KR101730047B1 - Mobile terminal and control method for mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method of the mobile terminal.
In the present invention, the mobile terminal controls the mobile terminal based on the movement of the mobile terminal obtained through the sensing unit or the tapping input to the mobile terminal.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method for a mobile terminal,

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method of the mobile terminal.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the terminal is movable. Again, the mobile terminal may be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can carry the mobile phone directly.

Recently, as the service provided by the mobile terminal has diversified, it is considered to improve the structural part and / or the software part of the terminal.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method for the mobile terminal that increase the convenience of the user.

A mobile terminal according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a display module; A user input section;

A sensing unit for acquiring a tilted state of the mobile terminal; And a controller for displaying information through the display module and controlling display of the information on the basis of a tilting state obtained through the sensing unit when a control signal according to a specific key operation is inputted through the user input unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a memory for mapping and storing a function corresponding to each of a plurality of outer surfaces constituting a body of a mobile terminal; A sensing unit for acquiring a tapping input to the body of the mobile terminal; And a controller that performs a function mapped to an outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces from which the tapping input is obtained.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal includes: a plurality of cameras for acquiring an external image; A memory for mapping and storing different camera control functions for each of a plurality of areas included in a body of the mobile terminal; A sensing unit for acquiring a tapping input to the body of the mobile terminal; And a controller for controlling the plurality of cameras on the basis of a camera control function mapped to an area where the tapping input is obtained among the plurality of areas.

The control method of the mobile terminal and the mobile terminal according to the present invention can support the detailed operation of the mobile terminal by simply tilting or tapping the mobile terminal. In particular, even in a situation where it is difficult for a user to control the mobile terminal through button operation or touch input, it is possible to perform various functions of the mobile terminal by simply moving or tapping the mobile terminal. Thereby, the convenience of the user is increased.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention.
2A is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
2B is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 4 to 7 illustrate examples of scrolling the list displayed on the screen based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 illustrates an example of scrolling a web browser screen based on a tilted state of the mobile terminal in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of enlarging / reducing an image displayed on a screen based on a tilted state of the mobile terminal in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 illustrates an example of scrolling information displayed on a screen based on a tilted state of the mobile terminal, regardless of the operation of a specific key in the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
12 illustrates an example of displaying a menu screen when a mobile terminal is snapped while displaying a home screen in the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 illustrates an example of displaying a home screen as the mobile terminal is shaken in the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 illustrates an example of displaying a preview image input through the camera 121 on the screen as the mobile terminal is snapped in the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 illustrates an example of connecting a call according to the snapping of a mobile terminal in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 illustrates an example of switching content being displayed as the mobile terminal snaps in the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
17 illustrates an example in which a path search is performed according to a snapshot of a mobile terminal during a route guidance service using a stereoscopic image in a mobile terminal according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 shows an example of executing a specific function using a gesture acquired based on the movement of the mobile terminal in the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
20 shows an example of stopping the ringing sound or the vibration output when the mobile terminal is turned over in a state where a call connection request is received in the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 illustrates an example in which a moving picture being played back is stopped when the mobile terminal is turned over during playback of the moving picture in the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
23 and 24 illustrate examples in which a corresponding function is performed as a specific region is tapped in the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
25 to 27 show examples of controlling the screen of the mobile terminal according to the outer surface tapped in the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
28 shows an example of controlling a camera according to a tapping position in a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. In addition, numerals (e.g., days, days, etc.) used in the description of the present invention are merely an identifier for distinguishing one component from another component

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.

In addition, the suffix "module" and " part "for constituent elements used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) .

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 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. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

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

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of a DVBH (Digital Video BroadcastHandheld).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a digital multimedia broadcasting broadcasting (DMBT), a digital multimedia broadcasting satellite (DMBS), a media forward link only (MediaFLO), a digital video broadcasting ), And ISDBT (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

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

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

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (WiFi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A typical example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to one point (object), information on the time when the distance information is measured, , It is possible to calculate three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (individual) in one hour. Further, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 continues to calculate the current position in real time and uses it to calculate speed information.

