KR20120003564A - Mobile terminal and method for displaying object icon thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and object icon display method thereof are provided to establish each 3D display level by using a 3D display level establishment means. CONSTITUTION: A touch screen displays plural object icons. The touch screen displays the establishment means of a 3D display level for specific object icons. A control unit(180) establishes the 3D display level of the specific object icon using the establishment means. The control unit controls the touch screen in order to project 3D specific object icons corresponding to the established 3D display level.

Description

Mobile terminal and method for displaying object icon thereof

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of displaying a plurality of object icons in three dimensions and a method of displaying the object icons thereof.

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.

The mobile terminal according to the related art may display a plurality of object icons on a screen and display the plurality of object icons three-dimensionally, respectively.

However, according to the above-described prior art, a method of setting the degree of protrusion or depression of the object icon is not specifically presented.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method of displaying an object icon thereof, which can set the three-dimensional display level of each of a plurality of object icons using means for setting the three-dimensional display level.

In addition, the present invention can control its display according to the three-dimensional display level of each of the first and second object icons when the first object icon of the plurality of object icons is moved to the point where the second object icon is located. Another object is to provide a mobile terminal and a method for displaying the object icon thereof.

In order to solve the above problems, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a touch screen for displaying a plurality of object icons, and for displaying a three-dimensional display level setting means for a specific object icon of the displayed plurality of object icons; And a control unit configured to set a three-dimensional display level of the specific object icon by using the setting means and to control the touch screen to protrude or recess the three-dimensional object icon three-dimensionally to correspond to the set three-dimensional display level. It includes.

In addition, to solve the above problems, an object icon display method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying a plurality of object icons; Receiving a setting command signal of a three-dimensional display level; Displaying setting means for setting a three-dimensional display level with respect to a specific object icon among the plurality of displayed object icons in response to receiving the input command signal for setting the three-dimensional display level; Setting a three-dimensional display level of the specific object icon by using the displayed setting means; And projecting or recessing the specific object icon in three dimensions so as to correspond to the set three-dimensional display level.

Effects of the mobile terminal and its object icon display method according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, the three-dimensional display level for each of the plurality of object icons can be effectively set using the three-dimensional display level setting means.

Second, when the first object icon of the plurality of object icons is moved to the point where the second object icon is located, the display thereof may be effectively controlled according to the three-dimensional display level set in each of the first and second object icons.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 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 one embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a front view of a mobile terminal for explaining an operation state of the mobile terminal according to the present invention;
4 is a flowchart of a method for displaying an object icon of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;
5A to 5C are screen configuration diagrams for receiving a setting command signal of a 3D display level according to the present invention.
6A and 6B are screen configuration diagrams for displaying three-dimensional setting means for an object icon in a three-dimensional display level setting mode in accordance with the present invention.
7A and 7B are screen configuration diagrams for displaying three-dimensional setting means for an object icon in a menu search mode in accordance with the present invention.
8A to 10C are diagrams for setting a three-dimensional display level of a corresponding object icon using three-dimensional setting means in accordance with the present invention.
11A and 11B are screen configuration diagrams illustrating a process of switching between a 3D display level setting mode and a menu search mode.
12A to 12C are screen configuration diagrams in which the three-dimensional display levels of the first and second object icons are the same according to the present invention.
13A to 13D are screen configuration diagrams in which the three-dimensional display levels of the first and second object icons are different according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

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), a navigation device, 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).

The broadcast receiving module 111 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast 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.

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 dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. 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.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile 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.

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

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

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using 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 141 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 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). 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. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 154 are controllable. 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 an injection or inlet port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of an 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 can be divided into a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) module, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module and a DLP (Digital Light Processing) module according to the 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 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Magnetic Memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. The mobile 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 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may operate as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

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

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

According to a hardware implementation, 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 portable 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 manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable 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 the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

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

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

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

In addition to the antenna for talking and the like, a broadcast signal receiving antenna 116 may be further 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.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. 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 be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a front view of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be referred to as a so-called " virtual keypad ".

