KR20090038616A - Communication terminal and displaying method therein - Google Patents

Abstract

A communication terminal and a displaying method thereof are provided to sense a touch pattern including a touch time with regard to a touch screen, thereby performing a desired function among functions. A controller(180) displays a plurality of function regions through a touch screen. The controller activates one function region among the plurality of function regions based on the touch time about the touch screen. The touch screen distinguishably displays the activated function region according to a control signal of the controller. The plurality of function regions is indicated around a touch spot or indicated in a designated location on the touch screen regardless of the touch spot. The plurality of function regions are distinguishably indicated by using at least one of size, color or sharpness of the function region.

Description

Communication terminal and its display method {COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREIN}

The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a display method thereof.

In general, the terminal refers to a device having at least one voice / video call function, an information input / output function, and a data storage function. Here, the terminal may be one of a mobile type and a fixed type according to mobility, or may be one of a portable type and a stationary type depending on whether the user is portable. In particular, transmitting and receiving signals with an external terminal and / server

Recently, in addition to the above-described functions, the terminal may perform various functions such as shooting a still image or a video, playing a multimedia file such as a music file or a video file, playing a game, receiving / outputting a broadcast, and a road guidance service. As a result, it is being implemented in the form of a comprehensive multimedia player. In particular, a terminal capable of transmitting and receiving signals with an external terminal and / or server is called a communication terminal.

In these multimedia devices, various new attempts are being applied in terms of hardware or software to implement complex functions. For example, in order to allow a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently, a user interface (UI) environment implemented in various forms is provided.

However, according to the terminal according to the related art, in order to select / execute a specific application, it is cumbersome to operate a key button or step by step to an application menu item.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal and a method thereof which can facilitate function search and selection using a touch screen.

In order to achieve the above object, a communication terminal according to the present invention, a touch screen; And a controller configured to display a plurality of functional areas through the touch screen and to activate any one of the plurality of functional areas based on a touch time with respect to the touch screen. The touch screen displays the activated functional area among the plurality of displayed functional areas according to a control signal of the controller.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the display method of the communication terminal according to the present invention, the sensing step of detecting the touch and the touch time for the touch screen; A display step of displaying a plurality of functional areas on the touch screen as the touch is detected; An activation step of activating any one of the displayed functional areas based on the detected touch time; And an identification display step of displaying the activated functional area to be identified among the plurality of displayed functional areas.

The effects of the communication terminal and the display method thereof according to the present invention described above are as follows.

First, in response to sensing a touch on a touch screen, a desired functional area may be activated among a plurality of functional areas to which a plurality of functions are respectively assigned.

Second, as the touch pattern including the touch time for the touch screen is sensed, a desired function among the plurality of functions allocated to the plurality of function areas may be executed.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the communication terminal which concerns on this invention, and its display method are demonstrated in detail with reference to drawings. In addition, the detailed description thereof will be omitted for the known technology which is considered to blur the gist of the present invention.

The communication terminal described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a navigation device. ), A digital camera, and an MPEG layer 3 player (MP3P). Of course, the communication terminal to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the above-described kind, and it is natural that all of the communication terminals having a touch screen can be included.

Referring to FIG. 1, a communication terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions. 1 is a block diagram of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The communication terminal 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, an operation unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, and a storage unit. 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190 may be included.

On the other hand, the components, when implemented in the actual application, it should be noted that, if necessary, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components. .

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.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the wireless communication unit 110 will be described in detail.

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 or 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 communication terminal. 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. The broadcast associated information refers to information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider, and includes an electronic program guide (EPG) of digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) or an ESG (digital video broadcast-handheld) of DVB-H. Electronic Service Guide) may exist in various forms.

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 receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link only (MediaFLO). ), Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcasting systems such as DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable not only for the above-described digital broadcast system but also for all broadcast systems that provide a broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, 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 an external 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.

In addition, the wireless internet module 113 is a module for transmitting / receiving data by accessing the wireless internet and may be embedded or external to the communication terminal 100.

In addition, the near field communication module 114 is a module for performing near field 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.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) module 115 also receives location information from at least one satellite. Here, the location information may include coordinate information displayed in latitude and longitude.

According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position according to the triangulation method of three different distances. Currently, the method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite is widely used. In particular, the GPS module 115 may obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude, but also the three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite up to a precise time.

The A / V input unit 120 is a component for receiving a video signal or an audio signal, and includes a camera module 121 for receiving a video signal and a microphone module 122 for receiving an audio signal. And the like.

Hereinafter, components of the A / V input unit 120 will be described in detail.

The camera module 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the imaging mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display module 151, 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 communication terminal 100.

In addition, the microphone module 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode or a voice recognition mode, 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. Meanwhile, the microphone module 122 may implement various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The operation unit 130 receives an input operation for controlling the operation of the communication terminal 100 from the user and generates data corresponding thereto.

For example, the operation unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad, a jog wheel, a jog switch, or the like. have. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display module 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 controls the operation of the communication terminal 100 by detecting a current state of the communication terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the communication terminal 100, a location of the communication terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, and the like. To generate a sensing signal.

