KR102364087B1 - Mobile terminal and control method for the mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of receiving a reply to a message (reply message) within a desired time by a message sender and a method for controlling the same. transmitted to an external terminal.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same.

The terminal may be divided into a mobile/portable terminal and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. Again, the mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can carry it directly.

As such terminals are diversified in functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device (Multimedia player) equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, playing games, and receiving broadcasts. is being implemented.

In addition to a short message service (SMS), the mobile terminal can transmit a multimedia message service (MMS) including text, voice, and images, and an enhanced message service (EMS) capable of transmitting images.

For example, a user of a transmitting terminal that transmits a message (short message, multimedia message, or progressive message) writes a message and then transmits the message to the receiving terminal. After checking the received message, the user of the receiving terminal writes a reply message for the received message, and transmits the created reply message to the sending terminal. Thereafter, the user of the transmitting terminal checks the reply message to communicate with the user of the receiving terminal.

It is an object of the present invention to send a message (transmission message) by setting a reply time limit (reception allowable time of a reply message) of the message when transmitting a message through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch type mobile terminal) A mobile terminal capable of receiving a message (reply message) within a time desired by a person and a method for controlling the same.

The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a message input window on the display unit, displays a transmission message on the message input window, and a first reply time limit of a reply message to the transmitted message on the message input window may be displayed, and the transmission message including the first reply time limit may be transmitted to the external terminal through the communication unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may set an input time as the first reply time limit, and display the set first reply time limit on the message input window.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal displays a plurality of preset times on the message input window, and displays a first time selected from the plurality of times on the message input window as the first reply time limit. can do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the first reply time limit is displayed in the message input window, the mobile terminal generates notification information indicating that the transmitted message is a message for which the first reply time limit is set, and the generated Notification information may be automatically displayed in the message input window.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the reply message is received from the external terminal after the first reply time limit, the mobile terminal may reject reception of the reply message.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the reply message is received from the external terminal within the first reply time limit, the mobile terminal may display the received reply message together with the transmission message on the display unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a message including a second reply time limit is received from the external terminal, the mobile terminal displays an image indicating the time remaining until the second reply time limit of the received message on the display unit It can be displayed on the bezel area.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may control the display speed of the image displayed on the bezel area of the display unit differently according to the time remaining until the second reply time limit of the received message.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when a notification message notifying that a phone call is possible is received from the external terminal, the mobile terminal displays a reply time limit for a reply call in the received notification message, and according to the message transmission request, A message including notification information indicating that a call can be received after the reply time limit of the reply call and the reply time limit of the reply call may be transmitted to the external terminal through the communication unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, when the return call is received from the external terminal before the reply time limit of the reply call, the mobile terminal automatically rejects the call connection, and after the reply time limit of the reply call, the external terminal automatically rejects the call. When the return call is received from the terminal, the call connection may be automatically accepted.

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when transmitting a message through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), the response time limit of the message (allowable time to receive a reply message) By setting, the sender of the message (sent message) can receive a reply of the message (reply message) within a desired time.

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when transmitting a message through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), set a reply time limit (receipt allowed time of a reply message) to the message By displaying, the user (receiver and sender) can intuitively recognize the reply time limit of the message (the allowable time for receiving the reply message).

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when transmitting a message to a caller through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), by setting a reply time limit for a reply call to the message, The recipient can answer the phone at any time he wants.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual views of an example of a mobile terminal related to the present invention viewed from different directions.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a message according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5A-5B are exemplary diagrams illustrating messages displayed on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of setting a reply time limit of a reply message according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of setting a reply time limit of a reply message according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8A-8B are exemplary views illustrating a method of displaying a message on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9a-9b are exemplary views showing messages according to another embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another message displayed on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but identical or similar components are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" for components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of only the ease of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles by themselves. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical idea disclosed herein is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

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 system, and a slate PC. , tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices, for example, watch-type terminals (smartwatch), glass-type terminals (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display), etc. may be included. there is.

However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiment described in this specification may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and a digital signage, except when applicable only to a mobile terminal. will be.

