WO2015115691A1 - Mobile communication terminal and case for mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Mobile communication terminal and case for mobile communication terminal Download PDF

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WO2015115691A1
WO2015115691A1 PCT/KR2014/000917 KR2014000917W WO2015115691A1 WO 2015115691 A1 WO2015115691 A1 WO 2015115691A1 KR 2014000917 W KR2014000917 W KR 2014000917W WO 2015115691 A1 WO2015115691 A1 WO 2015115691A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a case mounted to the mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, a touch screen is covered by a cover by detecting a case having a keypad and a cover of the case located within a predetermined distance from the touch screen.
  • the present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal that generates a virtual keyboard on a touch screen and performs data processing corresponding to a touch input by a user transmitted to the virtual keyboard through the keypad.
  • a user may input a command or information by touching a touch screen provided on the front of the mobile communication terminal using a finger or a pointer.
  • a touch screen provided on the front of the mobile communication terminal using a finger or a pointer.
  • the information alienated people including the visually impaired and the elderly, use the tactile sensations sensed by their fingers as the most important cognitive means when manipulating things including mobile communication terminals.
  • a mobile communication terminal supporting the third generation or fourth generation mobile communication method is generally provided with a touch screen.
  • touch screens do not provide a unique touch due to button presses, and also do not have irregularities or grooves that partition one button from another button. The information alienated people feel a great rejection or inconvenience in operating the touch screen.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, the use of the mobile communication terminal of the information marginalization layer having difficulty in the operation of the mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen It is intended to provide a case for a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal that can be assisted.
  • the case is mounted to a mobile communication terminal provided with a touch screen, a body fixing portion attached to one surface of the mobile communication terminal body; A cover formed to cover all or part of the touch screen, and having a magnetic member for emitting a magnetic force signal, the cover having at least one opening; A connection part connecting one side of the body fixing part to one side of the cover; And a keypad provided with a plurality of key buttons, mounted on the cover, and configured to apply a touch input according to a user's key button manipulation to the touch screen through the opening hole.
  • the keypad, NFC tag recorded keypad model information may be further provided.
  • the upper surface of the plurality of key buttons may be characterized in that the letter corresponding to each key button is formed in an intaglio, embossed or braille.
  • the key button is provided with a restoring means made of an elastic material button portion which is deformed up and down according to the change in the vertical pressure value applied from the outside;
  • the pressing projection which the end is in contact with the touch screen as the button portion is deformed in the lower direction; may be provided.
  • the cover may include at least one guide hole formed in a straight or cross shape, and the keypad may include a guide protrusion penetrating the guide hole; A fastening member extending in a horizontal direction at an end of the guide protrusion; And a reference protrusion contacting a predetermined area of the touch screen.
  • a mobile communication terminal equipped with a case having a magnetic member and a keypad comprising: a touch screen to which a touch input is applied and a data processing result corresponding to the touch input is displayed; A memory unit for installing a keypad management application and storing software designed to perform data processing based on a touch input applied to the touch screen; A magnetic sensor for sensing a magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member; And when a magnetic force signal sensed by the magnetic sensor is equal to or greater than a reference value, activates a keypad management application to generate a virtual keyboard corresponding to the shape of the keypad on the touch screen, and a touch input is input to the virtual keyboard according to the keypad operation.
  • a control unit for performing data processing in association with a memory unit when applied is provided.
  • the apparatus may further include an NFC reader unit for reading model information recorded on the keypad through short-range communication, wherein the controller controls the virtual keyboard matched with the read model information to be generated on the touch screen.
  • the controller may generate a virtual keyboard matched with the model information on the touch screen when the model information of the keypad is input through the touch screen.
  • the keypad may further include a reference protrusion contacting a predetermined area of the touch screen, and the controller may adjust the position of the virtual keyboard based on the position information detected according to the contact of the reference protrusion.
  • a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal that can assist the use of the mobile communication terminal of the information dismissive layer, such as the starting handicapped or middle-aged people who have difficulty in operating the mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen You can provide a case.
  • FIG. 1A and 1B are perspective views of an entire case for a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2D are perspective views illustrating a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad provided in a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views showing the structure of a key button according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad of a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad of a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 6A and 7B illustrate examples of a method of adjusting a position of a keypad attached to a case according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a virtual keyboard is generated on a touch screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • case 10 body fixing part
  • connection part 40 keypad
  • control unit 150 NFC reader unit
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B are perspective views of an entire case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 2A to 2D are mobile communication terminals 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the coupling structure of the cover 20 and the keypad 40 with which the case 1 is provided.
  • a case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 includes a body fixing part 10, a cover 20, a connection part 30, and a keypad 40. It includes.
  • Body fixing portion 10 is a configuration that is attached to the mobile communication terminal 100 body.
  • the attachment to the body of the mobile communication terminal 100 is attached to the shape surrounding both the side and the lower surface of the mobile communication terminal 100, or is attached to any one of the side, the lower surface or the upper surface, as well as the mobile communication terminal ( It should be interpreted to encompass all things attached to one side of another case already mounted in 100).
  • the body fixing unit 10 may be attached to only one side of the mobile communication terminal 100, or may be shaped to be attached to all sides and lower surfaces of the mobile communication terminal 100 as shown in FIG. 1B. . On the other hand, it may be attached to one side of the mobile communication terminal 100 or another case already mounted in the mobile communication terminal 100 through a contact member applied to a certain area of the body fixing part 10.
  • the cover 20 is formed in a shape covering all or part of the touch screen 110 provided on the upper surface of the mobile communication terminal 100.
  • the upper and lower surfaces or the inside of the cover 20 is provided with a magnetic member 21 for emitting a magnetic force signal.
  • the strength of the magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member 21 varies with distance.
  • the magnetic force signal of the magnetic sensor 130 of the mobile communication terminal 100 is greater than the reference value. Is detected by the) determines whether the cover 20 is open or closed.
  • the cover 20 is formed with at least one opening hole 22 penetrating the upper surface and the lower surface. A detailed description of the opening hole 22 will be described later.
  • connection part 30 is configured to connect one side of the body fixing part 10 to one side of the cover 20.
  • the connection part 30 may be made of a flexible material, and thus, the user easily covers the cover 20 while the other side of the body fixing part 10 is attached to one surface of the body of the mobile communication terminal 100. ) To cover the touch screen 110 or to separate the cover 20 and the touch screen 110.
  • connection part 30 may be directly attached to one surface of the body of the mobile communication terminal 100 or may be attached to one surface of another case already mounted on the mobile communication terminal 100, in this case the mobile communication terminal 100. It should be interpreted that a certain area of the connection part 30 attached to one surface of the body or another case is the body fixing part 10.
  • the keypad 40 is provided with a plurality of key buttons 41 and is seated on the upper or lower surface of the cover 20 or placed between the upper and lower surfaces, and manipulates the user's key button 41 through the opening hole 22. Is a configuration for transmitting a touch input according to the touch screen 110.
  • At least one or more additional openings may be formed in the body fixing unit 10 or the cover 20 so that the power button, the volume control button, the home button, etc. of the mobile communication terminal 100 may be exposed to the outside. Of course it is.
  • the opening hole 22 formed in the cover 20 may vary. That is, the opening hole 22 may be formed at each position corresponding to each key button 41 as shown in FIG. 2A, and forms the same row or column as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C. It may be formed at a position corresponding to the key buttons 41, it may be formed to accommodate the area consisting of all the key button 41, as shown in Figure 2d.
  • the key buttons 41 provided in the keypad 40 are arranged in four rows and three columns, which are illustrated as a total of twelve, but are not limited thereto. It should be understood that it can encompass all types of arrays.
  • the cover 20 may be opened or closed with a transparent member so that a user may check display contents displayed on a predetermined area of the touch screen.
  • a view window 24 may be provided. If the touch screen 110 is an electrostatic type, the transparent member of the view window 24 is made of a conductive material so that a change in current caused by contact of a user's finger or touch pen is caused by the touch screen. Can be delivered to
  • 3A and 3B are sectional views showing the structure of the key button 41 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the key button 41 may be provided with a button portion 43 and a pressing protrusion 44.
  • the button portion 43 is configured to be deformed up and down in accordance with the change in the vertical pressure value applied from the outside, the pressing projection 44 is formed in a shape protruding to the lower side of the button portion 43 so that the button portion 43 is The terminal is in contact with the touch screen 110 as it is deformed in the downward direction. That is, in the state in which no vertical pressure is applied, the pressing protrusion 44 is spaced apart from the touch screen 110 by a predetermined interval.