For example, when the communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, the sensing unit 140 may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for a sensing function related to a power supply state by the power supply unit 190, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface for connecting the communication terminal 100 and an external device. Therefore, the interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits the data to each component inside the communication terminal 100, or transmits data inside the communication terminal 100 to an external device.

For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting devices equipped with various identification modules, and audio I / An input port (O / O), a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be included.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). '), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module ("USIM"), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the communication terminal 100 through a port connecting the identification device.

The output unit 150 may include a display module 151 for outputting a video signal, a sound output module 152 for outputting an audio signal, and an alarm output module 153 for notifying occurrence of an event.

Hereinafter, the components constituting the output unit 150 will be described in detail.

The display module 151 outputs the information processed by the communication terminal 100 on the screen. In particular, the display module 151 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) according to the function mode of the current communication terminal 100.

For example, when the communication terminal 100 is in a call mode, the UI or GUI related to the call may be displayed. Alternatively, when the communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode and / or a photographing mode, the communication terminal 100 may display a UI and / or a GUI related to a transmission / reception image and / or a captured image.

The display module 151 includes a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display modules 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the communication terminal 100. For example, an external display module (not shown) and an internal display module (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the communication terminal 100.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display module 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure and constitute a touch screen, the touch screen may be used as an input device in addition to the output device.

In addition, 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 mode, 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 communication terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

In addition, the alarm output module 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the communication terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm output module 153 outputs 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 controlling the controller 180 and stores input / output data (for example, a phonebook, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.

The storage unit 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). The storage medium may include at least one type of storage medium such as random access memory (RAM) or read only memory (ROM). In addition, the communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 160 on the Internet.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the communication terminal 100. 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 as hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured as software separate from the controller 180.

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

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 1, in order to perform a display operation according to the present invention, an organic operation relationship between each component of a communication communication terminal will be described in detail.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a communication terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to appearance.

Hereinafter, for simplicity of description, a slider type communication terminal among various types of communication terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like An example will be described. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the slider type communication terminal, but can be applied to all types of communication terminals including the above-described type.

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

The communication terminal 100 according to 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.

Meanwhile, in the case of a folder type, the communication terminal 100 according to the present invention includes a first body and a second body configured to be folded or unfolded at least one side of the first body.

A state in which the first body 100A is disposed to overlap the second body 100B may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in the drawing, the first body 100A may be 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.

Although the communication terminal 100 mainly operates in the standby mode in the closed state, the communication terminal 100 may release the standby mode by a user's operation. The communication terminal 100 operates mainly in a call mode or the like in the open state, but may also switch to the standby mode by the user's operation or the passage 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 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.

In addition, the display module 151 may form a touch screen by overlapping the touch pad with a layer structure 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.

Similar to the first body 100A, the case forming the outer 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 the manipulation unit 130, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating while having a tactile feeling. .

For example, the operation unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that can receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or a wheel method or a jog method that rotates a key. Alternatively, the present invention may also be implemented using a joy stick method.

In functional terms, the first operation unit 130-1 is for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 130-2 inputs numbers, letters, symbols, and the like. It is to. In addition, the third operation unit 130-3 may operate as a hot key for activating a special function in the communication terminal 100.

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 path through which the communication terminal 100 according to the present invention can exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to 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) or the like, or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to the communication terminal 100.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket for accommodating an external device such as an identification device (a device equipped with the above-described SIM, UIM, USIM, etc.) or a memory card for storing information.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the communication terminal 100 may be mounted on the second rear case 100B-2. The power supply unit 190 may include a rechargeable battery (not shown), and the battery (not shown) may be detachably coupled for charging or the like.

3 is a perspective view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the back side thereof.

Referring to FIG. 3, the 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, and may have different pixels from the first camera module 121-1.

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 or the like, and the second camera module 121-2 has a low pixel. It is desirable to have a high pixel because a normal subject is often photographed and not immediately transmitted.

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 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera module 121-2. The mirror 121-4 allows the user to look at the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph herself (aka 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, and may be used for a call in a speaker phone mode.

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

On the side of the first rear case 100A-2 of the first body 100A, a portion of the slide module 100C for slidably coupling the first body 100A and the second body 100B 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 described as being disposed in 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 attached to the first body 100A, mainly the first rear case 100A-2. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) disposed 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 rotatably formed so that the second camera module 121-2 can shoot up to the shooting direction of the second camera module 121-2. May be

The communication terminal 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 operates in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. It may be configured to enable.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 4, a communication system capable of operating a communication terminal according to the present invention will be described.

The communication system may use different air interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, a radio interface usable by a communication system may include frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and code division multiple access (Code Division). Multiple Access (CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially Long Term Evolution (LTE), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc.) In the following, for convenience of explanation, the description will be limited to CDMA, but the present invention is naturally applicable to all communication systems including the CDMA wireless communication system.

As shown in FIG. 4, the CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of communication terminals 100, a plurality of base stations (“BS”) 270, and base station controllers (“BSCs”) ( 275, a mobile switching center (“MSC”) 280. The MSC 280 is configured to be connected to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 290 and is also configured to be connected to BSCs 275. The BSCs 275 may be coupled to the BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL, or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG.

