KR20140120803A - Device and method for displaying execution result of application - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a device and a method for displaying the execution result of an application. The method for displaying the application execution result includes the steps of: selecting a plurality of applications being executed on a device; arranging a plurality of windows displaying the execution results of the selected applications to be adjacent to each other to generate a window band; and displaying the generated window band on the screen of the display.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a device and a method for displaying an execution result of an application,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device and a method for displaying an execution result of an application, and more particularly, to a device and a method for displaying a window band including windows indicating an execution result of an application.

As multimedia technology and data processing technologies evolve, devices can run many applications together and process a variety of information. Further, as the device can process various kinds of applications together, it is difficult for the user to easily select an application to be used among many running applications, and it is inconvenient to select a function to be used among the functions of the selected application .

Accordingly, there is a demand for a technique for effectively displaying the execution result of an application being executed in a device, and for displaying an execution result of the application, which enables effective use of a specific function of the application.

One embodiment of the present invention can effectively identify and utilize the execution results of applications in the device by displaying window bands containing windows representing the execution results of the running application.

As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a device, comprising: selecting a plurality of applications executing in a device; Creating a window band by arranging a plurality of windows representing the execution results of the selected plurality of applications adjacent to each other; And displaying the generated window band on a screen of the device.

The method may also include displaying an application tray including a list of at least one application installed in the device; Receiving a user input for selecting a predetermined application included in the list and moving the selected application to the window band; And generating a window representing the execution result of the selected application in response to the user input, and displaying the generated window in the window band.

The user input to move to the window band may be an input to move the selected application to a boundary portion of a plurality of windows included in the window band.

In addition, the execution result may be a partial execution result selected by the user from execution results of the application.

The execution result may be an execution result for a partial region selected by the user from the entire region of the execution result of the application.

The method may further include selecting one of a plurality of windows included in the window band and receiving a user input that extends the size of the selected window; And expanding the size of the selected window in response to the user input and further rendering the execution result of the application of the selected window in the expanded window in more detail.

The method may also include displaying an application tray including a list of at least one application installed in the device; And distinctively displaying a window of an application that can be executed in conjunction with the selected first application among a plurality of windows in the window band as the first application included in the list is selected have.

The method may further include: executing the second application in association with the first application as the selected first application is moved to a window of the second application among the windows displayed differentially; And displaying the execution result of the second application executed in cooperation with the second application in a window of the second application.

In addition, the method may further include, when a window of a third application included in the window band is selected, a window of an application that can be executed in cooperation with a window of the selected third application among a plurality of windows in the window band, The method comprising the steps of:

The method further comprises: executing the fourth application in conjunction with the third application as the window of the selected third application is moved to the window of the fourth application among the windows displayed separately; And displaying the execution result of the fourth application executed in cooperation with the fourth application in a window of the fourth application.

The method may further include: generating a window indicating a result of execution of an application related to the generated event as a predetermined event occurs; And inserting the generated window into the window band.

The method may further comprise: selecting one of a plurality of windows in the window band; Receiving a user input for moving the selected window to a quick panel; And displaying the selected window on a quick panel.

The method may further include displaying an icon of an application associated with the selected window on the quick panel.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program product for generating a window band by determining a plurality of applications executing in a device and arranging a plurality of windows adjacent to each other, the windows being indicative of execution results of the plurality of applications being executed; And a display unit for displaying the generated window band on the screen of the device.

Also, the display unit may display an application tray, which is controlled by the control unit and includes a list of at least one application installed in the device, selects a predetermined application included in the list, Wherein the control unit generates a window indicating a result of execution of the selected application in response to the user input, and the display unit displays the generated window in the window, It can be displayed in the window band.

The user input to move to the window band may be an input to move the selected application to a boundary portion of a plurality of windows included in the window band.

In addition, the execution result may be a partial execution result selected by the user from execution results of the application.

The execution result may be an execution result for a partial region selected by the user from the entire region of the execution result of the application.

The user input unit may receive a user input that selects one of a plurality of windows included in the window band and enlarges the size of the selected window, and the control unit controls the display unit so that the user input The size of the selected window may be expanded and the execution result of the application of the selected window may be displayed in more detail in the expanded window.

Also, the display unit may display an application tray including a list of at least one application installed in the device, and as the first application included in the list is selected, among the plurality of windows in the window band, The window of the application that can be executed in cooperation with the first application can be displayed in a distinguishable manner.

In addition, the control unit may execute the second application in conjunction with the first application as the selected first application is moved to the window of the second application among the windows displayed separately, The execution result of the second application executed in conjunction with the second application can be displayed in the window of the second application.

In addition, the display unit may distinguish, among a plurality of windows in the window band, a window of an application that can be executed in association with a window of the selected third application, as the window of the third application included in the window band is selected Can be displayed.

The control unit executes the fourth application in conjunction with the third application as the window of the selected third application is moved to the window of the fourth application among the windows displayed separately, , And display the execution result of the fourth application executed in conjunction with the fourth application in the window of the fourth application.

In addition, the control unit may generate a window indicating the execution result of the application related to the generated event, and insert the generated window into the window band as the predetermined event occurs.

The display unit may select one of a plurality of windows in the window band and display the selected window on the quick panel as the selected window is moved to the quick panel.

In addition, the display unit may display an icon of an application associated with the selected window on the quick panel.

A third aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method of the first aspect.

Figure 1 is an illustration of an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a window band and receives user input for a window band.
2 is a flow diagram of a method for a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to create and display window bands.
3 (a) and 3 (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of a window band displayed on a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 (a) to 4 (c) are views showing examples of windows included in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of editing a window band according to a user input to a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 (a) to 6 (c) are views showing an example in which a window of a map application in a window band is used by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 (a) and 7 (b) are views showing an example of shifting the position of a window in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flow diagram of a method for creating a window within a window band using an application tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 9A to 9C are views showing an example of adding a window in a window band using an application tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flow chart of a method for a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to create a window within a window band by selecting a predetermined region on an execution screen of an application.
11A and 11B are diagrams showing an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention adds a window in a window band by selecting a predetermined area on an execution screen of an application.
12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention selects a predetermined area on an application execution screen and creates a window in conjunction with the context information .
Figure 13 is a flow diagram of a method in which a device 1000 displays the execution result of an application in detail as the window in the window band expands according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating a method of generating a window based on a user input by a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention and outputting an execution result of an application corresponding to the generated window to the device 1000. [ On the entire screen of the display device.
FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a window of a phone book application in a window band is expanded and reduced based on user input according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16A and 16B are views showing an example in which a window for displaying the execution result of the weather application according to an embodiment of the present invention is expanded.
17 is a flowchart of a method of executing a plurality of applications in cooperation with each other using a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18A and 18B are views showing an example in which an application selected in an application tray according to an embodiment of the present invention and an application corresponding to a predetermined window included in a window band are executed in cooperation with each other .
19A and 19B are views showing an example in which a plurality of applications are linked and executed by dragging a window included in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a diagram illustrating an example in which adjacent applications are executed in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention. When an application is contiguous within a window band, it means that the windows of the application are adjacent to each other.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a schedule application and a map application are executed in cooperation with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a flowchart of a method of inserting a window indicating the execution result of an application related to an event into a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 (a) to 23 (c) are views showing an example in which the execution result of an application related to an event is displayed in a window band as a predetermined event according to an embodiment of the present invention is generated.
24 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a window in a window band on a quick panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 (a) to 25 (c) are views showing an example of displaying a window in a window band on a quick panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26 is a view showing an example of a home band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
27 (a) to 27 (d) are views showing an example of a lock band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 (a) to 28 (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of an application band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 29 (a) - 29 (c) are flow diagrams of a method for creating boundaries within an application band in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
30 (a) through 30 (c) are flow charts of a method for creating boundaries within a home band according to an embodiment of the present invention.
31 (a) to 31 (c) are views showing an example in which a window of a communication application according to an embodiment of the present invention is created and used.
32 (a) to 32 (c) are diagrams showing an example in which the execution results of a plurality of applications are displayed in one window according to an embodiment of the present invention.
33 is a block diagram of a device 1000 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a block diagram of a device 1000 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The device 1000 may be a portable terminal, as shown in Fig.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another part in between . Also, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

