KR20100128592A - Mobile terminal and operating method thereof - Google Patents

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KR20100128592A
KR20100128592A KR1020090047073A KR20090047073A KR20100128592A KR 20100128592 A KR20100128592 A KR 20100128592A KR 1020090047073 A KR1020090047073 A KR 1020090047073A KR 20090047073 A KR20090047073 A KR 20090047073A KR 20100128592 A KR20100128592 A KR 20100128592A
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Abstract

A mobile terminal and a method of operating the same. The present invention provides a method of displaying a menu icon, displaying at least one of a status icon for changing a state of a menu corresponding to the menu icon, and a display icon for changing the display of the menu icon, and a status icon being selected. If the icon moves to the displayed area, changing the menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the selected state icon. According to the present invention, the state of the menu can be changed or the display of the menu icon can be changed only by moving the icon.

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Mobile terminal and its operation method

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a portable terminal and a method of operating the same that can change the state of a menu executed in the portable terminal and the display of a menu icon.

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

In the portable terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions. The portable terminal performs functions as a smart phone such as video playback, text viewer, schedule management, and the like, and customized functions are increasing according to user convenience. Accordingly, the user may set different states for each of menus according to the user's selection, and may enlarge or emphasize the appearance of frequently used icons.

However, in order to change a state of a menu, for example, to set a lock function or an etiquette mode, there is a problem in that the state of each menu needs to be changed by repeatedly executing a submenu for each menu. In addition, even when the display of an icon is desired, there is a problem in that a submenu for changing the setting of each icon must be repeatedly performed.

Accordingly, there is a need for a method of easily changing the state of the menu and changing the display form of the menu icon according to a user's preference.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method of operating the same, by easily changing a state of a menu and changing a display of a menu icon by moving a state icon or a display icon displayed on a display unit to a menu icon.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method including displaying a menu icon, a status icon for changing a state of a menu corresponding to the menu icon, and a display icon for changing a display of the menu icon. And displaying at least one of the at least one state icon and changing a menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the selected state icon when the state icon is selected to move to a region where the menu icon is displayed.

In addition, the present invention for achieving the above object, as a mobile terminal, a display icon for displaying a menu icon, the status icon that can change the state of the menu corresponding to the menu icon and the display of the menu icon A display unit for displaying at least one of the at least one state, and a control unit for changing a menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the selected state icon when the state icon is selected to move to a region where the menu icon is displayed; .

According to the present invention, the state of the menu can be changed or the display of the menu icon can be changed only by moving the icon.

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

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

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

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in a practical 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 broadcast systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link only (MediaFLO). ), Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcasting systems such as DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) and ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

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

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in 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. The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, and the like, 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 power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the controller 180 displays a menu icon on the display unit 151 (S400). One or more menu icons may be displayed on the display unit 151. The menu icon is an image representing each menu that can be executed in the mobile terminal. For example, there is an icon indicating a text message transmission menu, an icon indicating a menu for accessing a web server, and the like. All menus that can be executed in the portable terminal may be displayed on the display unit 151 as a menu icon.

Next, the controller 180 displays a status icon on the display unit 151 (S405). One or more status icons may be displayed on the display unit 151. The status icon is an image for changing the status of a menu that can be executed in the mobile terminal. For example, there is an icon for setting a lock function in the menu, an icon for setting a vibration mode for the menu, and the state of the menu can be controlled using a status icon. The status icon may be automatically displayed on the display unit 151 of the idle state, and may be displayed on the display unit 151 only when a dynamic menu for calling the status icon is selected.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether the state icon is selected and moves to the area where the menu icon is displayed (S410). For example, a touch signal may be input through the display unit 151, a status icon may be selected, and a drag signal may be input, and the status icon may be moved to an area where a menu icon is displayed.

As a result of the determination in S410, when the state icon is selected and moves to the area where the menu icon is displayed, the controller 180 changes a menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the state icon (S415). For example, if the menu icon is an icon representing a text message transmission menu, and the status icon is an icon capable of setting a lock function on the menu, the controller 180 sets a lock function on the text message transmission menu. Therefore, the user can easily set the lock function by moving the status icon to the menu icon without having to search the submenu for setting the text message lock function.

When the state of the menu corresponding to the menu icon is changed in step S415, the controller 180 displays the first image on the display unit 180 so as to overlap the menu icon (S420). The first image may be a reduced form or a bookmark form of the state icon moved to the menu icon, and may be displayed to opaquely overlap with the menu icon.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether the first image is moved in the first direction (S425). For example, when a signal for dragging the first image in the first direction is input through the display unit 151, the first image is moved in the first direction. The first direction may be set differently for each first image. For example, when the first image is a reduced form of a status icon, the first direction may be a direction in which the menu icon is not displayed. When the first image is a bookmark type, a direction in which the first image is passed through the bookmark, That is, it may be diagonal in the area where the menu icon is displayed.

As a result of the determination in S425, when the first image moves in the first direction, the controller 180 cancels the menu state changed in step S415 and deletes the image displayed in step S420 from the display unit 151. Therefore, the menu corresponding to the menu icon is changed to the state before the state is changed in step S415.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the controller 180 displays a menu icon on the display unit 151 (S500). One or more menu icons may be displayed on the display unit 151.