3 illustrates inputting of a touch applied to the virtual keypad through the front surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate in an entire area or may be operated in a divided manner. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, respectively. In the input window 151b, a virtual keypad 151c is displayed in which a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is displayed. When the virtual keypad 151c is touched, numbers and the like corresponding to the touched virtual keypad are displayed on the output window 151a. When the first operation unit 131 is operated, call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

The mobile terminal referred to herein may include at least one of the components shown in FIG. 1.

In particular, the display unit referred to in the present specification may perform a 3D display as well as a 2D display, and may include a touch screen that receives a touch operation from a user and performs a display operation corresponding thereto. Hereinafter, the display unit will be described as being limited to the touch screen, and an identification number 151 is assigned to the touch screen.

For example, the 3D display may mean that different images are provided to both eyes of the user so that the user may view the image in three dimensions. In addition, the display unit may display the image itself displayed on the screen in three dimensions or may display a specific object among three objects included in the image displayed on the screen in three dimensions.

The object icon referred to herein is at least one individual image included in the image displayed on the screen, and may include, for example, a menu icon, a thumbnail image, and the like.

Hereinafter, an object icon display method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an object icon display method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 100 displays a plurality of object icons on the touch screen (S410).

The plurality of object icons displayed in the display step S410 may be a recessed display or a protruding display according to the preset three-dimensional display level for each (described in detail later).

Here, the 3D display level may mean a degree of protrusion or depression of the object icon in the 3D display of the object icon. For example, the specific object icon may be displayed to protrude or sink by a predetermined distance according to the corresponding 3D display level. Thus, the three-dimensional display level may include a protruding three-dimensional display level and a recessed three-dimensional display level.

More specifically, the projection distance or the depression distance corresponding to each of the plurality of three-dimensional display levels may be set differently from each other. For example, the projection distance d1 may be set for the first projection 3D display level, the projection distance d2 for the second projection 3D display level, and the depression distance −d1 may be set for the first recessed 3D display level.

The display step S410 may include a state in which at least one object icon is displayed in a state for setting a 3D display level of the object icon (hereinafter, referred to as a 3D display level setting mode). Alternatively, the display step S410 may include a state in which at least one menu item or at least one image is displayed in the form of an object icon in a menu search mode or an image search mode.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal 100 may perform mode switching between the 3D display level setting mode and the menu search mode (or the image search mode), and the displayed object icon does not change even if the mode switching is performed.

For example, the 3D display level setting mode, the menu search mode, or the image search mode may include selection of a corresponding menu item, selection of a corresponding key area (or key), and movement of the corresponding terminal (eg, shaking once, in a certain direction). It may enter when a certain angle of tilt, etc.) is detected.

In particular, when the mobile terminal 100 enters the 3D display level setting mode, the mobile terminal 100 may vibrate each of the plurality of object icons in order to indicate that the plurality of object icons are currently set in the 3D display level.

In operation S410, when the object icon is a menu item icon, the mobile terminal 100 displays identification information (eg, name or identification image, representative sub-menu item, etc.) of the corresponding menu item on the object icon. When the object icon is a thumbnail image, the corresponding image may be displayed on the object icon.

The mobile terminal 100 receives a setting command signal of a 3D display level from the user (S420).

The mobile terminal 100 may receive a setting command signal of a 3D display level during the menu search mode or the image search mode.

In addition, in the 3D display level setting mode, the mobile terminal 100 may perform the display step S410 after receiving the setting command signal of the 3D display level. That is, the setting mode of the 3D display level may be performed when a setting command signal of the 3D display level is received.

Here, the setting command signal of the 3D display level may be input when the corresponding menu item, the corresponding key station, or the corresponding key is selected by the user or when the corresponding terminal movement is detected.

Hereinafter, a state for receiving a setting command signal of a 3D display level will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C.

According to FIG. 5A, the mobile terminal 100 may display a menu list including a plurality of menu items as a menu search is performed, and the displayed menu list is related to the 3D display level setting of the object icon. Menu items (3D settings, 501) may be included.

According to FIG. 5B, when the menu item of the 3D menu setting 501 is selected in FIG. 5A, the mobile terminal 100 may display a menu list including menu items related to 3D display level setting of the object icon. have.

