KR20120072953A - Mobile terminal system and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and control method thereof are provided to enable a user to communicate with a selected person through randomly selected application by displaying various applications which are able to communicate with the selected person. CONSTITUTION: A control unit displays a function execution result screen on a display unit(S110). When one content is selected from the function execution result screen, the control unit displays an available application list related to the selected content on the display unit(S120). When one application is selected from the displayed available application list, the control unit communicates with a terminal corresponding to the selected content through the selected application(S130).

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present specification relates 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 disclosure, when displaying the contacts of a specific person stored in advance, displays various apps (APP) that can communicate with the specific person, and performs a communication connection with the specific person using any app selected from the various apps displayed To provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same, which provide a list of call-related apps that can be used for communication with any terminal in addition to the call-related apps basically provided by the mobile terminal.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof for updating a list of available apps.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method including: displaying a function execution result screen; Displaying a list of available apps related to the selected content when any one of contents included in the function execution result screen is selected; And when any one of the displayed available app lists is selected, performing a communication connection with the terminal corresponding to the selected content through the selected app.

As an example related to the present specification, the first content may include at least one of a document screen, an image screen, and a video screen.

As an example related to the present specification, the function execution result screen may be any one of a message screen, a call history screen, a phone book screen, a file screen, and an email screen.

As an example related to the present specification, the selected content may include a name, nickname, phone number, image file, email address, date of birth, address, memo, group information, shortcut number, ring tone information, blog name, twitter name, and Facebook name. And one or more related information of the homepage address.

As an example related to the present specification, the available app list may include a basic app list including one or more of a call, a message, and a video call; And a call-related app list including one or more of Google Talk, Fring, Kakao Talk, Tickle, M & Talk, Nimbuds, Skype, Trophone, FaceTime.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal comprising: a display unit which displays a list of available apps related to the selected content when any content included in a function execution result screen is selected; And a controller configured to perform a communication connection with a terminal corresponding to the selected content through the selected app, when any one of the available apps list displayed on the display unit is selected.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: transmitting a transmission request message of a call-related app list to any first terminal to which a call is connected; Receiving a call-related app list transmitted from the first terminal in response to the transfer request message; And updating the list of available apps related to the first terminal based on the received call-related app list.

As an example related to the present specification, checking whether an app included in the received call-related app list is installed; As a result of the checking, when an app included in the received call-related app list is not installed, downloading the corresponding app from any server that provides the app; And installing the downloaded corresponding app.

As an example related to the present specification, after the communication with the first terminal is terminated, when performing a new communication connection with the first terminal, displaying the updated available app list; And when any one of the displayed updated available apps list is selected, performing a communication connection with the first terminal through the selected app.

The mobile terminal according to the present disclosure for achieving the above objects, the call request to send a call request list of the app-related app list to any first terminal that is connected to the call, and the call transmitted from the first terminal in response to the transfer request message A communication unit for receiving a list of related apps; And a controller for updating the list of available apps related to the first terminal based on the received call-related app list.

As an example related to the present specification, if the app included in the received call-related app list is not installed in the mobile terminal including the control unit, the corresponding app from any server providing the corresponding app. Download it, you can install the downloaded app.

As an example related to the present specification, after the communication with the first terminal is terminated, when performing a new communication connection with the first terminal, the display unit may further include a display unit for displaying the updated available app list.

As an example related to the present specification, when any one app is selected from the updated available app list displayed on the display unit, the controller may perform a communication connection with the first terminal through the selected app. .

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising: performing a communication connection with an arbitrary server through a predetermined dedicated app; Transmitting a list of available apps previously stored in a storage unit to any server connected to the communication; Transmitting a transmission request message of a call-related app list for any contact information previously stored in the storage unit; Receiving a call-related app list corresponding to the arbitrary contact information transmitted from the server in response to the transfer request message; And updating the list of available apps related to the arbitrary contact information based on the received call-related app list.

As an example related to the present specification, the server may provide a dedicated app service for managing a call-related app list.

The mobile terminal according to the present specification for achieving the above objects, performs a communication connection with any server through a predetermined dedicated app, and transmits a transmission request message of a call-related app list for any contact information, the transmission A communication unit receiving a call-related app list transmitted from the server in response to a request message; And a controller for updating the list of available apps related to the arbitrary contact information based on the received call-related app list.

A control method of a mobile terminal according to the present disclosure for achieving the above objects, to determine whether or not the mapping between the one or more contact information included in the phone book and the information contained in the address book of one or more call-related apps stored in the storage unit; step; And when there is information mapped between the one or more contact information and information included in the address book of the call-related app, updating the list of available apps related to the contact information based on the mapped information. .

