KR20120079694A - Communication terminal and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A communication terminal and an operation method thereof are provided to supply various user interfaces and to increase convenience of a user. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(170) indicates a plurality of objects. A sensor unit(140) senses touch input. A user selects a first object. A controlling unit(160) displays an extended menu about the selected first object and a mobile selection bar based on touch input. The mobile selection bar is a bar for selecting one item within the extended menu.

Description

Communication terminal and method for operating the same

The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a communication terminal and an operation method that can improve the user's ease of use.

Recently, network technologies have been developed in which various electronic devices are connected to each other to enjoy convenient, safe and economical living services at home and at any time. Such a network is configured by connecting electronic devices such as a PC, a TV, a refrigerator, and a communication member of a plurality of members, to share or transmit various data.

Meanwhile, a communication terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of inputting / outputting information, performing a voice and video call, and storing a data. As the functions of the communication terminals are diversified, they have complicated functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music files or video files, playing games, receiving broadcasts, wireless Internet, and the like. It is implemented in the form.

Meanwhile, a tablet type communication terminal provides various convenient user interface environments such as a touch input for inputting a character by a touch input through a screen, a menu screen, and the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a communication terminal and an operation method thereof that can improve user convenience.

In addition, the present invention provides a communication terminal capable of providing various user interfaces and a method of operating the same.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a communication terminal, the method including: selecting a first object among a plurality of objects, displaying an extended menu for the selected first object, and performing a touch input. Based on the present invention, displaying a movable selection bar for selecting any one of a plurality of items in the expanded menu.

In addition, an operation method of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, displaying a calendar screen including a calendar, selecting a first schedule object in the calendar, and the selected first schedule Displaying an extended menu for the object, and displaying a movable selection bar for selecting one of a plurality of items in the extended menu.

In addition, a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the display unit for displaying a plurality of objects, a sensor unit for detecting a touch input, based on the touch input, the first of the plurality of objects When the first object is selected, the control unit includes a control menu for displaying an extended menu for the selected first object and a movable selection bar for selecting one of a plurality of items in the extended menu.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the extended menu and the movable selection bar for the selected object are displayed, so that items in the expanded menu can be selected simply based on the touch input. Accordingly, it is possible to improve user convenience.

Meanwhile, by displaying detailed information on the selected item separately, the user can easily grasp the corresponding information.

In addition, when the first item and the second item of the plurality of items are selected, all items between the first item and the second item can be simply selected.

In particular, in the calendar, when setting a memo, it is possible to simply input the time setting.

Also, in the calendar, when the first schedule object and the second schedule object are selected, when the first schedule object and the second schedule object are selected, all items between the first schedule object and the second schedule object may be simply You can choose.

On the other hand, it is possible to provide a variety of user interfaces in the communication terminal, it can be increased user convenience.

1 is a diagram illustrating a front surface of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating an apparatus capable of transmitting and receiving data with a communication terminal.
4 to 10 are diagrams for explaining various examples of an operation method of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 to 16D are views referred to for describing various examples of an operating method of the communication terminal according to FIG. 11.

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

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are merely given in consideration of ease of preparation of the present specification, and are not given any particular meaning or role by themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

In addition, the communication terminal described herein includes a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and a digital broadcasting. Terminals, navigation, and the like.

 On the other hand, the communication terminal described herein is connected to the Internet and a computer with the support of a wired or wireless Internet function, it is also possible to perform functions such as email, web browsing, banking or gaming. In addition, voice and video call functions can be performed, and the call mode can be performed by using an Internet network, a mobile communication network, etc. according to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

A standardized general-purpose OS can be used for these various functions. Therefore, in the communication terminal described in the present invention, various applications can be freely added or deleted, for example, on a general-purpose OS kernel, so that various user-friendly functions can be performed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

1 is a front view of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the case 101 forming the exterior of the communication terminal 100 may be formed by a front case and a rear case, and various electronic components may be embedded in the formed internal space.

The user interface unit 110, the camera 121, and the display unit 170 may be disposed in front of the communication terminal 100. In some embodiments, the audio output unit 180 may be further provided at the front of the case. Can be arranged.

The user interface unit 110 may be adopted in any manner as long as the user is tactile manner to operate while giving a tactile feeling. For example, the user interface 110 may be implemented as a button or a switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated as a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. It can also be implemented in such a way.

In functional terms, the user interface 110 may be configured to input a command such as start, end, scroll, etc., input letters, numbers, special symbols, etc., select an operation mode, and activate a special function in the communication terminal 100. It can work as a hot-key or something. In addition, the user interface 110 may include at least a portion of a key optimized for an operating system (OS) of the communication terminal, for example, a home key, a menu key, a back key, and a search key on the front of the communication terminal.

The A / V input unit (not shown) may include a camera 121 and a microphone (not shown).

The A / V camera 121 may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user. The camera 121 may be built in the outer case 101 and fixed as shown in FIG. 1, or may be disposed in a form in which the position of the camera 121 is variable. The microphone may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice or other sound.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the A / V camera 121 may be driven according to an input in which the camera 121 slides along the camera slot 123.

Alternatively, in some embodiments, the camera cover 122 may be provided to protect the camera by not exposing the lens of the camera to the outside when the camera 121 is not used. When the camera cover 122 is slid, the camera lens may be moved. Is exposed to the outside, the camera may be ready to operate.

