KR20140085039A - Control apparatus of mobile terminal and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling a mobile terminal. According to the present invention, a display unit screen can be divided easily and rapidly and data can be effectively displayed on the divided screen. The apparatus for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may include a display unit; and a control unit that automatically divides the screen of the display unit with respect to a touch input when an end of the screen or a part adjacent to the end of the screen is touched so that a multi-window is displayed on the display unit.

Description

[0001] CONTROL APPARATUS OF MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal.

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a mobile terminal (portable electronic device) is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions of voice and video communication, a function of inputting / outputting information, and a function of storing data. In addition, since the functions of the mobile terminal are diversified (for example, photographing or video shooting, music or video file playback, game, broadcast reception, etc.), the mobile terminal has a complex multimedia function, .

In addition, in order to divide the screen of the display unit (multi-window) according to the related art, the user selects a menu setting item and selects a screen division item from the selected menu setting item. Multi-windows according to the prior art are disclosed in U.S. Patent Publication No. US 20100088634.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal capable of easily and quickly dividing a screen of a display unit and effectively displaying data on the divided screen.

A control device of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention includes a display unit; And a control unit for displaying the multi-window on the display unit by automatically dividing the screen of the display unit on the basis of the touch input when a screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may automatically divide the screen of the display unit with respect to the end of the touched screen when a screen edge of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen edge is touched for a predetermined time .

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first application program is displayed on a single screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided into first and second screens, the first application program is displayed on the first screen And the application program list can be automatically displayed on the second screen.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first application program is displayed on a single screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided into first and second screens, the first application program is displayed on the first screen And display a second application program compatible with the first application program on the second screen.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, the control unit displays a first application program on the first screen, and displays application programs associated with the first application program in advance And may be displayed on the second screen in accordance with the set priority.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may display a first application program on the first screen when the screen of the display unit is divided into first and second screens, A second application program to perform the information request may be searched, and the searched second application program may be displayed on the second screen.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may display a first application program on the first screen when the screen of the display unit is divided into first and second screens, A list including second application programs to perform the information request may be searched, a searched list may be displayed on the first screen, and an application program selected in the list may be displayed on the second screen.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may display a first application program on a screen of the display unit, and divide a screen of the display unit based on the content displayed by the first application program.

As an example related to the present invention, when the content displayed by the first application program is dragged and dropped to the end of the screen, the control unit displays the first application program on the screen of the display unit, The screen of the display unit can be divided based on the end.

As an example related to the present invention, the controller may change display positions of the first and second application programs when a preset event occurs.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller displays the first application program displayed on the first screen on the second screen when the preset event occurs, and the second application program displayed on the second screen, Can be displayed on the first screen.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the screen of the display unit is divided, the control unit displays a screen dividing line at the divided point, and when the screen dividing line is selected, Can be displayed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, the controller displays a first application program on the first screen and a second application program on the second screen And display information associated with the first or second application program between the first and second screens.

A method of controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention includes determining whether a screen end of a display unit or a portion adjacent to a screen end is touched; And dividing the screen of the display unit based on the touch input when the screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched.

The apparatus and method for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can quickly divide the screen of the display unit into various sizes and / or a plurality of equal parts by only touching the screen end of the display unit.

The apparatus and method for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may be configured to display a first application program on a first screen when a screen is divided and to display a second application program associated with the first application program on a second screen The user can quickly perform a desired operation through the first and second application programs.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may display a first application program on a first screen when a screen is divided and may also display a second application program associated with the first application program in a priority order Accordingly, the user can quickly perform the user's favorite work through the second application program by displaying the second screen on the second screen.

The controller and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may further include a second application program for performing the information request when the information is requested by the first application program displayed on the first screen by displaying the second application program on the second screen , The user can check desired information through the second application program while watching the first application program.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention are characterized in that when a content displayed on a single screen by a first application program is dragged and dropped to the end of the single screen, By dividing the single screen automatically and displaying a second application program associated with the content on the divided screen, the user can easily divide the screen by simply moving the content, and at the same time, The content can be edited, transmitted, and so on.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can easily and quickly change an image (for example, first and second application programs) respectively displayed in a multi-window.

The control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention allow the user to check various information by displaying a screen division box between the divided screens, .

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to one embodiment disclosed herein.
2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system in which the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention can operate.
3A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 3A.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
5A to 5D are views illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7A is an exemplary diagram showing a process of dividing a screen of the display unit 151 in a state that an image (for example, an application program) is displayed on a screen (single screen) of the display unit 151. FIG.
FIG. 7B is an exemplary diagram showing an image (for example, an application program) and an application program list displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. FIG.
7C is an exemplary view showing an image (for example, an application program) displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151 and an application program compatible with the image.
7D is an exemplary view showing an application program list compatible with the image displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. [
7E is an exemplary view showing an image and a messenger application program displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. Fig.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing priority application programs (application program list) according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating application programs displayed in a multi-window (for example, a first screen and a second screen) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is another exemplary diagram showing application programs displayed in a multi-window (for example, a first screen and a second screen) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an exemplary view showing a divided screen according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 15 is an exemplary view showing application programs displayed on divided screens according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is another exemplary diagram illustrating application programs displayed on a divided screen according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
19 is an exemplary view showing a screen division line and a screen division box displayed on the screen according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
20 is an exemplary view showing information displayed on a screen division box according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. In addition, it should be noted that the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and should not be construed as limiting the technical idea disclosed in the present specification by the attached drawings.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC , A tablet PC (tablet PC), and an ultrabook (ultrabook). However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to one embodiment disclosed herein.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, A controller 170, a controller 180, a power supply 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of 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 broadcast signals 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 refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. 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 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, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). 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 radio signals to 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 depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The mobile communication module 112 is configured to implement a video communication mode and a voice communication mode. The video call mode refers to a state of talking while viewing a video of the other party, and the voice call mode refers to a state in which a call is made without viewing the other party's video. In order to implement the video communication mode and the voice communication mode, the mobile communication module 112 is configured to transmit and receive at least one of voice and image.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of the wireless Internet technology include a wireless LAN (WLAN), a wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, a DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), a Wibro (Wireless broadband), a Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA Can be used.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC) Direct or the like may be used.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a Global Position System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an 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 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit (display unit)

