WO2015152443A1 - Stylet et terminal mobile ayant celui-ci - Google Patents

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WO2015152443A1
WO2015152443A1 PCT/KR2014/002856 KR2014002856W WO2015152443A1 WO 2015152443 A1 WO2015152443 A1 WO 2015152443A1 KR 2014002856 W KR2014002856 W KR 2014002856W WO 2015152443 A1 WO2015152443 A1 WO 2015152443A1
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홍지영
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  • the present invention relates to a stylus performing a touch input and a mobile terminal configured to receive a touch input.
  • Terminals may be divided into mobile / portable terminals and stationary terminals according to their mobility.
  • the mobile terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.
  • such a terminal is a multimedia player having a complex function such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music or video file, playing a game, or receiving a broadcast. Is being implemented.
  • a touch screen is applied to a design as a form of a new terminal provided to a user.
  • a stylus for performing touch input on the touch screen is provided as one component of the terminal. Accordingly, a stylus capable of various touch inputs and a mobile terminal capable of generating various control commands using the same may be considered.
  • One object of the present invention is to provide a stylus capable of generating various capacitance changes in a touch screen.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of generating various control commands by using various capacitance changes on the touch screen by the stylus.
  • the stylus according to an embodiment of the present invention, is formed extending in one direction and the first contact portion and the second contact portion is formed on the outer peripheral surface, one end of the body portion A tip portion disposed in the first portion, a first connection portion connecting the first contact portion and the tip portion, and a second connection portion connecting the second contact portion and the tip portion, wherein the tip portion touches the touch screen.
  • the first and second connectors comprise a material having a different dielectric constant so that different capacitance changes can be generated at each point.
  • the first contact portion and the second contact portion are disposed along the longitudinal direction of the body portion.
  • the first contact portion and the second contact portion may be spaced apart from each other.
  • the body portion is formed of a material having a dielectric constant different from that of the first and second connectors.
  • the body portion is formed of a synthetic resin material
  • the first and second contact portion is formed of a metal material is formed integrally with the body portion by a double injection.
  • the second connection part is branched from a part of the first connection part and connected to the second contact part.
  • a mobile terminal for displaying image information and converting a change in capacitance generated in a specific portion into an electrical input signal, electrically connected to the touch screen and processing the input signal And a control unit configured to touch the touch screen to generate a change in capacitance.
  • the touch screen may generate a first input signal when the first contact portion contacts when the tip portion touches the touch screen, and when the tip portion touches the touch screen.
  • the second contact unit is configured to generate a second input signal different from the first input signal.
  • the touch screen may be configured to generate a third input signal different from the first and second input signals when the first and second contact parts are sequentially contacted when the tip part touches the touch screen.
  • the touch screen may be generated by distinguishing the third input signal into a first sub input signal and a second sub input signal corresponding to functions opposite to each other, based on the order in which the first and second contact units contact each other. have.
  • the touch screen may be configured to generate a fourth input signal different from the first to third input signals when the first and second contact parts are contacted together when the tip part touches the touch screen.
  • the body portion is formed to extend in one direction, the tip portion disposed on one end of the body portion, the first connecting portion connected to the tip portion, at least a portion of the body by pressing operation A pressing operation part configured to be pulled in and pulled out of the part, and a second connection part provided in the pressing operation part and connected to the first connection part at the time of the drawing, wherein the first and second connection parts have different dielectric constants.
  • the stylus further includes a contact part exposed to the outside of the pressing manipulation part and connected to the second connection part.
  • the pressing manipulation part is formed to protrude on the outer circumferential surface of the body part in the drawn state.
  • the stylus further includes an elastic member installed inside the body portion and formed to elastically press the pressing manipulation part in the direction in which the stylus is drawn out.
  • the body portion is formed to extend in one direction
  • the tip portion is formed to be retractable and withdrawn at one end of the body portion, is configured to be pulled in and withdrawn at the other end of the body portion
  • a pressing operation part a first connection part disposed between the tip part and the pressing operation part and connected to the tip part when the tip part is drawn in, and a second connection part provided on the pressing operation part and connected to the first connection part when the pressing part is pulled in;
  • the first and second connectors include materials having different dielectric constants.
  • the first connecting portion is disposed to cover the inner wall of the body portion and extends in the longitudinal direction.
  • the stylus is disposed between the tip portion and the pressing manipulation portion, and an intermediate member provided with at least a portion of the first connection portion, and disposed between the tip portion and the intermediate member and the tip portion.