  • the upper surface of the button unit 43 is deformed in the direction of the touch screen 110 by the pressure generated when the user presses the finger, the touch pen, the ball pen, or the like. Accordingly, the touch input is transmitted to the touch screen 110 through the pressing protrusion 44, and when the force for pressing the upper surface of the button portion 43 disappears, the button portion 43 is moved upward by a restoring means made of an elastic material. As it is restored to the pressing projection 44 is spaced apart from the touch screen (110).
  • the touch input is a pressure at the contacted position, and in the electrostatic method, the touch input is a change in capacitance value at the touched position.
  • the end of the pressing protrusion 44 should be made of a conductive material.
  • a letter corresponding to each key button 41 may be formed in an intaglio, embossed or braille on the upper surface of the plurality of key buttons 41.
  • the characters should be interpreted to encompass all symbols, as well as languages such as Korean consonants and vowels, English letters or numbers.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a coupling structure of the cover 20 and the keypad 40 of the case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is another embodiment of the present invention
  • the cover 20 of the case 1 for the mobile communication terminal 100 is a date (-), cross (+) or asterisk (*) shape
  • the guide hole 23 may be formed, and the guide hole 23 may be at least one.
  • the guide hole 23 may be formed in the horizontal direction.
  • the guide hole 23 may be formed in the longitudinal direction.
  • the guide hole 23 is formed in a cross (+) or asterisk (*) shape, etc. It may be, but is not limited thereto.
  • the keypad 40 may further include a guide protrusion 45, a fastening member 46, and a reference protrusion 47.
  • the guide protrusion 45 protrudes from the lower surface of the keypad 40 and passes through the guide hole 23, and the fastening member 46 extends in the horizontal direction from the end of the guide protrusion 45 penetrating through the guide hole 23. do.
  • the cover 20 is disposed between the lower surface of the keypad 40 and the fastening member 46 to prevent the keypad 40 from being inadvertently removed from the cover 20. Can be.
  • reference protrusion 47 protrudes from the lower surface of the keypad 40 and contacts any point on the touch screen 110 through the opening.
  • the keypad 40 may further include a NFC (Near Field Communication) tag in which keypad model information is recorded.
  • the NFC tag 42 may be provided on the upper or lower surface or inserted between the upper and lower surfaces. .
  • the NFC tag 42 may store personal information such as name and age of the user, as well as information on functions frequently used through the mobile communication terminal 100.
  • the user only needs to detach the keypad 40 provided with the NFC tag 42 from another mobile communication terminal, which is previously used, and attach the keypad 40 to another mobile communication terminal.
  • the keypad model information from the NFC tag 42, as well as the user's personal information and information on the functions frequently used through the mobile communication terminal 100 can be automatically recognized by the other mobile communication terminal 100 There is also an advantage.
  • the position where the reference protrusion 47 provided in the case 1 and the touch screen 110 are contacted is also changed, and the position of the virtual screen is also changed in the same manner by detecting the position change of the reference protrusion 47. Details regarding the change of the position of the virtual screen generated on the touch screen 110 will be described later.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is a virtual keyboard (not shown) on the touch screen 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • 115 is a diagram illustrating an example of generation.
  • the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a touch screen 110, a memory unit 120, a magnetic sensor 130, and a controller 140.
  • the touch screen 110 is an interactive graphic input device that allows a user to directly specify a location while viewing a screen.
  • the touch screen 110 may identify the location and process a specific data.
  • input data can be directly received from the screen. That is, the touch screen 110 is configured to receive a touch input and display a data processing result corresponding to the touch input.
  • the memory unit 120 is a component in which a keypad management application is installed and at least one software designed to perform data processing based on a touch input applied to the touch screen 110 is stored.
  • the memory unit 120 should be understood as encompassing all means having storage functions such as an IC memory made of a semiconductor, a magnetic memory applying the principle of magnetic recording, an optical memory applying an optical disk, and a flash memory. It may consist of one or two or more combinations.
  • the keypad management application that receives the keypad model information generates a virtual keyboard on the touch screen under the control of the controller 140.
  • the magnetic sensor 130 is configured to detect a magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member 21 provided in the case (1). Specifically, when it is detected by the magnetic sensor 130 whether a magnetic force signal having a predetermined reference strength or more is present, information about it is transmitted to the controller 140.
  • the controller 140 includes at least one computer processor, and the virtual keyboard corresponding to the shape of the keypad 40 by activating an application for managing the keypad 40 when the magnetic force signal detected by the magnetic sensor 130 is equal to or greater than a reference value. 115 controls to be generated on the touch screen 110.
  • the controller 140 determines that the touch screen 110 is covered when the detected magnetic force signal is greater than or equal to the reference value, so that the user may open the mobile communication terminal 100 through the keypad 40 instead of the touch screen 110.
  • the virtual keyboard 115 is controlled to be generated at a position corresponding to the keypad 40 in the entire area of the touch screen 110 so as to be operated.
  • the controller 140 receives the reference protrusion contact point 116 information, which is the position where the reference protrusion 47 is in contact with the touch screen 110, and determines the position of the virtual keyboard 115 generated on the touch screen 110. I can regulate it.
  • the controller 140 when it is determined that the reference protrusion contact point 116, which is the position of the reference protrusion 47 that is in contact with the touch screen 110, is moved 5 mm to the left, the controller 140 also controls the virtual keyboard 115 to the left. 5mm may be generated on the touch screen 110 by moving.
  • the controller 140 performs data processing in association with the memory 120.
  • the type of the keypad 40 provided in the case 1 may be very diverse, for example, the user directly inputs the model information of the keypad 40 through the touch screen 110 or touch screen 110
  • the virtual keyboard 115 corresponding to the keypad 40 may be generated by selecting one of the list of keypads 40 displayed on the keyboard.
  • the bar may further include a mobile communication NFC reader unit 150, the NFC reader unit 150 is a keypad 40 that is transmitted from the NFC tag 42 provided in the case 1 through short-range communication ) Model information can be read.
  • the NFC reader unit 150 is a keypad 40 that is transmitted from the NFC tag 42 provided in the case 1 through short-range communication ) Model information can be read.
  • the controller 140 searches for a virtual keyboard 115 matching the corresponding keypad 40 model information from the memory.
  • the touch screen 110 may be controlled to be generated.
  • the control unit 140 is information about the function frequently used through the user's personal information (eg, age, gender, disability) or the mobile communication terminal 100 from the NFC tag 42 provided in the case (1) It can be read together and delivered to the control unit 140.
  • the present invention is applied to a mobile communication terminal and a case for a mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen, to be used to improve the touch screen operation efficiency of the visually impaired or middle-aged people who are familiar with the operation of the mobile communication terminal through the unique touch of the keypad. Can be.

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Disclosed are a mobile communication terminal and a case for a mobile communication terminal. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a case for a mobile communication terminal, the case mounted to a mobile communication terminal provided with a touch screen, which comprises: a body fixing part attached to one surface of a mobile communication terminal body; a cover, provided with a magnetic member emitting magnetic signals, which is configured in a shape that covers all or a portion of the touch screen, and includes at least one opening hole formed therein; a connecting part connecting one side of the body fixing part to one side of the cover; and a keypad, seated in the cover, which is provided with a plurality of key buttons and applies, to the touch screen, a touch input according to a user's key button operation through the opening hole.

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이동통신 단말 및 이동통신 단말용 케이스Mobile terminal and case for mobile terminal
본 발명은 이동통신 단말 및 이동통신 단말에 장착되는 케이스에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는 키패드가 부착된 케이스 및 상기 케이스의 커버가 터치스크린으로부터 소정 거리 내에 위치하는지 감지하여 터치스크린이 커버에 의해 덮여진 상태로 판단되면 터치스크린 상에 가상 키보드를 생성하고, 상기 키패드를 거쳐 가상 키보드에 전달되는 사용자에 의한 터치 입력에 대응되는 데이터 처리를 수행하는 이동통신 단말에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a case mounted to the mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, a touch screen is covered by a cover by detecting a case having a keypad and a cover of the case located within a predetermined distance from the touch screen. The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal that generates a virtual keyboard on a touch screen and performs data processing corresponding to a touch input by a user transmitted to the virtual keyboard through the keypad.
최근에는 인터넷 및 무선 통신 기기의 발달로 인해 남녀 노소 누구나 장소의 제한 없이 인터넷을 쉽게 접속할 수 있고, 더 이상 데스크 탑 컴퓨터에만 의존하지 않고 PDA(Personal Digital Assistants), E-BOOK, 스마트폰, 태플릿 PC 과 같은 터치스크린이 구비된 이동통신 단말을 통해 언제, 어디에서나 원하는 정보를 손쉽게 접근할 수 있다.Recently, due to the development of the Internet and wireless communication devices, both young and old can easily access the Internet without any restrictions, and no longer rely solely on desktop computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), E-BOOKs, smart phones, tablets Through a mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen, such as a PC, you can easily access the desired information anytime, anywhere.