On the other hand, the audio output unit (not shown) may be implemented in the form of a speaker or connected to a receiver such as earphones, headphones, and, according to the embodiment may be disposed on the front portion of the case 101.

An audio output unit (not shown), a separate user input unit (not shown) such as a power on-off key, and a microphone (not shown) may be disposed on the side of the communication terminal 100.

Another camera (not shown) may be additionally mounted on the rear side of the communication terminal 100. The other cameras mounted on the communication terminal 100 may have a direction opposite to that of the camera 121 disposed on the front side, and may be different from each other. Can have For example, the camera 121 disposed at the front has a low pixel so that it is easy to take a picture of a user and transmit it to a counterpart in a video call, and the camera disposed at the rear captures a general subject and transmits it immediately. In many cases, it may not have a high pixel.

An audio output unit (not shown) may be further disposed on the rear side of the communication terminal 100. The audio output unit disposed at the rear side of the communication terminal 100 may implement a stereo function together with the audio output unit disposed at the front side or the side thereof, and may be used for sound island and video call in the speakerphone mode.

The display unit 170 may be configured such that the touch pad is overlapped in a layer structure so that the display unit 170 may operate as a touch screen to input information by a user's touch.

In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed in one region of the communication terminal 100 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the case.

A power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power to the communication terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear side of the communication terminal 100. The power supply unit, for example, as a rechargeable battery, may be detachably coupled to the case for charging.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 1B, the communication terminal 100 may be placed and used on a dock holder 810 for supporting and fixing.

According to an embodiment, the holder 810 may have a function of charging a battery of the communication terminal 100 or may include a speaker.

In addition, according to the embodiment, the cradle 810 is provided with a network interface unit, the cradle 810 and the communication terminal 100 can perform wired and wireless communication with each other.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 2, a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

Referring to FIG. 2, the communication terminal 100 includes a user interface unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a network interface unit 130, an external device interface unit 135, and a sensor. The unit 140 may include a storage unit 150, a control unit 160, a display unit 170, an audio output unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The user input unit 110 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the communication terminal. The user input unit 110 may include a key pad, a switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation. In addition, the user input unit 110 may be configured as a jog wheel or a jog method or a joystick for rotating a key, a finger mouse, or the like.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image 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 170.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the storage 150 or transmitted to the outside through the network interface 130 or the external device interface 135. The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes it into electrical voice data.

The network interface unit 130 provides an interface for connecting the communication terminal 100 with a wired / wireless network including an internet network. The network interface unit 130 may include, for example, an Ethernet terminal for connection with a wired network, and for example, for connection with a wireless network, for example, a wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-). Fi, Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) communication standards, and the like can be used.

The network interface unit 130 may transmit or receive data with another user or another electronic device through a connected network or another network linked to the connected network. In particular, some content data stored in the communication terminal 100 may be transmitted to another user or a user selected from among other electronic devices or other electronic devices registered in advance in the communication terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the network interface unit 130 may access a predetermined web page through a connected network or another network linked to the connected network. That is, by accessing a predetermined web page through the network, it is possible to send or receive data with the server. In addition, content or data provided by a content provider or a network operator may be received. That is, it can receive contents such as a movie, an advertisement, a game, a VOD, a broadcast signal, and related information provided from a content provider or a network provider through a network. In addition, the update information and the update file of the firmware provided by the network operator can be received. It may also transmit data to the Internet or content provider or network operator.

In addition, the network interface unit 130 may select and receive a desired application from among applications that are open to the public through the network.

Meanwhile, the network interface unit 130 may be connected to a mobile communication network and include a mobile communication unit for voice and video call. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 may receive a signal related to a broadcast through a wired or wireless Internet network, and may further include a separate broadcast receiver (not shown) for broadcast reception.

The broadcast receiver may receive at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from the outside, and may include a tuner, a demodulator, a demultiplexer, a decoder, and the like, for receiving the signal and processing the signal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication unit.

The broadcast receiver receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), media forward link only (MediaFLO), and DVB- Digital broadcast signals may be received using digital broadcast systems such as digital video broadcast-handheld (H) and integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T). In addition, the broadcast receiver may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems that provide broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiver may be stored in the storage 150.

The external device interface unit 135 may connect the external device to the communication terminal 100. To this end, the external device interface unit 135 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The external device interface unit 135 may be connected to an external device such as a TV, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a Blu-ray, a game device, a camera, a camcorder, a computer (laptop), a refrigerator, or the like by wire or wireless. have. The external device interface unit 135 transmits an image, audio, or data signal input from the outside to the controller 160 of the communication terminal 100 through the connected external device. In addition, the controller 160 may output a video, audio, or data signal processed by the controller 160 to a connected external device. To this end, the external device interface unit 135 may include an A / V input / output unit (not shown) or a wireless communication unit (not shown).

The A / V input / output unit includes a USB terminal, a Composite Video Banking Sync (CVBS) terminal, a component terminal, an S-video terminal (analog), and a DVI (USB) terminal for inputting video and audio signals from an external device to the communication terminal 100. Digital Visual Interface (HDMI) terminal, High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) terminal, RGB terminal, D-SUB terminal and the like.

The wireless communication unit can perform short-range wireless communication with other electronic devices. The communication terminal 100 may include, for example, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Networks may be connected to other electronic devices according to various communication standards.

