KR20150032069A - Device and method for executing operation based on user inout to cover - Google Patents

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KR20150032069A
KR20150032069A KR20130112076A KR20130112076A KR20150032069A KR 20150032069 A KR20150032069 A KR 20150032069A KR 20130112076 A KR20130112076 A KR 20130112076A KR 20130112076 A KR20130112076 A KR 20130112076A KR 20150032069 A KR20150032069 A KR 20150032069A
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Abstract

Provided are a device and a method to execute operation based on user input to a cover. The method for the device to execute operation based on user input includes a step of determining whether a cover of the device is opened or not; a step of selecting one from multiple input modes based on the determination; a step of receiving user input to the cover; and a step of executing preset operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode.

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[0001] DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING OPERATION BASED ON USER INOUT TO COVER [0002]

The present invention relates to a device and method for performing an operation based on user input to a cover of a device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Recent mobile devices use touch screen panels (TSPs) to allow a user to conveniently input necessary information to a mobile device. Accordingly, the user can input information to the mobile device more conveniently than the user input method through the key input of the keypad.

However, since the input means of the mobile device is limited to the keypad, the touch screen, and the key button, there is a problem that the user can not use various functions of the mobile device. Also, as the cover of the mobile device is opened and closed, the area exposed to the outside of the touch screen of the mobile device may be changed, so that it is difficult to effectively receive the user input according to the degree of exposure of the touch screen.

Therefore, it is necessary to perform various operations more efficiently according to the mobile device situation using the cover of the mobile device.

One embodiment of the present invention provides a device and method that can perform an action based on a predetermined input mode depending on whether the cover is closed.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention provides a device and method that can perform an action based on a user input to a cover in a closed state.

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: determining whether a cover of a device is closed; Selecting one of a plurality of input modes of the device based on the determination; Receiving user input to the cover; And performing a predetermined operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode. The method may further include the steps of:

In addition, the step of selecting the input mode may include selecting a first input mode according to the determination that the cover is closed, and in the first input mode, An operation can be executed.

The receiving of the user input may further include receiving a touch input to the outer surface of the cover when the cover is closed.

The step of performing the operation may further include performing a first operation of the device based on a touch input to the transparent window portion of the outer surface of the cover in a state that the cover is closed, The second operation can be executed based on the touch input to the other portion of the surface.

In addition, a predetermined user interface is displayed on the other part, and the second operation can be executed based on the touch input through the user interface.

The receiving of the user input may also receive a bending input that bends the cover in a closed state of the cover.

The method may further include receiving a button input for pressing a physical button provided on the device in a state that the cover is closed.

The method may further include changing an object displayed on the screen of the device based on the determination.

Also, as the part of the cover is opened, the changed object may be displayed on a part of the entire area of the screen of the device exposed to the outside.

Further, the object may be changed based on at least one of the position and the size of the exposed partial area.

Also, the step of selecting the input mode may include selecting a second input mode as the cover is determined to be opened, and in the second input mode, An operation can be executed.

In addition, a predetermined user interface is displayed on the inner surface of the cover, and the predetermined operation can be performed based on the touch input through the user interface.

Also, the step of selecting the input mode may select a second input mode as the cover is determined to be open, and in the second input mode, the user input to the cover may be ignored.

Also, a second aspect of the present invention provides a device comprising: a user input for receiving user input to the cover connected to the device; And a control unit which determines whether the cover is closed, selects one of a plurality of input modes of the device based on the determination, and executes a predetermined operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode A device for performing an action based on a user input to the cover.

In addition, the control unit may select the first input mode as the cover is determined to be closed, and in the first input mode, the predetermined operation may be performed based on the touch input to the outer surface of the cover .

The user input unit may receive a touch input to the outer surface of the cover in a state where the cover is closed.

The controller may perform a first operation of the device based on a touch input to the transparent window portion of the outer surface of the cover in a state that the cover is closed, The second operation can be performed based on the touch input to the touch panel.

In addition, a predetermined user interface is displayed on the other part, and the second operation can be executed based on the touch input through the user interface.

The user input unit may receive a bending input for bending the cover in a state where the cover is closed.

In addition, the user input unit may receive a button input for pressing a physical button provided on the device in a state where the cover is closed.

In addition, the controller may change the object displayed on the screen of the device based on the determination.

Also, as the part of the cover is opened, the changed object may be displayed on a part of the entire area of the screen of the device exposed to the outside.

Further, the object may be changed based on at least one of the position and the size of the exposed partial area.

In addition, the control unit may select a second input mode as the cover is determined to be opened, and in the second input mode, the predetermined operation may be performed based on a touch input to an inner surface of the cover .

In addition, a predetermined user interface is displayed on the inner surface of the cover, and the predetermined operation can be performed based on the touch input through the user interface.

In addition, the control unit may select a second input mode as the cover is determined to be open, and in the second input mode, the user input to the cover may be ignored by the device.

