KR20200078825A - Electronic Device and the Method for Inputting key thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device. According to an embodiment of a document of the present invention, the electronic device comprises: a housing; a wheel key arranged on at least one surface of the housing and rotatable in at least one direction; a touch screen display exposed through at least a part of the one surface; a processor; and a memory, wherein the memory may store instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to: display a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display; check, by using at least one of the wheel key or the touch screen display, a key selected among the plurality of soft keys and a selection method for the selected key among rotation of the wheel key, tapping on the touch screen display, and dragging on the touch screen display; determine the selected key as an input key when a specified condition is met; and store, in the memory, information related to the selected key and information related to the selection method as information related to the input key that is at least a part of a password. Various other embodiments inferred from a specification of the present invention are also possible.

Description

Electronic device and its key input method

The embodiments disclosed in this document relate to key input technology.

The portable electronic device may display a key pad on a touch screen display and detect a key touched by a user among keys included in the displayed key pad. The portable electronic device may provide a UI (hereinafter referred to as a pressing effect) in which an input key is displayed to be easily recognized by a user. However, the pressing effect may be disadvantageous in situations in which security for an input key is required (for example, when a password is input).

To improve this problem, the portable electronic device supports a pattern input method for recognizing a pattern based on a drag touch connecting dots, for example, instead of key-related information (eg, numbers) when the screen is unlocked. Doing. Alternatively, the portable electronic device may apply a pressing effect to at least one key different from the input key in situations where security of the input key is required.

However, the pattern input method may be advantageous when the size of the display is large, but when the size of the display is small, a user's finger presses an unwanted key together in the pattern input process, which may cause a problem that the input key is misrecognized. . Further, the pressing effect may lower the risk of exposure of the input key, but it does not increase the complexity of the password itself.

Various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may provide an electronic device capable of storing an input key determined based on a selected key among key pads and a selection method for the selected key as at least a part of a password, and a key input method thereof.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure includes a first surface facing the first direction, a second surface facing the second direction opposite to the first direction, and between the first surface and the second surface A housing including a side surrounding the space of the; A wheel key disposed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, or the side surface and rotatable in at least one direction; A touch screen display exposed through at least a portion of the first surface; Processor; And a memory, wherein, when executed, the processor displays a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display, and uses at least one of the wheel key or the touch screen display, A key selected from the plurality of soft keys; And a selection method for the selected key among rotation of the wheel key, a tap on the touch screen display, or a drag on the touch screen display. May be determined as an input key, and instructions related to the selected key and information related to the selection method may be stored in the memory as information related to the input key that is at least a part of a password.

In addition, a key input method according to an embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure includes: displaying a plurality of soft keys on a touch screen display; By using a wheel key rotating in at least one direction or at least one of the touch screen displays, a selected key among the plurality of soft keys, and rotation of the wheel key, tap or touch on the touch screen display Checking a selection method for the selected key among drags on a screen display; Determining a selected key as an input key when a specified condition is satisfied; And storing information related to the selected key and information related to the selection method as information related to the input key.

According to the embodiments disclosed in the present document, an input key determined based on a selection key and a user's key selection method may be used as at least a part of the password, thereby improving the complexity of the input key itself and enhancing the security of the password. . In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
4 is a flowchart of a key input method according to an embodiment.
5 is a view for explaining a password comparison method according to an embodiment.
6A to 6C are views for explaining a method for determining a key constituting a password according to an embodiment.
7A and 7B illustrate a UI screen for explaining a key highlight method according to a selection method according to an embodiment.
8 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

1 and 2, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment may include a housing 110, a wheel key 120, and a touch screen display 130.

According to one embodiment, the housing 110 includes a first surface 110A (eg, front) facing the first direction, such as a second surface 110B (eg, rear) and first facing the opposite direction in the first direction. It may include a side surface (110C) surrounding the space between the surface (110A) and the second surface (110B). According to one embodiment, the first surface 110A may be formed by at least a portion of a substantially transparent glass plate or polymer plate. The second surface 110B can be formed by a substantially opaque back plate. The back plate may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. . The side surface 110C may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) that is coupled to the front plate and the back plate and includes metal and/or polymer.

According to an embodiment, the touch screen display 130 may be exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the first surface 110A of the housing 110. The touch screen display 130 is an integrated touch sensor and display, and can detect a user's touch (eg, tap, drag).

