KR102215610B1 - Folding multimedia terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A foldable keyboard that provides a keyboard input environment or a foldable multimedia terminal capable of providing a dual screen, and comprises a keyboard of one side and a second keyboard that is foldably connected to the one side of the keyboard to perform input by a user; A first terminal unit configured as a touch display, interlocking with the foldable keyboard, inputting by the foldable keyboard or performing input by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; It is provided integrally or detachably on the rear of one of the one and the other keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit while interlocking with the first terminal unit, or the first terminal A second terminal unit that performs a negative function instead; And a terminal holder provided on the foldable keyboard to accommodate the first terminal unit, or for accommodating one of the first terminal unit and the second terminal unit when the second terminal unit is detachably installed from the foldable keyboard. Includes.

Description

Foldable multimedia terminal {FOLDING MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL}

The embodiments disclosed in the present specification relate to a foldable multimedia terminal, and more particularly, to a foldable multimedia terminal capable of providing a keyboard input environment or providing a dual screen that can be used through a terminal carried by a user. will be.

Typically, a portable multimedia terminal refers to an electronic device capable of performing wireless communication with a counterpart while being carried by a user.

In consideration of portability, such multimedia terminals tend to be miniaturized, slimmed, gripped, and lightweight, and are moving toward a multi-media capable of pursuing more diverse functions.

In particular, multimedia terminals in the future will be used for miniaturization, weight reduction, multi-function, and multi-purpose use, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or Internet environments.

In addition, portable multimedia terminals are electronic devices that are commonly used anywhere in the world, regardless of age or gender, and are being recognized as necessities that must be carried at all times.

Conventional multimedia terminals, which have become universal, are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable terminals are classified into bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices according to their appearance. The bar-type communication device means that a single housing is configured as a bar-type, and the flip-type communication device means that the flip is configured to be rotatable by a hinge device in the bar-type housing, and the folder-type communication device is It means that the folder is rotatably connected to a single bar-shaped housing by a hinge device and configured in a folding manner.

Such multimedia terminals can enjoy multimedia such as surfing the Internet, watching movies and music, as well as voice and video calls, and recently perform functions such as e-commerce or mobile banking.

As a related prior art, looking at the terminal presented in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2004-0107863, there is a problem in that security is weak because all contents are provided in one terminal, but only a configuration capable of expanding the display is presented.

Accordingly, a new technology is required to overcome the limitations of the prior art as described above.

In addition, in recent years, due to the development of contents, contents are provided on a dual screen or contents are provided using a separate keypad. Accordingly, a new technology capable of interlocking and using multiple terminals is required as needed.

On the other hand, the above-described background technology is technical information that the inventor possessed for derivation of the present invention or acquired during the derivation process of the present invention, and is not necessarily known to be publicly known before filing the present invention. .

The embodiments disclosed in this specification are used to provide a foldable multimedia terminal capable of providing a keyboard input environment or providing a plurality of screens through at least one other terminal unit, which can be mounted and used as required. There is a purpose.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification aim to provide a foldable multimedia terminal capable of easily mounting or separating the terminal.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification aim to provide a foldable multimedia terminal that can be protected by shielding and protecting touchable while the terminal is mounted.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification aim to provide a foldable multimedia terminal capable of automatically operating another terminal provided on the rear surface of the foldable keyboard when the foldable keyboard is folded.

As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical problem, a foldable multimedia terminal according to an embodiment includes: a foldable keyboard comprising one keyboard and a second keyboard that is foldably connected to the one side keyboard to perform input by a user; A first terminal unit configured as a touch display, interlocking with the foldable keyboard, inputting by the foldable keyboard or performing input by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; It is provided integrally or detachably on the rear surface of at least one of the one keyboard and the other keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit while interlocking with the first terminal unit or the first A second terminal unit that performs the function of the terminal unit instead; And accommodating one of the first terminal unit and the second terminal unit when provided on the foldable keyboard to allow mounting of the first terminal unit or when the second terminal unit is detachably installed from the foldable keyboard. It may include a terminal holder.

