KR101400646B1 - Terminal And Method Of Providing For Analog Dial Lock In Mobile Terminal with Touch Screen - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen and a mobile terminal, and in which an analog dial lock is provided on a touch screen of a mobile terminal A displayed step; A step of touch inputting each number of a password used for a lock function of the mobile terminal; And operating a specific portion of the analog dial lock corresponding to the touch input digit.

Mobile terminal, analogue, dial lock, touch screen, touch input

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a touch screen and a method of providing an analog dial lock,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a touch screen, and more particularly, to a method of providing an analog dial lock of a mobile terminal having a touch screen.

The present invention has been proposed in accordance with recent trends and requests, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal having a touch screen that provides a user interface by which a user can set an analog dial lock by touch input through a touch screen, And provides a method of providing the service.

The technical objects to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical matters mentioned above, and other technical subjects which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. There will be.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen, including the steps of: providing an analog dial lock on a touch screen screen; A step of touch inputting each number of a password used for a lock function of the mobile terminal; And operating a specific portion of the analog dial lock corresponding to the touch input digit.

The touch input forms a locus having a start point and an end point on the touch screen, and a specific portion of the analog dial lock can be rotated or moved from the start point to the end point of the locus.

The touch input may also select an internal area of the area in which the analog dial lock is indicated or a specific point in an adjacent area, and a specific portion of the analog dial lock may rotate or move to the specified point.

The touch input is a handwriting input for receiving numeric information, and a specific portion of the analog dial lock can be rotated or moved to a position corresponding to the numeric information.

The operating speed can be adjusted in the operating step and a sound effect or a vibration effect can be given when a specific part of the analog dial lock operates up to a specific point corresponding to the inputted number.

The displaying may be performed by powering on the mobile terminal, selecting a specific function icon on the touch screen, or displaying a LOCK icon for setting a new password.

The specific function may include at least one of a menu, a call, a message, a phone book, and an Internet related function.

The method may further include a step of releasing the lock function when the input password matches the pre-registered password, and displaying the inconsistency message if the input password does not match the preset password can do.

The form of the analog dial lock may include at least one of a vault dial, a telephone dial, and a radio dial.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal, comprising: displaying an analog dial lock; Sequentially inputting each digit of the password through the keypad button; And operating a specific portion of the analog dial lock corresponding to the entered numeric information.

According to another aspect of the present invention to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal having a touch screen that provides an analog dial lock displays an analog dial lock, and receives a touch input of each number of a password used for a lock function of the mobile terminal touch screen; And a controller for operating a specific portion of the analog dial lock corresponding to the touch input number and determining whether the input password matches the registered password. .

The touch input forms a locus having a start point and an end point on the touch screen and the control unit can control the specific portion of the analog dial lock to rotate or move from the start point to the end point of the locus.

The touch input also selects an internal area of the area in which the analogue dial lock is indicated or a specific point in the adjacent area and the control part controls the specific part of the analogue dial lock to rotate or move to a position corresponding to the numerical information have.

The touch input is a handwriting input for receiving numeric information, and the control unit

So that a specific portion of the analog dial lock is rotated or moved to a position corresponding to the numeric information.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

The mobile terminal having a touch screen according to the present invention and the method of providing an analog dial lock using the touch screen according to the present invention can provide an effect that a user can express a dial lock visually or audibly using device characteristics of a touch screen have.

The method of providing an analog dial lock according to the present invention is applicable to various electronic devices having a touch screen. For example, the present invention can be applied to all electronic devices including a touch screen, such as a computer, a PDA, and a mobile phone. Hereinafter, a method for providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen and a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to the present invention will be described, focusing on a mobile terminal having a communication function.

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

Referring to FIG. 1, a configuration of a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

A mobile terminal 100 having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile communication module 10, a memory unit 11, a touch screen 12, a key input unit 13, and a control unit 14 . The respective components are connected by a bus 15.

The mobile communication module 10 is a wireless communication device for transmitting and receiving data with a mobile communication network. For example, the mobile communication module 10 can transmit and receive a call or a message.