According to an embodiment, the wheel key 120 is disposed on at least one of the first surface 110A, the second surface 110B, or the side surface 110C, and is operated by a user (eg, the wheel key 120). It can be rotated in at least one direction (eg, clockwise, counterclockwise) depending on the rotation operation. For example, the wheel key 120 is disposed to surround the circumference of the first surface 110A, and can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the first surface 110A of the housing 110. For another example, the wheel key 120 is disposed on the side 110C of the housing 110, and clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the first side 110A of the housing 110 according to the user's operation. Can rotate.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor of the electronic device 100) receives a request for input of a password for use of a designated function, a plurality of soft keys are used using the touch screen display 130 (Keypad) can be displayed. The electronic device 100 uses the wheel key 120 and the touch screen display 130 to select a selected key among a plurality of soft keys and a selection method for the selected key (eg, rotation of the wheel key 120, a touch screen display) (Tap or drag of 130), and may determine an input key that is at least a part of the password based on the selected key and the selection method. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a plurality of soft keys along the perimeter of the touch screen display 130 (eg, to surround the perimeter). In an embodiment, when the wheel key 120 rotates according to a user's manipulation, the electronic device 100 may check a selected key among soft keys based on a rotation direction and a rotation degree. Also, when the touch screen display 130 is tapped or dragged, the electronic device 100 may check a selected key among soft keys based on a touch location according to the tap or drag. The electronic device 100 may store information related to a selected key and information related to a selection method as information related to an input key that is at least a part of a password.

When the electronic device 100 determines an input key corresponding to the number of keys constituting a password, information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and information related to the input key corresponding to the preset password are compared and compared If the results match, the specified function may be provided, otherwise the specified function may not be provided.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 100 determines the information related to the input key (or stores) based on selection methods for the key, in addition to the plurality of soft keys, to the touch screen display 130. A key having a number greater than the number of displayed soft keys may be supported as a password.

In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 100 can diversify the password setting method, thereby increasing the complexity of the password and enhancing the security of the password.

3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) includes a wheel key 120 (eg, the wheel key 120 of FIG. 1 ), a touch screen display 130 (eg, the touch screen display 130 of FIG. 1), a memory 160, and a processor 170. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may omit some components or further include additional components. For example, the electronic device 100 may further include a sensor circuit 125, a speaker 140, and a vibration element 150. In one embodiment, some of the components of the electronic device 100 are combined to form one entity, and the functions of the corresponding components before combining may be performed in the same way.

According to an embodiment, the wheel key 120 may rotate in at least one direction (eg, clockwise or counterclockwise) according to a user's manipulation. For example, the wheel key 120 may be clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the first side 110A of the electronic device 100 (eg, the first side 110A of FIG. 1) (eg, the front side). It can rotate in at least one of the directions. The wheel key 120 may be arranged to be close to the circumference of the touch screen display 130 on the first surface (eg, front) of the electronic device 100.

According to an embodiment, the sensor circuit 125 may be disposed between the wheel key 120 and the processor 170 to detect the rotation direction and rotation angle of the wheel key 120. The sensor circuit 125 may sense the rotation direction and rotation angle of the wheel key 120 and output a signal corresponding to the rotation direction and rotation angle of the wheel key 120. According to various embodiments, the sensor circuit 125 may be included in the processor 170 or the wheel key 120.

The touch screen display 130 may display various contents (for example, text, images, videos, icons, and/or symbols, etc.). The touch screen display 130 may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. According to an embodiment, the touch screen display 130 may detect a touch position (eg, tap, drag) of the user's finger. The touch screen display 130 may display an object corresponding to a soft key, a selection key, and an input key according to an instruction of the processor 170.

The memory 160 may store, for example, commands or data related to at least one other component of the electronic device 100. The memory 160 may be volatile memory (eg, RAM, etc.), non-volatile memory (eg, ROM, flash memory, etc.) or a combination thereof. The memory 160, when executed, the processor 170 displays a plurality of soft keys (key pads) on the touch screen display 130, the wheel key 120 or the touch screen display 130 ), a selected key among the plurality of soft keys, and a selection method of the selected key are checked, and if a specified condition is satisfied, the selected key is determined as an input key, and information related to the selected key and the Instructions for storing information related to a selection method as information related to an input key may be stored. The selection method may be, for example, rotation of the wheel key 120, a tap on the touch screen display 130, or a drag on the touch screen display 130.

The processor 170 may execute operations or data processing related to control and/or communication of at least one other component of the electronic device 100 using instructions stored in the memory 160. The processor 170 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, an application processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). )), and may have a plurality of cores.

