KR20100133703A - Method for providing gui to play contents and device applying the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for providing gui to play contents and a device applying the method are provided to easily grasp functions offered from the contents. CONSTITUTION: A display unit indicates inputted image and GUI(Graphic User Interface). The display unit receives the manipulation of user. A controller indicates the content execution window(100) in a screen. The content execution window comprises a contents area(210) indicating the contents and a frame area except the contents area(220). The controller indicates the icons(221-223) performing the function related to the content execution window in the content execution area.

Description

Method for providing GUI to play contents and device applying the same}

The present invention relates to a GUI providing method and a device applying the same, and more particularly, to a GUI providing method for executing various types of content through an execution window and a device applying the same.

As various multimedia devices have been developed, users can enjoy various kinds of multimedia contents using one device. In addition, the development of the storage device technology, the user can store a large amount of the desired content in a high capacity storage device.

As such, since one multimedia device supports various types of content, the multimedia device provides different functions according to the type of content. However, it is not easy for a user to know all the functions supported by various kinds of contents in advance.

When the user executes the content, he wants to execute the content in an easy and intuitive manner. Accordingly, a search for a method for providing a GUI for more intuitive content execution is requested.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to display a content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area other than the content area on a screen, and displaying content. A method of providing a GUI that displays at least one item for performing a function related to a content execution window in an external area of an execution window, and a device to which the same is provided are provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a GUI providing method includes: displaying a content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area other than the content area on a screen; And displaying at least one item for performing a function related to the content execution window in an external area of the content execution window.

The item displaying step may display the at least one item in an external area of the content execution window when a user's touch manipulation is input in an area where the content execution window is displayed.

The method may further include disappearing the displayed at least one item when the user's manipulation is not input for a preset time in the state where the at least one item is displayed.

The at least one item may be displayed over at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window, and may include a progress bar that displays the order or time of current content.

The at least one item may be displayed over at least a portion of an edge area of the content execution window, and may include a volume control item for controlling a volume.

The frame region may be transparent.

The method may further include displaying at least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to a current content in the frame area, wherein the at least one icon is an icon displayed according to a type of the current content. The type of may be determined.

The at least one icon may include an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page and an icon for receiving a command for displaying a next page when the current content is document content.

The at least one icon may include an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of content and an icon for receiving a content playback command when the current content is music content or video content.

On the other hand, the device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit for displaying the input image and the GUI; An operation unit receiving an operation of a user; And a content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area which is other than the content area, on a screen, and at least one of performing a function related to the content execution window in an external area of the content execution window. And a controller for controlling an item to be displayed.

The controller may control to display the at least one item in an external region of the content execution window when a user's touch manipulation is input to an area on which the content execution window is displayed through the operation unit.

The controller may control the at least one displayed item to disappear when the user's manipulation is not input for a preset time in the state where the at least one item is displayed.

The at least one item may be displayed over at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window, and may include a progress bar that displays the order or time of current content.

The at least one item may be displayed over at least a portion of an edge area of the content execution window, and may include a volume control item for controlling a volume.

The frame region may be transparent.

The controller may be configured to display at least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to a current content in the frame area, wherein the at least one icon is displayed according to a type of the current content. The type of icon may be determined.

The at least one icon may include an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page and an icon for receiving a command for displaying a next page when the current content is document content.

The at least one icon may include an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of content and an icon for receiving a content playback command when the current content is music content or video content.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area other than the content area is displayed on a screen, and a function related to the content execution window is displayed in an external area of the content execution window. It is possible to provide a GUI providing method for displaying at least one item for performing and a device applying the same, so that a user can execute content using a more intuitive GUI.

In particular, since only icons of functions appropriate to the type of the current content are displayed, the user can easily identify which function is provided in the current content. In addition, since the frame area is transparent, the user can minimize the area occupied by the content execution window on the screen.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

1 is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window 100 on a device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the content execution window 100 includes a content area 210 and a frame area 220.

The content execution window 100 refers to a window in which an application for executing the content selected by the user is displayed. The content area 210 is an area in which the content of the current content selected and executed by the user is displayed.

If the content selected by the user is document content, the device 10 displays the content of the document in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. When the content selected by the user is photo content, the device 10 displays a photo in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. In addition, when the content selected by the user is video content, the device 10 displays a screen on which the video is played in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. In addition, when the content selected by the user is music content, the device 10 displays a picture related to the selected music in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100.

