KR20090053561A - Portable terminal having near field communication function and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable terminal providing a short range communication function and a control method thereof. The control method of the mobile terminal displays an icon indicating that a short-range communication is possible and an image corresponding to content capable of performing a function related to short-range communication. The display position of the icon is moved to any one of the displayed images, and when any one of the displayed images is selected, a function related to short-range communication is performed on the selected content corresponding to the selected image. As a result, the user may perform a function related to short-range communication by using an icon.

Near Field Communication, Handset, Bluetooth, Icon

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] Mobile terminal having a function for local area communication and control method

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal and a control method thereof capable of controlling a short-range communication function through a user-friendly interface.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions for making voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data. As the functions of the mobile terminals are diversified, they are equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music files or video files, playing games, receiving broadcasts, wireless Internet, and the like. It is implemented in the form.

In the mobile terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface environment for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently. In addition, while the portable terminal is regarded as a personal portable device for expressing the personality of the user, various forms of design change are also required.

However, in the case of a mobile terminal that provides short-range communication functions such as Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. It is not easy to make settings or operations necessary to use such near field communication function. In particular, in the case of a mobile terminal having a front screen, various operations of the mobile terminal can be controlled by a touch input, but functions related to short-range communication are generally controlled by sequentially selecting a menu. Accordingly, there is a need for a method of controlling a function related to short-range communication by a more user-friendly method using a touch screen.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of controlling a short range communication function including Bluetooth, etc. in a user friendly manner using a touch screen and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an operation of a mobile communication terminal, the method including displaying an icon indicating that a short range communication is possible, and displaying an image corresponding to a content capable of performing a function related to the short range communication. Moving the display position of the icon to any one of the images, selecting any one of the images, and performing a function related to the short-range communication with respect to the selected content corresponding to the selected image. do.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a short range communication module providing an interface for short range communication, an icon indicating that the short range communication is possible, and an image corresponding to content capable of performing a function related to the short range communication. The display unit to display and the display position of the icon is moved to any one of the image, to control any one of the image is selected, and to perform a function related to the short-range communication for the selected content corresponding to the selected image It includes a control unit for controlling the short-range communication module.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the method on a computer.

According to the present invention, when the short-range communication use mode is set, an icon indicating that short-range communication is possible may be displayed, and a function related to short-range communication may be controlled using the displayed icon. Thus, using the icon, the user can easily control a function related to short-range wireless communication.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

The portable 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), navigation, and the like.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. , A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless internet module 115, a short range communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. In this case, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information, or a server receiving at least one of the pre-generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting 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 in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. 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 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). In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 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. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signal, video call signal, or text / multimedia message transmission and reception.

The wireless internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless internet access. The wireless internet module 115 may be embedded or external to the portable terminal 100. The short range communication module 117 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, etc. may be used. The GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

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

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, 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 113 and output in the call mode. The microphone module 123 may use various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 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 may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

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 unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display captured or received images, respectively, or simultaneously, and display a UI and a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 151 may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to a bus inside the portable terminal. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether there is a touch input and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include 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 the display (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the external display unit (not shown) and the internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the portable terminal 100.

The sound output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 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 153 outputs a sound signal related to a function performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 155 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 unit 155 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for event occurrence notification may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may provide a function for temporarily storing input or output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also be done.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM The storage medium may include at least one type of storage medium. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage to perform a storage function of the K. Mori 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, and the like, and an audio I / O (Input). / Output) terminal, video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, earphone, and the like. The interface unit 170 may receive data from such an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100, and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. .

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of each unit to control the overall operation of the mobile 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 in hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 180.

In addition, 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.

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

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front. Referring to FIG. 2, the case forming the exterior of the portable terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first user input unit 130a may be disposed in the main body, specifically, the first front case 100A-1. In addition, a second user input unit 130b, a third user input unit 130, and a microphone 123 may be disposed on the side surface of the rear case 100A-2.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information. The display unit 151 may be configured such that the touch pad overlaps in a layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen to input information by a user's touch.

