KR20120046622A - Mobile terminal system and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and control method thereof are provided to display content information for the selected content at a random display area by selecting the random content within a menu. CONSTITUTION: A control unit separates a display unit into plural display areas based on a first menu area and a second menu area(S120). The control unit displays one or more group menus or folders on the first menu area(S130). The control unit displays one or more content selected from the selected group menu on the second menu area(S140). The control unit displays content information corresponding to random content selected from one or more content at one or more display area(S150).

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof.

In general, a mobile terminal performs a GPS (Global Positioning System) function, a call function (or a call function), and a content (including a message, a file, etc.) and transmits and receives a result of performing the user. It is a device to provide.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof for dividing (setting) a plurality of display areas based on an upper menu and a lower menu included in the upper menu.

Another object of the present invention is to divide (set) a plurality of display areas based on an upper menu and a lower menu included in the upper menu, and when any content included in the lower menu is selected, A mobile terminal for displaying content information in an arbitrary display area of the divided plurality of display areas and a control method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, wherein the display unit is divided into a plurality of display regions based on a first menu region and a second menu region that intersects a partial region of the first menu region. Making; Displaying one or more group menus or folders in the first menu area; Displaying at least one content included in a selected group menu or folder among the one or more group menus or folders in the second menu area; And displaying content information corresponding to any content selected from the at least one content on one or more display areas of the divided plurality of display areas.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the first menu area and the first menu area may be inclined to each other at a predetermined angle based on a predetermined reference point of the display unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the displayed one or more group menus or folders or the at least one content may be set in size or display order based on recent usage information or frequency of use.

As an example related to the present invention, displaying the content information on at least one display area of the divided plurality of display areas may include displaying an image file included in the content information on a first display area of the plurality of display areas. Marking process; Displaying call information including at least one of a call date included in the content information and a call time on a second display area of the plurality of display areas; And displaying one or more menu items available in correspondence with the selected content included in the content information on a third display area of the plurality of display areas.

As an example related to the present invention, the displaying of the content information on at least one display area of the divided plurality of display areas may include displaying an image file or a video file included in the content information in a first area among the plurality of display areas. Displaying on the display area; Displaying file information including at least one of a resolution, a file size, and a storage date included in the content information on a second display area of the plurality of display areas; Displaying GPS information on a shooting location included in the content information and shooting information including at least one of a shooting time on a third display area of the plurality of display areas; And displaying one or more menu items available in correspondence with the selected content included in the content information on a fourth display area of the plurality of display areas.

A mobile terminal and a control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention divide (set) a plurality of display areas based on an upper menu and a lower menu included in the upper menu, and any content included in the lower menu is When selected, by displaying the content information on the selected content on any of the divided display areas, the display area can be efficiently used and the user's convenience can be improved.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A to 3F illustrate screens of a display unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be a smart phone, a portable terminal, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a Wibro. Terminals, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) terminals, Audio Video Navigation (AVN) terminals, Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), navigation (vehicle navigation devices), and the like.

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

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. have. 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. Can be.

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, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile terminal 100. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

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

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

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

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Here, the wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS) may be used.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. Here, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used. .

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may transmit / receive data with an arbitrary terminal using Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication, which is a wired communication technology.

The location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. For example, there is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and calculate three different distances accurately according to triangulation. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite.

In addition, the signal received through the location information module 115, 802.11, which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication, etc. proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); 802.15, the standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs), including Bluetooth, UWB, ZigBee, and wireless metropolitan area networks (MAN), including broadband wireless access (FWA), and broadband wireless access ( 802.16, the standard for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), and 802.20, the standard for the Mobile Internet for Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA), including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. The location information of the terminal may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 using a communication method.

In addition, the location-based technology mainly uses GPS information, which is a signal received by the location information module 115, but in addition to the GPS information, cell tower signal triangulation and Wi-Fi location information system (Wi). -Fi Positioning Information System, Hybrid Positioning System, or the like.