일 예로서, 이동통신 단말의 전면에 구비된 터치스크린을 손가락이나 포인터 등을 이용하여 터치함으로써 사용자가 명령이나 정보를 입력할 수 있으며, 이와 같이 이동통신 단말의 급속한 보급과 발달에 의해 생활 전방에 활용성이 확대되면서 이와 같이 편리하고 실용적인 모바일 기기에 대한 일반인들의 사용도가 증가 되고 있다.As an example, a user may input a command or information by touching a touch screen provided on the front of the mobile communication terminal using a finger or a pointer. As the usability increases, the general public's use of such convenient and practical mobile devices is increasing.
이에 반해 시각 장애인은 물론 중장년층 등을 포함하는 정보소외계층은 이동통신 단말을 비롯한 사물을 조작함에 있어서, 일반인과는 다르게 손가락으로 느껴지는 촉각을 가장 중요한 인지 수단으로 활용한다.On the other hand, the information alienated people, including the visually impaired and the elderly, use the tactile sensations sensed by their fingers as the most important cognitive means when manipulating things including mobile communication terminals.
현재, 고유의 촉감을 전달하는 키패드가 구비되는 이동통신 단말은 대부분 2세대 이동 통신(2 Generation mobile communication) 방식을 채용하고 있으나, 이동통신사의 경영상 이유 또는 국가 정책상의 이유로 서비스 범위가 점차 축소되고 있는 실정이며, 이에 따라 2세대 이동 통신 방식이 채용된 이동통신 단말의 사용자는 3세대 이동 통신 또는 4세대 이동 통신 방식을 지원하는 이동통신 단말로 전환되고 있다. 이러한 3세대 이동 통신 또는 4세대 이동 통신 방식을 지원하는 이동통신 단말에는 일반적으로 터치스크린이 구비된다.Currently, most mobile communication terminals equipped with keypads for delivering a unique tactile touch employ a second generation mobile communication method, but the service range is gradually reduced due to the management reasons of the mobile carrier or national policy. Accordingly, the user of the mobile communication terminal employing the second generation mobile communication method has been converted to a mobile communication terminal supporting the third generation mobile communication or the fourth generation mobile communication method. A mobile communication terminal supporting the third generation or fourth generation mobile communication method is generally provided with a touch screen.
하지만, 터치스크린은 기존의 키패드와는 달리 버튼 누름 등에 따른 고유의 촉감을 제공하지 못할 뿐만 아니라 하나의 버튼을 다른 버튼과 구획하는 요철이나 홈 또한 형성되어 있지 않은 관계로, 기존의 키패드 조작에 익숙한 정보소외계층은 터치스크린을 조작하는 데에 매우 큰 거부감이나 불편함을 느끼고 있다.However, unlike conventional keypads, touch screens do not provide a unique touch due to button presses, and also do not have irregularities or grooves that partition one button from another button. The information alienated people feel a great rejection or inconvenience in operating the touch screen.
본 발명은 전술된 종래기술의 문제점을 해결하기 위해서 안출된 것으로서, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 터치스크린이 구비된 이동통신 단말에 대한 조작에 어려움을 겪는 정보소외계층의 이동통신 단말 사용을 보조할 수 있는 이동통신 단말 및 이동통신 단말용 케이스을 제공하고자 한다.The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, the use of the mobile communication terminal of the information marginalization layer having difficulty in the operation of the mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen It is intended to provide a case for a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal that can be assisted.
또한, 이동통신 단말용 케이스에 사용자에게 익숙한 키패드를 부착함으로써, 터치스크린이 커버에 의해 가려진 상태에서도 사용자의 손을 통해 전달되는 고유의 촉감을 통해 이동통신 단말에 대한 조작 능률을 향상시키고자 한다.In addition, by attaching a keypad familiar to a user to the case for a mobile communication terminal, even if the touch screen is covered by a cover, through the inherent touch transmitted through the user's hand to improve the operation efficiency for the mobile communication terminal.
또한, 케이스에 형성된 가이드홀을 통해 키패드의 위치가 조절됨으로써, 손 크기가 상이한 사용자들 모두가 최적의 그립감으로 이동통신 단말을 조작할 수 있도록 하고자 한다.In addition, by adjusting the position of the keypad through the guide hole formed in the case, it is intended to enable all users with different hand sizes to operate the mobile communication terminal with the optimal grip.
본 발명이 이루고자 하는 기술적 과제는 이상에서 언급한 기술적 과제로 제한되지 않으며 언급되지 않은 또 다른 기술적 과제들은 아래의 기재로부터 본 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 명확하게 이해될 수 있을 것이다.The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. will be.
본 발명의 일 측면에 의하면, 터치스크린이 구비되는 이동통신 단말에 장착되는 케이스에 있어서, 이동통신 단말 몸체의 일면과 부착되는 몸체 고정부; 상기 터치스크린의 전부 또는 일부를 가리는 형상으로 형성되고, 자기력 신호를 방출하는 자성부재가 구비되며, 적어도 하나 이상의 개방홀이 형성되는 커버; 상기 몸체 고정부의 일측을 커버의 일측과 연결하는 연결부; 및 복수개의 키버튼이 구비되고, 상기 커버에 안착되며, 상기 개방홀을 통해 사용자의 키버튼 조작에 따른 터치 입력을 상기 터치스크린에 인가하는 키패드;를 포함하는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스가 제공된다.According to an aspect of the invention, the case is mounted to a mobile communication terminal provided with a touch screen, a body fixing portion attached to one surface of the mobile communication terminal body; A cover formed to cover all or part of the touch screen, and having a magnetic member for emitting a magnetic force signal, the cover having at least one opening; A connection part connecting one side of the body fixing part to one side of the cover; And a keypad provided with a plurality of key buttons, mounted on the cover, and configured to apply a touch input according to a user's key button manipulation to the touch screen through the opening hole. .
또한, 상기 키패드는, 키패드 모델 정보가 기록된 NFC 태그;가 더 구비되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In addition, the keypad, NFC tag recorded keypad model information; may be further provided.
또한, 상기 복수개의 키버튼 상면에는 각 키버튼에 대응하는 문자가 음각, 양각 또는 점자로 형성되는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.In addition, the upper surface of the plurality of key buttons may be characterized in that the letter corresponding to each key button is formed in an intaglio, embossed or braille.
또한, 상기 키버튼은, 탄성 재질로 이루어진 복원 수단을 구비하여 외부로부터 인가되는 수직 압력값의 변화에 따라 상하로 변형되는 버튼부; 및In addition, the key button is provided with a restoring means made of an elastic material button portion which is deformed up and down according to the change in the vertical pressure value applied from the outside; And
상기 버튼부의 하측으로 돌출되는 형상으로 형성되고, 상기 버튼부가 하부 방향으로 변형됨에 따라 말단이 상기 터치스크린과 접촉되는 누름 돌기;가 구비될 수 있다.It may be formed in a shape protruding to the lower side of the button portion, the pressing projection which the end is in contact with the touch screen as the button portion is deformed in the lower direction; may be provided.
또한, 상기 커버는, 일자 또는 십자 형상으로 형성되는 적어도 하나 이상의 가이드 홀이 형성되고, 상기 키패드는, 상기 가이드 홀을 관통하는 가이드 돌기; 상기 가이드 돌기의 말단에서 수평방향으로 연장되는 체결 부재; 및 상기 터치스크린의 소정 영역에 접촉되는 기준 돌기;이 더 구비될 수 있다.The cover may include at least one guide hole formed in a straight or cross shape, and the keypad may include a guide protrusion penetrating the guide hole; A fastening member extending in a horizontal direction at an end of the guide protrusion; And a reference protrusion contacting a predetermined area of the touch screen.
