KR20060073335A - Mobile communication terminal for providing intergrated function mode including a plurality of individual functions and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode.

The present invention provides a mobile communication terminal for setting a unified integrated mode by combining a plurality of individual functional modes and providing a shortcut menu corresponding to the unified functional mode, wherein a plurality of numeric keys, text keys, call keys, and end keys are provided. It provides a key selection function for dialing (Dialing), menu selection, call termination and command input, selecting a shortcut setting menu or a shortcut execution menu from the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal, the shortcut Go to the function mode list, which is a sub menu of the setting menu, select the desired individual function mode to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and move to the shortcut menu list, which is a submenu of the shortcut menu, to change the shortcut menu. A key input unit for selecting; The power usage level, the radio wave reception strength, the overall operation state of the mobile communication terminal, and the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu or the shortcut execution menu of the shortcut menu in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal. A display unit displaying a shortcut menu list; Select the desired individual function mode from the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and combine data on the environment setting of the at least one individual function mode as an integrated function mode. Save and manage as a shortcut menu, and if one of the shortcut menu list of the shortcut execution menu is selected, the individual function mode included in the integrated function mode of the mobile communication terminal is set or converted collectively. A memory in which a shortcut menu execution program is executed; And controlling data transmission / reception according to a predetermined communication protocol, driving the shortcut menu execution program, receiving the function mode list or the shortcut menu list from the memory, outputting the function mode list or the shortcut menu list to the display unit, and executing a shortcut menu function. A mobile communication terminal providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode, characterized in that it comprises a microprocessor for controlling the shortcut menu execution program.

According to the present invention, a user presets environment settings for a plurality of individual function modes of a mobile communication terminal, and simultaneously converts environment settings for a plurality of individual function modes through a shortcut menu, thereby allowing the user to communicate with the user. There is an effect that can significantly reduce the number of key operations of the terminal.

Menu, environment, shortcut menu, memory, settings, integrated package

Description

Mobile Communication Terminal for Providing Intergrated Function Mode Including a Plurality of Individual Functions And Method Therefor}

1 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a view showing a processing flow according to setting and execution of a shortcut menu according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of executing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

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200: flash memory 210: EEPROM

220: ROM 230: Microprocessor

240: key input unit 250: display unit

260: digital signal processing unit 270: baseband conversion unit                 

280: speaker 290: microphone

291 antenna 292 RF signal processing unit

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode. More specifically, the mobile terminal user can designate the individual function mode settings of the mobile communication terminal in advance to configure the shortcut menu, and use the integrated function mode to collectively convert the settings of the individual function modes through the shortcut menu. The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing a shortcut menu.

Mobile communication terminals are rapidly increasing in use due to portability and convenience of communication, and various functions such as wireless Internet access, text messaging, and camera functions are being added. In general, when a user uses a mobile communication terminal, the form of use of the mobile communication terminal varies according to the situation or place where the user is placed. Therefore, when the user's environment of use of the mobile communication terminal changes, a user may need to convert various function settings of the mobile communication terminal. In such a case, the user has to find and enter a menu of each function of the mobile communication terminal and convert the respective function settings. That is, since each function setting menu of the mobile communication terminal is configured separately, when a function of the mobile communication terminal needs to be set, for example, when the user wants to adjust the call volume of the mobile communication terminal, the call volume menu- > Sound menu-> Volume-> Call-up Top-down method to search each menu in order to set the function. However, when there are multiple function settings of the mobile communication terminal, the top-down method not only takes a long time but is also cumbersome, and increases the possibility that the function setting is incorrectly set.

If the user is attending a meeting with the mobile terminal, mute the bell, select the vibration mode, and increase the microphone gain instead of reducing the speaker volume. Must be set The situation and place where the user is faced vary, and it is inconvenient to reset the settings of various related functions to suit each environment.