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

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

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

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display module 151, an acoustic output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display module 151 displays information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display module 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, a flexible display, a 3D display And may include at least one.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display module 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display module 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display modules 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display modules may be spaced apart or integrally arranged on one surface, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

In a case where the display module 151 and the sensor for sensing the touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') have a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as 'touch screen' It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

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

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display module 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor 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.

And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects 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, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

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

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

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to perform various functions such as an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to a contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through a jet opening or a suction opening, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscles of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 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 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM At least one of a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- Type storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

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

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) (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 port.

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

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

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

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented using a controller 180 < / RTI >

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software codes may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the 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 slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are movably coupled to each other.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

A display module 151, an audio output module 152, a camera 121, user inputs 130/131 and 132, a microphone 122, an interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display module 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. An audio output module 152 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display module 151 and a user input part 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132, the interface 170, and the like are disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132.

The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents input by the operation units 131 and 132 can be variously set. For example, the operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output module 152, And a switch to the touch recognition mode.

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

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

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body such that they can be rotated or popped up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output module 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. The sound output module 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output module 152 (see FIG. 2A) and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display module 151. In this case, if the display module 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display module 151 of the front case 101. [ The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display module 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display module 151.

Embodiments disclosed in this document can be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to Figs. Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the embodiments disclosed in this document will be described in more detail.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one gyroscope, a magnetic sensor, and an accelerometer. The sensing unit 140 may acquire a rotation speed or an angular velocity corresponding to the rotation of the mobile terminal 100 on the axis line, that is, the rotation of the mobile terminal 100, using the gyro sensor. Also, the sensing unit 150 can acquire the gravitational acceleration according to the movement of the mobile terminal 100 through the acceleration sensor. Also, the sensing unit 150 can acquire the orientation of the mobile terminal 100 like a compass through the geomagnetic sensor.

Accordingly, the sensing unit 130 determines the movement of the mobile terminal 100 based on the angular velocity acquired through the gyro sensor, the gravitational acceleration acquired through the acceleration sensor, and the orientation of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the geomagnetic sensor It is possible to obtain. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is tilted, it is possible to precisely obtain the degree of tilting, the tilting speed, and the tilting direction. Also, for example, when a tapping for the mobile terminal 100 is input, it is possible to precisely acquire the area in which the tapping is input. Tapping refers to a movement of tapping the surface of the mobile terminal 100 lightly. Tapping is an operation separated from touching and flicking sensed by touching a touch screen, and can be detected through a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, etc. instead of a touch sensor.

The controller 180 controls the mobile terminal 100 based on the movement of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the sensing unit 140.

The control unit 180 uses the sensing unit 140 to sense the operation of the user moving the mobile terminal 100 by using a tilt, a snap, a shake, Which is obtained through the movement of the mobile terminal. Tilt and snap means a movement of tilting the body of the mobile terminal 100, that is, a movement of rotating the body of the mobile terminal 100 on an axis line that horizontally or vertically crosses. In addition, the tilt and the snap can be distinguished based on the rotation speed of the mobile terminal 100. [ The tilt indicates a case in which the mobile terminal 100 is tilted below a predetermined speed, and the snap indicates a case in which the mobile terminal 100 is tilted at a predetermined speed or more. The shake represents a movement in which the mobile terminal 100 is continuously shaken.

Hereinafter, the control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG.

3 is a flowchart showing a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 to 9 are diagrams for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the controller 180 displays information on the screen of the mobile terminal 100 using the display module 180 (S101). Here, the information displayed on the screen may be a list composed of a plurality of items, a web browser screen, a still image, a movie playback screen, an electronic document, a map, and the like. When the size of the information requested by the user is larger than the screen size of the mobile terminal 100, the controller 180 displays only a part of the information requested by the user on the screen based on the screen size.

The control unit 180 receives a control signal according to a specific key operation through the user input unit 130 in step S102 and acquires the movement of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140. [ Here, the specific key may be a hard key such as a side key or a direction key disposed on the body of the mobile terminal 100, or may be a soft key implemented by software using a graphic element on the touch screen 151 soft key. That is, when a specific key is pressed or touched, the control unit 180 obtains the movement of the mobile terminal 100, in particular, the tilted state through the sensing unit 140. Here, the sensing unit 140 may be continuously activated to acquire the motion of the mobile terminal 100, and may be activated only when a request is made by the controller 180, that is, when a specific key is operated, Motion can also be acquired. In the latter case, the mobile terminal 100 is prevented from unnecessarily activating the sensing unit 140, thereby minimizing unnecessary power consumption of the mobile terminal 100.

