KR20100120540A - Mobile terminal including block device and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and an operation method thereof for easily managing a user of a second portable terminal are provided to recognize a state change of the second portable terminal on a real time. CONSTITUTION: A controller(180) recognizes a block unit separating from a second mobile terminal. The controller displays an image on a display unit according to first information from the second mobile terminal. In case first information changed from the second portable terminal is transmitted, the controller displays the image according to the first information. In case the block unit is recognized by the controller, a wireless communications unit(110) communicates with the second mobile terminal.

Description

A mobile terminal including a block unit and an operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a portable terminal including a block unit and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a portable terminal capable of recognizing information of a second portable terminal by recognizing a block unit separated from the second portable terminal and a method of operating the same. will be.

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

In the portable terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions.

Today, portable terminals play a big role in communication between individuals, and the dependence on portable terminals is increasing in interpersonal communication. The necessity of network management through a portable terminal is increasing. Therefore, a method of managing a phone number, a blog, a web page, and the like of a counterpart using a portable terminal is required.

In addition, by adding a hardware device to the portable terminal, there is a need for a method that can effectively use the network management tactilely to the user.

An object of the present invention, when the block portion separated from the second portable terminal is recognized, receives information from the second portable terminal to grasp the state change of the second portable terminal in real time, and facilitates the user of the second portable terminal The present invention provides a portable terminal including a block unit that can be managed, and an operation method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a portable terminal, in which a block unit separated from a second portable terminal is recognized, receiving first information from the second portable terminal, and an image representing the first information. Displaying, and changing and displaying the image according to the changed first information when the changed first information is transmitted from the second mobile terminal.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, a method of operating a portable terminal, the step of recognizing a block portion separated from the second portable terminal, displaying an image representing a file on the display unit, and the image When the display unit moves to the display area corresponding to the block unit, transmitting a file corresponding to the image to the second mobile terminal.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, as a portable terminal, a display unit, a block portion separated from the second portable terminal and recognizes the image in accordance with the first information transmitted from the second portable terminal to the display unit A control unit for displaying and changing the image according to the changed first information when the changed first information is transmitted from the second portable terminal, and when the block unit is recognized by the control unit, the second portable device. It includes a wireless communication unit for communicating with the terminal.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, as a portable terminal, a display unit, a block portion separated from the second portable terminal, and displays an image representing a file on the display unit, the image is the display unit A control unit for transmitting a file corresponding to the image to the second mobile terminal when moving to a display area corresponding to the block unit, and when the block unit is recognized by the control unit, communicating with the second mobile terminal. It includes a wireless communication unit.

According to the present invention, by recognizing a block portion separated from the second portable terminal, the user can easily grasp the state change of the second portable terminal.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

The portable terminal described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

Referring to FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. The memory 160 may include an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a block unit 185, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. In this case, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signal, video call signal, or text / multimedia message transmission and reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee (ZigBee), and the like may be used. A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

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

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output in the communication mode. The microphone 123 may use various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a shooting mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display the captured or received images, respectively, or simultaneously, and display the UI and the GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 151 may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to a bus inside the portable terminal. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can know whether there is a touch input and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

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

The sound output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 153 outputs a sound signal related to a function performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

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

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

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, and the like, and an audio I / O (Input). / Output) terminal, video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, earphone, and the like. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 180.

The block unit 185 stores identification information of the mobile terminal. The identification information may be a predetermined code and may include a telephone number. The block unit 185 included in the portable terminal may be two or more, and the block unit 185 may be connected to a connection terminal of the portable terminal to be detachable. When the block unit separated from the other portable terminal is connected to the connection terminal, the controller 180 checks the identification information of the connected block unit and compares the block unit with the portable terminal identification information stored in the controller 180 to separate the connected block unit from the other portable terminal. It can be recognized as a block part. In addition, when the block unit separated from the other portable terminal is recognized, the controller 180 transmits a recognition signal confirming that the block unit is recognized to the other portable terminal using the identification information included in the block unit. The block unit 185 may be connected to a connection terminal of the mobile terminal, or may be electrically connected to the mobile terminal through short-range communication through the wireless communication unit 110. When using the wireless communication unit 110, the block unit 185 may also include a wireless communication module.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first to second user inputs may be collectively referred to as a user manipulating portion 130. For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated by a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In terms of functionality, the first user input 130c can act as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100, and the second user input 130 can start, end, call, and It may operate to input a selection of an operation mode or the like.

In addition, four block units 185-1, 185-2, 185-3, and 185-4 are connected to the upper side of the mobile terminal. Each block portion is detachable from the portable terminal and includes identification information of the portable terminal. The mobile terminal may have a connection terminal (not shown) to which each block unit is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four block portions 185-1, 185-2, 185-3, and 185-4 are connected to the upper side of the mobile terminal.