According to an embodiment, when receiving a password input related request for use of a designated function, the processor 170 may display a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display 130 in response to the password input related request. The designated function is a function that requires a password input, and may include, for example, at least one of a screen lock of the electronic device 100, a screen unlock, and a payment function using a pay app. In one embodiment, when the processor 170 displays a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display 130, for example, the processor 170 may display a plurality of soft keys to surround the perimeter of the touch screen display 130. have.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may check a selected key among a plurality of soft keys displayed on the touch screen display 130 using at least one of the wheel key 120 or the touch screen display 130. In addition, the processor 170 may check a selection method for a key selected from rotation of the wheel key 120, tap or touch of the touch screen display 130. For example, the processor 170 may receive a signal corresponding to the rotational direction or rotational angle of the wheel key 120 from the sensor circuit 125 and identify a key selected from a plurality of soft keys based on the received signal. have. In this case, the processor 170 may confirm (or determine) the selection method of the selected key by the rotation method of the wheel key 120. As another example, when the touch of the touch screen display 130 is confirmed, the processor 170 selects a key selected from a plurality of soft keys based on at least one of a touch position, a touch position change, a touch time, and a touch completion time. Can be confirmed. In this case, the processor 170 may determine (or determine) whether the key selection method is tap or drag based on at least one of a touch position, a touch position change, a touch time point, and a touch completion time point. . The tap may be a touch method in which a specific location of the touch screen display 130 is touched, and the drag may be a touch method in which the touch location is not released (or maintained) and the touch location is moved. The plurality of soft keys may include (eg, display) a plurality of numbers (eg, 0 to 9). Each soft key may be mapped to a number included in each soft key among a plurality of numbers. In this document, the case where each soft key contains numbers and is mapped to numbers is described as an example. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the plurality of soft keys may include a plurality of texts (eg, symbols or characters). Each soft key may be mapped to text included in each soft key among a plurality of texts.

According to an embodiment, when the specified condition is satisfied, the processor 170 may determine the selected key as an input key. For example, if the selection method for the selected key is the rotation of the wheel key 120, the processor 170 confirms the selected key based on the rotation of the wheel key 120 and the first without the rotation of the wheel key 120 When the designated time (eg 0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the selected key can be determined as the input key. For another example, if the selection method for the selected key is a tap for the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 checks the selected key based on the tap for the touch screen display 130 and without changing the touch position. When the first designated time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has elapsed (or confirming a change in the touch position below a specified error), the selected key may be determined as an input key. As another example, if the selection method for the selected key is a drag on the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 checks the selected key according to the drag and changes the touch position without changing the touch position (or less than a specified error) When the first designated time has elapsed or the selected key is checked and the touch release on the touch screen display 130 is confirmed without changing the touch position (or checking the touch position change below a specified error), the selected key is selected. The key can be determined as the input key. In one embodiment, the processor 170 identifies the selected key based on the rotation of the wheel key 120, a tap or drag on the touch screen display 130, and the wheel key 120 before the first specified time elapses. ) If another key is selected by rotation, tap, or drag, the selected key may not be determined as an input key.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may store information related to a selected key and information related to a selection method as information related to an input key that is at least a part of a password (eg, the entire password). The information related to the selected key may include, for example, numeric information mapped (or included in the selected key) with the selected key. The information related to the selection method may include, for example, rotation of the wheel key 120, a tap on the touch screen display 130, or three pieces of identification information corresponding to each touch (for example, first to third binary codes). It can be either.

According to an embodiment, when the processor 170 checks information related to the input key corresponding to the number of keys constituting the password, the information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and the memory 160 are pre-stored in the memory 160 Information related to the input key corresponding to the password (for use of the designated function) can be compared. The processor 170 may provide a designated function when information related to the input key corresponding to the input password matches information related to the input key corresponding to the previously stored password. In one embodiment, when the information related to the key corresponding to the input password and the information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password match, the processor 170 determines whether the wheel key 120 is rotated within a designated time. Can. The processor 170 may provide a designated function when the wheel key 120 rotates within a designated time, and may not provide a designated function otherwise.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may provide a UI corresponding to the selection method for at least one of the selected key or the input key.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may highlight the selected key with a color corresponding to a selection method among a plurality of colors. For example, when the selection method is rotation of the wheel key 120, the processor 170 may highlight the selected key with a first color (eg, blue). For another example, when the selection method is a tap on the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 may highlight the selected key in a second color (eg, white). As another example, when the selection method is dragging on the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 may highlight the selected key in a third color (eg, green color).

According to one embodiment, the processor 170 may check the selected key through rotation of the wheel key 120 and gradually decrease the area highlighting the selected key according to the elapse of time before the first specified time elapses. The processor 170 may check the selected key and release the highlight for the selected key when the first specified time has elapsed.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may display an object corresponding to the determined input key on a different area from a plurality of soft keys of the touch screen display 130. The object corresponding to the input key may include, for example, a number mapped to the selection key. The other area may include, for example, an area enclosed by at least some of a plurality of soft keys.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may display the object corresponding to the input key in a color corresponding to the selection method. For example, when the selection method is the rotation of the wheel key 120, the processor 170 displays the input key in a first color (eg, blue), and when the selection method is a tap for the touch screen display 130 In, the input key may be displayed in a second color (eg, white), and when the selection method is drag to the touch screen display 130, the input key may be displayed in a third color (eg, green).

