KR20060060629A - Data store and search method for mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a data storage and retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal.

More specifically, in a method of storing data of a mobile communication terminal, (A) inputting and storing a name and a phone number using a keypad of the mobile communication terminal, and (B) searching for the input from the input name and phone number. Provided is a data storage method of a mobile communication terminal comprising the steps of generating and storing a number sequence,

In the method for retrieving data of the mobile communication terminal,

(a) pressing the keypad in the standby mode, performing a search by the number string formed by the keypad input, and simultaneously displaying the numbers, letters, candidate lists and the number of candidates on the keypad on one screen; When pressed more than once, performing a 'phone number sequence' search with the formed number and simultaneously displaying the formed number, the formed letter, the candidate list, and the number of candidates on one screen; and (c) pressing the keypad repeatedly to keep the preset number. When the number is input, a method of retrieving data of the mobile communication terminal is provided, which includes determining a character input for writing a sentence and switching to a sentence input screen.

Consonants, Vowels, Numbered String Search, Candidate List, Short Message

Description

Data store and search method for mobile communication terminal}

1 is a flowchart illustrating a data storage method of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a data retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a data retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

4 is an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal showing a string search by a starting consonant according to the present invention.

5 is an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal showing a string search and a number string search by the formed character according to the present invention.

6 is an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal showing a string search and a number string search until there is no candidate list according to the present invention.

7 is a continuous input button according to the present invention stops the search for the number string, and displays the input number string and the character string, the user can select the function associated with the phone number and the function associated with the character, the continuous input is in progress One embodiment of a mobile communication terminal showing a screen display of the case.

8 is a view illustrating a process of switching to a sentence input screen by judging by character input when the number of preset numbers according to the present invention is exceeded, and displaying a function associated with a character after completing a sentence. Yes.

Figure 9 is an embodiment showing when the telephone number search by name according to the present invention.

Figure 10 is an embodiment showing when the telephone number search by the input number string according to the present invention.

11 is an embodiment of providing a function menu in a search result by name or telephone number according to the present invention.

The present invention relates to a data storage and retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal.

More specifically, by using a name and a phone number stored in the mobile communication terminal to generate a numeric combination of the keypad corresponding to the name and the keypad combination corresponding to the consonants of each name, and stores it as a string of numbers for the index function Data storage and retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal to generate a real-time number string according to the keypad input by the user to compare and search the previously stored number string to display the result, so that the user can quickly find the desired target; When the number of input keypad input in the standby mode exceeds the preset number according to the invention relates to a method for automatically switching to a sentence input screen to complete the creation and to select and execute the function associated with the character.

In general, mobile communication terminals are rapidly spreading due to the convenience of the portable terminal, and service providers are competitively developing terminals having more special functions to secure a large number of users.

For example, the mobile communication terminal provides various functions such as a phone book, a game, a scheduler, a short message, the Internet, an e-mail, and a wake-up call. In particular, one of the most used functions in the mobile communication terminal is the "phone book".

In the prior art, looking at the phone book function of the mobile communication terminal, the most frequently used is a search function that searches by name of a person and lists the search results in order of name. In addition, a search function using a shortcut number, a part of a telephone number, a group classification, and a storage time is provided.

Meanwhile, the user may press a separate search button to search for a phone number or find and search for a phone number search screen in an initial menu. Accordingly, when the phone number search screen is opened, the user can start a search by selecting a desired search item from the phone number search menu.

That is, looking at the menu structure of a conventional telephone number, the telephone number search menu has a menu such as searching by name, searching by number, and speed dial search. If the user wants to change the selected search method, the user should return to the initial menu and select the desired search method again.

That is, in the conventional technology, when a user searches by number, search by name, search by name, or performs a function such as writing a message, saving a memo, inputting a schedule, setting an alarm, sending an e-mail, or the like. There was a complicated and time-consuming disadvantage of selecting a menu first, followed by a procedure for selecting a function corresponding to each price, and pressing an OK button step by step.

