KR20110060447A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: When a list is scrolled in a first display unit, a mobile terminal and a control method thereof are provided to display objects corresponding to preset search alphabets or words among objects of the scrolled list to a second display unit by sorting of the object. CONSTITUTION: A mobile terminal includes a first display unit(400), a second display unit(600), and a control unit. The first display unit of a touch screen displays the list of objects. When the list is scrolled in the first display unit, the control unit controls the second display unit to display corresponding objects by sorting of the object. The corresponding object is relevant to previously set search alphabets or words among the object of the scrolled list.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same so that user's convenience can be further considered to enable the use of the terminal.

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

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

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

Many touch screen type mobile terminals have been introduced. In the conventional mobile terminal, the touch screen is mainly mounted on one side of the terminal. On the contrary, when the touch screen is mounted on two or more sides of the mobile terminal, it is necessary to further study a display method of the touch screen mounted on the two or more sides which makes the terminal user more convenient to use the mobile terminal. have.

The present invention is proposed to solve the above-described problem, when the touch screen is mounted on two or more sides of the mobile terminal, a touch mounted on the two or more sides to make the terminal user more convenient to use the mobile terminal. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof associated with a screen display method.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a housing, a main display unit disposed at the front of the housing, a first sub display unit disposed at one side of the housing, a second sub display unit disposed at a rear surface of the housing, And a controller for controlling the main display unit, the first sub display unit, and the second sub display unit.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention, at least one object is displayed on the display unit of the touch screen type disposed on the front of the bar-type housing, when the first touch gesture is performed on the object Moving from the main display unit to a second sub display unit of a touch screen type disposed on a rear surface of the housing via a first sub display unit disposed on one side of the housing, and the second sub display unit displayed on the second sub display unit. When the second touch gesture is performed on the object, the object is moved from the second sub display unit to the main display unit via the first sub display unit.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention, when the list is scrolled on the first display unit, the second display unit, and the first display unit of the touch screen for displaying a list of objects, the object of the scrolled list Among them, a mobile terminal including a control unit for controlling an object corresponding to a preset search alphabet or a word to be sorted and displayed on the second display unit.

In addition, to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method of displaying a list of objects on a first display unit, a step of presetting a search alphabet or word, scrolling the list on a first display unit, and scrolling the list. And sorting an object corresponding to the preset search alphabet or word among the objects of the list to be displayed on the second display unit.

In addition, the present invention, the main display unit of the touch screen disposed on the front of the housing, the first sub display unit of the touch screen disposed on one side of the housing, and the main display unit to achieve the above object And a controller configured to control line symbols in a line form corresponding to each of the objects that can be displayed or executed in parallel to each other to be displayed on the first sub display unit.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention, the one of the plurality of objects is displayed or executed in the main display unit disposed in the front of the housing, and the line-type line corresponding to each of the plurality of objects Symbols are displayed on the first sub display unit disposed on the side of the housing in parallel with each other; provides a control method of a mobile terminal comprising a.

The effects of the mobile terminal and its control method according to the present invention are as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the touch screen is mounted on two or more sides of the mobile terminal, the terminal user of the touch screen mounted on the two or more sides to make it more convenient for use of the mobile terminal. There is an advantage that a display scheme can be provided.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals.

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

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, an output unit 150, a memory 160, and an interface. The unit 170, the controller 180, and the power supply unit 190 may be included. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only A digital broadcasting system such as DVB-CB, OMA-BCAST, or Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates distance information and accurate time information from three or more satellites, and then applies trigonometry to the calculated information to obtain a three-dimensional string of latitude, longitude, The location information can be accurately calculated. At present, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting an error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is widely used. In addition, the GPS module 115 may calculate speed information by continuously calculating the current position in real time.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, 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 terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 detects the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of a user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, the acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. The sensing unit generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. The sensing unit 140 may include at least one of a gravity sensor and a geomagnetic sensor. 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, whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device may be sensed. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141. This will be described later with reference to the touch screen.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to visual, auditory or tactile senses, which includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, and a projector module ( 155) may be included.