Each BS 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing radially out of BS 270. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments, each of which has a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sectors and frequency assignments may be called a CDMA channel. BS 270 may be called Base Station Tranceiver Subsystem ('BTSs'). In this case, the word "base station" may be called the sum of one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270. The base station may also indicate “cell site”. Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be called a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 4, a broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcast signal to communication terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the communication terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 4 illustrates multiple satellite positioning systems (GPS) satellites 300. The satellites 300 help to locate the at least one communication terminal of the plurality of communication terminals 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 4, useful location information may be obtained by two or less or more satellites. The GPS module 115 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellites 300 to obtain desired location information. Here, the location can be tracked using all the techniques that can track the location, not just the GPS tracking technology. In addition, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

During typical operation of a wireless communication system, BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from various communication terminals 100. At this time, the communication terminals 100 are connecting a call, transmitting and receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by a particular base station 270 is processed within by the particular base station 270. The data generated as a result of the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functionality, including the organization of soft handoffs between base stations 270. In addition, the BSC 275 transmits the received data to the MSC 280, and the MSC 280 provides an additional transmission service for connection with the PSTN 290. Similarly, the PSTN 290 connects to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 connects to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 transmits the forward link signal to the communication terminals 100. 270).

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 5, a display method implemented in the communication terminal according to the present invention will be described at each step. 5 is a flowchart of a display method implemented in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the description of FIG. 5, it is assumed that a specific function is set for each of the plurality of functional areas (to be described later). For example, it may be set according to a user's selection or may be arbitrarily set by the communication terminal 100. In the case of being arbitrarily designated by the communication terminal 100, the communication terminal 100 may be designated according to the structure of menu items of the communication terminal 100, or may be designated in the order of functions having a high frequency of execution. When specified according to the structural form of the menu items, it is a higher level constituting the same level of functions (e.g., a menu (top level), such as a phone book, a message, multimedia, preferences, or a message (high level). As a lower level constituting the message, message composition, outgoing message, received message, multi-mail, etc.) may be specified. In addition, when the frequency of execution is specified in order of functions, it may be designated in the order of the functions that were frequently executed for a certain period, regardless of the level grade. Of course, the operation of specifying the function for the functional area may be performed before the steps to be described later, or may be performed even during the progress of the steps to be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 detects a touch or a touch time for a touch screen (S510).

As the touch on the touch screen is detected, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of functional areas on the touch screen (S520).

Herein, the functional area is an area in which a specific function that can be performed by the communication terminal 100 is displayed and means an area that receives a user's selection operation (particularly, a touch operation in the present invention) for performing the displayed specific function. can do. In addition, a plurality of function regions may be displayed, and different functions may be designated and displayed on the plurality of function regions, respectively.

For example, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of functional areas when a touch on a point on the touch screen is detected.

Alternatively, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of functional areas when a touch time for a predetermined time with respect to a point on the touch screen is detected. Here, the predetermined time may be a touch time required for displaying a plurality of functional areas, and may be designated as a first activation time or less than a time required for activation of the first functional area (hereinafter, referred to as 'first activation time'). The first functional area is a functional area having the least activation time among the plurality of functional areas, and is activated first of the plurality of functional areas.

Here, one point may be any point on the touch screen or a specific point designated to receive a command of displaying a plurality of functional areas. In this case, the specific point may be displayed to be identified by an indicator method or the like in order to assist the user in selecting.

Hereinafter, the display step S520 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. 6A and 6B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the plurality of functional areas are mutually Inscribed  Or assume a form of a plurality of rings circumscribed.

First, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the communication terminal 100 displays a specific point 611 for selecting a function display mode using a plurality of functional areas on the screen 610 (a).

When the specific point 611 is touched by the pointer 620 in the state (a), the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of function regions 651 to 654 in which a plurality of functions are respectively displayed at a predetermined position on the screen. (B). Preferably, the predetermined position may be the center of the screen.

If "previous" 612 is selected in the (b) state. (a) Can return to state.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 6B, the user touches an arbitrary point 613 on the screen 610 with a pointer (a).

According to an exemplary embodiment, the communication terminal 100 may display the plurality of functional areas 631 to 634 at a predetermined position on the screen, regardless of the position of the point 613 on the screen (b). Preferably, the predetermined position may be the center of the screen.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of functional areas 641 to 644 formed around the point 613 (c). Therefore, the display position of the plurality of functional regions may vary according to the position of the point 613.

Hereinafter, the types of the plurality of functional areas displayed in the display step S520 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7D. 7A to 7D are screen configuration diagrams for display types of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, the plurality of functional regions 711 to 714 may be provided in the form of a plurality of rings that are larger in size from the inside to the outside about the same point.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the plurality of functional areas 731 to 734 may be provided in the form of text areas in which respective functions are displayed.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 7C, the plurality of functional regions 741 to 744 may be provided in the form of a divided region in which one ring having a predetermined area is divided into a plurality.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 7D, the plurality of functional areas 751 to 753 may include a plurality of areas having a predetermined area in a lattice form.