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to an external device through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Further, the position information of the user and the like can be calculated from the image frame obtained by the camera 121. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

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 can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data according to a control command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 applied by the user. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may sense the position of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence of the user, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal (or sensing signal) for sensing the current state and controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the slide phone is opened or closed when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone. The sensing unit 140 may sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 154, a haptic module 155, and the like in order to generate output related to visual, auditory, have.

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

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

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. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another, or may be disposed integrally with one another, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit 152 for displaying a stereoscopic image.

Here, a stereoscopic image represents a 3-dimensional stereoscopic image, and a 3-dimensional stereoscopic image represents a progressive depth and reality in which objects are located on a monitor or a screen, It is an image that makes you feel the same as the space. 3D stereoscopic images are implemented using binocular disparity. The binocular parallax means a parallax caused by the position of two eyes away from each other. When two eyes see two different images and the images are transmitted to the brain through the retina and fused, the depth and real feeling of the stereoscopic image can be felt .

The stereoscopic display unit 152 may be applied to a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system). The stereoscopic method, which is widely used in home television receivers, includes a Wheatstone stereoscopic method.

Examples of the autostereoscopic method include a parallax barrier method, a lenticular method, an integral imaging method, and a switchable lens method. The projection method includes a reflection type holographic method and a transmission type holographic method.

Generally, 3D stereoscopic images consist of left image (left eye image) and right image (right eye image). A top-down method of arranging a left image and a right image in one frame according to a method in which a left image and a right image are combined into a three-dimensional stereoscopic image, A checker board system in which pieces of a left image and a right image are arranged in a tile form, a left-to-right (right-side) Or an interlaced method in which rows are alternately arranged, and a time sequential (frame-by-frame) method in which right and left images are alternately displayed in time.

In addition, the 3D thumbnail image can generate a left image thumbnail and a right image thumbnail from the left image and right image of the original image frame, respectively, and combine them to generate one 3D thumbnail image. In general, a thumbnail means a reduced image or a reduced still image. The left image thumbnail and the right image thumbnail generated in this way are displayed on the screen with a difference of the left and right distance by the depth corresponding to the parallax between the left image and the right image, thereby exhibiting a stereoscopic spatial feeling.

The left and right images necessary for realizing the three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be displayed on the stereoscopic display unit 152 by a stereoscopic processing unit (not shown). The stereoscopic processing unit receives a 3D image and extracts a left image and a right image from the 3D image, or receives a 2D image and converts it into a left image and a right image.

On the other hand, when a display unit 151 and a sensor (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') that detects a touch operation form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a 'touch screen' It can also be used as an input device in addition to the 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 where the touch object is touched on the touch sensor but also the pressure at the time of touch. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

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. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 may be provided as an example of the sensing unit 140. The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity of the detection surface without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic force or an infrared ray. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life than the contact type sensor and its utilization is also high.

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

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; 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.

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

In the case where the three-dimensional display unit 152 and the touch sensor have a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a 'three-dimensional touch screen') or a three-dimensional sensor that detects the touch operation and the stereoscopic display unit 152 are combined with each other The stereoscopic display unit 152 may also be used as a three-dimensional input device.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142, an ultrasonic sensing unit 143, and a camera sensing unit 144 as an example of the three-dimensional sensor.

The proximity sensor 141 measures the distance between the sensing surface (for example, a user's finger or a stylus pen) to which the touch is applied without mechanical contact using the force of the electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The terminal recognizes which part of the stereoscopic image has been touched using the distance. In particular, when the touch screen is of the electrostatic type, the proximity of the sensing object is detected by a change of the electric field according to the proximity of the sensing object, and the touch on the three-dimensional is recognized using the proximity.

The stereoscopic touch sensing unit 142 senses the strength or duration of a touch applied to the touch screen. For example, the three-dimensional touch sensing unit 142 senses a pressure to apply a touch, and when the pressing force is strong, recognizes the touch as a touch to an object located further away from the touch screen toward the inside of the terminal.

The ultrasonic sensing unit 143 is configured to recognize the position information of the sensing target using ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasound sensing unit 143 may include, for example, an optical sensor and a plurality of ultrasound sensors. The light sensor is configured to sense light, and the ultrasonic sensor is configured to sense ultrasonic waves. Since light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, the time it takes for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time it takes for the ultrasonic waves to reach the ultrasonic sensor. Therefore, it is possible to calculate the position of the wave generating source using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera sensing unit 144 includes at least one of a camera 121, a photo sensor, and a laser sensor.