본 발명의 다른 측면에 의하면, 자성부재와 키패드가 구비된 케이스가 장착되는 이동통신 단말에 있어서, 터치 입력이 인가되고, 상기 터치 입력에 대응하는 데이터 처리 결과가 디스플레이되는 터치스크린; 키패드 관리용 애플리케이션이 설치되고, 상기 터치스크린에 인가되는 터치 입력에 근거하여 데이터 처리를 수행하도록 설계된 소프트웨어가 저장되는 메모리부; 상기 자성부재로부터 방출되는 자기력 신호를 감지하는 자기센서; 및 상기 자기센서에 의해 감지되는 자기력 신호가 기준값 이상인 경우 키패드 관리용 애플리케이션을 활성화하여 상기 키패드의 형상과 대응되는 가상 키보드를 상기 터치스크린에 생성하고, 상기 키패드 조작에 따라 상기 가상 키보드에 터치 입력이 인가되면 메모리부와 연동하여 데이터 처리를 수행하는 제어부;를 포함하는, 이동통신 단말이 제공된다.According to another aspect of the present invention, a mobile communication terminal equipped with a case having a magnetic member and a keypad, comprising: a touch screen to which a touch input is applied and a data processing result corresponding to the touch input is displayed; A memory unit for installing a keypad management application and storing software designed to perform data processing based on a touch input applied to the touch screen; A magnetic sensor for sensing a magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member; And when a magnetic force signal sensed by the magnetic sensor is equal to or greater than a reference value, activates a keypad management application to generate a virtual keyboard corresponding to the shape of the keypad on the touch screen, and a touch input is input to the virtual keyboard according to the keypad operation. A control unit for performing data processing in association with a memory unit when applied is provided.
또한, 근거리통신을 통해 상기 키패드에 기록된 모델 정보를 읽어들이는 NFC 리더부;를 더 포함하고, 상기 제어부는, 읽어들인 모델 정보에 매칭된 가상 키보드가 상기 터치스크린에 생성되도록 제어하는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.The apparatus may further include an NFC reader unit for reading model information recorded on the keypad through short-range communication, wherein the controller controls the virtual keyboard matched with the read model information to be generated on the touch screen. You can do
또한, 상기 제어부는, 상기 터치스크린을 통해 키패드의 모델 정보가 입력되면, 상기 모델 정보에 매칭된 가상 키보드를 상기 터치스크린에 생성하는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.The controller may generate a virtual keyboard matched with the model information on the touch screen when the model information of the keypad is input through the touch screen.
또한, 상기 키패드는, 상기 터치스크린의 소정 영역에 접촉되는 기준 돌기가 더 구비되고, 상기 제어부는, 상기 기준 돌기의 접촉에 따라 감지되는 위치 정보에 근거하여 상기 가상 키보드의 위치를 조절하는 것을 특징으로 할 수 있다.The keypad may further include a reference protrusion contacting a predetermined area of the touch screen, and the controller may adjust the position of the virtual keyboard based on the position information detected according to the contact of the reference protrusion. You can do
본 발명의 실시예들에 따르면, 터치스크린이 구비된 이동통신 단말에 대한 조작에 어려움을 겪는 시작장애인 또는 중장년층 등 정보소외계층의 이동통신 단말 사용을 보조할 수 있는 이동통신 단말 및 이동통신 단말용 케이스을 제공할 수 있다.According to embodiments of the present invention, for a mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal that can assist the use of the mobile communication terminal of the information dismissive layer, such as the starting handicapped or middle-aged people who have difficulty in operating the mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen You can provide a case.
또한, 이동통신 단말용 케이스에 사용자에게 익숙한 키패드를 부착함으로써, 터치스크린이 커버에 의해 가려진 상태에서도 사용자의 손을 통해 전달되는 고유의 촉감을 통해 이동통신 단말에 대한 조작 능률을 향상시킬 수 있다.In addition, by attaching a keypad familiar to the user to the case for the mobile communication terminal, it is possible to improve the operation efficiency for the mobile communication terminal through the unique touch transmitted through the user's hand even when the touch screen is covered by the cover.
또한, 케이스에 형성된 가이드홀을 통해 키패드의 위치가 조절됨으로써, 손 크기가 상이한 사용자들 모두가 최적의 그립감으로 이동통신 단말을 조작할 수 있다.In addition, by adjusting the position of the keypad through the guide hole formed in the case, all users with different hand sizes can operate the mobile communication terminal with the optimal grip.
도 1a 및 도 1b는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말용 케이스 전체의 사시도이다.1A and 1B are perspective views of an entire case for a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2a 내지 도 2d는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말용 케이스에 구비되는 커버와 키패드의 결합 구조를 나타낸 사시도이다.2A to 2D are perspective views illustrating a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad provided in a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 3a 및 도 3b는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 키버튼의 구조를 도시한 단면도이다.3A and 3B are cross-sectional views showing the structure of a key button according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말용 케이스의 커버 및 키패드의 결합 구조를 나타낸 사시도이다.4 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad of a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말용 케이스의 커버 및 키패드의 결합 구조를 나타낸 측단면도이다.5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a coupling structure of a cover and a keypad of a case for a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 6a 및 도 7b는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따라 케이스에 부착되는 키패드의 위치가 조절되는 방식의 일 예를 나타낸 도면이다.6A and 7B illustrate examples of a method of adjusting a position of a keypad attached to a case according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
도 7은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말의 개략적인 구성을 도시한 블록도이다.7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 8은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따라 터치스크린에 가상 키보드가 생성된 일 예를 나타낸 도면이다.8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a virtual keyboard is generated on a touch screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
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1: 케이스 10: 몸체 고정부1: case 10: body fixing part
20: 커버 21: 자성부재20: cover 21: magnetic member
22: 개방홀 23: 가이드홀22: opening hole 23: guide hole
24: 확인창24: Confirmation window
30: 연결부 40: 키패드30: connection part 40: keypad
41: 키버튼 42: NFC 태그41: keybutton 42: NFC tag
43: 버튼부 44: 누름 돌기43: button 44: pressing projection
45: 가이드 돌기 46: 체결 부재45: guide protrusion 46: fastening member
47: 기준 돌기47: standard turning
100: 이동통신 단말 110: 터치스크린100: mobile communication terminal 110: touch screen
115: 가상 키보드 116: 기준 돌기 접촉 지점115: virtual keyboard 116: reference projection contact point
120: 메모리부 130: 자기센서 120: memory 130: magnetic sensor
140: 제어부 150: NFC 리더부140: control unit 150: NFC reader unit
본 명세서에서 개시되는 실시예들은 본 발명의 범위를 한정하는 것으로 해석되거나 이용되지 않아야 할 것이다. 이 분야의 통상의 기술자에게 본 명세서의 실시예를 포함한 설명은 다양한 응용을 갖는다는 것이 당연하다. 따라서, 특허청구범위에 의해 한정되지 않는 이상, 임의의 실시예는 본 발명을 보다 잘 설명하기 위한 예시적인 것이며 본 발명의 범위가 실시예들로 한정되는 것을 의도하지 않는다. 또한, 본 발명을 설명함에 있어, 관련된 공지 구성 또는 기능에 대한 구체적인 설명이 본 발명의 요지를 흐릴 수 있다고 판단되는 경우에는 그 상세한 설명은 생략한다.The embodiments disclosed herein should not be interpreted or used as limiting the scope of the invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the description, including the embodiments herein, has a variety of applications. Accordingly, it is to be understood that certain embodiments are intended to illustrate the invention better, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the embodiments, unless limited by the claims. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.
이하, 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예를 더욱 상세하게 설명하기로 한다.Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the present invention in more detail.
도 1a 및 도 1b는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1) 전체의 사시도이고, 도 2a 내지 도 2d는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1)에 구비되는 커버(20)와 키패드(40)의 결합 구조를 나타낸 사시도이다.1A and 1B are perspective views of an entire case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2A to 2D are mobile communication terminals 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the coupling structure of the cover 20 and the keypad 40 with which the case 1 is provided.
도 1a 및 도 1b를 참조하면, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1)는 몸체 고정부(10), 커버(20), 연결부(30) 및 키패드(40)를 포함한다.1A and 1B, a case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body fixing part 10, a cover 20, a connection part 30, and a keypad 40. It includes.
몸체 고정부(10)는 이동통신 단말(100) 몸체와 부착되는 구성이다. 여기서 이동통신 단말(100) 몸체와 부착된다는 것은 이동통신 단말(100)의 측면 및 하면을 모두 감싸는 형상으로 부착되거나, 측면, 하면 또는 상면 중 어느 하나의 일정 영역과 부착되는 것은 물론 이동통신 단말(100)에 이미 장착되어 있는 다른 케이스의 일면에 부착되는 것을 모두 포괄하는 의미로 해석되어야 할 것이다. Body fixing portion 10 is a configuration that is attached to the mobile communication terminal 100 body. Here, the attachment to the body of the mobile communication terminal 100 is attached to the shape surrounding both the side and the lower surface of the mobile communication terminal 100, or is attached to any one of the side, the lower surface or the upper surface, as well as the mobile communication terminal ( It should be interpreted to encompass all things attached to one side of another case already mounted in 100).
