KR20120118351A - Information providing apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information providing apparatus and method thereof are provided to transmit content including location information to an external terminal using a communication network. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(503) displays content. The content includes location information. A control unit(501) detects the location information from the content based on first input. A communication unit(502) transmits the content including the location information or the location information detected based on second input using a communication network. When a specific location is selected on a map using first input, the control unit transmits the location information corresponding to the selected specific location according to the second input. [Reference numerals] (200) Telematics terminal; (501) Control unit; (502) Communication unit; (503-1) Touch sensor; (504) Storage unit

Description

Information provision apparatus and its method {INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present specification relates to an information providing apparatus and a method thereof.

In general, the information providing apparatus according to the prior art is applied to various devices such as a mobile terminal, a notebook computer, a television, and provides various information such as a television broadcast program and voice information to a user.

An object of the present specification is to provide an information providing apparatus and method for a mobile terminal that can easily and quickly transmit and set the location information included in the content.

An information providing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: a display unit for displaying a content including location information; A control unit for detecting location information from the content based on a first input; The apparatus may include a communication unit configured to transmit the detected location information or content including the location information through a communication network based on a second input.

As an example related to the present invention, the content is a map, and the control unit detects location information corresponding to the selected specific location when the specific location is selected on the map by the first input, and applies the second input to the second input. Accordingly, location information corresponding to the selected specific location may be transmitted.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may display an image including location information corresponding to the specific location and / or the location information at the specific location.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may detect location information corresponding to the touched specific location when the specific location is touched, and transmit location information corresponding to the specific location when the image is slide-touched. have.

As an example related to the present invention, the content is contact information including location information, and the control unit detects location information included in the contact information by the first input, and the contact information according to the second input. Location information included in and / or contact information including the location information may be transmitted.

As an example related to the present invention, the content is an image corresponding to contact information, and the control unit displays a map including a location corresponding to the location information included in the contact information according to the first input on the display unit; And displaying the image at a location displayed on the map, wherein the image may include the location information.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may transmit location information included in the content or content including the location information according to the second input as destination information or point of interest through the communication network.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may transmit the location information included in the contact information or the contact information including the location information as the destination information or the point of interest through the communication network according to the second input.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the controller may transmit the image corresponding to the contact information and including the location information as destination information or point of interest through the communication network according to the second input.

As an example related to the present invention, the content is a message including location information, and the control unit detects location information included in the message according to the first input, and the detected location information according to the second input. Can be transmitted through the communication unit.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller detects location information from the content on the web page according to the first input, and includes the location information or the location information included in the content according to the second input. Can be transmitted through the communication unit.

As an example related to the present invention, when the content including the location information on the web page is touched by the user, the controller inquires whether to transmit the location information included in the touched content as destination information or point of interest. The display unit may display a pop-up window on the display unit and transmit the location information as the destination information or the point of interest through the communication unit when the destination information or the point of interest is selected in response to the pop-up window.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may generate and output an event informing that the location information is transmitted.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may generate and output an event for notifying a result of transmitting the location information.

An information providing method according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of: displaying a content including location information on the display unit; Detecting location information from the content based on a first input; The method may include transmitting the detected location information or content including the location information through a communication network based on a second input.

An information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention detects location information from content according to a first input, and externally transmits the content including the location information or the location information according to a second input through a communication network. By transmitting to a terminal (for example, a telematics terminal), the location information included in the content can be easily and quickly transmitted, and the external terminal can easily and quickly set the location information included in the content.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a telematics terminal to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a navigation (vehicle navigation) device to which the information providing device according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied.
5 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary view showing a location selected on a map according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary view showing an icon displayed at a selected location on a map according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an exemplary view illustrating a process in which an image is slide touched by a user according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a slide touch of a plurality of images by a user according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
12 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view showing information corresponding to contact information displayed on a map according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a slide touch of an image corresponding to contact information by a user according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a plurality of images slide-touched by a user according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the location information is detected from the content according to the first input, and the content including the location information or the location information according to the second input is transmitted to an external terminal (eg, a telematics terminal) through a communication network. 1 to FIG. 1 through FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1 to FIG. This will be described with reference to 17.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

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

The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcasting signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcasting receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) Only Digital Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the storage unit 160.

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

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, the wireless Internet technology includes a wireless LAN (WLAN), a Wi-Fi, a wireless broadband (Wibro), a WiMAX, a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) Can be used.

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

The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

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

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

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

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

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. May be included.

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. 3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 is an output device. It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor 142. The acceleration sensor 142 converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal, and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The acceleration sensor 142 measures the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a vehicle and used to detect a collision, and recognizes the minute movement of a human hand and uses the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game. There are many different types of measurements. The acceleration sensor 142 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package, and in some cases, only one Z axis is required depending on the use environment. 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 sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the storage unit 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying 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. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for event occurrence notification may also be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

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

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

The storage unit 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phone book, message, still image, video, etc.). You can also perform a function for storage.

The storage unit 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM), Random Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), It may include a storage medium of at least one type of magnetic disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the storage unit 150 on the Internet.

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

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

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

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

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

The functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software code is stored in the storage unit 160, the control It may be executed by the unit 180.

The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information providing apparatus applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the display unit for displaying the content including the location information; A control unit for detecting the location information from the content according to a first input; According to the second input may be configured to the communication unit for transmitting the location information or the content including the location information through a communication network. The content may be map data, contact information, a message, or the like.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle navigation system to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in Fig. 2, the vehicle navigation system includes an information providing center 30 for providing traffic information and various data (e.g., a program, an executable file, etc.); Telematics, which is mounted in a vehicle, receives traffic information through a long range wireless communication network 20 and / or a short range wireless communication network, and provides a road guidance service based on the GPS signal received through the satellite 10 and the traffic information. It consists of a terminal 200.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the telematics terminal 200 to which the information providing apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a telematics terminal 200 to which an information providing apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

As shown in Fig. 3, the telematics terminal 200 includes a control unit (for example, a central processing unit, a CPU) 212 for controlling the telematics terminal 200 as a whole, and a memory (storing unit) for storing various kinds of information. 213, a key controller 211 for controlling various key signals, and a main board 210 incorporating an LCD controller 214 for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The memory 213 stores map information (map data) for displaying road guidance information on a digital map. In addition, the memory 213 stores a traffic information collection control algorithm for inputting traffic information according to a road situation in which the vehicle is currently driving, and information for controlling the algorithm.

