KR101607379B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile terminal includes a terminal body, a display unit disposed on the terminal body, a first sensing unit for detecting the overlapping of other terminals on the surface of the terminal body, a second sensing unit for sensing a tap for tapping the display unit, and a controller. When the tab is detected a plurality of times while the other terminal is superimposed on the surface of the terminal body, the control unit completes the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal and controls the display unit to display the pairing progress status between the terminal and the other terminal.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which further consider user convenience.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

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. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Recently, a technique for transmitting / receiving data using a short distance communication between mobile terminals has been researched.

However, in the related art, a user's selection is frequently required for data transmission / reception between mobile terminals, resulting in a user's inconvenience.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal with maximized user convenience and a control method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal comprising: a terminal body; A display unit disposed on the terminal body; A first sensing unit for sensing that another terminal is overlapped on a surface of the terminal body; A second sensing unit for sensing a tap for tapping the display unit; And when the tap is detected a plurality of times in a state in which the other terminal is superimposed on the surface of the terminal main body, completing the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal, And a control unit for controlling the display unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal including a terminal body and a display unit disposed in the terminal body, the method comprising: recognizing overlapping of other terminals with respect to the terminal body; Recognizing a tap to be tapped a plurality of times on the display unit; Completing the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal when the tap is detected; And controlling display of a pairing progress status between the terminal and the other terminal on the display unit.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, user intervention is minimized during the pairing preparation process and the pairing completion process, thereby maximizing user convenience.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the short-range communication module is activated or deactivated without the aid of an event, thereby improving user convenience.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage that a pairing judgment error can be prevented through a dual confirmation process of an event by a magnetic force and an event by tapping.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the process of pairing setting, data transmission, and unpaired is automatically performed by tapping, thereby improving speed and convenience.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a glass-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the pairing preparation step (S510) of FIG.
FIGS. 7 to 9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a pairing preparation step 510 of FIG.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the pairing completion step (S520) of FIG.
FIGS. 11 to 14 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a pairing completion step (S520) of FIG.
FIGS. 15 to 17 are explanatory diagrams of screens for explaining the processing step (S530) of FIG. 5;
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a pairing release step (S540) of FIG. 5;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals 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. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Herein, another mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen with various forms. For example, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on the touch screen, ), An icon, a video, or a combination thereof.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when 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 transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A 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. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

In the following, various embodiments may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera may be termed an " array camera ". When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display portion 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 251 is flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformation position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. Such wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

4 is a perspective view showing an example of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 is configured to be worn on the head of a human body, and a frame unit (case, housing, etc.) for the mobile terminal 400 may be provided. The frame portion may be formed of a flexible material to facilitate wearing. This figure illustrates that the frame portion includes a first frame 401 and a second frame 402 of different materials. In general, the mobile terminal 400 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The frame portion is supported on the head portion, and a space for mounting various components is provided. As shown in the figure, electronic parts such as the control module 480, the sound output module 452, and the like may be mounted on the frame part. Further, a lens 403 covering at least one of the left eye and the right eye may be detachably mounted on the frame portion.

The control module 480 controls various electronic components included in the mobile terminal 400. The control module 480 can be understood as a configuration corresponding to the control unit 180 described above. This figure illustrates that the control module 480 is provided in the frame portion on one side of the head. However, the position of the control module 480 is not limited thereto.

The display unit 451 may be implemented as a head mounted display (HMD). The HMD type refers to a display method that is mounted on a head and displays an image directly in front of the user's eyes. When the user wears the glass-type mobile terminal 400, the display unit 451 may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the left and right eyes so that the user can directly provide an image in front of the user's eyes. In this figure, the display unit 451 is located at a portion corresponding to the right eye so that an image can be output toward the user's right eye.

The display unit 451 can project an image to the user's eyes using a prism. Further, the prism may be formed to be transmissive so that the user can view the projected image and the general view of the front (the range that the user views through the eyes) together.

As described above, the image output through the display unit 451 may be overlapped with the general view. The mobile terminal 400 can provide an Augmented Reality (AR) in which a virtual image is superimposed on a real image or a background and displayed as a single image using the characteristics of the display.

