KR20120111755A - Mobile terminal and operation control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and an operation controlling method thereof are provided to increase the convenience of operation in a portable terminal by combination of multi sequence input and general key input. CONSTITUTION: A control unit displays a list screen on a display unit(S300). The control unit receives multi sequence input(S305). A first item is touch downed in a touch-down state of a first item through a first area. The control unit displays a list which arranges items of the list on the display unit in response to reception of the multi sequence input(S310). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S300) Displaying a screen including a list on which a plurality of items is arranged; (S305) Inputting multi sequence about the same item?; (S310) Displaying a list of a reverse sequence or an existing sequence according to multi sequence input; (S315) Inputting the multi sequence about the other item?; (S320) Displaying a list which items are arranged according to the sequence of the touched item; (S325) Inputting the other user?; (S330) Performing an operation corresponding to user input; (S335) Selecting the other operation mode?

Description

Mobile terminal and operation control method

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and an operation control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and an operation control method capable of controlling various operations using a multi-sequence input.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions for making voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data. As the functions of the portable terminal have diversified, they have complicated functions such as photographing and photographing, playing music files and video files, receiving games, receiving broadcasts, and wireless internet, and have developed a comprehensive multimedia player, .

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. For example, a user interface environment for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently.

However, since a mobile terminal must consider mobility and portability, there is a limitation in allocating space for a user interface such as a display or a keypad. Accordingly, in order to efficiently use various functions provided by the portable terminal, it is necessary to control the operation of the portable terminal through a new input / output method different from the existing input / output method.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of controlling various operations using various types of multi-sequence inputs and an operation control method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an operation of a mobile terminal, the method including: displaying a list screen including a list of a plurality of items on a display unit, and displaying a first item through a first area of the list screen; Receiving a multi-sequence input for touching down the first item through a second area in a touch-down state, and in response to receiving the multi-sequence input, listing a list of items included in the list in reverse order; Displaying on the display unit.

In addition, the operation control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above object, displaying an operation screen arranged a plurality of touchable objects on the display unit, the first object through the first area of the operation screen Receiving a multi-sequence input for touching down a second object through a second area with a touch-down state, and in response to receiving the multi-sequence input, executing an operation corresponding to the first and second objects. It includes a step.

Meanwhile, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying a list screen including a list of a plurality of items, and a second area in a state in which the first item is touched down through the first area of the list screen. When receiving the multi-sequence input for the touch-down of the first item via a control unit for displaying on the display unit a list of items included in the list in reverse order.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying an operation screen on which a plurality of touchable objects are arranged, and a second region in a state in which the first object is touched down through the first area of the operation screen. The controller may include a controller configured to execute an operation corresponding to the first and second objects when receiving a multi-sequence input of touching the second object.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a processor-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the operation control method in a processor.

According to the present invention, various operations can be controlled in the mobile terminal by using a multi-sequence input for performing a second touchdown through the second area while the first touchdown is through the first area of the screen. In addition, by using such a multi-sequence input in combination with a general key input or a touch input, it is possible to improve the convenience of operation in the portable terminal.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2;
4 is a view referred to for explaining the terms used in the operation control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;
5 is a flowchart provided to explain an embodiment related to a list in a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to the present invention;
6 to 8 are views for explaining an operation control related to a list according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit;
9 is a flowchart provided to explain an embodiment related to multiple executions in an operation control method of a portable terminal according to the present invention; and
10 and 11 are views for explaining operation control related to multiple executions according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

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.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

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 include a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (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 operated by a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, by the stimulation through the injection force or the suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, or by the stimulus that strikes the skin surface. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects of stimulation through contact of electrodes, effects of stimulation using electrostatic force, and effects of reproducing a sense of warmth and heat using an endothermic or heat generating element. 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 150 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 is a perspective view of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal illustrated in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, the portable terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 in terms of components according to the external form. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar-type portable terminal having a front touch screen 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.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case constituting the outer appearance of the portable terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. The front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2 may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first through third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are connected to the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1 . A fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and a microphone 123 may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch.

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 in a form suitable for capturing an image or a moving image of a user. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first through fifth user input units 130a 130b 130c 130d and 130e and the sixth and seventh user input units 130f and 130g described below may be collectively referred to as a user input unit 130, Any manner can be employed in a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome 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 or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In functional terms, the first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are for inputting a call, a mouse point movement or a screen scroll, start, end, and the like. The fourth user input unit 130b is for inputting a selection of an operation mode and the like. In addition, the fifth user input unit 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100.