The main board 210 is assigned with a unique device number for a code division multiple access (CDMA) module 206, which is a mobile communication terminal embedded in a vehicle, for locating a vehicle, tracking a driving route from a starting point to a destination, and the like. GPS module 207 for receiving a GPS signal or transmitting traffic information collected by a user as a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal, a CD deck (CD Deck) 208 for reproducing a signal recorded on a compact disk (CD) ), A gyro sensor 209 and the like. The CDMA module 206 and the GPS module 207 transmit / receive signals through the antennas 204 and 205.

In addition, the broadcast receiving module 222 is connected to the main board 210 and receives a broadcast signal through the antenna 223. The main board 210 includes a display unit (201) under the control of the LCD control unit 214 through the interface board 203, a front board 202 under the control of the key control unit 211, and a vehicle. The camera 227 for capturing the inside and / or the outside is connected. The display unit 201 displays various video signals and text signals, and the front board 202 is provided with buttons for inputting various key signals, and the main board 210 provides a key signal corresponding to a user-selected button. To provide. In addition, the display unit 201 includes a proximity sensor and a touch sensor (touch screen) of FIG. 2.

The front board 202 may include a menu key for directly inputting traffic information, and the menu key may be configured to be controlled by the key controller 211.

The audio board 217 is connected to the main board 210 and processes various audio signals. The audio board 217 includes a microcomputer 219 for controlling the audio board 217, a tuner 218 for receiving a radio signal, a power supply unit 216 for supplying power to the microcomputer 219, and various voices. It consists of a signal processor 215 for processing a signal.

In addition, the audio board 217 is composed of a radio antenna 220 for receiving a radio signal, and a tape deck 221 for reproducing an audio tape. The audio board 217 may further configure a voice output unit (for example, an amplifier) 226 for outputting a voice signal processed by the audio board 217.

The voice output unit (amplifier) 226 is connected to the vehicle interface 224. That is, the audio board 217 and the main board 210 are connected to the vehicle interface 224. The vehicle interface 224 may be connected to a hands-free 225a for inputting a voice signal, an airbag 225b for occupant safety, a speed sensor 225c for detecting the speed of the vehicle, and the like. The speed sensor 225c calculates a vehicle speed and provides the calculated vehicle speed information to the central processing unit 212.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 generates road guide information based on map data and vehicle current location information, and notifies the user of the generated road guide information.

The display unit 201 detects a proximity touch in the display window through a proximity sensor. For example, the display unit 201 detects the position of the proximity touch when the pointer (for example, a finger or a stylus pen) is in close proximity, and displays the position information corresponding to the detected position. Output to the control unit 212.

The voice recognition device (or voice recognition module) 301 recognizes a voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the telematics terminal 200 displays a current location and a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the information providing apparatus applied to the telematics terminal 200 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the display unit for displaying the content including the location information; A control unit for detecting the location information from the content according to a first input; According to the second input may be configured to the communication unit for transmitting the location information or the content including the location information through a communication network. The content may be map data, contact information, a message, or the like.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a navigation device (vehicle navigation) device 400 to which an information providing device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.

The navigation device 400 is classified into an in dash type and an on dash type according to an installation type in the vehicle 200. The desiccation type navigation device (vehicle navigation) is inserted into a predetermined space allocated in a dash board of the vehicle 200 and fixedly mounted. The navigation device (vehicle navigation device) of the on-demand type is mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle 200 or installed using a constant support near it, and thus can be detached and carried from the vehicle 200.

The navigation (vehicle navigation) device 400 according to the present embodiments includes such an instant type and on-demand type navigation (vehicle navigation) device, and in addition, from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite in the vehicle 200. It includes all of the information processing apparatus capable of receiving and / or processing traffic information, such as various portable terminals that can perform a navigation function in conjunction with the GPS receiver for receiving the transmitted navigation message.

As shown in FIG. 4, the navigation device 400 receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal received from a satellite, and based on the received GPS signal, the navigation device (telematic terminal 200 or mobile communication). A GPS module 401 for generating first vehicle position data of the same position as that of the terminal 100; A dead-reckoning (DR) sensor 402 for generating second vehicle position data based on a driving direction of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle; A storage unit (or memory) 404 for storing map data and various information; A vehicle estimation position is generated based on the first vehicle position data and the second vehicle position data, and the generated vehicle estimation position and a link in the map data stored in the storage unit 404 (map matching link or map matching road). Map matching unit (403) for matching and outputting the matched map information (map matching result); A communication unit 408 for receiving real-time traffic information from the information providing center and / or surrounding vehicles through the wireless communication network 500, receiving traffic light information, and performing telephone communication; A controller 407 for generating road guidance information based on the matched map information (map matching result); A display unit 405 for displaying a road guidance map (including interest point information) included in the road guidance information and the traffic light information; And a voice output unit 406 for outputting voice guidance information (road guidance voice message) included in the road guide information and voice signal corresponding to the traffic light information.

The communication unit 408 may further include a hands-free having a Bluetooth module, and may receive a broadcast signal including traffic information in TPEG format from a broadcasting station through an antenna.

