KR20150137800A - Mobile terminal and control method for the mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a side surface display. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal includes: a body having a front surface, a side surface, and a rear surface; a sensing unit which senses the movement of the body; a display unit including a first area arranged on the front surface and a second area extended from the first area to be arranged on the second area; and a control unit which activates the second area when the movement of the body satisfies a preset condition while the second area is deactivated and outputs information, which is related to the information output to the first area, to the second area.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal including a side display unit.

The terminal can move And can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

Various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software to implement the complex functions of such multimedia devices. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

In addition, mobile terminals are regarded as personal items for expressing their individuality, and various design forms are required. The design form also includes structural changes and improvements for the user to use the mobile terminal more conveniently. As one of such structural changes and improvements, a side display unit and a user interface using the side display unit can be considered.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of outputting information to a side display unit in response to movement (or a state of being laid) of the terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of inputting a new type of user input and outputting the terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a body having a front surface, a side surface, and a rear surface; a sensing portion sensing movement of the body; a first region disposed on the front surface; And a second area disposed on the side of the first area, wherein when the movement of the main body satisfies predetermined conditions in a state in which the second area is inactivated, the second area is activated, And outputting the information related to the information output to the first area to the second area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit outputs control information for controlling a function related to information output to the first area to the second area, and the control information output to the second area is an object to be selected Lt; / RTI >

When at least one of the graphic images output to the second area is selected, the control unit executes a function associated with the selected graphic image and outputs the screen information related to the associated function to the first area .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition is a movement in which the main body tilts in the first direction, and the control unit is configured to move the main body in the first direction When the main body is tilted in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second region is inactivated.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller is configured to determine a relative position between the main body and the user, and when the movement of the main body satisfies the predetermined condition, .

Wherein the control unit monitors a relative position between the main body and the user through the camera while the second region is activated and monitors the relative position between the main body and the user through the camera when the second region disposed on the side of the main body is out of the user & , The second region may be deactivated.

In an exemplary embodiment, the sensing unit may include a touch sensor that senses a touch input to the display unit, and the preset condition includes a case where the touch area of the display unit according to the touch input is greater than or equal to a preset range do.

The control unit may terminate the output of information on the second area by using the change of the touch area of the touch input that touches the display unit in a state where the second area is activated.

In one embodiment, the display unit includes a third area located on the opposite side of the second area, and the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition is performed in a direction opposite to the first direction or the first direction Wherein the control unit activates the second area when the main body is tilted in the first direction and activates the third area when the main body is tilted in the second direction, do.

The control information output to the activated second region varies according to the information output to the first region, and the control information set in advance in the activated third region is output independently of the information output in the first region .

In an exemplary embodiment, the controller may further output the unconfirmed event information to the second area when the main body moves to satisfy the predetermined condition in the state where the unconfirmed event information exists.

Wherein the second area is divided into at least two areas, information related to the information output to the first area is output to one of the divided areas, and the unconfirmed event information is output to the other area .

When a predetermined type of touch is applied to the area from which the unconfirmed event information is output, detailed information related to the unconfirmed event information is output to either the first area or the second area .

In the embodiment, the activation state of the first region is maintained even when the second region is activated corresponding to the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition.

In a state in which the second region is activated, the brightness of illumination of the first region may become darker than the brightness of brightness of the second region before the second region is activated.

In one embodiment, information corresponding to the function set by the user is output to one area of the second area, in addition to the information associated with the information output to the first area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal including a main body having a front surface, a side surface and a rear surface, a display area having a first area disposed on the front surface and a second area disposed on the side surface, The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: displaying information in a first area; sensing movement of the main body in a state where the information is displayed in the first area; And activating the second area and outputting information related to the information output to the first area to the second area when the first area is satisfied.

The present invention controls the operation of the side display unit by using the movement (or the set state) of the terminal, and informs the user of the information according to the user's intention. In addition, since the front and side display units operate in conjunction with each other, a new type of user convenience can be provided.

In addition, according to the present invention, activation or non-activation of the front and side display units is discriminated to realize a terminal with low power consumption.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A.
3 is a flowchart typically showing a control method of the present invention.
4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the control method shown in FIG.
5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling whether or not the side display unit is activated according to the tilting direction.
6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of controlling whether or not the side display unit is activated according to a relative position of a user.
7A, 7B, and 7C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of displaying event information in a second area.
8 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method in which predetermined information is displayed in the second area.
9 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling the second area and the third area.
10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling a second region in cooperation with a cover.
11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of sharing information in the first area and the second area.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, 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 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 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 means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, 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 senses 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, do.

