KR102019116B1 - Terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a user with a touch UI (hereinafter referred to as UI) for navigating function icons within the screen to a user in a touch screen, and the user manipulates the touch UI. A mobile terminal capable of selecting and executing an icon and a control method thereof.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method of controlling the same so that the use of the terminal can be implemented in consideration of user convenience.

Terminal can move It may be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal depending on whether or not. The mobile terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

As the terminal functions are diversified, for example, such a terminal is a multimedia player having a complex function such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music or video file, playing a game, or receiving a broadcast. Is being implemented.

In order to support and increase the function of such a terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and / or the software part of the terminal.

Currently, the display size having a touch screen function of a mobile terminal is increasing in size to provide many functions to a user.

However, as the screen of the portable terminal becomes larger, there is a problem in that the user is inconvenient to touch the screen using the held finger with the user holding the portable terminal with one hand.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a user with a touch UI (hereinafter referred to as 'UI') capable of navigating objects in the screen in a touch screen, and the user operating the touch UI The present invention provides a portable terminal and a control method thereof for selecting and executing a desired object.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal including: a touch screen displaying a screen including two or more objects; Displaying a touch UI for selecting and executing a desired object among the objects in the screen, selecting any one of the objects according to a first touch action input on the touch UI, and on the touch UI And a controller configured to execute a function assigned to the selected object according to a second touch action input to the touch object.

In addition, the method for controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes displaying a screen including two or more objects; Displaying a touch user interface (UI) for moving highlights between the objects in the screen; Moving a highlight between the objects according to a first touch action input on the touch UI; And executing a function assigned to an object in which the moved highlight is located according to a second touch action input on the touch UI.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a portable terminal and a method of controlling the same provide a user with a touch UI (hereinafter, referred to as 'UI') capable of navigating function icons within the screen in a touch screen. Has the effect of selecting and executing a desired function icon by manipulating the touch UI.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a front view of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of selecting and executing function icons in a touch screen using a touch UI displayed in the touch screen according to the present invention.
5 to 14 are explanatory views illustrating a process of selecting and executing function icons in a touch screen screen using a touch UI displayed in a touch screen screen according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a portable terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The portable terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, etc., except when applicable only to portable terminals.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, and an interface. The unit 170, the controller 180, and the power supply unit 190 may be included. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and Long Term Evolution (LTE). Can be.

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

The location information module 115 is a module for acquiring the location of the mobile terminal 100, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

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

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a position of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device may be sensed. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to visual, auditory or tactile senses, which includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, and a projector module ( 155) may be included.

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

The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). and at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the portable terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

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

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the touch.

If 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 then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. As a result, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner region of the mobile terminal 100 surrounded by the touch screen or near the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

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

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

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

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

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than a video signal or an audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152, so that they 151 and 152 may be classified as part of the alarm unit 153.

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

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to provide a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, a jetting force or suction force of air through an injection or inlet port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of an electrode, electrostatic force, and the like. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects by the endothermic and the reproduction of a sense of cold using the elements capable of endotherm or heat generation.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also may implement the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The projector module 155 is a component for performing an image project function using the portable terminal 100 and is the same as an image displayed on the display unit 151 according to a control signal of the controller 180. Or at least partially different images may be displayed on an external screen or wall.

In detail, the projector module 155 may include a light source (not shown) for generating light (for example, laser light) for outputting the image to the outside, and an image for output to the outside using the light generated by the light source. And an image generating means (not shown), and a lens (not shown) for expanding and outputting the image to the outside at a predetermined focal length. In addition, the projector module 155 may include an apparatus (not shown) which may mechanically move the lens or the entire module to adjust the image projection direction.

The projector module 155 may be divided into a cathode ray tube (CRT) module, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module, a digital light processing (DLP) module, and the like, according to the device type of the display means. In particular, the DLP module may be advantageous in miniaturization of the projector module 151 by expanding and projecting an image generated by reflecting light generated from a light source to a digital micromirror device (DMD) chip.

