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 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 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 satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may 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 start or stop the output of light when the event confirmation of the user is detected.
The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [
The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.
In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.
The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.
On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.
The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.
When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.
Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.
The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.
The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.
And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.
The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.
The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.
And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.
The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.
The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.
The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).
The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.
The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.
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 .
2 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
2, a watch-type mobile terminal 200 includes a main body 201 having a display portion 251 and a band 202 connected to the main body 201 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.
The main body 201 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 201a and a second case 201b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 200 of a unibody may be realized.
The watch-type mobile terminal 200 is configured to be capable of wireless communication, and the main body 201 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 251 may be disposed on the front surface of the main body 201 to output information and a touch sensor may be provided on the display unit 251 to implement the touch screen. The window 251a of the display unit 251 may be mounted on the first case 201a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 201a.
The main body 201 may include an audio output unit 252, a camera 221, a microphone 222, a user input unit 223, and the like. When the display unit 251 is implemented as a touch screen, the touch screen may perform at least some functions of the user input unit 223, and accordingly, the main body 201 may not have a separate key or a button.
The band 202 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist, and may be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 202 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 202 may be detachably attached to the main body 201, and may be configured to be replaceable by various types of bands according to the user's preference.
On the other hand, the band 202 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 202 may be provided with a fastener 202a. The fastener 202a 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 202a is embodied as a buckle is shown.
Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 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.
3 is a flowchart of a control method S300 of the mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In step S310, the control unit 180 determines one function to be executed when a push input for the button is received. In this case, the button may be a configuration of the user input unit 223 shown in FIG. 2, and may be disposed in one area of the main body 201. Further, the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on one side of the button, or may be spaced apart from the button by a predetermined distance. The proximity sensor 141 may sense proximity of an object (e.g., person, object). In addition, the proximity sensor 141 can output different sensing signals according to the proximity of the object, that is, the distance to the object. That is, if the distance between the object and the proximity sensor 141 is changed, the sensing signal outputted by the proximity sensor 141 may also change. In addition, the proximity sensor 141 can output different sensing signals according to the movement of the adjacent object. For example, if the number of times the object is close within a predetermined time is changed, the sensing signal output from the proximity sensor 141 may also change in response to the change. In addition, the control unit 180 can determine one function to be executed when the push input to the button is received, and can also link the determined function with the button.
On the other hand, the function determined in step S310 may be related to a program stored in the memory 170. [ For example, the function determined in step S310 may be a volume up function associated with any one of the plurality of programs stored in the memory 170. [
In step S320, the controller 180 determines whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the first sensing signal. 3, the first sensing signal may be a signal that is output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 one time within a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) for a predetermined time (for example, one second). Specifically, the control unit 180 can receive a plurality of sensing signals from the proximity sensor 141, and can determine whether the first sensing signal among the plurality of sensing signals is included. If the control unit 180 does not receive the first sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141, step S320 may be repeated until the first sensing signal is received.
In step S330, the control unit 180 displays a menu that guides the function determined in step S310. For example, the control unit 180 may display a menu on the display unit 251. [ Specifically, the menu may include the name of the function determined in step S310. In addition, the menu may include information related to the program responsible for processing the function determined in step S310.
In step S340, the control unit 180 determines whether a push input for the button occurs. Specifically, when the push input to the button is generated and when the push input is not generated, the control unit 180 receives the signal output from the button, and determines whether the push input to the button is generated .
If it is determined in step S340 that a push input for the button has occurred, the controller 180 executes step S350. In step S350, the control unit 180 executes an operation corresponding to the determined function. Specifically, the operation corresponding to the determined function includes the execution of the corresponding function. For example, if the volume up function is linked to the button through step S310 and the button is pressed, the control unit 180 may increase the volume of the music being played through the music playback application by a predetermined value.
In step S360, the controller 180 may determine whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the second sensing signal. The second sensing signal may be, for example, a signal that is output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 twice within a predetermined distance for a predetermined time (e.g., one second).
If it is determined in step S360 that the proximity sensor 141 outputs the second sensing signal, step S370 may be executed. In step S370, the control unit 180 returns to the state before the operation corresponding to the determined function is executed. For example, the control unit 180 can return to the state immediately before the step S350 is executed.
4 is a flowchart of a control method (S400) of the mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In step S410, the control unit 180 receives the first sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141. [ In FIG. 4, the first sensing signal may be a signal that is output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).
In step S420, the control unit 180 determines one function to be executed when a push input for the button is received. In this case, the button may be disposed in one area of the main body 201. In addition, a proximity sensor 141 is provided at one side of the button. In addition, the control unit 180 determines one function to be executed when a push input to the button is received,
In step S430, the control unit 180 displays a menu that guides the function determined in step S420. For example, the control unit 180 may display a menu on the display unit 251. [ Specifically, the menu may include the name of the function determined in step S410. In addition, the menu may include information related to the program responsible for processing the function determined in step S410.
In step S440, the control unit 180 determines whether a push input for the button occurs. Specifically, when the push input to the button is generated and when the push input is not generated, the control unit 180 receives the signal output from the button, and determines whether the push input to the button is generated .
