KR20150141084A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a mobile terminal which may include the following steps: displaying an operation screen of a first application; displaying a first icon corresponding to a second application which is different from the first application on the operation screen of the first screen; and displaying a window, on which the operation of the second application is performed, on the operation screen of the first application in the case of receiving a touch input with respect to the first icon.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof for receiving user input and facilitating operation of an application.

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

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

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. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

On the other hand, in the mobile terminal, the user may execute the first application and then terminate the execution of the second application. In this case, the user executes the first application after finishing the second application, or touches the icon corresponding to the first application by pressing and holding the home button. This operation is troublesome and inconvenient in terms of the user interface since it must go through several steps.

Related Prior Art: Publication No. 10-2005-0028765

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof for receiving user input and facilitating the operation of an application.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying an operation screen of a first application; displaying an operation screen corresponding to a second application different from the first application on an operation screen of the first application; Displaying a first icon on the operation screen of the first application and displaying a window on which the second application operation is performed when receiving the touch input for the first icon.

The effect of the control method of the mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

First, there is an effect that it is possible to quickly switch to another application during a predetermined application operation by using the shortcut icon.

Second, when a pre-search is required, there is an effect that a short-cut icon can be used for easy search.

Thirdly, there is an effect that it is possible to easily transmit a phrase to be transmitted to a specific counterpart during a predetermined application operation.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation in which a shortcut icon is displayed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram referenced to illustrate a shortcut icon, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 11 are views for explaining the operation of a mobile terminal when receiving a touch input for a shortcut icon according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of setting a shortcut icon, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

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

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

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, The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen with various forms. For example, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen, ), An icon, a video, or a combination thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera may be termed 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.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the controller 180 receives the user input and executes the first application (S210). The first application may be an application that is installed on the mobile terminal and is capable of operating. For example, the first application may be a message application. Here, the message application may be an application that can send and receive messages on a text basis. The message application may be a concept that includes a text messaging application, an instant messaging application, and an email application. The instant message application is a method for realizing data communication such as text conversation, voice conversation, video conversation, and file transmission / reception in real time based on Internet Protocol between a plurality of terminals equipped with an instant messaging service (IMS) And the like. In addition, the IMS may include a mobile instant messaging service supporting the IMS between the mobile terminals 100. In the case of the IMS-based group chat, the wireless Internet module 115 among the components of the wireless communication unit 110 may be used.

IMS-based chat applications include KaKao Talk, Line, MSN Messenger, Joyn, Chaton, Nate on, and Google Talk. . Meanwhile, a chat application in which a plurality of users of the mobile terminal 100 can send and receive instant messages can be included in the IMS-based application.

In a state where the first application is executed, the controller 180 displays a first icon corresponding to the second application on the operation screen of the first application (S220). Here, the first icon may be a shortcut icon.

The second application may be an application that is installed and operational on the mobile terminal.

The second application may be an application terminated prior to the execution of the first application. For example, the control unit 180 receives the user input and executes the second application. Thereafter, when receiving the second application end command, the control unit 180 ends the second application. Thereafter, upon receiving the user input, the control unit 180 executes the first application. At this time, the control unit 180 may display a shortcut icon corresponding to the second application terminated before the execution of the first application on the screen in which the first application is displayed.

On the other hand, the second application may be plural. For example, the control unit 180 receives the user input and executes the second-1 application. Thereafter, the control unit 180 terminates the second-1 application and executes the second-second application. Thereafter, the control unit 180 terminates the second-2 application and executes the first application. At this time, the controller 180 may display the shortcut icons corresponding to the 2-1 application and the 2-2 application, which are terminated before the first application is executed, on the screen in which the first application is displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may sequentially display the shortcut icons corresponding to the 2-2-application and the shortcut icons corresponding to the 2-1-application in the order of the latest termination.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is described that two applications have been executed and terminated before the first application is executed, but it is specified that the two applications are not limited.

The first icon is an icon for operating an application corresponding to the first icon when a user input is received. The control unit 180 displays the first icon on the first application screen.