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may display the object corresponding to the input key on another area of the touch screen display 130 and then mask the input key with a designated color for security. For example, when the input key is determined and the second designated time elapses, the processor 170 may change and display the object corresponding to the input key with a designated symbol (eg, *) having one designated color. The designated color may be, for example, overlapped with one of the plurality of colors, and may be a different color from the plurality of colors.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 170 may respectively display selection keys and input keys on different areas of the touch screen display 130. For example, the processor 170 may display an object corresponding to the selected key on the other area of the touch screen display 130 with the first luminance before determining the input key based on the selection key. When the input key is determined based on the selection key, the processor 170 may display an object corresponding to the input key in another area of the touch screen display 130 with a second brightness that exceeds the first brightness. The object corresponding to the selected key may include, for example, a number mapped to the selected key. The object corresponding to the input key may include, for example, a number mapped to a key (selected key) determined as an input key.

According to an embodiment, the processor 170 may guide the determination of an input key according to a selection method using at least one of the vibration element 150 or the speaker 140. For example, when the processor 170 determines an input key, the speaker 140 may output a guide sound corresponding to a selection method of a selected key among a plurality of guide sounds respectively corresponding to a plurality of selection methods using the speaker 140. have. For another example, when determining the input key, the processor 170 uses the vibration element 150 to vibrate in a form corresponding to a selected key selection method among a plurality of types of vibrations respectively corresponding to a plurality of selection methods. Can output

According to various embodiments, the processor 170 may not display the highlight color of the selected key and the display color of the input key differently according to a selection method for some of the designated functions. For example, when entering a password for a payment function using a pay app (eg, Samsung app), the highlight color of the selected key and the color of the input key may not be differently displayed according to the selection method.

According to various embodiments, the processor 170 may display a soft key (eg, a backspace key) for canceling an input in a region spaced from a plurality of soft keys of the touch screen display 130. When the soft key for canceling the input is selected during the key input constituting the password, the processor 170 may delete information related to the previously determined input key.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the processor 170 detects a touch toward another area of the touch screen display 130 after one of the plurality of soft keys is touched for a first time or less, it can be confirmed by drag touch. have.

According to various embodiments, the processor 170 may differently set a time (for example, a first designated time) required to confirm a selected key among a plurality of soft keys and determine an input key according to a selection method.

According to the above-described embodiment, as the electronic device 100 determines information related to an input key that is at least a part of a password based on a selected key and a selection method for the selected key, a number of keys greater than the number of soft keys on the keypad It can support input, improve the complexity of the input password and enhance security.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 100 highlights and displays the selected key and the input key in colors corresponding to the selection method so that the user can easily recognize the selection method corresponding to the selected key and the input key. I can apply.

In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 100 can provide various alarms (eg, vibration, guide sound) corresponding to the selection method, so that the user can easily grasp the selection method used to input the input key You can apply.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 3) has a first surface facing the first direction (eg, the first surface 110A of FIG. 1 ), opposite to the first direction A second surface facing the second direction (for example, the second surface 110B of FIG. 2), and a side surface surrounding the space between the first surface and the second surface (eg, the side surface 110C of FIG. 1) ) Housing (eg, the housing 110 of FIGS. 1 and 2); A wheel key disposed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, or the side surface and rotatable in at least one direction (for example, the wheel key 120 of FIGS. 1 to 3); A touch screen display exposed through at least a portion of the first surface (eg, the touch screen display 130 of FIGS. 1 to 3); A processor (eg, processor 170 of FIG. 3); And a memory (eg, memory 160 of FIG. 3), wherein the memory, when executed, displays a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display when the processor is running, or the wheel key or A key selected from among the plurality of soft keys using at least one of the touch screen displays; And a selection method for the selected key among rotation of the wheel key, a tap on the touch screen display, or a drag on the touch screen display. May be determined as an input key, and instructions related to the selected key and information related to the selection method may be stored in the memory as information related to the input key that is at least a part of a password.

The instructions, when receiving a request for a password input for use of a designated function, can confirm information related to the input key as at least a part of the password, based on the selected key and a selection method for the selected key have.

When the input of the password is completed, the instructions compare information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and information related to the input key corresponding to the password for use of the previously stored function, and input the password. If the information related to the input key corresponding to the encrypted password and the information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password match, it is possible to provide the specified function.

The instructions, if information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and information related to the input key corresponding to the previously stored password match, check whether the wheel key is rotated, and to rotate the wheel key. Upon confirmation, it is possible to provide the specified function.

The instructions may highlight the selected key with a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors.

The instructions confirm the selected key, gradually decrease the area highlighting the selected key before the specified time elapses, confirm the selected key, and release the highlight for the selected key when the specified time elapses You can do it.

The instructions may display an object corresponding to the input key in a region different from the plurality of soft keys of the touch screen display.

The wheel key is disposed close to the periphery of the touch screen display, and the instructions are arranged to display the plurality of soft keys around the touch screen display, and are surrounded by at least some of the plurality of soft keys. It is possible to display an object corresponding to the input key in another area.