Of course, the plurality of functional areas may be any shape that may include a plurality of areas, as well as the type shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D.

Returning to FIG. 5, the communication terminal 100 activates any one of the plurality of functional areas displayed in the display step S520 based on the touch time detected in the sensing step S510 (S530). .

In an activation step (S530), the communication terminal 100 may sequentially activate a plurality of functional areas in a predetermined direction in proportion to the detected touch time.

For example, if the activation time for one functional area is "1 second", the touch time is "1 second" when the first functional area, "2 seconds" when the second functional area, " At the time of 3 seconds ", the third functional region can be sequentially activated.

In addition, in the activation step (S530), the communication terminal 100 detects a touch pattern such as a touch area, a touch pressure, a touch direction, and a touch speed with respect to the touch point, and adjusts the activation speed according to the detected touch pattern. Can be. Here, the activation rate may mean a time required for one functional region to be activated.

For example, when the touch area is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, and when the touch pressure is greater than or equal to the predetermined size, the communication terminal 100 may adjust the activation speed to correspond to the touch area or the touch pressure. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the activation speed for each touch area or touch pressure in the storage unit 160.

Alternatively, assuming that the touch direction for decreasing the activation speed is "left direction" and the touch direction for increasing the activation speed is "right direction", the communication terminal 100 may be referred to as "left direction" or "right direction" with respect to the touch point. Depending on whether or not "", the activation speed can be reduced or increased. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the activation speed adjustment degree for each touch drag distance in the storage unit 160 for each touch direction.

Alternatively, when the touch speed is greater than or equal to a predetermined size, the communication terminal 100 may adjust the activation speed to correspond to the touch speed. At this time, the communication terminal 100 stores the activation speed for each touch speed in the storage 160.

Accordingly, as described above, the communication terminal 100 may grasp the user's touch pattern on the touch screen and freely adjust the activation speed to correspond to the touch pattern.

The communication terminal 100 displays the functional area activated in the activation step S530 to be identified among the plurality of functional areas displayed in the display step S520 (S540).

In the identification display step S540, the communication terminal 100 may display the activated functional area to be identified using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the functional area.

For example, the communication terminal 100 may highlight only the activated function area, output a voice signal indicating that a specific function area is activated, or display vibration / alarm / The notification means such as a ringtone may be notified that a specific function area is activated, or the size of the activated function area may be relatively larger than other function areas.

Hereinafter, the activation step S530 and the identification display step S540 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C and 9A to 9D.

Prior to the description, it is assumed that the activation speed of the functional area is "1 second / functional area". In addition, hereinafter, it is assumed that the touch is maintained during the activation process of the functional area.

8A and 9A are screen diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a plurality of ring shapes. 8A and 9A, it is assumed that the activation direction 850 is inwardly outward. Of course, the activation direction may be from the outside to the inside. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or by the communication terminal 100.

When "one second" elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 activates the innermost first functional area 811, and the first functional area ( 811 indicates to be identified (a).

In particular, in (a) of FIG. 9A, the area of the first functional region 811 may be displayed larger than before the first functional region 811 is activated.

When "one second" elapses after the first functional region 811 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional region 812 located outside the first functional region 811, and 2 indicates that functional area 812 is activated (b).

In particular, in (b) of FIG. 9A, the area of the second functional region 812 may be displayed larger than before the second functional region 812 is activated.

When "1 second" elapses after the second functional region 812 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the third functional region 813 located outside the second functional region 812, 3 indicates that functional area 813 is activated (c).

In particular, in (c) of FIG. 9A, the area of the third functional region 813 may be displayed larger than before the third functional region 813 is activated.

When "1 second" elapses after the third functional region 813 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth functional region 814 located outside the third functional region 813, and 4 indicates that functional area 814 is activated (d).

In particular, in (d) of FIG. 9A, the area of the fourth functional region 814 may be displayed larger than before the fourth functional region 814 is activated to be identified.

When "one second" has elapsed after all the functional areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the first innermost functional area 811 again, and the first functional area 811 is activated. May be identified to be activated (e).

In the functional areas in the (e) state, the functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the (a) to (d) state may be displayed as they are, or the functions of the next rank may be displayed by being replaced. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the (a) to (d) states were "the fourth function in the first function", the functions of the next rank may be "the eighth function in the fifth function". have.

8B and 9B are screen diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a text list form. 8B and 9B, it is assumed that the activation direction 860 is from top to bottom. Of course, the activation direction may be from bottom to top. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or by the communication terminal 100.

When one second on the screen is touched by the pointer 820 and then "one second" elapses, the communication terminal 100 activates the uppermost first functional area 831 and the first functional area ( 831 indicates to be identified (a).

In particular, in (a) of FIG. 9B, the area of the first functional region 831 may be displayed larger than before the first functional region 831 is activated.

If "1 second" passes again after the first functional region 831 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional region 832 immediately below the first functional region 831, Indicate that the second functional area 832 is activated (b).

