KR200476393Y1 - Flip cover for mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flip cover that implements a smartphone for use in a manner similar to a conventional feature phone by forming a separate hole for providing a button key on the smartphone cover. A flip cover for a smartphone related to an example of the present invention includes a main body 110 in which the portable terminal 200 is accommodated; And a cover 130 connected to the main body 110 and covering a front surface of the portable terminal 200 and having a plurality of button key holes 150 formed therein, 150 are formed at positions corresponding to a plurality of areas where a plurality of button keys 230 are displayed on a display panel 210 provided on the front of the portable terminal 200, A plurality of numeric buttons 232 are included.

Description

FLIP COVER FOR MOBILE TERMINAL

The present invention relates to a flip cover for a smartphone, and more particularly, to a flip cover for implementing a smart phone in a manner similar to a conventional feature phone by forming a separate hole for providing a button key on the smartphone cover .

In recent years, portable terminals such as smart phones and tablet PCs are deeply caught in our everyday lives, providing convenient convenience in various aspects, and are attracting attention as electronic devices that are indispensable for everyday life.

In addition to the rapid growth of the portable terminal market, the market for peripheral devices and accessory products of the portable terminal is also growing. Particularly, the portable terminal cover is a simple portable terminal product, As an item has attracted a lot of attention of users.

Most of the conventional portable terminal covers have been used as means for protecting the outer surface of the portable terminal device or the display panel. In addition, the portable terminal cover has been manufactured to accommodate the desire of the consumer who places importance on aesthetics and to form various shapes and colors.

However, the conventional portable terminal cover can provide a simple safety and aesthetics, and it is somewhat insufficient to contribute to the functional elements of the portable terminal.

For example, the conventional smartphone cover is configured to surround the outer surface of the smartphone, thereby protecting the smartphone from an external impact and preventing scratches on the outer surface. In addition, Or style, in order to induce consumers' desire to purchase.

Such conventional smartphone covers do not provide convenience in the use of the smartphone itself, such as calls, text transmission, contact retrieval, and the like.

In addition, there has been a problem that users who are unfamiliar with the use of the smartphone in the recent rapid spread of the smartphone can not conveniently use the smartphone.

Accordingly, there is a need to develop a smartphone cover that can be conveniently used in a smartphone by being configured to be linked to the function of the smartphone itself.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0025417 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0082920

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a flip- The purpose of the cover is to provide the user.

Specifically, the present invention provides users with a flip cover that runs like a general feature phone so that people who are new to smartphones, seniors, and people with low vision, such as those with low vision, can easily access the device. There is a purpose.

The present invention also aims to provide a flip cover which can be easily and conveniently used as a feature phone by allowing a user to input a calling number or search for a contact using a button key even when the cover is covered.

The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems which are not mentioned are clearly described from the following description to those skilled in the art It can be understood.

A flip cover for a smartphone related to an example of the present invention for realizing the above-mentioned problem includes a main body 110 in which the portable terminal 200 is accommodated; And a cover 130 connected to the main body 110 and covering a front surface of the portable terminal 200 and having a plurality of button key holes 150 formed therein, 150 are formed at positions corresponding to a plurality of areas where a plurality of button keys 230 are displayed on a display panel 210 provided on the front of the portable terminal 200, A plurality of numeric buttons 232 are included.

The display window 140 may be formed at a position corresponding to an area where basic information is displayed on the display panel 210, The information may include at least one of a current date, a current time, contact information, a calling number, and a receiving number.

In addition, the plurality of numeric buttons 232 may display numerals 0 to 9, and the plurality of button keys 230 may further include a "*" button and a "#" button, 232, the "*" button and the "#" button are arranged in a matrix, the number buttons 232 corresponding to numbers 1 to 3 are sequentially arranged in the first row at the top, The corresponding numeric buttons 232 are sequentially arranged in the second row below the first row and numeric buttons 232 corresponding to the numerals 7 to 9 are sequentially arranged in the third row below the second row, Quot; button, the number button 232 corresponding to the number of 0, and the "#" button may be sequentially arranged in the row below the third column.

And a capacitive touch pad 132 attached to the rear surface of the lid 130 and partially exposed through the front surface of the lid 130 through a plurality of button key holes 150 The electrostatic touch pad 132 may support the electrostatic touch of the plurality of button keys 230.

