KR20090065107A - Method for controlling a file of mobile terminal and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for controlling a file of a mobile terminal and an apparatus thereof are provided to display various files on a date graphic showing a date according to a date that a user selects, thereby enabling the user to easily manage files stored in the mobile terminal. A memory(160) stores files generated in a mobile terminal. A controller(180) displays a date graphic indicating a date on a display unit(151) of the mobile terminal. The controller searches a file stored on a selected specific date. The controller displays an image of the searched file with the date graphic on the display unit.

Description

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FILE OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a file management method and a device thereof of a mobile terminal.

The mobile terminal may be configured to perform various functions. Examples of such various functions include data and voice communication functions, taking pictures or videos through a camera, storing voices, playing music files through a speaker system, and displaying images or videos. Some mobile terminals include additional functionality to play games, while others are implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent mobile terminals can receive broadcast or multicast signals to watch video or television programs.

In addition, efforts to support and increase the function of the mobile terminal continue. The foregoing efforts include not only changes and improvements in the structural components forming the mobile terminal, but also improvements in software or hardware.

Portable phone according to the prior art, Mobile terminals, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), simply store files such as videos and photos in memory.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for managing a file of a mobile terminal that enable a user to easily manage a file stored in the mobile terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a file management method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that allow a user to easily select a file stored in the mobile terminal.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a file management method and apparatus for a mobile terminal that enable a user to easily check a file stored in the mobile terminal.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal, which displays a date graphic indicating a date on a display unit of the mobile terminal, searches for a file stored on a selected specific date, and displays an image of the retrieved file. And a control unit for displaying on the display unit together with the date graphic.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal, comprising: a date area indicating a date, a main area indicating an image of a file, an information area indicating information of each file displayed on the main area, And a date graphic including a key area representing keys for controlling each file.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal. And a controller for enlarging and displaying the retrieved photo files as thumbnail images in a second display area of each sub area.

The file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above objects, when the date icon corresponding to the specific date is selected on the date graphic, automatically searches for files from the specific date to a preset previous date, And a controller for sequentially displaying the retrieved files on the plurality of sub areas.

 The file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above objects, when the icon of the specific date on the date graphic is selected, searches for the corresponding folders from the specific date to a preset previous date, the searched folder Control unit for displaying them on the date graphic.

The file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above objects is composed of a control unit for displaying the preview image only on the folder except the hidden folder when the hidden folder is searched among the folders displayed on the date graphic. .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of managing a file of a mobile terminal, the method including: storing files generated at the mobile terminal; Displaying a date graphic representing a date on a screen of the mobile terminal; Retrieving a file stored on the selected specific date; Displaying an image of the retrieved file together with the date graphic on the screen.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a file management method of a mobile terminal, comprising: a date area indicating a date, a main area indicating an image of a file, an information area indicating information of each file displayed on the main area, And a date graphic including a key area representing keys for controlling each file.

 According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of managing a file of a mobile terminal, comprising: dividing a main area of a date graphic into a plurality of sub areas; Enlarging an arbitrary file among the searched files in a first display area of each sub area; And displaying the retrieved photo files as thumbnail images on the second display area of each sub area.

As described in detail above, the file management method and apparatus of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a date selected by the user for various types of files such as a video file, a photo file, a document file generated in the mobile terminal By displaying a date on a date graphic representing a date, the user can easily identify, select, and manage a file stored in the mobile terminal.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the detailed description of the well-known technology and its configuration which are determined to obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted. In addition, in describing the present invention with reference to the drawings, components that perform the same function will be described with the same reference numerals.

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

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

The mobile terminal can be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal described herein may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, or the like. have.

The illustrated mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, The interface unit 170 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. 1 illustrates a mobile terminal having various components. However, not all illustrated components are essential components. The mobile terminal may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, or the mobile terminal may be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, 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 location information module 115, and the like. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite.

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad 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 location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power or whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, wired / wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired / wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices with identification modules, audio input / output (I / O) ports, Video I / O (Input / Output) port, earphone port, etc. may be included.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile 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 terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmits the data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

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

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

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 13 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. 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. 3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile terminal 100.

The sound output module 152 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 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 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 unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may provide a function for temporarily storing input / 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 Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, It may include at least one type of storage medium of the optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

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

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

The various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing the functions. It may be implemented by the controller 180.