The control unit 180 may display a first icon having a predetermined transparency on the operation screen of the first application. In this case, the user has the advantage that the first application screen and the first icon can be simultaneously viewed in a superimposed state. The control unit 180 can determine the transparency of the first icon by user input.

The control unit 180 preferably places the first icon at the edge of the display unit 151 so as to minimize the portion in which the content of the first application is hidden by the first icon. On the other hand, when receiving the user input, the controller 180 can change the position of the first icon. That is, the user can place and use the first icon at a position he prefers.

When the first icon is displayed and the touch input for the first icon is received (S230), the controller 180 performs an operation related to the second application corresponding to the first icon (S240).

In this case, the control unit 180 may display a window displaying the second application on the first application screen. That is, the controller 180 can display a separate second application display window in a state where the first application screen is displayed.

For example, it is assumed that the first application is an instant message application and the second application is a pre-application. With the instant message application displayed, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon corresponding to the dictionary application on the instant message application screen. The user performs a chat operation with at least one counterpart terminal using the instant message application. During the chatting operation, the control unit 180 receives the user input and can set the area to a predetermined word among the conversation contents. In this case, the area set by the user may be the first area. Thereafter, the control unit 180 may receive a user input for dragging and dropping the first area onto the shortcut icon. In this case, the control unit 180 may perform an operation of searching a dictionary application for a word included in the first area. The control unit 180 may display the retrieved result as a pop-up window on the first application.

On the other hand, if the touch input to the first icon is not received in step S230, the controller 180 continues the first application operation (S250).

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In the description with reference to FIG. 3, the contents overlapping with those described with reference to FIG. 2 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 3, the controller 180 executes the third application (S310). The third application may be an application that is installed on the mobile terminal and is operable. For example, the third application may be an Internet browsing application.

In a state where the third application is executed, the controller 180 displays a shortcut icon corresponding to the conversation partner of the message application on the third application screen (S320).

Here, the message application may be an application that can send and receive messages on a text basis. For example, the message application may be a concept that includes a text messaging application, an instant messaging application, and an email application.

For example, the control unit 180 may display a shortcut icon corresponding to the final conversation partner of the message application terminated prior to executing the third application on the third application screen. On the other hand, there may be a plurality of shortcut icons corresponding to the conversation partner displayed on the third application screen. In this case, the control unit 180 may display a shortcut icon corresponding to the other party in the order of the other party that has recently performed the chat, on the third application screen.

Alternatively, the control unit 180 may display a shortcut icon corresponding to the conversation partner selected by the user setting on the third application screen.

With the shortcut icon displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and selects the second area in the third application screen (S330). For example, assume that the third application is an Internet browsing application. At this time, the control unit 180 displays a weather forecast screen on the display unit 151. FIG. Upon receiving the user input, the control unit 180 may select a portion for tomorrow's weather. In this case, the part about the tomorrow's weather becomes the second area.

If the second area is selected, the controller 180 displays an operation selection screen that can be performed for the second area (S335). For example, the control unit 180 determines whether to select all the area including the selected second area (select all), cut the second area, copy the second area, And displays a screen for selecting whether to perform a pop-up operation on the area.

In a state in which the selection screen is displayed, the controller 180 receives the user input and selects an operation to pop up the second area (S340). In this case, the controller 180 pops up and displays the second area (S350).

In a state where the second area is popped up and displayed, the controller 180 determines whether a user input for editing the content included in the second area is received (S360). For example, in a state in which the second area is popped up and displayed, the control unit 180 receives the touch input for the popped-up second area. In this case, the control unit 180 displays a user input area (for example, a qwerty keyboard). When the user input area is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the second area edit input.

In a state that the content editing input is received, the control unit 180 receives an input for dragging and dropping the edited second area to the shortening icon (S370). In this case, the controller 180 transmits the edited second area to the conversation partner corresponding to the shortcut icon (S375).

In step S360, the control unit 180 receives the input for dragging and dropping the content included in the second area (S380). In this case, the control unit 180 transmits the second area to the conversation partner corresponding to the shortcut icon (S385).