In this specification, a window band refers to a user interface in which a plurality of windows in which an execution result of an application is displayed are arranged. A window arranged in a window band can correspond to at least one application, and a window arranged in a window band can display a predetermined execution result of at least one or more applications.

Also, in this specification, a lock screen refers to a software screen for unlocking a device. As a predetermined user input to the lock screen is received, the device can unlock the device.

The lock band also refers to the window band displayed on the lock screen.

Further, the home screen is a main screen among the software screens of the device, and is a software screen for controlling a predetermined operation of the device, or for executing and controlling predetermined applications among the applications installed in the device.

Further, the home band refers to an application band displayed on the home screen.

The application screen also refers to a software screen on which a list of applications installed on the device is displayed. Icons of all applications installed on the device can be displayed on the application screen. In addition, the user can execute an icon of the selected application by selecting the icon displayed on the application screen.

The application band also refers to the window band displayed on the application screen.

Although the device has been described herein as providing a lock screen, a home screen, and an application screen, it is not limited thereto. The device may provide only a lock screen and a home screen.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is an illustration of an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a window band and receives user input for a window band.

Referring to FIG. 1, a window band in which a plurality of windows displaying the execution result of an application are arranged adjacent to each other may be displayed on a screen of the device 1000. In addition, the device 1000 can display a predetermined execution result of the application in real time on a window included in the window band. Further, the device 1000 can control the function of the application corresponding to each window based on the touch input of the user for each window.

Further, the device 1000 can scroll the window in the window band in the upward and downward directions based on a user input that sweeps the window band upward and downward. In addition, a predetermined function of the application corresponding to the application icon can be executed based on the user input for moving the application icon onto the window band, and a window indicating the execution result can be added on the window band.

2 is a flow diagram of a method for a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to create and display window bands.

In step S200, the device 1000 determines an application that is being executed in the device 1000. [ The device 1000 can check which application is being executed in the device 1000 and can confirm the function being executed among the functions of the application.

In step S210, the device 1000 generates a window band including a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the application being executed. The device 1000 can generate window bands by creating a plurality of windows representing the execution result of the running application and arranging a plurality of windows adjacent to each other.

In addition, the device 1000 can generate a window that shows only a predetermined part of execution results from execution results of a running application. The device 1000 can cause only a part of the entire area of the execution screen of the application to appear in the window. For example, if the application is a web browser, the device 1000 can create a window representing only the address input window of the web browser.

In addition, the device 1000 may select some applications from among the running applications and create windows that respectively represent the execution results of the selected applications.

In addition, the device 1000 can arrange the generated plurality of windows according to predetermined criteria. For example, a window of an application that is frequently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. Also, for example, a window of an application recently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. However, it is not limited thereto.

The device 1000 displays the generated window band on the screen of the device 1000 in step S220. The window band may include, for example, a lock band, a home band, and an application band. The device 1000 can display the lock band on the lock screen and display the home band on the home screen. The application band can also be displayed on the application screen.

Further, the device 1000 can set status information matching the window. The status information may include, for example, time, weather, temperature, day of week, type of application being executed in device 1000, user's schedule, and the like. In addition, if the device 1000 determines that the current state of the device 1000 corresponds to a predetermined situation, the device 1000 can display or remove the window corresponding to the current state in the window band. For example, when the current time is the time set by the user, the device 1000 can display the window in the window band.

3 (a) and 3 (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of a window band displayed on a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the device 1000 can display a window band in which a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the application are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the device 1000. The window may have a rectangular shape and the horizontal length of the window may be equal to the horizontal width of the screen of the device 1000. In addition, the device 1000 can update the execution result of the application in real time in the window and display the updated execution result in the window. In addition, the device 1000 may include a result of executing a predetermined function among the functions of the application in the window. Further, the device 1000 can display a part of the entire region of the execution screen of the application on the window.

Referring to FIG. 3 (b), the device 1000 may scroll window bands based on user input. For example, when a user input for swiping the window band upward or downward is received, the device 1000 can scroll the window band upward and downward. In addition, the device 1000 may remove certain windows in the window band based on user input. For example, if a user input that touches a predetermined window in the window band for more than a predetermined time and swipes the touched window in the right direction is received, the device 1000 can delete the touched window from the window band .

4 (a) to 4 (c) are views showing examples of windows included in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 (a), a window included in a window band may be a window for controlling a predefined function for a predetermined application. Further, the window can be created by a predefined template, and a certain object in the template can be mapped to a specific function of the application. For example, a window for performing only a function for controlling music reproduction among various functions of the music reproduction application may be preset by the application maker. Also, a plurality of buttons for controlling a predefined function may be included in the window.

In addition, referring to FIG. 4B, the window may be a window in which an execution result for a partial area designated by the user on the execution screen of the application is displayed. For example, the user can select some areas on the execution screen of the message transfer application, and the device 1000 can display the execution results displayed in the selected areas selected by the user in the window from among the execution results of the message transfer application have.

Also, referring to FIG. 4 (c), the window may be a window in which information collected in real time on the web is displayed. In the window, preset content collected from a predetermined web site can be updated and displayed in real time. For example, in a window, broadcast content received through a predetermined broadcast channel can be displayed in real time. In the window, only a part of the entire area of a predetermined web page selected by the user can be displayed.

5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of editing a window band according to a user input to a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 5 (a), the device 1000 may change the position of a window within a window band based on user input to the window band. For example, when a predetermined window is touched for more than a predetermined time, and a user input for dragging and dropping the touched window is received, the device 1000 can change the location where the touched window is displayed. In this case, if the touched window is dropped on the boundary between other windows, the device 1000 can place the touched window between the other windows.

