KR102089953B1 - Control apparatus of mobile terminal and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present specification relates to a control device of a mobile terminal and a method for a user to easily and conveniently check information through a first and / or second sub display, and a control device for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification The main display installed on the front of the mobile terminal; A first sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the left side of the mobile terminal; A second sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the right side of the mobile terminal; A communication unit that receives event information; And a control unit generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received, and displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by a user.

Description

CONTROL APPARATUS OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD THEREOF

This specification relates to a control device and a control method of a mobile terminal.

In general, a touch screen of a mobile terminal means an input device that is applied to a display and enables operation of a device by touching a displayed button. That is, when the user touches the screen directly using a finger or pen-shaped touch mechanism, the touch screen device recognizes a portion where the touch occurs and executes a corresponding command or moves the cursor position accordingly. Means a display device designed to.

Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0082592

In this specification, by displaying the notification information on the first and / or second sub-display installed on the side of the mobile terminal, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the first and / or second sub-display. An object of the present invention is to provide a control device and a method for a terminal.

A control device for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification includes a main display installed on a front surface of a mobile terminal; A first sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the left side of the mobile terminal; A second sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the right side of the mobile terminal; A communication unit that receives event information; And a control unit generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received, and displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by a user.

As an example related to the present specification, when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state, if the number of touch inputs to the first sub-display is less than the number of touch inputs to the second sub-display, the control unit displays the first sub-display. The notification information can be displayed.

As an example related to the present specification, when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state, if the number of touch inputs to the second sub-display is less than the number of touch inputs to the first sub-display, the control unit displays the second sub-display. The notification information can be displayed.

As an example related to the present specification, the controller may display the notification information on the first or second sub display according to the posture of the mobile terminal.

As an example related to the present specification, when the main display of the mobile terminal is positioned toward the gravitational direction, the controller may display the notification information on the first or second sub-display.

As an example related to the present specification, the control unit may detect a user's direction and display the notification information on the first or second sub-display according to the user's direction.

As an example related to the present specification, a first directional microphone for receiving a first sound received in the first sub-display direction; Further comprising a second directional microphone for receiving a second sound received in the second sub-display direction, the control unit, if the first user is recognized from the first sound of the first sound and the second sound from the first sound is recognized When the user recognizes that the user is located in the first sub-display direction and displays the notification information on the first sub-display, when the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, The notification information may be displayed on the second sub display by recognizing that the user is located in the direction of the second sub display.

As an example related to the present specification, when the notification information displayed on the first or second sub-display is dragged to the main display, the controller may display the event information corresponding to the notification information on the main display.

As an example related to the present specification, the control unit displays content on the main display, displays icons representing application programs for processing the content on the first or second sub display, and the content includes the icons When dragging and dropping to any one of the above, the application program corresponding to the one icon can be executed to process the content.

As an example related to the present specification, the control unit displays content on the main display, displays a first icon indicating an application for processing the content on the first sub display, and displays the content to a preset recipient. A second icon for transmission is displayed on the second sub display, and when the content is dragged and dropped onto the second icon, the content is sent to the examinee corresponding to the second icon through an application program linked to the second icon. Can send.

A control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure includes a main display installed on the front of a mobile terminal, a first sub display extending from the main display, and a first sub display installed on the left side of the mobile terminal, and extending from the main display A method of controlling a mobile terminal including a second sub display installed on the right side of the mobile terminal, the method comprising: receiving event information through a wireless communication network; Generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received; And displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by a user.

The control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention do not display the notification information on the main display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by the user, but the notification on the first or second sub display By displaying the information, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the first or second sub-display.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by a user, has a small number of touch inputs by the user according to the gripped state (display capable of displaying current notification information) By displaying the notification information on a sub-display having a larger area) (for example, a sub-display receiving a touch input by a user's thumb), the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a user's direction and display notification information on a sub-display corresponding to the user's direction, so that the user corresponds to the direction in which the user is located The notification information can be easily and conveniently checked through the sub display.

The control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detects the user's direction when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by the user, and sends notification information to a sub-display corresponding to the user's direction. By displaying, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the sub-display corresponding to the direction in which he or she is located.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when notification information or an icon displayed on the first or second sub-display is dragged and dropped to the main display, details corresponding to the notification information or icon By displaying information on the main display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information or the icon through the sub-display, as well as quickly and conveniently check the detailed information corresponding to the notification information or the icon through the main display. .