1A to 1C, FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual views of an example of the mobile terminal related to the present invention viewed from 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 a power supply unit 190 . ) and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing the mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described in this specification may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the components, the wireless communication unit 110 is between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between them. 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 reception 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 input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122 or an audio input unit for inputting an audio signal, and a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example, , a touch key, a push key, etc.). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors 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, an illumination sensor, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity. Sensor (G-sensor), gyroscope sensor, motion sensor, RGB sensor, infrared sensor (IR sensor), fingerprint sensor (finger scan sensor), pressure sensor, ultrasonic sensor ( ultrasonic sensor), optical sensor (eg, camera (see 121)), microphone (see 122), battery gauge, environmental sensor (eg, barometric pressure sensor, humidity sensor, temperature sensors, radiation detection sensors, thermal sensors, gas detection sensors, etc.), chemical sensors (eg, electronic nose, healthcare sensors, etc.), heart rate (pulse) detection sensors, sensors that detect brain waves indicative of a user's mood state; It may include at least one or more of a sensor (electronic patch) that detects a tremor of a muscle (or skin). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

The fingerprint recognition sensor may further detect not only the user's fingerprint but also the user's body temperature (temperature), the user's touch pressure, and the pulse. For example, the fingerprint recognition sensor (which may be referred to as a biometric sensor) may include a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a pulse detection sensor, and the like integrally.

The output unit 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and at least one of the display unit (display unit) 151 , the sound output unit 152 , the haptip module 153 , and the light output unit 154 . may contain one. The display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure with the touch sensor or being integrally formed. Such a touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage with various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 connects a device equipped with a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and an identification module. It may include at least one of a port, an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, and an earphone port. In response to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160 , the mobile terminal 100 may 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) driven in the mobile terminal 100 , data for operation of the mobile terminal 100 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions) of the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170 , installed on the mobile terminal 100 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal by the controller 180 .

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100 . The controller 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170 .

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

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 180 to supply power to each component included in the mobile terminal 100 . The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the respective components may operate in cooperation with each other in order to implement an operation, control, or control method of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments to be described below. Also, 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, before looking at the various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 as described above, the above-listed components will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1A .

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110 , the broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more of the broadcast reception modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

Mobile communication module 112, the technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), EV -Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only (DO), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced, etc.) transmits and receives a radio signal to and from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network constructed according to.

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

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

As wireless Internet technology, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A), etc., and the wireless Internet module ( 113) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above.

From the point of view that wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is made through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module 113 performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network. ) may be understood as a type of the mobile communication module 112 .

Short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (Infrared Data Association; IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC At least one of (Near Field Communication), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies may be used to support short-range communication. The short-distance communication module 114 is, between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or the mobile terminal 100 through wireless area networks (Wireless Area Networks). ) and another mobile terminal (100, or an external server) can support wireless communication between the network located. The local area network may be local area networks (Wireless Personal Area Networks).

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device capable of exchanging (or interworking) data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, for example, a smart watch, smart glasses. (smart glass) or 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 in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 . Furthermore, when the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 transmits at least a portion of data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module ( 114) to transmit to the wearable device. Accordingly, the user of the wearable device may use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a call is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a phone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user receives the received call through the wearable device. It is possible to check the message.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location (or current location) of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, if the mobile terminal utilizes a GPS module, it can acquire the location of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, if the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the location of the mobile terminal may be obtained based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. If necessary, the location information module 115 may perform any function of the other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal as a substitute or additionally. 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 input of image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For input of image information, the mobile terminal 100 has one Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170 . On the other hand, the plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the cameras 121 forming the matrix structure as described above, various angles or focal points are applied to the mobile terminal 100 . A plurality of image information with 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 an external sound signal as electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be utilized in various ways according to a function (or an application program being executed) being performed by the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 122 .

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from the user, and when information is input through the user input unit 123 , the controller 180 may control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. . Such a user input unit 123 is a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch (dome switch), a jog wheel, jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It may be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on the. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key, it is possible to be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic (graphic), text (text), icon (icon), video (video) or these can be made by a combination of

On the other hand, 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 sensing signal corresponding thereto. The controller 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, function, or operation related to an 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 or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen described above or near 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 type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of an object having conductivity by a change in an electric field according to the proximity of the object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of description, the act of approaching an object on the touch screen without contacting it so that the object is recognized that it is located on the touch screen is called “proximity touch”, and the touch The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called "contact touch". The position where the object is touched in proximity on the touch screen means a position where the object is perpendicular to the touch screen when the object is touched in proximity. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.) there is. Meanwhile, the controller 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 printed on the touch screen. Furthermore, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) according to whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch. .

