KR20170029757A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same. According to the mobile terminal and the method for controlling the same of the present invention, pairing with an external electronic device is performed, at least one object displayed on a touch screen is selected, the at least one object is copied in association with a first fingerprint when authentication of the first fingerprint is completed through the touch screen, authentication of a second fingerprint is performed when a request related to the second fingerprint is received from the external electronic device, and the copied at least one object can be transmitted to the external electronic device when the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint. According to the present invention, data can be transmitted in a simple and secure manner by using a method of authenticating a fingerprint through a touch screen.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal performing fingerprint authentication and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

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

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

The terminal may also obtain fingerprints through a touch screen, a power key, or other physical component. The terminal can perform the fingerprint authentication by comparing the acquired fingerprint with the stored fingerprint.

As described above, the terminal can improve security when sending or receiving specific information or providing a service such as payment using fingerprint authentication.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Yet another object is to provide a method and apparatus for performing pairing with an external electronic device directly or through a server, selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen, and completing authentication with respect to the first fingerprint through a touch screen, Performs authentication of the second fingerprint when copying the object in association with the first fingerprint and receiving a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device, and when the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint, And an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that enable at least one object to be transmitted to an external electronic device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for performing a pairing with an external electronic device through a wireless communication unit, a touch screen, and the wireless communication unit, selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen When completing the authentication for the first fingerprint through the touch screen, copying the at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint and receiving a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device And a control unit for controlling the wireless communication unit to perform authentication of the second fingerprint and to transmit the copied at least one object to the external electronic device when the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint To the mobile terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for selecting at least one object displayed on a wireless communication unit, a touch screen, and the touch screen, and completing authentication for a first fingerprint through the touch screen, When the first fingerprint is registered in the server through the wireless communication unit and a request related to the first fingerprint is received through the server, the first fingerprint is linked with the first fingerprint, And transmitting the copied at least one object to an external electronic device via the server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method for performing authentication, comprising the steps of: performing pairing with an external electronic device; selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen; completing authentication with respect to the first fingerprint through the touch screen Determining whether the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint when receiving a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device; copying the at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint, And transmitting the copied at least one object to the external electronic device when the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint.

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

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, security is improved by encrypting the content using a fingerprint acquired through a touch screen and transmitting the encrypted content to an external electronic device.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, content transmission request, encryption, and authentication can be performed simply by touch input of a touch screen.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a glass-type mobile terminal related to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
5 to 12 are diagrams for explaining a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

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

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or 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 .

In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

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 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 is configured to be worn on the head of a human body, and a frame unit (case, housing, etc.) for the mobile terminal 400 may be provided. The frame portion may be formed of a flexible material to facilitate wearing. This figure illustrates that the frame portion includes a first frame 401 and a second frame 402 of different materials. In general, the mobile terminal 400 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The frame portion is supported on the head portion, and a space for mounting various components is provided. As shown in the figure, electronic parts such as the control module 480, the sound output module 452, and the like may be mounted on the frame part. Further, a lens 403 covering at least one of the left eye and the right eye may be detachably mounted on the frame portion.

The control module 480 controls various electronic components included in the mobile terminal 400. The control module 480 can be understood as a configuration corresponding to the control unit 180 described above. This figure illustrates that the control module 480 is provided in the frame portion on one side of the head. However, the position of the control module 480 is not limited thereto.

The display unit 451 may be implemented as a head mounted display (HMD). The HMD type refers to a display method that is mounted on a head and displays an image directly in front of the user's eyes. When the user wears the glass-type mobile terminal 400, the display unit 451 may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the left and right eyes so that the user can directly provide an image in front of the user's eyes. In this figure, the display unit 451 is located at a portion corresponding to the right eye so that an image can be output toward the user's right eye.

The display unit 451 can project an image to the user's eyes using a prism. Further, the prism may be formed to be transmissive so that the user can view the projected image and the general view of the front (the range that the user views through the eyes) together.

As described above, the image output through the display unit 451 may be overlapped with the general view. The mobile terminal 400 can provide an Augmented Reality (AR) in which a virtual image is superimposed on a real image or a background and displayed as a single image using the characteristics of the display.

