KR20170094898A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal including a side sensing unit including a touch sensor; A display unit; And a control unit for controlling the display unit to output a home screen on the display unit when the first touch input signal is sensed through the side sensing unit in a state in which the content is output on the display unit, The signal corresponding to the predetermined touch input signal.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit.

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.

Meanwhile, a general mobile terminal has a home button separately on the front of the mobile terminal to sense a touch input or a fingerprint input. In this regard, in order to reduce the thickness of the mobile terminal, it is necessary to remove the groove button provided on the front side.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. The present invention provides a mobile terminal for sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit provided with a touch sensor and outputting a home screen on a display unit in a state where contents are output on a display unit and a control method thereof .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal for activating a display unit and outputting a lock screen when sensing a predetermined touch input signal through a side sensing unit having a touch sensor, and a control method thereof.

According to another aspect of the present invention, when at least one fingerprint input is sensed through a side sensing unit provided with a fingerprint sensor, the fingerprint information is extracted from at least one fingerprint input, And outputting a home screen when it corresponds to the set fingerprint information, and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a touch sensing apparatus comprising: a side sensing unit including a touch sensor; A display unit; And a control unit for controlling the display unit to output a home screen on the display unit when the first touch input signal is sensed through the side sensing unit in a state in which the content is output on the display unit, The signal corresponding to the predetermined touch input signal.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display apparatus including: a side sensing unit including a touch sensor and a fingerprint sensor; A display unit; And a control unit for controlling the display unit to display a lock screen on the display unit when the predetermined touch input signal is sensed through the touch sensor and to display a lock screen on the display unit, Extracting fingerprint information from the at least one fingerprint input when sensing at least one fingerprint input through the fingerprint sensor in the output state and if the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to predetermined fingerprint information, To the mobile terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of displaying a content, comprising: outputting content on a display unit; Sensing a predetermined touch input signal through a side sensing unit; And outputting a home screen on the display unit in accordance with the predetermined touch input signal in a state that the content is output.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of sensing a touch input signal, comprising: sensing a predetermined touch input signal through a touch sensor included in a side sensing unit; Activating a display unit according to the predetermined touch input signal; Outputting a lock screen on the display unit; Extracting fingerprint information from the at least one fingerprint input when at least one fingerprint input is sensed through a fingerprint sensor included in the side sensing unit in a state that a lock screen is displayed on the display unit; And outputting a home screen on the display unit when the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to preset fingerprint information.

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

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the mobile terminal senses the touch input signal through the side sensing unit, it is not necessary to provide a separate home button on the front side.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can perform fingerprint recognition through the side sensing unit, and there is no need to provide a separate fingerprint sensor on the front side.

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 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating at least a partial area of a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view illustrating depressions provided in the side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a fingerprint input through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of sensing a fingerprint input through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of 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.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

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 to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

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.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

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 microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

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 camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

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 on 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.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

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 universal mobile terminal 100 in which a 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 microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

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.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display portion 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 251 is flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, a battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 due to an external force, taking into account the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case comprising a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described by taking the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1A as an example of a mobile terminal. However, it goes without saying that the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented by the mobile terminals 200 and 300 shown in FIGS.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12. FIG. In the following, in order to explain and understand the embodiments of the present invention, it is also possible to refer to the above description with reference to Figs. In addition, the mobile terminal described above may be a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration module of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the mobile terminal of the present invention may include a display unit 410, a direction sensing unit 420, a side sensing unit 430, and a controller 440. The display unit 410, the direction sensing unit 420, the side sensing unit 430, and the control unit 440 described below may be implemented as described in FIG. 1A.

The display unit 410 may output visual information. Here, the visual information may include contents, applications, images, moving pictures, and the like. In addition, the display unit 410 may output visual information to the screen based on a control command of the control unit 440. [ In an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 410 may output a lock screen or a home screen according to a command of the controller 440. [ This will be described in detail in Fig. 6 and Fig.

