KR102550261B1 - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention sets a wireless communication unit that receives a signal output from a sensor device and a time period for an action related to an article to which the sensor device is attached, and transmits the signal from the sensor device in the set time period. and a control unit that detects reception and checks whether the action is performed based on the detection result.

Description

Mobile terminal {MOBILE TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of inducing performance of a specific action by using a sensor device attached to an article.

Mobile terminals equipped with cameras (eg, camera phones, smart phones, etc.), digital video recording devices such as digital camcorders and digital cameras are increasingly being used.

In addition, these mobile terminals are necessities of modern people, and it is common for users to spend most of their time carrying the mobile terminals.

Meanwhile, with the advent of low-power wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and beacons, internet of things (IoT) technology is rapidly developing. In this regard, it is a trend that sensor devices that are attached to various objects to provide information about objects are appearing.

In busy daily life, people often forget what to do or what to do. In addition, even when a person wants to make a specific behavior a habit, they often fail to make it a habit due to various factors.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide a method for more conveniently informing a user of an action to be performed or inducing habituation of the action.

A first object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that automatically checks whether or not an action to be performed by a user is performed using a sensor device attached to an item related to the action to be performed by the user.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of inducing a user to perform an action when it is confirmed that the action to be performed by the user is not performed.

A third object of the present invention is to implement a mobile terminal that automatically provides information on items to be carried by a user when going out by using a sensor device.

According to one aspect for solving the first object of the present invention, a mobile terminal sets a time period for an action related to an article to which a sensor device is attached, detects whether or not a signal output from the sensor device is received within the set time period, and detects Based on the result, it can be confirmed whether the action is performed or not.

According to another aspect for solving the first object of the present invention, the mobile terminal can confirm that the action is performed by receiving the signal when the distance to the sensor device is within the transmission distance of the signal.

According to another aspect for solving the first object of the present invention, the sensor device outputs a signal based on whether the object moves, and the mobile terminal receives the output signal to confirm that the action is performed.

According to one aspect for solving the second object of the present invention, when it is confirmed that the action is not performed, the mobile terminal may output a notification to prompt the user to perform the action.

In order to solve the third problem of the present invention, the mobile terminal detects the user's going out by receiving a first signal from the first sensor device attached to the entrance, and determines the purpose of going out based on the detected time and the user's behavior pattern. and recognizing an item by receiving a second signal output from a second sensor device attached to an item possessed by the user, and identifying an item to be additionally possessed based on the item information and the recognized item according to the purpose of going out. information can be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can automatically check whether or not the user's action is performed based on the distance from the object to which the sensor device is attached. In addition, the mobile terminal can automatically check whether a user's action has been performed by receiving a signal output from the sensor device based on the motion of the object to which the sensor device is attached.

In addition, by outputting a notification when it is determined that the user has not performed the action, it is possible to induce the user to perform the action and induce habituation of the action.

In addition, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically determine the purpose of going out when the user goes out, and conveniently provide information on items to be carried when going out based on the determined purpose of going out.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
2 is a conceptual diagram of a sensing system including a mobile terminal and a sensor device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the sensor device shown in FIG. 2 .
4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an operation of registering user behavior information using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6A to 6B are exemplary views of operations of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 4 .
7 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8A to 8B are exemplary views of operations of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 7 .

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar elements are given the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used together in consideration of ease of writing the specification, and do not have meanings or roles that are distinct from each other by themselves.

Mobile terminals described in this specification include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation devices, and slate PCs. , tablet PC, ultrabook, wearable device (eg, watch type terminal (smartwatch), glass type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)), etc. may be included there is.

However, those skilled in the art can easily recognize that the configurations according to the embodiments described in this specification may be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, digital signage, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals. will be.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal related to the present invention.

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. 1 are not essential to implement a mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the components, the wireless communication unit 110 is between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and other mobile terminals 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication between Also, 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-distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or video input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example , a touch key, a push key (mechanical key, etc.). 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 within the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information.

For example, the sensing unit 140 may include 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), finger scan sensor, ultrasonic sensor , an optical sensor (eg, a camera (see 121)), a microphone (see 122), a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (eg, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, It may include at least one of a heat detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in this 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 sight, hearing, or touch, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, a sound output unit 152, a haptic module 153, and an optical output unit 154. can do. The display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutual layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

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

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) running in 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 shipment for the basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (eg, incoming and outgoing calls, outgoing functions, message receiving, 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.

The controller 180 controls general operations of the mobile terminal 100 in addition to operations related to the application program. The control unit 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the memory 170.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components discussed in conjunction with FIG. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 . Furthermore, the controller 180 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 to drive the application program.