For example, the camera 121 and the laser sensor are combined with each other to sense a touch of a sensing target with respect to a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. When the distance information detected by the laser sensor is added to the two-dimensional image photographed by the camera, three-dimensional information can be obtained.

As another example, a photosensor may be stacked on a display element. The photosensor is configured to scan the movement of the object proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of light change, thereby acquiring position information of the object to be sensed.

The audio output module 153 can output 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 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The sound output module 153 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 154 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event by using a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153 so that the display unit 151 and the sound output module 153 may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 154 .

The haptic module 155 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 155 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 155 can be controlled by the user's selection or setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 155 may combine and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 155 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 155 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 155 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

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), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- And may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk and optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, An audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 170. [

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

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. 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. [

 In addition, 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.

If the condition of the mobile terminal satisfies the set condition, the controller 180 may execute a lock state to restrict the input of the control command of the user to the applications. Also, the controller 180 may control the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on the touch input sensed through the display unit 151 in the locked state.

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 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 may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays , Microprocessors, microprocessors, microprocessors, and other electronic units for carrying out other functions. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein.

The software code may be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

Next, a communication system that can be implemented through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described.

2A and 2B are conceptual diagrams of a communication system in which the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention can operate.

First, referring to FIG. 2A, the communication system may use different wireless interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, wireless interfaces that can be used by a communication system include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) , Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially Long Term Evolution (LTE)), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and the like.

Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems including CDMA wireless communication systems.

2A, a CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS) 270, at least one base station controller (BSCs) 275 , And a mobile switching center (MSC) The MSC 280 is configured to be coupled to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 290 and BSCs 275. BSCs 275 may be coupled in pairs with BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG. 2A.

Each of the plurality of BSs 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing to a particular direction of radials from the BS 270. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments and each of the plurality of frequency assignments may have a specific spectrum (e.g., 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment may be referred to as a CDMA channel. The BS 270 may be referred to as a Base Station Transceiver Subsystem (BTSs). In this case, one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270 may be collectively referred to as a " base station ". The base station may also indicate a "cell site ". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 2A, a broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcasting signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 2A illustrates a satellite 300 of a Global Positioning System (GPS). The satellite 300 aids in locating the mobile terminal 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 2A, useful location information may be obtained by two or more satellites. The location information module 115 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellite 300 shown in FIG. 2A to obtain desired location information. Here, the position of the mobile terminal 100 can be tracked using all the techniques capable of tracking the location as well as the GPS tracking technology. Also, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

Of the typical operation of a wireless communication system, the BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from the mobile terminal 100. At this time, the mobile terminal 100 is connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by the particular base station 270 is processed by the particular base station 270. The data resulting from the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. The BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functions, including the organization of soft handoffs between the base stations 270. BSCs 275 also transmit the received data to MSC 280 and MSC 280 provides additional transport services for connection with PSTN 290. [ Similarly, the PSTN 290 is connected to the MSC 280, the MSC 280 is connected to the BSCs 275, and the BSCs 275 are connected to the BS 100 so that the forward link signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 270 can be controlled.

Next, a method of acquiring location information of a mobile terminal using a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) Positioning System (WPS) will be described with reference to FIG. 2B.

A WiFi Positioning System (WPS) 300 uses a WiFi module included in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless access point 320 transmitting or receiving a wireless signal with the WiFi module, Is a technology for tracking the position of the terminal 100, and refers to a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) based positioning technology using WiFi.

The WiFi location tracking system 300 includes a Wi-Fi location server 310, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP 330 connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database 330 in which certain wireless AP information is stored .

The WiFi location server 310 extracts information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on the location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100. The information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be transmitted to the Wi-Fi position server 310 through the mobile terminal 100 or may be transmitted from the wireless AP 320 to the Wi- Lt; / RTI >

SSID, RSSI, channel information, Privacy, Network Type, Signal Strength, and Noise Strength based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100, Lt; / RTI >

The WiFi location server 310 receives the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the mobile terminal 100 and transmits the information included in the preformed database 330 and the received wireless AP 320, And extracts (or analyzes) the location information of the mobile terminal 100 by comparing the information.

In FIG. 2B, the wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 are illustrated as first, second, and third wireless APs 320 as an example. However, the number of wireless APs connected to the mobile terminal 100 can be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. The WiFi location tracking system 300 is capable of tracking the location of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to at least one wireless AP.

Next, the database 330 may store various information of arbitrary wireless APs located at different locations, as will be described in more detail with respect to a database 330 in which arbitrary wireless AP information is stored.

The information of any wireless APs stored in the database 300 includes at least one of MAC address, SSID, RSSI, channel information, privacy, network type, radar coordinate of the wireless AP, (Available in GPS coordinates), address of the AP owner, telephone number, and the like.

Since the database 330 stores any wireless AP information and location information corresponding to the wireless AP, the WiFi location server 310 can search the mobile terminal 100 in the database 330, The location information of the mobile terminal 100 can be extracted by searching for wireless AP information corresponding to the information of the wireless AP 320 connected to the wireless AP 320 and extracting location information matched with the retrieved wireless AP information.

The extracted location information of the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location server 310 so that the mobile terminal 100 can acquire the location information.

Hereinafter, a structure of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal in which components of the mobile terminal or the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 are arranged will be described.

