KR20130031111A - Apparatus and method for displaying a plurality of application - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device for displaying a plurality of applications and a method thereof are provided to easily obtain various information through the applications by displaying the applications in a widget type. CONSTITUTION: A display unit(151) displays a list indicating items about applications stored in a storage unit(100). If a touch of a first pattern is inputted while a first application is displayed on a display area of the display unit, a control unit(180) displays the list on a partial area of the display area. If an item corresponding to a second application is selected from the displayed list, the control unit executes the second application to display the same on a main display area of the display unit. The control unit changes the first application to a first widget to display the same on a side of the main display area of the display unit. [Reference numerals] (110) Wireless communication unit; (111) Broadcasting receiving module; (112) Mobile communication module; (113) Wireless internet module; (114) Near field communication module; (115) Position information module; (120) A/V input unit; (121) Camera; (122) Microphone; (130) User input unit; (150) Output unit; (151) Display unit; (152) Sound output module; (160) Memory; (170) Interface unit; (180) Control unit; (181) Multimedia module

Description

A plurality of application display device and its method {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF APPLICATION}

The present invention relates to a plurality of application display apparatuses and methods thereof, and more particularly, to display each application that is being multitasked in the form of a widget so that a user can easily acquire various information through the plurality of applications. A plurality of application display apparatus and method thereof are provided.

In general, when a plurality of applications are executed simultaneously, a first application display method of dividing the entire area of the display screen by a predetermined ratio and displaying the corresponding application in the separated area, and displaying only one application in the entire area of the display screen. And a second application display method for displaying another running application through a separate setting operation.

In the conventional method of displaying a first application, a plurality of applications are displayed by dividing the entire area of the display screen by a predetermined ratio, so that when a certain number of applications are executed, all of the executed applications are displayed due to the limitation of the displayed area. There is a difficult problem.

In the conventional method of displaying a second application, since one application is displayed on the entire area of the display screen, a complicated setting operation is required to obtain information through an application which is being executed but is not displayed, and thus the user can easily display the information. There is a problem that cannot be obtained.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the present invention displays a plurality of applications that are being multi-tasking (Multi Tasking) in the form of a widget so that the user can easily obtain a variety of information through a plurality of applications Its purpose is to provide an application display device and a method thereof.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention which are not mentioned can be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

An apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object, the plurality of application display device, the storage means for storing a plurality of applications; Display means for displaying a list in which items for each application stored in the storage means are arranged in a predetermined form; And when the touch of the first pattern is input while the first application is displayed in the main display area of the display means, displaying the list on a partial area of the display means, and corresponding to the second application of the displayed list. A control means for executing the second application and displaying the result in the main display area of the display means, changing the first application to the first widget, and controlling the display to be displayed on one side of the main display area of the display means. Include.

The present invention also provides a method of displaying a plurality of applications, comprising: executing a first application of a plurality of applications to display on the main display area of the touch screen; Inputting a touch of a first pattern to a predetermined region of the touch screen; Displaying a list of items corresponding to each of the plurality of applications in a predetermined form on a partial region of the touch screen; Selecting an item corresponding to a second application from the displayed list; And executing the second application and displaying the first application on the main display area of the touch screen, and changing the first application to a first widget and displaying the first application on one side of the main display area.

Widgets, on the other hand, are mini applications that allow users to access weather, calendars, calculators, news, games, stocks, and more without having to go through a web browser. Since the widget is small in size and can provide the minimum information representing the information included in the program at once, the widget can be used to simultaneously provide the user with the type and information of the currently running application.

Therefore, in the present invention, when a plurality of applications are executed simultaneously, the previously executed application is changed into a widget form and displayed on a partial area of the display screen, and a newly executed application is displayed on the entire area to display the types and information of the plurality of applications. Can be provided to the user at the same time.

That is, according to the present invention, when one application among a plurality of applications is executed and an item corresponding to another application is selected from a list in which items corresponding to each of the plurality of applications are arranged in a predetermined form, the selected other application is executed and displayed. The application is executed in the entire sub-area, and the executed application is displayed in a partial area by changing to a widget.

As described above, the present invention has an effect of allowing each user to easily obtain various information through a plurality of applications by displaying each application that is being multi-tasked in a widget form.