As an example related to the present specification, the checking of the mapping may include at least one contact information including at least one of a name, a nickname, a phone number, an email address, a blog name, a Twitter name, a Facebook name, and a homepage address. Check whether the information is mapped with information included in the address book of the one or more call-related apps, each of which includes at least one of a name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, Twitter name, Facebook name, and homepage address. Can be.

A mobile terminal according to the present disclosure for achieving the above objects, the phone book including one or more contact information, the address book of one or more call-related apps, and one or more available app list corresponding to each of the one or more contact information A storage unit for storing; And a controller for updating the list of available apps related to the contact information based on the mapped information when there is information mapped to the at least one contact information and the information included in the address book.

The mobile terminal and the control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when displaying the contact information of a specific person stored in advance, and displays a variety of apps that can communicate with the specific person, by using any app selected from the various apps displayed By performing a communication connection with a specific person, a communication connection may be conveniently performed using a specific app.

In addition, the mobile terminal and the control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in addition to the call-related apps basically provided by the mobile terminal by providing a list of call-related apps that can be used for communication with any terminal, You can check various call-related apps with your device at one time and use the checked contents conveniently.

In addition, the mobile terminal and its control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a method for updating the list of available apps, the user can conveniently use the updated available app list in real time.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal for explaining a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal for explaining a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
5A to 5B are views illustrating screens of the display unit according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth 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 for explaining a mobile terminal 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 mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device (vehicle navigation device). , Etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) 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 illustrated in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those illustrated in FIG. 1, and fewer components thereof. 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, a location information module 115, and the like. .

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 refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to 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 broadcasting signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcasting receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Only Digital 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 technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a wireless broadband (Wibro), a WiMAX, a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) Can 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. .

The location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. An example is a 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. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

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. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

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.

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.

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. It may include at least one of a flexible display and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be configured as transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through them. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. 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 embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. 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 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.

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). 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. 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.

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. According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. 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.

On the other hand, the controller 180 applied to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when displaying the contact information of the pre-stored specific person, and displays a variety of apps that can communicate with the specific person, from among the various apps displayed Use any app selected to communicate with the specific person.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal 200 for describing a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a central processing apparatus for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole is provided. Unit (CPU) 222, a main board 220 incorporating a key control unit 221 for controlling various key signals, an LCD control unit 223 for controlling an LCD, and a memory 224 for storing various information. )

The memory 224 stores map information (map data) for displaying vehicle guidance information (road guidance information for guiding a user during driving / non-driving) on a map of the display unit (or LCD) 211.

In addition, the memory 224 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road condition on which the vehicle is currently traveling and various information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 220 is a communication module 201 that is assigned a unique device number and performs voice calls and data transmission and reception through a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, and guides the location of the vehicle and travels from the starting point to the destination. A GPS module 202 for receiving a GPS signal for path tracking and the like, generating current location data of the vehicle based on the received GPS signal, or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS signal; A gyro sensor 203 for detecting the driving direction, a CD deck 204 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD), and the like.

In addition, the communication module 201 and the GPS module 202 transmit / receive signals through the first antenna 205 and the second antenna 206, respectively.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to the TV module 230 that receives the broadcast signal through the broadcast signal antenna (or TV antenna) 231.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to a liquid crystal display (LCD) 211 under the control of the LCD controller 223 through an interface board 213.

The LCD 211 performs a predetermined signal processing process on the broadcast signal received through the TV module 230, and then controls the signal processed broadcast signal by the LCD controller 223 on the interface board ( A video signal is displayed on the LCD 211 through 213, and the audio signal is output through the amplifier 254 under the control of the audio board 240 to be described later. In addition, the LCD 211 displays various video signals and text signals based on the control signals of the LCD control unit 223.

In addition, the LCD 211 may be configured to receive an input from a user by using a touch screen method.

In addition, the main board 220 is connected to the front board 212 under the control of the key controller 221 through the interface board 213. The front board 212 configures buttons and menus for inputting various key signals, and provides the main board 220 with a key signal corresponding to a key (or button) selected by a user. In addition, the front board 212 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 221.

The audio board 240 is connected to the main board 220 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 240 includes a microcomputer 244 for controlling the audio board 240, a tuner 243 for receiving a radio signal through an antenna (or radio antenna) 245, And a power processor 242 for supplying power to the microcomputer 244, and a signal processor 241 for performing signal processing for outputting various voice signals.

In addition, the audio board 240 is connected to a radio antenna 245 for receiving a radio signal and a tape deck 246 for playing an audio tape.

Also, the audio board 240 is connected to an amplifier 254 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 240.