In order to solve this problem, the present invention, after the user of the mobile communication terminal designates the individual function mode setting of the mobile communication terminal in advance, configures the set individual function mode into a shortcut menu of the integrated package form, and then through the shortcut menu An object of the present invention is to provide a function for collectively converting individual function mode settings of a terminal.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal for setting an integrated function mode combining a plurality of individual function modes and providing a shortcut menu corresponding to the integrated function mode. Key, a call key and an end key to provide a key selection function for dialing, menu selection, call termination and command input, and executes a shortcut setting menu or a shortcut in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal. Select a menu, go to the function mode list which is a submenu of the shortcut setting menu, select the desired individual function mode to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and select the shortcut menu list which is a submenu of the shortcut menu. A key input unit for moving to select the shortcut menu; The power usage level, the radio wave reception strength, the overall operation state of the mobile communication terminal, and the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu or the shortcut execution menu of the shortcut menu in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal. A display unit displaying a shortcut menu list; Select the desired individual function mode from the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and combine data on the environment setting of the at least one individual function mode as an integrated function mode. Save and manage as a shortcut menu, and if one of the shortcut menu list of the shortcut execution menu is selected, executing the function to collectively set or convert the individual function modes included in the integrated function mode of the mobile communication terminal. A memory in which a shortcut menu execution program is built-in; And controlling data transmission / reception according to a predetermined communication protocol, driving the shortcut menu execution program, receiving the function mode list or the shortcut menu list from the memory, outputting the function mode list or the shortcut menu list to the display unit, and executing a shortcut menu function. A mobile communication terminal providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode, characterized in that it comprises a microprocessor for controlling the shortcut menu execution program.                     

According to another object of the present invention, a method for setting an integrated function mode combining a plurality of individual function modes including a ring tone volume and a brightness of a display of a mobile communication terminal into one and providing a shortcut menu corresponding to the integrated function mode (A) selecting one or more individual function modes suitable for a usage environment of the mobile communication terminal to set, store and combine the environment of the individual function modes, and combine the combined individual function modes as one integrated function; Setting to mode; (b) setting a shortcut menu for executing the integrated function mode; (c) receiving and storing a name of the integrated function mode for identifying the integrated function mode corresponding to the shortcut menu set in step (b); (d) checking whether there is an input to execute the shortcut menu; And (e) executing the individual function mode included in the integrated function mode when there is the input in the step (d). To provide.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

A mobile communication terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a flash memory 200, EEPROM (210), a ROM (ROM) 220, a microprocessor 230, a key input unit 240, a display unit ( 250, a digital signal processor 260, a baseband converter 270, a speaker 280, a microphone 290, an antenna 291, an RF signal processor 292, and the like.

The flash memory 200 stores an operating system (OS) software having a real-time processing function for the operation of the mobile communication terminal and call processing software for processing functions related to call processing. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a user configures an integrated function mode by integrating and setting environment (size, brightness, etc.) of various individual function modes (bell, speaker, vibration, etc.) of the mobile communication terminal, and the integrated function mode. A shortcut menu execution program for setting a shortcut menu corresponding to the above, and converting the environment settings of a plurality of individual function modes collectively through the shortcut menu, is stored. Herein, the individual function mode refers to an element constituting the functions of all mobile communication terminals, such as a bell, a speaker, a vibration, an alarm, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display: LCD), which may indicate the function of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the shortcut menu saves and manages the configuration of individual function modes such as bell volume as 'maximum', speaker volume as 'middle', and vibration as 'select'. In this case, it means a function that can collectively convert the environment settings of the individual function mode provided in the mobile communication terminal.                     

A shortcut menu launcher is a software program for setting and executing shortcut menus. It provides a menu tree such as a list of function modes and a list of shortcut menus for setting and executing shortcut menus. If you select the individual function mode you want from the list of in-function modes, you can set the environment for each function mode. Then, you can save and manage the data of each individual function mode as an integrated individual function mode package (short menu). Perform the function. In addition, when the user selects one of the shortcut menu lists (in the form of an integrated package of individual function modes), which is a submenu regarding execution of the shortcut menu, the shortcut menu execution program accordingly sets a plurality of individual items that were set in the shortcut menu setting process. The environment setting for the function mode is collectively converted.

Meanwhile, the shortcut menu execution program may be mounted in the flash memory 200 in the production stage of the mobile communication terminal, or may be downloaded and installed by accessing the mobile communication service provider server through a wireless Internet connection.

