KR20100034682A - Mobile terminal and method of contolling mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal and a method of controlling a mobile terminal are provided to supply various information by managing a communication history with surrounding environment data. CONSTITUTION: A communication unit(110) offers a communication function. A controller(180) obtains surrounding data. The surrounding data comprises at one of video data or sound data corresponding to the surrounding environment. The controller matches communication information and surrounding environment data. A display unit(151) shows a communication history. The communications history comprises the communications information.

Description

Mobile terminal and method of controlling mobile terminal {Mobile Terminal And Method Of Contolling Mobile Terminal}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal capable of providing a history in which communication functions such as call origination and reception and transmission of messages are performed.

Recently, with the development of communication technology and terminal technology, mobile terminals providing various communication functions and additional functions have been widely used. Representative communication functions include a call origination function and a reception function, a message transmission function, and a reception function.

In general, when such a communication function is performed, the mobile terminal provides a communication history function that matches the execution time of the communication function with the execution time and stores the same. For example, the call origination list, the call reception list, the missed reception list, the message origination list, and the message reception list are examples of the communication history.

According to the conventional mobile terminal, in providing the communication history function, only the counterpart on which the communication function is executed and the execution time thereof are provided. Such a simple communication history can only provide a monotonous screen to a user, and cannot utilize the device characteristics of a mobile terminal equipped with various functions.

The present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal capable of matching and storing surrounding environment data in a communication history.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal capable of displaying a communication history including surrounding environment data and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

As an aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a mobile terminal according to the present invention, a communication unit for providing a communication function including at least one of a transmission function and a reception function; Acquisition of environment data including at least one of image data or sound data corresponding to the environment in which the communication function is performed, and communication information indicating a first party related to the originating function or a second party related to the receiving function. A controller matching the acquired surrounding environment data; And a display unit for displaying a communication history including the communication information matched with the surrounding environment data, wherein the controller is configured to display the surrounding environment based on a selective method of a manual operation for a terminal or an automatic operation excluding user intervention. Characterized by acquiring data.

As another aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, the control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention corresponds to a surrounding environment in which a communication function including at least one of a calling function and a receiving function is performed in the mobile terminal. Obtaining surrounding environment data including at least one of image data and sound data; Matching the acquired ambient data with communication information indicating a first party associated with the originating function or a second party associated with the receiving function; And displaying a communication history including the communication information matched with the surrounding environment data, wherein acquiring the surrounding environment data comprises: a selective method of manual operation for a terminal or automatic operation excluding user intervention It is characterized in that for obtaining the ambient data on the basis of.

According to the mobile terminal and the method for controlling the mobile terminal according to the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new concept of communication history by managing the communication history together with the environment data.

In addition, according to the present invention, by providing a communication history to the user along with the environment data, there is an effect that can provide a variety of information to the user through the communication history.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. In addition, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known function or configuration related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop 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 mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory unit 160, An interface unit 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast 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 mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcast systems such as Link Only, Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

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

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

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

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

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A representative example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. The GPS module 115 calculates information about a distance of a point (or object) from three or more satellites, and information on a time at which the distance information is measured, and then applies a triangulation method to the calculated distance information. By doing so, it is possible to calculate three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (or individual) at one time. Furthermore, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 may continuously calculate the current position in real time and use the same to calculate speed information.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

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

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it 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 output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 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 displays photographed and / or received images, a UI, and a GUI.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display).

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another, or may be disposed integrally with one another, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, abbreviated as “touch screen”), the display unit 151 is an output device. It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity proximity.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory unit 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 152 outputs an acoustic signal related to a function (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be used for the effects of stimulation by the arrangement of pins vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, the effect of the injection force of the air through the injection or inlet or the stimulation through the suction force, and the stimulation that rubs the skin surface. Various tactile effects may be generated, such as effects by stimulation through contact of electrodes, effects by stimulation using electrostatic force, and effects of reproducing a sense of warmth and heat using an endothermic or heat generating element.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also implement the haptic effect through the muscle sense of the user's finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory unit 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory unit 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, and a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), It may include a storage medium of at least one type of magnetic disk, optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory unit 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, wired / wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired / wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices with identification modules, audio input / output (I / O) ports, The video input / output (I / O) port, the earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through a port.