Preferably, the projector module 155 may be provided in the longitudinal direction on the side, front, or back of the portable terminal 100. Of course, the projector module 155 may be provided at any position of the mobile terminal 100 as necessary.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180, and temporarily stores input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, an audio, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also perform a function for. The memory unit 160 may also store a frequency of use of each of the data (eg, a phone number, a message, and a frequency of use of each multimedia). In addition, the memory unit 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

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

The interface unit 170 serves as a path with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, wired / wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired / wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices with identification modules, audio input / output (I / O) ports, The video input / output (I / O) port, the earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as an 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through a port.

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

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

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

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in software applications written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

2 is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

The disclosed portable terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the audio output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. The audio output unit 151 and the camera 121 are disposed in regions adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151, and the user input unit 131 and the microphone 122 are disposed in regions adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be disposed on side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

The content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first manipulation unit 131 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second manipulation unit 132 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or displays 151. Command), such as switching to the touch recognition mode.

The antenna 116 for receiving a broadcast signal may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 116 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 1) may be installed to be pulled out of the terminal body.

The terminal body is equipped with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be directly detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a front view of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

The display unit 151 may display various types of visual information. These information may be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

In order to input such information, at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement so as to be implemented in the form of a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a 'virtual keypad'.

3 illustrates receiving a touch applied to the virtual keypad through the front of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate in an entire area or may be operated in a divided manner. In the latter case, the plurality of regions may be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for output or input of information, respectively. The input window 151b outputs a virtual keypad 151c in which numbers for inputting a telephone number or the like are displayed. When the virtual keypad 151c is touched, numbers and the like corresponding to the touched virtual keypad are displayed on the output window 151a. When the first manipulation unit 131 is operated, a call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

In addition, the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling. By scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, the user may move an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, a cursor or a pointer located at an icon. In addition, when the finger is moved on the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, a path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display unit 151. This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

In response to the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 being touched together within a predetermined time range, one function of the terminal may be executed. When touched together, the user may clamp the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. For example, the function may include activation or deactivation of the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135.

For convenience of description, it is assumed that the portable terminal 100 mentioned below includes at least one of the components shown in FIG. 1.

In addition, a graphic in the form of a highlight, arrow, or finger for pointing a specific object or selecting a menu on the display unit 151 is called a pointer or a cursor.

However, the pointer is often used interchangeably to mean a finger, a stylus pen, or the like for a touch operation. Therefore, in the present specification, the graphic displayed on the display unit is referred to as a cursor to clearly distinguish the two, and a physical means for performing touch, proximity touch, and gesture such as a finger or a stylus pen is called a pointer.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 4 to 14, according to the present invention, a touch UI for navigating objects in the screen may be provided to a user in a touch screen, and the user may manipulate the touch UI to select a desired object. The process of making selection and execution is described in detail.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of selecting and executing function icons in a touch screen using a touch UI displayed in the touch screen according to the present invention.

5 to 14 are explanatory views illustrating a process of selecting and executing function icons in a touch screen screen using a touch UI displayed in a touch screen screen according to the present invention.

4 to 15, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention displays a screen including two or more objects each assigned a specific function on the touch screen 151 [S110]. .

The screen may include a web page screen including two or more hyperlinks, a home screen / standby screen including two or more application icons, a menu screen including two or more menu icons, a screen including two or more folders, and two or more files. It may be a screen including the.

In addition, the objects may be arranged and displayed in a grid grid in the screen.

The controller 180 detects whether a touch gesture for calling a touch UI for selecting a desired object and executing a function among the objects is input on the screen according to the present invention [S110].

If a touch gesture for calling the touch UI is input on the screen [S120], the controller 180 displays the touch UI on the screen [S130].

