KR20100117439A - Control method of mobile terminal and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A control method of a mobile terminal and an apparatus thereof are provided to perform the functions of the mobile terminal based on the moving tracks of nearing touches. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(405) indicates the taking notes recognition icon on a touch screen. When the taking notes recognition icon is selected, a controller(407) ignores the input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode in operation. The controller recognizes the writing input received through the touch screen. The controller controls the menu which is the acknowledged writing input as described above the tagging. The display unit comprises a contact sensor sensing the contact touch or a near sensor sensing the nearing touch.

Description

CONTROL METHOD OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND APPARATUS THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a mobile terminal and an apparatus thereof.

In general, a mobile terminal such as a cellular phone executes a function linked to the menu by searching for a specific menu and selecting the searched menu to execute the specific function of the mobile terminal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal for enabling a user to easily operate the functions of the mobile terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal which can directly execute a desired menu through handwriting recognition without having to navigate a complicated menu.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal that can be applied to various functions such as a specific destination shortcut, a specific phone number dialer, a specific music shortcut, and the like by applying a tagging function to a specific function. have.

Still another object of the present invention is to search for a destination comfortably through handwriting recognition without having to press the keypad of the keypad and to input a destination from any menu including a map screen, thus eliminating unnecessary steps for destination input. The present invention provides a control method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal which can be applied to a device such as a mobile phone or a music player to enable fast phone book search and song name search.

In order to achieve the above object, a control device of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a writing recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregard an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode that is executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected, recognize a handwriting input received through the touch screen, and tag a menu tagged to the recognized handwriting input It consists of a control unit for controlling.

A control method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected; Recognizing a writing input received through the touch screen, and controlling a menu tagged to the recognized writing input.

The control method and apparatus of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a proximity touch and perform a function of the mobile terminal based on a movement trajectory of the proximity touch when the pointer is touched in proximity to a display window of a display unit. The user can easily operate the function of the mobile terminal.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention has an effect of directly executing a desired menu through handwriting recognition without having to search a complicated menu.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may also be applied to various functions such as a specific destination shortcut, a specific phone number dialer, and a specific music shortcut by applying a tagging function to a specific function. .

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention enables a user to conveniently search for a destination through handwriting recognition without having to press the keypad of the keypad and input a destination from any menu including a map screen. It also has the effect of eliminating unnecessary steps for destination entry.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may be applied to a device such as a mobile phone or a music player to enable fast phone book search and song name search.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a mobile terminal and embodiments of the apparatus, by which a user can easily operate various functions of the mobile terminal by performing various functions of the mobile terminal by recognizing handwriting input (writing data) A detailed description will be given with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by fewer components.

The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. 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, a location information module 115, and the like. .

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 pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . 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.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 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. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of voice call signals, video call signals, and / or text / multimedia messages.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

The short range communication module 114 means 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 checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a 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 configured according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, 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. 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 mobile 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. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate 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, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is 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 interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. This may be included.

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

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

On the other hand, 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 Can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, 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 at 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. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Hereinafter, the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile communication terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process for explaining a control method according to embodiments of the present invention. Proximity-touch in the present invention means that the pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 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 mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type 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 "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 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). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 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 152 outputs 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 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 terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output 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 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

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

In addition to 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 a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that a user may feel the tactile effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where frequent contact with the user is made in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

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

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). 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. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, a user identification module (UIM), subscriber identification module (SIM), universal user authentication It may include a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 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 commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. 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 a 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.

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Software code is also stored in the memory 160 and controlled. It may be executed by the unit 180.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 generates road guidance information based on the map data and the location information of the mobile communication terminal 100 and transmits the generated road guidance information to the user. Notify.

On the other hand, the control device applied to a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit (display unit) 151 for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on the touch screen; When the handwriting recognition icon is selected, disregard an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed, or disable a function of the specific mode being executed, and the handwriting received through the touch screen. The controller 180 recognizes an input and controls a menu tagged to the recognized writing input.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system for explaining a telematics terminal to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in Fig. 3, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 which provides traffic information and various data (for example, programs, executable files, etc.); Telematics, which is mounted in a vehicle, receives traffic information through a long range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short range wireless communication network, and provides a road guidance service based on the GPS signal received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information. It consists of a terminal 200.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the control device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in Fig. 4, the telematics terminal 200 includes a central processing unit (CPU) (control unit) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, a memory 213 for storing various kinds of information, and various keys. The main board 210 includes a key control unit 211 for controlling a signal and an LCD control unit 214 for controlling an LCD.

