KR20090122805A - Mobile terminal capable of controlling operation using a proximity sensor and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal capable of controlling operation with a proximity sensor and a control method thereof are provided to enable a user to conveniently control operation of the mobile terminal by controlling the operation related to a video call according to a proximity signal, which is detected from the proximity sensor. CONSTITUTION: A wireless communication unit(110) connects a call for a video call with an opponent terminal. A display unit(151) displays a user and opponent user image transceived through the video call. A proximity sensor(141) outputs a proximity signal corresponding to proximity degree and position of a detected object. If the user image or the opponent user image is displayed in the proximity position, a controller(180) enlarges the corresponding image.

Description

Mobile terminal capable of controlling operation using a proximity sensor and control method

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal and a control method thereof capable of controlling an operation related to a video call using a proximity sensor.

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 mobile terminal is regarded as a personal portable product for expressing the personality of the user, various types of design changes such as a double-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a front touch screen are also required.

However, since a mobile terminal must consider mobility and portability, there is a limitation in allocating space for a user interface such as a display or a keypad. Therefore, in order to efficiently use various functions provided in the portable terminal, it is necessary to control the operation of the portable terminal through a new input method instead of using a complicated menu method.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of controlling an operation using a proximity sensor capable of detecting a proximity object and a control method thereof.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a portable terminal, the method comprising: connecting a call for a video call in a portable terminal having a proximity sensor, and displaying a user image and a relative image transmitted and received through the video call. And when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed, enlarging and displaying the corresponding image.

In addition, the control method of the portable terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above object, in the portable terminal having a proximity sensor, the step of connecting a call for a multi-party video call, the user image transmitted and received through the multi-party video call and Displaying relative images, and if the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor is an area in which one of the relative images is displayed, granting a right to speak to the counterpart of the corresponding image.

On the other hand, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit for connecting a call for a video call with a counterpart terminal, a display unit for displaying a user image and a counterpart image transmitted / received through the video call, the proximity of the detected proximity object, and A proximity sensor for outputting a proximity signal corresponding to a proximity position, and a control unit for controlling a corresponding image to be enlarged and displayed when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed. do.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a wireless communication unit for connecting a call for a multi-party video call with a counterpart terminal, a display unit for displaying user images and counterpart images transmitted and received through the video call, and proximity of the detected proximity object. A proximity sensor for outputting a proximity signal corresponding to a degree and a proximity position, and a control unit for controlling a voice to be given to the counterpart of the corresponding image when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the relative images is displayed. It includes.

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 on a processor.

According to the present invention, an operation related to a video call can be controlled according to a proximity signal detected by a touch input and a proximity sensor. Therefore, instead of selecting and executing a menu related to a video call, the user can conveniently control the operation of the portable terminal by touching and touching a finger or the like on the display 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 sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141. The proximity sensor 141 may detect the presence or absence of an approaching object or an object present in the vicinity without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or by using a change rate of capacitance. Two or more proximity sensors 141 may be provided according to the configuration aspect.

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

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display 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 the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether there is a touch input and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

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

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

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of the event. The signal for notifying the event occurrence in the mobile terminal 100 may also 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 slider type portable terminal having a front touch screen is described as an example among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to the front touch screen or the slider type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-described 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 portable terminal includes a first body 100A and a second body 100B configured to be slidable in at least one direction on the first body 100A.

A state in which the first body 100A is disposed to overlap the second body 100B may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in FIG. 2, the first body 100A may be referred to as the second body 100B. The exposed state of at least a portion of the N may be referred to as an open configuration.

Although the mobile terminal 100 operates mainly in the standby mode (Standby Mode) in the closed state, the standby mode may be released by the user's operation. In addition, although the mobile terminal 100 operates mainly in a call mode or the like in an open state, the portable terminal 100 may be switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

 The case forming the outer appearance of the first body 100A is formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first front case 100A-1 and the first rear case 100A-2. 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 parent 151, the first sound output module 153a, and the first camera 121a may be disposed on the first body 100A, specifically, the first front case 100A-1.

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 overlapped 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.

Like the first body 100A, the case forming the external appearance of the second body 100B is formed by the second front case 100B-1 and the second rear case 100B-2. The first user input unit 130a may be disposed on the front surface of the second body 100B, specifically, the second front case 100B-1. The second and third user input units 130b and 130c, the microphone 123, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed in at least one of the second front case 100B-1 or the second rear case 100B-2). Can be.