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal for explaining embodiments of the present invention.
2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system capable of operating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a mobile terminal is gripped (grabbed) by a user.
4 is an exemplary view showing a touch screen (display) of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart showing a control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart showing a control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view showing notification information displayed on a sub display according to embodiments of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary view showing a process of displaying detailed information on notification information displayed on a sub display on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary view showing a process of displaying detailed information corresponding to an icon displayed on a sub display on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
11A to 11C are other exemplary views illustrating a process of displaying detailed information corresponding to an icon displayed on a sub display on the main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
12A to 12B are exemplary views illustrating a method of processing content displayed on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

It should be noted that the technical terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, technical terms used in this specification should be interpreted as meanings generally understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, unless defined otherwise. It should not be interpreted as a meaning, or an excessively reduced meaning. In addition, when the technical term used in this specification is a wrong technical term that does not accurately represent the spirit of the present invention, it should be understood as being replaced by a technical term that can be correctly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, the general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted as defined in the dictionary or in context before and after, and should not be interpreted as an excessively reduced meaning.

In addition, the singular expression used in this specification includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "consisting of" or "comprising" should not be construed as including all of the various components, or various steps described in the specification, among which some components or some steps It may not be included, or it should be construed to further include additional components or steps.

Further, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second used in the present specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar elements will be given the same reference numbers regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the spirit of the present invention and should not be interpreted as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

Mobile terminals described herein include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation, and slate PCs. , A tablet PC, an ultrabook, and the like.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal for explaining embodiments of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a detection unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, and an interface. It may include a unit 170, the control unit 180 and the power supply unit 190. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so a mobile terminal with more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable 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 at least one of 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. You can.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal 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 mean a server that generates and transmits broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information or a server that receives previously generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information and transmits them to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, and may also include a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal combined with a data 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. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111, for example, DMB-T (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial), DMB-S (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite), MediaFLO (Media Forward Link Only), DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast) Digital broadcasting signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as -Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for 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 wireless signals to and from 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 according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The mobile communication module 112 is configured to implement a video call mode and a voice call mode. The video call mode refers to a call state while viewing the other party's video, and the voice call mode refers to a call state without viewing the other party's video. In order to implement a video call mode and a voice call mode, the mobile communication module 112 is formed to transmit and receive at least one of voice and video.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) Direct, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. This can be used.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth (Bluetooth ™), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi Direct or the like can be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for acquiring the location of a mobile terminal, and typical examples thereof include a Global Position System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module.

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

The image frames processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to an external device through the wireless communication unit 110. In addition, user's location information and the like may be calculated from an image frame acquired by the camera 121. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, or a voice recognition mode, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to a mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. Various noise reduction algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 122.

The user input unit 130 generates input data according to a control command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 applied from the user. The user input unit 130 may be configured with a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / blackout), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit (or sensing unit 140) of the mobile terminal 100, such as the open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, the location of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, the acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, etc. It senses the current state and generates a detection signal (or 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, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled with an external device, or the like.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to vision, hearing, or tactile sense, and may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 154, and a haptic module 155. have.

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

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

Some of these displays may be of a transparent type or a light transmissive type so that the outside can be seen through them. This may be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through an area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

Two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit 152 displaying a stereoscopic image.

Here, the stereoscopic image represents a 3-dimensional stereoscopic image, and the 3-dimensional stereoscopic image realizes the gradual depth and reality of objects on the monitor or screen. This is a video that allows you to feel the same as the space. The 3D stereoscopic image is implemented using binocular disparity. Binocular parallax means parallax caused by the position of two separate eyes, and when two eyes see different two-dimensional images and the images are transferred to the brain through the retina and fused, the depth and realism of the stereoscopic image can be felt. .

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glasses-free method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit 152. A stereoscopic method commonly used in home television receivers and the like is a Wheatstone stereoscope method.

Examples of the auto stereoscopic method include a paralex barrier method, a lenticular method, an integrated imaging method, and a switchable lens. Projection methods include a reflective holographic method and a transmissive holographic method.

In general, a 3D stereoscopic image is composed of a left image (image for the left eye) and a right image (image for the right eye). Depending on how the left and right images are combined into a 3D stereoscopic image, a top-down method of arranging the left and right images up and down in one frame, and the left and right images in the left and right in one frame L-to-R (left-to-right, side by side) method, which is arranged with, checker board method, which arranges pieces of left and right images in tile form, and left and right images in columns Or, it is divided into an interlaced method in which rows are alternately arranged, and a time sequential (frame by frame) method in which left and right images are alternately displayed by time.

In addition, the 3D thumbnail image may generate a left image thumbnail and a right image thumbnail, respectively, from the left image and the right image of the original image frame, and combine them to generate one 3D thumbnail image. Generally, a thumbnail refers to a reduced image or a reduced still image. The left image thumbnail and the right image thumbnail generated in this way can be displayed with a distance difference between left and right on the screen by a depth corresponding to the parallax between the left image and the right image, thereby indicating a three-dimensional sense of space.

The left and right images required for the realization of the 3D stereoscopic image may be displayed on the stereoscopic display unit 152 by a stereoscopic processing unit (not shown). The stereoscopic processing unit is configured to receive a 3D image and extract left and right images therefrom, or to receive a 2D image and convert it into a left image and a right image.