The control unit 180 acquires the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140 and controls the screen of the mobile terminal 100 based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 at step S104.

For example, the control unit 180 may control the information displayed on the screen or the scroll of the selection indicator based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the controller 180 may control the scroll direction according to the direction in which the mobile terminal 100 is tilted. In addition, the scroll speed may be controlled based on the inclination of the mobile terminal 100, that is, the inclination of the mobile terminal 100. [

In addition, for example, the controller 180 may expand or reduce information displayed on the screen based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. [ In this case, the controller 180 may enlarge or reduce the information displayed on the screen according to the tilting direction of the mobile terminal 100.

FIGS. 4 to 7 show examples of scrolling the list displayed on the screen based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the controller 180 displays a portion of the list 4a including a plurality of items on the screen of the mobile terminal 100 (S201). Then, the control unit 180 enters the scroll mode of the list 4a according to the pressing of the specific key, for example, the side key, and displays the selection indicator, for example, the selection bar 4b on the screen (S202) . In addition, the controller 180 obtains the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140. Then, based on this, scrolling of the list 4a is controlled (S203). That is, the user scrolls the list 4a as the mobile terminal 100 is tilted. When scrolling, the controller 180 can control the scroll speed of the list 4a based on the degree of tilting of the mobile terminal 100. [

4, the mobile terminal 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention displays the selection indicator 4b without displaying the selection indicator 4b, 4a. 4, the selection indicator 4b is displayed at the same position even if the list 4a is scrolled. However, the position of the selection indicator 4b may be changed as the list 4a is scrolled.

5 shows an example in which the position of the selection indicator is changed as the list is scrolled. 5, when the mobile terminal 100 is tilted, the controller 180 scrolls the selection bar 4b (S302) while entering the scroll mode (S301). When the selection bar 4b is moved to an item located at the lowermost end (or the uppermost position) of the list 4a displayed on the screen, the selection bar 4b Is fixed to the lowermost end (or the uppermost end) of the list 4a and displayed. The scroll of the list 4a is continued even if the position of the selection bar 4b is fixed and displayed (S303).

The scrolling direction shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is an example, and the controller 180 may select a different scrolling direction according to a direction in which the mobile terminal 100 is tilted.

FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate examples of selecting the scroll direction according to the tilting direction of the mobile terminal 100. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, when a control signal according to a specific key operation is inputted, the controller 180 enters the scroll mode of the list 4a (S401). When the user enters the scroll mode, the control unit 180 obtains the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140. Then, based on this, the scroll of the list 4a is controlled. That is, when the upper body of the mobile terminal 100 is tilted downward or toward the back side of the mobile terminal 100, the controller 180 scrolls the list 4a upward (S402). On the other hand, if the lower end of the body of the mobile terminal 100 is tilted downward or in the backward direction of the mobile terminal 100, the list 4a is scrolled downward (S403).

Referring to FIG. 7, the controller 180 displays the list 7a on the screen in the form of a grid. When a control signal corresponding to a specific key operation is input, the controller enters the scroll mode and displays a selection indicator, for example, a cursor 7b on the screen (S501).

The controller 180 that has entered the scroll mode controls the scrolling of the list 7a based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. [ That is, when the upper end of the mobile terminal 100 is tilted downward or in the backward direction of the mobile terminal 100, the list 7a is scrolled upward (S502). The controller 180 scrolls the selection indicator 7b to the right according to the downward tilting of the right side of the mobile terminal 100 or the back side of the mobile terminal 100 (S503). This is because, in the list, there is no item arranged on the left side of the items displayed on the screen, the list 7a can not be scrolled further to the right, so only the selection indicator 7b is scrolled and displayed. Therefore, in the list 7a, if there is an item disposed on the left side of the items displayed on the screen, the display position of the selection indicator 7b may be scrolled to the right only in the list 7a in a fixed state.