If it is determined in step S440 that a push input to the button has occurred, the controller 180 executes step S450. In step S450, the control unit 180 executes an operation corresponding to the determined function. Specifically, the operation corresponding to the determined function includes the execution of the corresponding function. For example, when the volume up function is linked to the button through step S410, if the button is pressed, the control unit 180 can increase the volume of the music being played through the music playback application by a predetermined value.
In step S460, the controller 180 may determine whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the second sensing signal. In FIG. 4, the second sensing signal may be a signal output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 twice within a predetermined distance for a predetermined time (for example, one second).
If it is determined in step S460 that the proximity sensor 141 outputs the second sensing signal, step S470 may be executed. In step S470, the control unit 180 returns to the state before the operation corresponding to the determined function is executed. For example, the control unit 180 can return to the state immediately before the step S450 is executed.
3 and 4, the control unit 180 determines a function to be linked with the button as in the control method (S300) in FIG. 3, and displays the menu by receiving the first sensing signal. Alternatively, After receiving the first sensing signal as in the control method (S400), the function to be linked with the button can be determined.
Meanwhile, at least one of the plurality of steps included in the control method (S300, S400) shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 may be omitted according to the embodiment. For example, steps S360 and S370 may be omitted.
5 illustrates a menu that guides functions associated with buttons 501, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
5A, a main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200 is provided with a single button 501 and a button 501 is provided with a proximity sensor 141 in one area thereof. Before the proximity sensor 141 detects proximity of an object, an arbitrary screen may be displayed on the display unit 251. For example, as shown in the figure, the display unit 251 may be displaying a clock screen. The user may apply a first pattern of inputs 510 to the proximity sensor 141 and may output a first sensing signal in response to the first pattern of inputs 510 to which the proximity sensor 141 is applied have. 5, the input 510 of the first pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user brings his body part (e.g., a finger) or an object (e.g., a stylus pen) .
5B illustrates a menu 520 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input 510 of the first pattern. The menu 520 guides a function associated with the button 501.
Specifically, the function guided through the menu 520 may be a function associated with a program stored in the memory 170. [ The control unit 180 may select any one of a plurality of programs stored in the memory 170 according to a predefined rule and operate one of the functions related to the selected program with the button 501. [ For example, the control unit 180 may select the most recently activated program in the mobile terminal 200, and may link the most used function of the selected program with the button 501 in the past. Accordingly, as shown, the function guided through the menu 520 may be a volume up function of the music playback application.
In addition, the menu 520 may include additional information related to the function associated with the button 501. [ For example, when the function guided through the menu 520 is a volume up function, the currently set volume value may be displayed together in the menu 520 as shown in FIG.
5C illustrates a case where the push input 530 is applied to the button 501 as shown in FIG. 5B in the situation shown in FIG. 5B.
Specifically, upon receiving the push input 530 for the button 501, the control unit 180 can execute the function guided through the menu 520. [ At this time, the proximity sensor 141 can output a predetermined sensing signal in response to the push input 530, and the control unit 180 outputs the sensing signal, which is provided from the proximity sensor 141 together with the push input 530, Can be ignored. That is, the control unit 180 may respond to the sensing signal of the proximity sensor 141 only when the push input 530 is not received.
When the push input 530 is applied, the control unit 180 executes the function linked with the button 501. [ For example, when the function guided through the menu 520 is a volume up function, the control unit 180 may perform a volume up function in response to the push input 530. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5C, the volume value guided through the menu 520 may change from '3' to '4'.
Meanwhile, after the function associated with the button 501 is executed according to the push input 530, the user can apply the input pattern 540 of the second pattern to the proximity sensor 141. [ The input 540 of the second pattern may be an input of a pattern in which a user brings his body part (e.g., a finger) or an object (e.g., a stylus pen) into proximity sensor 141 twice for one second have. The proximity sensor 141 may provide a second sensing signal to the controller 180 in response to the second pattern of inputs 540. Upon receiving the second sensing signal, the control unit 180 can return to before the function linked to the button 501 is executed.
For example, the control unit 180 may return to the state before the menu 520 is displayed, that is, the state shown in (a) of FIG. 5, in response to the second sensing signal. In this case, the volume value increased to '4' according to the push input 530 may be reduced to '3' again.
5, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 501. However, the proximity sensor 141 may not be provided on the button 501, but may be provided on one area of the main body 201 .
5, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the functions of various programs can be interlocked and operated with the buttons 501. [ For example, the control unit 180 can link at least one function of the state management application stored in the memory 170 with the button 501. [ Here, the status management application determines whether or not the user has received unconfirmed information (e.g., SMS, MMS, e-mail, missed call), battery charging status, number of running programs, power saving mode, silent mode, A program for notifying a user of the overall operation state of the mobile terminal 200 such as a data network transmission / reception state, or a program for changing at least a part of the operation state of the mobile terminal 200 according to a user's input.
3 to 5, two or more functions may be interlocked with any one of the buttons disposed on the main body 201, and the description will be continued with reference to FIG.
6 is a flowchart of a control method (S600) of the mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In step S610, the control unit 180 determines two or more functions to be executed when the push input for the button is received. A proximity sensor 141 may be provided in one area of the button. Specifically, two or more functions determined through step S610 may be associated with at least one program stored in memory 170. [ For example, two or more functions determined through step S610 may be functions of the same program. In another example, at least one of the two or more functions determined through step S610 is a function of the first program, and at least one of the remaining functions may be a function of a second program different from the first program.