On the other hand, when the display unit 151 and a sensor detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a “touch sensor”) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a “touch screen”), the display unit 151 outputs In addition to the device, it can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, and the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in 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 may be configured to detect not only the position and area where the touch object is touched on the touch sensor, but also the pressure at the time of the touch. Here, the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen or a stylus pen, a pointer, and the like.

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 then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180. Accordingly, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 has been touched, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of a mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 may be provided as an example of the sensing unit 140. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object in the vicinity using mechanical force or infrared light without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer lifespan and a higher utilization than the contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in electric field according to the proximity of an object having conductivity (hereinafter referred to as a pointer). In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen without touching the pointer on the touch screen is referred to as “proximity touch”, and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is referred to as "contact touch". The location on the touch screen that is a proximity touch with a pointer refers to a location where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is touched close.

The proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

When the three-dimensional display unit 152 and the touch sensor form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a 'stereoscopic touch screen'), or when the three-dimensional display unit 152 and the three-dimensional sensor for sensing the touch operation are combined with each other The stereoscopic display unit 152 may also be used as a three-dimensional input device.

As an example of the 3D sensor, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142, an ultrasonic sensing unit 143, and a camera sensing unit 144.

The proximity sensor 141 measures a distance between a sensing target (eg, a user's finger or a stylus pen) and a detection surface that applies a touch without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic field force or infrared rays. The terminal uses this distance to recognize which part of the stereoscopic image has been touched. In particular, when the touch screen is a capacitive type, it is configured to detect the degree of proximity of the detection object by changing the electric field according to the proximity of the detection object, and to recognize a 3D touch using the proximity degree.

The three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142 is configured to detect the intensity or duration of a touch applied on the touch screen. For example, the three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142 senses the pressure applied to the touch, and when the pressing force is strong, recognizes it as a touch on an object located farther from the touch screen toward the interior of the terminal.

The ultrasonic sensing unit 143 is configured to recognize location information of a sensing target using ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasonic sensing unit 143 may be formed of, for example, an optical sensor and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The optical sensor is configured to sense light, and the ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect ultrasound. Since light is much faster than ultrasound, the time for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time for ultrasound to reach the ultrasonic sensor. Therefore, it is possible to calculate the position of the wave generating source by using the time difference from the time that the ultrasound reaches the light as a reference signal.

The camera sensing unit 144 includes at least one of a camera 121, a photo sensor, and a laser sensor.

For example, the camera 121 and the laser sensor are combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. When distance information detected by a laser sensor is added to a 2D image photographed by a camera, 3D information may be obtained.

As another example, a photo sensor may be stacked on the display element. The photo sensor is configured to scan the movement of the sensing object close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (transistors) in rows / columns to scan the contents loaded on the photo sensor using electrical signals that change according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the sensing target according to the amount of change of light, and thereby acquires the position information of the sensing target.

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

The alarm unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 154 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using other forms, for example, vibration, in addition to a video signal or an audio signal. The video signal or the audio signal may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153, so that the display unit 151 and the sound output module 153 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 154. .

The haptic module 155 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 155 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 155 may be controlled by a user's selection or setting of a control unit. For example, the haptic module 155 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output them.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 155 is used for stimulation such as pin arrangement that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, jet or suction power of air through a jet or intake, grazing on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, and electrostatic force. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as an effect caused by an effect and an effect of reproducing a feeling of cold and warm using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 155 may not only deliver the tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effect through muscle sensations such as fingers or arms. Two or more haptic modules 155 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

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

The memory 160 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (random access memory; RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of a disc and an optical disc. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in connection with a web storage performing a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or allows data inside the mobile terminal 100 to be transmitted 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 connecting a device equipped with an identification module , An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be included in the interface unit 170.

On the other hand, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), universal user authentication And a universal subscriber identity module (USIM). The device provided with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an 'identification device') may be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 170.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 becomes a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 or is input by the user from the cradle. Various command signals may be passages to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power inputted from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, it performs control and processing related to voice calls, data communication, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may also include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180, or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

 In addition, the controller 180 may perform pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or picture drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and images, respectively.

In addition, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute a locked state that restricts input of a user's control command to applications. In addition, the controller 180 may control the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on the touch input detected through the display unit 151 in the locked state.

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

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer- or similar device-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

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

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

The software code can be implemented as a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

Next, a communication system that can be implemented through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described.

2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system capable of operating the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 2A, the communication system may use different radio interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, in a radio interface usable by a communication system, frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA) ), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially, Long Term Evolution (LTE)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and the like.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems including CDMA wireless communication systems.

2A, the CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS) 270, and at least one base station controllers (BSCs) 275. ), A Mobile Switching Center (MSC) 280. The MSC 280 is configured to be connected to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 290 and BSCs 275. The BSCs 275 may be paired with the BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Accordingly, a plurality of BSCs 275 can be included in the system shown in FIG. 2A.

