KR20160005416A

KR20160005416A - Mobile terminal

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Publication number: KR20160005416A
Application number: KR1020140084290A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 황정석
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2014-07-07
Filing date: 2014-07-07
Publication date: 2016-01-15
Also published as: WO2016006835A1

Abstract

A mobile terminal of an embodiment of the present invention is a terminal which allows a touch input. The mobile terminal comprises: a camera for capturing an image; a display portion which displays the image captured by the camera, or displays content related to an application which is operated; and a control portion which controls the content displayed through the display portion in accordance with a touch input of a user. The content is at least any one among a text, an image, and a video. The control portion recognizes the touch input of the user as a preset touch gesture when a first touch for touching a certain area of the content and a second touch including at least a part of the first touch are inputted. The control portion changes display of the content, or displays information on the content when the touch gesture is inputted.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal.

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.

The present invention proposes a terminal that can easily enlarge a screen from a user's touch gesture for operating a terminal, easily confirm information of the corresponding content or application, and execute commands.

The mobile terminal of the present embodiment is a terminal capable of touch input. The terminal includes a camera for capturing an image, a display unit for displaying contents related to an application being displayed or an image captured by the camera, And a control unit for controlling the content displayed through the display unit according to the content of the content, wherein the content is at least one of a text, an image, and a moving image, 1 touch and a second touch including at least a part of the first touch are performed, the control unit recognizes the touch gesture as a preset touch gesture when the touch gesture is input, And displays information about the content.

The effect of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described below.

There is an advantage that various operations can be performed from a touch gesture input by a user with one hand for terminal operation.

Further, it is possible to use the touch gesture inputted by the user with various commands according to the type of application to be executed and the touch position, thereby providing a terminal which can more accurately determine the intention of the user.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing enlargement of a part of a region by a touch gesture of a user in the terminal of the present invention.
4 is a view showing enlargement of a part of a region and movement of an enlarged region according to a touch gesture of a user in the terminal of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a view showing an enlargement of a part of a region according to a touch gesture of a user inputted when a terminal of the present invention is playing a moving image.
FIG. 6 is a view showing information of a selected moving picture according to a touch gesture of a user when a moving picture list is displayed in the terminal of the present invention.
7 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when an email application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.
FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when a setting application that allows a user to set an operation of the terminal of the present invention is being executed.
10 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when the camera application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.
11 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when a gallery application is being executed in a terminal of the present invention.
12 is a diagram for explaining a case where an application is edited using the touch gesture of this embodiment.
13 is a diagram showing a UI displayed on the screen when the music application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing detailed information about music when a user's touch gesture is input during execution of the music application according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing that, when a user's touch gesture is input during execution of a music application according to the present embodiment, sound output of the music can be set.
FIGS. 16 and 17 are diagrams showing the display of lyrics of the music or the function of searching for lyrics when the user's touch gesture is input during the execution of the music application according to the present embodiment.

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. , &Lt; / 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 a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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 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 .

Also, 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 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. ). &Lt; / RTI >

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. Also, in the apparatus having the deformable display unit 251, the operation of the apparatus or the image displayed on the display unit 251 can be controlled based on the state information according to the idea of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a communication system that can be implemented through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described.

First, the communication system may use different wireless interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, wireless interfaces that can be used by a communication system include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) ), Universal mobile telecommunication systems (UMTS) (in particular Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A)), Global System for Mobile Communications May be included.

Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems including an OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) wireless communication system as well as a CDMA wireless communication system.

A CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS) (also referred to as a Node B or Evolved Node B), at least one Base Station Controllers (BSCs) , And a Mobile Switching Center (MSC). The MSC is configured to be coupled to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and BSCs. The BSCs may be paired with the BS via a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs may be included in a CDMA wireless communication system.