  • a first elastic member is formed to elastically press
  • a second elastic member is disposed between the pressing operation portion and the intermediate member is formed to elastically press the pressing operation portion.
  • the dielectric constant associated with the change in the capacitance generated on the touch screen is changed for each situation such as the contact point of the user with respect to the stylus, whether the pressing operation portion is pressed, or whether the tip portion is pressed. do.
  • various capacitance changes may be generated in the touch screen, and the mobile terminal may distinguish these changes in capacitance and perform different control commands.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B are conceptual views of one example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, viewed from different directions;
  • FIG. 3 is a conceptual view showing a state in which the stylus associated with the present invention is mounted on the terminal body of FIG.
  • FIG. 4 and 5 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing an example of the stylus shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the stylus shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 7 to 9 are conceptual views illustrating a user interface using the stylus shown in FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a stylus associated with the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a stylus associated with the present invention.
  • 12A and 12B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing another example of a stylus associated with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B are conceptual diagram illustrating a change in capacitance of the stylus shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B.
  • the mobile terminal described herein includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant, a portable multimedia player, a navigation, a slate PC , Tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices, such as smartwatches, glass glasses, head mounted displays, and the like. have.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal 100 related to the present invention.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a detector 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, and a controller 180. ) And the power supply unit 190 and the like.
  • the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential to implementing a mobile terminal, so a mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 of the components, between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or the mobile terminal 100 and the external server It may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication therebetween.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of the broadcast receiving module 111, the mobile communication module 112, the wireless internet module 113, the short range communication module 114, and the location information module 115. .
  • the input unit 120 may include a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, or a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user. , Touch keys, mechanical keys, and the like.
  • the voice data or the image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a control command of the user.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, an illumination sensor, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity.
  • Optical sensors e.g. cameras 121), microphones (see 122), battery gauges, environmental sensors (e.g.
  • the mobile terminal disclosed herein may use a combination of information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.
  • the output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a hap tip module 153, and an optical output unit 154. can do.
  • the display unit 151 forms a layer structure with or is integrally formed with the touch sensor, thereby implementing a touch screen.
  • the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and may also provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 connects a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, and an identification module. It may include at least one of a port, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port.
  • I / O audio input / output
  • I / O video input / output
  • earphone port an earphone port
  • the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications driven in the mobile terminal 100, data for operating the mobile terminal 100, and instructions. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.
  • at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (for example, a call forwarding, a calling function, a message receiving, and a calling function).
  • the application program may be stored in the memory 170 and installed on the mobile terminal 100 to be driven by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.
  • the controller 180 In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 may provide or process information or a function appropriate to a user by processing signals, data, information, and the like, which are input or output through the above-described components, or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170.
  • controller 180 may control at least some of the components described with reference to FIG. 1 to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. Furthermore, the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 to drive the application program.
  • the power supply unit 190 receives power from an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power to each component included in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.
  • At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below.
  • the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.
  • the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.
  • the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel.
  • Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or switching of broadcast channels for at least two broadcast channels.
  • the mobile communication module 112 may include technical standards or communication schemes (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), and EV).
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communication
  • CDMA Code Division Multi Access
  • CDMA2000 Code Division Multi Access 2000
  • EV Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (DO), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced) and the like to transmit and receive a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, a server on a mobile communication network.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communication
  • CDMA Code Division Multi Access
  • CDMA2000 Code Division Multi Access 2000
  • EV Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (DO)
  • WCDMA Wideband CDMA
  • HSDPA High
  • the wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.
  • the wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the wireless internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network according to wireless internet technologies.
  • wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless Broadband (WiBro), and WiMAX (World).
  • the wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network 113 May be understood as a kind of mobile communication module 112.
  • the short range communication module 114 is for short range communication, and includes Bluetooth TM, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC. (Near Field Communication), at least one of Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology can be used to support short-range communication.
  • the short-range communication module 114 may be configured between a mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or through the wireless area networks. ) And a network in which the other mobile terminal 100 (or an external server) is located.
  • the short range wireless communication network may be short range wireless personal area networks.
  • the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device capable of exchanging (or interworking) data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (for example, smartwatch, smart glasses). (smart glass), head mounted display (HMD).
  • the short range communication module 114 may sense (or recognize) a wearable device that can communicate with the mobile terminal 100, around the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 may include at least a portion of data processed by the mobile terminal 100 in the short range communication module ( The transmission may be transmitted to the wearable device through 114. Therefore, the user of the wearable device may use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a call is received by the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a phone call through the wearable device or when a message is received by the mobile terminal 100, the received through the wearable device. It is possible to check the message.
