. In addition, when the mobile terminal is turned on or off, the weather notification information may be set to be output based on the last stored weather information. As such, the time point at which the weather notification information is output may be variously selected according to a user setting, and the like.

As a result of the checking in step 930, when the time for outputting the weather notification information is not reached, the mobile terminal 100 moves back to the first step, step 910.

On the other hand, when the check result in step 930, when the time to output the weather notification information is reached, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the audio notification information support function is set (S940). In this case, the audio notification information support function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the check, when the audio notification information support function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads the sound effect and / or warning sound corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S950). In this case, the memory 160 previously stores information on the sound effect and / or warning sound according to the weather information in the form of a lookup table.

Weather information
sound effect Warning voice
sunshine
High temperature (summer weather) Cicada Sunscreen Calmness (spring / autumn weather) Leaves swaying - Low temperature (winter weather) Cold wind sound Be careful of cold Rainy weather sounds of rain Get your umbrella ready Thunder Thunder Watch out for lightning strikes cloudy weather Wind sound Be careful of cold Snowy weather Snow Steps / Carol Song Watch out for the ice

For example, as shown in Table 1, the memory 160 has a sound effect and a warning sound corresponding to 'sunny weather', a sound effect and a warning sound corresponding to 'rainy weather', and a sound effect corresponding to 'thunder weather'. And information about a warning sound, a sound effect and a warning sound corresponding to 'cloudy weather', a sound effect and a warning sound corresponding to 'snowy weather' and the like.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the tactile notification information support function is set in addition to the auditory notification information support function (S960). In this case, the tactile notification information support function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the check, when the tactile notification information support function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads the vibration pattern corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S970). In this case, the memory 160 stores information on a vibration pattern predetermined according to the weather information.

That is, the user of the mobile terminal may preset the vibration pattern according to the weather information and store it in the memory 160 so that the user can intuitively feel the weather information through the vibration.

For example, the distinction between 'sunny weather' and 'cloudy weather' can be set by the difference in vibration frequency. In addition, the distinction of detailed weather such as high temperature, calmness, and low temperature among the 'sunny weather' may be set through a difference in vibration intensity. Similarly, the distinction of detailed weather, such as rainy weather, snowy weather, and thunderstorm weather, among the 'cloudy weather' may be set through a difference in vibration intensity. In this way, it is possible to set to distinguish the weather information through the difference of the vibration pattern which is a combination of the vibration frequency and the intensity.

When the detection of the acoustic weather notification information is completed, the mobile terminal 100 outputs an effect sound and / or a warning voice corresponding to the received weather information through the sound output module 153. At the same time, when the detection of the tactile weather notification information is completed, the mobile terminal 100 outputs a vibration pattern corresponding to the received weather information (S980).

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the currently received weather information is "rainy weather", the mobile terminal 100 prepares an umbrella for the weather together with the rain sound, the sound effect of the weather. A warning voice 1010 is output. At the same time, the mobile terminal 100 outputs a preset vibration pattern 1020 in response to "rainy weather". Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize the current weather information through the acoustic weather notification information and the tactile weather notification information.

As described above, the invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention provides the user with the current weather information by providing audible and / or tactile weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information. Make it intuitive.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the mobile terminal 100 determines its current location through the GPS module 119 and receives weather information of an area corresponding to the location in real time (S1110). The mobile terminal 100 periodically receives weather information through a base station or an access point. In this case, the reception period of the weather information may vary according to the manufacturer's design or the user's setting.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the weather widget on one area of the display unit 151 based on the received weather information (S1120). Through the weather widget, the user may recognize weather information of an area corresponding to the current location.

While the weather widget is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether a call is received from the counterpart terminal (S1130). As a result of the check, if the call is not received, the mobile terminal 100 moves back to the first step, step 1110.

On the other hand, if the call is received as a result of the check, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the ring tone automatic change function is set (S1140). In this case, the ring tone automatic change function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the inspection, when the automatic ring tone change function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads the ring tone corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S1150). At this time, the memory 160 stores ring tone information preset according to the weather information.

Weather information Bell sound sunshine First ringtone Rainy weather 2nd bell sound Lightning thunder 3rd bell sound cloudy weather 4th bell sound Snowy weather 5th bell sound

For example, as shown in Table 2, the memory 160 corresponds to a first ringtone corresponding to 'sunny weather', a second ringtone corresponding to 'rainy weather', and 'thunder / lightning weather'. Information about a third ringtone, a fourth ringtone corresponding to 'cloudy weather', a fifth ringtone corresponding to 'snowy weather', and the like.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether a call reception screen automatic change function is set in addition to the ring tone automatic change function (S1160). In this case, the automatic call reception screen change function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the inspection, when the automatic call reception screen change function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads a background image corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S1170). In this case, the memory 160 stores information on a background image predetermined according to the weather information.

For example, the user of the mobile terminal may preselect a background image according to the weather information and store it in the memory 160 so that the current weather information can be intuitively seen through the background image. On the other hand, in case the background image according to the weather information is not set in advance by the user, the memory 160 may further include information on the background image designated by default according to the weather information.