In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the controller 180 provides a touch gesture setting menu for the touch UI call to the user, and the user touches the touch gesture for the touch UI call in a desired pattern through the touch gesture setting menu. Can be set.

That is, as shown in (a) of FIG. 5, when the touch gesture setting menu 210 for calling the touch UI is selected by the user among the menus provided in the mobile terminal 100, the touch is performed. The gesture setting menu 210 is displayed on the touch screen 151.

In this case, the touch gesture setting menu 210 includes a touch gesture setting window 211 for calling the touch UI.

When the touch gesture 221 for calling the touch UI is set by the user in the touch gesture setting window 211, the controller 180 is connected to the set touch gesture 221 as shown in FIG. The touch UI call functions are mapped to each other and stored in the memory 160. For example, FIG. 5A illustrates that the touch gesture 221 set by the user has a circular pattern.

Thereafter, the controller 180 displays the touch UI in the screen when the touch gesture 221 of the circular pattern is input on the screen including the objects.

Meanwhile, when the touch UI is displayed on the screen, the controller 180 can display the touch UI as shown in FIG. 6 below.

6A illustrates an example of a screen including two or more objects, and illustrates a home screen 300 including icons 310, 320, 330, and 340 respectively representing two or more applications.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the touch gesture 221 for calling the touch UI 400 is input on the home screen 300, the controller 180 of FIG. 6B and FIG. As shown in (c), the touch UI 400 is displayed in the home screen 300.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the touch gesture 221 for calling the touch UI 400 is input, the controller 180 displays the icons 310 in the display area of the home screen 300. The touch UI 400 may be displayed on the remaining areas except for the areas where the 320, 330, and 340 are displayed.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 6C, when the touch gesture 221 for calling the touch UI 400 is input, the controller 180 inputs the touch gesture 221 on the home screen 300. The touch UI 400 may be displayed at a predetermined position.

In this case, the controller 180 displays the touch UI 400 at the position where the touch gesture 221 is input on the home screen 300, in the touch UI 400 and the home screen 300. Determine if all or part of one or more icons 340 overlap each other.

If all or part of the touch UI 400 and the one or more icons 340 overlap each other, the controller 180 may not display the overlapped icons 340 by the touch UI 400. In order to prevent this, the touch UI 400 may be transparently displayed so that the icon 340 is visible. That is, the controller 180 adjusts and displays the transparency of the touch UI 400 to a level such that the icon 340 is well identified.

In addition, the controller 180 determines whether the touch UI 400 is used for a preset time while the touch UI 400 is displayed, and if the touch UI 400 is not used for a preset time, The display of the touch UI 400 is stopped.

That is, when the touch UI 400 is displayed and the touch action for selecting a user's object and executing a function of the object is not input to the touch UI 400 for a preset time, It is assumed that the touch UI 400 is not used, and the display of the touch UI 400 is stopped.

4, when the first touch action is input on the touch UI, the controller 180 selects any one of the objects according to the input first touch action. S140].

If a second touch action is input on the touch UI, the controller 180 executes a function assigned to the selected object according to the input second touch action [S150].

Hereinafter, the process of S140 and S150 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14.

First, FIGS. 7 to 9 illustrate a process of selecting a desired object on a screen and executing a function of an object using the trackball-shaped touch UI 400.

7 to 9 are examples of a screen including two or more objects, and show a home screen 300 including icons 310, 320, 330, and 340 respectively representing two or more applications.

When the touch gesture 221 for calling the touch UI 400 is input, the controller 180 displays a track UI-shaped touch UI (hereinafter referred to as a track ball) 400 on the home screen 300. .

The controller 180 may provide a graphic effect to the user that the icon is selected on one of the icons 310, 320, 330, and 340 according to the first touch action input on the trackball 400. A highlight is indicated, and an application corresponding to the icon where the highlight is located is executed according to the second touch action input on the trackball 400.