  • the location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location (or current location) of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
  • the mobile terminal may acquire the location of the mobile terminal using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite.
  • the mobile terminal may acquire the location of the mobile terminal based on information of the wireless access point (AP) transmitting or receiving the Wi-Fi module and the wireless signal.
  • the location information module 115 may perform any function of other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to substitute or additionally obtain data regarding the location of the mobile terminal.
  • the location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.
  • the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user.
  • the mobile terminal 100 is one.
  • the plurality of cameras 121 may be provided.
  • the camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170.
  • the plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the camera 121 forming a matrix structure in this way, the mobile terminal 100 may have various angles or focuses.
  • the plurality of pieces of image information may be input.
  • the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for implementing a stereoscopic image.
  • the microphone 122 processes external sound signals into electrical voice data.
  • the processed voice data may be variously used according to a function (or an application program being executed) performed by the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.
  • the user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user. When information is input through the user input unit 123, the controller 180 may control an operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. .
  • the user input unit 123 may be a mechanical input unit (or a mechanical key, for example, a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, or the like located on the front, rear, or side surfaces of the mobile terminal 100). Jog switch, etc.) and touch input means.
  • the touch input means may include a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through a software process, or a portion other than the touch screen. It may be made of a touch key disposed in the.
  • the virtual key or the visual key may be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic, text, icon, video, or the like. It can be made of a combination of.
  • the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto.
  • the controller 180 may control driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, function or operation related to an application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.
  • the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen described above or near the touch screen.
  • the proximity sensor 141 examples include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of the object by the change of the electric field according to the proximity of the conductive object.
  • the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). have.
  • the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further, provides visual information corresponding to the processed data. It can be output on the touch screen. Further, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) according to whether the touch on the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch. .
  • the touch sensor senses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. do.
  • the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or capacitance generated at the specific portion into an electrical input signal.
  • the touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the touch, a capacitance at the touch, and the like, when the touch object applying the touch on the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor.
  • the touch object is an object applying a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a stylus, a pointer, or the like.
  • the touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180.
  • the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.
  • the touch controller may be a separate component from the controller 180 or may be the controller 180 itself.
  • the controller 180 may perform different control or perform the same control according to the type of touch object that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different control or the same control according to the type of touch object may be determined according to the operation state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.
  • the touch sensor and the proximity sensor described above may be independently or combined, and may be a short (or tap) touch, a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch on a touch screen. ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. A touch can be sensed.
  • the ultrasonic sensor may recognize location information of a sensing object using ultrasonic waves.
  • the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generation source through the information detected from the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors.
  • the position of the wave source can be calculated using the property that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time that the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generation source may be calculated using a time difference from the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the light as the reference signal.
  • the camera 121 which has been described as the configuration of the input unit 120, includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.
  • a camera sensor eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.
  • a photo sensor or image sensor
  • a laser sensor e.g., a laser sensor
  • the camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing object with respect to a 3D stereoscopic image.
  • the photo sensor may be stacked on the display element, which is configured to scan the movement of the sensing object in proximity to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts a photo diode and a transistor (TR) in a row / column and scans contents mounted on the photo sensor by using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor calculates coordinates of the sensing object according to the amount of light change, and thus, the position information of the sensing object can be obtained.
  • TR transistor
  • the display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100 or user interface (UI) and graphical user interface (GUI) information according to the execution screen information. .
  • UI user interface
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.
  • the stereoscopic display unit may be a three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glasses-free method), a projection method (holographic method).
  • the sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like.
  • the sound output unit 152 may also output a sound signal related to a function (for example, a call signal reception sound or a message reception sound) performed in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the sound output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.
  • the haptic module 153 generates various haptic effects that a user can feel.
  • a representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration.
  • the intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the controller. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize different vibrations and output or sequentially output them.
  • the haptic module 153 may be used to stimulate pins that vertically move with respect to the contact skin surface, jetting force or suction force of air through the jetting or suction port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of electrodes, and electrostatic force
  • Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects by the endothermic and the reproduction of a sense of cold using the elements capable of endothermic heat generation.
  • the haptic module 153 may not only deliver a tactile effect through direct contact, but also may allow a user to feel the tactile effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event by using light of a light source of the mobile terminal 100.
  • Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may be message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.
  • the signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or the rear.
  • the signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the user's event confirmation.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a path to all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.
