WO2021045273A1 - Terminal mobile et dispositif auxiliaire couplé à celui-ci - Google Patents

Terminal mobile et dispositif auxiliaire couplé à celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2021045273A1
WO2021045273A1 PCT/KR2019/011512 KR2019011512W WO2021045273A1 WO 2021045273 A1 WO2021045273 A1 WO 2021045273A1 KR 2019011512 W KR2019011512 W KR 2019011512W WO 2021045273 A1 WO2021045273 A1 WO 2021045273A1
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박정범
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an auxiliary device that provides a higher usability to a user by being used in conjunction with/interlocking with the mobile terminal.
  • a mobile terminal refers to a handheld computing device that a user can carry and use without being fixed at a location.
  • a representative example of a mobile terminal is a smart phone.
  • the functions of mobile terminals are diversifying. For example, there are functions of data and voice communication, taking pictures and videos through a camera, recording voices, playing music files through a speaker system, and outputting images or videos to the display unit. Some terminals add an electronic game play function or perform a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals providing visual content such as broadcasting and video or television programs.
  • Such a mobile terminal As the functions of such a mobile terminal are diversified, it is implemented in the form of a multimedia player with complex functions such as, for example, taking photos or videos, playing music or video files, receiving games, and broadcasting. have.
  • a mobile terminal equipped with a primary display may be selectively coupled to an auxiliary device equipped with a secondary display to be used.
  • the auxiliary device fetches data or power from the mobile terminal and uses it.
  • the auxiliary device includes a seating member forming a region to which the mobile terminal is to be coupled, and the seating member is formed with a terminal for receiving data or power by being electrically connected to the mobile terminal.
  • terminals were formed on the rear surface of the mobile terminal and in one area of the corresponding seating member, but this increases the additional electrical configuration of the mobile terminal, so that a user who does not use an auxiliary device must pay for this configuration. There was a problem.
  • the mobile terminal can be coupled to an auxiliary device having such a seating member, but the arrangement of the side keys is different. It was difficult to use by physically pressing the side key through.
  • the present invention solves the problem of increasing the weight and cost by having a separate configuration in order to implement this method when a mobile terminal and an auxiliary device are electrically connected to each other to exchange data or power in the aforementioned auxiliary device. I want to.
  • the present invention is to solve a problem in that even when there is a mobile terminal that is compatible and can be combined with an auxiliary device of the same type, it is impossible to smoothly input content when inputting through the auxiliary device due to the imbalance of the side key.
  • a seating member forming a seating area of a bar-shaped mobile terminal having a main display, and the seating area connected to one edge of the seating member And a cover member having an auxiliary display, a terminal coupling terminal provided on the mounting member and coupled to a power/data port provided on a lower side of the mobile terminal, and provided across the mounting member and the cover member.
  • an auxiliary circuit unit constituting a circuit connected from the terminal coupling terminal to the auxiliary display, wherein the mounting member includes an opening area exposing at least one area of a right side of the mobile terminal, and bending in a longitudinal direction of the mounting member It provides an auxiliary device that forms the right side wall portion that makes it possible.
  • the seating member includes an upper wall portion formed to correspond to an upper surface of the mobile terminal and a lower wall formed to correspond to a lower surface of the mobile terminal, and the terminal coupling terminal is located.
  • a portion further includes a portion, wherein the right wall portion extends from the upper and lower wall portions, respectively, and provides an auxiliary device including a cover area and the opening area surrounding upper and lower right surfaces of the mobile terminal.
  • an auxiliary device provided in which the cover area corresponds to a curvature area of a corner area of the mobile terminal, and the opening area corresponds to a straight area on a right side of the mobile terminal.
  • the seating member includes a left wall portion formed corresponding to a left surface of the mobile terminal, and the side wall portion has a front inner boundary of the thickness of the mobile terminal outside the thickness center inner boundary. It provides an auxiliary device located or located on the same line with the inner boundary of the thickness center.
  • the seating member is formed to correspond to a lower surface of the mobile terminal, and further includes a lower wall portion on which the terminal coupling terminal is located, and the lower wall portion is a thickness front boundary of the mobile terminal Provides an auxiliary device including an undercut region located inside the thickness direction central boundary.
