KR20140020570A - Operation method of personal portable device having touch panel - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an operation method of a personal portable device having a touch panel which can provide use convenience, improve a commercial value of a product, and raise consumer satisfaction. The operation method of a personal portable device having a touch panel comprises the steps of: maintaining a database in which a start signal and a plurality of command drawings belonging to the start signal are defined; sensing input of the start signal; maintaining a command standby mode; enabling the touch panel to sense the command drawings; and executing functions corresponding to the command drawings. [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S10) Maintain a database; (S20) Start signal input?; (S30) Maintain a command standby mode; (S40) Command drawing detected?; (S50) Execute a function

Description

[0001] OPERATION METHOD OF PERSONAL PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING TOUCH PANEL [0002]

The present invention relates to a method of operating a personal handheld terminal having a touch panel, and more particularly, to a method of operating a personal handheld terminal having a touch panel capable of simply executing various functions by sequential input of a start signal and a command drawing. It is about.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, personal portable terminals can be easily carried by anyone, and their use is becoming commonplace because they are convenient to use freely anywhere.

The personal portable terminal has been used for wireless voice communication. However, as the functional area is gradually diversified, it has been developed to have various additional functions such as game, MP3, etc. in addition to basic voice communication function.

In addition, since the portable portable terminal has high space utilization and convenience of use, mounting of a touch panel such as a touch screen or a touch pad is becoming common. That is, the touch panel may simultaneously perform the functions of the display unit for outputting information and the input unit for inputting a signal, and the touch panel may be largely capacitive, pressure resistive, infrared, or surface ultrasonic. Can be distinguished.

Meanwhile, the user can execute functions associated with various application programs of the terminal through the touch operation of the touch panel. For example, after executing the application program, the user can execute various functions related to various application programs through an icon displayed on the touch panel or a touch operation of the menu bar.

However, in the related art, in order to execute a function associated with various application programs, a user must be familiar with how to use an icon or a menu bar used to execute a function, and in some cases, a user needs several repeated touch operations. In this case, it is very cumbersome and inconvenient to execute various functions of an application program.

Accordingly, in recent years, various studies have been made on a method of operating a touch panel such that various functions related to an application program can be executed by a simple touch operation.

The present invention provides a method of operating a personal portable terminal having a touch panel that can provide convenience in use.

In particular, the present invention provides a method of operating a personal handheld terminal having a touch panel that can simply execute various functions by sequential input of start signals and command drawings, and can provide convenience in use.

In addition, the present invention provides a method of operating a personal portable terminal having a touch panel capable of improving the value and preference of a product and enhancing the satisfaction of a consumer.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object of the present invention, a method of operating a personal terminal having a touch panel, which maintains a database defining a start signal and a plurality of instruction drawings attributable to the start signal. The method may include: detecting an input of a start signal, maintaining a command standby mode, detecting a command drawing on a touch panel, and executing a function corresponding to the command drawing.

In the present invention, a personal portable device is a portable electronic device such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a smart phone, a handheld PC, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, A predetermined communication module such as a Division Multiplexing Access module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module (IrDA), a wired or wireless LAN card, and the like. Can be used as a general concept.

In addition, personal digital assistants (PDAs) can be used in many applications such as telephony applications, video conferencing applications, email applications, instant messaging applications, blogging applications, photo management applications, text viewer applications, digital camera applications, digital video camera applications, Application and / or digital video playback applications, and the like.

For reference, in the present invention, the start signal may be understood as a signal for switching the screen to the command standby mode in an application execution state or a standby screen mode state. In addition, in the present invention, the instruction drawing may be understood as a signal for executing a specific function preset in the instruction standby mode.

The start signal may be input in various ways according to the required conditions and the usage environment, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the input method of the start signal. For example, the start signal may be input by manipulation of a button or a key provided inside or outside the touch panel region.

For reference, in the present invention, the button or key provided inside the touch panel area may be understood as a button or key formed inside the touch panel area and capable of touch operation, and the button or key provided outside the touch panel area, It can be understood as a button or a key provided to be pushed, slided, or rotated to the outside of the touch panel area so as to be operated by a user's physical manipulation.

