KR20150135846A - Mobile terminal and headset - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a headset which are wirelessly connected to each other. The mobile terminal comprises: an output portion which outputs notification information in accordance with an occurrence of an event; a wireless communications portion which transmits the notification information to the headset located within a certain distance; and a control portion which finishes an output of the notification information which is being outputted in accordance with a reception of a control command when the control command is received from the headset while the notification information is outputted, converts text information related to the event into sound information, and transmits the sound information to the headset to make the sound information be outputted from the headset.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND HEADSET [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a headset connected to each other wirelessly.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

A headset is an electronic device that converts an electric signal into an acoustic signal and can listen to sounds output from the acoustic output section by hanging the band on the head or neck. 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the use of headsets has been increasingly used for portable telephone calls or listening to music according to the development of mobile terminals such as mobile phones and smart phones.

In particular, although a headset generally has a bulkier volume than an earphone, it can block external noise and has a merit of providing a sense of presence, and is widely used for business, education, music appreciation, etc. for communication and broadcasting. Also, unlike the earphone, the headset can incorporate electronic components inside the main body, so that it is not only a function of outputting sound but also an advantage of being able to operate a mobile terminal.

On the other hand, when an event occurs in the terminal, notification information for notifying the generated event can be output to the terminal as well as to the headset. For example, when a telephone is received while the terminal and the headset are connected with a wired or wireless connection, the terminal and the headset may simultaneously output a ring tone.

At this time, there are user needs to confirm the caller information using the headset. That is, there is user need to visually confirm the caller information displayed on the display unit of the terminal, but to audibly confirm it through the headset.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a headset capable of audibly guiding caller information through a headset when an incoming event occurs.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and a headset that can prevent caller information from being outputted through a speaker of a terminal as well as a headset.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus including an output unit for outputting notification information according to an event occurrence, a wireless communication unit for transmitting the notification information to a headset located within a predetermined distance, When the control command is received from the headset, outputting the notification information being output according to reception of the control command, converting the text information related to the event into voice information, and outputting the voice information to the headset And a controller for transmitting the voice information to the headset.

In one embodiment, the event is an incoming event in which a telephone or a message is received from a counterpart terminal, and the announcement information is auditory information for guiding generation of the incoming event.

In one embodiment, the control unit searches for text information related to the counter party in response to the control command, and converts the text information to the voice information.

In one embodiment, the voice information is auditory information for guiding at least one of a phone number and a name of the counterpart terminal.

In one embodiment, the announcement information is output to the headset when the announcement information is transmitted, and when the voice information is transmitted, the output of the announcement information is stopped and the voice information is output.

In one embodiment, at least one of the announcement information and the voice information is transmitted through an in-band ring signal through a synchronous connection oriented link.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication system including a short distance communication module for receiving notification information for guiding generation of an incoming event from a terminal located within a predetermined distance, a receiver for outputting the notification information, And a control command for requesting caller information in response to the user input is transmitted to the terminal, and when the caller information is received from the terminal, the caller information is stopped and the receiver is controlled to output the caller information Wherein the circuit board includes:

In one embodiment, at least one of the announcement information and the caller information is transmitted through an in-band ring signal via a synchronous connection oriented link.

In one embodiment, the input unit includes a first input unit configured to receive or reject a call from the terminal, and a second input unit configured to increase or decrease a volume of sound output from the receiver, The base station requests the caller information to the terminal when the user input is applied to the second input unit while the announcement information is being output.

In one embodiment, the caller information includes at least one of a telephone number and a name of the counterpart terminal.

In one embodiment, the circuit board controls the receiver to convert the text into voice information when the caller information is text, and to output the voice information.

In one embodiment, the announcement information output from the headset is simultaneously output to the terminal, and when the control command is received while the announcement information is being output, the output of the announcement information is terminated.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the headset according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the user does not need to visually check the caller information displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal, the user can easily check the caller information even when the user is away from the terminal.