The direction sensing unit 420 may sense the direction of the mobile terminal. The direction sensing unit 420 may include at least one of a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a magnetic sensor, and may sense a direction (azimuth, inclination, elevation) of the mobile terminal. In addition, the direction sensing unit 420 may include other sensors for sensing the direction of the mobile terminal. The controller 440 may determine at least a partial area of the touch sensor 431 of the side sensing unit 430 based on the direction of the mobile terminal sensed through the direction sensing unit 420 . This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The side sensing unit 430 may include a touch sensor 431 and a fingerprint sensor 432. The side sensing unit 430 may be implemented in the front case 101 or the rear case 102 of FIG. 1B. Also, although not shown in FIG. 1B, it may be implemented in at least one middle case between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The touch sensor 431 is provided in the side sensing unit 430 to sense a touch input signal. Specifically, the touch sensor 431 can sense a touch (or a touch input) applied to the side sensing unit 430 by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type and a capacitive type. The touch sensor 431 may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the side sensing portion or a capacitance occurring in a specific portion into an electrical input signal. In one embodiment of the present invention, the touch sensor 431 may be located in at least a portion of the side sensing portion 430. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the touch sensor 431 may be positioned at the depressions provided on both sides of the side sensing unit 430. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The fingerprint sensor 432 is provided in the side sensing unit 430 to sense at least one fingerprint input and extract fingerprint information from the sensed fingerprint input. Specifically, the fingerprint sensor 432 can detect a touch (or fingerprint input) applied to the side sensing unit 430 by using at least one of various fingerprint recognition methods such as an optical type, a thermal sense, and a semiconductor type sensor. In one embodiment of the present invention, the fingerprint sensor 432 may be located in at least a portion of the side sensing portion 430. [

The touch sensor 431 and the fingerprint sensor 432 may have a mutual layer structure or may be integrally formed.

The control unit 440 may process data, control each unit of the mobile terminal described above, and control data transmission / reception between the units. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the content is output on the display unit 410, the controller 440 may control to output the home screen when sensing the first touch input signal. Also, the controller 440 may control the content to be re-output when the second touch input signal is sensed within a predetermined time while the home screen is output on the display unit 410.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller 440 can extract fingerprint information from at least one fingerprint input when sensing at least one fingerprint input while the lock screen is displayed on the display unit 410 have. If the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to preset fingerprint information, the control unit 440 may control the display unit 410 to output a home screen.

Also, as an embodiment of the present invention, the operations performed by the mobile terminal can be controlled by the control unit 440. [ For convenience, the drawings and the following description are collectively referred to as performing / controlling the mobile terminal.

5 is a diagram illustrating at least a partial area of a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, a description overlapping with FIG. 4 will be omitted.

5 (a) to 5 (d), the side sensing unit may include at least one of a touch sensor and a fingerprint sensor. In one embodiment of the present invention, the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor may be located at least in a partial area of the side sensing portion. Hereinafter, a touch sensor positioned at least in a partial area of the side sensing unit will be described as an example.

5 (a) to 5 (c) are views for explaining a touch sensor positioned at least in a partial area when the mobile terminal is in the longitudinal direction, and FIG. 5 (d) Fig. 2 is a view for explaining a touch sensor positioned in an area. Here, the direction of the mobile terminal can be sensed through the direction sensing unit described in Fig.

Referring to FIG. 5A, the touch sensor may be located in the first area 510 of the side sensing unit. Here, the first area 510 may correspond to the upper area of one side of the mobile terminal. For example, when the user holds the mobile terminal of FIG. 5A with his left hand, the user can touch the first area 510 with the index finger of the left hand.

Referring to FIG. 5B, the touch sensor may be located in the second area 520 and the third area 530 of the side sensing unit. Here, the second area 520 may correspond to the upper area of the left side of the mobile terminal, and the third area 530 may correspond to the upper area of the right side of the mobile terminal. In addition, the second region 520 and the third region 530 may be provided with the same sensor or different sensors. For example, the second area 520 may be a touch sensor, and the third area 530 may be a fingerprint sensor. 5 (b), the user can touch the second area 520 with the thumb of the left hand, and the user can touch the second area 520 with the index finger to the third area 530, Can be input.

Referring to FIG. 5 (c), the touch sensor may be located in the fourth region 540 and the fifth region 550 of the side sensing unit. Here, the fourth area 540 may correspond to the left side area of the mobile terminal, and the fifth area 550 may correspond to the right side area of the mobile terminal. In addition, the fourth region 540 and the fifth region 550 may be provided with the same sensor or different sensors. For example, the touch sensor may be located in both the fourth region 540 and the fifth region 550.

Referring to FIG. 5 (d), the touch sensor may be located in the sixth to ninth regions 560, 570, 580, and 590 of the side sensing unit. Here, the sixth area 560 and the seventh area 570 may correspond to the upper area and the lower area of the right side of the mobile terminal, respectively. Further, the eighth area 580 and the ninth area 590 may correspond to the upper area and the lower area of the left side surface of the mobile terminal, respectively. In addition, the sixth region 560 to the ninth region 590 may be provided with the same sensor or a different sensor. For example, the user can touch the sixth area 560 and the eighth area 580 with his / her left hand and the seventh area 570 with the right hand when the user holds the mobile terminal of FIG. 5 (d) And the ninth area 590, as shown in FIG.