When the cover 130 covers the front surface of the portable terminal 200, the feature phone function module 256 of the portable terminal 200 is operable, and when the cover 130 is in contact with the portable terminal 200 The operation of the feature phone function module 256 of the portable terminal 200 is interrupted and when the feature phone function module 256 is operated, And may be displayed on the display panel 210.

In addition, when the feature phone function module 256 is operated, a calling mode in which a calling number can be input using the number button 232 and a calling mode in which the calling number is input to the portable terminal 200 A contact search mode may be provided to search stored contacts.

The present invention can provide a user with a flip cover that implements a smartphone for use in a manner similar to a conventional feature phone by forming a separate hole for providing a button key on the smartphone cover.

Specifically, the present invention can provide a user with a flip cover that works like a normal feature phone so that people who are new to the smartphone, the elderly, and those with low vision can easily access the smartphone .

The present invention also provides a user with a flip cover that can be used as easily and conveniently as a feature phone by allowing the user to input a calling number or search for a contact using the button key even when the cover is covered.

It should be understood, however, that the effects attained by the present invention are not limited to those described above, and that other effects not mentioned are clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. It will be possible.

The following drawings attached hereto illustrate a preferred embodiment of the present invention and together with the detailed description of the invention serve to further understand the technical idea of the present invention, It should not be construed as limited.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a flip cover for a portable terminal which can be implemented according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows a state in which a flip cover for a portable terminal, which can be implemented according to one embodiment of the present invention, is applied.
3 shows an example of a block diagram of a flip cover for a portable terminal according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims for utility model registration, and the entire structure described in this embodiment is not necessarily essential as a means for solving the present invention.

The present invention proposes a flip cover for a portable terminal which can improve the convenience of use by configuring the flip cover to be interlocked with the portable terminal.

Hereinafter, a flip cover for a portable terminal proposed by the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a flip cover for a portable terminal which can be implemented according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the flip cover 100 for a portable terminal according to the present invention may include a main body 110, a connecting portion 120, a cover 130, and the like. However, the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, so that a flip cover 100 for a portable terminal having components having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Referring to FIG. 1, a predetermined space is formed in a front surface of the main body 110 to accommodate the portable terminal 200, and the portable terminal 200 is configured to be detachable from the main body 110. The main body 110 must be able to provide a sufficient supporting force to prevent the portable terminal 200 from being separated by an external force in a state in which the portable terminal 200 is accommodated.

A predetermined groove (not shown) for facilitating the user's gripping may be formed on the rear surface of the main body 110, and the user can hold the main body 110 more stably by placing his or her finger in the groove.

A camera hole 112 is formed in the main body 110 at a position corresponding to the rear camera installed on the rear surface of the portable terminal 200. The rear camera and flashlight of the portable terminal 200 can be exposed to the outside through the camera hole 112, and photographing and video recording can be performed.

On the other hand, the connection portion 120 is installed on the side surface of the main body 110. One end of the connection part 120 is connected to the lid 130 and the other side of the connection part 120 is connected to the main body 110 to interconnect the main body 110 and the lid 130.

The connecting portion 120 is configured to be foldable. The lid 130 can be covered with the main body 110 side by folding the connection part 120 and the lid 130 can be opened by unfolding the connection part 120. [

Meanwhile, the lid 130 is connected to the main body 110 through the connection part 120. The lid 130 may cover a front surface of the portable terminal 200 housed in the main body 110 and may cover a part of the display panel 210 provided on the front surface of the portable terminal 200.

The first communication port 134 and the second communication port (not shown) are formed in the lid 130. The first communication port 134 and the second communication port are used to connect the lid 130 to the portable terminal 130. [ It is possible to facilitate the communication even in a state in which the antenna 200 is covered. That is, the call sound output from the portable terminal 200 can be transmitted to the user via the first call ball 134, and the voice of the user can be transmitted to the microphone side of the portable terminal 200 through the second talk ball .

The cover 130 has a display window 140 and a button key hole 150 formed therein.

The display window 140 of the cover 130 is formed at a position corresponding to the basic information display panel 240 in which basic information is displayed on the display panel 210 of the portable terminal 200. [ Here, the basic information displayed on the display panel 210 may include a current date, a current time, contact information, a calling number, a receiving number, and the like.