In step S620, the controller 180 determines whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the first sensing signal. 6, the first sensing signal may be a signal that is output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 one time within a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) for a predetermined time (for example, one second).
In step S630, the controller 180 may operate any one of the two or more functions determined through step S610 with the button. At this time, the controller 180 can select one function to be linked with the button among the two or more functions by applying a predefined rule. For example, a function that is executed more than two functions can be selected. As another example, more recently executed functions may be selected from among two or more functions. As another example, if two or more functions are functions of different programs, the function of the more recently updated one of the different programs can be selected. As another example, any one of two or more functions can be selected at random.
In step S640, the control unit 180 displays on the display unit 251 a menu that guides two or more functions determined through step S610. In addition, the menu may guide the function associated with the button through step S630 among two or more functions.
At this time, the control unit 180 can give different visual effects to the area where the function linked with the button is guided and the area where the remaining function is guided, among the two or more functions guided through the menu. For example, the area in which the function associated with the button is guided can be displayed in the first color, and the area in which the remaining functions are guided can be displayed in the second color different from the first color. Of course, it is also possible to display highlights, shapes, sizes, etc. in addition to colors.
In step S650, the controller 180 determines whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the second sensing signal. 6, the second sensing signal may be a signal that is output when the user maintains the proximity within a predetermined distance (e.g., 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) or more.
In step S660, the controller 180, in response to the second sensing signal, switches the function associated with the button to another function. That is, the function to be executed when the push input to the button is received is changed.
For example, assume that two or more functions determined through step S610 include the A function, the B function, and the C function, and that the A function is associated with the button through step S630. In this state, when the second sensing signal is received, the control unit 180 releases the linkage between the button and the A function, and can operate either the B function or the C function in conjunction with the button.
In step S670, the control unit 180 determines whether a push input for the button occurs. If it is determined in step S670 that a push input for the button has occurred, the controller 180 executes step S680. In step S680, the control unit 180, in response to the push input for the button, executes an operation corresponding to the function associated with the button through step S660. Specifically, the operation corresponding to the function associated with the button includes the execution of the function. For example, when the button is pressed in a state where the phone book searching function is linked with the button through step S660, the controller 180 can display the phone book searching screen on the display unit 251. [ In this case, the telephone unit in which at least one telephone number is registered may be stored in the memory 170, or may be stored in another terminal wirelessly connected to the mobile terminal 200 via Bluetooth communication.
Meanwhile, the plurality of steps included in the control method S600 shown in FIG. 6 may be changed in accordance with the embodiment. For example, step S620 may precede step S610, or step S630 may precede step S620. Also, at least one of the plurality of steps included in the control method S600 shown in Fig. 6 may be omitted.
7 illustrates a menu that guides two or more functions associated with a button 701, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
7A, a single button 701 may be disposed on the body 201 of the mobile terminal 200, and the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on the button 701. FIG. Before the proximity sensor 141 detects proximity of an object, an arbitrary screen may be displayed on the display unit 251. For example, the display unit 251 may be displaying a home screen including icons related to various applications stored in the memory 170, as shown in FIG. The user may apply a first pattern of inputs 710 to the proximity sensor 141 and the proximity sensor 141 may output the first sensing signal in response to the input 710 of the first pattern. 7, the input 710 of the first pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user brings his body part (e.g., a finger) or an object (e.g., a stylus pen) .
7B illustrates a menu 720 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input pattern 710 of the first pattern. The menu 720 guides two or more functions determined by the control unit 180 to be operable through the button 701. [
More specifically, two or more functions that are guided through menu 720 may be functions of the same program stored in memory 170. [ The control unit 180 can select any one of the plurality of programs stored in the memory 170 and select two or more functions related to the selected program in accordance with a predefined rule. In addition, the control unit 180 can link one of the selected two or more functions with the button 701. [
For example, the control unit 180 selects the most activated program in the mobile terminal 200, selects two or more functions of the selected program, selects one of the functions of the selected program, Can be interlocked. Accordingly, as shown, two or more functions guided through the menu 720 may be a volume up function, a play function, and a volume down function of the music playback application.
Assuming that the controller 180 has a volume up function linked with the button 701, a predetermined visual effect 721 is displayed in the area for guiding the volume up function in the menu 720, May occur. For example, the visual effect 721 may be a border display, or may be a difference in color, contrast, highlight, size, and shape.
7C illustrates a case where the input 730 of the second pattern for the proximity sensor 141 is applied as shown in FIG. 7B in the situation shown in FIG. 7B. 7, the input 730 of the second pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern maintaining the proximity of the user within a predetermined distance (e.g., 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) . The proximity sensor 141 may output the second sensing signal in response to the input 730 of the second pattern.
The control unit 180 may switch the function currently associated with the button 701 to another function guided through the menu 720 when the second sensing signal is received from the proximity sensor 141. [ For example, when the input 730 of the second pattern is applied to the proximity sensor 141 in the state of FIG. 7 (b), the controller 180 controls the volume up function and the button 701, The interlocking between the Play function and the button 701 can be started. Accordingly, the visual effect 721 of the area guiding the volume up function in the menu 720 disappears, and a new visual effect 722 may occur in the area guiding the play function.