EEPROM (210) is a memory that can be electrically erased or stored again, and is a nonvolatile memory in which data for storing data such as NAM (Number Assignment Module) parameters, telephone numbers, names, and short messages are recorded.

The ROM 220 stores variable and state information of a program generated in connection with driving various software, such as a shortcut menu execution program installed in the flash memory 200.

The microprocessor 230 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal so that the communication protocol is processed according to a predetermined protocol of network transmission and reception data. In particular, when the user selects the shortcut setting menu as the operation mode in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal, the microprocessor 230 outputs a function mode list on the display unit by driving the shortcut menu execution program. It selects the individual function mode you want and sets the environment of several individual function modes, and then saves the set individual function modes as a shortcut menu in the form of one integrated package. In addition, when the user selects the shortcut menu as the operation mode from the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal, the microprocessor 230 drives the shortcut menu execution program to configure and store the integrated package in the shortcut setting menu on the display unit. After outputting a list of shortcut menus, if the user selects one of the output shortcut menu lists, the configuration of individual function modes included in the mobile communication terminal is collectively converted according to the individual function modes set in the shortcut menu. Control to perform the function.

 The key input unit 240 is provided with a plurality of numeric keys, character keys, call keys and end keys, and provides a key selection function for dialing or menu selection, call termination, command input, and integration of a mobile communication terminal. In the Function Mode Setting Menu, select the Quick Setup Menu or the Quick Launch Menu, and move to the Function Mode List, a submenu of the Quick Setup Menu, to receive a command to select the desired individual function mode, and to set the environment of the selected individual function mode. , Function to save. In addition, the key input unit 240 functions to select a shortcut menu by moving a shortcut menu list that is a submenu of the shortcut execution menu.

 The display unit 250 displays the overall operation state of the mobile communication terminal, including the degree of use of power, the reception strength of the radio wave, the date and time, and the shortcut setting menu and the shortcut execution menu in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal. Displays a list of function modes or a list of shortcut menus.

The digital signal processor 260 (DSP: Digital Signal Processor (DSP)) is an audio data processing function that encodes or decodes audio data exchanged with the baseband converter 270. It is a digital signal processing processor that executes and executes an equalize function for noise reduction in multipath. In addition, the digital signal processor 260 receives the received message data RX DATA from the baseband converter 270.

The baseband converter 270 converts signals transmitted and received with the speaker 280, the microphone 290, and the RF signal processor 292 into baseband signals, and performs digital-to-analog conversion and analog-to-digital conversion processing. And so on. Accordingly, the baseband converter 270 converts the audio data received from the DSP 260 into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 280, or converts the audio signal input from the microphone 290 into audio data and converts the audio data into a DSP. 260).

In addition, the baseband converter 270 converts the transmission message data TX DATA input from the microprocessor 230 into a transmission message signal TXIQ and outputs it to the RF signal processor 292 or the RF signal processor 292. The received message signal RXIQ, which is inputted from the RXQ, is converted into the received message data RX DATA and output to the DSP 260. In addition, the baseband converter 270 automatically controls a gain for the power POWER of the RF signal processor 292 (AGC).

The speaker 280 outputs an audio signal output from the baseband converter 270 as an audible sound, and converts a microphone 290 voice input into an audio signal.

The antenna 291 transmits an RF signal to the air, or transmits an RF signal received from the air to the RF signal processor 292.

The RF signal processor 292 converts a transmission message signal into a radio frequency (RF) signal and outputs it to the antenna 291, or converts an RF signal applied from the antenna 291 into a reception message signal RXIQ. Output to the baseband converter 270.

