KR20160069187A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, which allows for use thereof further considering user convenience, and a method of controlling the same. The method comprises the steps of: outputting an execution image of an application on a touch screen; determining whether an input window is on the output execution image of the application; activating a text input unit when the input window is on the output execution image of the application; confirming whether a first touch input of a user is input from the touch screen; outputting the text input unit including the input window on the touch screen when the first touch input of the user is input; confirming whether a certain text is input within the input window of the text input unit; and outputting an execution image related to the input text when the text input is completed.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, in which usage of a terminal can be realized by further considering convenience of a user.

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.

In general, a mobile terminal provided in the form of a smartphone is provided to receive desired data through a relatively wide touch screen screen and to receive a control input on a screen to be output.

However, as the screen size of the touch screen becomes larger, it is difficult to input the diagonal direction with one hand. In particular, since the text input device is displayed only when the address and text in the input window that the user uses most often are touched, it is inconvenient to touch the input window with one hand when the input window is located in the corner area of the screen .

The present invention has been proposed in order to satisfy the above-mentioned need, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a text inputting device including an input window by a simple touch input without directly touching an input window, The present invention aims to provide convenience by enabling simple text entry.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, unless further departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be possible.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a text input device comprising: a touch screen for outputting an execution screen of an application; a text input device generating unit for generating and activating a text input device when an input window exists on an execution screen of the application; When the first touch input of the user is received from the touch screen, a text input device including the input window is output on the touch screen, and when the predetermined text input is completed in the input window of the text input device, , A touch screen, and a text input unit generating unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a touch screen, comprising: outputting an application execution screen to a touch screen; determining whether an input window exists on an execution screen of the output application; The method includes the steps of activating an input device, confirming whether a first touch input of a user is received from the touch screen, outputting a text input device including an input window on the touch screen when the first touch input of the user is received, Checking whether a predetermined text input is completed in an input window of the text input device, and outputting the input text-related execution screen when the text input is completed.

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

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, If the input window exists on the execution screen, the text input device including the input window is outputted even by a simple touch input without directly touching the input window, so that it is possible to easily input text with one hand even on a large screen, thereby providing convenience .

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, when the address window is selected from among the input windows, a convenience window is provided by outputting a favorite window including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications have.

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

1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention;
2 and 3 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention,
4 is a block diagram for generating a text input device of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5 to 7 are diagrams showing positions of input windows for activating a text input device
8 to 10 are diagrams showing the output of the text input device
11 is a view showing a process after completion of text input in a text input window
12 is a diagram showing a process after completing text input of the address window
13 is a flowchart for explaining the process of eliminating and eliminating text input by a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining a process of creating and removing a text input unit of the mobile terminal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention from different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 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 (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

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. 2 and 3, 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.

2 and 3, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated 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. 1) can 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 configured to be 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.

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.

As described above, since the performance of the mobile terminal 100 has dramatically improved in recent years, various types of contents handled in the fixed terminal can be handled in the mobile terminal 100 as well. The types of contents include text content, video content, voice content, location or position information content, image content, contact content, and the like.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a control method with improved convenience in a mobile terminal environment handling various types of contents. Particularly, the present invention provides a text input device including an input window by a simple touch input without directly touching the input window, so that, when an input window exists on the execution screen, Can be provided.

4 is a block diagram of a text input device of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

4, the mobile terminal 500 of the present invention may include a touch screen 510, a text input unit generating unit 520, and a control unit 530.

Here, the touch screen 510 outputs an execution screen of the application.

If an input window exists in the execution screen of the application, the text input unit generating unit 520 can generate and activate a text input unit.

Here, the text input unit generating unit 520 may activate the text input unit when the input window is located at the top of the execution screen.

In some cases, the text input unit generating unit 520 may activate the text input unit when the input window is located at the upper end of the preset reference line in the execution screen.

Next, when the first touch input of the user is received from the touch screen 510, the control unit 530 outputs a text input unit including the input window on the touch screen 510, When the input is completed, the touch screen 510 and the text input unit generating unit 520 can be controlled to output the input text-related execution screen.

For example, when the first touch input of the user is a touch gesture that is dragged from the top to the bottom, the controller 530 may output a text input device including an input window on the touch screen.

