KR20090024416A - Portable terminal and method for executing a function in the portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable terminal and a function execution method thereof for implementing a special function in case the touch is inputted are provided to implement the special function conveniently due to a touch input on a touch screen. A portable terminal(100) comprises a touch screen and a controller(180). The input area for the specific function execution is displayed on the touch screen. In case the touch corresponding to specific function execution is inputted, the controller controls so that the specific application be performed. The touch operation is discriminated through one of calligraphy, a touched time, and a touch count.

Description

PORTABLE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING A FUNCTION IN THE PORTABLE TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a method for executing a function through a touch input in a portable terminal.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions such as voice and video calling, information input and output, and data storage.

As the functions are diversified, for example, the mobile terminal has complex functions such as taking a picture or video, playing a music or video file, playing a game, and receiving a broadcast, and is realized in the form of a comprehensive multimedia player. It is becoming.

Many new attempts are being applied to these multimedia devices in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently.

In addition, recently, various attempts have been made to facilitate the execution of complex functions of the mobile terminal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal and a method of executing a function of the portable terminal which can conveniently execute a complicated function.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and a method of executing a function of the mobile terminal, which are provided with a touch screen and which can conveniently perform a function through a simple touch input on the touch screen.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a touch screen for displaying an input area for executing a specific function; And a controller configured to control to execute the specific function when a touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function is input in the displayed input area.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises the steps of displaying an input area for executing a specific function; Detecting a touch corresponding to execution of a specific function in the displayed input area; And it provides a method of executing a function of a portable terminal comprising the step of executing a specific function.

The portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can conveniently execute a specific function by making a simple touch input on the provided touch screen.

The portable terminal described herein includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like.

Hereinafter, a portable terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1, a portable terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal related to an embodiment of the present invention.

The illustrated mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, an operation unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a storage unit 160, The interface unit 170 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. It should be noted that the above components may be combined into one or more components, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components as necessary when implemented in actual application.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a GPS module 115, and the like.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcast system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the storage 160.

In addition, the mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be internal or external.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

In addition, the Global Position System (GPS) module 115 receives position information from a plurality of satellites.

Meanwhile, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera module 121 and a microphone module 122. The camera module 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display module 151.

The image frame processed by the camera module 121 may be stored in the storage 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more camera modules 121 may be provided according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone module 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone module 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The operation unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal. The operation unit 130 may be configured of a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display module 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a position of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, and controls the operation of the mobile terminal 100. Generate a sensing signal. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, it is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power or whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, wired / wireless headsets, external chargers, wired / wireless data ports, card sockets (e.g. memory cards, SIM / UIM cards), audio input / output (I / O) terminals, video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, earphone, etc. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmits the data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display module 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm output module 153, and the like.

The display module 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display module 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure and constitute a touch screen, the display module 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display module 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. 3D display). In addition, two or more display modules 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the external display module (not shown) and the internal display module (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the portable terminal 100.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the storage unit 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm output module 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm output module 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm output module 153 may output a vibration to notify this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm output module 153 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. Through the vibration output as described above, the user can recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display module 151 or the voice output module 152.

The storage unit 160 may store a program for processing and control of the controller 180, and a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do

The storage unit 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory), It may include a storage medium of at least one type of RAM and ROM. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 150 on the Internet.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 180.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

In the above, the portable terminal related to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the portable terminal related to the present invention will be further described in terms of components according to appearance. In the following description, a slider type portable terminal is described as an example among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like for clarity. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the slider type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the aforementioned type.

2 is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

The portable terminal of the present invention includes a first body (100A) and a second body (100B) configured to be slidable in at least one direction on the first body (100A).

A state in which the first body 100A is disposed to overlap with the second body 100B may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in the drawing, the first body 100A is referred to as the second body 100B. The exposed state of at least a portion of the N may be referred to as an open configuration.