In addition, the amplifier 254 is connected to the vehicle interface 250. That is, the main board 220 and the audio board 240 are connected to the vehicle interface 250, respectively. In addition, the vehicle interface 250 may include a hands-free 251 for inputting a voice signal without using a vehicle driver's hand, an airbag 252 for providing passenger safety, and a speed sensor for detecting a vehicle speed. 253 and the like can be connected.

In addition, the speed sensor 253 calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 222.

In addition, the navigation session 182 applied to the telematics terminal 200 provides a general navigation function.

On the other hand, the central processing unit 222 applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when displaying the contact information of a specific person stored in advance, displays a variety of apps that can communicate with the specific person, the various displayed Communication is performed with the specific person by using any app selected from the app.

Hereinafter, the configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3. Here, the mobile terminal of FIG. 3 is not only a mobile terminal 100 and a telematics terminal 200 but also a smart phone, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, and a personal digital terminal. Assistant: PDA), Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), Notebook Computer, Tablet PC (Tablet PC), Wibro Terminal, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) Terminal, Television (Television), 3D Television, Video Equipment The present invention can be applied to various terminals such as a telematics terminal, a navigation terminal, an audio video navigation terminal, and the like.

3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the mobile terminal 300 includes a storage unit 310, a display unit 320, a control unit 330, and It consists of a communication unit 340. Not all components of the mobile terminal 300 illustrated in FIG. 3 are essential components, and the mobile terminal 300 may be implemented by more components than those illustrated in FIG. 3, and fewer components thereof. The mobile terminal 300 may also be implemented.

The storage unit 310 stores various menu screens, various user interfaces (UIs), and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

In addition, the storage unit 310 stores the available app list (or available app list information). Here, the available app list includes a basic app list and a call related app list. The basic app list may include a call function, a message function, a video call function, and the like, which are basically provided by the mobile terminal 300, and the call-related app list may be stored in the mobile terminal 300. It includes information about call-related apps associated with any stored contact information (or personal information). In this case, the contact information may include a name (or a name), a phone number, a picture (image file), an e-mail address, a date of birth, an address, a memo, and storage location information (icon information such as a mobile phone, a home, a company, and other faxes). Includes, group information, shortcut number, ringtone information, blog name, twitter, facebook name and more. The contact information may include subscription information of various social network services in addition to the social network service (SNS) described above.

In addition, the storage unit 310 stores information on the address book of any call-related app. At this time, the address book of the call-related app includes information such as an account (ID, etc.), name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, Twitter name, Facebook name, personal homepage address, and the like.

In addition, the storage unit 310 stores data and programs necessary for the mobile terminal 300 to operate.

In addition, the storage unit 310 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory, etc.), ROM (Read-Only Memory: ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory: RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) ), A magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk may include at least one storage medium.

The display unit 320 displays various contents such as various menu screens using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 310 under the control of the controller 330. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 320 includes 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.

In addition, the display unit 320 displays an arbitrary function execution result screen under the control of the controller 330. In this case, the function execution result screen may include a result screen (or message screen) of a message function, a result screen (or call history screen) of a call log function, and a result screen (or phone book screen) of a phone book function. ), An execution result screen of the file function (or a file screen), an execution result screen of the email function (or an email screen), and the like.

Here, the message screen, the information on the outgoing message history transmitted to any terminal, the information on the received message history received from the arbitrary terminal, the contact information for the arbitrary terminal, the call with the arbitrary terminal It may include related app history information.

In addition, the call history screen, information on the outgoing call history for the arbitrary terminal, information on the received call history for the arbitrary terminal, information on the missed call history for the arbitrary terminal, the arbitrary It may include information on a call waiting history for the terminal, information on the video call history for the arbitrary terminal, contact information for the arbitrary terminal, app-related call history information with the arbitrary terminal, and the like. .

In addition, the phone book screen may include contact information.

The file screen may include information on details of an origination file (including an image file, a document file, a video file, etc.) transmitted to the arbitrary terminal, information about a received file history received from the arbitrary terminal, and the arbitrary information. It may include a voice file / video file stored during a call / video conference with the terminal, contact information for the arbitrary terminal.

In addition, the e-mail screen, information on the e-mail transmission history sent to the arbitrary terminal (or any e-mail address), information on the e-mail reception history received from the arbitrary terminal, contact with the arbitrary terminal Information and the like.

As such, the result screen according to the execution of any function displayed on the display unit 320 may be variously set according to the design of the user.

In addition, the display unit 320 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 3D display, and a light emitting diode (LED).

