KR20160086183A - Watch type mobile terminal and the control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a watch type mobile terminal, which enables each configuration elements to be separated in order to execute various functions, and a control method thereof. The watch type mobile terminal includes: a body; an infrared communication unit generating an infrared signal; a communication unit which performs a wireless communication operation; a sensing unit sensing that a first device capable of receiving the infrared signal and the body are attached to each other; and a control unit which controls the infrared communication unit to generate the infrared signal for controlling the first device based on a control signal related to the first device and received from a second device through the communication unit when it determined that the body and the first device are attached, and which transmits the generated infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a watch type terminal,

The present invention relates to a detachable watch-type terminal of each component 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.

Recently, mobile terminals have been developed in a form that can be attached to the body. For example, a mobile terminal has a form in which a wrist can be worn. On the other hand, there is a growing need for UI / UX development considering characteristics of mobile terminals that can be worn on the wrist.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for separating a display unit and performing image capturing in a watch-type mobile terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for separating each component and performing various functions in a watch-type mobile terminal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method of controlling an external device using a separate watch-type terminal.

The present invention relates to a detachable watch-type terminal of each component and a control method thereof, including a camera, a display unit connected to the camera, a body formed to be coupled with the display unit, And a control unit for activating the camera, wherein the control unit displays the image received from the camera on the display unit.

In one embodiment, the control unit activates the camera when the display unit is detached from the main body.

In one embodiment, the control unit senses an angle of rotation of the display unit with respect to the main body in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and based on the rotated angle, .

The display unit may further include a first communication unit connected to the display unit and a second communication unit connected to the main unit and performing communication with the first communication unit, A photographing instruction is transmitted to the camera through the first and second communication units.

In one embodiment, the control unit transmits an image photographed through the camera to the main body.

In one embodiment, the transparency of the display unit is adjustable, and the controller controls the transparency of the display unit so that an external object is viewed through the display unit when the camera of the display unit is activated.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the camera so that an image corresponding to an external object displayed on the display unit is received through the camera, and based on the control command being applied, And photographs the image.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls the first and second communication units to transmit an image photographed through the camera to the main body.

In one embodiment, the information processing apparatus further includes a memory unit that stores information related to an external object, and the control unit extracts information related to an external object displayed on the display unit and displays the extracted information on the display unit .

In one embodiment, the controller controls opacity of the display unit when the display unit is coupled to the main body.

In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a sensing unit for sensing movement of the main body, and the control unit generates different control commands according to the movement of the main body.

In one embodiment, when the first motion of the main body is sensed, the controller captures a still image through the camera, and when the second motion of the main body is sensed, .

In one embodiment, the main body further includes a display unit having a front surface and disposed on a front surface of the main body, wherein when the first screen is displayed on the display unit in a state where the display unit is separated from the main body And a second screen associated with the first screen is displayed on the display unit.

In one embodiment, the mobile communication terminal further includes a wireless communication unit for receiving a call signal from an external terminal, and when the display unit is disconnected while a call signal is received from the external terminal, .

The display unit may further include a distance sensing unit connected to the display unit and configured to sense a relative distance between the display unit and a pupil of the user, wherein the control unit displays, based on the relative distance, And the screen information is enlarged or reduced.

In one embodiment, in a state where the display unit is separated from the main body, an image received from the camera is displayed on the display unit, and the control unit displays, based on the relative distance, And the camera is controlled so as to be reduced.

In one embodiment, the control unit deactivates the activated camera when it is detected that the display unit is coupled to the main body.

A method of controlling a watch-type terminal having a display unit detachable from a main body, the method comprising: determining whether the display unit is separated from the main body; activating a camera connected to the display unit when the display unit is separated from the main body; And displaying the image received from the camera on the separated display unit.

In one embodiment, the display unit may control the transparency of the display unit so that an external object is displayed on the separated display unit when the display unit is separated from the main body.

In one embodiment, in a state in which an image received from the camera is displayed on the separated display unit, information related to the received image is superimposed and output.

The present invention relates to a wireless communication device, including a main body and an infrared communication unit for generating an infrared signal, a communication unit for performing wireless communication, a first device capable of receiving the infrared signal, a sensing unit for sensing that the main body is attached, Controls the infrared communication unit to generate an infrared signal for controlling the first device based on a control signal associated with the first device received from the second device via the communication unit when the attachment is detected, And transmitting the infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit.

In one embodiment, the control unit detects the type of the first device through the sensing unit, and transmits information indicating the type of the first device to the second device.

In one embodiment, the control unit receives a control signal generated based on information indicating the type of the first device from the second device, and controls the power of the first device based on the control signal And generates an infrared signal.

In one embodiment, the watch-type terminal further comprises a band part detachably attached to the body and configured to surround the wrist, and the control part has a function for controlling the external device when the body and the band part are detected to be separated And enters an external control mode to be performed.

In one embodiment, the external control mode is a mode for transmitting an infrared signal to the first device based on a control signal received from the second device.

In one embodiment, the controller terminates the external control mode when it is detected that the body and the band are coupled.

In one embodiment, the controller receives status information of the first device from the first device when the first device is capable of wireless communication with the watch-type terminal.

In one embodiment, the sensing unit senses an area where the main body is attached to the first device, and the control unit controls the state of the main body based on the area attached to the first device, Information is received.

In one embodiment, the watch-type terminal further includes a display unit for displaying screen information, and the state information associated with the attached area is displayed on the display unit.

In one embodiment, the first device is a device capable of wireless communication, and the control unit transmits a control command to the first device so that screen information indicating a function being executed in the watch-type terminal is output from the first device .

In one embodiment, the watch-type terminal further includes a state sensing unit for sensing state information of the watch-type terminal and a display unit connected to the body, wherein when the first device is attached to the body, And displays information indicating the type of the first device among the status information of the watch-type terminal on the display unit.

In one embodiment, the control unit makes information indicating the type of the first apparatus disappear on the display unit when the first apparatus is separated from the main body.

In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a camera unit connected to the main body, wherein the control unit activates the camera unit based on the type of the first apparatus when the first apparatus and the main body are detected to be attached, And transmits the image received from the camera unit to the second device.

In one embodiment, the controller disables the camera unit when it is detected that the first device and the main body are separated from each other.

In one embodiment, the display further includes a display unit capable of adjusting the transparency according to detachment of the main body, the detachable band unit, and the detachment of the main body and the band unit. When the main body and the band unit are separated, And the transparency is controlled so as to be transparent.

The present invention provides a method of controlling a touchscreen display, comprising the steps of sensing whether a first device capable of receiving an infrared signal and a main body of a watch-type terminal are attached to the first device through the sensing unit, Receiving a control signal associated with the first device from a second device different from the first device and controlling the first device via an infrared communication section based on a control signal associated with the first device, ; And transmitting the generated infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit to control the first device.

In one embodiment, in the step of detecting that the first device is attached to the main body of the watch-type terminal, the type of the first device is detected through the sensing unit after being attached to the first device, And information indicating the type of the first apparatus is transmitted to the second apparatus via the communication unit.

In one embodiment, the body of the watch-type terminal is detachable from the band portion of the watch-type terminal, and when the body of the watch-type terminal and the band portion of the watch-type terminal are detected to be separated, And enters an external control mode to be performed.

In one embodiment, the external control mode is a mode for transmitting an infrared signal to the first device based on a control signal received from the second device.