The instructions may cause the input key to be displayed on the touch screen display in a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors.

The instructions, after displaying the input key on the touch screen display, may change the input key to a designated symbol having a designated color.

The instructions, before determining the input key, display an object corresponding to the selected key on the other area of the touch screen display with a first luminance, and when the input key is determined, a second exceeding the first luminance It is possible to display an object corresponding to the input key in the other area with luminance.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a speaker (eg, the speaker 140 of FIG. 3), and the instructions, when determining the input key, uses the speaker to select the plurality of guide sounds It is possible to output a guide sound corresponding to the method.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a vibration element (eg, the vibration element 150 of FIG. 3 ), and the instructions, when determining the input key, uses the vibration element to form a plurality of vibrations. Among them, it is possible to output vibrations in a form corresponding to the selection method.

The instructions may check the selected key when the selection method is the rotation of the wheel key or the tap, and determine the selected key as the input key when a specified time has elapsed.

The instructions, when the selection method is the drag, when the selected key is checked and a specified time has elapsed, or when the selected key is checked and touch release on the touch screen display is detected, the selected key is used as the input key. You can decide.

4 is a flowchart of a key input method according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 410, the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) may display a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display 130. For example, when the electronic device 100 receives a password input related request for use of a designated function, in response to a password input related request, the touch screen display 130 (eg, the touch screen display 130 of FIG. 1) ) Can display multiple soft keys. The designated function is a function that requires a password input, and may include, for example, at least one of a screen lock of the electronic device 100, a screen unlock, and a payment function using an app.

In operation 420, the electronic device 100 may check a selected key among a plurality of soft keys and a selection method for the selected key, using at least one of the wheel key 120 or the touch screen display 130. The selection method is a selection method for the selected key among, for example, rotation of the wheel key 120 which is a plurality of selection methods, a tap for the touch screen display, and a drag for the touch screen display. Can be

In operation 430, if the specified condition is satisfied, the electronic device 100 may determine the selected key as the input key. For example, if the selection method for the selected key is the rotation of the wheel key 120 or the tap of the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 may rotate the wheel key 120 or the touch screen display 130. Based on the tab for the selected key, when the selected key is checked and the first designated time (eg, 0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the selected key may be determined as an input key. For another example, if the selection method for the selected key is a drag for the touch screen display 130, the processor 170 checks the selected key according to the drag and a first designated time has elapsed or is selected according to the drag When the key is confirmed and the touch release on the touch screen display 130 is confirmed, the selected key may be determined as an input key.

In operation 430, the electronic device 100 may store information related to the selected key and information related to the selection method as information related to an input key that is at least a part of the password. The information related to the selected key may include, for example, numeric information mapped (or included in the selected key) with the selected key. The information related to the selection method may be, for example, rotation of the wheel key 120, a tap on the touch screen display 130, or one of three identification information corresponding to each touch.

According to the above-described embodiment, as the electronic device 100 determines information related to the input key that is part of the password based on the selected key and the selection method for the selected key, the number of keys greater than the number of selectable soft keys is determined. It supports input, and can enhance the security of the input password.

According to an embodiment, a key input method by an electronic device (for example, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 3) includes: displaying a plurality of soft keys on a touch screen display; By using a wheel key rotating in at least one direction or at least one of the touch screen displays, a selected key among the plurality of soft keys, and rotation of the wheel key, tap or touch on the touch screen display Checking a selection method for the selected key among drags on a screen display; Determining a selected key as an input key when a specified condition is satisfied; And storing information related to the selected key and information related to the selection method as information related to the input key.

According to an embodiment, when the input of the password for the designated function is completed, the key input method corresponds to information related to an input key corresponding to the input password and a password for use of the previously stored function. Comparing information related to the input key; And when the information related to the input key corresponding to the input password matches the information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password, the operation of providing the designated function may be further included.

The providing operation includes: when information related to an input key corresponding to the input password and information related to an input key corresponding to the previously stored password match, checking whether the wheel key is rotated; And when the rotation of the wheel key is confirmed, an operation of providing the designated function.

The checking operation may include highlighting the selected key with a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors.

According to an embodiment, the key input method may further include displaying the input key on the touch screen display in a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors.

5 is a view for explaining a password comparison method according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 511 to 515, when the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) sets a password for use of a designated function, each key constituting the password to be set and The selection method of each key can be associated and stored as a password for use of a designated function.

In operation 511, the electronic device 100 may wait to recognize the input of keys constituting the set password. In operation 512, the electronic device 100 displays the wheel key 120 (eg, the wheel key 120 of FIG. 1) which is a selection method for the first key “3” and the key “3” constituting the password to be set. The first information related to rotation (eg, the first binary code) may be stored in association with each other. In operation 513, the electronic device 100 correlates the second information (eg, the second binary code) related to the second key “6” constituting the password to be set and the tap which is a selection method for the key “6”. Can be saved. In operation 514, the electronic device 100 may correlate and store the second information related to a tap which is a selection method for the third key “2” and the key “2” constituting the set password. In operation 515, the electronic device 100 correlates third information (eg, a third binary code) related to drag, which is a selection method for the fourth key “4” and the key “4”, which constitute the password to be set. Can be saved.