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned a unique device number and receives a GPS signal for a CDMA module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, a vehicle location guide, a driving route tracking from a starting point to a destination, or a user. GPS module 207 for transmitting traffic information collected by GPS signal, CD deck 208 for reproducing signals recorded on compact disk (CD), gyro sensor 209, etc. . The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.

In addition, the TV module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a TV signal through the TV antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 includes buttons for inputting various key signals, and provides a main signal 210 corresponding to a button selected by a user. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.

In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in proximity or touch touch, the display unit 201 receives a writing input (or handwriting data / writing message) according to the proximity or touch touch. Recognize and control a menu (function) tagged in the recognized handwriting input. Here, the handwriting input is information input by a user, and various information such as an English alphabet, Korean, numbers, and symbols may be input.

On the other hand, the control device applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit (display unit) 201 for displaying a handwriting recognition icon on the touch screen; When the handwriting recognition icon is selected, disregard an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed, or disable a function of the specific mode being executed, and the handwriting received through the touch screen. And a controller (CPU) 212 that recognizes the input and controls a menu tagged to the recognized handwriting input.

Hereinafter, the control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail by applying to a navigation apparatus. The navigation device may be applied to the telematics terminal 200 and the mobile communication terminal 100, but may be configured independently. In addition, the control apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention may be applied to a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the navigation device 400 to which the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 5, the navigation device 400 to which the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal received from a satellite and based on the received GPS signal. A GPS module 401 for generating first vehicle position data of a low navigation device (referred to be the same position as the telematics terminal 200 or the mobile communication terminal 100); A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402 for generating second vehicle position data based on a driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; A storage unit (or memory) 404 for storing map data and various information; A vehicle estimation position is generated based on the first vehicle position data and the second vehicle position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and a link in the map data stored in the storage unit 404 (map matching link or map matching road). Map matching unit (403) for matching and outputting the matched map information (map matching result); A communication unit 408 for receiving real-time traffic information from the information providing center and performing telephone communication through the wireless communication network 500; A controller 407 for generating road guidance information based on the matched map information (map matching result), recognizing a handwriting input according to proximity or direct touch, and controlling a menu (function) tagged in the recognized handwriting input )Wow; A display unit 405 for displaying a road guidance map (including POI information) included in the road guidance information and detecting a proximity touch and a touch touch; And a voice output unit 406 for outputting road guide voice information (road guide voice message) included in the road guide information. Here, the communication unit 408 may further include a handsfree having a Bluetooth module.

The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. .

Signals received through the GPS module 401 are 802.11, Bluetooth, UWB, which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN, including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.15, a standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs) including Zigbee, and wireless metro area networks (BWAs) including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. The wireless communication method such as 802.16, which is a standard standard for mobile communication, and 802.20, which is a standard for mobile Internet for mobile broadband (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. Location information may be provided to the navigation device 400.

An input unit may be further configured in the navigation device 400, and the input unit may select a desired function or receive information (receive), and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, a microphone, and the like may be used. have.

The map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 404.

The map matching unit 403 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. . For example, the map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated vehicle position and the map data stored in the storage unit 404. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 407. The map matching unit 403 may output road attribute information, such as a tomographic road or a double layer road, included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. In addition, the function of the map matching unit 403 may be implemented in the controller 407.

The storage unit 404 stores map data. At this time, the stored map data includes geographic coordinates (Geographic Coordinate or longitude coordinates) for displaying latitude and longitude in degrees and seconds (DMS unit: Degree / Minute / Second). Here, the stored map data may use Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, Universal Polar System (UPS) coordinates, Transverse Mercator (TM) coordinates, etc. in addition to the geographic coordinates.

The storage unit 404 stores various kinds of information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), function characteristic information according to a specific position of map data, and the like.

The storage unit 404 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

The storage unit 404 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the navigation device 400 to operate.

The storage unit 404 stores destination information input from a user through the input unit. In this case, the destination information may be any one of a destination or a departure point and a destination.

