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.
1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.
The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.
The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .
The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.
The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.
The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic 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. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. 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 components listed above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1 before explaining various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 as described above.
First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.
The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).
The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.
The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.
Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.
The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.
The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.
Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.
The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.
Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.
The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.
The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen with various forms. For example, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen, ), An icon, a video, or a combination thereof.
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 on 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.
As shown in FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC Communication, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).
Among them, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports the non-contact type short-range wireless communication between the terminals at a distance of about 10 cm. The NFC module may operate in either a card mode, a reader mode, or a P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in the card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module for storing card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a UICC (e.g., a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a USIM (Universal SIM)), a Secure micro SD and a sticker, or a logical medium For example, embeded SE (Secure Element)). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) can be made between NFC module and security module.
When the NFC module is operated in the card mode, the mobile terminal can transmit the stored card information to the outside such as a conventional IC card. Specifically, if the mobile terminal storing the card information of the payment card such as a credit card or a bus card is brought close to the fare payment machine, the mobile local payment can be processed, and the mobile terminal storing the card information of the access card can be accessed If you are close to the time, the approval process for access may begin. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are mounted on the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information on the mounted card. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of a card number, balance, and usage details, and the card information of the access card may include at least one of a name, a number (e.g., It can be one.
When the NFC module is operated in the reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, the data received from the mobile terminal by the tag may be coded into a data exchange format (NFC Data Exchange Format) defined by the NFC Forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines four record types. Specifically, the NFC forum defines four RTDs (Record Type Definitions) such as Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. If the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the control unit executes a browser (e.g., an Internet browser), and if the data received from the tag is a text type, the control unit can execute the text viewer. When the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit executes the browser or makes a telephone call, and if the data received from the tag is a general control type, it can execute appropriate operations according to the control contents.
When the NFC module is operated in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, the mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. At this time, LLCP (Logical Link Control Protocol) may be applied to P2P communication. For P2P communication, a connection can be created between the mobile terminal and another mobile terminal. At this time, the generated connection can be divided into a connectionless mode in which one packet is exchanged and terminated, and a connection-oriented mode in which packets are exchanged consecutively. Through P2P communications, data such as business cards, contact information, digital photos, URLs in electronic form, and setup parameters for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity can be exchanged. However, since the usable distance of NFC communication is short, the P2P mode can be effectively used to exchange small-sized data.
Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.
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 for covering or accommodating at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100.
Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a flip cover 200 covering a front portion of the display unit 151.
The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes first and second data modules 210 and 220 for providing terminal data to the flip cover 200 and a flip cover 200 And a data acquisition module 143 for acquiring data from the first and second data modules 210, When the terminal data obtained from the flip cover 200 is self-terminal data, the control unit 180 recognizes the self-flip cover as a self-flip cover and operates in the normal mode. When the data is data of the external terminal, the controller 180 controls the short- Establishes short-range communication with the terminal.
The flip cover 200 may extend from the battery cover on the rear side of the mobile terminal 100 or may be directly coupled to the case of the mobile terminal 100 or may be implemented in a form detachable from the mobile terminal 100, Can be extended from the case protecting the rear surface.
The flip cover 200 protects the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 and protects the surface of the display unit 151 from external scratches or dropping. The flip cover 200 may be formed as a lid that covers the entire surface of the display unit 151. An exposed portion 251 for confirming data displayed on the display unit 151 is formed in one area of the flip cover 200 .
The flip cover 200 may be opened or closed depending on the manner of use of the user. When the flip cover 200 completely covers the display unit 151, the opening angle 130 may correspond to 0 degree, and when the flip cover 200 is opened, the opening angle may be 180 degrees or more.
The flip cover 200 includes a first data module 210 and a second data module 220 in which unique data of the mobile terminal 100 is stored. The first and second data modules 210 and 220 may store unique data of the mobile terminal. The first data module 210 is used to recognize that the flip cover 200 of the mobile terminal is covered when the flip cover 200 is covered and the second data module 220 is moved And can be used to provide information of the terminal. The first and second data modules 210 and 220 may include information necessary for connection between the mobile terminal 100 and the external terminal such as the serial number of the mobile terminal 100, the terminal ID, the communication protocol, Lt; / RTI > For example, the first data module 210 provides data to the data acquisition module 143 of the mobile terminal 100 when the flip cover 200 is covered, and the second data module 220 provides data to the flip cover 200 The mobile terminal 100 can provide data of the mobile terminal 100 to the data acquisition module of the external terminal. The first and second data modules 210 and 220 may be implemented in the form of an IC chip for providing data.