Under the control of the controller 180, the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power and supplies power to each component 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.

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

First, looking at the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast reception 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 broadcast receiving modules may be provided in the mobile terminal 100 to receive simultaneous broadcasting of at least two broadcast channels or to switch broadcast channels.

The broadcast management server may refer to a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information or a server that receives and transmits a previously generated broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information to a terminal. The broadcast signal includes not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a TV broadcast signal or a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast signal may be encoded according to at least one of technical standards for transmission and reception of digital broadcast signals (or a broadcast method, eg, ISO, IEC, DVB, ATSC, etc.), and the broadcast reception module 111 The digital broadcasting signal can be received using a method suitable for technical specifications determined by technical standards.

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

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, such as, for example, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H). Broadcast signals received through the broadcast receiving module 111 and/or broadcast related information may be stored in the memory 160 .

The mobile communication module 112 complies with technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), 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.) to transmit and receive radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

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

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built into or external to the mobile terminal 100 . The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive radio signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, 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), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc., and the wireless Internet module ( 113) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above.

From the viewpoint 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) performing 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 (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology may be used to support short-distance communication. The short-range communication module 114 may be used between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and other mobile terminals 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 through wireless area networks. ) and a network where another mobile terminal 100 (or an external server) is located. The local area wireless communication network may be a local area wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Networks).

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

The location information module 115 is a module for acquiring the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when a mobile terminal utilizes a GPS module, the location of the mobile terminal can be obtained using signals transmitted from GPS satellites.

As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the location of the mobile terminal may be obtained 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 to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal in substitution or addition. 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 acquires the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting video information (or signals), audio information (or signals), data, or information input from a user. For inputting video information, the mobile terminal 100 has one 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, the plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the cameras 121 forming the matrix structure, various angles or focal points may be provided to the mobile terminal 100. A plurality of image information having may be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to obtain left and right images for realizing a stereoscopic image.

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

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user. When information is input through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. . Such a user input unit 123 is a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, buttons located on the front/back or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, jog switch, etc.) and touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, soft key, or visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. On the other hand, the virtual key or visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic, text ), icon, video, or a combination thereof.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information within the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on these sensing signals, the controller 180 may control driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may process data related to applications installed in the mobile terminal 100, perform functions or operations. 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 nearby without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner area of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen described above or in the vicinity of 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 capacitance type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. If the touch screen is a capacitive type, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of a conductive object as a change in electric field according to the proximity of the 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 description, an action of approaching a touch screen without contacting an object to recognize that the object is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch An act of actually touching an object on a screen is called a "contact touch". The location at which an object is proximity-touched on the touch screen means a location at which the object corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the object is proximity-touched. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.) there is.

Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor 141, and furthermore, 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) depending on whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch. .

The touch sensor detects a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the 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. detect

As an example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the touch screen or capacitance generated in a specific part into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a location, area, pressure upon touch, capacitance upon touch, and the like, at which a touch object that applies a touch 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.

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

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may perform different controls or the same control according to the type of the touch object that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided other than 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 currently being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensor and proximity sensor described above are independently or combined, short (or tap) touch, long touch, multi-touch, drag touch on the touch screen ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor may recognize location information of a sensing object by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 may calculate the location of the wave generating source through information detected by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the property that light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, that is, the time for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time for ultrasonic waves to reach the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the location of the wave generating source may be calculated by using light as a reference signal and a time difference between the arrival time of ultrasonic waves.

Meanwhile, looking at the configuration of the input unit 120, the camera 121 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 may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. A photo sensor may be stacked on a display device, and the photo sensor is configured to scan a motion of a sensing target close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor scans the content placed on the photo sensor by mounting photo diodes and transistors (TRs) in rows/columns and using electrical signals that change according to the amount of light applied to the photo diodes. That is, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing object according to the change in light, and through this, the location information of the sensing object can 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. .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a 3D display unit that displays a 3D image. A 3D display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (non-glasses method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the 3D display unit.

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

Also, the 3D thumbnail image may be generated as a single image by generating left and right image thumbnails from the left and right images of the original image frame, respectively, and combining them. In general, a thumbnail refers to a reduced image or a reduced still image. The generated left and right image thumbnails are displayed with a left and right distance difference on the screen by a depth corresponding to the parallax between the left and right images, thereby representing a three-dimensional sense of space.

A left image and a right image necessary for implementing a 3D stereoscopic image may be displayed on a stereoscopic display unit by a stereoscopic processing unit. The stereoscopic processing unit receives 3D images (images at a reference point and images at an extended point of view) and sets left and right images therefrom, or receives 2D images and converts them into left and right images.