In addition, in the conventional method, since the search is performed only when the user presses the input button, the intermediate process cannot be checked. Also, since the unnecessary input button exists, the search takes a lot of time, and the user does not need to perform a function related to text. There was an uncomfortable problem such as writing a sentence through various procedures of menu selection.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, by using the name and phone number stored in the mobile communication terminal to the numeric combination of the keypad corresponding to the name and the numeric combination of the keypad corresponding to the consonants of each name After generating, the mobile terminal saves it as a number string functioning as an index function and generates a real-time real-time number string by the keypad input by the user, and compares it with a previously stored number string to display the list of candidates and the number of candidates in real time. To provide a data storage and retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal to quickly find the desired target,

For another purpose, a candidate list does not exist as a result of a name and phone number search performed according to a keypad input by a user in the standby mode, and keypad input exceeds the preset number of inputs. In case it is determined that it is not, the present invention provides a method of creating a character of a mobile communication terminal and selecting a function related to a character, which is automatically switched to a text input screen so that a user can select and execute a function related to a character after completion of writing.

As described above, in the method of storing data of a mobile communication terminal, (A) inputting and storing a name and a telephone number using a keypad of the mobile communication terminal, and (B) from the input name and telephone number. It provides a data storage method of a mobile communication terminal comprising the step of generating and storing a number string for the search,

In the method of retrieving the data of the mobile communication terminal, (a) When the keypad is pressed in the standby mode, the search is performed by the number string formed by the keypad input to simultaneously display the numbers, letters, candidate names and candidate numbers of the keypad on one screen. (B) pressing the keypad three or more times, performing a 'phone number sequence' search with the formed number, and simultaneously displaying the formed number, the formed character, the candidate list and the number of candidates on one screen; and (c) When the predetermined number of preset numbers is inputted by continuously pressing the keypad, it is achieved by providing a data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal, which includes the step of determining a character input for writing a sentence and switching to the sentence input screen.

In general, a mobile communication terminal including a cellular phone, a personal communication system (PCS), a personal data assistant (PDA), an IMT2000 terminal, and the like includes a control unit, a ROM, a RAM, a keypad, a display unit, an RF unit, and the like. If you look briefly at its characteristic features,

The control unit (MPU: Micro-processor unit) controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal. For example, it performs processing and control for voice call and data communication.

The ROM may be a database that stores microcode and various reference data of a program for processing and control of the controller, and stores various updatable storage data such as a phone book.

The RAM stores temporary data generated during the execution of various programs in a working memory of the controller.

The keypad includes a number of 0-9 keys and a plurality of function keys such as menu, cancel, confirm, call, end, internet access, navigation keys, etc., and provide key input data corresponding to a key pressed by the user to the controller. do.

In particular, the number keys of 0 to 9 include different Korean or English character keys (Samsung keypad, LG keypad, Pantech keypad, etc.) for each mobile communication terminal, and the four navigation keys are each specific. It is used as a shortcut to directly access a menu item, phone book, top menu list, music box, etc.

The display unit displays status information generated during the operation of the mobile communication terminal, a limited number of characters, a large amount of video and still images, and the like.

The RF unit decreases the frequency of the radio frequency signal received through the antenna to increase the frequency through the baseband processing to transmit through the antenna.

Hereinafter, a detailed description of the processing and control of the mobile communication terminal that does not meet the object of the present invention will be omitted, and with reference to the drawings for the data storage and retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention It demonstrates more concretely.

1 is a flowchart illustrating a data storage method of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1 in more detail the data storage method according to the present invention,

The user inputs a name and a phone number to be stored through the keypad of the mobile communication terminal (in the present invention using the Cheonjiin method of Samsung) (S102) and stores it (S104).

The stored name and the phone number are given a value formed by a series of numbers for comparison search and display, and are stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal.

For example, if your name is 'Park Su Hong' and your number is 011-9056-7976,

The number of the keypad pressed to enter the 'Park Su Hong' becomes '712483288230' and is stored as 'number string by the formed character' (S108),

8 corresponding to the number 7 corresponding to the consonant of each name, that is, the number 7, corresponding to 'ㅂ' of 'Park Su Hong', among the number strings ('712483288230') formed by the input and stored by the keypad. , '7888' extracted 88 corresponding to 'ㅎ' (S106) is stored as 'number sequence by the starting consonant (ㅂ ㅅ ㅎ)' (S108),

The input telephone number '01190567976' is configured as a 'telephone number sequence' and stored in the memory (S108).

