KR20120102293A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and control method thereof are provided to enable a user to watch diverse information by reversely displaying images related to the function of content in a bent area. CONSTITUTION: A flexible display unit(151) displays a first image according to a screen where content is executed. A sensing unit(140) senses one or more bent areas in the display unit. A control unit(180) displays a second image corresponding to a function related to the content at the bent area according to the sensing result of the sensing unit. The control unit displays the first image at a reverse area of the bent area. [Reference numerals] (110) Wireless communication unit; (111) Broadcasting reception module; (113) Mobile communication module; (115) Wireless internet module; (117) Local communication module; (119) GPS module; (120) A/V input unit; (121) Camera; (123) Microphone; (130) User input unit; (140) Sensing unit; (141) Proximity sensor; (143) Pressure sensor; (145) Motion sensor; (150) Output unit; (151) Display unit; (153) Sound effect output module; (155) Alarm unit; (157) Haptic module; (160) Memory; (170) Interface unit; (180) Control unit; (181) Multimedia reproduction module; (190) Power supply unit

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a control method thereof, in which the use of the terminal can be realized by further considering the convenience of the user.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of performing voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data.

In the portable terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions. Portable terminals with flexible displays are also being developed, and transparent displays are also being developed.

The flexible display refers to a display that can be folded, bent or rolled like a paper, unlike a flat display commonly used. In addition, the transparent display is a display implemented using a transparent element on a transparent substrate, and the object displayed in the display area may be displayed in the form of left and right reversed even in an area in which the display direction is opposite to the display area. The transparent display can display not only a transparent screen but also an opaque screen.

Therefore, when the flexible display is implemented as a transparent display, there is a need for a method of properly utilizing a transparent display area and an opposite area of the display area by folding or bending.

An object of the present invention is to detect the bending area of the flexible display unit in the state of displaying the operation screen of one or more content on the flexible display, and to invert the image related to the function of the content on the curved area to display A terminal and a control method thereof are provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal including: a flexible display unit displaying a first image according to a screen on which content is operated; A sensing unit configured to sense at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; According to a sensing result of the sensing unit, the display unit inverts and displays a second image corresponding to the function related to the content on the curved region of the display unit, and displays the first image on the region opposite to the curved region of the display unit. It comprises a control unit.

In addition, a portable terminal and a control method thereof according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: displaying a first image according to the operation screen of the content on the flexible display unit; Detecting one or more areas bent at least once in the display unit; Inverting and displaying a second image corresponding to a function related to the content on a curved area of the display unit as a result of the sensing; And displaying the first image in an area opposite to the curved area.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes: a flexible display unit displaying a first image according to a screen on which content is operated; A sensing unit which senses a curved area of the display unit; And a controller configured to display a second image inverting the first image on a curved area of the display unit and to display the first image on an area opposite to the curved area according to a sensing result of the sensing unit. .

In addition, the method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes: displaying a first image according to an operation screen of a content on a flexible display unit; Detecting a curved area of the display unit; Displaying a second image inverting the first image on a curved area of the display unit as a result of the sensing; And displaying the first image in an area opposite to the curved area as a result of the sensing.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes: a flexible display unit for displaying respective images according to an operation screen of two or more contents; A sensing unit configured to sense at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; And a controller configured to display the images on the curved areas and the opposite areas of the curved areas according to a sensing result of the sensing unit, and alternately invert the displayed images on the curved areas. .

In addition, the control method of the portable terminal according to the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying images according to the operation screen of the two or more contents on the flexible display unit; Detecting one or more areas bent at least once in the display unit; And displaying the images on the curved areas and the opposite areas of the curved areas, and inverting and displaying the images displayed on the curved areas, respectively.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal and a control method thereof detect a curved area of a flexible display unit and invert and display an image related to a function of content on the curved area, thereby allowing a user located at the front of the portable terminal to display a single flexible display unit. There is an effect that you can see a variety of information.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 and 3 are perspective views of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front.
4 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2.
5 is a perspective view illustrating a portable terminal including a general display unit and a flexible display unit.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
7 to 12 are diagrams illustrating screens of a first embodiment illustrating an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
13 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
14 to 20 are diagrams illustrating screens of a second exemplary embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
21 is a flowchart illustrating a third embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams of a third exemplary embodiment illustrating an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
24 is a flowchart illustrating a fourth embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.
25 to 27 are diagrams illustrating screens of a fourth exemplary embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

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

The portable terminal described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control 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 wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

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 module 113. Broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. 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 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to 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 a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may be a variety of noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), etc. that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation. In addition, the user input unit 130 may be configured as a jog wheel or a jog method or a joystick that rotates a key, a finger mouse, or the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be 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 detection sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The detection sensor 141 detects the presence of an object approaching the portable terminal 100 or an object existing in the vicinity of the portable terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The detection sensor 141 may detect a proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or using a change rate of capacitance. The sensor 141 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect.