The audio 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 performed by the mobile terminal 100 (eg, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). 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 representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The strength and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by a user's selection or a setting of 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 responds to stimuli such as an array of pins that move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, air blowing force or suction force through a nozzle or suction port, rubbing against the skin surface, electrode contact, and electrostatic force. It is possible to generate various tactile effects, such as the effect of heat absorption and the effect of reproducing the feeling of coolness and warmth using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

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

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying 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 calls, alarms, schedule notifications, e-mail reception, and information reception through applications.

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

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, and a port for connecting a device having an identification module. The interface unit 160 may include an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, a video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, and the like.

On the other hand, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal user authentication. 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 becomes a passage 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 a user inputs power from the cradle. It can be a passage through which various command signals are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 . Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may operate as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store programs for operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, a silicon disk drive type, or a multimedia card micro type. ), card-type memory (eg SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (random access memory; RAM), SRAM (static random access memory), ROM (read-only memory; ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read -only memory), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in relation to a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls operations related to applications and general operations of the mobile terminal 100 in general. For example, if the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a locked state that restricts a user's control command input to applications.

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

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 capable of being charged, or may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging.

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 electrically connected to an external charger that supplies power to charge the battery.

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

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

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

First, communication systems may use different air interfaces and/or physical layers. For example, air interfaces usable by the communication system include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). ), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (in particular, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc. this may be included.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is obvious that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems including orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) wireless communication systems as well as CDMA wireless communication systems.

The CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (Base Station, BS (which may also be referred to as Node B or Evolved Node B)), and at least one base station control unit (Base Station Controllers, BSCs). ), and a mobile switching center (MSC). The MSC is configured to interface with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and BSCs. BSCs may be connected in pairs with a BS through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1/T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs can be included in a CDMA wireless communication system.

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

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment may be referred to as a CDMA channel. BSs may be referred to as Base Station Transceiver Subsystems (BTSs). In this case, one BSC and at least one BS may be collectively referred to as a "base station". A base station may also represent a "cell site". Alternatively, each of a plurality of sectors for a specific BS may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

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

In addition, a global positioning system (GPS) may be linked to the CDMA wireless communication system to determine the location of the mobile terminal 100 . The satellite 300 helps determine the location of the mobile terminal 100 . Useful location information may be obtained by less than or equal to two or more satellites. Here, the location of the mobile terminal 100 can be tracked using not only the GPS tracking technology but also all technologies capable of tracking the location. Also, at least one of the GPS satellites may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

The location information module 115 provided in the mobile terminal is for detecting, calculating, or identifying the location of the mobile terminal, and representative examples may include a GPS (Global Position System) module and a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module. If necessary, the location information module 115 may perform any function among other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal in substitution or addition.

The GPS module 115 calculates distance information and accurate time information from three or more satellites, and then applies trigonometry to the calculated information to accurately calculate 3-dimensional current location information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude. can do. Currently, a method of calculating location and time information using three satellites and correcting an error in the calculated location and time information using another satellite is widely used. In addition, the GPS module 115 may calculate speed information by continuously calculating the current location in real time. However, it is difficult to accurately measure the position of a mobile terminal using a GPS module in a shaded area of a satellite signal, such as indoors. Accordingly, in order to compensate for GPS positioning, a WiFi Positioning System (WPS) may be utilized.

The WiFi Positioning System (WPS) is a mobile terminal 100 using a WiFi module provided in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point) that transmits or receives a wireless signal with the WiFi module. As a technology for tracking the location of, it means a location positioning technology based on WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) using WiFi.

The Wi-Fi location tracking system may include a Wi-Fi positioning server, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database storing arbitrary wireless AP information.

The mobile terminal 100 accessing the wireless AP may transmit a location information request message to a Wi-Fi location determination server.

The Wi-Fi location determination server extracts information of a wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on a location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100 . Information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be transmitted to the Wi-Fi positioning server through the mobile terminal 100 or transmitted from the wireless AP to the Wi-Fi positioning server.

Based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100, the information of the wireless AP extracted is MAC Address, SSID (Service Set IDentification), RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power), RSRQ ( Reference Signal Received Quality), channel information, privacy, network type, signal strength (Signal Strength), and noise strength (Noise Strength).