For example, the menu list displayed in FIG. 5B includes a menu item 502 for entering the 3D display level setting mode, a menu item 503 for setting the degree of protrusion for each 3D display level, and 3 for each touch pattern. A menu item 504 may be included to set the degree of depression of the dimensional display level.

Therefore, when the menu item 502 for entering the 3D display level setting mode is selected from the menu list displayed in FIG. 5B, the mobile terminal 100 may enter the 3D display level setting mode.

Referring to FIG. 5C, the mobile terminal 100 displays a plurality of object icons corresponding to a plurality of menu items in a menu search mode and receives a three-dimensional setting command signal provided in one area of the screen. If 505 is selected by the user, the user may enter the 3D display level setting mode.

Returning to FIG. 4, when the mobile terminal 100 receives the setting command signal of the 3D display level in the input step S420 and enters the 3D display level setting mode, according to the control of the controller 180, The setting means (hereinafter referred to as the three-dimensional setting means) of the three-dimensional display level is displayed for the specific object icon among the plurality of object icons (S430).

In the display step S430, the mobile terminal 100 may display three-dimensional setting means for each of the plurality of object icons being displayed, and only for the object icon selected by the user among the plurality of object icons. The three-dimensional setting means can be displayed.

Alternatively, in the display step S430, the mobile terminal 100 displays the 3D setting means only for the object icon displayed in three dimensions or only the object icon displayed in two dimensions among the plurality of object icons. can do.

In the display step S430, the mobile terminal 100 may display individual three-dimensional setting means for each object icon, or may display common three-dimensional setting means common to the plurality of object icons.

In the display step S430, the mobile terminal 100 may enlarge or display the object icon and the corresponding 3D setting means for the object icon on which the 3D setting means is displayed. This is to facilitate the operation of the three-dimensional setting means.

In the display step S430, when displaying the specific object icon before the display of the 3D setting means, the mobile terminal 100 displays the 3D setting means under the control of the controller 180 and simultaneously displays the specific object icon. It can be displayed in two dimensions.

Hereinafter, the display step (S430) of the three-dimensional setting means with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in more detail.

6A and 6B are screen configuration diagrams for displaying three-dimensional setting means for the object icon in the three-dimensional display level setting mode. For convenience of description, a plurality of object icons are limited to the object icons 1 to 4.

According to FIG. 6A, when entering the 3D display level setting mode, the mobile terminal 100 may display the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) on the screen, and the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to). In operation 640, a touch operation on the object icon 1 610 may be received (a).

In this case, the touch operation on the object icon 1 610 may have a touch pattern corresponding to a setting command of the 3D display level on the object icon 1 610. For example, the touch pattern may include a long touch for a predetermined time, a plurality of touches, a multi-touch for a plurality of points, a specific touch action, and the like.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 receives a touch operation on the object icon 1 610 in FIG. 6A (a), if the object icon 1 610 is three-dimensionally displayed in FIG. 6A, the object icon 1 610 is displayed. ) May be displayed in two dimensions, and the first three-dimensional setting means 651 may be displayed for the object icon 1 610 (b).

In this case, the size, display form, position, and the like of the object icon 1 610 may be modified to suit the setting of the 3D display level. The transition from a three-dimensional display to a two-dimensional display is also an example of a variant.

Accordingly, the user may select the 3D display level to be set for the object icon 1 610 using the first 3D setting means 651.

Referring to FIG. 6B, when the mobile terminal 100 enters the 3D display level setting mode, the first to fourth 3D setting means 651 to 654 for each of the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640). Can be displayed.

In this case, the object icon of which the three-dimensional display level is previously designated among the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) may be deformed and displayed in two dimensions.

Accordingly, the user may select the three-dimensional display level to be set for the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 4) using the first to fourth three-dimensional setting means 651 to 654, respectively.

7A and 7B are screen configuration diagrams for displaying three-dimensional setting means for the object icon in the menu search mode. For convenience of description, a plurality of object icons are limited to the object icons 1 to 4.

According to FIG. 7A, the mobile terminal 100 may display the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) on the screen in the menu search mode, and receive a touch operation on the object icon 1 610. (a).

In this case, the touch operation on the object icon 1 610 may have a touch pattern corresponding to a setting command of the 3D display level on the object icon 1 610.

