KR102585489B1 - Watch type mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a watch-type mobile terminal that outputs information differently depending on the type of input signal to the crown or bezel portion of the watch-type mobile terminal and a control method thereof.
According to one aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or other objects, a display unit; a bezel portion forming an edge of the display portion and including a touch sensing portion; crown; and a control unit, wherein the control unit senses a rotation input for at least one of the crown and the bezel portion while the first content is output on the display unit, and in response to the rotation input, displays the first content and the A watch-type mobile terminal is provided that controls output of related second content to the display unit.

Description

Watch type mobile terminal and its control method {WATCH TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a watch-type mobile terminal that outputs information differently depending on the type of input signal to the crown or bezel portion of the watch-type mobile terminal and a control method thereof.

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 depending on whether the user can carry them directly.

The functions of mobile terminals are becoming more diverse. For example, there are functions such as data and voice communication, photography and video shooting using a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting images or videos to the display. Some terminals add electronic game play functions or perform multimedia player functions. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide broadcasting and visual content such as video or television programs.

As the functions of such terminals have diversified, they are in the form of multimedia devices (Multimedia players) with complex functions such as taking photos or videos, playing music or video files, playing games, and receiving broadcasts. It is being implemented.

In order to support and increase the functionality of such terminals, improving the structural and/or software aspects of the terminal may be considered.

Meanwhile, in the case of watch-type mobile terminals, detailed content control may be difficult due to direct touches on the screen due to the limited space of the display. Additionally, due to the nature of the device, watch-type mobile terminals can sense control signals from the bezel or crown in addition to direct input signals to the touch screen on which content is output. At this time, a method of controlling content by variously distinguishing input signals sensed from the bezel or crown may be required.

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another purpose is to provide a watch-type mobile terminal and a control method for controlling the content output on the display unit in various ways.

Another purpose is to provide a watch-type mobile terminal that provides different content depending on the speed and direction of the rotation input sensed by the crown or bezel, and a control method thereof.

According to one aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or other objects, a display unit; a bezel portion forming an edge of the display portion and including a touch sensing portion; crown; and a control unit, wherein the control unit senses a rotation input for at least one of the crown and the bezel portion while the first content is output on the display unit, and in response to the rotation input, displays the first content and the A watch-type mobile terminal is provided that controls output of related second content to the display unit.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, the second content is determined based on at least one of the speed of the rotation input, the direction of the rotation input, and the type of the output first content, a watch-type mobile terminal. to provide.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, a watch-type mobile terminal is provided in which the rotation input is a drag touch input on the bezel portion or an input for rotating the crown.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the first content corresponds to a contact list and the speed of the rotation input exceeds a preset speed range, the control unit performs a quick scroll function of the contact list. When activated, and the speed of the rotation input is within the preset speed range, a watch-type mobile terminal is provided, further comprising outputting a favorite list of the contact list.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the first content corresponds to an application list and the speed of the rotation input exceeds a preset speed range, a list of recently used applications among the application list is output, and the rotation Provided is a watch-type mobile terminal, further comprising activating a voice recognition mode when the input speed is within the preset speed range.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the first content is a notification indicating the occurrence of an event, and the rotation input exceeds a preset speed range, the control unit outputs a notification indicating the occurrence of a different event. and, if the rotation input is within the preset speed range, outputting detailed information of the notification.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, it further includes a voice recognition unit, wherein when the voice input and the rotation input are sensed, the control unit generates at least one of an emoticon and a sentence based on the contents of the voice input. A watch-type mobile terminal is provided, further comprising outputting.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the voice input corresponds to a word, the control unit extracts the voice pattern of the user of the watch-type mobile terminal, and based on the user's voice pattern, the control unit extracts the voice pattern of the user of the watch type mobile terminal. A watch-type mobile terminal is provided, further comprising outputting a sentence containing a word.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, a watch-type mobile terminal is provided, which further includes an hour hand and a minute hand.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, the control unit moves the hour hand when the rotation input is within the preset speed range, moves the minute hand when the rotation input exceeds the preset speed range, and A watch-type mobile terminal is provided that further includes setting an alarm when a preset time elapses after a rotation input is sensed.

Additionally, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the first content is content including a clock and weather, and the rotation input corresponds to the first direction, the control unit outputs future weather information based on the current time. And, if the rotation input corresponds to a second direction opposite to the first direction, the watch type device further includes outputting previous weather information or weather in another area at the current time based on the current time. A mobile terminal is provided.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, if the rotation input is within a preset speed range, the control unit outputs weather information for each time zone based on the current time, and if the rotation input exceeds the preset speed range. In one case, a watch-type mobile terminal is provided, further comprising outputting daily weather information based on the current time.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the rotation input is sensed while the touch input is sensed on the display unit, the control unit further enlarges and outputs the area where the touch input was sensed in the first content. Provides a watch-type mobile terminal, including:

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, when the display unit of the mobile terminal is within the viewing angle range of the user, the control unit controls content running in the foreground in response to the rotation input, and controls the display of the mobile terminal. Provided is a watch-type mobile terminal, further comprising controlling content running in the background in response to the rotation input when the viewing angle is outside the user's viewing angle range.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of a watch-type mobile terminal, comprising: sensing a rotation input to at least one of the crown and the bezel while first content is output on the display; and outputting second content related to the first content to the display unit in response to the rotation input.

The effects of the watch-type mobile terminal and its control method 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 that the content output on the display unit can be easily controlled by manipulating the bezel part or the crown.

Additionally, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that content output to the display unit can be controlled in detail by varying the speed and direction of rotational input to the bezel or crown.

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

Figure 1A is a block diagram for explaining 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 viewed from different directions.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of a deformable mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 related to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing another example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration modules of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a control method of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 shows a method of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 shows a method of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting an alarm according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing different content depending on the speed and direction of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram showing an example of providing different content depending on the speed and direction of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of outputting set content when a rotation input is sensed in voice recognition mode in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting set content when a rotation input is sensed in voice recognition mode in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram showing an example of weather output from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram showing an example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 19 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 20 is a diagram showing an example of watch content including weather in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 21 is a diagram showing an example of setting an alarm in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 22 is a diagram showing another example of setting an alarm in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 23 is a diagram showing an example of outputting a schedule from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 24 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a schedule from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 25 is a diagram showing an execution screen of an exercise application in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 26 is a diagram showing an example of enlarging and outputting content in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 27 is a diagram showing another example of enlarging and outputting content in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 28 is a diagram showing an example of content output on the display unit in the charging mode of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of different content depending on angle information sensed in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes “module” and “part” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves. Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

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

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

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

In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

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, and slate PCs. , tablet PC, ultrabook, wearable device (e.g., smartwatch), glass-type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display), etc. may be included. there is.

However, those skilled in the art will easily understand that, except for the case where the configuration according to the embodiment described in this specification is applicable only to mobile terminals, it can also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, digital signage, etc. will be.

Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1C, FIG. 1A is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal related to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams 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. ), etc. may be included. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the above components, the wireless communication unit 110 is used 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 that enable wireless communication between the devices. Additionally, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

This 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 or an audio input unit for inputting an audio signal, and a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example. , touch keys, push keys (mechanical keys, 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, information on the surrounding environment 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 a gravity sensor. Sensor (G-sensor), gyroscope sensor, motion sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor (infrared sensor), fingerprint scan sensor, ultrasonic sensor , optical sensors (e.g., cameras (see 121)), microphones (see 122), battery gauges, environmental sensors (e.g., barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, radiation detection sensors, It may include at least one of a heat detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.) and a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in this specification can utilize information sensed by at least two of these sensors by combining them.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to vision, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a haptip module 153, and an optical output unit 154. can do. The display unit 151 can implement a touch screen by forming a layered structure or being integrated with the touch sensor. This touch screen functions as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and can simultaneously provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passageway for various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. This interface unit 160 connects devices 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.

Additionally, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a number of application programs (application programs or applications) running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operating the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Additionally, at least some of these applications may be present on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (e.g., incoming and outgoing calls, receiving and sending functions). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and driven by the control unit 180 to perform operations (or functions) of the mobile terminal.

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

Additionally, the control unit 180 may control at least some of the components examined with FIG. 1A in order to run an application program stored in the memory 170. Furthermore, the control unit 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other in order to run the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 180 and supplies power to each component included in the mobile terminal 100. This 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 above components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement operation, control, or a control method of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. Additionally, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by running at least one application program stored in the memory 170.

Below, before looking at various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 discussed above, the components listed above will be looked at in more detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, looking at the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channels may include satellite channels and terrestrial channels. Two or more broadcast reception modules may be provided in the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception of at least two broadcast channels or broadcast channel switching.