The memory unit 11 stores a predetermined program for controlling the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The memory unit 11 stores data to be input and output when the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 is performed by the control unit 14, And stores the data.

The touch screen 12 has a display function for displaying the state or various information of the mobile terminal 100 by a control signal output from the controller 14 and an input function for receiving various information or commands from the user in a touch manner Can be performed simultaneously.

The key input unit 13 is a device for receiving various information and commands from a user and is input means including at least one key given a predetermined function such as various numeric keys and direction keys.

The control unit 14 controls the above-mentioned components and collectively controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 having a touch screen according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a broadcast receiving module capable of receiving a broadcast signal from a broadcasting network, a communication module capable of communicating with a wireless Internet network, A camera module, a vibration module for generating vibration, and various sensors.

A method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed in the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG.

The analog dial lock 31 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs not only the entire locking function of the mobile terminal 100 but also the partial locking function. The whole lock function is required to input a password for all functions of the mobile terminal, and the partial lock function is required to input a password only for a predetermined function.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The flowchart of FIG. 2 assumes that the analog dial lock is pre-set by the user to be displayed on the touch screen 12. That is, the digital lock can be displayed on the touch screen 12 when the user selects the digital lock instead of the analog dial lock in the menu setting.

3 is a diagram illustrating an analog dial lock on an idle screen on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The form of the analog dial lock may include at least one of the vault dial shown in Fig. 3, the dial of the telephone shown in Fig. 7, or the radio dial shown in Fig. An analog dial lock in the form of a telephone dial and a radio dial will be described in the corresponding part, and an analog dial lock in the form of a safe dial will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.

2, when the controller 14 detects power-on of the mobile terminal 100 or detects selection of an icon having a specific function in the idle mode [S210] The analog dial lock 31 of a predetermined type is displayed on the touch screen 12 (S220).

The analog dial lock 31 is displayed on the touch screen 12 when the mobile terminal 100 is powered on when the entire locking function is preset in the mobile terminal 100, When an icon having a specific function is selected on the idle screen in the case where the partial lock function is set in advance, the analog dial lock 31 is displayed on the touch screen 12.

The specific functions for setting the partial locking function in step S210 may include at least one of a menu, a call, a message, a telephone directory, and an Internet search function.

The analog dial lock 31 used for the safe lock shown in Fig. 3 includes a dial 32 with a scale corresponding to a number from 0 to 9, a handle portion 33 of a safe dial lock for turning a key number, An icon 34 that can be registered, and an icon 35, 36, 37, 38 associated with a specific function for which a partial lock function can be set.

Although the numerals of the scale plate 31 are shown as 0 to 9, other numbers corresponding to 0 to 9 can be displayed. For example, it can be displayed as a two- or three-digit number, such as 10 or 100 corresponding to 1, or 20 or 200 corresponding to 2.

When the corresponding lock icon 34 is clicked to register a new password, a password is inputted by various touch and drag methods to be described below. If the previously set password matches, a new password A new password can be registered.

2, when an analog dial lock is displayed on the idle screen on the touch screen 12, the user can sequentially input each number corresponding to the password through a touch and drag method (S230 ].

Each time a number is input, a specific portion of the analog dial lock, particularly the handle portion 33 of the safe shown in FIG. 3, operates in response to the entered numeric information (S240).

At this time, the control unit 14 can adjust the speed of the operation speed of the knob portion 33 according to the user preset, and can give a sound effect or a vibration effect when operated up to a specific point corresponding to the inputted number.

When the control unit 14 recognizes the end of the password input, it checks whether or not the input password matches the pre-registered password.

If it is determined as a result of the check that the registered password is matched (S250-YES), the lock function is canceled and the screen for performing the corresponding function is entered (S260).

On the other hand, if the password is not matched with the preset password, [S250-NO], a message window indicating that the passwords do not match is displayed (S270), the analog dial lock 31 is displayed again on the standby screen, Input.

There are three ways to select a specific number and touch input through the touch & drag method.