In addition, two or more display units 320 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 300. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface (same surface) of the mobile terminal 300, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

On the other hand, when the display unit 320 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 320 is output. In addition to the 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 a touch panel.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 320 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 320 into an electrical input signal. In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the time of 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 corresponding data to the controller 330. As a result, the controller 330 may determine which area of the display unit is touched.

In addition, the display unit 320 may include a proximity sensor. In addition, the proximity sensor may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile terminal 300 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen.

In addition, the proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by 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 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.

As such, when the display unit is used as an input device, a command or control signal may be received by an operation such as receiving a button operation by a user or touching / scrolling the displayed screen.

The controller 330 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 300.

In addition, when any content (or contact information) is selected from a function execution result displayed on the display 320, the controller 330 displays a list of available apps related to the selected content. Mark on. Here, the available app list is not only information on a call function, a message function, a video call function, etc., which are basically provided to the mobile terminal 300, but a call related app that can be additionally used in connection with the selected content. (Google Talk), Fring, Cacao Talk, Touch to Talk (TiKL), M & Talk, Nimbuz, Skype, Truphone, Face It may include information about various additional call-related apps, such as facetime.

In addition, when any one of the available apps list related to the selected content displayed on the display unit 320 is selected, the controller 330 may include a terminal corresponding to the selected content using the selected app function. The communication connection is performed through the communication unit 340.

In addition, the controller 330 performs a communication connection with an arbitrary first mobile terminal through the communication unit 340, and enters a background state using a multi-tasking function. And generating a transmission request message for requesting the transmission of the call-related app list installed in the first mobile terminal and transmitting the generated transmission request message to the first mobile terminal.

In addition, the control unit 330, through the communication unit 340 receives a call-related app list installed in the first mobile terminal transmitted from the first mobile terminal in response to the transmission request message, the received call The available app list previously stored in the storage unit 310 is updated based on the related app list.

In addition, the controller 330, if any button / key provided in the mobile terminal 300 is selected or at a predetermined time, the controller 330 performs any call method function previously installed in the mobile terminal 300. Using a dedicated dedicated app, requesting a server providing the dedicated app service to transmit each call-related app list for a terminal corresponding to one or more contact information previously stored in the storage unit 310, and requesting the request. In response to receiving the call-related app list corresponding to each of the one or more contact information transmitted from the server through the communication unit 340. In addition, the controller 330, based on a call-related app list corresponding to each of the received at least one contact information, the available app list corresponding to each of the at least one contact information previously stored in the storage unit 310; Update.

In addition, the controller 330 determines whether an app corresponding to the received call-related app list is installed in the mobile terminal 300 based on the received call-related app list, and is not installed. If there is an app, the app may be downloaded from a server providing the app service, and the downloaded app may be installed in the mobile terminal 300.

In addition, the control unit 330 may include one or more contact information included in the phone book previously stored in the storage unit 310 and information included in an address book of one or more call-related apps previously stored in the storage unit 310. If there is information to be mapped, and if there is information to be mapped, the available app list information previously stored in the storage unit 310 is updated in response to the corresponding contact information based on the mapped information.

In addition, when the controller 330 receives an available app list transmission request message (or a call-related app list transmission request message) transmitted from any server or terminal connected to any communication through the communication unit 340. A screen for checking whether the available app list is transmitted or not is displayed on the display unit 320 and the available app list stored in the storage unit 310 based on a signal corresponding to a user selection among the displayed screens. The server may be sent to the server / terminal or the announcement message may be sent to the server / terminal.

In addition, the controller 330 is configured to allow or disallow transmission of setting information (or option information) of the available app list pre-stored in the storage unit 310 to any communication connected server or When receiving the available app list transmission request message (or call related app list transmission request message) transmitted from the terminal, automatically transmitting the available app list stored in the storage unit 310 based on the set setting information. It can also be configured to determine the presence or absence.

In addition, the controller 330 may include a contact list (for example, call, VoIP, IP_1, and the like) previously stored in the storage unit 310 corresponding to each contact information included in the phone book. IP_2, etc.) is displayed on the display unit 320, and a color (or a background color) is additionally displayed so as to be distinguished from other functions with respect to a function capable of communication connection with any contact information in the displayed contact list, or Alternatively, the icon of the corresponding function may be displayed in an activated state. That is, the controller 330, when the contact list is displayed for the sunny included in the phone book, when a call function and IP_1 function of the displayed contact list is available, a call icon indicating the call function And the IP_1 icon to be activated or a predetermined icon or monicon is displayed at a predetermined position of the call icon and the IP_1 icon, and a communication connection can be made through the corresponding icon (call icon and IP_1 icon). I can display it. Here, the contact list may include functions for various social network services and / or messenger functions (including, for example, NateOn, MSN, etc.) in addition to the function in charge of the communication function.

