KR20100033230A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling reception notification thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling reception notification thereof are provided to control reception notification about a received call or message during broadcast output, thereby reducing the disturbance of TV watching. CONSTITUTION: A broadcast reception module(111) enters into a broadcast mode to receive a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel. An output unit(150) outputs the broadcast signal. A mobile communications module(112) receives a call or a message during the output of the broadcast signal. A control unit(180) activates call/message reception notification restricting function during the output of the broadcast signal and controls reception notification operation about the received call or message.

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RECEPTION NOTIFICATION THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of controlling a reception notification of a received call or message during broadcast output and a method of controlling the reception notification thereof.

Terminal can move It may be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal depending on whether or not. The mobile terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

As the terminal functions are diversified, for example, such a terminal is a multimedia player having a complex function such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music or video file, playing a game, or receiving a broadcast. Is being implemented.

In order to support and increase the function of such a terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and / or the software part of the terminal.

In general, when a call or a message is received while watching a broadcast using a broadcast terminal, the call or message is notified by using a popup window or a notification sound. In particular, in the case of a call reception, the user may select to stop / sustain the broadcast viewing.

As described above, since a method for controlling a reception notification operation of a call or a message received while watching a broadcast is not provided, the user may be disturbed due to the reception notification operation.

The present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of controlling a reception notification operation of a call or message received while watching a broadcast, and a method of controlling the reception notification thereof.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal capable of performing a reception notification operation only for a specific call or message when receiving a call or a message while watching a broadcast, and a method of controlling the reception notification thereof.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal that does not perform a reception notification operation on a specific call or message when receiving a call or a message while watching a broadcast, and a reception notification control method thereof.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object includes a broadcast receiving module for entering a broadcast mode and receiving a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel, an output unit for outputting a broadcast signal received by the broadcast receiving module; A mobile communication module that receives a call or a message during the broadcast signal output by the output unit and activates a call / message reception notification limit function of the broadcast signal output by the output unit, and activates the call / message reception notification limit function And a control unit for controlling a reception notification operation for a call or message received by the mobile communication module.

In addition, the reception notification control method of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object, receiving a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel, entering the broadcast mode, outputting the received broadcast signal Activating a call / message reception notification restriction function during output of the broadcast signal; receiving a call or message during output of the broadcast signal; and activating the call / message reception notification restriction function as the received call. Or controlling a reception notification operation for a message.

Effects of the mobile terminal and its reception notification control method according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, it is possible to control the reception notification for the call or message received during the broadcast output, thereby reducing the broadcast viewing disturbance.

Second, according to the user's selection, it may allow or disallow the reception notification of the call or message from the specific counterpart terminal during the broadcast output.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The mobile terminal described herein includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like. Can be.

[Description of Fig. 1-Overall Configuration]

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

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

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives 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. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

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

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 may include, for example, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), Media Forward Link Only (MediaFLO), and Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-H). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as Handheld and Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for not only the above-described digital broadcasting system but also other broadcasting systems.

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

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a wireless signal with 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 according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access and may be embedded or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location of a mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

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

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

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

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to the external device may be sensed. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, the mobile terminal displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays photographed and / or received images, a UI, and a GUI.

The display unit 151 includes 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). and at least one of a 3D display.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparant OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface of the mobile terminal 100, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as a touch screen), the display unit 151 may be configured in addition to an output device. Can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

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

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

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. 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 present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity proximity.

The proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, and a proximity touch movement state). Information corresponding to the sensed proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 152 may also output 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 module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

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

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 154 are controllable. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to provide a pin array that vertically moves with respect to the contact skin surface, a jetting force or suction force of air through the jetting or suction port, grazing to the skin surface, contact of the electrode, electrostatic force, and the like. Various tactile effects can be generated, such as effects by the endothermic and the reproduction of a sense of cold using the elements capable of endotherm or heat generation.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also may implement the user to feel the haptic effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to configuration aspects of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Magnetic Memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

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

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100. The identification module includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module. (Universal Subscriber Identity Module, USIM) and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through a port. In addition, the identification module may not only store information for authorization of use rights regarding overall use of a mobile terminal, but also may store information for authenticating user rights for a specific function, particularly entering a broadcast mode, watching or purchasing a specific broadcast channel / program, and the like. have.