As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical problem, a foldable multimedia terminal according to another embodiment includes: a foldable keyboard comprising one keyboard and a second keyboard that is foldably connected to the one side keyboard to perform input by a user; A first terminal unit configured as a touch display, interlocking with the foldable keyboard, inputting by the foldable keyboard or performing input by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content; It is provided integrally or detachably on the rear of one of the one and the other keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit while interlocking with the first terminal unit, or the first terminal A second terminal unit that performs a negative function instead; And a terminal holder that is provided to be foldable on the foldable keyboard, the first terminal unit is integrally installed to be unfolded or folded on the foldable keyboard together with the first terminal unit.

According to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the first terminal portion can be separably accommodated in the terminal holder, input/output can be performed through a foldable keyboard while using the first terminal portion mounted on the terminal holder, Since the second terminal is provided on the back of the foldable keyboard, the first terminal and the second terminal can be used as a dual screen through folding of the foldable keyboard.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the second terminal unit interworks with the first terminal unit and provides an input/output environment of the first terminal unit instead, the first terminal unit is folded with a foldable keyboard. The secondary function can be performed by the second terminal unit.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the terminal holder is composed of a seating panel having a seating groove and the terminal portion is seated in the seating groove, one of the first terminal portion or the second terminal portion separated from the foldable keyboard is facilitated. It can be mounted and used.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the touch cover is coupled to the seating panel and shields the terminal to be touchable, the terminal portion seated on the seating panel can be protected from the external environment.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, if the seating slot is provided in the seating panel, the terminal can be mounted on the seating panel in a sliding manner, so that the terminal can be easily mounted while preventing the terminal from being arbitrarily separated have.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, when the connection bar is provided on the seating panel, a foldable multimedia terminal capable of changing the direction of the terminal unit coupled to the seating panel can be presented.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, when the foldable keyboard is folded, the second terminal unit is automatically operated by the keyboard folding sensor to provide a dual screen together with the first terminal unit. 1 When the terminal is folded on the foldable keyboard, the first terminal is automatically turned off by the terminal folding detection sensor, and the second terminal is automatically operated, so that the terminals can be automatically operated according to the folding type.

In addition, according to any one of the above-described problem solving means, since the foldable keyboard is formed to be opened and closed by the holder touch cover, the second terminal or the third terminal can be separated from the foldable keyboard and used.

The effects that can be obtained in the disclosed embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments disclosed from the following description belong. Can be understood.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an unfolded state of a foldable multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment.
2 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of a foldable keyboard of a foldable multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a terminal holder.
4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a terminal holder.
5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a touch cover provided in a terminal holder.
6 is a rear view illustrating a keyboard holder provided on the rear surface of the foldable keyboard.
7 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a folded multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment in a folded state.
8 is a perspective view illustrating a folded multimedia terminal according to an exemplary embodiment in a folded state.
9 is a perspective view showing a foldable multimedia terminal according to another embodiment.
10 is a perspective view showing a state of use of a foldable multimedia terminal.
11 and 12 are perspective views showing another embodiment of a seating panel.
13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a foldable keyboard.
14 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a foldable keyboard.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly describe the features of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the following embodiments belong are omitted. In addition, parts not related to the description of the embodiments are omitted in the drawings, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a configuration is said to be "connected" with another configuration, this includes not only a case of being'directly connected' but also a case of being'connected with another configuration in between'. In addition, when a certain configuration "includes" a certain configuration, this means that other configurations may be further included rather than excluding other configurations, unless otherwise specified.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing an unfolded state of a foldable multimedia terminal according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of a foldable multimedia terminal according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3 is another view of a terminal holder A perspective view showing an embodiment, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a terminal holder, FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a touch cover provided in the terminal holder, and FIG. 6 is a keyboard provided on the rear of the foldable keyboard It is a rear view showing a holder, FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a folded state of a foldable multimedia terminal according to an embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a folded state of the foldable multimedia terminal according to an embodiment, 9 is a perspective view showing a foldable multimedia terminal according to another embodiment.

The foldable multimedia terminal 10 according to an embodiment is capable of providing a keyboard input environment or a dual screen through a plurality of terminals. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the foldable keyboard 100, It may be configured to include a terminal unit 210, a second terminal unit 220, and a terminal holder 300.

The foldable keyboard 100 is a component that provides an input environment by a user to the first terminal unit 210 to be described later.

Specifically, the foldable keyboard 100 may be divided into one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120 as shown in FIG. 1 and connected to be foldable by a keyboard hinge 100a.

