KR20160073679A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof. The mobile terminal comprises: a touch screen displaying at least one piece of information on a screen; and a control unit hiding the information from the screen, when a first touch, with a touch area larger than a pre-determined size, is inputted on the screen. When the mobile terminal displays information that a user wants to hide from other person, the user is able to input a touch gesture covering the screen with a user′s palm so that the information swiftly disappears from the screen.

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 mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

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

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.

Currently, when a message, an image, an announcement, or the like, which is not desired to be displayed to others in a state where another person is located around the mobile terminal, is suddenly displayed on the screen, the user can be confused and quickly turn off the screen, Should be turned over.

The present invention proposes to meet the above-mentioned need or to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a touch gesture for shading a screen on the palm of a hand when information to be hidden is displayed on a screen, And to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that can be hidden on the screen.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a touch screen for displaying at least one information in a screen; And a controller for hiding the information on the screen when a first touch having a touch area equal to or larger than a predetermined size is input on the screen.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, including: displaying at least one information on a screen of a touch screen; Inputting a first touch having a touch area of a predetermined size or larger on the screen; And hiding the information in the screen in response to the input of the first touch.

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

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, when information to be hidden by another person is displayed on the screen, a touch gesture of an act of covering the screen with the palm is inputted, thereby providing an effect of quickly hiding the information on the screen do.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 21 are diagrams for explaining a control process of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected to the wireless communication system 100 between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100. [ And one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the network in which the terminal 100, or an external server, is located.

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, An optical sensor (e.g., a camera 121, a microphone 122, a battery gage, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, (E.g., a sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.) Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > Combined can be used.

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.

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. At least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (e.g., call incoming, outgoing, message reception, and origination functions) . 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 capable of communicating with a plurality of mobile communication devices in accordance with technical standards or communication standards for mobile communication (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) A terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network constructed according to a mobile communication network (e.g.

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.

Examples of the wireless Internet technology include a wireless LAN (WLAN), a wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, a digital living network alliance (DLNA), a wireless broadband (Wibro), a world interoperability for microwave access Packet Access, and Long Term Evolution (LTE). The wireless Internet module 113 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113, which performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network, is connected to the mobile communication module 110 through the mobile communication network, for example, from the viewpoint that the wireless Internet access by Wibro, HSDPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, (112).

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes a Bluetooth, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), an Infrared Data Association (IrDA), an Ultra Wideband (UWB), a ZigBee, Near Field Communication, Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), and Wi-Fi Direct technology. The short-range communication module 114 may communicate with the mobile terminal 100 through a wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Networks) between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, The mobile terminal 100 may support wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the network where the other mobile terminal 100 or the external server is located.

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.

The input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or a signal), audio information (or a signal), or information input from a user. The input unit 120 may input image information The mobile terminal 100 may include one or a plurality of cameras 121. 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 can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ 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 the process of 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 an object existing in the vicinity of the detection surface without mechanical contact using an 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. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life span than the contact-type sensor, and its utilization is also high.

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

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

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

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, etc. of a touch object to be touched on the touch screen 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, which touches 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. On the other hand, 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 121, a photosensor, and a laser sensor. The camera 121 is a kind of camera 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 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 the 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, contact with an electrode, 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 by the optical output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal 100 emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal 100 detects an 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 multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- And may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk and 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 .

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 (a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) which 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) The first camera 121a and the first operation unit 123a are disposed on the side of the terminal body and the second operation unit 123b, the microphone 122 and the interface unit 160 are disposed on the 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 omitted or disposed on other surfaces as needed. 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 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 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 the mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In other words, referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 21, according to the present invention, when information to be hidden by another person is displayed on the screen, a touch gesture of an act of covering the screen with the palm is inputted, The control process will be described in detail.

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

3 to 21 are diagrams for explaining a control process of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 21, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays at least one piece of information on the screen of the touch screen 151 (S100).