Each of the plurality of BSs may comprise at least one sector, and each sector may comprise an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing to a particular direction of radial emission from the BS. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments, and a plurality of frequency assignments may each have a specific spectrum (e.g., 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment may be referred to as a CDMA channel. The BS may be referred to as a base station transceiver subsystem (BTSs). In this case, one BSC and at least one BS can be summed together. The base station may also indicate a "cell site ". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

A broadcast transmission unit (BT) transmits a broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1A is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT.

In addition, a Global Positioning System (GPS) may be associated with the CDMA wireless communication system to identify the location of the mobile terminal 100. The satellite 300 aids in locating the mobile terminal 100. Useful location information may be obtained by two or more satellites. Here, the position of the mobile terminal 100 can be tracked using all the techniques capable of tracking the location as well as the GPS tracking technology. Also, at least one of the GPS satellites may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

The location information module 115 included in the mobile terminal is for detecting, computing, or identifying the location of the mobile terminal, and may include a Global Position System (GPS) module and a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) 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 GPS module 115 calculates distance information and accurate time information from three or more satellites and then applies trigonometry to the calculated information to accurately calculate three-dimensional current location information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude can do. At present, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting an error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is widely used. In addition, the GPS module 115 can calculate speed information by continuously calculating the current position in real time. However, it is difficult to accurately measure the position of the mobile terminal by using the GPS module in the shadow area of the satellite signal as in the room. Accordingly, a WPS (WiFi Positioning System) can be utilized to compensate the positioning of the GPS system.

The WiFi Positioning System (WPS) is a system in which a mobile terminal 100 uses a WiFi module included in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (wireless access point) transmitting or receiving a wireless signal with the WiFi module, Is a technology for tracking a location of a wireless local area network (WLAN) using WiFi.

The WiFi location tracking system may include a Wi-Fi location server, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database in which certain wireless AP information is stored.

The mobile terminal 100 connected to the wireless AP can transmit a location information request message to the Wi-Fi location server.

The Wi-Fi position location server extracts information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on the location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100. The information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be transmitted to the Wi-Fi location server through the mobile terminal 100 or may be transmitted from the wireless AP to the Wi-Fi location server.

The information of the wireless AP to be extracted based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100 includes a MAC address, an SSID (Service Set IDentification), a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), a Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) Reference Signal Received Quality), channel information, Privacy, Network Type, Signal Strength, and Noise Strength.

As described above, the Wi-Fi position location server can receive the information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 and extract the wireless AP information corresponding to the wireless AP to which the mobile terminal is connected from the pre-established database. In this case, the information of any wireless APs stored in the database includes at least one of MAC address, SSID, channel information, privacy, network type, radius coordinates of the wireless AP, building name, Available), the address of the AP owner, telephone number, and the like. At this time, in order to remove the wireless AP provided using the mobile AP or the illegal MAC address in the positioning process, the Wi-Fi location server may extract only a predetermined number of wireless AP information in order of RSSI.

Then, the Wi-Fi location server can extract (or analyze) the location information of the mobile terminal 100 using at least one wireless AP information extracted from the database. And compares the received information with the received wireless AP information to extract (or analyze) the location information of the mobile terminal 100.

As a method for extracting (or analyzing) the position information of the mobile terminal 100, a Cell-ID method, a fingerprint method, a triangulation method, and a landmark method can be utilized.

The Cell-ID method is a method of determining the position of the mobile station with the strongest signal strength among neighboring wireless AP information collected by the mobile terminal. Although the implementation is simple, it does not cost extra and it can acquire location information quickly, but there is a disadvantage that positioning accuracy is lowered when the installation density of the wireless AP is low.

The fingerprint method collects signal strength information by selecting a reference position in a service area, and estimates the position based on the signal strength information transmitted from the mobile terminal based on the collected information. In order to use the fingerprint method, it is necessary to previously convert the propagation characteristics into a database.

The triangulation method is a method of calculating the position of the mobile terminal based on the coordinates of at least three wireless APs and the distance between the mobile terminals. (Time of Arrival, ToA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) in which a signal is transmitted, and the time difference between the wireless AP and the wireless AP, in order to measure the distance between the mobile terminal and the wireless AP. , An angle at which a signal is transmitted (Angle of Arrival, AoA), or the like.