(1) First, as an embodiment of a touch input by a touch & drag method, a locus having a start point and an end point is formed on a touch screen through a touch input, The portion can be rotated or moved from the start point to the end point of the trajectory. Here, the trajectory means a figure composed of a set of points having certain properties.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method in which an analog dial lock is operated by a touch input forming a locus having a start point and an end point.

For example, assume that the password is "4852 ".

4, the user touches the position 41 of "0", which is the reference scale corresponding to the start point, to input the first number "4" of the password, and then touches the position 41 of " Quot; 4 " is selected by dragging 42 in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction to the position 43 of " 4 " At this time, the grip portion 33 also rotates clockwise or counterclockwise from the reference scale 41 to the position 43 of "4" and then automatically rotates counterclockwise until the touch scale 41 reaches the reference scale 41 .

Similarly, in order to input the second number "8" of the password, touch the position (41) of the reference scale "0", drag it clockwise or counterclockwise to the position of "8" Quot; 8 "is selected and input, and the knob portion 33 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise from the reference scale 41 to the position of" 8 " 41).

If you enter both the third number "5" of the password and the fourth number "2" of the password, if it matches the pre-set password, the lock is released and the screen to perform the corresponding function is entered. A message window is displayed indicating that they do not match.

Although the password is assumed to be a four-digit number with reference to FIG. 4, the password is not limited to four digits.

(2) Second, as another embodiment of the touch input by the touch & drag method, a touch point is selected to select an internal area or a specific point of an adjacent area of the area where the analog dial lock 31 is displayed, Certain parts of the dial lock can be rotated or moved to a certain point.

5 is a diagram showing an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock by a user touching a specific point.

5, when the user touches the point 51 indicated by "5" in the analog dial lock 31, the grip portion 33 of the safe dial lock is rotated to the touched point 51. [ Hereinafter, the operation method of the handle portion 33 of the safe dial lock is the same as that described in Fig.

(3) Third, as another embodiment of the touch input by the touch & drag method, the touch input is a handwriting input for receiving numeric information, and a specific portion of the analog dial lock is located at a position And can be rotated or moved.

6 is a diagram showing an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock corresponding to handwritten numbers.

6, when the user has handwritten the number "2" 61 on the touch screen 12, the handle portion 33 of the safe dial lock is rotated to the position 62 indicating "2". Hereinafter, the operation method of the handle portion 33 of the safe dial lock is the same as that described in Fig.

In the above-described embodiments, a method of operating the analog dial lock by touch input has been mainly described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, each digit of the password can be entered by recognizing the user's voice and the analog dial lock can be activated.

For example, referring to FIG. 6, when the user speaks "2", the handle portion 33 of the safe dial lock indicates "2" as in the case where the numeral "2" is handwritten on the touch screen 12 And rotates to the position 62.

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the dial type of the telephone set as another example of the analog dial. Fig.

 All of the three touch and drag touch input methods described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 can be applied to the analog dial lock in the form of a safe dial.

For example, referring to FIG. 7, in order to touch input a number "4" of a password, touch "4" (71) corresponding to the start point and then clockwise or counterclockwise to the latch portion (73) When dragging 72 in the counterclockwise direction and touching off, "4" is selected and input. At this time, the rotation plate portion 74 of the telephone is also rotated clockwise or counterclockwise from the starting point "4" position 71 to the latch portion 73 of the telephone rotation plate, And automatically reverses to the position 71 of the original position "4 ".

Further, when the user touches the point 71 at which the number "4" is displayed, the rotating plate portion 74 of the telephone rotates from the touch point 71 to the latch portion 73 of the telephone rotating plate. Hereinafter, the operation of the rotating plate portion 74 of the telephone is the same as that described above.

Further, when the user has handwritten the number "4" (75) on the touch screen 12, the rotation plate portion 74 of the telephone set is moved from the position 71, . Hereinafter, the operation of the rotating plate portion 74 of the telephone is the same as that described above.

8 is a diagram showing a dial type of a radio as another example of an analog dial lock.

All of the three touch and drag touch input methods described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 can be applied to the analog dial lock in the form of a safe dial.