The first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c may be collectively referred to as the user input unit 130, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating in a tactile manner.

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 functional terms, the first user input unit 130a is for inputting commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like. In addition, the second and third user inputs 130b and 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100.

The microphone 123 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 portable terminal according to the present invention 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.

On the side of the second rear case 100B-2, a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal is mounted. The power supply unit 190 is, for example, a rechargeable battery, and may be detachably coupled to the second body 100B for charging.

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

The second camera 121b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera module 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.

A flash 125 and a mirror (not shown) may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 125 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed on the second rear case 100B-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 100B-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 100B. A portion of the slide module that slidably couples the first body 100A and the second body 100B to the first rear case 100A-2 side of the first body 100A is disposed. The other part of the slide module may be disposed on the second front case 100B-1 side of the second body 100B and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in FIG. 3.

In the above description, the second camera 121b is disposed on the second body 100B, but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, at least one or more of the components described as disposed in the second rear case 100B-2, such as the second camera 121b, may be the first body 100A, mainly the first rear case 100A-2. It is also possible to mount on). In such a configuration, there is an advantage that the components disposed in the first rear case 100A-2 in the closed state are protected by the second body 100B. In addition, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed to be able to photograph up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

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.

4 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, when an image file to be displayed is selected by entering a menu for displaying an image such as an album menu according to a user command, the controller 180 displays a display unit in which an image corresponding to the selected image file is configured as a touch screen. It is displayed on (151) (S200). .

When an image is displayed on the display unit 151 and a touch signal through the area where the image is displayed is input (S205), the controller 180 displays an image editing menu for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151. (S215). The image editing menu may be displayed on the upper or lower boundary area, the left and right boundary areas of the image displayed on the display unit 151. The controller 180 continuously displays an image on the display unit 151 until the end of image display is selected (S210 and S200).

If any editing function is selected in the image editing menu by a touch input (S220), the controller 180 checks whether a proximity signal is detected from the proximity sensor 141 (S205). At this time, examples of editing functions selected from the image editing menu include drawing functions such as line drawing and figure drawing, coloring functions such as paint bucket, spray (airbrush), brush, etc., eraser, eyedropper, magnifier, text input and format setting. And an auxiliary function, and an area selection function.

If one of the editing functions is selected in the image editing menu, and the user's finger or the like approaches the display unit 151 and the proximity signal is detected, the controller 180 selects the editing function according to the proximity level indicated by the detected proximity signal. The detailed setting function is selected in (S230). In addition, the controller 180 controls the selected editing function to be performed according to the movement of the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal (S235).

Here, the detailed setting function means detailed setting items that can be selected in the selected editing function. For example, when the line drawing is selected, the detailed settings may be the width of the line or the shape of the line. Accordingly, the width of the line may be selected according to the degree of proximity indicated by the proximity signal, and the line may be drawn on the image as the proximity position moves.

When the brush function is selected as the editing function, the brush size may be selected according to the proximity level indicated by the proximity signal, and the brush of the selected size may be moved and painted on the image according to the movement of the proximity position. When the eraser function is selected as the editing function, the eraser may be adjusted according to the proximity level indicated by the proximity signal, and the eraser of the selected size may be erased as the proximity position moves. In addition, when the English selection function is selected as the editing function, the size of the image selection area is changed according to the degree of proximity indicated by the proximity signal, and the image selection area is moved according to the movement of the proximity position, so that a touch signal or other selection signal is applied. When input, an image area may be selected.

When the editing function is selected and the color to be used is selected (S235), the controller 180 allows the selected color to be used for editing the image (S240), otherwise the default color or the previously set color is used for image editing. To be used (S245).

The process of performing the selected image editing function according to the proximity signal is repeatedly performed until the end of the selected editing function is selected (S250). If the end of the selected editing function is selected, the controller 180 controls to return to step S215 to select another editing function (S250, S215), and if the end of image editing is selected, returns to step S200. Control (S255, S200). The edited image by performing the selected editing function may be stored in the memory 160 according to the user's selection.

By such a process, when the image editing menu is displayed, a finger or the like may be brought close to the screen to select a detailed setting function from the selected editing function, and the finger or the like may be moved to perform a desired editing function. In addition, when an image edit menu is displayed, when an area other than the region where the image edit menu is displayed is touched, the image edit menu may be configured to disappear. The image editing menu may be disappeared even when the proximity signal is not detected for a predetermined time.