The display unit 405 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 407. Here, the display unit 405 includes a touch sensor (touch screen) and / or a proximity sensor. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 405 may display various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 404. have. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 405 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 406 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 407. Here, the voice output unit 406 may be an amplifier or a speaker.

The controller 407 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 405 and the voice output unit 406. In this case, the display unit 405 displays the road guide information.

The controller 407 receives real-time traffic information from the information providing center to generate road guidance information.

The controller 407 may be connected through a call center and a communication unit 408 to perform a telephone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center. Here, the communication unit 408 includes a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

The controller 407 senses a touch within the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, and the recognized handwriting input is preset. Controls a menu (function) tagged to a preset keyword when matching with the keyword. Here, the handwriting input is information input by a user, and various information such as an English alphabet, Korean, numbers, and symbols may be input. Since the technology for recognizing the handwriting input itself is a known technology, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8.

6 is a view showing a control method of a navigation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the display unit 405 displays a digital map on the display window under the control of the controller 407 when the navigation device 400 is powered on (execution of the road guidance mode) (S11). In this case, the display unit 405 displays a writing input button (writing input icon) for recognizing the writing input on the digital map. The writing input button may be displayed together with various menus of the navigation device 400 as well as the digital map.

7 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 405 displays a digital map on the display window under the control of the control unit 407 when the navigation device 400 is powered on. A handwriting input button 7-1 for recognizing a handwriting input is displayed on the display (S12).

The controller 407 determines whether the writing input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (S13).

The control unit 407 is a mode that is being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user (eg, a road guide mode, music playback). Mode, a mode such as a video playback mode), or an input signal for controlling a function of the specific mode being executed is disregarded (S14). For example, when the handwriting input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the controller 407 controls the function of the road guidance mode being executed while detecting the handwriting input. Temporarily stop the route guidance mode so that it does not.

The controller 407 activates (eg, handwriting ON) the handwriting input button 7-1 when the handwriting input button 7-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. . The controller 407 may temporarily change the background color of the road guidance mode to a predetermined color (for example, yellow or blue) when the function of the road guidance mode is temporarily stopped. The preset color may be a translucent color.

The controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected. In this case, the display unit 405 detects a writing input input on the entire screen area of the touch screen. For example, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) touches the display unit 405 (S15). .

8 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the controller 407 senses a handwriting input (for example, Seoul station) detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected in a road guidance mode, and detects the handwriting input. Recognized handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input by comparing the recognized handwriting input with keywords previously stored in the storage unit 404 (S16). In addition, the controller 407 recognizes the received voice when a voice corresponding to the handwriting input is received through a microphone, and pre-stores a keyword corresponding to the recognized voice in the storage unit 404. By comparing with keywords, one may search for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input.

 The controller 407 searches for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input, and controls a function (eg, a menu or a function linked to the menu) tagged to the searched keyword (S17). Here, the controller 407 may display a list including the plurality of keywords on the display unit 405 when the searched keyword is plural. When a specific keyword is selected by the user on the list, the controller 407 executes a menu tagged with the selected keyword. For example, when a keyword matching the recognized writing input is found in the road guidance mode, the controller 407 recognizes the searched keyword as a destination, and map data corresponding to the recognized destination (a destination from a current location). A map route up to) is read from the storage unit 404, and a road guidance mode is executed based on the read map data.

Hereinafter, a method of tagging a specific menu according to a handwriting input will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9 to 14.

9 is a view showing a control method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 407 displays a specific menu on the display unit 405 according to the user's selection (S21). Here, the specific menu may be a point of interest (POI) menu (POI display), a video play menu, a music play menu, or the like. In this case, the display unit 405 further displays a tagging button (tag icon) as well as a handwriting input button for recognizing a handwriting input on the specific menu under the control of the controller 407. The tagging button refers to an icon displayed for a short cut function.

10 is a diagram illustrating a tagging button according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 10, the display unit 405 displays the POI menu when a POI menu (POI display) is selected according to a user's selection, and displays a tag button (or tagging icon) on the POI menu. 1) is displayed (S22).

The controller 407 determines whether the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the POI menu is selected by the user through a contact sensor or a proximity sensor (S23).