FIG. 7D illustrates a case where a push input 740 is applied to the button 701 in the situation shown in FIG. 7C.
The control unit 180 can perform a function currently associated with the button 701 among two or more functions guided through the menu 720 upon receiving the push input 740 for the button 701. [ For example, in response to the push input 740, the control unit 180 controls the music playback screen to be displayed on the display unit 251 in response to the push input 740, . At the same time, the sound of the music guided through the music reproduction screen can be output through the sound output unit 252. [
At this time, the proximity sensor 141 can output a predetermined sensing signal in response to the push-in input 740, and the control unit 180 outputs the sensing signal, which is provided from the proximity sensor 141, Can be ignored. That is, the control unit 180 may respond to the sensing signal of the proximity sensor 141 only when the push input 740 is not received. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unintentional sensing signal is output by the proximity sensor 141 due to the push input 740, thereby causing a malfunction.
7, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 701. However, the proximity sensor 141 may not be provided on the button 701, but may be provided on one area of the main body 201 .
8 illustrates a menu that guides two or more functions associated with a button 801, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
8A, a single button 801 is provided on the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200, and the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on one area of the button 801. FIG. Before the proximity sensor 141 detects proximity of an object, an arbitrary screen may be displayed on the display unit 251. For example, the display unit 251 may be displaying a home screen including icons related to various applications stored in the memory 170, as shown in FIG. The user may apply a first pattern of inputs 810 to the proximity sensor 141 and the proximity sensor 141 may output a first sensing signal in response to the input 810 of the first pattern. 8, the input 810 of the first pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which a user brings his body part (e.g., a finger) or an object (e.g., a stylus pen) .
On the other hand, the control unit 180 can determine two or more functions that can be operated through the button 801 before or after receiving the first sensing signal. Each of the two or more functions may be a function of different programs stored in the memory 170. [ The control unit 180 may select two or more of the plurality of programs stored in the memory 170 and select one or more functions for each selected program according to a predefined rule. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed in the present embodiment that the control unit 180 has determined the photo retrieval function of the photo application and the memo creating function of the memo application as functions that can be operated through the button 801. [ Also, the control unit 180 can link the photo search function with the button 801 among the photo search function and the memo creating function.
8B illustrates a menu 820 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input pattern 810 of the first pattern. The menu 820 guides the photo retrieval function and the memo creation function determined to be operable through the button 801. [
As described above, assuming that the photo retrieval function and the memo creation function are currently interlocked with the button 801, the control unit 180 displays a predetermined A visual effect 821 may occur. For example, the visual effect 821 may be a border display, or may be a difference in color, contrast, highlight, size, and shape.
FIG. 8C illustrates a case where the input 830 of the second pattern for the proximity sensor 141 is applied as shown in FIG. 8B in the situation shown in FIG. 8B. 8, the input 830 of the second pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user maintains a close proximity within a predetermined distance (e.g., 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time . The proximity sensor 141 may output the second sensing signal in response to the input 830 of the second pattern.
The control unit 180 can switch the photograph retrieval function which is a function currently interlocked with the button 801 to the memo composing function which is another function guided through the menu 820 when receiving the second sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141 . Thereby, the visual effect 821 of the area guiding the photo search function in the menu 820 disappears, and a new visual effect 822 may occur in the area guiding the memo creating function.
FIG. 8D illustrates a case where the push input 840 is applied to the button 801 in the situation shown in FIG. 8C.
Specifically, upon receiving the push input 840 for the button 801, the control unit 180 can execute a memo creating function that is a function currently linked to the button 801 among two or more functions guided through the menu 820 have. As the memo creating function is executed, a memo creating screen may be displayed on the display unit 251 as shown in FIG.
The proximity sensor 141 may output a predetermined sensing signal in response to the pressing input 840. The control unit 180 may control the sensing signal supplied from the proximity sensor 141 together with the pressing input 840, Can be ignored. That is, the control unit 180 may respond to the sensing signal of the proximity sensor 141 only when the push input 840 is not received. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unintentional sensing signal is output by the proximity sensor 141 due to the push input 840, thereby causing a malfunction.
8, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 801. However, the proximity sensor 141 may not be provided on the button 801 and may be provided in one area of the main body 201 .
Unlike the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, a plurality of buttons may be disposed on the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200, and the description will be continued with reference to FIG. 9 .
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a control method (S900) of the mobile terminal 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In step S910, the control unit 180 determines, for each of the plurality of buttons, at least one function to be executed when the push input is received.
For example, when it is assumed that three buttons are disposed on the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200, the A function and the B function are determined for the first button, the C function is determined for the first button , The D function, E function and F function can be determined for the third button. At this time, the functions A to F may be functions of the same program. Alternatively, any one of the functions A to F may be a function of a program different from the program of the remaining functions.
In step S920, the control unit 180 links each of the plurality of buttons with any one of the functions determined through step S910. In the above-described example, the control unit 180 may interlock the first button and the A function, the second button and the C function, and the second button and the E function.
In step S930, the controller 180 determines whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the first sensing signal. The proximity sensor 141 may be provided on at least one of the plurality of buttons. In FIG. 9, the first sensing signal may be a signal that is output when the user approaches the proximity sensor 141 a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).