In particular, in (b) of FIG. 9B, the area of the second functional region 832 may be displayed larger than before the second functional region 832 is activated to be identified.

If "1 second" elapses after the second functional region 832 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the third functional region 833 located immediately below the second functional region 832. Indicate that the third functional area 833 is activated (c).

In particular, in (c) of FIG. 9B, the area of the third functional region 833 may be displayed larger than before the third functional region 833 is activated.

If "1 second" elapses after the third functional area 833 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth functional area 834 located immediately below the third functional area 833, (D) A fourth functional area 834 is identified to be identified.

In particular, in (d) of FIG. 9B, the area of the fourth functional region 834 may be larger than before the activation of the fourth functional region 834 to be identified.

When "one second" has elapsed after all the functional areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the first functional area 831 located at the top again, and the first functional area 831 May be identified to be activated (e).

In the functional areas in the (e) state, the functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the (a) to (d) state may be displayed as they are, or the functions of the next rank may be displayed by being replaced. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the (a) to (d) states were "the fourth function in the first function", the functions of the next rank may be "the eighth function in the fifth function". have.

8C and 9C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a divided area form in one ring. 8C and 9C, it is assumed that the activation direction 870 is clockwise. Of course, the activation direction may be counterclockwise. In addition, the activation direction may be set by the user or by the communication terminal 100.

When "one second" elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 activates the first functional area 841, and the first functional area 841 is activated. Mark it as activated (a).

In particular, in (a) of FIG. 9C, the area of the first functional area 841 may be displayed larger than before it is activated to identify that the first functional area 841 is activated.

When "1 second" elapses after the first functional region 841 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional region 842 nearest to the clockwise direction in the first functional region 841. Mark (b) that the second functional area 842 is activated.

In particular, in (b) of FIG. 9C, the area of the second functional region 842 may be displayed larger than before the second functional region 842 is activated to identify that the second functional region 842 is activated.

If "1 second" elapses after the second functional region 842 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the third functional region 843 nearest to the clockwise direction in the second functional region 842. , Indicating that the third functional area 843 is activated (c).

In particular, in (c) of FIG. 9C, the area of the third functional region 843 may be displayed larger than before the third functional region 843 is activated to be identified.

When "1 second" elapses after the third functional region 843 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth functional region 844 that is closest to the clockwise direction in the third functional region 843. Mark (d) that the fourth functional area 844 has been activated.

In particular, in (d) of FIG. 9C, the area of the fourth functional region 844 may be displayed larger than before the fourth functional region 844 is identified to indicate that the fourth functional region 844 is activated.

When "one second" has elapsed after all the functional areas displayed on the screen have been activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the first functional area 841 again, indicating that the first functional area 841 is activated. May be identified (e).

In the functional areas in the (e) state, the functions displayed in each of the functional areas in the (a) to (d) state may be displayed as they are, or the functions of the next rank may be displayed by being replaced. For example, if the functions displayed in the functional areas in the (a) to (d) states were "the fourth function in the first function", the functions of the next rank may be "the eighth function in the fifth function". have.

9D is a screen diagram illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are displayed in a text list form. In FIG. 9D, it is assumed that the activation direction is from the bottom to the top, and an indicator 822 is provided for indicating the activated functional area as the length varies in proportion to the touch time.

In a state in which a plurality of functional areas are displayed, when "one second" elapses after one point 821 on the screen is touched by the pointer 820, the communication terminal 100 has a first function located at the lowermost level. Activates area 881 and causes indicator 822 to indicate first functional area 881, highlighting to indicate that first functional area 881 is activated (b).

Next, when "one second" elapses after the first functional area 881 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the second functional area 882 located second from the bottom, and the second functional area ( The indicator 822 points to the second functional area 882, with a highlight to indicate that 882 is active (c).

Next, when "one second" has elapsed after the second functional area 882 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the third functional area 883 located third from the bottom, and the third functional area ( The indicator 822 points to the third functional area 883 while being highlighted to indicate that 883 is active (d).

Next, when "one second" elapses after the third functional area 883 is activated, the communication terminal 100 activates the fourth functional area 884 located fourth from the bottom, and the fourth functional area ( The indicator 822 points to the fourth functional area 884 while highlighting to indicate that 884 is activated (e).

Returning to FIG. 5, when a predetermined touch pattern is input, the communication terminal 100 executes a function specified in a function area activated in the activation step S530 (S550).

The communication terminal 100 may include a touch pattern corresponding to a function execution command such as removing a touch on a touch point, a touch input a predetermined number of times after removing a touch on a touch point, and a touch input in a predetermined direction after removing the touch on the touch point. When is input, the function specified in the activated function region can be executed.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 uses the multi-screen display method to display the plurality of functional areas in the display step S520 on the first screen and the data according to the execution of the execution step S550 on the second screen, respectively. I can display it. Here, the multi-screen display method includes screen division methods such as Picture In Picture (PIP), Picture Out Picture (POP), Picture By Picture (PBP), pop-up method, overlay method, On screen display (on screen display), etc. may be.