The first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c may be collectively referred to as a user manipulating portion 130, and may be adopted in any manner as long as the user operates with a tactile feeling.

For example, the user input 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 user input unit 130a is for inputting a command such as a start, end, call, etc., and the second user input unit 130b is for inputting a selection of an operation mode. In addition, the third user input unit 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the portable terminal 100.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 3, a fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and an interface unit 170 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2, and the rear case 100A-2 may be disposed. The second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear side of the).

The second camera 121b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 121a. For example, in the case of a video call or the like, the first camera 121a has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the other party, and the second camera 121b photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. In many cases, it is desirable to have a high pixel.

The flash 125 and the mirror 126 may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 125 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror 126 allows a user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wants to photograph himself (self-photographing) using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed on the rear case 100A-2. The second sound output module may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 100A-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the rear case 100A-2.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for allowing the portable terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be at least one of a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication, or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. have. 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.

The rear case 100A-2 is provided with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal. The power supply unit 190 is, for example, a rechargeable battery, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100A-2 for charging.

In the above description, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed on the rear case 100A-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, even if the second camera 12b is not separately provided, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed to be able to shoot up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

4A and 4B are flowcharts provided to explain a method for controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the Bluetooth communication will be described as an example of short-range communication. However, the present invention is applicable to various types of short range communication in addition to the Bluetooth type communication.

Referring to FIG. 4A, when the Bluetooth use mode is set by the user (S200), the controller 180 controls the short range communication module 117 to control the Bluetooth communication mode to be set. In operation S205, the display unit 151 displays a Bluetooth icon indicating that the Bluetooth communication is possible.

In the state where such Bluetooth communication is possible, when an application using the Bluetooth function is selected (S210), an image corresponding to the content related to the selected application is displayed (S215). Here, the content related to the selected application is an image corresponding to a moving picture or a still image stored in the memory 160 when the camera album mode is selected, and the reproducible content stored in the memory 160 when the multimedia file playing mode is selected. It may be an image corresponding to the. Such an image may be displayed in the form of a thumbnail.

As described above, when the Bluetooth icon and the image are displayed on the display unit 151, when the Bluetooth icon is touched and dragged (S220), the display position of the Bluetooth icon moves in response to the drag direction (S235), and the Bluetooth icon is displayed. If the position moves and moves over a particular image, that image is selected. When an image is selected, content corresponding to the selected image is used to perform a function related to Bluetooth, and the selected image may be displayed to be distinguishable from other images.

If, in step S220, the Bluetooth icon is not dragged after being touched and another menu is selected (S225), the controller 180 controls to perform an operation corresponding to the selected menu (S230).

When the selection of the image is completed by moving the Bluetooth icon (S240), the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to display a list of peripheral devices capable of Bluetooth communication (S245).

In this case, the registered peripheral device is displayed first, and in order to search for a new device, the device can be searched again in the list of peripheral devices by clicking the Bluetooth icon once more without the device selected. You can add a menu. In addition, the list of peripheral devices may be displayed in the form of a general list or in a form of a circle arranged around a Bluetooth icon. The peripheral device selection method may be in the form of a toggle, or a method of pointing to the corresponding device by dragging or the like.

Referring to FIG. 4B, when a device is selected from the displayed list of peripheral devices (S250), the controller 180 determines whether to support multiple selections, and when selecting multiple devices, selects another device (S260). S265). In the case of multiple selection, the registered devices are displayed first, and a new device can be searched by the above-described method.

If a pairing process is required with the selected device, the controller 180 performs a pairing process with the selected device (S270 and S275). Pairing is a process of recognizing a Bluetooth device, and can synchronize signals between two devices through a pairing process.