The portable terminal operates mainly in the standby mode in a closed state, but the standby mode may be released by a user's operation. In addition, although the portable terminal operates mainly in a call mode or the like in an open state, the portable terminal may be switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

The case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the outer appearance of the first body 100A is formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2.

The cases may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

In the first body 100A, specifically, the first front case 100A-1, the display module 151, the first sound output module 152-1, the first camera module 121-1, or the first manipulation unit ( 130-1) may be disposed.

The display module 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information.

In addition, since the touch pad is superimposed on the display module 151 in a layer structure, the display module 151 may operate as a touch screen to enable input of information by a user's touch.

The first sound output module 152-1 may be implemented in the form of a speaker.

The first camera module 121-1 may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user.

Like the first body 100A, the case forming the external appearance of the second body 100B is formed by the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2.

The second manipulation unit 130-2 may be disposed on the front surface of the second body 100B, specifically, the second front case 100B-1.

The third manipulation unit 130-3, the microphone module 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on at least one of the second front case 100B-1 or the second rear case 100B-2). .

The first to third manipulation units 130-1, 130-2, and 130-3 may be collectively referred to as manipulating portions 130, and may be manipulated by the user while having a tactile feeling. Can be employed in any manner.

For example, the operation unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated by a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like.

In the functional aspect, the first operation unit 130-1 is for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, etc., and the second operation unit 130-2 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, and the like. will be.

In addition, the third operation unit 130-3 may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal.

The microphone module 122 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage for allowing the portable terminal according to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 is wired or wirelessly, a connection terminal for connecting with an earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA port), a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port) (wireless Lan port) etc.}, or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable terminal.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information. (Or the interface unit 170 has already been described above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.)

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power is mounted on the second rear case 100B-2.

The power supply unit 190 may be detachably coupled for charging, for example, as a rechargeable battery.

3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, a second camera module 121-2 may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 100B-2 of the second body 100B. The second camera module 121-2 may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera module 121-1 (see FIG. 1), and may have different pixels from the first camera module.

For example, the first camera module 121-1 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the second camera module 121-2 is a general subject. It can be configured to have high pixels because it is often not taken and sent immediately.

The flash 121-3 and the mirror 121-4 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera module 121-2. The flash 121-3 illuminates the light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera module 121-2. The mirror 121-4 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wants to photograph himself (self photographing) using the second camera module 121-2.

The second sound output module 152-2 may be further disposed on the second rear case 100B-2.

The second sound output module 152-2 may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 152-1 (see FIG. 2), and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna 111-1 for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 100B-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna 111-1 may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 100B and 2.

A portion of the slide module 100C for slidably coupling the first body 100A and the second body 100B to the first rear case 100A-2 side of the first body 100A is disposed.

The other part of the slide module 100C may be disposed on the side of the second front case 100B-1 of the second body 100B and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in the drawing.

In the above description, the second camera module 121-2 is disposed on the second body 100B, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

For example, at least one of the elements 111-1, 121-2 to 121-3, and 152-2 described as disposed on the second rear case 100B-2, such as the second camera module 121-2. At least one may be mounted to the first body 100A, mainly the first rear case 100A-2. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) arranged in the first rear case 100A-2 in the closed state are protected by the second body 100B. Furthermore, even if the second camera module 121-2 is not separately provided, the first camera module 121-1 is formed to be rotatable so that shooting can be performed up to the shooting direction of the second camera module 121-2. May be

Next, a method of executing a function of a portable terminal by a touch input according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. Hereinafter, a portable terminal having a touch screen will be described as an example.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of executing a function by a touch input in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The input area is displayed on the touch screen screen (S10). The input area refers to an area provided to execute a function mapped with the specific code when a specific touch is input. Therefore, when a specific touch is input to the input area, a function mapped with the specific touch may be executed. The controller 180 may display the input area in a standby screen state or may receive and display a specific key signal. An example in which the input area is displayed is shown in FIG. 5.