In addition, the external device interface unit 135 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the communication terminal 100 in addition to the external device described above. Examples of external devices connected to the communication terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card, and a user identity module (UIM) card. Card sockets, audio input / output (I / O) terminals, video input / output (I / O) terminals, and earphones. The external device interface unit 135 may receive data from such an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the communication terminal 100, so that the data inside the communication terminal 100 may be transmitted to the external device. Can be.

Meanwhile, the external device interface unit 135 may receive an application or a list of applications in a neighboring external device and transmit the received application to the controller 160 or the storage 150.

Meanwhile, the controller 160 transmits a control signal by a user's command or a program to another electronic device connected through the network interface unit 130 or the external device interface unit 135 or responds to a control signal received from an allowed electronic device. You can perform a command based on that. For example, it is possible to perform a reservation operation using a PC connected to a home network, check the contents of a smart refrigerator, and receive various signals such as a message or a command from a smart phone of a family member.

The sensor unit 140 generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the communication terminal 100 by detecting the current state of the communication terminal 100 such as the location of the communication terminal 100, the presence or absence of a user contact.

The sensor unit 140 may include a sensor, a pressure sensor, and a motion sensor. The sensor detects the presence or absence of an object approaching the communication terminal 100 or an object present in the vicinity of the communication terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The detection sensor can detect the proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or by using a change rate of capacitance. Two or more detection sensors may be provided according to the configuration aspect.

The pressure sensor may detect whether pressure is applied to the communication terminal 100 and the magnitude of the pressure. The pressure sensor may be installed at a part of the communication terminal 100 that requires the detection of pressure according to the use environment. If the pressure sensor is installed in the display unit 170, the touch input through the display unit 170 and the pressure touch input to which a greater pressure is applied than the touch input may be identified according to the signal output from the pressure sensor. Can be. In addition, according to the signal output from the pressure sensor, it can also know the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 170 when the pressure touch input.

The motion sensor detects the position or movement of the communication terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used in a motion sensor is an element that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electrical signal, and a gyro sensor can detect a direction returned with respect to an angular velocity and a reference direction, and the operation of the communication terminal 100. Information about may be sensed based on the x, y, and z axes. The acceleration sensor may sense information regarding a moving speed of the communication terminal 100 and the like. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The storage unit 150 may store a program, a platform, and an application for processing and controlling each signal in the controller 160, or may store a signal-processed image, audio, or data signal.

Meanwhile, the communication terminal 100 may play a content file (video file, still image file, music file, document file, application file, etc.) stored in the storage unit 150 and provide the same to the user.

In addition, the storage unit 150 may perform a function for temporarily storing an image, audio, or data signal input from the external device interface unit 135 or the network interface unit 130.

The storage unit 150 may be, for example, a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, an SD or XD memory). Etc.), RAM, and ROM (EEPROM, etc.) may include at least one type of storage medium.

2 illustrates an embodiment in which the storage unit 150 is provided separately from the control unit 160, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage 150 may be included in the controller 160.

The controller 160 may control overall operations in the communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 160 may control the communication terminal 100 by a user command or an internal program input through the user interface 110. In particular, it is possible to connect to the network to download the desired application or application list into the communication terminal 100.

The controller 160 may output an image or an audio through the display unit 170 or the audio output unit 180 based on the received signal.

As another example, the controller 160 may be provided from an external device, for example, a camera or a camcorder, input through the external device interface unit 135 according to an external device image playback command received through the user interface unit 110. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 170 or the audio output unit 180.

Meanwhile, the controller 160 may control the display unit 170 to display the video of the call counterpart and the video of the user according to the user's setting in the video call mode, and to generate a voice based on the received voice signal of the call counterpart. The audio output unit 180 may control the output.

In addition, the controller 160 may control to reproduce the content. The content at this time may be content stored in the communication terminal 100, received broadcast content, or external input content input from the outside. The content may be at least one of a broadcast image, an external input image, an audio file, a still image, a connected web screen, and a document file.

Meanwhile, the controller 160 may control to store a copy of the latest information captured, copied or removed according to a user's command in a clip board. The clipboard may be a partial region of the storage unit or a separate dedicated storage space. If there is an operation of copying or pasting specific information, the controller 160 allows information and data to be transferred from the clipboard to a current program, a service, or a program or service to be used by a user. In addition, the controller 160 may control the display unit 170 to display at least a part of the information stored in the clipboard when there is a clipboard view command.

Meanwhile, the clipboard function supported by the present invention may support a mode in which data of the clipboard is deleted when the communication terminal 100 is terminated, as well as a mode in which data is preserved even when the communication terminal 100 is terminated.

In addition, the controller 160 may determine whether the touch input corresponds to a character input such as alphabet, number, or symbol based on the pattern of the touch input signal. The controller 160 may check a character corresponding to the trajectory of the touch input based on the database. The database includes Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, numbers, symbols, and the like, and may be stored in the controller 160 or the storage 150.

The controller 160 may display the character corresponding to the pattern of the touch input on the display 170 using the stored character body or process the trace of the touch input as a handwriting input and display the character as the input trace itself.

Meanwhile, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 160 may control to display the home screen on the display unit 170 according to a movement input to the home screen.

The home screen may be the first screen when the power is turned on or out of an idle state, or may be a screen set by a user, and will be described later in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Meanwhile, when entering the application view item, the controller 160 may control to display an application or a list of applications downloadable from the communication terminal 100 or from an external network.