In addition, the foldable keyboard 100 may be connected to one side of the keyboard 110 to be foldable through a terminal holder 300 and a holder hinge 300a, which will be described later.

Here, the keyboard hinge 100a may satisfy any configuration as long as it is configured in a hinge structure or a flexible band structure, etc., as long as it is a configuration capable of folding one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120.

Accordingly, in the foldable keyboard 100, as shown in FIG. 2, one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120 may be folded, and the terminal holder 300 described later as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 ) May be folded together with the first terminal unit 210 to be described later.

In this foldable keyboard 100, one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120 may be configured in the same manner as a keyboard of a conventional keyboard.

Here, the foldable keyboard 100 may be operated by power while a battery (not shown) is embedded or external power is connected, and power may be supplied to the second terminal unit 220 to be described later.

In addition, the foldable keyboard 100 is provided with a control module, not shown, capable of controlling interworking or communication between devices while controlling the operation of the first terminal unit 210 and the second terminal unit 220 to be described later. Can be.

The foldable keyboard 100 may be connected to another computer, tablet PC, or smart phone while operating through a control module not shown to be used as a keyboard.

Meanwhile, the foldable keyboard 100 may be provided with a stepped step 130 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

Specifically, the stepped 130 is to provide a seating portion of the other keyboard 120 on one side of the keyboard 110, is formed in a cross section of the'b' shape on one side of the keyboard 110, the folding of the other side keyboard 120 The other side keyboard 120 can be accommodated.

That is, the other keyboard 120 may be folded in a state in which the flow is prevented by being seated on the stepped portion 130 of the one keyboard 110 during folding, as shown in FIG. 2.

In addition, the foldable keyboard 100 is the same as the terminal holder 300 to be described later as shown in FIG. 7 by being superimposed in a state in which one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120 are joined through the stepped portion 130. It may be formed in a thickness, and accordingly, it is possible to allow the terminal holder 300 to be described later to be smoothly folded while the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 are folded.

In addition, the foldable keyboard 100 may be divided into multiple stages such that at least one of the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 can be folded as shown in FIG. 13.

Accordingly, the foldable keyboard 100 may be folded in multiple steps while the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 are folded around the keyboard hinge 100a.

The first terminal unit 210 includes a touch display and interlocks with the foldable keyboard 100 and is a component in which an input by the foldable keyboard 100 is performed or an input by a touch is performed.

The first terminal unit 210 may be input by the foldable keyboard 100 while being operated by the above-described control module, and alternatively, input by a user's touch may be performed.

In addition, the first terminal unit 210 may provide at least one function of multimedia content including camera operation, phone calls, internet communication, and games while being operated by the control module.

In addition, the first terminal unit 210 may be configured as a conventional smart phone or tablet computer and independently portable by a user, or may be configured as a flat display, a foldable display, or a rollable display.

The first terminal unit 210 may provide content through a communication module built in itself, and alternatively, may provide content through a communication module provided in the control module described above.

Here, the first terminal unit 210 may be detachably mounted on the foldable keyboard 100 while being received through the terminal holder 300 to be described later as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4.

Meanwhile, the first terminal unit 210 may be integrally installed in the terminal holder 300 to be described later as shown in FIG. 9.

In addition, the first terminal unit 210 may be provided with an input environment by the foldable keyboard 100 while interlocking with the flexible keyboard 100 through the control module of the foldable keyboard 100 described above. The second terminal unit 220 may be connected and interlocked.

The second terminal unit 220 is a component that provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit 210 while interworking with the first terminal unit 210 or performs a function of the first terminal unit 210 instead.

Specifically, the second terminal unit 220 is configured as a touch display and can be interlocked with the first terminal unit 210 by the above-described control module while being input by a user's touch, as shown in FIG. Likewise, it may be integrally built into the rear surface of at least one of the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 constituting the foldable keyboard 100.

Alternatively, the second terminal unit 220 may be detachably accommodated in the keyboard holder 400 provided on the rear surface of the foldable keyboard 100 as shown in FIG. 6.

The second terminal unit 220 can provide the same content as the first terminal unit 210 while interworking with the first terminal unit 210, and the foldable keyboard 100 is folded as shown in FIG. If so, the dual image can be provided together with the first terminal unit 210 by being arranged in parallel with the first terminal unit 210.