In the case where at least one of the sender's telephone number and the name is output as auditory information, a problem of privacy invasion may occur. However, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the auditory information is not output from the terminal, Therefore, there is an advantage that the privacy of the terminal user can be protected.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention;
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention,
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a modification of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5A and 5B are conceptual diagrams for explaining a headset 500 related to the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a state of use of the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500
7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation between the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 according to the present invention.
8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation for the user to reject a call received by the mobile terminal 100 using the headset 540

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcasting signal may be encoded according to at least one of technical standards for transmitting and receiving a digital broadcasting signal (or a broadcasting system, for example, ISO, IEC, DVB, ATSC, etc.) It is possible to receive the digital broadcasting signal using a method conforming to the technical standard defined by the technical standards.

The broadcast-related information may be information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, for example, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H). The broadcast signal and / or the broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 170.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

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 wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input unit or a mechanical key such as a button located on a front or rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

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

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

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

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

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

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display portion 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 251 is flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, a battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 due to an external force, taking into account the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case comprising a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

4 is a perspective view showing an example of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 is configured to be worn on the head of a human body, and a frame unit (case, housing, etc.) for the mobile terminal 400 may be provided. The frame portion may be formed of a flexible material to facilitate wearing. This figure illustrates that the frame portion includes a first frame 401 and a second frame 402 of different materials. In general, the mobile terminal 400 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The frame portion is supported on the head portion, and a space for mounting various components is provided. As shown in the figure, electronic parts such as the control module 480, the sound output module 452, and the like may be mounted on the frame part. Further, a lens 403 covering at least one of the left eye and the right eye may be detachably mounted on the frame portion.

The control module 480 controls various electronic components included in the mobile terminal 400. The control module 480 can be understood as a configuration corresponding to the control unit 180 described above. This figure illustrates that the control module 480 is provided in the frame portion on one side of the head. However, the position of the control module 480 is not limited thereto.

The display unit 451 may be implemented as a head mounted display (HMD). The HMD type refers to a display method that is mounted on a head and displays an image directly in front of the user's eyes. When the user wears the glass-type mobile terminal 400, the display unit 451 may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the left and right eyes so that the user can directly provide an image in front of the user's eyes. In this figure, the display unit 451 is located at a portion corresponding to the right eye so that an image can be output toward the user's right eye.

The display unit 451 can project an image to the user's eyes using a prism. Further, the prism may be formed to be transmissive so that the user can view the projected image and the general view of the front (the range that the user views through the eyes) together.

As described above, the image output through the display unit 451 may be overlapped with the general view. The mobile terminal 400 can provide an Augmented Reality (AR) in which a virtual image is superimposed on a real image or a background and displayed as a single image using the characteristics of the display.

The camera 421 is disposed adjacent to at least one of the left eye and the right eye, and is configured to photograph a forward image. Since the camera 421 is positioned adjacent to the eyes, the camera 421 can acquire a scene viewed by the user as an image.

Although the camera 421 is provided in the control module 480 in this figure, it is not limited thereto. The camera 421 may be installed in the frame portion, or may be provided in a plurality of ways to obtain a stereoscopic image.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 may include user input units 423a and 423b operated to receive control commands. The user input units 423a and 423b can be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner such as a touch or a push. This figure illustrates that the frame unit and the control module 480 are provided with user input units 423a and 423b of a push and touch input method, respectively.

In addition, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be provided with a microphone (not shown) for receiving sound and processing it as electrical voice data and an acoustic output module 452 for outputting sound. The sound output module 452 may be configured to transmit sound in a general sound output mode or a bone conduction mode. When the sound output module 452 is implemented in a bone conduction manner, when the user wears the mobile terminal 400, the sound output module 452 is brought into close contact with the head and vibrates the skull to transmit sound.

In addition, the sound output module 452 may be formed as a separate device and connected wirelessly to the control module 480. More specifically, the sound output module 452 may be physically separate from the control module 480. That is, the sound output module 452 may be a separate device such as a headset, or may be detachably attached to the glass-type mobile terminal 400.

Meanwhile, the terminal of the present invention may be wirelessly connected to a headset, and may transmit the notification information to the headset so that notification information related to an event is output from the headset when an event occurs. For example, notification information according to the occurrence of the event may be output through the output unit of the terminal and simultaneously output through the output unit of the headset. Even if the user is located at a certain distance from the terminal, the user can be informed of information related to the event generated in the terminal by wearing a wirelessly connected headset.