Also, when another application is executed while at least one application is executed, the first executed application is displayed in a partial area of the display screen in the form of a widget, and the newly executed other application is displayed in the entire area of the display screen. By doing so, there is an effect that allows the user to easily obtain a variety of information through a plurality of applications.

In addition, when the application is displayed in the form of a widget, the present invention has an effect of providing convenience to the user by providing a function of changing the position of the widget by dragging.

1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a plurality of application display apparatuses according to the present invention;
2 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle multimedia system to which the present invention is applied;
3 is an exemplary view of a mobile terminal to which the present invention is applied;
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying a plurality of applications according to the present invention;
5 to 12 are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of a process of displaying a plurality of applications according to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, It can be easily carried out. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a plurality of application display apparatuses according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of application display apparatuses according to the present invention includes a memory 10, a touch screen 20, and a controller 30.

Looking at each of the components, first, the memory 10 stores a plurality of applications.

The touch screen 20 displays a list (hereinafter referred to as an application item list) in which items corresponding to each of the plurality of applications stored in the memory 10 are arranged in a predetermined form, displays an executed application, and displays various touches. Detect and provide input interface with the user.

When the first pattern of the plurality of applications is executed and a touch of the first pattern is input while being displayed on the main display area of the touch screen 20, the controller 30 displays the application item list as a part of the touch screen 20. If the item corresponding to the second application is selected from the displayed application item list, the second application is executed and displayed on the main display area of the touch screen 20, and the first application is displayed in the form of a widget. Change to 1 widget to control to display on one side of the main display area of the touch screen (20).

In addition, when the first widget is selected, the controller 30 changes the selected first widget to its original form and displays it on the main display area of the touch screen 20, and displays the second application in the form of a widget. The control is changed to a widget so that the display is displayed on a part of the main display area of the touch screen 20.

In addition, when the first widget is selected as the touch input of the second pattern, the controller 30 displays an trash can icon for deleting the first widget in a predetermined area on the touch screen 20, and the first widget is displayed. When dragging and dropping onto the trash can icon, the first widget is controlled to be deleted.

In addition, when the second application is displayed on the main display area of the touch screen 20, the controller 30 displays an application item list when a touch of the first pattern is input, and displays a third of the displayed application item list. When an item corresponding to an application is selected, the third application is executed and displayed on the main display area of the touch screen, and the second application is changed to a second widget in the form of a widget so that the first widget is not displayed. Control to display.

Hereinafter, a description will be given of a vehicle multimedia system to which the present invention is applied, but the present invention can be applied to both portable terminals (mobile communication terminals, portable Internet terminals, smartphones, navigation terminals, laptops, etc.), as well as stationary terminals (PCs, etc.). Do.

2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a vehicle multimedia system to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle multimedia system 100 to which the present invention is applied may include a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, and an output unit 150. , A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and the like. In this case, the controller 180 performs a function of the controller 30 of the plurality of application display apparatuses according to the present invention.

First, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the vehicle multimedia system 100 and the wireless communication system or between a vehicle multimedia system 100 and a network in which the vehicle multimedia system 100 is located. Can be. 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, and a location information module 115. .

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 and transmits a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal includes a data broadcast signal such as a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, traffic information (for example, TPEG information), and a broadcast in which the data broadcast signal is combined with the TV broadcast signal or the radio broadcast signal. It may also include a signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it 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 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

The wireless internet module 113 is a module for wireless internet access. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short range communication module 114 is a module for short range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short range communication technology.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a vehicle, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module. By using the location information received using the location information module 115, the current location can be displayed on the map through the display unit 151, which will be described later, or the driving direction, driving speed, and route guidance can be performed.

Next, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a vehicle black box recording mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to a usage environment to implement a multi-channel black box function that simultaneously captures images in two or more directions.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. Through this, a destination or a departure point and the like may be input through voice for the route search. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

Next, the user input unit 130 generates input data for operation control according to an input from the user. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a gesture, and the like.

Next, the output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to visual, auditory or tactile senses, and may include a display unit 151 and a sound output module 152.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the vehicle multimedia system 100. For example, in the navigation mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to a map, a speed, a direction, a distance indication, etc. related to a current location, a destination, a route, etc. is displayed in connection with a driving. In the black box mode or the shooting mode, the captured image, UI, or GUI is displayed.