The interface unit may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by a user may be transferred. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

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

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

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.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

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

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

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

The disclosed portable terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

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

The display unit 151, the audio output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 151 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132, the interface 170, and the like are disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 116 and 117 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 116 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 117 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the display unit 151. Command), such as switching to the touch recognition mode.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 ′ may be additionally mounted on the rear of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 ′ has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 'photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed on the terminal body to be rotatable or pop-up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output unit 152 'may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be directly detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed in parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have the same or smaller size as the display unit 151.

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

In order to input such information, at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement so as to be implemented in the form of a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

3A illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the front of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate in an entire area or may be operated in a divided manner. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c displaying a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is output. When the softkey 151c is touched, a number or the like corresponding to the touched softkey is displayed on the output window 151a. When the first manipulation unit 116 is operated, a call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

3B illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the rear of the terminal body. If FIG. 3A is a portrait in which the terminal body is arranged vertically, FIG. 3B illustrates a landscape in which the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The display unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B shows that the text input mode is activated in the mobile terminal. The display unit 151 displays the output window 135a and the input window 135b. In the input window 135b, a plurality of softkeys 135c on which at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers are displayed may be arranged. The softkeys 135c may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 135c are touched through the touch pad 135, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 135a. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 has an advantage of preventing the softkey 135c from being blocked by the finger when touched, as compared with the touch input through the display unit 151. When the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are transparent, the fingers located at the rear of the terminal body can be visually checked, and thus more accurate touch input is possible.

In addition to the input methods disclosed in the above embodiments, the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling. By scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, the user may move an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, a cursor or a pointer located at an icon. In addition, when the finger is moved on the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, a path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display unit 151. This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. For example, the function may include activation or deactivation of the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135.

The proximity sensor 141 described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a pointer such as a user's finger is close to the touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 disposed in or near the touch screen detects this and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor 141 may be configured to output different proximity signals according to a distance between the proximity touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter, referred to as “proximity depth”).

The distance at which the proximity signal is output when the pointer approaches the touch screen is called a detection distance. The proximity signal output from each proximity sensor is compared by using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances. I can know the depth.

In FIG. 4, for example, a cross section of a touch screen on which three proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is disposed is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d ₀ ), it is recognized as a touch touch. When the pointer is positioned below the distance d ₁ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a first proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₁ or more and less than d ₂ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a second proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₂ or more and less than d ₃ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a third proximity depth. In addition, when the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₃ or more on the touch screen, it is recognized that the proximity touch is released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 may recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity distance and the proximity position of the pointer touch screen, and perform various operation control according to the various input signals.

The communication function referred to in this document may include a call function and a message function. In addition, the communication history according to the present invention may include a call history and a message history. However, the present invention may correspond to other types of communication functions.

The call function may include a call origination function and a call reception function. In addition, the call history may include a dialed call item, a received call item, a missed call item, and the like. One call item included in the call history indicates a call function performed. For example, the call history may include, for each call function, a counterpart on which the call function is performed, a time at which the call function is started or ended, a time duration of execution of the call function, and the like.

The message function may include a message sending function and a message receiving function. The message history may also include a message origination item and a message reception item. One message item included in the message history indicates a performed message function. For example, the message history may include, for each message function, a counterpart on which the message function is performed, a time at which the message function is started or ended, and the like. In addition, the message function may include a short message service (SMS), a multimedia messaging service (MMS), and an e-mail.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an implementation of a method of providing a communication history of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 7A to 9 are diagrams illustrating examples of a screen on which a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention is implemented. The communication history providing method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. Hereinafter, a method of providing a communication history of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9.