In addition, the panel screen may be activated at a specific portion of the touch panel in response to the touch manipulation of the touch panel, and the start signal may be input by a touch manipulation of a function icon provided on the panel screen. In some cases, the start signal may be input by touching another part of the touch panel area or another button, and the start signal may be input using an icon such as a widget. For reference, the touch function region of the touch panel may extend a touch sensor line to an external region of the screen to detect a touch. In this case, the touch function area may be understood as an area capable of detecting a user's touch operation, and may be understood as an area that may be provided to an operation button for inputting a start signal.

The instruction drawing can be set in various ways depending on the requirements and design specifications. For example, the command drawing may include at least one of a character, a symbol, a figure, and a pattern that may be shaped as a line in response to a touch manipulation movement or a drawing of the touch panel. Here, the letters, symbols, figures, and patterns that can be formed into lines may be understood as letters, symbols, figures, and patterns that are formed into lines in response to the touch manipulation movement of the touch panel. The present invention is not limited or limited by the type and nature of the.

Meanwhile, the command waiting mode may be understood as a state in which a command drawing can be input or recognized. That is, a specific function corresponding to the command drawing can be executed only when the command drawing is input while the screen is switched to the command standby mode, and the function corresponding to the command drawing is not input even when the command drawing is input in the non-command standby mode. It does not run.

In addition, the command wait mode may be configured to be maintained in various ways depending on the required conditions and design specifications. For example, the command standby mode may be maintained while the input operation is maintained after the start signal is input. As another example, the command standby mode may be maintained for a preset time after the start signal is input.

The function corresponding to the command drawing may include at least one of executing a specific application and activating a switch or a button for changing a setting. For example, when a command drawing is input, a toggle switch or a slide switch for executing a predetermined preset application or changing various settings may be activated.

In addition, when the application is to be executed, it is possible to configure to select a command drawing for each application in the settings. In addition, the instruction drawing can be selected from a preset database, but in some cases, the user can draw and designate a specific symbol directly.

On the other hand, it is also possible to configure a specific function to be executed by inputting the instruction drawing two or more times after the start signal is input. For example, the database may include a plurality of additional instruction drawings belonging to the instruction drawing, and when the instruction drawing and the additional instruction drawing are sequentially input, an additional function corresponding to the additional instruction drawing may be executed. As another example, the database may include an intermediate symbol for distinguishing a command drawing and an additional command drawing, and when a command drawing, an intermediate symbol, and an additional command drawing are sequentially input, an additional function corresponding to the additional command drawing is executed. It may be.

The operation method of the touch panel according to the present invention can provide convenience in use.

Particularly, according to the present invention, the user can execute various functions more easily and quickly by enabling various preset functions to be executed as command drawing is sequentially sensed after a start signal is input by a physical operation or touch operation of a preset button. To make it possible.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the command drawing needs to be detected only in a state where the start signal is input, the system load can be minimized. For example, it is possible to configure a specific function to be executed when a specific command drawing is input without inputting a separate start signal, but in this case, it is determined whether many kinds of drawings or other touch operations correspond to preset command drawings. There is a risk of overloading the system. However, according to the present invention, the system load is minimized because only the input of the start signal needs to be sensed without the need to determine whether many kinds of drawings or other touch operations correspond to many kinds of command drawings before the start signal is detected. can do.

In addition, according to the present invention, since various functions can be executed by simply inputting a start signal and a command drawing with one hand, there is no hassle of having to perform complicated steps in order to execute a specific function. Since there is no need to activate a separate menu icon for execution, sufficient space for displaying various information on the touch panel can be secured.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to execute various functions quickly and simply without having to know each execution method for executing various functions separately, and to minimize the input operation required for executing various functions.

In addition, according to the present invention, since a specific function can be executed by the start signal and the command drawing input, it is possible to feel fun and interest beyond simply performing an input operation during the input operation for executing various functions. Therefore, it is possible to improve the value and preference of the product, contribute to the upgrading of the product, and improve the satisfaction of the consumer.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an operation method of a personal digital assistant (PDA) according to the present invention.
2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining a step of sensing an input of a start signal as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining an input step of a command drawing as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining a function execution step as an operation method of a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining another example of an instruction drawing as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining a command drawing input window as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.
8 and 9 are views for explaining another embodiment of a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. For reference, the same numbers in this description refer to substantially the same elements and can be described with reference to the contents described in the other drawings under the above-mentioned rules, and the contents which are judged to be obvious to the person skilled in the art or repeated can be omitted.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a method of operating a personal handheld terminal according to the present invention, Figures 2 and 3 is a method of operating a personal handheld terminal according to the present invention, to explain the step of detecting the input of the start signal 4 is a view for explaining an input step of a command drawing as an operating method of a personal portable terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a method for operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating. 6 is a view for explaining another example of the instruction drawing as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a command drawing input window as a method of operating a personal portable terminal according to the present invention. It is a figure for following.