In addition, the selection of the detailed setting function and the execution of the editing function may be configured to be performed simultaneously, or may be configured to be sequentially performed. For example, when the user's finger moves on the image, the line may be drawn while the width of the line changes according to the proximity of the user's finger to the image. In addition, when the user's finger approaches the area where the image is not displayed, a menu for selecting the detailed setting function is displayed so that the detailed setting function can be selected first, and when the user's finger approaches the image, the editing function This can be configured to be performed.

In order to perform a complex operation, a touch signal and a proximity signal may be appropriately mixed. For example, when the line drawing is selected, a line is drawn on the image according to the movement of the proximity position with the touched point on the image as a starting point, and configured to be an end point when touched again.

In addition, an indicator icon indicating the detection of proximity signal and the degree of proximity may be displayed on the display unit. In addition, the proximity icon may be detected or displayed in various ways such as a flashing light signal of a specific key or lamp. It is also possible to display an icon indicating the edit position on the image.

 5 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the screen effect is applied to the image displayed on the display unit according to the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, an effect to be applied to a screen is selected when a proximity signal is detected (S300). At this time, examples of the selected screen effects include noise, render, brush strokes, video, sharpen, sketch, sketch, stylize, and artistic effects ( Artistic, Distort, Texture, Pixelate, Blur, and other effects. In addition, it may be configured to provide a separate menu for the selection of the screen effect.

Next, when an image file to be displayed is selected from a menu for displaying an image according to a user command or the like, the controller 180 causes an image corresponding to the selected image file to be displayed on the display unit 151 configured as a touch screen (S305). .

The controller 180 checks whether a proximity signal is detected from the proximity sensor 141 while the image is displayed on the display unit 151 (S310). As a result of the inspection, when the proximity signal is detected by the user's finger being approached to the display unit 151 or the proximity sensor 141 installed near the display unit, the controller 180 applies the selected screen effect to the image according to the detected proximity signal. It is given (S315).

When storage is selected for the image to which the screen effect is applied (S320), the controller 180 causes the image to which the screen effect is applied to be stored in the memory 160 (S325). In this case, a message indicating that the image to which the screen effect has been applied is completed may be displayed (S330). The image to which the screen effect is applied may be stored in a setting area of the memory 160 under a file name given by the controller 180. Depending on the user's environment, it may be configured to display a menu for selecting a storage location or file name when saving an image.

This process is repeatedly performed until the end of image display is selected (S335). In addition, in the above-described process, a case in which one screen effect is given has been described. However, two or more screen effects may be provided according to a setting item.

Meanwhile, when the proximity signal is detected, the screen effect applied to the image will be described in more detail as follows. First, the noise effect is to add or control noise in the image. This includes adding noise that adds color or black and white noise to the selected area or the entire image, despeckleing to remove noise from the image, blurring the color that does not match the surrounding color as noise. Effects include Dust & Scratches, and Median, which combines pixels as many as the number of input pixels, calculates an average, and applies them uniformly.

3D Transformation is the creation of three-dimensional images of planes, including cubes, spheres, and cylinders. In addition, the foreground and background colors may be irregularly mixed to create a cloud-like effect, or the foreground and background colors may be mixed to create a Clouds effect, and then the existing images and clouds may be combined with Difference. Lens Flare to express the intense light spreading when it occurs, Lighting Effects to give the image various lighting effects, and Texture Paint to use Grayscale images as Texture Channels for Lighting Effects. Fill) and the like.

Brush Strokes create a manual effect with strong brush marks. These include accented edges that accentuate image boundaries, angled strokes that paint with a stiff brush, crosshatch sharp pencils, black in the dark, Dark Strokes, which adds white to the bright areas, paint outlines with ink, and outlines with sprays, and sprays with paint. Spattered to express the feeling of spraying paint in a specific direction by using spray, sprayed stroke to express the feeling of spraying the paint in a specific direction, and painting by adding black ink with wet brush to the paper that absorbs water Includes effects such as Sumie-e.

Video includes effects such as NTSC colors for imaging in TV or video, and De-Interface for compensating for captured images.

Sharpen makes images sharper by increasing the color difference from adjacent pixels. Specifically, Sharpen, which has the opposite effect to Blur, Sharpen, which finds sharper edges with sharp color differences, and Sharper, which applies the Sharpen filter more intensely. (Sharpen More), an Unsharp Mask that sharpens the edges with distinct color differences.

