KR20100121813A - Method for displaying multimedia file and mobile terminal using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A display method of a multimedia file and a mobile communications terminal applying the same for rapidly searching the multimedia file are provided to supply a UI(User Interface) to a user and improve visibility. CONSTITUTION: A memory(160) stores a multimedia file. A display unit displays a multimedia icon representing the multimedia file. A controller(180) classifies the multimedia file based on additional information. The controller annexes a color tag to the multimedia file according to classification. The controller displays the multimedia icon by color.

Description

TECHNICAL FOR DISPLAYING MULTIMEDIA FILE AND MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a method for displaying a multimedia file and a mobile communication terminal using the same.

Terminal can move And can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. 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.

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. .

As memory technology has advanced, more memory has been installed in terminals without increasing costs, and thus a large number of multimedia files can be stored.

Accordingly, there has been a demand for an input method that enables a user to quickly find a desired multimedia file.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method of displaying a multimedia file, which is good for a user, and which is convenient for a user, and a mobile communication terminal using the same.

In order to solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention, a method for displaying a multimedia file comprises the steps of classifying the multimedia file based on the additional information; Adding a color tag to the categorized multimedia file; And distinguishing and displaying a multimedia icon representing the multimedia file by using the color tag. The additional information may include at least one of a singer's name, a composer's name, a song writer's name, a movie director's name, a lead actor's name, a music genre, and a movie genre.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the method for displaying the multimedia file may include displaying detailed information of the multimedia file represented by the multimedia icon when the multimedia icon is selected and its size is increased. It may further include.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the method for displaying the multimedia file comprises the steps of displaying a selection icon for each color and selecting a selection icon for each color, displaying only a multimedia icon corresponding to the color. It may further include.

According to an aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying a multimedia file includes: counting a number of times of selecting the multimedia icon; And controlling the size of the multimedia icon based on the number of selections.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal, comprising: a memory configured to store a multimedia file; A display unit configured to display a multimedia icon representing the multimedia file; And a controller configured to classify the multimedia file based on the additional information, add a color tag according to the classification, to the multimedia file, and accordingly, control to display the multimedia icon by color. Here, the additional information may include at least one of a singer's name, a composer's name, a songwriter's name, a movie director's name, a lead actor's name, a music genre, and a movie genre.

According to an aspect of another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile communication terminal further includes a user input unit configured to select the multimedia icon, and the control unit, when the multimedia icon is selected and its size is increased, the multimedia icon. The additional information of the representative multimedia file can be controlled to be displayed.

According to an aspect of another embodiment of the present invention, a display icon for each color is further displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal, and the control unit displays only a multimedia icon corresponding to the color when the selection icon for each color is selected. Can be controlled.

According to an aspect of another embodiment of the present invention, the controller may count the number of times of selecting the multimedia icon, and control the size of the multimedia icon based on the number of the selection.

The present invention having the above-described configuration can provide a user interface (UI) with high visibility and easy operation for a multimedia file.

Hereinafter, a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying 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 mobile communication terminal described herein includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, an MP3 player, and multimedia playback. Devices 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, and the like, except when applicable only to mobile communication terminals.

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

The mobile communication 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, The interface unit 170 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile communication 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 communication terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile communication terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile communication 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, and a location information module 115 .

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 communication terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

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 obtaining a location of a mobile communication terminal, 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 is a mobile communication terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile communication terminal 100, a location of the mobile communication terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile communication terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile communication terminal, and the like. Sensing the current state and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile communication terminal (100). For example, when the mobile communication terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, whether the slide phone is opened or closed may be sensed. In addition, 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 sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile communication terminal 100. For example, when the mobile communication terminal is in a call mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to a call is displayed. When the mobile communication terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, it displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or 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 communication terminal 100. For example, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the mobile communication 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.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of a mobile communication terminal 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 in the mobile communication 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 mobile communication terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile communication 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 tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

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 the jetting or suction port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of the 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 communication terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 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 communication terminal 100 may operate in connection 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 communication terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power, transfers the power to each component inside the mobile communication terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile communication 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 communication terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module. (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. 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 mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various command signals input from the cradle by a user may be transferred. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal. 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, 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.

2A is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile communication terminal or a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed mobile communication 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 sound 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 mobile communication 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.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile communication terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 ′ may be additionally mounted on the rear of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 'photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output unit 152 'may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for talking and the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 116 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 116, which forms part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1), can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

The terminal body is equipped with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile communication 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.