  • the port, audio input / output (I / O) port, video input / output (I / O) port, earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 160.
  • the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, a user identification module (UIM), subscriber identity module (SIM), universal user authentication And a universal subscriber identity module (USIM).
  • a device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as an 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160.
  • the interface unit 160 may be a passage for supplying power from the cradle to the mobile terminal 100 or may be input from the cradle by a user.
  • Various command signals may be a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted.
  • Various command signals or power input from the cradle may operate as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.
  • the memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.).
  • the memory 170 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.
  • the memory 170 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SSD type, a silicon disk drive type, and a multimedia card micro type. ), Card-type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read It may include at least one type of storage medium of -only memory (PROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk and optical disk.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be operated in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.
  • the controller 180 controls the operation related to the application program, and generally the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, if the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a lock state that restricts input of a user's control command to applications.
  • controller 180 may perform control and processing related to voice call, data communication, video call, or the like, or may perform pattern recognition processing for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and images, respectively. Can be. Furthermore, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of components described above in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.
  • the power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery configured to be rechargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging.
  • the power supply unit 190 may be provided with a connection port, the connection port may be configured as an example of the interface 160 is electrically connected to the external charger for supplying power for charging the battery.
  • the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port.
  • the power supply unit 190 uses one or more of an inductive coupling based on a magnetic induction phenomenon or a magnetic resonance coupling based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon from an external wireless power transmitter. Power can be delivered.
  • various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or a similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.
  • 2A and 2B are conceptual views of one example of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, viewed from different directions.
  • the disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention can be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies which are coupled to be movable relative to each other.
  • a description of a particular type of mobile terminal may generally apply to other types of mobile terminals.
  • the terminal body may be understood as a concept that refers to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a case (eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an external appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the internal space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • a case eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102.
  • Various electronic components are disposed in the internal space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • the display unit 151 may be disposed in front of the terminal body to output information. As shown, the window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted to the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101.
  • an electronic component may be mounted on the rear case 102.
  • Electronic components attachable to the rear case 102 include a removable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and the like.
  • the rear cover 102 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the mounted electronic component. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic components mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.
  • the rear cover 103 when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a portion of the side surface of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the coupling. On the other hand, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b or the sound output unit 152b to the outside.
  • the cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin, or may be formed of a metal, for example, stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.
  • STS stainless steel
  • Al aluminum
  • Ti titanium
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case may provide the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components.
  • the mobile terminal 100 of the unibody that the synthetic resin or metal from the side to the rear may be implemented.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a waterproof portion (not shown) to prevent water from seeping into the terminal body.
  • the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102 or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, and a combination thereof. It may include a waterproof member for sealing the inner space.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit 154, and first and second units.
  • the cameras 121a and 121b, the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b, the microphone 122, the interface unit 160, and the like may be provided.
  • the display unit 151, the first sound output unit 152a, the proximity sensor 141, the illuminance sensor 142, and the light output unit may be disposed on the front surface of the terminal body.
  • the first camera 121a and the first operation unit 123a are disposed, and the second operation unit 123b, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 160 are disposed on the side of the terminal body.
  • the mobile terminal 100 in which the second sound output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 will be described as an example.
  • first manipulation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body instead of the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100 or user interface (UI) and graphical user interface (GUI) information according to the execution screen information. .
  • UI user interface
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible display). display, a 3D display, or an e-ink display.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • TFT LCD thin film transistor-liquid crystal display
  • OLED organic light-emitting diode
  • flexible display flexible display
  • display a 3D display, or an e-ink display.
  • two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.
  • the display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch on the display unit 151 so as to receive a control command by a touch method.
  • the touch sensor may sense the touch, and the controller 180 may generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch sensor.
  • the content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers or menu items that can be indicated or designated in various modes.
  • the touch sensor is formed of a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and the display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a or directly patterned on the rear surface of the window 151a. May be Alternatively, the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or provided in the display.
  • the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor.
  • the touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1).
  • the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first manipulation unit 123a.
  • the first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b may be a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia reproduction sounds. It can be implemented in the form of).
  • a sound hole for emitting sound generated from the first sound output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between the structures (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101).
  • an externally formed hole may be invisible or hidden for sound output, thereby simplifying the appearance of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the light output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying when an event occurs. Examples of the event may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.
  • the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to end the light output.