The camera 421 is disposed adjacent to at least one of the left eye and the right eye, and is configured to photograph a forward image. Since the camera 421 is positioned adjacent to the eyes, the camera 421 can acquire a scene viewed by the user as an image.

Although the camera 421 is provided in the control module 480 in this figure, it is not limited thereto. The camera 421 may be installed in the frame portion, or may be provided in a plurality of ways to obtain a stereoscopic image.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 may include user input units 423a and 423b operated to receive control commands. The user input units 423a and 423b can be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner such as a touch or a push. This figure illustrates that the frame unit and the control module 480 are provided with user input units 423a and 423b of a push and touch input method, respectively.

In addition, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be provided with a microphone (not shown) for receiving sound and processing it as electrical voice data and an acoustic output module 452 for outputting sound. The sound output module 452 may be configured to transmit sound in a general sound output mode or a bone conduction mode. When the sound output module 452 is implemented in a bone conduction manner, when the user wears the mobile terminal 400, the sound output module 452 is brought into close contact with the head and vibrates the skull to transmit sound.

As shown in FIG. 1A, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC Field Communication), and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).

Among them, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports the non-contact type short-range wireless communication between the terminals at a distance of about 10 cm. The NFC module may operate in either a card mode, a reader mode, or a P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in the card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module for storing card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a UICC (e.g., a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a USIM (Universal SIM)), a Secure micro SD and a sticker, or a logical medium For example, embeded SE (Secure Element)). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) can be made between NFC module and security module.

When the NFC module is operated in the card mode, the mobile terminal can transmit the stored card information to the outside such as a conventional IC card. Specifically, if the mobile terminal storing the card information of the payment card such as a credit card or a bus card is brought close to the fare payment machine, the mobile local payment can be processed, and the mobile terminal storing the card information of the access card can be accessed If you are close to the time, the approval process for access may begin. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are mounted on the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information on the mounted card. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of a card number, balance, and usage details, and the card information of the access card may include at least one of a name, a number (e.g., It can be one.

When the NFC module is operated in the reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, the data received from the mobile terminal by the tag may be coded into a data exchange format (NFC Data Exchange Format) defined by the NFC Forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines four record types. Specifically, the NFC forum defines four RTDs (Record Type Definitions) such as Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. If the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the control unit executes a browser (e.g., an Internet browser), and if the data received from the tag is a text type, the control unit can execute the text viewer. When the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit executes the browser or makes a telephone call, and if the data received from the tag is a general control type, it can execute appropriate operations according to the control contents.

When the NFC module is operated in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, the mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. At this time, LLCP (Logical Link Control Protocol) may be applied to P2P communication. For P2P communication, a connection can be created between the mobile terminal and another mobile terminal. At this time, the generated connection can be divided into a connectionless mode in which one packet is exchanged and terminated, and a connection-oriented mode in which packets are exchanged consecutively. Through P2P communications, data such as business cards, contact information, digital photos, URLs in electronic form, and setup parameters for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity can be exchanged. However, since the usable distance of NFC communication is short, the P2P mode can be effectively used to exchange small-sized data.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

According to the present invention, the display unit (151 of FIG. 1B) of the mobile terminal can be formed with a touch screen, and the touch panel can be extended to a bezel area. In this case, the bezel area in which the first operation unit (123a in Fig. 1B) is displayed can be included as part of the touch screen. That is, not only the display unit 151 but also the extended bezel area of the touch panel may be included in the touch screen, and the fingerprint may be acquired through the touch screen.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 5 to 12 illustrate a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal can perform pairing with an external electronic device (S110).

Specifically, the control unit searches for an external electronic device capable of short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and performs pairing so that data can be transmitted to the searched external electronic device.

When performing a pairing with an external electronic device via a server, the control unit can transmit a request related to the second fingerprint and a transmission of at least one object through the server.

The control unit 180 may select at least one object displayed on the touch screen (S120). If the controller 180 completes authentication of the first fingerprint through the touch screen (S130), the control unit 180 may copy at least one selected object by connecting the selected fingerprint to the first fingerprint (S140).

When receiving the touch input through the touch screen, the control unit can acquire the fingerprint through the touch input. When receiving the first area that does not include the minutiae point of the fingerprint, the control unit determines that the input is a general touch input, and when receiving the second area including the minutiae point of the fingerprint, the control unit can determine that the input is a fingerprint authentication request.