The frame area 220 refers to the remaining areas of the content execution window 100 except for the content area 210. The frame area 220 displays information related to the current content. In detail, as shown in FIG. 1, the title 110 of the current content and the play time information 120 may be displayed on the frame area 220.

In addition, an icon for performing a function related to the content execution window 100 may be displayed in the frame area 220. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the window copy icon 130 may be displayed in the frame area 220 to generate one more window identical to the current content execution window 100.

The frame area 220 displays at least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to the current content. The type of the icon displayed on the frame area 220 is determined according to the type of content currently being executed.

For example, the content currently running in FIG. 1 is video content. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 1, it is confirmed that the icon displayed in the frame area 220 includes the full screen icon 221, the stop icon 222, and the play icon 223 which are mainly used for executing video content. Can be.

The full screen icon 221 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the content execution window 100 in full screen. The stop icon 222 is an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of the content. In addition, the play icon 223 is an icon for receiving a content play command.

In addition, depending on whether the current content is document content, photo content, or music content, the icon displayed in the frame area 220 varies, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3A to 6B.

As described above, since the icon displayed in the frame area 220 is appropriately displayed according to the type of the content currently being executed, the user can easily know what function is provided in the content currently being executed.

In addition, the frame area 220 is displayed transparently. Therefore, when another window exists behind the frame area 220, the frame area 220 is visible through the contents of another window that exists behind the frame area 220. As described above, as the frame area 220 is transparently displayed, the content execution window 100 occupies a certain area in an opaque manner only the content area 210 on the entire screen. Therefore, when the user uses the content execution window 100, the user can use the screen of the device 10 more efficiently.

In addition, the device 10 displays at least one item for performing a function related to the content execution window 100 in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100. Here, the window external area 230 refers to an area other than the content execution window 100 on the screen of the device 10.

In detail, when a user's touch manipulation is input to an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed, the device 10 displays at least one item in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100. If the user's manipulation is not input for a predetermined time while the at least one item is displayed, the device 10 causes the at least one displayed item to disappear.

In FIG. 1, it can be seen that the end item 231, the volume control item 233, and the progress bar 235 are displayed in the window outer region 230. The end item 231 is an item for receiving a command for terminating the content execution window 100. The volume control item 233 is an item for receiving a volume control command of the user. The progress bar 235 displays the order or time of the current content. For example, for document content, progress bar 235 indicates the page order of the currently displayed document. And, in the case of video or music content, progress bar 235 represents the playback time of the currently running video or music.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the volume control item 233 and the progress bar 235 may be displayed over at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window 100. In detail, the volume control item 233 may be displayed on the right side of the border area of the content execution window 100. The progress bar 235 may check that the progress bar 235 is displayed over the lower end of the border area of the content execution window 100.

As such, the end item 231, the volume control item 233, and the progress bar 235 are not initially displayed, but are displayed when a user's touch manipulation is input to an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed. . In this state, when the user's operation is not input for a preset time (for example, 5 seconds), the end item 231, the volume control item 233, and the progress bar 235 disappear again.

As described above, by displaying items that perform functions related to the content execution window 100 in the window external area 230, the user may easily use frequently used functions.

As such, since the content execution window 100 displays only icons of functions appropriate to the type of the current content in the frame area 220, the user can easily identify what function is provided in the current content. In addition, since the frame area 220 is transparent, the user can minimize the area occupied by the content execution window 100 on the screen.

Hereinafter, the structure of the content execution window 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. 2 is a diagram showing the basic structure of the content execution window 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the content execution window 100 includes a content area 210 and a frame area 220.

The content area 210 is an area where contents of current content selected and executed by a user are displayed. If the content selected by the user is document content, the device 10 displays the content of the document in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. When the content selected by the user is photo content, the device 10 displays a photo in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. In addition, when the content selected by the user is video content, the device 10 displays a screen on which the video is played in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. In addition, when the content selected by the user is music content, the device 10 displays a picture related to the selected music in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100.

The frame area 220 refers to the remaining areas of the content execution window 100 except for the content area 210. The frame area 220 displays at least one icon 225 for receiving a command for performing a function related to the current content. The type of at least one icon 255 displayed in the frame area 220 is determined according to the type of content currently being executed.

As described above, since the icon displayed in the frame area 220 is appropriately displayed according to the type of the content currently being executed, the user can easily know what function is provided in the content currently being executed.