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

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). and at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another, or may be disposed integrally with one another, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively. Alternatively, the mobile terminal 100 may be disposed such that one display unit such as a flexible display corresponds to two or more surfaces. This will be explained later.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 may be configured in addition to an output device. Can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to 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 know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity proximity.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 152 may also output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, vibration. Since the video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, in this case, the display unit 151 and the audio output module 152 are a kind of alarm unit 153. It may be classified as.

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

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

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

The projector module 155 is a component for performing an image project function using the mobile terminal 100 and is similar to the image displayed on the display unit 151 in accordance with a control signal of the controller 180 Or at least partly display another image on an external screen or wall.

Specifically, the projector module 155 includes a light source (not shown) that generates light (for example, laser light) for outputting an image to the outside, a light source And a lens (not shown) for enlarging and outputting the image at a predetermined focal distance to the outside. Further, the projector module 155 may include a device (not shown) capable of mechanically moving the lens or the entire module to adjust the image projection direction.

The projector module 155 may be divided into a cathode ray tube (CRT) module, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module, a digital light processing (DLP) module, and the like, according to the device type of the display means. In particular, the DLP module may be advantageous for miniaturization of the projector module 151 by enlarging and projecting an image generated by reflecting light generated from a light source on a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) chip.

Preferably, the projector module 155 may be provided longitudinally on the side, front or back side of the mobile terminal 100. It goes without saying that the projector module 155 may be provided at any position of the mobile terminal 100 as occasion demands.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, an audio, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also perform a function for. The memory unit 160 may store a frequency of use of each of the data (eg, a phone number, a message, and a frequency of use of each multimedia).

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

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Magnetic Memory, Magnetic At least one type of storage medium may be included. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

The interface unit may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by a user may be transferred. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

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

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

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the audio output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 151 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be disposed on side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first manipulation unit 131 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second manipulation unit 132 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or displays 151. Command, such as activating / deactivating the touch recognition mode.

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

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 ′ may be additionally mounted on the rear of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having the same or different pixels as the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 'photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 may be additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output unit 152 ′ may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body (or the housing). The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

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

The terminal body is equipped with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be directly detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may additionally be equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may be of a light transmission type for the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information on both sides (i.e., in the direction of both the front and rear surfaces of the mobile terminal), the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. do. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135.

Meanwhile, since a display dedicated to the touch pad 135 is separately installed, the touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

Alternatively, the display unit may be disposed on the rear case 102 without a touch pad (ie, not a touch screen). The use of the display portion of the rear case will be described later.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed in parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have the same or smaller size as the display unit 151.

2C to 2E are perspective views of another example of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal, viewed from the front or the rear.

As illustrated in FIG. 2C, the display unit 133 may be disposed on one side (eg, the upper side) of the terminal body. The upper display unit 133 may be a touch screen. The use of the display unit 133 on the upper side will also be described later.

Meanwhile, a display unit (hereinafter referred to as a “main display unit”) disposed in the front case of the terminal, a display unit (hereinafter referred to as a “first sub display unit”) disposed on an upper surface of the housing of the terminal, And at least two of a display unit (hereinafter, referred to as a “second sub-display unit”) disposed in the rear case of the terminal may be configured as one display panel. The one display panel may be implemented as a flexible display.

2D and 2E illustrate that the main display unit, the first sub display unit, and the second sub display unit all consist of one display panel such as, for example, a flexible display. In FIG. 2D, the sound output unit 152 may not be visible inside the main display unit formed of the flexible display.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the mobile terminal will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The following embodiments may be more easily implemented when the main display unit, the first sub display unit, and the second sub display unit are configured as touch screens. Hereinafter, the display screen of the main display unit (ie, the main display), the display screen of the first sub display unit (ie, the first subdisplay), and the display screen of the second sub display unit (ie, the second subdisplay) are respectively referred to. I will refer to 400, 500, 600.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 4 to 11 are state diagrams of a display screen on which an embodiment of the control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention is implemented. 4 to 11 illustrate the main display 400, the first sub display 500, and the second sub display 600 in simplified form.

As shown in (4-1) of FIG. 4, at least one object may be displayed on the main display 400 [S31]. The object may be an icon (e.g., a file icon, a menu icon, a program execution icon), a widget, an image or a thumbnail thereof, each item of a list (e.g., a phone book list or a message list), each page of an e-book, It may be any one of each web page of the web browser (not limited to this).