<Call history  management( call history management )>

An overview of a method of providing a communication history of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

The controller 180 performs a call function [S100]. For example, a user may use the terminal 100 to send a call to or receive a call from the other party. In this case, the controller 180 may perform the call function by using a communication module such as the mobile communication module 112 and the wireless internet module 113.

The controller 180 determines whether the environment data is set to be automatically acquired or whether the environment data is set to be obtained manually [S110]. In more detail, the terminal 100 is set to manually obtain the environment data based on a command to obtain one or more still images, moving images, or sound data received from a user, or automatically obtains the environment data. Can be set to acquire. The user may set the manual acquisition mode or the automatic acquisition mode for the surrounding environment data by using a menu option provided by the terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

If the manual acquisition mode is set in the terminal 100 as a result of the determination in step S110, the controller 180 receives a command signal for acquiring the surrounding environment data from a user [S120], and the command signal. Acquire the ambient data according to [S130].

For example, the user may request to obtain the environment data at the start of the call, at the middle of the call, or immediately after the call is performed. The manual acquisition mode is effective because the user can selectively determine which image, movie or sound is acquired and associated with the call. For example, a user can easily remember a particular call made while in Starbucks later by acquiring a still image for the Starbucks logo in a coffee shop such as Starbucks.

Thus, the user may have a wide range of tolerances as to which environment data to determine for the current call. Each user may have different environmental data about where the particular call is being made, which may be more helpful to the user in remembering the content of the particular call. For example, the Starbucks logo may remind the first user where the call originated and remind the second user of a particular person who is always in Starbucks.

If the controller 180 determines that the automatic acquisition mode is set, the controller 180 automatically acquires the surrounding environment data without waiting for a command signal from a user [S130].

In addition, in the automatic acquisition mode, the user may set, for example, a time interval during which the surrounding data is automatically acquired.

For example, when the user sets up the mobile terminal 100 in the auto acquisition mode, the controller 180 is configured to, when the call starts, when two minutes have passed since the call started, and the call ends. Immediately afterwards, the user can determine whether the surrounding data is to be automatically obtained. Therefore, in the above example, the user secures an appropriate time required to move the camera 121 provided in the mobile terminal to an object that the user wants to acquire in order to remember the nature of the call and the place where the call is performed. In order to do so, the automatic acquisition mode may be set to acquire the environment data one minute after the call is started. Therefore, the user can set the automatic acquisition mode, and there is no need to press a camera operation button to actually acquire an image, and the controller 180 can capture the image at a point one minute after the call is started. Can be. The user may, for example, request to automatically obtain a plurality of images at the start of the call, every minute after the call starts, or at the end of the call.

In addition, the controller 180 may match the fact that the call function is performed with the surrounding environment data acquired in step S130 and store the matching information in the memory 160 [S140]. Thus, the call history includes a record indicating the specific call received or originated together with the obtained ambient data. For example, the surrounding data may be stored immediately after being acquired or by selecting a predetermined key by the user.

In addition, before matching the call function execution facts with the obtained surrounding environment data, the controller 180 may allow a user to determine whether to match the call function execution facts with the obtained surrounding environment data. For example, when the acquired surrounding data is distorted, the user may first view or hear the obtained surrounding data, and then maintain or delete the obtained surrounding data.

The environment data may vary. For example, the environment data may include image data acquired through the camera 121. The image data may include at least one of a still image and a moving image. Also, for example, the ambient data may include sound data obtained through the microphone 122. The controller 180 may store the image data and the sound data in the memory 160 using various file formats. For example, the still image may be stored in a file format of JPG or TIF, and the moving image may be stored in a file format such as AVI, DIVX, ASF, MPG, MPEG, MP4, or MOV. The sound data may be stored in a file format such as WAV, WMV, AC3, OGG.