Each of the plurality of BSs 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omni-directional antenna or an antenna pointing in a specific direction radially from the BS 270. Further, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support multiple frequency allocations, and the multiple frequency allocations may each have a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency allocation can be referred to as a CDMA channel. BS 270 may be referred to as Base Station Transceiver Subsystems (BTSs). In this case, one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270 may be collectively referred to as a “base station”. The base station may also indicate "cell site". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 2A, a broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 2A shows the satellite 300 of a Global Positioning System (GPS). The satellite 300 helps to locate the mobile terminal 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 2A, useful location information may be obtained by two or fewer satellites. The location information module 115 illustrated in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellite 300 illustrated in FIG. 2A to obtain desired location information. Here, the location of the mobile terminal 100 may be tracked using all techniques capable of tracking the location, as well as the GPS tracking technique. Further, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may selectively or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

During typical operation of a wireless communication system, BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from mobile terminal 100. At this time, the mobile terminal 100 is connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by the specific base station 270 is processed within the specific base station 270. Data generated as a result of the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. The BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functions, including the organization of soft handoffs between base stations 270. In addition, the BSCs 275 transmit the received data to the MSC 280, and the MSC 280 provides an additional transmission service for connection with the PSTN 290. In addition, similarly, the PSTN 290 is connected to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 is connected to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 in order to transmit the net link signal BS ( 270).

Next, in FIG. 2B, a method of obtaining location information of a mobile terminal using a Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) will be described.

The Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS: 300) uses the WiFi module provided in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point, 320) that transmits or receives a wireless signal with the WiFi module. As a technology for tracking the location of the terminal 100, it means a location localization technology based on a wireless local area network (WLAN) using WiFi.

The Wi-Fi location tracking system 300 includes a Wi-Fi location server 310, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP 330 connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database 330 in which arbitrary wireless AP information is stored. It can contain.

The Wi-Fi location server 310 extracts information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on the location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100. Information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310 through the mobile terminal 100, or from the wireless AP 320 to the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310. Can be sent.

Based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100, the information of the extracted wireless AP is MAC Address, SSID, RSSI, channel information, Privacy, Network Type, Signal Strength and Noise Strength It may be at least one of.

The Wi-Fi location server 310 receives the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 as described above, and includes the information included in the pre-built database 330 and the received wireless AP 320. By comparing the information, the location information of the mobile terminal 100 is extracted (or analyzed).

Meanwhile, in FIG. 2B, as an example, wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 are illustrated as first, second, and third wireless APs 320. However, the number of wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. The Wi-Fi location tracking system 300 can track the location of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to at least one wireless AP.

Next, looking at the database 330 in which arbitrary wireless AP information is stored in more detail, various information of arbitrary wireless APs disposed in different locations may be stored in the database 330.

Information of arbitrary wireless APs stored in the database 300 includes MAC address, SSID, RSSI, channel information, privacy, network type, latitude and longitude coordinates of the wireless AP, building name where the wireless AP is located, floor number, and indoor detailed location information (GPS coordinates available), AP owner's address, and phone number.

As described above, since the arbitrary wireless AP information and the location information corresponding to the arbitrary wireless AP are stored together in the database 330, the Wi-Fi location server 310 is a mobile terminal 100 in the database 330. By searching for wireless AP information corresponding to the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to and extracting location information matching the retrieved wireless AP information, the location information of the mobile terminal 100 can be extracted.

Then, the location information of the extracted mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location positioning server 310, so that the mobile terminal 100 can obtain location information.

Hereinafter, a control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal capable of recognizing a grip state when a user grips (holds) the mobile terminal 100 will be described.

3 is an exemplary view showing a state in which the mobile terminal 100 is gripped (grabbed) by a user.

3, when the user grips the mobile terminal 100, the bezel area of the touch screen is touched by the user.

4 is an exemplary view showing a touch screen (display) of a mobile terminal 100 according to embodiments of the present invention.

4, the main display (touch screen) 151 of the mobile terminal 100 extends from the front to the side of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the mobile terminal 100 includes a main display 151 installed on the front of the mobile terminal 100; A first sub-display (touch screen) 151-1 extending from the main display 151 and installed on the left side of the mobile terminal; It includes a second sub-display (touch screen) 151-2 extending from the main display 151 and installed on the right side of the mobile terminal. The main display 151, the first sub display (touch screen) 151-1, and the second sub display (touch screen) 151-2 may be flexible displays.

The bezel area of the touch screen is located at the first bezel area 4-1 on the left side of the front of the touch screen and the second bezel area 4-2 on the left side of the touch screen and on the right side of the front of the touch screen. It may be defined as a third bezel area 4-3 and a fourth bezel area 4-4 located on the right side of the touch screen. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by a user, a partial area of the main display 151, the first sub display (touch screen) 151-1, 4-2, The second sub display (touch screen) 151-2 (4-4) may be recognized as a bezel area.