At this time, the information includes all contents that can be displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. For example, the information includes a received message / e-mail / SNS message, a specific web site / web page, user personal information (bank account number, Number), a messenger execution screen, a memo, a picture, a moving picture, and a schedule.

If the first touch (hereinafter referred to as "palm touch") having an area of a predetermined size or larger is input on the screen of the touch screen 151 in a state where the above information is displayed, the controller 180 displays [S120] And performs an operation of hiding the information in the screen [S130].

For example, the control unit 180 performs a mosaic process on the area where the information is displayed so that the area in which the information is displayed can not be identified, or overlays an opaque color (for example, black) on the area Or hide it from the screen at all.

Meanwhile, in a state where the first touch is held and the information is hidden, the controller 180 controls the touch of the first portion of the portion touched by the first touch in the screen, The hidden information can be displayed in the second portion that is released within the screen when the second touch (to be referred to as 'hand touch' hereinafter) to which the touch is released is input. At this time, the portion touched by the first touch in the screen corresponds to the palm of the hand, and the first portion touches the screen in a state in which only the palm of the hand is in a state in which the entire palm does not fall on the screen And the second portion refers to the portion where the touch is released as the palm is lifted.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG.

3 (a), the control unit 180 displays the specific information 310 on the screen. As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the control unit 180 displays the specific information 310 on the screen, When the input of the touch 320 is sensed, the information 310 is hidden and displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 3 (c).

At this time, the controller 180 hides the information 310 only while the palm touch 320 is held on the screen. When the palm touch 320 is released, the controller 310 displays the information 310 again can do.

When the palm touch 320 is once input on the screen, the controller 180 hides the information 310 and displays the information 310 again when the palm touch 320 is once again displayed. Can be displayed.

4 (a), the controller 180 determines whether the information 310 is hidden by the palm touch 320, as shown in FIG. 4 (b) , When the palm touch 320 is changed to the palm-touch 410, the portion of the information 310 previously displayed on the palm-loaded portion is displayed as shown in FIG. 4C.

That is, the user can prevent the information displayed on the current screen from being leaked by the other person, by performing a hand operation on the screen, which is likely to be hidden on the palm of a hand, even when the other person is around.

Next, FIG. 5 (a) shows that a notification popup window 510 of a specific event is generated and displayed on the current screen. At this time, the specific event may include at least one of a message reception notification event, a call reception event, a memo output event, a schedule output event, and an e-mail reception notification event.

5 (b), when the palm touch 520 is input on the screen, the controller 180 displays the notification pop-up window 510 as shown in FIG. 5 (c) And performs an operation of hiding it in the screen or discarding it so that it can not be seen in the screen.

At this time, when the palm touch 520 is held on the screen, the controller 180 may move the notification pop-up window 510 to an area touched by the palm touch 520 to hide the notification pop-up window 510.

When the palm touch 520 is input on the screen, the control unit 180 may prevent the notification pop-up window 510 from displaying information indicating the occurrence of the event, and may display the palm touch 520 on the screen. The notification pop-up window 510 may display information indicating the occurrence of the event.

6 (a), the control unit 180 displays a notification pop-up window 510 on the screen. As shown in FIG. 6 (b) If the palm touch 520 is changed to the palm touch in a state where the notification pop-up window 510 is hidden by the palm-touch pad 520, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, The notification pop-up window 510 can be moved and displayed.

In addition, the controller 180 may change the size of the notification pop-up window 510 according to the size of the palm-sized portion of the screen.

6 (c), the control unit 180 changes the size of the notification pop-up window 510 to a smaller size as the size of the palm-loaded portion becomes smaller, and changes the size of the palm- The size of the notification pop-up window 510 can be changed greatly.

Next, FIG. 7 shows a state in which the hand tip touch is input, and information 510 composed of two or more pages is displayed on the palm-mounted portion.

