KR20120034515A - Data display apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present specification relates to a data display device and a method thereof, by which a user can conveniently and easily check data. To this end, the data display device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the display unit for displaying the first information; A first display area that is covered by the object when the first information is selected by the object among the entire display areas of the display unit, and when the first information is selected, a first associated with the selected first information. The control unit may display the first data on the second display area except the first display area.

Description

DATA DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

The present specification relates to a data display device and a method thereof.

In general, the data display apparatus according to the related art displays specific data selected by the user as it is on the display unit. Therefore, the data selected by the user is displayed overlapping with other data.

An object of the present specification is to provide a data display device and a method thereof, by which a user can conveniently and easily check the data by displaying the data selected by the user so that the data is not hidden by the user.

Another object of the present specification is to provide a data display device and a method thereof, by which a user can conveniently and easily check the data by displaying the data selected by the user so as not to overlap with other data.

A data display device according to embodiments of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying first information; A first display area that is covered by the object when the first information is selected by the object among the entire display areas of the display unit, and when the first information is selected, a first associated with the selected first information. The control unit may display the first data on the second display area except the first display area.

As an example related to the present invention, the first information may be any one of a menu, an icon, and a thumbnail image.

As an example related to the present invention, the first data linked to the first information may be any one of sub menus linked to a menu, an image linked to an icon, and a preview image linked to a thumbnail image.

As an example related to the present invention, the object may be a user's hand or finger.

As an example related to the present disclosure, the control unit may include the first data in the third display area of the display unit when the first data displayed on the display unit is covered by second data linked to the second information displayed on the display unit. I can display it.

As an example related to the present invention, the second information may be a menu, and the second data may be items of the menu.

A data display device according to embodiments of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying first data; When the specific information displayed on the display unit is selected, if the display position of the first data and the display position of the second data associated with the specific information overlap each other, the display position of the first data or the display position of the second data is changed. It may include a control unit for changing.

A data display method according to embodiments of the present invention includes displaying first information on a display unit; Setting a first display area that is covered by the object when the first information is selected by an object among all the display areas of the display unit; And when the first information is selected, displaying first data associated with the selected first information on a second display area except for the first display area.

A data display method according to embodiments of the present invention includes displaying first data on a display unit; When the display position of the first data and the display position of the second data associated with the specific information overlap each other when the specific information displayed on the display unit is selected, the display position of the first data or the display position of the second data is changed. It may include the step.

The data display device and the method according to the embodiments of the present invention have an effect that the user can conveniently and easily identify the data by displaying the data selected by the user so as not to be blocked by the user.

The data display apparatus and method thereof according to the embodiments of the present invention also have the effect that the user can conveniently and easily check the data by displaying the data selected by the user so as not to overlap with other data.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile communication terminal to which a data display device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied.
2 is a block diagram showing a data display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart showing a data display method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a data display method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart showing a data display method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a data display apparatus and a method for allowing a user to check data conveniently and easily will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile communication terminal 100 to which a data display device according to embodiments of the present invention is applied. The mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) 100 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, and an output unit 150. ), A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. Not all components of the mobile communication terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 are essential components, and the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented by more components than those shown in FIG. The mobile communication terminal 100 may also be implemented by components.

The wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more components for performing wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication terminal 100 is located. It may include. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 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. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a pre-generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to the mobile communication terminal 100. . The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, and / or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be built in or external to the mobile communication terminal 100. Here, wireless Internet technologies include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, WiBro, WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WMAX), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like. Can be used.

The short range communication module 114 means a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The position information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the position of the mobile terminal (it is possible to check the position of the vehicle when the mobile terminal is mounted on the vehicle). One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives position information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite may be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite. As the location information module 115, a Wi-Fi Positioning System and / or a Hybrid Positioning System may be applied.

The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and the A / V input unit 120 includes a camera 121 and a microphone 122. May be included. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be configured according to the configuration of the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. In the call mode, the processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the mobile terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may be an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, a user contact presence, a bearing of the mobile communication terminal 100, an acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal 100, and the like. As described above, the current state of the mobile communication terminal 100 is sensed to generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, the sensing unit 140 is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores a variety of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile communication terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power to transmit the data to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile communication terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like. This may be included.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a call mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile communication terminal 100.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 outputs the touch screen. In addition to the device can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

In addition, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signal (s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can determine which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

Proximity-touch in the present invention means that the pointer is approached a predetermined distance away from the screen without actually touching the screen.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile communication terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. 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 mechanical force by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life and higher utilization than a contact sensor.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as "Proximity Touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "Contact Touch". The position of the proximity touch with the pointer on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity touch.