  • the first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in a shooting mode or a video call mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and stored in the memory 170.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. have.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be adopted in any manner as long as the user is tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, and the like while the user is tactile.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be employed in such a manner that the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are operated without a tactile feeling by the user through proximity touch, hovering touch, or the like.
  • the first operation unit 123a is illustrated as being a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the first manipulation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a push key.
  • the contents input by the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be variously set.
  • the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, etc.
  • the second operation unit 123b is output from the first or second sound output units 152a and 152b.
  • the user may receive a command such as adjusting the volume of the sound and switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151.
  • a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the rear input unit is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and the input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scroll, etc., control of the volume of sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151. Commands such as switching can be received.
  • the rear input unit may be implemented in a form capable of input by touch input, push input, or a combination thereof.
  • the rear input unit may be disposed to overlap the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body.
  • the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate the index body when the user grips the terminal body with one hand.
  • the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.
  • the rear input unit when the rear input unit is provided at the rear of the terminal body, a new type user interface using the same may be implemented.
  • the touch screen or the rear input unit described above replaces at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a provided in the front of the terminal body, the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front of the terminal body.
  • the display unit 151 may be configured with a larger screen.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing a user's fingerprint, and the controller 180 may use fingerprint information detected through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means.
  • the fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.
  • the microphone 122 is configured to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.
  • the microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a path for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.
  • the interface unit 160 may be connected to another device (eg, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), or a Bluetooth port (Bluetooth). Port), a wireless LAN port, or the like, or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket for receiving an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM), a memory card for storing information.
  • SIM subscriber identification module
  • UIM user identity module
  • the second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.
  • the second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line.
  • the plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix format.
  • Such a camera may be referred to as an "array camera.”
  • the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images may be photographed in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and images of better quality may be obtained.
  • the flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b.
  • the flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.
  • the second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on the terminal body.
  • the second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.
  • the terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication.
  • the antenna may be built in the terminal body or formed in the case.
  • an antenna that forms part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 1) may be configured to be pulled out from the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner side of the rear cover 103, or may be configured such that a case including a conductive material functions as an antenna.
  • the terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 embedded in the terminal body or detachably configured from the outside of the terminal body.
  • the battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160.
  • the battery 191 may be configured to enable wireless charging through a wireless charger.
  • the wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).
  • the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191 to limit the detachment of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external shock and foreign matter.
  • the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.
  • An accessory may be added to the mobile terminal 100 to protect the appearance or to assist or expand the function of the mobile terminal 100.
  • An example of such an accessory may be a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the cover or pouch may be configured to be linked with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100.
  • Another example of an accessory is a stylus for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.
  • FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which the stylus 200 associated with the present invention is mounted on the terminal body of FIG. 2A.
  • the stylus 200 may include a body portion 201 and a lid portion 202.
  • Body portion 201 is formed to extend in one direction.
  • the body portion 201 is formed in the shape of a pen.
  • the lid 202 is mounted to the body 201 to cover one end of the body 201.
  • the lid 202 is configured to be connectable with the terminal body.
  • a connecting ring may be formed on the side surface of the front case 101 or the rear case 102, and the connecting part 203 connected to the connecting ring may be mounted on the lid part 202. Through this, the stylus 200 may be moved together with the terminal body.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the stylus 200 illustrated in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV of FIG. 4.
  • the first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 201.
  • the first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b are portions that are made contactable when the user grabs the stylus 200. As described below, different capacitances of the touch screen are changed for each touch point. Can be generated.
  • first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b may be disposed along the longitudinal direction of the body portion 201.
  • first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.
  • present invention is not necessarily limited thereto.
  • the first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b may be disposed along the circumference of the body portion 201 or may be disposed continuously.
  • the body part 201 may be formed of a synthetic resin material, and the first and second contact parts 201a and 201b may be formed of a metal material, and may be integrally formed with the body part 201 by double injection. have.
  • the first and second contact portions 201a and 201b may be formed to form the same surface as the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 201.
  • the first and second contact parts 201a and 201b may be formed to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the body part 201 so that a user may contact by using a tactile sense.
  • the tip portion 210 is disposed to protrude outward from one end of the body portion 201.
  • the tip portion 210 becomes a portion where the user directly touches the touch screen when using the stylus 200.
  • the tip portion 210 may be formed of an elastic material to relieve impact when the touch screen is touched.
  • the tip portion 210 touches the touch screen, the tip portion 210 is connected to the body portion 201 so that electric charges flowing through the touch screen flow to the body of the user holding the body portion 201.
  • the tip portion 210 is connected to the first and second contact portions 201a and 201b, respectively.