In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

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

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

For example, the (mobile terminal) of the present invention includes a first body 200 and a second body 205 configured to be slidable in at least one direction on the first body 200. In addition, the (mobile terminal) of the present invention may include a first body and a second body configured to fold or unfold at least one side of the first body.

A state in which the first body 200 is disposed to overlap with the second body 205 may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in the drawing, the first body 200 may be referred to as the second body 205. The exposed state of at least a portion of the N may be referred to as an open configuration.

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

The case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the exterior of the first body 200 is formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225.

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

The display module 151, the audio output module 152, the camera 121, or the first user input unit 210 may be disposed on the first body 200, specifically, the first front case 220.

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

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

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

The camera 121 may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like.

Like the first body 200, the case forming the exterior of the second body 205 is formed by the second front case 230 and the second rear case 235.

The second user input unit 215 may be disposed on the second body 205, specifically, on the front face of the second front case 230.

The third user input unit 245, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on at least one of the second front case 230 or the second rear case 235.

The first to third user inputs 210, 215, and 245 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion 130, and may be any method in which the user operates while giving a tactile feeling. Either may be employed.

For example, the user input unit may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or a wheel or jog method of rotating a key, or a manipulation method such as a joystick. May also be implemented.

In functional terms, the first user input unit 210 is for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, etc., and the second user input unit 215 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, and the like.

In addition, the third user input unit 245 may operate as a hot key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal.

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

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

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal is mounted on the second rear case 235 side.

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

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a camera 121 may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 235 of the second body 205. The camera 121 of the second body 205 has a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 of the first body 200, and the camera 121 and the camera 121 of the first body 200. And may have different pixels.

For example, the camera 121 of the first body 200 has a low pixel so that it is easy to take a picture of the user's face and transmit it to the counterpart in the case of a video call, and the camera 121 of the second body is generally It is desirable to have a high pixel because the subject is often photographed and not immediately transmitted.

The flash 250 and the mirror 255 may be further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 of the second body 205. The flash 250 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 of the second body 205. The mirror 255 allows the user to see the user's face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user by using the camera 121 of the second body 205.

The sound output module 152 may be further disposed on the second rear case 235.

The sound output module 152 of the second body 205 may implement a stereo function together with the sound output module 152 of the first body 200, and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna 260 for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 235. The antenna 260 may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 205 and 2.

A portion of the slide module 265 that slidably couples the first body 200 and the second body 205 is disposed on the side of the first rear case 225 of the first body 200.

The other part of the slide module 265 may be disposed on the second front case 230 side of the second body 205 and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in this drawing.

In the above description, the second camera 121 and the like have been described as being disposed on the second body 205, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least one or more of the components 260, 121 to 250, and 152 described as disposed on the second rear case 235, such as the camera 121 of the second body, may be the first body 200. May be mounted on the first rear case 225. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) disposed in the first rear case 225 in the closed state are protected by the second body 205. In addition, even if the camera 121 of the second body is not provided separately, the camera 121 of the first body may be rotatably formed so that the camera 121 of the second body may be photographed up to the photographing direction of the camera 121. .

The terminal 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 may operate 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 can be configured to.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 4, a communication system capable of operating a 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. May be included. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is a matter of course that the present invention is 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 terminals 100, a plurality of base stations (BSs) 270, and base station controllers (BSCs) 275. ), And 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 referred to as a base station transceiver 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 terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 4 illustrates several satellite positioning systems (GPS) satellites 300. The satellites 300 help to locate the at least one terminal of the plurality of 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 terminals 100. At this time, the terminals 100 are connecting a call, transmitting or 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, PSTN 290 connects with MSC 280, MSC 280 connects with BSCs 275, and BSCs 275 send BSs 270 to transmit a forward link signal to terminals 100. ).

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a file management method and a device of a mobile terminal for allowing a user to easily identify, select, and manage the files by managing and / or displaying files stored in the mobile terminal according to a date are illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 12. It will be described in detail with reference to.

5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. File management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is a mobile phone (portable phone), The present invention may be applied to a mobile terminal such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a portable multimedia player (PMP).

As shown in FIG. 5, the file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a user input unit 130 for receiving user input information; A memory 160 for storing various types of files such as a video file, a photo file, and a document file generated in the mobile terminal; Based on the user's input information, a date graphic representing a date is displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal, a file stored in a date selected by the user is searched, and the searched file is stored in the date. The controller 180 is displayed on the display unit 150 together with graphics. The user input unit 130 may be a keypad and / or a touch screen.