In addition, the proximity sensor 141 detects 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). do. Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor 142. The acceleration sensor 142 converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal, and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The acceleration sensor 142 measures the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a vehicle and used to detect a collision, and recognizes the minute movement of a human hand and uses the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game. There are many different types of measurements. The acceleration sensor 142 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package, and in some cases, only one Z axis is required depending on the use environment. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile communication terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile terminal through a vibration means. Alternatively, when the key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may vibrate the mobile communication terminal 100 through the vibration means in response to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of the event through the vibration as described above. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

The haptic module 154, in addition to the vibration, the pin arrangement to move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, the blowing force or suction force of the air through the injection or inlet, the grazing to the skin surface, the contact of the electrode (eletrode), the stimulation such as electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be produced, such as the effects of the heat-absorbing effect and the effect of reproducing a sense of cold using the elements capable of absorbing heat or heat.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented to allow the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 154 may be provided with two or more according to the configuration aspect of the telematics terminal. The haptic module 154 may be provided where the contact with the user is frequent in the vehicle. For example, it may be provided in a steering wheel, a shift gear lever, a seat seat, and the like.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, map data, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). It can also perform a function for.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory). Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. In addition, the mobile communication terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and an earphone port may be configured. Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and universal user authentication. And a module (Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as an identification device) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification module may be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 may receive data from an external device or receive power and transmit the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmit data within the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 performs related control and processing for voice call, data communication, video call, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on a touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

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 functions of the components applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Hardware implementations include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPCs), and controllers (FPGAs). It may be implemented using at least one of controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, electrical units for performing functions, etc. In some cases such embodiments are implemented by the controller 180. In a software implementation, embodiments such as a procedure or function may be implemented with a separate software module that performs at least one function or operation Software code may be written in a software application written in a suitable programming language. Software code is also stored in the memory 160 and controlled. It may be executed by the unit 180.

The voice recognition module 182 recognizes the voice spoken by the user and performs a corresponding function according to the recognized voice signal.

The navigation session 300 applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 displays a driving route on map data.

On the other hand, the data display device applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the display unit for displaying information; A first display area that is covered by the object when the information is selected (touched) by the object among the entire display areas of the display unit, and preset the data associated with the selected information when the information is selected; It is comprised by the control part displayed on a 2nd display area except 1 display area.

The information may be a menu, an icon, a thumbnail image, or the like.

Data associated with the information may include submenus linked to the menu (control panels), an image linked to an icon, a thumbnail image, and a thumbnail image linked to a thumbnail image. ), Etc.

The object may be a user's hand or finger. The object may be submenus (eg, control panels) linked to the menu.

Detailed description of the components of the data display device applied to the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

Hereinafter, a data display device and a method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8. Data display device and method according to embodiments of the present invention is a mobile communication terminal 100, a telematics terminal, a navigation device, a smart phone (notebook computer), PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), PMP It can be applied to a terminal such as a portable multimedia player, a television, a video device, or the like.

2 is a block diagram showing a data display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 2, the data display device 400 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes: a display portion 402 for displaying information; A first display area covered by the object when the information is selected (touched) by the object among the entire display areas of the display unit 402, and data associated with the selected information when the information is selected. Control unit 401 to display a to the second display area except for the first display area.

The information may be a menu, an icon, a thumbnail image, or the like.

Data associated with the information may include submenus linked to the menu (control panels), an image linked to an icon, a thumbnail image, and a thumbnail image linked to a thumbnail image. ), Etc.

The object may be a user's hand or finger. The object may be submenus (eg, control panels) linked to the menu.

The data display device 400 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include a storage unit 403 for storing data and / or location information of the first display area.

3 is a flowchart showing a data display method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 401 may select specific information (for example, thumbnail images) displayed on the display unit 402 from the entire display area of the display unit 402 by an object (for example, a hand or a finger). In operation S11, the first display area covered by the object is preset. For example, the controller 401 may include a first display that is covered by the hand or the finger when specific information (for example, a thumbnail image) is touched by the hand or the finger in the entire display area of the display unit 402. Location information of the area is previously stored in the storage unit 403.