  • the seating member includes a left wall portion formed to correspond to a left surface of the mobile terminal, an additional side key exposed to an outer surface of the left wall portion, and the additional side key and the terminal. It provides an auxiliary device further comprising a first flexible PCB connecting the coupling terminal.
  • a mobile terminal and an auxiliary device can be electrically connected with a simple structure, and separation of the mobile terminal is easy.
  • 1 to 3 are conceptual diagrams for explaining a terminal set related to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5(a) is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal related to the present invention
  • FIG. 5(b) is a rear perspective view.
  • 6 and 7 are block diagrams for explaining a terminal set related to the present invention.
  • FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) are perspective views before and after coupling of the seating member according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 shows an example of an auxiliary device related to the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view in the direction A-A' and in the direction B-B' of FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C' of FIG. 9.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 are conceptual diagrams for explaining a terminal set 10 related to the present invention.
  • 1 shows a state before a mobile terminal 100 is coupled to an auxiliary device 200 in a terminal set 10 related to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which the mobile terminal 100 is coupled to an auxiliary device 200.
  • FIG. 3 shows a state in which the cover member 260 of the auxiliary device 200 is closed.
  • the terminal set 10 of the present invention includes a mobile terminal 100 having a display and an auxiliary device 200 that is combined with the mobile terminal 100 to provide an extended display.
  • the auxiliary device 200 is again coupled to the seating member 210 and the seating member 210, which is an area where the mobile terminal 100 is coupled, to selectively cover the mobile terminal 100 and mount the extended display ( 260).
  • the mobile terminal 100 and the auxiliary device 200 form an output area, respectively, to provide a multi-display, thereby increasing usability.
  • a display provided in the mobile terminal 100 is referred to as a primary display 151, and a display provided in the auxiliary device 200 is referred to as an auxiliary display 261.
  • the auxiliary display 261 may be provided on both the inner and outer surfaces of the cover member 260.
  • the auxiliary display 261 provided on the inner surface is defined as an inner auxiliary display 2611
  • the auxiliary display 261 provided on the outer surface is defined as an outer auxiliary display 2612.
  • the inner auxiliary display 2611 is for the purpose of being visually recognized simultaneously with the main display when the cover member 260 is unfolded
  • the outer auxiliary display 2612 is for the purpose of being visually recognized on the terminal set 10 when the cover member 260 is closed. It can be used in particular.
  • the primary display 151 and the secondary display 261, in particular, the inner secondary display 2611 may be output in connection with each other.
  • the primary display 151 and the inner secondary display 2611 may be mirrored and output, or the screen output on the primary display 151 may be moved to the inner secondary display 2611 for output, or An execution screen of an application or a plurality of related applications may be divided and output on the primary display and the inner secondary display 2611.
  • the controller of the game application may be output on the primary display 151 and the game content may be output on the inner secondary display 2611. That is, the terminal set 10 of the present invention can operate like a single device having a plurality of displays, which means that the auxiliary device 200 shares several configurations provided in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the outer auxiliary display 2612 may output relatively simple information. For example, it can perform a function of outputting simple text information or image information such as call reception, message reception, and alarm. Since the outer auxiliary display 2612 is provided, there is an advantage that information can be checked without a separate operation while the cover member 260 is closed.
  • the controller 180 and the power supply unit 190 of the mobile terminal 100 may supply power to the secondary display 261 as well as the primary display 151 and transmit and receive data. Accordingly, the auxiliary device 200 can operate without a separate control unit 180 and a power supply unit 190. This can reduce the weight or volume of the auxiliary device 200 and achieve the effect of reducing manufacturing cost.
  • the mobile terminal 100 is physically coupled to the auxiliary device 200, and the auxiliary device 200 electrically connects the mobile terminal 100 and the auxiliary display 261 to each other. It is equipped with a circuit for connecting to. This is defined as a borough circuit part.
  • FIG. 4 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 sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. And the like.
  • the components shown in FIG. 4 are not essential for implementing the mobile terminal 100, so the mobile terminal 100 described in this specification may have more or fewer components than the components listed above. have.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may be configured between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules to enable wireless communication between. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast reception module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .
  • the input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, and a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example, , A touch key, a mechanical key, etc.).
