KR20230162468A - Meta function control method, apparatus, program and computer readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a meta function, and more specifically, to a method, device, program, and computer-readable recording medium for executing a meta function by a touch input that satisfies a preset threshold condition.

Description

Meta function control method, apparatus, program and computer readable recording medium}

The present invention relates to a meta function, and more specifically, to a method, device, program, and computer-readable recording medium for executing a meta function by a touch input that satisfies a preset threshold condition.

The series of processes that run one of the various types of applications displayed on a limited-sized touch screen or execute a specific function requires precise gaze control and precise input to the intended location. In normal cases, in order to run a new application, it is necessary to display the application collection while stopping the use of the running application, then search for the location of the new application and execute it.

However, situations in which incorrect input occurs when gaze control and input actions do not match frequently occur. In particular, in urgent or critical situations, mental abilities (cognition, situational judgment) and physical abilities (visual perception, motor nerves, reflexes) become stiffer or significantly lower than usual, so the probability of incorrect input during touch input inevitably increases. does not exist.

In addition, the probability of incorrect input occurring in situations such as driving, walking, or running is bound to be high not only for users such as the disabled and the elderly who have difficulty performing touch input precisely and quickly, but also for non-disabled people.

Additionally, in the case of physical keys (or buttons) that execute quick functions, it may be difficult to input quickly and accurately in urgent or emergency situations if the device is not held accurately.

Provides a way to run the desired application (or function) without looking at the touch screen.

Provides a method to improve the incorrect input rate in urgent or critical situations.

Provides a method of running multiple functions (or applications) continuously or simultaneously with a single input.

It provides a new way to quickly execute specific functions.

It provides a method to quickly and accurately connect and execute specific functions between multiple electronic devices.

In a method of executing a meta function according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above problem,

Steps in which the basic function corresponding to the input signal detected from the start of the touch input is executed, and

If the touch input performed while the touch input is not released satisfies a preset condition, executing a meta function, wherein the basic function includes the location where the touch input started, the direction of the touch input, and It is a function corresponding to at least one of the paths of the touch input, and the meta function may be a function unrelated to the location where the touch input started, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input.

A meta signal that can execute the meta function can be generated by a touch input that always starts from an undetermined position, always performs in an irregular direction and always along an irregular path, and is always released from an undetermined position at an irregular speed. there is.

The meta signal may be a signal that always executes the same function regardless of the location where the touch input starts, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input.

The preset condition may include a condition in which the number of times the touch input exceeds a preset speed threshold satisfies a preset number condition.

The preset condition may include a condition in which the touch input exceeds a preset length threshold.

The preset condition may include a condition in which the touch input exceeds a preset length threshold is met within a preset time.

The preset condition may include a condition in which the touch input exceeds a preset threshold of time.

This has the effect of allowing you to quickly and accurately run the desired application (or function) without looking at the touch screen.

It has the effect of improving incorrect input when used in urgent or critical situations.

By operating multiple functions (or applications) continuously or simultaneously with a single input, the user's time and actions are minimized.

By executing specific functions quickly, work time and processes are improved.

This has the effect of improving work speed and accuracy when executing specific functions between multiple electronic devices.

1 is a block diagram showing a meta-function control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a meta-function control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 7 are diagrams showing an example of a meta function control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The detailed description of the present invention described below refers to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of example specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the invention are different from one another but are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, characteristics, elements, and configurations described herein, with respect to one embodiment, may be implemented in other embodiments in combination without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, it should be understood that the arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be combined or changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the detailed description set forth below is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention, if properly described, is equivalent to what is claimed in the claims or equivalent modifications can be said to fall within the scope of the present invention. there is. The same symbols referenced or shown in multiple drawings refer to the same elements, and the term “and/or” may include any one of a plurality of items and all combinations of one or more of the items. The first component and second component used to distinguish different components are not to be construed as being limited to the terms themselves, and the first component below is a second component without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. It can be expressed as

meta function control device

1 is a block diagram showing a device (and its components) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, device 100 may include at least one of device 110 and device 130. The device 110 may include at least one of a display unit 111, an input unit 112, a control unit 113, and a storage unit 114, and the device 130 may include a display unit 131, an input unit 132, and a control unit. It may include at least one of (133) and a storage unit (134).

The display unit 111 and the display unit 131 may be a panel that executes an object or displays various functions based on a user's input performed in at least one of the input unit 112 and the input unit 132.