A user command for changing one screen of the main display 400 to another screen and displaying other objects may be input through the user input unit 130. In (4-1) of FIG. 4, when a pointer such as a finger or a stylus pen is touched on the main display 400 and then dragged from right to left, one screen of the main display 400 is switched to another screen. It is. The touch may be a proximity touch or a touch touch. The same applies to the following.

Then, as shown in (4-2) of FIG. 4, the main display 400 is switched to another screen, and the display of (4-1) of FIG. 4 displays at least a part of objects different from the objects.

Among the displayed objects, a touch gesture is performed on the desired object 413 [S32]. There is no limitation on the touch gesture, but the touch gesture is illustrated in (4-2) of FIG. 4 when the desired object 413 is touched and then flicked (or dragged) in the first sub-display direction.

Then, as illustrated in (4-3) to (4-5) of FIG. 4, the flicked object 413 is second to the main display 400 via the first subdisplay 500. The display moves to the sub display 600 [S33].

4 (4-5), the moved object 413 is positioned in the second sub display 600 such that its lower end faces upward of the terminal (direction toward the first sub display). . However, the present exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto, and as shown in (4-6) of FIG. 4, in the second sub display 600, the moved object 413 has an upper end thereof upward (the first direction). 1 sub-display) (i.e., in a direction opposite to that of (4-5) in FIG. 4).

The shape when the flicking object 413 is in the main display 400 and the shape when the flicking object 413 is in the second subdisplay 600 are not necessarily the same. The flicking object 413 may be displayed as an image on the main display 400 and as a thumbnail of the image on the second subdisplay 600.

In FIG. 4 (4-5), the position where the moved object is located in the main display 400 is left as it is. However, the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and although not shown, another object may be configured to fill the space.

This will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

As illustrated in (5-1) of FIG. 5, the main display 400 is touch-draged from left to right.

Then, as shown in (5-2) of FIG. 5, screen switching is performed in the main display 400, and at least some other objects from the objects of (4-2) to (4-6) of FIG. Can be displayed. In (5-2) of FIG. 5, it is illustrated that the objects of (4-1) of FIG. 4 are displayed again on the main display 400 as a result of the screen change.

However, regardless of screen switching of the main display 400, the moved object 413 is still displayed in the second subdisplay 600 [S34].

Accordingly, different objects may be displayed by switching the screen in the main display 400, and only desired objects among the different objects may be collected in the second subdisplay 600.

The moved object 413 of the second subdisplay 600 may be executed. In FIG. 5 (5-2), the moved object is executed by being touched on the second sub display 600.

Then, a screen related to the execution of the object may be displayed on the main display 400. If the object is a file, the file is executed or opened on the main display 400. If the object is a counterpart of a phone book list, a screen related to a call connection or a message writing to the other party is displayed on the main display 400. Can be displayed at.

This will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

In FIG. 6 (6-1), it is illustrated that two objects are moved in the second sub display 600.

A predetermined touch gesture is performed on one of the two objects 413. There is no limitation on the touch gesture, but in FIG. 6 (6-1), the object 413 is touched and then flickered (or dragged) in the direction of the first sub display 500 as the touch gesture. .

Then, as illustrated in (6-2) and (6-3) of FIG. 6, the flicked object passes from the second subdisplay 600 through the first subdisplay 500 to the main display 400. Is moved to).

Although not shown, if the touch display is dragged from left to right on the main display 400, the moved object 413 may no longer be displayed on the main display 400.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 7.

As shown in FIG. 7 (7-1), three objects are displayed on the second subdisplay 600.

One of the objects may be moved to the main display 400. Since this has been described above, the detailed description will be omitted for simplicity of the present specification.

Then, two objects remain in the second subdisplay 600.

As illustrated in (7-2) of FIG. 7, the size of the remaining objects may be inversely proportional to the number of objects in the second subdisplay 600. That is, since the number of objects in the second subdisplay 600 is reduced in (7-2) of FIG. 7, the size of the remaining objects is the object of the subdisplay 600 of (7-1) of FIG. 7. It can be larger than these.

Alternatively, as shown in (7-3) of FIG. 7, the size of the remaining objects may be constant regardless of the number of objects in the second subdisplay 600.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 8.