3A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a spectacle type, or a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are movably coupled have.

The body includes a case (frame, housing, cover, etc.) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. A battery cover 103 covering the battery 191 may be detachably attached to the rear case 102 have.

The cases may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin, or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

A first sound output module 153a, a first camera 121a, a first operation unit 131 and the like are disposed on the front surface of the terminal body, and a microphone 122, an interface unit 170 ), A second operation unit 132, and the like.

The display unit 151 is configured to display (output) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. The display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) ), A flexible display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

The display unit 151 may include touch sensing means for receiving a control command by a touch method. When a touch is performed on any one of the display units 151, the touch sensing unit senses the touch and the content corresponding to the touched position is input. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensing means may be formed of a translucent material so that the visual information output from the display unit 151 can be seen, and a structure for enhancing the visibility of the touch screen in a bright place. 3A, the display unit 151 occupies most of the front surface of the front case 101. [

A first sound output module 153a and a first camera 121a are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a first operation unit 131 and a microphone 122 . The second operation unit 132 (see FIG. 3B), the interface unit 170, and the like may be disposed on the side of the terminal body.

The first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver for delivering a call sound to a user's ear or a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds.

The sound generated from the first sound output module 153a may be configured to be emitted along the assembly gap between the structures. In this case, the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden, so that the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be simplified. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a hole for emitting the sound may be formed in the window.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may include first and second operation units 131 and 132. The first and second operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be any type of tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, etc., .

In the figure, the first operation unit 131 is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 131 may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and / or second operation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 adjusts the size of the sound output from the first sound output module 153a And a switch to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 and the like.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 170 is a path for allowing the mobile terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a connection terminal for connecting to an earphone by wire or wireless, a port for short-range communication (for example, an IrDA Port, a Bluetooth Port, a Wireless LAN LAN Port) or the like, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. [ The interface unit 170 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 3A.

Referring to FIG. 3B, a second camera 121b may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. FIG. The second camera 121b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a (see FIG. 3A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the first camera 121a.

For example, the first camera 121a has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and transmit the face to the other party. The second camera 121b photographs a general object and immediately transmits It is preferable to have a high pixel. The first and second cameras 121a and 121b may be installed in the terminal body so as to be able to rotate or pop-up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror 124 enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph the user himself / herself (self-photographing) using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module 153b may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The second sound output module 153b may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a (see FIG. 3A), and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

An antenna (not shown) for receiving a broadcast signal may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body in addition to an antenna for a call or the like. An antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body. This figure illustrates that the battery cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the detachment of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter .

Hereinafter, a control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal capable of easily splitting a screen of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 5D.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, when a preset event occurs (S11), the controller 180 switches the current mode of the mobile terminal 100 to the multi-window mode (S12). The multi-window mode is a mode in which an image can be displayed through a plurality of windows created by dividing a screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 or a plurality of application programs can be simultaneously executed. The control unit 180 can recognize that the preset event has occurred when the edge of the screen of the display unit 151 is touched by the user. The control unit 180 may recognize that the predetermined event has occurred when the preset multi-touch is input to the display unit 151. [ The control unit 180 may recognize that the preset event has occurred when the edge of the screen of the display unit 151 is touched by the user for a preset time (for example, 3 seconds).

When the user drags the screen of the display unit 151 (S13) after the current mode of the mobile terminal 100 is switched to the multi-window mode, the controller 180 displays the dragged locus (line) (S14). The user can drag the screen of the display unit 151 to divide the screen into equal halves or more. The user may divide the screen of the display unit 151 into a desired shape. For example, when the user drags the screen of the display unit 151 in a diagonal shape, a circle shape, or the like, the control unit 180 divides the screen according to the dragged trajectory.

5A to 5D are views illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that is divided into three in the vertical direction, FIG. 5C is an example of a screen that is bisected in the horizontal direction, FIG. 5D is an example of a vertical And a screen divided in the horizontal direction.

The control unit 180 displays the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 on the screen of the display unit 151 (S15).

The control unit 180 determines whether the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 is selected (touched) by the user. Here, the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 may be moved according to a user's intention.

When the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 is selected by the user and the selected screen dividing line 5-1 is dragged in a specific direction by the user, the controller 180 controls the dragged direction The selected screen dividing line is moved along the screen dividing line (S16), and the screen is divided based on the moved screen dividing line (S17). The control unit 180 may move the screen dividing line 5-1 according to the multi-touch.

If the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 is not selected (touched) for a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) by the user, the controller 180 controls the recognized screen dividing line 5-1 -1) (S18).

If the displayed screen dividing line 5-1 is not selected for a predetermined time (for example, 5 to 10 seconds), the controller 180 keeps the divided screens (multi-windows) Only the screen dividing line 5-1 may be deleted (not displayed).

The controller 180 determines whether the edge of the screen of the display unit 151 or a portion adjacent to the screen edge is touched for a preset time (for example, 3 seconds) by the user, The screen of the display unit 151 may be automatically divided. For example, when the upper or lower middle of the four screens on the left, right, upper, and lower sides of the display unit 151 is set for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) by the user The screen of the display unit 151 is vertically bisected on the basis of the touched upper or lower middle end. When the left or right middle end of the screen on the left, right, upper, and lower sides of the display unit 151 is touched for a preset time (for example, 3 seconds) by the user, The screen of the display unit 151 is bisected horizontally with reference to the left or right middle end of the display unit 151.