At least one of the input unit 112 and the input unit 132 may be a touch panel that provides a user input interface, or may be composed of at least one of a touch panel and a pressure panel.

The input unit 112 and/or the input unit 132 may be linked in a wired or wireless manner by the control unit 113 and/or the control unit 133. The display unit 111 and the input unit 112 may be combined into one or may be wired or wirelessly linked. The display unit 131 and the input unit 132 may be combined into one or may be wired or wirelessly linked.

The device 100 described in this specification may be in various forms that display objects such as various software programs, icons, text, images, maps, videos, and music.

The device 100 is composed of various types of smartphones, tablet PCs, PCs (desktops, laptops), navigation, remote controllers, touchpads, trackpads, mice, keyboards, smart bands, smart watches, headsets, smart glasses, and touch screens. It may include pens, earphones, VR devices, MR devices, metaverse devices, etc. The device 100 may be configured singly or may be composed of a plurality of devices 100 that are further linked wired or wirelessly.

At least one of the control unit 113 and the control unit 133 may be configured to include hardware including at least one processor and an operating system (OS), and an input signal through at least one of the input unit 112 and the input unit 132. can be determined and executed in at least one of the display unit 111 and the display unit 131 or displayed while being executed. The storage unit 114 and the storage unit 134 may separately store the same or at least some of the commands, data, functions, and programs for performing at least one of the meta-function control methods in the present specification. there is.

meta Function control method

The basic function is performed on the display unit 111 or the display unit 131 by a basic signal generated by input such as a tap, drag, swipe, flick, pinch, or multi-touch performed as a touch input on the input unit 112 or the input unit 132. ) or may be a function of selecting an icon, displaying an object, or selecting (or deselecting) at least part of the displayed object (object), and scrolling (speed) of all or part of the object being displayed. adjustment), movement (or panning), rotation and scale control, or may include volume control, execution rate control, typing, and displaying a quick launch application menu (or function).

In addition, the meaning of execution of the basic function is that the input signal that executes the basic function does not determine or indicates whether the function is executed depending on the state or mode of the device 100 or a component of the device 100 or the type of the object being executed. It may be in a state where it is not running or not running, but it may be in one of various states where user input can be detected.

In addition, the meaning of “input” by the user, which will be described later, is explained and can be interpreted as one of various types of touch input or user input through a physical input unit.

Figure 2 is a flowchart for explaining a meta-function control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S201 of Figure 2, a meta signal may be generated if a single touch input is performed in an irregular path and an irregular direction without being released, but the input satisfies a preset threshold condition.

“Satisfaction” of a condition can be interpreted as less than, less than, equal to, more than, or exceeding the condition, and “threshold (point)” is the limit (point) at which the existing state is maintained or the existing state is maintained. It can be interpreted as a time when something cannot be done or as a time when it changes (or transitions) to a new state.

The input signal that executes the meta function is called a meta signal.

The meta function can be executed at a preset time when the basic function corresponding to the input signal detected from the start of the touch input is executed and the input performed without disabling the touch input satisfies the preset conditions. .

At this time, the basic function may be a function corresponding to at least one of the location where the touch input started, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input, and the meta function may be a function corresponding to the location where the touch input started, the direction in which the touch input is performed, and the path of the touch input. It may be a function unrelated to the movement path.

A meta signal that can execute a meta function can always start from an undetermined location (every moment), can always be performed in an irregular direction (every moment), and is generated by a touch input that always follows an irregular path (every moment). It can be. The touch input that generates the meta signal can be generated by a touch input that is always released at an irregular speed (every moment) at an undetermined location.

A meta signal may be a signal that always executes the same function (at every moment) regardless of the location where the touch input starts, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input.

The touch input that generates the meta signal is the same as the input that generates the input signal that executes the basic function, but can be generated by any of drag, swipe, flick, panning, multi-touch, or a combination of multiple touches. there is.

Meta signals can be generated by distinguishing whether or not the basic function is being executed.

The meta signal may be a signal that executes the same function regardless of the basic function being executed, the type of object being displayed, or the state and mode of the device 100.

The meta signal may be generated in a preset manner or in a state or mode of the device 100 capable of generating a meta signal.

A meta signal can be generated when a touch input performed while switched to meta mode by force touch input satisfies preset conditions.

The meta signal may be generated by an input performed in the entire area of the input unit 112 or the input unit 132 or at least a portion of a preset area separated from the entire area.

