KR20100057358A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal and an operation method thereof are provided to display a plurality of folders which can store files when the new files is generated, thereby storing the files to various folders. CONSTITUTION: An image about a new generates file is displayed(S405). The files is displayed to transparently overleap a plurality of files and the image(S410). If a signal which image is dragged to one folder of a plurality of folders is inputeed, the files is stored to one folder(S415,S420). A plurality of files is set based on a user command. A plurality of files is changed according to the kind of files.

Description

Mobile terminal and operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an operation method, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and an operation method capable of storing the generated files in various folders by displaying a plurality of folders that can be stored when a new file is generated. will be.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of performing voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data.

In the portable 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. The user may use various functions such as taking a picture, playing a video, playing a music, and writing a document by using the portable terminal.

As the functions are diversified, the number of files stored in the portable terminal increases, and accordingly, a folder function is created to easily manage the stored files.

In general, files created by taking or downloading pictures are saved only in the designated folder by default. In order to classify and manage files based on a predetermined criterion, a user may have to perform a repetitive input such as accessing a designated folder and creating a new folder or moving a file.

Therefore, there is a need for a method of managing generated files by storing them in different folders without repetitive user input.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and an operation method which can store and manage a generated file in various folders without repetitive user input, without storing the generated file only in a default designated folder.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying an image of a newly generated file, displaying a plurality of folders so as to overlap the image transparently, and displaying the plurality of images If a signal for dragging to one of the folders is input, storing the file in the one folder.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, as a portable terminal, a display unit, and displays the image on the display unit so that the image for the newly generated files and the plurality of folders transparently, the image is displayed in the plurality of folders And a control unit for storing the file in the one folder when a signal for dragging to one folder is input.

According to the present invention, a user can store and manage a file in a plurality of folders without repetitive input.

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.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 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.

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 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 distance 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 refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the 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 broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. 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, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. 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. A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) 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. The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as 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 communication 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 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. 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 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 shooting mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display the captured or received images, respectively, or simultaneously, and display the UI and the GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 151 may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to a bus inside the portable terminal. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can know 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 the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

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

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

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable 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. / Output) terminal, video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, earphone, and the like. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units 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.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

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

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

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

The first display unit 151a and the second display unit 151b include a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information. The first display unit 151a and the second display unit 151b may be configured to allow input of information by a user's touch by operating as a touch screen by overlapping the touch pad in a layer structure.

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

The first to second user inputs may be collectively referred to as a user manipulating portion 130. 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 as a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. It may also be implemented in a manner and the like. In terms of functionality, the first user input 130c can act as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100, and the second user input 130 can start, end, call, and It may operate to input a selection of an operation mode or the like.

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

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

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

The second sound output module may be further disposed on the rear case 100A-2. The second sound output module may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the rear case 100A-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the rear case 100A-2.

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

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

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

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, a menu for newly creating a file is selected based on a user command (S400). For example, the menu may be a camera execution menu, a broadcast screen capture menu, and the download menu for downloading music, video, photo, text, etc. is also a menu for storing a new file in the memory 160, and thus, step S400. It can be included in the menu.

Next, the controller 180 generates a file according to the menu selected in step S400 and displays an image of the file on the display unit 151 (S405). The generated file includes a temporarily stored file. For example, when a camera execution menu is selected and a picture is taken through the camera 121, a picture is generated and a preview screen is displayed on the display unit 151. Meanwhile, when the video download menu is selected and the video file is downloaded, the video file may be newly generated in the memory 160, and the representative image of the newly generated video file may be displayed on the display unit 151.