The controller 160 may control to install and drive an application downloaded from an external network as well as various user interfaces. In addition, by selecting a user, an image related to an application to be executed may be displayed on the display unit 170.

The platform of any one of the communication terminals 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention may be equipped with OS-based software to perform the various operations described above. On the other hand, the platform may be provided in the form of a program in the control unit or a separate processor, or may be stored in the storage unit.

The platform of any one of the communication terminals according to the embodiments of the present invention, an OS kernel, a driver on the OS kernel, middleware, a framework, an application layer It may include.

The OS kernel may be implemented as a kernel based on various operating systems (OS), such as Unix-based (Linux) and Windows-based. Also, the OS kernel is an open OS kernel and may be general purpose that can be used in other electronic devices.

The display unit 170 outputs an image signal, a data signal processed by the controller 160, or an image signal, data signal, etc. received from the network interface unit 130 or the external device interface unit 135, respectively. The drive signal is generated by converting into a B signal.

The display unit 170 may be a PDP, a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display, or the like.

The display unit 170 may be configured as a touch screen and used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The audio output unit 180 outputs audio data received or stored 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 audio output unit 180 outputs a sound signal related to a function performed in the communication terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception sound and an effect sound. The audio output unit 180 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The power supply unit 190 supplies the corresponding power throughout the communication terminal 100.

On the other hand, the communication terminal 100 having such a configuration described with reference to FIG. 2 includes a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system, and can transmit data through a frame or packet. It may be configured to be operable in a system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a process in which any one of communication terminals communicates with third devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication terminal illustrated in FIG. 3 may correspond to any one of the communication terminals according to the embodiments of the present invention described above.

As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may communicate with the network server 310 or the external device 320.

Meanwhile, the communication terminal 100 may communicate with the network server 310. The network server 310 is a device capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the communication terminal 100 through any network. In addition, the network server 310 may be a device that can provide content or services to the communication terminal 100 through the Internet network. The content provider CP or the service provider SP may provide content and services to the communication terminal 100 using a network server.

Meanwhile, the communication terminal 100 may communicate with the external device 320. The external device 320 is a device capable of directly transmitting and receiving a signal with the communication terminal 100 by wire or wirelessly. For example, the external device 320 may be a media storage device or a playback device used by a user. That is, the external device 320 corresponds to, for example, a mobile phone, a digital camera, a DVD or a Blu-ray player, a personal computer, a TV, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a cooking appliance, and the like.

The network server 310 or the external device 320 may transmit a signal including a video signal to the communication terminal 100. The communication terminal 100 may output an image based on a video signal included in an input signal and an audio based on an audio signal. In addition, the communication terminal 100 may transmit a signal transmitted from the network server 310 to the communication terminal 100 to the external device 320.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 according to the present invention may share data with an external device 320 connected through a network. For example, calendars and schedules of the communication terminal 100 can be shared using electronic devices such as smartphones of family members, and schedules and memos can be written or modified on a calendar from outside. In addition, the updated calendar, schedule, and the like can be transmitted to a pre-registered electronic device.

In addition, the communication terminal 100 may transmit a signal received from the external device 320 to the network server 310.

Meanwhile, the communication terminal 100 may have authentication information of a registered user, for example, a family member and an electronic device, and may authorize an authorized user or electronic device to control a portion of the communication terminal. .

Meanwhile, according to an exemplary embodiment, the communication terminal 100 may directly transmit or receive a signal with the external device 320, or may transmit or receive a signal with a home server of a home network to which the communication terminal 100 or the external device 320 is connected. Can be. The home network is a network through which a plurality of communication terminals 100 or external devices 320 can transmit and receive signals according to a predetermined network communication standard.

The home server may store information about the communication terminal 100 and the external device 320 connected to the home network. For example, the home server may store information about a product name, a model name, a usage method, content provided, etc. of the communication terminal 100 or the external device 320 connected to the home network. The home server may also control signal transmission and reception of the home network.

Meanwhile, the home server may have authentication information of a registered user, for example, a family member and an electronic device, and may authorize the authenticated user or the electronic device to partially control the home server or the communication terminal. .

On the other hand, the home server may be implemented in a form of a server separate from the electronic device constituting the home network or a separate electronic device of the home network such as the communication terminal 100, a PC, a TV to play the role of a home server. have.

4 to 10 are diagrams for explaining various examples of an operation method of a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a home screen.

Referring to FIG. 2 together, the controller 160 can control to display the home screen on the display unit 170 according to a movement input to the home screen.

The controller 160 inputs a movement to the home screen when a home key or a menu key of the user interface 110 is operated or by a touch input to a menu displayed on the display unit 170. Determine whether there is. Alternatively, it may be determined as a movement input to the home screen even when the power is turned on or in the standby mode.

If there is a movement input to the home screen, the controller 160 may control the display 170 to display a home screen including the multimedia memo area 410 and a schedule list area.

The multimedia memo area 410 may include multimedia memos of various file types that are intuitively displayed so that a user may easily grasp the content or type of the memo. For example, a multimedia memo may include a text memo composed of text, a photo image, or an image memo which shows the contents of the handwriting input through a touch input as an image, a video memo including recorded video or video content, and an audio file. A voice memo, a short message service (sms) memo or a multimedia message service (mms) memo received from another electronic device such as a mobile may be included.