In addition, when the touch operation on the object icon 1 610 is received, the mobile terminal 100 may receive a 3D display level setting command signal for the object icon 1. That is, the setting command signal may be received only for a specific object icon selected by the user, not all object icons currently displayed.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 receives a touch operation on the object icon 1 610 in FIG. 7A (a), if the object icon 1 610 is three-dimensionally displayed in FIG. 7A, the object icon 1 610 is displayed. ) May be displayed in two dimensions, and the first three-dimensional setting means 651 may be displayed for the object icon 1 610 (b).

Accordingly, the user may select the 3D display level to be set for the object icon 1 610 using the first 3D setting means 651.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the mobile terminal 100 displays object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) on a screen in a menu search mode, and receives a setting command of a 3D display level provided in one area of the screen. A key area 505 may be displayed (a).

In this case, the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) are protruded or recessed according to the three-dimensional display level preset for each.

In addition, when the key area 505 is selected by the user in FIG. 7A (a), the mobile terminal 100 receives a 3D display level setting command signal, and each of the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640). The first to fourth three-dimensional setting means 651 to 654 can be displayed.

In this case, the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) displayed in three dimensions may be displayed in two dimensions. In addition, the 3D display level preset for each of the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) may be displayed on the corresponding 3D setting means. In addition, each of the object icons 1 to 4 610 to 640 may be displayed at a position corresponding to a preset 3D display level.

For example, when protrusion display level 2 is set as the three-dimensional display level for the object icon 1 610, the object icon 1 610 may be displayed at a position corresponding to the protrusion display level 2. 1 The indicator corresponding to the protruding display level 2 may be identified and displayed in the three-dimensional setting means 651.

Accordingly, the user may select the three-dimensional display level to be set for the object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 4) using the first to fourth three-dimensional setting means 651 to 654, respectively.

Returning to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal 100 sets the three-dimensional display level of the object icon by using the displayed three-dimensional setting means under the control of the controller 180 (S440).

The three-dimensional setting means includes an indicator corresponding to each of the plurality of three-dimensional display levels, and the controller 180 selects a specific indicator corresponding to the specific three-dimensional display level from among the plurality of indicators included in the three-dimensional setting means. In this case, a specific 3D display level may be set for the specific object icon.

As described above, the three-dimensional setting means may include individual three-dimensional setting means and a common three-dimensional setting means.

When using the individual three-dimensional setting means, the mobile terminal 100 may set the three-dimensional display level of the object icon by using the individual three-dimensional setting means for the object icon on which the individual three-dimensional setting means is displayed.

When the common three-dimensional setting means is used, the mobile terminal 100 selects a representative three-dimensional setting means for the selected object icon when a specific object icon is selected while displaying a plurality of object icons and the common three-dimensional setting means. 3D display level can be set.

Hereinafter, a process of setting the 3D display level of the object icon using the 3D setting means will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the three-dimensional setting means 651 is displayed for the object icon 1 610.

The three-dimensional setting means 651 described below includes first to third protrusion indicators 1, 2, and 3 corresponding to the first to third protrusion three-dimensional display levels, and includes first to third depressions. The first to third depression indicators (-1, -2, -3) corresponding to the three-dimensional display level may be included.

8A to 8C show a first embodiment of a three-dimensional display level setting process.

The three-dimensional setting means 651 shown in FIGS. 8A (a) to 8C (a) is shown in the longitudinal direction and the three-dimensional setting means 651 shown in FIGS. 8A (b) to 8C (b). Is shown in the horizontal direction.

According to FIG. 8A, the mobile terminal 100 receives a touch drag operation on the second protrusion indicator 2 or a touch action on the second protrusion indicator 2 indicated by the three-dimensional setting means 651 (①). The touch drag operation on the second depression indicator-2 or the touch action on the second depression indicator-2 may be input (②).

According to FIG. 8B, the mobile terminal 100 displays the object icon 1 610 at the position corresponding to the second protrusion indicator 2 in the case of ① in FIG. 8A, and projects the second protrusion at the reference point 0. The area up to the indicator 2 can be identified (hatched).