<Call history  Specific implementation examples of management>

Hereinafter, an example in which a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention is specifically implemented will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

Fig. 6 shows an example of a call reception screen 10 in which a call is received from the outside (“James”) and a call origination screen 20 in which the call is made to the outside (“Honey”). When the execution is started, the method for providing a communication history of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in various forms, for example, reference numerals S10, S20, and S30 communicate according to the first embodiment. Represents three different possible ways of providing history.

S10 of FIG. 6 is a case where a video is obtained through the camera 121 as the surrounding environment data. More specifically, when a user starts a call with an outside (“James” or “Honey”) [S11], the controller 180 activates the camera 121 [S12], and the camera 121 As mentioned in the description related to FIG. 5, a video may be acquired manually or automatically [S13]. The obtained video may also be stored in the memory 160.

When the call ends [S14], the controller 180 matches the call fact with the stored video and records the call history or call reception list of the call history [S15]. Therefore, the obtained video is a video obtained from the surrounding area of the mobile terminal 100 while the call is performed. The controller 180 may also record sound information corresponding to the area around the call. The recorded sound may be matched with the call history and / or the moving picture.

For another example, S20 of FIG. 6 is a case where a still image is obtained through the camera 121 as the surrounding data. When a call with an outside (“James” or “Honey”) is started [S21], the controller 180 activates the camera 121 [S22] and automatically or manually by using the camera 121. Shoot a still image [S23]. The number of still images to be photographed may be a predetermined number by default or may be set by a user. The controller 180 may also store the obtained still image (s) in the memory 160.

When the call is terminated [S24], the call fact and the stored still image are matched and recorded in the call history list or the call reception list of call history [S25]. Therefore, the obtained still image is at least one still image obtained from the surrounding area of the mobile terminal 100 while the call is performed. The controller 180 may also record sound information corresponding to the area around the call. The recorded sound may be matched with the call history and / or the still image.

For another example, S30 of FIG. 6 is a case where sound data is obtained through the microphone 122 as the surrounding data. When a call with outside (“James” or “Honey”) is started [S31], the controller 180 activates the microphone 122 [S32] and automatically or manually using the microphone 122. Sound data is acquired for a set time [S33]. The set time may be a default time or set by a user. The sound data may also be stored in the memory 160.

When the call is terminated [S34], the call fact and the stored sound data are matched and recorded in a call origination list or a call reception list of call history [S35]. Accordingly, the obtained acoustic data is acoustic data obtained from the surrounding area of the mobile terminal 100 while the call is performed. Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 may allow the user to determine whether to match / store the obtained image or sound with the call performance information.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, since the call is associated with the environment data indicating the place where the call occurs, the user can quickly store more information about the specific call. For example, the user can remember the place where the call was made by viewing a still image or video or by listening to the acquired sound data. As a result, the user may more easily store information on specific calls while viewing a plurality of call execution records. In addition, if the user misses the incoming call, the user can see or hear the acquired data, so that the user can better remember the place where the call was missed.

In addition, the call history may be displayed on the display unit 151 in response to a call command received from the user. For example, a user may select a type of the call history that he / she wants by manipulating the user input unit 130 to search for a menu hierarchy.

<Call Historical  Show>

As described above, the controller 180 can display the call history recorded in various ways on the display unit 151 in various forms. Hereinafter, various display methods of the call history displayed on the display unit 151 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. When the display unit 151 displays at least one call item included in the call history on the display unit 151, the controller 180 may include at least one piece of surrounding environment data that matches each of the displayed at least one call item. You can output it together.

As described above, the user may recall the time when the call item is performed by the environment data output together with the call item. For example, the place where the call item is performed may be stored through a still image or a video, or the surrounding environment at the time when the call item is performed may be estimated through sound data. It is not easy for modern people who make many calls every day to remember who they are calling from where and in what surroundings. But this memory will help you build a more intimate relationship with the person you are talking to. Also, in the case of the missed item, the user may know the environment when the missed function is performed through the surrounding data.