In one embodiment, the control signal associated with the first device is a control command for turning off power to the first device, and transmitting the infrared signal to the first device such that the power of the first device is turned off .

The present invention can provide a method of photographing an image by separating a display unit in a watch-type terminal having a display unit separated from the main body. Thus, the present invention can solve the inconvenience that the image capturing range is limited due to wearing on the wrist. In addition, the user can easily receive the external environment information desired by the user by moving only the display unit 351.

The present invention enables detachment of the display unit and the main body, thereby alleviating the limitation of movement of the watch-type mobile terminal due to wearing on the wrist. Further, the present invention secures the degree of freedom of movement of the camera provided in the watch-type mobile terminal, thereby making it possible to secure the view of the camera more easily.

Further, the present invention can separate the main body and the band portion, and use the main body for controlling the external device. Thus, the present invention can provide a method that can be operated without installing an external device without a communication unit.

Further, the present invention can provide various functions related to an external apparatus by attaching the main body to an external apparatus. Accordingly, the present invention can easily provide various functions through the function of the watch-type terminal without installing the external device separately.

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.
2A, 2B, and 3 are perspective views illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a watch-type terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5A, 5B, and 5C are conceptual diagrams illustrating the control method of FIG.
6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of capturing an image when the display unit and the main body are separated.
7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a display unit provided in a watch-type mobile terminal rotating.
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating that different functions are performed according to degrees of rotation of a display unit provided in a watch-type mobile terminal.
FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are conceptual diagrams illustrating that different functions are performed depending on the angle when the separate display units are combined.
10 is a conceptual view showing that a band part is assembled in a watch-type mobile terminal.
11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a control method through a band unit in a state where the display unit is separated and charged.
12A and 12B are conceptual diagrams related to releasing the lock state of the watch-type mobile terminal.
13 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a watch-type terminal according to the present invention.
14A and 14B are conceptual diagrams illustrating the types of sensors provided in the watch-type terminal according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the types of external devices to which a watch-type terminal can be attached according to the present invention.
16 is a conceptual diagram showing the control method of FIG.
FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 18 are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method for controlling the watch-type terminal in an attached state when the watch-type terminal is attached to the first device according to the present invention.
19 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of performing control according to state information of the watch-type terminal in a state where the watch-type terminal is attached to an external device.
20A and 20B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of providing different information according to the type of external device combined with the watch-type terminal.
FIGS. 21A, 21B, 21C, and 21D are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of performing different functions according to the type of external device attached to the body of the watch-type terminal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 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.

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

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

2A, 2B, and 3 are perspective views showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

2A, a watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

Meanwhile, the appearance of the display unit 351 of the watch-type mobile terminal can be realized in various forms. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the display unit 351 may be implemented in a rectangular shape. As another example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the display unit 351 may be implemented in a circular shape. The appearance of the display unit 351 may be variously implemented as needed in addition to a rectangular shape and a circular shape.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

In addition, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be configured such that the main body 301, the band 302, and the display unit 351 are detachable. That is, the main body 301, the band 302, and the display unit 351 are configured in a module form, and can be detachably attached to the main body 301 by an external force. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the display unit 351 may be separated from the main body 301. Accordingly, the user can freely use the main body 301, the band 302, and the display portion 351 separately or in combination as required.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 capable of separating the main body 301 and the display unit 351 is configured such that when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, The controller 180 can control the display unit 351 through communication.

In addition, the display unit 351 may include a separate control unit in addition to the control unit 180 included in the main body 301. In this case, a separate control unit provided in the display unit 351 may be activated to control the display unit 351 when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301. [ Further, a separate control unit provided in the display unit may be inactivated when the display unit is coupled to the main body.

That is, according to the present invention, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, a separate display unit 351 is provided through a control unit provided in the main body 301 or a control unit separately provided in the display unit 351 Can be controlled.

The control method described below can be performed by any one of a control unit of the main body and a separate control unit provided in the display unit.

In the watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to the present invention, when the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated from each other, the camera unit 321 connected to the display unit 351 may be separated . In this case, the camera 321 may be controlled by a control unit separately provided to the control unit 180 or the display unit 351 of the main body, like the display unit 351.

In addition, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to the present invention may include not only a display unit detachable from the main body but also a display unit not detachable from the main body 301. [

At this time, the controller 180 may separately control the display unit detachable from the main body, and the display unit not detachable from the main body. In addition, screen information related to each other may be displayed on each display unit, or irrelevant screen information may be displayed.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a watch-type mobile terminal configured as described 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, the drawings will be described in order from the top left to the top right or top to bottom.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a watch-type terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a control method of FIG.

First, a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect whether the main body and the display unit are separated (S410).

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 may include a main body 301, a display portion 351, and a band 302.

The main body 301 may be formed such that the display portion 351 can be detached or coupled. More specifically, the main body 301 may further include an engaging portion formed to be engageable with and detachable from the display portion 351.

The main body 301 may include the control unit 180, the wireless communication unit 110, and the memory unit 170 described with reference to FIG. 1A.

The control unit 180 may control the display unit 351 based on the combination and separation of the display unit 351.

More specifically, when the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301, the controller 180 may be directly connected to the display unit 351 to control the display unit 351. When the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, the control unit 180 can control the display unit 351 through communication. At this time, the watch-type mobile terminal may be provided with a communication unit connected to the separate display unit 351 and capable of performing communication with the main body 301.

The control unit 180 may transmit a control command to the display unit 351 when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body. For example, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, the control unit 180 may transmit a control command for controlling the transparency of the display unit 351.

The display unit 351 detachable from the main body 301 includes a communication unit (not shown) for performing communication with the main body 301 when the main body 301 is separated from the main body 301 and a camera 321 ). At this time, the communication unit and the camera 321 may be separated from the main body 301 together with the display unit 351.

In addition, the display unit 351 detachable from the main body 301 may be formed to adjust the transparency. The transparency of the display unit 351 may be defined as the degree of transmission of light incident on the display unit 351. For example, the transparency of the display unit 351 may be defined as a ratio of the amount of light transmitted through the display unit to the amount of transmitted light. In addition, the transparency of the display unit 351 may be defined in various formats indicating the degree of transmission of light in addition to the above-described method.

The control unit 180 may control the transparency of the display unit 351. At this time, the controller 180 may control the transparency of the display unit 351 so that an object located behind the display unit 351 is displayed to the user. For example, when the display portion 351 has high transparency, the display portion 351 can transmit most of incident light. At this time, the user can see an object positioned behind the display unit 351. [

In addition, when the transparency of the display unit 351 is low, the display unit 351 may not transmit most of incident light. In this case, the user can see an object positioned behind the display unit 351. [

In addition, the display unit 351 can display the screen information even when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301. For example, the display unit 351 may display screen information related to a function performed by the control unit 180 of the main body 301 in a state separated from the main body 301. In this case, the controller 180 may transmit information related to the screen information to be displayed on the display unit 351 to the display unit 351 through communication.

Meanwhile, the watch-type mobile terminal may be in any one of a locked state in which a user's control command is received and a released state in which a user's control command can be received.

When the watch-type mobile terminal is in a locked state, the display unit 351 may be inactivated or partially activated. At this time, the display unit 351 is deactivated because the illumination is turned off on the display unit 351 and the screen information is not displayed. On the contrary, the activation of the display unit 351 may be a state in which the illumination is turned on on the display unit 351 to display the screen information.

