KR20060078775A - Ui changing method of mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a method for changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal so that the user interface of the mobile communication terminal can be arbitrarily changed according to a user's taste.

A method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal of the present invention is performed in a mobile communication terminal including a program storage unit for storing a menu change program and a data storage unit for storing two or more menu structures and icons, and executing the menu change program execution command. Receiving and executing an input; Receiving a selection of a menu structure displayed on the executed menu change program; And selecting the structure of the selected menu structure, and storing the selected structure in the data storage unit, and updating a current menu structure and structure with the selected structure and structure.

Mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile communication terminal, menu structure change, menu composition change, UI

Description

{UI changing method of mobile phone}

1A and 1B are front and rear views showing the appearance of a mobile communication terminal applicable to the present invention, respectively;

2 is an electrical block diagram of a mobile communication terminal that can be applied to the present invention;

3 is a main screen structure selection example screen according to the present invention;

4 is a main menu configuration selection example screen according to the present invention;

5 is an example screen for changing the folder icon and name of the main menu according to the present invention;

6 is a program selection example screen of the main menu according to the present invention;

Figure 7 is a program icon and name change example screen of the main menu according to the present invention,

8 is an exemplary screen for selecting a submenu structure according to the present invention;

9 is a sub-menu configuration selection example screen according to the present invention,

10 is a program selection example screen of a submenu according to the present invention;

11 is a screen for changing a program icon and name of a submenu according to the present invention;

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.                 

*** Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ***

100: mobile communication terminal 110: main body

112: numeric / character key buttons 113: microphone hole

114: Volume button 115: Menu change button

116: Standard terminal slot 117: Camera lens

118: flash 120: slider

121: Function key button 122: Flat panel indicator

123: speaker hole 125: infrared communication element

130: antenna 140: battery pack

143: charging terminal

210: control unit 220: radio frequency transmitting and receiving unit

222: antenna 230: key input unit

232: Function key 234: Numeric / character keys

240: memory 242: program storage unit

244: data storage unit 250: voice signal processing unit

252: microphone 254: speaker

260: flat panel display driver 262: flat panel display

270: vibration generator 272: vibration motor

274: LED driver 276: LED

280: camera driver 282: CCD camera                 

284: Image Processing Unit 286: Infrared Transmitter / Receiver

288: GPS processing unit 300: infrared transmitting terminal

400: reverse server 500: central server

The present invention relates to a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal that allows a user to arbitrarily change a user interface of a mobile communication terminal.

The mobile communication terminal, which is a necessity for modern people, is not only compact and lightweight due to steady development, but also is emerging as a complex communication terminal having various functions such as mp3, camera and navigation. In addition to the above functions, such a mobile terminal has a voice mail service (called a voice mail service) that allows a sender to leave a message in a recipient's voice mailbox or a fax mailbox when the receiver cannot answer a call. Voice Activated Dialing Service, a mobile communication terminal screen that allows you to make a voice call without having to dial a phone number. You can receive numbers and text messages (about 40 ~ 50 letters in English, about 80 letters in English) or various life information as texts. If you use the voice mail service, you will be notified by mobile phone when a message arrives at the voice mail. Various features and services, including support for Short Message Service (SMS) It provides.

In particular, a user interface (UI) of a mobile communication terminal (MMI), that is, a menu, has a variety of shapes and is one of the factors that can increase the value of the mobile communication terminal. However, the conventional mobile communication terminal cannot use the menu provided by the terminal provider as it is and cannot satisfy the desire of the user who wants a unique menu.

Therefore, the method of changing the background of the mobile communication terminal menu to the user's desired background was disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 6,083, 2004. The theme file that makes the background of all menus of the mobile communication terminal into one file is swapped out. By downloading through a server and applying to a mobile communication terminal, a method of changing the menu of the mobile communication terminal.

As described above, according to the conventional menu changing method, by downloading and applying a desired theme file through the swap server, the background of the mobile communication terminal menu can be changed to a background suitable to the user's taste. There is a problem that the configuration of the menu, the icon and menu name of each menu can not be changed.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the composition of the menu of the mobile communication terminal by the method of linking the start address of the configuration program constituting the menu or the address of the executable file, the icon and menu name of each menu An object of the present invention is to provide a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal.

A method for changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal of the present invention for achieving the above object is performed in a mobile communication terminal including a program storage unit for storing a menu change program and a data storage unit for storing two or more menu structures and icons. Receiving and executing the menu change program execution command; Receiving a selection of a menu structure displayed on the executed menu change program; Receiving a selection of a structure of the selected menu structure, storing the selected configuration in the data storage unit, and updating a current menu structure and configuration to the selected structure and configuration. Provides a way to change the user interface.

