KR20090078216A - Method for excuting program by using key input in mobile communication terminal and apparatus therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for executing a program by using key input in a mobile communication terminal and an apparatus therefor are provided to determine short/long periods and the frequency of preset key input to execute a program which is executed by several key input through shortcut key input, thereby shortening time for executing a program. A method for executing a program by using key input in a mobile communication terminal comprises the following steps. It is determined whether a function key is inputted in a state that a number key is inputted from a user(S510,S520). If the function key is inputted, it is determined whether the function key input is maintained during a period longer than the first input time or whether the same key input is inputted with a frequency larger than a preset frequency within the second input time(S530). If the function key input is maintained during the period longer than the first input time or the same key input is inputted with the frequency larger than the preset frequency within the second input time, an additional program executed by twice key input is executed through a menu mode according to a specific program corresponding to the function key(S550).

Description

Method for Excuting Program by Using Key Input in Mobile Communication Terminal and Apparatus Therefor}

The present invention relates to a method for executing a program using a key input and an apparatus therefor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for executing a preset program according to a key input method in a mobile communication terminal, and an apparatus therefor.

In general, since a user of a mobile communication terminal needs to input a key several times in order to execute a specific program, there is a problem of repeating the same process every time to execute a program frequently used by the user.

In order to solve this problem, conventionally, a short-term input function that can be driven by a function key or a few key combinations for driving in a mobile communication terminal is supported.

For example, the mobile communication terminal supports a function key for checking a text message, a function key for using a data service, a function key for media playback, and a function key for system setting of the mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal provides an input combination of a service code and a function key so that a user can use a data service.

Hereinafter, a process in which a user drives an Internet access program in a conventional mobile communication terminal through a key input and accesses to a favorite address registered in advance by the user will be described.

1 is a view illustrating a process of driving an Internet access program and accessing a specific favorite address in a conventional mobile communication terminal.

Referring to FIG. 1, the user may access the '2.' program program function key, numeric key or direction key as shown in FIG. Select 'Internet connection' menu or run internet access program through internet access function key.

Subsequently, a user inputs a key through a key input in an internet access menu provided by an internet access program such as 'I' of FIG. 1. Select the "Favorites" menu.

Subsequently, when a bookmark list is displayed as shown in FIG. 1, the user selects a favorite address to which the user wants to access through a key input, and the mobile communication terminal selects a bookmark selected by the user as shown in FIG. After displaying the screen being accessed by the search address, the connection screen is displayed as shown in FIG.

As described above, for example, in the related art, since a user has to enter a key several times in order to execute a program, it is inconvenient to reduce the number of processes that the user performs to execute the program. Skill is required.

In order to solve such a problem, by providing a method and apparatus for reducing the number of steps to run the program requested by the user by executing the program requested by the user according to a predetermined key input method is to provide have.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of executing a program according to a user's key input in a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: a) determining whether a function key is input while a numeric key is input from the user; b) if the function key input is present, determining whether the function key input remains input for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; And c) if the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or more than the preset number of times within the second input time, through a menu method according to a specific program corresponding to the function key. Executing an additional program executed by two or more key inputs.

The present invention also provides a mobile communication terminal for executing a program according to a user's key input, comprising: a program storage module for storing a specified program corresponding to a function key and setting information according to the specified program; A key input module for receiving a key input from the user; A key input checking module for checking whether the function key input received by the key input module maintains an input state for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; A key setting information storage module for storing a specific command provided by the specified program that is set to match the input combination of the numeric key and the function key; And when the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the numeric key is input, And a control module for executing an additional program executed by two or more key inputs through a menu method according to the program.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for executing a program according to a user's key input in a mobile communication terminal, comprising the steps of: a) determining whether there is a key input while a program specified by the user is executed; b) if there is the key input, determining whether the key input remains input for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; And c) when the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, by two or more key inputs through a menu method according to the specified program. Executing the additional program to be executed.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal for executing a program according to a user's key input, comprising: a program storage module for storing a specified program and setting information according to the specified program; A key input module for receiving a key input from the user; A key input checking module for checking whether the key input received by the key input module maintains an input state for a first input time or more, or whether the same key is input for a preset number of times or more within a second input time; A key setting information storage module for storing a specific command provided by the specified program set to match the key input; And in the state in which the specified program is executed, when the key input is maintained in the state of being input for the first input time or more or the number of times set in advance within the second input time, a menu method according to the specified program. It includes a control module for executing a program executed by two or more key input through.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience caused to execute the program requested by the user by short-running and executing a program executed by a plurality of key inputs through a menu method by determining the length and frequency of a predetermined key input. This has the effect of reducing the time required to execute.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.