  • the voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal 100, information on a surrounding environment surrounding the mobile terminal 100, and user information.
  • the sensing unit 140 includes a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity.
  • G-sensor gyroscope sensor
  • motion sensor motion sensor
  • RGB sensor infrared sensor
  • IR sensor infrared sensor
  • fingerprint sensor fingerprint sensor
  • ultrasonic sensor ultrasonic sensor
  • Optical sensor for example, camera (see 121)), microphone (microphone, see 122), battery gauge, environmental sensor (for example, barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, radiation detection sensor, It may include at least one of a heat sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), and a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.).
  • the mobile terminal 100 disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.
  • the output unit 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a hap tip module 153, and a light output unit 154. can do.
  • the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 corresponds to the main display described in FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • the display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user, and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a passage between various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 includes a wired/wireless headset port, a power/data port 161, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, and an audio device. It may include at least one of an input/output (I/O) port, an input/output (I/O) port, and an earphone port.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device in response to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160.
  • the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven by the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of delivery for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and driven by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to a user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170.
  • the controller 180 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 4. Further, in order to drive the application program, the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 with each other.
  • the power supply unit 190 receives external power or internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to each of the components included in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.
  • the power supply unit 190 may be connected to the power/data port 161, and the power/data port 161 is a part of the interface 160 to which an external charger supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected. It can be configured as an example.
  • At least some of the respective components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to various embodiments described below.
  • the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal 100 may be implemented on the mobile terminal 100 by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.
  • FIG. 5(a) is a front perspective view of the mobile terminal 100 related to the present invention
  • FIG. 5(b) is a rear perspective view.
  • the mobile terminal 100 of the present invention may be implemented as a bar-shaped terminal body as shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b).
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a case (eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an exterior. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • a 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 an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • a display unit 151 is disposed on the front of the terminal body to output information. As illustrated, the window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form the front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101.
  • electronic components may be mounted on the rear case 102 as well.
  • Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a detachable battery, an identification module, and a memory card.
  • a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Accordingly, 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 part of the side of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, when the rear case 102 is combined, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b, the light output unit 154, the flash 124, and the operation unit 123a to the outside.
  • These cases 101, 102, 103 may be formed by injection of synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal such as 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 provides the inner space.
  • a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear may be implemented.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) that prevents water from permeating into the terminal body.
  • the waterproof unit 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 the combination thereof It may include a waterproof member that seals the inner space of the city.
  • 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, a light output unit 154, and first and second sound output units.
  • Cameras 121a and 121b, operation units 123a and 123b, microphone 122, interface unit 160, and the like may be provided.
  • the display unit 151, the first sound output unit 152a, the proximity sensor 141, and the illuminance sensor 142 are on the front surface of the terminal body.
  • the first camera 121a is disposed
  • the operation unit 123b, the second sound output unit 152b, the microphone 122 and the interface unit 160 are disposed on the side of the terminal body, and the rear side of the terminal body
  • the mobile terminal 100 in which the light output unit 154, the operation unit 123a, the second camera 121b, and the flash 124 are disposed will be described as an example.
  • these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as necessary, or may be disposed on different sides.
  • the operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body rather than on 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 UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .
  • the display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. display), a 3D display, and an e-ink display.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • TFT LCD thin film transistor-liquid crystal display
  • OLED organic light-emitting diode
  • two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100.
  • a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.
  • 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 detects the touch, and the controller 180 may be configured to generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this.
  • 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 in a film form having a touch pattern and is disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or is a metal wire patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. May be.
  • the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display.
  • the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or may be provided inside the display.
  • the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with a touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 (refer to FIG. 4 ). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the manipulation unit 123a.
  • the first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver that transmits a call sound to a user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loud speaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia playback 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 structures (eg, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101).
  • the externally formed hole for sound output is not visible or hidden, so that the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 may be more simple.
  • the light output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying when an event occurs. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, e-mail reception, and information reception through an application. When the user's event confirmation is detected, the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the output of light.
  • the first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving picture obtained by an image sensor in a photographing mode or a video call mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and may be stored in the memory 170.
  • the manipulation units 123a and 123b are an example of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion.