The first and second data modules 210 and 220 may include a magnetic substance to form a magnetic field and the data acquisition module 143 provided in the display unit 151 correspondingly detects a change in magnetic field And a Hall sensor (not shown). With such a configuration, opening and closing of the flip cover 200 cause a change in the peripheral magnetic field, and the change is detected by the Hall sensor of the data acquisition module 143 of the display unit 151.
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 display unit 151 may include a first data module 210 of the flip cover 200 or a data acquisition module 143 for obtaining data from the second data module 220. [ Here, the data acquisition module 143 may include various components capable of receiving data in a short distance contact. In the following description, the data reception module 143 is implemented as a Hall sensor chip. For example.
The hall sensor chip 143 may include a hall sensor for sensing a change in magnetic field, a non-memory or memory element, and logic circuits for performing predetermined control functions. The Hall sensor chip 143 can determine the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field using a Hall effect in which a voltage is generated in a direction perpendicular to the current and the magnetic field. That is, when a change in the magnetic field is sensed, the hall sensor chip 143 can recognize that the first data module 210 or the second data module 220 built in the flip cover 200 are close to each other, Data from the data modules 210 and 220 can be obtained.
The data acquired by the hall sensor chip 143 is transmitted to the control unit 180. Here, the data acquired through the hall sensor chip 143 may include a serial number of an external terminal, a terminal ID, a communication protocol, pairing information, and the like. The control unit 180 wirelessly connects with the external terminal based on the acquired data. The controller 180 controls the short-range communication module 114 to connect to the external terminal. For example, the control unit 180 may be a Bluetooth (registered trademark) system, a Bluetooth (registered trademark), an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), an Infrared Data Association (IrDA), a UWB (Ultra Wideband), a ZigBee, -Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology.
When the connection is completed, the control unit 180 can transmit / receive data to / from the external terminal through the short distance communication module 114, and transmit / receive the control signal. Accordingly, data can be backed up to an external terminal, specific data can be transmitted or received, and an external terminal can be linked to an application by transmitting / receiving a control signal.
Meanwhile, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 has 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.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 includes a flip cover 200 in which the first and second data modules 210 and 220 are embedded and a hall sensor 230 provided in the display unit 151 and receiving data from the data modules 210 and 220. [ Chip < / RTI >
The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 acquires data from the data module of the flip cover 200 through the hall sensor chip 143 at step S110, . The flip cover covered by the display unit 151 may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 itself or may be a flip cover of an external terminal.
The control unit 180 checks whether the data acquired through the hall sensor chip 143 is data of the external terminal or data of the mobile terminal itself (S120). The data acquired through the hall sensor chip 143 may include a serial number, a terminal ID, a communication protocol, pairing information, and the like for terminal identification.
The control unit 180 recognizes that the flip cover 200 is covered by the display unit 151 and displays the normal mode (S130).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the data acquired through the hall sensor chip 143 is data of the external terminal, the controller 180 recognizes that the flip cover of the external terminal is covered with the display unit 151, And operates in the external terminal connection mode (S140).
The control unit 180 establishes wireless connection with the external terminal through the local communication module 114 based on the acquired data (S150). Here, the controller 180 may be a Bluetooth (registered trademark), a radio frequency identification (RFID), an infrared data association (IrDA), an ultra wideband (UWB), a ZigBee, -Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology.
When the connection is completed, the control unit 180 can transmit / receive data to / from the external terminal through the short distance communication module 114, and transmit / receive the control signal. this
When the connection is completed, the control unit 180 can transmit and receive data with the external terminal or transmit and receive the control signal (S160). The control unit 180 can back up data to the external terminal, transmit or receive specific data, transmit / receive control signals, and link the external terminal with the application.
The flip cover 200 is provided with data modules 210 and 220 for providing unique data of the mobile terminal and the data modules 210 and 220 of the flip cover 200 are provided on the display unit 151. [ The connection between the mobile terminals is performed by providing the hall sensor chip 143 for acquiring the data when the flip cover 200 is close to the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal to which the flip cover 200 is to be connected.