The control unit 407 disables the currently displayed (displayed) POI menu when the tagging button 10-1 is selected by the user or ignores an input signal for controlling the function of the POI menu. (S24) For example, when the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, the controller 407 temporarily suspends the function of the displayed POI menu for tagging. When the input signal for controlling the function of the POI menu is received, the input signal is ignored.

The controller 407 may activate (eg, tagging on) the tagging button 10-1 when the tagging button 10-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. . In addition, the controller 407 may temporarily change the background color of the POI menu to a predetermined color (for example, yellow or blue) when the function of the POI menu is temporarily suspended. The preset color may be a translucent color.

When the tagging button 10-1 is selected, the controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch (S25).

11 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input displayed on a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, the controller 407 senses a writing input (for example, P) detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the tagging button 10-1 is selected, and detects the detected input. Recognized handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 stores the recognized writing input as a tagging word in the storage unit 404 and tags a tagging word (keyword) corresponding to the recognized writing input on the POI menu (S26). Accordingly, the controller 407 automatically displays the POI menu on the display unit 405 when the tagging language P is input to the display unit 405.

In addition, the controller 407 may recognize the received voice when a voice corresponding to the handwriting input is received through a microphone and tag a keyword corresponding to the recognized voice on the POI menu. .

12 illustrates a handwriting input according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 407 selects a handwriting input (for example, P) detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button 12-1 is selected in the road guidance mode. And recognize the detected handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 determines whether a tagging language is input by comparing the recognized handwriting input with keywords (tagwords) previously stored in the storage unit 404 (S27).

The controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input, and displays a POI menu tagged with the searched keyword on the display unit 405 (S28).

13 illustrates a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 13, the controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input, and displays a POI menu 13-1 tagged with the retrieved keyword on the road guidance mode. The controller 407 may output the recognized writing input as a voice through a text to speech (TTS) program.

Hereinafter, a control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 14-16.

14 is a view showing a control method of a navigation device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 407 displays the audio menu on the display unit 405 when the audio menu is selected by the user (S31). In this case, the display unit 405 displays a writing input button (icon) for recognizing the writing input on the audio menu (S32).

15 is a diagram showing a handwriting input button displayed in an audio menu according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 15, the control unit 407 displays the selected audio menu on the display unit 405 when the audio menu is selected by the user. The controller 407 may also display a tagging button for tagging the audio menu as well as the handwriting input button 15-1.

The controller 407 determines whether the writing input button 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (S33).

The controller 407 disables the audio menu (audio mode) that is being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. In order to control the function of the audio menu being executed or to ignore the received input signal (S34). For example, the controller 407 may temporarily stop the audio menu being executed to detect the handwriting input when the handwriting input button 15-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. , Ignore the incoming input signal to control the function of the audio menu.

The controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch (S35).

16 illustrates a handwriting input according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 16, the controller 407 may include a handwriting input detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected in an audio mode (audio menu). And detect the detected handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 searches for keywords matching the recognized handwriting input by comparing the recognized handwriting input with keywords previously stored in the storage unit 404 (S36). In this case, the controller 407 sequentially compares words corresponding to the recognized handwriting input (for example, a song song name) with keywords previously stored in the storage unit 404 to correspond to the recognized handwriting input. Keyword (eg, music name) (s) matching the (s) may be sequentially displayed on the display unit 405.

The controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input, and plays a music file (audio file) tagged with the retrieved keyword (S37). For example, when a keyword matching the recognized writing input is searched for in the audio mode, the controller 407 recognizes the searched keyword as a song name and stores a music file corresponding to the recognized song name. Read from the file and execute the read music file. Here, the controller 407 may display a list including the plurality of keywords (for example, music names) on the display unit 405 when the searched keywords are plural. When a specific keyword is selected by the user on the list, the controller 407 executes a music file tagged to the selected keyword.

Hereinafter, a control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 17-19.

17 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 407 displays the TV menu on the display unit 405 when the television (TV) menu is selected by the user (S41). In this case, the display unit 405 displays a writing input button (icon) for recognizing the writing input on the TV menu (S42).

18 is a diagram showing a handwriting input button displayed on a TV menu according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 18, the control unit 407 displays the selected TV menu on the display unit 405 when the TV menu is selected by the user. The controller 407 may also display a tagging button for tagging the TV menu as well as the handwriting input button 18-1.