5A and 5B, a headset 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

In the present invention, a headset includes an earphone, a hearing aid, a handset, and a receiver, which are formed so as to fit in or close to the ear and are connected to the terminal by wire or wireless to convert an electric signal into an acoustic signal. However, for convenience of description, the present invention will be described below with reference to a headset 500 formed by a user so as to be worn on the head or on the neck, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Inside the headset main body 510, electronic components for controlling a user's control command input to the headset 500 or for controlling a terminal electrically connected to the headset 500 are incorporated.

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

The terminal connected to the headset 500 may include a local communication module for local communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC (Near Field Communication) can be used as short range communication technology. have. Therefore, the headset 500 and the terminal can be wirelessly connected by the Bluetooth technology.

The band 512 not only physically connects the two headset bodies 510 but also electrically connects the built-in electronic components inside the two headset bodies 510. [ The user can use the band 512 to mount and use the headset 500 on the body.

The input unit 511 receives a control command for operating a headset 500 or a terminal electrically connected to the headset 500. The input unit 511 may be formed in at least a part of the area of the headset body 510.

The headset 500 uses the band 512 by hanging it around the neck and by pulling the receiver 520 out of the receiver holder 513 and inserting it into the ear, the user can hear the sound output from the receiver 520. [

A front input unit 511 and another input unit 511 'may be formed on a side surface of the headset body 510. The function of the input unit 511 on the front side and the input unit 511 'on the side are separated so that the input unit 511 on the front has a function of switching to a call mode in which the output sound is reproduced or stopped, And the side input unit 511 'may perform a function of increasing or decreasing the volume (or volume) of the sound to be output.

The receiver 520 is accommodated in the receiver holder 513 or formed so as to be drawn out from the receiver holder 513. [ The receiver 520 is stored in the receiver holder 513 when the user does not use the headset 500 and the receiver 520 is taken out from the receiver holder 513 when the headset 500 is used.

The receiver 520 is connected to the headset main body 510 by the cable 521 so that the receiver 520 is connected to the headset main body 510 regardless of whether the receiver 520 is housed in the receiver holder 513 or drawn out from the receiver holder 513. [ The electronic components built in the main body 510 remain electrically connected to each other.

There are various structures in which the receiver 520 is housed in the receiver holder 513. For example, magnets having different polarities are provided to apply attraction to the receiver 520 and the receiver holder 513, respectively, so that the receiver 520 can be mounted on the receiver holder 513 by magnetic force. In another structure, there may be a structure in which a guide rail is formed in one of the receiver 520 and the receiver holder 513, and a guide protrusion is formed in the other, thereby coupling the receiver 520 to the receiver holder 513 . In another structure, there may be a structure in which a latch is formed on one of the receiver 520 and the receiver holder 513, and a latching groove is formed on the other, so that the receiver 520 is hooked on the receiver holder 513.

Although not shown in the drawings, the headset according to another embodiment of the present invention may be formed such that the receiver 520 is not provided and the receiver 520 is led out.

The switch 530 is installed in the receiver 520 or the receiver holder 513 to sense receipt or withdrawal of the receiver 520. [ The switch 530 is formed to switch the ON / OFF state by receipt or withdrawal of the receiver 520. [

A circuit board (not shown) is installed inside the headset body 510 to be electrically connected to the terminal and process electric signals. The circuit board is electrically connected to the switch 530 to switch the functional condition of the terminal connected to the headset 500 according to the on / off state transition of the switch 530. [ The circuit board controls the operating state of the terminal and may be referred to as a control unit.

When the receiver 520 is pulled out of the receiver holder 513 or stored in the receiver holder 513, the switch 530 is switched from the on state to the off state or from the off state to the on state, The circuit board switches at least some functions of the terminal from an active state to an idle state or from an idle state to an operating state.