5 (a) to 5 (d) illustrate at least a partial area of the touch sensor which may be provided in the side sensing unit, and it is needless to say that the touch sensor may be provided in various areas not shown.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense the direction of the mobile terminal through the direction sensing unit. When the mobile terminal is in the vertical direction, the mobile terminal can output contents or the like in a portrait view mode on the display unit. At this time, the touch sensor may be located in at least a part of both sides of the mobile terminal. Also, when the mobile terminal is in the horizontal direction, the mobile terminal can output content and the like on the display unit in the landscape view mode. At this time, the touch sensor may be located in at least a part of both sides of the mobile terminal. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can sense the direction in which the user has the mobile terminal, and can position the touch sensor in the area where the user's hand is located based on the sensed direction.

side Sensing section  Touch input signal through Sensing

The mobile terminal may sense a touch input signal through a side sensing unit provided with a touch sensor. Also, the mobile terminal can output various contents according to the touch input signal. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal for outputting various contents according to a touch input signal through the side sensing unit will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 6 to 8, the touch sensor is shown as being located in one area of the side sensing unit, but may be located at least in some areas as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D.

6 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 6, a description overlapping with FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 will be omitted.

6, the mobile terminal can output the content 610 on the display unit. Here, the content 610 may include various contents such as an image and a moving picture as various visual information. In a state in which the content 610 is output on the display unit, the mobile terminal can sense the touch input signal 611 through the side sensing unit. Here, the touch input signal 611 may correspond to a preset touch input signal. For example, the predetermined touch input signal may include a long touch and a deep-press touch. Here, the long touch may correspond to a touch input signal over a predetermined time, and the deep press touch may correspond to a touch input signal corresponding to at least one of an area and a pressure sensed from the touch input. For example, the user can touch the side sensing portion of the mobile terminal for a long time.

6, when the mobile terminal senses the touch input signal 611 through the side sensing unit, the mobile terminal can control to output the home screen 620 on the display unit. Here, the home screen 620 may correspond to a content indicating a state in which a user's control command for the application of the mobile terminal can be received. Also, the home screen 620 may correspond to a default content screen preset by the user or stored in advance in the mobile terminal.

Accordingly, the user can use various contents output through the mobile terminal, and can easily use the home screen according to the touch input signal through the side sensing unit in a state in which the contents are output.

7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 7, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 6 will be omitted.

Referring to the left drawing of FIG. 7, the display unit of the mobile terminal may correspond to the inactive state 710. Here, the deactivation state 710 may indicate a state in which the display unit is turned off. In a state where the display unit is inactivated, the mobile terminal can sense the touch input signal 711 through the side sensing unit. Here, the touch input signal 711 may correspond to a preset touch input signal.

7, when the mobile terminal senses the touch input signal 711 through the side sensing unit, the mobile terminal controls the display unit to be in the active state and outputs the lock screen 720 on the activated display unit can do. Here, the active state may indicate a state in which the display unit is turned on. In addition, the lock screen 720 may correspond to content indicating a state of restricting input of a user's control command to the application of the mobile terminal.

That is, if the mobile terminal senses the touch input signal 711 through the side sensing unit, it can control the display unit to be in the active state. However, if the mobile terminal does not release the lock through the other authentication method, You can output a lock screen with limited input. A method of unlocking the mobile terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

8 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 8, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 7 will be omitted.

Referring to the first drawing of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal may output the content 810 on the display unit. Here, the content 810 may include various contents such as an image and a moving picture as various visual information. Here, the content 810 may correspond to the SMS application. In a state where the content 810 is output, the mobile terminal can sense the first touch input signal 811 through the side sensing unit. Here, the first touch input signal 811 may correspond to a predetermined touch input signal.

Referring to the second drawing of FIG. 8, when the mobile terminal senses the first touch input signal 811 through the side sensing unit, the mobile terminal can control to output the home screen 820 on the display unit. 8, it is assumed that the home screen 820 is output according to sensing the first touch input signal 811. However, the mobile terminal may output the preset content according to the first touch input signal 811 have.