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

The broadcast signal may be encoded according to at least one of the technical standards for transmission and reception of digital broadcast signals (or broadcasting methods, such as ISO, IEC, DVB, ATSC, etc.), and the broadcast reception module 111 may be configured to: The digital broadcast signal can be received using a method that conforms to the technical specifications set forth in the technical standards.

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, broadcast program, or 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 and/or broadcast-related information received through the broadcast reception module 111 may be stored in the memory 170.

The mobile communication module 112 uses technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (e.g., 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.), wireless signals are transmitted and received with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network constructed according to (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.).

The wireless signal may include various types of data based on voice call signals, video call signals, or text/multimedia message transmission and 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 wireless signals in a communication network based on 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), and WiMAX (Worldwide). 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, including Internet technologies not listed above.

From the perspective that wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is achieved through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module 113 performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network. ) may be understood as a type of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, including Bluetooth™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC. Short-distance communication can 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. This short-range communication module 114 is used between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 through wireless area networks. ) can support wireless communication between a network where another mobile terminal (100, or an external server) is located. The short-range wireless communication networks may be wireless personal area networks.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device (e.g., smartwatch, smart glass) capable of exchanging data with (or interoperating with) the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. (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, if the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 sends at least a portion of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module ( 114) can be transmitted to a wearable device. Accordingly, the user of the wearable device can use data processed in the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a call is received on the mobile terminal 100, the user may make a phone call through a wearable device, or when a message is received on the mobile terminal 100, the user may make a phone call 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 a mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, if a mobile terminal uses a GPS module, it can acquire the location of the mobile terminal using signals sent from GPS satellites. As another example, when a mobile terminal utilizes a Wi-Fi module, the location of the mobile terminal can be obtained based on information from the Wi-Fi module and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point) that transmits or receives wireless signals. If necessary, the location information module 115 may replace or additionally perform any of the functions of other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data regarding the location of the mobile terminal. 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 video information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from the user. For input of video information, the mobile terminal 100 is one Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor in video call mode or shooting 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, the mobile terminal 100 can be viewed at various angles or focuses. A plurality of image information may be input. Additionally, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire left and right images for implementing a three-dimensional image.

The microphone 122 processes external acoustic signals into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized in various ways depending on the function (or application program being executed) being performed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, various noise removal algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in the process of receiving an external acoustic signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from the 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. . This user input unit 123 may be a mechanical input means (or mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, soft key, or visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It can be done with a touch key placed in . Meanwhile, the virtual key or visual key can be displayed on the touch screen in various forms, for example, graphic, text, icon, video or these. It can be made up of a combination of .

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information within the mobile terminal, information about the surrounding environment surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on these sensing signals, the control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, functions, or operations related to an application program installed on the mobile terminal 100. Representative sensors among the various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be looked at 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 using the power of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be placed in the inner area of the mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen as seen above or near the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high-frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of a conductive object by changing the electric field according to the proximity of the object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself can be classified as a proximity sensor.

Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the act of approaching an object on the touch screen without touching it so that the object is recognized as being located on the touch screen is called "proximity touch," and the touch The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called “contact touch.” The position at which an object is close-touched on the touch screen means the position at which the object corresponds perpendicularly to the touch screen when the object is close-touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect proximity touch and proximity touch patterns (e.g., proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.). there is. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor 141, as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data. It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 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 display unit 151) using at least one of several touch methods such as resistive method, capacitive method, infrared method, ultrasonic method, and magnetic field method. sense

As an example, a touch sensor may be configured to convert changes in pressure applied to a specific part of the touch screen or capacitance occurring in a specific part into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect the position, area, pressure at the time of touch, capacitance at the time of the touch, etc., at which the touch object that touches 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 or stylus pen, or a pointer.

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

Meanwhile, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control depending on the type of touch object that touches the touch screen (or touch keys provided other than the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or the same controls depending on the type of touch object may be determined depending on the current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or the application program being executed.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor and proximity sensor discussed above are used independently or in combination to provide short (or tap) touch, long touch, multi touch, and drag touch on the touch screen. ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. Touch can be sensed.

An ultrasonic sensor can recognize the location information of a sensing object using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 is capable of calculating the location of the wave source through information sensed from an optical sensor and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The location of the wave generator 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 source can be calculated using the time difference between the arrival time of the ultrasonic waves using light as a reference signal.

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 can be combined with each other to detect the touch of the sensing object for a 3D stereoscopic image. A photo sensor can be laminated on the display element, and this photo sensor is configured to scan the movement of a detection object close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts photo diodes and TR (transistors) in rows/columns and scans the contents placed on the photo sensor using electrical signals that change depending on the amount of light applied to the photo diode. In other words, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing object according to the amount of change in light, and through this, location information of the sensing object can be obtained.

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

Additionally, 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 autostereoscopic method (glasses-free method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the three-dimensional display unit.

Generally, a 3D stereoscopic image consists of a left image (image for the left eye) and a right image (image for the right eye). Depending on how the left and right images are combined into a 3D stereoscopic image, the top-down method places the left and right images up and down within one frame, and the left and right images are placed left and right within one frame. L-to-R (left-to-right, side by side) method, which arranges the pieces of the left and right images in tiles, and the checker board method, which arranges the left and right images in columns. Alternatively, it can be divided into an interlaced method in which the images are arranged alternately in rows, and a time division (time sequential, frame by frame) method in which the left and right images are displayed alternately by time.

Additionally, the 3D thumbnail image can be created by generating a left image thumbnail and a right image thumbnail from the left image and right image of the original image frame, respectively, and combining them to create one image. Generally, a thumbnail refers to a reduced image or reduced still image. The left and right video thumbnails created in this way can express a three-dimensional sense of space by being displayed with a left and right distance difference on the screen equal to the depth corresponding to the parallax between the left and right images.

The left and right images required to implement a 3D stereoscopic image can be displayed on the stereoscopic display unit by the stereoscopic processing unit. The stereoscopic processing unit receives 3D images (base view image and extended view image) and sets left and right images from them, or receives 2D image input 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 call signal reception, call mode or recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast reception mode, etc. The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the mobile terminal 100 (eg, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). This sound output unit 152 may include a receiver, speaker, buzzer, etc.

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

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 responds to stimulation such as pin arrays moving perpendicular to the contact skin surface, blowing force or suction force of air through a nozzle or inlet, grazing the skin surface, contact with electrodes, and electrostatic force. A variety of tactile effects can be generated, including effects by reproducing hot and cold sensations using elements that can absorb heat or heat.

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

The optical output unit 154 uses light from the light source of the mobile terminal 100 to output a signal to notify that an event has occurred. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include receiving a message, receiving a call signal, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, receiving an email, receiving information through an application, etc.

The signal output by the optical output unit 154 is realized as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or multiple colors to the front or back. 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 passageway for all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device, 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, wired/wireless headset port, external charger port, wired/wireless data port, memory card port, port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module. A port, an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 160.

Meanwhile, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the right to use the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), subscriber identity module (SIM), and general user authentication. It may include a module (universal subscriber identity module; USIM), etc. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as an 'identification device') may be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device can 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 used to supply power from the cradle by the user. 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 be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 can store programs for operating the control unit 180, and can also temporarily store input/output data (eg, phone book, messages, still images, videos, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch is input on the touch screen.

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

Meanwhile, as discussed above, the control unit 180 controls operations related to application programs and generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, if the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the control unit 180 may execute or release a lock state that restricts the user's input of control commands to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice calls, data communications, video calls, etc., or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input made on the touch screen as text and images, respectively. You can. Furthermore, the control unit 180 may control any one or a combination of the above-described components 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 control unit 180 and supplies power necessary for the operation of each component. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery can be a built-in battery that can be recharged, and can be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging, etc.

Additionally, the power supply unit 190 may be provided with a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of the interface 160 to which an external charger that supplies power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

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

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

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various structures such as watch type, clip type, glass type, or folder type, flip type, slide type, swing type, and swivel type in which two or more bodies are coupled to allow relative movement. . Although it will relate to a specific type of mobile terminal, descriptions relating to a specific type of mobile terminal may apply generally to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept that refers to the mobile terminal 100 by viewing it as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (eg, frame, housing, cover, etc.) that forms the exterior. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are placed in the internal space formed by combining 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 placed on the front of the terminal body to output information. As shown, the window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form the front of the terminal body together with the front case 101.

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a removable battery, identification module, and memory card. In this case, a rear cover 103 to cover the mounted electronic components 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 portion of the side surface of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 when combined. 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, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal, such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), or titanium (Ti).

Unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured so that a single case provides the internal space. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 with synthetic resin or metal extending from the side to the back can be implemented.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a waterproof part (not shown) that prevents water from seeping into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof part 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 a 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 audio output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, an optical output unit 154, and first and second audio output units 152a and 152b. Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b, microphone 122, interface unit 160, etc. may be provided.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first audio output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, and a light output unit ( 154), a first camera 121a and a first manipulation unit 123a are disposed, and a second manipulation 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 audio output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear side, will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These components can be excluded, replaced, or placed on another side as needed. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body rather than the rear of the terminal body.

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or a flexible display. It may include at least one of a display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

Additionally, there may be two or more display units 151 depending on the implementation type of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or arranged integrally on one side, or may be respectively arranged on different sides.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that detects a touch on the display unit 151 so that control commands can be input by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor can detect the touch, and the control unit 180 can generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this. Content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, instructions in various modes, or designable menu items.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor is composed of a film having a touch pattern and is placed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the back of the window 151a, or a metal wire patterned directly on the back of the window 151a. It could be. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be placed on the display substrate or provided inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with a touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen can 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 can be implemented as a receiver that transmits call sounds to the user's ears, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loud speaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ) can be implemented in the form of.

An acoustic hole for emitting sound generated from the first audio output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101). In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made simpler by having the hole formed independently for sound output not visible or hidden.

The light output unit 154 is configured to output light to notify when an event occurs. Examples of the event include receiving a message, receiving a call signal, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, receiving email, receiving information through an application, etc. When the user's confirmation of an event is detected, the control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to stop outputting light.

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

The first and second operating units 123a and 123b are an example of a user input unit 123 that is operated to receive commands for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion. there is. The first and second operating units 123a and 123b may be employed in any tactile manner, such as touch, push, or scroll, that allows the user to operate them while receiving a tactile feeling. Additionally, the first and second operating units 123a and 123b may be operated without the user's tactile feeling through proximity touch, hovering touch, etc.

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

Content input by the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b can be set in various ways. For example, the first operating unit 123a receives commands such as menu, home key, cancel, and search, and the second operating unit 123b receives commands output from the first or second audio output units 152a and 152b. Commands such as adjusting the size of the sound or switching the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode can be input.

Meanwhile, as another example of the user input unit 123, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear of the terminal body. This rear input unit is operated to receive commands for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and the input content can be set in various ways. For example, commands such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., adjustment of the size of the 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 switching between . The rear input unit may be implemented in a form that allows input by touch input, push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be arranged to overlap the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be placed at the upper rear part of the terminal body so that the user can easily operate it using the index finger when holding the terminal body with one hand. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the location of the rear input unit may be changed.

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

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be equipped with a fingerprint recognition sensor that recognizes the user's fingerprint, and the control unit 180 may use fingerprint information detected through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be built into the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

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

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 includes a connection terminal for connection with other devices (e.g., earphones, external speakers), a port for short-distance communication (e.g., an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port (Bluetooth port) Port), wireless LAN port, etc.], or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. This interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket that accommodates an external card, such as a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), a User Identity Module (UIM), or a memory card for information storage.

A second camera 121b may be placed on the rear of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a shooting direction that is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. A plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix format. These cameras may be named 'array cameras'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be captured in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and images of better quality can be obtained.

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

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

The terminal body may be equipped with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be built into the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, the antenna forming part of the broadcast reception module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be removable from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed as a film type and attached to the inner side of the rear cover 103, or a case containing a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) to supply power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 that is built into the terminal body or is removable 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. Additionally, the battery 191 may be configured to enable wireless charging through a wireless charging device. The wireless charging can be implemented using a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

Meanwhile, in this drawing, the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191, restricting the separation of the battery 191, and protecting the battery 191 from external shocks and foreign substances. It is exemplifying. When the battery 191 is configured to be detachable from the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

Accessories may be added to the mobile terminal 100 to protect its appearance or to assist or expand the functions of the mobile terminal 100. An example of such an accessory may be a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. The cover or pouch may be configured to expand the functionality of the mobile terminal 100 in conjunction with the display unit 151. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen to assist or expand touch input on a touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in a mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, we will look at this in more detail based on the attached drawings.

FIG. 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 external force. The deformation may be at least one of bending, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display unit 251. This deformable display unit 251 may be called a ‘flexible display unit’. Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, electronic paper (e-paper), and a combination thereof. In general, the mobile terminal 200 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A to 1C or features similar thereto.

A general flexible display is a light, durable display that does not break easily and is manufactured on a thin, flexible substrate that can be bent, bent, folded, twisted or curled like paper while maintaining the characteristics of a conventional flat panel display.

Additionally, electronic paper is a display technology that applies the characteristics of general ink, and its use of reflected light may be different from existing flat panel displays. Electronic paper can change information using a twisted ball or electrophoresis using a capsule.

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

In the first state, the flexible display unit 251 may be in a curved state (for example, curved up and down or left and right) rather than in 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 a less curved state) or a more curved state.

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

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to this modified example may be equipped with deformation detection means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. This strain detection means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detection means is provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 and can detect information related to deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, information related to deformation may include the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformed time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored. In addition, various information may be detectable due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, the control unit 180 changes 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 detection means, or changes the information displayed on the mobile terminal 200. A control signal can be generated to control the function of.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to this modified example may include a case 201 that accommodates 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, considering 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, considering the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. To implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked upward can be applied.

Changes in the state of the flexible display unit 251 are not limited to external forces. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 is in the first state, it may be transformed into the second state by a command from the user or application.

Meanwhile, mobile terminals can go beyond what users usually hold in their hands and expand into wearable devices that can be worn on the body. These wearable devices include smart watches, smart glasses, and head mounted displays (HMDs). Hereinafter, examples of mobile terminals expanded into wearable devices will be described.

The wearable device may be capable of exchanging (or linking) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short-range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating around the mobile terminal 100. Furthermore, when the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 transmits at least a portion of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device through the short-range communication module 114. It can be sent to . Accordingly, the user can use data processed in the mobile terminal 100 through a wearable device. For example, when a call is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to make a phone call through a wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to check the received message through the wearable device. .

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 related to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display unit 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 so that it can be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of FIGS. 1A to 1C or features similar thereto.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms the exterior. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unibody mobile terminal 300 may be implemented by constructing a single case to provide the internal space.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to enable wireless communication, and an antenna for the wireless communication may be installed in the main body 301. Meanwhile, the performance of the antenna can be expanded using a case. For example, a case containing a conductive material may be electrically connected to the antenna to expand the ground area or radiation area.

A display unit 351 is placed on the front of the main body 301 to output information. The display unit 351 is equipped with a touch sensor and can be implemented as a touch screen. As shown, the window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form the front of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may be equipped with an audio output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, etc. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, it may function as a user input unit 323, and accordingly, the main body 301 may not be provided with separate keys.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist and wraps around the wrist, and may be made of a flexible material to make it easy to wear. As such an example, the band 302 may be made of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, etc. In addition, the band 302 is configured to be detachable from the main body 301, so that the user can replace it with various types of bands according to his or her taste.

Meanwhile, the band 302 can be used to expand the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may be equipped with a ground expansion unit (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and expands the ground area.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener (302a). The fastener 302a may be implemented by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or Velcro (trade name), and may include an elastic section or material. . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is implemented in the form of a buckle is presented.

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

First, communication systems may utilize different wireless interfaces and/or physical layers. For example, wireless interfaces available 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) (especially LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc. This may be included.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is obvious that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems, including not only CDMA wireless communication systems but also OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) wireless communication systems.

A CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS (may be named Node B or Evolved Node B)), and at least one base station controller (Base Station Controllers, BSCs). ), and may include a mobile switching center (MSC). The MSC is configured to connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and BSCs. BSCs can be paired and connected to 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. Accordingly, multiple BSCs may 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 radial direction from the BS. Additionally, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS may be configured to support multiple frequency allocations, and each of the multiple frequency allocations may have a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency allocation may be called a CDMA channel. BS may be called Base Station Transceiver Subsystem (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 refer to 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 broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating within the system. The broadcast reception module 111 shown in FIG. 1A is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by BT.

In addition, the CDMA wireless communication system may be linked to a global positioning system (GPS) to confirm 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 two or more satellites. Here, the location of the mobile terminal 100 can be tracked using not only GPS tracking technology but also all technologies that can track location. Additionally, at least one of the GPS satellites may be selectively or additionally responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

The location information module 115 provided in the mobile terminal is used to detect, calculate, or identify the location of the mobile terminal, and representative examples may include a Global Position System (GPS) module and a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. If necessary, the location information module 115 may replace or additionally perform any of the functions of other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data regarding the location of the mobile terminal.