As shown in these figures, a method of operating a personal handheld terminal having a touch panel according to the present invention comprises: a start signal and a database defining a plurality of instruction drawings attributable to the start signal (S10), the start signal Detecting an input of (S20), maintaining a command standby mode (S30), detecting a command drawing on the touch panel (S40), and executing a function corresponding to the command drawing (S50). do.

In the present invention, a personal portable device is a portable electronic device such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a smart phone, a handheld PC, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, A predetermined communication module such as a Code Division Multiplexing Access (CDMA) module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module (IrDA), and a wired or wireless LAN card may be provided. By mounting a predetermined microprocessor, The term " terminal "

In addition, in the present invention, the touch panel 100 may include a conventional touch screen or a touch pad capable of simultaneously performing a function of a display unit for outputting information and an input unit for inputting a signal. The present invention is not limited or limited by the type and driving method of 100).

In addition, personal digital assistants (PDAs) can be used in many applications such as telephony applications, video conferencing applications, email applications, instant messaging applications, blogging applications, photo management applications, text viewer applications, digital camera applications, digital video camera applications, Application and / or digital video playback applications, and the like.

First, a start signal and a database defining a plurality of instruction drawings 20 attributable to the start signal are maintained.

For reference, in the present invention, the start signal may be understood as a kind of switching signal for switching the screen to the command standby mode in a state in which one of the above-described applications is executed or in the standby screen mode. In addition, in the present invention, the command drawing 20 may be understood as a signal for executing a specific function preset in the command standby mode.

In addition, the start signal may be input in various ways according to a required condition and a usage environment, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the input method of the start signal. Hereinafter, an example in which the start signal is input by manipulation of a button or a key provided inside or outside the area of the touch panel 100 will be described.

For reference, in the present invention, the button or key provided inside the touch panel 100 region may be understood as a button or key formed inside the touch panel 100 region and capable of touch manipulation, and outside the region of the touch panel 100. The button or key provided in the present invention may be understood as a button or a key provided to be pressed, slided or rotated outside the touch panel 100 to be manipulated by a user's physical operation.

For example, referring to FIG. 2, an operation button 102 may be provided on a side of a terminal that is outside the area of the touch panel 100 so as to be pressed, and is input by pressing a manipulation of the manipulation button 102. When the signal is detected, it may be determined that the start signal is input.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the operation button 102 for inputting the start signal is described as an example formed on the side of the terminal, but in some cases, the operation button is formed on the front or rear of the terminal, Can be provided.

In some cases, a plurality of operation buttons capable of inputting different start signals may be provided, and a plurality of command drawings 20 may be assigned to the plurality of operation buttons, respectively. For example, the command drawing "B, C, D, E" can be attributed to the start signal "A" by the "A" operation button, and the command drawing "B," to the start signal "B" by the "B" operation button. C, D, E "may be attributed. In addition, the instruction drawing "B" attributable to the start signal "A" and the instruction drawing "B" attributable to the start signal "B" may each be configured to execute different functions. To this end, a step of determining the detected start signal may be added, and different functions may be executed in response to the input of the command drawing according to the determined start signal. For example, even when the same command drawing " B " is input, the function corresponding to the command drawing " B " can be changed according to the type of the start signal determined first. Alternatively, it is also possible for a plurality of different instruction drawings to be attributed to each start signal. For example, the instruction drawing "B, C, D, E" may be attributed to the start signal "A", and the instruction drawing "F, G, H, I" may be attributed to the start signal "B".

As another example, referring to FIG. 3, in response to a touch manipulation of the touch panel 100, a panel screen 101 may be activated at a specific portion of the touch panel 100, and the start signal may be displayed on the panel screen 101. It can be input by the touch operation of the function icon 102 'provided to.

For example, the panel screen 101 may be activated at the upper end of the touch panel 100 in response to a touch operation of dragging the upper end of the area of the touch panel 100 downward, and various setting changes may be made to the panel screen 101. A plurality of function icons 102 'may be provided, and the start signal may be input by touching a specific function icon 102'.