That is, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the first point on the trackball 400 is touched, the controller 180 displays the home screen 300 as shown in FIG. 7B. The track ball 400 is positioned at a point corresponding to the first point touched on the screen, or a highlight is displayed on the first icon 310 adjacent to the track ball 400.

For example, in FIG. 7A, the first point is an upper left position of the track ball 400. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the controller 180 controls the home screen 300. The highlight is displayed on the first icon 310 located in the upper left ear of the image.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7B, the controller 180 may perform a second operation at the first point of the track ball 400 while the touch is maintained on the first point of the track ball 400. When a drag touch action moving to a point is input, as shown in FIG. 7C, a second icon located at or near the point corresponding to the moving direction of the drag touch action on the home screen 300 ( Move the highlight on 320.

For example, in FIG. 7B, the drag touch action direction from the first point to the second point has a right direction. In this case, as shown in FIG. The highlight displayed on the first icon 310 on the home screen 300 is moved to the second icon 320 located in the right direction of the first icon 310.

In addition, when the highlight moves from the first icon 310 to the second icon 320 in the right direction, the controller 180 rotates and displays the shape of the track ball 400 in the right direction, thereby allowing the user to display the trackball ( 400 may be rotated in the right direction to recognize that the highlight is moved in the right direction.

Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 7C, the controller 180 may perform a third operation at the second point of the track ball 400 while the touch is held on the second point of the track ball 400. When a drag touch action that is moved to a point is input, as shown in FIG. 7D, a third icon located at or near the point corresponding to the moving direction of the drag touch action on the home screen 300 ( Move the highlight on 330.

For example, in FIG. 7C, the drag touch action direction from the second point to the third point has a downward direction. In this case, as shown in FIG. The highlight displayed on the second icon 320 on the home screen 300 is moved to the third icon 330 located below the second icon 320.

In addition, when the highlight moves downward from the second icon 320 to the third icon 330, the controller 180 rotates the shape of the track ball 400 downward to display the track ball 400. It can be seen that 400 has been rotated downward so that the highlight has been moved downward.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 7, whenever the highlight is located on the icons, the controller 180 may display the icon on which the highlight is located to be distinguished from other icons.

For example, the controller 180 may be distinguished from other icons by enlarging the icon on which the highlight is located, changing the color, or changing the name font style of the icon.

8 and 9 illustrate a process of executing a function assigned to an object whose highlight is moved through the trackball 400.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the controller 180 releases the touch action held in the trackball 400 while the highlight is positioned on the first icon 310 through the trackball 400. As shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 8, an application corresponding to the first icon 310 where the highlight is located may be executed, and an execution screen of the application may be displayed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8B, the controller 180 may switch the home screen 300 to the execution screen of the application and display the same.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, the controller 180 may display an execution screen of the application in the form of a thumbnail in the trackball 400.

Next, as shown in (a) of FIG. 9, in the state where a highlight is placed on the first icon 310 through the trackball 400, the trackball 400 is two or more times. When continuously touched or long-touched, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, an application corresponding to the first icon 310 where the highlight is located is executed, and an execution screen of the application is displayed. I can display it.

 Next, FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a process of selecting a desired object on a screen and executing a function of an object by using upper, lower, left, and right areas of the touch UI 400.

As illustrated in FIG. 10A, when the first region of any one of the upper, lower, left, and right regions on the touch UI 400 is touched, the controller 180 may enter FIG. 10B. As shown in the drawing, a highlight is displayed on the second icon 320 located at or near the point corresponding to the direction of the touched first area on the home screen 300.

For example, in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the highlight is positioned on the first icon 310, and the right area of the upper, lower, left, and right areas of the touch UI 400 is touched. In this case, it indicates that the highlight located on the first icon 310 has been moved to the second icon 320 located on the right side of the first icon 310.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the second region of any one of the upper, lower, left, and right regions on the touch UI 400 is touched, the controller 180 may be touched (see FIG. 10B). As shown in c), a highlight is displayed on the third icon 330 located at or near the point corresponding to the direction of the touched second area on the home screen 300.