즉, 도 1a와 같이 몸체 고정부(10)가 이동통신 단말(100)의 일 측면에만 부착될 수도 있고, 도 1b와 같이 이동통신 단말(100)의 모든 측면 및 하면에 부착되는 형상일 수 있다. 한편, 몸체 고정부(10)의 일정 영역에 도포되는 접촉부재를 통해 이동통신 단말(100) 또는 이동통신 단말(100)에 이미 장착되어 있는 다른 케이스의 일 측면에 부착될 수도 있다.That is, as shown in FIG. 1A, the body fixing unit 10 may be attached to only one side of the mobile communication terminal 100, or may be shaped to be attached to all sides and lower surfaces of the mobile communication terminal 100 as shown in FIG. 1B. . On the other hand, it may be attached to one side of the mobile communication terminal 100 or another case already mounted in the mobile communication terminal 100 through a contact member applied to a certain area of the body fixing part 10.
커버(20)는 이동통신 단말(100)의 상면에 구비되는 터치스크린(110)의 전부 또는 일부를 가리는 형상으로 형성된다. 이러한 커버(20)의 상면, 하면 또는 내부에는 자기력 신호를 방출하는 자성부재(21)가 구비된다. 이러한 자성부재(21)로부터 방출되는 자기력 신호의 강도는 거리에 따라 변화하는데, 커버(20)가 터치스크린(110)에 근접함에 따라 기준값 이상의 자기력 신호가 이동통신 단말(100)의 자기센서(130)에 의해 감지되어 커버(20)의 개폐 여부를 판단한다.The cover 20 is formed in a shape covering all or part of the touch screen 110 provided on the upper surface of the mobile communication terminal 100. The upper and lower surfaces or the inside of the cover 20 is provided with a magnetic member 21 for emitting a magnetic force signal. The strength of the magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member 21 varies with distance. As the cover 20 approaches the touch screen 110, the magnetic force signal of the magnetic sensor 130 of the mobile communication terminal 100 is greater than the reference value. Is detected by the) determines whether the cover 20 is open or closed.
또한, 커버(20)는 상면과 하면을 관통하는 적어도 하나 이상의 개방홀(22)이 형성된다. 개방홀(22)에 관한 구체적인 설명은 이하에서 별도 기술하기로 한다.In addition, the cover 20 is formed with at least one opening hole 22 penetrating the upper surface and the lower surface. A detailed description of the opening hole 22 will be described later.
연결부(30)는 몸체 고정부(10)의 일측을 커버(20)의 일측과 연결하는 구성이다. 이러한 연결부(30)는 플렉서블(flexsible)한 재질로 구성될 수 있으며, 이에 따라 몸체 고정부(10)의 타측이 이동통신 단말(100) 몸체의 일면과 부착된 상태에서 사용자가 용이하게 커버(20)로 터치스크린(110)을 덮거나 커버(20)와 터치스크린(110)을 이격시킬 수 있다.The connection part 30 is configured to connect one side of the body fixing part 10 to one side of the cover 20. The connection part 30 may be made of a flexible material, and thus, the user easily covers the cover 20 while the other side of the body fixing part 10 is attached to one surface of the body of the mobile communication terminal 100. ) To cover the touch screen 110 or to separate the cover 20 and the touch screen 110.
그리고, 연결부(30)가 직접 이동통신 단말(100) 몸체의 일면에 부착되거나 이동통신 단말(100)에 이미 장착되어 있는 다른 케이스의 일면에 부착될 수 있는 바, 이 경우 이동통신 단말(100) 몸체 또는 다른 케이스의 일면에 부착된 연결부(30)의 일정 영역이 몸체 고정부(10)인 것으로 해석되어야 할 것이다.In addition, the connection part 30 may be directly attached to one surface of the body of the mobile communication terminal 100 or may be attached to one surface of another case already mounted on the mobile communication terminal 100, in this case the mobile communication terminal 100. It should be interpreted that a certain area of the connection part 30 attached to one surface of the body or another case is the body fixing part 10.
키패드(40)는 복수개의 키버튼(41)이 구비되고, 커버(20)의 상면 또는 하면에 안착되거나 상명과 하면 사이에 게재되어, 개방홀(22)을 통해 사용자의 키버튼(41) 조작에 따른 터치 입력을 터치스크린(110)에 전달하는 구성이다.The keypad 40 is provided with a plurality of key buttons 41 and is seated on the upper or lower surface of the cover 20 or placed between the upper and lower surfaces, and manipulates the user's key button 41 through the opening hole 22. Is a configuration for transmitting a touch input according to the touch screen 110.
한편, 몸체 고정부(10) 또는 커버(20)에는 이동통신 단말(100)의 전원 버튼, 음량조절 버튼, 홈 버튼 등이 외부로 노출될 수 있도록 적어도 하나 이상의 추가적인 오프닝(opening)이 형성될 수 있음은 당연하다.Meanwhile, at least one or more additional openings may be formed in the body fixing unit 10 or the cover 20 so that the power button, the volume control button, the home button, etc. of the mobile communication terminal 100 may be exposed to the outside. Of course it is.
도 2a 내지 도 2d를 참조하면, 커버(20)에 형성되는 개방홀(22)은 다양할 수 있다. 즉, 개방홀(22)은 도 2a에 도시된 바와 같이 각 키버튼(41)과 대응되는 위치 마다 형성될 수 있고, 도 2b 및 도 2c와 같이 동일한 행(row) 또는 열(column)을 이루는 키버튼(41)들과 대응되는 위치에 형성될 수 있으며, 도 2d에 도시된 바와 같이 모든 키버튼(41)으로 구성되는 영역을 수용할 수 있도록 형성될 수 있다.2A to 2D, the opening hole 22 formed in the cover 20 may vary. That is, the opening hole 22 may be formed at each position corresponding to each key button 41 as shown in FIG. 2A, and forms the same row or column as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C. It may be formed at a position corresponding to the key buttons 41, it may be formed to accommodate the area consisting of all the key button 41, as shown in Figure 2d.
한편, 도 1a 및 도 1b와 도 2a 내지 도 2d에는 키패드(40)에 구비되는 키버튼(41)이 4행과 3열로 구성된 배열로서 총 12개인 것으로 도시되어 있으나, 이에 한정되지 않고 기존에 사용되고 있는 모든 유형의 배열을 포괄할 수 있는 것으로 이해되어야 할 것이다.1A and 1B, and FIGS. 2A to 2D, the key buttons 41 provided in the keypad 40 are arranged in four rows and three columns, which are illustrated as a total of twelve, but are not limited thereto. It should be understood that it can encompass all types of arrays.
아울러, 커버(20)에는 도 1a 및 도 1b와 도 2a 내지 도 2d 등에 도시된 바와 같이 사용자가 터치스크린의 일정 영역에 디스플레이되는 표시내용을 확인할 수 있도록 소정 너비와 폭으로 개방되거나 투명부재로 밀폐된 확인창(view window)(24)이 구비될 수 있다. 만약, 터치스크린이(110)이 정전식(electrostatic) 방식인 경우 확인창(view window)(24)의 투명부재는 전도성 재질로 이루져 사용자의 손가락 또는 터치펜의 접촉에 의한 전류 변화가 터치스크린에 전달되도록 할 수 있다.In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and 2A to 2D, the cover 20 may be opened or closed with a transparent member so that a user may check display contents displayed on a predetermined area of the touch screen. A view window 24 may be provided. If the touch screen 110 is an electrostatic type, the transparent member of the view window 24 is made of a conductive material so that a change in current caused by contact of a user's finger or touch pen is caused by the touch screen. Can be delivered to
도 3a 및 도 3b는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 키버튼(41)의 구조를 도시한 단면도이다.3A and 3B are sectional views showing the structure of the key button 41 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 3a 및 도 3b를 참조하면, 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 키버튼(41)은 버튼부(43) 및 누름 돌기(44)가 구비될 수 있다.3A and 3B, the key button 41 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a button portion 43 and a pressing protrusion 44.
버튼부(43)는 외부로부터 인가되는 수직 압력값의 변화에 따라 상하로 변형되는 구성이고, 누름 돌기(44)는 버튼부(43)의 하측으로 돌출되는 형상으로 형성되어 버튼부(43)가 하부 방향으로 변형됨에 따라 말단이 터치스크린(110)과 접촉되는 구성이다. 즉, 어떠한 수직 압력도 가해지지 않는 상태에서 누름 돌기(44)는 터치스크린(110)과 소정 간격만큼 이격된다.The button portion 43 is configured to be deformed up and down in accordance with the change in the vertical pressure value applied from the outside, the pressing projection 44 is formed in a shape protruding to the lower side of the button portion 43 so that the button portion 43 is The terminal is in contact with the touch screen 110 as it is deformed in the downward direction. That is, in the state in which no vertical pressure is applied, the pressing protrusion 44 is spaced apart from the touch screen 110 by a predetermined interval.