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

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration type and / or usage environment of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal.

In addition, the user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a touch screen, a jog wheel, a jog switch, and a jog shuttle. Various devices such as a mouse, a stylus pen, a touch pen, and the like may be used. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

In addition, the user input unit 130 receives a signal generated by a button operation or a function selection by a user, or receives a command or control signal generated by an operation such as touching / scrolling a displayed screen. .

The sensing unit 140 may be a mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, a presence or absence of a user contact, an orientation of the mobile terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal 100, or the like. The sensing state of the mobile terminal 100 generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is a slide phone type, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141. This will be described later with reference to the touch screen.

In addition, the sensing unit 140 includes a geomagnetic sensor that calculates a moving direction when the user moves, a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor that calculates a rotation direction, and a speed sensor that calculates a moving speed.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal (or a signal related to hearing) or a video signal (or a signal related to time) or an alarm signal or a signal related to a tactile sense, and the output unit 150. ) May include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154.

The display unit 151 displays (or outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

In addition, the display unit 151 may display various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using the UI and / or the GUI included in the memory 160. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 151 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. The display device may include at least one of a flexible display, a field emission display (FED), a 3D display, and a light emitting diode (LED).

Some of these displays may be configured as transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through them. 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.

According to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100, two or more display units 151 may exist. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) in the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

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

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

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

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile 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 generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying an occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal, for example, vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for event occurrence notification may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152, so that they 151, 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that a 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.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow 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 the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). You can also do The memory 160 may store data relating to various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

In addition, the memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Etc.), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EPEROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), At least one type of storage medium may include a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet, or may operate in connection with the web storage.

In addition, the memory 160 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the memory 160 stores data and programs required for the mobile terminal 100 to operate.

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

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

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

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

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

The functions of the components applied to the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Processors, Controllers The controller may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180. In addition, the navigation session 182 applied to the mobile terminal 100 provides a general navigation function.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

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

First, the controller 180 sets a portion of the entire display area of the display unit 151 as a first menu area including one or more group menus or one or more folders.

In addition, the controller 180 may include at least one content (including a submenu, a subfolder, etc.) included in the at least one group menu or folder in another partial region of the entire display area of the display unit 151. Set to the second menu area.

In this case, the controller 180 is configured such that a partial region of the first menu region and a partial region of the second menu region cross each other. That is, the controller 180 tilts the first menu area and the second menu area at a predetermined angle (acute angle or obtuse angle) based on an arbitrary reference point of the entire display area of the display unit 151. Configure to lose.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, the controller 180 sets a portion of the entire display area 300 of the display unit 151 as the first menu area 310, and sets another portion of the display area 151. Set to the second menu area 320. In addition, the controller 180 is configured to have an area 330 where the first menu area 310 and the second menu area 320 cross each other. Here, the first menu area 310 and the second menu area 320 may be configured to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to an arbitrary reference point (for example, a center point of the display unit 151). In addition to the horizontal and vertical axes shown in FIG. 3A, as shown in FIG. 3B, the first menu area 310 and the second menu area 320 may be configured to be diagonal to each other. There is (S110).

Thereafter, the controller 180 divides the entire display area of the display unit 151 into a plurality of display areas based on the set first menu area and the second menu area. In this case, the controller 180 divides the entire display area of the display unit 151 into two arbitrary areas by the first menu area, and the whole of the display unit 151 by the second menu area. The display area is controlled to be divided into two arbitrary other areas.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, the controller 180 divides the entire display area 300 into left and right display areas by the set first menu area 310, and sets the set system. The entire display area 300 is divided into upper and lower display areas by the menu area 320. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, the controller 180 may display the entire display area 300 of the display unit 151 by the first menu area 310 and the second menu area 320. Is divided into a plurality of display areas 341, 342, 343, and 344 (S120).