The landmark method is a method of measuring the position of a mobile terminal using a landmark transmitter that knows the location.

Various algorithms can be utilized as a method for extracting (or analyzing) the location information of the mobile terminal.

The extracted location information of the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location server, so that the mobile terminal 100 can acquire the location information.

The mobile terminal 100 may be connected to at least one wireless AP to obtain location information. At this time, the number of wireless APs required to acquire the location information of the mobile terminal 100 may be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located.

As shown in FIG. 1A, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC Field Communication), and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).

Among them, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports the non-contact type short-range wireless communication between the terminals at a distance of about 10 cm. The NFC module may operate in either a card mode, a reader mode, or a P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in the card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module for storing card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a UICC (e.g., a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a USIM (Universal SIM)), a Secure micro SD and a sticker, or a logical medium For example, embeded SE (Secure Element)). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) can be made between NFC module and security module.

When the NFC module is operated in the card mode, the mobile terminal can transmit the stored card information to the outside such as a conventional IC card. Specifically, if the mobile terminal storing the card information of the payment card such as a credit card or a bus card is brought close to the fare payment machine, the mobile local payment can be processed, and the mobile terminal storing the card information of the access card can be accessed If you are close to the time, the approval process for access may begin. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are mounted on the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information on the mounted card. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of a card number, balance, and usage details, and the card information of the access card may include at least one of a name, a number (e.g., It can be one.

When the NFC module is operated in the reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, the data received from the mobile terminal by the tag may be coded into a data exchange format (NFC Data Exchange Format) defined by the NFC Forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines four record types. Specifically, the NFC forum defines four RTDs (Record Type Definitions) such as Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. If the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the control unit executes a browser (e.g., an Internet browser), and if the data received from the tag is a text type, the control unit can execute the text viewer. When the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit executes the browser or makes a telephone call, and if the data received from the tag is a general control type, it can execute appropriate operations according to the control contents.

When the NFC module is operated in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, the mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. At this time, LLCP (Logical Link Control Protocol) may be applied to P2P communication. For P2P communication, a connection can be created between the mobile terminal and another mobile terminal. At this time, the generated connection can be divided into a connectionless mode in which one packet is exchanged and terminated, and a connection-oriented mode in which packets are exchanged consecutively. Through P2P communications, data such as business cards, contact information, digital photos, URLs in electronic form, and setup parameters for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity can be exchanged. However, since the usable distance of NFC communication is short, the P2P mode can be effectively used to exchange small-sized data.

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

3 is a view showing enlargement of a part of a region by a touch gesture of a user in the terminal of the present invention.

First, according to the present embodiment, when the user operates the terminal with one hand while holding the terminal, the terminal can perform various operations according to the touch gesture inputted from one finger.

The touch gesture of the user to be described below will be described with reference to FIG.

3 (a), when a specific image (photograph) is displayed through the display unit 151 capable of touch input, a first touch 310 is displayed on an area to be enlarged by the user .

When the second touch 320 having an area larger than that of the first touch 310 is held for a predetermined time in a state where the first touch 310 is maintained as shown in FIG. 3 (b) The image of the position corresponding to the first touch 310 is enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 3 (c). For this, the controller 180 not only monitors the position of the user's touch but also the area of the touch area through the display unit 151 capable of touch input.

For example, when a user grips a terminal with one hand and takes a gesture (second touch) for touching a specific region with one finger (first finger) and increasing the contact area of the thumb to be. In this case, the control unit 180 may display an image enlargement (first touch and a second touch) in accordance with items (image, text, etc.) displayed through the currently executing application or the display unit Can be performed.

When image enlargement is performed, image enlargement can be performed with the image of the area corresponding to the first touch 310 as the center. The magnitude of the enlargement can be determined in advance by doubling or tripling the threshold.