In addition, the frame area 220 is displayed transparently. Therefore, when another window exists behind the frame area 220, the frame area 220 shows the contents of other windows existing behind the image. As described above, as the frame area 220 is transparently displayed, the content execution window 100 occupies a certain area in an opaque manner only the content area 210 on the entire screen. Therefore, when the user uses the content execution window 100, the user can use the screen of the device 10 more efficiently.

In addition, the device 10 may display items that perform a specific function related to the content execution window 100 in the window external area 230.

The content execution window 100 has a basic structure as described above. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 3A to 6B, how the content execution window 100 varies according to the type of current content and how it operates will be described.

3A and 3B, the case where the current content is the document content will be described. 3A is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window 100 in which content being executed is document content according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of the content execution window 100 in which content being executed is document content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the currently executing content is document content, the content of the document is displayed in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. Also, it is confirmed that the broadcast icon 310, the full screen icon 320, the front page icon 330, and the back page icon 340, which are icons for receiving a command for performing functions appropriate to the document content, are displayed. Can be.

Here, the broadcast icon 310 is an icon for receiving a command to broadcast the content of the document displayed on the content execution window 100 to external devices. The full screen icon 320 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the content execution window 100 in full screen. The front page icon 330 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page. The back page icon 340 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the next page.

As such, when the current content is document content, the device 10 displays only an icon suitable for the document content in the frame area 220.

When the user executes the document content, the content execution window 100 in which the content of the document is displayed as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed. When the user touches an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed, items are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 3B.

As shown in FIG. 3B, it can be seen that the progress bar 350 and the end item 360 are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100.

The progress bar 350 indicates the page order of the document currently displayed in the content execution window 100. The end item 360 is an item for receiving a command for terminating the content execution window 100.

If the progress bar 350 and the end item 360 are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 3B, when the user does not input any operation for a preset time, the device ( 10, the progress bar 350 and the end item 360 disappear as shown in FIG. 3A.

As such, the device 10 may provide a GUI of the content execution window 100 suitable for the document content.

Hereinafter, a case in which the current content is photographic content will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. 4A is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window 100 in which content being executed is photo content according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 in which content being executed is photo content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the currently executing content is photo content, a photo is displayed in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. Then, it can be seen that the previous picture icon 420 and the next picture icon 430, which are icons for receiving a command for performing functions appropriate to the picture content, are displayed.

Here, the previous picture icon 420 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the previous picture. The next picture icon 430 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the next picture.

As such, when the current content is photo content, the device 10 may display only an icon suitable for the photo content in the frame area 220.

When the user executes the photo content, the content execution window 100 in which the photo is displayed is displayed as shown in FIG. 4A. When the user touches an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed, items are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 4B.

As shown in FIG. 4B, it can be seen that the end item 410 is displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100. The end item 410 is an item for receiving a command for terminating the content execution window 100.

When the end item 410 is displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 4B, if the user does not input any operation for a predetermined time, the device 10 may be configured as shown in FIG. 4A. The end item 410 disappears.

As such, the device 10 may provide a GUI of the content execution window 100 suitable for the photo content.

Hereinafter, a case in which the current content is video content will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. 5A is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window 100 in which content being executed is video content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of a content execution window 100 in which content being executed is video content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the currently executing content is video content, a video playback screen is displayed in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. The full screen icon 510, the stop icon 520, and the play icon 530, which are icons for receiving a command for performing functions appropriate to the video content, may be displayed.

Here, the full screen icon 510 is an icon for receiving a command for displaying the content execution window 100 in full screen. The stop icon 520 is an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of content. In addition, the play icon 530 is an icon for receiving a content play command.

As such, when the current content is video content, the device 10 displays only an icon suitable for the video content in the frame area 220.

When the user executes the video content, the content execution window 100 on which the video playback screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 5A is displayed. When the user touches an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed, items are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 5B.

As shown in FIG. 5B, it can be seen that the progress bar 540, the volume control item 550, and the end item 560 are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100.

The progress bar 540 displays the playback time of the video content currently being executed. The volume control item 550 is an item for receiving a user's volume control command. The end item 560 is an item for receiving a command for terminating the content execution window 100.

In the state where the progress bar 540, the volume control item 550, and the end item 560 are displayed in the window outer area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. If no operation is also input, the device 10 causes the progress bar 540, the volume control item 550, and the end item 560 to disappear as shown in FIG. 5A.

As such, the device 10 may provide a GUI of the content execution window 100 suitable for video content.