Accordingly, the user can perform short-range communication with the external terminal without entering an input step such as selecting or setting a menu connecting the mobile terminal and the external terminal.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a front surface of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, illustrating a state in which the flip cover 200 is covered.
The flip cover 200 may include data modules 210 and 220 for providing unique data of the mobile terminal and an exposure unit 251 for checking data displayed on the display unit 151. [
The display unit 151 may be provided with a Hall sensor chip 143 at a position corresponding to any one of the data modules of the flip cover 200, for example, the first data module 210.
The first data module 210 may contact the hall sensor chip 143 provided on the display unit 151 and provide data when the flip cover 200 is covered. The first data module 210 may provide the unique data of the mobile terminal 100 and the controller 180 recognizes that the flip cover 200 is covered by the display unit 151 and operates in the normal mode can do.
5A to 5C are views for explaining a connection method between mobile terminals according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B can be connected by a short distance communication by using a flip cover on either side of the two terminals 100A and 100B. The short-range communication between the terminals is connected using the flip cover 200B of FIG.
5A, the mobile terminal B 100B includes data modules 210B and 220B for providing unique data of the mobile terminal to the flip cover 200B and a flip cover 200B And a Hall sensor chip 143B that acquires the data when the first data module 210B is close to the first data module 210B. If the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered, the control unit obtains the data of the first data module 210B through the hall sensor chip 143B, It can be recognized that it is in the normal mode state which is covered with the first lens 151B.
When the controller 180 of the mobile terminal B 100B receives a preset user input through the exposed portion 251B of the flip cover 200B in a state that the display portion 151B is off, It is possible to enter a ready state of connecting a short distance communication with an external terminal. Here, the user input may be processed as a trigger input to start connection with an external terminal using the flip cover 200B in the mobile terminal B (100B), and the trigger input step may be omitted depending on the system design method .
The mobile terminal A (100A) includes a Hall sensor chip (143A) on the display unit (151A).
When the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B having such a configuration are to be connected by short distance communication, the user can easily connect the flip cover 200B with the display portion 151B of the mobile terminal B 100B being off, The flip cover 200B may be opened to cover the display unit 151A of the mobile terminal 100A, as shown in FIG. 5B, after performing predetermined user input through the exposed unit 251B of the mobile terminal 100A.
5B, when the controller 180 of the mobile terminal B 100B receives a preset user input through the exposed portion 251B of the flip cover 200B, the control unit 180 controls the flip cover 200B Enters the ready state for connecting the short-range communication to the display unit 151B and displays a message "Put the quick cover (flip cover 200B) on another device to be connected" can do.
When the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is opened and covered on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the hall sensor chip 143A provided on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A Is brought into contact with the second data module 220B of the flip cover 200B.
5C, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100A is connected to the second data module 220B of the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A provided on the display unit 151A. From the mobile terminal B (100B). The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A performs connection with the mobile terminal B 100B when it is determined that the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A 143A is data of the mobile terminal B 100B which is an external terminal.
When the connection is completed, the control unit of each of the mobile terminals 100A and 100B may display a message (ex. Connected to A (or B) phone) indicating that the connection is completed to the display units 151A and 151B.
Here, the two mobile terminals 100A and 100B may be Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology.
The connected mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B can exchange data with each other or transmit / receive control signals, and the functions available to the user can be provided in the form of a menu as shown in FIG. 6 .
6 is a diagram illustrating a menu provided when the mobile terminal B 100B is connected to the mobile terminal A 100A using the flip cover 200B.
6, when the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the mobile terminal A 100B is exposed through the exposed portion 251B of the flip cover 200B, A message displayed on the display unit 151A of the display unit 100A can be confirmed.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A may display a message (ex. Connected to A (or B) phone) informing that the connection to the display unit 151A which can be confirmed through the exposure unit 251B is completed.
The control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B may display a message (ex: Connected to A (or B) phone) informing that the connection to the display unit 151B is completed, A usable menu can be displayed on the display unit 151B. A function of sharing the contents of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A and a function of backing up data of the mobile terminal B 100B to the mobile terminal A 100A A function of copying the theme of the mobile terminal B 100B to the mobile terminal A 100A and a function of copying the theme of the mobile terminal B 100B to the mobile terminal A 100A by registering the mobile terminal B 100B, Function (Activate smart lock), etc. can be displayed.
