KR20100117417A - Method for executing application in mobile terminal and mobile terminal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for executing application in a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal using the same are provided to offer UI for easily execute user wanted functions. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(151) indicates one or more application icons. A user input portion(130) receives one or more symbol as an input. A controller(180) creates a memo window with the input signal through the user input portion. The user inputs one or more symbol to the memo window. If the user selects an application, the controller executes the selection application by the signal.

Description

TECHNICAL FOR EXECUTING APPLICATION IN MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a method for executing an application in a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal using the same.

Terminal can move It may be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether it is present. The mobile communication terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and increase the function of such a terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and / or the software part of the terminal.

As terminals have complex functions, efforts have been made to provide a user-friendly UI.

The present invention is to provide a user interface (UI) environment that can easily execute a user desired function.

In order to solve the above problems, an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, displaying at least one application icon; Generating a memo window and inputting at least one symbol; And selecting the application by moving the memo window to the application icon, and executing the selected application using the symbol.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, executing the selected application using the symbol may include: setting a plurality of internet pages; Executing a search on the set internet page using the symbols respectively; And displaying the execution result on the display unit.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the selection application is an Internet icon, and when the memo window is moved to the application to select an application, the step of executing the selection application using the symbol comprises: first Executing an internet page using the symbols; And moving the memo window to the internet icon again within a predetermined time, and executing the second internet page using the symbol.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the selection application is a text message icon, and when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selection application using the symbol, Analyzing the preference and distinguishing the ID into ID data and content data; Comparing the ID data with a pre-stored phone book to confirm a matching phone number; Storing the content data as text message content; It may include.

 According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the selection application icon is a phone call icon, and when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, executing the selection application using the symbol Verifying a matching telephone number by comparing the symbol with a pre-stored telephone directory; And attempting a phone call to the matched phone number.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the selection application icon is a schedule program icon, and when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selection application using the symbol may include Analyzing the symbols to distinguish between date data and content data; And determining a date at which the content data is to be stored using the date data, and storing the content data at the determined date.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the selection application icon is an IPTV icon, and when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selection application using the symbol may include Analyzing the symbols to obtain TV program related information; And searching for and executing at least one of a corresponding TV program and items using the TV program related information.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include at least two applications using multi-touch. Selecting a; And executing each of the applications to display them by splitting the screen.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, when the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include at least two applications using multi-touch. Selecting a; And executing each of the applications to display them by splitting the screen.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal comprising: a display unit configured to display at least one application icon; A user input configured to input at least one symbol; And generating a memo window by the input signal through the user input unit, inputting at least one symbol into the memo window, and moving the memo window to the application icon to select an application. It may include a control unit for controlling to execute the selection application.

Here, the user input unit may be a touch screen, and the controller may control to recognize the writing input and display it in the memo window when the writing input is executed in the memo window while the memo window is generated. Alternatively, the controller may control to execute the selection application by using the symbol when dragging and dropping the memo window to the selection application. In addition, the at least one application may be circularly disposed on the display unit.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, a user can execute a desired menu even with fewer inputs.

Hereinafter, a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described in 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 communication 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. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, etc., except when applicable only to mobile communication terminals.

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

The mobile communication 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, The interface unit 170 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile communication 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 communication terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication 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 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast reception module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcast system but also other 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 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 may be embedded or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. 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), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a mobile communication terminal, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

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 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

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 is a mobile communication terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile communication terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal, and the like. Sensing the current state and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal (100). For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device may be sensed. 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 (outputs) information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal is in a call mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to a call is displayed. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, it displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). and at least one of a 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 TOLED (Transparant OLED). 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 communication terminal 100. For example, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the mobile communication terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

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 referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 may be configured in addition to an output device. 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 a mobile communication terminal surrounded by the touch screen or near 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 (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). 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 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 may also output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication 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 communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile communication 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 be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

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 vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to provide a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, a jetting force or suction force of air through the jetting or suction port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of the electrode, electrostatic force, and the like. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects by the endothermic and the reproduction of a sense of cold using the elements capable of endotherm or heat generation.