The function of the terminal whose operation state is switched by the circuit board can be call, communication, and sound output. For example, when the switch 530 is turned on by the withdrawal of the receiver 520 housed in the receiver holder 513, the circuit board switches the terminal's call function to the operating state and receives the received call . Accordingly, a two-step process of inputting a control command for pulling out the receiver 520 from the receiver holder 513 to receive a call and switching the call function of the terminal from the input unit 511 to the operating state, And the receiver 520 is extracted from the receiver 513 by only one step.

For example, when the switch 520 is turned on by the withdrawal of the receiver 520 stored in the receiver holder 513, the controller 530 outputs the text information related to the event generated by the terminal to the voice information, To the terminal. In response to the control command, the terminal may convert text information related to an event generated in the terminal into voice information (TTS) and transmit the voice information to the headset. Accordingly, the user can pick up the receiver 520 from the receiver holder 513 and receive the event information generated in the terminal by voice.

As another example, if the receiver 520 that has been drawn out from the receiver holder 513 is received in the receiver holder 513 and the switch 530 is turned off, the circuit board can change the sound output function of the terminal from the operating state to the idle state So that the acoustic output of the receiver 520 can be stopped.

The input unit 511 receives a control command from the user to switch the communication state of the terminal from the idle state to the operating state separately from the switch 530. The input unit 111 receives a control command from the user when the user wishes to control the call function, the communication function, and the sound output function of the terminal. The input unit 111 and the switch 130 may be used to input control commands according to the convenience of the user, and complement each other to control the headset and the terminal.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the headset includes a headset body having a receiver holder at an end thereof, a receiver connected to the headset body and configured to be accommodated in the receiver holder or drawn out from the receiver holder, A switch installed in the receiver holder to switch the on / off state by receipt or withdrawal of the receiver; and a switch installed in the headset body to be electrically connected to the terminal for processing an electrical signal, And a circuit board electrically connected to the switch to switch the operating state of the terminal according to the switch state. The switch may include a push-button switch protruding from at least one area of the receiver holder, pushed or restored according to receipt or withdrawal of the receiver, and a push-button switch for switching the on / off state depending on whether the push- .

Hereinafter, embodiments related to the mobile terminal and the control method that can be implemented in the headset will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

6 is a use state diagram of the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, when at least one application generates an event, the mobile terminal 100 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event (hereinafter, a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event is referred to as 'notification information'). Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The output unit may output a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, a vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display module 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the output unit 153.

At this time, the application is a concept including a widget, a home launcher, and the like, and refers to all types of programs that can be run on the terminal. Accordingly, the application may be a program that performs a function of a web browser, a moving image playback, a message transmission / reception, a schedule management, and an application update.

The occurrence of an event can be detected, for example, when a call is received, when an application to be updated exists, when a message arrives, when charging, when the terminal is powered on, when power is turned off, An LCD awake key, an alarm, an incoming call, a missed notification, and the like.

As another example, when specific information is received through the wireless communication unit of the terminal, an event occurs in an application related to the specific information, and the control unit senses the event. Or when there is an item entered by the user on the schedule management, when the date corresponds to the item, the event occurs in the schedule management application.

Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile terminal and the headset according to an incoming event in which a call or a character is received from a counterpart terminal will be described in detail for convenience of explanation. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, but can be applied to the various events described above.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 transmits notification information to the headset 500 to notify the generated event. More specifically, when an incoming event occurs in the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100 transmits notification information to the headset 500 to guide the incoming event.

For example, when the specific event is an incoming event, the notification information may include predetermined ringing tones, ringing tones, ringtones, vibrations, LEDs, and the like. Glitter, and the like.

Meanwhile, when the notification information is received from the mobile terminal 100, the headset 500 outputs the received notification information through the receiver 520. At this time, the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 may be connected wirelessly or by wire. For example, the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 may be connected to each other via a bluetooth in a state where the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance. As another example, when connected by wire, mutual voice and data can be exchanged by cable.

In an embodiment, when the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 are connected by Bluetooth, they can exchange data with each other by a synchronous connection oriented link (SCO link). At this time, the announcement information may be transmitted as an in-band ring to the headset 500 by the synchronous connection-oriented link.

Here, an in-band ring of bluetooth is a function of simultaneously outputting the ring tone of the mobile terminal to the output unit of the mobile terminal 100 and the receiver of the headset 500, it means. According to the in-band ring, the same sound data should be output to the speaker of the mobile terminal and the receiver of the headset. For example, when the notification information is output to the speaker of the mobile terminal, the notification information is also output to the listener of the headset.