The pressure sensor 143 may detect whether pressure is applied to the portable terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion where the pressure of the portable terminal 100 is required depending on the use environment. If the pressure sensor 143 is installed in the display unit 151, a touch input through the display unit 151 and a greater pressure than the touch input are applied according to a signal output from the pressure sensor 143. The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 detects the position and movement of the portable terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology. The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. 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.

In addition, the sensing unit 140 may further include a gyro sensor, an emotional sensor, and the like. Gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, it can detect the direction turned relative to the reference direction. In addition, the emotional sensor refers to a sensor capable of detecting a user's body reaction and measuring the emotional state of the user. The immersion sensor will be described later in more detail.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the portable terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device Can also be used.

If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is retained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the portable terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a flexible display unit having flexibility to be folded, bent, or unfolded, and the touch pad is overlapped in a layer structure, such that the flexible display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that the user can It can also be configured to enable the input of information by the touch of.

In this case, the image displayed on the display area of the flexible display unit 151 may be displayed through an area that is opposite to the display area, that is, the opposite area. Based on the opposite area of the display area, the image displayed on the display area is displayed as the left and right reversed images, and the display direction of the display area and the display direction of the opposite area of the display area are opposite to each other.

In addition, the flexible display unit 151 may include display areas on the front and rear surfaces, respectively.

As described above, the flexible display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, and a flexible display. It may also include at least one of a 3D display. In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the external display unit (not shown) and the internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the portable terminal 100.

The audio output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception tone, a message reception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the portable terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also. When the key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output the signal as a feedback to the key signal input. The user may recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output from the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the portable terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153. [

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, The effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode (eletrode), the effect of stimulation by electrostatic force, and the effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 157 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the portable terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The interface unit 170 is a path through which power from the cradle connected when the portable terminal 100 is connected to the external cradle is supplied to the portable terminal 100 or various command signals inputted from the cradle by the user are carried And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

2 and 3 are perspective views of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal illustrated in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a portable terminal related to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to appearance. In addition, hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type portable terminal having a flexible display including a touch screen function among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. . However, the present invention is not limited to a bar-type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-mentioned type.

The mobile terminal 100 may operate in a standby mode according to a default setting, a user's setting, a user's input of a signal, or the like. In addition, the standby mode may be released by a user's operation. When the portable terminal 100 releases the standby mode, the mobile terminal 100 operates in a call mode or a data transmission mode, but may be switched to the standby mode by a user's manipulation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case forming the exterior of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the first case 100A-1 and the second case 100A-2. The first case 100A-1 and the second case 100A-2 are disposed on both sides of the transparent flexible display unit 151 according to the present invention to support the transparent flexible display unit 151.

Various electronic components may be embedded in the space formed by the first case 100A-1 and the second case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

As described above, the display unit 151 herein is illustrated as a flexible display. The flexible display refers to a display that can bend like a paper, fold or roll like a roll, unlike a general flat panel display.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the transparent flexible display unit 151 may be bent or folded one or more times.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, when the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent once, the unflexed region 151-1 and the curved region 151-2 in the transparent flexible display unit 151 ) Can be separated.

2 to 4 illustrate the flexible display as the first flexible display unit 151a and the second flexible display unit 151b.

The first sound output module 153a and the first camera 121a may be disposed in the first case 100A-1. The microphone 123 and the user input unit may be disposed in the second case 100A-2. The first and second flexible display units 151a and 151b may overlap each other between the first case 100A-1 and the second case 100A-2.

In this case, each of the first flexible display unit 151a and the second flexible display unit 151b may be an independent display, or may be a display in which both surfaces are exposed as transparent displays.

The flexible display units 151a and 151b include a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information. The flexible display units 151a and 151b may be configured such that the touch pads overlap with each other in a layer structure, so that the flexible display units 151a and 151b operate as a touch screen to input information by a user's touch.

In the first and / or second flexible display units 151a and 151b, the touch pads overlap each other in a layered structure, such that the first and / or second flexible display units 151a and 151b operate as a touch screen to provide a user's touch. It can also be configured to enable the input of information.

In addition, the first and / or second flexible display units 151a and 151b may include a built-in bend sensor, and when the first and second flexible display units 151a and 151b are bent, the position or area where the bend is generated may be detected. Can be.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

In addition, the rotation sensor 140a may be built in the first case 100A-1. When the first and second flexible display units 151a and 151b are rolled up in a roll form, the rotation sensor 140a detects the number of rotations thereof and calculates the position or area of the exposed portion without being rolled up. Information capable of doing so may be transmitted to the controller 180. The rotation sensor 140a is a sensor for detecting a bent, folded state, or curled state of the first and second flexible display units 151a and 151b similarly to the bending sensor. Can provide the necessary information.

4 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 4, an interface unit 170 may be disposed on one side of the first case 100A-1.

A second camera (not shown) having a photographing direction substantially opposite to the first camera 121a may be mounted on the rear surface of the first body 100A-1. The second camera may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 121a. A flash or a mirror or the like may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera. The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera. The mirror allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wishes to photograph himself (self-photographed) using the second camera.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the second case 100A-2. The second sound output module may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode. In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the second case 100A-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the second case 100A-2.