When the detection of the bell sound is completed, the mobile terminal 100 outputs a bell sound corresponding to the received weather information through the sound output module 153. At the same time, when the detection of the background image is completed, the mobile terminal 100 changes the background image of the call reception screen to a background image corresponding to the received weather information and outputs it (S1180).

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the currently received weather information is “rainy weather,” when the call request is received from the counterpart terminal 200, the mobile terminal 100 corresponds to the weather (rainy weather). The second ring sound 1230 is output. At the same time, the mobile terminal 100 outputs a call reception screen 1210 having a background image 1220 corresponding to "rainy weather". Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize current weather information through the ringing sound flowing through the speaker and / or the background image of the call reception screen.

As described above, the invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention provides a ring tone and / or a call reception screen corresponding to the received weather information when a call is received, thereby allowing a user to receive current weather information. Make it more intuitive.

13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, the mobile terminal 100 determines its current location through the GPS module 119 and receives real-time weather information of an area corresponding to the corresponding location (S1310). The mobile terminal 100 periodically receives weather information through a base station or an access point. In this case, the reception period of the weather information may vary according to the manufacturer's design or the user's setting.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the weather widget on one area of the display unit 151 based on the received weather information in operation S1320. Through the weather widget, the user may recognize weather information of an area corresponding to the current location.

In the state in which the weather widget is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether an appointment date time (ie, an alarm time) recorded in the calendar menu is reached (S1330). As a result of the check, if the alarm time has not been reached, the mobile terminal 100 moves back to the first step 1310.

On the other hand, if the alarm time is reached as a result of the check, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the automatic alarm change function is set (S1340). In this case, the automatic alarm change function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the inspection, when the automatic alarm change function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads an alarm sound corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 (S1350). In this case, the memory 160 stores information regarding an alarm sound predetermined according to the weather information.

Weather information Alarm sound sunshine First alarm sound Rainy weather 2nd alarm sound Lightning thunder 3rd alarm sound cloudy weather 4th alarm sound Snowy weather 5th alarm sound

For example, as shown in Table 3, the memory 160 corresponds to a first alarm sound corresponding to 'sunny weather', a second alarm sound corresponding to 'rainy weather', and 'thunder / lightning weather'. And a third alarm sound, a fourth alarm sound corresponding to 'cloudy weather', a fifth alarm sound corresponding to 'snowy weather', and the like.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 checks whether the weather notification information support function is set in addition to the automatic alarm change function (S1360). In this case, the weather notification information support function may be set in advance through an operation such as an environment setting menu.

As a result of the inspection, when the weather notification information support function is set, the mobile terminal 100 reads out visual / acoustic / tactile weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information from the memory 160 in operation S1370. In this case, the memory 160 stores visual, auditory, and tactile weather notification information predetermined according to the weather information.

Here, the visual weather notification information is information on a weather indicator and / or a background image corresponding to weather information, and the auditory weather notification information is information on an effect sound and / or a warning voice corresponding to weather information. The tactile weather notification information is information about a vibration pattern and the like corresponding to the weather information.

When the detection of the alarm sound is completed, the mobile terminal 100 outputs an alarm sound corresponding to the received weather information through the sound output module 153 when the alarm time is reached. At the same time or after that, when the detection of the weather notification information is completed, the mobile terminal 100 receives at least one piece of the weather notification information among the visual, audio, and tactile weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information. Output it (S1380).

As described above, the invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention provides the user with the current weather information by providing an alarm sound and / or weather notification information corresponding to the received weather information when the alarm time is reached. To make it more intuitive to recognize.

Meanwhile, in order to provide weather information, the first embodiment of the present invention describes outputting visual weather notification information, and in the second embodiment of the present invention, outputting auditory / tactile weather notification information is described. Although described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the visual, auditory, and tactile weather notification information can be simultaneously output.

On the other hand, the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code in a processor-readable recording medium provided in the mobile terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by the processor. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiment, the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 151: display unit
160: memory 170: interface unit
180: control unit

Claims (5)

Receiving weather information;
Comparing the temperature included in the received weather information with a preset reference temperature;
Determining that the predetermined weather information notification time point is reached when the temperature is greater than or equal to a preset first reference temperature or less than a preset second reference temperature; And
Outputting at least one piece of weather notification information among visual weather notification information, auditory weather notification information, and tactile weather notification information in response to the received weather information when the weather information notification time point is reached. Method of operation of the terminal. delete The method of claim 1,
Outputting the visual weather notification information,
Displaying a weather indicator corresponding to the received weather information on one area of a screen; And
And changing the wallpaper image displayed on the screen into a wallpaper image corresponding to the received weather information. The method of claim 1,
The method of claim 1, wherein the outputting of the auditory weather notification information comprises:
Outputting at least one of an effect sound and a warning sound corresponding to the received weather information. The method of claim 1,
The step of outputting the tactile weather notification information,
Outputting a vibration pattern corresponding to the received weather information.

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