KR20160073206A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same, capable of detecting a touch applied on a display unit of the mobile terminal and a movement of the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body; a display unit arranged in the main body; a detecting unit for detecting a touch applied on the display unit and a movement of the main body; and a control unit for converting the display unit from an active state into an inactive state, when the touch is detected on an area having a size larger than a reference size and the rotating movement of the main body by a reference angle or larger is detected in a state of maintaining the detected touch.

Description

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

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of sensing movement of a touch and a mobile terminal applied to a display unit of a mobile terminal, and a control method thereof.

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 recent years, a user interface (UI) / user experience (UX) has been actively developed to more conveniently control various functions that can be executed in a mobile terminal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of performing a predetermined function based on a touch and a movement of a main body applied to a display unit, and a control method thereof.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of restricting the output of screen information output to the display unit based on the fact that the touch and the movement of the main body which are applied to the display unit satisfy preset conditions, To provide.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body, a display unit disposed on the main body, a touch applied to the display unit, and a sensing unit for sensing movement of the main body; And a control unit for switching the display unit from the active state to the inactive state when the touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size and movement in which the sensed touch is maintained and the main body is rotated by a reference angle or more is detected, .

The controller may determine whether the sum of the sizes of the at least two regions is equal to or greater than the reference size when the touch region is at least two.

In an embodiment, the controller performs different functions based on a time point at which the touch is applied to an area having a size larger than the reference size and a time at which the body is rotated at a reference angle or more, .

The controller may perform a first function when a movement of the main body that is rotated by the reference angle or more is detected in a state in which a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size, And a second function different from the first function is performed when a touch is detected in an area having a size larger than the reference size after motion of the main body is detected.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when a touch is detected in an area having a size larger than the reference size, and the detected touch is released and the movement of the main body is detected within the reference time, 1 function and a third function different from the first function.

A method of controlling a mobile terminal including a display unit in a main body according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of sensing a touch applied to the display unit and a movement of the main body, And switching the display unit from the active state to the inactive state when the movement of the main body rotated by the reference angle or more is detected in the state where the sensed touch is maintained.

The present invention can provide an optimized UI / UX capable of performing various functions based on a movement of a main body corresponding to a touch and a predetermined movement applied to an area having a size larger than a reference size.

Further, the present invention can restrict the output of the screen information output to the display unit based on the touch applied to the area having a size larger than the reference size and the movement of the main body rotated by the reference angle or more. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a user interface enhanced with a privacy function for protecting screen information from a user other than the user of the mobile terminal.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a flowchart typically showing a control method of the present invention.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are conceptual diagrams for explaining the control method shown in FIG. 2. FIG.
FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C illustrate functions performed when a touch is maintained in an area having a size larger than a reference size and the body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.
5A and 5B illustrate a case where a touch is released in an area having a size larger than a reference size and the touch is released and the main body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement within a reference time FIG.
FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C illustrate functions performed when a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than a reference size after moving the body to correspond to a predetermined movement, according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and 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 (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 unit or a mechanical key such as a button located on a front or rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The rear cover 103 is 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.

In the following description, referring to the accompanying drawings, when at least two images in one drawing (FIG. N) are shown in the form of 2 by 2, the image shown at the upper left is referred to as " The image shown at the top is referred to as "the second drawing", the image shown at the lower right is referred to as "the third drawing", and the image shown at the lower left is referred to as "fourth drawing".

On the other hand, when at least two images in one drawing (FIG. N) are shown in a line from top to bottom, the images at the top are sequentially referred to as "first drawing, second drawing, ..." .

In the mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which may include at least one of the above-described components, a touch on the display unit 151 may be detected. Specifically, the controller 180 may sense a touch on the display unit 151 using the sensing unit 140 (sensing unit 140).

The controller 180 can perform a specific function in response to the touch being applied when the display unit 151 is in the active state (ON state) have. For example, when a touch is applied to an icon of an application displayed on the activated display unit 151, the control unit 180 can execute an application corresponding to the icon to which the touch is applied and output an execution screen of the application .