In step S940, the control unit 180 displays a menu for guiding the function determined in step S910 and the function linked in step S920 for each of the plurality of buttons. Through this, the menu can be displayed for each of the plurality of buttons.
In step S950, the controller 180 determines whether the proximity sensor 141 outputs the twenty-third sensing signal. In FIG. 9, the second sensing signal may be a signal output when the user maintains the proximity within a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) or more.
In step S960, the control unit 180, in response to the second sensing signal, switches the function associated with at least one of the plurality of buttons to another function. In the example described above, the control unit 180 can link the first button and the B function with the first button and the A function. In addition, since the function determined for the second button is a C function, the controller 180 can maintain the link between the second button and the C function independently of the second sensing signal. In addition, the control unit 180 can release the interlocking between the third button and the E function, and link the third button and the F function.
In step S970, the control unit 180 determines whether a push input is generated for at least one of the plurality of buttons. If it is determined in step S970 that a push input for one button has occurred, the control unit 180 executes step S980.
In step S980, the control unit 180 performs an operation corresponding to the function linked with the pressed button in response to the push input of at least one of the plurality of buttons. Specifically, the operation corresponding to the function associated with the button includes the execution of the function. For example, if the first button is pressed while the phone book searching function is linked to the first button through step S920, the control unit 180 may display the phone book searching screen on the display unit 251. [ As another example, when two or more buttons are pressed simultaneously, the control unit 180 can simultaneously execute two or more functions associated with each of the two or more buttons.
Meanwhile, the plurality of steps included in the control method (S900) shown in FIG. 9 may be changed in accordance with the embodiment. As an example, steps S910 and S910 may be performed after step S930 is performed. At least one of the plurality of steps included in the control method S900 shown in FIG. 9 may be omitted. For example, if steps S950 and S960 are omitted, step S970 may be performed after step S940.
FIG. 10 illustrates a menu that guides two or more functions interlocked with a plurality of buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003, according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that three buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003 are disposed in the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200. [
10A, the three buttons 1001, 1002 and 1003 are provided on at least one side of the main body 201, and the proximity sensor 141 can be provided in one area of a button 1001 . Before the proximity sensor 141 detects proximity of an object, an arbitrary screen may be displayed on the display unit 251. For example, the display unit 251 may be displaying a home screen including icons related to various applications stored in the memory 170, as shown in FIG. The user may apply a first pattern of input 1010 to the proximity sensor 141 and the proximity sensor 141 may output the first sensing signal in response to the input 1010 of the first pattern. 10, the input 1010 of the first pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user brings his body part (e.g., a finger) or an object (e.g., a stylus pen) .
On the other hand, the control unit 180 can determine at least one function to be executed when the push input is received for each of the three buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003 before or after receiving the first sensing signal. Further, each of the three buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003 can be linked to any one of the functions determined for each button. The functions determined for each of the three buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003 may be functions of different programs stored in the memory 170. [
The control unit 180 may select two or more of the plurality of programs stored in the memory 170 and select one or more functions for each selected program according to a predefined rule. For example, the control unit 180 may select an application in accordance with a predefined rule as an application in a background execution state. In the present invention, the background execution state may mean a state in which an application is being executed by the control unit 180, but information related to the application is not displayed on the display unit 251. [
For convenience of explanation, it is assumed in the present embodiment that the control unit 180 has determined an alarm addition function of an alarm application and a message confirmation function of an application for message transmission / reception as a function that can be operated through the first button 1001. [ It is also assumed that the alarm editing function of the alarm application and the message creation function of the application for message transmission / reception are determined as functions that can be operated through the second button 1002. [ It is assumed that the alarm deletion function of the alarm application and the message deletion function of the application for message transmission / reception are determined as functions that can be operated through the third button 1003.
In addition, the controller 180 assumes that the alarm addition function is interlocked with the first button 1001 among the alarm addition function and the message confirmation function. It is assumed that the alarm editing function is linked to the second button 1002 among the alarm editing function and the message creating function. It is assumed that the alarm delete function among the alarm delete function and message delete function is interlocked with the third button 1003.
10B illustrates the first to third menus 1020, 1030, and 1040 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input pattern 1010 of the first pattern. Specifically, the first menu 1020 guides the alarm addition function and the message confirmation function determined to be operable through the first button 1001. In addition, the second menu 1030 guides the alarm editing function and the message creating function determined to be operable through the second button 1002. [ Also, the third menu 1040 guides the alarm delete function and the message delete function determined to be operable through the third button 1003.
Since the first button 1001 is interlocked with the alarm adding function, the controller 180 can generate a predetermined visual effect 1021 in the area for guiding the alarm adding function of the first menu 1020. [ Since the second button 1002 is linked to the alarm editing function, the controller 180 can generate a predetermined visual effect 1031 in the area guiding the alarm editing function of the second menu 1030 . In addition, since the third button 1003 is linked to the alarm adding function, the controller 180 can generate a predetermined visual effect 1041 in the area for guiding the alarm delete function among the third menu 1040 . As shown in FIG. 10 (b), since the functions that can be operated and the functions that are currently linked are displayed separately for each of the plurality of buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003, the user can easily recognize . In addition, it is possible to easily select and execute at least one of various functions by simply operating buttons provided outside the display unit 251. In the case where a predetermined function is executed through touching the conventional display unit 251 It is possible to eliminate the problem that the screen is blocked by a finger or the like.