The touch sensor detects a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. do.

As an example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the touch screen or a change in capacitance occurring in a specific part of the touch screen into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, an electrostatic capacitance at the time of touch, etc. in which a touch object applying a touch on the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, or a pointer.

As such, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, a signal(s) corresponding thereto is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 . Accordingly, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 has been touched, and the like. Here, the touch controller may be a component separate from the controller 180 , or may be the controller 180 itself.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may perform different controls or may perform the same control according to the type of the touch object that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different control or the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or a running application program.

On the other hand, the above-described touch sensor and proximity sensor independently or in combination, a short (or tap) touch on the touch screen (short touch), long touch (long touch), multi touch (multi touch), drag touch (drag touch) ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swype touch, hovering touch, etc. It can sense touch.

The ultrasonic sensor may recognize position information of a sensing target by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 may calculate the position of the wave source through information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source may be calculated using the property that light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, that is, the time at which light arrives at the optical sensor is much faster than the time at which ultrasonic waves reach the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave source may be calculated using a time difference from the time that the ultrasonic wave arrives using light as a reference signal.

On the other hand, the camera 121 as seen in the configuration of the input unit 120 includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. The photo sensor may be stacked on the display device, and the photo sensor is configured to scan the motion of the sensing target close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor mounts photo diodes and transistors (TRs) in rows/columns and scans the contents placed on the photo sensors using electrical signals that change according to the amount of light applied to the photo diodes. That is, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing target according to the amount of change in light, and through this, location information of the sensing target can be obtained.

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 in 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.

A three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (glassesless method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit.

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, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output unit 152 also outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100 . The sound 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 representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by a user's selection or setting of the controller. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or output them sequentially.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 is configured to respond to stimuli such as a pin arrangement that moves vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, a jet force or suction force of air through a nozzle or an inlet, rubbing against the skin surface, contact of an electrode, electrostatic force, etc. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as the effect of heat absorption and the effect of reproducing a feeling of coolness and warmth using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 153 may not only deliver a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 .

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event by using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100 . Examples of the event occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may be 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 optical output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors toward the front or rear. The signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal detects the user's event confirmation.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device, receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 , or transmits data inside 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 equipped with an identification module (port), an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, a video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit 160 .

On the other hand, the identification module is a chip storing various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (subscriber identity module; SIM), universal user authentication It may include a universal subscriber identity module (USIM) and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160 .

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 160 becomes a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, or is input from the cradle by a user. Various command signals may be a path through which the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted. Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as signals 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 may temporarily store input/output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibrations and sounds of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is input.

Memory 170 is a flash memory type (flash memory type), hard disk type (hard disk type), SSD type (Solid State Disk type), SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), multimedia card micro type (multimedia card micro type) ), card-type memory (such as SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read (EEPROM) -only memory), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk may include at least one type of storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in relation to a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 controls the operation related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100 in general. For example, if the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a lock state restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

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

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 180 to supply power required for operation of each component. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery configured to be rechargeable, 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 the interface 160 to which an external charger that supplies 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 uses one or more of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon or a resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon from an external wireless power transmitter. power can be transmitted.

Meanwhile, various embodiments below may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

1B and 1C , the disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type in which two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, a swivel type, etc. . Although it will relate to a particular type of mobile terminal, descriptions regarding a particular type of mobile terminal are generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

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

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an exterior. 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 the front surface of the terminal body to output information. As illustrated, 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, an electronic component may also be mounted on the rear case 102 . Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a removable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, the rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102 . Accordingly, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102 , the electronic components 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 portion of the side of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, when combined, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 . Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may have an opening for exposing the camera 121b or the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

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

Unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 of a uni-body in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the back can be implemented.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproofing unit (not shown) to prevent water from permeating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof part 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 combination thereof It may include a waterproof member for sealing the inner space of the city.

The mobile terminal 100 includes 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 , and first and second sound output units 152a and 152b. Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like may be provided.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C , the display unit 151, the first sound output unit 152a, the proximity sensor 141, the illuminance sensor 142, and the light output unit ( 154), the first camera 121a and the first operation unit 123a are arranged, the second operation unit 123b, the microphone 122 and the interface unit 160 are arranged on the side of the terminal body, the terminal body The mobile terminal 100 in which the second sound output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear side of the device will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These components may be excluded or replaced as necessary, or may be disposed on different sides. 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 instead of 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 in 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 include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (Flexible Display). display), a three-dimensional display (3D display), and an electronic ink display (e-ink display) may include at least one.