According to an embodiment, when receiving the first touch input through the touch screen, the control unit may select at least one object among a plurality of objects displayed on the touch screen. The first touch input may be an input using a finger, a stylus, or another object. In the case of input using a finger, the first touch input may be touched so that the feature points of the fingerprint are not included.

Next, when receiving the second touch input including the minutiae point of the fingerprint, the control unit can perform the fingerprint authentication by comparing the minutiae points of the input fingerprint with the minutiae points of the stored fingerprint. When the fingerprint authentication is completed, the control unit can copy at least one selected object in connection with the input fingerprint.

In addition, the control unit can perform fingerprint authentication by determining whether the minutiae point of the inputted fingerprint can be distinguished from other fingerprints. In this case, the control unit can complete the fingerprint authentication not only in the case of a fingerprint of a specific person but also in the case of a fingerprint that can be distinguished from others.

According to another embodiment, the control unit 180 can perform at least one object selection and simultaneously authenticate the first fingerprint with one touch input, thereby copying at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint. The controller may perform fingerprint authentication together with selection of a specific object when one touch input including a minutiae point of the fingerprint is received on the specific object. As described above, the fingerprint authentication method can be performed when the fingerprint is the same as the stored fingerprint or when the feature point is included so as to be distinguishable from other fingerprints. When the fingerprint authentication is completed, the control unit can copy a specific object in connection with the input fingerprint.

For example, when the object displayed on the touch screen is at least one of music, a file, an image file, a video file, an address book information, a text file, an application icon or a card icon, It can be linked with fingerprints and copied.

When the authentication is completed with different fingerprints for different objects, the control unit can copy different objects by connecting them with each fingerprint. For example, when the thumb fingerprint authentication of the user is completed with respect to the first object, and the fingerprint authentication of the user's fingerprint fingerprint is completed with respect to the second object, the first object is copied in connection with the thumbprint of the user, 2 You can copy an object by connecting it with your index fingerprint.

When communicating with an external electronic device via a server, the control unit copies at least one object in association with the first fingerprint and transmits the at least one object connected to the copied first fingerprint, You can store objects on the server.

That is, when communicating through the server, the controller selects at least one object displayed on the touch screen, and when completing the authentication for the first fingerprint through the touch screen, the control unit connects at least one object to the first fingerprint It can be copied and registered in the server. In addition, when receiving a request related to the first fingerprint through the server, the control unit may transmit the copied at least one object to the external electronic device in connection with the first fingerprint.

If the control unit 180 receives a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device (S150), the authentication unit 180 may perform authentication of the second fingerprint (S160).

Specifically, when the terminal and the external electronic device are paged, when the second fingerprint is inputted from the external electronic device, the external electronic device transmits the second fingerprint to the mobile terminal, and information related to the second fingerprint .

When the control unit of the mobile terminal receives the request related to the second fingerprint and the second fingerprint, the control unit of the mobile terminal can perform the authentication of the second fingerprint. The control unit compares the second fingerprint and the first fingerprint, and if they match, can decide to complete the fingerprint authentication. Here, the first fingerprint may be a fingerprint preset in the terminal or a fingerprint stored in connection with at least one object.

If authentication of the second fingerprint is successful (YES), the controller 180 may transmit at least one object to the external electronic device (S170). The control unit may transmit at least one object connected to the first fingerprint to an external electronic device when the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint. On the other hand, if authentication of the second fingerprint fails (No), the controller can transmit the fingerprint authentication failure message without transmitting data to the external electronic device.

When a plurality of fingerprint authentication is performed on a terminal and a plurality of objects are copied and linked with different fingerprints, the control unit connects the object connected to the fingerprint matching the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device to the external electronic device Lt; / RTI > In addition, when receiving a request related to a specific fingerprint from a different external electronic device, the control unit may transmit the connected object to each electronic device corresponding to the fingerprint matching the specific fingerprint.

The control unit may control an external electronic device to display at least one object in an area where the second fingerprint is received. In addition, when the area where the second fingerprint is received functions as an input unit and can not function as a display unit, the control unit can input at least one object through the input unit receiving the second fingerprint.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining a method of performing pairing with an external electronic device in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

5 and 6, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal can perform the pairing with the external electronic device 200 directly or through the server 500. [

Specifically, the controller may activate an NFC module such as a Bluetooth (BT) or a Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi) to search for an external electronic device capable of communicating in the vicinity.