Hereinafter, a case in which the current content is music content will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. 6A is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window 100 in which content being executed is music content according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 in which content being executed is music content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the currently executing content is music content, an image related to the currently playing music is displayed in the content area 210 of the content execution window 100. In addition, it may be confirmed that the stop icon 610 and the play icon 620, which are icons for receiving a command for performing functions appropriate to the music content, are displayed.

Here, the stop icon 610 is an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of the content. In addition, the play icon 620 is an icon for receiving a content play command.

As such, when the current content is music content, the device 10 displays only an icon suitable for the music content in the frame area 220.

When the user executes the video content, the content execution window 100 displaying the music reproduction screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 6A. When the user touches an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed, items are displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100 as shown in FIG. 6B.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the progress bar 630, the volume control item 640, and the end item 650 may be displayed in the window external area 230 of the content execution window 100.

The progress bar 630 displays the playing time of the music content currently being executed. The volume control item 640 is an item for receiving a user's volume control command. The end item 650 is an item for receiving a command for terminating the content execution window 100.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the progress bar 630, the volume control item 640, and the end item 650 are displayed in the window outer area 230 of the content execution window 100. If no manipulation is input, the device 10 causes the progress bar 630, the volume control item 640, and the end item 650 to disappear as shown in FIG. 6A.

As such, the device 10 may provide a GUI of the content execution window 100 suitable for music contents.

So far, the GUI structure and operation of the content execution window 100 for executing various types of content have been described with reference to FIGS. 3A to 6B.

 7 is a diagram illustrating a screen when two content execution windows are overlapped according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, even if the content execution window 100 overlaps with another content execution window 700, the frame area 220 is transparent, and thus the content displayed behind it can be seen.

As such, since the frame area 220 of the content execution window 100 is transparent, a user can use more content execution windows on a limited screen.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 8, a GUI providing method for the content execution window 100 of the device 10 will be described. 8 is a flowchart provided to explain a GUI providing method of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the device 10 displays the content execution window 100 on the screen (S810). The content execution window 100 includes a content area 210 displaying content and a frame area 220 which is a remaining area other than the content area 210. The configuration and function of the content execution window 100 have been described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

Thereafter, the device 10 determines whether a user's touch manipulation is input to an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed (S820). If a user's touch manipulation is input to an area where the content execution window 100 is displayed (S820-Y), the device 10 may perform a function related to the content execution window 100 in the window external area 230. At least one item is displayed (S830).

Here, the at least one item is displayed over at least some areas of the border area of the content execution window and depends on the type of content. For example, the item may include a progress bar indicating the order or time of the current content and a volume control item for controlling the volume.

Thereafter, the device 10 determines whether a user's touch manipulation is input to the content execution window 100 (S840). If a user's touch manipulation is input to the content execution window 100 (S840-Y), the device 10 performs a function according to the touch manipulation (S850).

On the other hand, if a user's touch manipulation is not input to the content execution window 100 (S840-N), the device 10 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed (S860). If the preset time has not elapsed (S860-N), the device 10 continuously determines the input of the touch operation for the preset time (S840). When the predetermined time elapses (S860-Y), the device 10 causes the items displayed on the window external area 230 to disappear (S870).

Through this process, the device 10 may provide a GUI for the content execution window 100.

Hereinafter, the structure of the device 10 applicable to this invention is demonstrated. 9 is a block diagram of a device 10 applicable to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the device 10 includes a function block 910, a storage unit 920, a display unit 930, an operation unit 940, and a controller 950.

The function block 910 performs the inherent function of the device 10. If the device 10 is a tabletop, the function block 910 performs a tabletop function, and if the device 10 is a smart board, the function block 910 performs a function of a smart board required for a digital conference. .

The storage unit 920 is a storage medium in which a plurality of contents are stored. For example, the storage unit 920 may be a hard disk, a memory, or the like mounted on the device 10. In addition, the storage unit 920 may be an externally connected storage medium.

The display unit 930 displays an input image and displays a GUI. In detail, the display unit 930 displays the content execution window 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7 on the screen.

The operation unit 940 receives a user's operation for inputting a specific command. For example, the manipulation unit 940 may include a button, a wheel, a touch screen, and the like. In particular, the manipulation unit 940 includes a touch screen for manipulating the content execution window 100.

The controller 950 may perform the steps of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8 to allow the device 10 to provide a GUI for the content execution window 100.

In detail, the controller 950 displays a content execution window 100 including a content area 210 displaying content and a frame area 220 other than the content area on the screen, and the content execution window 100. Controls to display at least one item for performing a function related to the content execution window 100 in the window external area 230.