In FIG. 8, it is assumed that a predetermined function such as an audio file reproduction function is executed in the mobile terminal. The audio file reproduction function is only one example of the predetermined function, and there is no limitation on the predetermined function.

As shown in (8-1) of FIG. 8, the audio reproduction function window 420 is displayed on the main display 400.

A predetermined touch gesture may be performed in the audio reproduction function window 420. The touch gesture is not limited as described above, and it is illustrated in FIG. 8 (8-1) that the touch gesture is a touch flicking toward the first sub display 500.

Then, as shown in (8-2) of FIG. 8, the reproduction of the audio file may be stopped, and the audio reproduction function window 420 may disappear.

Then, as shown in (8-2) to (8-4) of Figure 8, after the icon 425 of the interrupted audio file is created in the main display 400, the first sub display 500 It is moved to the second sub display 600 via. The audio file icon 425 may include execution progress information of the audio reproduction function when the execution of the audio reproduction function is stopped. Alternatively, the execution progress information may be stored in the memory unit 160, and the audio file icon 425 may be linked with the execution progress information stored in the memory unit 160.

For example, the execution progress information may include the name of the audio file that was being played when the execution of the audio reproduction function was stopped, and the reproduction stop time (for example, 1 minute 53 seconds). Therefore, referring to the execution progress information, when the audio file icon 425 is selected later and the audio reproduction function is executed again, the corresponding audio file may be reproduced continuously in the execution progress state at the execution stop time. That is, the audio file which was interrupted during the reproduction can be reproduced subsequently from the reproduction interruption time. The audio file icon 425 may disappear from the second subdisplay 600 after being selected.

The selection of the audio file icon 425 may be selected by touching the audio file icon 425 on the second sub display 600 or by touch flicking toward the first sub display 500.

In FIG. 8, the audio file icon 425 is generated in the main display 400 and moved to the second sub display 600 through the first sub display 500. However, the present exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto, and the audio file icon 425 may be generated in the first subdisplay 500 and moved to the second subdisplay 600 or may be directly generated in the second subdisplay 600. It may also be configured to.

On the other hand, when the touch gesture is performed, reproduction of the audio file does not necessarily have to be stopped. When the touch gesture is performed, the audio playback function window 420 is maintained and the playback of the audio file is not interrupted, and corresponds to the audio file name and the time when the touch gesture is performed (for example, 1 minute 53 seconds). An audio file icon associated with the execution progress information may be displayed on the second subdisplay 600. That is, the audio file icon may serve as a bookmark for the audio file.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

As illustrated in (9-1) of FIG. 9, a list that may be scrolled in the vertical direction may be displayed on the main display 400. The list is not limited and may include, for example, but not limited to, a message list, a phone book list, a file list, and a menu list. In the following description, it is assumed that the list is a message list for simplicity of explanation.

In addition, an indicator bar 430 on which various indicators are located may be displayed on the main display 400. Examples of the indicators may include, but are not limited to, a reception strength indicator, a battery indicator, and a clock indicator.

In the main display 400, the touch is dragged from the bottom up.

Then, as shown in (9-2) of Fig. 9, the list is scrolled from the bottom up in proportion to the length of the touch drag. The scrolled list may be moved to the first subdisplay 500 and the second subdisplay 600. That is, when the list is scrolled, the scrolled list may move to the second subdisplay 600 via the first subdisplay 500. Although not shown, if the list continues to scroll and the list scrolls to one end of the second subdisplay 600, the items of the list that have reached one end of the second subdisplay 600 may disappear.

When one message is selected from the list, as shown in (9-3) of FIG. 9, the content of the selected message may be displayed on the main display 400. The selection of the message can be done, for example, by touching the message.

9 shows that the indicator bar 430 remains in place when the list is scrolled. However, when the list is scrolled, the indicator bar 430 does not have to be in place.

As shown in (10-1) of FIG. 10, when the list is scrolled, the indicator bar 430 together may be scrolled to the second subdisplay 600 via the first subdisplay 500. FIG. have. Although not shown, when the list is continuously scrolled so that the indicator bar 430 reaches one end of the second subdisplay 600, the indicator bar 430 may disappear as the list is scrolled. . Alternatively, despite the continued scrolling of the list, when the indicator bar 430 reaches one end of the second subdisplay 600, it may remain at one end without moving further.