As described above, the Wi-Fi positioning server may receive information on the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 and extract wireless AP information corresponding to the wireless AP the mobile terminal is accessing from a pre-built database. At this time, the information of arbitrary wireless APs stored in the database includes MAC address, SSID, channel information, privacy, network type, latitude and longitude coordinates of the wireless AP, building name where the wireless AP is located, number of floors, indoor detailed location information (GPS coordinates) available), AP owner's address, phone number, and the like. In this case, in order to remove mobile APs or wireless APs provided using illegal MAC addresses during the positioning process, the Wi-Fi positioning server may extract only a predetermined number of wireless AP information in order of highest RSSI.

Thereafter, the Wi-Fi positioning server may extract (or analyze) location information of the mobile terminal 100 using at least one wireless AP information extracted from the database. The location information of the mobile terminal 100 is extracted (or analyzed) by comparing the included information with the received wireless AP information.

As a method for extracting (or analyzing) location information of the mobile terminal 100, a Cell-ID method, a fingerprint method, a triangulation method, and a landmark method may be utilized.

The Cell-ID method is a method of determining the location of a wireless AP having the strongest signal strength among information of surrounding wireless APs collected by a mobile terminal as the location of the mobile terminal. It has the advantages of simple implementation, no extra cost, and quick acquisition of location information. However, it has the disadvantage of low positioning accuracy when the installed density of wireless APs is low.

The fingerprint method is a method of selecting a reference location in a service area, collecting signal strength information, and estimating a location through signal strength information transmitted from a mobile terminal based on the collected information. In order to use the fingerprint method, it is necessary to make a database of propagation characteristics in advance.

The triangulation method is a method of calculating the position of a mobile terminal based on the coordinates of at least three wireless APs and the distance between the mobile terminal. In order to measure the distance between a mobile terminal and a wireless AP, signal strength is converted into distance information, or the time at which a wireless signal is transmitted (Time of Arrival, ToA) or the time difference between a signal is transmitted (Time Difference of Arrival, TDoA) , angle of arrival (AoA) at which the signal is transmitted, and the like can be used.

The landmark method is a method of measuring the location of a mobile terminal using a landmark transmitter that knows the location.

In addition to the listed methods, various algorithms may be used as a method for extracting (or analyzing) location information of a mobile terminal.

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

The mobile terminal 100 can acquire location information by being connected to at least one wireless AP. At this time, the number of wireless APs required to acquire the location information of the mobile terminal 100 may be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located.

1, the mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus), and other short-distance communication technologies may be applied.

Among them, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports non-contact short-range wireless communication between terminals at a distance of around 10 cm. The NFC module may operate in one of card mode, reader mode, and P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in a card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module for storing card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) (eg, a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a universal SIM (USIM)), a secure micro SD, and a sticker, or a logical medium embedded in a mobile terminal ( For example, it may be an embedded secure element (SE). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) may be performed between the NFC module and the security module.

When the NFC module is operated in a card mode, the mobile terminal can transfer stored card information to the outside like a conventional IC card. Specifically, when a mobile terminal storing card information of a payment card, such as a credit card or bus card, is brought close to a fare payment machine, mobile short-distance payment can be processed, and the mobile terminal storing card information of an access card is authorized for access. When approaching the machine, access approval process may be started. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are loaded in the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information about the loaded card. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of a card number, balance, and usage history, and the card information of the access card may be at least one of the user's name, number (eg, the user's student number or employee number), and access history. can be one

When the NFC module operates in a reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, data received by the mobile terminal from the tag may be coded in an NFC Data Exchange Format (NFC Data Exchange Format) defined by the NFC forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines 4 record types. Specifically, the NFC forum defines four RTDs (Record Type Definitions) such as Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. When the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the controller executes a browser (eg, an internet browser), and when the data received from the tag is a text type, the controller executes a text viewer. When the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit executes a browser or makes a phone call, and when the data received from the tag is a general control type, it can execute an appropriate operation according to the control content.

When the NFC module is operated in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, a mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. In this case, Logical Link Control Protocol (LLCP) may be applied to P2P communication. A connection may be created between a mobile terminal and another mobile terminal for P2P communication. At this time, the created connection can be divided into a connectionless mode in which one packet is exchanged and terminated, and a connection-oriented mode in which packets are continuously exchanged. Through P2P communication, data such as electronic business cards, contact information, digital photos, URLs, and setup parameters for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections can be exchanged. However, since the usable distance of NFC communication is short, the P2P mode can be effectively used for exchanging small-sized data.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the 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 characteristics of the present invention.

2 is a conceptual diagram of a sensing system including a mobile terminal and a sensor device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A sensing system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a mobile terminal 100 and a sensor device 200 .

The mobile terminal 100 may receive behavioral information related to an action to be performed from a user through an application installed therein, and register the received behavioral information. The action information may include information about the name of the action and the time period of the action.