In operation 521 to 525, when a user inputs a password to use a designated function, the electronic device 100 and each key constituting the input password based on the selected key and a selection method for the selected key and a pre-stored password It is possible to check whether it matches each key constituting.

In operation 521, the electronic device 100 may wait to recognize input of keys constituting a password to be input. In operation 522, the electronic device 100 may check first information related to rotation of the wheel key 120, which is a selection method for the first key “3” and the key “3” constituting the input password. In operation 523, the electronic device 100 may check first information related to rotation of the wheel key 120, which is a selection method for the second key “6” and the key “6” constituting the input password. In operation 524, the electronic device 100 may check the second information related to a tap which is a selection method for the third key “2” and the key “2” constituting the input password. In operation 525, the electronic device 100 may check third information related to a drag that is a selection method for the fourth key “4” and the key “4” constituting the input password.

After operation 525, the electronic device 100 may compare each key constituting the password input in operation 521 to 525 with each key constituting the previously stored password in operation 511 to 515. As a result, the electronic device 100 selects the second key “6” constituting the entered password (see operation 513) and selects the second key “6” constituting the pre-stored password (see operation 523). It may be confirmed that this does not match, and may not provide a designated function.

In FIG. 5, for convenience of explanation, a situation in which a time point for displaying each key constituting a password and a time point for selecting each key overlap is illustrated as an example. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the input key after determining the selected key as the input key of each key selected by the user.

In FIG. 5, in operation 511 to 515 or operations 521 to 515, the electronic device 100 selects a soft key 511a for canceling an input during key input constituting a password as a selection and input key, and then, the soft key 511a It is possible to delete information related to the input key determined before the input of.

6A to 6C are views for explaining a method for determining a key constituting a password according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6A, the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) waits for a password to be received (operation 611), and when the wheel key 120 rotates, the wheel key 120 (For example, the selected key 613a among a plurality of soft keys may be identified based on the rotation direction and the rotation angle of the wheel key 120 of FIG. 1 (operation 613). The electronic device 100 checks the selected key 613a and when the first designated time elapses, checks the selected key 613a with the input key “3”, and checks the object “3” corresponding to the selected key 613a. It may be displayed on another area 615a of the touch screen display 130 (operation 615).

Referring to FIG. 6B, when the soft key 621a displayed on the touch screen display 130 is tapped for a first time or longer (operation 621), the electronic device 100 determines the selected key 621a as an input key and touches it. The object “6” corresponding to the selected key 621a may be displayed on the other area 615a of the screen display 130 and the object “3” corresponding to the selected key 613a (operation 623 ).

Referring to FIG. 6C, when the soft key 631a displayed on the touch screen display 130 is selected by a tap longer than a first designated time (operation 631), the electronic device 100 determines the selected key 631a as an input key. Then, the object “2” corresponding to the selected key 621a may be displayed in another area 615a of the touch screen display 130 (operation 633). After the soft key 631a is selected, the electronic device 100 changes the touch position without releasing the touch, and when the soft key 633a is touched and the touch position is maintained for a first time or longer, the soft key 633a is input. The key may be determined, and an object “4” corresponding to the soft key 633a may be displayed on another area 615a of the touch screen display 130. Alternatively, when the soft key 633a is selected and the touch is released from the soft key 633a within the first designated time, the electronic device 100 may determine the soft key 633a as an input key.

Thereafter, when the key input corresponding to the number of keys constituting the password for the use of the designated function is completed, the electronic device 100 may store the input password in association with the use of the designated function (when the password is set). Alternatively, the electronic device 100 compares the input password with the pre-stored password and may or may not provide a designated function based on the comparison result.

7A and 7B illustrate a UI screen for explaining a key highlight method according to a selection method according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7A, in the screen 711, the electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1) is selected by rotation of the wheel key 120 (eg, the wheel key 120 of FIG. 1 ). Key “5” 711a may be highlighted with a first color (eg, blue).

On screen 713, when the key “5” is selected and the first designated time elapses, the electronic device 100 may determine the key “5” as an input key. The electronic device 100 releases the highlight for the key “5” determined as the input key, and the object “5” corresponding to the input key is displayed on the touch screen display 130 (eg, the touch screen display 130 of FIG. 1 ). The first color may be displayed on another area 713a.

After the display of the screen 711 and before the display of the screen 713, the electronic device 100 may gradually decrease the highlight area for the key “5” over time.