Figure 4 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation in which a shortcut icon is displayed, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the control unit 180 receives a touch input for the dictionary application icon 410. At this time, the control unit 180 executes the dictionary application and displays the dictionary application screen 420 on the display unit 151, as shown in FIG. 4B.

Thereafter, when the touch input to the home button 425 is received, the control unit 180 terminates the dictionary application and displays the home screen as shown in FIG. 4C.

When the touch input for the instant message application icon 430 is received while the home screen is displayed, the control unit 180 displays the instant message application screen 440, as shown in FIG. 4 (d) do. At this time, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 450 corresponding to the dictionary application on the instant message application screen 440.

Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram referenced to illustrate a shortcut icon, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the control unit 180 can display a plurality of shortcut icons on the first application screen. The control unit 180 terminates after executing the music application. Then, the control unit 180 executes the Internet browsing application and then terminates. Then, the control unit 180 executes the dictionary application and then terminates. Then, the control unit 180 executes the instant message application. In this case, on the instant message application screen, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 510 corresponding to the dictionary application, a shortcut icon 511 corresponding to the Internet browsing application, a shortcut icon (corresponding to the music application) 512) are displayed in order. In the figure, the control unit 180 specifies that the shortcut icons are displayed in order from the bottom left to the top of the display unit 151 in the latest termination order, but it is not limited thereto. That is, the control unit 180 may display the shortcut icon from top to bottom, left to right, and right to left according to the latest termination order.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the control unit 180 may receive a user input and move a shortcut icon to arrange it. For example, in a state where the shortcut icon 520 is arranged at the center of the left side of the display unit 151, the control unit 180 receives an input for dragging the shortcut icon 520 to the upper right after inputting a long touch. 5 (c), the control unit 180 moves the short axis icon 520 to the right upper end of the display unit 151 and arranges it. Since the user can input and place the shortcut icon 520 by the user's input, the user can place and use the shortcut icon at his / her preferred position.

As shown in FIG. 5 (d), the controller 180 may display the shortcut icon 530 in a semi-transparent manner. In this case, the user has the advantage that the user can simultaneously view the conversation screen content 540 and the shortcut icon 530 in the instant message application. According to an embodiment, the control unit 180 may determine the transparency of the shortcut icon 530 by user input.

6 to 11 are views for explaining the operation of a mobile terminal when receiving a touch input for a shortcut icon according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 (a), in the instant message application, when the conversation screen 610 is displayed, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 620 corresponding to the dictionary application on the conversation screen 610. [

When the touch input to the shortcut icon 620 is received, the control unit 180 executes the dictionary application corresponding to the shortcut icon 620 as shown in FIG. 6B, 630 on the display unit 151.

7A, when the dialog screen 710 is displayed in the instant message application, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 720 corresponding to the Internet browsing application on the dialog screen 710 do.

When a touch input to the shortcut icon 720 is received, the control unit 180 executes the Internet browsing application corresponding to the shortcut icon 720, as shown in FIG. 7 (b) And displays the displayed Internet browsing screen 730 on the display unit 151.

8 (a), in the instant message application, when the conversation screen 810 is displayed, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 820 corresponding to the dictionary application on the conversation screen 810 . Thereafter, the control unit 180 receives the user input and sets the area 830 in the "tension" The control unit 180 receives an input for dragging and dropping "tension" to the shortcut icon 820. [

In this case, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8, the control unit 180 performs an operation of searching for the word "tension" in the dictionary application. The control unit 180 displays a screen 835 (i.e., a dictionary application screen) as a result of finding the word "tension" on the display unit 151. [

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the control unit 180 displays a screen 836 as a result of finding the word "tension" on the dialog screen 810 while the dialog screen 810 is displayed . In this case, the result screen 836 is displayed in a semi-transparent manner, and the control unit 180 may simultaneously display the conversation screen 810 and the result screen 836.

If the touch input for the close icon 840 is received in the result screen 836, the control unit 180 terminates the dictionary application and causes the result screen 836 to disappear from the display unit 151.