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, the mobile terminal according to the present invention may have various design forms. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal having a side display unit and a user interface using the same will be described as one of structural changes and improvements. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

The disclosed mobile terminal 200 has a bar-shaped mobile phone body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 201 and a rear case 202 (see Figs. 2A and 2B). Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 201 and the rear case 202. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 201 and the rear case 202. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display unit 251, the sound output unit 252, the camera module 221, and the like may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 201. The interfaces 270 and the like may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 201 and the rear case 202.

The display unit 251 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 201. That is, the display unit is disposed on the front side of the terminal and is configured to display time information. The display unit 251 of the present invention is extended not only to the front surface of the terminal but also to the other surface of the terminal. More specifically, the display unit 251 includes a first region 261 disposed on the front surface, and a second region 262 extending from the first region 261 and disposed on a side surface of the main body. Here, the side may be a side that is visible to the user when the user looks at the side (or side) of the mobile terminal.

On the other hand, at least a part of the second region 262 may be disposed on the front surface. For example, the second area 262 may be formed across the side and front of the terminal. Whether or not the second area 262 is viewed from the front is determined according to the structure in which the first and second areas 261 and 262 are formed on the display part 251.

For example, the window disposed on the upper surface of the display unit 251 is bent in both sides, and the front and side surfaces of the main body are formed by the window. Accordingly, the first region 261 and the second region 262 may be connected to each other without a physical interface. In this case, the display unit 251 may include a display device formed in a curved shape and embedded in the window.

As another example, the display unit 251 may be a flexible display. The flexible display portion includes a display that can be bent, twistable, collapsible, and curlable, which can be bent by an external force. Here, the flexible display unit may include both a general flexible display and an electronic paper.

Here, a typical flexible display refers to a durable display that is lightweight and does not break, made on a thin and flexible substrate that can be bent, bent, folded or rolled like paper while maintaining the display characteristics of conventional flat panel displays.

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

In this manner, the terminal main body can be configured such that both side surfaces of the display portion are bent by the flexible material property.

An acoustic output unit 252 and a camera module 221 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of the display unit 251 at one end thereof and a front input unit and a microphone 222 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end of the display unit 251 .

The front input unit may include a plurality of operation units as an example of the user input unit 230 (see FIG. 1). The operating units may also be referred to as manipulating portions and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating in a tactile manner with a tactile impression.

In addition, the display unit 251 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen may be a user input unit. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a configuration without a front input unit on the front surface of the terminal. In this case, the mobile terminal can be configured such that the input operation to the main body of the mobile terminal can be performed only through the display unit 251 and the rear input unit 232 described later.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera module 221 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 202. The camera module 221 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 221 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera module 221.

For example, the camera module 221 has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and send it to the other party, and the camera module 221 ' It is preferable to have a high pixel. The camera modules 221 and 221 'may be installed in the terminal body such that they can be rotated or pop-up.

A flash and a mirror may be additionally disposed adjacent to the camera module 221 '. The flash illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera module 221 '. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera module 221 '.

An acoustic output unit (not shown) may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear audio output unit may implement a stereo function together with the front audio output unit 252 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode during a call.

That is, a second sound output unit including the rear surface or the speaker may be formed together with the sound output unit 252 (first sound output unit) on the front surface of the terminal, which is configured by a receiver. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a second sound output unit may be provided on a side surface of the terminal.

A power supply unit 290 for supplying power to the portable terminal 200 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 290 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear input unit 232 may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear input unit 232 may be located, for example, below the camera module 221 '.

The rear input unit 232 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 200, and input contents can be variously set. For example, a command such as a command such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling and the like, adjustment of the size of sound outputted from the sound output unit 252, or switching to the touch recognition mode of the display module 251 Can receive. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the terminal may include only one or both of the front input unit and the rear input unit 232.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can control the functions of the terminal using the display unit disposed on the side of the terminal.

As one of the control methods, the present invention proposes a method of controlling the operation of the side display unit by using the movement (or the set state) of the terminal. Hereinafter, a method for controlling the functions of the terminal using the side display unit and the movement (or the set state) of the terminal will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For convenience of explanation, the first area means a display area (or a front display part) arranged on the front face of the main body having front, side and rear surfaces, and the second area means a display area Side display unit). The display section 251 of the terminal shown in this specification includes a second area 262 which is a display area on the right side and a second area 262 which is a display area on the right side of the first area 261 corresponding to the front face of the display part 251, And a third area 263, which is an area. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the functions described below may be applied to the case where the second area 262 is the left side and the third area 263 is the right side.

The display unit 251 includes a first area 261 corresponding to a front surface of the display unit 251 and a second area 262 corresponding to a front surface of the display unit 251. However, The display unit may further include a side display unit on either the left side or the right side. However, for convenience of description, the display unit 251 including a display area (or a display unit) on each of the front, left, and right sides will be described in this specification. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be applied to a terminal including a display region (or a display portion) only on either the left side or the right side.

