KR101437972B1 - Portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wireless communication device, a wireless communication module, a display unit, and an operation unit for independently performing a wireless communication function, a connection type display unit connected to the terminal main body and configured to output time information under the control of the terminal main body And a connection unit for electrically connecting the terminal main body and the connection type display. The present invention is to improve a user interface environment for multitasking by simultaneously outputting a plurality of time information.

Description

[0001] PORTABLE TERMINAL [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a portable terminal having a connection type display connectable to a terminal body capable of wireless communication independently.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions such as voice and video call function, information input / output function, and data storing function.

As the functions of the portable terminal are diversified, for example, the portable terminal has complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, and is implemented as a multimedia device .

In order to implement complex functions in multimedia devices, various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

In addition, a portable terminal is regarded as a personal portable product for expressing its own personality, and various designs are required.

As described above, the importance of the multimedia function of the portable terminal is emphasized, and efforts are made to simultaneously display various time information in the terminal in order to improve the user interface environment.

The present invention is intended to improve a user interface environment for multitasking by providing a portable terminal capable of simultaneously outputting a plurality of pieces of visual information.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a terminal body including a wireless communication module, a display unit, and an operation unit to independently perform a wireless communication function, A connection type display for outputting time information under the control of the main body, and a connection portion for electrically connecting the terminal main body and the connection type display.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit may further include a touch sensing unit for touch input.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the connected display may further include a touch sensing unit for touch input, and the display unit and the connected display may be configured to receive the touch input interlocked with each other.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the connected display may include E-paper.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection unit may include a short-range wireless communication module or an infrared communication module that wirelessly connects the terminal body and the connected-type display.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the connection portion may include a plug-in connector for coupling the connected display to one side of the terminal main body.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the time information in the first mode is output in the display unit, and the time information in the second mode, which is different from the first mode, can be output on the connected-type display.

As an embodiment of the present invention, detailed information on the time information displayed on the display unit may be output to the connected display.

The present invention can display a plurality of pieces of time information at the same time through the terminal main body and the connected type display by having the connection type display connectable to the main body of the terminal independently capable of wireless communication.

Also, according to the present invention, a user can use a plurality of displays without restriction of a use space by connecting the main body of the terminal and the connected display through a local communication module.

In addition, the present invention realizes a touch screen function on the display unit of the main body of the terminal and the connected display, and receives the touch input in cooperation with each other, thereby improving the user interface environment.

Hereinafter, a portable terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG.

The portable terminal according to the present invention includes a terminal body 100 capable of independently performing a wireless communication function and a connected display 200 connected to the terminal body 100.

A casing (a casing, a housing, a cover, etc.) constituting an outer appearance of the terminal body 100 is formed by a front case 111 and a rear case 112. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the front case 111 and the rear case 112.

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The first display unit 113, the first sound output unit 114, the first image input unit 115, and the first operation unit 116 are disposed in the first body 110, specifically, the front case 111 .

The first display unit 113 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) module, and the like that visually express information.

The first display unit 113 may further include a touch screen to enable information input by a user's touch.

The first sound output unit 114 may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker.

The first image input unit 115 may be implemented in the form of a camera module for capturing an image or a moving image of a user.

The first operation unit 116 receives a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

At least one of the front case 111 and the rear case 112 may have a second operating portion 117, an acoustical input portion 118, and an interface 119.

The first and second operating portions 116 and 117 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

For example, the operation units 116 and 117 may be implemented as a dome switch, a touch screen, or a touch pad capable of receiving commands or information by a push or touch operation of a user. In a functional aspect, the operation unit can operate as a hot-key for performing a special function such as activation of the first image input unit 115 or the like.

The sound input unit 118 may be implemented in the form of a microphone, for example, to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface 119 is a path for allowing the portable terminal related to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface 119 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short range communication (for example, an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless port, Lan port) or the like, or power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable terminal.

The interface 119 may be a card socket that accepts an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM), a memory card for information storage, and the like.

A power supply unit 120 for supplying power to the portable terminal is mounted on the rear case 112 side. The power supply unit 120 may be detachably coupled, for example, for charging, as a rechargeable battery.

Referring to FIG. 2, a second image input unit 121 may be additionally mounted on a rear surface of the rear case 112. The second image input unit 121 may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first image input unit 115 (see FIG. 1), and may be a camera having different pixels from the first image input unit 115.