The interface unit 170 may be a path that enables the mobile terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be at least one of a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication, or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. have. The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

In addition, a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal may be mounted at the bottom of the second case 100A-2. The power supply unit 190 may be, for example, a rechargeable battery and may be detachably coupled to the second case 100A-2 for charging. Alternatively, the power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the second case 100A-2 so that the power supply unit 190 is not exposed and only a terminal for charging the power may be exposed to the outside. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may not be removable.

In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed in one region of the first case 100A-1 or the second case 100A-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be withdrawn from the first case 100A-1 or the second case 100A-2.

In the above description, the second camera and the like are separately disposed on the rear surface of the first case 100A-1, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Even if the second camera is not provided separately, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so as to be able to photograph up to the photographing direction of the second camera.

Next, FIG. 5 illustrates a portable terminal having first and second display units.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main display unit 151 -M is provided on the front surface of the main body of the portable terminal 100, and the front case 100A-1 and the rear case ( The sub flexible display unit 151-S is provided to extend between the 100A-2).

The user may move the packing part 151e connected to one end of the flexible display unit 151 from side to side. When the packing unit 151e is moved to the right, the sub flexible display unit 151-S, which is rolled up in the space formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2, is unfolded and the unfolded sub flexible display is opened. The unit 151-S has a display area.

In this case, when the sub flexible display unit 151-S is unfolded, the controller 180 calculates the size of the display area corresponding to the length of the extended sub flexible display unit 151-S. In addition, the controller 180 causes the object displayed on the display area of the sub flexible display unit 151 -S to change in correspondence with the extension degree of the flexible display unit 151, in particular, the extension length.

In addition, the sub flexible display unit 151-S is formed of a material that can be rolled into a space formed between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 5, when the sub flexible display unit 151-S extends between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2 of the main body, the extended sub flexible display is displayed. A fixing part for fixing the part 151 -S may be further provided in the portable terminal 100. The fixing portion may be hooked to the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2 to fix the sub-flexible display unit 151-S.

Although not illustrated in FIG. 5, when the sub flexible display unit 151-S extends between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2 of the main body, the sub flexible display unit ( 151-S) may be configured in plural, and in this case, the plurality of sub flexible display units 151-S may be configured in book form.

In the above, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 27.

[First Embodiment]

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the flexible display unit 151 is bent while the first image corresponding to the operation screen of a specific content is displayed on the transparent flexible display unit 151, The present invention relates to a process of allowing a second user located on the rear side of the portable terminal 100 to view the same image as the first user located on the front side by displaying a second image inverting the first image.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a first embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

7 to 12 are diagrams illustrating screens of a first embodiment illustrating an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, when the content to be executed by the user is selected through the touch screen type transparent flexible display unit 151 or the user input unit, the controller 180 of the portable terminal 100 may select a memory ( In operation 160, the corresponding application included in the application is executed to execute the selected content [S110], and the first image 311A corresponding to the operation screen of the executed content is displayed on the transparent flexible display unit 151 [ S120] (FIG. 7A).

In this case, the content is "broadcast", "video", "photo", "contact information in the phone book", "outgoing and incoming messages", "outgoing and incoming call list", "email", "music", "schedule The data executable in the mobile terminal 100 such as "," "document", "game", "web page", "widget icon", and the like may all be included.

In this case, FIG. 7 shows that the content is a broadcast program corresponding to "Ch 3" as an example, and the controller 180 receives the broadcast program corresponding to "Ch 3" through the broadcast receiving module 111. Indicates playback.

Next, the controller 180 detects whether the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent by the user [S130].

In this case, the controller 180 uses the information sensed by various sensors such as a bending sensor and a rotation sensor built in the main body, case, and transparent flexible display unit 151 of the portable terminal 100, thereby providing the transparent flexible display unit ( The curved area may be detected at 151. For example, when the bending sensor built in the transparent flexible display unit 151 is used, the bending sensor detects a bending generation point and a degree of bending from a coordinate value given to each part of the transparent flexible display unit 151. Then, the controller 180 can calculate the position and area of the curved area according to the bending generation point and the degree of bending or the direction of folding on the transparent flexible display unit 151.

If the curved region 151-2 is detected by the transparent flexible display unit 151 [S140], the controller 180 inverts the first image 311A to the curved region 151-2. 311B is displayed [S150] (FIG. 7B).

In addition, the controller 180 may display the first image 311A on an area 151-1 (hereinafter, referred to as an “area”) opposite to the curved area 151-2 of the transparent flexible display unit 151. ) Is displayed [S160] (Fig. 7 (b)).

That is, as described above, the controller 180 grasps the position and the area of the bent region 151-2 and the position and the area of the opposite region 151-1. The first image 311A and the inverted second image 311B are respectively displayed in an area of the curved region 151-2.