In some cases, the start signal may be input by touching another part of the touch panel area or another button, and the start signal may be input using an icon such as a widget. For reference, the touch function region of the touch panel 100 may extend a touch sensor line to an external region of the screen to detect a touch. Here, the touch function area may be understood as an area capable of detecting a user's touch operation, and may be understood as an area that may be provided to an operation button 102 or 102 'for inputting a start signal.

The instruction drawing 20 may be set in various ways according to required conditions and design specifications. For example, the command drawing 20 may be configured to include at least one of a letter, a symbol, a figure, and a pattern that can be formed into a line.

Here, the characters, symbols, figures, and patterns that can be formed by the lines may be understood as characters, symbols, figures, and patterns that are shaped by lines corresponding to the touch manipulation movement or the drawing of the touch panel. The present invention is not limited or limited by the types and characteristics of figures and patterns.

Next, while the database defining the start signal and the command drawing 20 is maintained as described above, the touch panel 100 senses an input of the start signal.

As described above, the start signal may be input to switch the screen to the command standby mode in a state where an application is executed or in a standby screen mode. The input of the start signal is a signal generated when a user's body or an input tool (for example, a stylus pen) physically manipulates or touches a preset operation button (102 in FIG. 2 or 102 'in FIG. 3) or a key. Can be detected.

Next, the command standby mode is maintained in response to the input of the start signal. Here, the command waiting mode may be understood as a state in which the command drawing 20 to be described later can be input or recognized.

That is, a specific function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be executed only when the command drawing 20 is input while the screen is switched to the command standby mode, and the command drawing 20 may be executed when the screen is not in the command standby mode. Even if it is input, the function corresponding to the instruction drawing 20 is not executed.

In addition, the command standby mode may be configured to be maintained in various ways according to required conditions and design specifications. For example, the command standby mode may be maintained for a preset time after the start signal is input. That is, after inputting a start signal by pressing or touching a preset button with a user's body or an input tool, the command standby mode may be maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) even when the button operation is completed. have. In some cases, the command standby mode may be maintained while the input operation (for example, the operation of pressing the operation button) is maintained after the start signal is input. That is, after inputting a start signal by operating a preset button with a user's body or an input tool, the command standby mode may be maintained while the body or the input tool is contacted without being separated from the button.

Next, the touch panel 100 receives an input of the command drawing 20. The input of the command drawing 20 may be sensed by a signal generated when a user's body or an input tool (eg, a stylus pen) contacts or approaches the touch panel 100.

For example, referring to FIG. 4, the command drawing 20 may be defined as an alphabet W shape. When the user's touch manipulation movement is made according to a preset command drawing 20 shape, the command drawing 20 may be defined. It can be determined that the input.

Alternatively, the command drawing 20 may be defined in other alphabets, numbers, symbols, or figure shapes, and the like, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the shape and structure of the command drawing 20 (see FIG. 6). )

Thereafter, as the command drawing 20 is input, a function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be executed.

The function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may include at least one of executing a specific application and activating a switch or a button for changing a setting.

Referring to FIG. 5, for example, after the start signal is input through the operation button 102 provided on the left side of the terminal, the W-shaped command drawing 20 is input, and the Wi-Fi function is performed. Toggle switch 30, which can be turned ON / OFF, can be configured to be activated. In some cases, a slide switch for changing various settings may be activated or other buttons or keys may be activated in response to an input of the command drawing.

Meanwhile, when the above-described start symbol is input, the command drawing input window 103 for inputting the command drawing 20 may be activated in the touch panel 100, and the command drawing 20 is received through the command drawing input window 103. ) Is input, the function corresponding to the instruction drawing 20 can be executed. In addition, the position and shape of the command drawing input window 103 may be variously changed according to a required condition and a use environment.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the start signal is input through the operation button 102 provided on the left side of the terminal, a command drawing input window 103 having a substantially rectangular shape may be activated at an approximately center portion of the touch panel 100. When the W-shaped command drawing 20 is input to the command drawing input window 103, the web browsing application may be executed. Of course, it is also possible to configure other applications to be executed in response to the instruction drawing 20.

In addition, when the application is executed by the input of the command drawing 20, it is also possible to configure to select the command drawing 20 for each application in the setting. In addition, although the instruction drawing 20 can be selected from a predetermined database, it is also possible by the user to draw and designate a specific symbol in some cases.