Next, the controller 180 displays a plurality of folders transparently overlapping the image displayed in step S405 (S410). The plurality of folders may be folders set by a user or all folders stored in the memory 160. In addition, the plurality of folders displayed in step S410 may vary according to the type of file generated in step S405. For example, when the generated file is a music file, folders in which only the music file is stored may be displayed on the display unit 151. In addition, a menu icon for creating a new folder as well as a plurality of folders may be displayed. When the menu icon is selected, a new folder may be created, and the newly created folder may be displayed on the display unit 151 as one of a plurality of folders.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether a signal for dragging the image displayed in step S405 to the first folder among the plurality of folders is input (S415). As a result of determination in S415, when a signal for dragging to the first folder is input, the controller 180 stores the file generated in step S405 in the first folder (S420). On the other hand, if the first folder is a folder that functions as a recycle bin, the file may be temporarily stored in the recycle bin folder. For example, when dragging a picture to a travel folder, the picture may be stored in the travel folder, and the controller 180 may display the picture in a smaller size according to the distance from which the drag signal is input and store the picture in the travel folder. .

Meanwhile. As a result of determination S415, when a signal for dragging to the first folder is not input, the generated file is not stored. However, when a drag signal is not input according to a user setting, the generated file may be stored in a default folder. The default folder may not be included in the plurality of folders displayed in step S410.

5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

When the picture is taken by the camera, as shown in FIG. 5A, the picture 500 generated by the picture is displayed on the display unit. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, a plurality of folders 505, a trash folder 510, and a menu icon 515 for creating a folder overlap with the generated picture 500 transparently. Is displayed. When a signal for dragging the photo 500 to one of the plurality of folders 505 is input, the photo 500 is stored in the selected folder.

When the menu icon 515 is selected, as shown in FIG. 6A, an input window 520 for inputting a new folder name is displayed to be transparently overlapped with the picture 500. When a new folder name is input, as shown in FIG. 6B, the newly created folder 525 is displayed to be transparently overlapped with the picture 500. The photo 500 may be stored in the generated folder 525.

When the video download menu is selected and the video is downloaded, as shown in FIG. 7A, the image 600 of the downloaded video file is displayed, and the download completion message 605 is displayed as the image 600 of the video. ) To be transparently overlapped. In addition, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7, the plurality of folders 610, only the trash folder 615, and the menu icon 620 for creating a folder overlapping the image 600 of the video transparently. Are marked to lose. When a signal for dragging the image 600 of the video to one of the plurality of folders 610 is input, the image 600 of the video is stored in the selected folder.

On the other hand, when the memo pad menu is selected and a document is created, as shown in FIG. 8A, the created document 625 and the storage icon 630 of the document are displayed. When the storage icon 630 of the document is selected, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, a plurality of folders 635 are displayed to transparently overlap the created document 625. When a signal for dragging into one of the plurality of folders 635 is input, the created document 625 may be stored in the selected folder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

Claims (14)

Displaying an image for the newly created file; Displaying a plurality of folders so as to overlap the images transparently; And And when the signal for dragging the image to one of the plurality of folders is input, storing the file in the one folder. The method of claim 1, The file may be any one of a photo file taken by a camera, a capture file of a broadcast service, a downloaded music file, a downloaded image file, a downloaded video file, and a text file. The method of claim 1, And the plurality of folders are folders set based on a user command. The method of claim 1, And the plurality of folders are changed according to the type of the file. The method of claim 1, The method of claim 1, wherein the size of the displayed image is gradually reduced to correspond to the distance at which the signal is input. The method of claim 1, And the plurality of files comprises a folder serving as a recycle bin. The method of claim 1, And displaying a menu icon for creating a new folder. The method of claim 7, wherein And if the menu icon is selected, creating and displaying a new folder. A display unit; And When the image for the newly created file is displayed on the display unit so as to overlap the plurality of folders transparently, and a signal for dragging the image to one of the plurality of folders is input, the file is transferred to the one folder. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit for storing in. 10. The method of claim 9, The file may be any one of a photo file taken by a camera, a capture file of a broadcast service, a downloaded music file, a downloaded image file, a downloaded video file, and a text file. 10. The method of claim 9, The plurality of folders are changed according to the type of the file. 10. The method of claim 9, And the plurality of files comprises a folder functioning as a recycle bin. 10. The method of claim 9, The control unit displays a menu icon for creating a new folder on the display unit. The method of claim 13, And when the menu icon is selected, the controller generates a new folder and displays the new folder on the display unit.

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