Thereafter, the controller 180 displays the one or more group menus or folders (eg, a phone book, a multimedia folder, etc.) previously stored in the memory 160 in the first menu area. In this case, the controller 180 may display different sizes of the one or more group menus or folders displayed in the first menu area based on a frequency of use or a recently used list (recent use information), and / or the like. Or you can set the display order. In addition, the controller 180 displays the one or more group menus or folders in the first menu area by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface previously stored in the memory 160. The one or more group menus or folders displayed on the display unit 161 may include a menu screen including various text or image data (including various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like. can do.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3C, the controller 180 may include a family 311 and a friend 312 included in the one or more group menus (eg, a phone book) previously stored in the memory 160. ), A workplace 313, a fellowship 314, and the other 315 are displayed in the first menu area 310. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, the controller 180 displays the size of a recently used family 311 menu relatively large compared to the sizes of other menus 312, 313, 314, and 315. can do.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, when all of the menu items included in the one or more group menus are not displayed in the first menu area 310, the controller 180 may display a 'down button' menu ( 350, it may represent that there are additional items that are not displayed among the menu items included in the one or more group menus. In addition, the controller 180 selects (or touches) the down button menu 350 or performs a predetermined operation (for example, a sliding touch input from the top to the bottom) by a user's touch input. If not included, an item not displayed among the menu items included in the one or more group menus may be displayed in the first menu area 310 (S130).

Subsequently, when any one group menu or folder is selected from the one or more group menus or folders displayed in the first menu area, the controller 180 corresponds to the selected group menu or folder. At least one content (or menu) previously stored in the display is displayed in the second menu area. In this case, the controller 180 may display the size of the at least one content displayed in the second menu area differently and / or set the order in which the contents are displayed based on the frequency of use or the recently used list order. have.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3D, the controller 180 may display the family menu among the one or more group menus 311, 312, 313, 314, and 315 displayed in the first menu area 310. When 311 is selected, the father 321, the mother 322, the older brother 323, the older sister 324, which are at least one content previously stored in the memory 160 in response to the selected family 311, Content such as the brother 325 is displayed in the second menu area 320. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3D, the controller 180 displays the size of the recently used type 323 menu relatively large compared to the sizes of the other menus 321, 322, 324, and 325. can do. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3D, the controller 180 includes an area 330 where the first menu area 310 and the second menu area 320 cross a recently used type 323 menu. Can be displayed on (S140).

Then, when any one of the at least one content displayed in the second menu area is selected, the controller 180 corresponds to the selected content previously stored in the memory 160 in response to the selected content. Information (or content information) is displayed on the plurality of divided display regions. In this case, the controller 180 displays some contents of the plurality of pieces of information included in the content information in a first display area of the plurality of divided display areas, and other contents of the plurality of pieces of information are divided into the plurality of pieces of information. A plurality of pieces of information included in the content information, such as displayed on a second display area of a display area of the display area, and another content of the plurality of pieces of information on a third display area of the divided plurality of display areas. It may also be configured to distribute (or divide) each of the plurality of divided display regions. In this case, the content information includes an image file (or including a video file, a flash file, a document file, a music file, etc.), call information, file information, shooting information, one or more service menu items available for the content, and the like. do.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3E, the controller 180 may use the older sister content among the at least one contents 321, 322, 323, 324, and 325 displayed on the second menu area 320. When 324 is selected, of the content information previously stored in the memory 160 in response to the selected sister 324, an image file (or photo) 361 is included in the divided first display area 341. And display call information (for example, a call date, talk time, etc.) 362 of the last call with the older sister 324 in the second display area 342, and display the older sister 324 with the older sister 324. One or more service menu items (eg, including a text message menu, an MMS menu, a video call menu, a call menu, etc.) 363 that are correspondingly available are displayed on the third display area 343.