  • the manipulation units 123a and 123b may be employed in any manner as long as it is a tactile manner, such as a touch, a push, or a scroll, in which the user operates while receiving a tactile feeling.
  • the manipulation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner in which the manipulation is performed without a user's tactile feeling through proximity touch, hovering touch, or the like.
  • the operation unit 123a may be a push key or may be configured as a combination of a touch key and a push key.
  • the manipulation unit 123a may be configured in a layered form with a fingerprint sensor.
  • Content input by the manipulation units 123a and 123b may be set in various ways. For example, receiving commands such as menu, home key, cancellation, search, etc., adjusting the volume of sound output from the first or second sound output units 152a, 152b, and entering the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 Commands such as conversion can be input.
  • a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • This rear input unit is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., control the volume of sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 You can receive commands such as conversion of.
  • the rear input unit may be implemented in a form capable of inputting a touch input, a 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 on the rear upper end of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate it using the index finger.
  • the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.
  • 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 the fingerprint information sensed 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 and other sounds.
  • the microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.
  • the interface unit 160 becomes a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device.
  • the interface unit 160 is a connection terminal for connection with other devices (eg, earphones, external speakers), a port for short-range communication (eg, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port (Bluetooth)). Port), a wireless LAN port, etc.], or a charging port 161 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket for accommodating an external card such as a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) or a User Identity Module (UIM), or a memory card for storing information.
  • SIM Subscriber Identification Module
  • UIM User Identity Module
  • a second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to 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'.
  • an image may be photographed in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and an image of better quality may be obtained.
  • the flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b.
  • the flash 124 illuminates light toward the subject when photographing the subject with the second camera 121b.
  • a 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.
  • At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or may be formed in a case.
  • an antenna that forms a part of the broadcast reception module 111 (refer to FIG. 4) may be configured to be retractable from the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.
  • the terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 4) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 that is built into the terminal body or configured to be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.
  • the battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160.
  • 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 separation of the battery 191 and protect the battery 191 from external shocks and foreign substances. It is exemplifying.
  • the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.
  • 6 and 7 are block diagrams for explaining a terminal set 10 related to the present invention.
  • the terminal set 10 of the present invention is divided into a mobile terminal 100 and an auxiliary device 200, and the auxiliary device 200 includes a seating member 210 and a cover member 260 again.
  • the mobile terminal 100 is provided with a primary display 151
  • the cover member 260 is provided with a secondary display 261, respectively.
  • the controller 180 is provided in the mobile terminal 100 and controls the operations of the primary display 151 and the secondary display 261. That is, the controller 180 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 as described with reference to FIG. 4, and in addition to this, also controls an operation related to the output of the auxiliary display 261.
  • the controller 180 may include an application processor (AP) or a system-on-chip (SOC) physical form.
  • AP application processor
  • SOC system-on-chip
  • the memory 170 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be used for the operation of the primary display 151 and further, the secondary display 261.
  • a game application stored in the memory 170 of the mobile terminal 100 is driven by signal processing and calculation of the controller 180, and data for screen output is output to the primary display 151 or an auxiliary device ( 200) and output to the secondary display 261.
  • the power supply unit 190 of the mobile terminal 100 may supply power for the operation of the auxiliary device 200 as well as the operation of the internal configuration of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the auxiliary device 200 may include a switch 211 for selectively supplying power.
  • the switch 211 may be provided on the seating member 210 side.
  • the cable coupling terminal 222 is connected to the terminal coupling terminal 223 without a switch so that power is always supplied to the auxiliary display through the terminal coupling terminal 223.
  • the auxiliary display 261 of the auxiliary device 200 may be driven depending on the application processor, the memory 170 and the power supply unit 190 of the mobile terminal 100.
  • a volatile memory for temporarily storing data, a small power supply unit, etc. may be provided, so that it may be used auxiliary for operation control.
  • the cover member 260 may be provided with an auxiliary display controller 262 for controlling the output of the auxiliary display 261.
  • the auxiliary display control unit 262 may convert data transmitted from the mobile terminal 100 and output it to the auxiliary display 261 or perform other auxiliary tasks necessary for outputting the auxiliary display 261.
  • the auxiliary device 200 may include a touch panel corresponding to the auxiliary display 261 to generate, process, and transmit an input signal through the touch panel.