When the above process is completed, the controller 180 controls the selected content to perform a function related to the selected peripheral device and Bluetooth (S280). Bluetooth-related functions include all cases of transmitting and receiving selected content through Bluetooth communication or interacting with the selected device using other Bluetooth communication. In case of selecting another application, the process proceeds to step S215 (S285), and when the Bluetooth usage mode ends, it ends (S290).

By such a process, when a mode using short-range communication such as Bluetooth is set, an icon indicating that short-range communication is possible is displayed, and a function related to short-range communication can be conveniently performed using this icon.

5 to 15 are views for explaining a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

5 illustrates a list view screen 300 in a photo album menu in a state where a Bluetooth usage mode is set. On the list view screen 300, a Bluetooth icon 310 indicating that the Bluetooth usage mode is set is displayed on the top, and a thumbnail 320 corresponding to the stored picture is displayed. At the bottom of the list view screen 300, an icon 301 for selecting another menu, an icon 303 for calling, an icon 306 for selecting a message menu, an icon 309 for selecting a phone book menu, and the like are provided. Is displayed.

In such a screen state, when the Bluetooth icon 310 is touched and dragged, the display position of the Bluetooth icon 310 is moved, and an image 312 positioned below the Bluetooth icon 311 is selected after the movement. Once the image 312 is selected, a list 330 of peripheral devices capable of Bluetooth communication is displayed.

The list of peripheral devices capable of Bluetooth communication is displayed in a general list form as shown in FIG. 5, or in a circular arrangement form 340 around the Bluetooth icon 314 after moving as shown in FIG. 6. In addition, it can be displayed in various ways. In FIG. 6, a process of selecting a peripheral device by moving the Bluetooth icon 314 back to 'device 3' 316 after moving is illustrated.

7 illustrates a case in which a list of peripheral devices moves with the movement of the Bluetooth icon. The Bluetooth icon can be freely moved before selecting a specific device among the peripheral devices capable of Bluetooth communication. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, when the Bluetooth icon 370 is moved, the list 350 of the peripheral devices is also moved, corresponding to the position of the Bluetooth icon 371 after the movement, and the list of the peripheral devices after the movement. 370 is displayed.

8 illustrates a multi-selection screen 400 for selecting one or more peripheral devices for performing Bluetooth communication. When transmitting specific content, several devices can be selected and transmitted simultaneously. In FIG. 8, when the Bluetooth icon 410 is moved, the specific content where the Bluetooth icon 411 is located after moving is selected, 'Device 2' 412 and 'Device 5' 414 are selected by touch input. Indicates.

As such, after selecting the peripheral device, a method of performing a function related to short-range communication may be variously configured. For example, a time interval for selection is defined in advance, and when a predetermined time elapses, a completion is recognized and a function related to short-range communication is performed. A function related to short-range communication can be performed by displaying a completion button so that it can be clicked.

In addition, after selecting a peripheral device to perform a function related to short-range communication, it may be configured to select another device by maintaining a screen state before performing a function related to short-range communication.

9 is a diagram illustrating a case where a Bluetooth icon is used in a call state. Referring to FIG. 9, in the call screen 500, when the Bluetooth icon 540 displayed at the top is moved to the center of the screen as indicated by the reference numeral 550, a call is made using a Bluetooth headset. Becomes

In this state, when the Bluetooth icon 550 displayed at the center of the screen is dragged in the direction indicated by 570 or 560 to move out of the screen, a call is made by using the mobile terminal instead of the headset. Becomes

10 and 11 are screens for explaining a data capture transmission function using a Bluetooth icon. Referring to FIG. 10, when the image is displayed by performing a viewer of a photo album or the like, while pressing the Bluetooth icon 605, selecting a part to be cut according to the locus indicated by reference numeral 610 and returning to the starting point, FIG. As shown in 11, a specific area 615 is selected. In this way, the selected specific area 615 may be used as a function for transmitting to a desired peripheral device.