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

The memory 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 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

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 (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), Magnetic Memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. The mobile communication terminal 100 may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100, or transmits the data inside the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device. . For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an 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 use authority of the mobile communication 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. Therefore, 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 controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication 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 other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in software applications written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

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

The disclosed mobile communication 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 further 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 unit 130/131, 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, etc. may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. Can be.

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 and the interface 170 may be disposed on 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 mobile communication 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 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile communication 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 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 in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

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 talking and the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 116 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 116, which forms part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1), can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

The terminal body is equipped with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile communication terminal 100. 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 additionally be 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 as well.

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 mobile communication terminal for explaining an operation state of a mobile communication 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. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, 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 131 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 illustrates that a text input mode is activated in a mobile communication terminal. The display unit 151 displays an output window 151a 'and an input window 151b'. A plurality of soft keys 151c 'displaying at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers may be arranged in the input window 151b'. The softkeys 151c 'may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 151c 'are touched through the touch pad 135 (refer to FIG. 2B), letters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 151a'. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 has an advantage of preventing the softkey 151c 'from being covered 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. Further, when the finger is moved on the display portion 151 or the touch pad 135, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display portion 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.

Hereinafter, a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9.

4 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a mobile according to the present invention. 9 is a flowchart of a fifth embodiment of an application execution method in a communication terminal, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a sixth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

[First Embodiment]

As shown in FIG. 4, an application icon is displayed on the display unit 151 (S1). This application icon includes a text message icon, a phone call icon, a calendar icon, and the like. The application icons may be arranged in a circle or in a list form. This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The application icon may be displayed on the desktop or may be displayed on a predetermined menu screen. While the application is displayed on the display unit 151, the memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 (S2). In this memo window, the user inputs a predetermined symbol through the user input unit 130 (S3). In this case, when the display unit 151 is a touch screen, the symbol may be input through a handwriting input. Alternatively, the user may input a symbol using a keypad. Here, the symbol is a concept including numbers and letters. When the symbol input is completed in the memo window, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to the application (S4). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the application icon, the controller 180 executes the application by using a symbol input in the memo window (S5).

Specific application examples of the first embodiment will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

Second Embodiment

5 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, an application icon is displayed on the display unit 151 (S11). The application icons include text message icons, phone call icons, calendar icons, digital TV icons, and Internet icons. The application icons may be arranged in a circle or in a list form. The application icon may be displayed on the desktop or may be displayed on a predetermined menu screen. While the application is displayed on the display unit 151, a memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 (S12). In this memo window, the user inputs a predetermined symbol (S13). The symbol input at this time is a symbol input for a text message. The symbol input here includes a symbol related to the recipient (the other terminal) (eg, name, telephone number, email ID, etc.) and a symbol related to content. When a symbol input for the memo window is completed, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to the text message icon (S14). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the text message icon, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window to generate ID data (a receiver related symbol) and content data (a symbol related to content) (S15). The controller 180 again determines the recipient number by comparing the ID data with the telephone directory previously stored in the memory 160 (S16). In addition, the controller 180 sets the content data among the symbols input to the memo pad as contents of a text message (S17). Next, a text message is transmitted to the receiver number or automatically selected by the user (S18).

A specific application example of the second embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 12.

[Third Embodiment]

6 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, an application icon is displayed on the display unit 151 (S21). The application icons include text message icons, phone call icons, calendar icons, digital TV icons, and Internet icons. The application icons may be arranged in a circle or in a list form. While the application is displayed on the display unit 151, a memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 (S22). In this memo window, the user inputs a predetermined symbol (S23). At this time, the symbol input is a symbol input for a telephone call. The symbol input here includes a symbol related to the receiver (the other terminal). When the symbol input for the memo window is completed, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to the phone call icon (S24). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the phone call icon, the controller 180 analyzes the symbol input in the memo window and compares the ID data (recipient related symbol) with the phone book previously stored in the memory 160 to determine the recipient number. (S25). For example, if the entered symbol is a letter, it is compared with the name of the telephone book to determine the recipient. When there are a plurality of search results, the search result list is displayed on the display unit 151 and the user's selection signal can be received. Next, the controller 180 attempts to make a phone call to the receiver by operating the wireless communication unit 110 (S26). As described above, when there is one search result, a phone call may be automatically attempted, and when there are a plurality of search results, a phone call may be attempted by a user selection signal.