Further, in the present specification, the front display unit (or the first area) will be described with reference numeral 261 and the side display unit (or the second area, the third area) with the reference numeral 262 or 263 " Furthermore, contents that can be applied to both the front and side display portions without needing to distinguish between the front and side display portions will be described as "display portion 251" instead of the reference numerals for indicating the front and side display portions.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary control method of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a control method illustrated in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, in step S310, information (or screen information) is output to a first area (or a front display part 261) disposed on the front surface of the terminal body. Here, the information may be various types of information that can be output on the display unit 251 of the mobile terminal. For example, the information may be an application execution screen, a menu screen, a lock screen, or a home screen page screen. The type of information output to the display unit 251 may be determined based on the user's selection or under the control of the control unit 180. [

Meanwhile, the control unit 180 according to the present invention detects movement of the main body in a state where information is displayed on the first region (or the front display unit 261) as in the outputting step S310. More specifically, in a state in which information is output to the first area 261, the sensing unit detects the movement of the main body (S320).

The motion sensed in the sensing step S320 may be a predetermined type of input means associated with a function of inputting a control command to the terminal. That is, although not shown, when the controller 180 detects motion in the main body in a state in which the information is output to the one area 261, the controller 180 determines whether the state of the terminal corresponds to a specific state do.

In this case, a state in which the terminal is placed is a state in which the main body is laid such that the front or back of the terminal faces the user (hereinafter referred to as a first state) and a state in which the main body is laid such that the side face of the terminal faces the user 2 state).

Also, the sensing unit may be configured to sense tilting of the main body on the basis of the user. In this case, the sensing unit may be a motion sensor, an acceleration sensor, a camera, a touch sensor, or the like. The motion sensor or the acceleration sensor directly detects a tilting (or rotating) motion of the terminal, but the camera or the touch sensor indirectly detects the movement of the terminal. For example, the camera can detect the motion of the terminal by using the positional shift of the photographed subject.

In addition, the touch sensor can detect the movement of the terminal through a change in the amount of contact of the palm of the user with the display. In this case, the touch sensor is configured to detect a touch input to the display unit, and the predetermined condition includes a case where the touch area with respect to the display unit according to the touch input is greater than a predetermined range. For example, the control unit terminates the output of the information on the second area using the change of the touch area of the touch input that touches the display unit in a state where the second area is activated.

As a more specific example, when the user holds both sides of the terminal by hand, and the area where the user's hand touches the display unit is small, the control unit recognizes that the terminal is in the first state. If the user tilts (or rotates) the terminal, the user grasps the front and back sides of the terminal by hand, and in this case, the area of the user's hand touching the display increases in comparison with the first state. Using the increase in the touch area, the controller recognizes that the terminal is in the third state.

The controller 180 determines whether the second area 262 is activated according to the result of determining whether the state of the terminal corresponds to a specific state according to the detected motion. That is, the control unit activates the second area 262 when it senses the movement of the main body such that the side of the terminal faces the user. For example, if the movement of the main body satisfies a predetermined condition while the second area 262 is inactivated, the second area 262 is activated, and the first area 262 Information relating to the information is output to the second area 262 (S330).

In this case, the first region 261 may be switched from the activated state to the inactive state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Even when the second region 262 is activated corresponding to the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition, the activation state of the first region 261 Can be maintained.

In addition, in a state in which the second region 262 is activated, the brightness of illumination of the first region may be darker than that of the brightness of the second region 262 before activation. In this case, the controller may control the magnitude of the power applied to the front display unit to be smaller than the first state in the second state.

In step S330, the information related to the information output to the first area 261 may include detailed information of the information output to the first area 261, link information, and the like.

As another example, the information associated with the information output to the first area 261 may include control information for controlling the information output to the first area 261. [ More specifically, the control unit may output control information for controlling functions related to the information output to the first area to the second area 262.

In addition, the control information output to the second area 262 may include a graphic image to be selected. In addition, when at least one of the graphic images output to the second area 262 is selected, the control unit executes a function associated with the selected graphic image, and displays the screen information related to the associated function in the first area . In this case, the graphic image may include, for example, an execution icon of a specific function, a virtual key, or the like. In addition, the associated function may be a function of executing the specific function or a control command input by the virtual key. The screen information related to the associated function may be an output of the execution screen of the specific function or a response screen to the control command.

 Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, a graphical image, a linked function, and screen information are illustrated in the case where information related to the information output to the first area 261 is control information. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an operation realized by the present invention.

A web page may be output in the first area 261 as shown in FIG. 4A (step S310) in which information is output to the first area 261 disposed on the front surface of the terminal main body . In this case, the second region 262 may be in a deactivated state.