In addition, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, it means that it may further include other components, except to exclude other components unless otherwise stated.

2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of a mobile communication terminal for providing a program execution using a key input according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating the Internet in a mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a favorite address matched by a favorite list number set in an access program, and FIG. 3B illustrates a music file name matched by album list number set in a music playback program in a mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a diagram illustrating an execution command according to the length and the number of key inputs set for each application program in the mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4, the mobile communication terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless processing module 210, a program storage module 220, a key input module 230, and a key input checking module 240. ), A key setting information storage module 250, a display module 260, and a control module 270.

The wireless processing module 210 receives, demodulates, and amplifies an RF type voice call, a video call, and a data call received from a mobile communication network through an antenna.

The program storage module 220 stores various programs such as a control program for controlling the mobile communication terminal, an application program for supporting various additional functions, and the like. In addition, the phone book, the call list, as well as photos, videos, messages sent and received, data downloaded through the wireless Internet, such as music and other parts are stored.

Here, the application program refers to a program that provides a user with convenient functions such as an internet access program, a media playback program, an alarm / wake call program, a dictionary program, and the like.

In addition, setting information as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B is stored for each program stored in the program storage module 220. For example, the Internet access program lists the addresses of Internet sites visited by the user as shown in FIG. 3A. The favorite list is stored, and the music playing program stores a music file list listing music files mainly played by the user as shown in FIG. 3B.

The key input module 230 receives a key input input from a basic key including a volume control button, a direction button, a menu access button, and a number button, and a function key including an internet access button, a music play button, a video play button, and the like. Module.

In addition, the key input module 230 supports short presses or long presses according to the time (short) of pressing the button, and supports one press or multiple presses according to the number of times the button is pressed. Here, the long press means a key input in which a key button is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and the multiple presses indicate a key input in which the same button is input at least two times in a preset time. it means.

The key input check module 240 checks the short / short times of the key input input through the key input module 230.

The key setting information storage module 250 matches and executes a specific execution command for each key / length of the key input according to each application program.

Here, the key setting information storage module 250 stores a connection command to a preset favorite address according to the length and frequency of the Internet access key input additionally input after the numeric key input if the program is an Internet access program, When the program is a music play program, a music file play command corresponding to a preset album list number is stored according to the length / number of times of key input.

The display module 260 displays an operation state of the terminal, including a power use state, a radio wave reception intensity, a date and time, and a program execution screen provided according to a program execution request input through the key input module 230. This is the part to display.

The control module 270 is a part in charge of the overall control of the mobile communication terminal. If a key is input through the key input module 230 while a specific program is executed by the user, the control module 270 is input through the key input check module 240. Checking the short and long times of the input key input, and find a specific execution command matched to the long and short times of the input key input in the key setting information storage module 240 to provide the corresponding application stored in the program storage module 220 Run the command.

In addition, when a function key such as an internet access key or a music play key is sequentially input in a long or continuous manner, the control module 270 executes an execution command corresponding to the key input.

For example, if the Internet access key is input after the numeric key is input, the control module 270 accesses the favorite address corresponding to the key input, and if the music playback key is input after the numeric key is input, the control module ( 270 plays music of the album list corresponding to the key input.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of accessing a favorite address using a key input in a mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first embodiment of the present invention according to the process of FIG. This is the screen displayed by the communication terminal.

Hereinafter, a program execution process using key input according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the mobile communication terminal 200 inputs numeric keys from the user on the initial screen of the mobile communication terminal. After receiving, it is assumed that the user accesses the preset favorite address according to the length / number of times of the additional Internet access key.

For example, the mobile communication terminal 200 accesses the favorite address 'www.show.co.kr' when the user enters the Internet access key for a long time while the user inputs the number key '2' and the user accesses the user. Enter the number 2 key and enter the Internet access key multiple times to access the 12 favorite address 'www.empas.com'.