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 receives a cover and a user input to the device 1000. [
Figure 2 is a flow diagram of a method 1000 for performing an action based on user input according to whether a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the invention is closed.
Figure 3 is a flow diagram of a method by which a device 1000 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention selects a device 1000 for an input mode.
4 is a flow diagram of a method for device 1000 to perform operations based on user input to cover and device 1000 with the cover of device 1000 closed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flow diagram of a method by which a device 1000 performs an operation based on user input to a plurality of regions of a cover outer surface of the device 1000, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method for a device 1000 to perform an action based on a cover and a user input to the device 1000 with the cover of the device 1000 open in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a flow chart of a method for a device 1000 to perform an operation of a device 1000 based on user input to an inner surface of a cover with the cover of the device 1000 open in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention to be.
8 is a flow diagram of a method for modifying an object displayed on a touch screen of a device 1000 according to an open state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining an example in which an object displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 is changed based on a button input to the device 1000 in a state that the cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an example in which a camera application is executed based on a user input to a transparent window 10 portion of an outer surface of a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view for explaining an example in which a recording application is executed based on a user input to a transparent window 10 portion of an outer surface of a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram for explaining an example in which predetermined positional information is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 after the cover is closed when the cover is closed during execution of the map application according to the embodiment of the present invention .
13 is a diagram for explaining an example in which predetermined navigation information is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 after the cover is closed when the cover is closed during execution of the navigation application according to the embodiment of the present invention .
14 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention inputs characters based on a touch input through a touch keyboard displayed on the outer surface of a cover.
Fig. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention inputs a character based on a pattern of a touch input to an outer surface of a cover.
16 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an object displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 is changed based on a touch input to a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a view for explaining an example in which a cursor is moved based on a user input in a state in which a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is closed.
18 is a view for explaining an example in which notification information is displayed on a cover based on a user input in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a view for explaining an example in which a map image is displayed on a cover based on a user input to a cover in a closed state of the cover when the cover is closed while the map application is being executed according to the embodiment of the present invention to be.
20 is a view for explaining an example in which a map image is displayed on a cover based on a user input for rubbing the cover in a closed state when the cover is closed while the map application is being executed according to the embodiment of the present invention to be.
FIG. 21 is a view for explaining an example in which time information is displayed on a touch screen of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention as a part of the cover is bent when the cover is closed.
22 is a view for explaining an example in which memo information is displayed on the touch screen of the device as the cover is curled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a view for explaining an example in which music information is displayed on the touch screen of the device as the cover is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a view for explaining an example in which characters are input through a touch keyboard displayed on an inner surface of a cover in a state that the cover is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a view for explaining an example in which the color of the cover is changed according to the state of the device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26 and 27 are block diagrams for explaining a configuration of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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.

Further, in this specification, the cover may be an object or an apparatus for protecting the touch screen of the device by covering the touch screen of the device. The cover may be electrically or non-electrically connected to the touch screen. In addition, the cover may be communicatively coupled to the device as the case may be. The cover may also include, for example, a transparent display device and a flexible display device, and may receive touch inputs to the outer and inner surfaces of the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

Also, in this specification, the user input may include at least one of a touch input, a bending input, a voice input, a button input, and a multimodal input, but is not limited thereto.

In the present specification, the term " touch input " means a touch gesture or the like performed by the user on the touch screen and the cover to control the device 1000. For example, the touch input described herein may include but is not limited to a tap, a touch & hold, a double tap, a drag, a panning, a flick, a drag and drop,

In addition, "bending input" in this specification refers to an input by which the user bends the device 1000 or the cover to control the device 1000. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device 1000 and the cover may include a bending sensor that measures a bending position (coordinate value), a bending direction, a bending angle, a bending speed, And so on.

In this specification, the term "button input" means an input for controlling the device 1000 by using a physical button attached to the device 1000 by the user.

In addition, "motion input" in this specification refers to a motion that a user applies to the device 1000 to control the device 1000. For example, the motion input may include input by which a user rotates device 1000, tilts device 1000, or moves device 1000 up, down, left, and right. The device 1000 detects motion input predetermined by a user by using an acceleration sensor, a tilt sensor, a gyro sensor, a 3-axis magnetic sensor, can do.

In this specification, " multiple input " means that at least two input methods are combined. For example, the device 1000 may receive the user's touch input and motion input, and may also receive the user's touch input and voice input. In addition, the device 1000 may receive the user's touch input and eye input. The eyeball input is an input for controlling the device 1000 such that the user adjusts the blinking of the eye, the gazing position, the moving speed of the eyeball, and the like.

Further, in this specification, changing the input mode means means for receiving user input to the mobile device, and means for changing the operation corresponding to the received user input. For example, if the input mode of the mobile device changes, the mobile device may activate or deactivate some of the sensors for receiving user input. Also, for example, the mobile device may interpret the same user input differently depending on the input mode, and may perform different operations depending on the input mode.

Also, in this specification, " application " refers to a set of computer programs designed to perform a specific task. The applications described herein may vary. But are not limited to, a gaming application, a video playback application, a map application, a memo application, a calendar application, a phonebook application, a broadcast application, a motion support application, a payment application, a photo folder application and the like.

Also, in this specification, an object may be displayed on a screen or a cover of a mobile device as an image, a moving picture, and text representing predetermined information. An object may include, but is not limited to, a user interface, an execution result of an application, an execution result of the content, a list of content, and an icon, for example.

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 receives a cover and a user input to the device 1000. [

As shown in Figure 1, the cover of the device 1000 may be opened or closed by a user. The device 1000 may also perform predetermined operations of the device 1000 based on user inputs to the touch screen of the device 1000, the buttons of the device 1000, and the cover. The device 1000 may change the input mode depending on whether the cover is open or closed. The change of the input mode means means for receiving user input to the mobile device, and means for changing the operation corresponding to the received user input. For example, when the cover is opened, the device 1000 may execute the operation of the device 1000 based on the touch input of the device 1000, the touch of the device 1000, the touch of the button of the device 1000, . Further, when the cover is closed, the device 1000 can execute the operation of the device 1000 based on the touch input of the touch screen of the device 1000, the button of the device 1000, and the outer surface of the cover. Also, for example, the device 1000 may activate or deactivate some of the sensors for receiving user input based on the input mode. Also, for example, the mobile device may interpret the same user input differently depending on the input mode, and may perform different operations depending on the input mode.