In this state, when the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing part senses the tilting, whereby the terminal detects that the main body is switched from the first state to the second state. As shown in FIG. 4B, in response to the tilting, the control unit activates the second area 262 and displays a control icon 271 (e.g., a back key 273a, 271a, 271b, 273c, 273d, 273d, 271d, 272c, 271d, In this case, the information related to the information output to the first area is the image information output to the second area including the control icon, and the control information included in the related information and the graphic to be selected The image becomes the control icon.

However, in this example, the output of the web page may be replaced by another example. For example, a home screen page page may be output instead of the web page, and a control for controlling the home screen page in response to a user's gesture (tilting gesture) tilting the side of the main body toward the user An icon may be output.

As another example, an execution screen of a music application or a moving picture playback application may be output, and a music playback control icon (e.g., fast forward, pause, rewind, etc.) or a movie playback control icon may be output in response to the tilting gesture have. However, the present invention is not limited to the output of such control information. Specifically, when an execution screen of the music application is output to the first area 261, information such as a singer name, a genre, a number of times of reproduction, an associated content, a singer, and the like is displayed in the first area 262 in response to the tilting gesture . This is also applied to a book application or the like so that additional information (for example, a title, a chapter, a title, etc.) for the specific page (or a book) is displayed in response to a tilting gesture while a specific page of the book is output to the first area 261 , Artist name, genre, associated page, etc.) can be output to the second area 262. [

Also, if a tilting gesture is input in a state of playing back a specific content, the second area 262 may be a thumbnail display of the content by time zone. When the content is stopped or terminated, the recommended content or the related content may be displayed in a thumbnail form in the second area 262. [

In the second state, the control unit 180 may determine information to be output to the first area in response to an additional control command. Here, the additional control command can be applied in various ways. For example, the additional control command may be applied via a touch to the second area 262, or via a touch to the first area 261. [ Further, the additional control command may be applied via voice or via a physical key provided in the terminal body.

As an example, when the touch input is applied to the control icon output to the second area in the second state, the corresponding control command can be executed. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4C, when a touch input is applied to the back key 271a, information output to the first area is converted to a previous page of the web page. In this case, the operation of switching to the previous page is the execution of the function associated with the selected graphic image, and the screen information related to the linked function may be the previous page.

In this case, even if the second state is maintained, the first area 261 can be activated again and the previous page of the web page can be output. As another example, even if the touch input is applied to the back key, while the second state is maintained, the first region 261 is in the inactive state and the movement of the body of the terminal (e.g., The first region 261 may be activated and the previous page of the web page may be output

As another example, in the second state, the brightness of the first region 261 becomes darker than that of the first state, and the previous page of the web page may be output in the darkened second region 262. [ In this case, the brightness of the illumination may be brightened to the original brightness by the movement from the second state to the first state.

As an example of an additional control command applied via voice, a command (e.g., a command such as "switch to a previous page") corresponding to a backward state in a state where the control icon 271 is output to the second area The information output to the first area may be converted to a previous page of the web page.

In the above description, the control method in which the web page is output to the first area 261 and the control icon of the web page is output to the second area 262 is exemplified. However, the control method may be modified into various forms. For example, when a tilting gesture is input in the execution state of an application, a menu list may be displayed in the second area by directly accessing an internal menu list of the application.

As another example, if an event such as SMS / text / E-mail / music reproduction occurs in a state of using the first area, information related to an event and a list of events can be output to the second area. As another example, when a tilting gesture is input in a state in which a shot image is output to the first area after camera shooting, it is possible to delete the shot image or output a shot photograph list in the second area.

As another example, if the tilting gesture is input even when the first area is inactivated, a notification of specific information or the like may be output to the second area.

As described above, according to the present invention, the controller can control whether or not the side display unit operates by using the movement (or the laid state) of the terminal. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to inform the user in accordance with the intention of the user.

Hereinafter, the control method will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. A variety of ways of interlocking the movement of the terminals with the front and side display units can be achieved. Therefore, in the present specification, a method of controlling the front and side display units by utilizing the movement of the terminal will be described, taking representative examples of various embodiments.

First, a method of processing a control command according to a tilting direction will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 5 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling whether or not the side display unit is activated according to the tilting direction.

5A, when a web page is output to the first area 261 and movement of the main body satisfying a preset condition is detected while the second area 262 is inactive, 2 region 262 is activated. For example, if the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing unit senses the tilting, and in response to the tilting, the control unit can activate the second area 262. In the activated second area 262, a control icon 271 (e.g., a back key 271a, a forward key 271b, a new window open icon 271c, a bookmark icon 271d ), Etc.) can be output.