즉, 도 3a에 도시된 바와 같이 사용자가 손가락, 터치펜, 볼펜 등으로 누를 때 발생하는 압력에 의해 버튼부(43)의 상면이 도 3b에 도시된 바와 같이 터치스크린(110) 방향으로 변형된다. 이에 따라, 터치 입력이 누름 돌기(44)을 통해 터치스크린(110)로 전달되며, 버튼부(43)의 상면을 누르는 힘이 사라지면 버튼부(43)가 탄성 재질로 이루어진 복원 수단에 의해 상부 방향으로 복원됨에 따라 누름 돌기(44)가 터치스크린(110)으로부터 이격된다.That is, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, the upper surface of the button unit 43 is deformed in the direction of the touch screen 110 by the pressure generated when the user presses the finger, the touch pen, the ball pen, or the like. . Accordingly, the touch input is transmitted to the touch screen 110 through the pressing protrusion 44, and when the force for pressing the upper surface of the button portion 43 disappears, the button portion 43 is moved upward by a restoring means made of an elastic material. As it is restored to the pressing projection 44 is spaced apart from the touch screen (110).
이때, 터치스크린(110)이 저항막(resistive) 방식인 경우 터치 입력은 접촉된 위치의 압력이고, 정전식(electrostatic) 방식인 경우 터치 입력은 접촉된 위치의 정전용량(capacity) 값 변화이다. 만약, 터치스크린(110)이 정전식(electrostatic) 방식인 경우 누름 돌기(44)의 말단은 전도성 소재로 구성되어야 한다.In this case, when the touch screen 110 is a resistive type, the touch input is a pressure at the contacted position, and in the electrostatic method, the touch input is a change in capacitance value at the touched position. If the touch screen 110 is an electrostatic type, the end of the pressing protrusion 44 should be made of a conductive material.
한편, 복수개의 키버튼(41) 상면에는 각 키버튼(41)에 대응하는 문자가 음각, 양각 또는 점자로 형성될 수 있다. 여기서 문자는 한글의 자음 및 모음, 영자 또는 숫자 등의 언어는 물론 각종 기호를 모두 포괄하는 의미로 해석되어야 한다.On the other hand, a letter corresponding to each key button 41 may be formed in an intaglio, embossed or braille on the upper surface of the plurality of key buttons 41. Here, the characters should be interpreted to encompass all symbols, as well as languages such as Korean consonants and vowels, English letters or numbers.
도 4는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1)의 커버(20) 및 키패드(40)의 결합 구조를 나타낸 사시도이고, 도 5는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1)의 커버(20) 및 키패드(40)의 결합 구조를 나타낸 측단면도이며, 도 6a 및 도 7b는 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따라 케이스(1)에 부착되는 키패드(40)의 위치가 조절되는 방식의 일 예를 나타낸 도면이다. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a coupling structure of the cover 20 and the keypad 40 of the case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is another embodiment of the present invention Side cross-sectional view showing a coupling structure of the cover 20 and the keypad 40 of the case 1 for a mobile communication terminal 100 according to the example, Figures 6a and 7b is a case (in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention) 1 is a view showing an example of a method of adjusting the position of the keypad 40 attached to.
도 4 및 도 5를 참조하면, 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)용 케이스(1)의 커버(20)는 일자(-), 십자(+) 또는 별표(*) 형상의 가이드홀(23)이 형성될 수 있고, 이러한 가이드홀(23)은 적어도 하나 이상일 수 있다.4 and 5, the cover 20 of the case 1 for the mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention is a date (-), cross (+) or asterisk (*) shape The guide hole 23 may be formed, and the guide hole 23 may be at least one.
예를 들어, 개방홀(22)이 도 2b에 도시된 바와 같이 세로방향으로 형성되는 경우 가이드홀(23)은 횡 방향으로 형성될 수 있다. 또한, 개방홀(22)이 도 2c에 도시된 바와 같이 가로방향으로 형성되는 경우 가이드홀(23)은 종 방향으로 형성될 수 있다. 그리고, 개방홀(22)이 도 3d에 도시된 바와 같이 모든 키버튼(41)으로 구성되는 영역을 수용하도록 형성되는 경우 가이드홀(23)은 십자(+) 또는 별표(*) 형상 등으로 형성될 수 있으나, 이에 한정되는 것은 아니다.For example, when the opening hole 22 is formed in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 2B, the guide hole 23 may be formed in the horizontal direction. In addition, when the opening hole 22 is formed in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 2C, the guide hole 23 may be formed in the longitudinal direction. And, when the opening hole 22 is formed to accommodate the area consisting of all the key buttons 41, as shown in Figure 3d, the guide hole 23 is formed in a cross (+) or asterisk (*) shape, etc. It may be, but is not limited thereto.
이때, 키패드(40)는 가이드 돌기(45), 체결 부재(46) 및 기준 돌기(47)가 더 구비될 수 있다. 가이드 돌기(45)는 키패드(40)의 하면에서 돌출되어 가이드홀(23)을 관통하고, 체결 부재(46)는 가이드홀(23)을 관통한 가이드 돌기(45)의 말단에서 수평방향으로 연장된다. 이에 따라, 도 5에 도시된 바와 같이 키패드(40)의 하면과 체결 부재(46)의 사이에 커버(20)가 게재되어 키패드(40)가 커버(20)로부터 의도치 않게 분리되는 것을 방지할 수 있다.In this case, the keypad 40 may further include a guide protrusion 45, a fastening member 46, and a reference protrusion 47. The guide protrusion 45 protrudes from the lower surface of the keypad 40 and passes through the guide hole 23, and the fastening member 46 extends in the horizontal direction from the end of the guide protrusion 45 penetrating through the guide hole 23. do. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, the cover 20 is disposed between the lower surface of the keypad 40 and the fastening member 46 to prevent the keypad 40 from being inadvertently removed from the cover 20. Can be.
또한, 기준 돌기(47)는 키패드(40)의 하면으로부터 돌출되어 개방부를 통해 터치스크린(110) 상의 임의의 지점과 접촉된다. In addition, the reference protrusion 47 protrudes from the lower surface of the keypad 40 and contacts any point on the touch screen 110 through the opening.
또한, 키패드(40)에는 키패드 모델 정보가 기록된 NFC(Near Field Communication) 태그가 더 구비될 수 있는 바, 이러한 NFC 태그(42)는 상면 또는 하면에 마련되거나 상명과 하면 사이에 삽입될 수 있다. In addition, the keypad 40 may further include a NFC (Near Field Communication) tag in which keypad model information is recorded. The NFC tag 42 may be provided on the upper or lower surface or inserted between the upper and lower surfaces. .
또한, NFC 태그(42)에는 사용자의 성명, 나이 등과 같은 신상정보는 물론 이동통신 단말(100)을 통해 자주 사용하는 기능에 대한 정보가 함께 저장될 수도 있다.In addition, the NFC tag 42 may store personal information such as name and age of the user, as well as information on functions frequently used through the mobile communication terminal 100.
이에 따라, 사용자는 NFC 태그(42)가 구비된 키패드(40)를 기존에 사용해왔던 이동통신 단말로부터 분리하여 타 이동통신 단말에 장착하기만 하면, 타 이동통신 단말(100)의 NFC 리더부(150)가 NFC 태그(42)로부터 키패드 모델 정보는 물론 사용자의 신상정보와 이동통신 단말(100)을 통해 자주 사용하는 기능에 대한 정보가 타 이동통신 단말(100)에 자동으로 인식되도록 할 수 있는 장점 또한 있다.Accordingly, the user only needs to detach the keypad 40 provided with the NFC tag 42 from another mobile communication terminal, which is previously used, and attach the keypad 40 to another mobile communication terminal. 150, the keypad model information from the NFC tag 42, as well as the user's personal information and information on the functions frequently used through the mobile communication terminal 100 can be automatically recognized by the other mobile communication terminal 100 There is also an advantage.
도 6a 및 도 6b를 참조하면, 사용자가 케이스(1)에 힘을 가하여 커버(20)에 형성된 가이드 홈을 따라 케이스(1)의 위치를 좌측에서 우측으로 조절하는 일 예를 확인할 수 있다. 6A and 6B, it can be seen that the user adjusts the position of the case 1 from left to right along a guide groove formed in the cover 20 by applying a force to the case 1.