In addition, when any one icon is selected from among the displayed icons for communication connection, the controller 330 performs a communication connection with a terminal corresponding to the contact information through a function corresponding to the selected icon. That is, the controller 330 performs communication connection with the terminal corresponding to the sunny through a call function when the call function is selected from among the displayed call list and the IP_1 function.

The communication unit 340 performs a communication function with any terminal or server under the control of the control unit 330. In this case, the communication unit 340 may include a wired / wireless communication module. Here, the wireless Internet technology, Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High-speed downlink packet access (High) Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Wireless Mobile Broadband Service (WMBS), and the like, and may include the short range communication. The technology may include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like. The wired communication technology may include universal serial bus (USB) communication.

In addition, the communication unit 340 transmits the information transmission request message generated by the control of the control unit 330 to the arbitrary terminal or server.

In addition, the communication unit 340 receives information on a call-related app list installed in a specific terminal transmitted from the arbitrary terminal or server.

In addition, the communication unit 340, under the control of the control unit 330, the information on the call-related app list installed in the mobile terminal 300 pre-stored in the storage unit 310, the arbitrary terminal or server To transmit.

In addition, the mobile terminal 300 may further include a voice output unit (not shown) for outputting voice information included in a signal processed by the controller 330 by a predetermined signal. The voice output unit may be a speaker.

The voice output unit may output voice information included in an execution result of an application program under the control of the controller 330.

In addition, the mobile terminal 300 may include an input unit (not shown) that receives a signal according to a button operation by a user or receives a command or control signal generated by an operation such as touching / scrolling a displayed screen. It may further include.

In addition, the input unit receives a signal corresponding to information input by a user, and includes a keyboard, a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / electrostatic), and a touch screen ( Various devices such as a touch screen, a jog shuttle, a jog wheel, a jog switch, a mouse, a stylus pen, a touch pen, and a laser pointer may be used. In this case, the input unit receives a signal corresponding to input by the various devices.

As such, when displaying the contact information of a specific person stored in advance, various APPs that can communicate with the specific person may be displayed, and a communication connection with the specific person may be performed by using any app selected from the displayed various apps. .

In addition, in addition to the call-related apps basically provided by the mobile terminal, a call-related app list that can be used for communication with any terminal can be provided.

In addition, as described above, a method of updating the list of available apps may be provided.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

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

First, the control unit 330 executes any function (or any application program) previously stored in the storage unit 310, and executes the function execution result (data according to the function execution result or function execution result screen). Is displayed on the display unit 320. At this time, the arbitrary function includes a message function, a call history function, a phone book function, a file function, an e-mail function, and the like. In addition, the result of the function execution, name (name or nickname), phone number, photo (image file), email address, date of birth, address, memo, storage location (mobile phone, home, company, other, icon information such as fax, etc.) ), One or more contact information including group information, shortcut number, ringtone information, blog name, twitter name, Facebook name, personal homepage address, and the like.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the controller 330 may include a call log (for example, an outgoing call log, an incoming call log, a missed call log, a call waiting log, and a video) as a result of executing the call log function. Call history, outgoing message history, received message history, call-related app history, etc.) 501 is displayed on the display unit 320. Here, the call history 501 includes a plurality of contact information (david, john, sally, steve, sunny, etc.) (S110).

Subsequently, when any one of contact information (or content) is selected by the user in the function execution result screen displayed on the display unit 320, the controller 330 selects a list of available apps related to the selected contact information. It is displayed on the display unit 320. Here, the list of available apps related to the contact information may include not only information (or a basic app list) of basic apps such as a call, a message, and a video call basically provided by the mobile terminal 300, but also the selected contact information. Information on one or more call-related apps installed in the terminal corresponding to (or call-related app list). In addition, the available app list related to the contact information includes different information according to each contact information. In addition, the information about the one or more call-related apps, Google Talk, Fring, Cacao Talk, Touch to Talk: TiKL, M & Talk, Nimbuds ( It can include information about various additional call-related apps such as Nimbuz, Skype, Truphone, and facetime.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the controller 330 may include a plurality of contact information (david, john, sally, and steve) included in the function execution result. , Sunny, etc.), as shown in FIG. 5B, together with the contact information 511 of the selected sally, the available app list information 512 related to the selected sally is displayed on the display unit 320. ). In this case, the available app list 512 related to Sally includes not only a call, a message, and a video call, but also information about one or more additional call-related apps installed on the terminal corresponding to the Sally. (S120).

Thereafter, when any one app is selected from the list of available apps displayed on the display unit 320, the controller 330 performs a communication connection with a terminal corresponding to the selected contact information by using the selected app. .