The camera 421 is disposed adjacent to at least one of the left eye and the right eye, and is configured to photograph a forward image. Since the camera 421 is positioned adjacent to the eyes, the camera 421 can acquire a scene viewed by the user as an image.

Although the camera 421 is provided in the control module 480 in this figure, it is not limited thereto. The camera 421 may be installed in the frame portion, or may be provided in a plurality of ways to obtain a stereoscopic image.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 may include user input units 423a and 423b operated to receive control commands. The user input units 423a and 423b can be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner such as a touch or a push. This figure illustrates that the frame unit and the control module 480 are provided with user input units 423a and 423b of a push and touch input method, respectively.

In addition, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be provided with a microphone (not shown) for receiving sound and processing the sound as electrical voice data and an acoustic output module 452 for outputting sound. The sound output module 452 may be configured to transmit sound in a general sound output mode or a bone conduction mode. When the sound output module 452 is implemented in a bone conduction manner, when the user wears the mobile terminal 400, the sound output module 452 is brought into close contact with the head and vibrates the skull to transmit sound.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5, a method of controlling the mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a pairing preparation step S510, a pairing completion step S520, a processing step S530, and a pairing canceling step S540 .

Pairing may refer to the process by which two devices communicate with each other over a predetermined connection.

In the present invention, the two devices may be the mobile terminal 100, the watch-type mobile terminal 300, or the mobile terminal 100 and the glass-type mobile terminal 400, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 serves as a master device, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 or the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may serve as a slave device, It is not limited. In this case, data information may be transmitted from the watch-type mobile terminal 300 or the glass-type mobile terminal 400 to the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

If necessary, the mobile terminal 100 may be a master device or a slave device. If necessary, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be a master device or a slave device. If necessary, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be a master device or a slave device. In other words, each of the mobile terminal 100, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 and the glass-type mobile terminal 400 has both a master function and a slave function, and a master function and a slave function are selectively performed .

According to the present invention, user intervention in the pairing preparation step (S510) and the pairing completion step (S520) can be minimized, thereby maximizing user convenience.

The pairing preparation step 510 may be a process of recognizing neighboring mobile terminals 300 and 400 to which the mobile terminal 100 wants to pair, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If the pairing recognition means between the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 and the mobile terminal 100 is not activated, the mobile terminal 100 can move to another mobile terminal 300 even if other mobile terminals 300 and 400 are close to the mobile terminal 100. [ The terminals 300 and 400 can not be recognized.

As an example of the present invention, the pairing recognition means may be a magnetic force generating device installed in the mobile terminals 300 and 400 different from the sensing unit 140 installed in the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The sensing unit 140 installed in the mobile terminal 100 may include a hall sensor, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The Hall sensor is a sensor that detects the intensity of a magnetic field and outputs a voltage signal, for example, and can detect the strength of a magnetic force generated in a magnetic force generator installed in another mobile terminal (300, 400).

The magnetic force generating device installed in the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 may include a coil part in which a magnetic force is generated by a current, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when a predetermined current is applied to the coil portion, a magnetic force can be generated by a current flowing in the coil portion.

A series of processes of generating magnetic force in the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 and detecting the magnetic force in the mobile terminal 100 may be referred to as a first event. In the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 can be prepared for pairing by the first event.

The pairing completion step 520 may be a process of connecting the mobile terminal 100 so as to communicate with other mobile terminals 300 and 400, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The pairing completion step 520 may be performed by the second event.

As an example of the present invention, the second event may be but is not limited to one of various kinds of gestures. For example, the second event may include a touch gesture, a tab gesture, a double tap gesture, a flick gesture, a drag gesture, a drag and drop gesture, a swipe gesture, a multi A swipe gesture, a pinch gesture, a touch & hold gesture, a shake gesture, a rotate gesture, and the like.