Further, the display unit 351 may be partially activated when the display unit 351 is partially illuminated, and only a part of the screen information is displayed. For example, as shown in the first diagram of FIG. 12A, when the watch-type mobile terminal is in a locked state, simple information indicating time can be displayed on the display unit 351. [ In this case, the display unit 351 may not activate the entire display unit 351, but may activate only a part of the display unit 351 to provide time information.

Accordingly, the display unit 351 is partially activated, so that the present invention can reduce the consumption of the battery and provide the user with the minimum amount of information.

Meanwhile, when the watch-type mobile terminal is in the locked state, the controller 180 can switch the locked state to the released state when the separation between the main body 301 and the display unit 351 is detected.

For example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 12A, the controller 180 can detect that the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301 when the watch-type mobile terminal is in a locked state have.

12A, when the display unit 351 is disconnected, the control unit 180 switches the locked state to the released state, and the home screen page (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 351, Can be displayed. Here, the home screen page may be screen information displayed in a standby state, and may be screen information showing an icon representing an application, a widget, and the like.

The control unit 180 switches the locked state to the released state and activates the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 when the separation of the main body 301 and the display unit 351 is detected . 12A, the controller 180 activates the camera 321 and displays an image received from the camera 321 on the display unit 351 .

The control unit 180 may output the screen information for switching the locked state to the released state on the display unit 351 when the separation of the main body 301 and the display unit 351 is detected .

More specifically, when the separation of the display unit 351 is sensed, the control unit 180 may display a lock screen for releasing the locked state on the display unit 351. FIG.

Here, the commercial lock screen may indicate various canceling methods preset in the watch-type mobile terminal such as a screen for inputting pattern information for canceling the locked state, a screen for inputting a password, a screen for performing face recognition, Lt; / RTI > For example, as shown in the fourth diagram of FIG. 12A, the controller 180 may output a screen for receiving pattern information for releasing the locked state on the display unit 351.

That is, according to the present invention, when the watch-type mobile terminal detects the detachment of the display unit 351 in the locked state, it can perform various controls for releasing the locked state.

Meanwhile, the watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention can detect the separation of the display unit 351 in the released state. At this time, if the watchdog type mobile terminal is in the released state, a home screen page indicating a standby screen may be output on the display unit 351, or an execution screen of a function being executed in the current watch type mobile terminal may be output.

For example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 12B, when the watch-type mobile terminal is in the released state, a home screen page may be output on the display unit 351. At this time, the control unit 180 can detect the disconnection of the display unit 351 in a state of being able to receive the control command of the user.

12B, the controller 180 activates the camera 321 and displays the image received from the camera 321 on the display unit 351 ). ≪ / RTI >

Then, if the display unit and the main body are separated from each other, the watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may perform a step of activating a camera connected to the display unit (S420).

The watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensing unit for sensing whether the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are separated.

At this time, the controller 180 can activate the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 when it is detected that the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are separated through the sensing unit. The camera 321 is connected to the detachable display unit 351 so that the camera unit 321 can be separated when the display unit 351 is detached from the main body 301. [ Activating the camera 321 may also refer to a state in which an image of an external object can be received through the camera.

When the display unit 351 and the camera 321 are separated from the main body 301, the control unit 180 can transmit a control command to activate the camera 321 through the wireless communication unit 110 have. In this case, the display unit 351 detachable from the main body 301 may further include a communication unit for performing communication with the main body, and the communication unit may be detachable from the main body together with the display unit 351.

At this time, the control command transmitted from the controller 180 may be received by the camera 321 through a communication unit included in the display unit 351. [ When the control command is received, the camera 321 can be activated.

On the other hand, before the display unit 351 is disconnected, a certain function may be being executed in the watch-type mobile terminal. For example, a particular application (an application associated with movie playback) may be running on a watch-type mobile terminal. In this case, if it is detected that the display unit 351 is disconnected, the control unit 180 can stop the execution of the application related to the video playback and activate the camera.

The control unit 351 can also select whether to stop the currently executing function when the disconnection of the display unit 351 is detected. For example, the controller 180 may output a graphical object on the display unit 351 to select whether to stop the currently executing function. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a user interface reflecting the user's intention.

When the display unit 351 is detected to be coupled to the main body 301, the control unit 351 can execute the function that has been suspended due to the separation of the display unit 351. More specifically, the control unit 351 may again output an execution screen of a function suspended on the display unit 351 coupled to the main body 301. [

When the camera is activated, a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may display an image received from the camera on the display unit (S430).

The watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can activate the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 when the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated.

When the camera 321 is activated, the watch-type mobile terminal can receive an image of an external object through the camera 321. At this time, the control unit 180 may display the image received through the camera 321 on the display unit 351. FIG. That is, the user can view the image received from the camera through the display unit 351 in a state where the decipher unit 351 and the main body 301 are separated from each other.

In addition, the user can secure a degree of freedom of motion more than when the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301 due to the separation of the display unit 351. More specifically, the user can separately move the display unit 351 separately while the main body 301 is worn on the wrist. That is, the present invention can solve the inconvenience that the main body 301 is worn on the wrist and moved together with the wrist.

In addition, since the degree of freedom of movement of the display unit 351 is secured, the present invention can secure the degree of freedom of the field of view of the camera 321 attached to the display unit 351. More specifically, by moving the display unit 351, the user can move the camera 321 together. Accordingly, the present invention can more easily change the view of the camera 321 than when the camera 321 is not separated from the main body 301.

In addition, the control unit 180 may transmit an image capturing command of the image received from the camera 321. At this time, the photographing command may be transmitted on the separated display unit 351 through communication. When the photographing command is transmitted, the control unit 180 may transmit the photographed image back to the main body 301 based on the photographing command.

The control unit 180 may store the image transferred to the main body 301 in the memory unit 170. At this time, the controller 180 may display the image stored in the memory unit 170 on the display unit 351 after the display unit 351 is combined with the main body 301 again.

The case where the image received from the camera 321 is displayed on the display unit 351 has been described above.

Hereinafter, a case where the display unit 351 becomes transparent and an external object is viewed through the display unit 351 will be described.

When the display unit 351 is separated from the main body, the transparency may be changed so that an external object located behind the display unit 351 is displayed. More specifically, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, the control unit 180 may transmit a control command to the display unit 351 to increase the transparency of the display unit 351 have. In this case, the user can see an external object positioned behind the display unit 351 through the display unit 351. [

The control unit 180 may transmit a control command to photograph an external object viewed on the display unit 351 in a state in which an external object is visible through the display unit 351. [ At this time, the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 can receive an image corresponding to an external object viewed on the display unit 351. [

The controller 180 may output information related to the external object on the display unit 351 when the display unit 351 is transparent and an external object is visible. Here, the information related to the external object may be referred to as augmented reality information. That is, the present invention can adjust the transparency of the display unit 351 to provide the augmented reality information related to the external object when the external object is viewed.

Hereinafter, the state in which the display unit 351 is separated from the main body will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in the first drawing of Fig. 5A, the present invention can separate the main body 301 and the display portion 351 from each other. At this time, the controller 180 may detect that the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated. When the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated from each other, the controller 180 can activate the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351. At this time, the image received through the camera 321 may be displayed on the display unit 351 as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 5A.

When the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, the controller 180 may adjust the transparency of the display unit 351 so that light is transmitted through the display unit 351. In this case, an external object can be seen on the display unit 351. At this time, the activated camera 321 can receive an image corresponding to an external object viewed through the display unit 351.