As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, the home screen may be implemented as a graphic object in a form similar to a bulletin board as a whole. In addition, according to an embodiment, different types of memos included in the multimedia memo area 410 may be displayed together with a pin-shaped object to provide a user with a feeling that the memo is fixed as a pin-shaped object on a bulletin board. .

In FIG. 4, examples of the plurality of multimedia memos include a short message 411 transmitted from the outside, a video memo 412, a map image memo 413, and a handwriting input image memo 414. Meanwhile, the plurality of multimedia memos may further include author information and time information at which the memo was created.

Meanwhile, the short message 411 transmitted from the outside may further include time information received or time information sent, and may further include information about a caller or a sending electronic device.

Meanwhile, the video memo 412 may include a menu object 415 for playing a video, and when a touch input to the menu object 415 for playing a video is received, the video memo 412 may be played. In addition, the video memo 412 may further include time information such as a memo generation time and a reproduction time.

Meanwhile, the schedule list area 420 may include one or more schedule items 421, 422, 423, and 424. The individual schedule items 421, 422, 423, and 424 may be pre-written items on a to-do list, various lists, and a calendar.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, multimedia memos and individual schedules included in a schedule list may be combined and displayed. In this case, an object representing the combined multimedia memo, for example, icons 425 and 426 may be displayed together in the schedule list.

Meanwhile, weather information and current time information 427 may be further displayed in the schedule list area 420.

In some embodiments, a calendar menu area 430 may be set in one area of the display unit 170. In the calendar menu area 430, objects for switching the display state of the calendar and the schedule list or informing the display state may be further displayed. In addition, the calendar menu area 430 may further include date information 435 and 436.

For example, when the calendar and list display status menu is selected as shown in FIG. 4, 'DAY' item 431 for displaying a list of events corresponding to a day, and 'MULTIDAY' item for displaying a list of schedules for several days. 432, 'MONTH' item 433 displaying a list of schedules for one month may correspond. On the other hand, when the 'MONTH' item 433 is selected, data for one month may be displayed in a calendar form. In addition, the apparatus may further include a 'List' item 434 displayed on a screen mainly on a to-do list and various lists.

Meanwhile, the 'DAY' item 431 corresponding to the current display state may be displayed differently from the 'MULTIDAY' item 432 and the 'MONTH' item 433 in color and size. Likewise, it can be displayed with graphical objects that inform the menu style intuitively.

Meanwhile, the user may set the home screen in any one of 'DAY' item 431, 'MULTIDAY' item 432, 'MONTH' item 433, and 'List' item 434. The size of the multimedia area 410 may also vary.

In some embodiments, a work menu area 440 may be set in one area of the display unit 170. Various shortcut menus may be set and used in the job menu area 440 to easily and quickly execute frequently used functions.

Accordingly, the work menu area 440 may be freely changed by setting, and the number, types, shapes, and displayed positions of the shortcut menus may be changed.

For example, clipboard 441 for capture and copy, frequently used applications 442, application view menu 443, notepad for memo input and recycle bin 444 for file deletion, data transfer And a quick connection menu 445 for sharing, etc., as a shortcut menu, to the work menu area 440.

Meanwhile, screen switching objects 451, 452, 453 for switching at least a portion of the screen displayed on the display unit 170 may be displayed for a predetermined time. When the screen switching objects 451, 452, 453 are selected, at least a portion of the screen allocated to the object, for example, the screen illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7, may be displayed on the display unit 170.

Alternatively, the screen displayed on the display unit 170 may be switched by a flicking operation of swiping the screen by a touch input. A screen corresponding to the flicking operation in a predetermined direction, for example, at least a part of the screen illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7 may be displayed on the display unit 170.

Referring to FIG. 5, the list screen includes lists in which to-do items or notes are described. The list may include a to-do list 520, a shopping list 530, a chore list 540, and the like.

 In addition, the user may select 'New list' item 511 of the menu area 510 to create and add a new list with a desired name. The menu area 510 may include current time information 513, date information, a calendar menu, and the like.

Meanwhile, the lists may include list names 521, 531, and 541, and each list may include detailed items 522, 523, 524, and 525. An already completed item among the detailed items 522, 523, 524, and 525 may be deleted or displayed separately with another item by the strikethrough 523.

Meanwhile, the list screen may be scrolled left and right to display another list, and the list index 512 may provide intuitive information regarding the number of the entire list and the displayed list.

6 illustrates an example of a recipe screen configuration. The recipe screen is a 'Recipe' item showing information (620) about recipes received from the service provider or over the network, a 'Meal Plan' item that allows you to create a meal plan in sync with calendars and lists, location information of restaurants, evaluations 'Dine Out' item for viewing restaurant information including information, 'Theme' item for displaying information classified by various themes, and 'Recipe Player' item for playing recipes as a video (610). can do.

The recipe screen may further include a search box 630 for inputting a search word, an advertisement, a coupon, and recommendation information 640.

Meanwhile, the controller 160 may control to store a copy of various data such as a captured image, a copied image, a voice file, etc. by a user's command on the clipboard.

7 illustrates an example of a clip board screen configuration.

The data of the clipboard may be managed by a directory and a folder, and the clipboard screen may include objects representing the selected directory 721 and other directories 722 and 723. As shown in FIG. 7, when the photo directory is selected, images 761 and 762 of the photo directory are displayed.