Referring to FIG. 3, the second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the rear case 100-2, and the sixth and seventh user inputs 130f and 130g may be provided on the side of the second body 100B. ) And the interface unit 170 may be disposed.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed with the second camera 121b. The mirror allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

The interface unit 170 can be used as a path for exchanging data with an external device. In addition, an antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed in one area of the proton case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100-2.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

In the above description, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed on the rear case 100-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed to be able to photograph up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

`` Term Definition ''

4 is a view referred to in the description of terms used in the operation control method of the mobile terminal according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4A, the screen 200 may be divided into at least two regions from side to side. At this time, if the left region is referred to as the first region 210 and the right region is referred to as the second region 220, the first through the first touchdown input 221 and the second region 220 through the first region 210. The multi-touch input including the touch-down input 223 may be defined as a multi-touch input of a multi area. In this case, the size of the first region 210 and the second region 220 may be the same or different.

In addition, when the order in which the first touchdown input 221 and the second touchdown input 223 touch the screen 200 is changed among the 'multi-touch input of the multi-region', it may be defined as 'multi-sequence input'. have. For example, there is a second touchdown input 223 with a first touchdown input 221 or vice versa with a second touchdown input 221 with a second touchdown input 223. It means the case.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 4, even when the first touchdown input 225 and the second touchdown input 227 touch different items, the first and second touchdown inputs 225, When the input areas 227 are different and the order in which the screen 200 is touched down is different, this case may be defined as 'multi-sequence input'.

In the case of a general touch input, an operation corresponding to the touch input is executed at the moment when the screen 200 is touched down and the screen 200 is touched up again. Therefore, the multi-sequence input and the general touch input which become the second touchdown input in the first touchdown input state can be identified.

Depending on the usage environment, the screen 200 may be divided into upper and lower regions instead of dividing the left and right regions, and the upper region may be defined as the first region, and the lower region may be defined as the second region.

≪List≫

5 is a flowchart provided to explain an embodiment related to a list in a method of controlling an operation of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, when an operation menu such as a phone book menu, a mail box, an MP3 player menu, a video player menu, an image view menu, or the like is selected according to a user command, the controller 180 may correspond to the selected operation menu. A list screen including a list of a plurality of items is displayed on the display unit 151 configured as a touch screen (S300).

When there is a multi-sequence input for the same item while the list screen is displayed (S305), the controller 180 displays a list arranged in reverse order or a list arranged in reverse order according to the multi-sequence input. Displayed at 151 (S310).

For example, when one item is touched down through the first area of the list screen and the same item is touched down through the second area, the list arranged in the reverse order of the original order may be displayed. On the contrary, when one item is touched down through the second area and the same item is touched down through the first area, the list arranged in the original order may be displayed.

In addition, when there is a multi-sequence input for other items while the list screen is displayed (S315), the controller 180 displays a list of items arranged according to the order of the touched items (S320). For example, upon receiving a multi-sequence input of touching the second item through the second area while touching the first item through the first area, the third item is arranged and displayed as the next item of the second item. . .

In this case, two or more of the number of different items touched down according to the multi-sequence input may be used. In addition, the items touched down according to the multi-sequence input may be displayed in a different color or form from other items, or may be displayed differently from other items by displaying different shades or borders. In addition, a tactile effect corresponding to the touched down item may be generated according to the multi-sequence input.

If there is another user input such as a key input or a general touch input (S325), the controller 180 controls to perform an operation corresponding to the user input (S330). For example, when touching the title area of the list, all items included in the list may be selected. Also, the list may be scrolled in a corresponding direction and speed according to an input of dragging or flicking the list screen in one direction.

This operation is repeatedly performed until another operation mode is selected (S335). In addition, according to the above process, the list may be displayed in various forms using the multi-sequence input on the screen on which the list is displayed.

6 to 8 are views for explaining an operation control associated with a list according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 6A illustrates an input 411 for touching down the first item through the first area 405 on the list screen 400 in which a plurality of items are listed, through the second area 410. The case in which there is an input 413 for touching down one item, that is, a multi-sequence input for the same item.