  • the auxiliary device 200 and the mobile terminal 100 are provided with a magnet and a hall sensor for sensing mutual coupling, and a user interface for starting interworking with the auxiliary display 261 is provided.
  • the output may be output to the primary display 151 or power supply to the secondary display 261 may be started.
  • the auxiliary device 200 and the mobile terminal 100 are electrically connected to transmit and receive power and data. More specifically, the auxiliary display 261 of the cover member 260 is electrically connected to the mobile terminal 100 by the auxiliary circuit unit 220 to transmit and receive power and data.
  • the seating member 210 serves as a counterpart between the cover member 260 and the mobile terminal 100 and provided with an auxiliary circuit unit 220 that electrically connects both components.
  • the seating member 210 may include a terminal coupling terminal 223 to be coupled to the power/data port 161 of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the mobile terminal 100 coupled to the auxiliary device 200 may transmit and receive power or data from the outside through the cable coupling terminal 222 exposed to the outside of the auxiliary device 200.
  • the seating member 210 forms a seating area 2101 on which the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 is seated.
  • the seating member 210 forms an output area of the display unit of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is seated, that is, an open area so that the main display 151 can be visually recognized on the front side.
  • the side circumference of the seating member 210 is formed with a side wall portion 230 to correspond to the shape of the side circumference of the mobile terminal 100 so that the mobile terminal 100 can fit into the seating member 210. do.
  • the cover member 260 selectively covers the seating area 2101 by forming at least one rotation axis at one corner of the seating member 210 when coupled to the seating member 210.
  • the cover member 260 provides an auxiliary display 261.
  • the display panel of the auxiliary display 261 is exposed on at least one surface of the cover member 260 to form an output area.
  • the display panel may include a touch panel for receiving an external touch input.
  • the hinge module 400 connects the seating member 210 and the cover member 260 to provide at least one rotation shaft so that the cover member 260 can rotate with respect to the seating member 210.
  • the cover member 260 rotated by the hinge module 400 selectively covers the seating area 2101 of the seating member 210.
  • FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) are perspective views before and after coupling of the seating member 210 related to the present invention.
  • the terminal coupling terminal 223 may be formed on the seating member 210 and coupled to the power/data port 161 of the mobile terminal 100. Since the power/data port 161 is provided on the lower side 1002 of the bar-shaped mobile terminal 100, the terminal coupling terminal 223 corresponds to the lower side 1002 of the mobile terminal 100. It may be provided to protrude from the lower side wall part 232 of the side wall part 230 of the seating member 210.
  • the shape of the power/data port 161 may be a USB-C type, but is not limited thereto.
  • the power/data port 161 includes a power pin and a data pin.
  • the terminal coupling terminal 223 corresponds to the power/data port 161 and is inserted into the power/data port 161.
  • the pins of each component are connected to each other to enable transmission and reception of power or data.
  • the auxiliary device 200 is provided with a cable coupling terminal 222 connected to an external cable 510 in place of the power/data port 161 of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the mobile terminal 100 or the auxiliary device 200 may transmit and receive power or data with an external device through the cable coupling terminal 222.
  • the cable coupling terminal 222 may include a data pin and a power pin for transmitting and receiving power or data.
  • the cable coupling terminal 222 may be provided in a form in which an external cable 510 terminal is inserted and fixed, but may be provided in a magnet coupling method in which a connection state of the two terminals is maintained by magnetic force.
  • the magnet coupling method lowers the possibility of damage to the terminal, and the external cable 510 and the cable coupling terminal 222 can be easily connected or separated.
  • the cable coupling terminal 222 may be formed with the terminal coupling terminal 223 as one metal member.
  • the metal member may be directly mounted on the terminal case, but may be coupled to the bracket depression 2103 of the mounting member 210 through the terminal bracket 2201.
  • the terminal bracket 2201 may have a relatively large surface area and thus reliability of coupling with the seating member 210 may be guaranteed.