Hereinafter, a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1A and 1B are a front view and a rear view showing an appearance of a mobile communication terminal applicable to the present invention, respectively, illustrating a slide type mobile communication terminal. Of course, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the terminal of this manner and structure. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a mobile communication terminal (hereinafter, also referred to as a "terminal") 100 to which the present invention can be applied includes a main body 110 and a flat panel display 122 having a main circuit built therein. It may be made to include a slider 120 that slides up and down in the main body 110 while mounting.

In the above-described configuration, the front of the main body 110 has a number / letter key button 112 is used to receive the numbers and letters, the upper surface to perform infrared communication (IrDA) with the antenna and other external communication devices The infrared communication element 125 to be used is disposed, and a microphone hole 113 communicating with an internal microphone (not shown) is drilled in a lower portion of the bottom. The main body 110 is also provided with a rear surface in place, for example, a camera lens 117 and a flash 118 for illumination at night, and a battery pack 140 is detachable at the bottom thereof. The lower surface of the main body 110 is provided with a standard connection terminal slot 116 through which power for transmitting / receiving data with other terminals or charging the battery pack 140 coupled to the main body 110 is transmitted. .

In the front of the slider 120, a flat panel display 122 displaying various texts, graphic elements, UIs, still images, moving images, and the like, indicating the operation and operation state of the mobile communication terminal 100, is disposed below the slider 120. A function key button 121 used to select or receive various functions included in the terminal 100 is disposed. Further, a speaker hole 123 communicating with an internal speaker (not shown) is drilled in place of the slider 120, for example, the flat display 122. In the drawing, reference numeral 114 denotes a volume button, 115 denotes a menu change button, and 143 denotes a charging terminal exposed at a lower portion of the battery pack 140.

2 is an electrical block diagram of a mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied. As shown in FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied includes a radio frequency transmitter / receiver 220 and a number / character that transmit / receive a radio frequency signal with a base station through an antenna 222. A key input unit 230 including a function key input unit 232 and a numeric / character key input unit 234 for generating a corresponding key signal when the key button 112 and the function key button 121 are operated, and a menu change Memory 240, including a program storage unit 242 for storing a variety of application programs, such as a program, and a data storage unit 244 for storing data such as data, menu structure, and icons generated during various operations, external A microphone 252 for converting sound waves into a corresponding analog form speech signal, a speaker 254 for converting an analog form speech signal generated inside a terminal into sound waves, and an input from a microphone 252 The voice signal processor 250 and the flat panel display 262 which convert the analog voice signal into a corresponding digital voice signal and convert the digital voice signal into a corresponding analog voice signal and output the same to the speaker 254. Vibration motor 272 that generates vibration when the indicator driver 260 and the terminal 100 operate in the vibration mode, and the driver 270, LED 276 for visually displaying when an event such as receiving a call or a message occurs And its driving unit 274, an infrared ray transmitting / receiving unit 286 for emitting infrared rays as a near field communication means and receiving infrared rays emitted from the outside, and a control unit 210 for controlling them collectively.

In addition to the mobile communication terminal to which the present invention is applied, a camera driver 280 for driving the CCD camera 282 under the control of the control unit 210 and the CCD camera 282 installed in place of the main body 110 or the slider 120. ), An image processing unit 284 for processing image data output from the CCD camera 282 and a GPS processing unit 288 for receiving absolute radio signals emitted from GPS satellites and generating absolute position data of the terminal. Could be.

3 is an exemplary screen for selecting a main menu structure according to the present invention, and is an exemplary screen 310 of a flat panel display on which a menu change program stored in a program storage unit is executed by receiving a menu change command from a user.

As shown in FIG. 3, an example screen 310 for changing a main menu structure of a menu change program includes a title bar 311 displaying a program title, and a main menu structure list showing types of selectable main menu structures. Display window 313, confirmation button 315 to select one of the main menu structure list, the main menu structure list on the cancel button 317 to cancel the main menu structure selection and return to the previous step and the main menu structure list display window 313 If this is not displayed on one screen is made to include a moving bar 319 to view the list of not displayed.

Therefore, the user can select the main menu structure according to the taste from the main menu structure list.

4 is a main menu configuration selection example screen according to the present invention, one of the main menu structure list of FIG. 3 is selected and switched.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, an example screen 320 for changing a main menu configuration of a menu change program includes a title bar 311 displaying a program title, and a main menu configuration change window showing a selectable main menu configuration ( 323), a folder button 324 for making the configuration of the selected main menu into a folder, a program button 325 for making the configuration of the selected main menu into a program, and a cancel button (329) to cancel the main menu configuration change. )

Therefore, the user can make the structure of the selected structure in the main menu structure list as a folder and program bar. If you want to add a folder, click the folder button 324, and if you want to add a program button 325 Is achieved by clicking.