For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the controller 330 selects a pring 521 from the available app list (call, message, video call, pring, tickle, Mntalk) when the selected pring 521 is selected. A communication connection with the terminal corresponding to the selected sally is performed by using the pring (S130).

As such, when displaying the contact information of the pre-stored specific person, the mobile terminal 300 displays various apps that can communicate with the specific person, and establishes a communication connection with the specific person by using any app selected from the various apps displayed. Can be done.

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

First, the controller 330 performs a communication connection (eg, a call connection) with an arbitrary first terminal through the communication unit 340. The first terminal may be a smart phone, a mobile terminal, a telematics terminal, a portable terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a notebook computer, a tablet PC, a Wibro terminal, an IPTV terminal, a television, a navigation terminal, an AVN terminal, It can be applied to various terminals such as an A / V terminal (S210).

Thereafter, the controller 330 transmits a call-related app list installed in the first terminal in a background state by using a multi-tasking function while performing a communication connection with the first terminal. A transmission request message for making a request is generated and transmitted to the first terminal. In addition, when transmitting the transmission request message, the controller 330 may transmit information on a call-related app list installed in the mobile terminal 300 including the controller 330 to the first terminal (see FIG. S220).

Thereafter, the controller 330 receives information on a call-related app list installed in the first terminal transmitted from the first terminal in response to the transmission request message (S230).

Thereafter, the controller 330 updates a list of available apps previously stored in the storage 310 in relation to the first terminal using information on a call-related app list installed in the first terminal. Here, the available app list includes a basic app list and a call-related app list, and the controller 330 is based on the information on the call-related app list installed in the received first terminal, the storage unit 310. Update the available app list including the call-related app list previously stored in

For example, the controller 330 may include one or more pieces of contact information (eg, David, John, Sally, Steve, Sunny, etc. included in the phone book function previously stored in the storage 310 by the first terminal). ), If it corresponds to the Steve, call-related app list information (for example, Kakao talk) installed in the received first terminal is added to the list of available apps related to Steve previously stored in the storage unit 310. Save it.

In addition, the controller 330, if there is an app that is not installed in the mobile terminal 300 among the apps included in the received call-related app list, the app is not installed from any server (not shown) Download and install the downloaded app (S240).

Thereafter, the controller 330 displays the updated available app list on the display unit 320 when a new communication connection is made with the first terminal after the communication with the first terminal is terminated. If any one app is selected from the displayed updated available app list, a communication connection with the first terminal is performed using the selected app (S250).

As such, the mobile terminal 300 receives a list of call-related apps installed in any mobile terminal to which communication is connected by using a multi-tasking function, and is available for use in connection with the corresponding mobile terminal based on the provided call-related app list. You can update the list of apps.

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

First, the controller 330 is an arbitrary server (not shown) for providing the dedicated app service through the communication unit 320 using a dedicated app dedicated to an arbitrary call type exchange function previously installed in the mobile terminal 300. Perform a communication connection with the (S310).

Thereafter, the controller 330 transmits information (or a call-related app list included in the available app list) of the call-related app list installed in the mobile terminal 300 to the server. Here, the server stores subscriber information, a call-related app list, and the like transmitted from any terminal that subscribes to a service provided by the server (S320).

Thereafter, the controller 330 generates a transmission request message for requesting transmission of a call-related app list for any contact information among one or more contact information included in the phone book previously stored in the storage 310, Send to the server.

For example, the control unit 330, the call-related app for sunny from the contact information (for example, David, John, Sally, Steve, Sunny, etc.) included in the phone book pre-stored in the storage unit 310 A transmission request message for requesting transmission of a list is generated and transmitted to the server (S330).

Thereafter, the controller 330 receives information on a call related app list for the arbitrary contact information transmitted from the server in response to the transmission request message.

For example, the controller 330 receives information on a call-related app list for sunny transmitted from the server in response to a request for transmission of a call-related app list related to sunny (S340).

Subsequently, the controller 330 uses the available app list pre-stored in the storage 310 in relation to the arbitrary contact information by using information on a call-related app list for the received contact information. Update. Here, the available app list includes a basic app list and a call-related app list, and the controller 330 is based on the information on the call-related app list for any received contact information. Update the available app list including the call-related app list previously stored in

For example, the controller 330 adds and stores call-related app list information (eg, Kakao talk) related to the received sunny to a list of available apps related to sunny previously stored in the storage 310. .

In addition, the controller 330, if there is an app that is not installed in the mobile terminal 300 among the apps included in the call-related app list for the received contact information, the app service that is not installed provides Download the not installed app from the server to install the installed app (S350).