7 to 15 are diagrams showing various control methods of the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal A 100B, using the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B, RTI ID = 0.0 > 100A. ≪ / RTI >
7 shows an example in which both the terminals 100A and 100B are unlocked by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A.
The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal B 100B uses the flip cover 200B when the predetermined user input is received through the exposure unit 251B of the flip cover 200B in the state that the display unit 151B is off And can enter a ready state for connection with an external terminal. The control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B can release the locked state when the flip cover 200B is detected to be opened through the hall sensor chip 143B, A < / RTI > 100A is connected to the local area network, it can release the lock state.
The mobile terminal A 100A releases the lock status when the data module 220B providing the information of the mobile terminal B 100B is detected through the hall sensor chip 143A in the state that the display unit 151A is off .
The information of the mobile terminal B (100B) can be registered in advance in the mobile terminal A (100A). When the flip cover 200B covers the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A at the time of initial connection, the information of the mobile terminal B 100B is displayed on the hall sensor chip 143A of the mobile terminal A 100A The data module 220B providing the data is located. The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A may acquire the information of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A and may connect the mobile terminal B 100B with the LAN. When the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B are connected for the first time, the controller of the mobile terminal A 100A may display a user menu to select whether to register the information of the mobile terminal B 100B.
As described above, the controller of the mobile terminal A 100A can acquire and register the information of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A at the time of initial connection, or can register a separate registration menu It is also possible for the user to directly store the information of the mobile terminal B 100B in the mobile terminal A 100A.
After the information of the mobile terminal B 100B is registered in the mobile terminal A 100A, information on the mobile terminal B 100B is provided through the hall sensor chip 143A in a state that the display unit 151A is off When the data module 220B is detected, the locked state can be released.
With this configuration, both the terminals 100A and 100B can be unlocked by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A.
8 shows an example in which the back up mode is automatically performed when the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the mobile terminal A 100A.
The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal B 100B uses the flip cover 200B when the predetermined user input is received through the exposure unit 251B of the flip cover 200B in the state that the display unit 151B is off And can enter a ready state for connection with an external terminal.
The control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B then stores the data of the mobile terminal B 100B that senses that the mobile terminal A 100A covered with the flip cover 200B is connected to the local area communication network to the mobile terminal A 100A The user can enter the back up mode.
When the data module 220B providing the information of the mobile terminal B 100B is detected through the hall sensor chip 143A in the state that the display unit 151A is off, the mobile terminal A 100A transmits the data to the mobile terminal B 100A) to connect the local area communication network. When the connection is completed, the mobile terminal A 100A may enter a back up mode in which data of the mobile terminal B 100B is received and stored. Here, the information of the mobile terminal B 100B may be registered in advance in the mobile terminal A 100A.
With this configuration, the user performs pre-set user input through the exposure unit 251B of the flip cover 200B in the state that the display unit 151B of the mobile terminal B 100B is off, The data of the mobile terminal B 100B can be backed up to the mobile terminal A 100A by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal 100B with the display unit 151A of the mobile terminal 100A.
9 shows a state in which the image stored in the mobile terminal A 100A is transmitted to the mobile terminal B 100B while the both terminals 100A and 100B are mutually connected by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A, (100B) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
When the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A is exposed through the exposed portion 251B of the flip cover 200B, It is possible to confirm the message displayed on the display unit 151A.
When the gallery application is being executed in the mobile terminal A 100A, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A crops the image in a form viewable through the exposure unit 251B and displays it on the display unit 151A. Thereafter, the control unit of the mobile terminal A (100A) can transmit the cropped image to the mobile terminal B (100B). It is also possible to cause the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A to transmit a cropped image to the mobile terminal B 100B when a preset user input is received on the display unit 151A through the exposure unit 251B .
The control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) receives and stores the image from the mobile terminal A (100A). Here, if the contact information of the mobile terminal A (100A) is stored, the control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) can register the received image as a phone book picture of the corresponding contact information and store it. If the contact information is not stored It is possible to register and store the image together with the phone number information of the mobile terminal A 100A as a phonebook photograph.
10 illustrates a function of covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A and executing the same application on both terminals 100A and 100B.