As shown, the input area may be classified as follows.

First, the region 501 in which an indicator is displayed may be an example of an input region. In the present specification, the indicator refers to an image or letter (which may include numbers) indicating basic information of the mobile terminal. For example, there is an image indicating the reception strength of the terminal, an image indicating the remaining battery level, an image indicating whether it is in silent mode, an information display indicating the current time, and the like.

In addition, the region 503 in which the icon is displayed may be an example of the input region. An icon is a small picture or symbol that you create to easily and intuitively identify a particular function on the screen. In the illustrated screen, an icon related to "phone book", an icon related to "message", an icon related to "alarm / schedule", an icon related to "multimedia", and the like are displayed.

In addition, an area in which a specific function key provided for performing a specific function of the terminal is displayed may be an example of an input area. For example, there are "Back key", "OK", "Menu key" for switching to the previous screen. The above keys may be displayed in letters on the screen or may be displayed in specific symbols.

As described above, the input areas occupied on the screen are classified into three types for convenience of description, but in the present invention, any display area displayed on the screen may be an input area.

In operation S20, the user inputs a touch to execute the specific function on the displayed input area. That is, the user inputs a specific touch corresponding to executing a specific function.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 180 may enlarge the input area displayed for the user's touch input convenience. 6 shows such an example. As shown, there may not be enough space to enter a code in the case of the region where the indicator is displayed. In this case, the indicator may be instantaneously enlarged at the touch. In addition to the illustrated method, there may be various methods of enlarging. For example, although not shown, a separate input window may be transparently displayed in addition to the indicator, and a touch may be input to the input window. The method of enlarging the input area has been described with reference to an area in which the indicator is displayed as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the indicator may be applied to all input areas including the displayed area.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the input area may be reduced in size for convenience of input. That is, the size of the input area may vary. In addition, the number may be changed by user selection. For example, only an area where an icon is displayed by user selection may be expanded into an input area.

The controller 180 determines whether the touch input by the user is a specific touch corresponding to the execution of a specific function (S30). The specific touch corresponding to the specific function execution may be identified in various ways. Therefore, the user may also input a touch in various ways to execute a desired function. 7 illustrates an example of various touches that may be input to an input area.

7A illustrates an example of a touch that may be input when a specific touch corresponding to executing a specific function is identified through a touched time.

In this case, it is determined whether the touch corresponds to the execution of a specific function based on the touched time. For example, when the touch is continuously maintained in the icon area indicating the message (see the screen shown in FIG. 5) for 1 second, the touch may correspond to the message checking function and indicate the message. When the touch is continuously maintained in the icon area (see the screen illustrated in FIG. 5) for 3 seconds, the touch may correspond to a function of creating a Short Message Service (SMS) message. That is, the specific function executed according to the time the touch is maintained in the input area may vary.

7B illustrates an example of a touch that may be input when a specific touch corresponding to executing a specific function is identified through a touched time interval.

In this case, it is determined whether the touch corresponds to the execution of a specific function based on the time interval at which the touch is made.

For example, when the first touch and the second touch are made at a time interval of 1 second in an icon area indicating a message (see the screen shown in FIG. 5), the touch may correspond to a message checking function. When the first touch and the second touch are made at a time interval of 3 seconds in the icon area (see the screen shown in FIG. 5) indicating “message”, the touch may correspond to an SMS message writing function. That is, the specific function to be executed may vary depending on the time interval at which the touch is made.

In addition, the method of FIG. 7A and the method of FIG. 7B may be combined to identify a specific touch corresponding to executing a specific function. For example, when a touch is input in the form of a good street rhythm, the touch may correspond to a message checking function, and when the touch is input in a specific Morse code format, the touch may correspond to an SMS message writing function. .

7C illustrates an example of a touch that may be input when a specific touch corresponding to executing a specific function is identified through the handwriting.