In an embodiment of the present invention, in the state that the home screen 820 is output, the mobile terminal can sense the second touch input signal 821 within a predetermined time period through the side sensing unit. Here, the predetermined time may correspond to a time preset by the user or a predetermined default value in the mobile terminal. For example, the preset time may correspond to 5 seconds. Accordingly, the user can input the second touch input signal 821 within 5 seconds while the home screen 820 is being output.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second touch input signal 821 may correspond to a predetermined touch input signal. Here, the second touch input signal 821 may correspond to a touch input signal that is the same as or different from the first touch input signal 811. For example, the first touch input signal 811 may correspond to an input signal that performs a deep-touch touch to the side sensing unit, and the second touch input signal 821 may correspond to an input signal that touches the side sensing unit long. The second touch input signal 821 may correspond to an input signal that touches a part of the side sensing unit which is the same as or different from the first touch input signal 811. For example, in a state where the home screen 820 is output, the user may input a partial area of the side sensing unit, which has received the first touch input signal 811, as the second touch input signal 821.

Referring to the third drawing of FIG. 8, the mobile terminal can re-output the content 810 on the display unit by sensing the second touch input signal 821. Here, the content 810 may correspond to the content 810 output in the first drawing of FIG. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal can output the home screen 820 through the first touch input signal 811, and when the second touch input signal 821 is sensed within a predetermined time , The content 810 can be re-outputted.

Accordingly, even if the user inputs the first touch input signal through the side sensing unit during the use of the content and moves to the home screen, the user inputs the second touch input signal through the side sensing unit again within a predetermined time, Can be used continuously.

9 is a view illustrating depressions provided in the side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 9, the description overlapping with FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 will be omitted.

9 (a) to 9 (c) are views for explaining depressions provided in the side sensing unit of the mobile terminal. Here, the depression may correspond to a furrow having a predetermined depth in the side sensing portion of the mobile terminal. More specifically, the depressions may be embodied in at least one of a front case, a rear case and a middle case of the mobile terminal.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the mobile terminal may include a first depression 910 in a region located on the right side of the side sensing unit. According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor may be located in the first depression 910. [ Hereinafter, the touch sensor located at the depressed portion is described as an example, but it is natural that the fingerprint sensor can be located together.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the mobile terminal may include a second depression 920 and a third depression 930 in regions located on the left and right sides of the side sensing portion, respectively. In an embodiment of the present invention, the touch sensor may be located in at least one of the second depression 920 and the third depression 930. In addition, the touch sensor may be located at the second depression 920, and the fingerprint sensor may be located at the third depression 930. [ Accordingly, the mobile terminal can control to activate the fingerprint sensor by sensing the touch input signal through the second depression 920, and by sensing the fingerprint input through the third depression 930, Fingerprint information can be extracted from the input.

Referring to FIG. 9C, the mobile terminal may include a second depression 920 and a third depression 930 in regions located on the left and right sides of the side sensing portion, respectively. Also, the touch sensor may be located in both the second depression 920 and the third depression 930. In an embodiment of the present invention, when the display unit is activated, the mobile terminal displays an indicator indicating the functions of the second depression 920 and the third depression 930 located on the left and right sides of the side sensing unit, Can be output. It goes without saying that the indicator may not be output according to the setting of the user.

For example, when the mobile terminal outputs the content, when the user senses the touch input signal through the touch sensor located at the second depression 920, the mobile terminal outputs the previous execution screen of the output content . At this time, the mobile terminal may output a 'backward icon' 940 on the display unit at a position close to the second depression 920. For example, the 'back icon' 940 may correspond to a 'Back icon'.

Also, when the mobile terminal outputs the content, when the user senses the touch input signal through the touch sensor located at the third depression 930, the mobile terminal can output the home screen. At this time, the mobile terminal may output a 'home screen icon' 950 on the display unit in a position close to the third depression 930. For example, the 'home screen icon' 940 may correspond to a 'home icon'.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal can detect the touch input signal and the fingerprint input even if the mobile terminal does not have a separate physical input unit on the front, back, or side by providing the depression in at least a part of the area of the side sensing unit.

side Sensing section  Fingerprint input through Sensing

The mobile terminal can sense a fingerprint input through a side sensing unit provided with a fingerprint sensor. In addition, the mobile terminal may extract fingerprint information from at least one fingerprint input as it senses at least one fingerprint input. Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 10, a description will be made of a mobile terminal in which a lock is released when a preset fingerprint is inputted through a side sensing unit. In FIG. 10, the fingerprint sensor is shown as being located in one area of the side sensing unit, but it may be located at least in some areas as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (d).