In addition, the present invention can deactivate the camera 321 when the separated display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301 again. For example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 5B, the controller 180 activates the camera 321 in a state where the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, Image can be received.

At this time, as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 5B, the controller 180 may deactivate the activated camera when it is detected that the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are coupled. That is, the control unit 180 may not receive an image corresponding to an external object through the camera 321.

The control unit 180 may control the transparency of the display unit 351 so that the display unit 351 is opaque when the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are coupled. 5B, the controller 180 displays time information on the display unit 351 when the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are coupled together, for example, .

Further, although not shown, when the display unit 351 is coupled to the display unit 351, the controller 180 controls the memory unit 170 of the main body 301 ). ≪ / RTI > That is, the present invention enables the display unit 351 and the main body 301 to interlock with each other using the coupling and separation of the display unit 351 without any separate control command.

In addition, when the display unit 351 is coupled, the controller 180 can select whether the image captured in the separated state is stored in the memory unit 170. In this case, the controller 180 may output a graphic object capable of receiving the selection of whether or not to store the graphic object on the display unit 351.

Also, the present invention can display the augmented reality information on the display unit 351 when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301.

The augmented reality information may be received from an external server provided on the display unit 351 or may be received from the main body 301. Here, the external server may be a predetermined server storing the augmented reality information.

More specifically, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301, transparency can be controlled so that the display unit 351 becomes transparent. When the display unit 351 becomes transparent, the user can see an external object through the display unit 351. [

At this time, the control unit 180 may display information related to an external object on the display unit 351. [ For example, as shown in the first and second diagrams of FIG. 5C, the controller 180 may display information related to an external object on the display unit 351.

More specifically, the control unit 180 can receive the identification information of the external object via the camera 321 in a state in which an external object is displayed on the display unit 351. [ At this time, the control unit 180 can receive information related to the external object from the external server using the identification information. Then, the controller 180 may display the received information on the area of the display unit 351 corresponding to the position of the external object.

Accordingly, the user can easily receive the external environment information desired by the user by moving only the display unit 351.

The present invention enables detachment of the display unit and the main body, thereby alleviating the limitation of movement of the watch-type mobile terminal due to wearing on the wrist. Further, the present invention secures the degree of freedom of movement of the camera provided in the watch-type mobile terminal, thereby making it possible to secure the view of the camera more easily.

The control method of the watch-type mobile terminal in the case where the display unit and the main body are separated has been described above.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the separated display unit when the display unit and the main body are separated will be described in more detail. 6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of capturing an image when the display unit and the main body are separated.

When the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated from each other, the control unit 180 included in the main body 301 controls the display unit 351 through communication with the separated display unit 351 . For example, when the display unit 351 is disconnected, the control unit 180 may transmit a photographing command through communication to perform photographing using the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 .

That is, as shown in the first diagram of FIG. 6A, the control unit 180 can transmit a photographing command to the display unit 351 through communication. In this case, the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351 can photograph an image according to the photographing command.

That is, even when the display unit 351 is disconnected, the user can control the display unit 351 using the main body 301 worn on the wrist.

Meanwhile, the display unit 351 may be controlled based on a control command received from the main body, but may be controlled by a control unit connected to the display unit 351 itself. That is, in this case, the separated display unit 351 may be provided with a control unit that can control only the display unit 351.

In this case, the control unit separately provided on the display unit 351 can perform photographing using the camera 321 when a touch is applied to the display unit 351. That is, the present invention can perform image capturing through a control unit provided in the main body 301 or image capturing through a control unit provided separately on the display unit 351.

In addition, when the display unit 351 captures an image, the captured image may be transmitted to the main body 301 through communication. For example, as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 6A, when the image is captured on the display unit 351, the captured image may be transmitted to the main body 301. In this case, the control unit 180 may store the image in the memory unit 170. [

Meanwhile, the control command can be generated by various methods. Here, the control command may be generated by various methods such as touch input, voice input, and gesture input to the main body.

For example, the control unit 180 may generate a control command based on the movement of the main body 301. [ More specifically, the controller 180 may detect a movement of a wrist worn by a watch-type mobile terminal and generate a control command.

At this time, the controller 180 may generate different control commands for performing different functions based on the movement direction of the wrist. For example, the controller 180 may generate a first control command when it is sensed that the wrist is moving in a first direction, and may generate a second control command when it is sensed that the wrist is moving in a second direction .

6B, when the control unit 180 detects that the wrist is rotated in the first direction, the control unit 180 displays the moving image using the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351. For example, It is possible to generate a control command to perform. The control unit 180 may transmit a control command to the display unit 351, which is separated from the main body 301, through the communication.

At this time, referring to the first drawing of FIG. 6B, a moving image currently being photographed may be displayed on the display unit 351. In addition, a graphic object 600 indicating that the current moving image is being captured may be displayed on the display unit 351 together. Through this, the user can know that the current movie is being shot.

6B, when the control unit 180 detects that the wrist is rotated in the second direction, the control unit 180 displays the still image using the camera 321 connected to the display unit 351, It is possible to generate a control command for performing shooting. As described above, the control unit 180 can transmit a control command for performing shooting of the still image through communication.

6B, an image received from the camera 321 is output on the display unit 351, and a graphic object 610 indicating that the current still image is being captured is displayed on the display unit 351 Can be displayed.

In the above description, the case where the camera is activated has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the display unit 351 is separated, it can provide various functions that can be executed in the mobile terminal by the control command received from the main body.

That is, the present invention can display the functions currently being executed in the main body 301 on the separate display portion 351. [ In this case, the control unit 180 may transmit various control commands related to the function through communication. Here, the currently executing function may be a function executable in a watch-type mobile terminal. For example, it may be a function to execute an application installed in a watch-type mobile terminal.

A method of transmitting a control command when the main body 301 and the display unit 351 are separated has been described above. Accordingly, the present invention can control the display unit separated only by the operation of the main body, without applying any other operation to the display unit.

Further, the present invention can prevent movement of the camera field of view by performing image capturing without operating a display unit to which a camera is connected. Thus, the present invention can obtain a clearer image without moving the camera.

Hereinafter, a method of performing different functions according to the manner in which the display unit is separated from the main body will be described. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a display unit provided in a watch-type mobile terminal rotating. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating that different functions are performed according to the degree of rotation of the display unit included in the watch-type mobile terminal.

The watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to be rotatable in a state where the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body. At this time, the display unit 351 may be circular to be rotatable.

Also, the controller 180 may detect the degree of rotation of the display unit 351. More specifically, the control unit 180 may sense the rotation angle of the display unit 351 based on a case where the display unit 351 is at the reference position with respect to the main body 301. [ Here, the reference position may be a preset position at the factory of the watch-type mobile terminal.

In addition, when the display unit 351 is rotated, the controller 180 may display a graphic object indicating the degree of rotation of the display unit 351 in one area. 7, when the display unit 351 is in the reference position with respect to the main body 301, the control unit 180 controls the rotation of the display unit 351 Lt; / RTI >

At this time, the control unit 180 may display the graphic object 700 indicating the degree of the rotation on the edge region of the display unit 351.

When the display unit 351 is rotated, the controller 180 may sense the rotation of the display unit 351. For example, as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 7, the controller 180 may sense an angle? ₁ in which the display unit 351 is rotated clockwise.

At this time, the controller 180 may perform a function associated with the rotated angle based on the angle at which the display unit 351 is rotated. In addition, the controller 180 may perform different functions based on the rotation angle of the display unit 351.