2 is a diagram illustrating a processing flow according to setting and executing a shortcut menu according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The user selects the main menu, and then selects the "integration function mode setting" menu to set up and execute the shortcut menu. The selected integrated function mode setting menu consists of sub-menus of 'shortcut setting' menu and 'shortcut execution' menu. Here, when the user selects the shortcut setting menu for setting the shortcut menu, the LCD screen of the mobile communication terminal displays' 1. Ringer, 2. speaker, 3. LCD, 4. call volume. ' Here, the user can select the type and quantity of the individual function modes according to the mobile communication environment. Assuming that the user is at a noisy distance during the day, the user can select the user from the list of function modes to suit the environment of the mobile terminal (maximum ring volume, maximum call volume, maximum LCD brightness, etc.). Set and save the environment of individual function mode. After configuring the selected individual function mode, the user enters a name for the shortcut menu that is easy to remember and saves it. For example, depending on the usage environment of the mobile terminal, the user can enter and save a name of the shortcut menu for each situation, such as during a meeting, a theater, or a street, so that the function of the shortcut menu can be easily understood. Enter a name and save it. The saved menu items are set to Mode 1 (during conference) with the bell volume 'mute', speaker volume 'during', Mode 2 (at the theater) with LCD brightness 'minimum' and vibration mode 'selected'. Etc., and the shortcut menus are stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal in the order set. Here, when the user selects the shortcut execution menu, the shortcut menus stored in the shortcut setting menu (that is, Mode 1 (in a meeting), Mode 2 (at the theater), etc.) are displayed on the LCD screen of the mobile communication terminal. When the user selects a shortcut menu suitable for the usage environment of the mobile communication terminal, it is possible to collectively switch the state of the individual function mode of the mobile communication terminal.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of setting a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The integrated function mode setting menu of the menu of the mobile communication terminal is selected and operated (S300). The integrated function mode setting menu may need to convert various settings (ring volume, call volume, vibration, etc.) of the mobile terminal when the environment of the mobile terminal is changed. Configure the environment (i.e. ring volume, vibrate selection, etc.) to configure the integrated function mode and save it as a shortcut menu corresponding to this integrated function mode. Function menu to change the environment of the function mode. When the integrated function mode setting menu of step S300 is operated, it is checked whether the shortcut menu, which is a lower menu, is operated (S302). The quick setting menu is used when the user selects individual function modes such as bell, speaker, call volume, vibration, and LCD brightness that are appropriate for the environment in which the mobile terminal is used. By setting and storing an environment such as a single shortcut menu, a plurality of individual function modes can be integrated and managed in a package form.

For example, if a user is using a mobile terminal in an environment such as a library, the user may 'select' the vibration mode of the mobile terminal, set the ring volume to 'minimum', LCD brightness to 'maximum', and alarm to ' After setting the environment for the individual function mode of the mobile terminal such as 'not set' and saving it as Mode 1 (in the library), it is possible to collectively manage various individual function modes with Mode 1, a shortcut menu. .

When the shortcut setting menu is operated in step S302, the user sets an environment of an individual function mode suitable for the usage environment of the mobile communication terminal, and stores a name of the shortcut menu for storing and managing a plurality of individual function modes in an integrated package form. Input and store (S304, S306).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of executing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The integrated function mode setting menu of the menu of the mobile communication terminal is selected and operated (S400). When the integrated function mode setting menu of step S400 is operated, it is checked whether a shortcut menu, which is a lower menu, is operated (S402). When the shortcut menu of step S402 is operated, a shortcut menu list is displayed on the display unit 250 of the mobile communication terminal. From the displayed shortcut menu list, the user selects and executes a required shortcut menu (S404). Here, the shortcut menu stores a list of shortcut menus, and when the user selects a shortcut menu suitable for the usage environment of the mobile communication terminal, the environment settings for a plurality of individual function modes of the mobile communication terminal are collectively converted. This menu is a function. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user selects an integrated function mode setting menu among menus of a mobile communication terminal, selects a shortcut menu that is a lower menu, and then operates a shortcut menu of a desired function. However, it is inconvenient in many ways because the user has to perform two or three key operations before executing the shortcut menu of the mobile communication terminal. Therefore, in order to improve this, if one of the key buttons of the mobile communication terminal is designated as a shortcut menu execution button and the user presses the designated shortcut menu execution button, the shortcut menu list of the mobile communication terminal is displayed on the LCD screen. Accordingly, when the user selects and executes a shortcut menu of a desired function from the displayed shortcut menu list, the user can use the shortcut menu function more conveniently.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, the user designates the environment settings for the plurality of individual function modes of the mobile communication terminal in advance, and simultaneously converts the environment settings for the plurality of individual function modes through a shortcut menu. In addition, there is an effect that can significantly reduce the number of key manipulation of the user's mobile communication terminal.