Referring to FIG. 7B, on the screen 721, the electronic device 100 may highlight the key “8” selected by the tab on the touch screen display 130 as a second color (eg, white). On the screen 721, the electronic device 100 may change and display the previous input key “5” as a designated symbol having a designated color (eg, a white dot).

On the screen 723, when the key “8” is selected (eg, tap touch) and the first designated time elapses, the electronic device 100 may determine the key “8” as an input key. The electronic device 100 may release the highlight of the key “8” determined as the input key, and display the object “8” corresponding to the input key in a second color on another area 723a of the touch screen display 130. have.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 100 highlights and displays the selected key and the input key in colors corresponding to the selection method so that the user can easily recognize the selection method corresponding to the selected key and the input key. I can apply.

8 is a block diagram of an electronic device 801 in a network environment 800 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 8, in the network environment 800, the electronic device 801 communicates with the electronic device 802 through the first network 898 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network), or the second network 899 An electronic device 804 or a server 808 may be communicated through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 801 may communicate with the electronic device 804 through the server 808. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 801 includes a processor 820, a memory 830, an input device 850, an audio output device 855, a display device 860, an audio module 870, a sensor module ( 876), interface 877, haptic module 879, camera module 880, power management module 888, battery 889, communication module 890, subscriber identification module 896, or antenna module 897 ). In some embodiments, at least one of the components (eg, the display device 860 or the camera module 880) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 801. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 876 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 860 (eg, a display).

The processor 820, for example, executes software (eg, the program 840) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 801 connected to the processor 820. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 820 may receive instructions or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 876 or the communication module 890) in the volatile memory 832. Loaded into, process instructions or data stored in volatile memory 832, and store result data in nonvolatile memory 834. According to an embodiment, the processor 820 may include a main processor 821 (eg, a central processing unit or application processor), and an auxiliary processor 823 that can be operated independently or together (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) , Sensor hub processor, or communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 823 may be set to use less power than the main processor 821, or to be specialized for a specified function. The coprocessor 823 may be implemented separately from, or as part of, the main processor 821.

The coprocessor 823 may, for example, replace the main processor 821 while the main processor 821 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 821 may be active (eg, execute an application) ) With the main processor 821, at least one of the components of the electronic device 801 (eg, the display device 860, the sensor module 876, or the communication module 890) It can control at least some of the functions or states associated with. According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 823 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally relevant components (eg, camera module 880 or communication module 890). have.

The memory 830 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 801 (eg, the processor 820 or the sensor module 876). The data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 840) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 830 may include a volatile memory 832 or a nonvolatile memory 834.

The program 840 may be stored as software in the memory 830, and may include, for example, an operating system 842, middleware 844, or an application 846.

The input device 850 may receive commands or data to be used for components (eg, the processor 820) of the electronic device 801 from outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 801. The input device 850 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 855 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 801. The audio output device 855 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display device 860 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 801 (eg, a user). The display device 860 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display device 860 may include touch circuitry configured to sense a touch, or sensor circuitry configured to measure the strength of the force generated by the touch (eg, a pressure sensor). have.

The audio module 870 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 870 acquires sound through the input device 850, or an external electronic device (eg, directly or wirelessly) connected to the sound output device 855 or the electronic device 801 Sound may be output through the electronic device 802 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 876 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 801, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 876 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biological sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 877 may support one or more designated protocols that the electronic device 801 can be used to connect directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 802). According to one embodiment, the interface 877 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 878 may include a connector through which the electronic device 801 is physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 802). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 878 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 879 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that the user can perceive through tactile or motor sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 879 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 880 may capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module 880 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 888 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 801. According to one embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 889 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 801. According to one embodiment, the battery 889 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 890 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 801 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 802, the electronic device 804, or the server 808). It can support establishing and performing communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 890 is operated independently of the processor 820 (eg, an application processor), and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 890 is a wireless communication module 892 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 894 (eg : Local area network (LAN) communication module, or power line communication module. Corresponding communication module among these communication modules includes a first network 898 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or an infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 899 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 892 uses a subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 896 within a communication network, such as the first network 898 or the second network 899. The electronic device 801 can be identified and authenticated.

The antenna module 897 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive it from the outside. According to one embodiment, the antenna module may include a single antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator made of a conductive pattern. According to one embodiment, the antenna module 897 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network 898 or the second network 899, is transmitted from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 890. Can be selected. The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 890 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) in addition to the radiator may be further formed as part of the antenna module 897.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (for example, a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)). Ex: command or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 801 and the external electronic device 804 through a server 808 connected to the second network 899. Each of the electronic devices 802 and 804 may be the same or a different type of device from the electronic device 801. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations executed in the electronic device 801 may be executed in one or more external devices of the external electronic devices 802, 804, or 808. For example, when the electronic device 801 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 801 may execute the function or service itself. In addition or in addition, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a portion of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the result of the execution to the electronic device 801. The electronic device 801 may process the result, as it is or additionally, and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology This can be used.