In general, the call history may be displayed on the display 151 by a user's call command. For example, a user may call a call history of a desired kind by manipulating the user input unit 130 to search a menu hierarchy. The call origination list in the call history will be described below.

Environment Data-Still Image

7A to 7C illustrate a case where a still image 40 is obtained as the surrounding environment data and is matched with the call information for a specific call and stored. For example, referring to FIG. 7A, each of a plurality of call origination items included in a call origination list indicates a call originating party and a time when a call origination is made (or ended). For each of the call origination items, the picture 40 taken by the camera 121 is displayed while the call origination function is performed. For example, on September 3, 2008, it can be seen that the call origination function was performed with "this firm" as the other party. In addition, the photographed picture 40d is displayed on the display unit 151 together. The user can know from the picture 40d that he has called “I Firm” and “Seaside” on September 3, 2008 (because the picture taken is an image of a beach).

The controller 180, when displaying a plurality of call items included in the call history on the display unit 151, an indicator for highlighting or indicating a currently selected call item among the plurality of displayed call items ( An indicator 30 may be displayed on the display unit 151. The indicator 30 may be moved between the plurality of call items by a command signal received from a user through the user input unit 130. For example, a user may move the indicator 30 between the plurality of call items by operating a direction key provided on a keypad or a touch screen.

The controller 180 may output all of the environment data matched to each of the displayed plurality of call items as shown in FIG. 7A, and the environment data matched to the call item indicated by the indicator 30. Only output For example, in FIG. 7A, only the picture 40a corresponding to the call fact with “Kim Gi-chun” indicated by the indicator 30 is displayed on the display, and the remaining pictures 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e, and 40f are displayed. ) May not be displayed on the display unit.

In addition, the controller 180 may enlarge the size of the call item indicated by the indicator 30 compared to other call items in order to emphasize the call item indicated by the indicator 30. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, when the plurality of called items may not be displayed on one screen, the controller 180 may provide a scroll bar 50 to the display unit 151. have. The user may operate the scroll bar 50 to scroll the screen.

7B and 7C illustrate a case where a plurality of pictures are taken and stored while a call function is performed. FIG. 7B shows three still images 40a associated with the first call item, two still images 40b associated with the second call item, and four still images 40c associated with the third call item. do. Thus, the user can better remember where he was when the call was made by viewing the plurality of photos. 7B also shows that the first call item is highlighted.

In the case of FIGS. 7B and 7C, as described above, only the environment data matched to the call item indicated by the indicator 30 may be output.

FIG. 7C illustrates a case in which text information (name, date, etc.) related to the call and photographed images are displayed together in a manner that transparently overlaps each other. The controller 180 may change a display form of the text information in order to ensure visibility of the text information of the user. For example, the controller 180 may change the font, size and color of the text information. In addition, the controller 180 may display the photographed images semi-transparently or dimly to secure the visibility.

7A to 7C, when a user selects the specific call item by touching a specific call item or by operating a specific key provided in the user input unit 130, the user may view additional information related to the selected call item. A party associated with the selected call item may be talked to. The additional information may be information such as a call start time, a call end time, a call time, and a counterpart phone number. The controller 180 can enlarge the selected picture to a predetermined size or enlarge it to a full screen.

When the text information is selected, the controller 180 may enlarge only the detailed text information and may not enlarge the image information related to the text image. In addition, when the acquired image information is selected, the controller 180 may enlarge only the image information and not enlarge the text information. In addition, when the text information or the acquired image information is selected, the controller 180 may enlarge both the text information and the obtained image information.