Sketch effect gives the impression of sketching an image. This includes Bas Relief, which uses foreground and background colors to highlight and shadow areas, and Chalk & Charcoal, which uses charcoal and charcoal, to give the effect of drawing images using chalk and wood. Charcoal gives the image an effect of painting, Chrome makes the image a chrome effect, Conte Crayon gives the image the effect of drawing it with crayons with foreground and background colors, and images using a fan Graphic Pen that gives you the effect of drawing a picture, Halftone Pattern that expresses images in halftone pattern, Note Paper that creates the embossed feeling of paper texture, and photocopier Photocopy that gives a feeling, Plaster that expresses an image with a mixture of foreground and background colors, and a mesh shape that mixes foreground and background colors Reticulation to express the effect, Stamp to make the image look like a paint, Torn Edges that appear very rough at the edges, and the image is slightly smeared with water. Effects such as water paper are included.

Stylize uses color differences to emphasize borders or emboss effects. Specifically, Diffuse, which blurs the pixels and roughens the overall image, Emboss, which is an effect of embossing and engraving according to the image contrast, and sculpting and sculpting the image into blocks or pyramids. (Extrude), Find Edges, which leave only the distinct edges of the color difference, but fill the rest with white color, Edge edge effect that applies neon effect to the edges of the sharp color difference and fills the remaining parts with black color ( Glowing Edges), overexposure (Solarize), which indicates the coexistence of negative and positive effects caused by exposure to light, tiles that sculpt images in tile form, and traces and traces the areas where contrast changes are obvious. It includes trace counters, and wind effects that give images a blow.

Artistic expresses pictorial effects. This includes colored pencils that create a feeling of being drawn with colored pencils based on color boundaries, cutouts that simplify the changes in color, and print like effects, and dry brushes that draw images of oil paintings with brushes. (Dry Brush), Film Grain to add noise according to brightness, Fresco to paint with fresco painting, a watercolor painting on freshly painted walls, and neon light to give an neon effect to images. Neon Glow), Paint Daubs to paint with paint brush around image boundaries, Palette Knife to paint directly with oil painting knives (floppy bars used to apply paint to canvas), Plastic Wrap that gives the image the effect of a plastic wrap, black borders or color variations on posters and borders Filter Post Edges to simplify the process, Rough Pastels to create rough pastels, Smudge Stick to rub the surface of the image, and a wet sponge Effects include sponge, underpainting with a texture around the boundary of the image, and watercolor to give a watercolor feel.

Distort distorts an image and often selects and applies a specific part rather than the entire image. Adds glow effect and noise to the highlight area, Diffuse Glow, Displace to transform the original image using a separate displacement map image, and glass that gives the effect of seeing an image through glass. Glass, Ocean Ripple, which looks as if you are submerged in an image, Pinch, which transforms an image through a convex or concave lens, and transforms the coordinate system. ) Ripple, curved roads, curved films, etc. Shear, Spherize like wrapping an image with a cylinder or cylinder, Twirl like swirling to an image center point , Waves from gentle waves to large waves, and ZigZag, a concentric representation of stones thrown into calm lakes The effects are included.

 Texture adds texture to an image. This includes craquelure that makes the image look like a mural, grain that inserts grain into the image and applies a blur effect, and mosaic tile that expresses the image in the form of a mural but scratches it in a regular tile form. Mosaic Tiles, patched imagery by repeating small squares, stained glass in religiously colored stained glass, stained glass, and texturizers to add texture to images. do.

Pixelate affects an image by tying or shifting the position of each pixel in the image. This includes color halftones using halftones like prints, crystallizations that give the effect of seeing images through crystals, and facets that represent images in small planes by leveling surrounding pixels. ), A fragment that repeats the image up, down, left, and right as if it is in focus, Mezzotint, which makes the image like a copper plate, Mosaic, which processes the image in the form of a square, Pointillize, etc., which are represented.

Blur reduces the color difference that an image has, making the image soft or blurry overall. These include Blur, which reduces the color difference between pixels, and Blur, which gives the effect of applying three or four successive blur filters in succession, and Gaussian that numerically controls the amount of blur. (Gaussian Blur), motion blur to leave an image at high speed, Motion Blur to show moving effects, Radial Blur to rotate or collect blur around a specific point. Smart Blur, which blurs while keeping parts, is included.