In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the mobile terminal 100 . In this case, in the mobile terminal 100 , a plurality of display units may be spaced apart on one surface or disposed integrally, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor for sensing a touch on the display unit 151 so as to receive a control command input by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made to the display unit 151 , the touch sensor detects the touch, and the controller 180 may generate a control command corresponding to the touch based thereon. The content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be instructed or designated in various modes.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor is configured in the form of 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 a metal wire patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. may be Alternatively, the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or provided inside the display.

As such, the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 (refer to 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 that transmits a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loudspeaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia reproduction sounds. ) can be implemented in the form of

A sound hole for emitting sound generated from the first sound output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures (eg, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101). In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 may be simplified because the hole formed independently for sound output is not visible or hidden.

The light output unit 154 is configured to output light to notify the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, and information reception through an application. When the user's event confirmation is detected, the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to end the light output.

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

The first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are an example of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion. there is. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in any manner as long as they are operated in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, and the like while the user receives a tactile feeling. In addition, the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be operated in a manner in which the user is operated without a tactile feeling through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this drawing, the first operation unit 123a is exemplified as a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a push key (mechanical key) or may be configured as a combination of a touch key and a push key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives commands such as menu, home key, cancel, search, etc., and the second operation unit 123b is output from the first or second sound output units 152a and 152b. It is possible to receive a command such as adjusting the volume of the sound and switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 .

Meanwhile, as another example of the user input unit 123, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear input unit is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 , and input contents may be variously set. For example, a command such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., control of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and a touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 You can receive commands such as switching of The rear input unit may be implemented in a form capable of input by a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed to overlap the display unit 151 on the front side in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed on the upper rear portion of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate the terminal body using the index finger when holding the terminal body with one hand. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

As such, when the rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the same can be implemented. In addition, when the aforementioned touch screen or rear input unit replaces at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, the first operation unit 123a is not disposed 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 a user's fingerprint, and the controller 180 may use fingerprint information detected through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be built in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123 .

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

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 is a connection terminal for connection with another device (eg, earphone, external speaker), a port for short-distance communication (eg, infrared port (IrDA Port), Bluetooth port (Bluetooth) Port), a wireless LAN port, etc.], or at least one of a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket accommodating an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM), a user identity module (UIM), or a memory card for information storage.

A second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction 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 referred to as an array camera. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images may be captured in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and images of better quality may 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.

A second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on 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 to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body. The antenna may be built into the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna forming a part of the broadcast reception module 111 (refer to FIG. 1A ) may be configured to be withdrawable 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.

A power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 1A ) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 is provided in the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built into the terminal body or detachably configured 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 charged through a wireless charging device. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

On the other hand, in this figure, the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191 to limit the detachment of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external shocks and foreign substances. is foreshadowing When the battery 191 is configured to be detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102 .

An accessory for protecting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 or supporting or extending a function of the mobile terminal 100 may be added. As an example of such an accessory, there may be a cover or a pouch that covers or accommodates at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100 . The cover or pouch may be configured to extend the function of the mobile terminal 100 by interworking with the display unit 151 . As another example of the accessory, there may be a touch pen for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly holds in his hand. Such wearable devices include smart watches, smart glasses, and head mounted displays (HMDs). Hereinafter, examples of mobile terminals extended to wearable devices will be described.

The wearable device may be configured to be capable of exchanging (or interworking) data with the mobile terminal 100 . The short-range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating around the mobile terminal 100 . Furthermore, when the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 , the controller 180 transmits at least a portion of data processed in the mobile terminal 100 through the short-range communication module 114 . can be sent to Accordingly, the user may use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a call is received in the mobile terminal 100, a phone call is performed through the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to check the received message through the wearable device .

2 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the watch-type mobile terminal 200 includes a main body 201 having a display unit 251 and a band 202 connected to the main body 201 to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 200 may include all or some of the components of the mobile terminal 200 of FIG. 1A .

The body 201 includes a case forming an exterior. As illustrated, the case may include a first case 201a and a second case 201b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and one case is configured to provide the inner space, so that the unibody mobile terminal 200 may be implemented.