The positional shift of the selection indicator shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 is an example, and the method of moving the display position of the selection indicator according to the tilting direction of the mobile terminal 100 may vary.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of scrolling a web browser screen based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. FIG.

Generally, the web page is configured to have a size larger than the screen size of the mobile terminal 100. [ Accordingly, only a part of the web page is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 100, and the user scrolls the information displayed on the screen to confirm the remaining portion of the web page.

Referring to FIG. 8, the control unit 180 displays the web page 8a on the screen (S601). Thereafter, the control unit 180 enters the scroll mode as the control signal corresponding to the specific key operation is input. The web page 8a displayed on the screen is scrolled on the basis of the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 obtained through the sensing unit 140 (S601).

FIGS. 4 to 9 illustrate examples of scrolling the information displayed on the screen, and information displayed on the screen may vary. For example, even when the control unit 180 displays a map, an electronic document, an image, or the like, the above-described scroll method can be applied.

9 illustrates an example of enlarging / reducing an image displayed on a screen on the basis of a tilted state of the mobile terminal 100. As shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 9, the control unit 180 displays the image 9a on the screen (S701). When a control signal corresponding to a specific key operation is input, the tilting state of the mobile terminal 100 is acquired through the sensing unit 140. [ The controller 180 enlarges and displays the image 9a displayed on the screen when the upper end of the mobile terminal 100 is tilted downward or in the backward direction of the mobile terminal 100 based on the acquired tilt state ). When the lower end of the mobile terminal 100 is tilted downward or in the backward direction of the mobile terminal 100, the image 9a displayed on the screen is reduced and displayed (S703).

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal 100 is controlled on the basis of the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the sensing unit 140 only when a specific key is operated . However, the present invention may control the mobile terminal 100 based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100, regardless of the operation of the specific key.

10 illustrates an example of scrolling information displayed on the screen based on the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 regardless of the operation of the specific key.

Referring to FIG. 10, the controller 180 displays a stereoscopic image 10a for route guidance on the screen (S801). Also, the tilting state of the mobile terminal 100 is acquired through the sensing unit 140. [ Then, based on this, the stereoscopic image 10a is scrolled. That is, when the mobile terminal 100 is tilted, the controller 180 acquires the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140. [ Then, the view angle of the user is obtained based on the obtained tilted state. Further, the stereoscopic image 10a is scrolled in a direction corresponding to the obtained gaze angle (S802). In order to provide the effect that the user is actually located within the stereoscopic image 10a and move the sight line, the controller 180 deforms the stereoscopic image 10a according to the tilted state of the mobile terminal 100, do.

Hereinafter, the control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 18. FIG.

11 is a flowchart showing a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 12 to 18 are diagrams for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the controller 180 acquires the movement of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140 (S901). Then, a specific function corresponding to the movement of the mobile terminal 100 is executed (S902).

For example, the control unit 180 may display a list of programs executable in the mobile terminal 100 on the screen of the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is snapped while displaying a home screen . FIG. 12 shows an example of displaying a program list when the mobile terminal 100 is snapped while displaying the home screen. Referring to FIG. 12, the controller 180 displays the home screen 12a on the screen (S1001). When the mobile terminal 100 is tilted at a predetermined speed or more based on the movement of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the sensing unit 140, the program list 12b is displayed (S1002).

In addition, for example, when the mobile terminal 100 is shaken while executing a specific application, the controller 180 may move to the home screen screen. 13 shows an example of displaying a home screen as the mobile terminal is shaken. Referring to FIG. 13, when the mobile terminal 100 is shaken during execution of the message application (S1101), the controller 180 terminates the message application and displays the home screen on the screen (S1102).

When the mobile terminal 100 is snapped while displaying an image photographed through the camera 121 on the screen, the control unit 180 displays a preview image input through the camera 121 on the screen It can also be displayed. 14 shows an example of displaying a preview image input through the camera 121 on the screen as the mobile terminal 100 snaps. Referring to FIG. 14, the control unit 180 displays the image 14a photographed through the camera 121 on the screen (S1201). Thereafter, when the mobile terminal 100 is snapped, the controller 180 displays the preview image 14b on the screen (S1203).