As described above, in this embodiment, a first touch for touching a predetermined area as a touch gesture of a user command and a second touch including at least a part of the first touch area while touching a larger area are performed The time for which the touch input is held may be determined in advance for the first touch or the second touch.

Accordingly, the controller 180 monitors the touch area of the touch input by the user on the display unit 151 through the touch sensors provided on the display unit, together with information on the touch position. The touch sensors that sense the touch area while sensing the user's touch may be provided separately from the display unit or may be integrally formed with the display unit.

Hereinafter, the touch gesture input by the user command in the embodiment of the present invention will be described as an example of the first touch and the second touch.

4 is a view showing enlargement of a part of a region and movement of an enlarged region according to a touch gesture of a user in the terminal of the present invention.

4, in the case where a predetermined image is displayed through the display unit 151 as in the case of FIG. 3, when the user intends to enlarge a specific area by only touching one finger, The first touch 410 is performed.

4B, a second touch 420 including at least a part of the first touch area 410 and corresponding to an area larger than the area of the first touch area 410 is input The controller 151 of the terminal can perform a specific operation according to the type of the currently executed application. In the case of FIG. 4, since an image is displayed as in the case of FIG. 3, an operation of enlarging the image around the first touch area 410 can be performed.

In addition, the user can perform the drag operation 430 while holding the second touch 420. At this time, the controller 180 can move the image of the enlarged region along the direction of the drag 430 have.

For example, the user performs the first touch 410 with the thumb, performs the second touch 420 that widens the contact area of the thumb while maintaining the first touch, In the case of dragging, the position of the enlarged area can be changed according to the drag direction.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an enlargement of a part of a region according to a touch gesture of a user inputted when a terminal of the present invention is playing a moving image.

The embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5 is a case in which a user's touch gesture is input when the application being executed is a moving picture application and the moving picture is being played back.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when a moving image 501 or a moving image 501 on the web is played back through the display unit 151, the user can zoom in on a desired area . &Lt; / RTI >

When the first touch 510 is input to the area to be enlarged and then the second touch 520 is inputted, the area corresponding to the first touch 510 is enlarged as shown in FIG. 5C Is displayed. At this time, when the first touch 510 is input or when the second touch 520 is input for a predetermined time, the control unit 180 may temporarily stop the moving picture to be reproduced. According to the modification of the embodiment, The region corresponding to the first touch 510 may be enlarged to 1.5 times or twice, and the moving picture may be continuously played back.

In the above-described embodiments, the area of the image or the moving image is enlarged through the gesture consisting of the first touch and the second touch of the user. However, this is not the case when the control unit 180 determines that the application And the region enlargement is performed according to the type.

According to another embodiment, the control unit 180 can display the contents corresponding to the area where the first touch is performed in various ways according to the application being executed.

FIG. 6 is a view showing information of a selected moving picture according to a touch gesture of a user when a moving picture list is displayed in the terminal of the present invention.

The terminal can display a list of moving pictures stored in the terminal or a list of moving pictures on the web on the screen as shown in FIG. 6 (a) according to an installed application. For example, in a case where an educational application is installed in a terminal, and a user can watch a video lecture through the application, an image of a lecturer for each lecture can be displayed as respective video information.

At this time, in order for a user to conveniently select a moving image to be viewed from a plurality of moving images, it is necessary for the terminal to easily provide information about the moving image.

When the display unit 151 displays a list of a plurality of contents (for example, moving pictures), the controller 180 displays the contents corresponding to the first touch Can be briefly shown.

As shown in Fig. 6 (a), when a list of moving images is displayed as a content, a first touch 610 for a specific area of the user is input, and then, as shown in Fig. 6 (b) Similarly, a second touch 620 including at least a portion of the first touch region 610 is continuously input. At this time, the controller 180 displays information 602 about a specific content on the screen based on the touch gesture of the user.

That is, when the first touch 610 and the second touch 620 are performed and the second touch 620 is maintained for a predetermined time, the controller 180 controls the first touch 610, The content information 602 can be displayed in a preview type by reading information about the content corresponding to the content information 602 from the moving image file.