As described above, in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inverted second image 311B is displayed on the bent region 151-2 in the transparent flexible display unit 151, and is displayed on the opposite region 151-1. By displaying the first image 311A of the original, the same image without inversion may be provided to the user located on the rear side of the transparent flexible display unit 151.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 7B, the controller 180 is based on the front surface of the transparent display unit 151 and each of the opposite area 151-1 and the bent area 151-2. The first image 311A and the inverted second image 311B may be displayed in a square style.

That is, even if the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent by the user, the controller 180 may display the first and second images displayed on the opposite area 151-1 and the bent area 151-2. By displaying 311A and 311B in an unbiased square, the user can easily view the first and second images 311A and 311B.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, when the transparent flexible display unit 151 is detected to be bent through the sensing unit 140, the controller 180 is illustrated in FIG. 8B. As described above, the first and second images 311A and 311B are not displayed in the overlapped overlapping area 151-5 between the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2. The first and second images 311A and 311B may be displayed on the opposite regions 151-1 and the curved regions 151-2, respectively.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, the controller 180 may rotate and display the second image 311B in a direction corresponding to the bending direction of the curved area 151-2.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 8, the controller 180 determines the horizontal and vertical ratios of the bent region 151-2 based on the front surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151, and as a result of the determination, the horizontal ratios. If the ratio is larger than the aspect ratio, the second image 311B may be displayed in a square horizontal form, and if the aspect ratio is larger than the aspect ratio, the second image 311B may be rotated and displayed in a vertical form. .

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 9A, the controller 180 may include the first image 311A displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the second image displayed in the curved area 151-2. When a specific image 311B is selected from the user while the image 311B is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9B to 9D, the selected image 311B is not selected to be identified by the user. Image 311A may be corrected.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 is a transparent flexible display unit, so that the first and second images 311A and 311B are formed on the front surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151. Users on the back can see it together.

However, when some or all of the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap each other, some or all of the first and second images 311A and 311B are overlapped and displayed, so that users may see the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap. A situation may be confusing to recognize the second images 311A and 311B.

Accordingly, the controller 180 may display the unselected image 311B so as to identify the image 311A selected by the user among the first and second images 311A and 311B in FIGS. The correction is as shown in (d).

Referring to FIG. 9B, when the second image 311B is selected, the controller 180 can identify the second image 311B well by a user whose rear surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151 is located. The first image 311A is transparently displayed.

In this case, the transparency of the first image 311A may be adjusted by the user. That is, when the second image 311B is selected, the controller 180 may set a user interface for setting transparency of the first image 311A in the opposite area 151-1 on which the first image 311A is displayed. UI), and when the transparency of the first image 311A is set through the transparency setting UI, the set transparency value is reflected in the first image 311A.

Referring to FIG. 9C, when the second image 311B is selected, the controller 180 identifies the second image 311B well by a user whose rear surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151 is located. The first image 311A is hidden to be displayed. In this case, after the first image 311A is hidden and displayed, when the opposite region 151-1 is selected, the controller 180 may display the hidden first image 311A again.

Referring to FIG. 9D, when the second image 311B is selected, the controller 180 can identify the second image 311B well by a user whose rear surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151 is located. The first image 311A is displayed in the form of a thumbnail at a position not overlapping with the second image 311B.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, the controller 180 may include a first image 311A displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and a second image displayed in the curved area 151-2. If the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap within a preset range while the image 311B is displayed, the second and third images 311B and 311B may overlap each other within the preset range. One of the first and second images 311A and 311B may be corrected to be identifiable by the user.

In this case, the preset range is that the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap each other so that users located at the front and rear of the transparent flexible display unit 151 may have their respective first and second images 311A. 311B) may be an overlap degree when it is difficult to identify.

In this case, when the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap within the preset range, the controller 180 may use the first and second images 311A and 311B, or an image corresponding to a preset priority. 311B can be easily identified by the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may allow a user to easily identify an image that occupies a large overlap ratio among the first and second images 311A and 311B.

In FIGS. 10B to 10D, an image having a high frequency of use, a priority, or a large overlap ratio among the first and second images 311A and 311B includes the second image 311B. The controller 180 corrects the first image 311A such that the second image 311B is well identified in the same manner as the process of FIGS. 9B and 9D.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the controller 180 may include the first image 311A displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the second image 311B displayed in the curved area 151-2. Is displayed, when the first and second images 311A and 311B overlap within a preset range, the UI 320 for editing the first and second images 3111A and 311B in one or more ways. Can be provided.

In this case, the UI 320 may be displayed in any one of the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2, and the opposite area 151-1 according to a user's drag touch operation. ) And the curved region 151-2.

When the first menu 321 is selected to compress and store the first and second images 311A and 311B together in the UI 320, the controller 180 selects the first and second images. 311A and 311B may be compressed and stored in the memory 160. In addition, when the second menu 322 for inverting the second image 311B is selected in the UI 320, the controller 180 may invert and display the second image 311B. have. In addition, when the third menu 323 for synthesizing the first and second images 311A and 311B is selected in the UI 320, the controller 180 selects the first and second images 311A, 311B) may be synthesized into one image, and the synthesized image may be displayed on either or both of the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2, and may be stored in the memory 160. .