The communication unit 408 may receive a call signal and / or text message received through a base station, further include a handsfree having a Bluetooth module, and receive a broadcast signal including traffic information in TPEG format from a broadcasting station through an antenna. It may be. The broadcast signal includes not only video and audio data according to various standards such as terrestrial or satellite digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital audio broadcasting (DAB), and digital video broadcasting (DVB-T, DVB-H), but also traffic information (TPEG). And additional information such as traffic information and various additional data according to a service, a binary format for scene (BIFS) data service. In addition, the communication unit 408 tunes a signal band provided with traffic information, demodulates the tuned signal, and outputs the demodulated signal to a TPEG decoder (included in the control unit 407).

The TPEG decoder decodes the traffic information in the TPEG format and provides the controller 407 with various information including the traffic light information included in the traffic information.

The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. .

Signals received through the GPS module 401 are 802.11, Bluetooth, UWB, which is a standard of a wireless network for a wireless LAN, including a wireless LAN and some infrared communication proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 802.15, a standard for wireless personal area networks (PANs) including Zigbee, and wireless metro area networks (BWAs) including fixed wireless access (FWA), etc. The wireless communication method such as 802.16, which is a standard standard for mobile communication, and 802.20, which is a standard for mobile Internet for mobile broadband (MBWA: Mobile Broadband Wireless Access) including Wibro, WiMAX, etc. Location information may be provided to the navigation device 400.

An input unit may be further configured in the navigation device 400. The input unit may select a function desired by a user or receive information, and various devices such as a keypad, a touch screen, a jog shuttle, and a microphone may be used.

The map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and reads map data corresponding to a driving route from the storage unit 404.

The map matching unit 403 matches the estimated vehicle position with a link (road) included in the map data, and outputs the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. . For example, the map matching unit 403 generates a vehicle estimation position based on the first position data and the second position data, and generates the estimated vehicle position and the map data stored in the storage unit 404. The links within the link are matched according to the link order, and the matched map information (map matching result) is output to the controller 407. The map matching unit 403 may output road attribute information, such as a tomographic road or a double layer road, included in the matched map information (map matching result) to the controller 407. In addition, the function of the map matching unit 403 may be implemented in the controller 407.

The storage unit 404 stores map data. At this time, the stored map data includes geographic coordinates (Geographic Coordinate or longitude coordinates) for displaying latitude and longitude in degrees and seconds (DMS unit: Degree / Minute / Second). Here, the stored map data may use Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, Universal Polar System (UPS) coordinates, Transverse Mercator (TM) coordinates, etc. in addition to the geographic coordinates.

The storage unit 404 stores various information such as various menu screens, point of interest (POI), and function characteristic information according to a specific position of the map data.

The storage unit 404 stores various user interfaces (UIs) and / or graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

The storage unit 404 stores data, a program, and the like necessary for the navigation device 400 to operate.

The storage unit 404 stores destination information input from a user through the input unit. In this case, the destination information may be a destination, or one of a departure point and a destination.

The display unit 405 displays image information (or road guidance map) included in the road guide information generated by the control unit 407. Here, the display unit 405 includes a touch sensor (touch screen) and a proximity sensor. The road guidance information may include not only map data but also various information related to driving such as lane information, driving speed limit information, turn-by-turn information, traffic safety information, traffic guidance information, vehicle information, and route finding information. have.

When displaying the image information, the display unit 405 may display various contents such as various menu screens and road guide information by using a user interface and / or a graphic user interface included in the storage unit 404. have. Here, the content displayed on the display unit 405 includes a menu screen including various text or image data (including map data and various information data) and data such as icons, list menus, combo boxes, and the like.

The voice output unit 406 outputs voice information (or a voice message for the road guide information) included in the road guide information generated by the controller 407. Here, the voice output unit 406 may be an amplifier or a speaker.

The controller 407 generates road guide information based on the matched map information, and outputs the generated road guide information to the display unit 405 and the voice output unit 406. In this case, the display unit 405 displays the road guide information.

The real-time traffic information is received from the control unit 407, the information providing center and / or a terminal (vehicle navigation device) mounted in the surrounding vehicle to generate road guidance information.

The controller 407 may be connected through a call center and a communication unit 408 to perform a telephone call or to transmit / receive information between the navigation device 400 and the call center. Here, the communication unit 408 further includes a hands-free module having a Bluetooth function using a short range wireless communication method.

On the other hand, the information providing apparatus applied to the navigation (vehicle navigation) device 400 according to embodiments of the present invention, the display unit for displaying the content including the location information; A control unit for detecting the location information from the content according to a first input; According to the second input may be configured to the communication unit for transmitting the location information or the content including the location information through a communication network. The content may be map data, contact information, a message, or the like.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6. The information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the embodiments of the present invention are not only applied to a mobile terminal such as the mobile communication terminal 100 and the navigation device 400, but also a smart phone, a notebook computer, The present invention may also be applied to mobile terminals such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and portable multimedia players (PMPs).

5 is a block diagram showing an information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 5, the information providing apparatus 500 of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 503 for displaying contents including location information; A control unit (501) for detecting the position information from the content according to a first input; The communication unit 502 may transmit the location information or content including the location information through a communication network according to a second input. The content may be map data, contact information, a message, or the like.

The storage unit 504 stores various contents such as a video, map data, a photo, contact information, a web page, and the like. The communication unit 502 forms a wireless communication network or a wired communication network with the telematics terminal 200 (or a navigation device or a server), and transmits content including the location information or the location information through the wireless communication network or a wired communication network. The telematics terminal 200 may transmit the data to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or the server).

The touch sensor 503-1 applied to the display unit 503 may be a capacitive touch-sensitive sensor, a resistive touch-sensitive sensor, or an infrared touch-sensitive sensor. It may be any one of a -sensitive sensor, an ultrasonic touch-sensitive sensor, a pressure touch-sensitive sensor.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the display unit 503 displays the content including the location information on the screen according to the user's request (S11). The content may be map data or contact information stored in the storage unit 504 or a message received from a server (not shown) through the communication unit 502. The communication unit 502 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module, a location information module, and the like shown in FIG. 1.