As described above, when there is a multi-sequence input for the same item in the list, as shown in FIG. 6B, the list screen 420 in which the items are arranged in the reverse order of the window order may be displayed. On the contrary, if there is a multi-sequence input for touching down the first item through the first area 405 while touching the first item through the second area 410, the items are returned in the original order. You can display the listed list.

Depending on the usage environment and user settings, it can also be configured to operate in the opposite way. That is, when there is a multi-sequence input for touching down the first item through the second area 410 while the first item is touched down through the first area 405, the list of items in the original order is returned. On the contrary, if there is a multi-sequence input for touching down the first item through the first area 405 while the first item is touched down through the second area 410, the order is reversed. To display a list of items.

FIG. 7A illustrates an input 411 for touching down an item through the first area 435 on the list screen 430 in which a plurality of items are listed. A case in which there is an input 443 for touching an item, that is, a multi-sequence input for another item.

When there is such a multi-sequence input, as shown in FIG. 7B, the list screen 450 in which the second touched down item item3 is listed after the first touched down item 1 is displayed. I can display it.

FIG. 8A illustrates an input 471 for touching down a first item through a first area 465 on a list screen 460 in which a plurality of items are listed, through the second area 470. There is an input 473 to touch down the second item, and then there is an input 473 to touch down the second item through the second area 470. The case in which there is an input 475 for touching down is illustrated. Likewise, more than one item can be selected by multi-sequence input.

If there is such a multi-sequence input, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8, the second touched down item item3 is listed after the first touched down item 1, and then three The list screen 450 listing the first touched down item 5 may be displayed.

In this way, the order of the items included in the list can be conveniently changed in the list screen in the multi-sequence input.

≪Multiple execution≫

9 is a flowchart provided for describing an embodiment related to multiple executions in the operation control method of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, in response to a user command, the controller 180 displays an operation screen on which a plurality of touchable objects are arranged on the display unit 151 configured as a touch screen (S500). In this case, the touchable object refers to an object capable of executing a corresponding operation by a touch input, such as a menu icon, a thumbnail, a specific item in a list, and the like.

When there is a multi-sequence input while the operation screen is displayed (S505), the controller 180 executes operations corresponding to the touched down objects in the touched down order (S510). That is, when receiving a multi-sequence input of touching down the second object through the second area while touching the first object through the first area of the operation screen, an operation corresponding to the first object is first executed. When this operation is completed, the operation corresponding to the second object is executed. The screen related to the execution of the operation may be displayed on the display unit 151 or a virtual screen.

The number of different objects touched down according to the multi-sequence input may be two or more. In addition, the object touched down according to the multi-sequence input may be distinguishably displayed from other items.

In addition, when an operation is executed according to the multi-sequence input, an indicator indicating the progress of the operation may be displayed on one region of the operation screen to indicate an operation in progress and an operation to be performed next. Also, depending on the usage environment, an operation corresponding to the touched down object may be performed by multitasking.

If there is a preset gesture input (S515), the controller 180 controls to stop the current operation and the scheduled operation (S520).

Here, the gesture input refers to an input in which a form of the dragged path corresponds to a preset form among touch and drag inputs through the display unit 151. If a proximity touch input is possible using the proximity sensor 141 or the like, a gesture input of a method of moving a user's finger or the like in a predetermined form may be used in proximity to the display unit 151 within a predetermined distance. . The form of the gesture input may be preset and stored by the user, or a form set as a default when the portable terminal is manufactured may be used.

This process is performed until all the operations corresponding to the selected object have been completed (S525).

In addition, according to the above process, an operation corresponding to the selected object may be sequentially executed using the multi-sequence input on the operation screen on which the plurality of touchable objects are arranged.

11 and 12 are views for explaining operation control related to multiple execution according to an embodiment of the present invention together with a screen displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 11A illustrates an input 621 for touching down the first menu icon through the first area 610 on the operation screen 600 in which a plurality of menu icons are displayed, and the second area 620. In this case, an input 623 for touching down the second menu icon is illustrated.

When there is such a multi-sequence input, the first touched-down menu icon (icon 1) executes the corresponding operation. When the execution of this operation is completed, the second touch-down menu icon (icon 6) corresponds to the second touch-down menu icon (icon 6). The operation is performed.