At this time, the control unit 530 may output the text input unit to the lower end of the touch screen and output the input window to be positioned at the upper end of the text input unit.

If the selected input window is an address window for inputting an address for execution of an application, the control unit 530 may be provided between the text input unit and the input window, You can also output a favorite window containing a number of shortcut icons.

Here, when the shortcut icon included in the favorite window is selected, the control unit 530 can output the execution screen of the application related to the shortcut icon.

If a predetermined text input is not completed in the input window of the text input device, the control unit 530 checks whether the second touch input of the user is received from the touch screen. If the second touch input of the user is received, The text input device displayed on the screen can be removed, and the execution screen of the application can be output again.

Here, when the second touch input of the user is a touch gesture which is dragged from the bottom to the top, the control unit 530 may remove the text input unit including the input window from the touch screen 510.

In addition, the controller 530 may output a text input device including an input window when the first touch input of the user is received within the predetermined touch area of the touch screen.

5 to 7 are views showing positions of input windows for activating a text input device.

5 to 7, the text input unit generating unit may generate and activate a text input unit when the input window 620 is present on the execution screen 610 of the application, on the touch screen 510.

For example, when the execution screen 610 of a predetermined application is displayed on the touch screen 510, the text input unit generating unit may check whether the input window 620 exists in the execution screen 610.

5, when the input window 620 is located at the top of the execution screen 610, the text input unit generating unit can activate the text input unit.

Here, activating the text input device means that the text input device is ready to be output by the user's touch input.

At this time, the touch input of the user for outputting the text input device may additionally be set in advance.

When the input window 620 is positioned at the top of the execution screen 610, the reason why the text input device is activated is that a position on the large screen where the user touched the input window 620 with one hand, This is because it is the uppermost region of the execution screen 610.

If the input window 620 is not located at the top of the execution screen 610, the text input unit generation unit may not activate the text input unit.

This is because the input window 620 exists at a position where the user can touch with one hand.

That is, the present invention relates to a user interface capable of providing convenience when the input window 620 is located at a position where the user can not touch with one hand.

6 and 7, the text input unit generating unit may activate the text input unit when the input window 620 is located at the upper end of the preset reference line 616 in the execution screen 610 have.

That is, in the large screen having various sizes, since the position of the input window 620, which is difficult for the user to touch with one hand, is variable, the reference line 616 is set on the execution screen 610, Depending on the location, you can decide whether to activate the text input device.

For example, the execution screen 610 can be divided into a top screen 612 and a bottom screen 614 by a preset reference line 616. [

6, the area of the upper screen 612 and the area of the lower screen 614 may be equal to each other. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the area of the upper screen 612 and the area of the lower screen 614 May be different from each other.

If the area of the upper screen 612 and the area of the lower screen 614 are different from each other, the area of the upper screen 612 may be smaller than the area of the lower screen 614.

In this case, the area of the lower screen 614 is an area where the user can touch the input window 620 with one hand, and the area of the upper screen 612 is an area where the user touches the input window 620 with one hand It can be an area that is not possible.

Therefore, in the present invention, the reference line 616 for dividing the area of the execution screen 610 is set in accordance with the size of the hand or the size of the screen, and the upper screen 612 of the divided execution screen 610 is set. If the input window 620 exists in the text input unit 620, the text input unit can be activated to provide convenience to the user.

8 to 10 are views showing the output of the text input device.

8 to 10, when the first touch input 710 of the user is received from the touch screen 510, the control unit of the mobile terminal displays the text input unit 820 including the input window 810 Can be output on the touch screen (510).

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the first touch input 710 of the user may be a touch gesture dragging down from the upper portion of the execution screen 610.

However, the user's first touch input 710 may provide various types of touch gestures, but not limited thereto.

9, the input window 810 is downwardly moved from the upper portion of the touch screen 510 according to the first touch input 710 of the user, The touch screen 510 is displayed on the touch screen 510 in a direction from the bottom to the top of the touch screen 510 according to the one touch input 710. In the center area of the touch screen 510, (820) is encountered, so that a text input section 800 can be formed.