Referring to FIG. 5 (b), the device 1000 may change the size of the window within the window band based on user input to the window band. For example, when a user input that touches the edge of the window for more than a predetermined time and dragged the touched edge is received, the device 1000 may extend the area of the touched window. Further, on the window after the expansion, more data can be displayed than the data displayed in the window before the expansion.

Referring to Figure 5 (c), the device 1000 may delete a window within a window band based on user input to the window band. For example, if an input for touching the window for more than a predetermined time and swiping the touched window in the left or right direction is received, the device 1000 can remove the touched window from the window band.

6 (a) to 6 (c) are views showing an example in which a window of a map application in a window band is used by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 6 (a), the device 1000 may display a window of the map application in a window band. Also, within the window of the map application, a portion of the map image provided by the map application may be displayed. For example, a map within a predetermined range based on the current position of the device 1000 may be displayed in the window.

6 (a), when the user touches a predetermined point 21 on the map displayed in the window of the map application, as shown in Fig. 6 (b), the local information about the touched point 10 22 may be displayed on the window.

6 (b), after the user presses the button 24 for moving the map image, the user drags the map image up, down, left, and right as shown in FIG. 6 (c) , The map image can be moved on the window.

7 (a) and 7 (b) are views showing an example of shifting the position of a window in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 7 (a), window 10, window 11, window 12, window 13 and window 14 can be arranged in the window band. The user can also touch the window 13 for more than a predetermined time and drag and drop the touched window 13 to the boundary portion between the window 11 and the window 12. [

Accordingly, the window 13 can be positioned between the window 11 and the window 12, as in Fig. 17 (b).

8 is a flow diagram of a method for creating a window within a window band using an application tray in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The device 1000 can display the application tray on the screen of the device 1000 in step S800. The application tray may be a window in which icons of applications installed in the device 1000 are displayed. Further, for example, when a user input for touching and dragging the left edge portion of the screen of the device 1000 is received, the device 1000 may overlap the application tray on the window band displayed on the screen of the device 1000 .

In step S810, the device 1000 receives user input to select an application in the application tray and move it to the window band. The device 1000 may receive a user input that touches the application icon in the application tray and drags and drops the touched icon onto the window band.

In step S820, the device 1000 determines whether the application selected in the application tray is running.

As a result of the determination in step S820, if the selected application is not being executed, the device 1000 executes the selected application in step S830. In step S830, the device 1000 can activate the selected application. Further, the device 1000 can execute some preset functions among the functions of the selected application. In this case, the application may include a plurality of function modules, and the device 1000 may execute some functions of the application by calling some of the plurality of function modules. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S840, the device 1000 creates a window indicating the execution result of the selected application. In addition, the device 1000 can generate a window that shows only a predetermined part of execution results from execution results of a running application. In addition, the device 1000 can make only a part of the entire area of the application execution screen appear in the window. For example, if the application is a web browser, the device 1000 can create a window representing only the address input window of the web browser.

In step S850, the device 1000 displays the generated window in the window band. The device 1000 may insert the generated window at a predetermined position in the window band. For example, when an application selected by a user in an application tray is moved to a boundary portion between a first window and a second window in a window band, the device 1000 displays a window indicating the execution result of the selected application as a first It can be inserted between the window and the second window.

FIGS. 9A to 9C are views showing an example of adding a window in a window band using an application tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 (a), a window 10, a window 11, a window 12, a window 13, and a window 14 may be arranged in a window band. In addition, the user can touch the left edge of the screen of the device 1000 and drag it to the right.

Accordingly, as shown in Fig. 9 (b), the application tray 20 including the icons of the plurality of applications can be overlapped on the window band. The user can also touch the icon 17 of the camera application on the application tray and drag the touched icon 17 to the border between window 12 and window 13. [

Accordingly, the device 1000 can execute the camera application and activate the photographing function of the camera application, as in Fig. 9 (c). In addition, the device 1000 can display the execution result of the photographing function of the camera application in the window 19. [ In the window 19, a user interface for photographing can be displayed. In addition, the user can take a picture by using the user interface displayed on the window 19, and the result of photographing can be displayed in real time on the window 19. [

10 is a flow chart of a method for a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention to create a window within a window band by selecting a predetermined region on an execution screen of an application.

In step S1000, the device 1000 selects a predetermined area on the execution screen of the application. The execution screen of the application may be an execution screen displayed in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000. [ In addition, for example, the user can select a part of the execution screen of the application displayed on the entire area of the screen of the device 1000 by touching and dragging. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S1010, the device 1000 matches the selected area to the application. The device 1000 may match the identified value of the application with the area selected in step S1000. In this case, the execution result displayed in the area selected in step S1000 among the execution results of the application may be included in the window to be described later. Further, the device 1000 may match the identification value of the application with the function corresponding to the area selected in step S1000. In this case, among the execution results of the application, the execution result related to the function corresponding to the area selected in step S1000 may be included in the window to be described later.

A window indicating the execution result of the area selected in step S1020 is generated. The device 1000 can create a window showing the execution result displayed in the area selected in step S1000 among the execution results of the application. Further, the device 1000 can execute only the function corresponding to the area selected in S1000 from among the functions of the application, and can create the window showing the execution result of the function corresponding to the area selected in S1000.

In step S1030, the device 1000 displays the generated window in the window band. The device 1000 may insert the generated window at a predetermined position in the window band.

11A and 11B are diagrams showing an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention adds a window in a window band by selecting a predetermined area on an execution screen of an application.

11A, an execution result of one application can be displayed in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000, and the device 1000 can display a part of the entire area of the screen of the device 1000 ) Can be selected. As the user touches and drags a predetermined point on the screen of the device 1000, the device 1000 can select the partial area 30 among the entire area of the screen of the device 1000. For example, the device 1000 may display the execution result of the phone book application in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000, and the device 1000 may select the area where the predetermined phone number is displayed based on the user input .

11 (b), the device 1000 generates a window 32 indicating the execution result displayed in the partial area 30 selected in FIG. 11 (a), and transmits the generated window 32 It can be displayed in the window band.

12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention selects a predetermined area on an application execution screen and creates a window in conjunction with the context information .

Referring to FIG. 12A, the execution result of one application can be displayed in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000, and the device 1000 can display the entire area of the screen of the device 1000, It is possible to select a certain region 34 among the regions 34. The device 1000 may also display a button 36 for setting context information matching the window 38 indicating the execution result displayed in the selected area 34. [ Further, the user can select the button 36 and input predetermined situation information. The status information may include, for example, time, weather, temperature, day of week, type of application being executed in device 1000, user's schedule, and the like. Further, when the user selects the button 36, the device 1000 can display a predetermined UI for inputting the situation information.

