KR102252509B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flexible terminal that can be folded by a user or self-foldable. Specifically, the present invention is a flexible display; A sensing unit for sensing a touch on left and right bezels of the flexible display; And when a touch gesture specifying a predetermined point of the left or right bezel is detected, at least one guide line is output to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point, and the flexible display is folded according to the output guide line. And a control unit configured to change the folded position when the position of the guide line is changed.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same, which enables the user's convenience to be further considered and the use of the terminal is realized.

Terminals can be divided into mobile/portable terminals and stationary terminals depending on whether they can be moved. Again, mobile terminals can be divided into handheld terminals and vehicle mounted terminals according to whether or not the user can directly carry them.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversifying. For example, there are functions of data and voice communication, taking pictures and videos through a camera, recording voices, playing music files through a speaker system, and outputting images or videos to the display unit. Some terminals add an electronic game play function or perform a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals providing visual content such as broadcasting and video or television programs.

As functions are diversified, such a terminal is in the form of a multimedia player with complex functions such as, for example, taking photos or videos, playing music or video files, and receiving games and broadcasts. It is being implemented.

In order to support and increase the function of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and/or the software part of the terminal.

Recently, as changes in the shape of the terminal are accelerating, a so-called flexible terminal shape in which the entire body including the display unit can be deformed by an external force or the like is attracting attention.

Recently, such a flexible terminal can be deformed not only by an external force, but also by its own control of the mobile terminal. In this regard, there is a need for a control method that allows a user to easily manage such modifications.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method for the flexible terminal to easily control its deformation.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. I will be able to.

According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or other objects, a flexible display; A sensing unit for sensing a touch on left and right bezels of the flexible display; And when a touch gesture specifying a predetermined point of the left or right bezel is detected, at least one guide line is output to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point, and the flexible display is folded according to the output guide line. And, when the position of the guide line is changed, a control unit is provided that also changes the folded position.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a mobile terminal having a flexible display, the method comprising: sensing a touch on left and right bezels of the flexible display; Outputting at least one guide line to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point when a touch gesture designating a predetermined point of the left or right bezel is detected; Controlling the flexible display to be folded according to the output guide line; And when the position of the guide line is changed, changing the folded position as well.

The effects of the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage in that the external appearance of the flexible display can be changed with only a simple operation.

Further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific embodiments such as preferred embodiments of the present invention are given by way of example only.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams of an example of a mobile terminal related to the present invention as viewed from different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of a deformable mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a flow chart for changing a shape of a flexible terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 and 5 are diagrams illustrating a control method of designating a position where a guide line is output based on a touch input made on a bezel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating a control method of outputting a guide line 401 and folding the flexible display unit 251 along the output guide line according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting a preset guide line according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an event notification to an area where the flexible display 251 is folded, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are diagrams illustrating a method of folding a flexible terminal 200 so that it can be easily erected according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating a control method of bending the display unit 251 inward or outward according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 to 17 are diagrams illustrating a control method of easily folding the flexible terminal 200 when executing a photo taking application according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a diagram illustrating a control method for automatically setting a destination in response to an input of folding a location where a predetermined notification is output, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 and 20 are diagrams illustrating a control method of uploading predetermined photo content based on an input by a user folding the flexible terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a diagram illustrating a control method for setting a protection attribute for a predetermined image according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 and 23 are diagrams illustrating a control method for sharing contact content or setting a protection attribute according to an embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting an execution screen divided into two areas divided by a folded line according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 to 27 are diagrams illustrating a control method of providing a guide line suitable for a situation.
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting different execution screens according to a direction in which they are set according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an execution screen by distinguishing between a case where an external sound device such as an earphone or a headset is connected and a case that is not.
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an execution screen classified according to a folding position or folding direction even if an execution screen for the same application is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but identical or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for constituent elements used in the following description are given or used interchangeably in consideration of only the ease of preparation of the specification, and do not have meanings or roles that are distinguished from each other by themselves. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, when it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical idea disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention It should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in the middle.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof does not preclude in advance.

Mobile terminals described herein include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation systems, and slate PCs. , Tablet PC (tablet PC), ultrabook (ultrabook), wearable device (wearable device, for example, smartwatch, glass-type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)), etc. may be included. have.

However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiment described in the present specification may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, and digital signage, except when applicable only to mobile terminals. will be.

1A to 1C, FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual views of an example of a mobile terminal related to the present invention viewed from different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. ) And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing the mobile terminal, and thus, the mobile terminal described in the present specification may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the above components, the wireless communication unit 110 is provided between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules to enable wireless communication between. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast reception module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, and a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example, , A touch key, a mechanical key, etc.). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, information on surrounding environments surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 includes a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity. Sensor (G-sensor), gyroscope sensor (gyroscope sensor), motion sensor (motion sensor), RGB sensor, infrared sensor (IR sensor: infrared sensor), fingerprint sensor (finger scan sensor), ultrasonic sensor (ultrasonic sensor) , Optical sensor (for example, camera (see 121)), microphone (microphone, see 122), battery gauge, environmental sensor (for example, barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, radiation detection sensor, It may include at least one of a heat sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), and a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

The output unit 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a hap tip module 153, and a light output unit 154. can do. The display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user, and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage between various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 connects a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and a device equipped with an identification module. It may include at least one of a port, an audio input/output (I/O) port, an input/output (video I/O) port, and an earphone port. The mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device in response to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven by the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of delivery for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and driven by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The controller 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to a user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170.

Also, in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 1A. Further, in order to drive the application program, the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 with each other.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to each of the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.

Hereinafter, prior to examining various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 described above, the above-listed components will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 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. Two or more of the broadcast reception modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching of at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 includes technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (for example, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000)), EV -DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.), transmits and receives radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server.