Also, for example, the control unit 180 may connect the received call when the mobile terminal 100 snaps, in a state where a call is received. FIG. 15 illustrates an example in which a call is connected as the mobile terminal 100 snaps. Referring to FIG. 15, the controller 180 receives a call through the wireless communication unit 110 (S1301). When the mobile terminal 100 is snapped in the state that the call is received, the call is connected (S1302).

In addition, for example, when the mobile terminal 100 is snapped while displaying the content, the controller 180 may switch the content being displayed. 16 shows an example in which content being displayed is switched as the mobile terminal 100 snaps. Referring to FIG. 16, the controller 180 displays the first image 16a on the screen (S1401). Thereafter, the controller 180 switches the image displayed on the screen from the first image 16a to the second image 16b as the mobile terminal 100 snaps (S1402, S1403). The control unit 180 displays a screen on which the two images 16a and 16b are scrolled so that the image displayed on the screen moves seamlessly from the first image 16a to the second image 16b when the image is switched (S1402) .

In addition, for example, when the mobile terminal 100 is snapped while providing the route guidance service using the stereoscopic image, the controller 180 can perform the route search. FIG. 17 shows an example in which the path search is proceeded as the mobile terminal 100 snaps while providing the route guidance service using the stereoscopic image. Referring to FIG. 17, the controller 180 displays a route guidance screen using the stereoscopic image 17a (S1501). When the mobile terminal 100 is snapped in a state in which the route guidance screen is displayed, the control unit 180 advances the route search for a predetermined period in the snapping direction. In addition, as the path search progresses, the changed stereoscopic image 17a is displayed on the screen (S1502).

For example, the control unit 180 may recognize the gesture based on the movement of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the sensing unit 140, and may execute a specific function corresponding to the recognized gesture. 18 shows an example of executing a specific function using a gesture acquired based on the motion of the mobile terminal 100. [ Referring to FIG. 18, the controller 180 determines whether the mobile terminal 100 is moving through the sensing unit 140 as a specific key, for example, a side key is operated, in a screen lock state (S1601) And obtains the path (S1602). Also, the gesture is acquired by analyzing the motion path obtained through the sensing unit 140, and a function corresponding to the acquired gesture is executed (S1603). For example, when the obtained gesture corresponds to the execution of the message management application, the message management application is executed.

Hereinafter, the control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 19 to FIG.

19 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 20 to 21 are diagrams for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 19, the controller 180 acquires the movement of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140 (S1701). If the mobile terminal 100 is inverted (S1702), the specific function being executed is stopped (S1703).

For example, if the front of the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down while the call connection request is being received, the control unit 180 controls the sound output And controls the output module 152 or the alarm unit 153. FIG. 20 shows an example of stopping the ringing sound or vibration output when the front of the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down from the top in a state where a call is received. 20, when a call is received through the wireless communication unit 110, the controller 180 controls the sound output module 152 or the alarm unit 153 to output a bell sound or vibration to inform the user of the call (S1801) . If the user reverses the front face of the mobile terminal 100 from top to bottom while a bell sound or vibration is being output, the controller 180 recognizes this through the sensing unit 140. Then, the control unit 180 stops the ringing sound or the vibration output (S1802). In this state, when the back surface of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped, the control unit 180 may transmit a predetermined reply message to the calling mobile terminal 100. [ When the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down so that the front face of the mobile terminal 100 faces upwards, the control unit 180 outputs the sound output module 152 or the alarm unit 153 Control.

In addition, for example, when the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down so that the front face of the mobile terminal 100 faces up while the audio or moving picture is being reproduced, the controller 180 may stop the audio or video being played back . FIG. 21 shows an example of stopping a moving picture being played back as the mobile terminal 100 is turned over during playback of the moving picture. Referring to FIG. 21, the controller 180 reproduces a moving image (S1901). If the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down such that the front of the mobile terminal 100 faces downward during playback of the moving image, the playback of the moving image is stopped (S1902). Thereafter, when the front of the mobile terminal 100 is turned upside down, the control unit 180 may continue to play the moving image or maintain the pause state until the user requests the playback again.