If a drag input is received after inputting a long touch on a partial region 850 of the screen 836 as a result of searching for the word "tension ", the controller 180, The screen 836 is moved in the drag input direction.

9A, when the dialog screen 910 is displayed in the instant message application, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 920 corresponding to the Internet browsing application on the dialog screen 910 do. Thereafter, the control unit 180 receives the user input and sets the area 930 in the "tension" The control unit 180 receives an input for dragging and dropping "tension" to the shortcut icon 920. [

In this case, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8, the control unit 180 performs an operation of searching for the word "tension" in the Internet browsing application using a search engine. The control unit 180 displays a screen 935 (i.e., an Internet browsing application screen) as a result of searching the display unit 151 for the word "tension ".

9 (c), the control unit 180 displays the screen 936 on the interactive screen 810 as a result of searching for the word "tension" while the interactive screen 910 is displayed can do. In this case, the result screen 936 is displayed in a semi-transparent manner, and the controller 180 may display the interactive screen 910 and the result screen 936 at the same time.

If a touch input for the close icon 940 is received in the result screen 936, the control unit 180 terminates the Internet browsing application and causes the result screen 936 to disappear from the display unit 151.

If a touch and drag input is received in the area 950 including the edge area or the outline of the screen 936 as a result of searching for the word "tension ", as shown in FIG. 9D, The controller 180 may adjust the size of the result screen 936.

10 (a), in the state that the search screen 1010 is displayed in the Internet browsing application, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 1020 corresponding to the music application on the search screen 1010 . Thereafter, the control unit 180 receives the user input and sets the area 1030 in the "tension" The control unit 180 receives an input to drag and drop "tension" to the shortcut icon 1020. [

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the control unit 180 searches for music titled " tension "in the music application, and performs an operation to reproduce the retrieved music. At this time, the control unit 180 can display the music application screen 1036 on the search screen 1010 while the search screen 1010 is displayed. In this case, the music application screen 1036 is displayed in a translucent manner, and the control unit 180 may display the search screen 1010 and the music application screen 1036 at the same time.

11A, in a state in which the search screen 1110 is displayed in the Internet browsing application, the control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 1120 corresponding to the phone application on the search screen 1110 . Thereafter, the control unit 180 receives the user input and sets the area 1130 in the "tension" The control unit 180 receives an input to drag and drop "tension" to the shortcut icon 1120. [

In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the control unit 180 searches for the telephone number stored as "tension" in the telephone application, and performs an operation of calling the searched telephone number. At this time, the control unit 180 can display the phone application 1136 on the search screen 1110 while the search screen 1110 is displayed. In this case, the phone application screen 1136 is displayed in a semi-transparent manner, and the control unit 180 may display the search screen 1110 and the phone application screen 1136 at the same time.

FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

12 (a), the control unit 180 executes the Internet browsing application. The control unit 180 displays a shortcut icon 1220 corresponding to the conversation partner of the message application on the Internet article screen 1210 in a state where the Internet article screen 1210 for the weather is displayed on the display unit 151. [

Here, the message application may be an application that can send and receive messages on a text basis. For example, the message application may be a concept that includes a text messaging application, an instant messaging application, and an email application.

For example, the control unit 180 displays shortcut icons corresponding to Lucy and Han Jae-hee, which are the final conversation partners of the message application that ended before the Internet article screen 1210 was displayed. In this case, the control unit 180 displays a short-cut icon corresponding to Lucy and Han Jae-hee on the Internet article screen 1210 in the order of the person who has recently performed the chat.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 can display a short-cut icon corresponding to the conversation partner selected by the user setting on the Internet article screen 1210.

In the state where the shortcut icon 1220 is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and selects the second area 1230 on the Internet article screen 1210. In the figure, the second area 1230 is an area marked as "Fine dustiness will pass through the country tomorrow, and the atmosphere will be stagnated and the fine dust concentration will increase in the central region."