Meanwhile, the controller 180 can sense a touch on the display unit 151 even when the display unit 151 is in an inactive state. Here, the display unit 151 is in the inactive state, which means that only the display unit 151 is turned off in the state that the mobile terminal 100 is powered on. That is, the display unit 151 is in the inactive state, which means that no display information is displayed on the display unit 151 as the illumination, panel, light emitting element, etc. of the display unit 151 are turned off . The control unit 180 can switch the display unit 151 to the active state when a user request is detected (e.g., when the power button is pushed) while the display unit 151 is in the inactive state. Here, the activation of the display unit 151 may mean that the display unit 151 is in an ON state. In addition, various display information may be displayed on the activated display unit 151. FIG.

The control unit 180 may supply the minimum power to the sensing unit 140 that senses the touch applied to the display unit 151 even when the display unit 151 is in the inactive state. Here, the minimum power refers to a minimum power required to sense a touch on the display unit 151 in which the sensing unit 140 is in an inactive state, and may be determined according to hardware characteristics of the sensing unit and user setting. have. Here, the sensing unit 140 for sensing the touch may be, for example, a touch sensor.

Meanwhile, when a touch is applied to the display unit 151, the control unit 180 can determine the area (area) of the touch and the number of points where the touch is applied. Specifically, when a touch is applied to the display unit 151, the control unit 180 receives the signal (s) generated in response to the touch from the sensing unit 140 (for example, a touch sensor) It is possible to determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched, the number of points (areas) where the touch is made, and the size (area size) of the touched area (s).

If the touch sensed by the sensing unit 140 satisfies a predetermined condition, the controller 180 may perform a function associated with the touch that satisfies the predetermined condition.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may detect movement of a main body (hereinafter referred to as a main body 100). Specifically, the control unit 180 can determine whether the main body 100 is moving using the sensing unit 140. FIG. The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor, a G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, and a motion sensor. Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can detect movement of the main body by combining information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

For example, the control unit 180 can detect the movement of the main body 100 by a predetermined angle (reference angle) by an external force using the sensing unit 140. Here, the preset angle (reference angle) may be preset by the user. For example, when the control unit 180 changes from a state in which the front surface of the main body indicates the opposite direction of the gravity direction (lying down) to a state in which the front surface of the main body points to the gravity direction by an external force (inverted state) It can be determined that the main body 100 has been rotated by a predetermined angle or more.

That is, when the main body 100 is in motion before the main body 100 is moved, if the main body 100 is moved with respect to any one reference point (or reference axis) In the previous state, it can be judged whether or not it has been rotated by more than the reference angle.

The control unit 180 may perform various functions based on the movement of the main body. For example, when the movement of the main body is detected while the exercise related application is executed, the control unit 180 extracts data related to the user's movement based on the movement of the main body, )can do.

The movement of the main body 100 can be detected both when the display portion 151 is in the active state and when it is in the inactive state. That is, the control unit 180 controls the sensing unit 140 to maintain the minimum power so that the movement of the main body 100 can be detected not only when the display unit 151 is in an active state but also when the display unit 151 is in an inactive state .

Meanwhile, as described above, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is capable of sensing a touch and a movement of the main body applied to the display unit, is characterized in that the movement of the touch and the main body satisfies predetermined conditions Various functions can be performed. Hereinafter, a method of performing a preset function based on a movement of a touch and a main body applied to a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary control method of the present invention, and FIGS. 3A and 3B are conceptual diagrams for explaining a control method illustrated in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG.

In the mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the touch of the display unit 151 disposed on the main body 100 and the movement of the main body 100 are detected (S210).

Specifically, the control unit 180 can sense the touch, which is applied when the display unit 151 is in an active state or in an inactive state, using the sensing unit 140. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 can detect that the main body 100 is moving due to an external force when the display unit 151 is in an active state or in an inactive state. To this end, even in a state in which the display unit 151 is inactivated, a minimum power capable of sensing at least one of the touch applied to the display unit 151 and the movement of the main body 100 may be supplied to the sensing unit 140 have.