Meanwhile, the user can perform control on the mobile terminal 100 using the headset 500 while the headset 500 is worn.

For example, when the headset 500 detects an input for briefly touching (or pressing) the first input unit 511 while the announcement information by the incoming event is being output, the headset 500 transmits a signal for connecting the incoming call to the mobile terminal 100, And transmits a signal for rejecting the incoming call to the mobile terminal 110 when an input for touching (or pressing) the first input unit 5110 is detected.

For example, if an input for touching (or pressing) the second input unit 511 'is detected while the notification information by the incoming event is output, the headset 500 may transmit information related to the incoming event instead of the notification information (For example, at least one of the telephone number and the name of the other party's terminal) for voice guidance.

That is, the input unit is composed of a first input unit and a second input unit that are physically spaced apart and perform different functions depending on which of the first and second input units the user input is detected while the announcement information is output .

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7, a method of outputting voice information related to an event instead of the notification information will be described in detail.

First, a step of generating an event in the terminal proceeds (S710). For example, the generated event may be an incoming event (or telephone call).

When an event occurs, the mobile terminal 100 may set a data link for transmitting notification information (S720). For example, when the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 are connected by Bluetooth, the mobile terminal 100 can establish a synchronous connection oriented link with the headset 500. [ However, when the mobile terminal 100 and the headset 500 are connected by wire, the step of setting the data link may be omitted.

When the synchronous connection-oriented link is established, the mobile terminal 100 outputs notification information corresponding to the incoming event (S730). For example, in the case of an incoming event, the mobile terminal may output a ring tone through a speaker, generate vibration using a haptic module, or flash a light emitting diode (LED).

At the same time, the mobile terminal 100 transmits the notification information to the headset 500 through the synchronous connection-oriented link (S732). When the notification information is received, the headset 500 outputs the received notification information (S734). For example, it is possible to output the ring tone through the receiver, to generate vibration using the haptic module, or to blink the LED (light emitting diode) provided in the headset main body. Accordingly, the same or similar notification information as the notification information output from the mobile terminal 100 may be output from the headset 500.

While the notification information is being output to the headset 500 and the mobile terminal 100, a control command may be generated by a user operation on the headset 500 (S740). More specifically, the headset 500 generates a control command corresponding to the detected user input when a user input is detected in the input unit. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, when a user input is detected in the first input unit, a first control command related to an incoming connection / call rejection is generated. When a user input is detected in the second input unit, And generate a second control command for receiving guidance.

The generated second control command is transmitted from the headset 500 to the mobile terminal 100 in the form of a command (S742).

In response to the second control command, the mobile terminal 100 terminates output of the notification information being output and generates voice information (or TTS (text to speech)) related to the event (S750).

The mobile terminal 100 ends the output of the notification information being output in response to the second control command. For example, the ringer output can be terminated or muted. That is, the mobile terminal does not output the notification information after receiving the second control command.

On the other hand, the voice information is information related to an event, which not only notifies the fact that an event has occurred, such as notification information, but also refers to information that gives specific information related to the event to a voice. For example, in the case of an incoming event, the detailed information of the caller related to the caller's name, telephone number, and the like can be voice-guided. In the case of an alarm event, detailed information of the alarm, such as the time set as the alarm, Can be informed. In addition, when a message arrives, the message itself can be guided by voice.

At this time, the mobile terminal 100 or the headset 500 can search for text information related to the event, and convert the detected text information to speech. More specifically, the audio information can be generated by replacing the text with sound by using the previously recorded upbringing. For example, when a call is received from "010-1111-2222 ", and there is a matching contact among the contacts stored in the memory, a voice such as" call received from Obama " Information can be generated. If there is no matching contact, it is possible to generate voice information such as "a call has been received from this party ".

The generated voice information is transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 to the headset 500 (S752), and the headset 500 stops outputting the announcement information being outputted and outputs the received voice information (S754). That is, as the control command is generated, the output of the notification information is terminated in the mobile terminal 100, and the voice information is output in the headset 500 instead of the notification information.