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 may set the second protrusion 3D display level corresponding to the second protrusion indicator 2 to the object icon 1 610.

According to FIG. 8C, the mobile terminal 100 displays the object icon 1 610 at the position corresponding to the second depression indicator 2 in the case of ② in FIG. 8A, and at the reference point 0, the second. The area up to the depression indicator (-2) can be identified and displayed (black).

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 may set the second recessed 3D display level corresponding to the second recessed indicator 2 to the object icon 1 610.

9A to 9C show a second embodiment of a three-dimensional display level setting process.

The three-dimensional setting means 651 shown in Figs. 9A (a) to 9C (A) is shown in the longitudinal direction, and the three-dimensional setting means 651 shown in Figs. 9A (B) to 9C (B). Is shown in the horizontal direction.

According to FIG. 9A, the mobile terminal 100 receives a touch drag operation to the first protrusion indicator 1 or a touch action to the first protrusion indicator 1 displayed on the three-dimensional setting means 651 (①). The touch drag operation to the first depression indicator (-1) displayed on the three-dimensional setting means 651 or the touch action to the first depression indicator (-1) may be input (②).

According to FIG. 9B, the mobile terminal 100 displays, in the case of ① in FIG. 9A, the object icon 1 610 at a position corresponding to the first protrusion indicator 1, and the first protrusion at the reference point 0. The area up to the indicator 1 can be identified (hatched).

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 may set the first protrusion 3D display level corresponding to the first protrusion indicator 1 to the object icon 1 610.

According to FIG. 9C, in the case of ② in FIG. 9A, the mobile terminal 100 displays the object icon 1 610 at a position corresponding to the first recessed indicator (-1), and the first at the reference point 0. The area up to the depression indicator (-1) can be identified and displayed (black).

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 may set the first depression 3D display level corresponding to the first depression indicator (-1) to the object icon 1 610.

10A to 10C show a third embodiment of a three-dimensional display level setting process.

The three-dimensional setting means 651 illustrated in FIGS. 10A to 10C may be displayed by being inclined at a predetermined angle in a predetermined direction.

According to FIG. 10A, the mobile terminal 100 receives a touch drag operation on the third protrusion indicator 3 or a touch action on the third protrusion indicator 3 displayed on the three-dimensional setting means 651 (①). The touch drag operation to the third recess indicator 3 displayed on the 3D setting unit 651 or the touch operation to the third recess indicator 3 may be input (②).

According to FIG. 10B, the mobile terminal 100 displays the object icon 1 610 at the position corresponding to the third protrusion indicator 3 in the case of ① in FIG. 10A, and projects the third protrusion at the reference point 0. The area up to the indicator 3 can be identified (hatched).

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 may set the third protrusion 3D display level corresponding to the third protrusion indicator 3 to the object icon 1 610.

According to FIG. 10C, in the case of ② in FIG. 10A, the mobile terminal 100 displays the object icon 1 610 at a position corresponding to the third recessed indicator 3, and the third at the reference point 0. The area up to the depression indicator-3 can be identified and displayed (black).

Therefore, the mobile terminal 100 may set the third recessed 3D display level corresponding to the third recessed indicator (-3) to the object icon 1 (610).

4, the mobile terminal 100 protrudes or recesses the specific object icon to correspond to the 3D display level set in the setting step S440 under the control of the controller 180 (S450). In this case, the display step S450 may be performed using a touch screen.

The display step S450 may be performed when a command for returning to the object icon display state is received after the setting of the 3D display level for the object icon is completed.

For example, the return command signal may be performed when a corresponding key area, a corresponding key, or a corresponding menu item is selected, or a corresponding terminal movement is detected.

In the case of setting the 3D display level for the specific object icon, the display operation S450 may be performed as a touch operation corresponding to a return command is received for the specific object icon.

For example, the touch operation may include a touch for a predetermined time or more, a touch for a predetermined number of times, a multi-touch for a plurality of points, a touch action having a specific shape, and the like.

In the display step S450, the mobile terminal 100 may protrude or recess the specific object icon according to the protrusion distance or the depression distance of the 3D display level set in the setting step S440.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the three-dimensional display level has a total of seven levels (including a level having a depression or protrusion distance of 0), and that the double protrusion 3D display level and the depression 3D display level are three each.