Further, the device 1000 may be executing a predetermined application while the cover is open. In addition, when the cover of the device 1000 is closed, the device 1000 can display the execution result of the running application in a part of the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000, corresponding to the transparent window of the cover. In addition, the device 1000 can cause execution results of a running application to be displayed on a cover.

The device 1000 may be a smart phone, a smart TV, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant, a laptop, a media player, a global positioning system (GPS) device, an electronic book terminal, a digital broadcasting terminal, Digital cameras, and other mobile or non-mobile computing devices. The device may also include various devices capable of receiving touch input, such as an electronic board, a touch table, and the like.

In addition, the cover may be an object or device for protecting the touch screen of the device 1000 by covering the touch screen of the device 1000. The cover may be electrically or non-electrically connected to the touch screen.

If the cover is electrically connected to the touch screen, the cover may be an electrical device having the function of receiving the touch input. Further, if the cover is electrically connected to the touch screen, the cover may be a device having a display function. In this case, the cover may be a transparent display device whose transparency can be adjusted. Further, if the cover is electrically connected to the touch screen, the cover can receive bending input as a device made of a flexible material.

If the cover is not electrically connected to the touch screen, the cover may be an object that can not transmit or receive electrical signals. In this case, when the user touches the cover while the cover is closed, the device 1000 can receive the user input touching the cover through the touch sensor included in the touch screen of the device 1000.

Figure 2 is a flow diagram of a method 1000 for performing an action based on user input according to whether a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the invention is closed.

In step S200, the device 1000 determines whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed. The device 1000 can determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed by using various sensors included in the device 1000. [ For example, the device 1000 may determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed using at least one of an illuminance sensor, a touch sensor, and a pressure sensor. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S210, the device 1000 selects one of a plurality of input modes. If the cover is closed, the device 1000 can select the first input mode. In the first input mode, the device 1000 may activate a sensor for receiving a touch input to the outer surface of the cover and a button input to the button of the device 1000. In the first input mode, the device 1000 may activate a function for receiving a bending input for the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

If the cover was open, the device 1000 may select the second input mode. In the second input mode, the device 1000 may activate a sensor for receiving a touch input for the touch screen of the device 1000 and a button input for the button of the device 1000. Also, in the second input mode, the device 1000 may activate a function for receiving a touch input to the inner side of the cover and a function for receiving a bending input for the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S220, the device 1000 receives a user input. In the first input mode, the device 1000 may receive a touch input to the outer surface of the cover and a button input to a button of the device 1000. In addition, in the first input mode, the device 1000 can receive the bending input for the cover 1000. [ However, it is not limited thereto.

Further, in the second input mode, the device 1000 may receive a touch input to the touch screen of the device 1000, a button input to the button of the device 1000, and a touch input to the inner surface of the cover. Also, in the second input mode, the device 1000 in the second input mode can receive the touch input to the inner side of the cover and the bending input to the cover in the second input mode. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S230, the device 1000 executes an operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode. The operation corresponding to the user input may be set in advance according to the input mode. In this case, the operation corresponding to the user input may differ depending on, for example, the execution screen of the application displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, the object displayed on the cover.

Figure 3 is a flow diagram of a method by which a device 1000 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention selects a device 1000 for an input mode.

In step S300, the device 1000 determines whether the cover is closed. The device 1000 can determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed by using various sensors included in the device 1000. [ For example, the device 1000 may determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed using at least one of an illuminance sensor, a touch sensor, and a pressure sensor. However, it is not limited thereto.

If it is determined in step S300 that the cover is closed, the device 1000 selects the first input mode in step S310. Also, in the first input mode, the device 1000 may receive a touch input to the outer surface of the cover and a bending input to the cover. When the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the cover can sense the touch input of the user with respect to the outer surface of the cover, for example, by using the touch sensor in the cover, To the device (1000). The cover can also sense a bending input to the cover using, for example, a bending sensor in the cover, a pressure sensor, and can transmit a signal to the device 1000 regarding the detected bending input. In this case, the cover may be electrically connected to the device 1000 through a predetermined connector, for example. Further, when the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the device 1000 can disable the touch sensing function of the touch screen.

In addition, when the cover is non-electrically connected to the device 1000, the device 1000 can sense the touch input to the cover using the touch screen. For example, when the user touches the cover, static electricity may be generated or changed on the outer surface of the cover. In addition, the device 1000 can sense the touch input to the cover by sensing the generation or change of the static electricity through the touch screen.

In addition, in the first input mode, the device 1000 may also receive button inputs and motion inputs to the device 1000.

Further, as the first input mode is selected, the device 1000 can change the user interface displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000. [ In this case, the changed user interface can be preset for the first input mode. Further, the changed user interface can be displayed on the touch screen in a portion corresponding to the transparent window portion of the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

If it is determined in step S300 that the cover is not closed, the device 1000 selects the second input mode in step S320. Further, in the second input mode, the device 1000 may receive a touch input to the touch screen of the device 1000, a button input to the device 1000, and a motion input.

Also, in the second input mode, the device 1000 may receive a touch input to the inner surface of the cover and a bending input to the cover. In this case, the cover can be electrically connected to the device 1000, and the cover can sense the user's touch input to the inner surface of the cover using, for example, a touch sensor in the cover, Lt; / RTI > to the device 1000. < RTI ID = 0.0 > The cover can also sense a bending input to the cover using, for example, a bending sensor in the cover, a pressure sensor, and can transmit a signal to the device 1000 regarding the detected bending input.