The meta signal can be set by dividing a plurality of preset areas on the input unit 112 or the input unit 132 so that a plurality of meta signals capable of executing different meta functions can be generated by dividing each area.

The meta signal may be the same as or a separate input method from the input method that generates the basic signal that executes the basic function. In the case of distinct input methods, the number of touch points generating basic signals may be different from the number of touch points generating meta signals.

Different meta signals can be generated depending on the number of input method touch points.

The same meta signal can be generated without distinguishing the number of touch points.

The meta signal may be generated by any one touch point among a plurality of touch points (e.g., the first detected touch point) or by signals generated by each of all touch points (or at least two or more touch points). there is.

The meta signal may be the same as the input area that generates the basic signal that executes the basic function.

For example, in (a) of Figure 3, the area that performs the basic input and the input that generates the meta signal starts from an undetermined random position 302 in an undetermined area 304 and goes to an undetermined path 301. The user's touch input 303 is not released.

The meta signal can be generated in the same or separate area from the input area that generates the basic signal that executes the basic function. If it can be generated in a distinct area, the meta signal may be unrelated to the location of the object being executed and displayed, or may be a preset partial area or location of the input unit 112 or the input unit 132.

For example, (b) in Figure 3 is an input that starts from a random position on the upper object 305 or the area corresponding to the object 305 and performs along an undetermined path 301, and the lower object ( 306) or may be an input that starts from a random position in the area corresponding to the object 306 and performs along an undetermined path 306.

Alternatively, it may be a designated location within a designated area. At this time, the determined location may be a location within an area where objects can be distinguished and displayed, regardless of the type of object, or may vary depending on the type of object being displayed.

The meta signal satisfies all of the conditions that further include at least one preset condition among an area of a preset size, a distinct area, and a distinct location, and satisfies at least some of the conditions that further include at least some of the preset conditions. If this is not possible, different meta signals may be generated or different meta functions may be executed.

For example, as shown in (c) of Figure 3, the meta signal is an input performed with a size (301) that does not deviate from the preset input area condition (307) at some location in the undetermined area (304) and (d) Likewise, input performed at a portion of the undetermined area 304 with a size 308 that deviates from the preset area condition 307 may execute different meta functions.

At least one of the input method, input area, and input position capable of generating a meta signal is executed on at least one of the input unit 112, input unit 132, display unit 111, and display unit 131 and is already displayed or displayable. Objects may or may not be automatically divided, may or may not be automatically converted, and may or may not be automatically displayed depending on at least one of the number of objects, the shape of the object, and the area in which the object is being displayed.

Figures 4 to 6 are graphs illustrating examples in which basic signals or meta signals are generated by (touch) input.

(a) to (c) in Figure 4 are inputs performed in a state 404 in which there are no preset conditions for generating a meta signal.

The y-axis 10 in (a) of Figure 4 is the input speed (S), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 401 is input (402) without a certain period of time elapsed (pause) from the start of the input. ) This is an input that is released (403) while being performed quickly, and the input (405) is an input that is released after a certain period of time (406) at the peak (409) of the performed speed and when the speed decreases and stops (408). am. At this time, input 401 and input 405 may be input signals generated to execute the same basic function or different basic functions.

The detection state (or time point) of at least one of the user's input and the input position is calculated as being included in whether or not the condition set to at least one or more for generating a meta signal is met or at least one of the minimum input length and minimum input speed. It can be calculated from the point in time when the conditions are met to the point in time (or state) in which the generation of a meta signal is possible. 5 and 6 are explained as an example in which the speed and length input signals are generated after the touch input is maintained for a certain period of time, but this is not limited to this, and an example in which the calculation is performed from the time the input signal is detected by the user's input is also possible.

The y-axis 10 in (b) of Figure 4 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and input 410 and input 411 are input 412 based on the time of releasing the input. ), the longer the input signal is generated.

The y-axis 10 in (c) of Figure 4 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the inputs 412 and 413 are irregular paths, irregular directions, and irregular sizes. , It may be an input performed continuously by at least one of irregular speed, irregular area, and irregular direction change, and the input 412 is performed faster and longer than the input 413 and then the input is released, as shown in Figures 5 and 5. In Figure 6, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail through a graph of a similar form.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the meta signal is one of the input speed (S: Speed), input length (L: Length), and input time (T: Time) of the touch input (or physical input means) that generates the meta signal. It can be created when any one condition is met.

(a) to (c) in Figure 5 are inputs performed when one condition for generating a meta signal is set.