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 three-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 errors in the calculated location and time information using another satellite is widely used. Additionally, the GPS module 115 can calculate speed information by continuously calculating the current location in real time. However, it is difficult to accurately measure the location of the mobile terminal using a GPS module in areas where satellite signals are shadowed, such as indoors. Accordingly, WPS (WiFi Positioning System) can be used to compensate for GPS-based positioning.

The WiFi Positioning System (WPS) uses a WiFi module provided in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (Wireless Access Point) that transmits or receives wireless signals from the WiFi module. As a technology for tracking the location of a device, it refers to a location determination technology based on WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) using WiFi.

The Wi-Fi location tracking system may include a Wi-Fi location determination 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 connected to the wireless AP may transmit a location information request message to the Wi-Fi location determination server.

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

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

As described above, the Wi-Fi location determination server can receive information on the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 and extract wireless AP information corresponding to the wireless AP to which the mobile terminal is connected from a pre-built database. At this time, information on any wireless APs stored in the database includes MAC Address, SSID, channel information, Privacy, Network Type, latitude and longitude coordinates of the wireless AP, name of the building where the wireless AP is located, number of floors, and detailed indoor location information (GPS coordinates). available), and may be information such as the AP owner’s address and phone number. At this time, in order to remove mobile APs or wireless APs provided using illegal MAC addresses from the positioning process, the Wi-Fi location determination server may extract only a certain number of wireless AP information in order of high RSSI.

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

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

The Cell-ID method is a method of determining the location of the wireless AP with the strongest signal strength among the surrounding wireless AP information collected by the mobile terminal as the location of the mobile terminal. It has the advantage of being simple to implement, requiring no additional costs, and being able to obtain location information quickly, but has the disadvantage of lowering the positioning accuracy if the installation density of wireless APs is low.

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

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

The landmark method is a method of measuring the location of a mobile terminal using a landmark transmitter whose location is known.

In addition to the methods listed, various algorithms can be used as a method to extract (or analyze) location information of a mobile terminal.

The location information of the mobile terminal 100 extracted in this way is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location determination server, so that the mobile terminal 100 can obtain location information.

The mobile terminal 100 can obtain location information by connecting to at least one wireless AP. At this time, the number of wireless APs required to obtain location information of the mobile terminal 100 may vary depending on the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located.

As previously seen through FIG. 1A, the mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC). Short-distance communication technologies such as Field Communication and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) can be applied.

Among these, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports non-contact, short-range wireless communication between terminals at a distance of about 10 cm. The NFC module can operate in any of card mode, reader mode, and P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module that stores card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) (e.g., Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) or Universal SIM (USIM)), Secure micro SD, and a sticker, or a logical medium embedded in the mobile terminal ( For example, it may be an embedded SE (Secure element). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) can occur between the NFC module and the security module.

When the NFC module is operated in card mode, the mobile terminal can transmit the stored card information to the outside like a traditional IC card. Specifically, by bringing the mobile terminal that stores the card information of the payment card, such as a credit card or bus card, close to the fare payment machine, mobile short-distance payments can be processed, and the mobile terminal that stores the card information of the access card can be used to authorize access. Upon approaching the flag, the access approval process can begin. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are mounted on the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information for the mounted cards. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of the 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 (e.g., user's student number or employee number), and access history. It could be one.

When the NFC module is operated in reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, the data that the mobile terminal receives from the tag may be coded in the NFC Data Exchange Format defined by the NFC Forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines four record types. Specifically, the NFC Forum defines four Record Type Definitions (RTDs): Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. If the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the control unit can run a browser (eg, an Internet browser), and if the data received from the tag is a text type, the control unit can run a text viewer. If the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit can run a browser or make a phone call, and if the data received from the tag is a general control type, the control unit can execute an appropriate operation according to the control contents.

When the NFC module is operated in P2P (Peer-to-Peer) mode, a mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. At this time, LLCP (Logical Link Control Protocol) may be applied to P2P communication. For P2P communication, a connection may be created between a mobile terminal and another mobile terminal. At this time, the created connection can be divided into a connectionless mode, which terminates after exchanging one packet, and a connection-oriented mode, which continuously exchanges packets. 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 available distance of NFC communication is short, P2P mode can be effectively used to exchange small data.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as described above will be discussed with reference to the attached drawings. It is obvious 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.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing another example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include a case 210 that substantially forms the body of the watch-type mobile terminal 200. The watch-type mobile terminal 200 may also include a band 220 connected to the case 210. The band 220 is worn on the wrist to surround the wrist, and may be made of a flexible material to make it easy to wear. For example, the band 220 may be made of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, etc. In addition, the band 220 is configured to be detachable from the case 210, so that the user can replace it with various types of bands according to his or her taste.

The watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include a bezel 230 located on the case 210. The bezel 230 is made of a ring-shaped member and may extend along the edge of the case 210. Through this, the bezel 230 can hold a separate glass or crystal member that protects the display unit 151. In addition to this protective purpose, the bezel 230 may be configured to provide other functions or may also be used for decorative purposes. In the present invention, the bezel 230 can be used as a means for sensing a user's touch input.

The display unit 151 of the watch-type mobile terminal 200 can directly display numbers corresponding to the current time, and can display a dial (or face) and hands like an analog clock. . Additionally, the watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include at least one hand 51 and 52 as a physical watch unit. The hands 51 and 52 may be made of a physical member, more specifically, a needle-shaped member. Like a typical analog watch, the hands 51 and 52 may be placed in the center of the case 210. The hands 51 and 52 may be placed at the center of the case 210 and at the same time at the center of the display unit 151. Additionally, the hand 51 may correspond to the hour hand, and the hand 52 may correspond to the minute hand.

The hands 51 and 52 can display the current time to the user by pointing to letters or scales like a typical analog clock. The display unit 151 may be configured to display a dial including an index (I) for displaying time. Accordingly, the hand 51 can display the current time by pointing to the index (I) of the display unit 151.

Meanwhile, the watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include a crown 242 as part of the physical watch unit. The crown 242 is located on the side of the case 210, and the hands 51 and 52 can be adjusted or rotated by rotating the crown 242. Additionally, as the crown 242 is rotated, the hands 51 and 52 may be adjusted or rotated to provide functions different from the watch function. Additionally, the watch-type mobile terminal 200 may include a push button 211 as an input unit 120 (see FIG. 1A). The push button 211 may be placed on the side of the case 210 adjacent to the crown 242.

Meanwhile, the hands 51 and 52 can be used to provide functions as smart devices in addition to simply displaying time. However, the hands 51 and 52 must be able to operate in conjunction with other electronic components to provide such functions. That is, the hands 51 and 52 must be able to be controlled electrically and/or electronically. More specifically, the hands 51 and 52, to be precise, must be able to move by electrical and electronic signals provided from the control unit 180. Accordingly, the hands 51 and 52 can be controlled based on an electromechanical system.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration modules of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the present invention, a watch-type mobile terminal may include a display unit 510, a sensing unit 520, a wireless communication unit 530, and a control unit 540.

The display unit 510 can display visual information. Here, visual information may include content, applications, images, videos, icons, etc. Additionally, the display unit 510 can display information processed in the watch-type mobile terminal 200. For example, the display unit 510 basically outputs various images and text information, and displays a UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) according to the execution screen information of the application running on the watch-type mobile terminal 200. Interface) can be displayed. Additionally, the display unit 510 may output visual information on the screen based on control commands from the control unit 540.

The display unit 510 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or a flexible display. It may include at least one of a display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In the present invention, the display unit 510 may be implemented as the display 151 of FIG. 1A. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 510 may output first content. For example, the first content may include an application execution screen, an application list, a notification indicating the occurrence of an event, a clock, etc.

The sensing unit 520 senses the user's various inputs to the watch-type mobile terminal 200 and the environment of the watch-type mobile terminal 200, and generates the sensing results so that the control unit 540 can perform an operation accordingly. can be transmitted. In the present invention, the sensing unit 520 may be implemented as the sensing unit 140 or the input unit 120 shown in FIG. 1A. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit 520 is provided in the bezel part 230 and can sense a drag touch input to the bezel part 230. Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit 520 is provided on the crown 242 and can sense a push input or a rotation input with respect to the crown.

The wireless communication unit 530 can perform communication and transmit/receive data between the mobile terminal and an external device using various protocols. Additionally, the wireless communication unit 530 can connect to a network wired or wirelessly to transmit/receive digital data such as content. In the present invention, the wireless communication unit 530 may be implemented as the wireless communication unit 110 of FIG. 1A. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication unit 530 can transmit and receive messages and calls with an external device.