At this time, the controller 180 may move the current page to the previous or next page according to the drag / tilt gesture input through the first finger 710 (e.g., 'thumb'). For example, when the left drag-touch gesture input through the first finger 710 is input, the controller 180 can move the current page to the next page, When a directional drag-gesture gesture is entered, the current page can be moved to the previous page.

In addition, the controller 180 controls the information displayed on the palm-loaded portion in accordance with the upward / downward drag-and-touch gesture input through the second finger 720 (for example, the 'index finger' Can be scrolled to. For example, when the upward drag-touch gesture is input through the second finger 720, the controller 180 can scroll upward the information currently displayed on the palm- The user can scroll down the information currently displayed on the palm-touching portion.

8A shows a state in which the hand tip touch is input and a notification popup window 510 is displayed on a part where the palm is held. , The information 510 is minimized and displayed on the screen when the touch of the hand is gradually dragged to the bezel of the lower portion of the screen as shown in FIG. A marker 810 indicating that the notification pop-up window 510 has been minimized is displayed. If the marker 810 is selected, the control unit 180 may display the notification pop-up window 510 on the screen in its original size. At this time, the controller 180 may display the number of notifications of the event notified by the notification pop-up window 510 in the marker 810.

9 (a), the controller 180 controls the mobile terminal 100 so that a touch pattern for turning on the screen and unlocking the screen can be detected even when the screen is turned off, In the state where the battery of the touch sensor 151 periodically supplies power to the touch sensor included in the touch screen 151 as shown in FIG. 9 (b) And when a touch pattern for unlocking is inputted, the screen is turned on and the information displayed before the screen is turned off is displayed on the palm-loaded portion as shown in Fig. 9 (c) When the touch of the hand edge is released, the screen can be turned off again.

In addition, when the touch screen is input on the screen while the screen is turned off, the controller 180 displays only a part of the notification popup window of the currently generated event only on the part where the palm is on, When the touch pattern is input, the user can unlock the screen and display the entire contents of the notification pop-up window on the palm-mounted portion.

10 (a), the control unit 180 displays the memo screen 1010 on the memo screen 1010 in a state where the palm touch or the hand touch is input on the memo screen 1010, The input memo content 1020 and the position information indicating the memo content 1020 in the memo screen 1010 are stored in the memory 170 when the memo content 1020 is input.

10 (b), when the palm touch or the touch of the palm of the hand is released, as shown in (c) of FIG. 10, the control unit 180 displays, in the memo screen 1010, The note content 1020 of the entered handwriting is hidden.

10 (d), when the palm touch or the palm touch is input again on the memo screen 1010, the memo screen 1010 corresponding to the position information stored in the memory 170, And displays the hidden memo content 1020 at a position within the memory.

11 (a), the control unit 180 displays a message content input window in the message screen 1110 in a state in which the palm touch or the hand touch is input on the message screen 1110 If a transmission key for transmitting the input message 1120 is inputted after a message 1120 to be transmitted is input, the message 1120 is transmitted to the other party.

11 (b), when the palm touch or the touch of the palm of the hand is released, as shown in Fig. 11 (c), the control unit 180 displays a message in the message screen 1110 And hides the transmitted message 1120 in the transmission history.

11 (d), when the palm touch or the palm touch is again input on the memo screen 1010, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), a message screen 1110 The transmitted message 1120 is displayed in the message transmission history within the message transmission history.

12 (a), the control unit 180 controls the capture of the preview image or the capture of the preview image in the state that the palm touch or the hand touch is input on the preview image received through the camera 121 When a video recording command is inputted, the user captures and stores the photograph 1210 from the preview image, or records and stores the video.

12 (b), when the touch of the palm or the touch of the palm of the hand is released, as shown in (c) of FIG. 12, The stored picture 1210 or the stored moving picture is hidden in the list 1220. [

12 (d), when the palm touch or the palm touch is again input on the list 1220, as shown in (e) of FIG. 12, And displays the stored picture 1210 or the stored moving picture.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the control unit 180 displays the image on the gallery screen 1310 in a state where a palm touch or a touch of the hand is input on the gallery screen 1310 in which a specific image is displayed The display position of the memo 1320 is stored in the memory 170 in the memo 1320 and the gallery screen 1310. [

13 (b), when the palm touch or the touch of the palm is released, the controller 180 displays, on the gallery screen 1310 as shown in FIG. 13 (c) Hides the memo 1320.