When a plurality of external electronic devices are found, the control unit can display the names of the plurality of electronic devices retrieved on the touch screen. The control unit may perform pairing with the selected one of the plurality of electronic devices displayed on the touch screen. At this time, the control unit can perform pairing with two or more external electronic devices, respectively.

In addition, when the controller 500 communicates with the server 500, the controller 500 may perform pairing with the selected electronic device.

FIGS. 7 to 12 are views for explaining a method of performing fingerprint authentication in a mobile terminal according to the present invention and transmitting an object to an external electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 7, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal can acquire the fingerprint through the input to the touch screen, and can determine whether the input is the simple touch input or the fingerprint authentication according to the acquired feature of the fingerprint.

Specifically, when the fingerprint of the area A2 is acquired through the input to the touch screen, the controller can determine the input for fingerprint authentication. That is, the controller determines whether the feature point is included in the acquired fingerprint area, and performs the fingerprint authentication when the feature point is included. Here, the feature point includes one of a point, a line, or a curve having a shape that is different from the center of the fingerprint.

When the fingerprint of the area A1 is acquired through the input to the touch screen, the control unit can perform a function corresponding to the simple touch input, such as selecting the simple touch input and selecting the object. The control unit can select various sizes and shapes of the A1 area and the A2 area according to the inputted fingerprint.

Hereinafter, pairing between the mobile terminal and the external electronic device is performed to explain data transmission by fingerprint authentication. Here, the external electronic device may include a wearable device such as another mobile terminal, a watch type mobile terminal, a glass type mobile terminal, an affiliate terminal (POS), etc., and an external electronic device may include a finger It is presupposed that it has a touch screen.

8, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal copies an object M1 'connected to the fingerprint input through the fingerprint authentication for the first object M1, and transmits the object M1' copied from the external electronic device '), It can authenticate the fingerprint inputted through the external electronic device and transmit the copied object M1' to the external electronic device.

Specifically, when receiving a touch input for an image that is a first object (M1) among a plurality of images displayed on the execution image of the gallery application, the control unit may perform authentication of the first fingerprint acquired through the touch input. In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint at the same time as the selection of the first object M1.

The control unit may select the two or more images including the first object M1 among the plurality of images displayed on the execution image of the gallery application and then perform authentication of the first fingerprint through touch input. In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint separately from the selection of the object.

If the fingerprint authentication is successful, the controller generates an object M1 'in which the first object M1 is copied in connection with the first fingerprint, and displays the object M1' so as to overlap the first object M1 or the first object M1 (Fig. 8 (a)).

When receiving a request related to the second fingerprint acquired through the touch screen (151 in FIG. 8 (b)) of the external electronic device, the control unit can perform the authentication of the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device have. Specifically, the controller extracts the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints, compares the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints with the minutiae points of the first fingerprints, and determines that the fingerprint authentication is successful if the minutiae matches the predetermined ratio.

When the fingerprint authentication of the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device is completed, the control unit can transmit the copied object M1 'to the external electronic device and display the transmission completion contents in the popup window W 8 (c)). Here, the copied object M1 'is connected to the first fingerprint and is substantially the same as the first object M1.

The control unit can control the external electronic device to display the transmitted object M1 in the touch screen area receiving the second fingerprint from the external electronic device (Fig. 8 (d)).

9, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal copies the object M2 'linked to the fingerprint inputted through the fingerprint authentication for the second object M2, and transmits the copied object M2 '), It can authenticate the fingerprint inputted through the external electronic device and transmit the copied object M2' to the external electronic device.

The control unit performs authentication of the first fingerprint acquired through the touch input when receiving a touch input for a music file 'Do not Go', which is the second object M2 among a plurality of music files displayed on the execution screen of the music playback application . In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint at the same time as the selection of the second object M2.

The controller may select two or more music files including the second object M2 among a plurality of music files displayed on the execution screen of the music playback application and then perform authentication of the first fingerprint through touch input. In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint separately from the selection of the object.