Therefore, the control apparatus and method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention can quickly divide the screen of the display unit into various sizes and / or a plurality of equal parts by simply touching the screen end of the display unit .

Hereinafter, a method of effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which a screen is divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 and 6 to 7E.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the screen division method itself is described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 180 displays an image (e.g., a photo application program) on a screen (a single screen) of the display unit 151 according to a user's request (S21). The image may be an image (photo) displayed through a first application program (e.g., a photo application).

The control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 so that the current mode of the mobile terminal 100 is switched to the multi-window mode in a state that an image (for example, an application program) When the user drags the screen of the display unit 151, the screen is divided along the dragged trajectory (line) (S22).

7A is an exemplary diagram showing a process of dividing a screen of the display unit 151 in a state that an image (for example, an application program) is displayed on a screen (single screen) of the display unit 151. FIG.

7A, the controller 180 displays the image (e.g., a photo application program) 6-1 on the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151, After the current mode of the display unit 100 is switched to the multi-window mode, if the user drags the screen of the display unit 151, the screen is divided along the dragged trajectory (line) 5-1.

When the screen of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen and the second screen, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to display an image (for example, a photo application Program) 6-1 on the screen of either the first screen or the second screen (S23), and displays the application program list on the remaining screen.

FIG. 7B is an exemplary diagram showing an image (for example, an application program) and an application program list displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. FIG.

7B, when the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen 6-2 and the second screen 6-3, the controller 180 displays the display 151 (For example, a photo application program) 6-1 displayed on the screen (single screen) of the first screen 6-2 on the first screen 6-2 and the second screen 6-3 on the application The program list is displayed.

When a specific icon (application program) is selected from the application program list displayed on the second screen 6-3, the control unit 180 displays an application program corresponding to the selected specific icon (application program) 6-3).

The control unit 180 searches for the currently executing application programs when the specific icon (M) 7-1 displayed on the first screen (6-2) is selected by the user, and displays the currently executed application programs And displays the currently running application programs on the divided screens. For example, when the first screen (6-2) or a specific icon (M) (7-1) displayed on a single screen is selected by the user, the control unit (180) (For example, three application programs), divides the screen by the number of the currently executed application programs (for example, divides the screen into three screens), and displays the currently executed application programs Lt; / RTI >

When the screen of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen and the second screen, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to display an image (for example, a photo application Program) 6-1 on a screen of either the first screen or the second screen, and an application program compatible with the image (for example, a photo application program) 6-1 is automatically (S24).

7C is an exemplary view showing an image (for example, an application program) displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151 and an application program compatible with the image.

7C, when the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen and the second screen, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 (For example, a photo application program) 6-1 is displayed on the first screen 6-2 and the image (for example, a photo application program) 6 is displayed on the second screen 6-3 -1) (for example, an image editing program, a contact program for image recording, a portal site program for image transmission, etc.) (6-5).

The control unit 180 controls the application program (for example, an image editing program, a contact program for image recording, a portal site program for image transmission, Etc.) 6-5 are displayed on the second screen 6-3, and the second application 6-3 displays a list of application programs compatible with the image (for example, a photo application program) 6-1, A specific application program selected by the user from the compatible application program list displayed on the screen 6-3 may be displayed on the second screen 6-3.

7D is an exemplary view showing an application program list compatible with the image displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. [

As shown in FIG. 7D, the control unit 180 controls the application program (for example, an image editing program, a contact program for image recording, 6-5) compatible with the image (for example, a photo application program) 6-1 is displayed in the form of an application program list 6-5 compatible with the image (e.g., photo application program) And displays the specific application program selected by the user from the compatible application program list (6-5) displayed on the second screen (6-3) on the second screen (6-3) 3).

The control unit 180 displays a messenger application program on the second screen 6-3 and displays a photo application program (e.g., a gallery) compatible with the messenger application program on the first screen 6-2 And may move the image (photo) 6 - 1 displayed by the photo application program (for example, a gallery) to the messenger application program through the drag and drop function of the user.

7E is an exemplary view showing an image and a messenger application program displayed on the divided screen of the display unit 151. Fig.

7E, the controller 180 displays the messenger application program 6-5 on the second screen 6-3 and displays the messenger application program 6-2 on the first screen 6-2. (E.g., a gallery) displayed by the photo application program (e.g., a gallery) through a drag-and-drop function of the user, 6-1) is moved to the messenger application program 6-5, the transferred image (photo) is transmitted through the wireless communication unit 110 through the messenger application program.

The controller 180 controls the first screen 6-2 or the second screen 6-3 to display the first screen 6-2 or the second screen 6-3 as the size of the image displayed on the first screen 6-2 or the second screen 6-3 decreases or increases, The size of the screen 6-3 may be controlled.

Accordingly, when the screen is divided, the first application program is displayed on the first screen and the second application program associated with the first application program is displayed on the first screen. The user can quickly perform a desired operation through the first and second application programs by displaying the first and second application programs on the second screen.

Hereinafter, a method of effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which screens are divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 9. Fig.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the screen division method itself is described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 180 displays an image (e.g., a photo application program) on a screen (a single screen) of the display unit 151 according to a user's request (S31). The image may be an image (photo) displayed through a first application program (e.g., a photo application).