Further, the protruding distances of d1, d2, and d3 are designated to the first to third protruding three-dimensional display levels, respectively, and may be set such that the degree of protrusion increases in the order of d1, d2, and d3. The protruding distances of -d1, -d2, and -d3 are designated to the first to third recessed three-dimensional display levels, respectively, and can be set such that the degree of depression increases in the order of -d1, -d2, and -d3.

The projection distance or the depression distance for each 3D display level may be designated by the user or may be determined by the terminal itself.

Some of the object icons of the displayed plurality of object icons may have the same three-dimensional display level, and some object icons may have different three-dimensional display levels thereof. Object icons set with the same three-dimensional display level may be three-dimensionally displayed to the same degree of protrusion or depression, and object icons set with different three-dimensional display levels may be three-dimensionally displayed to different extent or degree of depression.

The display step S450 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

According to FIG. 11A, when the second protrusion 3D display level (protrusion distance d2) is set for the object icon 1 in the 3D display level setting mode (a) or the menu search mode (b), the mobile terminal 100 is set. The object icon 1 610 may be displayed to protrude by the protruding distance d2.

According to FIG. 11B, the mobile terminal 100 sets the second recessed three-dimensional display level (depression distance -d2) for the object icon 1 in the three-dimensional display level setting mode (a) or the menu search mode (b). In this case, the object icon 1 610 may be displayed to be recessed by the depression distance -d2.

Furthermore, when the menu area 506 is selected in FIG. 11A (a) or FIG. 11B (A), the menu search mode may be switched to configure the screen shown in FIG. 11A (b) or 11B (b). When the 3D setting area 505 is selected in FIG. 11A (b) or 11B (B), the screen shown in FIG. 11A (a) or 11B (a) may be configured by switching to the 3D display level setting mode. .

According to the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 can move the first object icon among the plurality of object icons displayed in three dimensions, and display the three-dimensional display of the second object icon and the first object icon displayed at the moved point. You can control the display of object icons by comparing levels.

This will be described in more detail below.

The mobile terminal 100 may receive a touch operation for moving the first object icon among a plurality of object icons displayed on the touch screen 151 to a specific point on the screen.

For example, the touch operation for moving the first object icon may include a touch drag operation from one point of the first object icon to another point on the screen.

The mobile terminal 100 may move the first object icon to a specific point on the screen to correspond to the input touch operation under the control of the controller 180.

For example, when the touch operation is a touch drag operation, the first object icon may be moved to an end point (an example of a specific point) of the touch drag operation.

When the second object icon is displayed at a specific point where the first object icon is moved, the mobile terminal 100 has the same three-dimensional display level of each of the first and second object icons under the control of the controller 180. Can be judged.

According to the control of the controller 180, the mobile terminal 100 may display the first and second object icons so as not to overlap when the three-dimensional display levels of the first and second object icons are the same. have.

The same three-dimensional display level means that the degree of protrusion or depression of the object icon is the same, so that the first and second object icons cannot be displayed to overlap at one point (eg, a specific point).

For example, in order not to overlap, the mobile terminal 100 may display the first object icon side by side next to the second object icon being displayed at a specific point.

In this regard, it will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12C. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that a plurality of object icons are displayed in the menu search mode.

12A to 12C, the mobile terminal may display object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) on the touch screen as a plurality of object icons.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the mobile terminal 100 may receive a touch drag operation from a first point in the object icon 1 610 to a second point in the object icon 4 640. In this case, the same three-dimensional display level is set in the object icon 1 610 and the object icon 4 640.

According to FIG. 12B, when the first and second object icons overlap a predetermined range or more (for example, 50% of the total area) by a touch drag operation, the mobile terminal 100 moves the moved object icon 1. The 610 may be moved to the side of the object icon 4 640 to be positioned side by side. In this case, the object icon 3 630 originally located side by side next to the object icon 4 640 may be moved to a position before the movement of the object icon 1 610.

Of course, if the object icon is displayed on each of the top, bottom, left, and right of the object icon 4 (640) in FIG. . At this time, any object icon to be moved may be randomly selected or selected by the user.