The controller 180 stores various types of files such as an image file, a photo file, and a document file in the memory 160 according to the recording date of the files. For example, the controller 180 may select the photo file icon for selecting a photo file through the user input unit 130, and when the date icon representing a date of June 07, 2007 is selected, the memory may be selected. Photo files recorded on June 07, 2007 are retrieved from 160, and the retrieved photo files are displayed on the display unit 151 with a date graphic representing June 07, 2007. Here, the genital controller 180 displays the retrieved photo files on the display unit 151 by a predetermined number (for example, 30 photo files). The controller 180 may display the number and / or display position of the searched photo files on the display unit 151 in various ways.

Hereinafter, the operation of the file management apparatus of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a file management method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user input unit 130 corresponds to the selected file icon when a file icon for selecting a specific file (for example, one of a video file, a document file, and a photo file) is selected on a menu of a mobile terminal. A first control signal is generated and the generated first control signal is output to the controller 180. For example, the user input unit 130 generates a first control signal corresponding to the selected photo file icon when a photo file icon for selecting a photo file is selected on a menu of the mobile terminal, and generates the generated first control signal. The control signal is output to the controller 180. In the following, an example is described when a photo file is selected as the specific file. The specific file may be one of a video file, a document file, and a photo file.

The controller 180 determines whether a photo file icon is selected based on the first control signal (S11), and outputs a preset date graphic indicating a date to the display unit 150. In this case, the display unit 150 displays the preset date graphic on the screen (S12).

The user input unit 130 generates a second control signal corresponding to the selected date icon when a date icon for selecting a specific date (eg, June 07, 2007) is selected on the date graphic. The generated second control signal is output to the controller 180.

The controller 180 determines whether a specific date icon is selected based on the second control signal (S13), searches for a photo file stored on a specific date corresponding to the specific date icon (S14), and the retrieved photo The file is displayed on the display unit 150 together with the date graphic (S15). When a video icon for selecting a video file is selected, the controller 180 searches for a video file stored on the specific date and displays the searched video file on the display unit 150 together with the date graphic. In addition, the controller 180 searches for a document file stored on the specific date when a document icon for selecting a document file is selected, and displays the retrieved document file on the display unit 150 together with the date graphic. do.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. Here, the controller 180 can display not only the searched picture file but also the searched video file and the searched document file in the same manner as the searched picture file.

7 is a first exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the controller 180 displays the photo files photographed on June 7, 2007 when the date icon corresponding to June 7, 2007 is selected on the date graphic. The image file is read from the image file and displayed on the screen through the display unit 151. In this case, the controller 180 arranges the searched photo files on the date graphic by a predetermined number (for example, 30 photo files). Here, the date graphic includes a date area indicating a date, a main area indicating an image of a file, an information area indicating information of each file displayed on the main area, and a key area indicating keys for controlling the respective files. It consists of.

The controller 180 is a thumbnail image (thumbnail image, Thumbnail) for previewing a photo file displayed on the screen through the display unit 151 image). The default size of the photo file may be set to 3 Inch * 4 Inch.

The controller 180 reduces the size of the displayed picture files when a specific direction key (for example, a left direction key) is selected after a zoom key displayed at the bottom of the date graphic is selected. In this case, the controller 180 additionally displays the photo files that are not displayed on the display unit 151 among the photo files photographed on the specific date when the size of the photo files is reduced. For example, the controller 180 displays 20 photo files before the size of the photo files is reduced. However, the controller 180 can display 30 picture files photographed on the specific date when the size of the photo files is reduced. have.

The controller 180 enlarges the size of the displayed picture files when a specific direction key (for example, a right direction key) is selected after a zoom key displayed at the bottom of the date graphic is selected. In this case, when the size of the photo files is enlarged, the controller 180 may display the photo files in the order of the photographed pictures first. For example, the controller 180 displays 12 photo files before the size of the photo files is enlarged. However, the controller 180 can display 4 photo files photographed on the specific date when the size of the photo files is enlarged. have. In addition, the controller 180 gradually increases the size of the photo files whenever the right arrow key is selected. Here, the controller 180 may gradually reduce or enlarge the selected photo file according to the key signal of the direction key.

The controller 180 may display a scroll bar on the left or right side of the main area when all of the photo files photographed on a specific date cannot be displayed on the main area of the date graphic. Therefore, the controller 180 can display all the photo files on the screen as the scroll bar moves.