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

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

4 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 4A, four block parts 185-1, 185-2, 185-3, and 185-4 may be connected to one side of the portable terminal. Each block portion is detachable from the portable terminal and includes identification information of the portable terminal. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, eight block portions 185-1, 185-2, 185-3, 185-4, 185-5, 185-6, and 185-7 on both sides of the mobile terminal are illustrated. 185-8) may be connected.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the controller 180 of the first portable terminal A recognizes a block part separated from the second portable terminal B (S200). The controller 180 may recognize a block unit directly connected to the terminal of the first portable terminal A, and may recognize the block unit through the near field communication module 117.

Next, the controller 180 transmits a recognition signal indicating that the block unit of the second mobile terminal B is recognized through the wireless communication unit 110 to the second mobile terminal B (S205). The second portable terminal B receiving the recognition signal transmits first information of the second portable terminal (S210). The first information may include a phone number of the second portable terminal B, status information of the second portable terminal B, or user information of the second portable terminal B. FIG. The user information of the second mobile terminal B may include a user blog, a web page related to the user, a messenger ID of the user, an update status of the user, and the like. Therefore, the controller 180 may communicate with the second portable terminal B using the first information transmitted from the second portable terminal B. FIG.

Next, the controller 180 displays an image corresponding to the first information transmitted in step S210 on the display unit 151 (S215).

On the other hand, when the first information of the second portable terminal B is changed (S220), the second portable terminal B transmits the changed first information to the first portable terminal A in real time. That is, the controller 180 of the first portable terminal A receives the changed first information from the second portable terminal B through the wireless communication unit 110 (S225). For example, when basic information such as a phone number of a second mobile terminal B, a blog address, and status information of the second mobile terminal B are changed, the second mobile terminal B may change the first information to the first information. Transfer to portable terminal A.

Next, the controller 180 changes the image displayed in step S215 and displays it on the display unit 151 according to the changed first information transmitted in step S225 (S230).

When the image displayed in operation S215 or S230 is selected (S235), the controller 180 displays a menu related to the second mobile terminal B on the display unit 151 (S240). The controller 180 can display a call request menu to the second mobile terminal, a message transfer menu to the second mobile terminal, a messenger connection menu to the second mobile terminal, a web page connection menu to the second mobile terminal, and the like. Can be. By selecting the menu displayed on the display unit 151, the user can execute the displayed menu.

That is, when the user selects an image representing the second portable terminal B, a menu for generating a call event is displayed on the second portable terminal B, or a messenger connection with the user of the second portable terminal B is performed. A menu for displaying a menu or a menu for directly connecting to a user's blog or a web page of interest of the second mobile terminal B is displayed, and when one of the displayed menus is selected, the controller 180 controls the control unit 180. 2 The communication event may be transmitted to the mobile terminal (S245-1), or the web page associated with the user of the second mobile terminal may be displayed by accessing the web server (S245-2). Various menus may be displayed in operation S240 based on the telephone number of the second portable terminal B transmitted from the second portable terminal B or the information of the user of the second portable terminal B.

The image displayed on the display unit 151 may be selected by a touch signal input through the touch screen, or may be selected by a signal input through the user input unit 130.

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

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the controller 180 of the first portable terminal A recognizes a block part separated from the second portable terminal B (S300). Next, the controller 180 transmits a recognition signal indicating that the block unit of the second portable terminal B has been recognized to the second portable terminal B (S305). The second portable terminal B receiving the recognition signal transmits first information of the second portable terminal (S310). The first information includes a phone number of the second portable terminal or information of a user of the second portable terminal.

On the other hand, when the file menu is selected in the first portable terminal A, the controller 180 displays an image representing the file on the display unit 151 (S315). For example, when a music file menu is selected, an image representing each music file is displayed on the display unit 151, and when a photo file menu is selected, the image of each photo file is displayed in thumbnail form in the display unit 151. It is displayed on (S320).

Next, when one of the images is selected and moved from the display unit 151 to the area corresponding to the block unit, the controller 180 transmits a file corresponding to the selected image to the second portable terminal B (S325). . The area corresponding to the block part in the display unit 151 may be a predetermined area of the display unit 151 closest to the terminal to which the block part is connected. It may also be a specific area set by the user. In addition, when there are a plurality of recognized block parts and block parts separated from different portable terminals, the display unit 151 may be divided, and the divided areas may be set as areas corresponding to the block parts.

When the selected image moves to a predetermined area corresponding to the block part, the controller 180 displays an icon indicating that the predetermined area corresponds to the block part of the second mobile terminal B. The display unit 151 ) Can be displayed. Therefore, by displaying a specific icon in an area corresponding to each block part, it is possible to conveniently know which area of the mobile terminal corresponds to the area in which the selected image is displayed while the selected image is moved.

The image may be selected and moved by a touch signal or a signal input through the user input unit 130. Therefore, when the user selects an image and moves the image to the predetermined area closest to the terminal to which the block unit is connected, the controller 180 transmits a file corresponding to the image to the second portable terminal B. FIG.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a portable terminal and a block unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first portable terminal A and the second portable terminal B include block portions 185A and 185B, respectively, and the first portable terminal A and the second portable terminal B Four block parts may be connected to each of the connection terminals. The block portion 185A of the first portable terminal A and the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B are exchanged so that the block portion 185A of the first portable terminal A is replaced with the second portable terminal ( To the terminal of B), the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B is connected to the terminal of the first portable terminal A. FIG.