The wireless signal may include a voice call signal, a video call signal, or various types of data according to transmission and reception of text/multimedia messages.

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. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Examples of wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), and the like, and the wireless Internet module ( 113) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including Internet technologies not listed above.

From the point of view that wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is made through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module 113 performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network. ) May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short range communication module 114 is for short range communication, and includes Bluetooth™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC. Near field communication may be supported using at least one of (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies. The short-distance communication module 114 is, between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or a mobile terminal 100 through a wireless area network (Wireless Area Networks). ) And a network in which another mobile terminal 100 or an external server is located may support wireless communication. The local area wireless communication network may be a wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Networks).

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device (for example, a smartwatch, smart glasses) capable of exchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (or interlocking). (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short-range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. Furthermore, when the sensed wearable device is a device that is authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 transmits at least part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module ( 114) can be transmitted to the wearable device. Accordingly, a user of the wearable device can use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a call is received by the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a phone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received by the mobile terminal 100, the user receives the received call through the wearable device. It is possible to check the message.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location (or current location) of a mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a GPS (Global Positioning System) module or a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module. For example, if the mobile terminal utilizes a GPS module, it can acquire the location of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the mobile terminal may acquire the location of the mobile terminal based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. If necessary, the location information module 115 may perform any function among other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 in order to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal as a substitute or additionally. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. Meanwhile, a plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the camera 121 forming a matrix structure as described above, various angles or focuses may be applied to the mobile terminal 100. A plurality of image information may be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to obtain a left image and a right image for implementing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes an external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be utilized in various ways according to a function (or an application program being executed) being executed by the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user, and when information is input through the user input unit 123, the controller 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. . Such, the user input unit 123 is a mechanical (mechanical) input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch (dome switch), a jog wheel, Jog switch, etc.) and a touch-type input means. As an example, the touch input means is composed of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a portion other than the touch screen It may be made of a touch key (touch key) arranged in the. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic, text, icon, video, or these It can be made of a combination of.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, information on a surrounding environment surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto. The controller 180 may control driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, functions, or operations related to an application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on such a sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, 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 existing in the vicinity using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays without mechanical contact. In the proximity sensor 141, the proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner area of the mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen described above or near the touch screen.

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, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. When the touch screen is a capacitive type, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of the object by a change in the electric field according to the proximity of the conductive object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the action of allowing an object to be located on the touch screen without being in contact with the object to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen is named "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called "contact touch". A position at which an object is touched in proximity on the touch screen means a position at which the object is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the object is touched in proximity. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, etc.). have. Meanwhile, as above, the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141, and further, provides visual information corresponding to the processed data. It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) according to whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch. .

The touch sensor applies a touch (or touch input) to the touch screen (or display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. To detect.

As an example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a change in capacitance generated at a specific portion into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a location, an area, a pressure when a touch, a capacitance when a touch is touched, and the like at which a touch object applied to the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. 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, a stylus pen, or a pointer.

In this way, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the signal(s) corresponding thereto is transmitted to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Accordingly, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 has been touched. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the controller 180 or may be the controller 180 itself.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object by touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to an operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor and the proximity sensor described above are independently or in combination, and a short (or tap) touch, a long touch, a multi touch, and a drag touch on the touch screen. ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. You can sense the touch.

The ultrasonic sensor may recognize location information of a sensing target by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 may calculate the location of the wave generator through information sensed from the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The location of the wave generator may be calculated by using a property that the light is much faster than that of the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time that the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time that the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generator may be calculated using a time difference between a time when the ultrasonic wave arrives using light as a reference signal.

On the other hand, the camera 121, as viewed as the configuration of the input unit 120, includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.

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. The photosensor may be stacked on the display device, and the photosensor is configured to scan the motion of a sensing object close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor scans the contents placed on the photo sensor by mounting a photo diode and a transistor (TR) in a row/column and using an electrical signal that changes according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photosensor may calculate the coordinates of the sensing object according to the amount of light change, and through this, the location information of the sensing object may be obtained.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a three-dimensional display unit that displays a three-dimensional image.

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (no glasses method), and a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed by the mobile terminal 100. The sound output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. A typical example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by a user's selection or setting by a controller. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output them.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 is designed to respond to stimuli such as a pin arrangement that moves vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, a blowing force or suction force of air through a jet or inlet, grazing against the skin surface, contact of an electrode, and electrostatic force. It can generate various tactile effects, such as an effect by the effect and an effect by reproducing the feeling of cooling and warming using an endothermic or exothermic element.

The haptic module 153 may not only deliver a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that a user can feel the tactile effect through muscle sensations such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided depending on the configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using light from a light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, e-mail reception, and information reception through an application.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits a single color or a plurality of colors of light to the front or rear. The signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal detects the user's event confirmation.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage for all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module. (port), an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

Meanwhile, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the right to use the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (universal subscriber identity module; USIM), and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160.

In addition, the interface unit 160 serves as a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or is input from the cradle by a user. It may be a path through which various command signals are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibrations and sounds of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 170 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type, a multimedia card micro type. ), card-type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read (EEPROM) -only memory), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 over the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 controls an operation related to an application program and, in general, an overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a lock state limiting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the controller 180 performs control and processing related to voice calls, data communication, and video calls, or performs pattern recognition processing capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively. I can. Furthermore, in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 may control one or more of the above-described components in combination.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for the operation of each component. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery configured to be rechargeable, and may be detachably coupled to a terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may have a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 to which an external charger supplying power for charging a battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 uses one or more of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon or a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon from an external wireless power transmitter. Power can be delivered.

Meanwhile, hereinafter, various embodiments may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or a similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type. . Although it will relate to a specific type of mobile terminal, the description of a specific type of mobile terminal can be generally applied to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body may be understood as a concept referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an exterior. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on the front of the terminal body to output information. As illustrated, the window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form the front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101.