In detail, the controller 950 controls to display at least one item in an external area of the content execution window when a user's touch manipulation is input to an area on which the content execution window is displayed through the operation unit 940.

In addition, the controller 950 controls the at least one displayed item to disappear when the user's manipulation is not input for a predetermined time while the at least one item is displayed.

Here, the at least one item is displayed over at least some areas of the border area of the content execution window, and includes a progress bar or a volume control item for controlling the volume indicating the order or time of the current content. do.

In addition, the controller 950 controls the frame area 220 to display at least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to a current content. Here, the type of the icon displayed on the at least one icon is determined according to the type of the current content. When the current content is document content, the at least one icon includes an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page and an icon for receiving a command for displaying a next page. In addition, when the current content is music content or video content, the at least one icon includes an icon for receiving a command for stopping the playback of the content and an icon for receiving a playback command for the content.

In addition, the controller 950 controls the device 10 to provide functions of the content execution window 100 described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

On the other hand, the device 10 described in this embodiment may be applied to any device that executes the multimedia content. For example, the device may be a table top, a smart board, a TV, a notebook computer, an MP3 player, a PMP, or the like.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

1 is a diagram illustrating a screen displaying a content execution window according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a view showing a basic structure of a content execution window according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3A illustrates a screen displaying a content execution window in which content being executed is document content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of a content execution window in which content being executed is document content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4A illustrates a screen displaying a content execution window in which content being executed is photo content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of a content execution window in which content being executed is photo content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5A illustrates a screen displaying a content execution window in which content being executed is video content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of a content execution window in which content being executed is video content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6A illustrates a screen displaying a content execution window in which content being executed is music content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6B is a diagram illustrating a screen in which items are additionally displayed in an external area of a content execution window in which content being executed is music content according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a diagram illustrating a screen when two content execution windows are overlapped according to one embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a flowchart provided to explain a GUI providing method of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a device applicable to the present invention.

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Displaying a content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area other than the content area on a screen; And And displaying at least one item for performing a function related to the content execution window on an external area of the content execution window. The method of claim 1, The item display step, And displaying the at least one item in an external area of the content execution window when a user's touch manipulation is input in an area on which the content execution window is displayed. The method of claim 1, And disappearing the displayed at least one item when a user's manipulation is not input for a preset time in the state in which the at least one item is displayed. The method of claim 1, The at least one item is, And a progress bar that is displayed over at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window and displays a sequence or time of current content. The method of claim 1, The at least one item is, And a volume control item displayed on at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window, the volume control item controlling a volume. The method of claim 1, The frame area, GUI providing method characterized in that the transparent. The method of claim 1, Displaying at least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to a current content in the frame area; The at least one icon, GUI is characterized in that the type of the icon displayed according to the type of the current content is determined. The method of claim 7, wherein The at least one icon, And when the current content is document content, an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page and an icon for receiving a command for displaying a next page. The method of claim 7, wherein The at least one icon, And when the current content is music content or video content, an icon for receiving a command to stop playback of the content and an icon for receiving a content playback command. A display unit displaying an input image and a GUI; An operation unit receiving an operation of a user; And A content execution window including a content area displaying content and a frame area other than the content area is displayed on a screen, and at least one item for performing a function related to the content execution window is provided in an external area of the content execution window. A control unit for controlling to be displayed. The method of claim 10, The control unit, And when the user's touch manipulation is input to a region where the content execution window is displayed through the manipulation unit, the at least one item is controlled to be displayed on an external region of the content execution window. The method of claim 10, The control unit, And when the user's manipulation is not input for a predetermined time in the state where the at least one item is displayed, the at least one displayed item is controlled to disappear. The method of claim 10, The at least one item is, And a progress bar displayed over at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window and displaying a sequence or time of current content. The method of claim 10, The at least one item is, And a volume control item displayed on at least a portion of an edge region of the content execution window and configured to control a volume. The method of claim 10, The frame area, Device characterized in that the transparent. The method of claim 10, The control unit, At least one icon for receiving a command for performing a function related to a current content is displayed in the frame area; The at least one icon, And the type of the displayed icon is determined according to the type of the current content. The method of claim 16, The at least one icon, If the current content is document content, the device comprising an icon for receiving a command for displaying a previous page and an icon for receiving a command for displaying the next page. The method of claim 16, The at least one icon, If the current content is music content or video content, the device comprising an icon for receiving a command to stop the playback of the content and an icon for receiving the playback command of the content.

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