12 (b), when the device 1000 determines that the current status of the device 1000 corresponds to the status set in FIG. 12 (a), the device 1000 displays the selected partial area 34, The window 38 indicating the execution result displayed on the window band can be displayed on the window band. For example, when the current time is the time set by the user, the device 1000 can display the window 38 in the window band.

Figure 13 is a flow diagram of a method in which a device 1000 displays the execution result of an application in detail as the window in the window band expands according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S1300, the device 1000 receives a user input for a window within the window band. Device 1000 may receive user input, for example, to touch and drag the edge of a window within a window band.

In step S1310, the device 1000 expands the window selected by the user input. As the user touches and drags the edge of the window within the window band, the device 1000 may increase the size of the window touched by the user.

In step S1320, the device 1000 displays the execution result of the application in detail in the extended window. As the window is expanded, the device 1000 can display the execution result of the application corresponding to the window in more detail. For example, if the window is a window representing the execution result of the weather application, only the current weather may be displayed in the window before the window is expanded, and the daytime weather including the current weather may be displayed after the window is expanded. Also, if the window is a window representing the execution result of the phone book application, the name and telephone number of another user may be displayed in the window before the window is expanded, and after the window is expanded, another user's picture is additionally displayed in the window .

In step S1330, the device 1000 adjusts the size of the extended window according to the execution result of the application. The device 1000 may control the operation of the application corresponding to the window, based on the user input to the window. Further, as the application operates, the execution result of the application can be changed. Accordingly, the device 1000 can determine the type and amount of data indicating the execution result of the application, and adjust the size of the window for displaying the execution result of the application. For example, when a window displays a calendar as a result of running a calendar application, and the user touches a specific date in the calendar, the device 1000 extends the size of the window and, within the expanded window, Can be displayed.

14A to 14C are diagrams illustrating a method of generating a window based on a user input by a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention and outputting an execution result of an application corresponding to the generated window to the device 1000. [ On the entire screen of the display device.

14 (a), an application tray is displayed in the left part of the screen of the device 1000, and the user can select an icon of the messenger application displayed on the application tray and move the selected icon to the window band . For example, the device 1000 may select an icon of the messenger application displayed on the application tray and move the selected icon to the window band.

14 (b), the device 1000 may execute some functions of the application associated with the selected icon and display a window indicating the execution result in the window band. For example, when the icon of the instant messenger application is moved to the window band, the device 1000 can display only recently transmitted and received messages among preset users among the plurality of users registered in the device 1000 in the window.

Further, when the user selects a window of the application associated with the selected icon, the execution result of the application can be displayed in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000, as shown in Fig. 14 (c). For example, when the user selects a window of the messenger application, the device 1000 can display a message sent and received with the predetermined user in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000.

FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a window of a phone book application in a window band is expanded and reduced based on user input according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15 (a), a window (window of a phonebook application) displaying the execution result of the phonebook application may be displayed in the window band. In addition, a user list can be displayed in the window of the phonebook application, and the user can select a predetermined user from the user list.

15 (b), as a predetermined user is selected, the device 1000 can expand the window of the phonebook application and display additional information about the operation of the phonebook application in the expanded window have. For example, the device 1000 may extend the window of the phone book application and display additional buttons within the extended window to call the selected user, send and receive messages with the selected user, and the like. Also, for example, the user can select a button to call the selected user.

15 (c), the device 1000 can reduce the size of the window of the phonebook application according to the execution result of the phonebook application, and display other information in the reduced window. For example, as a button for dialing a selected user within a window of a phonebook application is selected, the device 1000 can call the selected user. In addition, the device 1000 may reduce the size of the window of the phonebook application and display buttons within the reduced window to control the operation of the device 1000 during a telephone call.

16A and 16B are views showing an example in which a window for displaying the execution result of the weather application according to an embodiment of the present invention is expanded.

Referring to Fig. 16 (a), a window (a window of a weather application) representing the execution result of the weather application can be displayed in the window band. Also, within the window of the weather application, information representing today's weather can be displayed.

16 (b), when a user touches the edge of the lower portion of the window of the weather application and receives a user input to drag down the window, the device 1000 expands the window of the weather application can do. In addition, the device 1000 may display daytime weather within an extended window of weather applications.

17 is a flowchart of a method of executing a plurality of applications in cooperation with each other using a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S1700, the device 1000 may receive a user input for selecting the first application. The device 1000 may select the first application by selecting the icon of the first application displayed on the application tray. In addition, the device 1000 can select a first application by selecting a window of the first application from windows within the window band. In addition, the device 1000 may select the first application by selecting the icon of the first application displayed on the application screen.

In step S1710, the device 1000 displays the window of the second application that can be executed in cooperation with the first application, distinctively within the window band. The second application that can be executed in cooperation with the first application may utilize the function of the first application or use the data of the first application. The data of the first application may include data input through the first application and data collected by the first application. In addition, for example, the device 1000 can change the color and thickness of the border of the window of the second application, which can be executed in cooperation with the first application, and display the second application. In addition, for example, the device 1000 can stereoscopically display the window of the second application. Also, for example, the device 1000 may display the window of the second application brighter than another window. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, the device 1000 can identify a second application capable of interfacing with the first application, based on the identification value and type of the first application and the data of the first application. For example, based on the identification value and type of the first application, a second application that can be executed in conjunction with the first application can be preset, and the device 1000 can be linked to the first application based on the setting To identify a second application that can be executed. Further, for example, the device 1000 can determine whether the data of the first application can be used by the second application, based on the type and format of the data of the first application, The second application can be confirmed. For example, when the data of the first application is location information, the device 1000 may determine that the map application can be executed in conjunction with the first application. In addition, the device 1000 may determine that the application associated with the window of the first application and the window adjacent thereto is the second application.

In step S1720, the device 1000 receives a user input for moving the first application to the window of the second application. The device 1000 may receive a user input that touches the icon of the first application displayed on the application tray and drags the touched icon to the window of the first application in the window band. The device 1000 may also receive a user input that touches the window of the first application displayed within the window band and drags the touched window to the window of the first application in the window band. The device 1000 may also receive a user input that touches the icon of the first application displayed on the application screen and drags the touched icon to the window of the first application in the window band.

In step S1730, the device 1000 executes the second application in conjunction with the first application. The device 1000 may control the second application such that the second application uses the functions of the first application. In addition, the device 1000 can control the second application such that the second application uses the data of the first application.

In step S1740, the execution result of the second application executed in cooperation with the first application is displayed on the window of the second application. The device 1000 can visually display the execution result of the second application executed in conjunction with the first application in the window of the second application. For example, if the second application, which is a map application, utilizes the location information obtained in the first application, the second application may visually display location information obtained in the first application on the map image.

18A and 18B are views showing an example in which an application selected in an application tray according to an embodiment of the present invention and an application corresponding to a predetermined window included in a window band are executed in cooperation with each other .