In addition, the user can enter the values directly to create a custom filter effect, except for the areas where color differences are distinct, except for the high pass that makes the other areas gray, the highlight part is enlarged, and the shadow part is The maximum value to reduce (Maximum), the larger the Radius value, the wider the shadow area, the minimum value (Minium) is reduced, and the offset (Offset) to move the image by the pixel value specified in the horizontal and vertical directions.

Such various screen effects can be applied to an image according to a proximity signal, and an image having a screen effect can be stored and used for various purposes.

6 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the case where the screen is controlled according to the proximity signal in the case of a video call will be described.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the phone number of the counterpart terminal is input and a video call hotkey is pressed and a video call is requested, the controller 180 controls the wireless communication unit 110 to correspond to the counterpart terminal according to the input phone number. The video call is controlled to be connected (S400), and the video call is performed with the opposite terminal (S405). In the video call, the relative image transmitted from the counterpart terminal and the user image transmitted to the counterpart terminal through the video call are displayed on the display unit 151, and the relative audio data transmitted from the counterpart terminal is output through the audio output module 153. do.

During a video call, when a proximity signal is detected when a user's finger or the like approaches the user image displayed on the display unit 151 (S410), the controller 180 enlarges and displays the user image while the proximity signal is detected (S415). ). The enlargement ratio of the user image may be set in advance, and if the enlargement ratio is not set, the user image may be displayed in full screen.

During a video call, when a proximity signal is detected when a user's finger or the like approaches the counterpart image displayed on the display unit 151 (S420), the controller 180 enlarges and displays the counterpart image while the proximity signal is detected (S425). ). Also in this case, the counterpart image can be displayed in full screen or at a preset magnification ratio.

According to the setting state, when the user image or the counterpart image is enlarged and displayed, the magnification ratio may be controlled to increase according to the proximity degree indicated by the detected proximity signal, and when the user image or the counterpart image is touched, the full screen is displayed. Can be configured to be displayed.

After the proximity signal is detected and the image is enlarged and displayed, when the user's finger is moved away from the proximity sensor so that the proximity signal is not detected, the proximity screen may be displayed at the initial screen size. In addition, when the image is enlarged and displayed by the detection of the proximity signal, the display unit 151 may display an indicator icon displaying the enlarged current image or indicating an enlargement ratio. In addition, an icon indicating that the proximity object has been detected, an icon indicating the proximity level of the detected proximity object, and the like can also be displayed.

In addition, when the proximity signal is detected when the user's finger or the like approaches the substitute image, the controller 180 controls the substitute image to be transmitted instead of the user image while the proximity signal is detected (S435). This process is repeatedly performed until the end of the video call is selected (S440), it is possible to control a variety of screens according to the proximity signal during the video call.

7 is a flowchart provided to explain a method for controlling a portable terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a case where a screen is controlled according to a proximity signal in the case of a multi-party video call will be described.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the transmission of the multi-party video call is requested, the controller 180 controls the wireless communication unit 110 to control the video call to be connected to the counterpart terminals according to the input telephone number (S500). Perform a call (S505). In the multi-party video call, the counterpart images transmitted from the counterpart terminal and the user image transmitted to the counterpart terminal through the video call are displayed on the display unit 151. The relative sound data transmitted from the counterpart terminals is output through the sound output module 153.

When the proximity signal is detected when the user's finger is close to the specific image while the multi-way video call is being performed (S510), if the zoom mode is set, the corresponding image is enlarged and displayed together with the related information (S525). ). If the talk right setting or release mode is set (S530), the talk right is set or released to the user of the corresponding video (S535). Whether the screen is enlarged or the right to speak is set or released when the proximity signal is detected may be set in advance. In addition, when a touch signal is input to a specific image (540), the controller 180 controls to record a corresponding video call (S550).

By this process, various screens related to the video call can be controlled according to the proximity signal during the multi-party video call.

8 is a diagram referred to describe the operation of the proximity sensor. As shown in FIG. 8, when the user's finger approaches the display unit 151, the proximity sensor 141 installed on the first body detects this and outputs a proximity signal. In this case, when the user's finger is in the D3 position and the D2 or D1 position, it may be configured to output different proximity signals. That is, the distance between the detection object approaching the proximity sensor and the output of the proximity signal is generally referred to as the detection distance Sn. In this way, by using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances, the proximity signal output from each proximity sensor is used. Comparing to it can be seen how close to the proximity object.