  • the first contact portion 201a is connected to the tip portion 210 through the first connection portion 220
  • the second contact portion 201b is connected to the tip portion 210 through the second connection portion 230. .
  • the first and second connectors 220 and 230 include materials having different dielectric constants.
  • the change in capacitance is related to the permittivity. Therefore, according to the above structure, when the tip unit 210 touches the touch screen, a change in capacitance may be generated for each contact point, and the touch screen may distinguish the change in capacitance to input different electrical inputs. Can be converted into a signal.
  • the body portion 201 may also be formed of a material having a dielectric constant different from that of the first and second connectors 220 and 230.
  • the tip 210 touches the touch screen while the user grips the stylus 200 without contacting the first and second contact parts 201a and 201b, the first and second contact parts 201a are previously described. , 201b) may generate a change in capacitance different from when the contact is made.
  • the structures of the first and second connectors 220 and 230 may be manufactured by sealing the dielectrics 222 and 232 in the connection cases 221 and 231.
  • the connection case 221 is connected to the first contact unit 201a and the tip unit 210, and forms a built-in space sealed to the outside.
  • the internal space may be filled with a dielectric 222 made of fluid or powder having a high dielectric constant.
  • a material having a high dielectric constant such as water, alcohol, acetone, and ceramic powder may be used.
  • first and second connectors 220 and 230 may be maintained in their own form without the connection cases 221 and 231, and may be formed of a material having a high dielectric constant.
  • the first and second connectors 220 and 230 may be formed of a ceramic material having a specific shape.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of the stylus 200 shown in FIG.
  • the first connector 220 ' is configured to connect the first contact portion 201a' and the tip portion 210 '.
  • the first connection portion 220 ' is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 201', and the tip 210 'portion is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the body portion 201', so that the first connection portion 220 ' May be formed in a form bent at at least one point.
  • the second connector 230 ′ may be branched from a portion of the first connector 220 ′ and connected to the second contact portion 201b ′.
  • the dielectric materials provided in each of the first and second connectors 220 'and 230' are preferably formed of a material that is not mixed with each other.
  • the first and second connectors 220 'and 230' may be formed of a rigid ceramic material having a specific shape.
  • the change in capacitance is related to the dielectric material provided in the first connection portion 220 '. do.
  • the change in capacitance is caused by the dielectric provided in the first and second connectors 220 'and 230'.
  • a change in capacitance may be generated.
  • another change in capacitance may be generated when the user does not contact both the first and second contact parts 201a 'and 201b'.
  • the change in capacitance generated in the touch screen is performed by the body portion 201, It depends on which part of the first contact portion 201a and the second contact portion 201b is in contact. This is because the dielectric constant varies depending on the contact portion.
  • the touch screen converts the change in capacitance into an electrical input signal
  • the controller 180 (refer to FIG. 1) is configured to process the input signal.
  • the tip unit 210 touches the touch screen
  • the mobile terminal 100 distinguishes that a change in capacitance generated in the touch screen varies according to a portion contacted, and performs different control commands according to the contacted portion. Is done.
  • FIG. 7A to 7C illustrate, as an example, a conceptual diagram illustrating that image information displayed on the touch screen is changed according to a contact portion when the tip unit 210 touches the touch screen.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates a state in which the body portion 201 is in contact when the tip portion 210 touches the touch screen
  • FIG. 7B illustrates that the first contact portion 201a is formed when the tip portion 210 touches the touch screen
  • 7C illustrates a state in which the second contact portion 201b is in contact when the tip portion 210 touches the touch screen.
  • first image information may be displayed on the touch screen.
  • This may be image information such as when the user directly touches the touch screen without using the stylus 200. That is, the mobile terminal 100 controls the same when both the user directly touches the touch screen and when the user touches the tip portion 210 on the touch screen while the user contacts the body portion 201 of the stylus 200. It can be configured to carry out the command. Of course, different control commands may be performed by distinguishing the above two cases.
  • second image information in this drawing, a line of medium thickness
  • third image information a thick line in this drawing
  • 8A to 8C are conceptual views illustrating that image information displayed on the touch screen is changed when the first and second contact parts 201a and 201b are sequentially contacted when the tip part 210 touches the touch screen.
  • the touch screen may generate an input signal different from the above-described input signal when the first and second contact parts 201a and 201b are sequentially contacted when the tip part 210 touches the touch screen.