이때, 케이스(1)에 구비된 기준 돌기(47)와 터치스크린(110)이 접촉되는 위치도 함께 변경되고, 기준 돌기(47)의 위치 변경을 감지하여 가상 스크린의 위치 역시 동일하게 변경된다. 터치스크린(110)에 생성되는 가상 스크린의 위치 변경에 관한 사항은 이하에서 추가적으로 설명하기로 한다.At this time, the position where the reference protrusion 47 provided in the case 1 and the touch screen 110 are contacted is also changed, and the position of the virtual screen is also changed in the same manner by detecting the position change of the reference protrusion 47. Details regarding the change of the position of the virtual screen generated on the touch screen 110 will be described later.
도 7은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)의 개략적인 구성을 도시한 블록도이고, 도 8은 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따라 터치스크린(110)에 가상 키보드(115)가 생성된 일 예를 나타낸 도면이다. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a virtual keyboard (not shown) on the touch screen 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention. 115 is a diagram illustrating an example of generation.
도 7을 참조하면, 본 발명의 또 다른 실시예에 따른 이동통신 단말(100)은 터치스크린(110), 메모리부(120), 자기센서(130) 및 제어부(140)를 포함한다.Referring to FIG. 7, the mobile communication terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a touch screen 110, a memory unit 120, a magnetic sensor 130, and a controller 140.
터치스크린(110)은 사용자가 스크린을 보면서 직접 위치를 지정할 수 있는 대화형 그래픽 입력 장치로서, 문자나 특정 위치에 사람의 손 또는 물체가 닿으면, 그 위치를 파악하여 특정 데이터 처리를 할 수 있도록, 화면에서 직접 입력자료를 받을 수 있게 한 화면이다. 즉, 터치스크린(110)은 터치 입력이 인가되고, 상기 터치 입력에 대응하는 데이터 처리 결과가 디스플레이되는 구성이다.The touch screen 110 is an interactive graphic input device that allows a user to directly specify a location while viewing a screen. When a person's hand or an object touches a character or a specific location, the touch screen 110 may identify the location and process a specific data. In this screen, input data can be directly received from the screen. That is, the touch screen 110 is configured to receive a touch input and display a data processing result corresponding to the touch input.
메모리부(120)는 키패드 관리용 애플리케이션이 설치되고, 터치스크린(110)에 인가되는 터치 입력에 근거하여 데이터 처리를 수행하도록 설계된 적어도 하나 이상의 소프트웨어가 저장되는 구성이다. 이러한 메모리부(120)는 반도체로 된 IC메모리, 자기기록의 원리를 응용한 자기메모리, 광디스크를 응용한 광메모리, 플래시 메모리 등의 저장기능을 가지는 모든 수단을 포괄하는 것이로 이해되어야 하며, 어느 하나 또는 두가지 이상의 조합으로 구성될 수 있다. 키패드 모델 정보를 전달받은 키패드 관리용 애플리케이션이 제어부(140)의 제어에 따라 터치스크린에 가상 키보드를 생성하게 된다.The memory unit 120 is a component in which a keypad management application is installed and at least one software designed to perform data processing based on a touch input applied to the touch screen 110 is stored. The memory unit 120 should be understood as encompassing all means having storage functions such as an IC memory made of a semiconductor, a magnetic memory applying the principle of magnetic recording, an optical memory applying an optical disk, and a flash memory. It may consist of one or two or more combinations. The keypad management application that receives the keypad model information generates a virtual keyboard on the touch screen under the control of the controller 140.
자기센서(130)는 케이스(1)에 구비된 자성부재(21)로부터 방출되는 자기력 신호를 감지하는 구성이다. 구체적으로, 자기센서(130)에 의해 기 설정된 기준 강도 이상의 자기력 신호가 존재하는지 여부가 감지되면 그에 대한 정보가 제어부(140)로 전달된다.The magnetic sensor 130 is configured to detect a magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member 21 provided in the case (1). Specifically, when it is detected by the magnetic sensor 130 whether a magnetic force signal having a predetermined reference strength or more is present, information about it is transmitted to the controller 140.
제어부(140)는 적어도 하나 이상의 컴퓨터 프로세서를 포함하고, 자기센서(130)에 의해 감지되는 자기력 신호가 기준값 이상인 경우 키패드(40) 관리용 애플리케이션을 활성화하여 키패드(40)의 형상과 대응되는 가상 키보드(115)가 터치스크린(110)에 생성되도록 제어한다.The controller 140 includes at least one computer processor, and the virtual keyboard corresponding to the shape of the keypad 40 by activating an application for managing the keypad 40 when the magnetic force signal detected by the magnetic sensor 130 is equal to or greater than a reference value. 115 controls to be generated on the touch screen 110.
즉, 제어부(140)는 감지되는 자기력 신호가 기준값 이상인 경우 터치스크린(110)이 덮여진 상태로 판단하여, 사용자가 터치스크린(110)이 아닌 키패드(40)를 통해 이동통신 단말(100)을 조작할 수 있도록 터치스크린(110) 전체영역 중 키패드(40)와 대응되는 위치에 가상 키보드(115)가 생성되도록 제어한다.That is, the controller 140 determines that the touch screen 110 is covered when the detected magnetic force signal is greater than or equal to the reference value, so that the user may open the mobile communication terminal 100 through the keypad 40 instead of the touch screen 110. The virtual keyboard 115 is controlled to be generated at a position corresponding to the keypad 40 in the entire area of the touch screen 110 so as to be operated.
이때, 제어부(140)는 기준 돌기(47)가 터치스크린(110)에 접촉되는 위치인 기준 돌기 접촉 지점(116) 정보를 전달받아 터치스크린(110)에 생성되는 가상 키보드(115)의 위치를 조절할 수 있다. In this case, the controller 140 receives the reference protrusion contact point 116 information, which is the position where the reference protrusion 47 is in contact with the touch screen 110, and determines the position of the virtual keyboard 115 generated on the touch screen 110. I can regulate it.
예를 들어, 터치스크린(110)에 접촉되는 기준 돌기(47)의 위치인 기준 돌기 접촉 지점(116)이 좌측으로 5mm 이동된 것으로 판단되면, 제어부(140)는 가상 키보드(115) 역시 좌측으로 5mm 이동시켜 터치스크린(110)에 생성할 수 있다.For example, when it is determined that the reference protrusion contact point 116, which is the position of the reference protrusion 47 that is in contact with the touch screen 110, is moved 5 mm to the left, the controller 140 also controls the virtual keyboard 115 to the left. 5mm may be generated on the touch screen 110 by moving.
또한, 제어부(140)는 사용자의 키패드(40) 조작에 따라 가상 키보드(115)에 터치 입력이 인가되면 메모리부(120)와 연동하여 데이터 처리를 수행한다.In addition, when a touch input is applied to the virtual keyboard 115 according to the manipulation of the keypad 40 of the user, the controller 140 performs data processing in association with the memory 120.
한편, 케이스(1)에 구비되는 키패드(40)의 종류는 매우 다양할 수 있는 바, 예를 들어 사용자는 터치스크린(110)을 통해 키패드(40)의 모델 정보를 직접 입력하거나 터치스크린(110)에 디스플레이되는 키패드(40) 목록 중 어느 하나를 선택하여 해당 키패드(40)에 대응되는 가상 키보드(115)가 생성되도록 설정할 수 있다. On the other hand, the type of the keypad 40 provided in the case 1 may be very diverse, for example, the user directly inputs the model information of the keypad 40 through the touch screen 110 or touch screen 110 The virtual keyboard 115 corresponding to the keypad 40 may be generated by selecting one of the list of keypads 40 displayed on the keyboard.
다른 예를 들면, 이동통신 NFC 리더부(150)를 더 포함할 수 있는 바, NFC 리더부(150)는 근거리통신을 통해 케이스(1)에 구비된 NFC 태그(42)로부터 송출되는 키패드(40) 모델 정보를 읽어들일 수 있다.For another example, the bar may further include a mobile communication NFC reader unit 150, the NFC reader unit 150 is a keypad 40 that is transmitted from the NFC tag 42 provided in the case 1 through short-range communication ) Model information can be read.