The text input section 800 including both the input window 810 and the text input device 820 may be arranged at the lower end of the touch screen 510 according to the first touch input 710 of the user, As shown in FIG.

At this time, a part of the upper end of the touch screen 510 may be output as a black region.

Then, the text input device 820 can be superimposed on the execution screen 610 output on the touch screen 510 and output.

Accordingly, the control unit of the mobile terminal can output the text input unit 820 to the lower end of the touch screen 510 and the input window 810 to be positioned at the upper end of the text input unit 820.

The input window 810 may be disposed at a predetermined distance from the uppermost end of the touch screen 510 and may be disposed in contact with the upper end of the text input device 820.

At this time, the interval d1 between the input window 810 and the uppermost end of the touch screen 510 may be processed as a black area.

In some cases, the black area may display predetermined advertisement contents, information on the latest content, or an enlarged window that can enlarge and display the contents input in the input window 810. [

The input window 810 may be disposed at a first distance d1 from the top of the touch screen 510 and may be spaced apart from the top of the text input device 820 by a second distance d2.

Here, the first distance d1 and the second distance d2 may be equal to each other or may be different from each other.

If the first spacing d1 and the second spacing d2 are different from each other, the first spacing may be larger than the second spacing.

The input window 810 may include at least one of a text input window 812 for inputting a predetermined text and an address window 811 for inputting an address for executing an application.

10, when a plurality of input windows 810 of the text input section 800 are displayed, the control section of the mobile terminal displays an address for execution of the application in the input window 810 selected by the user's touch It is possible to output a favorite window 830 including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications between the text input device 820 and the input window 810 when the input address window 811 is input.

If the shortcut icon included in the favorite window 830 is selected by the user's touch, the control unit of the mobile terminal can output the execution screen of the application related to the shortcut icon.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a process after completion of text input in the text input window.

11, the input window 810 is downwardly moved from the upper portion of the touch screen according to the first touch input of the user, and the text input unit 820 is moved downward from the lower portion of the touch screen 510 The input window 810 of the execution screen and the text input unit 820 are encountered in the central area of the touch screen so that the text input area 800 can be formed.

Here, the input window 810 may be disposed at a predetermined distance from the top of the touch screen, and may be placed in contact with the top of the text input device 820.

For example, the input window 810 may include at least one of a text input window 812 for inputting a predetermined text, and an address window 811 for inputting an address for executing an application.

When the predetermined text input is completed in the text input window 812 of the text input section 800, the control unit of the present invention displays the input text-related execution screen 910, The generation unit can be controlled.

Here, when the input text-related execution screen 910 is output, an input window 920 may be disposed at the top of the input text-related execution screen 910.

The control unit of the present invention checks whether the second touch input 720 of the user is received from the touch screen if a predetermined text input is not completed in the text input window 812 of the text input section 800, When the user's second touch input 720 is received, the text input device 820 output to the touch screen can be removed and the original execution screen 610 of the application can be output again.

In this case, the text input device 820 disappears in the downward direction of the touch screen according to the second touch input 720 of the user, and the input window 620 disposed at the upper end of the text input device 820, Moves upwards, is placed at the top of the touch screen, and the original run screen 610 may appear.

The control unit of the present invention can output the text input unit 820 including the input window when the first touch input of the user is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen, When the input 720 is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen, the text input device 820 including the input window may be removed.

That is, the present invention can preset a touch area capable of receiving the touch input of the user for outputting the text input device 820. [

Accordingly, when the user's touch input is performed within the preset touch area, the control unit of the present invention can output the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input unit 820 .

12 is a diagram showing a process after completing the text input of the address window.

12, the input window 810 is downwardly moved from the upper portion of the touch screen according to the first touch input of the user, and the text input unit 820 is moved downward from the lower portion of the touch screen 510 The input window 810 of the execution screen and the text input unit 820 are encountered in the central area of the touch screen so that the text input area 800 can be formed.

Here, the input window 810 may be disposed at a predetermined distance from the top of the touch screen, and may be placed in contact with the top of the text input device 820.

At this time, when the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input device 820 is outputted on the touch screen, among the plurality of input windows 810, When the third touch input 730 is received, a favorite window 830 including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications can be output between the text input device 820 and the input window 810. [

For example, the input window 810 may include at least one of a text input window for inputting a predetermined text and an address window for inputting an address for executing an application.