Referring to FIG. 18 (a), the user can touch the icon 40 of the first application on the window tray. As the user touches the icon 40, the device 1000 can distinctively display the window 42 of the second application that can be executed in conjunction with the first application among the windows on the window band. For example, the device 1000 may brightly display the window 42 of the second application and darken other windows on the window band. In addition, the user may move the touched icon 40 to a window 42 that is displayed differentially on the window band. In Fig. 18 (a), the first application may be an application capable of collecting location information, and the second application may be a map application.

18 (b), the device 1000 can display the location information collected by the first application on the map image of the second application. For example, POI (Point of Interest) information can be inserted at a predetermined location on the map image of the second application based on the location information collected by the first application. For example, the first application may be an application capable of collecting location information of a user registered in the phone book, and the second application may display an icon indicating the position of the user registered in the phone book on the map image, Can be displayed on the image.

19A and 19B are views showing an example in which a plurality of applications are linked and executed by dragging a window included in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19 (a), the user can touch the window 44 of the first application on the band window. As the user touches the window 44, the device 1000 can distinctively display the window 46 of the second application that can be executed in conjunction with the first application among the windows on the window band. For example, the device 1000 may brightly display the window 44 of the first application and the window 46 of the second application, and may darken other windows on the window band. In addition, the user can move the touched window 44 to the window 46 on the window band. In Fig. 19 (a), the first application may be a phone book application capable of collecting location information, and the second application may be a map application.

19 (b), the device 1000 can display the location information collected by the first application on the map image of the second application. For example, POI (Point of Interest) information can be inserted at a predetermined location on the map image of the second application based on the location information collected by the first application. For example, the first application may be a phone book application capable of collecting location information of the user of the device 1000 and the second application, and the second application may be an icon indicating where the other user is located on the map image Can be displayed on the map image.

20 is a diagram illustrating an example in which adjacent applications are executed in a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention. When an application is contiguous within a window band, it means that the windows of the application are adjacent to each other.

20, a first application is a map application, and a plurality of second applications adjacent to the first application may be a clock application and a weather application. That is, the window 52 of the map application may be adjacent to the window 50 of the clock application and the window 54 of the weather application.

Location information of a point selected by the user on the map image displayed by the map application may also be provided to the clock application and the date application. Further, the clock application can display the current time of the point selected by the user in the map image on the window 50, using the provided location information. Also, the date application can display the current weather of the point selected by the user in the map image on the window 54, using the provided location information.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a schedule application and a map application are executed in cooperation with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 21, the schedule application may be the first application, and the map application may be the second application.

Referring to FIG. 21, a schedule application, which is a first application, may collect calendar-specific schedule information. For example, the calendar application may collect the meeting place, meeting time, and meeting content of the user on a date-by-date basis based on user input.

Also, the map application, which is the second application, can acquire today's schedule information from a certain application. For example, a map application can obtain today's meeting locations, meeting times, and meeting content from certain applications. The map application may also display an icon 56 on the map image at a location corresponding to today's meeting location. The map application can also display today's meeting time and meeting content on the map image. In this case, a user interface 58 for displaying today's meeting time and meeting content may be received from a certain application and the received user interface 58 may be overlapped on the map.

22 is a flowchart of a method of inserting a window indicating the execution result of an application related to an event into a window band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S2200, the device 1000 determines that a predetermined event has occurred. The kind of the event and the occurrence time of the event can be set in advance by the user. The event may include, for example, an event for notifying that the preset time has come, an event for notifying that the user has arrived at the predetermined area, an event for notifying that the device 1000 plays the predetermined content, But it is not limited to this.

In step S2210, the device 1000 generates a window for displaying the execution result of the application related to the generated event. The device 1000 may execute an application related to the generated event and generate a window for displaying an execution result of the application as the predetermined event is generated. In this case, the application associated with the preset event can be preset. For example, when the predetermined time comes, the device 1000 can execute an alarm application and create a window indicating the execution result of the alarm application.

In addition, the device 1000 may sequentially generate a plurality of applications related to the generated event, and sequentially generate a plurality of windows for displaying the execution results of the plurality of applications, in response to a preset event. For example, when the predetermined time comes, the device 1000 can execute an alarm application and create a window indicating the execution result of the alarm application. Then, the device 1000 can execute a stock application and create a window representing stock information of the current time.

In step S2220, the device 1000 inserts the generated window into the window band. The device 1000 may insert the window generated in step S2210 into a predetermined position on the window band. In addition, the device 1000 can sequentially insert the plurality of windows created in step S2210 at predetermined positions on the window band. For example, after inserting the window of the alarm application at the top of the window band, the device 1000 may insert a window of the stock application below the alarm application.

23 (a) to 23 (c) are views showing an example in which the execution result of an application related to an event is displayed in a window band as a predetermined event according to an embodiment of the present invention is generated.

As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the window 1000 is displayed on the screen of the device 1000 and the current time reaches the preset time, the device 1000 executes the alarm application , And insert the window 60 of the alarm application into the window band. In addition, the device 1000 may output a predetermined sound for notifying that the current time is the predetermined time.

Further, when the user touches the alarm window 60, the device 1000 can execute the stock application and create the window 62 of the stock application. In addition, the device 1000 may insert a window 62 of the generated stock application below the window 60 of the alarm application.

24 is a flowchart of a method for displaying a window in a window band on a quick panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S2400, the device 1000 selects one of a plurality of windows in the window band. The user can touch one of a plurality of windows in the window band.

In step S2410, the device 1000 registers the selected window in the quick panel. The device 1000 can receive an input for dragging and dropping the touched window to the quick panel, thereby registering the touched window in the quick panel. The quick panel can be displayed in a tray-like shape at the top of the screen of the device 1000, and the quick panel can be displayed in a downward direction according to a user input that touches the quick panel and drags downward.

In step S2420, the device 1000 displays at least one of the icons and selected windows of the application corresponding to the selected window on the quick panel. The icon of the application corresponding to the selected window and the selected window can be displayed on the screen of the device 1000 as the quick panel is displayed extending in the downward direction. However, it is not limited thereto. The icon and selected window of the application corresponding to the selected window may be displayed on the quick panel even if the Quick Panel is not expanded by user input.

25 (a) to 25 (c) are views showing an example of displaying a window in a window band on a quick panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 25 (a), the user can touch the window 62 of the dictionary application in the window band and move the touched window 62 to the quick panel 64.

25 (b), as the touched window 62 is moved to the quick panel 64, the device 1000 registers the window 62 in the quick panel 64, 64 within the window 62. In addition, the device 1000 may remove the window 62 within the window band.

25 (c), when the user touches the lower side of the window 62 displayed on the quick panel 64 and drags and drops the window 62 downward, the device 1000 displays a quick The panel 64 and the window 62 can be extended. In this case, the quick panel 64 and the window 62 can be extended to the position where the touch is dropped by the user.