13 (d), when the palm touch or the palm touch is again input on the gallery screen 1310, as shown in (e) of FIG. 13, The hidden memo 1320 is displayed at a position in the gallery screen 1310 corresponding to the location information stored in the hidden area 1310. [

Next, as shown in FIG. 14A, the control unit 180 displays a handwritten memo 1420 on the memo screen 1010 in a state in which the touch of the hand is input on the memo screen 1410 The input memo content 1020 and the position information indicating the memo 1420 in the memo screen 1010 are stored in the memory 170. [

14 (b), in a state where the palm of the hand is separated from the memo screen 1410 while the palm of the hand is held on the memo screen 1410, The user then hides the memo 1420 on the memo screen 1410 as shown in Fig. 14 (c).

14D, when the palm of the hand is separated from the memo screen 1410 in a state where the palm is held on the memo screen 1410, The hidden memo 1420 is displayed at a position in the memo screen 1410 corresponding to the position information stored in the memory 170 as shown in FIG. 14 (e).

Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the control unit 180 determines whether or not the touch screen 1510 is displayed on the screen 1510 in a state where the touch of the hand is input on the screen 1510 including the specific text 1520 When the line edge portion of the text 1520 is selected, the position information indicating the text 1520 in the screen 1510 is stored in the memory 170.

15B, when the palm of the hand is touched on the screen 1510 while the palm of the hand is touched on the screen 1510, the control unit 180 displays the screen 1510 The user then hides the text 1520 on the screen 1510 as shown in FIG. 15 (c).

15D, when the palm of the hand is separated from the screen 1510 while the palm of the hand is held on the screen 1510, the control unit 180 displays the screen 1510 The hidden text 1520 is displayed at a position within the screen 1510 corresponding to the positional information stored in the memory 170 as shown in FIG. 15 (e).

In this case, in FIG. 15A, the control unit 180 can hide the texts located between the first and second lines when the edge portions of the first and second lines are selected in the screen 1510. FIG. The control unit 180 may hide text located within the dragged area from the edge when a specific edge of the screen 1510 is touched and dragged toward the center of the screen 1510. [

Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, the control unit 180 displays the screen 1610 in the hidden mode where the information 1610 on the screen is hidden by the palm of touch or the touch of the palm of the hand, As shown in FIG. 16 (c), when the palm or touch of the palm is dragged to the outside of the screen, the entire contents of the hidden information 1610 on the screen are displayed, An item 1620 for switching the hidden mode is displayed. Thereafter, the controller 180 may alternately hide or display the information 1610 even when the item 1620 is selected by the user, without the input of the palm or touch of the hand.

17 (a), when the first touch pad 1710 is displayed on the screen of the information including two or more pages and the touch of the palm touch or the hand touch is input , And when the input of the palm or touch of the hand is dragged to the outside of the first side of the screen, the screen is turned off as shown in FIG. 17 (b).

When the screen is turned on, the controller 180 displays a second page 1720 excluding the first page 1710 on the screen as shown in FIG. 17 (c) When a palm touch or a handgrip touch is input on the screen on which the page 1720 is displayed and the input palm touch or the handgrip touch is dragged to the outside of the second side opposite to the first side of the screen, As shown, the second page 1720 is switched to the first page 1710 and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the control unit 180 hides two or more pages by the process of FIG. 17 and another page 1810 other than the hidden pages is displayed in the screen , When a palm touch or a palm-sized touch is input on the screen and the input palm touch or the palm-touch is dragged to a second side opposite to the first side of the screen, as shown in FIG. 18 (b) And displays a list of thumbnails 1820 indicating the hidden pages in the palm-faced portion.