The rear case 102 may be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed in parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have the same or smaller size as the display unit 151.

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

3A and 3B are front views of a mobile communication terminal for explaining an operation state of a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can 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 so-called " soft key ".

3A illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey 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 outputting or inputting information, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c displaying a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is output. When the softkey 151c is touched, a number or the like corresponding to the touched softkey is 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.

3B illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the rear of the terminal body. If FIG. 3A is a portrait in which the terminal body is arranged vertically, FIG. 3B illustrates a landscape in which the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The display unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B illustrates that a text input mode is activated in a mobile communication terminal. The display unit 151 displays an output window 151a 'and an input window 151b'. A plurality of soft keys 151c 'displaying at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers may be arranged in the input window 151b'. The softkeys 151c 'may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 151c 'are touched through the touch pad 135 (refer to FIG. 2B), letters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 151a'. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 has an advantage of preventing the softkey 151c 'from being covered by the finger when touched, as compared with the touch input through the display unit 151. When the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are transparent, the fingers located at the rear of the terminal body can be visually checked, and thus more accurate touch input is possible.

In addition to the input methods disclosed in the above embodiments, 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. Further, when the finger is moved on the display portion 151 or the touch pad 135, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display portion 151. [ This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps 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.

Hereinafter, a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 and 6.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a first example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a second example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a third example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the multimedia file is stored in the memory 160 of the mobile communication terminal 100 (S1). The multimedia is a medium for transmitting information in various forms such as a text, a photo, a video, and a sound through a computer, and the multimedia file includes a voice file such as an MP3 and a video file. The multimedia file may be stored through one of the wireless communication unit 110, the A / V input unit 120, and the interface unit 170. The multimedia file is classified through additional information added to the multimedia file (S2). Here, the additional information is a concept including a singer's name, composer's name, lyricist's name in the case of a music file, a movie director's name, a lead actor's name, a music genre, a movie genre, or a production date in the case of a video file. The controller 180 adds a color tag to each multimedia file according to the classification of the additional information (S3). When the user displays the multimedia file stored in the memory 160 through the user input unit 130 on the display unit 151, the multimedia file is displayed on the display unit 151 in the form of an icon (S4). ). At this time, the multimedia file has a color distinguished according to the color tag displayed in step S3. When the user selects one of the multimedia file icons (S5), the selected multimedia file is played (S6). In this case, the multimedia icon may be selected by double-clicking on the touch screen, selecting using a navigator key, selecting using a mouse, and the like.

In addition, the controller 180 may control the size of the multimedia icon by counting the number of times the multimedia icon is selected. For example, if the number of selections is 10 or more times within a week, the size of the icon can be displayed twice as large. In addition, the number of times and size magnification can be changed by the user's setting.

According to the method for displaying a multimedia file according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, a user can easily and quickly find a desired multimedia file using the color of the multimedia.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a second example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, a multimedia icon is displayed on the display unit 151 by user selection (S11). According to the example shown in FIG. 4, this multimedia icon is distinguished and displayed according to the kind. In this case, the selection icon for each color may be displayed on the display unit 151 through screen division. When one of the color selection icons is selected (S12), the controller 180 controls to display only the multimedia icon that is the same as the color of the selected color selection icon on the display unit 151 (S13). When the user selects one of the multimedia file icons (S14), the selected multimedia file is played (S15). In this case, the multimedia icon may be selected by double-clicking on the touch screen, selecting using a navigation key, selecting using a mouse, and the like.

The present invention as described above can quickly display only the multimedia file of the type desired by the user. Thus, the user can conveniently find the desired multimedia file.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a third example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, a multimedia icon is displayed on the display unit 151 by user selection (S21). According to the example shown in FIG. 4, this multimedia icon is distinguished and displayed according to the kind. When the user selects the multimedia icon to enlarge the icon (S22), the controller 180 checks whether the enlarged multimedia icon is larger than the predetermined size (S23). In this case, the multimedia icon may be selected by double-clicking on the touch screen, selecting using a navigation key, selecting using a mouse, and the like. If the enlarged multimedia icon is larger than a predetermined size, the controller 180 adds and displays detailed information of the multimedia (S24). Examples of multimedia details may include a title of a multimedia file, a composer's name, a composer's name, a singer's name, a film director's name, a lead actor's name, and a production date.

As a method of making the icon larger, multi-touch may be used. That is, when a user touches two fingers with a touch screen display unit and performs a gesture of spreading fingers, the controller 180 detects this operation and enlarges the multimedia icon as much as the fingers are spread out.