In addition, the second terminal unit 220 may provide an input environment to the first terminal unit 210 by providing a software keyboard while being connected to the first terminal unit 210.

In addition, the second terminal unit 220 has a built-in communication module to perform independent calls or Internet communication. Since the configuration of the communication module is omitted, the second terminal unit 220 operates under the control of the control module while operating the camera, making calls, At least one of multimedia contents including Internet communication and games may be provided.

In addition, the second terminal unit 220 may be used as a monitor while being connected to another device such as another computer.

Here, when the second terminal unit 220 is configured to be detachable from the keyboard holder 400 to be described later as shown in FIG. 6, it is selectively selected from one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420. It may be accommodated, and may be accommodated in the terminal holder 300 to be described later.

Specifically, the keyboard holder 400 is provided on the rear surface of at least one of the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 is a component for separably receiving the second terminal 220, the first holder ( 410) and the second holder 420 may be included.

The first holder 410 may be formed in a groove, pocket or slot shape on the rear of one of the keyboard 110 and the keyboard 120 to accommodate the second terminal unit 220, and the second holder ( The 420 may be formed in the form of a groove, a pocket, or a slot on the rear surface of the other of the one side keyboard 110 and the other side keyboard 120 to accommodate the second terminal unit 220.

That is, the second terminal unit 220 may be selectively accommodated in one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420.

Here, when the second terminal unit 220 is accommodated in the second holder 420, the foldable keyboard 100 is folded so as to be disposed in parallel with the first terminal unit 210 and the first terminal unit 210 It can provide dual screen with.

In addition, when the second terminal unit 220 is accommodated in the first holder 420, as shown in FIG. 8, the first terminal unit 210 is disposed on the rear surface of the keyboard 110 in a folded state. The function of the first terminal unit 210 may be performed instead.

Meanwhile, the keyboard holder 400 may accommodate the second terminal unit 220 in one of the first holder 410 and the second holder 420, and the other one accommodates peripheral devices such as memory, cable, or mouse. can do.

Meanwhile, the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be opened and closed by a holder touch cover (not shown) so as to enable a touch of the second terminal unit 220.

Specifically, the holder touch cover may be made of a transparent and conductive tempered glass, such as the configuration of the touch cover 320 to be described later, and is coupled to the rear surfaces of one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120 to be opened and closed, respectively. As a result, the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be shielded.

Such a holder touch cover may be configured to be opened and closed via the above-described keyboard hinge 100a.

That is, one end of the holder touch cover may be connected to the keyboard hinge 100a, and the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be opened and closed while the other end rotates around the keyboard hinge 100a. .

Alternatively, the holder touch cover may be configured to be completely separated from one keyboard 110 and the other keyboard 120.

Here, the holder touch cover, the first holder 410 and the second holder 420 may be locked in a closed state by being provided with a locking member such as a magnet or a coupling protrusion, respectively.

Accordingly, the second terminal unit 220 may be coupled to the rear surface of the foldable keyboard 100 by a keyboard touch cover, and may be used separately from the foldable keyboard 100 if necessary.

Here, when the second terminal unit 220 is configured to be detachable from the rear surface of the foldable keyboard 100, it may be selectively mounted in place of the first terminal unit 210 on the terminal holder 300 to be described later. .

The terminal holder 300 provides an accommodation space in which one of the first terminal unit 210 or the second terminal unit 220 can be removably accommodated as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, or It is a component that integrally accommodates the first terminal unit 210 as shown in FIG.

For example, the terminal holder 300 integrally or detachably accommodates the first terminal unit 210 in a state that is foldably connected to one side of the keyboard 110 constituting the foldable keyboard 100 through a holder hinge 300a By doing so, the first terminal unit 210 can be folded with the foldable keyboard 100.

Accordingly, the first terminal unit 210 can be shielded from the outside by being folded with the foldable keyboard 100 together with the terminal holder 300 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and thus can be protected from the external environment. .

For example, the terminal holder 300 may be configured to include a seating panel 310 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The seating panel 310 provides a seating surface of the first terminal unit 210, and is formed in a plate shape as shown, and one keyboard 110 constituting the foldable keyboard 100 through the holder hinge 300a It may be connected to be foldable, and a seating groove 311 in which the first terminal portion 210 can be seated is formed so that the first terminal portion 210 can be mounted in the seating groove 311.