8A, when the display unit 351 is rotated, the controller 180 displays graphic objects 800a and 800b indicating functions associated with the respective rotation angles, To the area of the display unit 351 corresponding to the display unit 351.

For example, when the rotation of the display unit 351 is detected, the controller 180 displays a graphic object 800a indicating a camera function and a graphic object 800b indicating a timer function on a region corresponding to each rotation angle, Can be output.

At this time, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301 in a state where the display unit 351 is rotated at a rotation angle corresponding to a predetermined rotation angle, the controller 180 can perform a function associated with the rotation angle have.

For example, as shown in the first and second figures of FIG. 8A, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301 in a state where the display unit 351 rotates at the first angle, And an execution screen indicating the execution of the camera function can be displayed on the display unit 351. [

As another example, as shown in the first and second figures of FIG. 8B, when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301 in a state where the display unit 351 is rotated at the second angle, And can display an execution screen related to the execution of the timer function on the display unit 351.

In the above description, the function is executed when the display unit 351 is rotated and then separated. However, the present invention can be applied to a case where the rotational angle of the fraud indicator 351 coincides with a predetermined angle, It may perform a function associated with the rotation angle.

Accordingly, when the display unit and the main body are separated from each other, the present invention can provide different functions depending on the rotation angle at the time of separation of the display unit and the main body.

Hereinafter, a method of performing different functions according to the coupling angle when the separated display unit and the main body are coupled will be described. FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are conceptual diagrams showing that different functions are performed depending on the angle when the separate display units are combined.

The control unit 180 can sense the rotation angle when the display unit 351 is separated from the main body 301. [ In addition, the controller 180 may sense a rotation angle when the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are coupled.

At this time, the control unit 180 may perform different functions according to the rotation angle when the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body. Here, the controller 180 may sense an angle of the clockwise rotation of the display unit 351 and the main body 301 with reference to the reference position.

For example, as shown in the first and second figures of FIG. 9A, the control unit 180 may sense that the display unit 351 is coupled with the main body 301 at a first angle. At this time, the controller 180 may synchronize files stored in the memory unit 170 associated with the first angle. Here, the function of synchronizing files may mean the function of storing temporarily generated files not stored in the memory unit 170 in the memory unit 170. In addition, the function of synchronizing files may mean a function of detecting files not stored in another one from two devices separated from each other and transmitting the files to any one of them.

The control unit 180 synchronizes the files temporarily stored on the display unit 351 with the main body 301 when it is detected that the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301 at the first angle Can be performed. At this time, on the display unit 351, screen information indicating that files are being synchronized may be displayed. For example, as shown in the third and fourth figures of FIG. 9A, the control unit 180 may synchronize files and display screen information indicating that the synchronization is being performed on the display unit 351. FIG.

The display unit 351 may have a circular shape and may be rotatable with respect to the main body 301. However, the display unit 351 may have a rectangular shape and may not be rotatable with respect to the main body 301. [ For example, as shown in the first drawing of FIG. 9B, the display unit 351 may be formed in a rectangular shape and may not be rotatable with the main body 301.

In this case, the controller 180 may detect an angle at which the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are coupled. For example, when the display unit 351 is rectangular, the controller 180 detects that the display unit 351 is coupled at an angle of 0 degree, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees based on a predetermined reference position can do.

At this time, the controller 180 may perform different functions based on the combined angles. For example, as shown in the first and second figures of FIG. 9B, the controller 180 may sense that the display unit 351 and the main body 301 are at a first angle and are coupled. At this time, as shown in the third diagram of FIG. 9B, the controller 180 may perform a function of synchronizing files having functions associated with the first angle.

As another example, as shown in the first and second drawings of FIG. 9C, the controller 180 may sense that the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301 at an angle of 90 degrees. At this time, as shown in the third diagram of FIG. 9C, the controller 180 may execute the function of editing the image associated with the 90 degree angle.

In the above description, different functions are performed according to the angle at which the display unit and the main body are coupled. Accordingly, the present invention can provide various functions to the user based on the angle at which the display unit and the main body are combined.

Hereinafter, a description will be given of a case where a band portion is assembled in a watch-type mobile terminal. 10 is a conceptual view showing that a band part is assembled in a watch-type mobile terminal.

The band part 302 of the watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured such that each part of the mobile terminal is detachable. More specifically, the watch-type mobile terminal can be configured such that a module 1040 having a Wi-Fi function, battery modules 1010 and 1030, and a module 1020 having a Bluetooth function can be detachably attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the band portion may be formed such that each module is detachable.

Accordingly, the present invention can provide a watch-type mobile terminal that performs a function tailored to each user. In addition, the user can conveniently use a module having a desired function by attaching it to the band unit.

In the above, a watch-type mobile terminal in which a band part is assembled is described. Hereinafter, a method of controlling the main body while the display unit is separated and being separately charged will be described. 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a control method through a band unit in a state where the display unit is separated and charged.

In the watch-type mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention, only the display unit 351 can be separated and charged. That is, the user can separate the display unit 351 from the wrist and separate the band unit of the watch-type mobile terminal from the wrist.

At this time, the present invention can receive simple information through a separate display unit provided in the band unit 302. That is, when the display unit 351 is being charged, the controller 180 may output simple screen information to the display unit of the band unit 302. For example, as shown in the first diagram of FIG. 11, in a state where the display unit 351 is separated and charged, the controller 180 can detect that the current user's location is a cafe.

11, the control unit 180 displays information (e.g., discount coupon information, cafe menu information, and the like) related to the cafe on the display unit of the band unit 302, Can be output.

Further, although not shown, the present invention can charge the main body 301 through the display unit 351 when the display unit 351 is separated and charged and then coupled to the main body 301.

That is, the present invention can perform charging even when the watch-type mobile terminal is worn on the wrist. Therefore, the user can perform the charging without separating the watch-type mobile terminal from the wrists troublesomely.

In the above description, charging is performed in a watch-type mobile terminal. Hereinafter, a method of performing a call in a watch-type mobile terminal will be described.

Furthermore, although not shown, the present invention can separate a display unit 351 and perform a call function when a call signal is received from an external terminal in a watch-type mobile terminal. More specifically, the control unit 180 can detect that a call signal is received from an external terminal in a state where the display unit 351 is coupled to the main body 301.

At this time, if the display unit 351 is detected to be separated from the main body 301, the control unit 180 may execute a call function to perform a call with the external terminal. A speaker and a microphone for performing a call may be mounted on the separate display unit 351.

At this time, the user can perform a call with the external terminal using the separated display unit 351. [ Accordingly, the user can solve the limitation of the movement due to the watch-type mobile terminal being worn on the wrist.

The present invention can provide a method of photographing an image by separating a display unit in a watch-type terminal having a display unit separated from the main body. Thus, the present invention can solve the inconvenience that the image capturing range is limited due to wearing on the wrist. In addition, the user can easily receive the external environment information desired by the user by moving only the display unit 351.

The present invention enables detachment of the display unit and the main body, thereby alleviating the limitation of movement of the watch-type mobile terminal due to wearing on the wrist. Further, the present invention secures the degree of freedom of movement of the camera provided in the watch-type mobile terminal, thereby making it possible to secure the view of the camera more easily.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the external device by attaching the watch-type terminal to the external device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling the external device attached to an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 14A and 14B are conceptual diagrams illustrating the types of sensors provided in the watch-type terminal according to the present invention. FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the types of external devices to which a watch-type terminal can be attached according to the present invention. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing the control method of FIG.