The controller 501 detects location information from contents displayed on the display unit 503 according to a first input (for example, a user's touch sensed by the touch sensor 503-1) (S12). For example, the controller 501 detects location information from the touched content when the content displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input). In addition, when the content displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input), the controller 501 displays a pop-up window on the display unit 503 that inquires whether to detect location information from the touched content. When the confirmation key displayed on the popup window is selected by the user, location information may be detected from the content. Here, the touch may be a proximity touch or a direct touch.

The communication unit 501 may include content including the detected location information or the detected location information according to a second input (for example, a slide touch of a user sensed by the touch sensor 503-1). In operation S13, the mobile terminal 200 transmits the data to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or the server) through the block 502. For example, the controller 501 may slide the display of the displayed content through the touch sensor 503-1 in a specific direction (for example, the outer direction of the display unit 503) by the user (second input). Determine if When the displayed content is slide-touched (second input) or dragged (second input), the controller 501 converts location information (or content including location information) included in the content into destination information (or point of interest). And outputs to the communication unit 502 as. The communication unit 502 transmits the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal 200 (or a navigation device or a server).

Here, since the technology itself for detecting the touch position, the slide touch, or the drag is detected through the touch sensor 503-1, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the first embodiment of the present invention detects location information from content according to a first input, and communicates the content including the location information or the location information according to a second input. By transmitting to the external terminal (for example, telematics terminal) through the position information contained in the content can be easily and quickly transmitted, the external terminal can easily and quickly set the position information included in the content.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a second embodiment of the present invention for transmitting location information when the content is a map (digital map data) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7 to 11.

An information providing apparatus 500 for a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 503 for displaying a map (contents); When a specific location is selected on the map, an image (or content such as an icon or a symbol) including location information corresponding to the specific location is generated, and the generated image is displayed on the display unit 503, and the displayed A control unit 501 for outputting location information (or an image including location information) included in the image as destination information when an image is selected; And a communication unit 502 for transmitting the destination information to the telematics terminal 200 (or a navigation device or a server) through a wireless communication network or a wired communication network.

The storage unit 504 stores various contents such as a video, map data, a photo, contact information, a web page, and the like.

The touch sensor 503-1 includes a capacitive touch-sensitive sensor, a resistive touch-sensitive sensor, an infrared touch-sensitive sensor, and an ultrasonic wave. The touch sensor may be one of an ultrasonic touch-sensitive sensor and a pressure touch-sensitive sensor.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing information in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the display unit 503 displays the map data stored in the storage unit 504 on the screen according to a user's request (S21). The map data may be map data stored in the storage 504 or map data received from a server (not shown) through the communication unit 502. The communication unit 502 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module, a location information module, and the like shown in FIG. 1.

The controller 501 determines whether a specific location is selected by the user on the map displayed on the display unit 503 (S22). For example, when the touch sensor 503-1 applied to the display unit 503 is touched by a user on a map displayed on the display unit 503, the touch sensor 503-1 may display coordinate information corresponding to the touched position. 501). The controller 501 may detect a position touched by the user on the map based on the coordinate information corresponding to the touched position.

The controller 501 generates an image (or content such as an icon or thumbnail image) including location information corresponding to the specific location when a specific location is selected by the user on the map displayed on the display unit 503. (S23). For example, the controller 501 detects location information corresponding to the touched specific position when the specific position is touched (first input) by the user on the map displayed on the display unit 503, and the position is detected. Generates an image containing the information. The controller 501 is touched when a specific location on the map displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by a user for a double touch or a preset time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds). Location information corresponding to a specific location may be detected, and an image including the location information may be generated. Here, the touch may be a proximity touch or a direct touch.

8 is an exemplary view showing a location selected on a map according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 501 may be configured to double touch (first input) or preset time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) by a user on a map displayed on the display unit 503. When touched (first input) for a while, position information corresponding to the touched specific position 8-1 is detected, and an image including the position information is generated.

The controller 501 displays an image including the location information on the display unit 503 (S24). For example, the controller 501 displays an image including the location information at the touched location. The controller 501 may display the location information (for example, a corresponding address and / or a corresponding building name) on the displayed image.

9 is an exemplary view showing an icon displayed at a selected location on a map according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 9, the controller 501 displays an icon 9-1 including the position information at the touched position. The icon 9-1 including the location information may be changed into various icons or various images according to a user's request.

The controller 501 determines whether the displayed image is selected by the user (S25). For example, the controller 501 determines whether the displayed image is touched (or slide touched) (second input) or dragged (second input) by the user through the touch sensor 503-1. .

FIG. 10 is an exemplary view illustrating a process in which an image is slide touched by a user according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 10, the controller 501 may display the image (or icon) 10-1 by a user in a specific direction (for example, the display unit 503) through the touch sensor 503-1. It is determined whether the slide touch (the second input) in the outer direction).

When the displayed image is selected, the controller 501 outputs location information (or an image including location information) included in the image to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest). For example, the controller 501 uses the position information (or the image including the position information) included in the image as destination information (or point of interest) when the displayed image is slide-touched or dragged. Output to. Here, since the technology itself for detecting the touch position, the slide touch, or the drag is detected through the touch sensor 503-1, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the displayed image is touched, the controller 501 sends a pop-up window to the display unit 503 to inquire whether to transmit location information (or an image including location information) included in the image to destination information or a point of interest. In response to the pop-up window, when the destination information or the point of interest is selected by the user, location information (or an image including the location information) included in the image may be transmitted as the destination information or the point of interest.

FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a slide touch of a plurality of images by a user according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

As shown in Fig. 11, when the plurality of images (or icons) 11-1 each including location information is displayed on the map, the control unit 501 displays the plurality of images (or on the map). It may be determined whether the specific area 11-2 except for the icon 11-1 is slide-touched by the user in a specific direction (for example, the outer direction of the display unit 503).