Here, the seating panel 310 may be provided with a pedestal, not shown, on the rear surface, and may adjust the inclination angle of the first terminal unit 210 while supporting the ground at a set angle.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 5, the mounting panel 310 may shield the first terminal unit 210 to be touchable while the touch cover 320 is coupled.

The touch cover 320 may be composed of a transparent and conductive tempered glass, and is detachably coupled to the mounting panel 310 and shields the first terminal part 210 seated on the mounting panel 310 to be touchable. can do.

Accordingly, the first terminal unit 210 may be protected from an external environment by the touch cover 320.

As shown in FIG. 5, the touch cover 320 is fixed to the seating panel 310 by fixing members 321 such as magnets provided on the seating panel 310 and the touch cover 320, respectively. The part 210 may be shielded to be touchable.

Of course, the second terminal unit 220 may be accommodated in place of the first terminal unit 210 in the seating panel 310 constituting the terminal holder 300.

Meanwhile, the terminal holder 300 may be configured to further include a seating slot 330 and a slot cover 331 as shown in FIG. 3.

The seating slot 330 may be formed in an open state in a portion of the seating groove 311 to accommodate the first terminal unit 210 or the second terminal unit 220 in a slide manner.

That is, the first terminal unit 210 or the second terminal unit 220 may be accommodated in the seating panel 310 while sliding along the longitudinal direction of the seating slot 330.

The slot cover 331 may be provided on the seating panel 310 to open and close the seating slot 330.

The slot cover 331 may open and close the seating slot 330 while rotating by the hinge, and may be configured in a slide manner to open and close the seating slot 330.

Meanwhile, the terminal holder 300 may be configured to include a seating panel 310 and a connection bar 340 as shown in FIG. 4.

Here, the mounting panel 310 may be provided with a mounting groove 311 in the same manner as described above, and may be configured in a state in which the mounting groove 311 is omitted.

The connection bar 340 allows the rotation of the terminal portions 210 and 220 while coupling the first terminal portion 210 or the second terminal portion 220 to the direction of the coupled terminal portions 210 and 220 It is a component that enables conversion.

Specifically, the connection bar 340 is formed in a bar shape having a predetermined length as shown in FIG. 4 so that one end is rotatably coupled to both sides of the seating panel 310, and the first terminal is (210) or the second terminal unit 220 may be rotatably coupled.

The connection bar 340 may be in close contact with the mounting panel 310 while the other end pivotally rotates around one end thereof, so that the first terminal part 210 may be mounted on the mounting panel 310.

In addition, the connection bar 340 allows the rotation of the first terminal unit 210 or the second terminal unit 220 by standing up to a vertical position with the seating panel 310 while the other end pivotally rotates around one end. I can.

In addition, the connection bar 340 is provided with an angle adjustment unit (not shown) that adjusts the angle with the seating panel 310 at a predetermined angle while adjusting the angle with the seating panel 310 in multiple stages, so that the first terminal It is also possible to adjust the inclination angle of the part 210 or the second terminal part 220.

Meanwhile, the terminal holder 300 may provide a connection portion for connecting to a separate external display DP as shown in FIG. 10.

That is, the terminal holder 300 is detachably inserted and connected to the connection unit DP1 formed on the external display DP, so that the external display DP and the foldable keyboard 100 and the first terminal unit 210 can be interlocked. May be.

Meanwhile, the holder hinge 300a folds the seating panel 310 constituting the terminal holder 300 and the one side keyboard 110 constituting the foldable keyboard 100 so that the inclination angle of the terminal holder 300 It is a component that controls

The holder hinge 300a may have the same configuration as a tilting hinge device applied to a notebook computer, so that the terminal holder 300 can be folded or unfolded while adjusting the inclination angle of the terminal holder 300.

In addition, any configuration may be satisfied as long as the holder hinge 300a is configured to adjust the inclination angle of the seating panel 310 while folding the seating panel 310 and one side of the keyboard 110.

On the other hand, the terminal holder 300 may be provided on the side of the foldable keyboard 100, unlike shown, and may be formed in the form of a groove or pocket on the rear surface of the foldable keyboard 100.

That is, the above-described keyboard holder 400 may be an embodiment of the terminal holder 300.