Thereafter, the controller 330 displays the updated available app list on the display 320 when the communication connection with the arbitrary contact information is to be performed, and the displayed updated available app list is displayed. If any one of the apps is selected, a communication connection with the terminal corresponding to the arbitrary contact information is performed using the selected app (S360).

As such, the mobile terminal 300 subscribes to a dedicated app service that provides a list of call-related apps, and receives a list of call-related apps associated with any contact information (or any terminal) using the dedicated app. The list of available apps related to the contact information may be updated based on the provided call-related app list.

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

First, the controller 330 may include any contact information among one or more contact information included in the phone book previously stored in the storage 310 and an address book of one or more call-related apps previously stored in the storage 310. Check the mapping to the information. Here, the contact information includes a name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, twitter name, Facebook name, personal homepage address, and the like. In addition, the address book of the at least one call-related app includes an account (ID, etc.), name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, Twitter name, Facebook name, personal homepage address, and the like.

For example, the controller 330 may include David and the storage unit from among contact information (eg, David, John, Sally, Steve, Sunny, etc.) included in the phone book previously stored in the storage unit 310. In step 310, whether or not mapping with information included in an address book (for example, a spring address book, a cacao talk address book, and a tickle address book) of a call-related app is stored (S410).

Subsequently, when there is information mapped between the arbitrary contact information and information included in the address book of the one or more call-related apps, the controller 330 is associated with the arbitrary contact information. The list of available apps previously stored in the server is updated using the mapped information. Here, the available app list includes a basic app list and a call related app list, and the control unit 330 includes the call related app list previously stored in the storage unit 310 based on the mapped information. To update the list of available apps.

For example, the controller 330 may include information about the David (eg, name, name, etc.) among information included in an address book (eg, a pring address book, a KakaoTalk address book, and a tickle address book) of the at least one call-related app. Nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, Twitter name, Facebook name, personal homepage address, etc.), i.e., the name of the David is included in the spring address book, and the KakaoTalk If the address book includes a phone number for the David, the list of available apps (eg, a call, a message, a video call, a tickle, etc.) previously stored in the storage unit 310 in relation to the David is included. ) The mapped information (e.g., the David name of the Pring address book, the David's telephone number of the KakaoTalk address book) By updating the basis, the use of the updated related David possible app list, stores the information of the calls, messages, video calls, Tickle, spring, cacao torque, etc. (S420).

As such, the mobile terminal 300 matches the address book of any call-related app service installed in the mobile terminal 300 with contact information in the phone book previously stored in the mobile terminal 300, and has matching information. In this case, the list of available apps related to the contact information may be updated based on the matching information.

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

First, the controller 330, in a state of being connected to any first mobile terminal, an information request message requesting transmission of information on a call-related app list installed in the mobile terminal 300 transmitted from the first mobile terminal. When receiving the message, the display unit 320 displays a screen for confirming whether to allow the information request message to the first mobile terminal.

For example, when receiving the information request message transmitted from the first mobile terminal, the control unit 330, "Do you want to send a call-related app list? Yes (YES) No (NO)" to the display unit 320; Configure and display the screen as shown (S510).

Subsequently, when a predetermined first function is selected from the screens displayed on the display unit 320, the controller 330 may store a list of available apps previously stored in the storage 310 (or the list of available apps). Call related app list included in the) is transmitted to the first mobile terminal.

For example, the controller 330 may transmit the call related app list displayed on the display 320. If yes, YES is selected, the storage is stored. The list of available apps previously stored in the unit 310 (or a call related app list included in the available app list) is transmitted to the first mobile terminal (S520).

In addition, the controller 330 generates guide information for notifying that the call-related app list information is not transmitted when a predetermined second function is selected from the screen displayed on the display 320. The generated guide information is transmitted to the first mobile terminal (S530).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the display unit 320 indicates whether the available app list is transmitted and transmits the available app list based on an input value selected by the user. If the option for transmitting or not transmitting the available app list stored in the mobile terminal 300 is set in advance and the transmission of the available app list is allowed, the request for transmitting the available app list from any terminal When received, the pre-stored available app list may be automatically transmitted to the terminal in response to the received transmission request.

As such, when the mobile terminal 300 receives a request for transmission of a list of available apps previously stored in the mobile terminal 300 from a server or terminal connected to any communication, the mobile terminal 300 according to preset configuration information or a user's selection. In addition, it may be determined whether to transmit a list of available apps previously stored in the mobile terminal 300.

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.