The controller 401 displays information on the display unit 402 according to a user's request (S12). The information may be menus, icons, thumbnail images, etc. of various programs.

The control unit 401 determines whether specific information is selected from the information displayed on the display unit 402 (S13). For example, the controller 401 determines whether specific information is selected by the user's touch among the information displayed on the display unit 402. That is, the controller 401 determines whether the specific information is touched through the touch sensor (touch screen).

When the specific information is touched by the user, the controller 401 displays data associated with the touched specific information in a second display area except the first display area (S14). For example, the control unit 401 displays the data in a display area which is not covered by the user's hand or finger when the data associated with the specific information is covered by the user's hand or finger. The data can be checked conveniently. That is, the control unit 401 displays the data in a display area other than the first display area when the location information of the first display area and the location information of the display area where the data are to be partially or entirely overlapped. The user can check the data easily and conveniently.

The data associated with the information may be submenus linked to the menu, images linked to the icon, preview images linked to the thumbnail image, and the like. .

4 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 4, the control unit 401 is configured to display data associated with the specific information 4-1 when the specific information (for example, thumbnail image) 4-1 is touched by the user. For example, the image data) is displayed in the second display area 4-3 not covered by the user's hand or finger, not the first display area 4-2 covered by the user's hand or finger. do. Therefore, the user can easily and conveniently check the image data.

Hereinafter, when the data displayed on the second display area of the display unit 402 is obscured by data (for example, a control panel) associated with the selected information, the data is displayed on the third display area of the display unit 402. A data display device and method thereof according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a user can easily and conveniently check the data by displaying the same, will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5 to 6.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a data display method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 401 selects the first information (for example, a thumbnail image) displayed on the display unit 402 from the entire display area of the display unit 402 by an object (for example, a hand or a finger). In operation S21, the first display area that is covered by the object is preset. For example, the controller 401 may include a first display that is covered by the hand or the finger when specific information (for example, a thumbnail image) is touched by the hand or the finger in the entire display area of the display unit 402. Location information of the area is previously stored in the storage unit 403.

The controller 401 displays first information on the display unit 402 according to a user's request (S22). The information may be menus, icons, thumbnail images, etc. of various programs.

The controller 401 determines whether the first information is selected from the information displayed on the display unit 402 (S23). For example, the controller 401 determines whether specific information is selected by the user's touch among the information displayed on the display unit 402. That is, the controller 401 determines whether the specific information is touched through the touch sensor (touch screen).

When the first information is touched by the user, the control unit 401 transmits first data (eg, image data) associated with the touched first information to a second display area except the first display area. (S24). For example, the controller 401 may display the image data in a display area that is not covered by the user's hand or finger when the image data associated with the thumbnail image is covered by the user's hand or finger. The image data can be confirmed easily and conveniently. That is, the controller 401 is configured to display the image data in a display area other than the first display area when some or all of the location information of the first display area and the location information of the display area where the image data is displayed overlap. By displaying, the user can easily and conveniently check the image data.

The controller 401 determines whether the second information (for example, a menu) is selected from the information displayed on the display unit.

When the second information is selected by the user, the controller 401 may display the first data displayed on the second display area by the second data (control panels of the menu or items of the menu) associated with the second information. It is determined whether to cover (S25). For example, when the second information is selected by the user, the controller 401 may display a display position of second data (control panels of a menu or items of a menu) associated with the second information and the second display. It is determined whether the display position of the first data displayed in the area is partially overlapped or totally overlapped.

If the second data (control panels of the menu or items of the menu) associated with the second information obscure the first data displayed on the second display area, the controller 401 stores the first data as the first data of the display unit. 3 Displayed in the display area (S26). For example, the controller 401 may display a display position of second data (control panels of a menu or items of a menu) associated with the second information and display position of first data displayed on the second display area. If partially or completely overlapped, the first data is displayed on the third display area of the display unit.

6 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 6, the control unit 401 is configured to connect to the second information 6-1 when the second information (for example, the menu) 6-1 is touched by the user. 2 If the data (e.g., menu item) 6-2 obscures the first data (image data) displayed on the second display area 4-3, the first data (image data) is stored in the user's hand. It is displayed on the third display area 6-3 which is not covered by the finger and / or the second data. Therefore, the user can easily and conveniently check the image data.

Hereinafter, when the data displayed on the display unit 402 is obscured by data (for example, menu items) associated with the selected information, the user can easily and conveniently check the data by changing the display position of the data. A data display apparatus and method thereof according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention can be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 7 to 8.