A specific application example of the third embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 13.

[Fourth Embodiment]

 7 is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, an application icon is displayed on the display unit 151 (S31). The application icons include text message icons, phone call icons, calendar icons, digital TV icons, and internet icons. The application icons may be arranged in a circle or in a list form. While the application is displayed on the display unit 151, a memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 (S32). In this memo window, the user inputs a predetermined symbol (S33). The symbol input at this time is a symbol input for schedule management. The symbol input here includes a symbol related to a date (for example, today, tomorrow, April 7, 2 o'clock, etc.) and a symbol related to content. When a symbol input for the memo window is completed, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to the schedule management icon (S34). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the schedule management icon, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window to generate date data and content data (S35). The controller 180 again stores the input contents of the memo window in the schedule management program using the date data and the content data (S36). That is, the content data entered in the memo window is stored according to the date.

A specific application example of the third embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 14.

[Fifth Embodiment]

8 is a flowchart of a fifth embodiment of a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, an application icon is displayed on the display unit 151 (S41). The application icons include text message icons, phone call icons, calendar icons, digital TV icons, and internet icons. The application icons may be arranged in a circle or in a list form. While the application is displayed on the display unit 151, a memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 (S42). In this memo window, the user inputs a predetermined symbol (S43). The controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to the digital TV icon (S44). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the digital TV icon, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window and digital TV program information or additional information, and searches for a broadcast program related to the input symbol (S45). ). Then, the broadcast program that is the search result is displayed on the display unit 151 (S46). In this case, when there are a plurality of broadcast programs as a result, the result list may be displayed on the display unit 151 to receive a user selection signal. If the input symbol is related to the additional information, the broadcast program can be displayed from the frame having the additional information according to the search result. For example, if the symbol "Tuscany" is inputted, information including "Tuscany" is found in the broadcast additional information, and a broadcast program can be executed from the screen on which "Tuscany" appears.

A specific application example of the fifth embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG. 15.

[Example 6]

9 is a flowchart of a sixth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, the user first sets a plurality of Internet pages as search pages (S51). Next, the user drives the Internet program through the user input unit 130 to display the Internet screen on the display unit 151 (S52). The search icon is displayed on this Internet screen. In this state, in the state displayed on the display unit 151, a memo window is generated through the user input unit 130 and a predetermined symbol is input thereto (S53). At this time, the symbol input is a search word input for Internet search. When a symbol input for the memo window is completed, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window is moved to a search icon displayed on the Internet screen (S54). At this time, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigation key or a mouse. When the memo window reaches the search icon, the controller 180 executes an internet search on the set search page by using a search word input in the memo window (S55). In this case, a plurality of setting search pages may be searched at the same time, and search results for each page may be displayed on the display unit 151. Each time a memo window is moved to the search icon, one search page may be used to access the Internet. You can also run a search.

A specific application example of the sixth embodiment will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail by using an image diagram of the mobile communication terminal to which the above-described application execution method in the mobile communication terminal is applied.

FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an application example of the first embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is another application of the first embodiment of the application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. 12 is an image diagram showing an example, FIG. 12 is an image diagram showing an application example of the second embodiment of the application execution method in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 is an application execution method in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. Fig. 14 is an image diagram showing an application example of the third embodiment, and Fig. 14 is an image diagram showing an application example of the fourth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and Fig. 15 is a mobile communication according to the present invention. Image diagram showing an application example of the fifth embodiment of an application execution method in a terminal 16 is an image diagram illustrating an application example of the sixth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 17 is another example of the sixth embodiment of the application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. It is an image diagram which shows an application example.