According to FIG. 12C, when the touch drag operation is completed, the mobile terminal 100 does not move the object icon 1 610, and the three-dimensional display levels of the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 are the same, and thus the object is not moved. A phrase indicating that the icon 1 610 cannot be moved to the object icon 4 640 may be output (a).

Furthermore, if the three-dimensional display levels of the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 are the same, the mobile terminal 100 cannot move the object icon 1 610 to the object icon 4 640. The object icon 3 630 having a three-dimensional display level different from that of 1 610 may be identified and displayed. This is to inform the user of the movable position of the object icon 1 610.

The mobile terminal 100 may display the first and second object icons to overlap each other when the three-dimensional display levels of the first and second object icons are different according to the control of the controller 180. .

Different levels of the 3D display mean that the degree of protrusion or depression of the object icon is different, so that the first and second object icons may be displayed to overlap at one point (for example, a specific point).

In order to display a relatively depressed object icon as the first and second object icons are overlapped and displayed, the mobile terminal 100 may position the first and second object icons to partially overlap or be disposed behind. The object icon disposed in front of the object icon may be transparently processed while the size of the object icon is increased or the touch operation for moving the first object icon is maintained.

In this regard, it will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13D. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that a plurality of object icons are displayed in the menu search mode.

13A to 13D, the mobile terminal may display object icons 1 to 4 (610 to 640) on the touch screen as a plurality of object icons.

As illustrated in FIG. 13A, the mobile terminal 100 may receive a touch drag operation from a first point in the object icon 1 610 to a second point in the object icon 4 640 from the user. In this case, the three-dimensional display level is set differently from the object icon 1 610 and the object icon 4 640, and the object icon 4 640 has a higher three-dimensional protrusion than the object icon 1 610. Assume that the display level is set. Therefore, when the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 are displayed to overlap, the object icon 1 610 having a relatively small protruding degree may be relatively recessed and displayed (see FIGS. 13B to 13D).

According to FIG. 13B, when the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 overlap with each other while the touch drag operation is maintained, the mobile terminal 100 transparently processes the object icon 4 640 and the object icon 1 610. You can make the content displayed on) (a).

In addition, when the touch drag operation is completed, the mobile terminal 100 may move the object icon 1 610 to the object icon 4 640 and display the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 so as to overlap each other. .

According to FIG. 13C, when the touch drag operation is completed, the mobile terminal 100 moves the object icon 1 610 to the object icon 4 640 so that only part of the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 overlap. Can be displayed.

According to FIG. 13D, when the touch drag operation is completed, the mobile terminal 100 moves the object icon 1 610 to the object icon 4 640 and displays the object icons 1 and 4 610 and 640 so that they overlap. The size of the object icon 1 610 may be displayed relatively large.

According to the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 may display different information according to the three-dimensional display level set on the object icon to be protruded or recessed under the control of the controller 180. For example, different information may be displayed on the object icon in the case of the first 3D display level and the second 3D display level.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method for displaying an object icon of a mobile terminal may be implemented as code that can be read by a processor in a medium in which a program is recorded. Examples of processor-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet). Include.

The above-described mobile terminal and the method for displaying the object icon thereof are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be all or part of each embodiment so that various modifications may be made. May be optionally combined.

100 mobile terminals
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180 control unit
610, 620, 630, 640 object icons 1 to 4
651, 652, 653, 654 three-dimensional setting means

Claims (17)