Further, as the second input mode is selected, the device 1000 can change the user interface displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000. [ In this case, the changed user interface can be preset for the second input mode. In addition, the changed user interface can be displayed in the entire area of the touch screen.

4 is a flow diagram of a method for device 1000 to perform operations based on user input to cover and device 1000 with the cover of device 1000 closed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S400, the device 1000 detects that the cover is closed. For example, the device 1000 may detect that the cover of the device 1000 is closed using at least one of an illuminance sensor, a touch sensor, and a pressure sensor.

In step S402, the device 1000 receives a user input. The user may, for example, touch the outer surface of the cover, bend the cover, or depress the button of the device 1000. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S404, the device 1000 determines whether a touch input to the outer surface of the cover has been received. When the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the cover can sense the touch input of the user with respect to the outer surface of the cover, for example, by using the touch sensor in the cover, To the device (1000). In addition, when the cover is non-electrically connected to the device 1000, the device 1000 can sense the touch input to the cover using the touch screen. For example, when the user touches the cover, static electricity may be generated or changed on the outer surface of the cover. In addition, the device 1000 can sense the touch input to the cover by sensing the generation or change of the static electricity through the touch screen.

If it is determined in step S404 that the touch input to the outer surface of the cover has been received, the device 1000 may determine in step S406 whether a touch input to the first area of the cover has been received. The first region of the cover may be, for example, a transparent window portion of the cover.

As a result of the determination in step S406, if the touch input to the first area of the cover has been received, the device 1000 can execute the predetermined first operation. For example, when a touch input to the transparent window of the cover is received, the device 1000 may control a predetermined operation of the displayed application on a portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover on the touch screen.

If it is determined in step S406 that the touch input for the first area of the cover has not been received, then in step S410, the device 1000 determines whether a touch input for the second area of the cover has been received. The second area of the cover may be, for example, all or part of the outer surface of the cover except for the transparent window.

If it is determined in step S410 that the touch input for the second area of the cover has been received, the device 1000 can perform the second operation in step S412. For example, if a touch input for a portion of the outer surface of the cover that is not a transparent window is received, the device 1000 may change the application displayed on the touch screen to a portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover.

If it is determined in step S404 that the touch input to the outer surface of the cover has not been received, then in step S414, the device 1000 determines whether a bending input for the cover has been received. When the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the cover can sense a bending input to the cover using, for example, a bending sensor in the cover, a pressure sensor, (1000).

If it is determined in step S414 that the bending input for the cover has been received, the device 1000 executes the predetermined third operation in step S416. For example, when the end portion of the cover is bent, the device 1000 can display an object representing predetermined information on a portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover on the touch screen.

If it is determined in step S414 that the bending input for the cover has not been received, then in step S418, the device 1000 determines whether a button input to the device 1000 has been received. If it is determined in step S418 that the button input to the device 1000 has been received, the device 1000 executes the preset fourth operation in step S420.

5 is a flow diagram of a method by which a device 1000 performs an operation based on user input to a plurality of regions of a cover outer surface of the device 1000, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S500, the device 1000 receives a touch input for the first area on the outer surface of the cover. The device 1000 may receive a touch input to the transparent window on the outer surface of the cover.

In step S510, the device 1000 displays the object in the second area of the cover outer surface. For example, the device 1000 may display a touch keyboard on a portion of the outer surface of the cover other than the transparent window. Also, for example, the device 1000 may display a user interface associated with an application running on the device 1000, in a portion of the cover outer surface other than the transparent window. Also, for example, the cover may be a transparent display device, and the device 1000 may control the transparency of a predetermined portion of the outer surface of the cover except for the transparent window. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S520, the device 1000 receives a touch input for the object displayed in the second area. For example, the user may touch the touch keyboard displayed on the cover, and the cover may transmit input information to the device 1000 for the touched key.

In step S530, the device 1000 executes a preset operation based on the touch input. The device 1000 may perform a predetermined operation based on at least one of a touch input to the first area of the cover outer surface and a touch input to the second area of the outer surface of the cover.

Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method for a device 1000 to perform an action based on a cover and a user input to the device 1000 with the cover of the device 1000 open in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S600, the device 1000 receives a touch input to the inner surface of the cover. With no objects displayed on the inner surface of the cover, the device 1000 can receive a touch input to the inner surface of the cover. In addition, the device 1000 may receive a touch input for a predetermined object displayed on the inner surface of the cover. In this case, for example, a touch keyboard may be displayed on the inner surface of the cover, but is not limited thereto.

In step S610, the device 1000 receives a bending input for the cover. The cover can be electrically connected to the device 1000 and the cover can sense the bending input to the cover using, for example, a bending sensor in the cover, a pressure sensor. The cover may also send a signal to the device 1000 regarding the detected bending input.

In step S620, the device 1000 receives a button input for the button of the device 1000. [ For example, the button of the device 1000 may be a physical button located on the side of the device. However, it is not limited thereto.

In step S630, the device 1000 receives a touch input to the touch screen. The device 1000 may receive a touch input to the touch screen using a touch sensor.

In step S640, the device 1000 can execute a predetermined operation based on the received user input. The device 1000 may perform a predetermined action based on at least one of a touch input to the cover inner surface, a bending input to the cover, a button input to the button of the device 1000, and a touch input to the touch screen have.