In the execution step (S550), the communication terminal 100 displays the plurality of sub-functions when the function specified in the activated function area includes a plurality of sub-functions, or the function designated in the activated function area. In the case of the lowest function, the data output operation according to the execution of the function can be performed.

Hereinafter, with reference to 10a and 10b, the execution step (S550) will be described in more detail. 10A and 10B are screen diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function designated to an activated function region according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in the state (a) of FIG. 10A, when the functional area "message" 1013 of the plurality of functional areas 1011 to 1014 is activated, the touch on the touch point 1021-1 is activated. As removed, the communication terminal 100 sets a state for executing a "message related function" which is a function specified in the function area "message" 1013.

Alternatively, as illustrated in the state (b) of FIG. 10A, one point of the functional area “message” 1013 in a state in which the functional area “message” 1013 is activated among the plurality of functional areas 1011 to 1014. By touch dragging from 1022-1 to an outer one point 1022-2, the communication terminal 100 is in a state for executing a "message related function" which is a function specified in the function area "message" 1013. Set. In this case, after the touch is continuously maintained or the touch is removed, the function performing operation according to the touch drag operation may be performed.

As a result of the function performing operation, the communication terminal 100 may display a list 1030 of lower function items of the “message” on the screen (c). Alternatively, the communication terminal 100 may display a plurality of functional areas displayed in the state (a) on the first screen 1041, and display a list of the lower function items of the “message” on the second screen 1042. (D).

Next, since the state (a) and (b) of FIG. 10B is the same as the state (a) and (b) of FIG. 10A described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the state (c) of FIG. 10B, the communication terminal 100, as a result of the function performing operation, assigns the sub-function items of "message" to the plurality of functional areas displayed in the state (a) of FIG. 10B, respectively. I can display it. Alternatively, as shown in the state (d) of FIG. 10B, the communication terminal 100 displays a plurality of functional areas displayed in the state (a) of FIG. 10B on the first screen 1061, and displays the "message". A plurality of functional areas in which the lower function items are respectively displayed may be displayed on the second screen 1062.

Meanwhile, when the "simultaneous" areas 1031 and 1051 included in one area of the screen are activated in the state of FIGS. 10A and 10B, the communication terminal 100 may be configured to display (d) of each of FIGS. 10A and 10B. ) You can set the status. Alternatively, in the state of FIGS. 10A and 10B (d), when the "all" areas 1041-1 and 1061-1 provided on the first screens 1041 and 1061 are activated, the communication terminal device 100, The state (a) of FIGS. 10A and 10B may be set in which the screens displayed on the first screens 1041 and 1061 are full screens. Alternatively, when the "all" areas 1042-1 and 1062-1 provided in the second screens 1042 and 1062 are activated in the state (d) of FIGS. 10A and 10B, the communication terminal 100 may be configured to have a first operation. The states (c) of Figs. 10A and 10B, which make the screens displayed on the two screens 1042 and 1062 the entire screen, can be set.

Hereinafter, the execution step S550 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B. 11A and 11B are screen diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function designated to an activated function region according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in the state (a) of FIG. 11A, a touch on the touch point 1121-1 when the function area “TV viewing” 1113 of the plurality of function areas 1111 to 1114 is activated. As is removed, the communication terminal 100 sets a state for executing the " broadcast signal reception and output operation through the TV broadcast channel " which is a function specified in the function area " TV viewing " 1113.

Alternatively, as shown in the state (b) of FIG. 11A, the function area "TV viewing" 1113 of the function area "TV viewing" 1113 of the plurality of functional areas 1111 to 1114 is activated. By touch dragging from one point 1122-1 to the outer one point 1122-2, the communication terminal 100 broadcasts via the TV broadcast channel, which is a function specified in the function area “TV viewing” 1113. Sets the state for executing the "signal reception and output operation". In this case, after the touch is continuously maintained or the touch is removed from the touch point 1121-1, the function performing operation according to the touch drag operation may be performed.

As shown in the state (c) of FIG. 11A, the communication terminal 100 displays the video signal constituting the broadcast signal on the screen as the broadcast signal reception and output operation through the TV broadcast channel is performed. The audio signal constituting the broadcast signal can be output through the speaker.

Next, as shown in the state (a) of FIG. 11B, as the touch on the touch point 1121-1 is removed while the functional area “message creation” 1115 is activated, the communication terminal 100 is removed. Sets a state of "entering a message creation mode" which is a function specified in the functional area "message creation" 1115.

Alternatively, as shown in the state (b) of FIG. 11B, at a point 1122-1 of the functional area "message writing" 1115 while the functional area "message writing" 1115 is activated, By touch dragging to one point 1122-2, the communication terminal 100 sets a state of "entering a message creation mode" which is a function specified in the functional area "message creation" 1115.

As illustrated in the state (c) of FIG. 11B, the communication terminal 100 may display a screen for inputting contents according to message writing from a user as the message writing mode is entered.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 12A to 12C, a scrolling process for a plurality of functional areas according to the present invention will be described in terms of screen configuration.

12A is a screen diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are provided in a plurality of ring shapes.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state in which the first to fourth functions are displayed in each of the plurality of functional areas 1211 to 1214 (a).