Alternatively, as shown in (10-2) of FIG. 10, when the list is scrolled, the indicator bar 430 is moved to the first subdisplay 500 and displayed, and the list is displayed in the main display ( It may scroll to the second subdisplay 600 directly at 400.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

As illustrated in (11-1) of FIG. 11, an image (still image or a moving image) of a multimedia file is displayed on the main display 400.

The touch gesture as described above may be performed on the image.

Then, as illustrated in (11-2) of FIG. 11, the first information of the multimedia file may be displayed on the second subdisplay 600. For example, the first information may include a file name, a file size, a resolution, but not limited thereto.

A terminal user may shake or rotate the mobile terminal 100 in a predetermined direction.

Then, the movement of the mobile terminal 100 (that is, the movement of the terminal housing) may be detected by the sensing unit 140.

According to the detected movement, the controller 180 may control to display the second information of the multimedia file on the sub display 600. For example, the second information may be map information on a location where the image of the multimedia file is captured. The map information may be stored in the memory unit 160 or may be received from an external server through the wireless communication unit 110.

In FIG. 11, the first information and the second information of the multimedia file are displayed on the second subdisplay 600, but they may be displayed on the first subdisplay 500.

Hereinafter, an embodiment related to a control method that can be implemented in the mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

12 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a state diagram of a display screen on which an embodiment of the control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention is implemented. In FIG. 13, the main display 400, the first subdisplay 500, and the second subdisplay 600 are illustrated in a simplified manner.

As shown in (13-1) of FIG. 13, a list is displayed on the main display 400 [S121]. As described above, the list is not limited and may include, for example, a message list, a phone book list, a file list, and a menu list. In the following description, it is assumed that the list is a message list for simplicity of explanation.

A command for searching for an object (ie, an item) of the list may be input through the user input unit 130. It can be easily understood by those skilled in the art that the search command can be input through appropriate manipulation of the user input unit, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted for simplicity of the present specification.

Then, the search word input box 511 and the search word input icon 513 may be displayed on the first sub display 500. The search term input box 511 and the search term input icon 513 are not necessarily displayed on the first subdisplay 500, but may be displayed on the main display 400.

The search term input box 511 and the search term input icon 513 are not necessarily present separately, but the search term input box 511 may also be configured to serve as the search term input icon 513.

The search word input icon 513 is touched.

Then, as shown in (13-2) of FIG. 13, while the search word input is prepared in the search word input box 511, the soft keypad 440 for text input is displayed on the main display 400.

When the user input unit 130 of the mobile terminal 100 includes a keypad for text input, the soft keypad 440 may not be displayed.

When a search word is input through the soft keypad 440, the input search word may be displayed in the search word input box 511 [S122].

There is no restriction on the search term. For example, when the object is a music file, the corresponding music singer or genre may also be included in the search word. Alternatively, when the object is a photo file, a photographing date, a photographing place, a photograph title, and the like may be included in the search word.

When the search word input icon 513 is touched again, as illustrated in (13-3) of FIG. 13, the soft keypad 440 may disappear while the search word input is completed. The search word is a concept including a predetermined search alphabet and a search word.

Then, as shown in (13-3) of FIG. 13, touch drag of a predetermined length is performed on the main display 400 in a downward direction from above (S123).

Then, the list in FIG. 13 (13-4) is scrolled by the length corresponding to the length of the touch drag.

As the list is scrolled, the messages M1 to M4 of the list disappearing from the main display 400 are sequentially compared with the search word in synchronization with the scrolling speed of the list.

As compared with the search word, the messages M1 and M3 corresponding to the search word among the messages of the list disappearing from the main display 400 are sorted and sequentially displayed on the second subdisplay 600 [S124]. ].

More specifically, as the list scrolls, the message M1 is compared with the search word at the moment when one message (for example, M1) disappears from the main display 400. If the message M1 corresponds to the search word, the message M1 disappears from the main display 400 and is sorted and displayed on the second sub display 600. If the message M1 does not correspond to the search word, the message M1 disappears from the main display 400 as it is.