In this case, based on which code (including letters, numbers, special characters, symbols, etc.) are written through the touch input, it is determined whether the touch corresponds to the execution of a specific function.

For example, when the letter "C" is written in the icon area indicating the message (see the screen shown in FIG. 5), the touch may correspond to the message checking function, and the icon area indicating the message (Fig. If the letter “S” is written on the screen shown in FIG. 5, the touch may correspond to an SMS message writing function. That is, the specific function to be executed may vary depending on the letters written in the input area.

In addition, although not shown, a function to be executed may vary depending on the direction in which the character is written. The same "-" code, if written from left to right, corresponds to the ability to enter a submenu from a particular menu, and if written from right to left, goes from a particular menu to a higher level menu. Corresponds to the entering function.

Meanwhile, a character (including numbers, special characters, and symbols) input by the user may be a short code related to executing a specific function. For example, "C", which stands for "Confirm", may be entered to perform the message confirmation function, and "S" may be entered to execute the SMS text writing function.

The short code may be a default code or a user setting code. Here, the short code or code refers to a sign, and examples thereof include letters, numbers, special characters, and symbols.

"Default short code" refers to a predefined code that can be used without setting. For example, you can use the short codes that are defaulted to the most basic functions, such as areas where indicators are displayed.

In addition, the "user setting code" refers to a code that the user has previously set to match a specific function. In this case, the portable terminal can provide a separate editing function for user setting.

When a specific touch and a specific function are matched based on the various criteria described above, the controller 180 may determine whether the touch is properly input and inform the user of the success of the touch input.

8 is a view for explaining an example of a method for notifying whether a touch input is successful in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, when the user inputs the short code "V" into the "mobile phone setting" icon, there may be a recognition success and failure of the input touch. When the controller 180 succeeds in recognizing the input touch, the controller 180 may notify the user of the success of the touch recognition by briefly displaying the letters input by the user (S30 to S40, see FIGS. 8A and 8B). If the touch recognition is successful, a specific function corresponding to the input touch is executed (S50). For example, if the "V" code input on the "mobile phone setting" icon corresponds to the camera setting function, the "V" code may be input and a menu for setting the camera may be entered at the same time.

In addition, when the controller 180 fails to recognize the input touch, the controller 180 may notify the user of the failure of the touch recognition by briefly displaying the phrase “Again” (S30 to S60, see FIGS. 8A and 8C).

Although not shown, in addition to the above-described method, in the case of the success of the touch recognition, the user may indicate the success of the touch recognition by displaying the order and direction of the stroke of the code input by the user.

In addition to the method of notifying the success of the touch recognition through the output of the video signal, the user may be notified through the output of the voice signal or the vibration output.

Next, an example in which the above-mentioned short code is utilized will be described in detail.

The default short code can be utilized as follows.

First, it can be utilized as follows in all input areas. The "-" code (if written from left to right) can be matched to the function of selecting a touched input area and entering one step down in that input area, and the "-" code (written from right to left). Case) may be matched to a function of selecting a touched input area and entering a higher level in the corresponding input area. Also, "?" The code may be matched with a function representing help for the touched input area.

In addition, it may be utilized as follows in the region 501 (see FIG. 5) where the indicator is displayed. The " H " code written around the antenna bar indicating the reception strength can be matched to using the High Speed Downpaket Packet Access (HSDPA) function. Here, HSDPA (High Speed Downpaket Packet Access) refers to a 3.5 generation mobile communication method that can transmit and receive data at a higher speed than W-CDMA or CDMA, which is a third generation mobile communication technology, through a high speed downlink packet access. And the "g" code may be matched to using the Global System for Mobile Telecommunication (GSM) function, and may be matched to driving in the Flight Mode by turning off the "X" Radio function.

In addition, the "X" code written in the area where the battery is displayed can be matched to executing the power saving function, and the "?" The code may be matched with a function that specifically displays the remaining battery charge.