Figure 7 is a flow chart of a method for a device 1000 to perform an operation of a device 1000 based on user input to an inner surface of a cover with the cover of the device 1000 open in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention to be.

In step S710, the device 1000 displays a touch keyboard on the inner surface of the cover. When the character input window is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open, the device 1000 can display the touch keyboard on the inner surface of the cover.

In step S720, the device 1000 receives a touch input to the touch keyboard. The cover can sense the touch input to the touch keyboard displayed on the inner surface of the cover, and can transmit the sensed touch input signal to the device 1000. Also, the device 1000 can input characters into the character input window as the touch input is received.

8 is a flow diagram of a method for modifying an object displayed on a touch screen of a device 1000 according to an open state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S800, the device 1000 determines that the open state of the cover is changed. The device 1000 can determine whether the cover is closed or open. For example, the device 1000 can detect whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed or open by using at least one of an illuminance sensor, a touch sensor, and a pressure sensor.

In step S810, the device 1000 changes the object displayed on the touch screen according to the open state of the cover. For example, with the cover closed, the device 1000 may display an object representing the execution result of the running application in the portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover on the touch screen. Also, once the cover is open, the device 1000 may display, on the entire area of the touch screen, an object representing the result of executing the running application. In this case, the objects to be displayed when the cover is closed and the objects to be displayed when the cover is open can be set differently from each other.

In addition, with the cover open, the device 1000 can display, on the entire area of the touch screen, an object representing the result of executing the running application. Also, for example, if the cover is closed, the device 1000 may display an object representing the result of executing the running application in the portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover on the touch screen. In this case, the objects to be displayed when the cover is closed and the objects to be displayed when the cover is open can be set differently from each other.

9 is a view for explaining an example in which an object displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 is changed based on a button input to the device 1000 in a state that the cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A, an object representing the execution result of the clock application can be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed .

9 (b), when the user depresses the button of the device 1000, the user can display the execution result of the weather application on the portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover The object representing can be displayed.

9 (b), an object representing the execution result of another application executing in the device 1000 may be displayed on the cover. However, it is not limited thereto. The device 1000 may display an object representing the execution result of another application on a portion different from the portion corresponding to the transparent window 10 on the touch screen. Further, by adjusting the transparency of a part of the cover, the user can see an object representing the execution result of another application.

9 (a), on the part of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, the execution result of the clock application ≪ / RTI > may be displayed.

10 is a view for explaining an example in which a camera application is executed based on a user input to a transparent window 10 portion of an outer surface of a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10A, an object representing the execution result of the clock application can be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed .

10 (b), when the user touches and drags the transparent window 10 of the cover, on the portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, May be displayed. The device 1000 can also perform operations of the camera application based on the touch input to the transparent window 10 of the cover.

11 is a view for explaining an example in which a recording application is executed based on a user input to a transparent window 10 portion of an outer surface of a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11A, an object representing the execution result of the clock application may be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed .

When the user touches and drags the transparent window 10 of the cover, on the portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, as shown in Fig. 11 (b) May be displayed. The device 1000 may also perform operations of the recording application based on the touch input to the transparent window 10 of the cover.

12 is a diagram for explaining an example in which predetermined positional information is displayed on a touch screen of the device 1000 after the cover is closed when the cover is closed during execution of the map application according to an embodiment of the present invention .

Referring to FIG. 12 (a), the execution result of the map application can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open. For example, a map image may be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000.

12 (b), when the cover is closed, position information indicating the current position of the device 1000 is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover . The location information may include, for example, an address indicating the current location of the device 1000, an area name, and a building name. In this case, on the touch screen of the device 1000, no data may be displayed in the remaining portion except the portion corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover.

13 is a diagram for explaining an example in which predetermined navigation information is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 after the cover is closed when the cover is closed during execution of the navigation application according to the embodiment of the present invention .

Referring to FIG. 13 (a), the execution result of the navigation application may be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open. For example, a map image for navigation may be displayed in the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000.

13 (b), when the cover is closed, guidance information for navigation can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover. For example, guidance information for navigation may be displayed in text format. In this case, on the touch screen of the device 1000, no data may be displayed in the remaining portion except the portion corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover. Further, when the cover is closed, the device 1000 can activate the voice recognition function and receive the user's voice input.

14 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention inputs characters based on a touch input through a touch keyboard displayed on the outer surface of a cover.

Referring to FIG. 14, a touch keyboard may be displayed on the outer surface of the cover when the cover is closed. When the character input window is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, the device 1000 can display the touch keyboard on the outer surface of the cover.

In this case, the cover may have a display function, and the touch keyboard may be displayed in a predetermined area on the outer surface of the cover. However, it is not limited thereto. The touch keyboard is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, which portion does not correspond to the transparent window 10 of the cover, and the transparency of the cover is adjusted, The user can view the touch keyboard displayed on the touch screen.

In addition, the device 1000 can input a character in the character input window by receiving the touch input to the touch keyboard.

Fig. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention inputs a character based on a pattern of a touch input to an outer surface of a cover.

15, a character input window may be displayed on a portion of the cover 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover closed.

In addition, the user can write characters on the outer surface of the cover by hand. For example, the user can write characters in an area of the outer surface of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not located. Further, the device 1000 can recognize the characters written on the outer surface of the cover. Further, the device 1000 can input the recognized character into the character input window.

16 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an object displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 is changed based on a touch input to a cover in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16A, an object representing the execution result of the clock application can be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed .

16 (b), when the device 1000 receives the touch & drag input to the cover, on the part of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, An object representing the execution result of the application can be displayed. For example, the user can touch and drag an area of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not located.