Hereinafter, a process of providing program execution using key input will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

First, the control module 270 determines whether an internet access key is input after inputting a numeric key from the user in the initial screen of the mobile communication terminal as shown in FIG. 6 (S520).

If it is determined in step S520 that the Internet access key is input, the control module 270 determines whether the key input is long or plural times through the key input checking module 240 (S530), and the key input is long or plural times. If it is determined that the input is the key setting information storage module 250 determines whether there is a favorite address corresponding to the numeric key (S540). In this case, it will be assumed that the user inputs the Internet access key for a long time while the number key '2' is input.

If it is determined in step S540 that the favorite address corresponding to the numeric key exists, the control module 270 determines the favorite address corresponding to the length / number of times of the numeric key and the Internet access key in the key setting information storage module 250. Attempts to connect to the searched favorite address as shown in FIG. 6, and provides a connection screen as shown in FIG. 6 (S550). At this time, since the user inputs the numeric key '2' and then presses the Internet access key for a long time, the control module 270 moves to the address 'www.show.co.kr' which is the address searched by the key setting information storage module 250. Attempt to connect.

If it is determined in step S520 that the Internet access key is not input or if it is determined in step S530 that the Internet access key input is not long or plural times, the control module 270 performs a general command corresponding to the input key ( S570).

If there is no favorite address corresponding to the numeric keys in step S540, the control module 270 outputs an internet access menu (S560).

Here, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the bookmark address matched with the user input key does not exist, it is described as outputting an Internet access menu. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the bookmark list screen may be displayed. .

7 is a screen of a mobile communication terminal displaying a program execution process using a numeric key and a music play key input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the mobile communication terminal 200 corresponds to a preset album list number according to the length / count of the music play key input additionally input after the user inputs a numeric key on the initial screen. It is assumed that the music file is played.

Here, the first embodiment of the present invention assumes that when the user enters the music play key long after inputting the number key '2', the user plays the second song of the music album which is a music file list previously set by the user. Explain. Hereinafter, a method of playing a song registered in a music album by long pressing a music play key is similar to the method of accessing a favorite address using the Internet access key described above, and thus, the method will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

First, the mobile communication terminal 200 receives a numeric key as shown in FIG. 7 from the user in the initial screen state as shown in FIG. 7.

Subsequently, the mobile communication terminal 200 enters the number '2' as shown in 'da' of FIG. 7 when the music play key is long input from the user while the number key '2' such as 'I' in FIG. 7 is input. After outputting the loading screen of the second song 'Sky Blue Dream' set in the key, the second song 'Sky Blue Dream' is played as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, a mobile communication terminal 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2. Here, for convenience of description, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described by referring only to portions that differ from the configuration of the mobile communication terminal 200 according to the first embodiment described above.

When the program is an Internet access program, the key setting information storage module 250 stores a connection command to a preset favorite address according to the length and the number of times of Internet access key input additionally input after the numeric keys are input. In the case of a music playback program, a music file play command corresponding to a preset album list number is stored according to the length and frequency of key input.

The control module 270 is a part in charge of the overall control of the mobile communication terminal. If a key is input through the key input module 230 while a specific program is executed by the user, the control module 270 is input through the key input check module 240. Checking the short and long times of the input key input, and find a specific execution command matched to the long and short times of the input key input in the key setting information storage module 240 to provide the corresponding application stored in the program storage module 220 Run the command.

8 is a view showing an execution command according to the length and the number of times / number of key input set for each application in the mobile communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a mobile communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of accessing a favorite address by using a key input, and FIG. 10 is a screen displayed by the mobile communication terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention according to the process of FIG. 9.

Hereinafter, a program execution process using key input according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. For convenience of explanation, the program execution process is performed in advance according to the length and frequency of the key input input by the user while the Internet access program is executed. It is assumed that the connection is made to the set favorite address.

For example, when a user enters the '2' number key long, the mobile terminal accesses the favorite address 'www.show.co.kr' and the user enters the '2' number key multiple times. Access your favorite address at www.empas.com.