The widths of the first bezel region 4-1 and the third bezel region 4-3 may be the same or different from each other. The widths of the second bezel regions 4-2 and 151-1 and the fourth bezel regions 4-4 and 151-2 may be the same or different. The widths of the first bezel region 4-1 and the third bezel region 4-3 are the second bezel region 4-2 and 151-1 and the fourth bezel region 4-4 and 151. It can be smaller or larger than the width of -2).

In addition, the bezel area of the touch screen defines the first bezel area 4-1 and the second bezel area 4-2 and 151-1 as one bezel area, and the third bezel area 4 -3) and the fourth bezel area 4-4 (151-2) may be defined as another bezel area. The widths W _g1 and W _{g2 of} the first to fourth bezel regions 4-1 to 4-4 may be preset by a designer or may be set by a user.

When the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by a user, the controller 180 corresponds to a touch input to the first bezel area 4-1 to the fourth bezel area 4-3. The maximum width and minimum width (or maximum width range and minimum width range) of the touch area may be preset as the grip pattern. The control unit 180 may include the third bezel region 4-3 and / or the fourth bezel region 4-4 among the first bezel region 4-1 to the fourth bezel region 4-3. ), One touch input (eg, a touch input by a thumb) is received, and two or more touches to the first bezel area 4-1 and / or the second bezel area 4-2 When an input (eg, a touch input by a finger other than a thumb) is received, the mobile terminal 100 may be recognized as being gripped by the user's right hand. On the other hand, the controller 180 may include the third bezel region 4-3 and / or the fourth bezel region 4 among the first bezel region 4-1 to the fourth bezel region 4-3. -4) two or more touch inputs (for example, touch inputs by fingers other than the thumb) are received, and the first bezel area 4-1 and / or the second bezel area 4-2 ), When one touch input (eg, a touch input by a thumb) is received, the mobile terminal 100 may recognize that the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by the user's left hand.

The control unit 180, in a state where the user grips the mobile terminal 100 toward the main display 151, among the first bezel area 4-1 to the fourth bezel area 4-3 Two or more touch inputs to the third bezel area 4-3 and / or the fourth bezel area 4-4 (eg, a touch input by a finger other than a thumb) are received, and the When one touch input (for example, a touch input by a thumb) is received for the first bezel area 4-1 and / or the second bezel area 4-2, the mobile terminal 100 It can be recognized as being gripped by the user's right hand.

The controller 180, in a state where the user grips the mobile terminal 100 toward the rear side of the mobile terminal 100, the first bezel area 4-1 to the fourth bezel area 4 Among 3), two or more touch inputs (for example, touch inputs by fingers other than the thumb) to the third bezel area 4-3 and / or the fourth bezel area 4-4 are received. When, when one touch input (for example, a touch input by a thumb) is received for the first bezel area 4-1 and / or the second bezel area 4-2, the mobile terminal ( 100) may be recognized as being gripped by the user's left hand.

Accordingly, when the display area of the main display 151 is blocked by the palm of the user or the main display 151 of the mobile terminal 100 is positioned toward the direction of gravity (for example, the control unit 180 moves) When the terminal 100 is placed upside down on a desk), the main display 151 is unopened to display event information (eg, call signal, text, message, email, etc.) on the main display 151. However, it is displayed on the first sub-display (touch screen) 151-1 and / or on the second sub-display (touch screen) 151-2 due to inconvenience for the user to check.

The controller 180 detects the maximum width and the minimum width of the touch area corresponding to the touch input to the first bezel area 4-1 to the fourth bezel area 4-3, and the detected maximum width and If the minimum width is the same or similar to the grip pattern, the touch information corresponding to the touch input may be blocked to effectively prevent a touch malfunction of the touch screen.

The controller 180 detects a maximum width and a minimum width of a touch area corresponding to a touch input to the first bezel area 4-1 to the fourth bezel area 4-3, and the detected maximum width When the minimum width of the touch area corresponding to the received touch input belongs to the maximum width range corresponding to the grip pattern and falls within the minimum width range corresponding to the grip pattern, touch by blocking touch information corresponding to the touch input is touched. It is also possible to prevent a touch malfunction of the screen.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information has been received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110 (S11). For example, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information (or notification information) such as a call signal, a text message, a message, or an email is received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110.

The controller 180 generates notification information indicating that the event information has been received (S12). For example, the control unit 180 generates caller information of the call signal (event information) as notification information, or generates some content (brief content) of a message (event information) or an icon representing the message as notification information, A part of the email (event information) (brief content) or an icon representing the email may be generated as notification information.

The controller 180 determines whether the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by the user (S13).

When the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by a user, the controller 180 displays the notification information on a sub-display extending from the main display 151 rather than the main display 151 of the mobile terminal 100. (S14). For example, if the touch position of the user's thumb is the first sub display 151-1 while the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by the user, the controller 180 displays the notification information. Displayed on the first sub-display 151-1, the touch position of the user's thumb (one touch input) while the mobile terminal 100 is gripped by the user is the second sub-display (151-) 2) If so, the notification information is displayed on the second sub display 151-1.