Of course, the input name ('Park Su Hong') may be configured as a 'string' and stored in the memory.

Therefore, a plurality of names and phone numbers stored in the mobile communication terminal are stored as 'number string by formed letters', 'number string by starting consonants' and 'phone number string' through the above process. Used as data for searching.

To summarize the terms characteristic of the present invention used in the above, 'number string by the formed character' used in the present invention is a combination of numbers of keypads pressed to input the 'Park Su Hong' (eg, ' 712483288230 ',' number sequence by the starting consonant 'refers to a combination of numbers corresponding to the consonants of each name among the numbers of the input keypad (eg,' 7888 ').

In addition, the telephone number sequence indicates the telephone number (eg, '01190567976') entered above.

Of course, when the 'string' is generated, 'string' refers to the name (eg, 'Soo Hong Hong') inputted above.

Hereinafter, a method of easily searching for data in the mobile communication terminal using the stored 'number string by the formed character', 'number string by the starting consonants', and 'phone number string' as described above will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It demonstrates concretely.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a data retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a data retrieval method of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

4 to 11 illustrate a process of selecting a string search by a start consonant, a string search by a formed character, a telephone number string search, and a related function selection process according to the present invention. When the number string search is stopped and the number of preset numbers is reached, it is determined as a text input, and the screen is switched to a sentence input screen, which is an embodiment of a mobile communication terminal showing a process of selecting a function associated with a text.

Referring to Figures 2 to 11 in more detail the data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention,

In the present invention will be described by the Samsung Cheonjiin method as an example, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the same principle can be applied to other Hangul input method.

First, when the first user presses the keypad of the mobile terminal regardless of numbers or letters to search for a name or make a call in the mobile terminal's standby mode (or standby mode), the first user recognizes the numbers and characters on the keypad simultaneously. Will be displayed on.

Of course, pressing the keypad to write a text message is also applicable (S204).

If it is the first input of the keypad and the consonants (S206), the number string by the starting consonants is searched for the consonants of the first name previously stored using the numbers (S302).

That is, the numbers and letters of the keypad are simultaneously input, and the number and consonants of the keypad are searched as shown in FIG. The candidate list and the number of candidates are displayed on the screen of the mobile communication terminal (S304).

When the first input and the consonants are described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4A, when the user presses 8 on the keypad, the characters corresponding to 8 and 8, that is, the consonant 'ㅅ' are displayed on the screen. Using the number 8 corresponding to the letter 's', the candidate list and the number of candidates are displayed by performing a 'number sequence by starting consonants' with respect to the consonants of the first name.

If the user selects one of the candidate lists, the phone number of the selected candidate is displayed and a menu screen is provided to provide a menu screen such as a call, an edit, a message creation, or the like, and immediately attempts to connect the call (S308).

If the user does not select any of the candidate list (S306), if the user inputs the numbers and letters of the keypad again and the input letters are consonants (S310), as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the steps S302 to Will continue to perform step S310,

Referring to Figures 4b and 4c in detail, as shown in Figure 4b the number entered through the keypad again 9 and the character corresponding to the number 9, that is, the consonant 'ㅈ' is displayed on the screen, The candidate list and the number of candidates are displayed by performing a 'number sequence by the starting consonants' with respect to the consonants of the second name previously stored using No. 9 corresponding to the 'ㅈ',

As shown in FIG. 4C, again, the number input through the keypad is 88 and the character corresponding to 88, that is, the consonant 'ㅎ' is displayed on the screen, and using the 88 corresponding to 'ㅎ' The list of candidates and the number of candidates are displayed by performing a 'number sequence by starting consonants' with respect to the consonants of the third name previously stored.

