KR20160052239A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention solves the problem of providing only limited information when covering the front cover of the folio case, which is the above-mentioned problem, and provides information related to the application that is actually executed and used by the user, Provides a group of icons that the user can control.
Or to an ico group that can be controlled for a particular application as well as for other applications.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for displaying a specific effect by a folio case mounted on a mobile terminal in consideration of user convenience.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Particularly, such a terminal needs to protect the built-in parts or the appearance, and the need to use the terminal is increasing. Such protection may require not only the rear surface of the mobile terminal but also the portion where the display is located. In order to satisfy such a function, the polio case of the mobile terminal case includes a front cover that can open and close the mobile terminal. Furthermore, these foliage cases can have additional storage space or expect additional functions.

On the other hand, in the case of the folio case, the display portion of the mobile terminal is usually covered, and even when there is a transparent region that does not cover part or all of the display portion, only limited information irrespective of the application being executed is provided.

The present invention solves the problem of providing only limited information when covering the front cover of the folio case, which is the above-mentioned problem, and provides information related to the application that is actually executed and used by the user, Provides a group of icons that the user can control.

Or to an ico group that can be controlled for a particular application as well as for other applications.

On the other hand, the aesthetic effect can be satisfied at the same time by providing the folio case in which the front cover can be divided and displayed.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display apparatus including a display unit for outputting first image information related to a first application being executed, a display unit for detecting an approach of an object in the front direction or an increase in magnetic force of a magnetic substance, And a control unit for converting the first image information, which is being output, into second image information related to the first application and displaying the second image information when the signal is recognized, wherein the second image information includes first image information and second image information, And the second image information is shorter than the first image information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the mobile terminal displays the second image information for a predetermined time.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in the case where the first application consumes a wireless data packet, the second image information is a consumed data packet amount or a residual data packet amount.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal, wherein when the first application is an alarm including an alarm time setting, the second image information is at least one of the set alarm times.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal, wherein when the first application is a planner including a schedule, the second image information includes at least one of the schedule.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the second image information includes a first group of icons for controlling the first application, and the control unit displays icons of the first group of icons on the display unit, The mobile terminal is provided with a mobile terminal.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

In accordance with at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the user is provided with information related to the application that is substantially executed and used, or a group of icons that can be continuously controlled by the user related to the application used in the closed state.

Or to an ico group that can be controlled for a particular application as well as for other applications.

On the other hand, the aesthetic effect can be satisfied at the same time by providing the folio case in which the front cover can be divided and displayed.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 shows a folio case related to the present invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment in which a folio case related to the present invention is coupled to a mobile terminal.
4A, 4B and 4C show an embodiment of a case where the front cover of the folio case related to the present invention is closed.
5A and 5B illustrate another embodiment of a case in which the front cover of the folio case related to the present invention is closed.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA 'of an embodiment for recognizing a front cover of a transparent poly case according to the present invention. FIG.
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an embodiment in which a part of the front cover of the polyo-case according to the present invention is transparent.
8A shows an embodiment of a front cover of a folio case having a transparent area of a flicking area in which a plurality of icon groups related to the present invention can be selected.
8B shows an embodiment of the front cover of the folio case according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment in which switching occurs between groups of icons through flicks associated with the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according 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. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

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. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

 Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the 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 a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with 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, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first 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 surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated 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, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

2 shows a folio case 200 related to the present invention. The folio case 200 includes a front cover 210, a rear cover 220, and a joint 230. The rear cover 220 may protect the rear case of the mobile terminal 100 or the battery cover. The back cover 220 may be provided with a depressed portion 222 on which the mobile terminal 100 can be seated and a hook 221 may be present so that the mobile terminal 100 does not unintentionally move have. In order to protect the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100, the rear cover 220 may be made of a material having a certain rigidity or more and may include a material that is not broken even under a constant impact. A typical example is polycarbonate. The back cover 220 may have an opening (not shown) to receive an input from the outside if an input unit exists on the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100. [

And may have a joint 230 that extends to the front cover 210 along one end of the rear cover 220 of the folio case 200. The joint 230 may include a material having a weak rigidity to enable the front cover 210 to be closed.

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment in which the folio case 200 related to the present invention is coupled to the mobile terminal 100.

The front cover 210 of the folio case 200 may cover the window 151a of the mobile terminal 100. [ The front cover 210 may be an opaque front cover 210 in which the display portion 151 is not visible when the front cover 210 covers the window 151a or a portion or all of the display portion 151 is visible And may be a transparent front cover 210. When the entire display unit 151 is visible, the transparent front cover 210 may include a synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate. In the case of the transparent front cover 210 in which a part of the display unit 151 is visible, the front cover 210 may be covered with a synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate, The window 151a of the mobile terminal 100 can be exposed to the outside.

In the related art related to the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 may have a power / sleep button. When the power / sleep button is held for a predetermined time or longer, the power of the mobile terminal 100 may be turned off or turned on. On the other hand, when the power / sleep button is briefly depressed, the power of the mobile terminal 100 is not terminated, and the power of the display unit 151 is turned off. When the power / sleep button is short-pressed while the sleep function is being executed, the power of the display unit 151 is turned on and the sleep function can be released.