The watch-type terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may perform a step of detecting that the main body of the watch-type terminal is attached to the first device (S1310).

The watch-type terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 301 and a band portion 302 connected to the main body and configured to surround the wrist. The watch-type terminal may further include a display unit 351, a sensing unit 362, an infrared communication unit 361, a communication unit 110, and a control unit 180.

The main body 301 can be detachably attached to (or detached from) the band portion 302. At this time, the watch-type terminal may further include a connection part for attaching and detaching between the main body 301 and the band part 302.

In addition, the main body 301 may be coupled to or detachable from an external device. For this, the main body 301 may further include a coupling portion. The coupling unit may be a magnetic flux sensor for coupling with an external device. Alternatively, the coupling portion may have a coupling groove for coupling with an external device.

On the other hand, the connection with the external device may mean a state in which communication is being performed through the communication unit without physical contact with the external device and physical contact. More specifically, the coupling with the external device may include a state in which communication with the external device is possible through a short-range communication unit while being located close to the external device.

The display unit 351 may output screen information including a graphic object. The screen information may include screen information related to the operation of the watch-type terminal, screen information related to a function being executed in the watch-type terminal, and the like. The display information related to the operation of the watch-type terminal includes a lock state in which reception of a user control command is restricted, a release state in which the user control command can be received, and a standby state in which the user control command is waiting, Screen information. Also, the screen information related to the function being executed in the watch-type terminal may be an execution screen of an application (or a program) installed in the watch-type terminal.

The sensing unit 362 may sense the state of the watch-type terminal and the external environment. The state of the watchdog terminal may be whether or not the body 301 and the band part 302 are separated or combined. In addition, the external environment may be a heart rate of a wrist worn by a watch-type terminal, an object adjacent to the watch-type terminal, and the like. For example, the sensing unit 362 may be magnetic flux sensors 362a and 362b and a touch sensor 362c.

The infrared communication unit 361 can generate an infrared signal and transmit it to an external device.

The communication unit 110 can perform communication through various short-distance and long-distance communication means as described above with reference to FIG.

The control unit 180 may control the display unit 351, the sensing unit 352, the communication unit 110, and the infrared communication unit 361. That is, the control unit 180 may perform overall control related to the functions executable in the watch-type terminal.

For example, the control unit 180 may detect that the main body 301 is attached to the first apparatus through the sensing unit 362.

More specifically, the control unit 180 may detect whether the main body 301 is in a state separated from the band unit 302. At this time, when the main body 301 is separated from the band unit 302, the control unit 180 can switch the watch-type terminal to a state in which the external device can be controlled. More specifically, the control unit 180 can switch to an external control mode for performing control of an external device in a general mode in which a general function is performed.

Here, the state in which the external device can be controlled may be an external control mode. The external control mode may be a mode for generating an infrared signal to control the external device.

If the control unit 180 detects that the main body 301 is coupled to the band unit 302, the control unit 180 may terminate the external control mode. In this case, the controller 180 may switch the watchdog terminal to the normal mode before the switch to the external control mode.

Hereinafter, a state in which the external device can be controlled is described as an external control mode, but the name can be changed to various names by those skilled in the art.

The first device may be a device capable of infrared communication. That is, the first device may be a device capable of performing control through infrared communication. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the first device may be any electronic device capable of receiving an infrared signal such as a TV, audio, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, a treadmill, a motorcycle, and a refrigerator.

The controller 180 may determine the type of the first device when it is detected that the first device is attached to the first device. For example, when the control unit 180 is attached to the first device, the controller 180 may sense information related to the type of the first device through the sensing unit 362.

In this case, the controller 180 may transmit information related to the type of the first device to the second device. That is, the controller 180 may transmit information related to the type of the first device to the second device, so that the second device recognizes the type of the first device. The second device may also generate an appropriate control command associated with the first device by receiving information related to the type of the first device.

Upon detection of the attachment to the first device, the watchdog terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may proceed to receive a control signal associated with the first device from a second device different from the first device (S1320).

The control unit 180 may detect that the main body 301 is attached to the first device through the sensing unit 362. [

The control unit 180 may receive a control signal associated with the first device from the second device different from the first device through the communication unit 110 in a state in which the control unit 180 detects the attachment to the first device . The second device may be a device having a communication unit and capable of wireless communication with the watch-type terminal. For example, the second device may be an electronic device having a communication unit such as a mobile terminal, a computer, and a tablet.

The second device may receive a control command from the user to control the first device. At this time, the second device may generate a control command for the first device control based on the user input. The second device may transmit a control command for controlling the first device to the watchdog terminal through a communication unit when a control command for controlling the first device is generated.

When the control signal associated with the first device is received, the watchdog terminal according to the present invention may proceed to generate an infrared signal for controlling the first device based on the control signal associated with the first device (S1330).

The control unit 180 may control the infrared communication unit 362 to generate an infrared signal for controlling the first device based on the control signal associated with the first device.

That is, the first device and the second device may not be able to communicate directly. In this case, the present invention can serve as a relay between the first device and the second device.

When the infrared signal is generated, the watch-type terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may proceed to transmit the infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit (S1340).

When the infrared signal is generated, the controller 180 can transmit the infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit 362. [

The first device may receive the infrared signal and perform a function according to the infrared signal. For example, the first device can turn off the power of the first device based on the infrared signal.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the watch-type terminal 300 may be attached to a TV which is not equipped with a communication unit and can not perform communication. In this case, the control unit 180 may receive a control signal related to the TV from the mobile terminal 100 when it is detected that the TV is attached to the TV.

More specifically, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100 may output screen information for requesting the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal to generate a control command related to the first device. For example, the screen information requesting generation of a control command related to the first device may be screen information requesting generation of a control command to turn off the power of the TV.

When the control command related to the first device is generated, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100 can transmit a control command related to the first device to the watch-type terminal 300 through the communication unit. For example, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100 may transmit a control command for turning off the power of the TV to the watch-type terminal 300 through the communication unit.

The control unit 180 of the watchdog terminal receiving the control command related to the first device can control the infrared communication unit 362 to generate an infrared signal based on the control command related to the first device. The infrared communication unit 362 can generate an infrared signal based on a control command associated with the first device.

When the infrared signal is generated, the control unit 180 of the watch-type terminal can transmit the infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit 362.

The first device can perform control according to the infrared signal when the infrared signal is received. For example, when the infrared signal is received, the first device can perform control to turn off the power.

Accordingly, the present invention can control an external device without existing communication means from a remote place through a watchdog terminal equipped with a communication means. Further, the present invention separates the main body and the band portion of the watch-type terminal, and can simply attach and detach the watch-type terminal to / from the external device.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the watch-type terminal in the attached state when the watch-type terminal is attached to the first device will be described. FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 18 are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method for controlling the watch-type terminal in an attached state when the watch-type terminal is attached to the first device according to the present invention.

The watch-type terminal 300 according to the present invention can attach (or combine) the main body 301 to an external device after separating the main body 301 and the band portion 302 from each other. At this time, when the controller 180 is attached to the external apparatus, the controller 180 can detect the state of attachment to the external apparatus. Here, the attachment state indicates the attachment property of the main body 301 to the external apparatus, and may be, for example, a position where the main body 301 is attached to the external device, a position where the main body 301 is attached to the main body 301, and the like.