In some cases, electronic components may be mounted on the rear case 102 as well. Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a detachable battery, an identification module, and a memory card. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Accordingly, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic components mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a part of the side of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, when the rear case 102 is combined, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b or the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, 103 may be formed by injection of synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

Unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an inner space for accommodating various electronic components, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the inner space. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear may be implemented.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) that prevents water from permeating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof unit is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, and the combination thereof It may include a waterproof member that seals the inner space of the city.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, and first and second sound output units. Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, microphone 122, interface unit 160, and the like may be provided.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, and a light output unit ( 154), a first camera 121a and a first operation unit 123a are disposed, a second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on the side of the terminal body, and the terminal body The mobile terminal 100 in which the second sound output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear surface of will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as necessary, or may be disposed on different sides. For example, the first manipulation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body rather than on the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .

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. display), a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, 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, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch on the display unit 151 so as to receive a control command by a touch method. By using this, when a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor detects the touch, and the controller 180 may be configured to generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this. The content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be indicated or designated in various modes.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor is formed in a film form having a touch pattern and is disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or is a metal wire patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. May be. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or may be provided inside the display.

As such, the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with a touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first manipulation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver that transmits a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loud speaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. It can be implemented in the form of ).

A sound hole for emitting sound generated from the first sound output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures (eg, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101). In this case, the externally formed hole for sound output is not visible or hidden, so that the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 may be more simple.

The light output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying when an event occurs. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, e-mail reception, and information reception through an application. When the user's event confirmation is detected, the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the output of light.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving picture obtained by an image sensor in a photographing mode or a video call mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and may be stored in the memory 170.

The first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are an example of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion. have. The first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates while receiving a tactile feeling, such as touch, push, and scroll. In addition, the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may also be employed in a manner in which the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are manipulated without a user's tactile feeling through proximity touch, hovering touch, or the like.

In this drawing, the first manipulation unit 123a is illustrated as a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first manipulation unit 123a may be a push key (mechanical key) or may be configured as a combination of a touch key and a push key.

Contents input by the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be set in various ways. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives commands such as menu, home key, cancellation, and search, and the second operation unit 123b is output from the first or second sound output units 152a and 152b. Commands such as adjusting the volume of sound and switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 may be input.

Meanwhile, as another example of the user input unit 123, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body. This rear input unit is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., control the volume of sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 You can receive commands such as conversion of. The rear input unit may be implemented in a form capable of inputting by a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed to overlap the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit may be disposed on the rear upper end of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate the terminal body using the index finger. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When the rear input unit is provided on the rear side of the terminal body, a new type of user interface can be implemented using the rear input unit. In addition, when the touch screen or the rear input unit described above replaces at least some functions of the first manipulation unit 123a provided on the front of the terminal body, and the first manipulation unit 123a is not disposed on the front of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing a user's fingerprint, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive a user's voice and other sounds. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.

The interface unit 160 becomes a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 is a connection terminal for connection with other devices (eg, earphones, external speakers), a port for short-range communication (eg, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port (Bluetooth)). Port), a wireless LAN port, etc.], or at least one of a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket for accommodating an external card such as a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) or a User Identity Module (UIM), or a memory card for storing information.

A second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix format. Such a camera may be referred to as an'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, an image may be photographed in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and an image of better quality may be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 illuminates light toward the subject when photographing the subject with the second camera 121b.

A second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a, and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or may be formed in a case. For example, an antenna forming a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 1A) may be configured to be retractable from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 that is built into the terminal body or configured to be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to enable wireless charging through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

On the other hand, in this drawing, the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191 to limit the separation of the battery 191 and protect the battery 191 from external shocks and foreign substances. It is exemplifying. When the battery 191 is configured to be detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

An accessory that protects the exterior of the mobile terminal 100 or assists or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100 may be added. An example of such an accessory may be a cover or a pouch that covers or accommodates at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100. The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand functions of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory may be a touch pen for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed by a mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, based on the accompanying drawings, this will be described in more detail.

2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of a deformable mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of bending, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display unit 251. Such a deformable display unit 251 may be referred to as a'flexible display unit'. Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include all of a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, the mobile terminal 200 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A to 1C or similar features.

A general flexible display refers to a light and sturdy display that is not easily broken because it is manufactured on a thin and flexible substrate that can be bent, bent, folded, twisted or rolled like paper while maintaining the characteristics of a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, electronic paper is a display technology to which characteristics of general inks are applied, and the point of using reflected light may be different from conventional flat panel displays. Electronic paper can change information by using a twist ball or electrophoresis using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display unit 251 is not deformed (eg, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display unit 251 becomes a flat surface. In a state deformed by an external force in the first state (eg, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state), the display area may be a curved surface. As shown, the information displayed in the second state may be visual information output on a curved surface. Such visual information is implemented by independently controlling light emission of sub-pixels arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

In the first state, the flexible display unit 251 may be placed in a curved state (eg, a vertically or horizontally curved state) rather than a flat state. In this case, when an external force is applied to the flexible display unit 251, the flexible display unit 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or less curved state) or a more curved state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the controller 180 (refer to FIG. 1A) may perform a control corresponding to such a touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense a touch input not only in the first state but also in the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modified example may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Such deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting means is provided on the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201, and may detect information related to deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be a direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, a deformed degree, a deformed position, a deformed time, and an acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, and the like, In addition, it may be various pieces of information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, the controller 180 may change information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251 detected by the deformation detecting means. It is possible to generate a control signal to control the function of.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modified example may include a case 201 accommodating the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, a battery (not shown) provided in the mobile terminal 200 may also be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top may be applied.

The state transformation of the flexible display unit 251 is not limited to being caused by an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has a first state, it may be transformed into a second state by a command of a user or an application.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as described above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the present invention.