10 is a view for explaining an embodiment of sensing a fingerprint input through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, in the embodiment of FIG. 10, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 9 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 10, when the mobile terminal senses a predetermined touch input signal through the touch sensor, the mobile terminal can activate the display unit and output the lock screen 1010 on the activated display unit. Here, the predetermined touch input signal may include a long touch and a deep-press touch. For example, when the user touches the side sensing portion of the mobile terminal for a long time, the mobile terminal can output the lock screen 1010 on the display portion.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may sense at least one fingerprint input 1020 through a fingerprint sensor located at the side sensing portion, with the lock screen 1010 being output on the display portion. Here, the fingerprint sensor may be located at least in a part of the area of the side sensing portion. Further, the fingerprint sensor may be located in the same or different area as the touch sensor.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fingerprint sensor may receive at least one fingerprint from the user. For example, a user can input a fingerprint through the side sensing unit by using at least one of a thumb, index finger, stop finger, ring finger and small finger holding the mobile terminal with his left hand. At least one fingerprint input may be an input corresponding to at least one of a time condition and a position condition. Here, the time condition is a condition in which at least one fingerprint input senses the side sensing unit for a predetermined time, and the position condition may be a condition in which at least one fingerprint input senses the side sensing unit in a predetermined area. For example, if the user is touching the side sensing unit for 2 seconds or more, the mobile terminal can sense the user's fingerprint input.

Referring to the second drawing of FIG. 10, the mobile terminal may extract fingerprint information 1030 from at least one fingerprint input 1020 that has been sensed. The mobile terminal may extract at least one fingerprint information 1030 from at least one fingerprint input 1020. [ In one embodiment of the present invention, the extracted fingerprint information 1030 may correspond to fingerprint information having the widest fingerprint pattern among at least one fingerprint input 1020 sensed. For example, the extracted fingerprint information 1030 may correspond to fingerprint information on the thumb of the user.

Referring to FIG. 10, the mobile terminal can output the home screen 1040 on the display unit when the extracted fingerprint information 1030 corresponds to predetermined fingerprint information. Here, the predetermined fingerprint information may correspond to a plurality of pieces of fingerprint information. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can output the home screen 1040 on the display unit when the extracted fingerprint information 1030 corresponds to the fingerprint information in any one of a plurality of preset fingerprint information. Also, although not shown in the drawing, the mobile terminal can continuously output the lock screen 1010 on the display unit when the extracted fingerprint information 1030 does not correspond to the preset fingerprint information. In addition, if the extracted fingerprint information 1030 does not correspond to the preset fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can change the display unit to the inactive state.

Accordingly, the user can perform touch input and fingerprint input while holding the mobile terminal in his or her hand, even if the user does not perform the touch input and the fingerprint input through a different input button.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of sensing a touch input signal through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 11 described below can be controlled by the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal shown in Fig. 1A. In the embodiment of FIG. 11, the description overlapping with FIGS. 4 to 10 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 11, in step S1110, the mobile terminal can output the content on the display unit. Here, the content may include image or moving picture content.

In step S1120, in a state in which the content is output on the display unit, the mobile terminal can sense a preset touch input signal through the touch sensor included in the side sensing unit. Here, the touch sensor may be included in at least a part of the area of the side sensing portion. A detailed description thereof will be made with reference to FIG. Also, the touch input signal may correspond to a predetermined touch input signal. For example, the predetermined touch input signal may include a long touch and a deep-press touch. For example, the user can touch the side sensing portion of the mobile terminal for a long time.

In step S1130, in a state where the content is output on the display unit, the mobile terminal can output a home screen on the display unit according to a predetermined touch input signal. Here, the home screen may correspond to a content indicating a state in which a user's control command for the application of the mobile terminal can be received. Also, the home screen may correspond to a default content screen previously set by the user or stored in advance in the mobile terminal.

Accordingly, when the mobile terminal senses the touch input signal through the side sensing unit in a state in which the content is output, the mobile terminal can output the home screen on the display unit.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of sensing a fingerprint input through a side sensing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each step of FIG. 12 to be described below can be controlled by the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1A. In the embodiment of Fig. 12, the description overlapping with Figs. 4 to 11 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 12, in step S1210, the mobile terminal may sense a predetermined touch input signal through the touch sensor included in the side sensing unit. Here, the touch sensor may be included in at least a part of the area of the side sensing portion. A detailed description thereof will be made with reference to FIG. Also, the touch input signal may correspond to a predetermined touch input signal. For example, the predetermined touch input signal may include a long touch and a deep-press touch.