The interface unit 170 may be a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or various commands input by the user from the cradle. It may be a passage through which a signal is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may operate as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

When performing the reception notification control method according to the present invention will be described in detail with respect to the organic operation relationship of each component.

When a user operation corresponding to a broadcast mode entry command is input through the user input unit 130, the controller 180 receives a broadcast mode entry command signal from the user input unit 130 and enters a broadcast mode. 111 can be controlled. In addition, the controller 180 may set a state capable of performing an operation according to entry of a broadcast mode to the elements illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the broadcast reception module 111 may be set to a broadcast signal reception possible state, and the display 151 and sound output module 112 may be set to a broadcast signal output enabled state.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal provided from a specific broadcast channel under the control of the controller 180, and the output unit 150 (in particular, the display unit 151 and the sound output module 152) The broadcast signal received by the broadcast receiving module 111 may be output under the control of the controller 180. In this case, the controller 180 may decode the broadcast signal received by the broadcast reception module 111 into a state capable of outputting the signal using a decoder (not shown).

When the reception of the call or message through the mobile communication module 112 is detected during the broadcast output through the output unit 150, the controller 180 may activate a call / message reception notification restriction function during the broadcast output. .

Here, the call / message reception notification restriction function may refer to a function of not notifying the user of reception of a call or a message or limiting the notification even if a call or a message is received.

The controller 180 may control the output unit 150 to perform the reception notification function limitedly by activating the call / message reception notification restriction function.

Accordingly, the user may not be disturbed from watching the broadcast due to a notification operation of a call or a message received while watching the broadcast.

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

According to a hardware implementation, embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions. The described embodiments may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein. Software code may be implemented in software applications written in a suitable programming language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the controller 180.

[Description on Fig. 2-Instrument Description]

2A is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a portable terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed portable terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is applicable to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be movable relative to each other.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 151, the sound output module 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. Can be. The user input unit 130 is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

The display unit 151 may occupy most of the main surface of the front case 101. The sound output module 152 and the camera 121 are disposed in areas adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151, and the first operation unit 131 and the microphone 122 are disposed in areas adjacent to the other end. Can be. The second operation unit 132 and the interface unit 170 may be disposed on side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output module 152 or the display unit 151. Command), such as switching to the touch recognition mode.

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

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

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the camera 121 'photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed on the terminal body to be rotatable or pop-up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output module 152 ′ may be further disposed on the rear side of the terminal body. The sound output module 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output module 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

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

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

The rear case 102 may be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may also be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed in parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have the same or smaller size as the display unit 151.

[Description on Fig. 3-Front, Back Touch]

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

In order to input such information, at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement so as to be implemented in the form of a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

3A illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the front of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate in an entire area or may be operated in a divided manner. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. The output window 151a and the input window 151b are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c displaying a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is output. When the softkey 151c is touched, a number or the like corresponding to the touched softkey is displayed on the output window 151a. When the first operation unit 131 is operated, a call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

3B illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the rear of the terminal body. If FIG. 3A is a portrait in which the terminal body is arranged vertically, FIG. 3B illustrates a landscape in which the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The display unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B shows that the text input mode is activated in the mobile terminal. The display unit 151 displays an output window 151a 'and an input window 151b'. A plurality of soft keys 151c 'displaying at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers may be arranged in the input window 151b'. The softkeys 151c 'may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 151c 'are touched through the touch pad 135 (refer to FIG. 2B), letters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 151a'. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 has an advantage of preventing the softkey 151c 'from being covered by the finger when touched, as compared with the touch input through the display unit 151. When the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are transparent, the fingers located at the rear of the terminal body can be visually checked, and thus more accurate touch input is possible.