Thereafter, when a touch of the touch panel on the display unit 151 is sensed in an area having a size larger than a reference size and a movement of the main body 100 by the reference angle or more is detected in a state where the sensed touch is maintained, The process of switching the display unit 151 from the active state to the inactive state proceeds (S220).

The controller 180 detects the touch 300 when the display unit 151 is touched by the display unit 151 in the activated state 310a, Can be detected in an area having a size larger than a reference size (predetermined size).

Here, the reference size (predetermined size) can be set by the user. In addition, the area having a size larger than the reference size may be, for example, an area touched by a target object (e.g., palm, face, etc.) having a size larger than one finger.

Here, the controller 180 may determine whether the sum of the sizes of the at least two areas is equal to or greater than the reference size, when the touch sensing area has at least two areas. Referring to FIG. 3A, FIG. 3A illustrates an example in which there are at least two areas in which a touch is sensed. As shown in FIG. 3A, when a touch by the palm is applied to the display unit 151, a touch can be sensed in at least two areas on the display unit 151. At this time, the controller 180 may determine the area of each of the at least two areas where the touch is sensed, and determine whether the sum of the areas of the determined areas is larger than the reference size.

Thereafter, a touch is applied to an area of the display unit 151 (an area where a touch can be detected, an area where screen information is output) larger than the reference size, and in a state where the touch is maintained, It is possible to detect a movement in which the display unit 100 is rotated by a reference angle (predetermined angle) or more. Here, the movement of the main body 100 may be generated by an external force (for example, by a user), and the control unit 180 may sense the movement of the main body 100 using the sensing unit 140 .

At this time, the control unit 180 can determine whether the main body 100 is rotated at a reference angle (predetermined angle) or not. The reference angle may be set by the user. For example, when the reference angle is set to 50 degrees, the main body 100 is turned upside down (rotated 180 degrees) or the main body 100 is moved downward (rotated 90 degrees) If it is detected, the control unit 180 can determine that the main body 100 has been rotated by the reference angle or more.

The controller 180 may perform a predetermined function when a movement of the main body 100 by the reference angle or more is detected in a state where the touch is maintained in an area having a size larger than the reference size. Here, the predetermined function may be at least one of the functions executable in the mobile terminal. For example, the predetermined function may be a function for executing a specific application, a function for entering a specific mode, a state in which the display unit is changed from inactive to active, To the active state, and the like.

The predetermined function may be a function associated with the predetermined condition when the touch and the movement of the main body applied to the display unit 151 satisfy predetermined conditions. The predetermined condition may be determined by user setting of the touch and the movement of the main body. In addition, the predetermined function to be executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied can also be determined by user setting.

The above description will be more clearly understood with reference to FIG. 3B.

The display unit 151 of the mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be in the active state 310a, as shown in the first diagram of FIG. 3B.

In this state, the sensing unit 140 can sense the touch 300 applied to the display unit 151. 3B, the control unit 180 determines whether the touch 300 is detected in a region having a size larger than the reference size, based on the signal generated in the sensing unit 140 Can be determined.

 3B, the controller 180 detects the touch 300 in an area having a size larger than the reference size, and the main body 100 moves in a state where the touch 300 is held It is possible to detect a motion that is rotated by a reference angle or more.

Thereafter, the controller 180 applies a touch 300 in an area having a size larger than the reference size, and based on the fact that the main body 100 is rotated by a reference angle or more , And can perform predetermined functions.

Here, the predetermined function may be, for example, a function of switching the display unit 151 from the active state 310a to the inactive state 310b, as shown in the fourth drawing of Fig. 3b.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide a new user interface capable of performing a predetermined function based on the movement of the touch and the main body. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a case where the main body is rotated by a reference angle or more in a state where a touch (for example, a palm touch) is detected in an area having a size larger than a reference size, , The main body is turned upside down), the output of the screen information displayed on the display unit 151 can be restricted. Therefore, the present invention can enhance the privacy function that protects the exposure of the screen information output to the mobile terminal from the gaze of the other person.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, various functions can be performed based on the movement of the main body, which is rotated by a touch and a reference angle, over an area having a size larger than a reference size among the areas of the display unit 151. Specifically, the controller 180 performs different functions based on a time point at which the touch 300 is applied to an area having a size larger than the reference size and a time at which the body 300 is rotated over a reference angle .