In step S1220, the mobile terminal may activate the display unit and output a lock screen on the display unit according to the predetermined touch input signal. Here, the active state may indicate a state in which the display unit is turned on. Also, the lock screen may correspond to the content indicating the state of restricting the input of the user's control command to the application of the mobile terminal.

In step S1230, when the lock screen is displayed on the display unit, the mobile terminal can sense at least one fingerprint input through the fingerprint sensor included in the side sensing unit. Here, the fingerprint sensor may be included in at least a part of the area of the side sensing portion. A detailed description thereof will be made with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. At least one fingerprint input may be an input corresponding to at least one of a time condition and a position condition. Here, the time condition is a condition in which at least one fingerprint input senses the side sensing unit for a predetermined time, and the position condition may be a condition in which at least one fingerprint input senses the side sensing unit in a predetermined area.

In step S1240, the mobile terminal may extract fingerprint information from at least one fingerprint input. The mobile terminal may extract at least one fingerprint information from at least one fingerprint input. In addition, the extracted fingerprint information may correspond to fingerprint information having the widest fingerprint pattern among at least one fingerprint input sensed. For example, the extracted fingerprint information may correspond to fingerprint information on the thumb of the user.

In step S1250, if the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to preset fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can perform step S1260. Here, the predetermined fingerprint information may correspond to a plurality of pieces of fingerprint information. If the extracted fingerprint information does not correspond to the preset fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can repeat the step S1220. That is, if the extracted fingerprint information does not correspond to the preset fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can continuously output the lock screen on the display unit. In addition, if the extracted fingerprint information does not correspond to predetermined fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can change the display unit to the inactive state.

In step S1260, if the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to the preset fingerprint information, the mobile terminal can output the home screen on the display unit. Here, the home screen may correspond to a content indicating a state in which a user's control command for the application of the mobile terminal can be received. Also, the home screen may correspond to a default content screen previously set by the user or stored in advance in the mobile terminal.

Accordingly, the user can release the lock screen without touching the mobile terminal while holding the mobile terminal in one hand, and can use the content through the home screen.

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.

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Claims (10)

A side sensing unit including a touch sensor;
A display unit; And
And a control unit for controlling the display unit to output a home screen on the display unit when the first touch input signal is sensed through the side sensing unit in a state in which the content is output on the display unit,
Wherein the first touch input signal corresponds to a predetermined touch input signal. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
When the second touch input signal is sensed within a predetermined time while the home screen is output, the content is re-outputted on the display unit,
Wherein the second touch input signal is sensed through the side sensing unit in which the first touch input signal is sensed. The method according to claim 1,
The touch sensor
And is located at least in a partial area of the side sensing portion. The method of claim 3,
And a direction sensing unit for sensing a direction of the mobile terminal,
The control unit
And determines at least a partial area of the touch sensor included in the side sensing unit based on the direction of the mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The touch sensor
Wherein the side sensing unit is located at a depression provided in the side sensing unit. A side sensing unit including a touch sensor and a fingerprint sensor;
A display unit; And
And a control unit,
The control unit
Wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display a lock screen on the display unit when the predetermined touch input signal is sensed through the touch sensor,
Extracting fingerprint information from the at least one fingerprint input when sensing at least one fingerprint input through the fingerprint sensor in a state that a lock screen is displayed on the display unit,
And controls to output a home screen when the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to preset fingerprint information. The method according to claim 6,
The extracted fingerprint information
And fingerprint information having the widest pattern among the at least one fingerprint input sensed. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the at least one fingerprint input sensed is an input corresponding to at least one of a time condition and a position condition,
Wherein the time condition is a condition that the at least one fingerprint input senses the side sensing unit for a predetermined time,
Wherein the position condition is a condition that the at least one fingerprint input senses in a predetermined area of the side sensing unit. A method of controlling a mobile terminal,
Outputting content on a display unit;
Sensing a predetermined touch input signal through a side sensing unit; And
And outputting a home screen on the display unit in accordance with the predetermined touch input signal in a state in which the content is output. A method of controlling a mobile terminal,
Sensing a predetermined touch input signal through a touch sensor included in the side sensing unit;
Activating a display unit according to the predetermined touch input signal;
Outputting a lock screen on the display unit;
Extracting fingerprint information from the at least one fingerprint input when at least one fingerprint input is sensed through a fingerprint sensor included in the side sensing unit in a state that a lock screen is displayed on the display unit; And
And outputting a home screen on the display unit when the extracted fingerprint information corresponds to preset fingerprint information.

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