In this case, the control icon may receive additional control commands as in the embodiment described with reference to FIG. Also in this example, in response to the additional control command, the same operation as that of the embodiment described with reference to Fig. 4 can be performed (see Figs. 4 (b) and 4 (c)). In this case, the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition may be a movement of tilting the main body in the first direction. The first direction may be a direction in which the terminal rotates to one side with respect to the center line of the main body. Here, the center line may be a virtual line that lies in the center of the display unit and extends along the longitudinal direction of the terminal.

5C, when the main body is tilted in a second direction opposite to the first direction in the activated state of the second region 262 by the first direction tilting, , And controls the second area 262 to be deactivated. That is, in a state where the second state is maintained, the second region 262 performs a function of a display unit that outputs a graphic image and a function of a user input unit that receives a control command, and is deactivated when the second state is released The functions of the display unit and the user input unit are released. In this case, the displayed information of the first area may be a web page before the tilting in the first direction is applied, as shown in the figure. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the previous page may maintain the output.

In addition, the information output to the activated second area is not limited to the present invention, but may be, for example, all the visual information implemented in the form of an image, a text, and an icon, such as a GUI.

Also, the second area 262 activated in this example may be switched to a disabled state after a predetermined time elapses or by input of a specific control command. As an example, the rear input unit 232 (see FIG. 2B, or the user input unit) may be an activation key for turning on / off the second area 262. That is, when the rear input unit 232 is pushed in the activated state of the second region 262 by the first direction tilting, the control unit may deactivate the second region 262.

5 (c), as the main body is tilted in the second direction opposite to the first direction, the illumination brightness of the first region 261 is brightened in conjunction with the deactivation of the second region 262 Can be. For example, when the first region 261 is switched from the first state to the second state, when the brightness of the first region 261 is darkened and then the second state is switched to the first state, Lt; / RTI > brightness.

A method of processing a control command according to a relative position between a terminal and a user will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of controlling whether or not the side display unit is activated according to a relative position of a user.

6A and 6B, the control unit is configured to determine a relative position between the main body and the user, and when the movement of the main body satisfies a predetermined condition, whether or not the second area 262 is activated determines whether the determination result .

To this end, the sensing unit senses information for determining the relative position of the user's reference portion and a portion of the terminal (e.g., the front display portion or the side display portion). In this case, the sensing unit may include, for example, an ultrasonic sensor, a camera, a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, etc., and a user's reference portion may be a head or an eye of a user.

As a more specific example, the terminal can detect the relative position in real time through head tracking, eye tracking, motion sensing, and the like.

For example, in the case of eye tracking, the control unit of the terminal calculates in real time the position of the subject (eye of the user) and the direction in which the subject looks, and controls the activation of the second area 262 according to the position of the subject, Change in real time.

As a more specific example, the case where the information output to the first area 261 is a web page, the associative information is control information, and the graphic image is a control icon is illustrated together with the illustration of Fig. 6A.

First, as shown in (a) of FIG. 6A, a web page may be output in the first area 261. In this case, the second area 262 may be in a deactivated state.

In this state, when the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing part senses the tilting, whereby the terminal detects that the main body is switched from the first state to the second state. Also, the control unit discriminates the reference portion of the user and the relative position of the terminal. According to the illustrated example, even if the sensing unit detects the tilting, the second region 262 is activated only when the motion of the determination result body satisfies predetermined conditions.

For example, the predetermined condition may be a case where the user views or gazes at the side display unit. As a more specific example, if it is determined that the eye of the user is within the range in which the user can see the second area 262 by sensing the relative position, in response to the tilting as shown in (b) of FIG. 6A, 2 area 262 and to output a control icon for controlling the web page to the second area 262. [ Therefore, in this state, the user can input an additional control command. Here, the additional control command may be applied in various ways, such as touch input, voice input, and push input, as described with reference to FIG.

If it is determined that the eye of the user is within the range in which the user can not see the second area 262 by sensing the relative position at this time, even if tilting is detected as shown in (c) of FIG. 6A, ) Is maintained. In this manner, when the deactivation is maintained, the control unit treats the touch input, the voice input, the push input, and the like as a false input.

As another example, referring to FIG. 6B, the relative position of the user is monitored while the second region 262 is active, and the control unit controls the second region 262 using the monitoring result.

As a more specific example, the case where the information output in the first area 261 is a web page, the associating information is control information, and the graphic image is a control icon is illustrated together with the illustration of Fig. 6B.

First, a web page may be output in the first area 261. In this case, the second region 262 may be in a deactivated state (see (a) of FIG. 6A).

In this state, when the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing part senses the tilting, whereby the terminal detects that the main body is switched from the first state to the second state. 6B, the controller activates the second area 262 in response to the tilting, and outputs the control icon to the second area 262. [

The control unit monitors the relative position between the main body and the user through the camera while the second region 262 is activated and monitors the second region 262 disposed on the side of the main body as a result of monitoring If it is out of sight, the second area 262 is deactivated.