Surrounding data-image data

8A and 8B illustrate a case in which a video 41 is acquired and stored as the surrounding environment data. When the controller 180 provides the video 41 to the display unit 151 as the surrounding environment data, the controller 180 displays a play button or a play icon 31 to indicate that the video is shown in FIG. 8A. can do. When the user touches the play icon 31, the controller 180 can play the selected video in a pop-up window or in a full screen without changing the size. FIG. 8B shows an example of reproducing the video 41a in a popup window when the video 41a corresponding to the call record with " Kim Gi Choon " is selected. The user can see the video 41a better through the pop-up window.

As described above, the controller 180 can display or simultaneously play all videos that are matched to each of the plurality of currently displayed call items, and only the videos that match the call items indicated by the indicator 30 are displayed. You can output or play back. In this case, the video signal and the audio signal included in the video may be simultaneously played. The audio signal may be output through the sound output module 152.

Alternatively, the controller 180 may simultaneously play only an audio signal included in a video matched with each of a plurality of currently displayed call items, and is included in a video matched to a call item indicated by the indicator 30. Only audio signals can be reproduced. At this time, the video signal included in each video may not be reproduced.

In addition, the controller 180 can simultaneously play only a video signal included in a video matched to each of a plurality of call items currently displayed, and is included in a video matched to a call item indicated by the indicator 30. Only video signals can be played back. At this time, the audio signal included in each video may not be reproduced.

Environment data-sound

9 illustrates a case where sound is obtained and stored as the surrounding environment data. When the sound is output as the surrounding environment data, the controller 180 may display a button or icon 42 having a speaker shape to indicate that the surrounding environment data is sound as shown in FIG. 9. For example, when a user touches a specific icon 42a, the controller 180 may output a sound corresponding to the specific icon 42a through the sound output module 152.

As described above, the controller 180 may simultaneously output a sound matched to each of the plurality of currently displayed call items, and output only a sound matched to the call item indicated by the indicator 30. Can be.

In the above-described embodiments, only the case of obtaining the same type as the surrounding environment data has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the environment data corresponding to the plurality of call origination items included in the call origination list may include two or more kinds of still images, moving images, and sounds.

<Message history  Management and Display>

10 is a flowchart illustrating a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention is implemented. The communication history providing method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. Hereinafter, a method of providing a communication history of a mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

Since the communication history providing method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention is similar to the communication history providing method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above, only the differences will be described. Note that all the technical features described in the first embodiment of the present invention described above can be equally applied to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 180 performs a message function [S200]. The messaging function includes a function of sending and receiving a message such as an e-mail or a text message. For example, the message may be SMS, MMS, email, or the like. In this case, the controller 180 may perform the message function by using a communication module such as the mobile communication module 112 and the wireless internet module 113.

The controller 180 determines whether acquisition of surrounding environment data, which will be described later, is set automatically [S210]. Whether the automatic setting can be set or changed by the user.

If the automatic setting is not performed as a result of the determination in step S210, the controller 180 receives a corresponding command signal from the user [S220], and acquires data about the surrounding environment according to the command signal [S230]. . The obtained ambient data may be temporarily or permanently stored in the memory 160. Details of the command signal and the surrounding environment data are the same as those described in the first embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 180 automatically performs the step S230 if the automatic setting is made as a result of the determination in the step S210 [S230].

The controller 180 may match the fact that the message function is performed with the surrounding environment data acquired in step S230 and store the same in the memory 160 [S240]. In this case, the controller 180 may match the fact that the message function is performed with the surrounding environment data and record the message history. As described above, the message history corresponds to a database that records the fact that the message function is performed.

11 shows a message origination list. 11 shows a still image 60 captured when the message sending function is performed on the message sending list. In the second embodiment of the present invention, as in the first embodiment of the present invention, video and sound data may be acquired and stored in addition to still images.

The environment data may be obtained at any point before or after the call is initiated according to a predetermined condition or a user's request. Accordingly, the user may have flexibility in obtaining the environment data that may better explain the call function or the message function to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to include a tracking history including a history of the outgoing call or the incoming call for a specific counterpart party corresponding to the outgoing call or the incoming call function. Can be provided.