If the touch gesture composed of the first touch and the second touch is input in a state in which the list of the video contents to be viewed or viewed by the user is displayed, It is possible to judge the intention of acquiring information on a specific content from a list.

At this time, the controller 180 can remove the content information 602 displayed when the user's touch is released, and waits for a touch for content viewing or a touch gesture for another area.

7 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when an email application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.

In Fig. 7, a case where a touch gesture consisting of a first touch and a second touch is performed in an e-mail application is shown. However, this case may be performed in a message application in which a plurality of messages are arranged in a caller name or a time sequence.

That is, as shown in Fig. 7 (a), when the e-mail application is running in the terminal, a list 701 of received e-mails can be displayed. For example, received e-mails can be sorted by reception time, and senders and e-mail titles can be displayed together with brief information.

At this time, when the user inputs the first touch 710 that touches a specific e-mail item in the list 701 and the second touch 720 is performed with one finger while the first touch 710 is maintained The control unit 180 may provide a preview of the body of the e-mail corresponding to the area of the first touch 710. For example, the controller 180 pops up 702 the at least a part of the text of the e-mail in the space including the first touch area 710 (FIG. 7C).

Also, when the drag gesture is input while the second touch 720 is held, the control unit 180 can display the content of the main text of the e-mail corresponding to the moved position, as described above. That is, by inputting the first touch and the second touch, the user can easily ascertain the content of the previous mail or the next mail by moving the position of the second touch up and down when the email preview is performed.

In this way, when a list of text contents is displayed, such as a message application or an e-mail application, the controller 180, when a touch gesture composed of the first touch and the second touch is input, It is possible to provide a pop-up. At this time, since the user can easily confirm the information about the specific content from among the plurality of contents, it is possible to solve the problem of checking the e-mail one by one.

8 is a diagram for explaining a case in which a user's touch gesture is input when a setting application that allows the user to set the operation of the terminal of the present invention is being executed.

As described above, in the terminal of the embodiment, the same touch gesture of the user can be used as another command, depending on the application being executed or the type of UI of the application displayed on the screen.

In another embodiment, when the user's touch gesture is input in the setting application, the controller 180 may cause the quick setting of the setting item corresponding to the first touch area to be performed.

The setting application of the terminal is an application that allows the user to select the brightness of the terminal, the sound of the terminal, the connection between the terminal and the external device, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the setting application may include a battery item 801 that allows the user to check the battery condition. In the case where the first touch 810 for the battery item 801 and the second touch 820 as shown in FIG. 8B are performed by the user with one finger, the control unit 180 of the terminal As a user command for confirming the battery information, and displays the battery information 802 of the terminal in the pop-up type or preview type on the currently displayed screen.

When a second touch including a first touch of the user and at least a part of the first touch and a wider area is performed for a predetermined time, the control unit can enlarge the displayed image or screen according to the executed application, The corresponding touch gesture may be used as an instruction for information confirmation as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.

In the case of a setting item such as the battery item 801 which does not require additional setting of the user or selection of the user, information included in the item can be provided as shown in Fig. 8 (c).

However, if the setting item selected by the user's touch gesture can be additionally set or selected by the user, the controller 180 can provide a quick setting bar.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the second touch 920 is performed on the brightness setting item 901 in the user's first touch 910 setting application, The controller 180 may display a quick setting bar 902 for the brightness setting item 901. In this case,

Even if the second touch 920 of the user is canceled, the controller 180 displays the quick setting bar 902 on the screen for a predetermined time, and when the user touches and drags the quick setting bar 902, So that the brightness setting is performed.

In this way, when there is an item that can be selected / adjusted by the user in the setting item selected by the user's touch gesture input, the controller 180 can display a quick setting bar for the selection on the screen to respond to the user's intention .

10 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when the camera application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.

The control unit 180 of the terminal can judge the touch gesture of the user as a screen enlargement and photographing instruction when the application being executed is a camera application capable of photographing or photographing a moving picture.