The controller 180 switches the current mode of the mobile terminal 100 to the multi-window mode in a state that an image (e.g., a first application program) is displayed on the screen (single screen) After the user drags the screen of the display unit 151, the screen is divided along the dragged trajectory (line) (S32).

The controller 180 controls the display unit 151 to display an image (e.g., a first image) on the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 when the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen and the second screen, Application program) on the first screen of the first screen or the first screen of the second screen (S33).

The controller 180 searches the application program (s) associated with the first application program displayed on the first screen or the application program (s) compatible with the first application program displayed on the first screen.

The controller 180 searches for an application program (s) corresponding to a preset priority among the searched application programs (S34).

FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing priority application programs (application program list) according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the application programs related to the first application program are recommended, the controller 180 determines the number of communications among the application programs (1) Many applications can be determined to have the highest priority (e.g., Ranking 1).

The control unit 180 determines the application programs that have been executed most frequently among the application programs 2 that have been executed on the multi-window (divided screens) simultaneously with the first application program as the highest priority (for example, ranking 1) It is possible.

The control unit 180 may determine the most frequently executed application program among the application programs 3 that have transmitted the data (photos, messages, etc.) associated with the first application program to the highest priority (for example, ranking 1) have. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9C, 9D, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9A, 9B and 9C show weight values.

The control unit 180 assigns a predetermined score to the application programs 1, 2, and 3, and the application programs 1, 2, 3, )) May be ranked according to the high score order.

The control unit 180 displays the searched application program corresponding to the predetermined priority or the searched application program list 9-1 corresponding to the searched preset priority on the second screen at step S35. The control unit 180 may display the application programs associated with the first application program on the second screen of scams in the ranking order.

Therefore, when the screen is divided, the first application program is displayed on the first screen and the second application program associated with the first application program is displayed on the first screen. It is possible to promptly perform the user's favorite work through the second application program by displaying the second screen in accordance with the priority order.

Hereinafter, a method for effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which a screen is divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 12. Fig.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the screen division method itself is described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 180 displays a first application program (e.g., a messenger application program) on the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 or the divided first screen according to a user's request (S41).

The controller 180 determines whether there is an information request by the first application program (S42). For example, the controller 180 displays a messenger corresponding to the first application program (for example, a messenger application program) on the first screen, and then displays a URL (uniform resource locator) included in the contents of the messenger, It is determined whether the address is selected by the user (whether information is requested or not).

If the information is requested by the first application program, the controller 180 searches for a second application program to perform the information request (S43).

The controller 180 displays the searched second application program on the second screen (S44). For example, after the controller 180 displays the messenger corresponding to the first application program on the first screen, it determines whether the URL (uniform resource locator) address included in the contents of the messenger is selected by the user (Whether or not information is requested), searches for a second application program to perform the URL address opening operation, and displays the retrieved second application program on the divided second screen. And the second application program displays a web page corresponding to the URL address on the second screen.

FIG. 11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating application programs displayed in a multi-window (for example, a first screen and a second screen) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

11, the controller 180 displays the messenger 11-1 corresponding to the first application program App1 on the first screen, and then displays the content of the messenger 11-1 Searches for a second application program (App 2) to perform the URL address opening operation when the URL (uniform resource locator) address included in the second application program (App 2) is selected by the user, On the second screen. The second application program (App 2) displays a web page (for example, a Naver page) 11-2 corresponding to the URL address on the second screen.

When the uniform resource locator (URL) address included in the content of the messenger is selected by the user after displaying the messenger corresponding to the first application program on the first screen, , And display the retrieved second application programs (second application program list) on the first screen or the second screen.

FIG. 12 is another exemplary diagram showing application programs displayed in a multi-window (for example, a first screen and a second screen) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

12, after the controller 180 displays a messenger corresponding to the first application program on the first screen, a URL (uniform resource locator) address included in the content of the messenger is displayed by the user (Second application program list) 12-1 to the first screen (or the second screen) by searching the second application programs to perform the URL address opening operation, As shown in FIG.

The control unit 180 displays the selected specific application program on the second screen when a specific application program (for example, a Chrome application program) is selected by the user in the searched second application program list 12-1 And displays the web page 12-3 corresponding to the URL (uniform resource locator) address 12-2 on the second screen through the selected specific application program.

Therefore, the controller and the method of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention are characterized in that when the information is requested by the first application program displayed on the first screen, the second application program, The user can view desired information through the second application program while viewing the first application program.

Hereinafter, a method for effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which a screen is divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 16. Fig.

13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 180 displays a first application program (for example, a photo application program, a moving picture application program, a messenger application program, etc.) on the screen (single screen) of the display unit 151 according to a user's request ).

The control unit 180 determines whether the content (or data) displayed by the first application program has been dragged and dropped to a predetermined end of the screen (S52).

When the displayed content (e.g., picture, moving picture, text, etc.) by the first application program is dragged and dropped to a predetermined end of the screen, the control unit 180 controls the display unit (Step S53).