On the other hand, the above-described voice information can be transmitted through a synchronous connection oriented link.

Although not shown in the figure, the voice information may be generated in the headset 500 other than the mobile terminal 100. [ That is, as the control command is transmitted from the headset 500 to the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100 terminates the output of the announcement information and transmits the text information related to the event to the headset 500. Subsequently, the headset 500 can stop outputting the announcement information, convert the received text information into voice information, and output the converted voice information.

Accordingly, the user can be informed of information related to the event generated in the mobile terminal 100 by a simple method of touching (or pressing) the input unit of the headset 500. At this time, since the voice information is outputted only to the headset 500, privacy can be protected.

8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation for the user to reject the call received by the mobile terminal 100 using the headset 540. [

The operations shown in Fig. 8 follow from the step S754 of "TTS output" described above in Fig. More specifically, the mobile terminal 100 terminates the output of the announcement information, and the headset 500 displays a first input section, which is configured to receive or reject a call from the terminal while outputting the voice information instead of the announcement information It is possible to detect a user input that is touch (or pressurized). In this case, the headset 500 generates a first control command for rejecting a call (or rejecting a call), and transmits the generated first control command to the mobile terminal 100 (S810).

In response to the received first control command, the mobile terminal 100 rejects the incoming call (or rejects the incoming call) (S820).

Then, the headset S830 transmits a second control command to the mobile terminal 100 when a user input for touching (or pressing) the second input unit formed to increase or decrease the volume of the sound output from the receiver is sensed (S830).

In response to the second control command, the mobile terminal 100 determines whether the second control command has been received within a predetermined time after rejecting the call to the terminal (S840). For example, it is possible to determine whether the reference time point at which the incoming call rejection is made is "14: 30: 15 seconds ", and the time when the control command is received is within a predetermined time from the reference time point.

According to the determination result, the mobile terminal 100 transmits a predetermined message to the counterpart terminal (or the caller of the call rejected call) (S850). For example, a predetermined character such as "I can not receive a call now, I will contact you in a moment." Thereby, the user can reject the incoming call in a simple manner and transmit the predetermined message to the other party.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (12)

An output unit for outputting notification information according to occurrence of an event;
A wireless communication unit for transmitting the notification information to a headset located within a predetermined distance; And
When the control command is received from the headset during output of the announcement information, outputting the announcement information being output upon receipt of the control command, converting the text information related to the event into voice information, And a controller for transmitting the voice information to the headset so that the voice information is output from the headset. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the event is an incoming event in which a telephone or a message is received from a counterpart terminal, and the announcement information is auditory information for guiding generation of the incoming event. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the controller searches the text information associated with the counterpart terminal in response to the control command and converts the text information into the speech information. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the voice information is auditory information for guiding at least one of a phone number and a name of the counterpart terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the announcement information is outputted to the headset when the announcement information is transmitted, and when the voice information is transmitted, the output of the announcement information is stopped and the voice information is output. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of the announcement information and the voice information is transmitted through an in-band ring signal through a synchronous connection oriented link. A short range communication module for receiving notification information for informing the occurrence of an incoming event from a terminal located within a predetermined distance;
A receiver for outputting the notification information;
An input unit for receiving a user input corresponding to the notification information; And
A circuit board for transmitting a control command for requesting caller information in response to the user input to the terminal and for stopping the output of the caller information when the caller information is received from the terminal and controlling the receiver to output the caller information, ≪ / RTI > 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein at least one of the announcement information and the caller information is transmitted through an in-band ring signal over a synchronous connection oriented link. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the input unit includes a first input unit configured to receive or reject a call from the terminal and a second input unit configured to increase or decrease a volume of sound output from the receiver,
Wherein the circuit board requests the caller information to the terminal when the user input is applied to the second input unit while outputting the announcement information. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the caller information includes at least one of a phone number and a name of the counterpart terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the circuit board controls the receiver to convert the text into voice information and output the voice information when the caller information is text. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the announcement information output from the headset is simultaneously output to the terminal, and when the control command is received while the announcement information is being output, the output of the announcement information is terminated.

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