For example, a meta signal may be generated when the user's input meets the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset speed threshold.

The y-axis 10 in (a) of Figure 5 is the input speed (S), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 502 is released after performing at a speed that does not meet the input time condition 501. It is an input, and the input 503 is released in the area 505 where a meta signal can be generated after satisfying the input time condition 501 (504).

Alternatively, a meta signal may be generated when the user's input meets the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset length threshold.

The y-axis 10 in (b) of Figure 5 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 507 is released after performing with a length that does not meet the input length condition 506. It is an input, and the input 508 is released from the area 510 where a meta signal can be generated after satisfying the input length condition 506 (509).

Alternatively, a meta signal may be generated when the user's input meets the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset time threshold.

The y-axis 10 in (c) of Figure 5 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 512 is released after performing for a time that does not meet the input time condition 511. It is an input, and the input 514 is released in the area 513 where a meta signal can be generated after satisfying the input time condition 511 (515).

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the meta signal is one of the input speed (S: Speed), input length (L: Length), and input time (T: Time) of the touch input (or physical input means) that generates the meta signal. It can be created when all conditions for reaching or exceeding a plurality of critical points are met.

For example, speed+length, speed+time, length+time, speed+length+time, speed1+speed2, length1+length2, time1+time2, length+time1+time2, etc. This may be the critical point of the combination condition. However, when a 'time' condition is included depending on the embodiment, the conditions for meeting or exceeding the time threshold and the conditions for not reaching the time threshold or including the threshold are the same standards or at least some of them are the same depending on the embodiment. This may be a criterion for distinguishing whether or not to do so.

6 (a) to (c) are inputs performed when a plurality of conditions for generating meta signals are set.

The y-axis 10 in (a) of Figure 6 is the input speed (S), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 603 is the input time condition after satisfying the input speed condition 601 (604). After satisfying (605) (602), the input is released from the area (606) where a meta signal can be generated.

The y-axis 10 in (b) of Figure 6 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 607 satisfies the input length condition 608 (609) and then satisfies the input time condition (609). After satisfying (611) (610), the input is released from the area (612) where a meta signal can be generated.

The y-axis 10 in (c) of Figure 6 is the input length (L), the x-axis is the input time (T), and the input 613 sets the input length condition 614 before the input time threshold condition 615. After satisfying (619), the input length condition (616) passes through one area (616) and is further satisfied (617) before the input time condition (615), and then is released in area 618. At this time, the input length condition 614 and the input length condition 616 may be a condition for generating one meta signal, or a condition for generating a plurality of distinct meta signals simultaneously or sequentially. Alternatively, the input time condition 615 may be a limit at which a user's input that satisfies the input length condition 614 and the input length condition 616 can generate a meta signal, or may be a point at which a meta signal cannot be generated.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the criterion for satisfying a plurality of conditions capable of generating a plurality of meta signals is that a meta signal corresponding to at least one condition that has already been satisfied can be generated, or at least one condition that is not satisfied. If conditions exist, not all meta signals may be generated.

Next, in step S202 of FIG. 2, the meta function corresponding to the generated meta signal may be executed at a preset time.

And, when no more meta signals are generated, the meta function control method ends.

A meta signal is a signal generated to execute a meta function, and a meta function is a separate input process while the basic function is being executed when the continuous touch input generated to execute the basic function satisfies the preset condition(s). It can be executed continuously without or without the basic function being executed.

The point at which the meta function is executed is when at least one meta signal is generated and the meta signal is generated, or when the touch input that generated the meta signal is released, or when the touch input is released and then selected whether to execute the meta function. This may be the point at which additional input is performed.

A meta function may be a function that simultaneously executes an application and executable functions (functions that control the application) after executing the application. Alternatively, it may be a plurality of applications and a plurality of functions executable after executing the plurality of applications. Meta-functions executed in plural numbers may be executed one by one sequentially and continuously, or all previously created meta-functions may be executed simultaneously.

The meta function may be a function that calls the quick menu. The quick menu may be in the form of a quick menu collection that includes at least one function and application frequently used by the user or developer.

The meta function is the active/inactive state of at least one of the display unit 111, display unit 131, input unit 112, and input unit 132, and the mode (sleep, lock, unlock input, unlock, power on, power off). Depending on the status and type of application being executed, whether or not it is running may or may not be displayed. The form in which the meta function is executed can be any one of modal, pop-up, and dialog forms, or one of various forms distinct from these.