12 and 13 are diagrams for describing a linkage function between a Bluetooth icon and a GPS icon. Referring to FIG. 12, when the mobile terminal simultaneously supports a Global Positioning System (GPS) function for providing a location-related service and a Bluetooth function, a Bluetooth icon 710 and a GPS icon 720 may be simultaneously displayed. As such, when the Bluetooth icon 710 and the GPS icon 720 are displayed at the same time, as shown in FIG. 13, when these icons are combined 740, the Bluetooth function linked to the GPS function may be performed. . For example, GPS information may be used when performing a Bluetooth function, and GPS information may be added to all contents transmitted through Bluetooth and transmitted.

14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining a function of setting a Bluetooth icon and a function upgrade setting. In FIG. 14, a screen for selecting whether or not to use a Bluetooth icon as a transmission function in the photo album menu 810 or selecting to use the Bluetooth icon as a print function or a capture function in the photo editing menu 820 ( 800). In addition, in FIG. 15, a screen 850 for selecting whether to use a Bluetooth icon as a transmission function in the MP3 file list 860 or whether to use a Bluetooth icon for controlling a headset in the MP player menu 870 may be selected. Indicates.

As such, when there are several functions for using a Bluetooth icon in a specific menu, a function to be used may be set according to a user's selection. You can also limit the functions that can be performed using the Bluetooth icon or make additional functions available.

As described above, various functions related to short-range communication can be easily controlled by using an icon indicating that short-range communication is possible. In addition, the mobile terminal and its control method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, the embodiments are all or all of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made Some may be optionally combined.

On the other hand, the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code in a processor-readable recording medium provided in the mobile terminal, such as MSM (Mobile Station Modem). The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by the processor. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

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 perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4A and 4B are flowcharts provided for explaining a control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

5 to 15 are views for explaining a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (16)

Displaying an icon indicating that short-range communication is possible; Displaying an image corresponding to content capable of performing a function related to the short range communication; Moving the display position of the icon to any one of the images so that any one of the images is selected; And And performing a function related to the short-range communication with respect to the content corresponding to the selected image. The method of claim 1, The short range communication is a control method of a portable terminal, characterized in that the communication of the Bluetooth method. The method of claim 2, In the performing of the control method, the method may further include displaying a list of peripheral devices capable of short-range communication and performing a function related to the short-range communication with a device selected from the peripheral devices. The method of claim 3, And performing pairing with the selected device. The method of claim 3, The list of the peripheral apparatuses, the control method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that displayed in any one of a circular arrangement, and a list-like arrangement around the icon. The method of claim 3, And moving and displaying the list of the displayed peripheral devices in response to the movement of the icon. The method of claim 1, The icon is a control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that for moving the display position in response to the drag direction after touching the icon. The method of claim 1, And displaying a GPS icon indicating that a GPS function is available, and performing a short range communication function linked with the GPS function when the display position of the icon moves to the GPS icon. Control method of the terminal. The method of claim 1, Displaying a specific image, moving a display position of the icon to capture data of an area formed on the specific image, and transmitting and receiving the captured data through the short range communication; Terminal control method. The method of claim 1, And selecting one of a call using a headset and a call using a main body according to the display position of the icon. The method of claim 1, And displaying the selected image so as to be distinguishable from other images. A short range communication module providing an interface for short range communication; A display unit configured to display an icon indicating that the short-range communication is possible and an image corresponding to a content capable of performing a function related to the short-range communication; And The display position of the icon is moved to any one of the images to control any one of the images to be selected, and to control the short range communication module to perform a function related to the short range communication with respect to the selected content corresponding to the selected image. And a control unit. The method of claim 12, The short-range communication is a portable terminal, characterized in that the short-range communication of the Bluetooth system. The method of claim 12, The display unit is a mobile terminal, characterized in that the touch screen. The method of claim 14, The controller may be configured to control the display position of the icon to move in response to the dragging direction after touching the icon. A processor-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the control method of any one of claims 1 to 11.

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