When the second area 262 is activated, the camera is activated in conjunction therewith, and the camera photographs the user. The control unit determines the relative position between the main body and the user using the photographed image, and maintains the activation of the second area 262 only when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B (b), the controller monitors the position of the subject (eye of the user) and the direction in which the subject is looking in real time by eye tracking. As a result of the monitoring, if the user's gaze is directed to a portion other than the second region 262 (i.e., the second region disposed on the side surface of the main body is out of the user's gaze range) The region 262 is deactivated (see (c) of FIG. 6B). In this case, the predetermined condition may be a case where it is determined that the user's gaze is directed to the second area 262. [

When the user's line of sight is directed toward the second area 262 while the second area 262 is activated and the user's gaze is directed to the second area 262 again, the control part calculates the second area 262, Can be reactivated.

Next, another example of information output while the second area is activated will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 7A, 7B, and 7C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of displaying event information in a second area.

Referring to these drawings, in a state where unconfirmed event information exists, the control unit further outputs the unconfirmed event information to the second area when the main body moves to satisfy predetermined conditions.

The unidentified event information may be displayed at an arbitrary position in the second area, as shown in FIG. 7A.

More specifically, as shown in (a) of FIG. 7A, a web page may be output in the first area 261. In this case, the second region 262 may be in a deactivated state.

In this state, when the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing part senses the tilting, whereby the terminal detects that the main body is switched from the first state to the second state. As shown in (b) of FIG. 7A, in response to the tilting, the control unit can activate the second area 262 and output a control icon for controlling the web page to the second area 262 have.

In this case, an event may occur in the terminal in the state in which the web page is outputted in the first area or in the state before the web page is outputted. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include receiving a call signal, receiving a message, receiving data, and receiving information associated with a particular application. The generated event may be an unidentified event until the user tilts the main body.

When the main body is switched from the first state to the second state, as shown in FIG. 7A, (b), the control unit displays the notification icon 272 informing the unidentified event along with the control icon to the second area 262 . Referring to (c) of FIG. 7A, the notification icon 272 may be displayed adjacent to one end of the second area.

In this case, the notification icons are arranged in the order in which the events occur, and may disappear upon confirmation of the user. More specifically, the first to third notification icons 272a, 272b, and 272c for notifying the occurrence of the event are output in the order in which the event occurs in the application.

In this case, each notification icon may be an icon representing the category. For example, the first notification icon 272a may be a message reception, the second notification icon 272b may be a schedule management, and the third notification icon 272c may be an icon corresponding to a category related to an application update.

As another example, the unidentified event information may be displayed in a specific area in the second area 262, as shown in FIG. 7B.

More specifically, the second area is divided into at least two areas, information relating to the information output to the first area is output to one of the divided areas, and the unrecognized event Information can be output.

For example, an execution screen of a specific application (e.g., a messenger application) may be output to the first area 261, as shown in (a) of FIG. In this case, the second region 262 may be in a deactivated state.

In this state, when the main body is tilted so that the side faces the user, the sensing part senses the tilting, whereby the terminal detects that the main body is switched from the first state to the second state. As shown in FIG. 7B (b), in response to the tilting, the control section activates the second region 262. In this case, the second area 262 is divided into a plurality of areas by the border line 273, and the unconfirmed event information (for example, the notification icon 272a for receiving the message) And the menu icon 276 is output as information related to the information output to the first area in the lower end area 275. [ In this case, the menu icon may be a menu icon (address book, chat, etc.) for controlling the function of the specific application.

7C, when a predetermined type of touch is applied to the area of the second area from which the unacknowledged event information is output, in any one of the first area and the second area, Detailed information 277 related to the unidentified event information may be output.

In this case, the area where the unidentified event information is output may be formed as a graphic image selectable by touch input.

7C is a view similar to FIGS. 7A and 7B. As shown in FIG. 7C, when the touch input is applied to the lower end region, d), information related to the event is displayed in the first area 261. [ However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible that the touch input is applied to the notification icon instead of the area.

In this example, when the user inputs a touch input to the upper area, the control unit outputs detailed information related to the event to the first area 261. The detailed information is at least a part of the message content, which can be output in a preview form.

Also, the detailed information may be displayed in the second area 262 instead of the first area 261. As another example, the detailed information may be displayed in the first area 261 and the second area 262, respectively.

Further, when the detailed information is displayed in the second area 262, the detailed information is outputted so as to be scrolled. For example, the detailed information may be displayed in the second area 262 while being scrolled. The scrolling display may display the information of the counterpart terminal while moving the counterpart terminal from the upper side of the screen to the lower side or from the lower side to the upper side. As another example, when the user applies a drag input to the second area 262, the detailed information can be scrolled according to the drag direction.