The present invention as described above can quickly display only the multimedia file of the type desired by the user. Thus, the user can conveniently find the desired multimedia file.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail by using an image diagram of a mobile communication terminal to which the above-described method for displaying a multimedia file is applied. Hereinafter, an example of an MP3 file will be described as a representative of the multimedia file, but it should be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto.

A touch screen is applied to a mobile communication terminal to be described later. However, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited thereto, and that a replaceable user input unit such as a mouse, a navigation key, or the like may be used.

FIG. 7 is an image diagram illustrating an example in which a first example and a second example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention are applied, and FIG. 8 is a diagram of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an image diagram for demonstrating the example to which the 1st example and the 3rd example were applied.

In FIG. 7A, the MP3 screen 200 is illustrated. The MP3 screen 200 includes a song list 210, a menu icon 220, a selection icon 230, and a cancel icon 240. Here, when the user selects the menu icon 220, the submenu is displayed. When the user selects the "View as color icon" menu, one of the submenus, the color icon screen shown in FIG. 300 is displayed on the display unit 151. The color icon MP3 screen 300 includes an MP3 icon 310 and color selection icons 321 to 323 which are distinguished by color. The MP3 icon may include a genre, a composer, a singer, a songwriter, or a producer. The color will change depending on the name. When the user selects one of the color selection icons (321 in this example), as shown in FIG. 7C, only the MP3 icon 410 having the same color as the selected color selection icon 321 is shown. It is displayed on the display unit 151.

If the user double-clicks only the selected icon 410, the multimedia file represented by the icon is played.

8 is an image diagram illustrating an example in which a first example and a third example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention are applied.

In FIG. 8A, a color icon MP3 screen 500 is illustrated. In this case, when the user selects one multimedia icon 610 with a finger and performs a gesture of spreading the finger to both sides (see FIG. 8B), the controller 180 enlarges and displays the icon 610. (See FIG. 8 (c)). Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, the name text 611 that is detailed information of the multimedia file 610 is displayed. Alternatively, a play icon and a stop icon (not shown) may be displayed inside the multimedia icon 610. In this case, playback of the multimedia file may be controlled using the play icon and the stop icon.

According to the above-described embodiment, the user can easily check the details of the multimedia file by the user's gesture.

In addition, the controller 180 may count the number of times a user selects a multimedia file. In this case, the multimedia icon size is changed according to the frequency of selection. Through this, the user can easily check their favorite MP3 file.

The above-described method of displaying a multimedia file and a mobile communication terminal using the same are not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the above-described embodiments may be modified in various ways so that various modifications may be made. Or some may be selectively combined.

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

2A is a front perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

3A and 3B are front views of a mobile communication terminal for explaining an operation state of the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a first example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a second example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a third example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an image diagram illustrating an example in which a first example and a second example of a method of displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention are applied; FIG.

8 is an image for explaining an example to which the first and third examples of a method for displaying a multimedia file according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

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As a method of displaying multimedia files, Classifying the multimedia file based on the additional information; Adding a color tag to the categorized multimedia file; And And displaying the multimedia icon representing the multimedia file by color by using the color tag. The method of claim 1, Wherein the additional information includes at least one of a singer name, a composer name, a songwriter name, a movie director name, a starring actor name, a music genre, and a movie genre. The method of claim 1, Selecting the multimedia icon to increase its size, and displaying detailed information of the multimedia file represented by the multimedia icon. The method of claim 1, The steps for displaying the selection icon by color and If the selection icon for each color, the method further comprises the step of displaying only the multimedia icon corresponding to the color, multimedia file. The method of claim 1, Counting the number of times the multimedia icon is selected; And Controlling the size of the multimedia icon based on the number of selections. A memory configured to store multimedia files; A display unit configured to display a multimedia icon representing the multimedia file; And A controller which classifies the multimedia file based on the additional information, adds a color tag according to the classification to the multimedia file, and controls the multimedia icon to be displayed in color; Mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 6, The additional information includes at least one of a singer's name, a composer's name, a songwriter's name, a movie director's name, a lead actor's name, a music genre, and a movie genre. The method of claim 6, Further comprising a user input configured to select the multimedia icon, The control unit controls to display additional information of a multimedia file represented by the multimedia icon when the multimedia icon is selected and its size is increased. The method of claim 6, The display unit further displays a selection icon for each color. The control unit controls to display only the multimedia icon corresponding to the color when the selection icon for each color is selected. The method of claim 6, The control unit, And counting the number of times the multimedia icon is selected, and controlling the size of the multimedia icon based on the number of selections.

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