In addition, a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection areas are arranged to determine which proximity sensor is output from among the proximity sensors to determine which area of the display unit 151 the detection object approaches, and the detection object. May be determined to move closer to the display unit 151. Accordingly, the controller 180 may select a detailed setting function of the editing function according to the proximity of the user's finger, and the like, and the editing function corresponding to the movement of the proximity position is performed when the user's finger moves close. It can also be controlled.

9 to 32 are views for explaining a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit. First, FIGS. 9 to 15 are views for explaining a process of editing an image according to a proximity signal in a control method of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

9 illustrates an example of a screen on which an image editing menu is displayed. On the screen where the image 600 is displayed on the display unit, when an area of the image 600 is touched by a finger or the like, an image editing menu including an editing function selection menu 610 and a color selection menu 620 is displayed. Is displayed.

When the editing function selection menu 610 and the color editing window 620 are displayed, as indicated by reference numeral 605, the user may enter the editing function selection menu 610 or the color selection menu 620 without releasing a finger while touching the image. By moving, you can select the color to use for editing or editing. Move to the desired tool position or color and release your finger to select the color or tool. The selected editing function and color can be applied in various ways depending on the proximity distance (D0 to D3) when the finger is brought closer to the display unit.

Depending on the usage environment, after touching and selecting one item in the editing function selection menu 610 or the color selection menu 620, the editing control may be performed according to the proximity signal.

The movement of the line or figure drawn on the image 600 may be moved by dragging the center area of the drawn line or figure with a finger. On the screen on which the image 600 is displayed, icons 623 and 625 for selecting and displaying the next or previous image are displayed.

10 illustrates an example of a screen showing a state in which a line drawing is selected as an editing function to draw a line on an image. When the line drawing is selected in the image editing menu 610, a menu for selecting the width or type of the line may be displayed, and the width or type of the line may be selected according to the proximity of the finger. The desired color can be selected in the color selection menu 620. If the type, width, or color of the line is selected, move your finger to the location you want to draw in the image 600 as shown by reference numeral 631, move it as shown by 633, and move your finger away from the reference sign 635. A straight line is drawn on the image 600. Depending on the setting state, the line width or type may be selected according to the proximity signal, and then a line may be drawn on the image by touch and drag input. The rotation of the drawn line can be selected by pressing one of the two end points, and then rotated by pressing. The movement of the drawn line can be moved by pressing the center of the line. Depending on the usage environment, a line having a different width may be drawn according to the proximity of the image when the finger moves.

11 illustrates an example of a screen in which an image is edited by selecting a brush as an editing function. When the brush is selected in the image editing menu 610, a menu for selecting a brush size is displayed, and the brush size can be selected according to the proximity. The brush size is selected and the brush function is activated by moving the finger closer to the desired position on the image 600 and moving it. Depending on the usage environment, the brush function may be configured while the brush size is changed according to the proximity of the finger even while the brush function is performed. Rotation of the content drawn on the image 600 can be selected by pressing one of the two end points, and then rotated while pressing, the movement can be moved by touching the center portion.

12 illustrates an example of a screen where an eraser function is selected and an image is edited. When the eraser is selected in the image editing menu 610, a menu for selecting an eraser size is displayed, and the eraser size can be selected according to the proximity. In addition, as shown by reference numeral 651, when the finger moves closer to the portion to be erased on the image 600, the function of erasing along the movement path operates. Even in this case, the eraser function may be performed while the size of the eraser changes according to the proximity of the image when the finger moves.

13 shows an example of a screen in which an image is being edited with the spray function selected. In the image editing menu 610, the spray function may be selected by placing a finger over the spray function. Thereafter, the process may be performed in the same manner as described above.

14 illustrates an example of a screen on which an image is edited due to an area selection function being selected. When the region selection function is selected in the image editing menu 610, and the finger is moved close to the image 600, the region 687 is selected in the shape of a rectangle. If the touch screen is immediately pressed at the point after the area selection is made, an option screen 685 such as a right mouse click on the window screen is displayed. If the user moves the finger again on the option screen 650 to select a desired option, the corresponding function is performed.

15 to 24 are views for explaining a process of applying a screen effect to an image according to a proximity signal in a control method of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

15 and 16 illustrate screens to which a block lens effect is applied among pinch effects. When the user's finger approaches the image displayed on the display, a certain area or the whole area shows the effect seen through the block lens. FIG. 15 illustrates a screen 700 to which a block lens effect is applied to a predetermined region, and FIG. 16 illustrates a screen 710 to which a block lens effect is applied to the entire screen. In this case, the user can adjust the radius to give the convex lens effect through the proximity distance, it can be configured to give the convex lens effect to the entire image when the user's finger is in close contact with the image.