For example, the controller 180 performs a first function when a movement of the main body that is rotated by the reference angle or more is sensed in a state where a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size, When a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size after the motion of the main body is detected, a second function different from the first function can be performed.

In addition, when the controller 180 senses the movement of the main body, which is sensed in the area having a size larger than the reference size, and then the sensed touch is released and is rotated by the reference angle or more within the reference time, And a third function different from the first function.

The first to third functions may be any one of all functions that can be performed in the mobile terminal. That is, the first to third functions may be determined by user setting, and different functions may be performed according to the time when the touch is applied and the time when the movement is rotated by the reference angle or more in an area having a size larger than the reference size .

Hereinafter, a method of performing different functions according to a touch applied to an area having a size larger than a reference size and a movement of a main body rotated by a reference angle or more is described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings .

FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C illustrate functions performed when a touch is maintained in an area having a size larger than a reference size and the body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.

3B, the controller 180 determines whether the touch panel 300 is held in an area having a size larger than a reference size among the areas of the display unit 151, It is possible to perform a predetermined function (first function). Here, the predetermined function performed when the main body 100 moves in a state where the touch 300 is held may be a function associated with a function of limiting the output of the screen information. The function of limiting the output of the screen information may be understood as a function related to privacy. For example, the function of terminating the executing application (the function of limiting the output of the execution screen of the application outputted to the display unit) A function of switching to the locked state, a function of switching the display unit 151 in the active state to the inactive state, a function of entering the guest mode, and the like.

For example, as described above, based on the detection of the movement of the main body 100 in which the touch 300 is held in the area having a size larger than the reference size, , The display unit 151 which is in the activated state can be switched to the inactive state. Thereafter, when the display unit 151 in the inactive state is switched to the active state based on the user's request, the control unit 180 can again output the screen information that was being output before the display unit 151 is switched to the inactive state have.

As shown in the first drawing of FIG. 4A, as the specific application is executed by the user on the display unit 151, the execution screen 400a of the executed application can be output. 4A and 3, the controller 180 applies a touch 300 to an area having a size larger than a reference size on the display unit 151, 300), the main body 100 can sense a movement (for example, an upside down movement) in which the main body 100 is rotated by a reference angle or more. The control unit 180 may limit the output of the application execution screen 400a output to the display unit 151 based on the rotation of the main body by the reference angle in a state where the sensed touch is maintained. As the output to the execution screen 400a of the application is restricted, the display unit 151 may output the home screen page 400b.

As another example, in the active state 410a of the display unit 151 (or a state in which a specific application is running), as shown in the first drawing of Fig. 4B, 3, it is possible to sense movement of the main body, which is rotated by a reference angle or more with the touch 300 held in an area having a size larger than the reference size. At this time, the control unit 180 can switch to the lock state (lock mode) 410b based on the rotation of the main body 100 by the reference angle or more while the touch 300 is held.

The locked state may be canceled based on input of a password, a fingerprint or a pattern previously set by the user while the execution of the function of the mobile terminal is restricted. Thereafter, when the user releases the lock status, the display unit 151 displays screen information that was output before being switched to the locked status (for example, when the application is switched from the running status to the locked status, ) Can be output.

On the other hand, the controller 180 can perform various functions based on the detection of the movement of the main body corresponding to the predetermined movement in a state where the touch is detected in the area having the size larger than the reference size on the display unit 151 have.

In one example, any of the various functions may be a function associated with exercise. For example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 4C, as the display portion 151 of the mobile terminal comes into contact with a part of the user's body (for example, an arm) 4c, the touch 300 may be applied in an area having a size larger than the reference size.