In addition, the search for 'number sequence by the start consonants' indicates the candidate list (31 persons) searched as shown in FIG. 4A in the initial search, and the first candidate list (31 persons) shown in FIG. 4A when the search is performed again. ) And search for the candidate list (13) as shown in FIG. 4B. If the search is made again, the candidate list (13) shown in FIG. 4B is searched again. As shown in FIG. 4C, candidate lists (four persons) are displayed.

In particular, the candidate list is characterized in that the candidate that was higher when the candidate list searched and outputted in the previous step is displayed when the candidate list is a candidate in the next step (eg, the highest candidate in FIG. 4B). The display order of 'Shim Jong-hak', 'Shin Jung-hwan', 'Song Jin-ho', and 'Seo Ju-hong' is reversed in Fig. 4c, 'Seo Ju-hong', 'Song Jin-ho', 'Shin Jung-hwan', and 'Shim Jong-hak'.

If the characters of the keypad input in step S310 are vowels, a 'number string by the formed character' is searched for a pre-stored name using a number corresponding to the formed character, as shown in FIG. 5B by the keypad. The input numbers, the formed letters, the candidate list and the number of candidates are displayed on the screen of the mobile communication terminal (S210).

Specifically, referring to FIG. 5, when the user presses 8 on the keypad as shown in FIG. 5A, the letters corresponding to 8 and 8, that is, the consonant 'ㅅ' are displayed on the screen, and the '′' is displayed on the screen. Using the number 8, the list of candidates and the number of candidates are displayed by performing a 'number sequence by starting consonants' search for the consonants of the first name previously stored.

When the input of the second keypad becomes a vowel, the 'number string by start consonant' search is stopped. That is, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the number of the keypad input second is 1, a character corresponding to '81', that is, 'hour' is displayed, and a 'formed character' for the previously stored name using '81'. Search for 'number sequence' to display the candidate list and the number of candidates.

If the user selects one of the candidate lists (S212), the phone number of the selected candidate is displayed and a menu screen is provided to provide a menu screen such as a call, an edit, a message creation, or the like, and immediately attempts to connect the call (S214). ).

If the user does not select any one of the candidate list (S212), and if the number of inputs of the keypad is three or more (S208), the 'phone number sequence' search for the pre-stored phone numbers using the formed numbers is performed. Simultaneously perform a 'number string by the formed character' search for the previously stored name and simultaneously display the numbers inputted by the keypad, the formed character, the candidate list and the number of candidates on the display of the mobile communication terminal as shown in FIG. 5C. It is displayed (S210).

The 'phone number number string' search can be performed only when the number of the input keypad is three or more as in the present embodiment, since too many names are candidates for the number string search by two numbers.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the number input through the keypad is the second time, the character corresponding to '812' and 'sa' are displayed on the screen, and the '812' corresponding to the 'sa' is used. By using the 'number string by the formed character' search for the pre-stored name and the 'telephone number number string' search for the pre-stored phone number using the number '812' simultaneously, the candidate list and the number of candidates are displayed.

The result of the search for 'phone number number string' is displayed at the top of the screen, and the result of the 'number string by the formed character' search is displayed at the bottom of the screen so that the user can easily check the result.

Candidates 'gu Bon Seung-seung' and 'Dong Dong-young' of FIG. 5C are marked because they include '812' in each phone number, and the other candidates are candidates including the '812' number string in the name.

In addition, the search for 'number sequence by starting consonants' indicates candidate lists (31 persons) searched as shown in FIG. 5A in the initial search, and again, 'number sequence by the formed letters' as shown in FIG. 5B. When the search is performed, the candidate list (14 persons) is displayed as shown in FIG. 5B by performing a 'number sequence by formed letters' with all registered candidates in the terminal, and keypad input is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 5C. When the number string by the formed letter is searched, candidates obtained in the previous step are searched, and the number of input keypads is three, so that all registered candidates in the terminal are searched for 'phone number string'. The candidate list (8 persons) is displayed as shown in FIG. 5C.

When any of the 'number string by start consonants' search, 'number string by shaped letters' search, and 'telephone number string' search is performed for the first time, a comparison search should be performed on all registered candidates. When the keypad is input, the comparison search only needs to be performed on the candidates obtained in the previous search step.