10C illustrates a case where the input 1050 of the second pattern to the proximity sensor 141 is applied as shown in FIG. 10B in the situation shown in FIG. 10B. 10, the input 1050 of the second pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user remains in proximity within a predetermined distance (e.g., 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) . The proximity sensor 141 may output the second sensing signal in response to the input 1050 of the second pattern.
When receiving the second sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141, the control unit 180 can switch the functions currently linked to the respective buttons 1001, 1002, and 1003 to other functions. Specifically, the control unit 180 can cancel the interlock between the first button 1001 and the alarm add function, and link the first button 1001 with the message check function. Also, the control unit 180 can release the link between the second button 1002 and the alarm editing function, and link the second button 1002 with the message creation function. In addition, the control unit 180 may cancel the interlock between the third button 1003 and the alarm delete function, and may link the third button 1003 and the message delete function.
In this case, the visual effect 1021 of the area guiding the alarm addition function in the first menu 1020 disappears and the new visual effect 1022 is generated in the area guiding the message checking function by the control unit 180 have. In addition, the visual effect 1031 of the area guiding the alarm editing function in the second menu 1030 disappears, and a new visual effect 1032 may occur in the area guiding the message creating function. In addition, the visual effect 1041 of the area guiding the alarm deletion function in the third menu 1040 disappears, and a new visual effect 1042 may occur in the area guiding the message deletion function.
Although not shown, if the input 1050 of the second pattern is applied again in the situation shown in FIG. 10C, the state shown in FIG. 10B can be returned. That is, the first button 1001 and the alarm adding function are re-interlocked, the second button 1002 and the alarm editing function are re-interlocked, and the third button 1003 and the alarm deleting function can be re-interlocked.
FIG. 10D illustrates a case where a push input 1060 is applied to any one of the three buttons 1002 in the situation shown in FIG. 10C.
The control unit 180 receives the push input 1060 for the second button 1002 and selects the function that is currently linked to the second button 1002 among the two or more functions guided through the second menu 1030 Message creation function can be executed. As the message creation function is executed, a message creation screen may be displayed on the display unit 251 as a user interface for creating and transmitting a new message as shown in the figure.
The proximity sensor 141 outputs a predetermined sensing signal in response to the pushing input 1060. The control unit 180 outputs the sensing signal 1060 and the sensing signal 1060 provided from the proximity sensor 141 together with the pushing input 1060, Can be ignored. That is, the control unit 180 may respond to the sensing signal of the proximity sensor 141 only when the push input 1060 is not received. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unintentional sensing signal is output by the proximity sensor 141 due to the push input 1060, thereby causing a malfunction.
It is apparent to those skilled in the art that, although not shown, when a button other than the second button 1002 is pressed, the function associated with the pressed other button can be performed. For example, when the push input 1060 is applied to the first button 1001, the control unit 180 displays a screen in which the received message is arranged, instead of the message creation screen shown in FIG. 10 (d) Can be displayed on the display unit 251.
10, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 1001. However, the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on the other buttons 1002 and 1003, or may be provided on other buttons 1001, 1002, Or may be provided in one area of the main body 201.
11A illustrates a menu that guides two or more functions associated with a plurality of buttons, according to one embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 are disposed in the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200.
Assume that the mobile terminal 200 is wirelessly connected to another terminal 300 as shown in (a) of FIG. For example, a Bluetooth-based wireless communication link may be formed between the mobile terminal 200 and another terminal 300. For example, if another terminal 300 receives a call request from another terminal, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 200 executes a program for communication, and then the display unit 251 displays the other terminal 300 A screen corresponding to the received call request may be displayed. 10, three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 are provided on at least one side of the main body 201, and a proximity sensor 141 is provided in one area of one button 1101.
On the other hand, the control unit 180 can determine at least one function to be executed when the push input is received, for each of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103, before or after receiving the first sensing signal. 11A, when the mobile terminal 200 is wirelessly connected to another terminal 300, the control unit 180 determines at least one of the programs stored in the memory 170 that can control the other terminal 300 One function can be determined.
Also, each of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 can be linked to any one of the functions determined for each button. The functions determined for each of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 may be functions of different programs stored in the memory 170. [ The control unit 180 may select two or more of the plurality of programs stored in the memory 170 and select one or more functions for each selected program according to a predefined rule.
For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the control unit 180 determines a message checking function and a dialing function as functions that can be operated through the first button 1101 in this embodiment. It is also assumed that a message creation function and a call receiving function are determined as functions that can be operated through the second button 1102. [ It is also assumed that the message deletion function and the telephone rejection function are determined as functions that can be operated through the third button 1103.
In addition, the control unit 180 assumes that the message checking function among the message checking function and the telephone calling function is interlocked with the first button 1101. It is also assumed that the message creation function and the message creation function during the telephone reception are interlocked with the second button 1102. [ It is also assumed that the message deletion function and the message deletion function of the telephone rejection function are interlocked with the third button 1103.