For example, in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the highlight is positioned on the second icon 320, and the lower area of the upper, lower, left, and right areas of the touch UI 400 may be touched. In this case, the highlight positioned on the second icon 320 is moved to the third icon 330 located below the second icon 320.

Next, FIG. 11 illustrates a process of executing a function assigned to an object whose highlight is moved through the touch UI 400.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the state where the highlight is positioned on the first icon 310 through the touch UI 400, the touch UI 400 is continuous two or more times. When touched or long-touched, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 8, an application corresponding to the first icon 310 where the highlight is located is executed, and an execution screen of the application is displayed. can do.

12 to 14 illustrate a process of selecting a desired object and executing a function of an object on the screen using the touch UI 400 having a smaller size than the current screen but having the same aspect ratio.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the specific first point on the touch UI 400 is touched, the controller 180 displays the home screen 300 as shown in FIG. 12B. A highlight is displayed on the first icon 310 located at or near the point corresponding to the touched first point on the screen.

As an example, if the coordinate (x, y) of the first point touched on the touch UI 400 is (3,3), the controller 180 may adjust the coordinate (3,3) on the home screen 300. It highlights an icon that is located or near it.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 12B, when the specific second point on the touch UI 400 is touched, the controller 180 displays a home screen (shown in FIG. 12C). A highlight is displayed on the second icon 320 located at or near the point corresponding to the touched second point on the 300.

For example, if the coordinates (x, y) of the second point touched on the touch UI 400 is (3,6), the controller 180 may adjust the (3,6) coordinates on the home screen 300. It highlights an icon that is located or near it.

Next, FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate a process of executing a function allocated to an object to which a highlight is moved through the touch UI 400.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the controller 180 maintains a touch action held in the touch UI 400 while a highlight is positioned on a first icon 310 through the touch UI 400. When this is released, as shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, an application corresponding to the first icon 310 in which the highlight is located may be executed and an execution screen of the application may be displayed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the state where the highlight is located on the first icon 310 through the touch UI 400, the touch UI 400 is two or more times. When continuously touched or long-touched, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 14, an application corresponding to the first icon 310 where the highlight is located is executed and the execution screen of the application is displayed. I can display it.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential features of the present invention.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer readable codes on a medium in 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 computer-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and the like, which are also implemented in the form of carrier waves (eg, transmission over the Internet). It also includes. In addition, the computer may include the controller 180 of the terminal.

Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all aspects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention.

The above-described mobile terminal and its control method may not be limitedly applied to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be selectively or partially all of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made. It may be configured in combination.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
111: broadcast receiving unit 112: mobile communication module
113: wireless internet module 114: short-range communication module
115: location information module 120: A / V input unit
121: camera 122: microphone
130: user input unit 140: sensing unit
141: proximity sensor 150: output unit
151: display unit 152: sound output module
153: alarm module 154: haptic module
155: Projector Module 160: Memory
170: interface unit 180: control unit
181: multimedia module 190: power supply

Claims (15)

A touch screen displaying a screen including two or more objects;
A memory configured with a touch gesture assigned with a function for calling a touch UI for selecting and executing a desired object among the objects; And
And a controller configured to display the touch UI in the screen when the pattern of the touch gesture input on the screen matches the pattern of the touch gesture set in the memory.
The control unit,
Display the touch UI in a trackball shape,
The highlight is moved to any one of the objects according to a drag touch action having a specific movement direction input on the trackball,
When the drag touch action for the trackball is released, an application corresponding to the object where the highlight is located at the time when the drag touch action is released, is executed.
And displaying an execution screen of the executed application in a thumbnail form in the trackball. delete According to claim 1,
The controller may display the touch UI on the remaining area except for the objects in the screen. delete According to claim 1,
The controller may be configured to transparently display the touch UI when the touch UI and at least one of the objects overlap each other. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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