Hereinafter, a process of providing program execution using key input will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

First, when the Internet access program execution command is input from the user through a menu selection or an Internet access program execution function key as shown in FIG. 10 (S910), the control module 270 displays FIG. 10 through the display module 260. Display an Internet connection menu screen such as 'I' (S920).

Subsequently, the control module 270 determines whether a key is input through the key input module 230 in the state of the Internet access menu screen (S930), and if a key is input through the key input module 230, the key input checking module 240 is performed. Determine the length and frequency of the key input through the (S940). At this time, the user will be described by assuming that the numeric key '2' long press.

If it is determined in step S940 that the input of the key input through the key input module 230 is kept long or is input a plurality of times, the bookmark corresponding to the length / count of the key input in the key setting information storage module 250 is entered. In search of the address, an attempt is made to access the searched favorite address as shown in FIG. 10 and provides an access screen as shown in FIG. 10 (S950). At this time, since the user has pressed the number key '2' for a long time, the control module 270 attempts to connect to 'www.show.co.kr', which is the address retrieved from the key setting information storage module 250.

If the input of the key input through the key input module 230 is briefly input in step S940, the control module 270 determines that the command is a general key input command, so that 2 of the Internet connection menu as shown in FIG. The 'favorite' menu, which is the item number, is output to the display module 260.

Here, in the second embodiment of the present invention, it is described that there is a favorite address matched to the input key. However, if the favorite address matched to the user input key does not exist, displaying a favorites list screen may also be displayed. It is possible.

11 is a screen of a mobile communication terminal displaying a program execution process using a music playback key input according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that a music file corresponding to a preset album list number is played according to the length / number of key inputs input by a user while a music playing program is executed. .

In addition, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described on the assumption that when the user inputs the number key '2' long, the second song of the music album, which is the music file list preset by the user, is played. At this time, since the overall process according to the second embodiment of the present invention is similar to the second embodiment of the present invention described above, it will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when a music play program execution command is input through a menu selection as shown in FIG. 11 or a music access program execution function key, the mobile communication terminal 200 displays a music play menu screen as shown in FIG. Display.

Subsequently, when the number 2 key is long input from the user in the music play menu screen state, the mobile communication terminal 200 sets the number 2 song 'sky' set to the long press of the number 2 key as shown in 'c' of FIG. 11. After outputting the loading screen of 'Dream' and plays the second song 'Sky Blue Dream' as shown in 'D' of FIG.

If the number key '2' is shortly input from the user in the state of the music playback menu screen, the mobile communication terminal 200 determines that the item 2 is the second item of the music playback menu as shown in FIG. Display the 'Music Album' menu.

As described above, in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, a program such as an Internet access program, a music playback program, etc. has been described, but is not necessarily limited thereto. Application is also applicable to the application.

Therefore, according to the present invention, by determining the length and frequency of the key input is set in advance to shorten the program executed by a plurality of key input through the menu method, to eliminate the inconvenience caused to execute the program requested by the user This can shorten the time it takes to run the program.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements of those skilled in the art using the basic concepts of the present invention defined in the following claims are also provided. It belongs to the scope of rights.

1 is a view illustrating a process of driving an Internet access program and accessing a specific favorite address in a conventional mobile communication terminal.

2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a structure of a mobile communication terminal that provides program execution using key input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A illustrates a favorite address matched by a favorite list number set in an Internet access program in the mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3B is a view illustrating music file names matched by album list numbers set in a music playback program in the mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating an execution command according to the length and the number of key inputs set for each application program in the mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of accessing a favorite address using a key input in a mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a screen displayed by the mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention according to the process of FIG. 5.

7 is a screen of a mobile communication terminal displaying a program execution process using a numeric key and a music play key input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating execution commands according to length / length / number of key inputs set for each application program in the mobile communication terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of accessing a favorite address using key input in a mobile communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a screen displayed by the mobile communication terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention according to the process of FIG.