According to the multi-sequence input, when a plurality of menu icons are selected and a corresponding operation starts to be executed, the operation corresponding to the selected object may be performed even though the touched-down state is not maintained on the operation screen 600. .

FIG. 12A illustrates a second area 670 with an input 671 for touching down the first menu icon through the first area 660 in the operation screen 650 in which a plurality of menu icons are arranged. There is an input 673 to touch down the second menu icon through, and then there is an input 673 to touch down the second menu icon through the second area 670. In this case, there is an input 675 for touching down the third menu icon. In this way, more than one object can be selected by multi-sequence input.

When there is a multi-sequence input as shown in (a) of FIG. 12, an operation corresponding to the first touched down menu icon icon 1 and an operation corresponding to the second touched down menu icon icon 6 Then, the operations corresponding to the third touched down menu icon (icon 8) are sequentially executed.

That is, operations corresponding to two or more menu icons touched down according to the multi-sequence input may be performed in the order of the touched down menu icons. In addition, according to a preset gesture input or the like during execution of such an operation, an operation currently being executed and all executions scheduled to be executed may be stopped or only an operation corresponding to the selected menu icon may be stopped.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code in a processor-readable recording medium provided in a portable 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 recording medium readable by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave such as transmission over 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
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Displaying a list screen including a list of a plurality of items on a display unit;
Receiving a multi-sequence input of touching down the first item through a second area while touching the first item through the first area of the list screen; And
And in response to receiving the multi-sequence input, displaying a list in reverse order of the items included in the list, on the display unit. The method of claim 1,
When a multi-sequence input for touching down the first item through the first area is received while the first item is touched down through the second area, a list of items included in the list is listed in the original order. The operation control method of a mobile terminal further comprising the step of displaying. The method of claim 1,
When receiving a multi-sequence input of touching the third item through the second area while touching the second item through the first area, the third item is arranged as a next item of the second item. The operation control method of a mobile terminal further comprising the step of displaying. The method of claim 1,
And a pre-item of the list is selected when there is a touch input through the title area of the list. The method of claim 1,
Any one of the first and second areas is a left area of the area in which the list screen is divided left and right, and the other is a right area. The method of claim 1,
And scrolling the list in response to an input having directionality through the list screen. A display unit for displaying a list screen including a list of a plurality of items; And
Upon receiving a multi-sequence input of touching down the first item through the second area while touching the first item through the first area of the list screen, a list of items included in the list in reverse order is listed. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 7, wherein
When the controller receives a multi-sequence input of touching down the first item through the first area while touching the first item through the second area, the controller sequentially returns the items included in the list. A mobile terminal characterized by displaying a list arranged as such. The method of claim 7, wherein
When the controller receives a multi-sequence input of touching down a third item through the second area while touching the second item through the first area, the control unit receives the third item as a next item of the second item. A mobile terminal characterized by displaying the items arranged. The method of claim 7, wherein
Any one of the first and second areas is a left area of the area in which the list screen is divided left and right, and the other is a right area. Displaying an operation screen on which a plurality of touchable objects are arranged on a display unit;
Receiving a multi-sequence input of touching down a second object through a second area while touching a first object through a first area of the operation screen; And
And sequentially executing operations corresponding to the first and second objects in response to receiving the multi-sequence input. The method of claim 11,
The object may include a menu icon, a thumbnail, and a list item. The method of claim 11,
And terminating a running operation upon inputting a preset gesture. The method of claim 11,
The operations corresponding to the first and second objects are sequentially executed in a touched down order, and at least one of the screens related to the execution is displayed as a virtual screen. The method of claim 11,
And displaying, on an area of the operation screen, an indicator indicating an operation currently being executed and an operation to be executed next time. The method of claim 11,
Any one of the first and second areas is a left area of the area in which the operation screen is divided left and right, and the other is a right area. A display unit configured to display an operation screen on which a plurality of touchable objects are arranged; And
In response to receiving a multi-sequence input of touching the second object through the second area while touching the first object through the first area of the operation screen, operations corresponding to the first and second objects are sequentially performed. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit for executing. 18. The method of claim 17,
The object may include a menu icon, a thumbnail, and a list item. 18. The method of claim 17,
The controller may be configured to terminate all of the functions being executed when a preset gesture is input. 18. The method of claim 17,
Any one of the first and second areas is a left area among the areas in which the operation screen is divided left and right, and the other is a right area.

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