For example, a tap gesture or a double tap gesture may be performed for other mobile terminals 300 and 400 disposed on the mobile terminal 100, but the tapping pressure by the tapping gesture may be different for the mobile terminal 300 400 and the mobile terminal 100 so that the tapping gesture can be simultaneously detected by the mobile terminal 100 and other mobile terminals 300,

The processing step S530 may be a process in which data information is transmitted from the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 to the mobile terminal 100 and stored in the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Although not shown, the processing step 530 may be a data synchronization process between another mobile terminal 300, 400 and the mobile terminal 100. Data synchronization refers to data synchronization when the mobile terminal 100 has data information that is not stored in the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 and when the corresponding data information of the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 If the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 have data information that is not stored in the mobile terminal 100, the corresponding data information of the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 May be transmitted and stored.

After the transmission of the data information from the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 to the mobile terminal 100 is completed, the pairing release step S540 is performed to establish a short-range communication connection between the mobile terminal 100 and the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 But it is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, the respective steps S510, S520, S530, and S540 will be described in detail.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the pairing preparation step (S510) of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can confirm whether the magnetic force is sensed (S512).

As an example of the present invention, magnetic force may be generated from other mobile terminals 300 and 400. [ For this purpose, for example, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be provided with a magnetic force generator 360 as shown in FIG. The magnetic force generating device 360 may be installed in one area of the main body 301 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300. For example, the magnetic force generating apparatus 360 may be installed in the edge region of the main body 301 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating device 360 is generated in front of the back surface of the main body 301 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300, and the magnetic force generated on the upper surface of the main body 301 of the watch- But it is not limited thereto.

The magnetic force generating device 360 may include a coil part in which a magnetic force is generated by a current. A user input portion 323 including at least one button key on the side of the main body 301 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is installed as a trigger for applying a current to the magnetic force generating device 360 . One of the button keys may be set to serve as a trigger for generating a magnetic force from the magnetic force generating device 360. [

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 can apply a predetermined current to the magnetic force generator 360 when it detects the selection of one of the button keys. Accordingly, the magnetic force generating device 360 can generate a magnetic force by a current. The maximum intensity of the magnetic force may be preset by the user in consideration of the magnetic force sensing capability of the mobile terminal 100 or the like.

The magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating device 360 may have a constant level or may be periodically turned on and off, but this is not limited thereto. To this end, the current applied to the magnetic force generating device 360 may also have a constant level or may be periodically turned on and off.

When the magnetic force generating device 360 generates a magnetic force having an on / off period, the mobile terminal 100 detects the intensity of the magnetic force having the on-off period, 300 may be a terminal to be ready for pairing. This makes it possible to prevent an error that is confirmed by the magnetic force generated in the general permanent magnet existing around the mobile terminal 100 to be ready for pairing.

Even if it is confirmed by the magnetic force generated from the permanent magnet in the periphery to prepare for pairing, the error of the pairing preparation step S510 of the previous step can be filtered by the completion of the pairing step S520. That is, if it is determined as an error of the pairing preparation step (S510) by the completion of the pairing step (S520), the pairing process is no longer carried out, and the process does not proceed to the step S530.

Although the magnetic force generating device 360 is installed in the watch-type mobile terminal 300, the magnetic force generating device 360 is also installed in the glass-type mobile terminal 400 and the user input devices 423a and 423b One button key may be set to serve as a trigger for causing the magnetic force generator 360 to generate magnetic force.

8, when a magnetic force is generated from the magnetic force generating device 360 in response to the depression of one button of the user input portion 323 of the watch glass type mobile terminal 300, A notification message indicating a subsequent operation may be displayed on the display unit 351 of the terminal 300. [

For example, a notification message window 551 indicating "Pairing is being prepared, please be superimposed on the target device" is displayed on the display unit 351 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300.

In the notification message window 551, a timer is operated to move the watch-type mobile terminal 300 to overlap the mobile terminal 100, and the remaining time can be displayed.

If the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is not overlapped on the mobile terminal 100 within the time set in the timer, for example, within 1 minute, the pairing process will not proceed any more. In this case, no current is applied to the magnetic force generator 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 so that the magnetic force is not generated from the magnetic force generator 360. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

The mobile terminal 100 may detect whether the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is overlapped on the mobile terminal 100. For example, it can be detected whether the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is overlapped on the mobile terminal 100 by the proximity sensor 141 of the mobile terminal 100 or the acceleration sensor.