The control unit 501 uses the location information (or an image including the location information) included in each of the displayed plurality of images as the destination information when the specific area 11-2 is touched by the user as the destination information. You can also print For example, the control unit 501 may display the position information (or a plurality of images each including the position information) included in each image 11-1 when the specific region 11-2 is slide-touched or dragged. It may be output to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest).

In addition, when the plurality of images (or a plurality of icons) 11-1, each of which includes location information, is displayed on the map, the controller 501 displays the plurality of images through the touch sensor 503-1. It may be determined whether the image (or icon) 11-1 is slide-touched in a specific direction (for example, in the outer direction of the display unit 503) while being multi-touched by a plurality of fingers of the user. The controller 501 may output location information (or image including location information) included in the image to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the plurality of displayed images are selected. . For example, the controller 501 may include position information (or respective positions) included in each image 11-1 when the plurality of displayed images are slide-touched or dragged while being multi-touched by a plurality of fingers of a user. Multiple images including the information) may be output to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest).

The communication unit 502 transmits the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal 200 through a wireless communication network or a wired communication network (S26).

The controller 501 may generate and output an event (eg, sound, animation, vibration, etc.) indicating that the destination information (or point of interest) is transmitted through the communication network.

The controller 501 may generate and output an event (eg, sound, animation, vibration, etc.) indicating a result of transmitting the destination information. For example, the controller 501 generates and outputs an event (for example, sound, animation, vibration, etc.) informing when the destination information is completed, and if an error occurs while transmitting the destination information. Events (eg, sounds, animations, vibrations, etc.) informing of this may be generated and output.

The telematics terminal 200 generates a route from a current location to a destination based on the received destination information, and displays the generated route on map data. For example, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current location to the destination based on the location information received as the destination information, and displays the generated route on the map data. In addition, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current position to the destination based on the image including the position information received as the destination information, displays the generated route on the map data, and positions the destination. Display the image on.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method according to the second embodiment of the present invention, by displaying the image including the location information corresponding to the selected location on the selected location on the map to intuitively display the location selected by the user You can check it.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a second embodiment of the present invention display an image including location information corresponding to the selected location on a selected location on a map, and the location information or location information when the image is selected. By transmitting the image including the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal, the destination information (or point of interest) can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for providing information according to a third embodiment of the present invention for transmitting location information when the content is contact information including location information (or an image corresponding to contact information including location information). A description with reference to FIGS. 5 and 12 to 15 is as follows.

The information providing apparatus 500 of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes contact information (eg, a telephone number, an address, etc.) including location information and / or information corresponding to the contact information (eg, For example, a display unit 503 for displaying a person's name, a thumbnail image (e.g., content such as a friend's photo, a family's photo, a company's colleague's photo, etc.); A map (digital map data) including a location corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit 503, and the contact information (for example, a telephone number, an address, etc.) and / or the contact information is displayed at the location displayed on the map. Displays information corresponding to the (e.g., person's name, thumbnail image (e.g., friend's photo, family photo, company colleague's photo, etc.), and displays the displayed contact information (or information corresponding to the contact information) A control unit 501 for outputting location information (or image including location information) included in the contact information as destination information (or point of interest) when is selected; It is composed of a communication unit 502 for transmitting to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or server) through a wired communication network.

The storage unit 504 stores various contents such as a video, map data, a photo, a web page, contact information, and the like. The communication unit 502 forms a wireless communication network or a wired communication network with the telematics terminal 200, and includes contact information (eg, a telephone number, an address, etc.) including the location information through the wireless communication network or the wired communication network, and / Alternatively, information corresponding to the contact information (eg, a person's name, a thumbnail image (eg, a friend's photo, a family's photo, a company's colleague's photo, etc.) may be transmitted to the telematics terminal 200.

Information corresponding to the contact information (e.g., a person's name, thumbnail image (e.g., a friend's picture, a family picture, a company colleague's picture, etc.) includes the contact information (e.g. phone number, address, etc.) You may.

The touch sensor 503-1 includes a capacitive touch-sensitive sensor, a resistive touch-sensitive sensor, an infrared touch-sensitive sensor, and an ultrasonic wave. The touch sensor may be one of an ultrasonic touch-sensitive sensor and a pressure touch-sensitive sensor.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the display unit 503 may store contact information (eg, a phone number, an address, etc.) stored in the storage unit 504 and / or information corresponding to the contact information (eg, a person) according to a user's request. A name and a thumbnail image (eg, a friend picture, a family picture, a company colleague picture, etc.) are displayed on the screen (S31) The contact information is contact information stored in the storage unit 504 or the communication unit 502. The communication unit 502 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless Internet module, a short range communication module, a location information module, and the like, as illustrated in FIG. can do.

The controller 501 may include contact information (specific contact information including location information) displayed on the display unit 503 and / or information corresponding to the contact information (for example, a person's name including location information and location information). It is determined whether a thumbnail image (eg, a friend photo, a family photo, a company colleague photo, etc.) including the image is selected by the user (S32) For example, the controller 501 may include the display unit 503. Contact information (e.g., phone number, address, etc.) and / or information corresponding to the contact information (e.g., person's name, thumbnail image (e.g., friend's picture, family picture, co-worker's picture, etc.) ) Is touched (first input) by the user, the touched contact information and / or information corresponding to the contact information (e.g., a person's name, a thumbnail image (e.g., a friend's picture, a family picture, a company) copper It detects the position information contained in the picture, and so on).

The controller 501 may include a map including a location corresponding to the location information included in the specific contact information when contact information (specific contact information including location information) displayed on the display unit 503 is selected by the user. Is extracted from the storage unit 504, and the extracted map is displayed on the display unit 503 (S33). For example, the controller 501 is included in the touched friend contact information when the friend contact information (for example, a friend name) displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user. The location information is detected, a map including a location corresponding to the detected location information is extracted from the storage unit 504, and the extracted map is displayed on the display unit 503. Here, the touch may be a proximity touch or a direct touch.