The clipboard screen may include menu objects 731 and 732 such as editing, printing, sharing, clips, and creating a new folder, or further include a search window 740 for retrieving data stored in the clipboard and a screen switching object. Can be.

On the other hand, if a 'MULTIDAY' item 432 displaying a list of schedules for several days is selected, the list for the set period is displayed.

FIG. 8A shows an example in which today's list 821 and lists 822 and 823 for the next two days are displayed.

In addition, the items included in the list may be combined with the content and the application, and may be displayed together with the objects 831 and 832 representing the combined content and the application.

Meanwhile, the user may vary the number of lists displayed when the 'MULTIDAY' item is selected by setting, and set the multimedia memo area in one area of the screen.

If any one item is selected in the menu area 810, the screen may be switched and displayed accordingly.

FIG. 8B illustrates an example of displaying data for one month in a calendar form 840 when the 'MONTH' item 433 is selected.

Meanwhile, when the 'MONTH' item is selected by the setting, the user may set the display to be displayed in a calendar form or a list form, and set a multimedia memo area in one area of the screen.

9 is a view referred to for explaining the operation method of the camera included in the communication terminal of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9A, a live image 910 currently captured by the camera is displayed on the display unit 170 while the camera is driven. In addition, a camera-related menu may be displayed such as a 'RECORD VIEDO' item 920 related to video recording, a 'TAKE PHOTO' item 930 for shooting still images, and a 'VIDEO CALL' item 930 for video calls. .

If the 'RECORD VIEDO' item 920 is selected, it enters the video recording mode as shown in FIG. In the video recording mode, the real-time live video 950, the recording time information 951, and the recording related menu 952 may be displayed.

10 illustrates examples of a memo input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10A, a memo may be created by a handwriting input method by a touch input in the memo input window 1010.

Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, the character 1061 input through the image keyboard 1070 or a separate input device may be displayed on the memo input window 1060.

Alternatively, the voice input may be received and stored as a voice memo or converted into corresponding text and stored.

The memo input method may be determined by selecting one of the menus 1030, and the input memo may be determined by using a memo-related menu 1020, an application shortcut menu 1040, or a quick connection menu 1050 for data transmission and sharing. It can be used in various ways.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 12A to 16D are diagrams for explaining various examples of the method of operating the communication terminal of FIG. 11.

First, referring to FIG. 11, it is determined whether there is a movement input to a home screen (S1110). If applicable, a home screen including a multimedia memo and at least one screen switching object is displayed (S1115).

The home screen may be the first screen when the power is turned on or out of the idle state or may be a screen set by a user. For example, when the device is in an idle state (for example, the lock state is left out) or when a home screen shortcut button or a shortcut menu is selected, the user may enter the home screen. .

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the home screen may include a multimedia memo area 410, a schedule list area 420, a calendar menu area 430, and a work menu area 440. .

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the multimedia memo area 410 may include a text memo, an image memo, a video memo, a voice memo, a short message service (sms) memo, or a multimedia message service (mms) memo.

These various memos may be written by each user of the communication terminal. By displaying such a memo on the home screen, each user can intuitively check a memo written by another user or a memo written by the user.

Meanwhile, the memo displayed in the multimedia memo area may be displayed until a date on which the memo is made valid. For example, if a memo is valid until today's date, it may only be displayed until today and not automatically from tomorrow.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the schedule list area 420 may include schedule items 421, 422, 423, and 424 for each user, weather information, current time information 427, and the like.

The schedule item for each user may be items obtained by shortening some of items in a predetermined list in the list screen shown in FIG. 5. For example, in the case of items having high importance in the list screen, only the corresponding items may be displayed on the schedule list area 420 in the home screen.

In this way, by displaying the schedule list in the home screen, each user can easily check not only his / her schedule but also the schedule of other users (for example, other family members).

 As illustrated in FIG. 12, the calendar menu area 430 is a tab menu for displaying a list of schedules by period, and includes a DAY 'item 431, a' MULTIDAY 'item 432, and a' MONTH 'item 433. And the like. In addition, as a menu for displaying a list screen as shown in FIG. 5, a list item 434 may be further included. In addition, date information 435 and 436 may be further included.

For example, when the 'MONTH' item 433 is selected, the schedule list may be displayed in a calendar form as shown in FIG. 8B.

Thus, by displaying the tab menu which can display the schedule list by period in a calendar menu area, each user can easily confirm the corresponding schedule list by period.

The work menu area 440 is a shortcut menu, as illustrated in FIG. 12, which includes a clipboard menu 441, a favorite application menu 442, an application view menu 443, a note pad, and a trashcan menu. 444, a quick connection menu 445 for each user, and the like.

Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 12, screen switching objects 451, 452, and 453 for switching at least a portion of the screen may be displayed in the home screen. The screen switching objects 451, 452, and 453 may be displayed in not only the home screen but also screens switched from the home screen.

For example, when the first switch object 451 is selected, a list screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 5, and when the second switch object 452 is selected, a recipe screen is displayed as shown in FIG. When the switch object 453 is selected, a clipboard screen may be displayed as shown in FIG. 7.

On the other hand, while the home screen is displayed, it is determined whether there is a calendar display input (S1120). If applicable, the screen is switched to display a calendar screen including the calendar (S1125).

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the 'MONTH' item 433 in the home screen is selected, that is, when there is a touch input for the corresponding item 433, the controller 160 may include the sensor unit 140. The touch screen detects the touch operation and switches the home screen to control the display of the calendar screen including the calendar.