Meanwhile, the foldable multimedia terminal 10 according to an embodiment may further include a keyboard folding sensor 150 as shown in FIG. 1.

The keyboard folding detection sensor 150 is a component for automatically operating the second terminal unit 220 when the foldable keyboard 100 is folded.

Specifically, the keyboard folding detection sensor 150 is composed of a photosensor or an infrared sensor provided on the other keyboard 120 to detect that the other keyboard 120 is folded on one keyboard 110, and the other keyboard When 120 is folded on one side of the keyboard 110, the second terminal unit 220 may be automatically operated.

That is, the keyboard folding detection sensor 150 can automatically implement a dual screen by automatically operating the second terminal unit 220 when the second terminal unit 220 is disposed in parallel with the first terminal unit 210. have.

The keyboard folding detection sensor 150 may be provided on the above-described keyboard hinge 100a.

In addition, the foldable multimedia terminal 10 according to an embodiment may further include a terminal folding detection sensor 160 as shown in FIG. 2.

The terminal folding detection sensor 160 is a component for automatically operating the second terminal 220 when the first terminal 210 is folded on the foldable keyboard 100.

Specifically, the terminal folding detection sensor 160 is composed of a photo sensor or an infrared sensor provided in the first terminal unit 210 or the terminal holder 300, and the first terminal unit 210 is the terminal holder 300 Together with the foldable keyboard 100 can be detected, and when the first terminal unit 210 is folded on the foldable keyboard 100, the second terminal unit ( 220) can be activated automatically.

That is, the terminal folding detection sensor 160 automatically turns off the screen of the first terminal 210 when the first terminal 210 is folded, and automatically operates the screen of the second terminal 220 As illustrated in FIG. 8, the second terminal unit 220 accommodated in the first holder 410 may be configured to perform the function of the first terminal unit 210 instead.

The terminal folding detection sensor 160 may be provided on the holder hinge 300a described above.

Meanwhile, in the above-described mounting panel 310, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the viewing window 312 may be formed through.

The viewing window 312 is a hole having a size corresponding to the touch display of the first terminal unit 210 so that the first terminal unit 210 seated on the mounting panel 310 can be checked from the opposite side. ) Can be formed through.

Accordingly, even when the first terminal unit 210 is seated in an upside down state on the seating panel 310, the touch display is exposed through the viewing window 312, so that the first terminal unit 310 is also exposed through the rear surface of the seating panel 310. ) Can be activated.

In this case, the second terminal unit 220 may be accommodated in the first holder 410 of the keyboard holder 400 to provide a dual screen together with the first terminal unit 210.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the foldable keyboard 100 may be formed to be folded or unfolded while the other keyboard 120 is divided.

For example, the other keyboard 120 may be divided into two and coupled to be foldable by a hinge (not shown), and may be folded or unfolded while rotating around the hinge.

Here, the length of the other keyboard 120 may be longer than the length of the one keyboard 110 in the unfolded state. In this case, additional function keys may be provided on the other keyboard 120.

In addition, when the other keyboard 120 is formed to be longer than the length of one keyboard 110 and is overlapped with one keyboard 110, a problem may occur that a portion of the other keyboard 120 protrudes outward from the one keyboard 110.

In order to prevent the above problems, one side of the keyboard 110 may be installed such that an extension plate 170 capable of extending its length at an end portion is foldable by a hinge.

As shown in FIG. 13, the expansion plate 170 can extend the length of one keyboard 110 by extending to the side of one keyboard 110, and the other keyboard 120 is unfolded to the upper surface of the one keyboard 110. In this case, a portion of the other keyboard 120 may be supported.

In addition, when the other keyboard 120 is folded, the expansion plate 170 may be rotated and folded to the upper surface of the one keyboard 110.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 13, the foldable keyboard 100 may further include a storage case 180.

The storage case 180 is a component that detachably accommodates the second terminal 220 or peripheral devices, and is inserted into and coupled to the fitting groove 130a formed in the stepped portion 130 of one keyboard 110 while being coupled to the other keyboard 120 ) And the expansion plate 170 may be disposed between.

One side of the storage case 180 is shielded by the folding of the expansion plate 170 described above while being inserted into the fitting groove 130a, so that it can be prevented from randomly flowing.

Meanwhile, in the foldable keyboard 100, as shown in FIG. 14, a keyboard may be formed only on a part of one keyboard 110, and a storage unit 190 providing a storage space in the rest of the one keyboard 110 May be provided.