In the state (a), when a touch is dragged from one point 1222 of the fourth functional area “alarm / schedule” 1214 to one point 1221 of the first functional area “service” 1211, the communication terminal 100 ) Corresponds to the touch drag operation, and assigns fifth to eighth functions to each of the plurality of functional areas 1215 to 1218, and displays the designated state (b).

12B is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional areas are provided in a text list form.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state in which the first to fourth functions are displayed in each of the plurality of functional areas 1231 to 1234 (a).

In the state (a), when a touch drag is performed from one point 1223 of the third functional area “message” 1233 to one point 1224 of the first functional area “service” 1231, the communication terminal 100 In response to the touch drag operation, third to sixth functions are assigned to each of the plurality of functional areas 1233 to 1236, and the specified state is displayed (b).

12C is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of functional regions according to an embodiment of the present invention when a plurality of functional regions are provided as divided regions in one ring.

First, the communication terminal 100 displays a state in which the first to fourth functions are displayed in each of the plurality of functional areas 1241 to 1244 (a).

In the state (a), when a touch drag is performed from one point 1225 of the third functional area “message” 1233 to one point 1226 of the first functional area “service” 1241, the communication terminal 100 In response to the touch drag operation, a third function to a sixth function is assigned to each of the plurality of function areas 1243 to 1246, and the specified state is displayed (b).

As described above with reference to FIGS. 12A through 12C, a plurality of functional areas may be freely scrolled by touch dragging between functional areas. Of course, the scroll operation of the plurality of functional areas may be performed corresponding to the direction, speed, and distance of the touch drag. In addition, regardless of the function region where the start point and the end point of the touch drag are located, the scroll operation of the plurality of function regions may be performed according to the preset scroll speed for each touch speed or distance.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 13A to 13C, a process of adjusting an activation order of a plurality of functional areas according to the present invention will be described in terms of screen configuration. 13A to 13C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of adjusting an activation order among a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as illustrated in FIG. 13A, one point of the third functional area “message” 1313 in a state where the first functional area “service” 1311 of the plurality of functional areas 1311 to 1314 is activated ( When 1321 is touched (a), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area “message” 1313 to the “outward direction” 1340 (b).

Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, one point of the third functional area “message” 1353 in a state where the first functional area “service” 1351 of the plurality of functional areas 1351 to 1354 is activated. When 1322 is touched (a), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area "message" 1353 to "downward" 1370 (b).

Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, one point of the third functional area “message” 1383 in a state in which the first functional area “service” 1381 of the plurality of functional areas 1381 to 1384 is activated. When 1323 is touched (a), the communication terminal 100 performs an activation operation from the third functional area "message" 1383 to "clockwise" 1372 (b).

As described above with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13C, even when a plurality of functional areas are set to be sequentially activated, when a touch on a specific functional area is recognized, the activation order may be adjusted so that the touch is activated from the recognized functional area. .

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 14, a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas designated for functions of a dependency relationship will be described in view of a screen configuration. 14 is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas assigned to functions in a dependency relationship according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, after the second functional area “multimedia” 1412 of the plurality of functional areas 1411 to 1413 is activated, the user removes the touch of the pointer 1450 to the touch point 1451 (a). .

The communication terminal 100 divides the screen into a plurality of screens, and displays the plurality of functional areas 1411 to 1413 displayed in the state (a) on the first screen 1400-1, and the second screen 1400-0. In 2), each of the plurality of sub-functions belonging to the function specified in the second functional area "multimedia" 1412 is assigned with a plurality of sub-function areas 1421 to 1423 (b). In addition, in the state (b), the user touches a point 1450 of the second screen 1400-2 with the pointer 1450 and after a predetermined time passes, the second lower functional area “broadcast service” ( 1422, the touch is removed.

Therefore, the communication terminal 100 displays the plurality of lower functional areas 1421 to 1423 on the first screen 1400-1, and displays the second lower functional area "broadcast service on the second screen 1400-2. Each of the plurality of sub-functions belonging to the function designated in " 1422 displays the plurality of sub-function areas 1431 to 1433 specified (c).

Of course, although not shown in the drawings, the communication terminal 100 may divide the entire screen into at least three, and may display a plurality of functional areas on each divided screen. In this case, the plurality of functional areas displayed on each divided screen may form a subordinate relationship with each other.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 15, a process of adjusting the character selection area in proportion to the touch time will be described in view of the screen configuration. 15 is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of adjusting a text selection area in proportion to a touch time according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the description, it is assumed that a text area composed of a certain number of letters among text message contents can be selected in proportion to the touch time. For example, it may be assumed that three letters per second of touch time may be selected.

The user touches one point 1521 on the screen with the pointer 1520 in a state where the cursor is located at one point 1151-1 of the created text message content 1511 (a).

When "1 second" has elapsed in the state (a), the communication terminal 100 may select the character area 1511-2 corresponding to the touch time "1 second" from one point 151-11-1 where the cursor is located. (B).

In addition, when "1 second" has elapsed again in the state (b), the communication terminal 100 has a character area 1511-3 corresponding to the touch time "2 seconds" from one point 151-11-1 where the cursor is located. (C).