If the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A while the music library application is running in the mobile terminal B 100B, The music library application can be executed after the locked state of the music library 100A is released.
When the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A detects the data module 220B providing the information of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A in the state that the display unit 151A is off, B (100A) to connect the local area communication network.
When the connection is completed, the mobile terminal A 100A can receive application information currently being executed, that is, execution information of a music library application from the mobile terminal B 100B. The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A can release the music library application according to the received application information after releasing the lock state.
11 illustrates a function of simultaneously storing a photograph taken by the mobile terminal B 100B on both terminals 100A and 100B by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A will be.
When a photograph is taken by the mobile terminal B 100B while the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, And may be automatically transmitted to the mobile terminal A 100A and stored.
When the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A is connected to the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A And can connect the mobile terminal B 100A and the LAN to each other.
After the connection is completed, the control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) displays a preview screen photographed by the camera on the display unit 151B, captures a screen according to the user's selection, and photographs the photograph. The controller of the mobile terminal B (100B) may store the photographed photographs in a memory and transmit the photographed pictures to the mobile terminal A (100A) through the short distance communication module.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A may receive the photo data from the mobile terminal B 100B through the local communication module and display the transmission state on the display unit 151A as "transmitting ". The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A may store the received photo data in a memory.
12 shows an example of using the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A as an input portion of the mobile terminal B 100B by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A It is.
When an application requiring an input interface such as a video player or a game is running in the mobile terminal B 100B and the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A The input interface may be displayed on the display unit 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A.
When the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A detects the data module 220B providing the information of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A in the state that the display unit 151A is off, B (100A) to connect the local area communication network.
When the connection is completed, the mobile terminal A 100A can receive execution information of the application currently running from the mobile terminal B 100B, that is, an application requiring an input interface such as a video player, a game, and the like. The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A displays the input interface of the application on the display unit 151A through the exposure unit 251B according to the received application information. Here, the display unit 151A may receive a touch input of a user as a touch screen.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A transmits the user touch input inputted through the exposure unit 251B to the mobile terminal B 100B. The control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) receives the user touch input and reflects the user touch input received on the application screen of the video player, game, etc. displayed on the display unit 151B.
13 shows a state in which both terminals 100A and 100B are connected by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A and the flip cover 200A of the mobile terminal A 100A is connected thereto And the user input is performed in a manner of covering.
When the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the control portion of the mobile terminal A 100A controls the hall sensor chip 143A of the display portion 151A Acquires data of the mobile terminal B (100B) from the second data module 220B of the flip cover (200B) of the mobile terminal B (100B). The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A performs connection with the mobile terminal B 100B when it is determined that the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A 143A is data of the mobile terminal B 100B which is an external terminal.
When the connection is completed, the control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) can display a message (ex. Connected to A) indicating that the connection is completed to the display unit 151B and transmit the file to the mobile terminal A I can prepare.
The display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A is covered with the flip cover 200B and therefore is displayed on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A through the exposed portion 251B of the flip cover 200B You can see the message. When the control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B requests the mobile terminal A 100A to receive a file, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A displays a menu for selecting whether to receive the file through the exposure unit 251B can do.
The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A may detect whether the flip cover A 200A covers the flip cover B 200B to determine whether the user has permitted to receive the file. The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A can detect whether or not the flip cover A 200A is covered through the hall sensor chip 143A of the display unit 151A.
If the control unit of the mobile terminal A (100A) determines that the flip cover A (200A) is covered, the control unit of the mobile terminal A (100A) can receive and store the file from the mobile terminal B (100B). Upon receipt of the file, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A may display a message informing that the file is being transferred to the display unit 151A.
14 shows an example in which the mobile terminal A 100A enters the locked mode when the mobile terminal A 100A covers the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B.
When an application such as a web browser, a notepad, a schedule, or the like is running in the mobile terminal A 100A, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A displays the corresponding screen on the display unit 151A.
Here, when the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A, the control portion of the mobile terminal A 100A controls the Hall sensor chip 143A of the display portion 151A The data of the mobile terminal B 100B can be obtained from the second data module 220B of the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B. That is, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A can recognize that the flip cover of another mobile terminal is covered.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A recognizing that the flip cover of another mobile terminal is covered enters the lock mode to protect personal information and turns off the display screen of the display unit 151A. Here, the control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A may display a locked message on the display unit 151A through the exposed unit 251B of the flip cover 200B.