11 is a screen of a mobile communication terminal displaying a program execution process using a music playback key input according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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In the method of executing a program according to a user's key input in the mobile communication terminal, a) determining whether there is a function key input while a numeric key is input from the user; b) if the function key input is present, determining whether the function key input remains input for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; And c) if the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, a menu method is performed according to a specified program corresponding to the function key. Executing an additional program that is executed by more than one keystroke Program execution method comprising a. The method of claim 1, In step c), The specified program is an Internet access program for accessing an Internet site, and when the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, the numeric key And a preset bookmark corresponding to the input combination of the function key and the bookmark, wherein the bookmark is a list of a plurality of addresses of the Internet sites to which the user accesses. . The method of claim 1, In step c), The specified program is a media playback program for playing a media file, and if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or if the same key is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, And a preset playlist corresponding to a combination of numeric keys and function keys, wherein the playlist is a list of media files to be played by the user. In a mobile communication terminal for executing a program according to a user's key input, A program storage module for storing a specified program corresponding to a function key and setting information according to the specified program; A key input module for receiving a key input from the user; A key input checking module for checking whether the function key input received by the key input module maintains an input state for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; A key setting information storage module for storing a specific command provided by the specified program that is set to match the input combination of the numeric key and the function key; And If the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the numeric key is input, the specified program corresponding to the function key. Control module for executing an additional program executed by two or more key inputs through a menu method Mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 4, wherein If the specific program is an internet access program, The program storage module stores a favorites list listing Internet access programs and addresses of a plurality of Internet sites to which the user connects. And the key setting information storage module stores a connection command to a preset favorite address according to an input combination of the numeric key and the function key. The method of claim 5, wherein The control module, Storing the function key setting information when the function key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the numeric key is input by the user; And searching for an execution command corresponding to an input combination of the numeric key and the function key in the module, and accessing to the favorite address according to the searched execution command. The method of claim 4, wherein If the specific program is a media playback program, The program storage module stores a media file list listing media play programs and media files played by the user. And the key setting information storage module stores a media file play command corresponding to a number of a preset media file list according to an input combination of the numeric key and the function key. The method of claim 7, wherein The control module, In the key setting information storage module, if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the numeric key is input by the user. And searching for an execution command corresponding to an input combination of the numeric key and the function key, and playing the corresponding media file according to the found execution command. In the method of executing a program according to a user's key input in the mobile communication terminal, a) determining whether there is a key input in a state where a program specified by the user is executed; b) if there is the key input, determining whether the key input remains input for at least a first input time or whether the same key is input more than a preset number of times within a second input time; And c) if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, execution is performed by two or more key inputs through a menu method according to the specified program Steps to run an additional program Program execution method comprising a. The method of claim 9, In step c), The specified program is an Internet access program for accessing an Internet site, and when the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, And a corresponding preset preset bookmark, wherein the bookmark is a list in which addresses of a plurality of internet sites to which the user connects are arranged. The method of claim 9, In step c), The specified program is a media playback program for playing a media file, and if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or if the same key is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, And a preset playlist corresponding to a key input, wherein the playlist is a list of media files to be played by the user. In a mobile communication terminal for executing a program according to a user's key input, A program storage module for storing a specified program and setting information according to the specified program; A key input module for receiving a key input from the user; A key input checking module for checking whether the key input received by the key input module maintains an input state for a first input time or more, or whether the same key is input for a preset number of times or more within a second input time; A key setting information storage module for storing a specific command provided by the specified program set to match the key input; And In the state where the specified program is executed, if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time, a menu method according to the specified program is performed. Control module for executing a program executed by two or more keystrokes through Mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 12, If the specific program is an internet access program, The program storage module stores a favorites list listing Internet access programs and addresses of a plurality of Internet sites to which the user connects. And the key setting information storage module stores a connection command to a preset favorite address according to the key input. The method of claim 13, The control module, If the key input is maintained above the first input time or is input more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the Internet access program is executed by the user, the key setting information storage module is executed. And searching for an execution command corresponding to the key input, and accessing to a favorite address according to the searched execution command. The method of claim 12, If the specific program is a media playback program, The program storage module stores a media file list listing media play programs and media files played by the user. And the key setting information storage module stores a media file play command corresponding to a number of a preset media file list according to the key input. The method of claim 15, The control module, In the key setting information storage module, if the key input is maintained for more than the first input time or more than the preset number of times within the second input time while the media play program is executed by the user. And searching for an execution command corresponding to the key input and playing the corresponding media file according to the found execution command.

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