KR20020031965A - Portable radiotelephone with variable/mountable function cover - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal having a variable and detachable function cover is provided to make a function mode conversion of a terminal be interfaced automatically by a function cover. CONSTITUTION: A main body housing(10) includes a protrusion having a predetermined thickness, a touch screen mounted at the upper end of the protrusion, and a stairs-typed groove which is extendedly recessed according to the upper corner of the protrusion. A soft cover unit(20) is detached at the stairs-typed groove and automatically supplies a function mode conversion of a terminal. Elements of the soft cover unit(20) are described as follows. The upper circle-typed aperture(202) is formed at the upper end for outputting data. An elastic block unit(203) is protruded toward the lower portion of the aperture(202). A key portion(203a) is arranged on the elastic block unit(203), positioned at an interval of a predetermined distance with the touch screen, and protruded at a dome shape for an interface. A contact point protrusion is extended to the vertical and lower direction of the key portion(203a), contacted to the touch screen by a pressing operation for an interface.

Description

PORTABLE RADIOTELEPHONE WITH VARIABLE / MOUNTABLE FUNCTION COVER}

The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and more particularly to a portable terminal having a variable and removable cover.

In general, a portable terminal refers to a portable device for voice communication with a counterpart while performing wireless communication with a base station. In addition, the portable terminal now includes a portable device for video communication or Internet communication as well as voice communication. In the future, portable terminals will require various functions to meet the age of multimedia internet.

On the other hand, such a portable terminal may be classified as a bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type terminal in appearance. In addition, a portable terminal typically includes a microphone and a speaker for handset, a keypad or a touch sensitive panel for data input, and input data. LCD (LCD) is used to display the output.

However, the conventional portable terminal has a limitation in usability in using various functions according to the multimedia. For example, when playing an internet game wirelessly, it is very inconvenient to use a function key necessary for the game repeatedly using an existing keypad. The user's eyes and fingers feel fatigue due to myriad repetitive motions, and it is a reality that gives physical or mental fatigue.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal having a variable and removable function cover.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal in which the function mode switching of the terminal is automatically interfaced and provided by the function cover.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a main body including (a) a protrusion projecting to a predetermined thickness, a touch screen provided on the top of the protrusion, and a stepped groove extending along the top edge of the protrusion. housing; And

(b) It is composed of a flexible cover means detachable to the stepped groove to automatically provide a function mode change of the terminal.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a (a) protrusion, a touch screen provided on the top of the protrusion, at least one hemispherical groove provided along the protrusion side end, and a stepped groove extending along the top edge of the protrusion. Body housing comprising; And

(b) an uppermost speaker opening, a data output opening located below the speaker opening, a data input opening located below the data output opening, and a microphone opening located below the data input opening; And a coupling part formed along the upper circumference and a hemispherical protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the coupling part to be coupled to the groove to be detachable from the stepped groove.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing a (a) protrusion, a touch screen provided on the top of the protrusion, at least one hemispherical groove provided along the protrusion side end, and a stepped groove extending along the top edge of the protrusion. Body housing comprising; And

(b) an uppermost speaker opening, an opening for data input / output located below the speaker opening, a microphone opening located below the opening for data input / output, a coupling portion formed along the upper periphery, and the coupling At least one protruding portion of the inner surface is composed of a hemispherical projection coupled to the groove is composed of a flexible cover means detachable from the stepped groove.

1 is a perspective view showing a portable terminal for applying a variable and removable cover according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of a cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a portable terminal.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the line A-A in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the line B-B in FIG. 3; FIG.

6 is a perspective view of a cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a portable terminal.

8 is a perspective view showing a cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a portable terminal.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

A portable terminal according to the present invention is a terminal having a variable and removable cover. In describing the present invention, the above-mentioned "variable" means that each cover having various functions can be replaced in the main body housing, and at the same time, it is possible to implement various colors according to the user's taste. In addition, the mode is automatically set according to the cover replacement, and the corresponding optimum provides the interfacing.