7 is a flowchart showing a data display method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First, the controller 401 displays first data (image data) on the display unit 402. For example, the controller 401 displays image data on the display unit 402 according to a user's request (S31).

The controller 401 determines whether specific information (for example, a menu) is selected from the information displayed on the display unit 402 (S32). For example, the controller 401 determines whether specific information is selected by the user's touch among the information displayed on the display unit 402. That is, the controller 401 determines whether the specific information is touched through the touch sensor (touch screen).

When the specific information is touched by the user, the control unit 401 displays a display position of second data (for example, items linked to a menu) and a display position of the first data associated with the touched specific information. It is determined whether are overlapped with each other (S33). For example, the controller 401 may be configured to display a display position of second data (eg, items associated with a menu) and the first data associated with the touched specific information when the specific information is touched by a user. It is determined whether the display position of data overlaps some or all of each other.

The control unit 401 displays the first data when the display position of the second data (for example, items associated with the menu) and the display position of the first data that overlap with the touched specific information overlap each other. The position or the display position of the second data is changed (S34). For example, the controller 401 may partially or completely display the display position of the second data (for example, items associated with the menu) and the display position of the first data associated with the touched specific information. When overlapping, the user can easily and conveniently check the image data by changing the display position of the first data or the display position of the second data.

8 is an exemplary view showing image data displayed on a display unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the control unit 401 displays the display position of the second data (for example, items associated with the menu) associated with the touched specific information (specific menu) 8-1. 8-2) When the display position 8-3 and the display position 8-3 of the first data overlap with each other, the display position 8-3 of the first data or the display position 8-2 of the second data ). For example, the controller 401 may display the display position 8-2 of the second data (for example, items associated with the menu) associated with the touched specific information (specific menu) 8-1. And when the display position 8-3 of the first data partially or entirely overlaps each other, the first data is displayed on the second display area 8-4.

As described above, the data display device and method thereof according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention display the data selected by the user so that they are not obscured by the user, thereby allowing the user to conveniently and easily identify the data.

The data display device and method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention may display the data selected by the user so that the data does not overlap with other data, so that the user may conveniently and easily confirm the data.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

401: control unit 402: display unit
403: storage unit

Claims (16)

A display unit for displaying first information;
A first display area that is covered by the object when the first information is selected by the object among the entire display areas of the display unit, and when the first information is selected, a first associated with the selected first information. And a control unit which displays the first data in the second display area except for the first display area. The method of claim 1, wherein the first information,
The data display device of any one of a menu, an icon, and a thumbnail image. The method of claim 1, wherein the first data linked to the first information is:
And a sub-image linked to a menu, an image linked to an icon, and a preview image linked to a thumbnail image. The data display device of claim 1, wherein the object is a user's hand or finger. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit,
And displaying the first data in the third display area of the display unit when the first data displayed on the display unit is covered by the second data associated with the second information displayed on the display unit. 6. The data display device of claim 5, wherein the second information is a menu, and the second data is items of the menu. A display unit for displaying first data;
When the specific information displayed on the display unit is selected, if the display position of the first data and the display position of the second data associated with the specific information overlap each other, the display position of the first data or the display position of the second data is changed. And a control unit for changing the data. 8. The data display device of claim 7, wherein the first data is image data, the specific information is a menu, and the second data is items associated with the menu. Displaying first information on the display unit;
Setting a first display area that is covered by the object when the first information is selected by an object among all the display areas of the display unit;
And displaying the first data associated with the selected first information in a second display area other than the first display area when the first information is selected. The method of claim 9, wherein the first information,
The data display method of any one of a menu, an icon, and a thumbnail image. The method of claim 9, wherein the first data linked to the first information includes:
And a preview image linked to a thumbnail image, a submenu linked to a menu, an image linked to an icon, and a thumbnail image. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the object is a user's hand or finger. 10. The method of claim 9,
And displaying the first data on the third display area of the display unit when the first data displayed on the display unit is covered by the second data linked to the second information displayed on the display unit. How data is displayed. The method of claim 13, wherein the second information is a menu, and the second data is items of the menu. Displaying first data on the display unit;
When the display position of the first data and the display position of the second data associated with the specific information overlap each other when the specific information displayed on the display unit is selected, the display position of the first data or the display position of the second data is changed. And displaying the data. The method of claim 15, wherein the first data is image data, the specific information is a menu, and the second data is items associated with the menu.

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