As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 3F, the controller 180 may include one or more folders (eg, food 361, family picture 362, travel) in the first menu area 310. 363, etc.) and at least one content (eg, image) included in the travel 363 folder selected from the one or more folders 361, 362, 363 in the second menu area 320. File, video file, etc.), and when the 'image # 1' 371 content is selected from the at least one content, the memory corresponding to the selected 'image # 1' 371 content; Among the content information previously stored in 160, an image file 381 is displayed on the divided first display area 341, and file information (eg, resolution, file) of the content of the 'image # 1' 371 is displayed. Size, storage date, etc.) 382 in the second display area 342, Information 383 (including, for example, GPS information of a photographing position, photographing time information, etc.) 383 of the content # 1 '371 is displayed on the third display area 343, and the image # 1 is displayed. Display one or more service menu items (e.g., including a sharing menu, a switch to wallpaper menu, an MMS menu, a delete menu, etc.) 384 available corresponding to '371' in the fourth display area 344 (S150).

In the present exemplary embodiment, the entire display area of the display unit 151 is divided into a plurality of display areas based on the first menu area and the second menu area. The specific display area of the entire display area of the display unit 151 may be divided into a plurality of display areas based on the first menu area and the second menu area.

In addition, when a predetermined button is selected, the controller 180 displays the one or more group menus (or folders) in the first menu area, and among the one or more group menus in the second menu area. When displaying at least one content included in a specific group menu (or a specific folder) set as a default, when any one of the at least one content displayed in the first menu area is selected, The display apparatus may be configured to display content information corresponding to the selected content in the divided plurality of display areas. That is, when the preset button is selected, the controller 180 displays one or more group menus (or folders) set as defaults in the first menu area, and at least one included in a specific group menu set as defaults. Can be configured to display the content of the in the second menu area.

As such, the mobile terminal 100 divides (sets) the plurality of display areas based on an upper menu (for example, a group menu or a folder) and a lower menu (content or menu) included in the upper menu, When any content included in the sub-menu is selected, content information on the selected content is displayed on any of the divided display areas, thereby efficiently using the display area and providing convenience for the user. Can be improved.

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

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
111: broadcast receiving module 112: mobile communication module
113 wireless Internet module 114 short-range communication module
115: Position information module 120: A / V input section
121: camera 122: microphone
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
141: proximity sensor 150: output section
151: display unit 152: sound output module
153: alarm unit 154: haptic module
160: memory 170: interface unit
180: control unit 181: multimedia module
182: navigation session 190: power supply

Claims (5)

Dividing an area of the display unit into a plurality of display areas based on a first menu area and a second menu area that intersects a partial area of the first menu area;
Displaying one or more group menus or folders in the first menu area;
Displaying at least one content included in a selected group menu or folder among the one or more group menus or folders in the second menu area; And
And displaying content information corresponding to any content selected from the at least one content on one or more display areas of the divided plurality of display areas. The method of claim 1, wherein the first menu area and the first menu area,
The control method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that inclined to each other at a predetermined angle with respect to the predetermined reference point of the display unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more group menus or folders displayed, or the at least one content,
A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that the size or display order is set based on recent usage information or frequency of use. The method of claim 1, wherein displaying the content information on one or more display areas of the divided plurality of display areas comprises:
Displaying an image file included in the content information on a first display area of the plurality of display areas;
Displaying call information including at least one of a call date included in the content information and a call time on a second display area of the plurality of display areas; And
And displaying one or more menu items available in correspondence with the selected content included in the content information on a third display area of the plurality of display areas. The method of claim 1, wherein displaying the content information on one or more display areas of the divided plurality of display areas comprises:
Displaying an image file or a video file included in the content information on a first display area of the plurality of display areas;
Displaying file information including at least one of a resolution, a file size, and a storage date included in the content information on a second display area of the plurality of display areas;
Displaying GPS information on a shooting location included in the content information and shooting information including at least one of a shooting time on a third display area of the plurality of display areas; And
And displaying one or more menu items available in correspondence with the selected content included in the content information on a fourth display area of the plurality of display areas.

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