As shown in FIG. 1, a portable terminal having a cover having variability and detachability according to the present invention includes a main body 10 and a predetermined thickness in an upper direction (vertical direction) of the main body housing 10. It consists largely of protruding protrusions 12. A touch screen 122 is mounted on the top end 120 of the protrusion 12, and a speaker device 121 and a microphone device 123 are provided in the vertical direction of the touch screen 122. do. A groove 124 extends along the upper edge of the protrusion 12. The groove 124 is configured in a step shape. A plurality of fixing grooves 125 are arranged along the side end 120a of the protrusion 12. The groove 125 is formed in a hemispherical shape.

The speaker device 121 performs a receiver function, the microphone device 123 performs a transmitter function, and the touch screen 122 performs a data input / output function. The touch screen 122 includes a known touch sensitive panel and an LCD module in close contact with the panel. The touch sensitive panel 14 and the LCD module 16 are illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5.

2 and 3 show a cover 20 attached to and detached from the groove 124 of the main body housing 10. 2 and 3, the cover 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a flexible property. The cover 20 is softly implemented to minimize the damage of the terminal drop and at the same time to provide a soft touch when the terminal is held by one hand, taking the ease of attachment and detachment into the main body housing into consideration. Therefore, the cover 20 is most preferably a flexible plastic, and may be made of a rubber material, and if the cover 20 is made of such a material, it is easy to implement in various colors. As a result, the cover 20 can actively cope with various user's tastes.

The cover 20 has a plurality of openings. The cover 20 includes an upper circular opening 202 for outputting data formed at an upper end 200, an opening 201 for a speaker and an opening 204 for the microphone, respectively formed above and below the upper circular opening 202. ). The upper circular opening 202 is for confirming data displayed on the touch screen, the speaker opening 201 is for delivering speaker sound, and the microphone opening 204 is for delivering microphone sound. to be. An elastic convex portion 203 is formed below the upper circular opening 202. The elastic convex portion 203 is arranged with a plurality of key portions 203a for data input. In addition, the cover 20 is formed with a coupling portion 205 downward along the upper edge, the coupling portion 205 provides a coupling force in the horizontal direction when the cover 20 is coupled to the body housing. It is an elastic part.

As shown in FIG. 4, the protrusion 205a protrudes from the inner surface of the coupling portion 205 of the cover, and the protrusion 205a is inserted into a position corresponding to the protrusion 205a, that is, the side end of the protrusion. Groove 125 is formed. Coupling of the protrusion 205a and the groove 125 provides a coupling force between the cover 20 and the body housing 10. In consideration of ease of attachment and detachment, the protrusion 205a and the groove 125 are implemented in a hemispherical shape. As described above, the touch screen illustrated in the drawing includes a touch sensitive panel 14 and an LCD module 16 closely stacked with the touch sensitive panel 14. The LCD module 16 is connected to the board 18.

As shown in FIG. 5, the convex portion 203 of the cover has already been described as having a plurality of domed key portions 203a arranged, the key portion 203a being a touch screen, more particularly a touch sensitive panel. It is kept at a distance spaced apart from (14), and the contact protrusion 203b extending downward from the key portion 203a protrudes from the spaced space. The contact protrusion 203b is for interfacing due to contact with the touch sensitive panel.

When the key portion 203a is pushed downward from above, the contact projection 203b comes into contact with the touch sensitive panel 14, and then an interfacing operation is performed. This operation allows the user to input data.