The tracking history may also include all outgoing and incoming calls made to a particular counterparty. The tracking history, which comes to mind, may include outgoing and incoming calls made to the particular counterpart party during a particular time period.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a communication system for transmitting data through frames or packets, including a wireless / wired communication system and a satellite communication system. It can be configured to work. Such communication systems may use other air interfaces and / or physical layers. 12 is a block diagram of a CDMA wireless communication system in communication with the mobile device shown in FIG.

Examples of the air interfaces used by the communication systems include frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA) ), And Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), Long Term Evolution (LTE) of UMTS, and Global System for Mobile communication (GSM). In the following description, the present invention is limited to the CDMA communication system, but is not limited thereto, and may be applied to other system types.

Referring to FIG. 12, a CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of mobile terminals 100, a plurality of base stations 200, base station controllers BSCs 210, and a mobile switching center. Centers; MSCs, 220). The mobile switching center 220 is configured to be connected to a public switch telephone network (PSTN) 230. The mobile switching center 220 is also configured to be connected with the base station controllers 210. The base station controllers 210 are connected to the base stations 200 via backhaul lines. The backhaul lines may be configured according to E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, frame relay, HDSL, ADSL, or xDSL known to those skilled in the art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the system may include two or more base station controllers 210.

Each of the base stations 200 may include one or more sectors, each of which may include an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna tuned to a specific radial direction from the base station 200. Can be. Alternatively, each sector may include two antennas for diversity reception. Each base station 200 is configured to accommodate a plurality of frequency assignments, which may have a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 Mhz).

The intersection of sectors and frequency assignments may be referred to as a CDMA channel. The base stations 27 may also be referred to as Base station Transceiver Subsystems (BTSs). In some examples, the term “base station” may be used to collectively refer to base station controller 210 and one or more base stations 200. The base stations may also be labeled "cell sites". Alternatively, individual sectors of a given base station 200 may be referred to as cell sites.

The terrestrial DMB transmitter 240 may broadcast to mobile terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 of the mobile terminal 100 is generally configured to receive broadcast signals transmitted by the DMB transmitter 240. This may be similarly applied to other types of broadcast and multicast signaling as described above.

12 illustrates various Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites 250. Such satellites 250 may track the location of some or all mobile terminals 100. Although two satellites are shown, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the location information can be obtained from more or fewer satellites. Other types of location techniques (eg, location techniques that can be used in place of or in addition to GPS technology) can be used. If desired, some or all of the GPS satellites 250 may be configured to support satellite DMB transmission separately or additionally.

During operation of the wireless communication system, the base stations 200 receive reverse-link signals from several mobile terminals 100. The mobile terminals 100 may be in a call, sending a message, or performing other communication. Each reverse link signal received by the base station is processed at the base station. The processed data is transmitted to the connected base station controller 210. The base station controller 210 provides call resource allocation and includes mobility management functionality including orchestration of soft handoffs between base stations 200. ). The base station controllers 210 also send the received data to the mobile switching centers (MSCs) 220. The mobile switching center 220 provides additional routing services for interfacing with the public switch telephone network (PSTN) 230. Similarly, the public switching telephone network 230 interfaces with the mobile switching center 220, and the mobile switching center interfaces with the base station controllers 210. The base station controllers 210 in turn control the base stations 200 to transmit forward link signals to the mobile terminals 100.

The various embodiments described above may be provided by recording in a computer-readable recording medium as a program for execution in a computer.

The various embodiments described above may be implemented through software. When implemented in software, the constituent means of the present invention are code segments that perform the necessary work. The program or code segments may be stored on a processor readable medium or transmitted by a computer data signal coupled with a carrier on a transmission medium or network.

Computer-readable recording media include all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording devices include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, DVD ± ROM, DVD-RAM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, hard disks, optical data storage devices, and the like. The computer-readable recording medium may also be distributed to networked computer devices so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the drawings.