If the user selects one of the candidate lists (S212), the phone number of the selected candidate is displayed and a menu screen is provided to provide a menu screen such as a call, an edit, a message creation, or an attempt to directly connect a call ( S214).

If the user does not select one of the candidate lists and continuously inputs the numbers and letters of the keypad (S216), as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, 'number sequence by the formed letters' is continuously searched. And a list of candidates and the number of candidates will be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6C, if input is continued on the keypad in the absence of a candidate list, as shown in FIG. 7A, all searching is stopped and numbers and letters are displayed according to continuous input.

FIG. 7B shows a function associated with the name and number when the user presses the OK button after finishing the input in FIG. 7A so that the user can select and execute the function.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the user continuously inputs the keypad and inputs the number of preset numbers according to the algorithm of the mobile communication terminal (S222).

As shown in FIG. 8A, the input of the keypad is determined as a character input for writing a sentence, and automatically switches to a sentence input screen, and displays all letters formed through the keypad (S224).

The number of preset numbers may be set to include the maximum number of all possible phone numbers such as up to 12 if the keypad input starts with 0, up to 20 if the number starts with 00, etc. This can be effectively set considering various cases.

As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the user creates a sentence through the sentence input screen, and when the writing is completed, displays the function associated with the character so that the user can select and execute it (S226).

Figure 9 is an embodiment showing when the telephone number search by name according to the present invention. 10 is an embodiment showing when the phone number search by the phone number according to the present invention. 11 is an embodiment of providing a function menu in a search result by name or telephone number according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, a case in which a user inputs a name that is known in advance is searched.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the user presses the number 7 corresponding to 'ㅂ' of the keypad, the user performs a 'number string by starting consonant' search for the consonants of the first name previously stored using the number 7 and the result. Display,

As shown in FIG. 9B, when '712' is pressed, a 'number string based on a formed letter' is searched for a pre-stored name using the number 712, and a 'phone number number string' search using '712' is also performed. And display the result.

As shown in FIG. 9C, when the keypad input is continuously performed, the result of the search for 'number string by formed letters' using '71248' is displayed.

In this way, even if the character string search is not complete, such as '박 ㅅ', the number string search is performed, and the user can stop the input and select a desired target if there is a desired candidate among the displayed list candidates.

Referring to FIG. 10, a case in which a user inputs and searches a phone number known in advance is described.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when '01' is input among the numbers on the keypad to search for '011-827-2030', 'number sequence by the formed letter' is searched for the previously stored name using the 01. To display the results,

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the number '1' is inputted again, the number '11' is searched for the previously stored phone number using the 011 to display the result.

As shown in FIG. 10C, if the number '8' of the keypad is input again, the telephone number sequence is searched for 39 candidates obtained in the previous search step using 0118, and the result is outputted. The 'Haseongbong' having the telephone number '011-827-2030' will be found.

Selecting the 'Haseongbong' retrieved from the results will provide the name 'Haseongbong' and the phone number as shown in Figure 11a and provides a menu screen associated with the name.

If a new telephone number of '011-834-2349' is entered instead of searching for the telephone number '011-827-2030', the menu screen is provided as shown in FIG. 11B through the process shown in FIG. do.

Herein, while the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will variously modify the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. And can be changed.

As described above, in the data storage and retrieval method of the present invention, the user can determine whether to continue the search or select a desired name because the result of the search is displayed whenever the user inputs through the keypad. Has the effect

The other effect is that it is possible to provide a quick and convenient use by allowing the user to select a sentence related function after writing the sentence directly in the standby mode.

Another effect is that many procedures required in the conventional method can be omitted, which can shorten the time required for retrieving names and phone numbers, and provide a user interface that allows the user to easily use the functions of the mobile phone associated with the name. It has the effect of making it possible.