On the other hand, the addition of the folder is achieved by linking the storage address where the predetermined space of the data storage unit 244 is started, the addition of the program is linked to the address of the storage address or executable file in which the program to be added in the program storage unit 242 is stored. Is achieved.

5 is an example of a folder icon and name change screen of the main menu according to the present invention, which is a screen which is switched when the folder button 324 is clicked on the main menu configuration screen 320 of FIG. 4.

As shown in FIG. 5, the folder icon and name change example screen 330 of the main menu may include a folder icon selection window 331 for selecting an icon representing a folder to be added as a configuration of the selected main menu structure, and a selected main menu. Folder name window (333) for selecting or creating a name indicating a folder to be added as a structure of the structure, the folder icon and the name is set if the OK button (335) and the icon of the main menu folder to save it and apply it to the main menu configuration and Canceling the name change, and includes a cancel button 337 to return to the previous step.

Therefore, when the user configures the selected main menu structure as a folder, the user can select and name an icon of the folder.

6 is a program selection example screen of the main menu according to the present invention, which is a screen which is switched when the program button 325 is clicked on the main menu configuration screen 320 of FIG. 4.                     

As shown in FIG. 6, the program selection example screen 340 of the main menu includes a dial button 341a for selecting one of a plurality of lists, an icon 341b currently designated for each program, and a program name 341c. List window 341, a check button 347 for switching to a screen for changing the icon and name of the program selected by the dial button 341a, and cancels the program selection, and includes a cancel button 349 to return to the previous step. It is done by

Therefore, the user selects one of the programs displayed in the program list window 341 as the dial button 341a and presses the confirmation button 347, thereby continuing the main menu configuration process.

7 is a program icon and name change example screen of the main menu according to the present invention, and is a screen which is switched when the confirmation button 347 is clicked on the program selection example screen 340 of FIG. 6.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the program icon and name change example screen 350 of the main menu may be added as a program icon selection window 351 for selecting an icon representing a program to be added as a main menu configuration, and a main menu configuration. A program name window (353) for selecting or creating a name representing a program, a program icon and a name are set, the confirmation button 355 for saving and applying the main menu configuration, and the icon and name change of the selected program are canceled. It comprises a cancellation button 357 to return to.

Therefore, when the user configures the selected main menu structure as a program, the user can select and name the icon of the program.

8 is an exemplary sub-menu structure selection screen according to the present invention, and is a screen which is switched when all the structures and configurations of the main menu are selected.

As shown in FIG. 8, the submenu structure selection example screen 410 includes a title bar 311 displaying a program title, a submenu structure list display window 413 showing types of selectable submenu structures, and a submenu. The OK button 415 to select one of the structure lists, the sub menu structure selection is canceled, and the sub-menu structure list is not displayed on one screen in the cancel button 417 and the sub menu structure list display window 413 returning to the previous step. If not, it is made to include a move bar (319) to see the list of not displayed.

Therefore, the user selects a folder to configure the submenu from among the main menus, and then selects a submenu structure according to his / her preference from the submenu structure list on the submenu structure list display window 413 to change the structure of the submenu according to taste. You can.

9 is an exemplary submenu configuration selection screen according to the present invention, in which one of the submenu structure lists of FIG. 8 is selected and switched.

As shown in FIG. 9, the submenu configuration selection example screen 420 includes a title bar 311 displaying a program title, a submenu configuration change window 421 showing a selectable submenu, and a program of a selected submenu. Program button (423) for selecting the, modify button (425) for changing the icon and name of the selected program, cancel the submenu configuration change, save and apply the cancel button (427) and submenu configuration to return to the previous step And a save button 429 for ending the menu change program.

Therefore, the user clicks the program button 423 to add the structure of the selected structure in the sub-menu structure, and clicks the modify button 425 to change the icon and name of the added program. When it is completed, the save button 429 is pressed to end the menu change program.

10 is a program selection example screen of a submenu according to the present invention, which is a screen which is switched when the program button 423 is clicked on the submenu configuration screen 420 of FIG. 9.

As shown in FIG. 10, the program selection example screen 430 of the submenu duplicates a list to be added from among a plurality of lists, and checks a program 431a that cannot be selected from a program already selected from other menus. The program list window 431 displaying the currently designated icon 431b and the program name 431c, the confirmation button 437 for applying the selected program to the submenu configuration, the cancel button 439 to cancel the program selection and return to the previous step. ) And a moving bar 319.

Therefore, the user selects one or more of the programs displayed in the program list window 431 with the check box 431a and presses the confirmation button 437, thereby continuing the submenu configuration process.

FIG. 11 is a screen for changing a program icon and name of a submenu according to the present invention, and is a screen which is switched when a modification button 425 is clicked on a program selection screen 440 of the submenu of FIG. 10.                     