The control unit 540 can process data, control each unit of the watch-type mobile terminal 200 described above, and control data transmission/reception between units. In the present invention, the control unit 540 may be implemented as the control unit 180 of FIG. 1A. According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the first input signal to at least one of the crown and the bezel part is sensed while the first content is being output on the display unit 510, control can be made to output the second content. .

As an embodiment of the present invention, operations performed by a watch-type mobile terminal (hereinafter referred to as 'mobile terminal') may be controlled by the control unit 540. However, for convenience, in the drawings and the following description, these operations are collectively referred to as those performed by the mobile terminal. Hereinafter, a method of providing various contents according to an input signal sensed by a mobile terminal will be described through the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 29.

Figure 6 is a flowchart showing a control method of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal can output the first content on the display unit (S610). Here, the first content may include an application execution screen, an application list, event notification, and default content such as a clock. Additionally, the mobile terminal can output the first content while activated.

Next, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal for at least one of the crown and the bezel portion (S620). Here, the first input signal may correspond to an input for rotating the crown or a drag touch input for the bezel portion.

Next, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output second content related to the first content on the display unit in response to the first input signal (S630). Here, the second content may be determined based on at least one of the speed and direction of the first input signal and the type of the first content.

As an example, depending on whether the speed of the first input signal falls within a preset speed range, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output different second content. As another example, depending on whether the speed of the first input signal is in the first direction or the second direction, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output different second content. Additionally, as another example, depending on whether the first content corresponds to an application list, contact list, clock, weather, notification, etc., the mobile terminal can control the display of different second content. In this regard, it will be explained through the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 29.

UI changes depending on scroll speed

As described above, in the present invention, the mobile terminal can sense an input signal through the bezel portion 230 or the crown 242. For example, an input signal sensed through the bezel part 230 may correspond to a drag touch input that rotates along the bezel part. Additionally, for example, the input signal sensed through the crown 242 may correspond to a push input to the crown 242 or an input to rotate the crown 242.

At this time, the drag touch input for the bezel portion 230 and the input for rotating the crown 242 correspond to inputs including speed. Accordingly, the mobile terminal may provide different user interfaces depending on the speed at which the bezel portion 230 or the crown 242 is scrolled. Hereinafter, an example of providing different results depending on the speed of the input signal sensed from the bezel portion or crown will be described through FIGS. 7 to 11.

Figure 7 shows a method of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 7 shows a method of outputting different content according to rotation input at different speeds while a list is output as an execution screen of a specific application on a mobile terminal.

Referring to FIG. 7(a), the mobile terminal may output a contact list 710 on the display unit while the contact application is running. At this time, due to limitations in the size of the display unit, only a portion of all contact information may be displayed. In this case, the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 740a for the display unit. Here, the first input signal 740a may correspond to a drag touch input in one direction on the display unit. Through this, the mobile terminal can scroll to search the contact list 710. However, dragging a touch on a touch screen may be inefficient for searching a large amount of contacts.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the input signal to the crown 242. Here, the input signal may correspond to an input signal for outputting an execution screen other than the basic contact list in the contact application.

As an example, the mobile terminal may sense the first rotation input 740b for the crown 242. Here, the first rotation input 740b may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a first speed. For example, in FIG. 7(b), the first rotation input 740b may correspond to an input that slowly rotates the crown 242 upward. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the favorite list 720 set on the contact application.

As another example, the mobile terminal may sense the second rotation input 740c for the crown 242. Here, the second rotation input 740c may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a second speed. Here, the second speed is faster than the above-described first speed and corresponds to a speed faster than the preset speed. For example, in FIG. 7(c), the second rotation input 740c may correspond to an input that quickly rotates the crown 242 upward. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a quick scroll pop-up 730 to easily search for contacts on the contact list of the contact application.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, it has been explained that different UIs are provided according to the speed of the rotation input to the crown 242, but unlike this, it can be applied even when the speed of the drag touch input to the bezel portion 230 is different. Of course. Additionally, in this embodiment, rotational input to the crown 242 in one direction has been described, but it can of course also be applied to rotational input in the opposite direction.

Figure 8 shows a method of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 8 shows a method of outputting different content when rotation inputs with different speeds are sensed while an application list is output on a mobile terminal. In the embodiment of FIG. 8, description of content that overlaps with that of FIG. 7 described above will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 8(a), the mobile terminal may output an application list 810 on the display unit. At this time, due to limitations in the size of the display unit of the mobile terminal, only a portion of the entire application may be displayed. In this case, the mobile terminal can sense the input signal 840a for the display unit. Here, the input signal 840a may correspond to a drag touch input in one direction on the display unit. Through this, the mobile terminal can scroll to search the application list 810.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the input signal to the crown 242. Here, the input signal corresponds to a signal for executing a function set by the user or preset in the mobile terminal in addition to the application list.

As an example, the mobile terminal may sense the first rotation input 840b for the crown 242. Here, the first rotation input 840a may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a first speed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the mobile terminal can activate the voice recognition function. For example, when the user's voice input is sensed after the first rotation input 840a is sensed, the mobile terminal may perform a function set according to the voice input.

As another example, the mobile terminal may sense the second rotation input 840c for the crown 242. Here, the second rotation input 840c may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a second speed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a recently used application list pop-up 830 on the application list.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, it has been explained that different UIs are provided according to the speed of the rotation input to the crown 242, but unlike this, it can be applied even when the speed of the drag touch input to the bezel portion 230 is different. Of course. Additionally, in this embodiment, a rotational input to the crown 242 in one direction has been described, but it can of course also be applied to a rotational input in the opposite direction.

Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 9 shows a method of providing different UIs in response to consecutive rotation inputs in the same speed range when a notification for an event occurring on a mobile terminal is output.

First, referring to FIG. 9(a), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a simple notification 910 on the display unit. Here, the simple notification 910 may correspond to a simple notification notifying the existence of an event that has occurred. For example, if an event occurs while another application is running, the mobile terminal can be controlled to stop the running application and output a simple notification 910 indicating the occurred event. Additionally, for example, when an input signal for confirming a notification is sensed, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a simple notification 910 indicating an event that has occurred. For example, the generated event may include various events received or generated in a watch-type mobile terminal, such as receiving a message, receiving a call, receiving an email, or generating an alarm.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 951. Here, the first input signal may correspond to an input for checking the notification in more detail. For example, the first input signal may correspond to a drag touch input 951a at a first speed in one direction on the bezel part 230. Additionally, for example, the first input signal may correspond to an input 951b that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a first speed. Here, the first speed corresponds to a speed within a preset speed range.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a normal notification 920 in response to the first input signal. Here, the normal notification 920 may correspond to a notification that provides the type of event that occurred and the contents of the event that occurred.

Next, the user may want to check detailed information about the confirmed normal notification 920. In this case, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 952. Here, the second input signal may correspond to an input for checking the notification in more detail. For example, the second input signal may correspond to a drag touch input 952a at a first speed in one direction on the bezel part 230. Additionally, for example, the first input signal may correspond to an input 952b that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a first speed. Here, the first speed corresponds to a speed within a preset speed range.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a detail notification 930 in response to the second input signal. Here, the detail notification 930 may correspond to a notification of an event output while the application corresponding to the generated event is running.

Next, even when the actual application is running, the user may not be able to check the occurred event at once due to limitations in the size of the display unit. In this case, the mobile terminal can sense the third input signal 953. Here, the third input signal 953 may correspond to an input for scrolling. Here, the third input signal 953 may correspond to an input 953a to the bezel part 230 or an input 953b to the crown 242. Additionally, the third input signal 953 may be the same as the first input signal 951 or the second input signal 952 described above.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a scrolled detail notification 940 in response to the third input signal 953. Through this, the user can easily check the contents of the notification regardless of the size of the display unit.

In this embodiment, a rotational input to the crown 242 or the bezel portion 230 in one direction has been described, but it can of course also be applied to a rotational input in the opposite direction.

Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing content according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 10 shows a method of providing different UIs in response to consecutive rotation inputs in the same speed range when a notification for an event occurring on a mobile terminal is output. In the embodiment of FIG. 10, content that overlaps with the description of FIG. 9 described above will be omitted.