On the other hand, the function corresponding to the instruction drawing 20 may be combined into a function related to the activated application of the personal mobile terminal, and may be changed according to the type and characteristics of the application. For example, in the photo (image) management application mode, the function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be a specific function related to the rotation, enlargement, reduction and editing of the picture. In the digital music reproduction application mode, the function corresponding to the instruction drawing 20 may be a specific function related to playing, pausing and skipping music. In the phone application mode, the function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be a specific function related to adjusting a call volume, a phone book, recording a call, taking a memo, and the like. In the digital camera application mode, the function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be a specific function related to photographing setting, environment setting, flash, zooming, and the like. In addition, the function corresponding to the command drawing 20 may be a specific function related to saving, deleting, undoing (going to the previous step), redoing (going to the next step), sending, cutting, managing, searching, and the like. May be a function for switching to another application mode in a running state.

On the other hand, Figures 8 and 9 is a view for explaining another embodiment of the operating method of the personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

Although the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention have been described with an example in which a specific function is executed by a single input of the command drawing after the start signal is input, in some cases, the command is input after the start signal is input. It is also possible to configure a particular function to be executed by entering the drawing more than once.

For example, referring to FIG. 8, after the start signal is input through the operation button 102 provided on the left side of the terminal, when the P-shaped command drawing 20 is input, the phone function may be configured to be executed. Bar, after the P-shaped command drawing 20 is input, if the additional command drawing (20 ') of the number 3 shape is continuously input can be configured to make a call corresponding to the shortcut key 3.

In addition, the additional command drawing 20 ′ may include at least one of a letter, a symbol, a figure, and a pattern that can be shaped as a line, as in the start signal and the command drawing 20 described above. In addition, the additional instruction drawing 20 'may be defined in advance in a setting, but in some cases, the user may directly designate a specific symbol.

As another example, referring to FIG. 9, in response to a touch operation of dragging an upper end of an area of the touch panel 100 downward, the panel screen 101 may be activated on the upper end of the touch panel 100, and the panel screen ( After the start signal is input by operating the function icon 102 'provided to the device 101 and the P-shaped command drawing 20 is input, the telephone function may be configured to be executed. 20) is input, after the middle symbol (12) of the number 0 shape is input, if the additional instruction drawing (20 ') of the number 3 shape is continuously inputted, a call corresponding to the shortcut key 3 can be configured. Can be.

The intermediate symbol 12 may be input after the command drawing 20 is input before the additional command drawing 20 'is input to more accurately distinguish the command drawing 20 and the additional command drawing 20'. It may be, and may be configured to include at least any one of a character, a symbol, a figure, and a pattern that can be formed into a line. In addition, the intermediate symbol 12 may be previously defined in the setting, but in some cases, the user may directly designate a specific symbol.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, 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 and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. It can be understood that

20: command drawing 100: touch panel
102: operation button 102 ': function icon

Claims (10)

A method of operating a personal digital assistant having a touch panel,
Maintaining a database defining a start signal and a plurality of instruction drawings attributable to the start signal;
Sensing an input of the start signal;
Maintaining a command standby mode;
Sensing the command drawing on the touch panel; And
Executing a function corresponding to the instruction drawing;
Method of operation of the personal mobile terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1,
And the start signal is input by manipulation of a button or a key provided inside or outside the touch panel region. The method of claim 1,
In response to a touch manipulation of the touch panel, a panel screen is activated on a specific portion of the touch panel.
The start signal is input by a touch operation of a function icon provided on the panel screen. The method of claim 1,
In the command standby mode,
And a command drawing input window for inputting the command drawing on the touch panel. The method of claim 1,
The command standby mode is maintained while the input operation is maintained after the input of the start signal is made. The method of claim 1,
And the command standby mode is maintained for a predetermined time after the start signal is input. The method of claim 1,
The database includes a plurality of additional instruction drawings belonging to the instruction drawing,
And when the command drawing and the additional command drawing are sequentially input, an additional function corresponding to the additional command drawing is executed. The method of claim 7, wherein
The database includes an intermediate symbol for distinguishing the instruction drawing from the additional instruction drawing,
And when the command drawing, the intermediate symbol, and the additional command drawing are sequentially input, an additional function corresponding to the additional command drawing is executed. The method of claim 1,
The command drawing is a method of operating a personal handheld terminal, characterized in that it comprises at least any one of a character, a symbol, a figure and a pattern that can be formed into a line. The method of claim 1,
The function corresponding to the command drawing may include at least one of executing a specific application and activating a switch or a button for changing a setting.

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