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In the method of storing the data of the mobile communication terminal, (A) inputting and storing a name and a phone number using the keypad of the mobile communication terminal; And (B) generating and storing a sequence of numbers for searching from the input name and phone number; Data storage method of a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, wherein the number string And a series of numbers formed by numbers of keypads using the name and the phone number and stored in a memory. In the method for retrieving data of the mobile communication terminal, (a) pressing the keypad in the standby mode, performing a search using a number string formed by keypad input, and simultaneously displaying numbers, letters, candidate lists, and the number of candidates on the screen on one screen; (b) pressing the keypad three or more times, performing a 'phone number sequence' search on the formed number, and simultaneously displaying the formed number, the formed letter, the candidate list, and the number of candidates on one screen; And (c) if the predetermined number of numbers is inputted by continuously pressing the keypad, determining that the text is input for sentence creation and switching to a sentence input screen; Data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 3, wherein the number string search is performed. A method for retrieving data of a mobile communication terminal, characterized by searching using any one of 'number string by start consonants', 'number string by formed letters', and 'phone number string'. The method of claim 3, wherein the number string search is performed. The method of retrieving a data sequence of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that, if the keypad input is continued and the same type sequence number retrieval continues, the sequence sequence re-search is performed on the candidate list retrieved in the previous retrieval step. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the candidate list is If the top candidate list searched and outputted in the previous step is not selected by the user, the candidate search list is reversed in the next search. The method of claim 3, wherein step (a) (a-1) performing a search for 'string by starting consonant' when the first letter of the keypad is a consonant, and displaying numbers, consonants, candidate names and candidate numbers on the keypad; And (a-2) if the user selects one of the candidate lists, displaying and executing a function associated with a name; otherwise, receiving a character through a next keypad; And (a-3) If the characters of the keypad input in the step (a-2) are vowels, the number string formed by the formed characters is searched by the number string formed by the keypad. Displaying; Data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal further comprises. The method of claim 3, wherein step (b) (b-1) When three numbers are inputted into the keypad, the number formed by the keypad is simultaneously executed by simultaneously performing a 'phone number number string' search and a 'number string by the formed character' with three number strings. Displaying the formed letters, the candidate list, and the number of candidates; (b-2) if the user selects one of the candidate lists, displaying and executing a function associated with the name; otherwise, receiving a character through a next keypad; (b-3) Simultaneously performing a 'phone number number string' search and a 'number string by the formed character' search for a candidate list searched with the number string input through the keypad in step (b-2) above; Displaying the number formed by the keypad, the formed letter and the candidate list and the number of candidates; And (b-4) Repeating steps (b-2) and (b-3) above, if the keypad input is continued without a candidate list by one type of number string search, the corresponding number string search is stopped, and all Providing a menu screen by determining whether the keypad input is continued in the state where there is no candidate list by the number string search and determining whether it is a numeric input for making a call or a numeric input for storing a new telephone number; Data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal further comprises. The method of claim 8, wherein the candidate list is The results of the search for 'phone number sequence' and 'number sequence by the formed characters' are simultaneously displayed on one screen, and if the same type of search is performed continuously, the 'call' Number number string search and 'number string based on formed characters' search respectively. The method of claim 8, wherein the candidate list is  If the candidate list searched and outputted in the previous step is not selected by the user and becomes the candidate list in the next step, the order of displaying the data is reversed. The method of claim 3, wherein step (c) (c-1) determining whether the number of numbers continuously input through the keypad in the absence of the candidate list is equal to or greater than the number of preset numbers; (c-2) If the number is less than the preset number in the above step, the user continuously inputs numbers and letters through the keypad, and simultaneously searches for 'phone number sequence' and 'number sequence by the formed characters'. Displaying a number formed by the keypad, a formed letter, and a candidate list; (c-3) If the number is equal to or greater than the number set in the step (c-1), it is determined as a character input for sentence creation, and automatically converted to a sentence input screen, and the characters formed by inputting up to the step are displayed on the screen. Outputting and continuously inputting characters; And (c-4) receiving a continuous character from the user and displaying a function associated with the character to execute when the sentence is completed; Data retrieval method of the mobile communication terminal further comprises. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the number of numbers in step (c-1) And a maximum number of digits of the telephone number that can be input depending on whether the number of the keypad input by the user at the beginning is 0 or 00.

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