For example, the first image input unit 115 has low pixels so that it is easy to capture a face of a user in the case of a video call or the like and send it to the other party, and the second image input unit 121 photographs a general object It is preferable to have a high pixel because it is often not transmitted.

A flash 122 and a mirror unit 123 are additionally disposed adjacent to the second image input unit 121. The flash 122 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second image input unit 121. The mirror unit 123 allows the user to illuminate his / her face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the second image input unit 121.

And the second sound output section 124 may be further disposed in the rear case 112. [

The second sound output unit 124 may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 114 (see FIG. 1), and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In addition, on one side of the rear case 112, a broadcast signal receiving antenna 125 may be disposed in addition to an antenna for communication. The antenna 125 may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the first body 110.

The connection type display 200 is configured to output time information under the control of the terminal main body 100 and the case constituting the external appearance can be formed by the front case 211 and the rear case 212.

On the front surface of the front case 211, a second display unit 213 for outputting time information is arranged.

At least one of the front case 211 and the rear case 212 is provided with a power supply port 214 for supplying external power and an external interface 215 for exchanging data with an external device such as the terminal main body 100, Etc. may be disposed.

Figs. 3A and 3B are exploded perspective views of the terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

3A, a printed circuit board (PCB) 126 is mounted in a space formed between the front case 111 and the rear case 112 of the terminal main body 100, and a printed circuit board Electronic components that perform various functions of the electronic device are mounted.

The first display module 113 includes a first display module 127 disposed inside the terminal and a window 129 disposed on the front surface of the first display module 127. The first display module 127 is mounted on one surface of the printed circuit board 126 Respectively. The window 129 is provided in the front case 111 and has a light transmitting material to display time information output from the first display module 127. [

The printed circuit board 126 may be equipped with switches 128 that are pressed by the operation of the first operating portion 116 to input information to the terminal.

The first display unit 113 may include a touch sensing unit for sensing a touch so that a touch screen function can be implemented. The touch sensing unit may be implemented in the form of an electrode layer 130 disposed in the window 129 and the electrode layer 130 and the printed circuit board 126 may be electrically connected by a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 131.

3B, a printed circuit board 216 is mounted in a space formed between the front case 211 and the rear case 212 of the connected display 200, Various electronic components necessary for the operation of the display 200 are mounted.

The second display unit 213 may include a second display module 217 and a window 218.

The second display module 217 is mounted on the printed circuit board 216 and outputs time information under the control of the terminal main body 100. A window 218 is disposed on the front surface of the second display module 217.

The second display module 217 may be an LCD, an OLED, or the like, and an E-paper may be used to make the thickness of the connected display 200 more slender.

E-paper is much thinner and bendable than conventional flat panel displays (LCDs for example), and can be driven with very little energy, which is advantageous in energy efficiency.

E-paper can be implemented using electrophoresis, and transparent microcapsules containing ink fine particles of different colors having opposite charges to specific color ink having a specific charge, for example, When a transparent electrode is placed and a voltage is applied, characters or images are displayed.

The second display unit 213 may include a touch sensing unit to implement a touch screen function, and the touch sensing unit may include an electrode layer 219 disposed in the window 218 for touch sensing.

The terminal body 100 and the connection-type display 200 are provided with a connection unit for transmitting information to each other. For example, the terminal body and the connected display may be equipped with a short-range wireless communication module, which wirelessly connects both at a short distance. The short-range wireless communication module may be implemented by Bluetooth, infrared communication (IrDA), ZigBee, or the like.

In addition, the terminal body 100 and the connection-type display 200 can be connected to each other by a plug-in connector, a cable, or the like.

4 to 6 are front views of a terminal body 100 and a connected display 200 for explaining the operation of the portable terminal according to the present invention. Figs. 4 and 5 show that the terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 are electrically connected by a short-range wireless communication module, and Fig. 6 shows that both are connected to each other by a plug-in connector.

4, time information in the first mode is output from the first display unit 113, and time information in the second mode, which is different from the first mode, is output from the second display unit 213 .

In the present embodiment, a text message input mode will be described as an example of the first mode and a DMB mode will be described as an example of the second mode.

When the character message input mode is activated, characters, symbols 132, and the like for inputting character information are displayed on the first display unit 113. When the user touches them, the contents input in the input window 133 Is displayed.