In addition, the meta function switches the mode (one of sleep, lock, unlock input, unlock, power on, power off) of the device 100 from the existing mode to a mode different from the existing mode or to a mode different from the existing mode. It may be a function that sequentially or simultaneously executes at least one function or application (and/or at least one function that is executed after executing the application) while switching.

The meta function may be a function that is currently being executed on the display unit 111 or the display unit 131, or may be a function that is related to or unrelated to the control of an application that is already being executed and displayed. The function that is already being executed includes the function of scrolling, rotating, moving, or adjusting the scale (enlargement or reduction) of at least a part of the application that is already being executed and displayed.

The meta signal can execute different meta functions depending on the mode (one of sleep, lock, unlock input, unlock, power on, power off) (or state) of the device 100.

For example, the meta function executed in home screen mode is the function to switch to lock mode or sleep mode, the meta function executed when the phone application is running and displayed is the function to run the recording application, and the meta function is the function to run the recording application and sleep (lock) mode. The meta function executed in the mode may be a function that executes the SOS (rescue) application, and the meta function executed while the navigation is running may be the recording function of the camera application.

The device 100 or the components of the device 100 that execute the meta function include at least some of various types of sensors such as gravity sensor, acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, fingerprint sensor, hall sensor, and GPS sensor. It may further include a sensor unit (not shown), and the sensor may generate or detect various signals depending on external factors of the device 100.

At least one of the control unit 113, the control unit 133, the storage unit 114, and the storage unit 134 is detected by a meta signal previously generated according to the state of the device 100 detected through a sensor unit (not shown). The type of meta function to be executed may be different.

For example, when the device 100 is in a pants pocket or bag, the type of meta function can be determined by a hall sensor or proximity sensor, and when a meta signal is generated while walking or running while carrying the device 100. , If a meta signal is generated while carrying the device 100 and boarding a vehicle (or airplane), the types of meta functions executed by the gravity sensor, acceleration sensor, gyro sensor, GPS sensor, etc. may be the same or different. there is.

The device 100 or components of the device 100 that execute the meta function may further include a wired/wireless communication unit (not shown) and a remote control unit (not shown), and may be controlled in real time from a server (not shown), etc. It can be remotely controlled to execute meta functions, create new meta functions, delete existing meta functions, or add parts of existing meta functions.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the meta signal is a plurality of touch points that generate the meta signal, and (S: Speed) and input length (L: Length) that control the (distance) interval between the plurality of touch points. , can be created when at least one of the input times (T: Time) satisfies a preset condition.

At this time, at least one of the plurality of touch points maintains the touch input, but in a stop state (touch movement less than a preset length is set to be detected as a stop signal), the other touch point provides input to adjust the distance from the touch point in the stop state. can be created.

A meta signal may be generated when an input that adjusts the spacing between a plurality of touch points satisfies the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset speed threshold.

A meta signal may be generated when an input that adjusts the spacing between a plurality of touch points satisfies the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset length threshold.

A meta signal may be generated when an input that adjusts the spacing between a plurality of touch points satisfies the condition of reaching or exceeding a preset time threshold.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a touch input that generates a meta signal is performed using a plurality of touch points, and at least one touch point of the plurality of touch points is fixed without moving while maintaining the touch input, and the remaining touch points are fixed. At least one of the touch points may be an input that adjusts the distance between the touch point and the fixed touch point. At this time, the touch input that moves to adjust the gap may be performed in an irregular direction and in an irregular path based on the fixed touch point (or based on the starting position of the input to adjust the gap). The number of touch points can be set to any of 2, 3, 4, or 5.

While the distance between the plurality of touch points is adjusted, the object displayed on the display unit 111 or the display unit 131 may be executing the basic function of being reduced or enlarged.

The condition for generating a meta signal may be the number of inputs or execution times of at least one of reduction and enlargement. Alternatively, there is one condition among the amount of change in the reduction rate and enlargement rate, and the cumulative length of the input length for which reduction and enlargement were respectively performed.