The controller 180 may display the file name of each picture file on the information area of the date graphic. The controller 180 processes the file name by sliding motion when the file name to be displayed is long on the information area of the date graphic and thus cannot display all of the file name.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8.

8 is a second exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the controller 180 displays a scroll bar 8-1 on the key area for reducing or enlarging the photo file when a zoom key is selected on the key area of the date graphic. do. For example, the controller 180 reduces the size of the photo files when the − key of the scroll bar 8-1 for reducing or enlarging the photo file is selected and the scroll bar 8-1. Enlarges the size of the photo files when the + key is selected. Herein, the controller 180 may adjust the size of the photo files from 5 inches * 6 inches to 1 inches * 1 inches.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9.

9 is a third exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, the controller 180 divides the main area of the date graphic into a plurality of sub areas (for example, first sub area to fourth sub area), and first sub area of each sub area. Zoom out to enlarge any picture file among the searched picture files in a display area (eg, left area) and preview the searched picture files in a second display area (eg, right area) of each sub area. Image (thumbnail image, Thumbnail image). For example, the controller 180 enlarges an arbitrary photo file among the searched photo files in the left region (or right region) of each sub region, and the searched image in the right region (or left region) of each sub region. Eight photo files of the photo files are displayed as thumbnail images.

In addition, when the date icon corresponding to a specific date is selected on the date graphic, the controller 180 automatically searches for photo files from the specific date to a preset previous date, and searches the searched photo files in a plurality of sub-areas. It may be displayed sequentially. For example, when the date icon corresponding to July 13, 2007 is selected on the date graphic, the controller 180 displays the photo files photographed on July 13, 2007 in the first sub area, and 2007 Photo files taken on July 12, 2007 are displayed in the second sub area, photo files taken on July 11, 2007 are displayed in the third sub area, and photo files taken on July 10, 2007 Can be automatically displayed in the fourth sub area.

When the photo file displayed on the first display area of the sub area is selected, the controller 180 enlarges and displays the selected photo file. In this case, the controller 180 reduces or enlarges the selected photo file by adjusting the-key or the + key of the scroll bar for adjusting the size of the photo file.

The controller 180 hides the specific picture file when a specific picture file is selected by a user among the picture files displayed on the main area and a hide key displayed on the key area of the date graphic is selected. The controller 180 deletes the specific picture file when a specific picture file is selected by a user among the picture files displayed on the main area and then a delete key displayed on the key area of the date graphic is selected. do.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 10.

10 is a fourth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, the controller 180 is configured to specify a lower position of the second display area among a plurality of photo files displayed on the second display area of the sub area by a key signal of a left / right direction key. When the photo file is selected, the photo files located on the same line as the selected specific photo file are all positioned at the top of the second display area, and the new photo file is positioned at the bottom of the second display area. Here, the new photo file means a next photo file to be displayed on the second display area among the photo files photographed on the same date as the photo file displayed on the second display area. For example, the controller 180 selects a specific photo file located at the bottom of the second display area from among a plurality of photo files displayed on the second display area of the sub area by a key signal of a left / right direction key. When the four photo files located at the bottom of the second display area, the upper part of the second display area, and the four new picture files taken on the same date as the four picture files of the second display area Place it at the bottom.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 11.

11 is a fifth exemplary diagram showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, the controller 180 is configured to display folders (photo files) corresponding to a predetermined previous date from the specific date when the icon of a specific date is selected on the date graphic after the photo file icon is selected. Folder), and display the retrieved folders on a date graphic. The controller 180 locates the folders displayed on the date graphic in a predetermined form (eg, a circle) while simultaneously placing the located folders in a preset direction (eg, clockwise or counterclockwise). Can be rotated or each folder can be repeatedly moved left and right by itself. For example, when the date icon corresponding to June 13, 2007 is selected on the date graphic after the picture file icon is selected, the controller 180 may select from June 13, 2007 to June 6, 2007. It automatically searches for corresponding folders (folders with picture files) by day and displays the retrieved folders on a date graphic.

The controller 180 may display a preview image on the displayed folders. For example, the controller 180 selects an arbitrary photo file from among a plurality of photo files recorded in each folder, and displays an image of each selected arbitrary photo file as a preview image of each folder. In this case, the controller 180 does not display the preview image on the hidden folder when the hidden folder is searched among the folders displayed on the date graphic.