17 is a diagram for explaining an example in which a cursor is moved based on a user input in a state in which a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is closed.

17, an object representing the execution result of the map application may be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed. For example, a map image and a predetermined pointer may be displayed. Further, when the device 1000 receives the touch & drag input to the cover, the pointer on the map image can be moved.

18 is a view for explaining an example in which notification information is displayed on a cover based on a user input in a closed state of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

18A, an object representing the execution result of the clock application can be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed .

In addition, when the device 1000 receives the notification information while the cover is closed, a notification window including notification information may be displayed on the outer surface of the cover as shown in FIG. 18 (b). The notification information may be, for example, information for notifying a reception of a message, an application update, a status of the device 1000, and reception of news information, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the cover may have a display function, and a notification window may be displayed on a predetermined area of the outer surface of the cover.

On the other hand, a notification window including notification information is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, which does not correspond to the transparent window 10 of the cover, and the transparency of the cover is adjusted, The user can view the notification information displayed on the touch screen of the portable terminal 1000.

Further, the user can adjust the size of the notification window indicating the notification information by touching and dragging the cover.

19 is a view for explaining an example in which a map image is displayed on a cover based on a user input to a cover in a closed state of the cover when the cover is closed while the map application is being executed according to the embodiment of the present invention to be.

Referring to FIG. 19 (a), the execution result of the map application can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open. For example, a map image may be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000.

19 (b), when the cover is closed, a part of the map image can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover. In addition, as the user touches and drags a portion of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not located, another portion of the map image may be displayed on the cover. In addition, the size of the area where another part of the map image is displayed on the cover can be adjusted according to the touch input of the user.

On the other hand, as the user touches and drags a portion of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not positioned, the transparency of a part of the cover can be adjusted. In addition, the user can view another portion of the map image displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 through the part with the transparency adjusted on the cover.

20 is a view for explaining an example in which a map image is displayed on a cover based on a user input for rubbing the cover in a closed state when the cover is closed while the map application is being executed according to the embodiment of the present invention to be.

Referring to FIG. 20 (a), the execution result of the map application can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open. For example, a map image may be displayed on the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000.

20 (b), when the cover is closed, a portion of the map image can be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover. Further, if the user rubs a portion of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not located, another portion of the map image may be displayed on the portion rubbed by the user on the cover.

On the other hand, if the user rubs a portion of the cover where the transparent window 10 is not located, the transparency of the portion rubbed by the user on the cover can be adjusted. In addition, the user can view another portion of the map image displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 through the part with the transparency adjusted on the cover.

FIG. 21 is a view for explaining an example in which time information is displayed on a touch screen of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention as a part of the cover is bent when the cover is closed.

Referring to Fig. 21 (a), with the cover closed, the device 1000 may be in a standby mode. In addition, no information may be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000.

21 (b), when the user bends the rim of the cover in the state that the cover is closed, the device 1000 wakes up and the cover of the device 1000 On the part corresponding to the window 10, an object representing the execution result of the clock application can be displayed.

22 is a view for explaining an example in which memo information is displayed on the touch screen of the device as the cover is curled according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 22 (a), with the cover closed, the device 1000 may be in a standby mode. In addition, no information may be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000.

In addition, when the cover is closed and the user touches the right side of the cover, a part of the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000 may be exposed to the outside, as shown in Fig. 22 (b). In addition, the device 1000 may be woken up and an object representing the execution result of the memo application may be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 exposed to the outside.

23 is a view for explaining an example in which music information is displayed on the touch screen of the device as the cover is folded according to an embodiment of the present invention.

23A, an object representing the result of execution of a music application may be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 corresponding to the transparent window 10 of the cover, with the cover closed . For example, a user interface for controlling reproduction of music may be displayed.

When the user folds the right side of the cover in the closed state of the cover, a part of the entire area of the touch screen of the device 1000 may be exposed to the outside, as shown in Fig. 23 (b). Furthermore, on the portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 that is exposed to the outside, the title and lyrics of the music being reproduced can be displayed. In addition, a user interface for controlling reproduction of music can be displayed on a portion of the touch screen of the device 1000 that is exposed to the outside.

24 is a view for explaining an example in which characters are input through a touch keyboard displayed on an inner surface of a cover in a state that the cover is opened according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 24, a character input window may be displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000 with the cover open. In addition, when the character input window is displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, the device 1000 can display the touch keyboard on the inner surface of the cover. Further, the device 1000 can input a character in the character input window based on the touch input to the touch keyboard.

25 is a view for explaining an example in which the color of the cover is changed according to the state of the device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 25 (a) and 25 (b), when the state of the device 1000 changes, the device 1000 can change the color of the cover. For example, if the battery level of the device 1000 falls below a predetermined value, the device 1000 may change the color of the cover. Further, for example, when the device 1000 receives predetermined notification information, the device 1000 can change the color of the cover to a predetermined color.

26 and 27 are block diagrams for explaining a configuration of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user input unit 1100, an output unit 1200, a communication unit 1300, a memory 1400, and a control unit 1500 can do. However, not all illustrated components are required. The device 1000 may be implemented by more components than the components shown, and the device 1000 may be implemented by fewer components.

27, the user input unit 1100 may include a sensor 1110, a microphone 1120 and a camera 1130, and the output unit 1200 may include a display unit 1210 and a sound output (Not shown). The communication unit 1300 may include a mobile communication unit 1310, a local communication unit 1320, and a wired communication unit 1330.