A touch screen for displaying a plurality of object icons, and for displaying a three-dimensional display level setting means for a specific object icon among the displayed plurality of object icons; And
A control unit configured to set a three-dimensional display level of the specific object icon by using the setting means and to control the touch screen to protrude or recess the three-dimensional object icon three-dimensionally so as to correspond to the set three-dimensional display level. Mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 1, wherein the object icon,
A mobile terminal comprising at least one of a menu item icon and a thumbnail image. The method of claim 1, wherein the touch screen,
A mobile terminal for displaying the setting means under control of the control unit when receiving the setting command signal of the three-dimensional display level; The method of claim 1,
The touch screen,
When a touch operation for the specific object icon is received from the plurality of object icons, the setting means is displayed for the specific object icon under the control of the controller.
Touch operation for the specific icon,
A mobile terminal having a touch pattern corresponding to the setting command of the three-dimensional display level. The method of claim 1, wherein the touch screen,
When the specific object icon is displayed in three dimensions before the display of the setting means, the mobile terminal is configured to display the specific object icon in two dimensions while simultaneously displaying the setting means under the control of the controller. The method of claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional display level,
A mobile terminal comprising a raised three-dimensional display level and a recessed three-dimensional display level. The method of claim 1,
The means for setting the three-dimensional display level is
Including an indicator corresponding to each of the plurality of three-dimensional display level,
The control unit,
And when the indicator corresponding to a specific three-dimensional display level level is selected among the indicators included in the setting means, setting the specific three-dimensional display level level in the specific object icon. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When a first 3D display level is set for the specific object icon, the touch screen is controlled to protrude or recess the specific object icon by a first distance corresponding to the set first 3D display level.
And when the second three-dimensional display level is set for the specific object icon, controlling the touch screen to protrude or recess the specific object icon by a second distance corresponding to the set second three-dimensional display level. The method of claim 1,
The touch screen,
Receiving a touch operation for moving a first object icon among the plurality of object icons to a specific point;
The control unit,
The first object icon is moved to the specific point according to the input touch operation, and when the second object icon is displayed at the moved specific point, the three-dimensional display level of each of the first and second object icons is increased. The mobile terminal is arranged to overlap the first and second object icons if they are the same, and to overlap the first and second object icons if the three-dimensional display levels of the first and second object icons are different. The method of claim 9, wherein the touch screen,
If the three-dimensional display level of each of the first and second object icons is the same, the first and second object icons are displayed side by side when the first and second object icons overlap a predetermined range under the control of the controller. Mobile terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the touch screen,
If a three-dimensional display level having a smaller degree of protrusion than the second object icon is set in the first object icon, the first and second objects are maintained under a touch on the specific point under the control of the controller. The mobile terminal transparently processing the second object icon when the icons overlap. Displaying a plurality of object icons;
Receiving a setting command signal of a three-dimensional display level;
Displaying setting means for setting a three-dimensional display level with respect to a specific object icon among the plurality of displayed object icons in response to receiving the input command signal for setting the three-dimensional display level;
Setting a three-dimensional display level of the specific object icon by using the displayed setting means; And
And projecting or recessing the specific object icon three-dimensionally to correspond to the set three-dimensional display level. The method of claim 12,
And receiving a touch operation on the specific object icon among the plurality of object icons.
The display step of the setting means,
Displays the setting means with respect to a specific object icon to which the touch operation is input,
Touch operation for the specific icon,
A method of displaying an object icon of a mobile terminal having a touch pattern corresponding to a setting command of the 3D display level. The method of claim 12, wherein the displaying of the setting means comprises:
If the specific object icon is displayed in three dimensions prior to the display of the setting means, the object icon display method of the mobile terminal to display the specific object icon in two dimensions at the same time as displaying the setting means. The method of claim 12,
The means for setting the three-dimensional display level is
Including an indicator corresponding to each of the plurality of three-dimensional display level,
The setting step,
And when the indicator corresponding to a specific three-dimensional display level is selected among the indicators included in the setting means, setting the specific three-dimensional display level level to the specific object icon. The method of claim 12, wherein the protruding or recessed display step,
When a first 3D display level is set for the specific object icon, the specific object icon is projected or recessed by a first distance corresponding to the set first 3D display level.
And when the second three-dimensional display level is set for the specific object icon, displaying the specific object icon by protruding or recessing the second object in a second distance corresponding to the set second three-dimensional display level. The method of claim 12,
Receiving a touch operation for moving a first object icon among the plurality of object icons to a specific point;
Moving the first object icon to the specific point according to the input touch operation;
When the second object icon is displayed at the specific point, determining whether the three-dimensional display level set for each of the first and second object icons is the same; And
If the three-dimensional display level of each of the first and second object icons are the same, the first and second object icons are arranged so that they do not overlap, and if the three-dimensional display levels of each of the first and second object icons are different, And arranging the first and second object icons to overlap each other.

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