The button key hole 150 of the cover 130 is formed at a position corresponding to a region where the button key 230 is displayed on the display panel 210 of the portable terminal 200. [ Here, the button key 230 may include a numeric button 232 and a function button 234.

The use state of the portable terminal 200 to which the present invention is applied is shown in FIG. FIG. 2 shows a state in which a flip cover for a portable terminal, which can be implemented according to one embodiment of the present invention, is applied.

2, the basic information displayed on the basic information display panel 240 of the display panel 210 is exposed to the outside through the display window 140 of the cover 130, and the user can open the cover 130 The basic information displayed on the basic information display panel 240 can be confirmed.

The button key 230 is exposed to the outside through the button key hole 150 of the lid 130 so that the user can press the number button 232 and the function button 234 The user can touch the button 230 including the button.

The number buttons 232 indicate buttons corresponding to the numbers 0 to 9. These number buttons 232 are arranged in a matrix together with the "*" button and the "#" button among the function buttons 234. Specifically, numeric buttons 232 corresponding to numerals 1 to 3 are sequentially arranged in the first row, numeric buttons 232 corresponding to numerals 4 to 6 are arranged in the lower row of the first row, The number buttons 232 corresponding to the numbers 7 to 9 are sequentially arranged in the third row below the second row, and the number buttons corresponding to the number of 0 Buttons 232 and "#" buttons are sequentially arranged in the row below the third column.

The function button 234 includes a call button for calling or receiving a call, a termination button for ending a running process, a delete button for deleting entered numbers or characters, A selection button for moving the selection item upward, downward, leftward or rightward from the displayed list, an OK button for setting the selection item, and the like.

The user can easily access functions of the portable terminal 200 such as camera, music, flash, message, schedule, and the like using the function button 234.

For example, the user can input the calling number by touching the number button 232 even when the portable terminal 200 is covered with the cover 130. When the calling button is touched by touching the calling button of the function button 234 You can dial the calling number. Here, the telephone number input through the number button 232 is displayed on the basic information display panel 240.

Also, when a call is received to the portable terminal 200, the user can receive a telephone call by touching the origination button of the function button 234, or reject the reception by touching the end button.

In addition, a contact list can be displayed on the basic information display panel 240 by touching a contact button among the function buttons 234, and the contact list can be moved up and down or left and right by touching a selection button. Touch to select a specific contact from your contact list. Here, when the calling button is touched, the selected contact can be called.

Also, by using the number button 232 among the function buttons 234, it is possible to perform the initial search among the contacts or the last four digits of the telephone number. In the case of the initial search, if Korean characters matched to the number buttons 232 are input, the corresponding Korean characters are displayed on the basic information display panel 240, and contacts corresponding to the Korean characters input from the stored contacts are displayed on the basic information display panel 240 ). ≪ / RTI > The numeric button 232 and the Hangul can be matched by a standard method such as a skypean, a naked, or a skyhigher. In addition to the initial search, all characters of the name stored in the contact can be searched.

In the case of the last four digits of the telephone number, the telephone number input by the number button 232 is compared with the stored contact, and the corresponding contact is displayed on the basic information display panel 240.

The flip cover 100 for a portable terminal of the present invention can be configured to be used as a feature phone in a state where the cover 130 covers the portable terminal 200. The cover 130 can be opened Can be detected by the opening / closing detection sensor 220 installed in the terminal 200.

Referring again to FIG. 1, a capacitive touch pad 132 may be attached to the rear surface of the lid 130. Since the electrostatic touch pad 132 is attached to the portion where the button key hole 150 is formed, a part of the surface is exposed through the button key hole 150 to the front surface of the lid 130, The user can perform the electrostatic touch on the plurality of button keys 230. [

Further, an LED chip (not shown) may be further provided on the front surface of the lid 130, and it is possible to utilize the light irradiated from the LED chip as illumination.

3 shows an example of a block diagram of a flip cover for a portable terminal of the present invention.

3, the portable terminal 200 to which the flip cover 100 of the present invention is applied may further include a communication unit 252, a sensing unit 254, a feature phone function module 256, and the like have.

The communication unit 252 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the portable terminal 200 and the wireless communication system or between the portable terminal 200 and the network in which the portable terminal 200 is located. For example, the communication unit 252 may include a broadcast receiving module, a mobile communication module, a wireless Internet module, a short distance communication module, and a location information module.