The mobile terminal 100 may receive a signal from the sensor device 200 . Although the sensing system is illustrated as including only one sensor device 200 in FIG. 2 , the sensing system may include a plurality of sensor devices according to embodiments. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may receive a signal from at least one of a plurality of sensor devices.

The mobile terminal 100 may identify the sensor device 200 based on the received signal and obtain information about an article to which the identified sensor device 200 is attached. Information about an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached may be previously stored in the memory 170 .

The sensor device 200 may be attached to various items to transmit signals. The anticipation item may correspond to an item related to an action to be performed by the user. For example, when an action to be performed by the user is to take medicine, the item may correspond to a medicine storage container. The sensor device 200 may transmit a signal by being attached to the medicine storage container.

The sensor device 200 may broadcast a signal using a beacon communication method. The mobile terminal 100 may receive a signal broadcast from the sensor device 200 . To this end, the mobile terminal 100 may include a beacon communication module. A beacon refers to a wireless communication method based on Bluetooth (in particular, based on Bluetooth low energy (BLE)). In general, the maximum transmission distance of a signal through the beacon communication method may be about 50 m to about 70 m, but the maximum transmission distance may be changed according to embodiments.

The sensor device 200 may periodically broadcast a signal or may broadcast a signal in response to a specific event (eg, movement, etc.) of an attached item.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the sensor device 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 .

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the sensor device shown in FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the sensor device 200 may include a beacon communication module 210, a motion sensor 220, a sound output unit 230, a memory 240, a controller 250, and a battery 260. can Elements of the sensor device 200 shown in FIG. 3 are merely an example for convenience of explanation, and thus elements of the sensor device 200 may be changed.

The beacon communication module 210 may be used for broadcasting a signal using a beacon communication method. The controller 250 may control the beacon communication module 210 to periodically broadcast a signal or broadcast a signal based on information detected by the motion sensor 220 or the like. As described above, the maximum transmission distance of the signal broadcast by the beacon communication module 210 may be about 50m to 70m, but this is not necessarily the case.

The motion sensor 220 may detect movement of an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached. To this end, the sensor device 200 may further include a separate component to be attached to the article.

Based on the motion of the object detected by the motion sensor 220, the controller 250 may control the beacon communication module 210 to broadcast a motion detection signal. Depending on the embodiment, the controller 250 may broadcast the motion detection signal only when the degree of motion of the object detected by the motion sensor 220 is greater than a reference value.

The sound output unit 230 may be implemented as a speaker, a buzzer, or the like, and may be used to inform a user of various information through sound. For example, when the remaining amount of the battery 260 of the sensor device 200 is insufficient or various other events occur, the controller 250 may control the sound output unit 230 to output sound.

The memory 240 may store various types of information and data necessary for the operation of the sensor device 200 . For example, the memory 240 may store various types of information and data, such as identification information of the sensor device 200 and a reference value related to a motion detection signal.

The controller 250 may control overall operations of the sensor device 200 . The controller 250 may process signals, data, information, etc. input or output through components included in the sensor device 200 . The controller 250 may be implemented as a controller in the form of a chip, a processor, an application processor, or a microcomputer.

The battery 260 may supply power to each component included in the sensor device 200 under the control of the controller 250 .

Hereinafter, a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

4 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the mobile terminal 100 may set a time period for an action related to an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached (S100).

Specifically, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may obtain behavioral information related to an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached. The action information may include a name of an action to be performed by the user and a time period for performing the action.

An application executed by the controller 180 may provide a function of registering the behavioral information. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C.

5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an operation of registering user behavior information using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5A , the controller 180 may display a behavior information registration screen 300 provided by an application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

For example, the behavior information registration screen 300 includes a time zone setting chart 310 for setting a time zone for actions to be performed by the user, a behavior information window 320 displaying names of actions, repetition of the action information, and an alarm method. It may include a setting menu 330 for setting or selecting the sensor device 200 to which an article related to the behavioral information is attached, and icons 340 corresponding to functions supported by other applications. Since the behavior information registration screen 300 shown in FIG. 5A corresponds to an embodiment for convenience of description, the configuration and shape of the behavior information registration screen 300 may be variously changed according to the embodiment.

The controller 180 may obtain behavior information about a behavior to be registered from the user through the time zone setting chart 310 and the behavior information window 320 . Action information may include identification information, such as a name of an action, and time zone information about a time zone to perform the action.

For example, the user may register the identification information through an input of selecting the behavior information window 320, and may register time zone information through an input of dragging the start time and end time of the time zone setting chart 310. .