As illustrated in FIG. 11, the program icon and name change example screen 440 of the sub menu includes a program icon selection window 441 for selecting an icon representing a program to be added as a sub menu configuration, and a sub menu configuration. A program name window 443 for selecting or creating a name representing a program to be added, a program icon and a name are set, and a confirmation button 445 for saving and applying to a submenu configuration and canceling the icon and name change of the selected program. , The cancel button 447 to return to the previous step.

Accordingly, the user can select and name an icon of the selected program by configuring the submenu.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 12, in step S11, it is determined whether there is a key input from the user. If the key input is absent, the step S11 is repeated, and if there is a key input, the process proceeds to step S13. To determine whether it is a menu change command. As a result of the determination in step S13, if it is not a menu change command, it proceeds to step S41 to determine whether it is a submenu change command, and if it is a menu change command, proceeds to step S15 to execute a menu change program.

Next, in step S17, the main menu structure screen 310 of the menu change program is selected from the user and the main menu structure screen 320 is switched to the main menu configuration screen 320. In step S19, it is determined whether there is a key input from the user. In step S19, as a result of the determination in step S19, if there is no key input, step S19 is repeated, and if there is a key input, the flow advances to step S21 to determine whether or not the folder selection command is issued. As a result of the determination in step S21, if it is not a folder selection command, it proceeds to step S27 to determine whether it is a program selection command, and if it is a folder selection command, proceeds to step S23 to switch to an icon selection and folder naming screen. Subsequently, in step S25, the icon and the folder name are selected and the folder is registered in the main menu.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S27 is not a program selection command, it proceeds to step S35 to determine whether the storage command. If the program selection command, it proceeds to step S29 and switches to the program selection screen 340 to display a program list. Subsequently, in step S31, the program and the program name designation screen 350 is switched after receiving the program, and in step 33, after receiving the icon and program name from the user, the program is registered in the main menu.

On the other hand, if it is not the command to save the determination result in step S35 proceeds to step S39 to perform a command corresponding to the key input, and in the case of the save command proceeds to step S37 to store the main menu configuration.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is not a submenu change command, the flow proceeds to step S65 to perform a command corresponding to a key input. In the case of a submenu change command, the flow goes to step S43 to determine whether a folder exists in the main menu. As a result of the determination in step S43, if there is no folder in the main menu, the process proceeds to step S15. If there is a folder in the main menu, the process proceeds to step S45 to execute the submenu changing program.                     

In a next step S47, a folder to which a submenu is to be added is selected, and in step S49, after the submenu is selected by the user, the screen switches to the submenu configuration screen. Subsequently, in step S51, it is determined whether there is a key input from the user. If there is no key input as a result of the determination in step S51, the process is repeated in step S51. do. As a result of the determination in step S53, if it is not a program selection command, it proceeds to step S59 to determine whether it is a correction command. In the case of a program selection command, it proceeds to step S55 to display a list of programs and then selects a program in step S57 to display a submenu. Register.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S59 is not a correction command, the process proceeds to step S39 again. In the case of a modification command, the process proceeds to step S61 to switch to the icon and program name designation screen. Subsequently, the icon and the program name are designated in step S63, applied to the submenu, and the flow proceeds to step S51 again.

Meanwhile, the menu icon, program icon, program, and menu structure of the data storage unit 244 may be updated by a wired / wireless connection with a swap service or a computer.

The method of changing a user interface of a mobile communication terminal of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

According to the method of changing the user interface of the mobile communication terminal of the present invention as described above, it is possible to implement a personalized menu by allowing the user to arbitrarily change the user interface of the mobile communication terminal, the movement of the user-centered Communication terminal can be provided.

Claims (6)

It is performed in a mobile communication terminal including a program storage unit for storing a menu change program and a data storage unit for storing two or more menu structures and icons, Receiving and executing the menu change program execution command; Receiving a selection of a menu structure displayed on the executed menu change program; Receiving a selection of a structure of the selected menu; and Storing the selected configuration in the data storage unit, and updating a current menu structure and configuration to the selected structure and configuration. The method of claim 1, The configuration of the user interface change method of the mobile communication terminal, characterized in that consisting of a folder or a program. The method of claim 2, The folder is linked to a predetermined space start address of the data storage unit, and the program comprises a icon or a name to which the predetermined program start address of the program storage unit is linked. The method of claim 2, The folder is linked to the start address of a predetermined space of the data storage unit, and the program is a user interface change method of a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the program execution file stored in a predetermined position of the program storage unit is linked to the icon or name. The method according to claim 3 or 4, And the folder is a submenu linked to one or more programs. The method of claim 5, And the icon or name is designated by a user.

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