300: mobile terminal 310: storage unit
320: display unit 330: control unit
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Claims (21)

Displaying a function execution result screen;
Displaying a list of available apps related to the selected content when any one of contents included in the function execution result screen is selected; And
And when any one of the displayed available app lists is selected, performing a communication connection with the terminal corresponding to the selected content through the selected app. The method of claim 1,
The function execution result screen,
And a message screen, a call history screen, a phonebook screen, a file screen, or an email screen. The method of claim 1,
The selected content is,
Including name, nickname, phone number, image file, email address, date of birth, address, memo, group information, speed dial, ring tone information, blog name, twitter name, facebook name, and one or more of the website address A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 1,
The list of available apps,
A basic app list including one or more of a call, a message, and a video call; And
And a call related app list including at least one of Google Talk, Fring, Kakao Talk, Tickle, M & Talk, Nimbuds, Skype, Truphone, and FaceTime. A display unit which displays a list of available apps related to the selected content when any content included in the function execution result screen is selected; And
And a controller configured to perform a communication connection with a terminal corresponding to the selected content through the selected app when one of the available apps list displayed on the display unit is selected. The method of claim 5,
The function execution result screen,
And a message screen, a call history screen, a phonebook screen, a file screen, and an email screen. The method of claim 5,
The selected content is,
Including name, nickname, phone number, image file, email address, date of birth, address, memo, group information, speed dial, ring tone information, blog name, twitter name, facebook name, and one or more of the website address Mobile terminal characterized in that. The method of claim 5,
The list of available apps,
A basic app list including one or more of a call, a message, and a video call; And
A mobile terminal comprising a list of call-related apps including one or more of Google Talk, Fring, Kakao Talk, Tickle, M & Talk, Nimbuds, Skype, Truphone, and FaceTime. Transmitting a transmission request message of a call-related app list to any first terminal to which a call is connected;
Receiving a call-related app list transmitted from the first terminal in response to the transfer request message; And
And updating the list of available apps related to the first terminal based on the received call-related app list. 10. The method of claim 9,
Checking whether an app included in the received call-related app list is installed;
As a result of the checking, when an app included in the received call-related app list is not installed, downloading the corresponding app from any server that provides the app; And
The control method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that further comprising the step of installing the downloaded app. 10. The method of claim 9,
After the communication with the first terminal is terminated, when performing a new communication connection with the first terminal, displaying the updated available app list; And
And if any one of the displayed updated available app lists is selected, performing a communication connection with the first terminal through the selected app. A communication unit which transmits a call request message of a call related app list to any first terminal to which a call is connected, and receives a call related app list transmitted from the first terminal in response to the call request message; And
And a controller for updating the list of available apps related to the first terminal based on the received call-related app list. The method of claim 12,
The control unit,
When the app included in the received call-related app list is not installed in the mobile terminal including the controller, the app is downloaded from an arbitrary server providing the app, and the app is installed. Mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 12,
And after the end of communication with the first terminal, when performing a new communication connection with the first terminal, the mobile terminal further comprising a display unit for displaying the updated available app list. The method of claim 14,
The control unit,
And when any one of the updated available apps list displayed on the display unit is selected, a communication connection with the first terminal is performed through the selected app. Performing a communication connection with an arbitrary server through a preset dedicated app;
Transmitting a list of available apps previously stored in a storage unit to any server connected to the communication;
Transmitting a transmission request message of a call-related app list for any contact information previously stored in the storage unit;
Receiving a call-related app list corresponding to the arbitrary contact information transmitted from the server in response to the transfer request message; And
And updating the list of available apps related to the arbitrary contact information based on the received call-related app list. The method of claim 16,
The server,
Control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that to provide a dedicated app service for managing a list of call-related apps. A communication connection with an arbitrary server is established through a preset dedicated app, a transmission request message of a call related app list for any contact information is transmitted, and a call related app list transmitted from the server in response to the transmission request message. Communication unit for receiving; And
And a controller for updating a list of available apps related to the arbitrary contact information based on the received call-related app list. Checking whether the at least one contact information included in the phone book is mapped with the information included in the address book of the at least one call-related app stored in the storage unit; And
If there is information mapped between the one or more contact information and information included in the address book of the call-related app, updating the list of available apps related to the contact information based on the mapped information. A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. 20. The method of claim 19,
Checking whether the mapping is,
The at least one contact information including at least one of a name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, twitter name, facebook name, and homepage address, name, nickname, phone number, email address, blog name, twitter And determining whether or not mapping with information included in an address book of the one or more call-related apps each including at least one of a name, a Facebook name, and a homepage address. A storage unit for storing a phone book including at least one contact information, an address book of at least one call-related app, and at least one available app list corresponding to the at least one contact information; And
And when there is information mapped to the one or more contact information and information included in the address book, the mobile terminal comprising a control unit for updating a list of available apps related to the contact information based on the mapped information. .

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