First, referring to FIG. 10(a), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the first notification 1010 on the display unit. For example, the first notification 1010 may correspond to a notification of a received message. At this time, the user may wish to check other notifications other than the first notification 1010.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 1041. For example, the first input signal 1041 may correspond to a drag touch input 1041a at a second speed in one direction on the bezel part 230. Additionally, for example, the first input signal 1041 may correspond to an input 1041b that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a second speed. Here, the second speed may correspond to a speed faster than a preset speed range. That is, the second speed in FIG. 10 may correspond to a faster speed than the first speed in FIG. 9 described above.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the second notification 1020 in response to the first input signal 1041. Here, the second notification 1020 is a different notification from the first notification 1010 and may correspond to an unreceived call notification. Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 10, the second notification 1020 is a notification of the same application as the first notification 1010, and may correspond to a different message or a different sender. Additionally, the user may wish to check other notifications in addition to the first notification 1010 and the second notification 1020.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 1042. For example, the second input signal 1042 may correspond to a drag touch input 1042a at a second speed in one direction on the bezel part 230. Also, for example, the second input signal 1042 may correspond to an input 1042b that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a second speed.'

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the third notification 1030 in response to the second input signal 1042. Here, the third notification 1030 is a different notification from the first notification 1010 and the second notification 1020 and may correspond to a received mail notification. Through this, the user can easily and continuously check multiple notifications.

Meanwhile, unlike the embodiments of FIGS. 9 and 10 described above, the mobile terminal may provide different notifications depending on the rotation input of the first speed. Additionally, unlike the embodiments of FIGS. 9 and 10 described above, the mobile terminal may provide detailed notifications according to the rotation input at the second speed. Additionally, the embodiments of FIGS. 9 and 10 may be implemented in combination. For example, the mobile terminal may continuously sense a rotation input at a second speed after sensing a rotation input at a first speed.

Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting an alarm according to the scroll speed of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 11 shows a method of setting the hour and minute of the alarm according to the speed of the rotation input. As described above in FIG. 4, the mobile terminal may be equipped with an hour hand 51 and a minute hand 52. For example, the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52 may correspond to physical members or graphic effects.

The mobile terminal may be in a state in which an alarm application is running or in an alarm setting mode. For example, the alarm setting mode represents a case in which the mode is switched to set an alarm when a trigger signal (not shown) is sensed in a clock mode that indicates the current time through the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52. Setting an alarm using the hour and minute hands can be used to easily set an alarm while cooking or exercising.

At this time, referring to FIG. 11(a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 1110. For example, the first input signal 1110 may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a first speed. In this case, in response to the first input signal 1110, the mobile terminal can move the hour hand 51. Here, the distance that the hour hand 51 moves may be determined based on the number of rotations of the crown 242, the rotation angle, the degree of rotation, and the rotation time. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 11(a), the mobile terminal may complete setting the alarm hour when a preset time elapses after the first input signal 1110 ends.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 11(b), the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 1120. For example, the second input signal 1120 may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction at a second speed. Here, the second speed corresponds to a speed faster than the first speed. In this case, in response to the second input signal 1120, the mobile terminal can move the minute hand 52. Here, the distance that the minute hand 52 moves can be determined based on the number of rotations of the crown 242, the rotation angle, the degree of rotation, the rotation time, etc. Also, although not shown in FIG. 11(b), the mobile terminal is the second When a preset time elapses after the input signal 1120 ends, setting the minute hand of the alarm can be completed.

Through the above-described embodiment, a user can quickly set an alarm in an easy and simple manner while using the mobile terminal as a clock. In the above-described embodiment, the first speed is assumed to be slower than the second speed, but it can of course be implemented in reverse. Additionally, in the embodiment of FIG. 11, the input signal is described as being sensed through the crown, but of course, it can also be sensed through the bezel portion.

UI changes depending on scroll speed and scroll direction

Hereinafter, an example of providing different UI depending on the speed and direction of the input signal sensed from the bezel or crown will be described through FIGS. 12 and 13. In the embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13, it is assumed that the mobile terminal is simultaneously displaying the clock and weather on the display unit. Additionally, it is assumed that the hour and minute hands output in FIGS. 12 and 13 are digital hands, not analog hands.

Additionally, it is assumed that the first direction described in FIGS. 12 and 13 is an upward direction, and the second direction is a downward direction. Additionally, it is assumed that the first speed described in FIGS. 12 and 13 corresponds to a slower speed than the second speed and is within a preset speed range.

Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing different content depending on the speed and direction of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 12 shows a method of outputting future information through a rotation input to the crown in a first direction.

First, referring to FIG. 12(a), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the current time through the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52 and output the current weather 1210 in a preset area on the display unit. .

At this time, referring to FIG. 12(b), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 1220a that rotates the crown 242 in the first direction at a first speed. In this case, the mobile terminal can change the positions of the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52 according to the rotation of the crown 242. Here, the changed positions of the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52 may be determined based on the rotation distance and number of rotations of the crown 242. Additionally, the mobile terminal can sequentially display the expected weather at the position of the hour hand 51 or the minute hand 52 according to the rotation of the crown 242. Additionally, the mobile terminal can output the time change amount 1220 to a preset area.

Additionally, referring to FIG. 12(c), the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1220b that rotates the crown 242 in the first direction at a second speed. In this case, the mobile terminal can be controlled to remove the output hour hand 51 and minute hand 52 and output the daily weather 1230.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing an example of providing different content depending on the speed and direction of an input signal in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 13 shows a method of outputting past information through a rotation input to the crown in a second direction.

First, referring to FIG. 13(a), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the current time through the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52 and output the current weather 1310 in a preset area on the display unit. .

At this time, referring to FIG. 13(b), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 1320a that rotates the crown 242 in the second direction at a first speed. In this case, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output time zone information 1330 about yesterday's and today's weather according to the rotation of the crown 242. At this time, the mobile terminal can remove the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52.

Additionally, referring to FIG. 13(c), the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 1320b that rotates the crown 242 in the second direction at a second speed. In this case, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output overall comparison information 1340 of yesterday's and today's weather according to the rotation of the crown 242. At this time, the mobile terminal may stop outputting the hour hand 51 and the minute hand 52.

Through the above-described embodiment, the user can easily check weather changes according to time zone on the mobile terminal. Additionally, unlike the embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13 described above, the second speed may correspond to a slower speed than the first speed. In addition, in the embodiments of FIGS. 12 and 13, the input signal is described as being sensed through the crown, but of course, it can also be sensed through the bezel portion.

of the crown Rotation input and voice input

Figures 14 and 15 below show a method of providing different content based on the sensed voice input when a rotation input to the crown is sensed in voice recognition mode. In the embodiments of FIGS. 14 and 15, it is assumed that the mobile terminal is in a voice recognition mode. For example, the voice recognition mode can be entered when a trigger signal is sensed while the mobile terminal is in an activated or deactivated state.

First, Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of outputting set content when a rotation input is sensed in voice recognition mode in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 14 shows a method of automatically outputting an emoticon based on the voice input when a rotation input to the crown 242 is sensed in the voice recognition mode of the mobile terminal.

Referring to FIG. 14(a), the mobile terminal can sense the voice input 1410 of 'Goodbye, I love you' and the rotation input 1420 in voice recognition mode. At this time, the voice input 1410 and the rotation input 1420 may be sensed simultaneously or sequentially. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 14, the mobile terminal can sense the voice input 1410, perform Speech-To-Text (STT) conversion, and recognize the contents of the converted text. Additionally, the rotation input 1420 may correspond to a signal requesting conversion of the converted text into an emoticon. For example, the rotation input 1420 may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction by a certain angle or more.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output an emoticon 1430 based on the contents of the text. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14(b), if the output emoticon 1430 matches the user's intention, the user can send the emoticon to the other party by touching the send button on the display unit. Additionally, if the output emoticon 1430 does not meet the user's intention, the user can stop sending the emoticon by touching the cancel button on the display unit.

Through this embodiment, the user can easily use emoticons through voice input and rotating the crown without the hassle of searching and setting emoticons to input a desired emoticon. Meanwhile, in the case of this embodiment, rotation input through crown rotation has been described, but of course, rotation input through drag touch input on the bezel portion is also possible.

Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting set content when a rotation input is sensed in voice recognition mode in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 15 shows a method of automatically outputting a sentence based on the voice input of a word when a rotational input to the crown 242 is sensed in the voice recognition mode of the mobile terminal. In the embodiment of FIG. 15, description of content that overlaps with that of FIG. 14 described above will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 15(a), the mobile terminal can sense the voice input 1510 of 'arrival at 6 o'clock' and the rotation input 1520 in voice recognition mode. At this time, the voice input 1510 and the rotation input 1520 may be sensed simultaneously or sequentially. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 15, the mobile terminal can sense the voice input 1510, convert it to STT, and recognize the contents of the converted text. The rotation input 1520 may correspond to an input for completing a sentence based on words included in the converted text.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a sentence 1530 based on the contents of the text. At this time, the mobile terminal can complete sentences based on the user's usual language patterns through an IA (Intelligent Agent) of an external server provided in the mobile terminal or connected to the mobile terminal. More specifically, the mobile terminal can be controlled to extract the user's voice pattern and output a sentence containing words based on the extracted voice pattern.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(b), if the output sentence 1530 matches the user's intention, the user can transmit the sentence to the other party by touching the send button on the display unit. Additionally, if the output sentence 1530 does not meet the user's intention, the user can stop transmission of the sentence by touching the cancel button on the display unit.