In addition, the device 1000 may display the execution results of the dictionary application in more detail in the expanded window 62. [ For example, before the window 62 is expanded, the device 1000 may display only the UI for entering a word in the window 62. [ Also, for example, after the window 62 is expanded, the device 1000 may display the UI and word search results for word entry in the window 62.

Thus, the user can expand the Quick Panel at any time during the course of using a given application, and use other applications through the window of another application displayed on the Quick Panel.

26 is a view showing an example of a home band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 26, a home band according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of windows for displaying the execution result of an application in real time, and a plurality of windows in a home band can be arranged adjacent to each other. In addition, the home band may be displayed on the home screen of the device 1000.

27 (a) to 27 (d) are views showing an example of a lock band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 27 (a), a lock band according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of windows that display predetermined content, and a plurality of windows may be arranged adjacent to each other in a lock band. The lock band may also include a window for displaying the execution result of the application in real time. In addition, the lock band may be displayed on the lock screen of the device 1000.

27 (b), as the input touches the lock band and sweeps in the up and down directions, the device 1000 can scroll the windows in the lock band.

Referring to Figures 27 (c) and 27 (d), as the input touching the lock band and swiping in the right direction is received, the device 1000 releases the lock of the device 1000, . ≪ / RTI > Also, a home band may be displayed on the home screen of the device 1000.

28 (a) to 28 (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of an application band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when an input for touching the left edge of the screen of the device 1000 and dragging to the right is received, the device 1000 transfers the application tray to the device 1000 ) On the screen of FIG.

28 (c), if the user's touch is dragged to the right edge of the screen of the device 1000, the application band can be displayed on the screen of the device 1000. [ The application band may display icons of all applications installed in the device 1000, but is not limited thereto. Icons of a predetermined application may not be displayed in the application band.

Figures 29 (a) - 29 (c) are flow diagrams of a method for creating boundaries within an application band in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

29 (a), when a user's unpinching input is received at a predetermined position on the application band, the device 1000, as shown in Fig. 29 (b) The boundary 70 can be created.

In addition, when an input for scrolling up and down the application band is received, the device 1000 can scroll the application band up and down. Also, during device scrolling, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the generated border 70 is located at the edge of the screen of the device 1000. For example, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the border 70 meets the lower edge of the screen of the device 1000, while scrolling the application band downward. Also, for example, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the border 70 meets the upper edge of the screen of the device 1000, while scrolling the application band upward.

29 (b), when a user's pinching input is received in the area between the boundaries, the device 1000 can reduce the area between the boundaries, and within the reduced area 72 The icon of the application can be displayed small. In addition, when the user touches the reduced area 72, the device 1000 can expand the reduced area 72 again.

30 (a) through 30 (c) are flow charts of a method for creating boundaries within a home band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

30A, when the un-pinching input of the user is received at a predetermined position on the home band, the device 1000 determines whether or not the un-pinching input is received at the position where the un- 74 < / RTI >

30 (b), when the input for scrolling the home band is received, the device 1000 can scroll the home band in the up and down direction. Also, during device scrolling, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the generated border 74 is located at the edge of the screen of the device 1000. For example, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the border 74 encounters the lower edge of the screen of the device 1000, while scrolling the home band downward. Also, for example, the device 1000 may stop scrolling if the border 74 encounters the upper edge of the screen of the device 1000, while scrolling the home band upward.

Also, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the user's pinching input is received in the area between the boundaries, the device 1000 can reduce the area between the boundaries. Further, the device 1000 can reduce the window of the application in the reduced area and display it. In addition, the device 1000 may display an icon of the application in the reduced area.

31 (a) to 31 (c) are views showing an example in which a window of a communication application according to an embodiment of the present invention is created and used.

Referring to FIG. 31 (a), the execution result of the messenger application can be displayed in the entire area of the screen of the device 1000. Also, some areas 80 may be selected on the screen showing the execution result of the messenger application.

31 (b), as a part of the area 80 is selected, the device 1000 generates a window 84 indicating the execution result of the partial area 80, Can be displayed in the window band.

In addition, when the user touches the window 84, the device 1000 expands the window 84, as shown in Fig. 31 (c), and within the expanded window 84, The execution result can be displayed in more detail.

32 (a) to 32 (c) are diagrams showing an example in which the execution results of a plurality of applications are displayed in one window according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 32 (a), device 1000 may select a predetermined content based on user input. The content may include, but is not limited to, keywords, location information, multimedia files, for example. For example, if the user touches a predetermined point on the map image, the device 1000 may display a menu 86 for window creation. Further, the device 1000 can select, as the content, the area name and the location information of the touched point on the map, based on the user input to the menu 86. [ For example, the device 1000 may select " New York " as the content.

32 (b), the device 1000 can execute a plurality of applications related to the selected content, and can acquire information on the content from a plurality of executed applications. In addition, the device 1000 may generate a window 88 for displaying information obtained from a plurality of applications. In addition, the device 1000 can display the generated window 88 within the window band. For example, when device 1000 selects 'New York' as content, device 1000 may execute a map application, a weather application, and a clock application. The device 1000 also obtains a map image indicative of the location of New York using the map application, obtains the current weather information of New York using the weather application, Can be obtained. In addition, the device 1000 may display the acquired map image, weather information, and time information in one window 88. [

32 (c), the device 1000 can generate a page for displaying a map image, a page for displaying weather information, and a page for displaying time information, and the window 88 Based on the swipe input of the user with respect to the page (s).

33 is a block diagram of a device 1000 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 33, a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 1100, a user input unit 1200, a memory 1300, a communication unit 1400, and a control unit 1500.

The display unit 1100 displays a window band including a window on the screen of the device 1000. [ The window band may include, for example, a rock band, a home band, an application band, and a quick panel. Further, the display unit 1100 can be controlled by a control unit 1500, which will be described later, to display a home band on the home screen, a lock band on the lock screen, and an application band on the application screen .

Also, the display unit 1100 can display the execution result of the application executed in the device 1000 on the window within the window band in real time by being controlled by the control unit 1500, which will be described later. The display unit 1100 may include, for example, a touch screen, but is not limited thereto.

The user input unit 1200 receives a user input for the device 1000. The user input unit 1200 may receive user input for window bands and windows. The user input unit 1200 may include, for example, a touch screen, but is not limited thereto.

The memory 1300 stores information used for displaying the window band on the screen of the device 1000 including the windows in which the device 1000 displays the execution result of the application. The memory 1300 may also store window and window bands generated by the device 1000.

The communication unit 1400 communicates with an external device (not shown) and an external server (not shown), and transmits and receives data to and from an external device (not shown) and an external server (not shown). Although the device 1000 includes the communication unit 1400 in FIG. 33, the device 1000 may not include the communication unit 1400 in some cases.

The control unit 1500 controls the operation of the entire device 1000 and controls the display unit 1100, the user input unit 1200, the memory 1300, and the communication unit 1400 so that the device 1000 includes a window Allows you to create and display window bands.