Next, the controller 180 displays a display icon on the display unit 151 (S505). The display icon is an icon for changing the display form of the menu icon displayed in step S500. For example, an icon for a shadow effect, an icon for enlarging a menu icon, an icon for highlighting a menu icon, an icon for displaying a bookmark in a menu icon, and a menu icon displayed on the display unit 151 through the display icon. The display format of can be changed. The display icon may be automatically displayed on the display unit 151 in an idle state, and may be displayed on the display unit 151 only when a dynamic menu for calling the display icon is selected.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether the display icon is selected and moves to the area where the menu icon is displayed (S510).

As a result of the determination in S510, when the display icon is selected and moves to the area where the menu icon is displayed, the controller 180 changes the display of the menu icon according to the selected display icon (S515). The controller 180 may change and display a menu icon itself or additionally display a second image on the menu icon.

For example, if the menu icon is an icon representing a text message transmission menu, and the display icon is an icon for expanding and displaying a menu icon, the controller 180 enlarges the text message transmission menu and displays the text message on the display unit 151. . Meanwhile, the second image may be a reduced form of the selected display icon, may be a bookmark shape, a shadow shape, or the like, and the second image may be displayed so as to opaquely overlap with the menu icon, and serially with the menu icon. May be added and displayed.

Next, the controller 180 determines whether the changed menu icon or the second image is dragged in the second direction (S520). The second direction may be set differently for each menu icon. For example, the second direction for the changed menu icon may be a direction in which the menu icon is not displayed, and the second direction for the second image is a menu icon to which the second image is added in the area where the second image is displayed. The direction may be dragged into the region.

In operation S520, when the changed menu icon or the second image is dragged in the second direction, the controller 180 releases the display of the changed menu icon or deletes the second image from the display unit 151. That is, when the shape of the menu icon is changed in step S515, the changed menu icon is changed to the menu icon before the change in step S515.

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

As shown in FIG. 6A, a dynamic menu is displayed on the display unit. By selecting the dynamic menu, at least one of a status icon and a display icon may be called and displayed on the display unit.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the first to fifth menu icons are displayed (600, 605, 610, 615, and 620), and the first status icon 625 and the second status icon 630 are displayed. Is displayed. When the first status icon 625 is selected and dragged to the area where the first menu icon 600 is displayed, and the second status icon 630 is selected and dragged to the area where the second menu icon 605 is displayed, FIG. As shown in (c) of FIG. 1, the first menu icon 600 is displayed together with the music image 635, and the second menu icon 605 is displayed together with the key image 640. That is, the etiquette mode may be canceled with respect to the text message menu corresponding to the first menu icon 600, and a ringtone may be output when the text is received, and a lock function may be provided with respect to the phone part menu corresponding to the second menu icon 605. Is set. Accordingly, the user may change a menu corresponding to the first menu icon 600 and the second menu icon 605 without changing the menu corresponding to the third to fifth menu icons 610, 615, and 620. You can set the status.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the first menu icon 600 is displayed together with the music image 635, and the second menu icon 605 is displayed together with the key image 640. ) Is dragged in the first direction, as shown in FIG. 7B, the key image 640 is deleted, and the lock function set for the telephone book menu is released.

8 to 9 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

As shown in FIG. 8A, first to fourth menu icons 700, 705, 710, and 715 are displayed, and a first display icon, a second display icon, and a third display icon 720, 725. , 730 is displayed. The first display icon 720 is selected and dragged to the area where the fourth menu icon 715 is displayed, the second display icon 725 is selected and dragged to the area where the second menu icon 705 is displayed, and the third When the display icon 730 is selected and dragged to the area where the first menu icon 700 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 7B, the fourth menu icon 715 is displayed together with the star image 745. The second menu icon 705 is displayed together with the bookmark image 740, and the enlarged first menu icon 735 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the fourth menu icon 715 is displayed together with the star image 745, and the second menu icon 705 is displayed together with the bookmark image 740. When the first menu icon 735 is displayed, the enlarged first menu icon 735 is vertically upward, and the bookmark image 740 is dragged downward diagonally, as shown in FIG. 9B. As described above, the enlarged first menu icon 735 is further reduced to display the first menu icon 700 before the change, and the bookmark image 740 is deleted. Here, the dragging direction may be changed according to the menu icon.

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, 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;

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

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

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

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

8 to 9 are diagrams illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

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Displaying a menu icon; Displaying at least one of a status icon for changing a state of a menu corresponding to the menu icon and a display icon for changing a display of the menu icon; And Changing the menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the selected state icon when the state icon is selected and moves to an area where the menu icon is displayed. The method of claim 1, And displaying a first image having the same shape as the selected state icon so as to overlap the menu icon. The method of claim 1, If the first image is dragged in the first direction, releasing the changed state of the menu and displaying only the menu icon. The method of claim 1, The status icon is a mobile terminal operating method, characterized in that any one of a lock function for the menu, the vibration mode setting function for the menu. The method of claim 1, And changing the display of the menu icon according to the selected display icon when the display icon is selected and moves to a region where the menu icon is displayed. The method of claim 5, The display icon may change the size of the menu icon or additionally display a second image on the menu icon. The method of claim 5, And dragging the changed menu icon in the second direction to display the changed menu icon as the menu icon before the change again. The method of claim 5, And ending displaying of the first image when dragging the second image in a second direction. The method of claim 1, The display icon may be any one of enlargement of a size of a menu icon, emphasis of a shape of a menu icon, bookmark display, and shadow display. A display unit configured to display a menu icon, and display at least one of a status icon for changing a state of a menu corresponding to the menu icon and a display icon for changing a display of the menu icon; And And a controller configured to change a menu corresponding to the menu icon to a state corresponding to the selected status icon when the status icon is selected and moves to a region where the menu icon is displayed.
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