If the fingerprint authentication is successful, the control unit may generate an object M2 'in which the second object M2 is copied in connection with the first fingerprint, and display the object M2' so as to overlap with the second object M2 )).

When receiving a request related to the second fingerprint acquired through the touch screen (151 in FIG. 9 (b)) of the external electronic device, the control unit can perform the authentication of the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device have. Specifically, the controller extracts the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints, compares the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints with the minutiae points of the first fingerprints, and determines that the fingerprint authentication is successful if the minutiae matches the predetermined ratio.

When the fingerprint authentication of the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device is completed, the control unit can transmit the copied object M2 'to the external electronic device and display the transfer completion contents in the popup window W 9 (c)). Here, the copied object M2 'is connected to the first fingerprint and is substantially the same as the second object M2.

The control unit can control the external electronic device to display the transmitted object M2 in the touch screen area receiving the second fingerprint from the external electronic device (Fig. 9 (d)).

10, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal copies the object M3 'linked to the fingerprint input through the fingerprint authentication for the third object M3 and transmits the object M3' copied from the external electronic device '), It can authenticate the fingerprint inputted through the external electronic device and transmit the copied object M3' to the external electronic device.

Specifically, when receiving a touch input for an image that is a third object (M3) among a plurality of images displayed on the execution image of the gallery application, the control unit may perform authentication of the first fingerprint acquired through the touch input. In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint at the same time as the selection of the third object M3.

If the fingerprint authentication is successful, the control unit generates an object M3 'in which the third object M3 is copied in connection with the first fingerprint, and displays the object M3' so as to overlap with the third object M3 or the third object M3 (Fig. 10 (a)).

When receiving a request related to a second fingerprint acquired through a touch screen (351 in FIG. 10 (b)) of a watch-type mobile terminal that is an external electronic device, Authentication of the fingerprint can be performed. Specifically, the controller extracts the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints, compares the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints with the minutiae points of the first fingerprints, and determines that the fingerprint authentication is successful if the minutiae matches the predetermined ratio.

When the fingerprint authentication of the second fingerprint received from the watch-type mobile terminal is completed, the control unit can transmit the copied object M3 'to the watch-type mobile terminal and display the transmission completion on the pop-up window W (Fig. 10 (c)).

The control unit may control the external electronic device to display the object M3 transmitted to the touch screen area receiving the second fingerprint in the watch-type mobile terminal (FIG. 10 (d)). The watch-type mobile terminal may display the same icon when the received object M3 is an icon, and may display an icon of the application in which the specific content is stored, in case of the specific content.

11, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal copies the object M4 'linked to the fingerprint inputted through fingerprint authentication for the fourth object M4, and copies the object M4' copied from the external electronic device '), It can authenticate the fingerprint inputted through the external electronic device and transmit the copied object M4' to the external electronic device.

When receiving the touch input for the icon of the specific application which is the fourth object M4, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint acquired through the touch input. In this case, the control unit may perform the authentication of the first fingerprint at the same time as the selection of the fourth object M4.

If the fingerprint authentication is successful, the control unit may generate an object M4 'copied with the fourth object M4 in connection with the first fingerprint and display it in the vicinity of the fourth object M4 )).

When receiving a request related to a second fingerprint acquired through a touch screen (351 in FIG. 11 (b)) of a watch-type mobile terminal that is an external electronic device, Authentication of the fingerprint can be performed. Specifically, the controller extracts the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints, compares the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints with the minutiae points of the first fingerprints, and determines that the fingerprint authentication is successful if the minutiae matches the predetermined ratio.

When the fingerprint authentication of the second fingerprint received from the external electronic device is completed, the control unit can transmit the copied object M4 'to the external electronic device and display the transfer completion contents in the pop-up window W 11 (c)). Here, the copied object M4 'is connected to the first fingerprint and is substantially the same as the fourth object M4.

The control unit can control the watch-type mobile terminal to display the object M4 transmitted to the touch screen area receiving the second fingerprint in the watch-type mobile terminal (FIG. 11 (d)).

12, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal copies the object M5 'linked to the fingerprint inputted through the fingerprint authentication for the fifth object M5 and transmits the object M5' copied from the external electronic device '), It can authenticate the received fingerprint and transmit the copied object M5' to an external electronic device.