The following is an example of using a user setting shortcode.

9 is a diagram for describing a method in which a user setting short code is utilized.

9A illustrates a screen on which various icons are displayed, and FIG. 9B illustrates a screen on which a schedule related application is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, a phone number of people including the first name or initial may be searched by inputting the first name or initial of the name stored in the phonebook in the area where the “phone book” icon is displayed. In addition, a corresponding shortcut number may be searched by inputting a number. In addition, an SMS text message creation function may be executed by entering "S" in the area where the "message" icon is displayed, or "M" may be executed to execute a multimedia message creation function.

As shown in FIG. 9B, a "-" code (if written from left to right) is moved to a screen indicating the next month by inputting a "-" code (if written from left to right) in a predetermined area displayed on a calendar, or a "-" code (if written from right to left) is input. You can enter it to move to a screen that indicates delivery. In addition, enter the "l" code (if written from bottom to top) in the calendar-designated area to move to the screen indicating the next year, or enter the "l" code (if written from top to bottom) to indicate the previous year. You can move to the screen. You can also write a memo by typing "M" on the date you want. In addition, you can enter the code you set on the date you want, you can specify the anniversary, D-Day function. For example, you can set "O" as a code for anniversaries, and "D" as a code for the D-Day feature.

In the above, an example in which a default short code is utilized and an example in which a user setting code is utilized are described. However, the above description is an example in which a short code is utilized, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Thus, the default short code may be used in the manner in which the user setting code is utilized, and vice versa.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a specific function executed through a short code input and a touched input area may be related. For example, when the touched input area is an area where a "message" icon is displayed, the function executed through the touch input on the icon may be any one of the lower functions of the "message" function. That is, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a short code is directly input to the displayed icon to directly enter a lower function of the icon.

As described above, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the specific function may be directly executed by applying a specific touch of the input area (for example, short code input). In this case, the portable terminal may perform the specific function only when the short function mode is set. For example, when the shortcut function mode is not set, even if a shortcut code corresponding to the execution of a specific function is entered in the area where the specific icon is displayed, the specific function is not executed and the sub function of the displayed icon is simply entered. do. However, when the shortcut function mode is set, when a shortcut code corresponding to the execution of a specific function is input in an area where a specific icon is displayed, the specific function may be immediately executed.

Next, a method of setting a user short code will be described.

10 is a diagram illustrating a method for mapping a specific code and a specific function in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, an icon representing a higher function of a function to be mapped with a specific short code is selected in the standby screen state (FIG. 10A) in which various icons are displayed. If the user selects the "message" icon, a screen displaying the message related sub-functions is displayed (FIG. 10B). When the user executes the "Tcode function" displayed on the lower left of the screen as shown in FIG. 10B, a screen for mapping a specific character and a lower function of the "message" function is displayed (FIG. 10C). The "Tcode function" refers to a function that can be set to a specific short code for executing a specific function. The setting function may also include a function of editing a short code already set.

As shown in FIG. 10C, various characters such as alphabets, special characters, and Korean characters are displayed on each side of the cube. In this case, the user draws a 1: 1 line of code and functionality. There are many ways to connect the lines. For example, a user may draw and connect an icon related to executing a specific code and a specific function directly on the touch screen. If "OK" is selected, codes and functions connected with lines are mapped and stored in the storage unit 160. If you need to modify it, you can remap it by selecting "Change".

11 is a diagram illustrating another method for mapping a specific code and a specific function in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, an icon representing a higher function of a function to be mapped with a specific short code is selected in the standby screen state (Fig. 11A) in which various icons are displayed. If the user selects the "message" icon, a screen displaying the message related sub-functions is displayed (FIG. 11B). When the user executes the "Tcode function" displayed on the lower left of the screen as shown in FIG. 11B, a screen for mapping a specific character and a lower function of the "message" function is displayed (FIG. 11C).