The user input unit 1100 receives user input to the device 1000 and the cover. For example, the user input unit 1100 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (contact type capacitance type, pressure type resistive type, infrared ray detection type, surface ultrasonic wave conduction type, A tension measuring method, a piezo effect method, etc.), a jog wheel, and a jog switch. Also, the user input unit 1100 can detect user input to the device 1000 using at least one of a sensor, a microphone, and a camera. Also, the user input unit 1100 can detect user input to the cover using at least one of a sensor, a microphone, and a camera. In addition, when the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the user input 1100 may be provided with a user input for the cover from the cover.

Also, for example, the user input 1100 may include a sensor 1110, a microphone 1120, and a camera 1130. The sensor 1110 may sense the state of the device 1000 or the state around the device 1000 and may transmit the sensed information to the controller 1500. [ The sensor 1110 may sense whether the cover is closed, touch input to the touch screen, or touch input to the cover. Also, the sensor 1110 may be a touch sensor, an illumination sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a temperature / humidity sensor, an infrared sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor ), An air pressure sensor, a proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor (illuminance sensor). The function of each sensor can be intuitively deduced from the name by those skilled in the art, so a detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the camera 1130 photographs the periphery of the device 1000 and provides the image data to the control unit 1500. The microphone 1120 receives an external acoustic signal and processes it as electrical voice data.

The output unit 1200 may output the audio and video signals of the device 1000 and may include a display unit 1210 and an audio output unit 1220.

The display unit 1210 displays information processed in the device 1000. The display unit 1210 may display an object representing the execution result of the application. In addition, the display unit 1210 can display the changed object depending on whether the cover is closed.

Meanwhile, when the display unit 1210 and the touch pad have a layer structure and are configured as a touch screen, the display unit 1210 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 1210 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display A 3D display, and an electrophoretic display. The device 1000 may include two or more display units 1210 according to an implementation of the device 1000. [ At this time, the two or more display units 1210 may be arranged to face each other using a hinge.

The audio output unit 1220 outputs audio data received from the communication unit 1300 or stored in the memory 1400. The sound output unit 1220 outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, alarm sound) performed in the device 1000. [ The sound output unit 1220 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The communication unit 1300 may include one or more components for communicating with an external device of the device 1000. [ When the cover is electrically connected to the device 1000, the device 1000 may receive touch input information for the cover from the cover. In addition, the device 1000 may transmit the data to be displayed on the outer or inner surface of the cover to the cover. In addition, the device 1000 may send control information to the cover to change the color and transparency of the cover. Also, the communication unit 1300 can receive the touch input information sensed by the cover from the cover.

The communication unit 1300 may include a mobile communication unit 1310, a local communication unit 1320, and a wired communication unit 1330, for example. The mobile communication unit 1310 transmits and receives radio signals to and from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception. The short-range wireless communication unit may include a Bluetooth communication unit, a Bluetooth low energy communication unit, a near field communication unit, a WLAN communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, an IrDA , an infrared data association communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, an UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, an Ant + communication unit, and the like. Also, the wired communication unit 1330 can transmit and receive data to / from an external device (e.g., cover) through a wired cable or a wired terminal.

The memory 1400 stores data necessary for the device 1000 to perform operations of the device 1000 based on user input to the cover.

The memory 1400 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) , An optical disc, and the like. In addition, the device 1000 may operate a web storage or a cloud server that performs a storage function of the memory 1400 on the Internet.

Programs stored in the memory 1400 can be classified into a plurality of modules according to their functions, for example, a UI module, a touch screen module, a notification module, and the like. The UI module can provide a specialized UI, a GUI, and the like that are interlocked with the device 1000 for each application. The touch screen module senses a touch gesture on the user's touch screen, and can transmit information on the touch gesture to the control unit 1500. The touch screen module according to an embodiment of the present invention can recognize and analyze a touch code. The touch screen module may comprise separate hardware including a controller. The notification module may generate a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the device 1000. [ Examples of events generated in the device 1000 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, schedule notification, and the like. The notification module may output a notification signal in the form of a video signal through the display unit 1210 or may output a notification signal in the form of an audio signal through the sound output unit 1220, It may output a notification signal.

The control unit 1500 controls the overall operation of the device 1000. For example, the control unit 1500 can control the user input unit 1100, the output unit 1200, the communication unit 1300, and the memory 1400 by executing programs stored in the memory 1400. [

Specifically, the control unit 1500 determines whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed. The control unit 1500 can determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed by using various sensors included in the device 1000. [ For example, the control unit 1500 can determine whether the cover of the device 1000 is closed by using at least one of an illuminance sensor, a touch sensor, and a pressure sensor. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, the control unit 1500 selects one of a plurality of input modes. If the cover is closed, the control unit 1500 can select the first input mode. In the first input mode, the control unit 1500 may activate a sensor for receiving a touch input to the outer surface of the cover and a button input to the button of the device 1000. In the first input mode, the controller 1500 may activate a function for receiving a bending input to the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

If the cover is open, the control unit 1500 may select the second input mode. In the second input mode, the controller 1500 may activate a sensor for receiving a touch input to the touch screen of the device 1000 and a button input to the button of the device 1000. [ Also, in the second input mode, the controller 1500 may activate a function for receiving a touch input to the inner surface of the cover and a function for receiving a bending input to the cover. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, the control unit 1500 receives the user input by controlling the user input unit 1100 and the communication unit 1300. [ In the first input mode, the controller 1500 may receive a touch input to the outer surface of the cover and a button input to a button of the device 1000. In addition, in a first input mode, the controller 1500 may receive the bending input for the cover 1000 of the device. However, it is not limited thereto.