The watch-type mobile terminal 200 is configured to enable wireless communication, and an antenna for the wireless communication may be installed in the main body 201 . On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be electrically connected to the antenna to expand the ground area or the radiation area.

A display unit 251 may be disposed on the front surface of the main body 201 to output information, and a touch sensor may be provided on the display unit 251 to be implemented as a touch screen. As illustrated, the window 251a of the display unit 251 may be mounted on the first case 201a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 201a.

The main body 201 may include a sound output unit 252 , a camera 221 , a microphone 222 , a user input unit 223 , and the like. When the display unit 251 is implemented as a touch screen, it may function as the user input unit 223 , and accordingly, a separate key may not be provided in the main body 201 .

The band 202 is worn on the wrist to surround the wrist, and may be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As such, the band 202 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 202 is configured to be detachable from the body 201, and may be configured to be replaceable with a band of various types according to the user's taste.

On the other hand, the band 202 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may have a built-in ground extension unit (not shown) electrically connected to the antenna to expand the ground area.

The band 202 may be provided with a fastener 202a. The fastener 202a may be implemented by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or velcro (trade name), etc., and may include an elastic section or material. . In this figure, an example in which the fastener 202a is implemented in the form of a buckle is presented.

Hereinafter, the message (reply message) is set within a time desired by the sender who sends the message (sent message) by setting the reply time limit (receiving allowed time of the reply message) of the message through the mobile terminal (eg, a watch type mobile terminal) ), a mobile terminal capable of receiving a reply and a method for controlling the same will be described with reference to FIG. 3 . Hereinafter, it will be described with reference to the watch-type mobile terminal 200 .

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

First, the controller 180 displays a message input window on the display unit 151 according to a user's request (S11). The message input window inputs at least one of a Short Message Service (SMS), an Enhanced Message Service (EMS), a Multimedia Message Service (MMS), and a Social Network Services/sites (SNS) message. It may be an input window for

The controller 180 displays a transmission message according to a user input on the message input window (S12). For example, the controller 180 selects a preset message according to a user input, displays a text or sentence copied from a web page, etc. as the transmission message on the message input window, or through a virtual keyboard (virtual keypad). The input message is displayed as the transmission message in the message input window.

The control unit 180 automatically displays the reply time limit (reception allowed time of the reply message) of the reply message to the transmitted message on the message input window or displays it according to a user's request (S13). For example, when the message input window is displayed on the display unit 151, the controller 180 automatically displays a reply time limit (receipt allowed time of a reply message) of a reply message to the transmitted message on the message input window. .

The reply time limit of the reply message (reception allowable time of the reply message) may be set in the message input window or the outgoing message by a user time input (eg, 5 hours). The reply time limit of the reply message (reception allowable time of the reply message) may be a time selected from a plurality of preset times (eg, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, etc.) displayed in the message input window.

The control unit 180 transmits the transmission message including the reply time limit according to the user's message transmission request to the recipient terminal through the communication unit 110 (S14).

When the reply message is received from the receiver terminal within the reply time limit, the controller 180 displays the received reply message together with the transmission message on the display unit 151 .

When the reply message is received from the receiver terminal after the reply time limit, the controller 180 may reject reception of the reply message.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4, the control unit (eg, the control unit of the calling terminal) 180 executes a message application based on a user input (eg, a user touch input, a voice command, a user gesture, etc.), A message input window 4-1 according to the execution of the message application is displayed on the display unit 151 . The controller 180 displays a transmission message 4-2 according to a user input on the message input window 4-1. For example, the controller 180 may display a preset message selected by the user as the transmission message 4-2 on the message input window 4-1, or display a text or sentence copied from a web page or the like. It can be displayed in the message input window 4-1 as a transmission message 4-2. Also, the controller 180 may display the transmission message 4-2 input through the keyboard on the message input window 4-1.

The control unit 180 automatically sets the reply time limit of the reply message to the outgoing message 4-2 displayed on the message input window 4-1 (allowable time to receive the reply message) in the message input window 4-1 ) or according to the user's request. For example, when the message input window 4-1 is displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 automatically responds to the response time limit of the response message to the transmission message 4-2 (reception of the response message). An item (eg, an input field) 4-3 for inputting an allowable time) may be displayed. The control unit 180 sets the time (eg, 5 hours) input in the item (eg, input field) 4-3 to the message input window as the reply time limit (time to allow reception of a reply message). indicate

When the message input window 4-1 is displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 automatically sets a reply time limit (allowable time for receiving a reply message) of a reply message to the transmitted message 4-2. When an item for input (eg, input field) 4-3 is selected, a preset time list (eg, 1 hour, 2 hours, ..., 5 hours, etc.) is displayed in the message input window and , a time (eg, 1 hour) selected by the user from the preset time list may be displayed in the message input window as the reply time limit (reception allowed time of a reply message).