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

It should be understood that various embodiments of the document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of,, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” can be used to simply distinguish a component from other components, and to separate components from other aspects (eg, importance or Order). Any (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the term “functionally” or “communically” When referred to, it means that any of the above components can be connected directly to the other components (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

As used herein, the term "module" may include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof performing one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document may include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 836 or external memory 838) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 801). It may be implemented as software (eg, program 840) including the. For example, a processor (eg, processor 820) of a device (eg, electronic device 801) may call and execute at least one of one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic waves), and this term is used when data is stored semi-permanently. It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as products. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( For example, it can be distributed directly (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) between smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored at least temporarily in a storage medium readable by a device such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server, or may be temporarily generated.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted Or, one or more other actions can be added.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device,
A housing including a first surface facing the first direction, a second surface facing the second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding a space between the first surface and the second surface;
A wheel key disposed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, or the side surface and rotatable in at least one direction;
A touch screen display exposed through at least a portion of the first surface;
Processor; And
Contains memory,
When the memory is executed, the processor,
Displaying a plurality of soft keys on the touch screen display,
A key selected from the plurality of soft keys by using at least one of the wheel key or the touch screen display; And a selection method for the selected key among rotation of the wheel key, tap on the touch screen display, or drag on the touch screen display.
If the specified condition is satisfied, the selected key is determined as the input key,
And storing instructions related to the selected key and information related to the selection method in the memory as information related to the input key that is at least a part of a password. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
Upon receiving a request for a password input for use of a designated function, the electronic device is configured to check information related to the input key as at least a part of the password, based on the selected key and a selection method for the selected key. The method according to claim 2, The instructions,
When the input of the password is completed, the information related to the input key corresponding to the input password is compared with the information related to the input key corresponding to the password for use of the previously stored function,
If the information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and the information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password match, the electronic device is configured to provide the designated function. The method according to claim 3, The instructions,
If information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and information related to the input key corresponding to the previously stored password match, check whether the wheel key is rotated,
When checking the rotation of the wheel key, the electronic device is configured to provide the specified function. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
An electronic device that highlights the selected key with a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
Confirm the selected key, gradually decrease the area highlighting the selected key before a specified time elapses,
The electronic device confirms the selected key and releases the highlight for the selected key when the specified time has elapsed. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
An electronic device configured to display an object corresponding to the input key in a region different from the plurality of soft keys of the touch screen display. The method according to claim 7,
The wheel key is disposed close to the circumference of the touch screen display,
The instructions,
The plurality of soft keys are arranged and displayed around the touch screen display,
And displaying an object corresponding to the input key in another area surrounded by at least some of the plurality of soft keys. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
An electronic device for displaying the input key on the touch screen display in a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors. The method according to claim 9, The instructions,
After displaying the input key on the touch screen display, the electronic device is configured to display the input key with a designated symbol having a specified color. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
Before determining the input key, an object corresponding to the selected key is displayed at a first luminance in another area of the touch screen display,
When the input key is determined, the electronic device is configured to display an object corresponding to the input key in the other area with a second luminance exceeding the first luminance. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a speaker, the instructions,
When the input key is determined, the electronic device is configured to output a guide sound corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of guide sounds using the speaker. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a vibration element, the instructions,
When the input key is determined, the electronic device is configured to output a vibration of a type corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of types of vibrations using the vibration element. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
If the selection method is the rotation or the tap of the wheel key, the electronic device confirms the selected key and determines the selected key as the input key when a specified time has elapsed. The method according to claim 1, The instructions,
When the selection method is the drag, when the selected key is checked and a specified time has elapsed, or when the selected key is checked and touch release on the touch screen display is detected, the selected key is determined as the input key. Electronic devices. In the key input method by the electronic device,
Displaying a plurality of soft keys on a touch screen display;
By using a wheel key rotating in at least one direction or at least one of the touch screen displays, a selected key among the plurality of soft keys, and rotation of the wheel key, tap or touch on the touch screen display Checking a selection method for the selected key among drags on a screen display;
Determining a selected key as an input key when a specified condition is satisfied; And
Storing information related to the selected key and information related to the selection method as information related to the input key
Key input method comprising a. The method according to claim 16,
When the input of the password for the designated function is completed, comparing information related to the input key corresponding to the input password with information related to the input key corresponding to the password for use of the previously stored function; And
And when the information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and the information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password match, providing the designated function. The method of claim 17, wherein the providing operation,
If information related to the input key corresponding to the input password and information related to the input key corresponding to the pre-stored password match, checking whether the wheel key is rotated; And
When checking the rotation of the wheel key, a key input method comprising the operation of providing the specified function. The method of claim 16, wherein the operation of checking,
And highlighting the selected key with a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors. The method according to claim 16,
And displaying the input key on the touch screen display in a color corresponding to the selection method among a plurality of colors.

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