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

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

2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an implementation of a method of providing a communication history of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

7A to 9 are diagrams illustrating examples of a screen on which a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention is implemented.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which a communication history providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention is implemented.

12 is a block diagram of a CDMA wireless communication system in communication with the mobile device shown in FIG.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: mobile terminal 130: user input unit

151: display unit 160: memory

180: control unit

Claims (20)

A communication unit providing a communication function including at least one of an originating function and a receiving function; Acquisition of environment data including at least one of image data or sound data corresponding to the environment in which the communication function is performed, and communication information indicating a first party related to the originating function or a second party related to the receiving function. A controller matching the acquired surrounding environment data; And A display unit configured to display a communication history including the communication information matched with the surrounding environment data; And the control unit obtains the environment data based on a selective method of manual operation or automatic operation excluding user intervention. The method of claim 1, wherein the environment data, A mobile terminal comprising at least one of still image data, moving image data, and sound data. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication information, And at least one of a time at which the originating function or the receiving function is performed, and a duration of performing the transmitting function or the receiving function. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication function, A mobile terminal comprising at least one of a messaging function, a call origination function, and a call reception function. The method of claim 4, wherein When the communication function includes the call origination function or the call reception function, the communication history includes at least one of a call origination item, a call reception item, and an missed reception item, And when the communication function includes the messaging function, the communication history comprises at least one of a message originating item and a message receiving item. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When the originating function or the receiving function is performed, displaying on the display a tracking history including a communication history of a call origination or call reception for a specific party related to the originating function or the receiving function. Mobile terminal, characterized in that. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the communication history displayed for the particular party is: Mobile terminal including all call origination and call reception. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the communication history displayed for the particular party is: A mobile terminal comprising only a call origination and a call reception for a specific time at which the origination function or the reception function is performed. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And displaying the communication information and the surrounding environment data on the display unit so as to transparently overlap each other. The method of claim 1, The ambient data includes image data, The control unit displays a plurality of image data obtained for a single communication function on the display unit. In the method for controlling a mobile terminal, Obtaining surrounding environment data including at least one of image data and sound data corresponding to a surrounding environment in which a communication function including at least one of a transmitting function and a receiving function is performed in the mobile terminal; Matching the acquired ambient data with communication information indicating a first party associated with the originating function or a second party associated with the receiving function; And Displaying a communication history including the communication information matched with the surrounding data; The acquiring the surrounding environment data may include acquiring the surrounding environment data based on a selective method of a manual operation on the terminal or an automatic operation excluding user intervention. The method of claim 11, wherein the environment data, A control method of a mobile terminal including at least one of still image data, moving image data and sound data. The method of claim 11, wherein the communication information, And at least one of a time at which the originating function or the receiving function is performed, and a duration of the execution of the originating function or the receiving function. The method of claim 11, wherein the communication function, A control method of a mobile terminal including at least one of a messaging function, a call origination function, and a call reception function. The method of claim 14, When the communication function includes the call origination function or the call reception function, the communication history includes at least one of a call origination item, a call reception item, and an missed reception item, And when the communication function includes the messaging function, the communication history comprises at least one of a message originating item and a message receiving item. The method of claim 11, wherein displaying the communication history comprises: When the originating function or the receiving function is performed, displaying a tracking history including a communication history of call origination or call reception for a specific party associated with the originating function or the receiving function. The control method of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 16, wherein the communication history displayed for the particular party is: A control method of a mobile terminal including all call origination and call reception. The method of claim 16, wherein the communication history displayed for the particular party is: The control method of the mobile terminal comprising only the call origination and call reception for a specific time the call function or the receive function is performed. The method of claim 11, wherein displaying the communication history comprises: And displaying the communication information and the surrounding data so as to be transparently overlapped with each other. The method of claim 11, The ambient data includes image data, The displaying of the communication history may further include displaying a plurality of image data obtained for a single communication function.

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