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). display, a 3D display, or a dual display where different images are displayed depending on the viewing direction (e.g. one display can be seen in the driver's seat while the map is visible and the front seat can see the broadcast screen). It may include.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, 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.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and 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.

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 a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

In addition, the touch screen may detect a touch signal at two or more points at the same time. A touch applied to two or more touch points at the same time will be referred to as "multi-touch".

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a multimedia file playing mode, a broadcast receiving mode, or the like. The sound output module 152 may also output a sound signal related to a function (for example, a warning sound, a notification sound, a route guidance voice, etc.) performed in the vehicle multimedia system 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, a phone book, map information, audio, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for. The memory 160 may also store a frequency of use of each of the data (eg, frequently used destinations, frequency of use of each multimedia file). In addition, the memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The vehicle multimedia system 100 may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the vehicle multimedia system 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the vehicle multimedia system 100, or transmits the data inside the vehicle multimedia system 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the in-vehicle multimedia system. For example, perform related control and processing for data communication, path search, black box recording, etc. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The control unit 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively. The touch input processing device according to the present invention is applied to the controller 180.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in software applications written in the appropriate programming languages. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

3 is an exemplary view of a portable terminal to which the present invention is applied, (a) shows a perspective view, and (b) shows a front view. Hereinafter, in order to eliminate confusion, components that perform the same functions as those of the vehicle multimedia system 100 are assigned the same identification numbers.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the portable terminal to which the present invention is applied includes a terminal body having a bar shape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. The cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 151 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is tactile in the manner of tactile feeling.

The contents inputted by the first or second operation unit 131 or 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

As shown in FIG. 3B, various types of visual information may be displayed on the display unit 151. These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be referred to as a so-called " virtual keypad ".

The display unit 151 may operate as an entire area or may be divided into a plurality of areas and operated. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, respectively. The virtual keypad 151c is displayed on the input window 151b in which numbers for inputting an address / address and the like are displayed. When the virtual keypad 151c is touched, numbers corresponding to the touched virtual keypad may be displayed in one area of the output window 151a. When the first manipulation unit 131 is manipulated, an operation such as interruption of a function currently being operated or power off may be performed.

In addition to the input method disclosed in the above embodiments, the display unit 151 or the touch pad may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling. The user may move a cursor or a pointer located on an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, an icon, by scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad. In addition, when the finger is moved on the display unit 151 or the touch pad, a path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display unit 151. This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of displaying a plurality of applications according to the present invention, in which a previously executed application is displayed as a widget, and a newly executed application is displayed on an entire area of the touch screen.

First, one application (hereinafter, referred to as a first application) among a plurality of applications stored in a memory is executed and displayed on the entire area (main display area) of the touch screen 20 (401).

Subsequently, when a touch of a preset pattern (hereinafter, touch of a first pattern) is input to a predetermined area of the touch screen 20, the controller 180 arranges items corresponding to each of the plurality of applications in a predetermined form. (Hereinafter referred to as an application item list) is displayed on a partial region of the touch screen 20 (402).

In this case, the touch input of the preset pattern may be preset at the time of product launch or arbitrarily changed by the user. Examples of the touch input of the preset pattern may include a long touch, a proximity touch, a long proximity touch, a double touch, and a multi touch input, which will be described later. However, the above contents are merely examples and the contents of the present invention are not limited thereto.

In addition, the position where the application item list is displayed becomes part of the entire area of the touch screen, and the user may arbitrarily change the position where the application item list is displayed.

Thereafter, when an item corresponding to any one application (hereinafter, referred to as a second application) is selected on the application item list, the controller 180 executes the second application to display it on the entire area of the touch screen, and the first executed first. The application is changed to a widget form and displayed on one side of the touch screen 20 (403).

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the widget type of the first application is referred to as a first widget. The size and position of the first widget can be arbitrarily changed by the user.

Therefore, when the first application and the second application are executed at the same time, the second application executed later is displayed in the entire area, and the previously executed first application is displayed in the partial area, thereby allowing the type and information of the plurality of applications to be executed. It can be provided to the user at the same time, so convenience is provided.