  • the power/data port 161 and the terminal coupling terminal 223 are It is inserted and fixed in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, mounting and coupling the mobile terminal 100 to the seating member 210 of the auxiliary device 200 and coupling the power/data port 161 and the terminal coupling terminal 223 of the mobile terminal 100 are mutually There is an interfering problem. Therefore, when the mobile terminal 100 is coupled to the seating member 210 while forcibly inserting the terminal, or, conversely, when the mobile terminal 100 is separated from the seating member 210 while forcibly removing the terminal, the terminal may be damaged or damaged.
  • the present invention minimizes the occurrence of this problem through the following method.
  • FIG. 9 shows an example of an auxiliary device 200 related to the present invention.
  • the side wall part 230 of the seating member 210 surrounding the side of the mobile terminal 100 includes an upper wall part 231, a lower wall part 232, a left wall part 233, and a right wall part 234.
  • the upper wall portion 231 corresponds to the upper surface 1001 of the mobile terminal 100
  • the lower wall portion 232 is on the lower surface 1002
  • the left wall portion 233 is on the left surface 1003
  • the right The wall portions 234 correspond to the right side surface 1004, respectively.
  • the upper wall portion 231 and the lower side wall portion 232 support the mobile terminal 100 as the side wall portion 230, and the right wall portion 234 has an opening area 2341.
  • the seating member 210 may be bent in the longitudinal direction.
  • the upper wall part 231 and the lower wall part 232 cover the entire area of the mobile terminal 100 except for components that are to be exposed to the outside of the upper side 1001 and the lower side 1002.
  • the right side wall portion 234 includes an opening area 2341 to expose most of the area of the right side surface 1004 of the mobile terminal 100 to the outside.
  • the opening area 2341 of the right wall portion 234 may have a lower sidewall height than other areas of the sidewall portion 230, or may not form a sidewall at all.
  • the right wall portion 234 When the right wall portion 234 is completely open, there is a possibility that the mobile terminal 100 may deviate to the right, and at the same time, it is necessary to protect the corner area of the mobile terminal 100, so the right wall portion 234 is It includes a cover area 2342 that extends from the side wall portion 231 and the lower side wall portion 232 and surrounds the upper and lower ends of the right surface 1004 of the mobile terminal 100. Unlike the conventional mobile terminal 100, it is preferable that the cover area 2442 protects a corner area of the mobile terminal 100 and covers only a minimum area that is not deviated to the right.
  • each corner of the mobile terminal 100 includes a curved area
  • the curved area between the right side 1004 and the upper side 1001 and the right side 1004 and the lower side 1002 of the mobile terminal 100 Is provided to cover only the curved area between, and a planar (or straight) area of the right side 1004 may be configured as an opening area 2341.
  • the seating member 210 is made of a material having a certain degree of elasticity. At the same time, the seating member 210 must also have rigidity to protect the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, it is preferable that the seating member 210, in particular, the rear surface 2104 and the sidewall portion 230 of the seating member 210 include a material such as silicone, rubber material, or polycarbonate.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view in the direction A-A' and in the direction B-B' of FIG. 8.
  • the side wall portion 230 is generally provided corresponding to the rounding shape.
  • the upper boundary in the thickness direction of the side wall portion 230 forms an undercut region protruding further inward than the central boundary. Accordingly, such an undercut area prevents the mobile terminal 100 from being easily separated from the auxiliary device 200 toward the thickness.
  • the thickness front inner boundary 2301 of the sidewall part 230 is positioned outside or on the same line than the thickness center inner boundary 2302 so that the mobile terminal 100 can be easily removed or coupled to the front compared to the existing one. .
  • the thickness front inner boundary 2301 is located inside the thickness center inner boundary 2302 as an exception. That is, the undercut area is maintained as it is in correspondence with the lower side surface 1002 of the rounded shape of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the protrusion 2322 protruding in front of the thickness supports the front lower end 1005 of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is removed from the auxiliary device 200.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C' of FIG. 9.
  • the terminal coupling terminal 223 has a shape of a chamfer 2231 having a smaller cross-sectional area toward an end in the insertion direction, that is, toward the outer end. Can be formed.
  • the power/data port 161 of the mobile terminal 100 is provided with a guide extension part 1611 forming an inclined area so that the terminal coupling terminal 223 in the shape of a chamfer 2231 can be easily inserted in response thereto. can do.