8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B is connected to the terminal of the first portable terminal A, so that the controller of the first portable terminal A is Upon recognizing the block 185B, an image 400 representing the state information of the second portable terminal B is displayed. The state information of the second portable terminal B may be changed by the user of the second portable terminal B. FIG. Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 8B, the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B and the block portion of the third portable terminal C are respectively connected to the terminals of the first portable terminal A. FIG. 185C), when the block portion 185D of the fourth portable terminal D and the block portion 185E of the fifth portable terminal E are connected, the second portable terminal B and the third portable terminal C are connected. The images 400, 401, 402, and 403 representing the state information of the fourth portable terminal D and the fifth portable terminal E are displayed on the display unit, respectively. As shown in FIG. 9, when the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B separated from the second portable terminal B is recognized, an initial image showing state information of the second portable terminal B. FIG. If 400 is displayed and the changed state information is transmitted from the second portable terminal B, the images 411, 412, and 413 may be changed and displayed according to the changed state information. For example, when the setting is changed to the resting state of the user of the second portable terminal B, information indicating that the setting is changed to the resting state is transmitted, so that the initial image 400 is changed to the image 412 indicating the resting state. Is displayed.

As illustrated in (a) of FIG. 10, when an image representing the state of the second portable terminal B is selected, a menu 420 for directly connecting to a blog of the user of the second portable terminal B, 2 a menu 421 for sending a text message to the mobile terminal B, a menu 422 for connecting a messenger to a user of the second mobile terminal B, and a call connection to the second mobile terminal B A menu 423 is displayed. The menu 420 that can be directly connected to the user's blog may be displayed together with information 424 including a user name. When a menu 420 for directly connecting to the user's blog is selected, as shown in FIG. 10B, the controller connects to the web server to access the user's blog 430 of the second mobile terminal B. FIG. You can immediately display it on the display.

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

As shown in FIG. 11A, the block portion 185B of the second portable terminal B is connected to the terminal of the first portable terminal A, so that the controller of the first portable terminal A is Recognize the block portion 185B. When the photo menu is selected in the first portable terminal A, an image representing each photo is displayed as a thumbnail 440. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the first image 441 is selected from among the images displayed as thumbnails and moves to the predetermined area 450 of the display unit, a file corresponding to the first image 441 is stored. It is transmitted to the second portable terminal B. While the first image 441 is selected and moved, an icon 451 indicating that the predetermined area 450 is a predetermined area corresponding to the block portion of the second mobile terminal B is displayed. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 11C, the file transferred from the first portable terminal A is displayed on the portable terminal of the second portable terminal B.

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

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

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

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

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front.

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

4 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front.

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

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

7 is a flowchart illustrating a portable terminal and a block unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 to 10 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

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

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Receiving a first information from the second portable terminal when the block unit separated from the second portable terminal is recognized; Displaying an image representing the first information; And And changing the image according to the changed first information when the changed first information is transmitted from the second portable terminal. The method of claim 1, And wherein the first information is at least one of status information of the second portable terminal, a telephone number of the second portable terminal, and user information of the second portable terminal. The method of claim 1, And the second portable terminal transmits the changed first information in real time whenever the first information is changed. The method of claim 1, If the image is selected, displaying at least one of a call request menu, a message transfer menu, a messenger connection menu, and a webpage connection menu associated with the second mobile terminal, to the second mobile terminal; Mobile terminal operation method. The method of claim 4, wherein And when at least one of the call request menu, the message transmission menu, the messenger connection menu, and the web page connection menu is selected, executing an operation corresponding to the selected menu. In the mobile terminal operating method comprising a display unit, Recognizing a block part separated from the second mobile terminal; Displaying an image representing a file on the display unit; And And when the image moves from the display unit to a display area corresponding to the block unit, transmitting a file corresponding to the image to the second mobile terminal. The method of claim 6, And a display area corresponding to the block part is a predetermined area closest to the block part in the display part. The method of claim 6, If the image moves from the display unit to a display area corresponding to the block unit, displaying an icon indicating that the area corresponds to the block unit. A display unit; When the block unit separated from the second portable terminal is recognized, the image is displayed on the display unit according to the first information transmitted from the second portable terminal, and the changed first information is transmitted from the second portable terminal. A controller for changing and displaying the image according to the changed first information; And And a wireless communication unit communicating with the second portable terminal when the block unit is recognized by the controller. A display unit; Recognizing a block portion separated from a second mobile terminal, and displays an image representing a file on the display unit, and when the image moves from the display unit to a display area corresponding to the block unit, corresponding to the image A control unit for transmitting a file to the second mobile terminal; And And a wireless communication unit communicating with the second portable terminal when the block unit is recognized by the controller.

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