 A broadcast screen in the DMB mode may be output to the second display unit 213. The broadcast channel may be changed, the mode may be changed to another mode, or the like by operating the main body 100 of the user.

According to the above configuration, the user can simultaneously operate the two modes in which the time information is outputted through the first display unit 113 and the second display unit 213. [ For example, it is possible to simultaneously operate the two modes without releasing the DMB mode and activating the text message input mode for inputting a text message during DMB broadcast viewing.

As shown in FIG. 5, the detailed information on the time information displayed on the first display unit 113 can be output to the connected display 200. FIG.

For example, when the MP3 mode is activated in the terminal main body 100, the title or name 134 of the songs stored in the terminal main body 100 may be displayed on the first display unit 113 in the form of a list. In this case, when the user touches one of them, detailed information 234a (for example, title, singer, album, etc.) may be displayed on the second display unit 213. [

When the second display unit 213 is configured to allow touch input, a button-shaped icon 234b necessary for playing or stopping a song can be displayed on the second display unit 213, The reproduction of the tune can be controlled.

As the detailed information of the time information displayed on the first display 113 is displayed on the second display unit 213 as described above, the number of times the screen of the first display 113 is switched to another screen is reduced to improve the user interface environment .

As shown in FIG. 6, the terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 are electrically connected by a plug-in connector 134 and can exchange data with each other. When the first display unit 113 and the second display unit 213 are configured so as to be capable of touch input, the first and second display units 113 and 213 may be configured to receive the touch in cooperation with each other.

For example, a menu for input in a specific mode, an icon, a window (e.g., a window for displaying characters and input windows for inputting text messages, 135) are dragged and displayed on the first display unit 113 2 display unit 213 as shown in FIG.

In addition, the first display unit 113 and the second display unit 213 can be set as one integrated screen, thereby realizing a wider screen. In addition, a task window for two or more modes may be displayed on the first and second display units 113 and 213 to implement a more efficient multitasking environment.

In addition, the file stored in the terminal main body 100 is dragged on the first display unit 113 and dropped on the second display unit 213, so that the file can be copied or moved to the connected display 200. That is, the connected display 200 can function as a storage medium for storing information as well as a function for outputting time information. In this case, a memory is mounted on the connected display 200.

7 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The connection type display 200 described above can be detachably coupled to the terminal body 100 so that the user can carry the connection type display 200 more conveniently.

The connected display 200 in this embodiment is coupled to the front surface of the terminal main body 100, that is, the front case 111, but it is also possible to couple the back surface or the side surface according to the design of the terminal.

The terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 are provided with coupling means for detachably coupling to each other and the coupling means are disposed on the terminal body 100 with a first member disposed on the connected display 200 And a second member detachably arranged with the first member.

In this embodiment, the magnet 235 is used as an example of the first member, and the magnet 235 and the removable magnetic body are used as an example of the second member. A magnet 235 may be attached to the rear case 212 of the connection type display 200 and a magnetic body 135 may be disposed to the front case 111. [ A guide rib 136 protruding along the outer circumferential surface of the front case 111 may be formed on the front surface of the terminal body 100 to guide the attachment of the connection-

The connection type display 200 can be attached to the terminal body 100 when the terminal body 100 is in a call waiting state and the terminal body 100 and the connection type display 200 can be electrically connected Can be connected.

When there is a call, the second display unit 213 displays a message, an icon, a telephone number of the other party, and the like. The portable terminal displays the connected display 200 on the terminal body 100 Or may be configured to allow calls even in the attached state. To this end, the connected display 200 may be provided with a sound output unit 221.

8 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

One embodiment of the present invention includes a connection including a wireless communication module 141, operating units 116 and 117, video input units 115 and 121, a sound input unit 1185, a first display unit 113, and a second display unit 213 A display unit 200, sound output units 114 and 124, a sensing unit 146, an interface 119, a broadcast receiving module 145, a memory 144, a power supply unit 120 and a control unit 140 .

The control unit 140 typically controls the overall operation of the portable terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like.

In addition to the normal function control, the control unit 140 additionally controls the operation of the connected display 200 related to the present invention. The control unit 140 transmits data related to the time information displayed on the connected display 200. [

The wireless communication module 141 transmits / receives a wireless signal to / from a mobile communication base station through an antenna. A transmission unit 142 for transmitting and receiving voice data, character data, video data, and control data under the control of the control unit 140 and for modulating and transmitting a signal to be transmitted for this purpose; 143).