Recently, a terminal equipped with a flexible display (hereinafter, referred to as a flexible terminal) can be deformed not only by an external force, but also by itself. Accordingly, it is necessary to define a user command for effectively controlling such deformation. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, for more effective control, a control method for changing the shape of a flexible terminal is proposed.

3 is a diagram illustrating a flow chart for changing a shape of a flexible terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to output a guide line for designating a folded portion of a flexible terminal. That is, it is proposed to output a guide line based on a predetermined command (a predetermined touch gesture, etc.) received from the user, and to fold the flexible terminal along the output guide line.

In addition, the controller 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention proposes to sense (step 301) a touch input made to the bezel of the flexible display in order to control the position of the guide line. When a touch is sensed at a predetermined point on the bezel of the flexible display, the controller 180 may output (step 302) the guide line to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point.

Steps 301 and 302 will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

4 and 5 are diagrams illustrating a control method of designating a position where a guide line is output based on a touch input made on a bezel according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the flexible display according to the embodiments of the present invention can detect a touch input from a user.

In an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, a command made by holding the flexible terminal 200 with both hands is proposed. In a state in which two points of the flexible display unit 251 are touched (10a, 10b), when an input to which the left and right bezels are touched (11a, 11b) is received, the controller 180 outputs a guide line 401 can do. The position at which the guide line 401 is output may be based on points 400-1 and 400-2 at which the left and right bezels are touched (11a, 11b ). For example, the guide line 401 may be output at a position on a line connecting a point 400-1 touching the left bezel and a point 400-2 touching the right bezel. That is, the user may designate a position at which the guide line 401 is output according to a touch point on the bezel.

In the embodiment related to FIG. 4, a gesture in which the left bezel and the right bezel are touched at the same time has been described, but these may be sequentially input.

Referring to FIG. 5A, a touch 11c is applied to a first point 400-1 on the left bezel. The controller 180 may output some guide lines 401' based on the touch 11c. When an input 11d to which the second point 400-2 opposite to the first point 400-1 is touched is received, the controller 180 controls the partial guide line ( 401') can be expanded to output the entire guide line 401.

6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating a control method of outputting a guide line 401 and folding the flexible display unit 251 along the output guide line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the controller 180 of the flexible terminal 200 may output a guide line 401 related to the predetermined point (see FIG. 6 (a)).

It is possible to control (step 303) such that the flexible display unit 251 is folded along the guide line 401 as shown in FIG. 6B. Alternatively, when the guide line 401 is output, it is not controlled to be folded immediately, but the position at which the guide line 401 is output is a predetermined touch gesture (for example, an input to which the guide line 401 is touched) is You can also control it to fold when.

Furthermore, in step 304, when an input/touch gesture for changing the position of the guide line 401 is received, the control unit 180 changes the position at which the guide line 401 is output, and the folded portion is also changed. It can be changed to fit the position of the line 401.

As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when a touch gesture for changing the position of the guide line 401 (drag 10d to the position to be changed while touching the guide line 401 is touched 10c) is received, the controller ( 180) may change the position of the guide line 401 as shown in FIG. 7(b).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the guide line 401 may be controlled to be folded in accordance with the changed position.

Meanwhile, a portion where the flexible display 251 is folded may be preset. A folding part may be set to be suitable for a function of a predetermined application, or a folding part may be preset to be suitable for a predetermined function (a function to set an output screen suitable for viewing by a user, etc.). A control method of providing the preset guide line 401 to the user will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

8 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting a preset guide line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a), while the guide line 401-1 is being output through the flexible display unit 251, the control unit is based on a predetermined touch gesture made on the guide line 401-1. 180 may output at least one guide line 401-1 to 401-3 at a preset location. In particular, as an example of the touch gesture, an embodiment of the present invention proposes an input of touching (10e) the guide line (401-1) and other points and then dragging (10f) in a direction away from each other.

Meanwhile, the folding direction of the flexible display unit 251 may be divided into a first direction and a second direction. In one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed that the folding direction can also be preset together with the preset position of the guide line. For example, the first guide line 401-1 may be folded in a first direction, and the second guide line 401-2 may be folded in a second direction. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to divide the folding direction by the color of the guide line.

That is, the user may see the color of the guide line and predict/confirm the folding direction of the flexible display unit. For example, when the color of the first guide line 401-1 is red, the flexible display may be folded inward (toward the user). In addition, when the second guide line 401-2 is blue, it may be folded outward (in a direction opposite to the user).

On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to output different execution screens in each area divided according to the folding of the flexible display unit 251. That is, by folding the flexible display unit 251 using the control method proposed in the present invention, the user can divide the output area into a plurality of areas and receive execution screens of different applications in the divided areas.

In particular, when a certain event occurs (for example, a text message is received or an SNS post registration notification), the notification of the event may be output in a separate area while maintaining the execution screen of the running application. .

9 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an event notification to an area where the flexible display 251 is folded, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 9 (a), it is assumed that the flexible terminal 200 receives a predetermined notification. A notification indicating that an event has been received may be provided to the user through sound or output of a pop-up window. When the user wants to check the specific content of the notification, the user can check by folding an area of the flexible display unit 251.

As illustrated in FIG. 9A, when the bezel is touched, a guide line 401 may be output. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 (b) along the output guide line, the flexible display unit 251 may be folded in the user direction.

According to the folding, when the flexible display unit 251 is divided into a first area 901a and a second area 901b, the controller 180 displays the specific content of the notification (for example, on the first area 901a). For example, if the notification is a message reception event, detailed contents of the message) can be output. Furthermore, when the notification output to the first area 901a is a message reception event, the controller 180 may further output a virtual keypad 902 for writing a reply message.