Through this embodiment, the user can easily complete a sentence that matches the user's intent in a watch-type mobile terminal where text input is not easy due to the size of the display unit. Meanwhile, in the case of this embodiment, rotation input through crown rotation has been described, but of course, rotation input through drag touch input on the bezel portion is also possible.

Meanwhile, the rotation input 1420 of FIG. 14 described above and the rotation input 1520 of FIG. 15 described above may correspond to different rotation inputs. Through this, the mobile terminal will be able to provide different content for the same voice input. As an example, the speed of the rotation input 1420 may be faster than the speed of the rotation input 1520. As another example, the rotation angle of the rotation input 1420 may correspond to a larger angle than the rotation angle of the rotation input 1520. Additionally, the rotation inputs 1420 and 1520 may be distinguished through various methods other than the above-described embodiments.

watch Various other UI provided by type mobile terminal

16 to 29 illustrate various UIs displayed on the watch-type mobile terminal of the present invention.

First, Figure 16 is a diagram showing an example of weather output from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 16 shows a method of additionally providing different weather content according to an input signal on a basic screen showing today's and tomorrow's weather.

Referring to FIG. 16(a), when the mobile terminal senses a tap input 1620a for today's weather on the basic screen 1610, it can be controlled to output a detailed screen 1630 for today's weather. At this time, the detailed screen 1630 may be overlaid and output on the basic screen 1610.

Referring to FIG. 16(b), when the mobile terminal senses the rotation input 1620b while the basic screen 1610 is displayed, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the weekly weather list 1640. At this time, because only a portion of the weekly weather is output due to the size of the display unit, the user can check the weekly weather through a scroll input on the display unit.

Figure 17 is a diagram showing an example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 17 shows a method of providing different screens depending on input signals or event occurrences on screens showing the status of the clock and the sun.

Referring to FIG. 17(a), the mobile terminal can output clock content 1710 indicating the time of the current location. For example, the clock content 1710 may include the time 1711 of the current location, a graphic effect 1712 indicating the current state of the sun, and the time and weather 1713 of a preset location. At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the rotation input 1720 for the crown 242. Here, the rotation input 1720 may correspond to an input for checking a future or past state based on the current time. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 17(a), the rotation input 1720 is an input that rotates the crown 242 upward, and may correspond to the rotation angle corresponding to 7 hours and 30 minutes later.

In response to the rotation input 1720, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output clock content 7 hours and 30 minutes after the current time. Referring to the second screen of FIG. 17(b), the time 1711 of the current location, the graphic effect 1712, and the time and weather 1713 of the preset location may be output based on the changed time.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 17(b), the mobile terminal may receive an event such as a message while outputting watch content 1710. In this case, the mobile terminal can overlay the notification 1730 on a preset area on the watch content 1710 and output it for a preset time.

Figure 18 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 18 shows a method of providing different screens depending on the location at which a tap input is sensed on a screen showing the state of the clock and the sun. In the embodiment of FIG. 18, content that overlaps with that of FIG. 17 described above will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 18(a), the mobile terminal can output clock content 1810 indicating the time of the current location. For example, the clock content 1810 may include the time 1811 of the current location, a graphic effect 1812 indicating the current state of the sun, and the time and weather 1813 of a preset location.

As an example, the mobile terminal may sense the first tap input 1820a for the graphic effect 1812. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a screen 1830 showing today's sunrise/sunset times.

As another example, the mobile terminal may sense the second tap input 1820b for the time and weather 1813 of a preset location. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output watch content 1840 at a preset location to the display unit.

Figure 19 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a clock from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, FIG. 19 shows a method of displaying various contents according to an input signal on a watch screen that simultaneously provides not only the time of the current location but also the time of the location of a preset area.

First, referring to FIG. 19(a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 1920a while the watch content 1910 is output on the display unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 19, the clock content may output not only the time of the current location but also the times of the first region and the second region simultaneously. More specifically, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 1920a for the clock of the first region included in the clock content 1910.

In this case, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output detailed information 1930 about the first region in response to the first input signal 1920a. Referring to FIG. 19(b), the mobile terminal can output the current time of the first region on an image representing the first region.

Additionally, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 1920b. For example, the second input signal 1920b may correspond to a rotation input to the crown 242 or the bezel portion 230. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19(c), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output detailed information 1940 about the second area. Referring to FIG. 19(c), the mobile terminal can output the current time of the second area on an image representing the second area.

Figure 20 is a diagram showing an example of watch content including weather in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 20 shows a method of providing various contents according to an input signal on a watch screen that simultaneously provides not only the time of the current location but also the weather of the current location.

First, referring to FIG. 20(a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 2021 while the first screen 2010 of watch content is output on the display unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 20, the first screen 2010 of the clock content mainly displays the time of the current location and may include the weather 2015 of the current location in some areas. That is, the first screen 2010 corresponds to a screen that mainly outputs the time and weather. Here, the first input signal 2021 may correspond to a tap input for the weather 2015 of the current location on the display unit.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the second screen 2030 in response to the first input signal 2021. Here, the second screen 2030 is a screen that mainly displays weather among time and weather, and corresponds to a screen that displays the weather of the current location in the center of the display unit. Additionally, the second screen 2030 may output an index indicating the time and provide a graphic effect indicating the current time on the index rather than the hour and minute hands.

At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 2022 while the second screen 2030 is displayed. Here, the second input signal 2022 may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in one direction. Additionally, the second input signal 2022 corresponds to a signal for switching time.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20(c), the mobile terminal is controlled to output the weather 2040 of the current location corresponding to the switched time on the second screen in response to the second input signal 2022. You can. Through this, users can easily check not only the current weather, but also future or past weather.

Users may want to check the weather in their current location as well as the weather in other locations. The mobile terminal can sense the third input signal 2023 while the second screen 2040 is displayed. Here, the third input signal 2023 may correspond to an input that rotates the crown 242 in another direction. Additionally, the third input signal 2023 corresponds to a signal for switching regions.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20(d), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the weather 2050 of a preset area corresponding to the current time in response to the third input signal 2023. Through this, users can easily check not only the hourly weather of their current location, but also the weather of other regions at the current time.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, a rotation input with a different direction with respect to the crown is used as an example, but of course, a drag touch input with a different direction with respect to the bezel part is also possible.

Figure 21 is a diagram showing an example of setting an alarm in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 21(a), when an input signal (not shown) for executing an alarm application is sensed, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the basic screen 2110 of the alarm application. For example, the basic screen 2110 may include the current time 2111, an alarm progress bar 2112, and an alarm button 2113. Here, the alarm button 2113 is a button for setting the alarm time, and corresponds to setting an alarm at a preset time interval every time an input signal is applied.

The mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 2120 to set an alarm. Here, the first input signal 2120 may correspond to five consecutive tap inputs. In this case, as shown in Figure 21(b), the alarm time can be set 5 minutes later. Accordingly, the alarm progress bar 2112 may also output a graphic effect indicating 5 minutes.

As an example, when the second input signal 2130 is sensed after the first input signal 2120, the mobile terminal may start counting the alarm time. For example, the second input signal 2130 may correspond to a rotation input to the crown 242. As another example, if there is no additional input signal for a predetermined period of time after the input signal 2120 is sensed, the mobile terminal may automatically set an alarm and start counting.

Next, referring to FIG. 21(c), when the alarm setting time is running out, the mobile terminal can inform the user that the alarm time is imminent by changing colors, etc. In this case, the user can end the alarm by touching the end 2114 button on the progress bar 2112 before the alarm occurs.

Figure 22 is a diagram showing another example of setting an alarm in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 22(a), when the first input signal 2220 is sensed on the basic watch screen 2210, the alarm setting mode can be entered. When entering the alarm setting mode, as shown in FIG. 22(b), the mobile terminal can reduce the size of the watch screen and output an index 2230 for alarm setting near the bezel.