When the second area 1230 is selected, the control unit 180 displays an operation selection screen 1240 that can be performed on the second area 1230. That is, the control unit 180 determines whether the entire area including the selected second area is selected (select all), whether the second area is cut (cut) or the second area is copied A screen 1240 for selecting whether to perform a pop-up operation is displayed.

In the state where the selection screen is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the touch input to the pop-up operation performing region 1241 and selects an operation to pop up the second region 1230. [ In this case, as shown in FIG. 12B, the control unit 180 displays a separate window 1250 including the second area 1230.

The control unit 180 receives a touch input to the pop-up window 1250 in a state where the pop-up window 1250 including the second area is displayed. In this case, the control unit 180 displays the user input window 1260. In a state in which the user input window 1260 is displayed, as shown in (d) of FIG. 12, the control unit 180 receives the second region edit input. In the present embodiment, the control unit 180 reads "Lucy tomorrow's weather," following the statement "tomorrow will be the day when pale yellow dust passes over the country and the atmosphere stagnates and the fine dust concentration will increase in the central region" ≪ / RTI >

In a state in which the content editing input is received, the control unit 180 receives an input for dragging and dropping the pop-up window 1270 displaying the edited second area to the shortcut icon corresponding to "Lucy ". In this case, the control unit 180 is expected to increase the fine dust concentration in the central region as the mobile terminal carried by "Lucy" is included in the pop-up window 1270, "tomorrow, pale yellow dust passes over the country and the atmosphere stagnates. Please refer to the weather tomorrow "message.

On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 13 (a) and Fig. 13 (b), in the second region "tomorrow, the light dust is passing over the country and the air stagnates and the fine dust concentration is expected to increase in the central region" The controller 180 displays a separate window 1350 including the second area 1330. In this case, when the pop-up operation of the second area 1330 is selected, Thereafter, without editing the popup window 1350 including the second area, the control unit 180 receives an input to drag and drop the popup window 1350 to the shortcut icon corresponding to "Lucy ". In this case, the control unit 180 is expected to increase the fine dust concentration in the central region due to the light yellow dust passing over the country and stagnant atmosphere tomorrow, which is included in the pop-up window 1350 as a mobile terminal owned by "Lucy". Message.

Figure 14 is an exemplary diagram that is referenced to illustrate the operation of setting a shortcut icon, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the control unit 180 receives a touch input for the setting icon 1410. In this case, the control unit 180 displays the setting screen 1420 on the display unit 151 as shown in Fig. 14 (b). In the state where the setting screen 1420 is displayed, the control unit 180 receives the user input and selects the shortcut icon setting 1430. In this case, as described above, a shortcut icon may be displayed on the first application screen while the first application screen is displayed.

If the shortcut icon setting is selected, the controller 180 displays the shortcut icon transparency adjustment screen 1440 as shown in (c) of FIG. In this case, the control unit 180 may adjust the transparency of the shortcut icon according to the user's input.

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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Claims (5)

Displaying an operation screen of the first application;
Displaying a first icon corresponding to a second application different from the first application on an operation screen of the first application; And
And displaying a window on which the second application operation is performed on the operation screen of the first application when receiving a touch input for the first icon. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first icon comprises:
And displaying on the operation screen of the first application a transparency adjustable by user input. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second application comprises:
A plurality of applications terminated before the execution of the first application,
Wherein the displaying the first icon comprises:
And sequentially displaying the first icons corresponding to the plurality of applications in accordance with the latest termination order. The method according to claim 1,
The second application is a dictionary application,
Wherein the touch input to the first icon comprises:
An input for dragging and dropping a first area included in the first application screen onto the first icon,
Wherein the displaying the second application operation window comprises:
Wherein the dictionary application displays a result of searching for a word included in the first area. Executing a third application;
Displaying a message conversation partner shortening icon on the third application screen;
Selecting a second area included in the third application screen;
Receiving a pop-up operation command of the second area to pop up and display the second area;
Receiving an input for dragging and dropping the edited second area onto the first icon when a text editing input included in the second area is received; And
And transmitting the edited second area to the conversation partner.

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