By selecting and specifying an environment setting of an individual function mode suitable for a mobile terminal usage environment, the user can quickly change the state of the mobile terminal even if the user's situation suddenly changes.

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A mobile communication terminal for setting a unified integrated mode by combining a plurality of individual functional modes and providing a shortcut menu corresponding to the unified functional mode, In the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile terminal, a key selection function for dialing, menu selection, call termination, and command input is provided with a plurality of numeric keys, text keys, call keys, and end keys. Select a shortcut setting menu or a shortcut execution menu, go to the function mode list which is a submenu of the shortcut setting menu, select the desired individual function mode to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and A key input unit for moving to a shortcut menu list which is a lower menu and selecting the shortcut menu; The power usage level, the radio wave reception strength, the overall operation state of the mobile communication terminal, and the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu or the shortcut execution menu of the shortcut menu in the integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal. A display unit displaying a shortcut menu list; Select the desired individual function mode from the function mode list of the shortcut setting menu to set and save the environment of the individual function mode, and combine data on the environment setting of the at least one individual function mode as an integrated function mode. Save and manage as a shortcut menu, and if one of the shortcut menu list of the shortcut execution menu is selected, executing the function to collectively set or convert the individual function modes included in the integrated function mode of the mobile communication terminal. A memory in which a shortcut menu execution program is built-in; And Control transmission and reception of data according to a predetermined communication protocol, and drive the shortcut menu execution program to receive the function mode list or the shortcut menu list from the memory and output the list to the display unit to execute the shortcut menu function. A microprocessor for controlling the shortcut menu executing program A mobile communication terminal providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode comprising a. The method of claim 1, The function mode list of the shortcut setting menu is a mobile communication terminal providing a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode, characterized in that the user of the mobile terminal can select the type and number of the individual function mode. The method of claim 1, The shortcut menu may be configured to provide a function of selecting a menu through a user interface using a hotkey, a hotkey, and a softkey to execute a shortcut menu function in the key input unit of the mobile communication terminal. Mobile communication terminal providing a menu. The method of claim 1, The shortcut menu may include at least one shortcut function using an integrated function mode, wherein a user of a mobile communication terminal selects from the list of function modes and sets and stores the environment of the plurality of individual function modes. Providing mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, The shortcut menu function provides a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode, characterized in that for setting or converting the environment setting of the integrated function mode of the mobile communication terminal. A method of setting an integrated function mode combining a plurality of individual function modes including a ringing volume of a mobile communication terminal and a brightness of a display into one and providing a shortcut menu corresponding to the integrated function mode, (a) selecting one or more individual function modes suitable for the usage environment of the mobile communication terminal to set, store and combine the environment of the individual function modes, and set the combined individual function modes as one integrated function mode; Doing; (b) setting a shortcut menu for executing the integrated function mode; (c) receiving and storing a name of the integrated function mode for identifying the integrated function mode corresponding to the shortcut menu set in step (b); (d) checking whether there is an input to execute the shortcut menu; And (e) executing the individual function mode included in the integrated function mode when the input is present in step (d). Method for providing a shortcut menu using the integrated function mode comprising a. The method of claim 6, Before step (a) above, (x) checking whether an integrated function mode setting menu of the mobile communication terminal is operating; And (y) checking whether a shortcut setting menu of the mobile communication terminal is operating; Method for providing a shortcut menu using the integrated function mode, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 6, The shortcut menu provides a shortcut menu using an integrated function mode to provide a function of selecting a menu through a user interface using a shortcut key, a hot key, and a soft key to execute a shortcut menu in a key input unit of the mobile communication terminal. How to. The method of claim 6, The list of the individual function modes included in the integrated function mode is a method of providing a shortcut menu using the integrated function mode, characterized in that the user of the mobile terminal can select the type and number of the individual function mode. The method of claim 6, When the shortcut menu is selected and executed in the step (e), the shortening using the integrated function mode may be performed by collectively converting the environment settings of the individual function modes integrated in the integrated function mode of the mobile communication terminal. How to serve the menu.

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