In this case, the other keyboard 120 may be formed to have a length corresponding to the keyboard of one keyboard 110, and may be unfolded toward the receiving unit 190 while rotating around the keyboard hinge 100a.

The storage unit 190 accommodates the second terminal 220 or peripheral devices, and may include a storage case 180 and a storage box 192 as shown in FIG. 14.

As described above, the storage case 180 may be inserted into and coupled to the fitting groove 130a formed in the stepped portion 130 of one keyboard 110.

The storage case 180 may be coupled to the fitting groove 130a while sliding along the keyboard hinge 100a by forming a guide groove 180a along the longitudinal direction.

The storage box 192 is a constituent element that forms a housing shape and is formed in the same body on one side of the keyboard 110 to provide a storage space, and may be formed adjacent to the storage case 180, and is opened and closed by a lid 192a. It can be configured to be.

Here, the lid 192a may support the other keyboard 120 together with the storage box 192 by unfolding the storage box 192 in an open state as shown in FIG. 14.

A method of operating the foldable multimedia terminal 10 according to an embodiment including the above components will be described.

After mounting the first terminal unit 210 on the seating panel 310, the user is holding the seating panel 310 at a predetermined angle while performing an input through the foldable keyboard 100 The contents of 210 are available.

When implementing a dual screen, the user folds the other keyboard 120 into one keyboard 110.

At this time, the second terminal unit 220 may be accommodated in the second holder 420 provided on the other keyboard 120, the keyboard folding sensor 150, the other keyboard 120 is attached to the one keyboard 110 By detecting the folding, the second terminal unit 500 may be automatically operated.

Accordingly, the user can use the content through the dual screen by the first terminal unit 210 and the second terminal unit 220.

When the use of the first terminal unit 210 is terminated, the user folds the first terminal unit 210 on the foldable keyboard 100.

In this case, the second terminal unit 220 may be accommodated in the first holder 410 provided on one side of the keyboard 110, and the terminal folding detection sensor 160 prevents the first terminal unit 210 from being folded. The screen of the second terminal 220 may be automatically operated while detecting and turning off the screen of the first terminal 210.

As described above, the foldable multimedia terminal 10 according to an embodiment can be used by easily mounting the first terminal unit 210 on the terminal holder 300 by a user, and the foldable keyboard 100 An input environment may be provided through the second terminal unit 220 or various content providing environments may be provided through the second terminal unit 220.

The above-described embodiments are for illustrative purposes only, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the above-described embodiments belong can easily transform into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the above-described embodiments. You can understand. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and non-limiting in all respects. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope to be protected through the present specification is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description, and should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the concept of equivalents thereof. .

10: foldable multimedia terminal
100: foldable keyboard
110: one side keyboard
120: the other side keyboard
130: step
150: keyboard folding detection sensor
160: terminal folding detection sensor
170: expansion
180: storage case
190: storage unit
192: storage box
210: first terminal unit
220: second terminal unit
300: terminal holder
310: mounting panel
311: mounting groove
320: touch cover
321: fixing member
330: seating slot
331: slot cover
340: connecting bar
400: keyboard holder
410: first holder
420: second holder
430: Holder touch cover

Claims (19)