If the selected input window 810 is an address window for inputting an address for executing an application when a plurality of input windows 810 of the text input section 800 are input, And the input window 810, a favorite window 830 including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications can be output.

Here, when the shortcut icon included in the favorite window 830 is selected, the control unit of the present invention can output the execution screen 1010 of the application related to the shortcut icon.

At this time, the execution screen 1010 of the application related to the shortcut icon may include a new input window 1020.

If the predetermined text input is not completed in the address window of the input window 810 of the text input section 800, the controller of the mobile terminal determines whether the user's second touch input 720 is received from the touch screen When the second touch input 720 of the user is received, the text input device 820 output to the touch screen is removed, and the original execution screen 610 of the application can be output again.

In this case, the text input device 820 disappears in the downward direction of the touch screen according to the second touch input 720 of the user, and the input window 620 disposed at the upper end of the text input device 820, Moves upwards, is placed at the top of the touch screen, and the original run screen 610 may appear.

Here, the second touch input 720 of the user may be a touch gesture that is dragged from the bottom to the top, but is not limited thereto.

The control unit of the present invention can output the text input unit 820 including the input window when the first touch input of the user is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen, When the input 720 is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen, the text input device 820 including the input window may be removed.

That is, the present invention can preset a touch area capable of receiving the touch input of the user for outputting the text input device 820. [

Accordingly, when the user's touch input is performed within the preset touch area, the control unit of the present invention can output the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input unit 820 .

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process of creating and removing a text input unit of a mobile terminal according to the present invention. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are diagrams illustrating a process of creating and removing a text input unit of the mobile terminal.

13 to 15, the mobile terminal of the present invention can output an application execution screen 610 to the touch screen according to a user's input signal (S11)

Then, the mobile terminal can determine whether the input window 620 exists in the execution screen 610 of the output application (S13)

If the input window 620 is present in the application execution screen 610, the mobile terminal can activate the text input device. (S15)

If the input window 620 exists in the application execution screen 610, the mobile terminal checks whether the input window 620 is positioned at the top of the execution screen 610, , And if it is located at the top of the execution screen 610, the text input device 820 can be activated.

In another case, the mobile terminal may activate the text input device 820 when the input window 620 is located at the upper end of the preset reference line among the execution screens 610.

Here, the execution screen 610 may be divided into an upper screen and a lower screen by a predetermined reference line, and the area of the upper screen and the area of the lower screen may be different from each other.

At this time, the area of the upper screen may be smaller than the area of the lower screen.

When the first touch input 710 of the user is a touch gesture for dragging from the top to the bottom, the mobile terminal touches the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input device 820 You can print on the screen.

Next, the mobile terminal confirms whether the first touch input 710 of the user is received from the touch screen (S17). When the first touch input 710 of the user is received, the input terminal 810 and the text input device 820) on the touch screen (S19).

Then, the mobile terminal confirms whether the predetermined text input is completed in the text input window among the input window 810 of the text input section 800 (S21). When the text input is completed, (Step S23). ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 >

Otherwise, the mobile terminal confirms whether the second touch input 720 of the user is received from the touch screen (S25), and if the second touch input 720 of the user is received, The application execution screen 610 can be output again by removing the text input device 820 output to the touch screen.

In another case, when the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input device 820 is output on the touch screen, the mobile terminal may display the address window 810 of the plurality of input windows 810 811), when the third touch input of the user is received, a favorite window 830 including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications is output between the text input device 820 and the input window 810 .

Here, the third touch input of the user may be a touch gesture different from the first and second touch inputs of the user.

As an example, the user's third touch input may be a tap touch gesture that hits the shortcut icon of the favorites window 830 at least once.

When the shortcut icon included in the favorite window 830 is selected, the mobile terminal can output an execution screen 1010 of the application related to the shortcut icon.

If the predetermined text input in the address window of the input window 810 of the text input section 800 is not completed, the mobile terminal determines whether the second touch input 720 of the user is received from the touch screen When the second touch input 720 of the user is received, the text input device 820 output to the touch screen is removed, and the original execution screen 610 of the application can be output again.