17 shows a screen to which the concave lens effect is applied among the pinch effects. The concave lens effect shown in FIG. 17 is provided, and the radius of the concave lens effect may be adjusted according to the proximity of the screen 720.

18 and 19 show screens to which torsional effects are applied to specific portions of an image. When the user's finger or the like approaches the image, the image of the corresponding portion of the adjacent portion is distorted. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, the screen effect may be assigned a specific specific distortion effect. As illustrated in FIG. 19, the screen effect may distort the image along the proximity movement path 742.

20 shows a screen to which another distortion effect is applied. As shown in (a) of FIG. 20, the curved or bent effect may be applied to the image according to the proximity signal, and as shown in (b) of FIG. 20, the effect of swirling the image to the center point may be provided. Even in this case, an effect may be applied to a specific object or a screen effect may be applied to the entire image.

21 and 22 show screens to which a mosaic effect is applied. A mosaic effect can be given by bringing a user's finger to the screen in close proximity. The mosaic effect may be applied to a specific area as shown in FIG. 21 or may be reflected in the entire image as shown in FIG. When the mosaic effect is applied to a specific region, the mosaic region may be enlarged or reduced according to the proximity.

23 and 24 show screens to which different screen effects are applied. As illustrated in FIG. 23, an afterimage effect may be applied to an image according to a proximity signal, or as illustrated in FIG. 24, the image may be displayed by performing black and white processing. In addition, various screen effects may be given according to a proximity signal, and an image to which the screen effects are applied may be stored and used for various purposes.

25 to 30 are views for explaining a process of performing screen control according to a proximity signal during a video call in the method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

25 illustrates an example of a video call screen. In the video call screen 800, an alternative transferable substitute for the counterpart image 805 received from the opposite terminal through the video call, the user image 803 transmitted to the opposite terminal via the video call, and the user image 803 Image 807 is displayed. At the bottom of the video call screen 800, menu items including a menu for transmitting a substitute image 807, a menu for transmitting an emotional image, and the like during the video call are displayed at the bottom of the video call screen 800, and the counterpart image 805 is displayed. Under the), the other party's telephone number is displayed.

FIG. 26 illustrates a screen in which a user image or a counterpart image is enlarged according to a proximity signal. That is, when a finger or the like approaches the counterpart image 805 on the video call screen 800, as shown in FIG. 26A, the counterpart image is enlarged to the full screen and the displayed screen 810 is displayed. . In addition, when a user's finger or the like approaches the user image 803, as shown in FIG. 26B, the user image is enlarged to the full screen and the displayed screen 815 is displayed.

In this case, instead of enlarging the user image or the counterpart image on the entire screen, the user image or the counterpart image may be enlarged and displayed in a smaller size, and the enlargement ratio may be configured to be selectable by the user. In addition, the magnification ratio may be changed to correspond to the degree of proximity indicated by the proximity signal. In general, in the case of enlargement or reduction of an image, the user does not use it for a long time. Therefore, the image may be enlarged and displayed only when a proximity signal is detected, and may be configured to be displayed in its original size when the proximity signal is not detected.

27 illustrates a screen in which a substitute image is transmitted according to a proximity signal. That is, when a finger or the like approaches the substitute image 807 on the video call screen 800, the substitute image is transmitted to the counterpart instead of the user image. The video call screen 800 displays an enlarged substitute image 817 instead of the user image to indicate that the substitute image is being transmitted.

If there are a plurality of substitute images, a menu for selecting a substitute image is displayed, and when a substitute image is approached to any one of the substitute images, the adjacent substitute image may be enlarged and displayed.

28 illustrates a screen displaying partner information and the like according to a proximity signal during a multi-party video call. When the video call screen 850 approaches the specific video 865, the enlarged video and a window 867 indicating the name and phone number of the other party are displayed. As a result, when the multi-way video call is made, the small screen can be enlarged to confirm the desired counterpart image and the like, and the information of the selected counterpart can be viewed.

29 illustrates a screen for setting or releasing a speaking right to a counterpart in close proximity to a specific counterpart image during a multi-party call. When the multi-party video call screen 850 approaches the specific counterpart image 875, the counterpart corresponding to the video may be configured to release or release a voice. That is, instead of setting or releasing a speaking right of a specific counterpart by entering a speaking right setting or releasing menu, it is possible to control the speaking right setting or releasing by using a proximity signal.