The control unit 180 can receive different information from the external apparatus based on the attachment state with the external apparatus. More specifically, when the control unit 180 is attached to the first position of the external device, the control unit 180 receives the first information associated with the first position, and when attached to the second position, 2 < / RTI > information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the controller 180 may detect that the main body 301 of the watch-type terminal 300 is attached to one area of the refrigerator front surface 1751. At this time, the refrigerator front surface 1751 may be a display unit for displaying screen information, or may be a general case. In addition, the refrigerator front surface 1751 may further include a coupling portion to allow the watch-type terminal 300 to be attached thereto. For example, the front surface 1751 of the refrigerator may be coupled to the main body 301 with a magnetic flux.

The controller 180 can determine the area where the main body 301 is attached to the entire output area of the refrigerator front surface 1751 when the main body 301 is attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the main body 301 may be attached to an upper end of the refrigerator front surface 1751.

At this time, when the controller 180 detects that the refrigerator is attached to the upper end of the refrigerator front surface 1751, the controller 180 may request the refrigerator with status information associated with the upper end of the refrigerator front surface 1751 through the communication unit 110 . The refrigerator may be a refrigerator having a communication unit capable of communicating with the watch-type terminal 300.

The refrigerator can provide status information associated with the upper end of the refrigerator front surface 1751 to the watch-type terminal 300, in response to a request for status information, through the communication unit.

The control unit 180 may output the status information to the display unit 351 when the status information is received. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the control unit 180 displays on the display unit 351 a message "Three eggs remain in the first compartment of the refrigerator ", which is status information associated with the upper end of the refrigerator front 1751 .

17B, when the control unit 180 detects that the refrigerator is attached to the lower end of the refrigerator front surface 1751, the control unit 180 informs the refrigerator through the communication unit 110 You can request associated state information.

The refrigerator may provide state information associated with the lower end of the refrigerator front surface 1751 to the watch-type terminal 300, in response to the status information request, through the communication unit.

The control unit 180 may output the status information to the display unit 351 when the status information associated with the lower end of the refrigerator front surface 1751 is received. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the controller 180 controls the display unit 351 to display "6 tangerines left in the third compartment of the refrigerator ", which is the status information associated with the lower end of the refrigerator front 1751 Can be output.

That is, the present invention can receive different information according to the position where the main body 301 is attached to the external device, and provide the different information to the user. In addition, the present invention can receive status information from an external device not provided with a display unit and provide the status information.

The control unit 180 may detect an external device capable of communicating with the main body 301 in a region adjacent to the main body 301 in a state where the main body 301 is separated from the band unit 302. [ In this case, the control unit 180 may perform short-range communication (for example, Bluetooth communication) with the external device.

The controller 180 may sense the relative position of the external device and the main body 301 in the state where the local communication is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the controller 180 may sense a relative position between the tablet having the display unit 1851 and the main body 301. The relative position may be an area where the main body 301 covers the front area of the display unit 1851 of the tablet, among the front area of the display unit 1851 of the tablet.

The control unit 180 can receive information related to the relative position from the external apparatus via the communication unit based on the relative position. The information associated with the relative position may be information displayed on the display portion 1851 of the tablet corresponding to the relative position or may be information related to the information displayed on the display portion 1851 of the tablet corresponding to the relative position. It is possible. For example, if the information displayed in the area corresponding to the relative position is map information, the information associated with the relative position may be information on restaurant information related to the map information, and information on the map information enlarged and displayed.

18, when the map information is displayed on the display unit 1851 of the tablet, the controller 180 controls the display unit 1851 of the main body 301 and the tablet 1851 ) Can be detected as a relative position. At this time, the controller 180 can request information related to the relative position to the tablet.

In response to the request, the tablet may transmit information associated with the relative position among the map information displayed on the display unit 1851 of the tablet to the watch-type terminal. For example, the information associated with the relative position may be restaurant information at the position of the map displayed on the display unit 1851 of the tablet.

At this time, the controller 180 may output the information associated with the relative position on the display unit 351. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, information related to the "R-restaurant in Kangnam Station" may be displayed on the display unit 351. [

Accordingly, the user can receive the information displayed on the display unit of the external device through the display unit of the watch-type terminal in the form of viewing the magnifying glass.

Hereinafter, a method of performing control according to status information of the watch-type terminal in a state where the watch-type terminal is attached to an external device will be described. 19 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of performing control according to state information of the watch-type terminal in a state where the watch-type terminal is attached to an external device.

The main body 301 of the watch-type terminal 300 according to the present invention is attachable or detachable with an external device.

At this time, the control unit 180 can detect the state information when it is detected that the main body 301 is attached to the external device. The status information may be current time information, current date information, function information being executed in the present watch type terminal, health state information of the user, and the like. The health state information of the user may be information sensed when the watch-type terminal is worn on the user's wrist.

The external device may include a display unit 1951 for outputting status information of the watch-type terminal. For example, the external device may be an electronic device having a mirror-type display portion 1951. The mirror-type display portion 1951 can display an external object such as a mirror and output screen information to one area of the mirror.

The controller 180 may control the external device to output the status information to the external device when it is detected that the external device is attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the main body 301 is attached to the mirror type display portion 1951 while the moving image is being output from the watch type terminal, Type display unit 1951. [0214] FIG.

In another example, when the main body 301 is attached to the mirror type display portion 1951, the controller 180 displays weather information, user's health information, schedule information, and the like on the mirror type display portion can do. Further, the controller 180 may display additional information related to state information such as a hospital location, a dose of medicines related to the user's health information, recommended clothing information based on the weather information, and the like on the mirror-type display unit 1951 can do.

Accordingly, the user can receive various functions through the display unit provided in the external device even when the user does not wear the watch-type terminal.

Hereinafter, a method of providing information of an external device through a watch-type terminal will be described based on the type of external device coupled with the watch-type terminal. 20A, 20B and 20C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of providing different information according to the type of external device coupled with the watch-type terminal.

When the watchdog terminal according to the present invention is attached to an external device, it can determine the type of the external device. More specifically, the control unit 180 can receive information indicating the type of the external apparatus from the external apparatus when it is detected that the external apparatus is attached.

At this time, the controller 180 can determine the type of the external device attached to the main body 301 based on the type information. Also, the control unit 180 can detect information related to the type of the external apparatus based on the information indicating the type of the external apparatus. The information related to the type of the external device may be information previously stored in the watch-type terminal, information sensed through the sensing unit of the watch-type terminal, or the like. For example, if the type of the external device is a treadmill, the information related to the type of the external device may be user body information of the watch-type terminal, for example, the number of walking times.

The controller 180 may process information related to the type of the external device in association with the type of the external device. In addition, the control unit 180 can output the processed information to the display unit 351.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the external device is a treadmill, the controller 180 can recommend a treadmill exercise time to the user based on the number of times of walking. That is, the controller 180 can provide useful information to the user by associating the body information sensed by the watch-type terminal with an external device.

As another example, the controller 180 may sense that the external device is a tumbler. Also, the controller 180 may sense information related to an external device such as the amount of beverage, beverage, etc. contained in the present tumbler. In this case, the controller 180 may process the information related to the detected external device and the type of the external device in association with each other. 20B, the control unit 180 may provide information on the display unit 351 that "the optimum temperature for the earliest is 50 degrees, insert 30 mL more of hot water".

Accordingly, the present invention can provide useful information to the user by linking the type of external device and the information stored in the watch-type terminal.