The controller 407 determines whether the writing input button 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (S43).

The controller 407 disables the TV menu (TV mode) that is being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. In other words, the input signal for controlling the function of the TV menu being executed is ignored (S44). For example, the controller 407 may temporarily stop the TV menu being executed to detect the handwriting input when the handwriting input button 18-1 displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user. , Ignore the input signal for controlling the function of the TV menu.

The controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch (S45).

19 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 19, the control unit 407 is a handwriting input (for example, a broadcast channel: MBC) detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected on a TV mode (TV menu). And detect the detected handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 searches for keywords matching the recognized handwriting input by comparing the recognized handwriting input with keywords previously stored in the storage unit 404 (S46).

 The controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input and selects a broadcast channel tagged to the searched keyword (S47). For example, when a keyword matching the recognized writing input is found in the TV mode, the controller 407 recognizes the searched keyword as a broadcast channel, receives a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel, The received broadcast signal is output.

Hereinafter, a control device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 20.

20 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 407 displays the telephone call menu on the display unit 405 when the telephone call menu (telephone call mode) is selected by the user (S51). In this case, the display unit 405 displays a handwriting input button (icon) for recognizing a handwriting input on the phone call menu (S52). The controller 407 may display not only a writing input button but also a tagging button for tagging the phone call menu.

The controller 407 determines whether the writing input button displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user through the touch sensor or the proximity sensor (S53).

The controller 407 disables a telephone call menu (phone call mode) that is being executed when the handwriting input button (or handwriting input icon) displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, The input signal for controlling the function of the telephone call menu is ignored (S54). For example, the controller 407 temporarily suspends the telephone call menu being executed to detect the handwriting input when the handwriting input button displayed on the display window of the display unit 405 is selected by the user, or temporarily stops the call. Ignore the incoming input signal to control the function of the call menu.

The controller 407 senses a touch in the display window of the display unit 405 through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected. For example, when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched, the controller 407 recognizes a handwriting input according to the touch (S55).

The controller 407 detects a handwriting input (for example, a phone number or a recipient name recorded in a phone book) detected through a touch sensor or a proximity sensor when the handwriting input button is selected on a phone call menu. Recognize the detected handwriting input. That is, the controller 407 recognizes a writing input according to the touch when a pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is touched.

The controller 407 searches the keywords corresponding to the recognized handwriting input by comparing the recognized handwriting input with keywords previously stored in the storage unit 404 (S56).

 The controller 407 searches for a keyword that matches the recognized handwriting input, and performs a telephone connection based on the phone number tagged with the retrieved keyword (S57). For example, when a keyword (eg, a recipient name) matching the recognized handwriting input is found in the telephone call mode, the controller 407 reads out a telephone number corresponding to the retrieved keyword, and reads the read number. Make a phone call based on your phone number.

Meanwhile, the present invention may be applied to various menus such as a radio menu, a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) menu, as well as an audio menu, a TV menu, and a telephone call menu.

As described above in detail, the method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can perform a function of the mobile terminal through handwriting recognition, so that a user can easily operate the function of the mobile terminal.

The control method and apparatus of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention detect a proximity touch and perform a function of the mobile terminal based on a movement trajectory of the proximity touch when the pointer is touched in proximity to a display window of a display unit. The user can easily operate the functions of the mobile terminal.

A method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can directly execute a desired menu through handwriting recognition without having to search a complicated menu.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may be applied to various functions such as a specific destination shortcut, a specific phone number dialer, and a specific music shortcut by applying a tagging function to a specific function.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention can search a destination easily through handwriting recognition without having to press the keypad of a keypad and input a destination from any menu including a map screen. This eliminates unnecessary steps for entering a destination.