In this case, the text input device 820 disappears in the downward direction of the touch screen according to the second touch input 720 of the user, and the input window 620 disposed at the upper end of the text input device 820, Moves upwards, is placed at the top of the touch screen, and the original run screen 610 may appear.

Here, the second touch input 720 of the user may be a touch gesture that is dragged from the bottom to the top, but is not limited thereto.

Then, the mobile terminal can output the text input device 820 including the input window when the first touch input of the user is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen, or can output the text input device including the second touch input 720 can be removed from the text input device 820 including the input window when it is received within the touch area of the preset touch screen.

That is, the mobile terminal of the present invention can preset a touch area capable of receiving a user's touch input for outputting the text input device 820. [

Accordingly, when the user's touch input is performed within the preset touch area, the control unit of the present invention can output the text input section 800 including the input window 810 and the text input unit 820 .

As described above, according to the present invention, when an input window exists on an execution screen, a text input device including an input window is displayed even with a simple touch input without directly touching the input window, Convenience can be provided.

In addition, the present invention can provide convenience to a user by outputting a favorite window including a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications, when selecting an address window among input windows.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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Claims (15)

A touch screen for outputting an execution screen of an application;
A text input unit generating unit for generating and activating a text input unit when an input window exists on an execution screen of the application;
Wherein when a first touch input of a user is received from the touch screen, a text input device including the input window is output on the touch screen, and when a predetermined text input is completed in the input window of the text input device, And a control unit for controlling the touch screen and the text input unit generating unit to output an execution screen. The text input device according to claim 1,
And activates the text input device when the input window is located at the top of the execution screen. The text input device according to claim 1,
Wherein the input unit activates the text input unit when the input window is located at an upper end of a preset reference line among the execution screens. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein when the first touch input of the user is a touch gesture that is dragged from the top to the bottom, the text input device including the input window is output on the touch screen. The apparatus of claim 1,
The text input device is output to the lower end of the touch screen,
And outputs the input window so as to be located at the top of the text input device. The apparatus of claim 1,
A text input window for inputting a predetermined text,
And an address window for inputting an address for execution of the application. The apparatus of claim 1,
If a selected input window is an address window for inputting an address for executing the application when the input window of the text input device is a plurality of windows, a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications are included between the text input device and the input window And outputs a favorite window to the mobile terminal. 8. The apparatus of claim 7,
And when the shortcut icon included in the favorite window is selected, the execution screen of the application related to the shortcut icon is output. The apparatus of claim 1,
The touch input device according to claim 1, further comprising: a touch input unit for inputting a first touch input of the user to the touch screen; The text input device is removed, and the execution screen of the application is output again. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9,
Wherein the text input device including the input window is removed from the touch screen when the second touch input of the user is a touch gesture that is dragged from the bottom to the top. The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein when the first touch input of the user is received within the touch area of the touch screen, the text input device including the input window is output. A control method of a mobile terminal including a touch screen,
Outputting an execution screen of an application to the touch screen;
Determining whether an input window exists on the execution screen of the output application;
Activating a text input device if an input window exists on an execution screen of the application;
Confirming whether a first touch input of a user is received from the touch screen;
Outputting a text input device including the input window on the touch screen when the first touch input of the user is received;
Confirming whether a predetermined text input is completed in an input window of the text input device; And,
And outputting the input text-related execution screen when the text input is completed. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein, when an input window exists on an execution screen of the application,
Confirming whether the input window is located at the top of the execution screen if an input window exists on the execution screen of the application;
And activating the text input device when the input window is located at the top of the execution screen. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein in the step of checking whether a predetermined text input is completed in the input window of the text input device,
Confirming whether a second touch input of the user is received from the touch screen if the text input is not completed;
Wherein when the second touch input of the user is received, the text input device output to the touch screen is removed, and the execution screen of the application is output again. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein in the step of outputting a text input device including the input window on the touch screen,
When a third touch input of the user is received in an address window among the input windows when a plurality of input windows of the text input device are received, a plurality of shortcut icons for executing different applications are provided between the text input device and the input window And outputting a favorite window including the selected favorites.

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