  • the touch screen distinguishes the input signal into a first sub input signal and a second sub input signal corresponding to functions opposite to each other based on the order in which the first and second contact units 201a and 201b are contacted. Can be generated.
  • the controller 180 can enlarge or reduce the image information based on the point where the tip 210 is touched.
  • the controller 180 may display the image information as opposed to the example illustrated in this drawing. For example, when the second contact unit 201b is contacted after the first contact unit 201a is contacted when the tip unit 210 touches the touch screen, the image information may be reduced and zoomed out. have.
  • the touch screen may generate an input signal different from the above-described input signal. have.
  • the controller 180 can capture screen information displayed on the touch screen and store the information in the album. have.
  • the controller 180 may give a visual effect to the touch screen so that the user knows that the first and second contact units 201a and 201b are both in contact with each other and the capture function is being performed. For example, a scanning line S of concentric circles centering on a point where the tip portion 210 is touched may be displayed on the touch screen.
  • the stylus 300 includes a body part 301, a tip part 310, a first connection part 320, a pressing manipulation part 340, and a second connection part 330.
  • the body portion 301 is formed to extend in one direction, and the tip portion 310 is disposed at one end of the body portion 301. Description of the body portion 301 and the tip portion 310 is replaced with the description of the previous embodiment.
  • the first connector 320 is connected to the tip 310. At least a portion of the first connector 320 may be accommodated in the inner space of the tip portion 310.
  • the pressing manipulation unit 340 is configured to be pulled in and pulled out of at least a portion of the body portion 301 by the pressing operation.
  • the pressing operation part 340 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 301, exemplarily configured to project on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 301 in the extracted state.
  • the pressing manipulation unit 340 may be provided to be pressed operation on the other end of the body portion 301.
  • the pressing manipulation unit 340 may be provided with a contact portion 340a connected to the second connector 330 and exposed to the outside of the pressing manipulation unit 340.
  • the contact portion 340a is a portion that is made contactable when the user grasps the stylus 300. As described below, the touch portion 340a is touched by the pull-in and withdrawal state of the push operation portion 340 while the contact portion 340a is in contact. Different capacitance changes can be generated at.
  • the body 301 is provided with an elastic member 350 which is formed to elastically press the pressing operation part 340 in the withdrawal direction.
  • the body 301 may be provided with a guide part 301a configured to guide the pulling in and out of the pressing manipulation part 340.
  • the guide part 301a may be formed to surround the elastic member 350 to define an installation position of the elastic member 350.
  • the elastic member 350 may be disposed along the width direction of the body portion 301.
  • the elastic member 350 may be configured to be supported on the inner wall of the body portion 301.
  • the second connector 330 is provided in the pressing manipulation unit 340, and is configured to be connected to the first connecting portion 320 when the pressing manipulation unit 340 is drawn in. That is, the first connector 320 and the second connector 330 are not in contact with each other when the pressing manipulation unit 340 is drawn out.
  • the first and second connectors 320 and 330 may include materials having different dielectric constants. Accordingly, when the tip 310 touches the touch screen, a change in capacitance may be generated for each pulled-in or pulled-out state of the push manipulation unit 340. In addition, the touch screen may distinguish the change in capacitance and convert it into different electrical input signals.
  • the stylus 400 includes a body portion 401, a tip portion 410, a pressing manipulation portion 440, a first connecting portion 420, and a second connecting portion 430. .
  • Both ends of the body portion 401 is provided with a tip portion 410 and the pressing operation portion 440.
  • Tip portion 410 and the pressing operation portion 440 is configured to be pulled in and out of the body portion 401, respectively. That is, when the body portion 401 is pressed toward the touch screen while the tip portion 410 is in contact with the touch screen, the tip portion 410 is drawn into the body portion 401.
  • the pressing operation unit 440 may be drawn into the body portion 401 by the user pressing operation.
  • the first connection part 420 is disposed between the tip part 410 and the pressing operation part 440, and is configured to be connected to the dielectric part 410a of the tip part 410 when the tip part 410 is drawn in.
  • the second connector 430 is provided in the pressing manipulation unit 440, and is configured to be connected to the first connecting portion 420 when the pressing manipulation unit 440 is drawn in.
  • the first connection portion 420 may be disposed to cover the inner wall of the body portion 401 may extend along the longitudinal direction.
  • the tip part 410 and the pressing operation part 440 are introduced into the body part 401, the dielectric part 410a and the second connection part 430 of the tip part 410 extend along the length direction of the first connection part 420.
  • An intermediate member 450 having at least a portion of the first connection portion 420 may be disposed between the tip portion 410 and the pressing manipulation portion 440.