Hereinafter, the control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the method will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 22 to 28. FIG.

22 is a flowchart showing a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. 23 to 28 are diagrams for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 22, the controller 180 obtains a tapping input to the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 180 (S2001). Also, a position tapped in the body of the mobile terminal 100 is obtained through the sensing unit 140 (S2002). Then, a specific function is executed based on the acquired tapping position (S2003).

For example, the control unit 180 may perform a corresponding function when a specific area on the outer surface of the body of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped. In this case, the memory 160 maps and stores information about at least one area constituting the outer surface of the body of the mobile terminal 100, and functions executed when each area is tapped. When the specific area is tapped, the controller 180 reads the function mapped to the corresponding area from the memory 160 and executes the function.

Figs. 23 and 24 show examples of performing corresponding functions as specific regions are tapped. Fig.

23, if the indicator area 23a displayed at the top of the screen is tapped at least once (S2101) while the screen of the mobile terminal 100 is activated, the controller 180 moves the hidden information in the indicator area And displayed on the screen of the terminal 100 (S2102). For example, information such as a message, e-mail, and the like, GPS, Bluetooth, battery, and signal reception are displayed on the screen.

Referring to FIG. 24, the controller 180 displays an image input through the camera 121 'disposed on the back of the mobile terminal 100 as a preview image (S2201). In this state, it is sensed that the peripheral region of the camera 121 disposed on the front side through the sensing unit 140 is tapped at least once. Accordingly, the controller 180 deactivates the camera 121 'disposed on the rear surface and activates the camera 121 disposed on the front surface. In addition, the image input through the camera 121 disposed on the front side is displayed as a preview image on the screen (S2202). In this state, if the peripheral area of the camera 121 'disposed on the back surface of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once, the controller 180 activates the camera 121' The camera 121 is disabled. In addition, the image input through the camera 121 'arranged on the rear surface is displayed as a preview image.

 In addition, for example, the control unit 180 may map different screen control functions to each of a plurality of outer surfaces of the mobile terminal 100, and may map a screen image mapped to the outer surface of one of the plurality of outer surfaces, Execute the control function. In this case, the memory 160 maps and stores different screen control functions for a plurality of outer surfaces. When one of the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer surfaces is tapped, the control unit 180 reads the screen control function mapped to the outer surface of the tapped outer surface from the memory 160, and controls the screen of the mobile terminal 100 by executing the screen control function .

25 to 27 show examples of controlling the screen of the mobile terminal 100 according to the outer surface tapped.

Referring to FIG. 25, the controller 180 displays the first image 25a on the screen of the mobile terminal 100. FIG. As the right side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once (S2301), the second image 25b located next to the first image 25a is switched to be displayed on the screen (S2302). Also, in the state where the second image 25b is displayed, as the left side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once (S2303), the first image 25a located before the second image 25b is displayed on the screen The image displayed on the screen is scrolled (S2304).

Referring to FIG. 26, the controller 180 displays a text input screen on the screen of the mobile terminal 100. Further, a cursor 26a indicating a character input position is displayed on the character input window. When the right side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once during the character input (S2401), the control unit 180 moves the cursor 26a to the right by one space and displays it (S2402). When the left side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once during the character input (S2403), the cursor 26a is moved to the left by one space and displayed (S2402).

Referring to FIG. 27, the controller 180 displays the image 27a on the screen of the mobile terminal 100 (S2501). As the right side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once, the image 27a displayed on the screen is reduced and displayed (S2502). In addition, the control unit 180 enlarges and displays the image 27a displayed on the screen as the left side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once (S2503).

In addition, for example, the control unit 180 maps different content control functions to each of a plurality of outer surfaces, and executes a content control function mapped to the outer surface as one of the plurality of outer surfaces is tapped. For example, when the left side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once during the reproduction of the content, the controller 180 may reproduce the previous content of the currently playing content or the previous track of the currently playing track. In addition, when the right side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once during the reproduction of the content, the controller 180 may reproduce the next contents of the currently playing content or the next track of the currently playing track. In addition, the controller 180 can temporarily stop the reproduction of the content when the front or rear surface of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped during the reproduction of the content. In addition, if the front or back of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped while the playback of the content is paused, the controller 180 may restart the playback of the content.