When the terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 are electrically connected by the short-range wireless communication module, a signal applied to the controller 140 is applied to the short-range wireless communication module of the terminal body, And is displayed on the second display unit 213. The second display unit 213 displays the second communication unit.

The operation units 116 and 117 are configured as shown in FIG. 1, and provide the control unit 140 with key input data that the user inputs for controlling the operation of the terminal.

The image input units 115 and 121 process 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 is converted into image data that can be displayed on the first and second display units 113 and 213 and is output to the first and second display units 113 and 213.

The image frames processed by the image input units 115 and 121 are stored in the memory 44 under control of the control unit 140 or transmitted to the connected display 200 or the outside through the wireless transmission /

The sound input unit 118 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data is converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the wireless communication module 141 in the communication mode, and is output to the wireless communication module. In the record mode, the processed voice data is output to be stored in the memory 144. [

The sound input unit 118 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The first and second display units 113 and 213 display and output information processed in the portable terminal. For example, when the portable terminal is in the call mode, the control unit 40 displays and outputs a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) related to the call. When the portable terminal is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the control unit 140 displays and displays the photographed image, the UI, and the GUI. When the first and second display units 113 and 213 include a touch screen, the first and second display units 113 and 213 are used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The sound output units 114 and 124 may store the sound data received from the wireless communication module 141 under control of the control unit 140 or the sound data received from the memory 144 in the call mode, And outputs the converted sound data to the outside.

Also, the sound output units 114 and 124 output sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the portable terminal. The sound output units 114 and 124 include a speaker, a receiver, a buzzer, and the like.

The sensing unit 146 senses the current state of the portable terminal, such as the opening / closing state of the portable terminal, the position of the portable terminal, whether or not the user touches the portable terminal, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the portable terminal. For example, if the portable terminal is in the form of a slide phone, it senses whether the slide phone is opened or closed, and outputs the sensing result to the controller 140 so that the operation of the terminal is controlled. And a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 120 is powered on, whether the interface 119 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface 119 may include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a card socket (for example, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card) It serves as an interface with the device. The interface 119 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device, transfers the data to each component in the portable terminal, or transmits data in the portable terminal to an external device. The terminal body 100 and the connected display 200 can be electrically connected to each other through the interface 119. [

The memory 144 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 140 and may have a function for temporarily storing input / output data (e.g., a phonebook, a message, a still image, .

Such memory 144 includes the concept of a generally known hard disk, card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), flash memory, RAM, ROM, and the like.

The broadcast receiving module 145 receives broadcast signals transmitted through satellite or terrestrial waves and converts them into broadcast data formats that can be output to the sound output unit 114.124, the first and second display units 113 and 213, . In addition, the broadcast receiving module 145 receives additional data (e.g., EPG (Electric Program Guide), channel list, etc.) related to broadcasting. The broadcast data and the additional data converted by the broadcast receiving module 145 may be stored in the memory 144. [

The power supply unit 120 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 140 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The above-described portable terminal is not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be configured such that all or some of the embodiments are selectively combined so that various modifications can be made. It is possible.

1 is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a rear perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is an exploded perspective view of the terminal main body shown in Figs. 1 and 2; Fig.

FIG. 3B is an exploded perspective view of the connected display shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

FIGS. 4 to 6 are front views of a terminal body and a connected display for explaining the operation of the portable terminal of FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

7 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

Claims (8)

A terminal body having a wireless communication module, a display unit, and an operation unit to perform a wireless communication function; A connection type display connected to the terminal main body and independently outputting time information under the control of the terminal main body; And And a connection portion for electrically connecting between the terminal body and the connection type display, Wherein the display unit and the connected display further include a touch sensing unit for touch input, and the display unit and the connected display are configured to receive a touch input in cooperation with each other, wherein a memory is mounted on the connected display, A file stored in the main body is dropped onto the connected display in the display unit to copy or move the file to the connected display, Wherein the display unit outputs time information in a first mode and simultaneously outputs time information in a second mode different from the first mode on the connected type display. delete delete The method according to claim 1, Characterized in that the connection type display comprises an E-paper. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the connection unit is a short-range wireless communication module for wirelessly connecting the main body and the connection-type display. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the connection portion is a plug-in connector for coupling the connection type display to one side of the terminal main body. delete The method according to claim 1, And the detailed information on the time information displayed on the display unit is output to the connection type display.

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