At this time, the calendar screen includes a calendar having a plurality of schedule objects, as shown in FIG. 12B. The plurality of schedule objects include memos created for each schedule. On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the memo prepared for each schedule, the memo may be displayed for each user. For example, at least one of a color, a size, and a luminance of a memo corresponding to each user or an indicator indicating the memo may be displayed separately for each user.

Meanwhile, while the calendar screen is displayed, a first schedule object is selected from among a plurality of schedule objects in the calendar (S1130). In operation S1135, an extended menu regarding the selected first schedule object is displayed.

The controller 160 may determine that the first schedule object is selected when there is a direct touch input to the first schedule object or when the created memo or an object representing the memo moves to the first schedule object. .

14A to 14C illustrate that the first schedule object is selected by moving the created memo to the first schedule object.

First, as shown in FIG. 14A, a created memo 1410 may be displayed in a calendar screen. At this time, the memo 1410 may be a memo that the user directly writes using a memo pad. Or, it may be a memo received from the outside through the network. Alternatively, the memo may be a memo previously created and displayed in the schedule object in the calendar. For example, the previously displayed memo may be activated (ie, popped up) by a touch input. In FIG. 14A, a memo such as “Sara go to sports cemter” is illustrated.

14B exemplarily illustrates that the memo 1410 is moved and displayed by a moving touch input. When a touch movement input is detected through the sensor unit 140, the controller 160 moves and displays the memo 1410 within the calendar. Meanwhile, in the drawing, the memo 1410 is illustrated as being overlaid on the calendar, but alternatively, the calendar and the memo 1410 may be displayed to overlap each other. By moving and displaying the memo according to the touch operation, the user can intuitively recognize the memo.

14C illustrates that the memo 1410 is moved into the first schedule object 1420 by a moving touch input. When the memo 1410 moves and is displayed in the first schedule object 1420 or more, the controller 160 inputs a tab while the memo 1410 is positioned in the first schedule object 1420. If so, it is determined that the first schedule object 1420 is selected. In this case, at least one of the color, size, luminance, and border thickness of the selected first schedule object 1420 may be displayed to be distinguished from other schedule objects. In FIG. 14C, a "21 day object" is illustrated as the first schedule object.

15A illustrates the expanded menu 1510 for the first schedule object 1420. The extended menu may be a specific schedule item for the schedule object. In the figure, a time item is illustrated as a constant item. That is, the time item may be displayed to input a time item corresponding to the memo 1410. Meanwhile, in order to facilitate time input, the expanded menu may include a movable selection bar 1520 that may simply select a time item based on a touch input in addition to the time item.

By moving the movable selection bar 1520 by a moving touch input, it is possible to easily search for a time item.

Meanwhile, in the extended menu, detailed information 1530 of an item corresponding to a position may be separately displayed on the movable selection bar 1520. For example, as shown in the drawing, when the position is located at the item “04 o'clock” on the movable selection bar 1520, detailed information 1530 such as “PM 4:00” may be displayed. In this case, the detailed information 1530 may be enlarged and displayed than the corresponding item, whereby the user may easily grasp the detailed information.

Meanwhile, in the drawing, the expanded menu 1510 is illustrated as being overlaid on the calendar. Alternatively, the calendar and the extended menu 1510 may be displayed overlapping each other.

Although not shown in the drawing, at least one of the size, color, or luminance of an item corresponding to a position may be displayed on the movable selection bar. That is, in addition to the detailed information of FIG. 15A, the size and the like of the item “04” at which the movable selection bar 1520 is located may be changed and displayed.

On the other hand, it is determined whether there is a selection bar movement input (S1145), and if applicable, the movement type selection bar is moved and displayed (S1150).

When the touch movement input is detected through the sensor unit 140, the controller 160 moves and displays the movable selection bar according to the corresponding touch movement input. Accordingly, the detailed information is also displayed in a variable manner.

FIG. 15B illustrates that detailed information is variably displayed by a touch movement input to a movable selection bar. Compared to FIG. 15A, when there is a touch movement input for moving the movable selection bar downward, corresponding detailed information may be displayed. In the figure, the movable selection bar 1525 positioned at the item "05 o'clock" and detailed information 1535 such as "PM 5:00" are illustrated. At this time, if there is a tap input, it is assumed that the item "05 o'clock" is selected. As a result, the controller 160 may further display an object indicating that the item “05 o'clock” is selected. The drawing illustrates displaying the border of the item "05 o'clock".

Next, FIG. 15C illustrates that detailed information is variably displayed by an additional touch movement input to the movable selection bar. Compared to FIG. 15B, when there is a touch movement input for moving the movable selection bar further down, the corresponding detailed information may be displayed. In the figure, the movable selection bar 1528 located in the item "07 o'clock" and detailed information 1538 such as "PM 7:00" are illustrated. At this time, when there is a tap input, it is assumed that an item "07 o'clock" is selected. As a result, the controller 160 may further display an object indicating that the item “07:00” is selected. In the drawing, the border of the item "07 o'clock" is illustrated.

If there is a first item selection touch input and a second item selection touch input among the plurality of items, the controller 160 sets all items between the first item and the second item to be selected using the movable selection bar.

15D illustrates that time input for a predetermined memo is completed in the first schedule object 1420 in the calendar by the operation described above with reference to FIGS. 15A to 15C, and the schedule memo 1550 is additionally displayed. Accordingly, the user can simply enter the time setting when inputting a memo in the calendar.