When the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is overlapped on the mobile terminal 100 within a predetermined time, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 controls the magnetic force generator 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 It can be confirmed whether the intensity of the generated magnetic force is equal to or greater than the threshold value (S514). The threshold value is a threshold value of the watch type mobile terminal 300 (see FIG. 9) that can be detected by the hall sensor (145 in FIG. 9) of the mobile terminal 100 when the watch type mobile terminal 300 is superimposed on the mobile terminal 100 The magnitude of the magnetic force generated in the magnetic force generating device 360 of FIG.

The process in which the magnetic force is generated from the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 and the magnetic force is detected by the Hall sensor 145 of FIG. 9 is referred to as a first event . ≪ / RTI >

As a result, it can be detected by the first event whether there exists another mobile terminal 300 or 400 to be paired on or around the mobile terminal 100.

As shown in FIG. 9, the Hall sensor 145 may be installed in one area of the mobile terminal 100, for example, in the edge area. In this case, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be disposed so that the magnetic force generator 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 overlaps the hall sensor 145 of the mobile terminal 100, I never do that. For example, if the magnetic force detected by the hall sensor 145 of the mobile terminal 100 is greater than the threshold value, the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch- But may be disposed around the hall sensor 145 of the mobile terminal 100 without overlapping with the antenna 145.

If the magnitude of the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 becomes less than the threshold value, a message informing to adjust the placement position of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 And may be displayed on the display unit 151 of the terminal 100. Accordingly, the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is disposed closest to the hall sensor 145 of the mobile terminal 100, and if the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch- If the intensity of the magnetic force generated by the magnetic field generator 360 is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the process may proceed to the next step.

If the magnitude of the magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generating device 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 pivots the watch- (S516) to display a message on the notification message window 553 of the display unit 151 that recognizes the target device as a target device and guides the subsequent operation.

For example, a message "Device has been recognized " if the user wishes to pair, please click on the display part 151 of the mobile terminal 100 may be displayed through the notification message window 553. [

In addition, a timer may be activated in the alert message window 553 to display the remaining time allowed for the generation of the second event. The time set by the timer may mean the time it takes for the subsequent operation to take place. The second event may be a tapping gesture such as a tap gesture or a double tap gesture.

If the subsequent operation is not performed within the time set in the timer, for example, within 1 minute, the pairing process will not proceed any further. In this case, no current is applied to the magnetic force generator 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 so that the magnetic force is not generated from the magnetic force generator 360. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Accordingly, when the strength of the magnetic force is not detected from the watch-type mobile terminal 300, the pairing process can be initiated. In this case, in order for the pairing process to be performed again, the procedure for generating the first event described above must be performed.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the pairing completion step (S520) of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 10, the mobile terminal 100 can confirm whether a second event is detected (S521).

The second event may be, but is not limited to, a tapping gesture such as a tap gesture or a double tap gesture. For convenience of explanation, the second event in the present invention may be two tapes, but this is not limited thereto.

The second event may be generated when the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is superimposed on the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the second event can be simultaneously detected by the mobile terminal 100 and the watch-type mobile terminal 300, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

11, when a watch-type mobile terminal 300 is overlapped on the mobile terminal 100, for example, two consecutive (for example, two consecutive) When the tapping is applied, this tapping can be detected by the acceleration sensor of the mobile terminal 100 or the like. Two consecutive beats are one example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the detected signal is supplied to the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100, the controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can confirm whether a predetermined condition is satisfied (S523). Here, the predetermined condition may be set such that the number of times of tapping and the intensity of tapping are equal to or greater than a threshold value.

If the number of beats is greater than or equal to the threshold value and the beating strength is greater than or equal to the threshold value, predetermined conditions may be satisfied.

However, when at least any of the number of tapping times and the tapping intensity is equal to or less than the threshold value, predetermined conditions are not satisfied.

If no second event is generated that satisfies predetermined conditions within the remaining time shown in FIG. 9, in this case, the pairing process will not proceed any further. In this case, no current is applied to the magnetic force generator 360 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 so that the magnetic force is not generated from the magnetic force generator 360. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Accordingly, when the strength of the magnetic force is not detected from the watch-type mobile terminal 300, the pairing process can be initiated. In this case, in order for the pairing process to be performed again, the procedure for generating the first event described above must be performed.