As described above, the flexible terminal 200 according to the present invention outputs a guide line to a preset position and proposes to the user to fold the corresponding position. The preset position may be, for example, a position that is folded so that it is easy to stand on the floor, or a position in which a preset virtual keypad can be appropriately output. This example will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

10 and 11 are diagrams illustrating a method of folding a flexible terminal 200 so that it can be easily erected according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiments related to FIGS. 10 and 11, it is proposed to output a guide line at a preset position. This preset location may be set for each application. For example, in the case of a video playback application, the position of the guide line may be preset and output at a position to be set at an angle that is convenient for the user to view.

Referring to FIG. 10A, the controller 180 outputs an execution screen of a predetermined application, and outputs first to third guide lines 401-1 to 401-3 at a preset location.

When the second guide line 401-2 is selected (10g) by the user, the controller 180 displays the display so that it is folded along the second guide line 401-2, as shown in FIG. 10(b). The unit 251 can be controlled. As described above, whether the folding direction is the first or second direction may also be preset, and may be classified according to the color of the guide line or the like according to the direction. For example, when the color of the guide line is blue, it can be folded outward, and when it is red, it can be folded inward.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the folded display unit 251 may output an execution screen through the first area 1001-1 exposed while standing on a desk or the like.

11A is a diagram showing a case in which the first guide line 401-1 is selected. When the first guide line 401-1 is selected, the controller 180 may likewise control the display unit 251 so that the position at which the first guide line 401-1 is output is folded.

Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to be folded along a plurality of guide lines as well as when folding along one guide line. For example, when a predetermined command (the first guide line 401-1 is selected) is received from the user, the display unit 251 may be folded so that the preset first to third guide lines 401-1 are folded. ) Can be controlled (see FIG. 11(b)).

The user may easily erect the folded flexible terminal 200 on a desk or the like as in the example shown in FIG. 11 (b), and output execution screens separated from each other by a folding line.

11 (c) and (d) are diagrams showing examples of execution screens that can be output by dividing a folded line into a boundary. In the case of the map application shown in FIG. 11(c), a map screen may be output to the first area 1101-1, and a control screen for controlling the map screen may be output to the second area 1101-2. . In the case of the video application shown in FIG. 11(d), a control screen (play button) that outputs a video playback screen in the first area 1101-1 and controls playback of the video in the second area 1101-2. , Back button, progressive bar, etc.) can be printed.

Hereinafter, a control method of applying a deformation to the display unit 251 based on a touch gesture received through the display unit 251 will be proposed. In particular, in this case, in one embodiment of the present invention, an intuitive gesture that is most natural for a user to use is proposed.

12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating a control method of bending the display unit 251 inward or outward according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 12 (a), after touching (10aa) two points of the display unit 251, when an input of dragging (10bb) downward while maintaining the touch of the two points is received, the controller 180 May bend the display unit 251 in a user direction (a direction of a surface to which a touch is input).

On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), after touching (10cc) two points of the display unit 251, when an input of dragging (10dd) while maintaining the touches of the two points in an upward direction is received, the controller ( 180) may bend the display unit 251 in a direction opposite to the user (a direction opposite to a surface to which a touch is input).

The gestures in FIGS. 12 and 13 can be viewed as intuitive inputs as they are gestures as if the user is holding the flexible terminal 200 like a paper and then bending the paper forward or backward.

Hereinafter, an embodiment related to execution of a photo-taking application will be further described with reference to the drawings.

14 to 17 are diagrams illustrating a control method of easily folding the flexible terminal 200 when executing a photo taking application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment related to FIG. 14, it is assumed that the first camera 121a is provided on the front side of the flexible terminal 200 and the second camera 121b is also provided on the rear side. In addition, in FIG. 14A, the controller 180 may output a guide line 401 together with a preview screen 1401 received through the second camera 121b.

When an input for selecting the guide line 401 is received by a user, the controller 180 may fold the display unit 251 along the output guide line 401 (see FIG. 14(b)). .

Referring to FIG. 14B, the flexible terminal 200 folded along the guide line 401 is shown. When folded in this way, since the second camera 121b located at the rear can face the user direction 1402, it is easy to take a self-portrait using the preview screen 1403 received through the second camera 121b. Can be done.

On the other hand, the preview screen 1403 is output to the first area 1001-1 and the second area 1001-1 of the first area 1001-1 and the second area 1001-2 separated by a folding line, and the second area 1001 It can be controlled not to output to -2). This is because, when the user takes a self-portrait, he or she may want the preview screen 1403 to be displayed only to the user.

Accordingly, in the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 14, the position and the folding direction of the guide line may be preset so that the user can easily perform self-photographing.

In FIG. 14, a preview screen 1403 received through the second camera 121b located at the rear is output, but as shown in FIG. 15, the preview screen 1403 is located in the opposite direction (1502 in FIG. 15(b)). A preview screen 1403 received through the first camera 121a may be output.

Referring to FIG. 15A, the controller 180 may further output a predetermined icon 1501 together with the preview screen 1401. When receiving an input for selecting the predetermined icon 1501, the controller 180 folds the display unit 251 along the guide line 401, and is received through the first camera 121a located in the front side. A preview screen 1403 may be output.

Contrary to FIG. 14, the preview screen 1403 may be output to both the first area 1001-1 and the second area 1001-2 separated by a folding line. This is because both a user taking a picture and a person taking a picture may want to check the preview screen 1403.

That is, in the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the case of using the first camera 121a and the case of using the second camera 121b are classified, and the first and second regions 1001-1 and 1001- You can decide whether to print to 2).

Next, referring to FIG. 16A, guide lines 401-1 and 401-2 are output together with a preview screen 1401 of an image received through the second camera 121b located at the rear.

When the first guide line 401-1 is selected (10m) by the user, the controller 180 displays the display so that it is folded along the first guide line 401-1 in the user direction (the surface direction in which the 10m touch is made). The unit 251 can be controlled (see Fig. 16(b)).