Application Example of First Embodiment

FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing an application example of the first embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is another application of the first embodiment of the application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. It is an image diagram showing an example.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the display unit 151 of the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a background screen 200 on which application icons 211-215 are displayed. This application icon includes a phone call icon 211, a text message icon 212, an internet icon 213, a calendar icon 214, and a digital TV icon 215. In FIG. 10A, the application icons are arranged in a circle. In this state, the user generates the memo window 220 through the user input unit 130 (see FIG. 10B). The memo window 220 may be displayed as a screen division or a semi-transparent window. Next, as shown in FIG. 10C, after inputting a predetermined symbol 221 to the memo window 220, the memo window 220 is moved to the application icons 211-215. The controller 180 detects this movement. At this time, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation, a mouse may be used, or a keypad or a navigator key may be used. In FIG. 10C, an example in which the memo window is moved to the Internet icon 213 is illustrated. As shown in (c) of FIG. 10, when the memo window reaches the internet icon 213, the controller 180 executes an internet search using a symbol entered in the memo window 220, and the search result list 240 is displayed on the display unit 151. 10 (d) shows an internet search result screen 230.

Fig. 11 is an image diagram showing another application example of the first embodiment of the application execution method in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention. In FIG. 11, a background screen 250 in a list form is displayed. The application icons are listed here in list form 251. In addition, the memo window 252 is displayed semi-transparently. Since the memo window 252 is displayed as semi-transparent, the user can input a symbol into the memo window 252 while checking the application icon currently displayed on the display unit 151.

Application Example of Second Embodiment

 12 is an image diagram illustrating an application example of the second embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the display unit 151 of the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a background screen 200 on which application icons 211-215 are displayed (FIG. 10A). The same). This application icon includes a phone call icon 211, a text message icon 212, an internet icon 213, a calendar icon 214, and a digital TV icon 215. In this state, the user generates the memo window 220 through the user input unit 130 and inputs a predetermined symbol 222 to the memo window 220 (see FIG. 12B). At this time, the symbol input is a symbol input for a text message. The symbol input here includes a symbol related to a receiver and a symbol related to content. After the predetermined symbol 222 is completed in the memo window 220, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window 220 moves to the text message icon 212 (see FIG. 12C). . At this time, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation, a mouse may be used, or a keypad or a navigator key may be used. When the memo window 220 reaches the text message icon 212, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window to display ID data (receiver related symbols) and content data (symbols related to content). It generates and displays it on the message screen 400. 12 (d) shows this message screen. This message screen includes a recipient window 410, a content window 420, a menu icon 430, and a send icon 440. ID data among the symbols input in the memo window 220 is automatically input into the receiver window 410, and content data among the symbols input in the memo window 220 is input into the content window 420. The user may modify data input to the receiver window 410 and the content window 420 using the user input unit 130. Then, when the user selects the transmission icon 440, a text message transmission is made.

Alternatively, instead of displaying the message screen 400, a text message may be automatically transmitted.

Application Example of Third Embodiment

13 is an image diagram showing an application example of the third embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the display unit 151 of the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a background screen 200 on which application icons 211-215 are displayed (FIG. 10A). Same as). This application icon includes a phone call icon 211, a text message icon 212, an internet icon 213, a calendar icon 214, and a digital TV icon 215. In this state, the user generates the memo window 220 through the user input unit 130 and then inputs a predetermined symbol 223 into the memo window 220 (see FIG. 13B). Is a symbol input for a telephone call. The symbol entered here includes the symbol associated with the receiver. The memo window 220 moves to the telephone call icon 211 by the user input signal (see FIG. 13C). At this time, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation, a mouse may be used, or a keypad or a navigator key may be used. When the memo window 220 reaches the phone call icon 211, the controller 180 compares a symbol input to the memo window 220 with the stored pre-stored phone book to determine the recipient's phone number. By operating the wireless communication unit 110 attempts a telephone call to the receiver. FIG. 13D illustrates a call screen 600 displayed on the display unit 151 by automatically attempting a phone call when the search result is one phone number. If the result is a plurality of phone numbers, the result is displayed as a list, and then the user can try to make a phone call according to the user's selection signal.