The controller 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may control to set the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100 if a second event that satisfies predetermined conditions is generated within the remaining time shown in FIG. (S525).

Here, the second event occurrence time, that is, the tapping occurrence time is set as the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

If the tapping occurs several times, the last tapping time may be set to the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, when the tapping occurrence time is 14:20 on February 10, 2014, 201402101420 may be set as the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100. Similarly, the device identification number of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 and the second event occurrence time, i.e., the tapping occurrence time may be set.

Since the beat of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 overlaps the mobile terminal 100, the time of two headings applied to the mobile terminal 100 and the watch-type mobile terminal 300 becomes the same. Therefore, the device identification number set in the mobile terminal 100 and the device identification number set in the mobile terminal 300 of the watch type may be the same. Therefore, the device identification number of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may also be set to 201402101420.

Then, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 may control to activate the local communication module 114 of the mobile terminal 100 (S527). Likewise, the control unit of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may also be controlled to activate the local communication module of the watch-type mobile terminal 300.

As an example of the present invention, the short range communication module 114 may be but is not limited to a Bluetooth module.

The Bluetooth module is installed in each of the mobile terminal 100 and the watch-type mobile terminal 300.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 controls the Bluetooth module installed in the mobile terminal 100 to activate the Bluetooth module installed in the mobile terminal 100 so that short- can do.

The control unit of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be a Bluetooth module installed in the watch-type mobile terminal 300 and capable of short-range communication with the mobile terminal 100 via the Bluetooth module installed in the watch- Can be controlled to be activated.

Through the activation process, the mobile terminal 100 and the watch type mobile terminal 300 can be connected by a local communication method.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the Bluetooth is activated, a message informing that the Bluetooth is activated may be displayed in the notification message window 555 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100. Similarly, a notification message window 557 of the display unit of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be displayed to inform that the Bluetooth is activated.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 can search for the watch-type mobile terminal 300 (S529).

The watchdog type mobile terminal 300 requests the device identification number of the watchdog type mobile terminal 300 to the watchdog type mobile terminal 300 and the mobile terminal 100 The device identification number of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is transmitted. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 displays a message informing that the mobile terminal 300 is searching for the watch-type mobile terminal 300, As shown in FIG. For example, "Search 201402101420 device" may be displayed as a notification message. Here, the device 201402101420 may be a watch-type mobile terminal 300. Similarly, "Search 201402101420 device" can be displayed in the message window 563 of the display section 351 on the display section 351 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300. Here, the device 201402101420 may be the mobile terminal 100.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal 100 confirms whether the device identification number of the watch type mobile terminal 300 is the same as the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100, It can be finalized as a device to be paired. Similarly, the control unit of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 checks whether the device identification number of the mobile terminal 100 is the same as the device identification number of the watch-type mobile terminal 300, It can be finally confirmed to the target device. Accordingly, it is possible to transmit data information from the watch-type mobile terminal 300 to the mobile terminal 100. 14, a message "201402101420 connected to the device" is displayed on the notification message window 565 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, and the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is displayed, "201402101420 connected to the device" may be displayed on the notification message window 567 of the display unit 351 of the display unit 351. [

Figs. 15 to 17 are explanatory diagrams of screens for explaining the processing step (S530) of Fig. 5. Fig.

When the mobile terminal 100 and the watch-type mobile terminal 300 are connected by the local area communication method, the data information stored in the watch-type mobile terminal 300 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the data information may be a file of a gallery, an address book, contents of a memo, content of an SNS, contents of an e-mail, a music file, a recorded file, and the like.

A file stored in a gallery of the watch-type mobile terminal 300, such as a still image file or a moving image file, may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 and stored in the mobile terminal 100. 15, a message "I am receiving a file of the gallery" is displayed on the notification message window 571 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, A message "transfer the file of the gallery" may be displayed on the notification message window 573 of the display unit 351 of the display unit 300. [

When the files of the gallery received from the watch-type mobile terminal 300 are overlapped with the files already stored in the mobile terminal 100, a duplicate on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, A message may be displayed to inform the user of whether to update the firmware.