4C, when the movement of the main body 100 is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement in a state where the touch 300 is held, The application 460 can be executed.

Herein, the predetermined movement of the main body 100 for executing the motion-related application 460 may be a movement in which the main body 100 vibrates (repetitively moves) by the upper and lower 440 or the left and right 450. That is, as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 4C, when the movement of the main body 100 is detected (in a state where the touch is applied to an area having a size larger than the reference size) If a motion is detected that repeatedly moves leftward or rightward or upward or downward by a predetermined number of times), a motion-related application can be executed. The control unit 180 then determines the information (s) (e.g., consumed calories Kcal, exercise distance km, time) related to the motion based on the movement of the main body 100, Etc.), and store the measured information (s) in a memory.

Here, the motion-related application 460 may be configured such that the touch panel 300 is maintained in a region having a size larger than a reference size even when the display unit 151 is in the inactive state, And can be executed based on what is being moved. 4C, the control unit 180 outputs an execution screen of the exercise-related application 460, as shown in FIG. 4C, (S) (motion-related information) measured based on the motion of the body.

Hereinafter, a function performed when a touch is detected in an area having a size larger than a reference size and the touch is released and the main body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement within a reference time, will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. .

5A and 5B illustrate a case where a touch is released in an area having a size larger than a reference size and the touch is released and the main body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement within a reference time FIG.

The controller 300 determines that the touch panel 300 is released after the touch 300 is detected in the area having the size larger than the reference size among the areas of the display unit 151, The predetermined function can be performed. Here, the predetermined function is a predetermined function (first function) performed based on the rotation of the main body 100 by the reference angle or more while the touch 300 is held in a region having a size larger than the reference size And may be another function (third function).

Here, the reference time may be set by a user.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the display unit 151 may be in the inactive state 310b. In this state, as shown in the second drawing of FIG. 5A, the controller 180 displays the touch 300 (for example, the touch panel 300) in an area having a size larger than the reference size, 5A, the touch 300 is released and the movement of the main body 100, which is rotated by a reference angle or more within a reference time, is sensed, as shown in FIG. . In response, the control unit 180 can switch the display unit 151, which is the inactive state 310b, to the active state 310a.

As another example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 5B, the control unit 180 may be configured to, during the phone call function, move the touch 300 (for example, A touch applied by the ear and the face). 5B, the controller 180 releases the touch 300 applied in an area having a size larger than the reference size, and the movement in which the reference rotation is performed within the reference time If it is detected, it can terminate the function (e.g., telephone call function) currently being executed in the terminal.

Hereinafter, functions performed when a touch is applied to an area having a size larger than a reference size after the movement of the body is moved to correspond to a predetermined movement will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C illustrate functions performed when a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than a reference size after moving the body to correspond to a predetermined movement, according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram.

The controller 180 controls the operation of the touch panel 300 based on whether the touch 300 is applied to an area having a size larger than the reference size among the areas of the display unit 151 after the movement of the main body 100 is detected The set function can be performed. Herein, the predetermined function is a function of moving the main body 300 in a state where the touch 300 is held in an area having a size larger than the reference size among the area of the display unit 151 (or within a reference time after the touch 300 is released) (E.g., a first function or a third function) that is performed based on the rotation of the reference angle or more than the reference angle.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the display unit 151 may be in the active state 310a. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the control unit 180 can sense the movement of the main body 100 by the reference angle or more by the external force using the sensing unit 140. Referring to FIG. 6A, the touch panel 300 may be detected on an area of the display unit 151 having a size larger than a reference size after the main body 100 is rotated over a reference angle. That is, after the movement of the main body 100 is rotated by the reference angle or more, the controller 180 detects the touch 300 in an area having a size larger than the reference size, The display unit 151, which is the activated state 310a, can be switched to the inactive state 310b.