When the second guide line 401-2 is selected by the user, the control unit 180 performs the display unit to be folded along the second guide line 401-1 in a direction opposite to the user (a direction opposite to the surface where the touch is made). (251) can be controlled (see Fig. 16(c)).

That is, the control unit 180 according to the embodiment related to FIG. 16 outputs at least one guide line pair at a preset position, and when a predetermined guide line pair is selected, the display unit 251 follows the selected guide line pair. It can be controlled to fold.

Subsequently, referring to FIG. 17A, guide lines 401-1 and 401-2 are output together with a preview screen 1401 of an image received through the second camera 121b located at the rear.

When a predetermined command (for example, an input by which the guide line is touched) is received from the user, the controller 180 rotates the display unit 251 to be folded along the guide line as shown in FIG. 17(b). Can be controlled.

When the display unit 251 is folded as shown in FIG. 17B, the second camera 121b positioned at the rear may be erected to face the user 1701. Of the first area 1001-1 and the second area 1001-2 separated by a fold line, the first area 1001-1 faces the user 1701 direction, and the second direction 1001-2 Is output in the opposite direction to the user.

Accordingly, in the example illustrated in FIG. 17, the controller 180 may output a preview screen 1401 for the second camera 121b through the first area 1001-1. The user may easily perform self-portrait by checking the preview screen 1401 for the second camera 121b.

Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when folded as in FIG. 17, it is proposed to automatically shoot multiple times (for example, 3 times). That is, if it is determined that the flexible terminal 200 is sufficiently fixed after being folded as shown in FIG. 17(b) according to a user's command (it is placed on the floor, etc.), the controller 180 performs a plurality of photographs in succession. Then, a preview image of the captured photo may be output through the first area 1001-1.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), a preview screen 1702 for the most recently taken photo and a preview for the first or second cameras 121a and 121b It is proposed to output the screen 1401 together. That is, the user can check the preview screen for the new shooting while checking the most recently taken photo.

In the above-described embodiment, a control method of folding or bending the flexible terminal 200 itself with respect to a user's predetermined touch gesture has been described. In the embodiments described below, when a user folds or bends the flexible terminal 200, a control method for executing a function corresponding thereto will be proposed. That is, a control method in which the user folds the flexible terminal 200 as an input will be described.

18 is a diagram illustrating a control method for automatically setting a destination in response to an input of folding a location where a predetermined notification is output, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment related to FIG. 18, when the user folds a position where a predetermined notification screen is displayed, it is proposed to execute a function corresponding to the notification.

Referring to FIG. 18A, the controller 180 outputs a predetermined notification 1801 on an upper portion of the display unit 251.

When it is detected that the upper portion of the predetermined notification 1801 is outputted by the user (refer to FIG. 18B) is detected, the controller 180 may execute a function corresponding to the predetermined notification 1801. For example, when the predetermined notification 1801 includes place information, the corresponding function may be a function of guiding a way to reach the included place information. That is, the map application 1803 may be executed, and the location information may be set as the destination 1802, and a moving route to the destination may be output (see FIG. 18(c)).

Meanwhile, a method of setting an attribute for a predetermined content or controlling an upload based on a folding input will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 23.

19 and 20 are diagrams illustrating a control method of uploading predetermined photo content based on an input by a user folding the flexible terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19A, the controller 180 outputs a predetermined guide line 401 along with a predetermined photo 1901 through the flexible terminal 200. In the embodiment related to FIG. 19, it is proposed to execute a function corresponding to the folding according to the guide line 401 that is output by the user instead of automatically folding along the guide line 401.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), when the flexible terminal 200 is folded (10p) along the guide line 401, the controller 180 uploads the output predetermined photo 1901 to the cloud server. I can make it. In addition, a thumbnail list 1903 for photos stored in the cloud server may be output. At this time, a thumbnail 1904 for the uploaded predetermined photo 1901 will be included in the thumbnail list.

Referring to FIG. 20A, the controller 180 outputs a guide line 401 together with a thumbnail list 2001 through the display unit 251. In this case, the thumbnail list 2001 refers to a list of photos stored in the flexible terminal 200 itself.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), after selecting (10q) any one thumbnail item 2002 from the thumbnail list, an input 10r that folds the flexible terminal 200 along the output guide line 401 Upon reception, the controller 180 may transmit the selected thumbnail item 2002 to the cloud server. As in FIG. 19, a thumbnail list 1903 for photos stored in the cloud server may be output. At this time, a thumbnail 1904 for the uploaded predetermined photo 1901 will be included in the thumbnail list.

In this case, the input for selecting 10q may be an input for picking up a specific thumbnail item 2002 on the output thumbnail list 1902 as shown in FIG. 20A. In this case, the pick-up input may be an input of simply touching a specific thumbnail item 2002, but it may be an input in which not only the front side of the specific thumbnail item 2002 is output, but also the rear side.

21 is a diagram illustrating a control method for setting a protection attribute for a predetermined image according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 21A, the controller 180 outputs a guide line 401 together with a thumbnail list 2001 through the display unit 251. In this case, the thumbnail list 2001 refers to a list of photos stored in the flexible terminal 200 itself.

21(b), after selecting (10q) any one thumbnail item 2002 from the thumbnail list, an input (10t) for folding the flexible terminal 200 along the output guide line 401 Upon reception, the controller 180 may set a protection attribute for the selected thumbnail item 2002. The protection attribute set in the content refers to an attribute in which the content can be viewed only when a preset password or the like is input.

21 (c), the thumbnail item 2002 for which the protection attribute is set is hidden on the output thumbnail list 2001 or replaced with a predetermined icon 2102 (for example, a lock icon) to be displayed. I will be able to.

Meanwhile, the embodiments of FIGS. 20 and 21 may be operated in a folding direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when contacting in the user direction (1902), it is transmitted to the cloud server, and when folded in the direction opposite to the user as shown in FIG. 21 (b) (2101), You could also set protection properties.