If a specific thumbnail 1830 is selected in the list 1820, the control unit 180 displays the hidden page corresponding to the selected thumbnail again, as shown in FIG. 18C.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the control unit 180 determines whether two or more pages are hidden by the process of FIG. 17, and when another page 1910 other than the hidden pages is displayed in the screen , As shown in FIG. 19 (b), when a palm touch or a touch of the hand is input on the screen, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), a visual effect (For example, the left side) of the screen.

20 (a), the controller 180 controls the operation of the mobile terminal 100 so that a touch pattern for turning on the screen and unlocking the screen can be detected even when the screen is turned off, When the handwritten touch is inputted and a touch pattern for turning on and unlocking the screen is input in a state in which the battery of the touch sensor 151 periodically supplies power to the touch sensor included in the touch screen 151, (b), the screen is turned on, a secret screen mode in which only the function preset by the user is available is activated, and the secret screen 2010 is displayed on the palm-loaded portion .

At this time, if the screen is divided into the first and second areas by the touch of the hand, as shown in (c) of FIG. 20, the secret screen 2010 is displayed in the partitioned first area, Another screen 2020 can be displayed in the partitioned second area.

At this time, when the content included in the other screen 2020 is dragged and moved to the secret screen 2010 displayed in the first area, the controller 180 controls the content to be used in the secret screen 2010 You can authorize. When the content included in the secret screen 2010 is dragged and moved into the other screen 2020, the control unit 180 determines that the content included in the secret screen 2010 is available in the other screen 2020 .

Finally, as shown in FIG. 21A, in a state in which the control unit 180 displays on the screen 2110 including the specific information, as shown in FIG. 21B, The brightness of the screen 2110 is changed to a minimum darkness as shown in FIG. 21 (c), and when the palm touch is input on the screen 2110 as shown in (d) of FIG. 21, When the edge portion of the changed screen 2110 is selected, the horizontal or vertical line portion of the edge portion in the screen 2110 can be brightly displayed with the original brightness as shown in FIG. 21 (e).

21 (d), when the first and second edge portions are selected in the darkened screen 2110, the controller 180 determines the horizontal or vertical line portion between the first and second edges Brightness can be displayed with original brightness. In addition, when a specific edge of the screen 1510 is touched and dragged in the center direction of the screen 2110, the controller 180 may brightly display the area from the edge to the dragged area with the original brightness.

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.

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 ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, 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.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: input unit 140: sensing unit
150: output unit 160: interface unit
170: memory 180:
190: Power supply

Claims (10)

A touch screen for displaying at least one information in a screen; And
And a controller for hiding the information in the screen when a first touch having a touch area of a predetermined size or larger is input on the screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the touch of the first portion of the portion touched by the first touch within the screen is maintained and the second touch whose second portion is touched is input, And the hidden information is displayed again in the second part. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the information is a notification window displayed in the screen,
Wherein the control unit moves the notification window into a part touched by the first touch within the screen. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the information is a notification window displayed in the screen,
Wherein the control unit displays the notification window by moving the notification window into the released second portion and changes the size of the notification window according to the size of the released second portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit stores the inputted memo when the memo is inputted on the screen while the first touch is held and displays the memo only when the first touch is inputted Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit includes a transmission history of the specific message in the message transmission history only when the first touch is input when the specific message is transmitted while the first touch is maintained. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit displays the photographed image only when the first touch is input and when the image is photographed through the camera of the mobile terminal while the first touch is maintained. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the position of the first touch is shifted toward at least one side of the screen while the input of the first touch is maintained, the control unit continuously hides the information even if the first touch is released Wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the information comprises two or more pages,
Wherein the control unit hides the specific page among the pages and displays the other page when the first touch is input while a specific page of the pages is displayed on the screen. Displaying at least one information in a screen of a touch screen;
Inputting a first touch having a touch area of a predetermined size or larger on the screen; And
And hiding the information in the screen in response to the input of the first touch.

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