As illustrated in FIG. 11C, an area 1101 for handwriting input is displayed, and an icon representing a lower function of the "message" function is displayed at the bottom thereof. After selecting an icon representing a function to be mapped among the displayed icons, the user directly writes a code to be mapped to the area 1101. In this case, the controller 180 can perform handwriting recognition. Then, if "OK" is selected, the written code and the selected function are mapped and stored in the storage 160. If you need to modify it, you can remap it by selecting "Change".

12 is a diagram illustrating a method for mapping a specific touch and a specific function in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, an icon representing a higher function of a function to be mapped to a specific touch is selected in a standby screen state (FIG. 12A) in which various icons are displayed. If the user selects the "message" icon, the screen displaying the sub-function related to the message is displayed (Fig. 12B). When the user executes the "Tcode function" displayed on the lower left of the screen as shown in FIG. 12B, a screen for mapping a specific character and a lower function of the "message" function is displayed (FIG. 12C).

As shown in FIG. 12C, an area 1201 for touch input is displayed, and an icon representing a lower function of the "message" function is displayed at the bottom thereof. After selecting an icon representing a function to be mapped among the displayed icons, a touch desired to be mapped by the user is input to the area 1201. The touch may have a rhythm. For example, a touch may be input in a gut street short and long form. In this case, the controller 180 may recognize a time at which the touch is maintained and a time interval between the touch and the touch. Then, if "OK" is selected, the input touch and the selected function are mapped and stored in the storage 160. If you need to modify it, you can remap it by selecting "Change".

As described above, the portable terminal capable of easily executing a specific function through a specific touch input is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified in various ways. All or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a rear configuration diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of executing a function by a touch input in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an input area is displayed in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an enlarged state of an input region for touch input convenience in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of various touches that may be input to an input area in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a view for explaining an example of a method for notifying whether a touch input is successful in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view for explaining a method of using a user setting short code of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 to 12 are diagrams illustrating a method of mapping a specific touch and a specific function in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit

120: A / V input unit 130: operation unit

140: sensing unit 150: A / V output unit

160: storage unit 170: interface unit

180: control unit 190: power supply unit

Claims (15)

A touch screen displaying an input area for executing a specific function; And And a controller configured to control the specific function to be executed when a touch corresponding to execution of a specific function is input in the displayed input area. The method of claim 1, wherein the touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function is performed. A portable terminal, characterized in that it is identified through at least one of a handwriting, a touched time, the number of touches, and a time interval at which a touch is made. The method of claim 2, wherein the input area is And at least one of an area where an indicator is displayed, an area where an icon is displayed, and an area where a specific function key is displayed. The method of claim 2, wherein the touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function is performed. The mobile terminal, characterized in that the predetermined code or a default code for executing the specific function. The method of claim 4, wherein the code preset by the user is And a portable terminal set by a user's handwriting input. The method according to claim 4, wherein the code preset by the user or the default code for executing the specific function is A portable terminal characterized by being editable. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit And controlling whether the touch input corresponding to the execution of the specific function is successful. The method of claim 7, wherein the success of the input is And at least one method of outputting a voice signal, outputting a video signal, and vibrating output. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit And when the touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function is distinguished through a handwriting, the input area may be enlarged to input the touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function. The method of claim 2, wherein the cursive writing A portable terminal, which can be distinguished by the written direction. The method of claim 3, wherein the input area is And at least one of a number and a size can be changed. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit And executing the specific function when the shortcut function mode is set. Displaying an input area for executing a specific function; Sensing a touch corresponding to execution of a specific function in the displayed input area; And  And executing the specific function. The method of claim 13, wherein the touch corresponding to the execution of the specific function is performed. Method of executing a function of the portable terminal, characterized in that it is identified through at least one of the cursive, the touched time, the number of touch. The method of claim 13, wherein the input area is And at least one of an area where an indicator is displayed, an area where an icon is displayed, and an area where a soft key is displayed.

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