  • the first elastic member 460 may be disposed between the tip portion 410 and the intermediate member 450 to elastically press the tip portion 410 in the direction in which the tip portion 410 is drawn out.
  • a second elastic member 470 may be disposed between the pressing manipulation part 440 and the intermediate member 450 to elastically press the pressing manipulation part 440 in a direction in which the pressing manipulation part 440 is drawn out.
  • the first and second connectors 420 and 430 include materials having different dielectric constants.
  • the change in capacitance is related to the permittivity. Accordingly, when the tip unit 410 touches the touch screen, a change in capacitance may be generated for each of the inlet or withdrawal states of the tip unit 410 and the push operation unit 440.
  • the tip portion 410 when the tip portion 410 is introduced into the body portion 401, the dielectric portion 410a of the tip portion 410 is in contact with the first connection portion 420, and the pressing operation portion 440 is inside the body portion 401.
  • the second connector 430 When drawn in, the second connector 430 is in contact with the first connector 420.
  • the first connection part 420 is in contact with the dielectric part 410a and the second connection part 430 of the tip part 410, respectively. do.
  • the touch screen may distinguish the change in capacitance occurring in such a situation and convert it into different electrical input signals.
  • the stylus 500 includes a body portion 501, a tip portion 510, and a connection portion 520.
  • At least one contact portion may be provided on an outer circumferential surface of the body portion 501.
  • a first contact portion 501a and a second contact portion 501b may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 501.
  • the first and second contact parts 501a and 501b will be described by way of example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the contact parts may be provided in various numbers.
  • the first contact portion 501a and the second contact portion 501b are portions in which a user's finger is in contact with the user when the user grips the stylus 500 and has different capacitances on the touch screen for each contact point. May be generated.
  • first 501a and the second contact portion 501b may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other at various places of the body portion 501 as described above with reference to FIG. 4.
  • the first contact portion 501a and the second contact portion 501b may have different areas. That is, the stylus 500 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may allow the duration of the capacitance change to vary due to the difference in the areas of the first and second contact portions 501a and 501b.
  • the stylus 500 may allow the duration of change in capacitance to vary.
  • connection part 520 may connect the first and second contact parts 501a and 501b to the tip part 510.
  • the connection part 520 may include a dielectric 522 to transmit the change in capacitance generated by the touch applied to the first and second contact parts 501a and 501b to the tip part 510. have.
  • the touch screen When touch is applied to the contact portions 501a and 501b in turn, the touch screen may have a difference in the duration of the change in capacitance generated in this situation (that is, the first and second contact portions 501a and 501b are touched). Time difference) can be distinguished and converted into different electrical input signals.
  • the touch screen may detect that time at which a change in capacitance is detected is different. More specifically, when a touch is applied to the first contact portion 501a, the duration of the change in capacitance during the first time section 530 or a section is sensed, and the touch is applied to the second contact portion 501b. When applied, the duration of the change in capacitance during the second time interval 540 or b can be detected.
  • connection part 520 may be manufactured by sealing the dielectric 522 in the connection case 521.
  • the dielectric 522 may be formed of a material having a dielectric constant.
  • connection portion 520 can be maintained in its own form without the connection case 521, it may be formed of a high dielectric constant material.
  • connection part 520 of the stylus 500 may be made of a material having the same dielectric constant with respect to each of the first and second contact parts 501a and 501b.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto and may be made of a material having a different dielectric constant for each of the first and second contact portions.
  • the touch screen may detect at least one of a change in the duration of the capacitance and a change in the dielectric constant, and may detect more various types of electrical input signals.
  • the touch screen may detect an electrical input signal by using a change in capacitance duration and a change in dielectric constant.
  • Stylus 300, 400, 500 may also provide a user interface using the various signals described above with reference to FIGS.

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L'invention concerne un stylet et un terminal mobile ayant ce dernier, le stylet comprenant : une partie corps qui est formée pour s'étendre dans une direction et a une première section de contact et une seconde section de contact formées sur sa surface circonférentielle externe ; une partie pointe agencée à une extrémité de la partie corps ; une première partie de liaison pour relier la première section de contact et la partie pointe ; et une seconde partie de liaison pour relier la seconde section de contact et la partie pointe, les première et seconde parties de liaison comprenant des matériaux ayant différentes constantes diélectriques de telle sorte qu'un changement de différentes capacités pour des points de contact peut être produit lorsque la partie pointe touche un écran tactile.
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