For example, referring to FIG. 8, in order to touch input a numeral "8" of a password, touch the position 81 of "0" corresponding to the start point and set the position of the number "8" (82) in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to the touch panel (83) and then touch off. At this time, the frequency indicator 84 also moves clockwise or counterclockwise from the start position "0" position 81 to the end point "8" position 84, And automatically moves back to the position 81 of the original position "0 ".

The frequency tuning knob 86 can also be rotated in accordance with the movement of the frequency indicator 84. [

When the user touches the point 83 on which the number "8" is displayed, the frequency indicator 84 moves from the position 81 of the start point of "0" to the position 83 of the touch point of "8". The operation of the frequency indicator portion 84 of the radio is the same as described above.

In addition, when the user writes a numeral "8" (85) on the touch screen 12, the frequency indicator portion 84 changes from the position 81 of "0" to the position 73 of "8" Move. The operation of the frequency indicator portion 84 of the radio is the same as described above.

9 shows an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock through a keypad operation.

When the user enters each digit of the password through the keypad operation, the analog dial lock is activated. For example, referring to FIG. 9, when the user presses the keypad button 91 indicating the number "2" of the password, the handle portion 92 of the safe dial lock is moved to the position 93 of "2" . The operation of the safe 92 of the safe dial lock is the same as that described in Fig.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates an analog dial lock in an idle mode on a touch screen according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Figure 4 illustrates an example of how an analog dial lock operates by touch input forming a locus having a starting point and an end point;

5 shows an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock by the user touching a specific point;

6 shows an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock corresponding to handwritten numbers;

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the dial type of a telephone as another example of an analog dial; Fig.

8 shows a dial type of a radio as another example of an analog dial lock; And

9 shows an example of a method of operating an analog dial lock through a keypad operation.

Claims (17)

Displaying an analog dial lock on the touch screen of the mobile terminal, the analog dial lock including a dial area and a rotating area displaying a number; Receiving a touch input for selecting each digit of a password for releasing a lock function of the mobile terminal; And Rotating the rotating region to a point corresponding to the selected number on the dial region; And a touch screen including the touch screen. The touch input device according to claim 1, Wherein a locus having a start point and an end point on the touch screen is formed on the touch screen. The touch input device according to claim 1, And selecting an internal area of the dial area or a specific point of the adjacent area. The touch input device according to claim 1, Wherein the touch screen is a handwriting input for receiving numeric information. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 8. < / RTI > 2. The method of claim 1, Wherein a speed of a rotation speed of the touch panel is adjustable. 2. The method of claim 1, And providing a sound effect or a vibration effect when the rotating region is rotated to a specific point corresponding to the selected number on the dial region. 2. The method of claim 1, Wherein the mobile terminal is powered on or an icon of a specific function is selected on the touch screen. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 19 > 8. The method according to claim 7, A method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen including at least one of a menu, a call, a message, a phone book, and an Internet related function. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising the step of releasing the lock function if the received password matches the pre-registered password. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 19 > The method according to claim 1, Further comprising displaying a mismatch message if the received password does not match a pre-established password. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 19 > 2. The method of claim 1, And a lock icon for setting a new password is displayed on the touch screen. 2. The method of claim 1, A method of providing an analog dial lock in a mobile terminal having a touch screen including at least one of a vault dial, a telephone dial, and a radio dial. Displaying an analog dial lock including a dial area and a rotating area with numeric characters; Sequentially receiving each digit of the password through a keypad button; And And rotating the rotated region to a point corresponding to the received number on the dial region. A touch screen that displays an analog dial lock that includes a dial region and a rotating region that are numbered; And A controller for rotating the rotating area to a point corresponding to the selected number on the dial area when a touch input for selecting each number of passwords for canceling the locking function of the mobile terminal is received; And a touch screen for providing an analog dial lock. 15. The method of claim 14, Wherein a locus having a start point and an end point on the touch screen is formed on the touch screen. 15. The method of claim 14, And selecting a specific point in the inner area or the adjacent area of the dial area. 15. The method of claim 14, Wherein the touch screen is a handwriting input for receiving numeric information. 2. The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein the touch screen is a touch screen.

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