The above-described embodiment may be similarly applied to not only photo content but also contact content. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

22 and 23 are diagrams illustrating a control method for sharing contact content or setting a protection attribute according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 22A and 23A, the controller 180 outputs a guide line 401 together with a contact list 2201 through the display unit 251.

22(a), after selecting (10u) any one of the contact items 2202 from the contact list 2201, an input for folding the flexible terminal 200 along the output guide line 401 When (10v) is received, the controller 180 may share the selected contact item 2202 with another user. Alternatively, in order to share with other users, a pop-up window 2204 for confirming whether to be shared is output, and when a confirmation command is received through the output pop-up window 2204, the selected contact item 2202 can be controlled to be shared. have.

23(b), after selecting (10w) any one of the contact items 2202 from the thumbnail list, an input (10x) that folds the flexible terminal 200 along the output guide line 401 Upon receipt of this, the controller 180 may set a protection attribute for the contact thumbnail item 2202. Alternatively, a pop-up window 2304 for confirming whether to set the protection property is output, and when a confirmation command is received through the output pop-up window 2304, the protection property may be set in the selected contact item 2202.

Meanwhile, the embodiments of FIGS. 22 and 23 may be operated in a folding direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), when contacting in the user direction (2203), it is transmitted to the cloud server, and when folded in the direction opposite to the user (2303) as shown in FIG. 23 (b), You could also set protection properties.

Hereinafter, a control method of outputting an execution screen divided into areas divided based on a folded line of the flexible terminal 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26.

24 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of outputting an execution screen divided into two areas divided by a folded line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 24A, the controller 180 outputs a thumbnail list 2001 through the display unit 251. When a predetermined touch gesture is received from the user, the controller 180 may output at least one guide line 401-1 and 401-2.

In this case, the predetermined touch gesture may be a gesture 10y as if holding the flexible terminal 200 with both hands.

As shown in FIG. 24(b), when the user folds along the first guide line 401-1, the first area 2401-1 and the second area ( 2401-2). The controller 180 may output a thumbnail list 2001 to the first area 2401-1 and output a detailed screen for a specific photo to the second area 2401-2. That is, when a specific photo is selected on the thumbnail list 2001 output from the first area 2401-1, a detailed screen for the selected photo may be outputted in the second area 2401-2. That is, when a user wants to show a picture to another person, a desired picture may be selected and displayed on the thumbnail list 2001.

As shown in FIG. 24C, when the user folds along the second guide line 401-2, the first area 2401-1 and the second area are similarly folded along the second guide line 401-2. It can be classified as (2401-2). The controller 180 may output a thumbnail list 2001 to the first area 2401-1 and output a detailed screen for a specific photo to the second area 2401-2. That is, when a specific photo is selected on the thumbnail list 2001 output from the first area 2401-1, a detailed screen for the selected photo may be outputted in the second area 2401-2.

On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to output an appropriate guide line according to the situation. This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

25 to 27 are diagrams illustrating a control method of providing a guide line suitable for a situation.

For example, when a keyboard is connected to the flexible terminal 200 using short-range communication such as Bluetooth, it will not be necessary to output a virtual keypad. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a guide line may be suggested by distinguishing between a case where an area in which a virtual keypad is output is required or not.

Referring to FIG. 25A, the controller 180 outputs an execution screen of a memo application through the display unit 251. When a predetermined gesture 10y is received, the controller 180 may output guide lines 401-1 and 401-2 as shown in FIG. 25(b) or (d).

At this time, if a user input device such as a keyboard is connected through short-range communication such as Bluetooth, it will not be necessary to output a separate virtual keypad through the display unit 251.

Therefore, if it is not connected, the first guide line 401-1 is output so that it can be folded as shown in FIG. 25(c), and if it is connected, the second guide line 401-1 can be folded as shown in FIG. 25(e). 2) can be printed.

When folded as shown in FIG. 25(c), the controller 180 can output a virtual keypad in the first area 2401-1 and output the execution screen of the memo application in the second area 2401-2. There will be.

In the case of folding as shown in FIG. 25(e), the controller 180 may output the execution screen of the memo application in the first area 2401-1 and no execution screen in the second area 2401-2. have. The user may use the second area 2401-2 as a support role for erecting the flexible terminal 200.

Referring to FIG. 26, an embodiment in which a remote controller (hereinafter, referred to as a remote control) is connected instead of a keyboard and when not connected, a guide line is divided and output is described.

Referring to FIG. 26A, the controller 180 outputs an execution screen of a video playback application.

When a remote control is not connected, the controller 180 may require a separate control screen for controlling video playback. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the first guide line 401-1 may be output. When folding along the first guide line 401-1 as shown in FIG. 26(c), the controller 180 displays a video playback screen in the first area 2401-1 and the second area 2401-2. ), a control screen for video playback can be output.

When a remote control is connected, the controller 180 will not need a separate control screen for controlling video playback. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 26(d), the second guide line 401-2 may be output. When folding along the second guide line 401-2 as shown in FIG. 26(e), the controller 180 outputs a video playback screen to the first area 2401-1, and the second area 2401 In -2), a separate screen may not be displayed. That is, the second area 2401-2 may be used only for building the flexible terminal 200.

Likewise, FIG. 27 shows an example in which an earphone, a headset, or an external speaker is connected and the case is not.

FIG. 27 (a) is a diagram illustrating a case in which nothing is connected to an earphone, a headset, and an external speaker, FIG. 27 (b) is a diagram illustrating a case in which an earphone or a headset is connected, and FIG. 27 (c) is a speaker mode. . That is, in an embodiment of the present invention, different guide lines may be provided according to whether at least one of an earphone, a headset, and an external speaker is connected to recommend a suitable use for a situation.

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting different execution screens according to a direction in which they are set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 28A, an execution screen of a video playback application is output. When a predetermined gesture 10y is received, the controller 180 may output a guide line 401 in response thereto.