An address book of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 and stored in the mobile terminal 100. [ In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, a message "I receive the address book" is displayed on the notification message window 575 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, and a watch- The message " send address book "may be displayed on the notification message window 577 of the display unit 351 of the mobile terminal.

When it is overlapped with the address book already stored in the mobile terminal 100 among the address book received from the watch-type mobile terminal 300, it is possible to duplicate the address book on the display unit 151 of the child terminal 100 A guiding message may be displayed.

The memo contents of the watch type mobile terminal 300 may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 and stored in the mobile terminal 100. [ 17, a message "Receiving a note" is displayed on the notification message window 581 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, and the display of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 The message "send a memo" may be displayed on the notification message window 583 of the section 351. [

If the memo content received from the watch-type mobile terminal 300 overlaps with the memo content already stored in the mobile terminal 100, the content of the memo is duplicated on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, A message may be displayed to inform the user of whether to update the firmware.

On the other hand, when the pairing is released in S540, a message "data transmission is completed and the pairing is canceled" is displayed on the notification message window 591 of the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100 And a message "data transmission is completed and the pairing is released" may be displayed on the notification message window 593 of the display unit 351 of the watch-type mobile terminal 300. [

Here, the term "de-pairing" may mean that the short-range communication method between the mobile terminal 100 and the watch-type mobile terminal 300 is disconnected due to the deactivation of the short-range communication module 114 activated in step S527, It is not limited.

Although the watch-type mobile terminal 300 of the other mobile terminals 300 and 400 is described as an example, the present invention is applicable to a glass-type mobile terminal 400 and a technical idea of the watch-type mobile terminal 300 And that it can be applied as it is.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: Input unit
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
160: interface unit 170: memory
180: control unit 190: power supply unit

Claims (12)

A terminal body;
A display unit disposed on the terminal body;
A first sensing unit for sensing that another terminal is overlapped on a surface of the terminal body;
A second sensing unit for sensing a tap for tapping the display unit; And
Wherein when the number of times of tapping and the strength of tapping with respect to the tap are equal to or greater than a threshold value in a state where the other terminal is superimposed on the surface of the terminal body, the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal is completed, And a controller for controlling the display unit to display a pairing progress state between the terminals. The method according to claim 1,
And a third sensing unit disposed on an upper surface of the terminal body,
Wherein,
And recognizes the target device to be paired with the other terminal through the third sensing unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
Wherein the control unit controls the display unit to display information indicating that the other terminal is recognized as a target device and that guides the subsequent operation when the other terminal is recognized as a target device through the third sensing unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
Controls the time allowed for the tab to be displayed to be displayed,
And controls the pairing completion process not to proceed if the tab is missed within the allowed time. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the pairing progress state includes a search state of the other terminal and a connection state with the other terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And stops the pairing if the other terminal does not overlap on the surface of the terminal body within a given time. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And controls the display unit to display a message to guide overlapping of the other terminal on the mobile terminal when the magnitude of the magnetic force generated in the other terminal is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the other terminal is one of a watch type terminal and a glass type terminal. A terminal body;
A display unit disposed on the terminal body;
A first sensing unit for sensing that another terminal is overlapped on a surface of the terminal body;
A second sensing unit for sensing a tap for tapping the display unit; And
When the tab is detected a plurality of times in a state where the other terminal is superimposed on the surface of the terminal main body, the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal is completed, and a pairing progress state between the terminal and the other terminal is displayed on the display unit To be displayed on the display unit,
Wherein,
And controls to search for the other terminal based on whether the identification number of the other terminal is the same or not. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the identification number of the other terminal and the identification number of the mobile terminal are set as tapping occurrence times for the tap. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
Receives the identification number of the other terminal and compares the received identification number of the other terminal with the identification number of the mobile terminal to control the search for the other terminal. A method of controlling a mobile terminal including a terminal body and a display unit disposed in the terminal body,
Recognizing overlapping of other terminals with respect to the terminal main body;
Recognizing a tap to be tapped a plurality of times on the display unit;
Completing the pairing between the terminal and the other terminal when the number of times of the tap and the intensity of the tapping to the tap are equal to or more than the threshold value; And
And controlling display of a pairing progress status between the terminal and the other terminal on the display unit.

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