The control unit 180 may touch the first or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 while the first and second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 are turned off. , Pre-set information on the first or second sub-display (151-1, 151-2) in the state that the first and second sub-display (151-1, 151-2) is turned off (for example For example, when the user writes "Summary with a pen", the notification information may be displayed on the touched sub-display or on the sub-display on which the preset information is input.

Therefore, the control device and method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention do not display the notification information on the main display 151 when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by a user. By displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the first or second sub-display.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by a user, has a small number of touch inputs by the user according to the gripped state (current notification information) By displaying the notification information on a sub-display (for example, a sub-display receiving a touch input by a user's thumb) with a wider display area that can be displayed, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information. have.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information has been received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110 (S21). For example, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information (or notification information) such as a call signal, a text message, a message, or an email is received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110.

The controller 180 generates notification information indicating that the event information has been received (S22). For example, the control unit 180 generates caller information of a call signal (event information) as notification information, or a part of the message (event information) (brief content) or an icon representing a message as notification information, A part of the email (event information) (brief content) or an icon representing the email may be generated as notification information.

The control unit 180 detects the user's direction while generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received (S23). For example, the mobile terminal 100 includes a first directional microphone (not shown) for receiving a first sound received in the direction of the first sub display 151-1, and The second directional microphone receiving the second sound received in the second sub-display direction may be further included. When the level of the first sound is greater than the level of the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1, and the level of the second sound is the first If it is greater than the level of sound, the user recognizes that it is located in the direction of the second sub display 151-2. On the other hand, when the preset user voice is recognized from the first sound among the first sound and the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1, and When the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, the user may recognize that the user is located in the direction of the second sub display 151-2.

The controller 180 determines whether the detected user direction is the first sub-display direction (S24).

When the detected user direction is the first sub display direction, the controller 180 displays the notification information on the first sub display 151-1 (S25).

The control unit 180 displays the notification information on the second sub display 151-2 when the detected user direction is the second sub display direction instead of the first sub display direction (S26). For example, when the level of the first sound is greater than the level of the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1 and receives the notification information from the first When displayed on the sub-display 151-1, and the level of the second sound is greater than the level of the first sound, the user recognizes that it is located in the direction of the second sub-display 151-2 and receives the notification information. 2 Displayed on the sub display 151-2. On the other hand, when the preset user voice is recognized from the first sound among the first sound and the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1 and notifies the notification. Information is displayed on the first sub-display 151-1, and when the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, the user may display the second sub-display 151-2. ), The notification information may be displayed on the second sub display 151-2.

When the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by the user, the control unit 180 may display the first sub-display 151-1 or the second sub-display 151-2 based on the detected direction of the user. ) May display the notification information.

7 is an exemplary view showing notification information displayed on a sub display according to embodiments of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the controller 180 displays the notification information 7-1 on the first and / or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2. When the plurality of event information not confirmed by the user is received, the controller 180 generates a plurality of notification information indicating that the plurality of event information has been received, and a confirmation key capable of sequentially checking the plurality of notification information (Or a navigator) 7-2 may be displayed on the first and / or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2.

Accordingly, the control device and method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention, by detecting the direction of the user, and displaying the notification information on the sub-display corresponding to the user's direction, the user is located The notification information can be checked easily and conveniently through the sub-display corresponding to the direction.

The control device and method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention detects the direction of the user when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by the user, and serves as a sub By displaying the notification information on the display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the sub-display corresponding to the direction in which the user is located.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal 100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information has been received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110 (S31). For example, the control unit 180 determines (determines) whether event information (or notification information) such as a call signal, a text message, a message, or an email is received through the wireless communication unit (communication unit) 110.

The controller 180 generates notification information indicating that the event information has been received (S32). For example, the control unit 180 generates caller information of a call signal (event information) as notification information, or a part of the message (event information) (brief content) or an icon representing a message as notification information, A part of the email (event information) (brief content) or an icon representing the email may be generated as notification information.

The controller 180 detects the user's direction while generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received. For example, the mobile terminal 100 includes a first directional microphone (not shown) for receiving a first sound received in the direction of the first sub display 151-1, and The second directional microphone receiving the second sound received in the second sub-display direction may be further included. When the level of the first sound is greater than the level of the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1, and the level of the second sound is the first If it is greater than the level of sound, the user recognizes that it is located in the direction of the second sub display 151-2. On the other hand, when the preset user voice is recognized from the first sound among the first sound and the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1, and the When the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, the user may recognize that the user is located in the direction of the second sub display 151-2.

The controller 180 determines whether the detected user direction is the first sub-display direction.

When the detected user direction is the first sub-display direction, the controller 180 displays the notification information on the first sub-display 151-1 (S33).