The method and apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may be applied to a device such as a mobile phone or a music player to enable fast phone book search and song name search.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

2 is a diagram illustrating a proximity touch process for explaining a control method according to embodiments of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system for explaining a telematics terminal to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which a control device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a navigation device to which a control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

6 is a view showing a control method of a navigation device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input button according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a view showing a control method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a diagram illustrating a tagging button according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a diagram illustrating a handwriting input displayed on a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

12 illustrates a handwriting input according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

13 illustrates a POI menu according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a view showing a control method of a navigation device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a diagram showing a handwriting input button displayed in an audio menu according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

16 illustrates a handwriting input according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a diagram showing a handwriting input button displayed on a TV menu according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a diagram illustrating handwriting input according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

20 is a diagram illustrating a control method of a navigation device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

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401: GPS module 402: DR sensor

403: map matching unit 404: storage unit

405: display unit 406: audio output unit

407: control unit 408: communication unit

500: wireless network

Claims (25)

A display unit displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; When the handwriting recognition icon is selected, disregard an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed, recognize a handwriting input received through the touch screen, and select a menu tagged to the recognized handwriting input. A control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises a control unit for controlling. The method of claim 1, wherein the display unit, And a proximity sensor for detecting a touch touch or a proximity sensor for sensing a proximity touch. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And searching for a tagging word that matches the recognized writing input and displaying a menu tagged with the retrieved tagging word. The method of claim 1, wherein the writing input is Control device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises an English alphabet, Korean, numbers, symbols. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, Displaying a tagging icon, disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific menu when the tagging icon is selected, and tagging a keyword corresponding to a writing input to the specific menu. The method of claim 5, wherein the control unit, And determine whether the tagging language has been input, and display a menu tagged with the tagging language when the tagging language is input. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And when the input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode is ignored, change the background color of the specific mode to a predetermined color. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When a keyword matching the recognized writing input is found in the road guidance mode, the searched keyword is recognized as a destination, and the road guidance mode is executed based on the map data corresponding to the recognized destination. Control device. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And searching for a keyword matching the recognized writing input in the audio mode, recognizing the searched keyword as a song name, and playing a music file corresponding to the recognized song name. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And searching for a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input in the television mode, recognizing the searched keyword as a broadcast channel and outputting a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in the telephone call mode, the searched keyword is recognized as a telephone number or a recipient name, and a telephone call is performed based on the recognized telephone number or the recipient name. Control device of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And outputting the recognized writing input as a voice. The method of claim 1, A GPS module that receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal and generates first position data of the vehicle based on the received GPS signal; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor for generating second position data based on a driving direction of the vehicle and a speed of the vehicle; The apparatus may further include a map matching unit configured to generate a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, wherein the controller provides road guidance information based on a driving route from the vehicle estimation position to a destination. Control device for a mobile terminal, characterized in that. Displaying a handwriting recognition icon on a touch screen; Disregarding an input signal for controlling a function of a specific mode being executed when the handwriting recognition icon is selected; And recognizing a handwriting input received through the touch screen and controlling a menu tagged to the recognized handwriting input. The method of claim 14, wherein the controlling of the menu tagged in the recognized handwriting input comprises: Searching for a tagging word that matches the recognized handwriting input; And displaying a menu tagged in the searched tagging language. The method of claim 14, wherein the handwriting input, Control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises an English alphabet, Korean, numbers, symbols. The method of claim 14, Displaying a tagging icon; Ignoring an input signal for controlling a function of a specific menu when the tagging icon is selected; And tagging a keyword corresponding to a handwriting input on the specific menu. The method of claim 17, Determining whether the tagging language has been input; And displaying a menu tagged with the tagging language when the tagging language is input. The method of claim 14, And when the input signal for controlling the function of the specific mode is ignored, changing the background color of the specific mode to a predetermined color. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a destination when a keyword matching the recognized writing input is found in the road guidance mode; And executing a road guidance mode on the basis of the map data corresponding to the recognized destination. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a song name when a keyword matching the recognized writing input is found in the audio mode; And playing back a music file corresponding to the recognized song name. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a broadcast channel when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in the television mode; And outputting a broadcast signal corresponding to the recognized broadcast channel. The method of claim 14, Recognizing the searched keyword as a telephone number or a recipient name when a keyword matching the recognized handwriting input is found in a telephone call mode; And performing a telephone call on the basis of the recognized telephone number or the recipient's name. The method of claim 14, And outputting the recognized handwriting input as a voice. The method of claim 14, Recognizing a voice corresponding to the handwriting input or recognizing a voice corresponding to the tagging language; And controlling a menu tagged to the recognized voice.

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