When the reply time limit (reception permitted time of a reply message) is displayed in the message input window 4-1, the controller 180 automatically informs that the sent message 4-2 is a message for which the reply time limit is set. Information (eg, Golden Time) 4-4 is generated, and the generated notification information 4-4 is displayed on the message input window 4-1.

When the message input window 4-1 is displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 automatically sets a reply time limit (allowable time for receiving a reply message) of a reply message to the transmitted message 4-2. An icon (eg, a clock-shaped image) 4-5 for input is displayed on the message input window, and when the icon (eg, a clock-shaped image) 4-5 is selected, the clock is turned on. displayed on the display unit 151 . When the hour and minute hands of the watch displayed on the display unit 151 move according to a user's touch and drag operation, the controller 180 sets a time corresponding to the moved hour and minute hands as the reply time limit, and the set reply limit The time is displayed in the message input window.

The control unit 180 transmits the transmission message including the reply time limit to the recipient terminal through the communication unit 110 in response to a message transmission request of the user.

The control unit 180 may transmit the transmission message including the reply time limit and the notification information 4 - 4 to the recipient terminal through the communication unit 110 according to the user's request for message transmission.

The controller 180 transmits the sending message including sender information (eg, phone number, sender name, sender photo, etc.), the reply time limit, and the notification information 4-4 in response to the user's message transmission request. It may be transmitted to the receiver terminal through the communication unit 110 .

5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a message displayed on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5 , when a message is received from the sending terminal, the receiving terminal (eg, a control unit of the receiving terminal) displays the received message on the display unit. The received message includes the message content (5-1), the reply time limit of the reply message (5-2), and notification information (eg, that the received message 5-1) is a message for which the reply time limit is set. For example, Golden Time) (5-3) may be included. The received message may further include an elapsed time 5-4 after the arrival of the received message and sender information 5-5 of the received message. The receiving terminal may display the currently remaining reply time limit on the received message in real time.

When the reply (reply) menu 5-6 displayed in the received message is selected, the receiving terminal displays a message input window, and after a message is input in the displayed message input window, a message transmission request (for example, The input message is transmitted to the calling terminal according to a transmission menu selection, a forwarding menu selection, etc.).

When the reply time limit (5-2) displayed on the received message elapses, the receiving terminal deletes the reply (reply) menu (5-6) displayed on the received message and at the same time the reply time limit (5-2) ), the notification information 5-7 notifying that the message cannot be returned is generated, and the notification information 5-7 is displayed on the received message.

6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of setting a reply time limit of a reply message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the controller 180 controls an icon (for example, a clock-shaped When the image) 4-5 is selected by the user, a clock 6-1 indicating the current time is displayed on the display unit 151 . The controller 180 indicates that the hour hand 6-2 of the watch 6-1 displayed on the display unit 151 points to a desired time by a user's touch-drag operation (eg, tapping the hour hand). ), the time (eg, 7 o'clock) corresponding to the moved hour hand is set, and the minute hand of the clock 6-1 displayed on the display unit 151 is moved (eg, moved to 7 o'clock). When (6-3) moves (for example, by 30 minutes) according to the user's touch drag operation (for example, by tapping the minute hand and pointing to a desired minute), the moved minute hand set a minute (eg, 30 minutes) corresponding to , and a time (eg, 7:30 ) (absolute time) is displayed in the message input window as the reply time limit.

7 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of setting a reply time limit of a reply message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the controller 180 controls an icon (for example, a clock-shaped When the image) 4-5 is selected by the user, a clock 7-1 indicating the current time is displayed on the display unit 151 . The controller 180 indicates that the hour hand 7-2 of the watch 7-1 displayed on the display unit 151 points to a desired time by a user's touch-drag operation (eg, tapping the hour hand). ), the time (for example, 7 o'clock) corresponding to the moved hour hand is read, and the minute hand of the clock 7-1 displayed on the display unit 151 is moved (for example, to 7 o'clock). When (7-3) moves according to the user's touch and drag operation (eg, by tapping the minute hand and pointing to the desired minute), the moved minute hand is moved (eg, moved by 20 minutes) Set a minute (for example, 20 minutes) corresponding to , and the elapsed time (for example, from the current time , 2:20) (relative time) is displayed in the message input window as the reply time limit.