The setting menu 330 may include a repeat menu 331 , an alarm method setting menu 332 , and a sensor device selection menu 333 .

The repetition menu 331 is for setting whether or not to repeat the behavior to be registered, and can set a repetition cycle such as no repetition, daily, monthly, yearly, and the like.

The alarm method setting menu 332 may be a menu for setting a method for notifying the user that the corresponding action is not performed when the controller 180 confirms that the action to be registered is not performed. For example, the alarm method may be sound or vibration.

The sensor device selection menu 333 may be a menu for selecting a sensor device 200 attached to an article related to a behavior to be registered. For example, it is assumed that the first sensor device is attached (or inserted) to the wallet and the second sensor device is attached to the medicine storage container. At this time, if the action to be registered is 'go to a cafe', the user may select the first sensor device attached to the wallet using the sensor device selection menu 333 .

Referring to FIG. 5B , the behavior information registration screen 300 may display information about registered behaviors. For example, if the action of 'going to a cafe' is registered from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, the controller 180 provides time zone information of the action through the time zone setting chart 310 and through the action information window 320. Identification information of the behavior may be provided. Accordingly, the user can check information about the registered behavior.

Referring to FIG. 5C , the controller 180 may display a sensor device management screen 400 for managing registration, change, and deletion of the sensor device 200 attached to an article. The sensor device management screen 400 may include a device addition window 410 for adding the sensor device 200 and a device management window 420 . Through the device addition window 410 , the controller 180 may receive and register information on a new sensor device 200 and an article to which the sensor device 200 is attached. In addition, through the device management window 420, the controller 180 deactivates an operation according to a signal received from a specific sensor device 200, changes information on an article to which the sensor device 200 is attached, or Information of (200) can be deleted.

Figure 4 will be described again.

The mobile terminal 100 may check whether a signal transmitted from the sensor device 200 is received in a set time zone (S110).

The sensor device 200 may periodically broadcast a signal through the beacon communication module 210 . The signal may be broadcast up to a maximum transmission distance. That is, when the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the sensor device 200 (or an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached) is within the maximum transmission distance, the mobile terminal 100 can receive the signal. On the other hand, when the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the sensor device 200 is longer than the maximum transmission distance, the mobile terminal 100 may not be able to receive the signal.

When the signal is received (YES in S120), the mobile terminal 100 can confirm that the registered action has been performed (S130).

Specifically, when the user needs to carry an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached in order to perform a registered action, the controller 180 receives a signal from the sensor device 200 to indicate that the user has the item. You can check. Accordingly, the controller 180 can confirm that the registered action is performed by the user.

On the other hand, if the signal is not received (NO in S120), the mobile terminal 100 may confirm that the registered action has not been performed, and output a notification for inducing performance of the registered action (S140). .

For example, when the user does not carry an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached because the user does not perform the registered action, or when the user does not possess the item necessary for performing the registered action, the control unit 180 may not receive a signal from the sensor device 200 . Accordingly, the controller 180 can confirm that the registered action is not performed (or is not normally performed).

Based on the confirmation result, the controller 180 may output a notification for inducing performance of the registered action. The notification may be output in the form of voice through the sound output unit 152 or in the form of vibration through the haptic module 153 or the like. In addition, the notification may be output in the form of an image through the display unit 151 or in the form of light through the light output unit 154 . Based on the output notification, the user can perform the registered action.

Steps S110 to S140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6B.

6A to 6B are exemplary views of operations of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 4 .

In relation to the embodiments of FIGS. 6A and 6B , it is assumed that the identification information and time zone information included in the behavior information are 'go to a cafe' and '12:00 pm to 2:00 pm', respectively. In addition, it is assumed that the sensor device 200 set in relation to the behavioral information is attached to the wallet 400.

Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , the controller 180 may check whether a signal is received from the sensor device 200 attached to the wallet 400 based on the time zone information.

For example, when the user carries the wallet 400 and moves to a cafe in the above time zone (12:00 pm to 2:00 pm), the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the wallet 400 or the mobile terminal 100 and the sensor device The distance between (200) may correspond within the maximum transmission distance (RANGE). In this case, the controller 180 may receive a signal transmitted from the sensor device 200 . Based on the received signal, the controller 180 can confirm that the user is performing a 'go to a cafe' action in the above time zone.