The control unit 180 displays the notification information on the second sub display 151-2 when the detected user direction is the second sub display direction instead of the first sub display direction. For example, when the level of the first sound is greater than the level of the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1 and receives the notification information from the first When displayed on the sub-display 151-1, and the level of the second sound is greater than the level of the first sound, the user recognizes that it is located in the direction of the second sub-display 151-2 and receives the notification information. 2 Displayed on the sub display 151-2. On the other hand, when the preset user voice is recognized from the first sound among the first sound and the second sound, the controller 180 recognizes that the user is located in the direction of the first sub-display 151-1 and notifies the notification. Information is displayed on the first sub-display 151-1, and when the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, the user may display the second sub-display 151-2. ), The notification information may be displayed on the second sub display 151-2.

When the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by the user, the control unit 180 may display the first sub-display 151-1 or the second sub-display 151-2 based on the detected direction of the user. ) May display the notification information.

The controller 180 determines whether the notification information displayed on the first or second sub-display 151-1 or 151-2 is dragged (moved) to the main display 151-1 (S34). . For example, the controller 180 determines whether the notification information or icon displayed on the first or second sub-display 151-1 or 151-2 is dragged and dropped to the main display 151-1. Decide.

When the notification information displayed on the first or second sub-display 151-1 or 151-2 is dragged and dropped to the main display 151-1, the controller 180 corresponds to the notification information. Event information is displayed on the main display (151) (S35). For example, the controller 180 may display the main display (in a state in which notification information or an icon indicating that a call signal (event information) has been received is displayed on the first or second sub display 151-1 or 151-2. 151-1), the detailed information about the call signal (for example, an oscillator picture, a caller's name, a caller's phone number, etc.) is displayed on the main display 151. The control unit 180 displays the notification information or icon indicating that a message (event information) has been received from the first or second sub display 151-1 or 151-2 to the main display 151-1. When dragged and dropped, the entire contents included in the message are displayed on the main display 151. The control unit 180 transmits to the main display 151-1 while notification information or an icon indicating that an email (event information) has been received is displayed on the first or second sub display 151-1 or 151-2. When dragged and dropped, the entire contents included in the email are displayed on the main display 151.

9 is an exemplary view showing a process of displaying detailed information on notification information displayed on a sub display on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 9, the control unit 180 displays the “notification information 9-1 indicating that the message (event information) has been received” displayed on the second sub display 151-2 by the user. When dragged and dropped to the display 151-1, the entire contents included in the message are displayed on the main display 151.

10 is an exemplary view showing a process of displaying detailed information corresponding to an icon displayed on a sub display on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 10, the control unit 180 displays a “10-1 icon indicating that a message (event information) is received” displayed on the second sub display 151-2 by the user. When dragged and dropped to (151-1), the entire content included in the message is displayed on the main display 151.

11A to 11C are other exemplary views illustrating a process of displaying detailed information corresponding to an icon displayed on a sub display on the main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the controller 180 includes an icon 11-1 indicating that a message (event information) has been received from a first sender and a number (11) of messages (event information) received from the first sender. -2) is displayed on the first and / or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2.

As illustrated in FIG. 11B, when the icon 11-1 is dragged and dropped by the user onto the main display 151-1 by the user, the controller 180 sends a message corresponding to the icon 11-1. It is displayed on the main display 151. When the icon 180 is dragged from a specific area of the first or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 to the main display 151-1, the control unit 180 displays the first Alternatively, messages 11-3 for all icons displayed on the second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 may be displayed on the main display 151.

When the message (s) for one or all icons displayed on the first or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 are displayed on the main display 151, the control unit 180 It is also possible to display application program type information (icons representing each application) 11-4 of the message (s) for the icons on the first or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2.

When there are multiple messages for a specific icon displayed on the main display 151, the controller 180 may display only a random message or the first received message among the multiple messages on the main display 151.

As illustrated in FIG. 11C, when the controller 180 selects (touches) any message displayed on the main display 151 or the first received message 11-3, the specific icon is displayed. Multiple messages (eg, three messages received from the same sender) may be displayed on the main display 151.

12A to 12B are exemplary views illustrating a method of processing content displayed on a main display according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

12A, the controller 180 displays content (eg, electronic documents, magazines, newspapers, images, etc.) 12-1 on the main display 151 according to a user's request. , Application programs for processing the content 12-1 on the first or second sub-displays 151-1 and 151-2 (for example, a content storage application, a content playback application (music, Video playback application), content transmission application (mail, messenger application, etc.).

In the control unit 180, the content 12-1 or a part of the content 12-1 is selected by a user, and the selected content 12-1 or a part 12 of the content 12-1 If -1a) is dragged and dropped to any one of the icons 12-2, an application program corresponding to the one icon is executed to execute the application 12-1 or a portion of the content 12-1 ( 12-1a). For example, the controller 180 may select the content 12-1 or a part 12-1a of the content 12-1 by the user, and the selected content 12-1 or the content If a part (12-1a) of (12-1) is dragged and dropped from the icons (12-2) to an icon representing the content transmission application (mail, messenger application, etc.), the content (12-1) ) Or a part 12-1a of the content 12-1 is transmitted through the content transmission application (mail, messenger application, etc.).