Further, the display of the detailed information may disappear by input of an additional control command. For example, a return icon that receives a control command to delete detailed information is output to the first area or the second area, and the display of the detailed information may disappear by touch input to the return icon. As another example, the control unit may cancel the display of the detailed information when it senses a touch input (for example, tapping) continuously applied to the second area 262 with a time interval.

Next, another example of information output while the second area is activated will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 8 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method in which predetermined information is displayed in the second area.

Referring to FIG. 5, in the second area activated by the tilting of the main body, specific information may be output in addition to the information related to the information output in the first area. In this case, the specific information may always be output together with the information associated with the information output to the first area 261.

In addition, the specific information may be information corresponding to a function set by the user. As described above, the specific information corresponding to the function may be, for example, schedule information such as a calendar, a clock, etc., image information such as a photograph, record information such as a memo, and the like.

More specifically, referring to FIG. 8 (a), information is displayed on the first area 261, for example, an execution screen of a game application. In this state, as shown in FIG. 8 (b) Upon detecting the tilting (or the user's tilting gesture), a digital clock is output to the second area 262. In this way, the user can use the whole of the first area 261 as an execution screen of the game application, and check the time information using the tilting.

In other words, it is possible to output the execution screen of a specific application to the first area 261 in a full screen, and to output other information by using the second area 262. As another example, in the case of a video playback application, it is also possible to output video to a full screen and output other information such as an event notification to the second area.

In this case, information associated with the execution image of the game application together with the digital clock may be output. As an example, a menu icon of the game application may be output together with the digital clock. The menu icon may include a game stop or end key, and a stop or an end may be performed by touch input. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the digital clock may be output alone.

Referring to FIG. 8 (c), if the main body is tilted in the opposite direction to the tilting and returns to the first state, the digital clock may disappear. In this case, however, the menu icon may be continuously output to the second area.

Next, a method of controlling a third region located on the side opposite to the second region will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 9 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling the second area and the third area.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the second region 262 and the third region 263 are deactivated and the movement of the main body satisfies predetermined conditions, the control unit controls the second region 262 and the third region 263 263 are activated. In this case, the movement of the main body satisfying the preset condition may be a movement of tilting the main body in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction.

9 (a), information is displayed on the first area 261, for example, an execution screen of a game application. In this state, the sensing unit tilts in the first direction The second region 262 is activated. On the other hand, when the main body is tilted in the second direction as shown in FIG. 9C, the third region 263 is activated. As described above, the region to be activated according to the tilting direction of the main body can be selected.

In this case, information related to the information output to the first area 261 or predetermined specific information may be output to the activated area. In this case, the control information output to the activated second region 262 may vary according to the information output to the first region 261, and the activated third region 263 may include the control information output from the first region 261 261 may be output.

9 (b), a menu icon of the game application is displayed in the second area 262. Referring to FIG. 9 (c), a digital clock is displayed in the third area 263 Can be output. As another example, in the third area 263, recording information such as calendar information, schedule information such as a clock, image information such as a photograph, memo, and the like may be output.

As another example, an execution screen of the task manager function may be output to the third region 263. [ A list of recently executed applications is sequentially displayed as histological information on the execution screen, and each item of the list can be deleted by a user's touch input.

According to such a control method, a one-way tilting gesture can be used as a scenario of a currently running application, and a tilting gesture in the other direction can be controlled in a form of accessing a recent execution list or an established application.

As another example, the third area 263 may be divided into a plurality of areas by a boundary line, a digital clock may be displayed in one area, and an execution screen of a task manager function may be displayed in another area. That is, a plurality of pieces of information independent of the information output to the first area 261 are divided and output.

Next, a method of controlling the second area when the display part is covered by the cover will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of controlling a second region in cooperation with a cover.

According to the present invention, the second area can be utilized in a state in which the terminal is covered by a separate cover (pouch, case) and in an open state. The determination of the covered state and the open state may be performed by a combination of at least one of a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a gyro sensor, and a hall sensor.

For example, referring to FIG. 10A, when an event occurs while the first display area 261 of the terminal is covered with the cover and the first area 261 is inactive, the lighting unit 281 of the terminal is activated, And outputs a notification light to a portion corresponding to the indicator window of the cover. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the notification light may be output to the first area 261, and the notification light may be exposed to the outside through the front window of the cover.

As described above, when the cover covers the first area 261 in the first state and the cover is tilted in a state covering the first area 261 in the second state, the control unit controls the second area 262 Activate. Referring to FIG. 10B, an alarm icon 272 indicating that an event has occurred is output to the activated second area 262.

Subsequently, when the cover is switched to the open state, detailed information 277 of the generated event is output to the first area 261 or the second area 262 (see (c) of FIG. 10).