The controller 180 may check whether or not a signal is received from the sensor device 200 during the entire time included in the time slot, but depending on an embodiment, the controller 180 may detect the sensor device 200 at a start time during the time slot. It is also possible to check whether a signal is received from

On the other hand, the distance between the mobile terminal 100 and the wallet 400 is the maximum transmission distance when the user moves to a cafe without carrying the wallet 400 or when the user does not perform a 'go to a cafe' action. It can be longer than (RANGE). At this time, the controller 180 may not be able to receive a signal transmitted from the sensor device 200 . As the controller 180 does not receive the signal, it can confirm that the user does not perform the 'go to a cafe' action or does not normally perform the action of 'going to a cafe' in the above time zone.

When it is confirmed that the user does not perform the registered action, the controller 180 may output a notification for inducing the user to perform the action. The user may perform the registered action based on the output notification.

That is, according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 to 6B, the mobile terminal 100 determines whether or not a signal is received from the sensor device 200 attached to an item related to an action to be performed by the user, that is, the mobile terminal 100 and the mobile terminal 100. Based on the distance between the sensor devices 200, whether or not the action is performed may be determined. In other words, if the user does not carry the item, the mobile terminal 100 may determine that the user does not perform the action.

7 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the mobile terminal 100 may set a time period for an action related to an item to which the sensor device 200 is attached (S200). Since step S200 is substantially the same as step S100 described above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5C , a description thereof will be omitted.

The mobile terminal 100 may check whether a motion detection signal of an item is received from the sensor device 200 in a set time period (S210).

The controller 250 of the sensor device 200 may receive motion information from the motion sensor 220 based on the motion of an object to which the sensor device 200 is attached. The controller 250 may output a motion detection signal through the beacon communication module 210 based on the received motion information. The motion detection signal means a signal indicating that the object to which the sensor device 200 is attached has moved.

Depending on the embodiment, the controller 250 may calculate the degree of motion of the object based on the received motion information, and compare the calculated degree of motion with a reference value. The reference value may be stored in the memory 240 . As a result of the comparison, when the degree of motion is greater than the reference value, the controller 250 may output the motion detection signal. On the other hand, if the degree of motion is smaller than the reference value, the controller 250 may not output the motion detection signal.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may or may not process the motion detection signal based on the time zone information of the registered action. For example, when the motion detection signal is received in a time zone corresponding to the time zone information, the controller 180 can confirm that the registered action is being performed. On the other hand, when the motion detection signal is received in a time zone that does not correspond to the time zone information, the controller 180 may not process the received motion detection signal.

When the motion detection signal is received (YES in S220), the mobile terminal 100 can confirm that the registered action has been performed (S230). Since the motion detection signal is output when the user moves the object to which the sensor device 200 is attached, the controller 180 can confirm that the registered action has been performed.

On the other hand, if the motion detection signal is not received (NO in S220), the mobile terminal 100 can confirm that the registered action has not been performed and output a notification to induce the action (S240). ).

The embodiment shown in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8B.

8A to 8B are exemplary views of operations of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 7 .

In relation to the embodiments of FIGS. 8A and 8B , among the behavioral information registered in the mobile terminal 100, identification information corresponds to 'taking medicine', and time zone information corresponds to '7:00 pm to 8:00 pm'. Assume.

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B , the sensor device 200 attached to the medicine storage container 500 may detect the movement of the medicine storage container 500 using the motion sensor 220 .

When the movement of the medicine storage container 500 is detected or when the degree of movement is greater than the reference value, the controller 250 of the sensor device 200 controls the beacon communication module 210 to output a motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT ( broadcast).

The controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may receive the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT output from the sensor device 200 . The controller 180 may determine whether to process the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT based on the reception time of the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT and the time zone information. That is, when the reception time is included in the time zone corresponding to the time zone information, the controller 180 may process the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT. On the other hand, if the reception time is not included in the time zone corresponding to the time zone information, the controller 180 may not process the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT.

When the motion detection signal (MOVE_DETECT) is received in the time zone of the registered action, the controller 180 can confirm that the user has performed the registered action.

On the other hand, if the motion detection signal MOVE_DETECT is not received in the time zone of the registered action, the controller 180 can confirm that the user has not performed the registered action. Accordingly, the controller 180 may output a notification for inducing the user to perform the registered action.

That is, according to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 7 to 8B , the mobile terminal 100 may check whether the user has performed the registered action based on whether the object to which the sensor device 200 is attached moves. If the user does not perform the registered action, the mobile terminal 100 may induce habituation of the action for the user by outputting a notification prompting the user to perform the action.

9 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the mobile terminal 100 may detect the user going out by receiving a signal output from a sensor device (hereinafter referred to as a first sensor device 200_1) attached to a doorway (S300).

The controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may receive a signal output from the first sensor device 200_1 attached to a doorway (a front door, a door lock, etc.). By receiving the signal, the controller 180 can detect the user going out. To this end, the maximum transmission distance of the first sensor device 200_1 may be adjusted to have a distance corresponding to the entrance area.

The mobile terminal 100 may determine the user's purpose of going out based on the reception time of the signal received from the first sensor device 200_1 and the user's previously stored behavior pattern (S310).

The pre-stored user's behavior pattern may be input by the user and stored in the memory 170, or may be generated by the controller 180 by accumulating various types of information and data related to the user's behaviors. The behavior pattern may include information about the user's purpose of going out for each time slot.

For example, when the reception time of the signal received from the first sensor device 200_1 is 8 am and the behavior pattern around 8 am is 'going to work', the controller 180 determines that the user's purpose of going out is 'going to work'. can be identified.

The mobile terminal 100 may receive a signal from a sensor device (hereinafter, referred to as a second sensor device 200_2) attached to an article carried by the user (S320).

The controller 180 may receive a signal from each of the at least one second sensor device 200_2 attached to at least one item carried by the user when going out. As described above, each of the first sensor device 200_1 and the second sensor device 200_2 may output a signal using the beacon communication module 210 .

Based on the signal received from the second sensor device 200_2 , the mobile terminal 100 may recognize an item carried by the user when going out (S330).

The controller 180 may recognize the second sensor device 200_2 based on the received signal and recognize an article carried by the user when going out based on mapping information for each sensor device stored in the memory 170. .

Based on the recognition result, the mobile terminal 100 may output information on items to be additionally carried by the user (S340).

To this end, the memory 170 may store information on belongings according to the purpose of going out. The controller 180 may obtain information on an item to be additionally carried by the user based on the information and the recognized item. The controller 180 may output information on the obtained product through the display unit 151 or through the sound output unit 152 .

According to an embodiment, the controller 180 may obtain weather information from a separate server connected to the mobile terminal 100 . Based on the acquired weather information, the controller 180 may provide information on items that the user should additionally carry. For example, when the weather information includes 'rainy weather' information, the controller 180 may provide umbrella information to allow the user to additionally carry an umbrella.

That is, according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 , the user can minimize the inconvenience of registering information on articles to be carried for each of the purposes of going out. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 can automatically determine the purpose of going out according to the time of going out of the user, and conveniently provide information on items to be carried by the user according to the determined purpose of going out.

The above-described present invention can be implemented as computer readable code on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. there is Also, the computer may include the control unit 180 of the terminal.

Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered 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.

Claims (9)

In the mobile terminal,
A wireless communication unit for receiving a signal output from the sensor device; and
Setting a time period for an action related to an article to which the sensor device is attached;
Detect whether or not the signal is received from the sensor device corresponding to each set time period;
And a control unit for checking whether the action is performed based on a detection result,
The sensor device outputs the signal by comparing the movement degree of the object with a reference value stored in a memory of the sensor device;
wherein the control unit determines whether to process the received signal according to the time zone and confirms that the action is performed based on the reception time of the signal and the time zone. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
When the signal is received from the sensor device in a time period corresponding to the sensor device, it is confirmed that the user has performed the action;
and confirming that the user did not perform the action when the signal is not received from the sensor device in a time period corresponding to the sensor device. According to claim 2,
The control unit,
When it is confirmed that the action has not been performed, a notification for inducing the user to perform the action is output through an output unit;
The mobile terminal includes at least one of a display unit, a sound output unit, and a haptic module. According to claim 1,
The sensor device periodically outputs the signal,
The control unit,
The mobile terminal for receiving the signal when the distance between the sensor device and the mobile terminal is within the transmission distance of the signal, and confirming that the action is performed based on the received signal. delete According to claim 1,
The signal is
A mobile terminal that is output when the degree of motion of the object is greater than a reference value stored in the sensor device. delete In the mobile terminal,
A wireless communication unit for receiving a signal output from the sensor device;
a memory for storing information related to a user's behavioral pattern and possession item information according to the purpose of going out; and
Detecting the user's going out based on a first signal output from a first sensor device attached to the doorway;
Determine the purpose of going out of the user based on the time at which the first signal is detected and the behavior pattern;
Receiving a second signal output from a second sensor device attached to an article possessed by the user to recognize the article;
An item to be additionally carried by the user is determined based on the item information stored in the memory according to the purpose of going out and the item recognized according to the second signal, and the information on the item to be additionally carried is determined. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit provided. According to claim 8,
The control unit,
The mobile terminal determines the additional items to be carried based on the possession item information, the recognized item, and weather information received from the server, and provides information on the additional items to be carried.

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