When the message M1 disappears, as the list scrolls, the next message (for example, M2) disappears from the main display 400, the message M2 of the next order is associated with the search word. Are compared. The following procedure is the same as described above.

Therefore, if the speed of the touch drag is fast, the list scrolls quickly and the scrolled messages of the list are sorted quickly. If the speed of the touch drag is slow, the list is scrolled slowly and the scrolled messages of the list are sorted slowly. Can be.

When the message corresponds to the search word and is sorted on the second subdisplay 600, a visual effect for notifying message sorting may be included in the main display 400, the first subdisplay 500, and the second subdisplay 600. At least one display may be generated, or sound effects or vibrations may be generated. At least one of the visual effect, sound effect, and vibration may be generated each time a message is sorted.

Then, one of the messages sorted and displayed on the second subdisplay 600 is touched and selected.

Then, as shown in (13-5) of Figure 13, the content of the selected message is displayed on the main display 400.

In the above, when the touch drag is performed on the main display 400, only the number of messages proportional to the touch drag disappears sequentially from the main display 400 and is sorted in comparison with the search word. However, the present exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto, and when the message is placed on the touch drag in the main display 400, all the messages in the list may be sequentially compared to the search word while disappearing from the main display 400.

Hereinafter, an embodiment related to a control method that may be implemented in the mobile terminal will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 22.

14 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 15 to 22 are state diagrams of a display screen on which an embodiment of the control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention is implemented. 15 to 22, the main display 400, the first sub display 500, and the second sub display 600 are illustrated in a simplified manner.

As shown in (15-1) of FIG. 15, one object among a plurality of objects is displayed on the main display 400 [S141]. The object may be any one of an image of a photo album, each content of a message list, each page of an e-book, and each web page of a web browser (not limited thereto). In the following description, it is assumed that the object is each page of the e-book for the sake of simplicity.

Line symbols 520 corresponding to the pages of the e-book are displayed on the first sub display 500 [S142]. Each of the line symbols 520 may have a line shape and may be displayed to be parallel to each other in the length direction of the first sub display 500. In FIG. 15, the e-book is composed of three pages for the sake of simplicity, and thus, three line symbols 520, that is, first to third line symbols 521, 522, and 523 of the first subdisplay 500 are illustrated. Assume this is displayed.

The line symbols 520 may have an effect similar to that when each page is viewed as a line when viewed from above.

In FIG. 15 (15-1), the first page of the electronic book is displayed on the main display 400 by way of example.

Accordingly, the first line symbol 521 corresponding to the first page in the first subdisplay 500 may be displayed to be visually distinguished from the other line symbols 522 and 523.

In FIG. 15 (15-1), it is illustrated that the first line symbol 521 is visually distinguished by being displayed thicker than the other line symbols 522 and 523. Alternatively, although not shown, a predetermined indicator may be displayed on the first line symbol 521 to visually distinguish it from other line symbols 522 and 523.

As illustrated in (15-2) of FIG. 15, the electronic book may be turned from the first page to the second page in the main display 400. FIG. That is, the second page of the electronic book is displayed on the main display 400. There is no limitation on the manipulation of the user input unit 130 to turn pages of the e-book. 15 through 15 and 15-2, the page turning is performed by touch dragging from the right side to the left side in the main display 400.

As the second page of the e-book is displayed on the main display 400, the second line symbol 522 corresponding to the second page in the first subdisplay 500 is different from the other line symbols 521 and 523. And may be displayed to be visually distinguished.

As illustrated in (15-3) of FIG. 15, the electronic book may be turned from the second page to the third page in the main display 400. FIG. That is, the third page of the electronic book is displayed on the main display 400.

As the third page of the e-book is displayed on the main display 400, the third line symbol 523 corresponding to the third page in the first subdisplay 500 is different from the other line symbols 521 and 522. And may be displayed to be visually distinguished.

This will be described with reference to FIG. 16.

As shown in (16-1) of FIG. 16, the line symbols displayed on the first subdisplay 500 are displayed such that their respective intervals are inversely proportional to the number of line symbols displayed on the first subdisplay 500. FIG. Can be. In this case, the terminal user may estimate the total number of pages of the e-book in consideration of the gap density of the line symbols.