Hereinafter, a plurality of application display processes according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying an application executed first according to an embodiment of the present invention as a widget and displaying a newly executed application on the entire area of the touch screen.

In FIG. 5, it is assumed that the touch input of the first pattern is a double touch input.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the navigation application 510 is executed to be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen 20, and the double touch 520 is input to a part of the touch screen 20. have.

When the double touch 520 is input, the list 530 is displayed on the upper left side of the touch screen 20 as shown in FIG. 5B. Where the list is displayed is merely an example and can be changed by the user.

The displayed list 530 includes a navigation item 531, a music item 532, a video item 533, a radio item 534, a phone item 535, and a connection item 536 to correspond to a plurality of applications. . Among the displayed items, the user may select the music item 532.

When the music item 532 is selected, as shown in FIG. 5C, the music application 550 is executed to be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen, and the navigation application 510 that was previously executed is the widget 540. The shape is changed to be displayed on a portion of the touch screen (540).

Accordingly, the user may acquire information through the widget about the navigation application that is executed in advance while executing the selected music application.

In addition, the contents of the present invention can be applied even when a plurality of applications are executed in advance.

Reference is made to FIG. 6 to illustrate this.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a newly executed application when a plurality of applications are first executed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 6, the music application 620 is executed to be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen, and the navigation application that has been executed first is changed into a widget 630 to be displayed on a part of the touch screen. Is indicated.

Subsequently, when the double touch 610 is input to a part of the touch screen by the user, the application item list 640 is displayed on the upper left side of the touch screen as illustrated in FIG. 6B, and included in the list. Among the items, the user may select a radio item 641.

When the radio item 641 is selected, as shown in FIG. 6C, the radio application 650 is executed to be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen, and the previously executed music application 620 is the widget 660. As the form is changed, the navigation widget 630 is displayed on one side of the entire area that is not displayed.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of selecting an displayed widget and displaying an application of the selected widget on a full screen is provided.

Reference is made to FIG. 7 to illustrate this.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of selecting a widget and displaying an application corresponding to the selected widget in the entire area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the music application 720 is executed to be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen, and the navigation application that has been executed first is changed into a widget 710 to be displayed on a part of the touch screen. Is indicated.

In this case, the displayed navigation widget 710 may be selected by a user by a touch.

When the navigation widget 710 is selected, the controller 180 executes the navigation application 730 to display it on the full screen as shown in FIG. 7B, and the music application 720 that was previously executed is The shape is changed to the widget 740 and displayed on a part of the touch screen.

Therefore, the user can easily select the application to be displayed in the entire area among the executed applications.

In addition, the touch input of the first pattern may be a touch input to a shortcut icon for displaying a list.

Reference is made to FIG. 8 to illustrate this.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a list including items corresponding to a plurality of applications through shortcut icons according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 8, a shortcut icon 810 for directly displaying a list is displayed on a portion of the upper left side of the touch screen, and the user may select the shortcut icon 810 by touch. have.

When the shortcut icon 810 is selected, the list 820 is immediately displayed on the upper left side of the touch screen as illustrated in FIG. 8B, so that the user can quickly display the list.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the position of the displayed widget may be changed through a drag input.

Reference is made to FIG. 9 to illustrate this.

9 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing a position by dragging a widget according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 9, the displayed navigation widget 910 may be dragged from the first point 920 to the second point 930 by the user.

When the navigation widget 910 is dragged to the second point 930, the position at which the navigation widget 910 is displayed is changed to the second point 930 as shown in FIG. 9B.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a function of deleting a displayed widget may be provided when a touch of a preset pattern is input.

The touch input of a preset pattern for deleting the widget may be preset at the time of manufacture of the terminal or arbitrarily changed by the user. Examples of the touch input of the preset pattern include long touch, proximity touch, long proximity touch, double touch, multi-touch input, and the like. However, the above contents are merely examples and the contents of the present invention are not limited thereto.

In the following description, a touch input of a preset pattern is referred to as a touch input of a second pattern to delete a widget for convenience of description.

Reference is made to FIG. 10 to describe the above contents in detail.