Application Example of Example 4

14 is an image diagram showing an application example of the fourth embodiment in a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the display unit 151 of the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a background screen 200 on which application icons 211-215 are displayed (FIG. 10A). Same as). This application icon includes a phone call icon 211, a text message icon 212, an internet icon 213, a calendar icon 214, and a digital TV icon 215. In this state, the user generates the memo window 220 through the user input unit 130 and inputs a predetermined symbol 224 into the memo window 220. The symbol input at this time is a symbol input for schedule management. The symbol input here includes a symbol related to a date (for example, today, tomorrow, April 7, 2 o'clock, etc.) and a symbol related to content. When the symbol input of the memo window 220 is completed, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window 220 moves to the schedule management icon 214 (see FIG. 14B). In this case, the memo window 220 may be moved by a drag and drop operation, a mouse may be used, or a keypad or a navigator key may be used. When the memo window 220 reaches the schedule management icon 214, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window to generate date data and content data and schedules the display unit 151. Display screen 650. As shown in (c) of FIG. 14, the schedule screen 650 includes a date window 651, a time window 652, a content window 653, an alarm window 654, a menu icon 655, and a milk storage. Icon 656. The date data is automatically input to the date window 651. The time data of the date data is automatically input to the time window 652. The content data is automatically input to the content window 653. The alarm window 654 is previously set to alarm on by preset. In this state, the user may modify the automatically input contents by using the user input unit 130. On the other hand, when the user selects the storage icon while the automatically input schedule screen 650 is displayed, the content data entered in the memo window is automatically stored in the schedule management program. When the storing is completed, the completion message screen 660 is displayed on the display unit 151. Alternatively, the content input to the memo window 220 may be automatically stored in the schedule management program without going through FIG. 14C.

Application Example of Example 5

15 is an image diagram showing an application example of the fifth embodiment in a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the display unit 151 of the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a background screen 200 on which application icons 211-215 are displayed (FIG. 10A). Same as). This application icon includes a phone call icon 211, a text message icon 212, an internet icon 213, a calendar icon 214, and a digital TV icon 215. In this state, the user generates the memo window 220 through the user input unit 130 and inputs a predetermined symbol 225 into the memo window 220 (see FIG. 15B). The symbol input at this time is an input for proggle or additional information of the digital TV. When a symbol input is completed in the memo window 220, the controller 180 detects whether the memo window 220 is moved to the digital TV icon 215. At this time, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation, a mouse may be used, or a keypad or a navigator key may be used. When the memo window 220 arrives at the digital TV icon 215, the controller 180 analyzes a symbol input in the memo window 220 and program information or additional information of the digital TV and associates with the input symbol. The program is searched for, and the display unit 151 displays a list 710 of the search result. 15 (d) shows a broadcast program list screen 700. Next, the broadcast program 711 selected by the user's selection signal is displayed on the display unit 151. 15E illustrates a screen 800 on which a broadcast program is executed.

Application Example of Example 6

16 is an image showing an application example of the sixth embodiment of the application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, Figure 17 is another application of the sixth embodiment of the application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention It is an image diagram showing an example.

In FIG. 16A, an internet web page screen 900 is illustrated. The Internet web page screen 900 includes a search icon 910. In this state, the memo window 220 is generated through the user input unit 130 and a predetermined symbol 226 is input thereto (FIG. 16). See (b) of). At this time, the symbol input is a search word input for Internet search. When the symbol input for the memo window 220 is completed, the user moves the memo window 220 to the search icon 910 using the user input unit 130 (see FIG. 16C). In this case, the movement of the memo window may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the touch screen, or may use a navigator key or a mouse. When the memo window 220 reaches the search icon 910, the controller 180 executes an internet search on the set search page using a search word input to the memo window 220, and displays the result list. Displayed on the display unit 151 (see FIG. 16 (d)). At this time, the Internet search site is a preset search site. If a plurality of search sites are set, when the user moves the memo window 220 again, the search may be performed on the second search site, and the result may be displayed on the display unit 151. Alternatively, the search sites may be searched at the same time and the search results for each site may be displayed on the display unit 151.