Alternatively, as shown in (16-2) of FIG. 16, the line symbols displayed on the first subdisplay 500 may be irrespective of the number of line symbols displayed on the first sub display 500. It can be displayed to be constant. In this case, the terminal user may estimate the total number of pages of the e-book in consideration of the overall thickness of the line symbols.

This will be described with reference to FIG. 17.

As illustrated in FIG. 17 (17-1), first to seventh line symbols 521 to 527 are exemplarily displayed on the first sub display 500.

Among the line symbols, bookmark indicators 523-1 and 525-1 correspond to line symbols corresponding to the page of the e-book set in advance, that is, the third line symbol 523 and the fifth line symbol 525. Can be displayed.

As shown in (17-2) of FIG. 17, it is touched on the first subdisplay 500. FIG. Then, the index information indicator 523-2 of the third line symbol 523 corresponding to the touch may be displayed on the first sub display 500. There is no restriction on the index information 523-2. The index information may be category information (eg, chapters) to which a page corresponding to a third line symbol belongs. The index information may be displayed for all line symbols or only for line symbols corresponding to a bookmarked page.

Alternatively, as shown in (17-3) of FIG. 17, memory remaining capacity (or space) information 531 related to the e-book may be displayed when touched on the first sub display 500.

Subsequently, FIG. 18 will be described.

18 to 22, it is assumed that the mobile terminal is executing, for example, three pages of electronic books.

As shown in (18-1) of FIG. 18, a first page of the e-book is displayed on the main display 400, and a first corresponding to each of the three pages on the first subdisplay 500 is shown. It is illustrated that the 3 to 3 line symbols 521 to 523 are displayed.

As illustrated in (18-1) to (18-3) of FIG. 18, the first sub display 500 is touched with a pointer and then dragged downward to the main display 400.

Then, as the pointer is dragged, the upper portion of the first page gradually disappears in the manner of turning over the bookshelf, and the line symbol corresponding to the initial touch of the pointer (for example, the third line symbol 523) is lost. ) Page (e.g., third page) starts to be displayed.

If the drag is released before the drag reaches a predetermined distance, the turning over of the first page is canceled so that the displayed third page is again covered with the first page over a predetermined time after the release of the touch. That is, after the predetermined time, the first page is displayed on the main display 400, and the third page is no longer displayed.

However, if the touch is released after the drag reaches a predetermined distance, the first page is completely turned over, and the third page is continuously displayed on the main display 400.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 19.

As shown in (19-1) of FIG. 19, the third page of the e-book is displayed on the main display 400, and the first sub display 500 corresponds to the third page corresponding to each of the three pages. One to three line symbols 521 to 523 are displayed.

As shown in (19-1) and (19-2) of FIG. 19, the main display 400 and the second sub-display 600 are simultaneously touched and dragged upwards and downwards.

Then, the controller 180 can control the bookmark to be set for the third page displayed on the main display 400.

When the bookmark is set on the third page, as illustrated in (19-2) of FIG. 19, the bookmark indicator 523-1 may be generated at the third line symbol 523 corresponding to the third page.

Although not shown, the main display 400 and the second subdisplay 600 are simultaneously touched while the third page is displayed on the main display 400 after the bookmark is set on the third page. It can be dragged from bottom to top. Then, the bookmark setting of the third page is released, and the bookmark indicator 523-1 may disappear from the third line symbol 523.

The bookmark indicator 523-1 is generated and disappears in the third line symbol 523 as the bookmark is set and released.

20-1 shows a third line symbol 523 before it is bookmarked for the third page.

When the bookmark is set for the third page as described above, as shown in (20-2) and (20-3) of FIG. 20, the bookmark indicator 523-1 in the third line symbol 523 is shown. This can be produced by sprouting gradually.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the bookmark setting is released for the third page, as shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-5, the bookmark indicator in the third line symbol 523. 523-1 may gradually fall away and disappear beyond one side of the first subdisplay 500.

19 and 20, bookmarks are set and released on a corresponding page when the main display 400 and the second sub display 600 are simultaneously touched and dragged, but the simultaneous touch dragging is set and released. Need not be limited to This will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.