Functions of the first to third menus 321, 322, and 323 in the UI 320 are merely examples, and a menu for editing the first and second images 311A and 311B in the UI 320. May be included.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12A, the controller 180 may include the first image 311A displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the second image displayed in the curved area 151-2. In the state where the image 311B is displayed, as shown in FIG. 12B, when it is detected that the curved region 151-2 gradually expands to its original state through the sensing unit 140, the After inverting the second image 311B according to the unfolding degree, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first image 311A is to be displayed on the transparent flexible display unit 151. Can be.

In the above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20.

[Second Embodiment]

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent at least once in a state in which specific content is displayed on the transparent flexible display unit 151, a function corresponding to the content in the curved area is applied. By inverting and displaying an image, a user located in front of the portable terminal 100 may view various information through the curved transparent flexible display unit.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

14 to 20 are explanatory diagrams of a second exemplary embodiment illustrating an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, when the content to be executed by the user is selected through the touch screen type transparent flexible display unit 151 or the user input unit, the controller 180 of the portable terminal 100 may include a memory ( In operation 160, the corresponding application included in the application is executed to execute the selected content [S210], and a first image 311 corresponding to an operation screen of the executed content is displayed on the transparent flexible display unit 151 [ S220] (Fig. 14 (a)).

In this case, the content is "broadcast", "video", "photo", "contact information in the phone book", "outgoing and incoming messages", "outgoing and incoming call list", "email", "music", "schedule The data executable in the mobile terminal 100 such as "," "document", "game", "web page", "widget icon", etc. may all be included.

14 shows that the content is a broadcast program corresponding to "Ch 3" as an example, and the controller 180 receives the broadcast program corresponding to "Ch 3" through the broadcast receiving module 111. Indicates playback.

Next, the controller 180 detects whether the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent by the user [S230].

If the curved region 151-2 is detected by the transparent flexible display unit 151 [S240], the controller 180 may have a second function corresponding to the function related to the content 311 in the curved region 151-2. The image 312 is inverted and displayed [S250] (Fig. 14 (c)).

In addition, the controller 180 displays the first image 311 in the region 151-1 opposite to the curved region 151-2 in the transparent flexible display unit 151 [S260] (FIG. 14 (FIG. 14). c)].

That is, as described above, the controller 180 grasps the position and the area of the bent region 151-2 and the position and the area of the opposite region 151-1. The first image 311 and the second image 312 according to a function related to the content 311 are inverted and displayed in the area of the curved area 151-2.

That is, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the second image 312 related to the function of the content is displayed on the curved region 151-2 without inversion, the transparent flexible display unit 151 The user located at the front side sees the second image 312 reversed. However, the second embodiment of the present invention relates to the user located in front of the transparent flexible display unit 151 in relation to the current content 311 in the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2. Since it is for providing a screen, as shown in (c) of FIG. 14, the user displays the second image 312 by inverting and displaying the second image 312 to facilitate viewing of the second image 312.

In this case, FIG. 14 shows an image of a function related to the "Ch 3" broadcast program, which is an image corresponding to the "Ch 2" broadcast program that is the previous channel of the "Ch 3".

Of course, it is not limited to the content according to the present invention and the image (including still image, video and related screen) corresponding to the function associated with the content. That is, the image corresponding to the function related to the content includes both an image corresponding to all screens that can be displayed in the operating content and an image corresponding to the screen associated with or associated with the content.

For example, as the image of a function related to the "Ch 3" broadcast program, the second image 312 may be broadcast program information, may be a favorite channel list, and may be a broadcast program of a previous or previous channel. It may be. As another example, if the content 311 is a web page, the second image 312 may be a bookmark list, a web address input window, a web page previously or previously viewed, or the like. As another example, if the content 311 is a video, the second image 312 may be a set of control keys for controlling the operation of the video, and may be a video previously or previously played. As another example, if the content 311 is a phone book, the second image 312 may be a menu of a recent call list, a message sender, a call connection, an e-mail sender, or the like. As another example, if the content 311 is multimedia data, the second image 312 may be a list of multimedia data such as the content.

As described above, the image corresponding to the function associated with the content may include both an image corresponding to all screens that can be displayed in the operating content and an image corresponding to the screen associated with or associated with the content.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 14C, the controller 180 is based on the front surface of the transparent display unit 151 and each of the opposite area 151-1 and the bent area 151-2. The first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 may be displayed in a square style.

Next, FIG. 15 illustrates that the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent two or more times.

That is, as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 15, when the transparent flexible display unit 151 is detected to be bent two or more times through the sensing unit 140, the controller 180 may bend the curved regions 151-. The images 312 and 313 corresponding to the functions related to the content 311 are alternately displayed on each of 2 and 151-3.

In this case, the controller 180 may invert the user based on the front surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151 among the images 312 and 313 to be displayed on the curved regions 151-2 and 151-3. The image 312 is identified, and only the identified image 312 is inverted and displayed.