The front cover 210 of the folio case 200 can perform a sleep function and a sleep release function in the power / sleep button. When the power supply of the mobile terminal 100 and the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 are closed while the display unit 151 is turned on, a sleep function for turning off only the display unit 151 in a power- have. On the other hand, when the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 is opened in the sleep state, the sleep state can be released.

Whether the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 is closed in the mobile terminal 100 is detected by detecting proximity of the folio case 200 to the proximity sensor provided in the mobile terminal 100 to generate a signal, 180, see FIG. 1A), or a hall sensor provided in the mobile terminal 100 senses approach of a magnetic material provided on the front cover 210 of the polyoide case 200 to generate a signal, (See Fig. 1A).

The display unit 151 may output the first image information 320 related to the first application 310 being executed while the power of the mobile terminal 100 and the display unit 151 are turned on. The mobile terminal 100 can simultaneously execute various applications, but defines the first application 310 as a first application 310 that is most activated in the display so that the user can immediately recognize the input.

Here, the first application 310 may be an application 320 consuming wireless data packets or an application such as an alarm / schedule management.

4A, 4B and 4C illustrate an embodiment of closing the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 according to the present invention.

When closing the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 in a state where the first application 310 is being executed and displayed, the second image information 330 related to the first application 310 is displayed, can do.

If the first application 310 is an application that consumes a data packet, the second image information 330 may include information 331-1 on the amount of data packet exhausted after the sleep is released, or after the power is turned on, ). Or the total amount of data packets allocated to the subscribers registered in the mobile terminal 100, the second image information 330 includes information 331-2 on the amount of data packets left after use in the allocated data packet amount, ). Or a continuous image representing a visual effect reduced to the image 331-4 for the remaining amount of data packets in the image 331-3 for the total data packet amount (FIG. 4C).

By displaying the information 331 on the usage data packet amount or the remaining data packet amount, the user can efficiently use the terminal in consideration of the data usage amount or usage pattern.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show another embodiment of the case where the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 related to the present invention is closed.

When the first application 310 is an application for managing alarms, an application for managing alarms may include at least one alarm information 333. The second image information 330 can be a list of the alarm information 334 when closing the folio case 200 when an application for managing the alarm is executed immediately before closing the folio case 200. [

At this time, the entire list 333 may be the second image information 330, or only one of the alarm information list 333 closest to the current time (334) or a certain number of alarm information (not shown) And may be the second image information 330. [

Or both the current time, one alarm information 334 closest to the current time, and the remaining time 335 from the current time to the alarm time may be the second image information 330. [

The second image information 330 may be displayed for a predetermined time after the first image information 320 is switched. The predetermined time may be adjusted according to the preference of the user.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A 'of an embodiment for recognizing the front cover 210 of the transparent folio case 200 related to the present invention.

In order to display the second image information 330, a part or the whole of the front cover 210 of the transparent folio case 200 needs to be transparent. In particular, when the entirety of the front cover 210 is transparent, it is possible to provide a large amount of information through the display unit 151 even when the folio case 200 is closed while the mobile terminal 100 is protected. You can even get a sophisticated design effect.

According to the setting of the user, it is possible to obtain a corresponding effect by inputting that the front surface is a transparent cover. Or the mobile terminal 100 itself may recognize the transparent cover without the user's separate input.

The material of the transparent cover may be a polycarbonate which is a kind of synthetic resin, or may have a glass material. At this time, the glass may be a tempered glass resistant to impact.

Transparent materials have higher reflectance and transmittance in reflectance, transmittance, and absorption rate than opaque materials.

The front cover 210 can be recognized as a transparent material through the light emitting unit 141 and the receiving unit 142 present in the mobile terminal 100. The light emitting unit 141 and the receiving unit 142 may be positioned close to a specific point on the front surface of the mobile terminal 100. The visible light generated through the light emitting portion 141 may be reflected by the inner surface of the transparent front cover 210 to reach the receiving portion 142. The front cover 210 can be recognized as a transparent material when the amount of light reaching the receiving portion 142 with respect to the light amount of the visible light generated in the light emitting portion 141 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

Whether or not the transparent front cover 210 is closed can be determined by a distance sensor provided in the mobile terminal 100. The distance sensor may be an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic sensor. The infrared or ultrasonic waves are generated through the transmission unit provided in the mobile terminal 100 and the time reflected by the transmission front cover 210 and reaches the reception unit of the mobile terminal 100 is measured, It can detect the closing and generate a signal.

There may be a case where it is desired that the user of the mobile terminal 100 does not display the second image information 330 (see FIG. 4A) even when the front cover 210 is covered. Although it is possible to preset the second image information 330 (see FIG. 4A) not to be displayed, it may also be desirable that the second image information 330 (see FIG. 4A) is not selectively displayed in a sudden situation. In this case, when the closing speed of the front cover 210 is equal to or less than the first reference speed value, the second image information 330 (see FIG. 4A) is displayed by using the closing speed of the front cover 210, The second image information 330 (see FIG. 4A) can be prevented from being displayed even if the front cover 210 is closed.