As shown in (21-1) of FIG. 21, a first page of the electronic book is displayed on the main display 400, and a first corresponding to each of the three pages on the first subdisplay 500. To 3 line symbols 521 to 523 are displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 21-1 and 21-2, the main display 400 and the second sub-display 600 are simultaneously touched and dragged upwards and downwards.

Then, as shown in (21-2) and (21-3) of Fig. 21, the controller 180 controls the first page to gradually disappear and the next page, the second page, to be displayed in synchronization with the drag. can do. The disappeared first page may be deleted from the e-book.

In Fig. 21 (21-3), it is illustrated that the first page is deleted so that the first line symbol 523 corresponding to the first page is no longer displayed on the first subdisplay 500.

Subsequently, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

As shown in (22-1) of FIG. 22, the first page of the e-book is displayed on the main display 400, and the main display 400 and the second sub display 600 touch simultaneously. Then drag from bottom to top.

Then, at least part of the content of the first page is copied. For example, if part of the contents of the first page has been previously set, for example, by block, only the set contents are copied. Alternatively, if all of the contents of the first page are pre-blocked or none of the contents of the first page is pre-blocked, all of the contents of the first page may be copied. Block setting part of the page content will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus, details thereof will be omitted for simplicity of the present specification.

Then, as shown in (22-2) of FIG. 22, the main display 400 is touch dragged from the right to the left, for example, so that the first page disappears and the second page is displayed.

Then, as shown in (22-3) of Figure 22, the main display 400 and the second sub-display 600 are touched at the same time and then dragged from the top to the bottom.

Then, the contents of the copied first page are pasted to the second page. The pasting may be performed at a predetermined point by pre-touching the second page.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like, which are also implemented in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). It also includes. Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal.

Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all aspects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention.

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

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

2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2C to 2E are perspective views of the mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front or rear side thereof.

3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

4 to 11 are state diagrams of display screens in which embodiments of the method for controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention are implemented.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

13 is a state diagram of a display screen in which an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention is implemented.

14 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

15 to 22 are state diagrams of display screens in which embodiments of the method for controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention are implemented.

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A first display unit of a touch screen displaying a list of objects; A second display unit; And And a controller configured to control an object corresponding to a preset search alphabet or word among the objects of the scrolled list to be sorted and displayed on the second display unit when the list is scrolled on the first display unit. The method of claim 1, And the preset search alphabet or word is displayed to be displayed on a first display unit or a second display unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And a touch screen is dragged in a predetermined direction on the first display unit to control the scrolling of the list. The method of claim 3, wherein the control unit, And when the touch drag is performed, sorting to a number of objects proportional to the length of the touch drag among the objects in the list. The method of claim 3, wherein the control unit, And when the touch drag is performed, all the objects of the list are controlled to be sorted. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, The vibration or sound effect is generated or the visual effect is generated on at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit whenever each object corresponding to a preset search alphabet or word is sorted among the objects of the scrolled list. Mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The object is a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises a multimedia file, the phone book list, and the transmission and reception messages. The method of claim 1, The mobile terminal further comprises a user input unit for inputting the search alphabet or words. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And a keypad for inputting the search alphabet or word to be displayed on a first display unit. The method of claim 2, The second display unit includes a first sub display unit and a second sub display unit, and the control unit includes: And the preset search alphabet or word is displayed on a first sub display unit and the sorted object is displayed on a second sub display unit. 11. The method of claim 10, The first display unit is disposed in front of the housing of the mobile terminal, The first sub display unit is disposed on one side of the housing, Mobile terminal, characterized in that the second sub-display portion is disposed on the rear surface of the housing. The method of claim 11, The housing is a bar type, the first sub display unit is characterized in that disposed on the upper side of the bar type housing. The method of claim 11, And at least a second sub display unit of the first sub display unit and the second sub display unit is a touch screen. The method of claim 11, And at least a first sub display unit and a second sub display unit of the main display unit, the first sub display unit, and the second sub display unit are integral flexible LCDs. The method of claim 13, wherein the control unit, And when a desired object retrieved from the second sub display unit is touched, controlling a function related to the desired object to be executed on the first display unit. Displaying a list of objects on the first display unit; Presetting a search alphabet or word; Scrolling the list on a first display unit; And And sorting an object corresponding to the preset search alphabet or word among the objects of the scrolled list and displaying the sorted object on the second display unit.

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