In addition, in the second input mode, the controller 1500 may receive a touch input to the touch screen of the device 1000, a button input to the button of the device 1000, and a touch input to the inner surface of the cover. Also, in the second input mode, the controller 1500 can receive the touch input to the inner side of the cover and the bending input to the cover in the second input mode. However, it is not limited thereto.

Further, the control unit 1500 executes an operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode. The operation corresponding to the user input may be set in advance according to the input mode. In this case, the operation corresponding to the user input may differ depending on, for example, the execution screen of the application displayed on the touch screen of the device 1000, the object displayed on the cover.

For example, when the touch input to the first area (for example, the area where the transparent window is located) is received from the outer surface of the cover in the closed state of the cover, the controller 1500 can perform the first operation. In addition, when the cover is closed and the touch input to the second area (for example, the area excluding the area where the transparent window is located) is received from the outer surface of the cover, the controller 1500 can perform the second operation. Further, in a state in which the cover is closed, when the bending input to the cover is received, the control unit 1500 can perform the third operation. Further, in a state in which the cover is closed, when the button input to the device 1000 is received, the control unit 1500 can execute the fourth operation.

On the other hand, when the cover is closed, the controller 1500 can display a predetermined object on a second area of the outer surface of the cover (for example, a part excluding the area where the transparent window is located). Also, with the cover closed, the control unit 1500 can change the object displayed in the second area of the cover outer surface. In addition, the control unit 1500 can adjust the transparency of a part or all of the cover. Further, with the cover closed, the control unit 1500 can change the color of part or all of the cover, based on the state of the device 1000. [ In addition, when the cover is closed, the control unit 1500 can display, for example, a predetermined object only on a portion corresponding to the transparent window of the cover on the touch screen. However, it is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, in a state in which the cover is open, the control unit 1500 can display a predetermined object on the inner surface of the cover. Also, when the open state of the cover is changed, the control unit 1500 can change the object displayed on the touch screen.

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.

Claims (27)

A method for a device to perform an operation of the device based on user input,
Determining whether the cover of the device is closed;
Selecting one of a plurality of input modes of the device based on the determination;
Receiving user input to the cover; And
Executing a predetermined operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode;
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The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the step of selecting the input mode comprises selecting a first input mode as the cover is determined to be closed,
And in the first input mode, the predetermined operation is performed based on a touch input to an outer surface of the cover.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein receiving the user input comprises receiving a touch input to an outer surface of the cover in a closed state of the cover.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein performing the operation comprises performing a first operation of the device based on a touch input to the transparent window portion of the outer surface of the cover in a closed state of the cover, And performs a second operation based on a touch input to the other portion.
5. The method of claim 4,
A predetermined user interface is displayed on the other part, and the second operation is executed based on a touch input through the user interface.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein receiving the user input comprises receiving a bending input that bends the cover with the cover closed.
The method according to claim 1,
Receiving a button input for pressing a physical button provided on the device when the cover is closed;
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The method according to claim 1,
Changing an object displayed on a screen of the device based on the determination;
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9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the modified object is displayed on a portion of the entire area of the screen of the device exposed to the outside as a part of the cover is opened.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the object is changed based on at least one of a position and a size of the exposed partial area.
The method according to claim 1,
The step of selecting the input mode may include selecting a second input mode as the cover is determined to be open,
And in the second input mode, the predetermined operation is performed based on a touch input to the inner surface of the cover.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein a predetermined user interface is displayed on an inner surface of the cover and the predetermined operation is executed based on a touch input through the user interface.
The method according to claim 1,
The step of selecting the input mode may include selecting a second input mode as the cover is determined to be open,
And in the second input mode, user input to the cover is ignored.
A device for performing an action based on a user input to a cover,
A user input for receiving user input to the cover connected to the device; And
A control unit for determining whether the cover is closed, selecting one of a plurality of input modes of the device based on the determination, and executing a predetermined operation corresponding to the user input based on the selected input mode;
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15. The method of claim 14,
The controller selects the first input mode according to the determination that the cover is closed,
And in the first input mode, the predetermined operation is performed based on a touch input to the outer surface of the cover.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the user input receives a touch input to an outer surface of the cover in a closed state of the cover.
17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the control unit executes a first operation of the device based on a touch input to the transparent window portion of the outer surface of the cover in a state that the cover is closed, And performs a second operation based on the touch input.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein a predetermined user interface is displayed on the other portion and the second operation is performed based on a touch input through the user interface.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the user input receives a bending input that bends the cover with the cover closed.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the user input portion receives a button input to depress a physical button provided on the device in a closed state of the cover.
15. The method of claim 14,
And the control unit changes the object displayed on the screen of the device based on the determination.
22. The method of claim 21,
Wherein the modified object is displayed on a portion of the entire area of the screen of the device that is exposed to the outside as the portion of the cover is opened.
23. The method of claim 22,
Wherein the object is modified based on at least one of a position and a size of the exposed partial area.
15. The method of claim 14,
The controller selects the second input mode according to the determination that the cover is opened,
And in the second input mode, the predetermined operation is performed based on a touch input to an inner surface of the cover.
25. The method of claim 24,
Wherein a predetermined user interface is displayed on an inner surface of the cover and the predetermined operation is executed based on a touch input through the user interface.
15. The method of claim 14,
The controller selects the second input mode according to the determination that the cover is opened,
And in the second input mode, the user input to the cover is ignored by the device.
A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method of claim 1.
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