That is, the controller 180 inverts and displays the image 312 displayed in the odd-numbered bent region 151-2 among the curved regions 151-2 and 151-3, and the even-numbered curved region 151-. The image 313 displayed in 3) is displayed as it is without inversion.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 16A, when the controller 180 detects the bending of the transparent flexible display unit 151 through the sensing unit 140, the controller 180 of FIG. As shown in (b), the first image 311 and the inverted second in the overlapped overlapping area 151-5 between the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2. The first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 may be displayed in each of the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2 within the range where the image 312 is not displayed. Can be.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 16C, the controller 180 may rotate and display the inverted second image 312 in a direction corresponding to the curved direction of the curved area 151-2. have.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 16, the controller 180 determines the horizontal and vertical ratios of the bent region 151-2 with respect to the front surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151, and as a result of the grasping, the horizontal ratio. If the ratio is greater than the aspect ratio, the inverted second image 312 is displayed in a square horizontal form. If the aspect ratio is greater than the aspect ratio, the inverted second image 312 is rotated in a portrait form. Can also be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17A, the controller 180 controls the first image 311 displayed on the opposite area 151-1 and the inversion displayed on the curved area 151-2. When the specific image 312 is selected from the user while the second image 312 is displayed, the user can identify the selected image 312 as shown in FIGS. 17B to 17D. An image 311 that is not selected may be corrected. Since the process of FIGS. 17B to 17D is performed in the same manner as described with reference to FIGS. 9B to 9D, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18A, the controller 180 may display the first image 311 displayed on the opposite area 151-1 and the inversion displayed on the curved area 151-2. If the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 overlap within a preset range while the second image 312 is displayed, the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 are shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D. As described above, one of the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 may be corrected to be identifiable by the user. Since the process of FIGS. 18B to 18D is performed in the same manner as described with reference to FIGS.

Next, the controller 180 displays the first image 311 displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the inverted second image 312 displayed in the curved area 151-2. When the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 overlap within a preset range, as described above with reference to FIG. 11, the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312. ) May be provided to the UI 320 for editing in one or more ways.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19, the controller 180 may include the first image 311 displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the inverted second image displayed in the curved area 151-2. When a part of the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 overlap with each other while the 312 is displayed, the first image 311 and the inverted second image 312 Images 313 and 314 related to the function of the content 311 may be further displayed on portions of the opposite area 151-1 and the curved area 151-2 that do not overlap each other.

Next, the controller 180 displays the first image 311 displayed in the opposite area 151-1 and the inverted second image 312 displayed in the curved area 151-2. As described above with reference to FIG. 12, when it is detected that the curved region 151-2 is gradually expanded to its original state through the sensing unit 140, the inverted second image corresponding to the unfolding degree ( After inverting 312 again, only the first image 311 may be displayed or the first image 311A and the second image 312 may be displayed together on the transparent flexible display unit 151.

In addition, the controller 180 may display the first image 311A and the second image 312 in a thumbnail form or a list form on the transparent flexible display unit 151.

Next, in FIG. 20A, the inverted second image 312 is displayed on the first curved region 151-2 because the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent twice, and the second flexible 311 is bent second. The first image 311 that is not inverted is displayed in the region 151-1 opposite to the first curved region 151-2, and the function of the content is displayed in the second curved region 151-3. The associated third image 313 is shown in an inverted state.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20B, the controller 180 unfolds the second bent region 151-3 through the sensing unit 140, so that the second bent region 151-3 is opened. When it is detected that the first curved region 151-2 is integrated, the third image 313 displayed on the second curved region 151-3 is inverted so as to be in the second curved region 151-3. It may be displayed together with the second image 312.

In this case, although not shown in FIG. 20B, when it is detected that the second curved region 151-3 is integrated with the first curved region 151-2, the controller 180 may be curved first. The second image 312 and the third image 313 may be displayed in thumbnail form in the region 151-2. At this time, the thumbnail corresponding to the third image 313 has an inverted shape.

Also, although not shown in FIG. 20B, when it is detected that the second curved region 151-3 is integrated with the first curved region 151-2, the controller 180 is curved first. The second image 312 and the third image 313 may be displayed in a list form in an area 151-2.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 20C, the controller 180 may bend the first image including the second image 312 and the inverted third image 313 through the sensing unit 140. If it is detected that the region 151-2 is unfolded and integrated into the opposite region 151-1, the second and third images 312 and 313 are inverted, and the first image 311 and the inversion are reversed. The second and third images 312 and 313 may be displayed together on the screen of the transparent flexible display unit 151.

In this case, although not shown in FIG. 20C, the first to third images 311, 312, and 313 may be displayed in a thumbnail form or a list form on the screen of the transparent flexible display unit 151. In addition, only the first image 311 which is the first display state may be displayed without displaying the second and third images 312 and 313.

In the above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20.

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.

