KR20130066336A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and an operation method thereof are provided to store image files including location information based on an area range. CONSTITUTION: A control unit sets up a predetermined area range to generate a storage folder corresponding to the set area range(S205). The control unit generates an image file recording a photographing location in an image captured by a camera(S220). The control unit stores the image file in a storage folder corresponding to the area range including a photographing location(S225). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S200) Activate an area range-based storage management function; (S205) Generate a storage folder corresponding to the set area range; (S210) Is an image photographed?; (S215) Obtain location information; (S220) Generate an image file which is obtained by recording the photographing location in the photographed image; (S225) Store a file in the storage folder corresponding to an area range to which the photographing location is belonged; (S230) Is a different function selected?; (S235) Execute an operation corresponding to the selected function

Description

Mobile terminal and operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a method for operating the same, which can classify and store image files having location information for each region range.

A portable terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As the functions of the mobile terminals are diversified, they are equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music files or video files, playing games, receiving broadcasts, wireless Internet, and the like. Is implemented.

In the mobile terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions. For example, a user interface environment for a user to search for or select a function easily and conveniently.

Meanwhile, in the case of a mobile terminal having a GPS and a camera function, location information such as longitude and latitude coordinates may be recorded in an image captured by the camera so as to know where the image is captured. .

However, image files having location information such as a photographing location are generally classified and stored by photographing date, or are generally stored in a storage location designated by an application without particular classification.

Accordingly, when the user wants to view or organize only the image files photographed at a specific place and organize them separately, the user must perform an additional operation of classifying and storing the image files stored one by one.

In addition, even when image files having location information are displayed on the map screen by reflecting the location information, since each image file is displayed at a location corresponding to the location information, the files may be overlapped and displayed on the screen. It is also not easy to identify only image files photographed at a place.

Therefore, it is necessary to consider a method of classifying and storing image files having location information according to a region range set by a user, and displaying the image files based on the region range.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of classifying and storing an image file including location information according to a preset region range and displaying the image file based on the region range, and an operation control method thereof.

In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method comprising: setting a certain region range, generating a storage folder corresponding to each set region range, an image file recording a photographing position in an image photographed through a camera Generating an image file, and storing the image file in a storage folder corresponding to an area range to which the photographing location belongs.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the camera, a display unit for displaying a preview screen of the camera, a GPS module for receiving location information from a GPS satellite, a storage folder corresponding to each region range is generated A memory, and a storage folder, an image file in which a photographing position is recorded on the image photographed by the camera based on the positional information received from the GPS module, and the image file is in a region range to which the photographing position belongs. It includes a control unit for storing in the storage folder corresponding to the.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a recording medium readable by a processor that records a program for causing the processor to execute the method.

According to the present invention, an image file including location information may be classified and stored based on a region range preset by a user. In addition, the stored image file may be displayed based on a local range. Accordingly, the user can conveniently store and manage only image files photographed at a specific place.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2;
4 and 5 are a flow chart provided in the description of the operation method of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 to 10 are views referred to for the description of the process of setting a regional range in the method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 to 13 are views referred to for the description of the process of storing the image file for each region range set in the operation method of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed when a view of an image file is selected in the method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

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

The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include 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. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

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

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

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

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

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

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. Then, 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. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

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

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may include a detection sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The detection sensor 141 detects the presence of an object approaching the portable terminal 100 or an object existing in the vicinity of the portable terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The detection sensor 141 may detect a proximity object by using a change in an alternating magnetic field or a change in a static magnetic field, or using a change rate of capacitance. The sensor 141 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect.

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

The motion sensor 145 detects the position and movement of the portable terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology. The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various types. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the portable terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

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

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

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

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

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

2 is a perspective view of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal illustrated in FIG. 2. Hereinafter, the portable terminal according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 in terms of components according to the external form. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar-type portable terminal having a front touch screen among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a bar-type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the above-mentioned type.