7A and 7B illustrate an embodiment in which a part of the front cover 210 of the polyoide case 200 related to the present invention is transparent.

The second image information 330 to be displayed when the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 is closed is a first icon group 340 in which the user of the mobile terminal 100 controls the first application 310 . For example, when the first application 310 is a music reproduction related application, the volume control icon 341, the music selection icon 342, the play / pause 343 icon, 1 icon group 340 as shown in FIG. A plurality of icons of the first icon group 325 may be displayed apart from each other.

The front cover 210 may be provided with a touchable transparent material or an opening 211 at a position corresponding to the position of the plurality of icons.

When a plurality of icons 340 are spaced apart and the transparent area or the opening 211 of the front cover 210 of the folio case 200 is also spaced apart, various controls related to the application may be performed while the folio case 200 is closed And unlike the conventional polyolex case having one wide opening, the area exposed to the outside can be minimized to more effectively protect from the outside and to minimize contamination. In addition, the user can recognize the icons 340 effectively through the separated icons. The user can recognize the opening of the front cover 210 only by touching the finger in a state where the user does not see the mobile terminal 100 and can control the user.

8A shows an embodiment of a front cover 210 of a folio case 200 having a transparent area of a flicking area in which a plurality of icon groups related to the present invention can be selected.

In addition to the first icon group 325 associated with the first application that was executing before the closure of the folio case 200, a second icon group 380 associated with the control of the second application, Can be.

The second application may be a date / time application 8-1, an infrared remote control application 8-2, or an alarm application 8-3.

When the user inputs a specific signal through the input unit with the first group of icons 340 (see FIG. 7) displayed, the user can sequentially or selectively display one of the second group of icons 380.

8B shows an embodiment of the front cover of the folio case according to the present invention.

The input unit may be a side, a front or rear key of the mobile terminal 100, or a touch input of a specific area of the display unit 151 including the touch panel. A part of the front cover 210 of the polyoide case 200 may be a transparent area or an opening 212 to allow the touch panel of the display unit 151 to display a plicking area .

In particular, the touch input of a specific area of the display unit 151 may be switched between icon groups through flicking in one direction such as left, right, up and down.

FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment in which switching occurs between groups of icons through flicks associated with the present invention.

The switching from the first icon group 9-1 to the second icon group 9-2 in which the flicking is recognized with respect to the flickering area is the same as that in the first icon group 9-1 in the same direction as the flicking direction And sequentially have the visual effect that the second icon group 9-2 appears in the flicking direction in the opposite direction of the flicking direction.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 141: proximity sensor
142: illuminance sensor 151: display section
200: Folio case 210: Folio case front cover
211: transparent part 212: opening
221: hook 222: depression
230: joint 310: first application
320: first image information 330: second image information
331-1: Information on the amount of data packets exhausted since the power was turned on
331-2: Information on the amount of data packet remaining after use
331-3: Image of total data packet amount
331-4: Image of remaining data packet amount
333: Alarm information
334: Alarm information closest to the current time
335: Remaining time from current time to alarm time
340: First icon group
380: Second icon group

Claims (10)

A display unit for outputting first image information related to a first application being executed,
An approach detection sensor which detects a proximity of an object in the front direction or an increase in magnetic force of a magnetic substance to generate a first signal
And a controller for converting the first image information, which is being output, into second image information related to the first application when the signal is recognized,
Wherein the second image information is different from the first image information or is simpler than the first image information. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And displays the second image information for a predetermined time. The method according to claim 1,
If the first application is depleting the wireless data packet,
And the second image information is an exhausted data packet amount or a remaining data packet amount. The method according to claim 1,
If the first application is an alarm including an alarm time setting,
Wherein the second image information is at least one of the set alarm times. The method according to claim 1,
If the first application is a planner including a schedule,
And the second image information includes at least one of the schedule. The method according to claim 1,
A light emitting portion emitting visible light; And
A receiver for recognizing the amount of light of the visible light reflected; And
Further comprising a transparent sensor for generating a second signal when the ratio of the amount of visible light to the amount of visible light emitted by the light emitting unit is less than a predetermined value,
Wherein,
Wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display the first image information that is being output when the second signal is generated, by switching the second image information to the second image information. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sensor unit detects an approaching speed or a magnetic force increasing speed of the object,
Wherein,
Wherein when the speed is equal to or greater than a first reference speed value, the second image information is not output and the first image information that is being outputted immediately disappears. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the second image information comprises:
A first icon group for controlling the first application,
Wherein the control unit causes the icon of the first icon group to be displayed on the display unit. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein,
And switches to a second group of icons for controlling the second application by selection of the input unit. 9. The method of claim 8,
The display unit may further include a touch panel,
The touch panel further includes a flicking area,
Wherein,
When flickering is recognized for the flickering area,
Wherein the transition to the second icon group disappears while the first icon group moves in the flicking direction.

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