On the other hand, after the step 1125 (S1125), it is determined whether the first schedule object and the second schedule object is selected in the state that the calendar is displayed (S1155), if applicable, between the first object and the second object Set to select all the schedule object (S1160).

When the calendar screen is displayed and the multi-touch inputs to the first schedule object and the second schedule object are simultaneously or within a predetermined time, the controller 160 determines that the schedule objects between the first schedule object and the second schedule object are selected. Set all selected.

FIG. 16A illustrates that a first finger of a user is displayed on the first schedule object 1610 and a second finger multi-touches the second schedule object 1620. Here, the first schedule object 1610 represents "two days" and the second schedule object 1620 represents "fourteenth days".

FIG. 16B illustrates that the colors of all schedule objects 1630 between the first schedule object 1610 and the second schedule object 1620 are varied and displayed. Of course, in addition to the color, at least one of the size and the luminance may be displayed in a variable manner.

In the drawing, "2 days" and "3 days" are selected on the first line of the calendar, and "4 days", "5 days", "6 days", "7 days", " 8 days "," 9 days ", and" 10 days "are selected, and" 11 days "," 12 days "," 13 days ", and" `14 days" displayed in the third row of the calendar are selected. That is, no matter what form the schedule is displayed in the calendar, all dates between "2 days" and "14 days" can be simply selected.

In the meantime, when a memo is created or there is a movement input of the created memo, the controller 160 controls all schedule objects between the first schedule object and the second schedule object to display the memo. Can be.

16C illustrates that the memo 1640 is moved and displayed by the selected schedules by a touch movement input. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 16C, a memo 1640 such as "Sara go to sports cemter" is displayed on all schedule objects between the first schedule object 1610 and the second schedule object 1620. Specifically, it illustrates that all of the memos 1640 such as "Sara go to sports cemter" are displayed on "2 days" to "14 days". Thereby, a common schedule or a common memo can be input simply.

On the other hand, when there is a first schedule object selection touch input and a second schedule object selection touch input, all of the schedule objects between the first schedule object and the second schedule object are selected, the time item of FIGS. 15A to 15D described above. The same can be applied to configuration.

That is, when the item “5 o'clock” is selected in FIG. 15B and the “7 o'clock” is selected in FIG. 15C, the item “6 o'clock” may be set to be automatically selected. Thereby, time item setting can also be performed simply.

The communication terminal and its operation method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, but the embodiments are all or part of each of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made. It may alternatively be configured in combination.

On the other hand, the operating method of the communication terminal of the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code in a processor-readable recording medium provided in the communication terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. . The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, 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 present invention.

Claims (16)

Selecting a first object of the plurality of objects;
Displaying an extended menu for the selected first object; And
Displaying a movable selection bar for selecting any one of a plurality of items in the extended menu based on a touch input. The method of claim 1,
If there is a moving touch input for the mobile selection bar, moving the mobile selection bar; and displaying the moving selection bar. The method of claim 1,
Using the movable selection bar, when there is a first item selection touch input and a second item selection touch input among the plurality of items, setting all items between the first item and the second item to be selected; Method of operation of a communication terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 1,
Selecting the first object,
And moving the memo object to the first object. The method of claim 1,
And separately displaying detailed information of an item corresponding to a location on the mobile selection bar. The method of claim 1,
And varyingly displaying at least one of a size, a color, and a luminance of an item corresponding to a position on the movable selection bar. The method of claim 1,
Selecting a second object of the plurality of objects; And
If there is a first object selection touch input and a second object selection touch input among the plurality of objects, setting all the objects between the first object and the second object to be selected; Method of operation of a communication terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein
For all objects between the first object and the second object, when a memo is created or there is a moving touch input of the memo object, all the objects between the first object and the second object display the corresponding memo. Operation method of a communication terminal further comprising. Displaying a calendar screen including a calendar;
Selecting a first calendar object in the calendar;
Displaying an extension menu for the selected first schedule object; And
Displaying a mobile selection bar for selecting any one of a plurality of items in the extended menu; A display unit displaying a plurality of objects;
A sensor unit detecting a touch input; And
When a first object is selected from among the plurality of objects based on the touch input, an extended menu for the selected first object and a movable selection bar for selecting one of a plurality of items in the extended menu are displayed. And a control unit controlling to control the communication terminal. The method of claim 10,
The control unit,
And when there is a moving touch input to the mobile selection bar, controlling the mobile selection bar to move and display. The method of claim 10,
The control unit,
By using the movable selection bar, when there is a first item selection touch input and a second item selection touch input among the plurality of items, all items between the first item and the second item are set to be selected. Communication terminal. The method of claim 10,
The control unit,
And when a memo object is moved to the first object, determining that a first object is selected from the plurality of objects. The method of claim 10,
The control unit,
And controlling to display detailed information of an item corresponding to a location on the mobile selection bar separately. The method of claim 10,
The control unit,
And, when there is a first object selection touch input and a second object selection touch input among the plurality of objects, set all objects between the first object and the second object to be selected. 16. The method of claim 15,
The control unit,
For all objects between the first object and the second object, when a memo is created or there is a moving touch input of the created memo object, all objects between the first object and the second object are controlled to display the corresponding memo. Communication terminal, characterized in that.

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