6 and 7 are views showing the variable and removable cover 30 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the cover 30 has a plurality of openings. The cover 30 has an uppermost speaker opening 301, a data output opening 302 positioned below the speaker opening 301, and a data input opening located below the data output opening 302. 303 and a microphone opening 304 positioned below the data input opening 303. The data input / output openings 302 and 303 are circular. In addition, the cover 30 is provided with a coupling portion 305 around the edge of the top 300. Since the structure of the coupling portion 305 and the groove and the protrusion for coupling between the cover and the body housing have already been described in detail, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

8 and 9 illustrate a cover 40 having variability and detachability according to a third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the cover 40 has a plurality of openings. The cover 40 includes a speaker opening 401 at the uppermost end, a data input / output opening 402 positioned below the speaker opening 401, and a microphone positioned below the data input / output opening 402. It is composed of an opening 403. In addition, the cover 40 is provided with a coupling portion 404 around the edge of the top 400. Since the structure of the coupling part 404 and the groove and the protrusion for coupling between the cover and the body housing have already been described in detail, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As a result, by applying the variable and removable cover according to the present invention to the main body housing, it was able to meet the needs of various consumers, it is possible to provide the character of the terminal product can be effectively used in marketing.

In addition, the cover having a variety of functions can be detachably attached to the main body housing, so that the user can easily operate the cover by attaching an optimum cover to the main body housing during voice communication, video communication, music listening, or game. I can feel it. For example, when using a PDA, PC, or wireless Internet, the terminal is equipped with a touch screen and a cover equipped with a plurality of keys, and in game mode, the up, down, left, right arrow keys for operating a game character, and key game function key buttons. Use a terminal equipped with a cover.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention can realize a convenient operation during voice communication, video communication, or game. In addition, it is possible to implement a convenient operation even in the PC or PD function. In other words, by using a cover having various types of key parts or colors having different function modes, user-oriented interfacing can be realized.

Claims (8)

(a) a main body housing including a protrusion protruding to a predetermined thickness, a touch screen provided at an upper end of the protrusion, and a stepped groove extending along an upper edge of the protrusion; And (b) A portable terminal having a variable and removable function cover, characterized in that the flexible cover means detachably attached to the stepped groove to automatically provide for switching the function mode of the terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the flexible cover means An upper circular opening formed at the top for data output; An elastic convex portion protruding below the circular opening; A key portion arranged on the elastic convex portion, the key portion being spaced apart from the touch screen at a predetermined distance and protruding in a dome shape for interfacing; And And a key portion extending vertically downward, the touch terminal being in contact with the touch screen in a pressing operation and configured as a contact projection for interfacing. The method of claim 2, wherein the flexible cover means A coupling part provided along the upper circumference and in close contact with the stepped groove and surrounding the side end of the protrusion; An opening for the speaker provided in one direction of the coupling part; And A portable terminal having a variable and detachable function cover, characterized in that the coupling is composed of an opening for the microphone provided in the other direction. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein a locking means is further provided between the main body housing and the flexible cover means. The method of claim 4, wherein the locking means At least one groove recessed in a projection side end of the body housing; And A portable terminal having a variable and removable function cover, characterized in that it consists of a hemispherical protrusion projecting on the inner surface of the coupling portion of the flexible cover means is inserted into the groove closely. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the flexible cover means is made of various colors or materials. (a) a main body housing including a protrusion, a touch screen provided at an upper end of the protrusion, at least one hemispherical groove provided along the protrusion side end, and a stepped groove extending along an upper edge of the protrusion; And (b) an uppermost speaker opening, a data output opening located below the speaker opening, a data input opening located below the data output opening, and a microphone opening located below the data input opening; And a coupling part formed along the upper circumference to surround the protrusion, and having a hemispherical protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the coupling part to be coupled to the groove to be detached from the stepped groove. A portable terminal having a variable and removable function cover, characterized in that. (a) a main body housing including a protrusion, a touch screen provided at an upper end of the protrusion, at least one hemispherical groove provided along the protrusion side end, and a stepped groove extending along an upper edge of the protrusion; And (b) an uppermost speaker opening, a data input / output opening positioned below the speaker opening, a microphone opening positioned below the data input / output opening, and a coupling formed around the upper end to surround the protrusion And a flexible cover means configured to be detached from the stepped groove by being composed of a hemispherical protrusion protruding from the inner surface of at least one of the coupling parts and coupled to the groove. Handheld terminal.