  • the shape of the mobile terminal 100 is different for each model, the shape of the seating member 210 of the auxiliary device 200 should be specified differently in principle. This form lowers the compatibility of the auxiliary device 200 to deteriorate marketability.
  • the auxiliary device 200 may also be used to be compatible. However, even in such a case, as the specifications of the mobile terminal 100 are different, the layout of the side keys may have to be formed differently from each other. If the overall shape of the mobile terminal 100 is the same, but the arrangement of the side keys (corresponding to the'operation unit' in FIG. 5) is different, it is not easy to use the side keys when using the same auxiliary device 200. This is because the conventional auxiliary device 200 has a left wall portion 233 covering the side keys of the mobile terminal 100 to provide a pressing portion for physically pressing the side keys of the mobile terminal 100.
  • an auxiliary device 200 including a left wall portion 233 in which all areas near the side key are opened may be considered, but in this case, it acts as a counterpart connected to the cover member 260 Therefore, it is not appropriate in terms of product reliability.
  • the side key of the mobile terminal 100 performs the same function, but without physically pressing the side key of the mobile terminal 100, the additional side is separately provided on the outer surface of the auxiliary device 200 and operates independently.
  • the key 310 is started.
  • the additional side key 310 may be provided on the left wall portion 233 of the auxiliary device 200 formed corresponding to the left side 1003 of the mobile terminal 100 on which the side key is provided.
  • the additional side key 310 may be provided in the form of a dome key that is physically pressed to generate a signal.
  • the additional side key 310 is connected to the auxiliary circuit unit 220 and transmits an input signal to the mobile terminal 100 or the auxiliary device 200 through the terminal coupling terminal 223.
  • the additional side key 310 may include a volume control button 311 and an additional function button 312.
  • the additional function button 312 may be a button that performs an artificial intelligence function, or may function as a power button.
  • an input signal can be generated with a small force and a stroke, thereby providing a high click feeling.
  • the auxiliary circuit unit 220 includes an auxiliary substrate 224 serving as a hub through which each signal passes.
  • the additional side key 310 and the auxiliary substrate 224 are provided by the first flexible PCB 225, the terminal coupling terminal 223 and the auxiliary substrate 224 are supplied with the second flexible PCB 226, and the auxiliary display 261 ) And the auxiliary substrate 224 are connected by a third flexible PCB 227.
  • the first to third flexible PCBs 227 are included in the auxiliary circuit unit 220.
  • the input signal generated through the additional side key 310 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 by the first flexible PCB 225, the auxiliary substrate 224, and the second flexible PCB 226.
  • the input signal generated from the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the auxiliary display 261 through the second flexible PCB, the auxiliary substrate 224, and the third flexible PCB 227.
  • the third flexible PCB 227 is connected to the auxiliary display 261.
  • the third flexible PCB 227 may be provided over the seating member 210 and the cover member 260 and branched at one point to be connected to the inner auxiliary display 2611 and the outer auxiliary display 2612, respectively.
  • the auxiliary display controller 262 for controlling the auxiliary display 261 may be provided at one point before branching or at two points after branching to control each auxiliary display 261.
  • the features of the present invention can be applied partially or wholly to a mobile terminal and an auxiliary device in which the mobile terminal is operated in combination.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif auxiliaire pour fournir un dispositif d'affichage auxiliaire en combinaison avec un terminal mobile, le dispositif auxiliaire comprenant : un élément de siège qui forme une zone d'assise pour un terminal mobile en forme de barre ayant un affichage principal afin de réduire au minimum une structure pour une connexion électrique ; un élément de couvercle qui est relié à un bord de l'élément de siège de façon à ouvrir et fermer de manière sélective la zone d'assise, et a un dispositif d'affichage auxiliaire ; un terminal de couplage de terminal qui est disposé sur l'élément de siège et couplé à un port d'alimentation/de données disposé sur un côté inférieur du terminal mobile ; et une unité de circuit auxiliaire qui est disposée à travers l'élément de siège et l'élément de couvercle de façon à concevoir un circuit connecté du terminal de couplage de terminal à l'affichage auxiliaire. L'élément de siège comprend une zone ouverte exposant au moins une zone du côté droit du terminal mobile de façon à former une partie de paroi droite permettant le pliage dans la direction longitudinale de l'élément de siège.
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