Also, for example, the controller 180 maps different camera control functions to each of a plurality of outer surfaces, and executes a camera control function mapped to the outer surface of one of the plurality of outer surfaces as they are tapped.

FIG. 28 shows an example of controlling the camera 121 according to the tapping position.

28, the controller 180 displays the image 28a input through the camera 121 on the screen of the mobile terminal 100 (S2601). The control unit 18 enlarges and displays the image 28a input through the camera 121 as the right side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once (S2602). When the left side of the mobile terminal 100 is tapped at least once while the enlarged image 28a is displayed on the screen, the controller 180 controls the image 28a input through the camera 121 (S2603).

According to the above-described embodiments, the mobile terminal 100 controls the mobile terminal 100 on the basis of the movement of the mobile terminal 100 obtained through the sensing unit 140. Accordingly, it is possible for the user to efficiently control the mobile terminal 100 by a simple operation of tilting or tapping the mobile terminal 100. In particular, even in a situation where it is difficult for a user to control the mobile terminal 100 through button operation or touch input, it is possible to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 100 only by a simple operation of moving or tapping the mobile terminal 100. Thereby, the convenience of the user is increased.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments.

The above-described method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention can be provided by being recorded in a computer-readable recording medium as a program for execution in a computer.

The control method of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can be executed through software. When executed in software, the constituent means of the present invention are code segments that perform the necessary tasks. The program or code segments may be stored on a processor read functional medium or transmitted by a computer data signal coupled with a carrier wave in a transmission medium or communication network.

A computer-readable recording medium includes a recording device of a mode type in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer-readable recording device include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a DVD ROM, a DVD-RAM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, a hard disk and an optical data storage device. Also, the computer-readable recording medium may be distributed over a network-connected computer device so that computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

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

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete Storing at least one operation mode mapped to at least one key input and mapping and storing different screen control functions for each of a plurality of exterior surfaces constituting the body of the mobile terminal for each of the at least one operation mode Memory;
A sensing unit for acquiring a tapping input to the body of the mobile terminal; And
And a display control unit configured to execute a mapped operation mode for inputting the key input when any one of the at least one key input is received, A control unit for controlling the screen of the mobile terminal,
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Wherein the memory maps and scrolls the scroll function in different directions for each of the plurality of outer surfaces,
Wherein the controller controls scrolling of information displayed on the screen based on a scroll direction mapped to the outer surface from which the tapping input is obtained among the plurality of outer surfaces. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the memory maps and stores a display position movement function in different directions for each of the plurality of outer surfaces,
Wherein the control unit controls a display position of a cursor displayed on the screen based on a display position movement direction mapped to an outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces from which the tapping input is obtained. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the memory maps and stores a screen enlargement function and a screen reduction function for each of the first outer surface and the second outer surface included in the plurality of outer surfaces,
Wherein the controller enlarges or reduces the information displayed on the screen according to the outer surface from which the tapping input is obtained, out of the plurality of outer surfaces. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the memory maps and stores different content control functions for each of the plurality of outer surfaces,
Wherein the controller reproduces the previous content of the currently playing content when the first outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces is tapped and reproduces the next content of the currently playing content when the second outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces is tapped The mobile terminal comprising: delete 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the control unit temporarily stops the content reproduction when the third outer surface of the plurality of outer surfaces is tapped during the content reproduction and restarts the content reproduction when the third outer surface is tapped while the content reproduction is temporarily stopped. . 10. The method of claim 9,
And a plurality of cameras including a first camera and a second camera for acquiring an external image,
Wherein the memory maps and stores different camera control functions for each of a plurality of areas constituting the outer surface of the body of the mobile terminal in the camera selection mode mapped to a specific key input and the camera selection mode,
Wherein the control unit executes the camera selection mode when the specific key input is received and displays a tapping input for a region corresponding to the second camera among the plurality of regions while displaying an image input through the first camera on the screen, A control unit for displaying an image input through the second camera on a screen,
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