Third Embodiment

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent a plurality of times or more in a state where a plurality of contents are simultaneously executed (multitasked) on the transparent flexible display unit 151, the curved regions And displaying the images on an area opposite to the first bent area among the bent areas, and alternately displaying the images displayed on each of the bent areas so that the user located in front of the mobile terminal 100 The present invention relates to a process of viewing various information through the curved transparent flexible display unit.

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 through 23.

21 is a flowchart illustrating a third embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams of a third exemplary embodiment illustrating an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

First, referring to FIGS. 21 to 23, the controller 180 of the portable terminal 100 is configured to execute a plurality of contents 410, 420, and 430 simultaneously or sequentially in a multitasking manner [S310. 23 (a)], the sensing unit 140 detects whether the transparent flexible display unit 151 is bent a plurality of times [S320].

In this case, the controller 180 may display an operation screen of the executed contents, as shown in FIG. 22 below.

That is, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 22, the controller 180 may display only an image according to an operation screen of the content 410 which is executed first or last.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 22B, the controller 180 may display images corresponding to an operation screen of the running contents 410, 420, and 430 on the entire screen of the transparent flexible display unit 151. You can also mark them together.

On the other hand, when the plurality of bent regions 151-2 and 151-3 are detected at the transparent flexible display unit 151 through the sensing unit 140 [S330], the curved regions 151 Of the contents 410, 420, and 430 on the opposite area 151-1 of the first curved area 151-2 and the curved areas 151-2, 151-3. Images related to the operation screen are respectively displayed [S340].

In this case, the controller 180 may display the contents 410, 420, 430 in the opposite region 151-1 by the executed time order, frequency of use, and preset priority of the contents 410, 420, 430. And the curved areas 151-2 and 151-3, respectively.

Next, the controller 180 alternately inverts and displays the images 420 and 430 displayed on the curved regions 151-2 and 151-3, respectively (S350) (FIG. 23C). ].

That is, the controller 180 may display an image in which the user is inverted based on the front surface of the transparent flexible display unit 151 among the images 420 and 430 displayed on the curved areas 151-2 and 151-3. 420 is identified, and only the identified image 420 is inverted and displayed.

In more detail, the controller 180 inverts and displays the image 420 displayed in the odd-numbered bent region 151-2 among the curved regions 151-2 and 151-3, and the even-numbered curved region ( The image 430 displayed on 151-3 is displayed as it is without inversion.

Also, the controller 180 may display the images 410, 420, and 430 displayed on the opposite area 151-1 and the bent areas 151-2 and 151-3, similarly to FIGS. 16 to 20. ) Can be controlled.

In the above, the third embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.

Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27.

[Fourth Embodiment]

In the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub display includes a main display unit and a sub flexible display unit on a portable terminal, and a list including a plurality of icons is displayed on the main display unit. When the flexible display unit is unfolded, the present invention relates to a process of displaying icons included in the list but not displayed due to screen size constraints of the main display unit on the unfolded sub flexible display unit.

Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27.

24 is a flowchart illustrating a fourth embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

25 to 27 are diagrams illustrating screens of a fourth exemplary embodiment of an image control process of a transparent flexible portable terminal according to the present invention.

24 to 27, the controller 180 of the portable terminal 100 displays a list including a plurality of icons on the main display unit 151 -M [S410].

In this case, the icons are assigned to each content, application, widget, and the like, and may be configured in a form in which at least one or two or more of text, images, animations, and 3D are combined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, the list includes a number of icons that cannot be totally displayed on the main display unit 151 -M.

That is, for example, the number of icons 511 to 514 and 521 to 524 included in the list in FIG. 25 is eight in total. Only four icons 511 to 514 are displayed at 151 -M.

In the following description, icons 521 to 524 included in the list but not displayed due to the screen size limitation of the main display unit 151 -M are referred to as hidden icons.

As described above, the controller 180 displays the list on the main display unit 151 -M, and displays the sub flexible display in the direction of one side of the main body of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140. It is detected whether the 1501-S is drawn to be exposed (S420).

If it is detected that the sub flexible display 151-S is drawn out as a result of the detection [S430], as described above with reference to FIG. 25, the controller 180 is included in the list, but the main display unit 151 -M is included in the list. The hidden icons 521 to 524 are grasped due to the screen size constraint of [S440]. In this case, the sub flexible display 151-S may be a transparent flexible display 151-S as described above with reference to FIGS. 6 to 23.

The controller 180 displays the hidden icons 521 to 524 on the sub flexible display 151 -S in proportion to the detected degree of the detected sub flexible display 151 -S [S450].

That is, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 26, when the controller 180 detects that an area corresponding to half of the entire area of the sub-flexible display 151 -S is drawn out, the controller 180 (b) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, two icons 521 and 522 which are half of the four hidden icons 521 to 524 are displayed on the sub flexible display 151 -S.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 26C, the controller 180 is configured to draw out the remaining area in a state in which half the area of the sub flexible display 151 -S is drawn out. If detected, as shown in FIG. 26D, the remaining two remaining icons 521 to 524 are further displayed on the sub flexible display 151 -S.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 27, when the drawn area of the sub-flexible display 151 -S is too small to display the hidden icons, the controller 180 informs the user of the fact 530. By displaying, the user can be instructed to pull out the sub-flexible display 151 -S further.