Specifically, the control unit 1500 determines an application that is being executed in the device 1000. The control unit 1500 can check which application is being executed in the device 1000 and can confirm the function being executed among the functions of the application.

In addition, the control unit 1500 generates a window band including a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the application being executed. The control unit 1500 can generate window bands by creating a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the running application and arranging a plurality of windows adjacent to each other.

In addition, the control unit 1500 can generate a window that shows only a predetermined part of the execution results of the executed application. The control unit 1500 can cause only a part of the entire area of the application execution screen to appear in the window. For example, if the application is a web browser, the control unit 1500 can create a window representing only an address input window of the web browser.

In addition, the control unit 1500 can select some applications from the running applications and create windows each representing the execution result of the selected applications.

In addition, the controller 1500 may arrange the generated windows in accordance with predetermined criteria. For example, a window of an application that is frequently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. Also, for example, a window of an application recently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, the control unit 1500 displays the generated window band on the screen of the device 1000. The window band may include, for example, a lock band, a home band, and an application band. The control unit 1500 can display the lock band on the lock screen and display the home band on the home screen. The application band can also be displayed on the application screen.

Also, the control unit 1500 can set the situation information matched with the window. The status information may include, for example, time, weather, temperature, day of week, type of application being executed in device 1000, user's schedule, and the like. If the controller 1500 determines that the current state of the device 1000 corresponds to the predetermined state, the controller 1500 may display or remove the window corresponding to the current state in the window band. For example, when the current time is the time set by the user, the control unit 1500 can display the window in the window band.

Meanwhile, the control unit 1500 can create a window within the window band using the application tray. The control unit 1500 can display the application tray on the screen of the device 1000. [ In addition, when a user input for selecting an application in the application tray and moving it to the window band is received, the control unit 1500 can execute the selected application. The control unit 1500 can execute some preset functions among the functions of the selected application. In this case, the application may include a plurality of function modules, and the control unit 1500 may execute some functions of the application by calling some of the plurality of function modules. However, it is not limited thereto. In addition, the control unit 1500 can generate a window indicating the execution result of the selected application and display the generated window in the window band.

On the other hand, the control unit 1500 can create a window within the window band by selecting a predetermined area on the execution screen of the application. The control unit 1500 can select a predetermined area on the execution screen of the application and match the selected area to the application. Also, the control unit 1500 can generate a window indicating the execution result of the selected region, and display the generated window in the window band.

Meanwhile, the control unit 1500 can extend the window, and can display the execution result of the application in detail in the extended window as the window in the window band expands. For example, if the window is a window representing the execution result of the weather application, only the current weather may be displayed in the window before the window is expanded, and the daytime weather including the current weather may be displayed after the window is expanded. Also, if the window is a window representing the execution result of the phone book application, the name and telephone number of another user may be displayed in the window before the window is expanded, and after the window is expanded, another user's picture is additionally displayed in the window .

In addition, the controller 1500 can adjust the size of the extended window according to the execution result of the application. Further, as the application operates, the execution result of the application can be changed. Accordingly, the control unit 1500 can determine the type and amount of data indicating the execution result of the application, and adjust the size of the window for displaying the execution result of the application.

Meanwhile, the control unit 1500 can execute a plurality of applications in cooperation with each other using a window band. When the user selects the first application, the control unit 1500 can distinguishably display the window of the second application that can be executed in conjunction with the first application. In addition, when the user moves the selected first application to the window of the second application in the window band, the control unit 1500 can execute the first application and the second application in conjunction with each other. In addition, the control unit 1500 can display the execution result of the second application executed in cooperation with the first application in the window of the second application.

Meanwhile, when a predetermined event occurs, the control unit 1500 may generate a window indicating the execution result of the application related to the generated event, and may insert the generated window into the window band. Also, the control unit 1500 can register a window in the window band in the quick panel.

34 is a block diagram of a device 1000 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The device 1000 may be a portable terminal, as shown in Fig.

The mobile communication unit 1001 performs call setup, data communication, and the like with the base station through a cellular network such as 3G / 4G. The sub communication unit 1002 performs functions for local communication such as Bluetooth or NFC. The broadcasting unit 1003 receives the DMB broadcasting signal.

The camera unit 1004 includes lenses and optical elements for photographing or photographing.

The sensor unit 1005 may include a gravity sensor that senses the movement of the device 1000, a light sensor that senses the brightness of light, a proximity sensor that senses the proximity of a person, a motion sensor that senses movement of a person, have.

The GPS receiving unit 1006 receives GPS signals from satellites. Various services can be provided to the user using such GPS signals.

The input / output unit 1010 provides an interface with an external device or a person and includes a button 1011, a microphone 1012, a speaker 1013, a vibration motor 1014, a connector 1015, and a keypad 1016 .

The touch screen 1018 receives the user's touch input. The touch screen controller 1017 transmits the touch input inputted through the touch screen 1018 to the control unit 1050. [ The power supply unit 1019 is connected to a battery or an external power source to supply power required for the device 1000. [

The control unit 1050 can generate and display a window band including a window indicating the execution result of the application according to the present invention by executing the programs stored in the memory 1060. [

Programs stored in the memory 1060 can be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions. The mobile communication module 1061, the Wi-Fi module 1062, the Bluetooth module 1063, the DMB module 1062, A module 1065, a sensor module 1066, a GPS module 1067, a moving picture playback module 1068, an audio playback module 1069, a power module 1070, a touch screen module 1071, a UI module 1072, Application module 1073, and the like.

The function of each module can be intuitively deduced from the name by a person skilled in the art, and therefore only the application module 1073 will be described here. The application module 1073 determines an application that is being executed in the device 1000. The application module 1073 can check which application is being executed in the device 1000, and can confirm the function being executed among the functions of the application.

In addition, the application module 1073 generates a window band including a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the application being executed, using the UI module 1072. [ The application module 1073 can generate window bands by creating a plurality of windows indicating the execution result of the running application and arranging a plurality of windows adjacent to each other.

Also, the application module 1073 can generate a window that shows only a predetermined execution result among the execution results of the running application. The application module 1073 can cause only a part of the entire area of the application execution screen to appear in the window. For example, if the application is a web browser, the application module 1073 can create a window representing only an address input window of the web browser.

The application module 1073 may also select some applications from among the running applications and create windows each representing the execution results of the selected applications.

In addition, the application module 1073 may arrange the generated plurality of windows according to a predetermined criterion. For example, a window of an application that is frequently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. Also, for example, a window of an application recently used by a user may be located in the upper portion of the window band. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, the application module 1073 displays the generated window band on the screen of the device 1000. The window band may include, for example, a lock band, a home band, and an application band. The application module 1073 can display the lock band on the lock screen and display the home band on the home screen. The application band can also be displayed on the application screen.