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or a wheel or jog method of rotating a key, or a manipulation method such as a joystick. May also be implemented. In functional terms, the first to third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are for inputting a call, a mouse point movement or a screen scroll, start, end, and the like. The fourth user input unit 130b is for inputting a selection of an operation mode and the like. In addition, the fifth user input unit 130c may operate as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 and 5 are flowcharts provided for describing a method of operating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, a process of storing an image file having location information for each region range will be described.

Referring to FIG. 4, in response to a user command, the controller 180 activates a region range based storage management function capable of classifying and storing a file having location information based on the region range (S200).

The controller 180 generates a storage folder corresponding to a predetermined region range in the memory 160 according to a user command or the like (S205). In this case, the predetermined region range may be set to an region having a radius of a predetermined size based on the current location. For example, an area having a radius of 100 m based on the current location, or an area of 1 km radius based on the current location may be set.

In addition, the storage folder may set a folder name according to a user command, and may display the folder image as a thumbnail image corresponding to any one of the image files stored in the storage folder.

When the storage management function based on the region range is activated, when an image such as a picture or a video is taken through the camera 121 (S210), the controller 180 obtains current location information through the GPS module 119. In operation S215, an image file in which a photographing position is recorded is generated in the photographed image (S220).

The controller 180 stores the generated image file in a storage folder corresponding to the region range to which the photographing location belongs (S225). That is, image files photographed within the same area range are stored in the same storage folder. In this case, even if the photographing date is different within the same region range, if the shooting date is different, it is possible to configure a subfolder by shooting date, and to classify and store by date.

When a function other than image capture by the camera 121 is selected (S230), the controller 180 causes an operation corresponding to the selected function to be performed (S235).

By such a process, image files having location information may be classified and stored based on a region range set by a user.

5 illustrates a case where an image file view is selected with a region range based storage management function activated.

Referring to FIG. 5, when an image file view is selected while the storage management function based on region range is activated (S300), the controller 180 displays a map screen indicating a preset region range on the display unit 151. (S305).

In this case, each region range may display a folder name, a folder image, or the like of a corresponding storage folder. The folder image may be displayed as a thumbnail image of any one of image files stored in the storage folder.

In the state where the map screen is displayed, when any one of the region ranges displayed on the map screen is selected (S310), the controller 180 displays image files stored in a storage folder corresponding to the selected region range (S315). In this case, the display of the image file may be configured to display a thumbnail image of the stored image file, and to display a corresponding image on a full screen when any one of the displayed thumbnail images is selected.

When a function other than the image file is selected (S320), the controller 180 causes an operation corresponding to the selected function to be performed (S330).

By such a process, image files having location information may be classified and displayed according to a set region range.

In the above-described embodiment, the image file photographed by the camera has been described as an example, but the operation method of the portable terminal according to the present invention can be applied to both storage and display of a file having location information.

6 to 14 are views referred to for describing the operation method of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 illustrates an example of a screen for activating a storage management function based on a regional range. As shown in FIG. 6, a 'range based storage management' item 405 is added to a setting menu screen 400 for setting a function of the mobile terminal 100 to store and manage a file based on a regional range. Can be configured to select the activation of the available functions.

7 illustrates an example of a screen displayed when the 'range based storage management' item is selected on the setting menu screen 400. When the 'range based storage management' item is selected in the setting menu screen 400, a screen 410 for confirming the user selection is displayed. When the 'Yes' 415 is selected in this screen 410, the region range is selected. You can enable storage management based on region scope, which allows you to store and manage your files on a regular basis.

8 shows an example of a screen for setting a regional range. After activating storage management based on regional scope, you can set the regional scope. By selecting any item on the screen 420 for setting a region range, the region of a radius selected by the user based on the current position may be set as the region range.

In addition, by selecting the 'user setting' item 425, the user can input a desired radius to set the area range.

9 illustrates an example of a screen displayed when an item is selected on the screen 420 for setting a regional range. When selecting a radius of '1km' on the screen 420 for setting an area range, a screen 430 for confirming user selection is displayed. When selecting 'Yes' 435 on this screen 430, the radius of the selected radius is displayed. The local range is set.