The controller 501 is configured to display information corresponding to the contact information (eg, a person's name, a thumbnail image (eg, a friend's photo, a family's photo, a company's colleague's photo, etc.) when the user selects the information. A map including a location corresponding to the included location information may be extracted from the storage unit 504, and the extracted map may be displayed on the display unit 503.

The control unit 501 may include information corresponding to the contact information and / or the contact information (eg, a person's name, a thumbnail image (eg, a friend's photo, a family's photo, a company's colleague's photo, etc.) at a location displayed on the map. For example, the control unit 501 displays friend contact information (eg, a friend's name and a friend's phone number) and / or a friend picture corresponding to the contact information at a location displayed on the map. Is displayed.

The control unit 501 may include the location information in the displayed contact information and / or information corresponding to the contact information (for example, a person's name, a thumbnail image (for example, a friend's photo, a family's photo, a company's colleague's photo, etc.). (Eg, the address and / or the building name, etc.) may be displayed.

13 is an exemplary view showing information (eg, a friend picture) corresponding to contact information displayed on a map according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 13, the control unit 501 responds to the location information included in the image when an image corresponding to the contact information (for example, a friend picture including the location information) is selected by the user. A map including a location may be displayed on the display unit 503, and the image (for example, a friend photo) 13-1 may be displayed at the location displayed on the map.

The image 13-1 including the location information may be changed into various icons or various images according to a user's request.

The controller 501 determines whether the displayed contact information (or an image corresponding to the contact information) is selected by the user (S35). For example, the controller 501 determines whether the displayed contact information (or an image corresponding to the contact information) is touched (or slide touched) (second input) by the user through the touch sensor 503-1. It is determined whether the drag (second input).

14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a slide touch of an image corresponding to contact information by a user according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 501 displays the image (or icon) 14-1 by the user in a specific direction (for example, the display unit 503) through the touch sensor 503-1. It is determined whether the slide touch (the second input) in the outer direction).

When the displayed contact information is selected, the controller 501 outputs location information (or contact information including location information) included in the contact information to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest). For example, the controller 501 may use the communication unit as location information (or point of interest) as location information (or contact information including location information) included in the contact information when the displayed contact information is slide-touched or dragged. Output to (502). Here, since the technology itself for detecting the touch position, the slide touch, or the drag is detected through the touch sensor 503-1, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of a plurality of images slide-touched by a user according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 15, the control unit 501 displays the plurality of images on the map when a plurality of images (images corresponding to contact information) 15-1 each including location information are displayed on the map. It may be determined whether the specific region 15-2 except for the image 15-1 has been touched by the user in the specific direction (for example, the outer direction of the display unit 503).

When the specific region 15-2 is slid touched by the user, the controller 501 may convert location information (or contact information including location information) included in each of the displayed multiple images into destination information (or point of interest). ) May be output to the communication unit 502. For example, when the specific region 15-2 is slide-touched or dragged, the controller 501 displays the position information (or a plurality of images each including the position information) included in each image 15-1. It may be output to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest).

In addition, when the plurality of images (or a plurality of icons) 15-1 each of which includes location information is displayed on the map, the controller 501 displays the plurality of images through the touch sensor 503-1. It may be determined whether the image (or icon) 15-1 is slide-touched in a specific direction (for example, in the outer direction of the display unit 503) while being multi-touched by the plurality of fingers of the user. The controller 501 may output location information (or contact information including location information) included in the image to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the plurality of displayed images are selected. have. For example, the controller 501 may include position information (or respective position) included in each image 15-1 when the plurality of displayed images are slide-touched or dragged while being multi-touched by a plurality of fingers of a user. Multiple images including the information) may be output to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest).

The communication unit 502 transmits the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal (or navigation device or server) 200 through a wireless communication network or a wired communication network (S36).

The telematics terminal 200 generates a route from a current location to a destination based on the received destination information, and displays the generated route on map data. For example, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current location to the destination based on the location information received as the destination information, and displays the generated route on the map data. In addition, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current position to the destination based on the image including the position information received as the destination information, displays the generated route on the map data, and positions the destination. Display the image on.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method thereof according to the third embodiment of the present invention display an image corresponding to contact information including location information or contact information including location information, and display an image corresponding to the contact information or the contact information. By transmitting the corresponding image to the telematics terminal, the location information can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention for transmitting location information when the content is a message including location information will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 16.

An information providing apparatus 500 for a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 503 for displaying a message including location information (for example, address, telephone number, etc.); A control unit (501) for detecting location information included in the message when the message including the location information is selected; It is composed of a communication unit 502 for transmitting the location information to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or server) via a wireless communication network or a wired communication network.

The storage unit 504 stores various contents such as a video, map data, a photo, a web page, contact information, and the like. The communication unit 502 may form a wireless communication network or a wired communication network with the telematics terminal 200, and transmit the location information to the telematics terminal 200 through the wireless communication network or the wired communication network.

The touch sensor 503-1 includes a capacitive touch-sensitive sensor, a resistive touch-sensitive sensor, an infrared touch-sensitive sensor, and an ultrasonic wave. The touch sensor may be one of an ultrasonic touch-sensitive sensor and a pressure touch-sensitive sensor.

16 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 502 receives a message from a server through a wireless communication network (S41). The communication unit 502 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module, a location information module, and the like shown in FIG. 1.

The display unit 503 displays the message received through the communication unit 502 on the screen according to a user's request.

The controller 501 determines whether the message displayed on the display unit 503 has been selected by the user. For example, when the message displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, the controller 501 may include location information (eg, address, telephone number, etc.) included in the touched message. ) Is detected (S42).