4A and 4B, when the touch panel 300 is detected in an area having a size larger than the reference size after the main body 100 is rotated by the reference angle or more, the controller 180 controls the display unit 151 can be limited. For example, after the main body 100 is rotated by the reference angle or more, the control unit 180 terminates (executes) the application that is being executed based on the detection of the touch 300 in an area having a size larger than the reference size Or to switch to the locked state (enter), or to enter the guest mode.

Alternatively, the control unit 180 can switch the sound mode to the vibration mode or the silent mode, or change the vibration mode to the silent mode, based on the movement of the main body and the touch on the display unit 151 satisfying predetermined conditions You can switch.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display unit 151 may output screen information 600 related to the call signal as the call signal is received. At this time, the terminal may be in the sound mode, and the controller 180 may output the ring tone 610a in response to the reception of the call signal. In this state, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 6B, after the movement in which the main body 100 is rotated by the reference angle or more is detected, If the touch 300 is sensed in an area having a size greater than the size, the sound mode 610a can be switched to the vibration mode 610b, as shown in the third diagram of Fig. 6b. Although not shown, the controller 180 can switch from the sound mode 610a directly to the silent mode, and if the main body 100 is in the vibration mode before being rotated beyond the reference angle, the vibration mode is switched to the silent mode You can also switch. This mode switching function can be applied to the same / similar analogy based on the detection of the operations described in Figs. 4A and 4B.

As another example, the control unit 180 may control the operation of the main body 100, which is rotated by a reference angle or more, as shown in the second drawing of Fig. 6C, with the call signal being received, The controller 180 detects the touch 300 (e.g., the touch of the user's ear and the face of the user) in an area having a size larger than the reference size after the movement of the touch panel 300 is detected, Telephone connection can be performed. As shown in the third drawing of FIG. 6C, the display unit 151 may output a screen 620 that is output when the telephone connection is established in response to the telephone connection being performed in response to the call signal.

Although not shown, when the touch panel 300 is detected in an area having a size larger than the reference size after the main body 100 is rotated by the reference angle or more (for example, the operation of FIG. If so, to perform functions related to the telephone connection. For example, the function associated with the telephone connection may be a function to originate a call to the most recently called party.

In addition, the present invention is based on a combination of a touch applied to an area having a size larger than a reference size of the display unit 151 and a movement of the main body 100 rotated by a reference angle or more, Various functions or functions that can be performed in the mobile terminal can be performed.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention provides an optimized UI / UX capable of performing various functions based on a movement of a main body corresponding to a predetermined movement and a touch applied to an area having a size larger than a reference size .

Further, the present invention can restrict the output of the screen information output to the display unit based on the touch applied to the area having a size larger than the reference size and the movement of the main body rotated by the reference angle or more. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a user interface enhanced with a privacy function for protecting screen information from a user other than the user of the mobile terminal.

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

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main body;
A display unit disposed on the main body;
A sensing unit for sensing a touch applied to the display unit and a movement of the main body; And
The control unit switches the display unit from the active state to the inactive state when the touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size and a movement in which the sensed touch is maintained and the main body is rotated by a reference angle or more is detected, / RTI >
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Wherein the mobile terminal determines whether the sum of the sizes of the at least two areas is equal to or greater than the reference size when the touch detection area is at least two.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Wherein the mobile terminal performs different functions based on a time at which the touch is applied to an area having a size larger than the reference size and a time at which the body is rotated over a reference angle.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein,
When a movement of the main body that is rotated by the reference angle or more is detected in a state where a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size,
And performs a second function different from the first function when a touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size after motion of the main body rotated by the reference angle or more is detected.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein,
If the detected touch is released after the touch is sensed in the area having a size larger than the reference size and the movement of the main body rotated by the reference angle or more is detected within the reference time, And the mobile terminal.
A control method for a mobile terminal including a display unit in a main body,
Sensing a touch applied to the display unit and a movement of the main body; And
Switching the display unit from the active state to the inactive state when the touch is sensed in an area having a size larger than the reference size and movement in which the sensed touch is maintained and the main body is rotated by a reference angle or more is detected, The method comprising the steps of:

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