As another example, when the touch input is applied to the notification icon, detailed information of the generated event may be output to the second area 262. Further, the detailed information can be updated by the input of additional control commands. More specifically, information on news / weather and the like is displayed in the second area 262, and this information can be updated with the latest information every time tapping is applied to the second area.

Next, a method for sharing information in the first area and the second area with each other will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a method of sharing information in the first area and the second area.

Referring to FIG. 11A, a web page may be output on the display unit 251 of the mobile terminal. The web page may include at least one textual information. In this state, when the terminal body is tilted, the text information may be output to the second area 262 as shown in FIG. 11 (c).

However, the web page and the text information are merely examples, and they may be replaced with information included in the GUI and the graphical user interface (GUI) of the currently running application, respectively.

At this time, the text information to be output to the second area can be designated by the user. That is, if the specific information 278 (e.g., text information in the web page) is selected through touch input to the first area as shown in FIG. 11B, Is output to the second area 262 as shown in FIG. 11 (c). Thus, even if the specific information 278 selected in the second area 262 is output, the web page output to the first area 261 can be continuously output while preserving the layout.

According to this operation, it is possible for the user to share the information recognized through the first area 261 with other users through the second area 262. [

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). In addition, 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.

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A body having a front surface, a side surface, and a rear surface;
A sensing unit for sensing movement of the main body;
A display unit having a first area disposed on the front surface and a second area extending from the first area and disposed on the side surface; And
Activating the second area when the movement of the main body satisfies a predetermined condition while the second area is inactivated and outputting information related to the information output to the first area to the second area And a control unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit outputs control information for controlling a function related to information output to the first area to the second area,
Wherein the control information output to the second area includes a graphic image to be selected. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
Wherein when the at least one of the graphic images output to the second area is selected, the function associated with the selected graphic image is executed and the screen information related to the associated function is output to the first area. . The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition is a movement of the main body in the first direction,
Wherein the control unit deactivates the second region when the main body is tilted in a second direction opposite to the first direction in the activated state of the second region by the first direction tilting. terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit is configured to determine a relative position between the main body and the user,
Wherein the activation of the second region is determined using the determination result when the movement of the main body satisfies the predetermined condition. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein,
Monitor the relative position between the body and the user via the camera while the second region is active,
Wherein the controller disables the second area when a second area disposed on a side surface of the main body is out of a range of the user's gaze. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sensing unit includes a touch sensor that senses a touch input to the display unit,
Wherein the predetermined condition includes a case where a touch area of the display unit according to the touch input is greater than a preset range. 8. The method of claim 7,
The control unit
Wherein the outputting of the information about the second area is terminated by using a change in the touch area of the touch input that touches the display unit in a state where the second area is activated. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display unit includes a third region opposite to the second region,
The movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition is a movement in which the main body tilts in the first direction or in the second direction opposite to the first direction,
Wherein,
When the main body is tilted in the first direction, activates the second region,
And activates the third region when the main body is tilted in the second direction. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the control information output to the activated second region is dependent on the information output to the first region,
And the control information output from the first region is output to the activated third region independently of the information output to the first region. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
When the main body moves so as to satisfy the preset condition in the state where the unidentified event information exists,
And further outputs the unconfirmed event information to the second area. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the second region is divided into at least two regions,
Wherein the information related to the information output to the first area is output to one of the divided areas and the unconfirmed event information is output to the other area. 13. The method of claim 12,
When a predetermined type of touch is applied to an area in which the unconfirmed event information is output from the second area,
And detailed information related to the unidentified event information is output to any one of the first area and the second area. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the activation state of the first region is maintained even when the second region is activated corresponding to the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the brightness of illumination of the first region is darker than the brightness of illumination of the second region before the second region is activated. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein information corresponding to a function set by a user is further output to one area of the second area in addition to information associated with information output in the first area. A method of controlling a mobile terminal including a main body having a front surface, a side surface and a rear surface, a display area having a first area disposed on the front surface and a second area disposed on the side surface,
Displaying information in the first area;
Sensing movement of the main body when the information is displayed in the first area; And
Activating the second area when the movement of the main body satisfies a predetermined condition while the second area is inactivated and outputting information related to the information output to the first area to the second area The method comprising the steps of: 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the control unit outputs control information for controlling a function related to information output to the first area to the second area,
Wherein the control information includes a graphic image to be selected. 19. The method of claim 18,
Executing a function associated with the selected graphic image if at least one of the graphic images included in the second region is selected;
And outputting information related to the associated function to the first area. 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the movement of the main body satisfying the predetermined condition is a movement of the main body in the first direction,
Wherein the control unit deactivates the second region when the main body is tilted in a second direction opposite to the first direction in the activated state of the second region by the first direction tilting. A method of controlling a terminal.

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