The broadcast receiving module receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The mobile communication module transmits and receives radio signals to and from 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 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the portable terminal 200. The short-range communication module is a module for short-range communication. The position information module is a module for obtaining the position of the portable terminal 200, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

The sensing unit 254 senses the current state of the portable terminal 200 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 200, the position of the portable terminal 200, the presence of the user, the orientation of the portable terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 200.

The sensing unit 254 may further include an opening and closing detection sensor 220. The opening and closing detection sensor 220 may detect whether the front surface of the portable terminal 200 is opened by the cover 130 .

The feature phone function module 256 is a module for implementing the mobile phone 200 to which the present invention is applied in a manner similar to that of the conventional feature phone, and is an application embedded in the mobile phone 200. [

When the cover 130 is detected to cover the front surface of the portable terminal 200 by the opening / closing detection sensor 220, the feature phone function module 256 is operable. Conversely, when the cover 130 is detected as not covering the front surface of the portable terminal 200, the operation of the feature phone function module 256 is blocked.

When the feature phone function module 256 is operated, a plurality of button keys 230 may be displayed on the display panel 210 to use the mobile phone 200 as a feature phone. Accordingly, a contact search mode may be provided to search for a contact stored in the mobile terminal 200 using a dialing mode or a numeric button 232 for inputting a dialing number using the number button 232.

In operation of the feature phone function module 256, the display panel 210 may be controlled according to a toggle signal input by a user. The display panel 210 does not always display the basic information or the button key 230 but allows the user to toggle the display of the basic information on the basic information display panel 240 or the display of the plurality of button keys 230 Can be implemented.

When the operation of the feature phone function module 256 is interrupted, a plurality of button keys 230 are not displayed on the display panel 210, and the user can use the mobile phone 200 as an original smartphone .

The above-described apparatus is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or a part of each embodiment so that various modifications can be made.

100: Flip cover for portable terminal
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120: Connection
130: cover
132: Electrostatic touch pad
140: display window
150: Button key hole
200: portable terminal
210: display panel
220: Opening / closing sensor
230: Button Key
232: Numeric buttons
234: Function buttons
240: Basic information display panel
256: feature phone function module

Claims (6)

A plurality of button keys 230 including a plurality of numeric buttons 232 and function buttons 234 may be displayed on the display panel 210, The number buttons 0 to 9 are displayed on the numeric buttons 232 and the function button 234 is provided with a flip cover for a smartphone used in a smartphone including a call button, an end button, a " In this case,
A main body 110 in which the smartphone is received;
A cover 130 connected to the main body 110 to cover the front surface of the smartphone;
A plurality of button key holes (150) formed in the cover (130) and each having an opening; And
And an open display window 140 formed in the lid 130,
The plurality of button key holes 150 of the cover 130 are formed at positions corresponding to a plurality of areas where the plurality of button keys 230 are displayed on the display panel 210 of the smartphone,
The number buttons 232, the "*" button and the "#" button displayed on the display panel 210 are arranged in a matrix, and the number buttons 232 corresponding to numbers 1 to 3 are arranged in a matrix The number buttons 232 corresponding to the numbers 4 to 6 are sequentially arranged in the second row below the first row and the numeric buttons 232 corresponding to numbers 7 to 9 are sequentially arranged in the first row, 232 are arranged in order in the third row below the second row, and the "*" button, the number button 232 corresponding to the number of 0 and the "#" button are arranged in the lower row of the third row Are sequentially arranged in rows,
When the cover 130 covers the front surface of the smartphone, the feature phone function module 256 of the smartphone is operable,
When the cover 130 does not cover the front surface of the smartphone, the feature phone function module 256 of the smartphone is interrupted,
The plurality of button keys 230 are displayed on the display panel 210 and the plurality of button keys 230 displayed on the display panel 210 are displayed on the display panel 210, And is exposed to the outside through each of the plurality of button key holes 150 opened in the cover 130,
When the feature phone function module 256 is operated, a calling mode for inputting a calling number using the number button 232 and a calling mode for searching for a contact stored in the smartphone using the number button 232 A contact search mode is provided,
Wherein the display window (140) is formed at a position corresponding to an area where basic information is displayed on the display panel (210). The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the basic information includes at least one of a current date, a current time, contact information, a calling number, and a receiving number. delete delete delete delete

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