For example, as shown in Fig. 10 (a), when the camera application is being executed, the first touch 1010 of the user is made to the photographing area 1001, and as shown in Fig. 10 (b) And the second touch 1020 is performed while the first touch 1010 is held. As described above, the second touch 1020 includes a first touch area 1010 or a user touch including at least a partial area of the first touch 1010, and the second touch 1020 is a touch It can be recognized as a touch gesture according to the present invention when it is maintained over a predetermined time.

In the case where the first touch and the second touch are performed, the controller 180 of the terminal performs a zooming operation for a region corresponding to the first touch 1010 and an operation for zooming in A focusing process for the photographing region corresponding to the first touch 1010, and photographing or moving picture photographing are performed.

That is, when the first touch and the second touch of the user are performed in the photographing area 1001 viewed by the camera when the camera application of the terminal is performed, the camera zoom of the photographing area corresponding to the first touch area Camera-focusing on the zoom-in area 1002, and photographing are sequentially performed automatically.

Through this process, the user has the advantage of being able to instruct the zooming process of the camera with one finger, focusing and inputting the shooting button at a time.

11 is a diagram for explaining a case where a user's touch gesture is input when a gallery application is being executed in a terminal of the present invention.

A gallery application that can be installed and executed in a terminal is an application that provides a list of photos and videos stored in a terminal or stored on a web, and displays pictures and videos in an album or folder selected by the user on the screen.

In the case where the touch gesture according to the first touch and the second touch of the user is inputted during execution of the gallery application, the controller 180 of the terminal can perform various operations according to the display state of the gallery application.

For example, as shown in Figs. 11 (a) to 11 (c), when a list of photographs and moving pictures is displayed for each album or for each folder in the gallery application, 1110 and a second touch 1120 including at least a portion of the first touch 1110 are input, a list of pictures or videos included in the selected album / folder is displayed as a preview type. That is, the album preview window 1102 is displayed.

11, when the user selects a specific album or folder, selects a specific picture, and a single picture is displayed in the display unit 181, a touch made of the first touch and the second touch When the gesture is input, enlargement of a partial area of the picture or moving picture is performed as shown in Figs. 3 and 4.

Accordingly, even within the gallery application, the control unit 180 can accept the user's touch gesture as a command for different actions, which is intended to be simply a preview type when the user is displaying the list 1101 , And when the entire picture is displayed, it is intended to enlarge the specific area.

12 is a diagram for explaining a case where an application is edited using the touch gesture of this embodiment.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the control unit 180 of the terminal is performed in a home screen or an application drawer in which a list of applications having a touch gesture composed of a first touch and a second touch of the user is displayed, Can be edited.

For example, on the home screen of the terminal, the installed application is displayed as an icon image, and the user can input the touch gesture on the home screen, thereby deleting the installed application or changing the position of the icon image of the application.

In addition, in the Android operating system, there is an application drawer in which icon images are listed as a list of installed applications and installed widgets. In this way, in the case where a user is provided with a UI capable of confirming an installed application and a widget, performing an array editing of an icon image, or deleting an application, the user's touch gesture enables editing and deletion of such an application .

12 are home screen or application drawers in which information about the installed applications is displayed as icon images 1201. [

At this time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the first touch 1210 of the user is made in the background or blank space area rather than the specific icon image, and at least a part of the first touch 1210 is held A case where the second touch 1220 is performed is exemplified.

In this case, the control unit 180 of the terminal can interpret the installed application for the touch gesture made up of the first touch 1210 and the second touch 1220 of the user or as a command for editing the arrangement of icon images have. This is because the first touch and the second touch of the user are not made on the specific icon image. If the first touch and the second touch are made on a specific icon image, the controller 180 of the terminal may display information about the application corresponding to the icon image in a preview type.

Thus, when the touch gesture is input in the home screen on which the installed applications are arranged, a deletion icon 1203 enabling each of the applications to be deleted can be formed in each icon image, as shown in Fig. 12 (c) have.

