KR20090103417A - Controlling a Mobile Communication Terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and a control method thereof are provided to cope with an outside weather through alarm information even though a user does not check weather information though the portable terminal. CONSTITUTION: A control method of a portable terminal comprises the following steps. A list menu is displayed on the portable terminal(S11). Up/down moving command input of a selection bar or an icon highlighting a menu among list menus is detected(S12). The selection bar or icon are bent in the sensed direction and displayed(S15).

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {Controlling a Mobile Communication Terminal}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same. It is about.

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

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

When the list menu is displayed on the portable terminal, a selection bar or icon for highlighting a predetermined item of the list menu is displayed. However, when the user moves the selection bar or icon, there is a problem in which the selection bar or icon is not intuitively grasped in which direction.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal and a method of controlling the same so that when a selection bar or an icon moves on a list menu, the moving direction is intuitive.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a portable terminal, the method comprising: displaying a list menu on the portable terminal; Detecting a vertical movement command input of a selection bar or an icon for highlighting any of the list menus; And deforming the selection bar or the icon to be bent toward the moving direction according to the detected direction of the moving command.

A display unit for displaying a selection menu or an icon for highlighting a menu of a list menu and the list menu on a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object; And a controller configured to deform the selection bar or the icon to be bent toward the moving direction according to the detected direction of the movement command when the input of the selection bar or the icon moves up or down and display the display on the display unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method in a processor.

According to the present invention, it is possible to intuitively check the weather information transmitted to the portable terminal. Accordingly, the number of times the user manipulates the portable terminal to check the weather information is reduced. In addition, even when the weather information is not confirmed through the portable terminal, the user can respond to the external weather through the alarm information.

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

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

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

4 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 to 6 are views referred to for describing a control method of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

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

130: user input unit 140: sensing unit

150: output unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

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

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

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

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

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. In this case, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information, or a server receiving at least one of the pre-generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the same to a terminal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcast systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link only (MediaFLO). ), Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcasting systems such as DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signal, video call signal, or text / multimedia message transmission and reception.

The wireless internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless internet access. The wireless internet module 115 may be embedded or external to the portable terminal 100. The short range communication module 117 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used. The GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

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

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

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output in the call mode. The microphone 123 may use various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

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

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

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, a sound output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and the like.

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

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

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

The sound output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 153 outputs a sound signal related to a function performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

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

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

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

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

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of each unit to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 180.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated by a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In the functional aspect, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting a command such as a start, end, call, etc., and the second user input unit 130b is for inputting a selection of an operation mode. In addition, the third user input unit 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the portable terminal 100.

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

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

The mirror 125 and the flash 126 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 126 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror 125 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wants to photograph (self-photograph) the second camera 121b.

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

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

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for allowing the portable terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be at least one of a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication, or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. have. The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

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

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

4 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The portable terminal displays a list menu to be operated by the user. The list menu screen is displayed on the display unit 152 of the portable terminal. The list menu consists of predetermined items. For example, if a user selects a display of a list of music files that can be played back, a list menu of items of music files is displayed (S11).

In addition to the list menu, the display unit 152 displays a selection bar or an icon for highlighting a predetermined item in the list menu (S12). If an enter command is input while a predetermined item is highlighted, a menu corresponding to the highlighted item is executed.

The user may change a desired item by inputting a movement command of a selection bar or an icon to the portable terminal. The mobile terminal checks whether a movement command of a selection bar or an icon is input (S13). The movement command may be input through a key capable of inputting a direction movement provided in the portable terminal. When the display unit 152 is configured as a touch screen, a moving command may be input by touching and dragging a selection bar or an icon. Alternatively, the touch screen may be input by touching a selection bar or an icon and successively touching a display screen in the up or down direction of the selection bar or the icon. When the upper screen is touched, an upward movement command of the selection bar or the icon is detected. When the screen in the downward direction is touched, the downward movement command of the selection bar or the icon is detected.

The portable terminal checks the direction in which the input movement command is directed (S14). If confirmed by the upward movement command, the selection bar or icon is deformed to be curved upward and displayed on the display screen. Alternatively, the list menu is deformed to be curved upward and displayed on the display screen. (S15)

If confirmed by the downward movement command, the selection bar or the icon is deformed to be bent downward and displayed on the display screen. Alternatively, the list menu is deformed to be bent downward and displayed on the display screen. (S16)

5 and 6 illustrate screens displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal according to the method of controlling the portable terminal.

5A illustrates a case in which a list menu is displayed on the display screen 152a of the display unit 152 and then a movement command of a selection bar is input downward. The portable terminal deforms the shape of the selection bar 152b to bend downward so that the user can intuitively grasp the moving direction of the selection bar 152b.

FIG. 5B illustrates a case in which a list menu is displayed on the display screen 152a of the display unit 152 and a movement command of a selection bar is input upward. The portable terminal deforms and displays the curved bar upwardly so that the user can intuitively grasp the moving direction of the selection bar 152b.

6 illustrates a screen in which a list menu of a display screen is modified and displayed instead of a selection bar.

FIG. 6A illustrates a case where a command to move the selection bar downward from the portable terminal is detected. The portable terminal modifies and displays the list menu displayed on the display screen 152c corresponding to the direction of the movement command. The shape of the selection bar 152d may be deformed or not deformed to correspond downward. In the present embodiment, only the list menu except for the selection bar 152d is modified and displayed.

6B illustrates a case where a command to move the selection bar upwards is detected by the portable terminal. The portable terminal deforms the list menu displayed on the display screen 152c to face upward in correspondence with the direction of the movement command. In the present embodiment, the shape of the selection bar 152d does not change in the portable terminal.

In addition, the portable terminal and its operation control method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, the embodiments are all of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made Or some may be selectively combined.

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

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

Claims (8)

Displaying a list menu on the mobile terminal; Detecting a vertical movement command input of a selection bar or an icon for highlighting any of the list menus; And And deforming the selection bar or the icon to be bent toward the moving direction according to the sensed direction of the moving command. The method of claim 1, And displaying the list menu deformed so as to be bent in the moving direction according to the sensed direction of the moving command. The method of claim 1, When the list menu is displayed on the touch screen, The movement command input detection is detected by touching the selection bar or icon displayed on the touch screen and dragging up and down. The method of claim 1, When the list menu is displayed on the touch screen, The movement command input detection is detected by touching a selection bar or an icon displayed on a touch screen and then touching an upper or lower screen of the touched selection bar or icon. A display unit configured to display a selection bar or an icon for highlighting a list menu and any menu of the list menu on the mobile terminal; And And a controller configured to deform the selection bar or the icon to be bent toward the moving direction according to the detected direction of the movement command when the input of the selection bar or the icon is moved up or down. Mobile terminal. The method of claim 5, The controller may display the list menu by deforming the list menu to be curved toward the moving direction according to the detected direction of the moving command. The method of claim 5, If the display unit is a touch screen, The controller may detect that the vertical movement command is input when the selection bar or icon displayed on the touch screen is dragged up and down after being touched. The method of claim 5, If the display unit is a touch screen, The controller may detect that the up / down movement command is input when an upper or lower screen of the touched selection bar or icon is touched after the selection bar or icon displayed on the touch screen is touched.