When the message displayed on the display unit 503 is selected by the user, the controller 501 extracts a map including a location corresponding to the location information included in the message from the storage unit 504, and extracts the extracted map. A map may be displayed on the display unit 503. For example, when the friend's message displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, the controller 501 detects the location information included in the message of the touched friend and detects the detected message. A map including a location corresponding to one location information may be extracted from the storage unit 504, and the extracted map may be displayed on the display unit 503. Here, the touch may be a proximity touch or a direct touch.

The controller 501 may display an outgoing telephone number of the message or location information included in the message at a location displayed on the map.

The controller 501 determines whether the calling telephone number of the message displayed on the map or the location information included in the message is touched (or slide touched) (second input) or dragged (second input) by the user. do.

The control unit 501 outputs the location information to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the outgoing telephone number of the displayed message or the location information included in the message is selected. For example, the controller 501 outputs the position information included in the message to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the displayed position information is slide touched or dragged.

The communication unit 502 transmits the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal (or navigation device or server) 200 through a wireless communication network or a wired communication network (S43).

The telematics terminal 200 generates a route from a current location to a destination based on the received destination information, and displays the generated route on map data. For example, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current location to the destination based on the location information received as the destination information, and displays the generated route on the map data. In addition, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current position to the destination based on the image including the position information received as the destination information, displays the generated route on the map data, and positions the destination. Display the image on.

When the message displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, the controller 501 detects location information (eg, address, telephone number, etc.) included in the message, A pop-up window for inquiring whether to transmit the detected location information as destination information or point of interest is displayed on the display unit 503, and the position when the destination information or point of interest is selected by the user in response to the pop-up window. Information may be transmitted as the destination information or the point of interest.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention detects the location information from the message and transmits the location information included in the message to the telematics terminal according to the user's input, thereby providing the location information in the telematics terminal. Can be set easily and quickly.

Hereinafter, an information providing apparatus and method thereof according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention for transmitting location information when the content is content including location information on a web page will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 17.

An information providing apparatus 500 for a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention includes: a display unit 503 for displaying a web page including content including location information; A control unit (501) for detecting location information included in the content when the content including the location information is selected; It is composed of a communication unit 502 for transmitting the location information to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or server) via a wireless communication network or a wired communication network.

The controller 501, when the content (for example, a picture, an image, etc.) including the location information on the web page displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, the location information from the content When the content is slide touched (second input) by the user, the content is transmitted to the telematics terminal 200 (or the navigation device or server) together with the location information as destination information (or point of interest). You can also send.

The control unit 501 may use the location information corresponding to the touched image as destination information or point of interest when a content (eg, photo, image, etc.) including location information on the web page is touched by the user. The display unit 503 may display a pop-up window for inquiring whether to transmit, and transmit the location information as the destination information or the point of interest when the destination information or the point of interest is selected by the user in response to the pop-up window. have.

The storage unit 504 stores various contents such as a video, map data, a photo, a web page, contact information, and the like. The communication unit 502 may form a wireless communication network or a wired communication network with the telematics terminal 200, and transmit the location information to the telematics terminal 200 through the wireless communication network or the wired communication network.

The touch sensor 503-1 includes a capacitive touch-sensitive sensor, a resistive touch-sensitive sensor, an infrared touch-sensitive sensor, and an ultrasonic wave. The touch sensor may be one of an ultrasonic touch-sensitive sensor and a pressure touch-sensitive sensor.

17 is a flowchart illustrating an information providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

First, the communication unit 502 receives a web page from a server through a wireless communication network. The communication unit 502 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless internet module, a short range communication module, a location information module, and the like shown in FIG. 1.

The display unit 503 displays the web page received through the communication unit 502 on the screen according to a user's request (S51).

The controller 501 determines whether content (eg, an image or a photo) including location information is selected by a user on a web page displayed on the display unit 503. For example, the controller 501 detects the position information included in the touched content when the content including the position information is touched (first input) by the user on the web page displayed on the display unit 503. (S52).

When the content displayed on the display unit 503 is selected by the user, the controller 501 extracts a map including the location corresponding to the location information included in the content from the storage unit 504, and extracts the extracted map. A map may be displayed on the display unit 503. For example, when the picture displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, the controller 501 detects the location information included in the touched picture, and detects the location information included in the detected location information. A map including a corresponding location may be extracted from the storage unit 504, and the extracted map may be displayed on the display unit 503. Here, the touch may be a proximity touch or a direct touch.

The controller 501 may display the photo (content) or location information included in the photo at a location displayed on the map.

The controller 501 determines whether the content displayed on the map is touched (or slide touched) (second input) or dragged (second input) by the user.

The controller 501 outputs the location information or the content including the location information to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the displayed content is selected. For example, the controller 501 outputs the location information included in the content to the communication unit 502 as destination information (or point of interest) when the displayed content is slide-touched or dragged.

The communication unit 502 transmits the destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal (or navigation device or server) 200 through a wireless communication network or a wired communication network (S53).

The telematics terminal 200 generates a route from a current location to a destination based on the received destination information, and displays the generated route on map data. For example, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current location to the destination based on the location information received as the destination information, and displays the generated route on the map data. In addition, the telematics terminal 200 generates a route from the current position to the destination based on the image including the position information received as the destination information, displays the generated route on the map data, and positions the destination. Display the image on.

The control unit 501 detects the location information included in the content when the content including the location information on the web page displayed on the display unit 503 is touched (first input) by the user, and detects the detected location information. A pop-up window for inquiring whether to transmit location information as destination information or point of interest is displayed on the display unit 503, and when the destination information or point of interest is selected by the user in response to the pop-up window, the location information is recalled. It may be sent as destination information or the point of interest.