12B, the controller 180 displays content (eg, electronic documents, magazines, newspapers, images, etc.) 12-1 on the main display 151 according to a user's request. , Applications for processing the content 12-1 on the first sub-display 151-1 (for example, a content storage application, a content playback application (music, video playback application), content Icons 12-2 representing a transmission application (mail, messenger application, etc.) are displayed, and recipient favorite icons 12-3 are displayed on the second sub display 151-2. The recipient favorite icons 12-3 are icons including a face image of a recipient preset by a user (for example, a friend's face image and / or a family face image, etc.) and linked with an application that can transmit information. do. For example, the controller 180 is linked to any one of the icons when a part 12-1a of the content 12-1 is dragged and dropped to one of the recipient favorite icons 12-3. A part 12-1a of the content 12-1 is transmitted to an examinee corresponding to the one icon through an application program capable of transmitting information (for example, a messenger application).

Therefore, the control device and method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the notification information or icon displayed on the first or second sub-display is dragged and dropped to the main display, the notification information or icon By displaying the corresponding detailed information on the main display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information or the icon through the sub-display, as well as quickly and conveniently display the detailed information corresponding to the notification information or the icon through the main display. You can also check.

As described above, the control device and method of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention display the notification information on the main display 151 when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by a user. Instead of displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through the first or second sub-display.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by a user, has a small number of touch inputs by the user according to the gripped state (displays current notification information By displaying the notification information on a sub-display (for example, a sub-display receiving a touch input by a user's thumb) with a wider display area that can be performed, a user can easily and conveniently check the notification information. .

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a user's direction and display notification information on a sub-display corresponding to the user's direction, so that the user corresponds to the direction in which the user is located The notification information can be easily and conveniently checked through the sub display.

A control device and a method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a direction of the user when the mobile terminal 100 is in a gripped state by a user, and display a sub corresponding to the user's direction By displaying the notification information on, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information through a sub-display corresponding to the direction in which he or she is located.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention, when notification information or an icon displayed on the first or second sub-display is dragged and dropped to the main display, details corresponding to the notification information or icon By displaying information on the main display, the user can easily and conveniently check the notification information or the icon through the sub-display, as well as quickly and conveniently check the detailed information corresponding to the notification information or the icon through the main display. .

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but to explain, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical spirits within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

110: wireless communication unit 151: display unit
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Claims (20)

A main display installed on the front of the mobile terminal;
A first sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the left side of the mobile terminal;
A second sub-display extending from the main display and installed on the right side of the mobile terminal;
A communication unit that receives event information;
And a control unit generating notification information indicating that the event information has been received, and displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state by a user,
The control unit,
And detecting the user's direction and displaying the notification information on the first or second sub-display according to the user's direction. According to claim 1, The control unit,
When the mobile terminal is in a gripped state, when the number of touch inputs to the first sub-display is less than the number of touch inputs to the second sub-display, the notification is displayed on the first sub-display. The control device of the terminal. According to claim 2, The control unit,
And when the number of touch inputs to the second sub-display is less than the number of touch inputs to the first sub-display when the mobile terminal is in a gripped state, the notification information is displayed on the second sub-display. The control device of the terminal. According to claim 1, The control unit,
And controlling the mobile terminal to display the notification information on the first or second sub display according to the posture of the mobile terminal. According to claim 1, The control unit,
When the main display of the mobile terminal is positioned toward the direction of gravity, the control device of the mobile terminal characterized in that it displays the notification information on the first or second sub-display. delete According to claim 1,
A first directional microphone for receiving a first sound received in the first sub display direction;
Further comprising a second directional microphone for receiving a second sound received in the second sub-display direction,
The control unit recognizes that the user is located in the first sub display direction when the preset user voice is recognized from the first sound among the first sound and the second sound, and transmits the notification information to the first sub display. When the preset user voice is recognized from the second sound among the first sound and the second sound, the user recognizes that the user is located in the second sub display direction and sends the notification information to the second sub display. Control device for a mobile terminal, characterized in that the display. According to claim 1, The control unit,
When the notification information displayed on the first or second sub-display is dragged to the main display, the event information corresponding to the notification information is displayed on the main display. According to claim 1, The control unit,
Displaying content on the main display, displaying icons representing applications for processing the content on the first or second sub-display, and dragging and dropping the content to any one of the icons, the A control device for a mobile terminal, characterized by processing the content by executing an application program corresponding to the icon. According to claim 1, The control unit,
Displaying content on the main display, and displaying a first icon representing an application for processing the content on the first sub display,
A second icon for transmitting the content to a preset recipient is displayed on the second sub display, and when the content is dragged and dropped to the second icon, the second icon is displayed through an application program linked to the second icon. Control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that for transmitting the content to the examinee corresponding to. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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