8A-8B are exemplary views illustrating a method of displaying a message on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when a message is received from the calling terminal while the receiving terminal (eg, the control unit of the receiving terminal) displays the watch screen 8-1, the message content ( 8-3), the reply time limit (8-4) of the reply message is displayed on the display unit. The receiving terminal may display the reply time limit (8-4) of the reply message as a number or by using an hour hand and a minute hand. When the receiving terminal displays the message content (8-3) and the reply time limit (8-4) of the reply message, the current time (8-2) may also be displayed on the display unit.

As shown in FIG. 8B , when a message is received from the sending terminal while the receiving terminal (eg, the control unit of the receiving terminal) displays the watch screen 8-1, the message content ( 8-3), an image (eg, graphic, color, etc.) indicating in real time not only the reply time limit 8-4 of the reply message but also the time remaining until the reply time limit 8-4 is displayed on the display unit of the receiving terminal It can be displayed on the bezel area (border area) 8-5 of . For example, as the reply time limit 8-4 of the reply message elapses, the receiving terminal sets preset values in the bezel area 8-5 along the bezel area (border area) 8-5 of the display unit. By gradually displaying (filling) or not displaying (emptying) a color (eg, red), the time remaining until the reply time limit 8 - 4 can be displayed in real time.

The receiving terminal may control the speed of the color filled in the bezel area 8-5 to be relatively different depending on the remaining time until the reply time limit 8-4. For example, assuming that the bezel area 8-5 is composed of 100 unit areas, and a red color is gradually displayed in the 100 unit areas, the receiving terminal may display the reply time limit (8-4) ), red is displayed in one unit area every 10 minutes, and if the remaining time until the reply time limit (8-4) is 30 minutes, one unit area is displayed every 5 minutes. It can also be displayed in red.

9a-9b are exemplary views showing messages according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9A , the control unit (eg, the control unit of the calling terminal) 180 receives a notification message 9-1 notifying that a phone call is possible from the receiving terminal, the received notification message 9- 1) is displayed on the display unit 151 . The notification message 9-1 may further include a message content 9-2 and a message arrival time 9-3.

For example, when the user makes a call to the called terminal through the calling terminal (call outgoing), if the called terminal is on a phone call, the notification message 9-1 is sent to the calling terminal at a later time when a phone call is possible. is received At this time, the control unit (eg, the control unit of the calling terminal) 180 displays a notification message (notifying that a phone call is possible) received from the receiving terminal on the display unit 151 . On the other hand, the user of the calling terminal may not be able to make a call immediately upon receiving a notification message (notification message indicating that a phone call is possible) or may be in a situation in which the user cannot receive a call.

Accordingly, the control unit 180 determines not only the notification message 9-1 including the message content 9-2 and the message arrival time 9-3, but also the response time limit of the reply to the outgoing call. It is automatically displayed in the notification message 9-1 or according to a user's request.

As shown in FIG. 9B , when the notification message 9-1 is received, the controller 180 displays the received notification message 9-1 on the display unit 151, and at the same time the notification message 9-1 is received. An item (eg, an input box) 9-4 for inputting a time limit for replying to a reply call to 1) may be displayed. The control unit 180 automatically displays the time (eg, 5 hours) input to the item (eg, input field) 9-4 in the notification message 9-1 as the reply time limit. .

When the notification message 9-1 is displayed on the display unit 151, the control unit 180 automatically enters an item (for example, When the input field) 9-4 is selected, a preset time list (eg, 1 hour, 2 hours, ..., 5 hours, etc.) is displayed in the notification message 9-1, and the preset time A time selected by the user from the list (eg, 2 hours) may be displayed in the notification message 9-1 as the reply time limit.

When the reply time limit is displayed in the notification message 9-1, the controller 180 automatically receives notification information (eg, reply time limit (eg, reply time limit) for notifying that a call can be received after the reply time limit) , 2 hours) later.) (9-5) is generated, and the generated notification information (9-5) is displayed in the notification message (9-1).