Accordingly, the information providing apparatus and the method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention detects the location information from the content on the web page, and the content including the location information or the location information included in the content according to the user's input. By transmitting to the telematics terminal, location information can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

As described above, the information providing apparatus and the method according to the embodiments of the present invention, detecting the location information from the content according to the first input, and including the location information or the location information according to the second input By transmitting the content to an external terminal (for example, a telematics terminal) through a communication network, the location information included in the content can be transmitted easily and quickly, and the location information included in the content can be easily and quickly set in the external terminal. have.

The information providing apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention, by displaying an image including location information corresponding to the selected location on the selected location on the map, the user can intuitively identify the selected location through the displayed image. .

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention display an image including location information corresponding to the selected location on a selected location on a map, and display the location information or location information when the image is selected. By transmitting the containing image as destination information (or point of interest) to the telematics terminal, the destination information (or point of interest) can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention display an image corresponding to contact information including location information or contact information including location information, and display an image corresponding to the contact information or the contact information. By transmitting the information to the telematics terminal, location information can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

An apparatus and method for providing information according to embodiments of the present invention facilitate location information in a telematics terminal by detecting location information from a message and transmitting the location information included in the message to the telematics terminal according to a user input. Can be set quickly.

An information providing apparatus and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention detect location information from content on a web page, and transmit the content including the location information or location information included in the content to a telematics terminal according to a user input. By transmitting, the location information can be easily and quickly set in the telematics terminal.

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

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Claims (28)

A display unit for displaying content including location information;
A control unit for detecting location information from the content based on a first input;
And a communication unit which transmits the detected location information or the content including the location information through a communication network based on a second input. The method of claim 1, wherein the content is a map,
The controller detects location information corresponding to the selected specific location when a specific location is selected on the map by the first input, and transmits location information corresponding to the selected specific location according to the second input. An information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. 3. The apparatus of claim 2,
And displaying the image and / or the location information including the location information corresponding to the specific location at the specific location. The apparatus of claim 3,
And detecting position information corresponding to the touched specific position when the specific position is touched, and transmitting position information corresponding to the specific position when the image is slide touched. The method of claim 1, wherein the content is contact information including location information.
The control unit detects the location information included in the contact information by the first input, and transmits the contact information including the location information and / or the location information included in the contact information according to the second input. An information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, wherein the content is an image corresponding to contact information.
The controller is configured to display a map including a location corresponding to location information included in the contact information on the display unit, and display the image at a location displayed on the map, wherein the image is the image. Device for providing information of a mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises location information. The apparatus of claim 1,
And transmitting the location information included in the content or the content including the location information through the communication network as destination information or a point of interest according to the second input. 6. The apparatus of claim 5,
And transmitting the location information included in the contact information or the contact information including the location information through the communication network as destination information or a point of interest according to the second input. 7. The apparatus of claim 6,
And the image corresponding to the contact information and transmitting the image including the location information through the communication network as destination information or point of interest according to the second input. The method of claim 1, wherein the content is a message including location information,
The control unit detects the location information included in the message according to the first input, and transmits the detected location information through the communication unit according to the second input. The method of claim 1, wherein the content is content including location information on a web page.
The control unit detects location information from the content on the web page according to the first input, and transmits the location information included in the content or the content including the location information through the communication unit according to the second input. An information providing apparatus of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 11, wherein the control unit,
When a content including location information on the web page is touched by a user, a pop-up window for inquiring whether to transmit location information included in the touched content as destination information or a point of interest is displayed on the display unit, and the pop-up window is displayed. And transmitting the location information as the destination information or the point of interest through the communication unit when the destination information or the point of interest is selected in response to a window. The apparatus of claim 1,
And generating and outputting an event indicating that the location information is transmitted. The apparatus of claim 1,
And generating and outputting an event indicating a result of transmitting the location information. Displaying content including location information on a display unit;
Detecting location information from the content based on a first input;
And transmitting the detected location information or content including the location information through a communication network based on a second input. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting step,
When the content is a map, when a specific location is selected on the map according to the first input, location information corresponding to the selected specific location is detected, and location information corresponding to the selected specific location according to the second input Method of providing information of a mobile terminal comprising the step of transmitting. The method of claim 16,
And displaying the location information and / or the image including location information corresponding to the particular location at the specific location. 18. The method of claim 17,
Detecting location information corresponding to the touched specific location when the specific location is touched, and transmitting location information corresponding to the specific location when the image is slide-touched. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting step,
When the content is contact information including location information, the location information included in the contact information is detected by the first input, and the location information and / or the location included in the contact information according to the second input. And transmitting the contact information including the information. The display apparatus of claim 15, wherein when the content is an image corresponding to contact information, a map including a location corresponding to location information included in the contact information is displayed on the display unit according to the first input. And displaying the image at the displayed position, wherein the image includes the position information. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting step,
And transmitting the location information included in the content or the content including the location information through the communication network as destination information or a point of interest in accordance with the second input. The method of claim 19, wherein the transmitting step,
And transmitting the location information included in the contact information or the contact information including the location information through the communication network as destination information or a point of interest according to the second input. . The method of claim 20, wherein the transmitting step,
And transmitting, according to the second input, the image corresponding to the contact information and including the location information through the communication network as destination information or point of interest. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting step,
When the content is a message including location information, detecting location information included in the message according to the first input, and transmitting the detected location information through the communication network according to the second input. Information providing method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting step,
When the content is content on a web page, location information is detected from the content on the web page according to the first input, and content including the location information or the location information included in the content according to the second input is detected. And transmitting the information via the communication network. The method of claim 25, wherein the transmitting step,
Displaying, on the display, a pop-up window for inquiring whether to transmit location information included in the touched content as destination information or point of interest when the content including location information on the web page is touched by the user;
And transmitting the location information as the destination information or the point of interest through the communication unit when the destination information or the point of interest is selected in response to the pop-up window. 16. The method of claim 15,
Generating and outputting an event informing that the location information is transmitted. 16. The method of claim 15,
Generating and outputting an event indicating a result of transmitting the location information.

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