15 shows an example of a function of covering or applying the function provided on the current screen to the mobile terminal A 100A by covering the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B with the mobile terminal A 100A. It is.
When the mobile terminal A 100A is running a web browser and the mobile terminal B 100B is executing a gallery application, respective application screens are displayed on the display portions 151A and 151B of the two terminals 100A and 100B .
When the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A while different applications are running as described above, And can acquire data of the mobile terminal B (100A) through the mobile communication terminal (143A) to connect the local area communication network.
When the connection is completed, the control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) displays a screen for selecting an image to be shared with the mobile terminal A (100A) among the images of the gallery. After the user selects an image to be shared by the user, the control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) requests the image sharing to the mobile terminal (100A) through the short distance communication module.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A receives the image sharing request of the mobile terminal B 100B and displays the reception status message on the display unit 151A so that the user can select whether to allow the image reception.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A may grant an image sharing request of the mobile terminal B 100B according to the user's selection and store the image after receiving the image from the mobile terminal B 100B.
The control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B transmits an image to the mobile terminal A 100A through the short distance communication module and then transmits a message to the display unit 151B indicating that image sharing is completed (two pictures have been moved) .
16 to 20 illustrate a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which two or more mobile terminals are connected using a flip cover.
16, when it is desired to connect the mobile terminal A 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal C 100C by short distance communication, the mobile terminal 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B, The covers 200A and 200B can be used.
First, the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B can be connected.
The mobile terminal B 100B may incorporate a data module 220B for providing unique data of the mobile terminal to the flip cover 200B.
The mobile terminal A 100A includes a data module 220A for providing unique data of the mobile terminal to the flip cover 200A and a case where the display module 151A is close to the data module 220B of the flip cover 200B And a hall sensor chip 143A for acquiring the corresponding data.
In the case of connecting the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B having such a configuration by short distance communication, the user opens the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B, It is possible to cover the portion 151A.
The flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B is covered on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A and the hall sensor chip 143A provided on the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A is provided with flip- The second data module 220B of the cover 200B comes into contact.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A is connected to the second data module 220B of the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A provided on the display unit 151A from the mobile terminal B 100B ). The controller of the mobile terminal A 100A performs connection with the mobile terminal B 100B when it is determined that the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A 143A is data of the mobile terminal B 100B which is an external terminal.
When the connection is completed, the control unit of each of the mobile terminals 100A and 100B may display a message (ex. Connected to A (or B) phone) indicating that the connection is completed to the display units 151A and 151B.
The mobile terminal C 100C can be further connected while the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B are connected.
The idiomatic terminal C (100C) includes a Hall sensor chip (143C) for acquiring corresponding data when it is close to the data module (220A) of the flip cover (200A).
By covering the flip cover 200A of the mobile terminal A 100A with the mobile terminal C 100A having such a configuration, the mobile terminal C 100C can be additionally connected.
The data module 220A of the flip cover 200A contacts the hall sensor chip 143C provided in the mobile terminal C 100C when the flip cover 200A is opened to cover the display portion 151C of the mobile terminal C 100C .
The control unit of the mobile terminal C (100C) acquires data of the mobile terminal A (100A) through the hall sensor chip (143C). The control unit of the mobile terminal C (100C) performs connection with the mobile terminal A (100A) as an external terminal based on the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A (143C). When the connection is completed, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100C may display a message (e.g., Connected to B phone) indicating that the connection is completed.
The mobile terminal A 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal C 100C are connected to each other via Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wide Band (UWB) And can be connected using a local area communication method using at least one of ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wireless-Fidelity (WiFi), Wi-Fi Direct and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus)
The mobile terminal 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal C 100C can exchange data with each other or send and receive control signals. As shown in FIG. (E.g., mobile terminal A and mobile terminal C) connected to each other.
FIG. 17 illustrates a case in which three or more mobile terminals A, B, C, D, E, and F are connected in the manner illustrated in FIG.
Each of the mobile terminals A, B, C, D, E and F includes flip covers 200A, 200B, 200C, 200D, 200E and 200F including data modules, And a sensor chip 142.