At this time, when the user drags the icon image after selecting it, the controller 180 can change the arrangement position of the icon image, and when the delete icon 1203 is selected, the corresponding application is deleted.

Hereinafter, various operations are performed according to a user's touch gesture when the terminal of the present invention is executing a music application.

In the above description, it has been described that the same touch gesture can instruct different operations of the terminal depending on the type of application executed in the terminal. In particular, an application in which a plurality of pieces of information and a plurality of settings are displayed together When executed, various operations can be performed according to the item in which the touch gesture is made.

13 is a diagram showing a UI displayed on the screen when the music application is being executed in the terminal of the present invention.

A smart phone plays a sufficient role as a multimedia device, and in particular, a variety of functions are provided, such as not only a simple music reproduction but also a customization of a sound output, a display of a synced lyrics at the time of music reproduction, and the like.

13, when the music application is being executed in the terminal, a first information area 1301 in which items such as the title of the music being played, the name of the artist, and the like are displayed, and the lyrics of the music are displayed, The second information area 1303 to be displayed can be displayed on the screen.

Also, a volume key 1302 for allowing the user to adjust the level of the output sound can be displayed, and UI images of various functions for playing and pausing music are displayed together.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the areas where the specific information is displayed and the key areas directly selectable / adjustable by the user are displayed together, the controller 180 of the terminal may display various kinds of touch gestures It is possible to perform an operation.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing detailed information about music when a user's touch gesture is input during execution of the music application according to the present embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 14 (a), the title or the artist name for the music being reproduced can be displayed in the screen (the first information area 1301).

At this time, a first touch 1410 by a user's finger is made in the first information area 1301, and a second touch 1420 including at least a part of the area of the first touch 1410 is displayed at a predetermined time The detailed information display of the music is performed according to the present embodiment.

That is, after the first touch 1410, when the second touch 1420 as shown in FIG. 14B is performed, the controller 180 checks the display item corresponding to the position of the first touch 1410 do. If the display item corresponding to the first touch 1410 is the music information and the title or the artist name is displayed, the controller 180 determines that the intention is to acquire the detailed information, The music detail information window 1401 shown in FIG.

Accordingly, when the first touch with respect to the user's touch input and the second touch including at least a part of the first touch region are performed for a predetermined time, the controller 180 determines that the touch gesture is according to the embodiment , An item displayed in the area where the first touch is performed is checked to operate the terminal based on the intention of the user. As a result, in the case of the first information area 1301 in which information on the music being reproduced is displayed, it is determined that the user gesture is for confirming more detailed information, and detailed information such as album information, additional date, Information 1401 can be displayed on the screen.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing that, when a user's touch gesture is input during execution of a music application according to the present embodiment, sound output of the music can be set.

In an application program such as a music application, in addition to displaying information about reproduced music, button keys may be displayed together to allow various settings such as adjusting the volume, selecting the next music, speeding up the reproduction speed, and the like. That is, in addition to displaying information about the content, there is a case where the user can directly set / select the reproduction or display of the content.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, in the case of a music application, it may be a key for adjusting the volume. When the user touches the key area for volume control, a volume control bar or the like is displayed so that the user can adjust the volume or reduce the volume.

However, in the embodiment of the present invention, when a touch gesture is inputted to a user-configurable area (key area), it is judged as a setting command for sound output in addition to adjusting the volume, A window 1501 for selecting a sound effect as shown can be displayed.

When the application is executed, the UI displayed in the area where the user's touch gesture is performed among the various UIs displayed on the screen can be displayed with detailed information about the content in the area where the information is displayed. If the UI displayed in the area where the touch gesture is made is a key area that can be manipulated or selected by the user, a menu for allowing the user to select a detailed setting related to the key may be displayed.

In this regard, in the case of the music application, in the case where the touch gesture is performed in the second information area 1303 in which the album art or the lyrics are displayed, the command may be a command for requesting confirmation of detailed information, have.