17 is an image diagram illustrating another application example of the sixth embodiment in a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

17 shows an internet page 1000. The first search icon 911, the second search icon 912, and the third search icon 913 are shown on this Internet page. In this state, when the user creates the memo window 220 and moves the memo window 220 to one of the search icons, an internet search is performed at the search height designated by the icon. According to this example, the user can easily select his or her desired search site.

The method of executing an application in the mobile communication terminal described above and the mobile communication terminal to which the same is applied are not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, and the embodiments may be modified in various ways so that various modifications may be made. All or part of the examples may be optionally combined.

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

2A is a front perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

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

4 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

6 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of a method for executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

7 is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of a method for executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

8 is a flowchart of a fifth embodiment of a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

9 is a flowchart of a sixth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

10 is an image diagram showing an application example of the first embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

Fig. 11 is an image diagram showing another application example of the first embodiment of the application execution method in the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Fig. 12 is an image diagram showing an application example of the second embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Fig. 13 is an image diagram showing an application example of the third embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

Fig. 14 is an image diagram showing an application example of the fourth embodiment in a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Fig. 15 is an image diagram showing an application example of the fifth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

16 is an image diagram showing an application example of the sixth embodiment of an application execution method in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

17 is an image diagram showing another application example of the sixth embodiment in a method of executing an application in a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

Claims (13)

Displaying at least one application icon; Generating a memo window and inputting at least one symbol; And And moving the memo window to the application icon to select an application, and executing the selected application by using the symbol. The method of claim 1, When the memo window is moved to the application icon and an application is selected, executing the selected application using the symbol Setting up a plurality of Internet pages; Executing a search on the set internet page using the symbols respectively; And Displaying the execution result on a display unit. The method of claim 1, The selection application is an internet icon, When the memo window is moved to the application to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol, Executing a first internet page using the preferences; And If the memo window is moved back to the internet icon within a predetermined time, executing a second internet page by using the symbol. The method of claim 1, The selection application is a text message icon, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Analyzing the preference and distinguishing the ID into ID data and content data; Comparing the ID data with a pre-stored phone book to confirm a matching phone number; And Storing the content data as text message content; Application method in a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, The selected application icon is a phone call icon, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Confirming a matching telephone number by comparing the preference with a pre-stored telephone directory; And And attempting to make a telephone call to the matched telephone number. The method of claim 1, The selected application icon is a schedule program icon, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Analyzing the symbols to distinguish between date data and content data; And Determining a date at which the content data is to be stored using the date data, and storing the content data at the determined date. The method of claim 1, The selected application icon is an IPTV icon, The selected application icon is a phone call icon, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Analyzing the preferences to obtain TV program related information; And And searching for and executing at least one of a corresponding TV program and an item using the TV program related information. The method of claim 1, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Selecting at least two applications using multi-touch; And Executing each application and displaying each of them through screen division. The method of claim 1, When the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the step of executing the selected application using the symbol may include: Selecting at least two applications using multi-touch; And Executing each application and displaying each of them through screen division. A display configured to display at least one application icon; A user input configured to input at least one symbol; And When a memo window is generated by an input signal through the user input unit, at least one symbol is input into the memo window, and the memo window is moved to the application icon to select an application, the selection is performed using the symbol. A control unit for controlling the execution of the application, the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 10, The user input unit is a touch screen, And when the handwriting input is executed in the memo window while the memo window is generated, the controller recognizes the handwriting input and displays the memo window on the memo window. The method of claim 11, The control unit controls to execute the selection application by using the symbol when dragging and dropping the memo window to the selection application. The method of claim 10, The display unit And the at least one application is circularly arranged.

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