When the region range is set, a storage folder corresponding to the set region range is created in the memory 160.

10 illustrates an example of a screen for inputting a folder name into a storage folder corresponding to a set local range. In the screen 440 for inputting a folder name, the user inputs a desired folder name through a text input window (not shown), and the input folder name is displayed on the display window 445. After completing the input of the folder name, if the user selects 'Yes' 447, the input folder name is set to the name of the storage folder created in the memory 160.

FIG. 11 illustrates a case where an image is captured at a first location 503 and a second location 505 within the set area range 500. Image shooting includes not only photographs but also video clips.

12, the image file photographed is stored in the storage folder 510 in which the folder name is set to 'Seoul Grand Park'. That is, image files created within the same area range are stored in the same storage folder. If an image file is generated at a location having no set area range, it is stored in a folder to be stored in the case of general image capturing.

As shown in FIG. 13, even in the case of image files generated within the same region range, when the shooting dates are different, subfolders 523 and 525 are created in the storage folder 520 for each date, and for each shooting date. You can also store them separately. The shooting date may be displayed on the folder names of the subfolders 523 and 525.

FIG. 14 illustrates an example of a screen displayed when an image file view is selected with a region range based storage management function activated.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the image file view screen 550 is displayed with a map screen showing preset area ranges 553, 555, and 557. Each of the region ranges 553, 555, and 557 may display a set folder name.

Also, thumbnail images of image files stored in storage folders corresponding to respective regional ranges 553, 555, and 557 may be displayed. In this case, one of the image files stored in the storage folder may be selected as the representative image, and only the thumbnail image of the selected representative image may be displayed.

The user may select any one of the region ranges 553, 555, and 557 displayed on the screen 550 to view an image file stored in a storage folder corresponding to the selected region range. When displaying an image file stored in a storage folder corresponding to a selected region range, a thumbnail image of the stored image file may be displayed, and when one of the displayed thumbnail images is selected, the corresponding image may be displayed on the full screen. .

In addition, the image viewing screen 550 may be scrolled to view a region range displayed in another region.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be implemented as a processor-readable code in a processor-readable recording medium provided in a portable terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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

Claims (15)

Setting a predetermined region range and generating a storage folder corresponding to the set region range;
Generating an image file of recording the photographing position in the image photographed by the camera; And
And storing the image file in a storage folder corresponding to an area range to which the photographing location belongs. The method of claim 1,
And setting a folder name for the storage folder according to a user command. The method of claim 1,
And displaying a thumbnail image corresponding to any one of the image files stored in the storage folder as an image of the storage folder. The method of claim 1,
And classifying and storing image files belonging to the same region in a subfolder by shooting date. The method of claim 1,
And providing a menu for setting the region range. The method of claim 1,
When selecting a view of the image file, the operation method of the mobile terminal further comprising the step of displaying a map screen indicating the set area range. The method according to claim 6,
And displaying at least one of a folder name and a folder image corresponding to each region range on the map screen. The method according to claim 6,
And displaying an image file stored in a storage folder corresponding to the selected region range when selecting one region range on the map screen. camera;
A display unit which displays a preview screen of the camera;
A GPS module for receiving location information from a GPS satellite;
A memory for generating a storage folder corresponding to each region range; And
Generating the storage folder, generating an image file of recording a shooting position based on the position information received by the GPS module in an image captured by the camera, and generating the image file corresponding to an area range to which the shooting position belongs. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit for storing in a storage folder. 10. The method of claim 9,
The controller sets a folder name for the storage folder according to a user command. 10. The method of claim 9,
The controller may display a thumbnail image corresponding to any one of the image files stored in the storage folder as an image of the storage folder. 10. The method of claim 9,
The control unit, when selecting the view of the image file, the mobile terminal, characterized in that to display a map screen showing the set area range on the display unit. The method of claim 12,
The controller according to the user input, characterized in that for moving and displaying the map screen. The method of claim 12,
The controller may be configured to display an image file stored in a storage folder corresponding to a selected region range on the display unit when selecting one region range on the map screen. A processor-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 8 in a processor.

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