FIG. 14 is an exemplary view showing a divided screen according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

14, the control unit 180 displays a photo application program (e.g., a gallery app) on a single screen of the display unit 151 according to a user's request. The control unit 180 controls the display unit 151 such that a specific picture (for example, picture 4) among the pictures displayed by the picture application program is displayed at the end of the screen of the display unit 151 (for example, 2), the screen of the display unit 151 is displayed on the basis of the end of the dragged and dropped screen (for example, the 14-1 point or the 14-2 point) The reference numeral 14-3 or the reference numeral 14-4. When the specific picture (for example, picture 4) is dragged and dropped to the upper or lower middle end of the screen of the left, right, upper, and lower four sides of the display unit 151, Or the screen of the display unit 151 is vertically bisected on the basis of the lower middle end. When the specific picture (for example, picture 4) is dragged and dropped to the left or right middle end of the screen on the left, right, upper, and lower sides of the display unit 151, Or horizontally divides the screen of the display unit 151 with reference to the middle end of the right side.

When the screen of the display unit 151 is divided, the controller 180 displays the first application program on the divided first screen (S54). For example, when the screen of the display unit 151 is divided, the controller 180 displays the content corresponding to the first application program on the divided first screen.

The controller 180 displays a second application program or a second application program list associated with the first application program on the divided second screen (S55).

FIG. 15 is an exemplary view showing application programs displayed on divided screens according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

15, when the screen of the display unit 151 is divided with reference to a point 14-1, the controller 180 displays the divided screens (for example, the first screen and the second screen) The screen dividing line 14-3 is displayed on the basis of the divided point so that the user can recognize the screen dividing line 14-3. The controller 180 displays the first application program on the first screen and displays the second application program list 15-1 associated with the first application program on the divided second screen. The second application program list associated with the first application program may include a photo editing application program, a photo sharing application program, and the like. The second application program associated with the first application program may be predetermined by the designer of the user EH.

The controller 180 displays the selected specific application program on the second screen when a specific application program is selected by the user in the list displayed on the second screen.

FIG. 16 is another exemplary diagram illustrating application programs displayed on a divided screen according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

16, when the user selects a specific application program (for example, a photo editing application program) from the list displayed on the second screen, the controller 180 displays the selected specific application program , Photo editing application program) 16-1 on the second screen. The control unit 180 may automatically display the dragged and dropped content (for example, photo 4) in the selected specific application program (for example, a photo editing application program) 16-1 as an editing target have. The control unit 180 controls the editing unit 16-2 included in the selected specific application program (for example, a photo editing application program) 16-1 to edit the content (for example, Photo 4).

Accordingly, a control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that when a content displayed on a single screen is dragged and dropped to the end of the single screen by the first application program, The user can easily divide the screen by moving the content by automatically dividing the single screen on the basis of the first application program and displaying the second application program associated with the content on the divided screen, The content can be edited, transmitted, and the like through an application program.

Hereinafter, a method for effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which a screen is divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 17. Fig.

17 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the screen division method itself is described in the above embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 180 displays a first application program (for example, a photo application program, a moving picture application program, a messenger application program, etc.) on the first screen of the display unit 151 (S61).

The control unit 180 displays a second application program (for example, a photo application program, a moving picture application program, a messenger application program, etc.) on the second screen of the display unit 151 (S62).

When the preset event occurs, the controller 180 changes the display positions of the first and second application programs (S64). For example, when the preset event occurs, the controller 180 displays the first application program displayed on the first screen on the second screen, and displays the second application program on the second screen And displays it on the first screen.

For example, when the screen division line is touched by the user for a preset time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) by the user or by the user, the control unit 180 displays the display positions of the first and second application programs . The control unit 180 displays a message asking whether to change the display position of the first and second application programs when the screen dividing line is touched by the user. When the user responds to the displayed message, And the display position of the second application program.

When the first application program is dragged and dropped onto the second screen, the control unit 180 changes the display positions of the first and second application programs, and when the second application program is dragged and dropped onto the first screen, The display positions of the first and second application programs may be mutually changed.

The control unit 180 may change display positions of the first and second application programs according to a signal sensed by the haptic module 155 of the mobile terminal 100. [ The controller 180 may change the display positions of the first and second application programs when a user interface such as a bidirectional exchange arrow is selected by the user.

Therefore, the control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention can easily and quickly change the images (e.g., the first and second application programs) respectively displayed on the multi-windows.

Hereinafter, a method of effectively displaying data (for example, application programs) on a display unit in which screens are divided will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 20. Fig.

18 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 180 determines whether the screen of the display unit 151 is divided (S71). The screen division method itself is described in the above embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

When the screen of the display unit 151 is divided, the controller 180 displays a screen division line at the division point (S72).

19 is an exemplary view showing a screen division line and a screen division box displayed on the screen according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the screen of the display unit 151 is divided into the first screen and the second screen, the control unit 180 displays the screen dividing line 5-1 at the split point. The control unit 180 displays a first application program (e.g., a moving picture application program, a photo application program) 19-1 on the first screen and a second application program A notepad application, an Internet-related application, etc.) (19-2).

The controller 180 determines whether the screen dividing line 5-1 is selected (touched) by the user (S73). For example, the control unit 180 determines whether the screen dividing line 5-1 is selected (touched) by the user or selected (touched) for a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) do.

When the user selects (touches) the screen dividing line 5-1, the controller 180 displays information on the screen dividing line 5-1 or in place of the screen dividing line 5-1 And displays a screen division box 19-3 for display (S74).

The control unit 180 may display the screen division box 19-3 between the first screen and the second screen when a point between the first screen and the second screen is selected (touched) by the user.

When the application program is displayed on the first screen and / or the second screen without displaying the screen dividing line (5-1) between the first screen and the second screen, the control unit (180) A screen division box 19-3 for displaying related information may be displayed between the first screen and the second screen.