The time at which the meta function is executed may be when a touch input is being performed, a time when the touch input is released, or a time when at least one touch point among a plurality of touch points is released. However, all points in time may be when the meta signal is generated or may have already been generated. Additionally, when different meta functions are executed depending on the state or mode of the device 100, the timing at which the meta functions are executed may be the same or at least partially different.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the meta signal that can be generated by an input that adjusts the interval is the coordinates of one edge or partial position that can be input by the user in any one of the input unit 112 and the input unit 132. It can be generated when the input distance or input length detected by performing in an irregular direction and irregular path satisfies preset conditions while the (one or multiple) reference positions (or coordinates) where the input starts are detected. . At this time, the preset condition may include at least one of the examples in this specification.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, preset conditions for touch input that can generate meta signals may be set by the user or developer based on statistical data of the user's input habits.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device 100 or a component of the device 100 may further include a calculation unit (not shown) that can determine or calculate whether an input signal that generates a meta signal is generated. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention referring to Figure 7, the device 100 or a component of the device 100 may include a wheel that generates an input signal.

The device 130 in (a) of FIG. 7 may be a component of the device 100 or may be the device 100.

The input 810 in (a) of Figure 7 is an input performed by the input unit 112 or the input unit 132 of the wearable device, and like the above-described embodiment, the meta signal satisfies the threshold value of at least one preset condition. It can be created if

Meanwhile, the y-axis 10 in (b) of Figure 7 is the number of inputs, the x-axis 20 is the input time, and the wheel 801 in (a) is used in the first direction 803 according to the user's input 802. Or, by an input performed in the direction opposite to the first direction (804), the input (807) of (b) satisfies (808) the preset number of times condition (805) within the preset time limit condition (806). Input is stopped or input is released within the area 809 where a signal can be generated.

Specifically, the meta signal generated through the wheel is a push direction motion and a pull direction motion in opposite directions based on the side of the wheel, or a clockwise (right) rotation motion and counterclockwise motion based on the front of the wheel. It can be generated when all threshold conditions set to at least one of the degree, number, time, and speed of performing a clockwise (left) rotation motion are met. The input that generates the meta signal by the wheel may be generated by the number of times each is performed in opposite directions, or by the number of times it is performed back and forth in multiple directions.

Alternatively, the meta signal may be generated by a mouse in which a component of the device 100 has at least one wheel. The input signal generated by the wheel may be an input signal that scrolls at least a portion of the object corresponding to the position of the mouse pointer displayed on the display unit 111 or the display unit 131.

Alternatively, the meta signal may be generated when a threshold value of a preset condition is met by at least one of the movement radius, movement speed, movement length, and movement number generated by the wheel. A meta function executed by a meta signal may be a point in time when a preset condition is met, or a separate input signal may be generated by the mouse after the preset condition is met.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above meta-function control method may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means performing at least one method of the above embodiments and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. there is. The computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program codes or instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include hardware devices configured to store and execute programs such as magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media, magneto-optical media, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions include machine language code and high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter. The computer-readable recording medium includes non-transitory computer-readable recording media. The hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

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Claims (11)

In the method of executing the meta function,
Executing a basic function corresponding to an input signal detected from the time of starting a touch input; and
Executing a meta function when the touch input performed while the touch input is not released satisfies a preset condition;
Including,
The basic function is a function corresponding to at least one of the location where the touch input started, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input,
The meta function is a function that is unrelated to the location where the touch input started, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input. According to paragraph 1,
The meta signal that can execute the meta function is generated by a touch input that always starts from an undetermined location, always performs in an irregular direction and always along an irregular path, and is always released from an undetermined location at an irregular speed. Function control method According to paragraph 2,
The meta signal is a signal that always executes the same function regardless of the location where the touch input starts, the direction of the touch input, and the path of the touch input. According to paragraph 2,
The preset condition includes a condition in which the number of times the touch input exceeds the preset speed threshold satisfies the preset number condition. According to paragraph 2,
The preset condition includes a condition that satisfies the condition that the touch input exceeds a preset length threshold. According to paragraph 2,
The preset condition includes a condition that the touch input exceeds a preset length threshold within a preset time. In paragraph 2
The preset condition includes a condition that satisfies the condition that the touch input exceeds a preset threshold of time. According to paragraph 1,
A meta-function control method in which the input unit and the display unit are in a combined form or in a separate form linked wirelessly or wired. A computer-readable recording medium containing computer instructions for executing the method of claims 1 to 8. A computer program stored in a medium for executing the methods of claims 1 to 8 through combination with hardware. At least one input unit that generates an input signal by a user;
at least one display unit;
At least one control unit that controls a touch by the input unit; and
Comprising at least one storage unit,
The at least one storage unit stores a program configured to be executed by the at least one control unit, and the program includes instructions for performing the methods of claims 1 to 8.