In addition, when "1 second" has elapsed again in the state (c), the communication terminal 100 has a character area 1511-4 corresponding to the touch time "3 seconds" from one point 151-11-1 where the cursor is located. (D).

Therefore, the communication terminal 100 can freely select a text area in proportion to the touch time, thereby facilitating deletion or editing of the content of the input text message.

Of course, the number of characters that can be selected per touch time may be set by the user or the communication terminal 100. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the region selection operation proportional to the touch time may be sufficiently implemented not only in writing a text message but also on a data display screen represented by an image or text.

In addition, the display method of the communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can be embodied as computer readable codes on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like, which are also implemented in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). It also includes. In addition, the computer may include a controller 180 of a communication terminal.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the accompanying drawings. In addition, the above-described embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or part of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made.

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

2 is a front perspective view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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

4 is a block diagram of a CDMA wireless system operable by the communication terminal shown in FIGS.

5 is a flowchart of a display method implemented in a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6A and 6B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7A to 7D are screen configuration diagrams for each display type of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8A to 8C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A to 9D are screen configuration diagrams illustrating an activation process of a plurality of functional areas according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10A and 10B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function designated to an activated function region according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11A and 11B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of executing a function designated to an activated function region according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12A to 12C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of scrolling a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A to 13C are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of adjusting an activation order among a plurality of functional areas according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a screen diagram illustrating a process of displaying a plurality of functional areas assigned to lower functions in higher functions according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

15 is a screen configuration diagram illustrating a process of adjusting a text selection area in proportion to a touch time according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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touch screen; And A control unit which displays a plurality of functional areas through the touch screen, and activates any one of the plurality of functional areas based on a touch time with respect to the touch screen; The touch screen is configured to display the activated functional area of the plurality of displayed functional areas in accordance with a control signal of the controller to be identified. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional areas, A communication terminal that is displayed around a touch point or displayed at a designated position on the touch screen regardless of the touch point. The method of claim 1, wherein the touch screen, And displaying the plurality of functional areas to be identified by using at least one of a size, color, and sharpness of the functional area according to a control signal of the controller. The method of claim 4, wherein the touch screen, And displaying the activated functional area to be identified using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the functional area according to a control signal of the controller. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And a plurality of functional areas sequentially activated in a predetermined direction in proportion to the touch time. The method of claim 4, wherein the control unit, And adjusting an activation speed for the plurality of functional areas based on at least one of a touch area, a touch pressure, and a touch direction with respect to a touch point. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, A communication terminal for setting a function for each of the plurality of functional areas. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, A communication terminal for executing a function designated in the activated function area when a predetermined touch pattern is input. The method of claim 8, wherein the control unit, And displaying the plurality of sub-functions through the touch screen when the function includes a plurality of sub-functions, and performing a data output operation according to function execution when the function is the lowest function. The method of claim 9, The plurality of sub-functions, Assigned to each of a plurality of functional areas and displayed, The plurality of functional areas to which the plurality of sub-functions are assigned, A communication terminal which is a plurality of functional areas that are already displayed or a plurality of functional areas that are separately generated. The method of claim 8, wherein the control unit, A communication terminal for displaying the plurality of functional areas on the first screen, and the data according to the performance of the function on the second screen, by using the multi-screen display method through the touch screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the touch screen, When touch-drag from one point to another point with respect to the plurality of functional areas, according to a control signal of the controller, a plurality of functional areas are assigned to at least one of the functional areas according to a drag pattern. Communication terminal for displaying at least one function replacement. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And when any one of the plurality of functional areas is touched, activates the touched functional area. Sensing the touch and the touch time for the touch screen; A display step of displaying a plurality of functional areas on the touch screen as the touch is detected; An activation step of activating any one of the displayed functional areas based on the detected touch time; And An identification display step of displaying the activated functional area to be identified among the plurality of displayed functional areas Display method of the communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 14, wherein the activating step, And a plurality of functional areas sequentially activated in a predetermined direction in proportion to the detected touch time. The method of claim 15, wherein the identification display step, And displaying the activated functional area to be identified using at least one of highlight, sound, vibration, and size change of the functional area. The method of claim 15, wherein the activating step, And displaying an activation speed of the plurality of functional areas based on at least one of a touch area, a touch pressure, and a touch direction of the touch point. The method of claim 14, And executing a function designated in the activated function area when a predetermined touch pattern is input. The method of claim 18, wherein the executing step, And displaying the plurality of sub-functions when the function is composed of a plurality of sub-functions, and performing a data output operation according to the execution of the function when the function is the lowest. The method of claim 18, wherein the executing step, And displaying the plurality of functional areas on a first screen and displaying data according to the execution of the execution step on a second screen using a multi-screen display method. The method of claim 14, wherein the displaying step, When touch-drag from one point to another point with respect to the plurality of function areas, at least one function designated in at least one function area of the plurality of function areas is displayed in response to a drag pattern. The display method of the communication terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein the activating step, And when one of the plurality of functional areas is touched, activating from the touched functional area.

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