KR20100063836A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal and an operation method thereof are provided to store information updated about an opponent without repetitive user input, thereby easily manages information about the opponent. CONSTITUTION: A control unit stores information about a opponent to a memory(S400). A user selects one from opponents(S405). The control unit connects to a web server(S410). The control unit searches a web site related to the selected opponent(S415). If the updated information of the opponent exists in the searched web site, the control unit stores the updated information to a memory(S420). The control unit displays the update information to a display unit(S425).

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 automatically storing updated information when the information on the counterpart is updated by accessing a website related to the counterpart. .

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. Today, portable terminals play a big role in communication between individuals, and the dependence on portable terminals is increasing in interpersonal communication.

Therefore, information storage and management of the other party through the mobile terminal is very important. In general, when the information of the other party stored in the website is changed, there is a problem that it is necessary to repeatedly access the address book or other management list in order to save the changed information.

Therefore, when the information of the counterpart stored in the website is changed, a method for automatically changing the information stored in the portable terminal is required. In addition, a method for easily searching for information of the other party is also required.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and an operation method which automatically connects to a web server to check whether information of the other party is updated, and if the updated information exists, change information stored in the mobile terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method comprising: storing information about a counterpart; when the counterpart is selected, accessing a web server to search for a website related to the counterpart; If the website contains updated information about the counterpart, storing the updated information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, in which, when a keyword associated with a counterpart is input, retrieving information on the keyword, and when the retrieved information exists, the retrieved information and the Displaying an executable menu using the retrieved information, and if the retrieved information does not exist, accessing a web server and retrieving information on the keyword from a website.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object is, as a portable terminal, a memory and information about the other party is stored in the memory, and when the other party is selected, by accessing a web server to search a website associated with the other party And if the website includes updated information about the counterpart, storing the updated information in the memory.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object is, as a portable terminal, a display unit, and when a keyword associated with the other party is input, search for information on the keyword, if the searched information, the searched information and And a control unit for displaying a menu executable on the display unit by using the searched information, and accessing a web server to search for information on the keyword on a web site if the searched information does not exist.

According to the present invention, updated information about the other party can be stored without repetitive user input, and information about the other party can be easily managed.

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 by a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. Or 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 the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 180 stores information about the counterpart in the memory 160 based on a user command (S400). Here, the counterpart includes a counterpart that can be managed by an address book. In addition, the information on the counterpart may be an email address, a photo, a birthday, a phone number, and the like.

Next, one of the stored counterparts is selected (S405). The plurality of counterparts may be displayed as, for example, an address book, a call list, a missed call list, a message transmission list, and the like. Next, the controller 180 accesses a web server based on a user command (S410). Next, the controller 180 searches for a website related to the counterpart selected in step S405 (S415). Here, the website related to the counterpart may be a blog of the counterpart, the homepage of the counterpart, a community to which the counterpart is subscribed, and the like. Steps S410 and S415 for accessing a web server and searching for a website may not be displayed on the display unit 151.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether there is an updated information on the counterpart in the searched website (S420). The updated information about the other party includes the other party's e-mail address, the other party's photo, the other party's birthday, the other party's phone number, and the like. As a result of the determination in S420, when there is updated information on the counterpart, the controller 180 stores the updated information in the memory 160 and displays it on the display unit 151 (S425). The controller 180 may replace the information stored in the conventional step S400 with the updated information and store the updated information.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S420 that there is no updated information on the counterpart, the controller 180 does not store new information.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, based on a user command, a keyword for the counterpart is input (S450). The keyword may be the other party's name or the other party's nickname. Next, the controller 180 retrieves information related to the input keyword from the memory 160 (S455). For example, when 'Hong Gil Dong' is input, a phone number related to Hong Gil Dong, information stored for Hong Gil Dong, and a memo input for Hong Gil Dong may be searched.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether information searched for the counterpart exists (S460). If the S460 determines that the searched information exists, the controller 180 displays the searched information on the display unit 151 (S465). Here, the controller 180 can also display a menu executable on the display unit 151 in relation to the retrieved information. For example, when a search result, a memo about the other party is searched, an edit menu for editing the memo may be displayed as well as the searched memo.

On the other hand, if the S460 determines that the searched information does not exist, the controller 180 accesses the web server, searches for information related to the keyword input in step S450 in the accessed website (S470), and retrieves the searched web document. It is displayed on the display unit 151 (S475). For example, when the name of the other party is input, the controller 180 may search for and display the same name as the other party's name or the other party's blog or the other party's homepage on the website.

6 to 7 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 6, information 500 of the other party's name, photo, phone number, e-mail address, birthday, etc. is displayed based on a user command. As shown in FIG. 6B, a list 505 including a plurality of counterparts in which each information is stored is displayed. One counterpart may be selected from the list 505. Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 6C, one party may be selected by directly inputting the other party's name in the search window 510.

When a website related to the selected counterpart is searched and the updated information exists for the counterpart as a result of the search, as shown in FIG. 7A, a message 515 is displayed indicating that the updated information was found. . Message 515 includes a menu that can directly execute the update. When a menu for immediately executing an update is selected, as shown in FIG. 7B, a screen 520 indicating the conventionally stored information is displayed, and the conventionally stored telephone number is replaced with the updated telephone number 521. Is displayed, and a message 525 indicating the update of the counterpart's information is displayed on the display unit.

8 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 8, an input window 600 for inputting a keyword for the counterpart is displayed. When the name of the other party is input in the input window 600, as shown in FIG. 8B, information 605 about the other party stored in the memory is searched and displayed on the display unit. If there is no information stored in the memory, as shown in (c) of FIG. 8, a message 620 indicating that there is no information retrieved is displayed. In addition, by searching for information related to a keyword input from a website, as shown in FIG. 8D, the information 625 retrieved from the website is displayed on the display unit.

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 Alternatively, 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 a first embodiment of the present invention;

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

6 to 7 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit;

8 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

Claims (10)

Storing information about the other party; If the counterpart is selected, accessing a web server and searching for a website related to the counterpart; And If the website includes updated information about the counterpart, storing the updated information. The method of claim 1, The updated information is stored in place of the information on the other party operating method of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, And the information on the counterpart is at least one of an email address, a photo, a birthday, and a phone number. The method of claim 1, And the website is at least one of the other party's block, the other party's homepage, and the other party's community. The method of claim 1, And the updated information on the counterpart is at least one of an email address, a photo, a birthday, and a phone number. Searching for information on the keyword when a keyword related to the counterpart is input; Displaying an executable menu using the searched information and the searched information when the searched information exists; And And if the searched information does not exist, accessing a web server and retrieving information on the keyword from a web site. Memory; And Store information about the other party in the memory, and when the other party is selected, access a web server to search for a website related to the other party, and when the website contains updated information about the other party, And a controller for storing updated information in the memory. The method of claim 7, wherein The updated information is stored in place of the information on the counterpart portable terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein The mobile terminal further comprises a display unit for displaying the updated information. A display unit; And When a keyword related to the other party is input, information on the keyword is searched, and when the searched information exists, a menu executable by using the searched information and the searched information is displayed on the display unit, and the searched information. And a controller for accessing a web server and retrieving information on the keyword from a website.

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