After folding according to the guideline, when standing in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 28(b), the controller 180 displays a video playback screen in both the first area 2401-1 and the second area 2401-2. Can be printed.

After folding according to the guide line, when standing in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 28(c), the controller 180 outputs a video playback screen to the first area 2401-1, and the second area 2401- 2) A home screen (or playback control screen) can be displayed.

FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an execution screen by dividing a case in which an external sound device such as an earphone or a headset is connected and a case in which it is not.

Referring to FIG. 29A, the controller 180 outputs an execution screen of a video playback application through the display unit 251.

When a predetermined command 10y is received, the controller 180 may output first and second guide lines 401-1 and 401-2 together with the execution screen. When folded along the first and second guide lines 401-1 and 401-2 output by the user, the controller 180 determines whether or not an external sound device is connected, as shown in FIG. 29(c) or It can be divided into Figure 29 (d).

When an external sound device is connected, as shown in FIG. 29(c), the display unit 251 may be set to a lock mode, and a lock screen may be output to the first area 2401-1 exposed at the front. .

If an external sound device is not connected, a video playback screen may be output to the first area 2401-1 exposed at the front of the display unit 251 as illustrated in FIG. 29(d).

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a control method of outputting an execution screen classified according to a folding position or a folding direction even if an execution screen for the same application is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, in the embodiment related to FIG. 30, the controller 180 may differently output an execution screen according to a position where the display unit 251 is folded.

For example, when the calendar application is folded so as to be properly mounted on a desk, as shown in FIG. 30(a), the calendar may be output to the first area 2401-1 and the screen may not be displayed in the remaining areas.

As shown in FIG. 30B, when there is no folded part, the controller 180 may output an execution screen of the calendar application on the entire display unit 251.

As shown in Fig. 30(c), when folded and erected, a calendar is output to the first area 2401-1, and specific schedule information related to the output calendar is output to the second area 2401-2. I will be able to do it. For example, when there is a place related to a schedule, a map including the place may be output or a web browser that outputs information about the place may be output.

As a similar example, taking a gallery application as an example, when it is folded so as to be properly placed on a desk, as shown in Fig. 30(a), a slideshow of photos is output in the first area 2401-1, and the screen is displayed in the remaining areas. May not be printed.

As shown in FIG. 30B, when there is no folded portion, the controller 180 may output an execution screen of the gallery application on the entire display unit 251.

As shown in Fig. 30(c), when folded and then erected, a slide show is output to the first area 2401-1, and a specific meta related to the picture output in the slide show is You will be able to print data information, etc. For example, it is possible to display the date the picture was taken or the location of the picture. In addition, it may be possible to search for and output a photo that includes the same person as the photo displayed in the slide show.

The present invention described above can be implemented as a computer-readable code on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable media include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state disks (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), ROMs, RAM, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, etc. There is also a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) also includes the implementation in the form of. Also, the computer may include the controller 180 of the terminal. Therefore, the detailed description above should not be construed as restrictive in all respects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: input
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
160: interface unit 170: memory
180: control unit 190: power supply unit

Claims (20)

Flexible display;
A sensing unit for sensing a touch on left and right bezels of the flexible display; And
When a touch gesture specifying a predetermined point of the left or right bezel is detected, at least one guide line is output to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point,
Controlling the flexible display to be folded according to the output guide line,
When the position of the guide line is changed, it includes a control unit for changing the folded position,
The control unit,
When a gesture of dragging downwards while touching two points of the flexible display is received, controlling the flexible display to bend in a front direction,
When a gesture of dragging upward while touching two points of the flexible display is received, controlling to bend the flexible display in a rearward direction,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 1,
The control unit changes the position of the guide line based on a gesture of dragging while touching the output guide line,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 1,
The touch gesture is an input of touching the predetermined point on the bezel while touching two points of the flexible display,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 1,
The control unit outputs different execution screens in each area of the flexible display divided by the guide line,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein the control unit,
Controlling to output a video playback screen to the divided first area and to output at least one control object for controlling the video playback screen to the divided second area,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein the control unit,
Controlling to output a detailed view screen screen of a predetermined image to the divided first area, and to output an image thumbnail list screen including the predetermined image to the divided second area,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 4, wherein the control unit,
Controlling to output a recently received notification message to the divided first area,
Mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the guide line,
A line crossing the flexible display in one direction,
Mobile terminal. delete delete In the control method of a mobile terminal having a flexible display,
Sensing a touch on left and right bezels of the flexible display;
Outputting at least one guide line to a position on the flexible display corresponding to the predetermined point when a touch gesture designating a predetermined point of the left or right bezel is detected;
Controlling the flexible display to be folded according to the output guide line;
If the position of the guide line is changed, changing the folded position as well;
Controlling the flexible display to be bent in a front direction when a gesture of dragging downward while touching two points of the flexible display is received; And
When a gesture of dragging upward while touching two points of the flexible display is received, controlling the flexible display to bend in a rearward direction,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 11,
The step of changing the position may include changing the position of the guide line based on a gesture of dragging while touching the output guide line,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 11,
The touch gesture is an input of touching the predetermined point on the bezel while touching two points of the flexible display,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 11,
The flexible display further comprising outputting different execution screens to each area divided by the guide line,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein the outputting comprises:
Controlling to output a video playback screen to the divided first area and to output at least one control object for controlling the video playback screen to the divided second area,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein the outputting comprises:
Controlling to output a detailed view screen screen of a predetermined image to the divided first area, and to output an image thumbnail list screen including the predetermined image to the divided second area,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein the outputting comprises:
Controlling to output a recently received notification message to the divided first area,
Control method of mobile terminal. The method of claim 11, wherein the guide line,
A line crossing the flexible display in one direction,
Control method of mobile terminal. delete delete

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