10 is a diagram illustrating an example of deleting a widget through a preset input according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 10, it is assumed that the touch input of the second pattern is a long touch input.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the radio application 1030 is executed and displayed on the entire area of the touch screen, and the navigation widget 1010 and the music widget 1020 are displayed in some areas.

In this case, the user may input a long touch on the navigation widget 1010.

When the navigation widget 1010 is selected as the long touch, it is deleted as shown in FIG. 10B, and the widget is displayed with the music widget 1020.

In another embodiment, the process of deleting the widget may be implemented through an trash can icon. Reference is made to FIG. 11 to illustrate this.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of deleting a widget by displaying a trash can icon and dragging and dropping the icon according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in (a) of FIG. 11, the user selects the navigation widget 1110 with a long touch.

When the navigation widget 1110 is selected as the long touch, as shown in FIG. 11B, a trash can icon 1120 is displayed in a part of the upper right portion of the touch screen.

The user may drag the long touched navigation widget 1130 and drop it on the trash can icon 1120, in which case the selected navigation widget 1110 is deleted. However, when the navigation widget 1130 is not moved to the trash can icon 1120 by drag and drop, the corresponding navigation widget 1130 is not deleted.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the position of each of the plurality of items included in the list may be easily changed by dragging.

That is, when the first item of the plurality of items included in the list is dragged and the distance to the second item is within a preset threshold distance, the controller 180 may exchange positions of the first item and the second item. have.

The critical distance can be set at the time of product release or can be arbitrarily changed by the user.

Reference is made to FIG. 12 to illustrate this.

12 illustrates an example of changing a position of an item included in a list according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12A, a user drags 1230 a video item 1210 among a plurality of items included in a list and draws the same to a radio item 1220.

At this time, when the position difference between the video item 1210 and the radio item 1220 is within a preset threshold distance, the controller 180 controls the video item 1210 and the radio item 1220 as shown in FIG. ) Are interchanged and displayed on the list.

Therefore, the user can easily change the position of the items included in the list by dragging.

In addition, the order of the items included in the list may be determined according to the frequency of use of the corresponding applications.

That is, by managing the number of times the user uses the application included in the terminal, the item corresponding to the most frequently used application is located at the top of the list, and the item corresponding to the least used application is located at the bottom. .

Meanwhile, the method of the present invention as described above can be written in a computer program. And the code and code segments constituting the program can be easily deduced by a computer programmer in the field. In addition, the written program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium (information storage medium), and read and executed by a computer to implement the method of the present invention. The recording medium may include any type of computer readable recording medium.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings.

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Claims (5)

Storage means for storing a plurality of applications;
Display means for displaying a list in which items for each application stored in the storage means are arranged in a predetermined form; And
When the touch of the first pattern is input while the first application is displayed in the main display area of the display means, the list is displayed on a partial area of the display means, and an item corresponding to the second application of the displayed list. If selected, the control means for executing the second application to display on the main display area of the display means, and to change the first application to the first widget to display on one side of the main display area of the display means
A plurality of application display device comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
Wherein,
When the first widget is selected, the selected first widget is changed into its original form and displayed on the main display area of the display means, and the second application is changed to the second widget to display the main display area of the display means. A plurality of application display device characterized in that the control to display on one side.
The method of claim 1,
Wherein,
In the state where the second application is displayed in the main display area of the display means, when the touch of the first pattern is input, the list is displayed. When the item corresponding to the third application is selected from the displayed list, the third application is selected. Executing an application to display in the main display area of the display means, and changing the second application to a second widget so as to control the display of the first widget in the non-displayed area of the entire display area of the display means; A plurality of application display device.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Wherein,
When the first widget is selected by a touch input of a second pattern, a trash can icon for displaying the trash can is displayed on a predetermined area on the display means, and the first widget is dragged to the trash can icon. And dropping, controlling to delete the first widget.
Executing a first application of the plurality of applications and displaying the first application on the main display area of the touch screen;
Inputting a touch of a first pattern to a predetermined region of the touch screen;
Displaying a list of items corresponding to each of the plurality of applications in a predetermined form on a partial region of the touch screen;
Selecting an item corresponding to a second application from the displayed list; And
Executing the second application and displaying the first application on the main display area of the touch screen, and changing the first application to a first widget and displaying the first application on one side of the main display area;
A plurality of application display method comprising a.

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