Further, the application module 1073 can set the situation information matched with the window. The status information may include, for example, time, weather, temperature, day of week, type of application being executed in device 1000, user's schedule, and the like. If the application module 1073 determines that the current state of the device 1000 corresponds to a predetermined state, the application module 1073 can display or remove the window corresponding to the current state in the window band. For example, when the current time is the time set by the user, the application module 1073 can display the window in the window band.

On the other hand, the application module 1073 can create a window within a window band using an application tray. The application module 1073 can display an application tray on the screen of the device 1000. [ In addition, when a user input for selecting an application in the application tray and moving it to the window band is received, the application module 1073 can execute the selected application. The application module 1073 can execute some preset functions among the functions of the selected application. In this case, the application may include a plurality of function modules, and the application module 1073 may execute some functions of the application by calling some of the plurality of function modules. However, it is not limited thereto. Also, the application module 1073 can generate a window indicating the execution result of the selected application, and display the generated window in the window band.

On the other hand, the application module 1073 can create a window within the window band by selecting a predetermined area on the execution screen of the application. The application module 1073 can select a predetermined area on the execution screen of the application and match the selected area with the application. In addition, the application module 1073 can generate a window indicating the execution result of the selected region, and display the generated window in the window band.

On the other hand, the application module 1073 can expand the window, and as the window in the window band expands, the execution result of the application can be displayed in detail in the extended window. In addition, the application module 1073 can adjust the size of the extended window according to the execution result of the application. Further, as the application operates, the execution result of the application can be changed. Accordingly, the application module 1073 can determine the type and amount of data indicating the execution result of the application, and adjust the size of the window for displaying the execution result of the application.

On the other hand, the application module 1073 can execute a plurality of applications in cooperation with each other using a window band. When the user selects the first application, the application module 1073 can distinguishably display the window of the second application that can be executed in conjunction with the first application. In addition, when the user moves the selected first application to the window of the second application in the window band, the application module 1073 can execute the first application and the second application in cooperation with each other. Also, the application module 1073 can display the execution result of the second application executed in cooperation with the first application in the window of the second application.

On the other hand, when a predetermined event occurs, the application module 1073 can generate a window indicating the execution result of the application related to the generated event, and insert the generated window into the window band. Also, the application module 1073 can register a window in the window band in the quick panel.

One embodiment of the present invention may also be embodied in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes any information delivery media, including computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

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A method of displaying an execution result of an application,
Selecting a plurality of applications running on the device;
Creating a window band by arranging a plurality of windows representing the execution results of the selected plurality of applications adjacent to each other; And
Displaying the generated window band on a screen of the device;
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The method according to claim 1,
Displaying an application tray comprising a list of at least one application installed in the device;
Receiving a user input for selecting a predetermined application included in the list and moving the selected application to the window band; And
Generating a window representing the execution result of the selected application in response to the user input and displaying the generated window in the window band;
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3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the user input to move to the window band is an input that moves the selected application to a boundary portion of a plurality of windows included in the window band.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the execution result is a partial execution result selected by the user from execution results of the application.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the execution result is an execution result for a partial area selected by the user from among the entire area of the execution result of the application.
The method according to claim 1,
Selecting one of a plurality of windows included in the window band and receiving a user input expanding the size of the selected window; And
Expanding the size of the selected window in response to the user input and further rendering the execution result of the application of the selected window in the expanded window in more detail;
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The method according to claim 1,
Displaying an application tray comprising a list of at least one application installed in the device; And
Selectively displaying a window of an application that can be executed in association with the selected first application among a plurality of windows in the window band as the first application included in the list is selected;
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8. The method of claim 7,
Executing the second application in association with the first application as the selected first application is moved to a window of the second application among the windows displayed differentially; And
Displaying the execution result of the second application executed in cooperation with the second application in a window of the second application;
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The method according to claim 1,
Displaying a window of an application that can be executed in conjunction with a window of the selected third application among a plurality of windows in the window band in a distinct manner as a window of a third application included in the window band is selected;
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10. The method of claim 9,
Executing the fourth application in conjunction with the third application as the window of the selected third application is moved to the window of the fourth application among the windows displayed separately; And
Displaying the execution result of the fourth application executed in cooperation with the fourth application in a window of the fourth application;
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The method according to claim 1,
Generating a window indicating a result of execution of an application related to the generated event as a predetermined event is generated; And
Inserting the generated window into the window band;
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The method according to claim 1,
Selecting one of a plurality of windows in the window band;
Receiving a user input for moving the selected window to a quick panel; And
Displaying the selected window on a quick panel;
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13. The method of claim 12,
Displaying an icon of an application associated with the selected window on the quick panel;
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A device for displaying an execution result of an application,
A control unit for determining a plurality of applications running in the device and arranging a plurality of windows adjacent to each other to display execution results of the plurality of applications in execution, thereby creating a window band; And
A display unit for displaying the generated window band on a screen of the device;
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15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the display unit displays an application tray including a list of at least one application installed in the device by being controlled by the control unit,
A user input unit for selecting a predetermined application included in the list and receiving a user input for moving the selected application to the window band;
Further comprising:
Wherein the control unit generates a window indicating the execution result of the selected application in response to the user input,
Wherein the display unit displays the generated window in the window band.
16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the user input to move to the window band is an input to move the selected application to a boundary portion of a plurality of windows included in the window band.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the execution result is a partial execution result selected by the user from execution results of the application.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the execution result is a result of execution on a partial area selected by the user from the entire area of the execution result of the application.
15. The method of claim 14,
Further comprising a user input unit for selecting one of a plurality of windows included in the window band and receiving a user input for expanding the size of the selected window,
Wherein the control unit controls the display unit to expand the size of the selected window in response to the user input and to display the execution result of the application of the selected window in more detail in the expanded window.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the display unit displays an application tray including a list of at least one application installed in the device,
Wherein the first application included in the list is selected to distinctively display a window of an application that can be executed in conjunction with the selected first application among a plurality of windows in the window band.
21. The method of claim 20,
The control unit executes the second application in conjunction with the first application as the selected first application is moved to the window of the second application among the windows displayed separately,
Wherein the display unit displays the execution result of the second application executed in conjunction with the second application in a window of the second application.
15. The method of claim 14,
The display unit may distinguish the window of the application that can be executed in conjunction with the window of the selected third application among the plurality of windows in the window band as the window of the third application included in the window band is selected Lt; / RTI >
23. The method of claim 22,
Wherein the control unit executes the fourth application in cooperation with the third application as the window of the selected third application is moved to the window of the fourth application among the windows displayed separately,
Wherein the display unit displays the execution result of the fourth application executed in conjunction with the fourth application in a window of the fourth application.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the control unit generates a window indicating an execution result of the application related to the generated event when a predetermined event occurs,
And insert the generated window into the window band.
15. The method of claim 14,
The display unit may select one of a plurality of windows in the window band,
And displays the selected window on a quick panel as the selected window is moved to a quick panel.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the display unit displays an icon of an application associated with the selected window on the quick panel.
A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 1.

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