A foldable keyboard for performing an input by a user consisting of one keyboard and the other keyboard foldably connected to the one keyboard;
A first terminal unit configured as a touch display, interlocking with the foldable keyboard, inputting by the foldable keyboard or performing input by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content;
It is detachably provided on the rear of at least one of the one keyboard and the other keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit while interlocking with the first terminal unit, or the first terminal unit A second terminal unit that performs a function instead;
A terminal holder provided on the foldable keyboard to accommodate the first terminal unit, or for accommodating one of the first terminal unit and the second terminal unit when the second terminal unit is detachably installed from the foldable keyboard; And
A foldable multimedia terminal comprising a keyboard holder provided on a rear surface of at least one of the one side keyboard and the other side keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard to removably accommodate the second terminal unit.
A foldable keyboard for performing an input by a user consisting of one keyboard and the other keyboard foldably connected to the one keyboard;
A first terminal unit configured as a touch display, interlocking with the foldable keyboard, inputting by the foldable keyboard or performing input by touch, and performing at least one function of a call, internet communication, and multimedia content;
It is detachably provided on the rear of one of the one and the other keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard, and provides a dual screen together with the first terminal unit while interlocking with the first terminal unit, or the function of the first terminal unit A second terminal to perform instead;
A terminal holder that is provided to be foldable on the foldable keyboard, the first terminal unit is integrally installed to be unfolded or folded on the foldable keyboard together with the first terminal unit; And
A foldable multimedia terminal comprising a keyboard holder provided on a rear surface of at least one of the one side keyboard and the other side keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard to removably accommodate the second terminal unit.
The method of claim 1,
The terminal holder,
A foldable multimedia terminal comprising a seating panel connected to the foldable keyboard to be foldable, unfolding or folding on the foldable keyboard, and having a seating groove in which one of the first terminal and the second terminal is seated.
The method of claim 3,
The terminal holder,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a touch cover coupled to the seating panel and shielding the terminal portion seated in the seating groove to be touchable.
The method of claim 3,
The terminal holder,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a seating slot formed in an open state in a portion of the seating groove constituting the seating panel to accommodate one of the first terminal and the second terminal in a slide manner.
The method of claim 5,
The terminal holder,
Foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a slot cover for opening and closing the opening of the seating slot.
The method of claim 3,
The terminal holder,
It is formed in the shape of a pair of bars having a predetermined length, and each end is rotatably coupled to both sides of the mounting panel, so that the other end pivots around the one end and is in close contact with the mounting panel or the mounting panel It stands in a vertical state, and one of the first terminal and the second terminal is rotatably coupled to the other end, and the combined terminal is in close contact with the seating panel or in a state that is erected on the seating panel. Foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a connection bar allowing the rotation of the terminal.
delete The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The keyboard holder,
A first holder provided on a rear surface of one of the one keyboard and the other keyboard to removably accommodate the second terminal; And
A foldable multimedia terminal comprising a second holder provided on a rear surface of the other of the one keyboard and the other keyboard to selectively accommodate the second terminal together with the first holder.
The method of claim 9,
The keyboard holder,
One of the first holder and the second holder detachably accommodates the second terminal unit, and the other one of the first holder and the second holder detachably accommodates a peripheral device.
The method of claim 9,
The keyboard holder,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a holder touch cover for allowing a touch of the second terminal unit while shielding the first holder and the second holder so as to be open and closed, respectively.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The foldable keyboard,
A foldable multimedia terminal comprising a stepped jaw formed on the one keyboard to provide a seating portion of the other keyboard when the other keyboard is folded.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The multimedia terminal,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a keyboard folding detection sensor provided on one of the one side keyboard and the other side keyboard constituting the foldable keyboard to detect that the foldable keyboard is folded.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The multimedia terminal,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a terminal folding detection sensor provided in the first terminal or the terminal holder and configured to detect that the first terminal is folded together with the terminal holder on the foldable keyboard.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The foldable keyboard,
A foldable multimedia terminal, characterized in that at least one of the one side keyboard and the other side keyboard is dividedly formed to be foldable and is folded in multiple stages.
The method of claim 15,
The foldable keyboard,
The other keyboard is formed to be divided to be foldable while being formed longer than the one keyboard,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising an extension plate that is foldably coupled to an end of the one side of the keyboard and unfolds to extend the length of the one side of the keyboard.
The method of claim 16,
The foldable keyboard,
A foldable multimedia terminal further comprising a storage case that is detachably coupled to the one keyboard and interposed between the other keyboard and the expansion plate to provide a storage space.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The foldable keyboard,
A keyboard part is formed on a part of the one keyboard, and the other keyboard is formed to have a length corresponding to the keyboard part of the one keyboard and spreads to the rest of the one keyboard,
Further comprising a storage unit formed on the remaining portion of the one side of the keyboard to provide a storage space,
The storage unit,
A storage case detachably coupled to the one side of the keyboard to provide a storage space; And
A foldable multimedia terminal including a storage box that is formed adjacent to the storage case and is formed in the same body on the one side of the keyboard to provide a storage space, and is opened and closed by a lid.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The terminal holder,
A foldable multimedia terminal, characterized in that the foldable keyboard and the first terminal are interlocked with the external display while being detachably inserted and connected to a connection part provided in an external display.

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