Next, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 2240 in alarm setting mode. Referring to FIG. 22(c), the mobile terminal can sense an input signal 2240a that rotates the crown 242 upward or an input signal 2240b that rotates the crown downward. In addition, the mobile terminal sets an alarm time according to the rotation of the crown, and when the rotation of the crown stops and the preset time has hardened, the mobile terminal outputs an alarm counting indicator 2215 as shown in FIG. 22(d). You can control it.

Figure 23 is a diagram showing an example of outputting a schedule from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 23 shows a method of simultaneously outputting the current time and schedule.

Referring to FIG. 23(a), the mobile terminal can simultaneously output a schedule icon 2320 on the watch screen 2310. In the embodiment of FIG. 23(a), the watch screen 2310 may include a first icon 2311 and a second icon 2312. The first icon 2311 is an icon 2311 representing the hour and may be displayed at the center of the display unit. The second icon 2312 is an icon 2312 representing minutes and can rotate around the first icon 2311.

Additionally, the schedule icon 2320 may be output at a location corresponding to the time at which the schedule is set. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 23(b), when time passes, the position of the second icon 2312 changes, but the schedule icon 2320 may be output at a fixed position.

Additionally, when the second icon 2311 overlaps the schedule icon 2320, the mobile terminal can output schedule information 2330. More specifically, when the current time corresponds to the scheduled time, the mobile terminal can output detailed information about the schedule on the display unit, as shown in FIG. 23(c).

Figure 24 is a diagram showing another example of outputting a schedule from a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 24(a), when the schedule application is executed, the mobile terminal may output the name of the upcoming schedule and the remaining time (2410) in the center of the display unit. Additionally, the mobile terminal can output the hour hand 2411 and the minute hand 2412 in a small size. Meanwhile, the mobile terminal may output an icon 2425 indicating the scheduled schedule adjacent to the bezel portion.

As an example, an input signal 2450a for an icon 2425 representing a schedule may be sensed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24(c), the mobile terminal can output enlarged information 2440 of the icon 2425. Additionally, as another example, an input signal 2450b for an upcoming event 2410 may be sensed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24(b), the mobile terminal can output detailed information 2430 of the upcoming schedule.

Figure 25 is a diagram showing an execution screen of an exercise application in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 25(a), the execution screen of the exercise application may be displayed in various ways depending on settings. The left diagram of FIG. 25(a) is a detail view, and corresponds to a state in which time information is output in the center and 8 types of exercise items are output. The diagram on the right of Figure 25(a) is a simple view in which time information is output in the center and four types of exercise items can be output.

Additionally, Figure 25(b) corresponds to the case where running exercise 2521 is selected in the detail view. When the running exercise 2521 is selected, the mobile terminal may output an exercise start button 2530. Additionally, when the input signal 2540 for the exercise start button 2530 is sensed, the mobile terminal may output a countdown 2531 as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 25(b). Additionally, when exercise has started, the mobile terminal can be controlled to output the exercise elapsed time (2532).

Figure 26 is a diagram showing an example of enlarging and outputting content in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 26 shows a method of enlarging content output on the display unit using touch input and rotation input.

Referring to FIG. 26(a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 2620a and the second input signal 2620b while outputting content 2610 including a list on the display unit. Here, the first input signal 2620a may correspond to a touch input to the display unit, and the second input signal 2620b may correspond to a rotation input to the crown 242. Additionally, the first input signal 2620a and the second input signal 2620b may be sensed sequentially or simultaneously.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the mobile terminal may output enlarged content 2630 in response to the first input signal 2620a and the second input signal 2620b. At this time, the enlarged content 2630 may correspond to content enlarged around the area in the content 2610 where the first input signal 2620a was sensed.

Figure 27 is a diagram showing another example of enlarging and outputting content in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, Figure 27 shows a method of providing a preview of some of the content output to the display unit.

Referring to FIG. 27(a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 2741 for the first thumbnail while the thumbnail list 2710 of a plurality of images is output. For example, the first input signal 2741 may correspond to various touch inputs such as long touch, short touch, and long and press touch. Additionally, the first input signal 2741 may correspond to an input for enlarging a thumbnail image.

In this case, in response to the first input signal 2741, the mobile terminal may output an image 2720 corresponding to the first thumbnail. As shown in FIG. 27(b), the mobile terminal can output the image 2720 by overlaying it on the thumbnail list 2710.

Meanwhile, the user may want to enlarge and check thumbnail images other than the first thumbnail. At this time, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 2742a and the third input signal 2742b. Here, the second input signal 2742a may correspond to various touch inputs to the display unit, and the third input signal 2742b may correspond to a rotation input to the crown 242. Additionally, the second input signal 2742a and the third input signal 2742b may be sensed sequentially or simultaneously.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 27(c), in response to the second input signal 2742b and the third input signal 2742c, the mobile terminal selects a second thumbnail adjacent to the first thumbnail on the thumbnail list 2710. It can be controlled to output the image 2730 corresponding to .

Figure 28 is a diagram showing an example of content output on the display unit in the charging mode of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in Figure 28(a), the mobile terminal enters the charging mode when connected to the charging cradle. In this case, the mobile terminal can output default content 2810 on the display unit. For example, the default content 2810 may correspond to a screen showing the clock and charging status.

Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 28(a), even when the mobile terminal is not worn by the user and there is no movement for a certain period of time, the mobile terminal can output default content 2810 on the display unit.

Additionally, the user may wish to check simple information even while the mobile terminal is charging. At this time, the information the user wishes to check may correspond to information frequently used by the user or information automatically set in the mobile terminal. In this regard, as shown in FIG. 28(a), the mobile terminal can sense a rotation input to the crown 242.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 28(b), the mobile terminal can be controlled to output a world weather widget corresponding to preset information. Additionally, when the mobile terminal additionally senses a rotation input for the crown, it can be controlled to output a weather widget, as shown in FIG. 28(c).

Through this, the user can easily check necessary information even when the mobile terminal is in a charged state or not worn.

Figure 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of different content depending on angle information sensed in a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal of the present invention may be equipped with various sensors capable of sensing angles, such as a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor. That is, the mobile terminal can sense the angle of the mobile terminal and output different content at different angles even when the same input signal is sensed.

As an example, referring to FIG. 29(a), the mobile terminal may be located within the range of the user's viewing angle. In this regard, whether it is located within the range of the viewing angle can be determined based on the above-described sensor that senses the angle of the mobile terminal, a camera provided in the mobile terminal, etc. When the mobile terminal is located within the user's viewing angle and an input signal to the mobile terminal is sensed, content running in the foreground can be directly controlled. For example, when a rotation input for the crown is sensed, the mobile terminal can perform scrolling of the content being displayed. Additionally, for example, when a drag touch input to the bezel portion is sensed, the mobile terminal may switch the content being output to another content.

As another example, referring to FIG. 29(b), the mobile terminal may be located outside the user's viewing angle. When the mobile terminal is located outside the user's viewing angle and an input signal to the mobile terminal is sensed, content running in the background can be controlled. For example, when a rotation input to the crown is sensed, the mobile terminal can adjust the volume of music being played.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a program-recorded medium. Computer-readable media includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable media include HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Disk), SDD (Silicon Disk Drive), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. This also includes those implemented in the form of carrier waves (e.g., transmission via the Internet). Additionally, the computer may include a terminal control unit 180. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive 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.

100: Mobile terminal 110: Wireless communication department
120: input unit
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
160: interface unit 170: memory
180: Control unit 190: Power supply unit
200: Watch type mobile terminal
230: Bezel part 242: Crown

Claims (16)

display unit;
a bezel portion forming an edge of the display portion and including a touch sensing portion;
crown; and
Including the control unit,
The control unit
Sensing a rotational input to at least one of the crown and the bezel while the first counterpart list of the contact list is displayed on the display,
When the speed of the rotation input exceeds a preset speed range, activating a quick scroll function of the contact list in response to the rotation input,
If the speed of the rotation input is within the preset speed range, a watch-type movement control to output the second counterpart list of the contact list to the display unit in response to the rotation input without activating the quick scroll function. terminal. In clause 1
A watch-type mobile terminal, wherein the second counterpart list of the contact list is determined further based on the direction of the rotation input. In clause 1
The rotation input is a drag touch input on the bezel portion or an input for rotating the crown, a watch-type mobile terminal. In clause 2
A watch-type mobile terminal, characterized in that the second counterpart list of the contact list is a favorite list of the contact list. delete delete In clause 2
It further includes a voice recognition unit,
The control unit
When a voice input and the rotation input are sensed, a watch-type mobile terminal further comprising outputting at least one of an emoticon and a sentence based on the contents of the voice input. In clause 2
A watch-type mobile terminal that further includes an hour hand and a minute hand. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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