Hereinafter, a method of performing different functions according to the type of the body of the watch-type terminal and the attached external device will be described. FIGS. 21A, 21B, 21C, and 21D are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of performing different functions according to the type of external device attached to the body of the watch-type terminal.

The control unit 180 can be switched to the external control mode when it is detected that the main body 301 and the band unit 302 are separated from each other.

In addition, when the main body 301 is attached to an external device, the controller 180 may receive information indicating the type of the external device from the external device. Alternatively, the control unit 180 may detect the type of the external device through the sensing unit.

If the type of the external device is determined, the controller 180 can perform a function associated with the type of the external device. In addition, the control unit 180 can execute a function associated with the type of the external device.

The function associated with the type of the external device may be a function installed in the watch-type terminal. On the contrary, when the function associated with the type of the external apparatus is not installed, the controller 180 may provide a server that can download the functions associated with the type of the external apparatus. The server that can download the functions associated with the type of the external device may be an Android market or a web site. In this case, the user can access the server and download the function linked to the type of the external device.

The function associated with the type of the external device may be a function for controlling the external device. That is, the controller 180 can control the external device by executing a function associated with the type of the external device.

For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the external device determines that the external device is a car chair, the controller 180 can perform a function associated with the car chair. At this time, the function associated with the car chair may be a function of adjusting the posture of the car chair.

In addition, the controller 180 may output an execution screen of a function associated with the car chair on the display unit 351. [ Thereafter, the control unit 180 may adjust the posture of the automobile chair based on the user's input on the display unit 351. Accordingly, the present invention can conveniently control the posture of a car chair using a watch-type terminal even when the posture control function is not installed in the car chair.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the external device determines that the external device is a car room mirror, the controller 180 can perform a function associated with the car room mirror. At this time, the function associated with the automobile room mirror may be a camera function.

In addition, the controller 180 may output the image received on the display unit 351 through the camera. At this time, the image received through the camera may be an image of a back seat. Accordingly, the present invention can provide a blind spot area through a camera through a room mirror.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the external device is detected as a baby bed, the controller 180 can activate the camera 321 function. In addition, the control unit 180 may transmit the image received from the camera 321 to a predetermined external device other than the baby bed. For example, the predetermined external device may be a mobile terminal. The watch-type terminal may further include a microphone for receiving voice. At this time, the control unit 180 may transmit the voice received through the microphone to the predetermined external device. Accordingly, the user can receive various information related to the status of the external device using the watch-type terminal without installing a separate camera on the baby bed.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 21D, when the external device is detected as a motorcycle, the controller 180 can perform a function associated with the motorcycle. The function associated with the motorcycle may be a motorcycle speed measurement function.

Further, although not shown, the controller 180 may perform a function associated with the motorcycle helmet when the external device is detected as a motorcycle helmet. The function associated with the motorcycle helmet may be a function of interlocking with a mobile terminal at a distance close to the watch-type terminal. More specifically, the function associated with the motorcycle helmet is a function of receiving a call signal, a message, and the like received from the mobile terminal while the motorcycle is traveling, in cooperation with the mobile terminal at a distance close to the watch- . Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to attach a watch-type terminal to an object (for example, a motorcycle helmet) adjacent to a user's body in a situation where the mobile terminal can not be seen, A call signal and a message of the mobile terminal can be received.

Further, the present invention can separate the main body and the band portion, and use the main body for controlling the external device. Thus, the present invention can provide a method that can be operated without installing an external device without a communication unit.

Further, the present invention can provide various functions related to an external apparatus by attaching the main body to an external apparatus. Accordingly, the present invention can easily provide various functions through the function of the watch-type terminal without installing the external device separately.

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;
An infrared communication unit for generating an infrared signal;
A communication unit for performing wireless communication;
A first unit capable of receiving the infrared signal; a sensing unit sensing that the main body is attached; And
And an infrared signal generator for generating an infrared signal for controlling the first device based on a control signal associated with the first device received from the second device via the communication unit when the main body is detected to be attached to the first device, Controls the infrared communication unit,
And a controller for transmitting the generated infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
Detecting a type of the first apparatus through the sensing unit,
And transmits information indicating the type of the first device to the second device. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Receiving a control signal generated based on information indicating the type of the first apparatus from the second apparatus,
And generates an infrared signal for controlling power of the first device based on the control signal. The method according to claim 1,
The watch-
Further comprising a band portion detachable from the main body and formed to surround the wrist,
The control unit
Wherein when the body and the band are separated from each other, the control unit enters an external control mode for performing a function for controlling the external device. 5. The method of claim 4,
The external control mode
And a mode for transmitting an infrared signal to the first device based on a control signal received from the second device. 6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit
Wherein the control unit terminates the external control mode when the main body and the band unit are detected to be engaged. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
Wherein the status information of the first device is received from the first device when the first device is capable of wireless communication with the watch-type terminal. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the sensing unit senses an area where the main body is attached to the first apparatus,
The control unit
Wherein the state information related to the attached area is received based on an area where the main body is attached to the first device. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the watch-type terminal further comprises a display unit for displaying screen information,
And displays state information associated with the attached area on the display unit. The method according to claim 1,
The first device is a device capable of wireless communication,
The control unit
And transmits a control command to the first device such that screen information indicating a function being executed in the watch-type terminal is output from the first device. The method according to claim 1,
The watch-type terminal includes a status detection unit for detecting status information of the watch-type terminal,
And a display unit connected to the main body,
The control unit
When the first device is attached to the main body, detecting the type of the first device,
And displays information indicating the type of the first device among the status information of the watch-type terminal on the display unit. 12. The method of claim 11,
The control unit
When the first device is separated from the main body, information indicating the type of the first device is made to disappear on the display unit. The method according to claim 1,
And a camera unit connected to the main body,
The control unit
When the first device and the main body are detected to be attached, activating the camera section based on the type of the first device,
And transmits the image received from the camera unit to the second device. 14. The method of claim 13,
The control unit
Wherein the camera unit is deactivated when it is detected that the first device and the main body are separated from each other. The method according to claim 1,
The main body, the removable band portion,
Further comprising a display unit capable of adjusting the transparency according to whether the body and the band are attached or detached,
The control unit
And controls the transparency so that the display unit is transparent when it is detected that the body and the band unit are separated from each other. Detecting that a first device capable of receiving an infrared signal and a body of the watch-type terminal are attached through the sensing part;
Receiving a control signal associated with the first device from a second device other than the first device through a communication section when the body of the watch-type terminal is detected to be attached to the first device;
Generating an infrared signal to control the first device through an infrared communication unit based on a control signal associated with the first device; And
And transmitting the generated infrared signal to the first device through the infrared communication unit to control the first device. 17. The method of claim 16,
In the step of detecting that the first device is attached to the body of the watch-type terminal,
Detecting the type of the first device through the sensing unit after being attached to the first device,
Wherein the information indicating the type of the first device is transmitted to the second device via the communication unit. 17. The method of claim 16,
The body of the watch-type terminal is detachable from the band portion of the watch-type terminal,
Wherein when the body of the watch-type terminal and the band-shaped portion of the watch-type terminal are detected to be separated, the control mode enters an external control mode for controlling the external device. 18. The method of claim 17,
The external control mode
And a mode for transmitting an infrared signal to the first device based on a control signal received from the second device 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the control signal associated with the first device is a control command for powering off the first device,
And transmitting the infrared signal to the first device such that the power of the first device is turned off.

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