The controller 180 displays information on the screen division box (S75).

20 is an exemplary view showing information displayed on a screen division box according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

20, the control unit 180 determines whether the status information of the first application program 19-1 and / or the second application program 19-2, the type information of the first application program 19-1 and / Icons corresponding to application programs compatible with the first application program 19-1 and / or the second application program 19-2, the first application program 19-1 and / or the second application program 19-2 Information on the number of compatible application programs, multi-window activation status information (indicating a direction by gradation), attribute information of the first application program 19-1 and / or the second application program 19-2, A user interface), a guide line indicating the optimum size of the multi-window, a user interface (UI) supporting multiple focusing, and an option menu.

Therefore, the control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention can display a screen division guide while displaying a screen division box between the divided screens to display various information Can be confirmed.

As described above in detail, according to embodiments of the present invention, a control apparatus and method for a mobile terminal can quickly and easily display a screen of the display unit in various sizes and / Can be divided.

The apparatus and method for controlling a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may be configured to display a first application program on a first screen when a screen is divided and to display a second application program associated with the first application program on a second screen The user can quickly perform a desired operation through the first and second application programs.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may display a first application program on a first screen when a screen is divided and may also display a second application program associated with the first application program in a priority order Accordingly, the user can quickly perform the user's favorite work through the second application program by displaying the second screen on the second screen.

The controller and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention may further include a second application program for performing the information request when the information is requested by the first application program displayed on the first screen by displaying the second application program on the second screen , The user can check desired information through the second application program while watching the first application program.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention are characterized in that when a content displayed on a single screen by a first application program is dragged and dropped to the end of the single screen, By dividing the single screen automatically and displaying a second application program associated with the content on the divided screen, the user can easily divide the screen by simply moving the content, and at the same time, The content can be edited, transmitted, and so on.

The control device and method of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention can easily and quickly change an image (for example, first and second application programs) respectively displayed in a multi-window.

The control apparatus and method of the mobile terminal according to the embodiments of the present invention allow the user to check various information by displaying a screen division box between the divided screens, .

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

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Claims (20)

A display unit;
And a control unit for displaying a multi-window on the display unit by automatically dividing the screen of the display unit based on the touch input when a screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched, Device. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein the control unit automatically divides the screen of the display unit with respect to the end of the touched screen when a screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched for a preset time. The apparatus of claim 1,
When a first application program is displayed on a single screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided into first and second screens, the first application program is displayed on the first screen and the application program list Is displayed on the display unit. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein when the first application program is displayed on a single screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, the first application program is displayed on the first screen, And displays a second application program compatible with the application program. The apparatus of claim 1,
A first application program is displayed on the first screen when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first screen and a second screen and application programs associated with the first application program are displayed on the second screen according to a preset priority And a control unit for controlling the mobile terminal. The apparatus of claim 1,
If the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, a first application program is displayed on the first screen, and a second application program to perform the information request according to an information request by the first application program is searched And displays the searched second application program on the second screen. The apparatus of claim 1,
And second application programs for displaying the first application program on the first screen when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens and performing the information request according to the information request by the first application program And displays the searched list on the first screen and displays the application program selected in the list on the second screen. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein the first application program is displayed on the screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided based on the content displayed by the first application program. The apparatus of claim 1,
When the first application program is displayed on the screen of the display unit and the content displayed by the first application program is dragged and dropped to the end of the screen, the screen of the display unit is divided based on the end of the dragged and dropped screen And a control unit for controlling the mobile terminal. 5. The apparatus of claim 4,
And changes display positions of the first and second application programs when a preset event occurs. 5. The apparatus of claim 4,
Wherein when the preset event occurs, the first application program displayed on the first screen is displayed on the second screen and the second application program displayed on the second screen is displayed on the first screen. A control device of a mobile terminal. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein the control unit displays a screen dividing line at the divided point when the screen of the display unit is divided and displays a screen dividing box for displaying information on the screen dividing line when the screen dividing line is selected. Device. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, a first application program is displayed on the first screen, a second application program is displayed on the second screen, And displays information associated with the first or second application program. Determining whether a screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched;
And dividing a screen of the display unit based on the touch input when a screen edge of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen edge is touched. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the step of automatically dividing the screen of the display unit with respect to the end of the touched screen is performed when a screen end of the display unit or a portion adjacent to the screen end is touched for a preset time. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein when the first application program is displayed on the screen of the display unit and the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, the first application program is displayed on the first screen, And displaying a second application program compatible with the program. 15. The method of claim 14,
A first application program is displayed on the first screen when the screen of the display unit is divided into the first screen and a second screen and application programs associated with the first application program are displayed on the second screen according to a preset priority Further comprising the step of: 15. The method of claim 14,
If the screen of the display unit is divided into the first and second screens, a first application program is displayed on the first screen, and a second application program to perform the information request according to an information request by the first application program is searched ;
And displaying the searched second application program on the second screen. 15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising the step of displaying a first application program on a screen of the display unit and dividing a screen of the display unit based on the content displayed by the first application program. 15. The method of claim 14,
Dividing a screen of the display unit on the basis of the end of the dragged and dropped screen when the first application program is displayed on the screen of the display unit and the content displayed by the first application program is dragged and dropped to the end of the screen The method of claim 1, further comprising:

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