11A illustrates the first to third menus 1120, 1130, and 1140 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input pattern 1110 of the first pattern for the proximity sensor 141. FIG. Specifically, the first menu 1120 guides the message checking function and the dialing function determined to be operable through the first button 1101. [ In addition, the second menu 1130 guides the message creating function and the call receiving function determined to be operable through the second button 1102. [ Also, the third menu 1140 guides the message deletion function and the telephone reject function determined to be operable through the third button 1103.
Since the first button 1101 is interlocked with the message checking function, the controller 180 may generate a predetermined visual effect 1121 in the area for guiding the message checking function in the first menu 1120. [ In addition, since the second button 1102 is linked to the message creation function, the controller 180 can generate a predetermined visual effect 1131 in the area guiding the message creation function in the second menu 1130 . Since the third button 1103 is in a state of being linked with the message deletion function, the control unit 180 can generate a predetermined visual effect 1141 in the area for guiding the message deletion function in the third menu 1140 .
11A illustrates a case where the input 1150 of the second pattern to the proximity sensor 141 is applied as shown in FIG. 11A (b) in the situation shown in FIG. 11A. 11, the input 1150 of the second pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern maintaining the proximity of the user within a predetermined distance (e.g., 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) . The proximity sensor 141 may output the second sensing signal in response to the input 1150 of the second pattern.
When receiving the second sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141, the control unit 180 can switch the function currently interlocked for each of the buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 to other functions. Specifically, the control unit 180 can release the interlocking between the first button 1101 and the message checking function, and link the first button 1101 with the telephone calling function. In addition, the control unit 180 can release the interlock between the second button 1102 and the message creation function, and link the second button 1102 with the call receiving function. In addition, the control unit 180 can release the interlock between the third button 1103 and the message deletion function, and link the third button 1103 with the telephone rejection function.
In this case, the visual effect 1121 of the area for guiding the message checking function in the first menu 1120 disappears and the new visual effect 1122 is generated in the area for guiding the calling function have. In addition, the visual effect 1131 of the area guiding the message composing function in the second menu 1130 disappears, and a new visual effect 1132 may occur in the area guiding the call receiving function. Also, the visual effect 1141 of the area guiding the message deletion function in the third menu 1140 disappears, and a new visual effect 1142 may occur in the area guiding the telephone reject function.
11A illustrates a case where the push input 1160 is applied to any one of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 in the situation shown in FIG. 11A.
The control unit 180 may terminate the button interlocking process using the proximity sensor 141 when receiving the pushing input 1160 for any one of the three buttons 1101 . For example, when receiving the push input 1160 for the first button 1101, the controller 180 may not display the first to third menus 1120, 1130, and 1140 on the display unit 251 . In this case, the functions associated with the first to third buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 may be maintained as they are.
As shown in the figure, the control unit 180 displays information 1170 on the display unit 251 indicating that the function interlocking of the first to third buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 is completed according to the user input . At this time, the information 1170 may disappear automatically after a predetermined time elapses.
FIG. 11B shows an example of the operation of the mobile terminal 200 shown in FIG. 11A.
11B, the first button 1101 is linked to the telephone dialing function, the second button 1102 is linked to the telephone receiving function, the third button 1103, After the call rejection function is interlocked, the user applies a push input to at least one of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 to selectively execute functions linked to the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 .
11B illustrates a case where another terminal 300 connected to the mobile terminal 200 receives a call request from another person. In this case, a call forwarding guidance screen corresponding to the call request may be displayed in the other terminal 300, and the control unit 180 may display the information 1180, which guides the call request received by the other terminal 300, 251). ≪ / RTI >
11B illustrates a case where a push input 1190 is applied to one of the three buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 in the situation shown in FIG. 11B.
As shown, assume that the user has pressed the second button 1102 with a push input 1190. As described above, the control unit 180 can execute the call receiving function in response to the push input 1190 while the second button 1102 is in a state in which the current call receiving function is interlocked. For example, when executing the call receiving function by the control unit 180, the call request for the other terminal 300 can be forwarded to the call request for the mobile terminal 200, and the call request can be approved.
In addition, according to the call forwarding and the approval of the call request, the incoming call guidance screen displayed on the other terminal 300 disappears, and a call connection screen can be displayed on the display unit 251 of the mobile terminal 200. [
11A and 11B, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 1101. However, the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on other buttons 1102 and 1103 or may be provided on the buttons 1101, 1102, and 1103 But may be provided in one area of the main body 201.
FIG. 12 illustrates a menu that guides two or more functions associated with a plurality of buttons, according to one embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that three buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 are disposed in the main body 201 of the mobile terminal 200. [
12A, a music playback application, which is a program stored in the memory 170, is being executed, and each of the first to third buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 has three different functions of the mode music playback application Let's say that it is linked with music volume increase function, music search function and music volume reduction function. That is, the first button 1201 is linked with the music volume rate increase function, the second button 1202 is linked with the music search function, and the third button 1203 is linked with the music volume rate reduction function.