When the notification message 9-1 is displayed on the display unit 151, the controller 180 automatically inputs a reply time limit (receipt allowed time for a reply call) for the notification message 9-1. An icon (eg, a clock-shaped image) 9-6 for performing an action is displayed in the notification message 9-1, and the icon (eg, a clock-shaped image) 9-6 is selected If it is, the clock is displayed on the display unit 151 . When the hour and minute hands of the watch displayed on the display unit 151 move according to a user's touch and drag operation, the controller 180 sets a time corresponding to the moved hour and minute hands as the reply time limit, and the set reply limit The time is indicated in the notification message 9-1.

In response to the user's message transmission request, the control unit 180 responds to the reply time limit of the reply call and the notification information (eg, please call after the reply time limit (eg, 2 hours)) (9-5). ) is transmitted to the receiver terminal through the communication unit 110 .

In response to the user's message transmission request, the controller 180 receives caller information (eg, phone number, sender name, sender photo, etc.) and the notification information including the reply time limit (e.g., after the reply time limit) Please call.) (9-5) may be transmitted to the receiver terminal through the communication unit 110 .

The controller 180 automatically rejects (rejects) the call connection (call connection attempt) when a reply call is received from the receiver terminal before the reply time limit (eg, 2 hours), and the reply time limit (eg, For example, when a return call is received from the called party terminal after 2 hours), the call connection (call connection attempt) is automatically accepted.

10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another message displayed on a receiving terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10 , when a message is received from the calling terminal, the receiving terminal (eg, a control unit of the receiving terminal) displays the received message on the display unit. The received message is the content of the message (for example, please call after the reply time limit) (10-1), the reply time limit of the reply call (e.g., you can make a phone call after 2 hours) (10-2), a menu (icon) for a phone call (10-3) may be included. The received message may further include an elapsed time after the arrival of the received message and sender information 10-4 of the received message.

As described above, in the mobile terminal and the method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when a message is transmitted through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), the reply time limit of the message (reply message) By setting the allowable reception time of ), the sender of the message (sent message) can receive a reply to the message (reply message) within a desired time.

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when transmitting a message through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), set a reply time limit (receipt allowed time of a reply message) to the message By displaying, the user (receiver and sender) can intuitively recognize the reply time limit of the message (the allowable time for receiving the reply message).

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same according to embodiments of the present invention, when transmitting a message to a caller through a mobile terminal (eg, a watch-type mobile terminal), by setting a reply time limit for a reply call to the message, The recipient can answer the phone at any time he wants.

The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable codes on a medium in which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. There is also a carrier wave (eg, transmission over the Internet) that is implemented in the form of. In addition, the computer may include the control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects but as exemplary. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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communication department;
a display unit;
Display a message input window on the display unit,
Display the sending message in the message input window,
and a control unit for displaying a first reply time limit of a reply message to the transmit message on the message input window and transmitting the transmit message including the first reply time limit to an external terminal through the communication unit mobile terminal with According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that a time according to an input is set as the first reply time limit, and the set first reply time limit is displayed on the message input window. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
A plurality of preset times are displayed on the message input window, and a first time selected from the plurality of times is displayed on the message input window as the first reply time limit. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When the first reply time limit is displayed in the message input window, notification information indicating that the transmission message is a message for which the first reply time limit is set, and automatically displaying the generated notification information in the message input window Characterized by a mobile terminal. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
and rejecting reception of the reply message from the external terminal when the reply message is received after the first reply time limit. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When the reply message is received from the external terminal within the first reply time limit, the received reply message is displayed on the display unit together with the transmission message. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When a message including a second reply time limit is received from the external terminal, an image indicating the time remaining until the second reply time limit of the received message is displayed on the bezel area of the display unit. According to claim 7, wherein the control unit,
and controlling the display speed of the image displayed on the bezel area of the display unit differently according to the time remaining until the second reply time limit of the received message. According to claim 1, wherein the control unit,
When a notification message indicating that a phone call is possible is received from the external terminal, displaying a reply time limit for a reply call in the received notification message,
In response to a message transmission request, a message including notification information indicating that a call can be received after the reply time limit of the reply call and the reply time limit of the reply call is transmitted to the external terminal through the communication unit mobile terminal. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the control unit,
If the reply call is received from the external terminal before the reply time limit of the reply call, the call connection is automatically rejected, and when the reply call is received from the external terminal after the reply time limit of the reply call is received, the call connection is automatically established Mobile terminal, characterized in that accepting.

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