The controller 180 displays images of photo files recorded in the selected folder on the main area of the date graphic when a specific folder is selected among the displayed folders. In this case, the controller 180 may irregularly arrange the images of the photo files displayed on the main area of the date graphic.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a picture file of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 12.

12 is a sixth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the specific folder is selected from the displayed folders, the controller 180 displays all the images of the picture files recorded in the selected folder on the main area of the date graphic, or the picture. Images of files may be automatically displayed one by one or by a preset number of sheets (for example, two) for a preset time (for example, five seconds). In this case, the controller 180 may correctly align the irregularly arranged photos when a specific image is selected among the images of the photo files displayed on the main area of the date graphic.

The controller 180 automatically selects a next folder (eg, selects a folder according to a date order) when all the images of the photo files in the selected folder are displayed, and then selects images of the photo files in the selected next folder. Display on the main area of the date graphic. Here, the method of displaying the picture files in the next folder is the same as the method of displaying the picture files in the specific folder.

A mobile terminal having a display device as described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, the embodiments are all or part of each of the embodiments is optional so that various modifications can be made It may be configured in combination.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal associated with one embodiment of the present invention;

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

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

4 is an exemplary diagram of a communication system operable by a terminal according to the present invention;

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a file management apparatus of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a file management method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a first exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a second exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a third exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a fourth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a fifth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a sixth exemplary view showing a retrieved picture file displayed on a screen of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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130: user input unit 151: display unit

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Claims (16)

A memory for storing files generated in the mobile terminal; And a control unit for displaying a date graphic representing a date on a display unit of the mobile terminal, searching for a file stored in a selected specific date, and displaying an image of the retrieved file on the display unit together with the date graphic. A file management apparatus for a mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, The date graphic, A date area representing the date; A main area representing an image of the file; An information area indicating information of the file displayed on the main area; And a key area representing keys for controlling the file. The method of claim 2, The control unit, And a sliding motion process of the file name of the retrieved file on the information area of the date graphic. The method of claim 2, The control unit, The main area of the date graphic is divided into a plurality of sub-areas, an arbitrary file among the searched files is enlarged in the first display area of each sub-area, and the searched picture files are displayed in the second display area of each sub-area. A file management apparatus for a mobile terminal, characterized by displaying a thumbnail image. The method of claim 4, wherein The control unit, When a date icon corresponding to the specific date is selected on the date graphic, files from the specific date to a preset previous date are automatically searched, and the retrieved files are sequentially displayed on the plurality of sub-areas. File management device of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, The file is a file management device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the picture file, video file, document file. The method of claim 1, The control unit, When a file icon for selecting the file and a date icon corresponding to the specific date are selected, the files recorded on the specific date are searched from the memory, and the retrieved files are displayed on the display unit together with the date graphic. And a file management device of a mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, The control unit, And displaying the image of the retrieved file as a thumbnail image on the display unit together with the date graphic. The method of claim 1, The control unit, When the icon of the specific date is selected on the date graphic, the corresponding folders are searched from the specific date to a preset previous date, and the retrieved folders are displayed on the date graphic, wherein the folder indicates a picture file. And a folder having a video file or a folder having a document file. The method of claim 9, The control unit, And displaying a preview image on the displayed folders. The method of claim 9, The control unit, And when the hidden folder is searched among the folders displayed on the date graphic, the preview image is displayed only on the folder except the hidden folder. The method of claim 9, The control unit, When a specific folder is selected among the displayed folders, all images of the files recorded in the selected folder are displayed on the main area of the date graphic, or the preset time is displayed one by one or by a preset number of images of the files. File management device for a mobile terminal, characterized in that automatically displayed during. The method of claim 12, The control unit, And automatically selecting a next folder when all the images of the files in the selected folder are displayed, and then displaying the images of the files in the selected next folder on the main area of the date graphic. Storing the files generated in the mobile terminal; Displaying a date graphic representing a date on a screen of the mobile terminal; Retrieving a file stored on the selected specific date; And displaying the image of the retrieved file on the screen together with the date graphic. The method of claim 14, The date graphic, A date area representing the date; A main area representing an image of the file; An information area indicating information of the file displayed on the main area; And a key area representing keys for controlling the file. The method of claim 15, Dividing the main area of the date graphic into a plurality of sub areas; Enlarging an arbitrary file among the searched files in a first display area of each sub area; And displaying the retrieved picture files as thumbnail images on the second display area of each sub-area.

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