When receiving the touch input to the card icon which is the fifth object M5, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint acquired through the touch input. In this case, the control unit can perform the authentication of the first fingerprint at the same time as the selection of the fifth object M5, and can select the card information as the fifth object M5 through touch input to the card icon.

If the fingerprint authentication is successful, the control unit can generate an object M5 'in which the fifth object M5 is copied by connecting with the first fingerprint, and display the object M5' in the vicinity of the fifth object M5 )).

When receiving a request related to the second fingerprint acquired through the touch screen (415 in FIG. 12B) of the affiliate terminal (POS) as an external electronic device, the control unit authenticates the second fingerprint received from the POS Can be performed. Specifically, the controller extracts the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints, compares the minutiae points of the received second fingerprints with the minutiae points of the first fingerprints, and determines that the fingerprint authentication is successful if the minutiae matches the predetermined ratio.

When the fingerprint authentication of the second fingerprint received from the POS is completed, the control unit can transmit the copied object M5 'to the POS. The POS can input the card information, which is the fifth object M5, received at the POS, and perform settlement using the input card information (FIG. 12 (b)).

According to the present invention, when the first terminal and the second terminal transmit data by the local area communication method, data can be transmitted in a simple and secure manner using a fingerprint authentication method using a touch screen.

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.

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

Claims (17)

A wireless communication unit;
touch screen; And
The method of claim 1, further comprising: performing pairing with an external electronic device through the wireless communication unit, selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen, and completing authentication of the first fingerprint through the touch screen, Performs authentication of the second fingerprint when receiving a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device, and performs authentication of the second fingerprint when the first fingerprint is matched with the first fingerprint A control unit for controlling the wireless communication unit to transmit the copied at least one object to the external electronic device;
. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit selects two or more objects and copies the two or more objects to the first fingerprint in a case of completing the authentication of the first fingerprint through the touch screen. terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit overlaps and displays at least one object copied in association with the first fingerprint on an upper or adjacent area of at least one object displayed on the touch screen when completing the authentication of the first fingerprint And controls the touch screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit determines that the first area of the first fingerprint is an input for selecting the at least one object when receiving the first area of the first fingerprint and the authentication of the first fingerprint when receiving the second area of the first fingerprint. To the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein if the object displayed on the touch screen is a card icon, the controller copies the card information stored in the card icon in association with the first fingerprint. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit copies each item in association with the first fingerprint when the object displayed on the touch screen is at least one of a music file, an image file, a moving picture file, an address book information, a text file, . The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit connects the different objects to each fingerprint and copies the different objects when performing authentication with different fingerprints for different objects. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the control unit receives a request related to each fingerprint from the external electronic device and transmits each copied object to the external electronic device in connection with the fingerprint when the authentication of the fingerprint is completed Wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the control unit controls the touch screen to display the transmission completion information in a pop-up window when transmission of the copied objects is completed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit searches for the external electronic device capable of short-range communication through the wireless communication unit, and selects at least one of the searched external electronic devices to perform pairing. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller transmits a request related to the second fingerprint and a transmission of the at least one object through the server when performing the pairing with the external electronic device through the server. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the controller copies the at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint and stores at least one object linked to the copied first fingerprint in the server when the authentication of the first fingerprint is completed And the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller acquires a fingerprint included in the touch input when receiving the touch input through the touch screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit controls the external electronic device to display the at least one object in an area where the second fingerprint is received. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit controls the icon of the application storing the specific content to be displayed on the external electronic device when the transmitted at least one object is a specific content. A wireless communication unit;
touch screen; And
Selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen and copying the at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint when completing the authentication of the first fingerprint through the touch screen; Wherein the server is operable to register the first fingerprint on the server and receive at least one object copied in connection with the first fingerprint to an external electronic device via the server when receiving a request associated with the first fingerprint through the server A control unit for controlling the transmission unit;
. Performing a pairing with an external electronic device;
Selecting at least one object displayed on the touch screen;
And copying the at least one object in connection with the first fingerprint when completing the authentication of the first fingerprint through the touch screen;
Determining whether the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint when receiving a request related to the second fingerprint from the external electronic device; And
Transmitting the copied at least one object to the external electronic device if the second fingerprint matches the first fingerprint;
And transmitting the control information to the mobile terminal.

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