In this case, the controller 180 displays a first music playback screen on the display unit 251 that provides a user interface for the functions except for the functions linked to the first through third buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 . For example, as shown in the figure, the first to third icons 1211, 1212, and 1213 may be displayed on the first music playback screen. The first icon 1211 corresponds to the previous music playback function, the second icon 1212 corresponds to the playback stop function, and the third icon 1213 corresponds to the next music playback function. For example, the user can touch the first icon 1211 to play music located before the currently playing music in the music list, touch the second icon 1212 to stop the playing of the music currently being played And the third icon 1213 can be touched to reproduce music positioned next to the music currently being played back. On the other hand, the previous music playback function corresponding to the first icon 1211 is determined to be operable through the first button 1201, and the playback stop function corresponding to the second icon 1212 corresponds to the second button 1202 And it is determined that the next music playback function corresponding to the third icon 1213 is determined to be operable through the third button 1203.
12B illustrates the first to third menus 1220, 1230, and 1240 displayed on the display unit 251 according to the input pattern 1220 of the first pattern for the proximity sensor 141. FIG. Specifically, the first menu 1230 guides the music volume increase function currently associated with the first button 1201 and the previous music playback function corresponding to the first icon 1211. The second menu 1240 guides the music search function currently associated with the second button 1202 and the playback stop function corresponding to the second icon 1212. [ The third menu 1250 guides the music volume reduction function currently associated with the third button 1203 and the next music playback function corresponding to the third icon 1213. [
The control unit 180 may generate a predetermined visual effect 1231 in an area guiding the music volume increasing function currently interlocked among the first menu 1230. [ A predetermined visual effect 1241 can be generated in the area guiding the music search function currently interlocked among the second menu 1240. A predetermined visual effect 1251 can be generated in the area guiding the music volume reduction function currently interlocked among the third menu 1250.
Fig. 12C illustrates a case where the input 1260 of the second pattern for the proximity sensor 141 is applied in the situation shown in Fig. 12B. In FIG. 12, the input 1260 of the second pattern may be, for example, an input of a pattern in which the user remains within a predetermined distance (for example, 2 cm) from the proximity sensor 141 for a predetermined time . The proximity sensor 141 may output the second sensing signal in response to the input 1250 of the second pattern.
When receiving the second sensing signal from the proximity sensor 141, the control unit 180 can switch the functions currently interlocked with the respective buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 to other functions. Specifically, the control unit 180 can cancel the interlock between the first button 1201 and the music volume increasing function, and can link the first button 1201 with the previous music reproducing function. Also, the control unit 180 can release the interlock between the second button 1202 and the music search function, and link the second button 1202 and the playback stop function. In addition, the control unit 180 may cancel the interlock between the third button 1203 and the music volume reduction function, and may link the third button 1203 with the next music playback function.
In this case, the visual effect 1231 of the area guiding the music volume increasing function in the first menu 1230 disappears and the new visual effect 1232 is added to the area guiding the previous music reproducing function by the control unit 180 Lt; / RTI > In addition, the visual effect 1241 of the area guiding the music search function in the second menu 1240 disappears, and a new visual effect 1242 may occur in the area guiding the reproduction stop function. In addition, the visual effect 1251 of the area guiding the music volume reduction function in the third menu 1250 disappears, and a new visual effect 1252 may occur in the area guiding the next music reproduction function.
Although not shown, if the input 1260 of the 23rd pattern is applied again in the situation shown in FIG. 12C, the state shown in FIG. 12B can be returned. That is, the first button 1201 and the music volume increase function are re-interlocked, the second button 1202 and the music search function are re-interlocked, and the third button 1203 and the music volume decrease function can be interlocked .
12D illustrates a case where a push input 1270 is applied to any one of the three buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 in the situation shown in FIG. 12C.
The control unit 180 controls the operation of each button 1201 using the proximity sensor 141 when receiving the push input 1270 for any one of the three buttons 1201, 1202, The interlocking process can be terminated. For example, the control unit 180 may display the first to third menus 1230, 1240, and 1250 on the display unit 251 when receiving the push input 1270 for the first button 1201 . In this case, the function associated with each of the first to third buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203 can be maintained as it is.
The first music playback screen shown in Fig. 12A can be changed to the second music playback screen in accordance with the changed interlock function through the above-described process with reference to Figs. 12A to 12C .
For example, the second music playback screen provides a user interface for functions other than the functions currently associated with the first through third buttons 1201, 1202, and 1203. Concretely, in the state shown in FIG. 12 (a), the fourth to seventh buttons corresponding to the music volume increasing function, the music searching function, and the music volume reducing function, which are interlocked with the first to third buttons 1201, 1202, The sixth icons 1214, 1215, and 1216 may be displayed on the second music playback screen. The user can touch the fourth icon 1214 to increase the volume of the music currently being played and touch the fifth icon 1215 to search for music that is stored or downloadable in the memory 170, The icon 1216 may be touched to reduce the volume of the music currently being played.
12 (d), when the first button 1201 is pressed, the controller 180 reproduces the previous music. When the second button 1202 is pressed, And when the third button 1203 is pressed, the next music can be reproduced.
12, the proximity sensor 141 is provided on the button 1201. However, the proximity sensor 141 may be provided on other buttons 1202 and 1203, or may be provided on other buttons 1202 and 1203 Or may be provided in one area of the main body 201.
3 to 12, the present invention is also applicable to the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, Should be understood.
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.