키패드(40) 모델 정보가 사용자에 의해 입력 또는 선택되거나 NFC 리더부(150)에 의해 읽혀지면, 제어부(140)는 메모리로부터 해당 키패드(40) 모델 정보에 매칭된 가상 키보드(115)를 탐색하여 터치스크린(110)에 생성되도록 제어할 수 있다. 또한, 제어부(140)는 케이스(1)에 구비된 NFC 태그(42)로부터 사용자의 신상정보(예, 나이, 성별, 장애유무) 또는 이동통신 단말(100)을 통해 자주 사용하는 기능에 관한 정보를 함께 읽어들여 제어부(140)에 전달할 수 있다.When the keypad 40 model information is input or selected by the user or read by the NFC reader unit 150, the controller 140 searches for a virtual keyboard 115 matching the corresponding keypad 40 model information from the memory. The touch screen 110 may be controlled to be generated. In addition, the control unit 140 is information about the function frequently used through the user's personal information (eg, age, gender, disability) or the mobile communication terminal 100 from the NFC tag 42 provided in the case (1) It can be read together and delivered to the control unit 140.
이상에서 기재된 "포함하다" 등의 용어는, 특별히 반대되는 기재가 없는 한, 해당 구성 요소가 내재될 수 있음을 의미하는 것이므로, 다른 구성 요소를 제외하는 것이 아니라 다른 구성 요소를 더 포함할 수 있는 것으로 해석되어야 한다. The term "comprise" and the like described above means that the corresponding component may be inherent unless specifically stated otherwise, and thus may not include other components but may further include other components. Should be interpreted as
위에서 설명된 본 발명의 실시예들은 예시의 목적을 위해 개시된 것이며, 이들에 의하여 본 발명이 한정되는 것은 아니다. 또한, 본 발명에 대한 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자라면 본 발명의 사상과 범위 안에서 다양한 수정 및 변경을 가할 수 있을 것이며, 이러한 수정 및 변경은 본 발명의 범위에 속하는 것으로 보아야 할 것이다.The embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for purposes of illustration, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, one of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention will be able to add various modifications and changes within the spirit and scope of the present invention, these modifications and changes will be considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
본 발명은 터치스크린이 구비된 이동통신 단말 및 이동통신 단말용 케이스에 적용됨으로써, 키패드 고유의 촉감을 통한 이동통신 단말의 조작에 익숙한 시각장애인 또는 중장년층의 터치스크린 조작 능률을 향상시키는 데에 활용될 수 있다.The present invention is applied to a mobile communication terminal and a case for a mobile communication terminal equipped with a touch screen, to be used to improve the touch screen operation efficiency of the visually impaired or middle-aged people who are familiar with the operation of the mobile communication terminal through the unique touch of the keypad. Can be.

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  1. 터치스크린이 구비되는 이동통신 단말에 장착되는 케이스에 있어서,In the case mounted on a mobile communication terminal provided with a touch screen,
    이동통신 단말 몸체와 부착되는 몸체 고정부;A body fixing part attached to the mobile communication terminal body;
    상기 터치스크린의 전부 또는 일부를 가리는 형상으로 형성되고, 자기력 신호를 방출하는 자성부재가 구비되며, 적어도 하나 이상의 개방홀이 형성되는 커버;A cover formed to cover all or part of the touch screen, and having a magnetic member for emitting a magnetic force signal, the cover having at least one opening;
    상기 몸체 고정부의 일측을 커버의 일측과 연결하는 연결부; 및A connection part connecting one side of the body fixing part to one side of the cover; And
    복수개의 키버튼이 구비되고, 상기 커버에 안착되며, 상기 개방홀을 통해 사용자의 키버튼 조작에 따른 터치 입력을 상기 터치스크린에 인가하는 키패드;A keypad provided with a plurality of key buttons, mounted on the cover, and configured to apply a touch input according to a user's key button manipulation to the touch screen through the opening hole;
    를 포함하는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스Including, a case for a mobile communication terminal
  2. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 키패드는,The keypad is,
    키패드 모델 정보가 기록된 NFC 태그;An NFC tag in which keypad model information is recorded;
    가 더 구비되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스The case for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that is further provided
  3. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 복수개의 키버튼 상면에는 각 키버튼에 대응하는 문자가 음각, 양각 또는 점자로 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스Mobile communication terminal case, characterized in that the letters corresponding to each key button is formed in an intaglio, embossed or braille on the upper surface of the plurality of key buttons
  4. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 키버튼은,The key button,
    탄성 재질로 이루어진 복원 수단을 구비하여 외부로부터 인가되는 수직 압력값의 변화에 따라 상하로 변형되는 버튼부; 및A button unit having a restoring means made of an elastic material and deformed up and down according to a change in a vertical pressure value applied from the outside; And
    상기 버튼부의 하측으로 돌출되는 형상으로 형성되고, 상기 버튼부가 하부 방향으로 변형됨에 따라 말단이 상기 터치스크린과 접촉되는 누름 돌기;A push protrusion formed in a shape protruding downward from the button part, the end of which is in contact with the touch screen as the button part is deformed downward;
    가 구비되는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스Is provided, a case for a mobile communication terminal
  5. 제1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1,
    상기 커버는, 일자 또는 십자 형상으로 형성되는 적어도 하나 이상의 가이드 홀이 형성되고, The cover is formed with at least one guide hole formed in a straight or cross shape,
    상기 키패드는, The keypad is,
    상기 가이드 홀을 관통하는 가이드 돌기;A guide protrusion penetrating the guide hole;
    상기 가이드 돌기의 말단에서 수평방향으로 연장되는 체결 부재; 및A fastening member extending in a horizontal direction at an end of the guide protrusion; And
    상기 터치스크린의 소정 영역에 접촉되는 기준 돌기;A reference protrusion in contact with a predetermined area of the touch screen;
    이 더 구비되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말용 케이스The case for a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that is further provided
  6. 자성부재와 키패드가 구비된 케이스가 장착되는 이동통신 단말에 있어서, In the mobile communication terminal equipped with a case having a magnetic member and a keypad,
    터치 입력이 인가되고, 상기 터치 입력에 대응하는 데이터 처리 결과가 디스플레이되는 터치스크린;A touch screen to which a touch input is applied and a data processing result corresponding to the touch input is displayed;
    키패드 관리용 애플리케이션이 설치되고, 상기 터치스크린에 인가되는 터치 입력에 근거하여 데이터 처리를 수행하도록 설계된 소프트웨어가 저장되는 메모리부;A memory unit for installing a keypad management application and storing software designed to perform data processing based on a touch input applied to the touch screen;
    상기 자성부재로부터 방출되는 자기력 신호를 감지하는 자기센서; 및A magnetic sensor for sensing a magnetic force signal emitted from the magnetic member; And
    상기 자기센서에 의해 감지되는 자기력 신호가 기준값 이상인 경우 키패드 관리용 애플리케이션을 활성화하여 상기 키패드의 형상과 대응되는 가상 키보드를 상기 터치스크린에 생성하고, 상기 키패드 조작에 따라 상기 가상 키보드에 터치 입력이 인가되면 메모리부와 연동하여 데이터 처리를 수행하는 제어부;When the magnetic force signal sensed by the magnetic sensor is equal to or greater than a reference value, a keypad management application is activated to generate a virtual keyboard corresponding to the shape of the keypad on the touch screen, and a touch input is applied to the virtual keyboard according to the keypad operation. A controller which performs data processing in association with a memory unit;
    를 포함하는, 이동통신 단말Including, mobile communication terminal
  7. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    근거리통신을 통해 상기 키패드에 기록된 모델 정보를 읽어들이는 NFC 리더부;를 더 포함하고,NFC reader unit for reading the model information recorded on the keypad through the local area communication further includes,
    상기 제어부는, 읽어들인 모델 정보에 매칭된 가상 키보드가 상기 터치스크린에 생성되도록 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말The controller controls a virtual keyboard matched with the read model information to be generated on the touch screen.
  8. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 제어부는,The control unit,
    상기 터치스크린을 통해 키패드의 모델 정보가 입력되면, 상기 모델 정보에 매칭된 가상 키보드를 상기 터치스크린에 생성하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말When the model information of the keypad is input through the touch screen, a mobile keyboard characterized in that a virtual keyboard matched with the model information is generated on the touch screen.
  9. 제6항에 있어서,The method of claim 6,
    상기 키패드는, 상기 터치스크린의 소정 영역에 접촉되는 기준 돌기;가 더 구비되고,The keypad further includes a reference protrusion for contacting a predetermined area of the touch screen.
    상기 제어부는, 상기 기준 돌기의 접촉에 따라 감지되는 위치 정보에 근거하여 상기 가상 키보드의 위치를 조절하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 이동통신 단말The control unit, characterized in that for adjusting the position of the virtual keyboard based on the position information detected according to the contact of the reference projection, the mobile communication terminal
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