FIGS. 16 and 17 are diagrams showing the display of lyrics of the music or the function of searching for lyrics when the user's touch gesture is input during the execution of the music application according to the present embodiment.

When the first touch 1610 of the user is input to the second information area while the first touch 1610 is held and the second touch 1620 is input while the music is being reproduced, 180) checks the tag file of the music, and controls the lyrics to be displayed on the screen if there is a pre-stored lyrics. That is, the lyric display window 1601 is output in the second information area.

In this case, when the user's touch gesture is input to the area where the lyrics can be displayed, the controller 180 determines that the user's command is a request for displaying the lyrics, and determines whether the lyrics for the music are stored in advance have. As a result of checking, if the lyrics are stored in advance on the screen, if the lyrics are not stored together with the music file, the user can inquire whether or not to perform the lyrics search through the Internet.

That is, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), if the operation for displaying the lyrics by the user's touch gesture is performed but the lyrics are not stored in the terminal or the music file, And a window 1701 for confirming whether or not it is acceptable.

If the first touch and the second touch input by the user are performed in the area where the lyrics can be displayed, the control unit 180 of the terminal can determine that the instruction is for requesting the display of the lyrics. Similarly, when the album art is not displayed, if the user's touch gesture is made in the area where the album art is displayed, both an operation for displaying the album art and an operation for searching the album art via the Internet can be performed .

[0031] [0034] With the various embodiments of the present invention as described above, the user is able to control various operations of the terminal with one finger. This is because the control section of the terminal is based on the fact that the intention of the user can be grasped more accurately from the judgment of the item displayed in the area where the touch gesture is made.

Claims

A terminal capable of touch input,
A camera for capturing images,
A display unit for displaying an image captured by the camera or contents related to an application being driven,
And a control unit for controlling the content displayed through the display unit according to a touch input of a user,
Wherein the content is at least one of a text, an image, and a moving image,
Wherein the controller recognizes a touch input of the user as a touch gesture set in advance when a first touch for touching a predetermined area of the content and a second touch including at least a portion of the first touch are performed,
Wherein the control unit changes the display of the content or displays information about the content when the touch gesture is input.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller recognizes the touch as the touch when the first touch is made and the second touch including at least a part of the first touch is continued for a predetermined time or more.

3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the control unit recognizes the second touch as the touch gesture when the second touch is input while the first touch is maintained.

3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the control unit moves the display region of the content displayed through the display unit when the touch gesture is input and the touch gesture is dragged.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the content is an image or a moving image displayed through the display unit,
Wherein when the touch gesture is input, the controller performs a screen enlargement operation for an area where the first touch is performed in the image or the moving image.

The method according to claim 1,
When the camera is in operation and an image photographed by the camera is being displayed through the display unit,
Wherein the control unit controls the camera so that the photographing is performed after zooming and focusing an image region corresponding to the first touch as an operation for the touch gesture.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the content is text or image,
Wherein the control unit generates a window indicating information on a text or an image of an area corresponding to the first touch as an operation for the touch gesture.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the content is text or image,
Wherein the control unit generates a setting window of the mobile terminal by the operation for the touch gesture when the content of the area corresponding to the first touch corresponds to the item for setting the mobile terminal operation, .

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when an application driven by the control unit is an application capable of playing music and a UI associated with the application is displayed on the display unit,
Wherein the controller is configured to determine an item for the area where the first touch is made when the touch gesture is input, display information about the music being played according to the determination result, To the mobile terminal.

10. The method of claim 9,
When a first touch constituting the touch gesture is made for an area in which at least a part of information of music being reproduced among the UIs related to the application is displayed,
Wherein the control unit displays information on music being played through the application on the display unit.

10. The method of claim 9,
When the first touch constituting the touch gesture is made with respect to the area indicating the setting of the volume size among the UIs related to the application,
Wherein the control unit displays a menu for setting a sound effect of music to be reproduced through the application on the display unit.