30 illustrates a screen for capturing or recording a selected call screen according to a proximity signal during a multi-party call. The multi-party video call screen 850 may capture or record an image of the other party in close proximity to the specific party image 885. In this case, an icon 887 indicating that screen capture or recording is in progress may be displayed. In addition, various video controls and operations related to video calls, such as adjusting brightness or saturation of a call screen, may be controlled using a proximity signal during a video call.

In addition, the mobile terminal and its control method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, the embodiments are all or all of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made Some may be optionally combined.

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.

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 mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

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

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

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

8 is a view referred to for explaining the operation of the proximity sensor,

9 to 15 are views for explaining a process of editing an image according to a proximity signal in a control method of a portable terminal according to the present invention;

15 to 24 are views referred to for explaining a process of applying a screen effect to an image according to a proximity signal in a control method of a portable terminal according to the present invention; and

25 to 30 are views for explaining a process of controlling an operation according to a proximity signal during a video call in the method of controlling a mobile terminal according to 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

141: proximity sensor 150: output unit

151: display unit 160: memory

170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (22)

In the control method of a mobile terminal having a proximity sensor, Connecting a call for a video call; Displaying a user image and a relative image which are transmitted / received through the video call; If the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed, enlarging and displaying the corresponding image. The method of claim 1, And displaying related information together when the corresponding image is enlarged and displayed. The method of claim 1, And controlling an enlargement ratio of the corresponding image in response to the proximity represented by the proximity signal. The method of claim 1, And when a touch signal is input through any one of the user image and the relative image, displaying a corresponding image on a full screen. The method of claim 1, And displaying a preset substitute image and transmitting the substitute image through the video call instead of the user image when the proximity position is a displayed area that is the substitute image. . The method of claim 1, And displaying a menu for selecting one of preset substitute images. The method of claim 1, And displaying an icon representing at least one of the proximity degree indicated by the proximity signal and the proximity position. A wireless communication unit for connecting a call for a video call with a counterpart terminal; A display unit displaying a user image and a counterpart image transmitted and received through the video call; A proximity sensor for outputting a proximity signal corresponding to the detected proximity and proximity position of the detected proximity object; And And a controller configured to control to enlarge and display a corresponding image when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed. The method of claim 8, The controller may be configured to display a preset substitute image on the display unit and to transmit the substitute image instead of the user image when the proximity position is the displayed area that is the substitute image. The method of claim 8, The display unit is a mobile terminal, characterized in that the touch screen. The method of claim 10, The controller may be configured to control a corresponding image to be displayed on the full screen when a touch signal is input through any one of the user image and the relative image. In the control method of a mobile terminal having a proximity sensor, Connecting a call for a multiparty video call; Displaying user images and relative images transmitted and received through the multi-party video call; And If the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal detected by the proximity sensor is an area in which one of the relative images is displayed, granting a voice to the counterpart of the corresponding image. The method of claim 12, And if the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an image corresponding to the counterpart to whom the right to speak is granted, the method further comprising releasing the right to speak. The method of claim 12, And displaying the corresponding image in an enlarged manner when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed. The method of claim 12, And when a touch signal is input through any one of the user image and the relative image, recording a video call content with a corresponding user. The method of claim 15, And displaying an icon indicating that the content of the video call is being recorded. The method of claim 12, And when a touch signal is input through any one of the user image and the relative image, capturing a corresponding image. The method of claim 12, And adjusting at least one of brightness, saturation, and color of a corresponding image when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the user image and the relative image is displayed. Control method of the terminal. A wireless communication unit for connecting a call for a multi-party video call with the counterpart terminals; A display unit which displays a user image and a counterpart image transmitted / received through the video call; A proximity sensor for outputting a proximity signal corresponding to the detected proximity and proximity position of the detected proximity object; And And a controller configured to control a right to speak to a counterpart of a corresponding image when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal is an area in which one of the relative images is displayed. The method of claim 19, The controller may be configured to control the released speaking right to be released when the proximity position indicated by the proximity signal corresponds to an image corresponding to the counterpart to whom the speaking right is granted. The method of claim 19, The display unit is a mobile terminal, characterized in that the touch screen. The method of claim 21, The controller may be configured to control recording of a video call with a corresponding user when a touch signal is input through any one of the user image and the relative image.

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