That is, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 27, when the sub flexible display 151-S is drawn out by a user, the controller 180 at least extends the drawn area of the sub flexible display 151 -S. Determine if one hidden icon is visible.

In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 27B, when the controller 180 determines that the display of at least one hidden icon in the drawn area of the sub flexible display 151-S is impossible, the sub flexible display ( Information 530 requesting further withdrawal of 151-S is displayed on the main display unit 151-M.

And, as shown in (c) of FIG. 27, when the sub-flexible display (151-S) is drawn by the user to have an area that can display the at least one hidden icon, the withdrawal; The hidden icon is displayed on the sub flexible display 151 -S.

On the other hand, if the flexible display 151 -S is a transparent flexible display 151 -S, and the bending is sensed on the transparent flexible display 151 -S, the controller 180 may control the first to the first embodiments of the present invention. As described in the third embodiment, the display operation of the images displayed on the curved area and the area opposite to the curved area of the transparent flexible display 151 -S may be controlled.

As described above, the present invention can be embodied as processor readable codes on a processor readable recording medium provided in a mobile terminal such as MSM (Mobile Station Modem). 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 also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

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 should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

110: wireless communication unit 120: A / V input unit
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 151: display unit
160: memory 170: interface unit
180 control unit 190 power supply unit

Claims (18)

A flexible display unit displaying a first image according to a screen on which content is operated;
A sensing unit configured to sense at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; And
According to a sensing result of the sensing unit, the display unit inverts and displays a second image corresponding to the function related to the content on the curved region of the display unit, and displays the first image on the region opposite to the curved region of the display unit. And a control unit. The method according to claim 1,
The display unit is a portable terminal, characterized in that the transparent and flexible display. The method according to claim 1,
If the display unit detects that the display unit is bent a plurality of times and the number of images corresponding to the function is more than one, the controller sequentially displays the images on each of the bent regions, and displays the images. And inverting and alternately displaying the respective areas. The method of claim 3,
The controller may be configured to invert and display images displayed in odd-numbered curved regions among the curved regions, and to display images displayed in even-numbered curved regions in an inverted state. The method according to claim 1,
And the controller is configured to rotate and display the inverted second image in a direction corresponding to a curved direction of the curved area with respect to the display unit. The method according to claim 1,
The controller may be configured to display the first image and the inverted second image in a square style on each of the opposite area and the curved area with respect to the front surface of the display unit. The method according to claim 1,
The controller, if any one of the first image and the inverted second image is selected, the portable terminal, characterized in that for displaying the selected image so that the user can identify. The method according to claim 1,
The controller may be configured to display one of the first image and the inverted second image so as to be identified by a user when the first image and the inverted second image overlap within a preset range. terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit may further include a plurality of portions of the first image and the inverted second image that are overlapped with each other. And displaying a third image related to the function of the content. The method according to claim 1,
When the first image and the inverted second image overlap each other within a preset range, the controller is further configured to reverse a user interface (UI) for editing the first image and the inverted second image in one or more ways. And displaying the selected edit method on the first image and the inverted second image when one or more editing methods are selected through the UI. The method according to claim 1,
The controller may be configured to display the first image on the entire screen of the display unit when it is sensed that the curved area is unfolded through the sensing unit. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit, if it is detected that the curved area is gradually unfolded in the original state through the sensing unit, characterized in that the inverted second image to display again in accordance with the degree of unfolding. The method according to claim 1,
The controller may be configured to display a list including the first and second images on the entire screen of the display unit when it is sensed that the curved area is unfolded through the sensing unit. Displaying a first image according to an operation screen of a content on a flexible display unit;
Detecting at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; And
Inverting and displaying a second image of a function related to the content on a curved area of the display as a result of the sensing; And
And displaying the first image in an area opposite to the curved area. A flexible display unit displaying a first image according to a screen on which content is operated;
A sensing unit sensing a curved area of the display unit; And
And a controller configured to display a second image inverting the first image on a curved area of the display unit and to display the first image on an area opposite to the curved area according to a sensing result of the sensing unit. Mobile terminal. Displaying a first image according to an operation screen of a content on a flexible display unit;
Detecting a curved area of the display unit;
As a result of the sensing, displaying a second image inverting the first image on a curved area of the display unit; And
And displaying the first image in an area opposite to the curved area as a result of the sensing. A flexible display unit displaying respective images according to an operation screen of two or more contents;
A sensing unit configured to sense at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; And
And a controller configured to display the images on the curved areas and the opposite areas of the curved areas according to a sensing result of the sensing unit, and alternately display the images displayed on the curved areas. Mobile terminal. Displaying images according to an operation screen of two or more contents on the flexible display unit;
Detecting at least one area bent at least once in the display unit; And
And displaying the images on the curved areas and the opposite areas of the curved areas, and alternately inverting and displaying the images displayed on the curved areas, respectively. Way.

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