Accordingly, it is possible to connect the mobile terminals to each other in a short distance communication manner by covering the flip cover of one mobile terminal with the display unit of another mobile terminal. The mobile terminals A, B, C, D, E and F connected to each other can exchange data with each other or transmit / receive control signals to / from each other. As shown in FIG. 17, To the plurality of mutually connected mobile terminals (e.g., mobile terminals A, C, D, E, and F).
FIG. 18 illustrates a case where data is synchronized by sharing edit data of a predetermined application in real time in a mobile terminal interconnected in the manner illustrated in FIG.
The flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal A 100A is covered with the display portion 151A of the mobile terminal A 100A and the flip cover 200A of the mobile terminal A 100A is moved The mobile terminal A 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal C 100C can be connected by short distance communication in such a manner as to cover the display unit 151C of the terminal C 100C.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A transmits data from the data module 220B of the flip cover 200B of the mobile terminal B 100B to the mobile terminal B 100B through the hall sensor chip 143A provided on the display unit 151A Data is acquired. The control unit of the mobile terminal A (100A) performs the connection with the mobile terminal B (100B) by short distance communication based on the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A (143A).
The control unit of the mobile terminal C (100C) acquires data of the mobile terminal A (100A) through the hall sensor chip (143C). The control unit of the mobile terminal C (100C) performs connection with the mobile terminal A (100A) as an external terminal based on the data obtained through the hall sensor chip A (143C).
When the connection is completed, the control unit of each of the mobile terminals 100A and 100C may display a message informing the display units 151A and 151C that they are ready to perform a data synchronization (Sync).
The mobile terminal B 100B can execute a specific application, for example, a photo editing application, while the mobile terminal A 100A, the mobile terminal B 100B and the mobile terminal C 100C are interconnected.
The control unit of the mobile terminal B (100B) can execute a photo editing application according to a user's selection and display an edit screen on the display unit 151B. The control unit of the mobile terminal B 100B may transmit the editing data of the user input through the touch panel of the display unit 151B to the mobile terminal A 100A.
The control unit of the mobile terminal A 100A can store the edit data received from the mobile terminal B 100B and transmit it to the mobile terminal C 100C.
With this configuration, the editing data of the user input to the mobile terminal B (100B) can be transmitted in real time to the mobile terminal (100A) and the mobile terminal (C) (100C).
19 and 20 are views illustrating a method of connecting the mobile terminals A 100A and B 100B to the mobile terminal 100C having a three-screen display.
19, a mobile terminal 100C having a three-screen display may include a first display 151C-1, a second display 151C-2 and a third display 151C-3 sequentially connected have. According to one example, each of the regions 1, 2 and 3 may be bent or folded together.
At least one of the first display 151C-1, the second display 151C-2 and the third display 151C-3 is provided with a Hall sensor chip for acquiring data from a data module built in the flip cover 200 .
The mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B may include flip covers 200A and 200B each having a data module embedded therein.
When a mobile terminal A (100A) and a mobile terminal B (100B) having such a configuration are to be connected to a mobile terminal (100C) having a three screen display by short distance communication, a connection as shown in FIG. 20 can be performed .
20, the covers 200A and 200B of the mobile terminal 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B may be connected to both ends of the mobile terminal 100C having a three-screen display, respectively.
The control unit of the mobile terminal 100C having the three-screen display is connected to the first display 151C-1 of the mobile terminal 100A via the Hall sensor chip 151C-1 provided on the first display 151C- To obtain information of the mobile terminal A (100A).
The control section of the mobile terminal 100C having the three screen display is connected to the hall sensor chip 100B provided on the third display 151C- The mobile terminal B 100B can obtain the information of the mobile terminal B 100B.
The control unit of the mobile terminal 100C having the three-screen display can access the mobile terminal A 100A and the mobile terminal B 100B in a short distance communication manner based on the information obtained through the hall sensor chip.
When the connection is completed, the control unit of the mobile terminal 100C having the three-screen display can provide an interface for user input to the first display 151C-1 and the third display 151C-3, respectively. The control unit of the mobile terminal 100C having the three screen display processes the user input received by the first display 151C-1 and the third display 151C-3 to output the processing result to the second display 151C-2 Can be displayed. The control unit of the mobile terminal 100C having the three screen display displays the process result of the user input received by the first display 151C-1 and the third display 151C-3 to the mobile terminal 100A ) And the mobile terminal B (100B).
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.