In addition to the input methods disclosed in the above embodiments, the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling. By scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, the user may move an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, a cursor or a pointer located at an icon. Further, when the finger is moved on the display portion 151 or the touch pad 135, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display portion 151. [ This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. For example, the function may include activation or deactivation of the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135.

[Description on Figure 4-Proximity Touch]

The proximity sensor 141 described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a pointer such as a user's finger or pen approaches the touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 disposed in or near the touch screen detects this and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor 141 may be configured to output different proximity signals according to a distance between the proximity touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter, referred to as “proximity depth”).

In FIG. 4, for example, a cross section of a touch screen on which three proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is disposed is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d ₀ ), it is recognized as a touch touch. When the pointer is positioned below the distance d ₁ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a first proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₁ or more and less than d ₂ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a second proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₂ or more and less than d ₃ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a third proximity depth. When the pointer is positioned at a distance of more than d ₃ from the touch screen, the proximity touch is recognized as released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 may recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity depth and the proximity position of the pointer, and perform various operation control according to the various input signals.

[Description on Fig. 5-Description of the mechanism by which the identification device is attached and detached]

5A and 5B, a state in which an identification device is detached from a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. For example, the identification device may include a SIM card.

5A and 5B are rear perspective views of a state in which an identification device is detached from a mobile terminal.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the identification device 310 is provided to be detachable from the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, the identification device may be replaced and mounted in the mobile terminal 100. Of course, the identification device 310 may be mounted on the mobile terminal 100 in combination with the interface unit 170, or connected to a connector provided separately for coupling with the identification device 310 to the mobile terminal 100. It may be mounted.

Although not shown in the drawings, the connecting means for connecting the identification device 310 and the mobile terminal 100 may be provided at any portion, such as the rear, side, and front of the mobile terminal 100.

5A and 5B illustrate a state in which the identification device is detached from the mobile terminal, the present invention can be applied to a mobile terminal device which does not have a detachable identification device.

[Description on Fig. 6-Flowchart]

6 is a flowchart illustrating a reception notification control method of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

For convenience of description, it is assumed that the mobile terminal mentioned below may include at least one of the components shown in FIG. 1.

The mobile terminal 100 enters a broadcast mode using the broadcast receiving module 111 under the control of the controller 180 (S610).

In the step S610, when a key or a touch area for a broadcast mode entry command is selected by a user, when a menu item corresponding to the broadcast mode entry is selected through a menu search, the reserved viewing time is set in a state of reserved viewing. May be performed when it has reached.

Here, the broadcast mode may mean a mode capable of receiving and outputting a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel.

As the controller 180 enters the broadcast mode, the controller 180 may set the components of the mobile terminal 100 to perform a broadcast mode.

As the mobile terminal 100 enters a broadcast mode, the mobile terminal 100 receives a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel using the broadcast reception module 111 (S620).

The mobile terminal 100 may be separately provided with an antenna for receiving a broadcast signal. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may select a broadcast channel selected or defaulted by a user and receive a broadcast signal from the selected broadcast channel.

Prior to the broadcast channel selection, the mobile terminal 100 may scan the frequency bands set for each of the plurality of broadcast channels or determine the available broadcast channels according to the scan result according to the user's selection or automatically. For example, a frequency band may be set for each broadcast channel, or at least one broadcast channel may be set for one frequency band.

Therefore, in the reception step S620, the mobile terminal 100 may receive a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel selected or designated by a user among available broadcast channels based on the frequency scan result.

The mobile terminal 100 outputs the broadcast signal received in the receiving step S620 through the output unit 150 under the control of the controller 180 (S630).

Prior to outputting the broadcast signal, the mobile terminal 100 may decode the broadcast signal received in the reception step S620 into a state capable of output using a decoder (not shown).

More specifically, the broadcast signal may include a video signal or an audio signal, and the video signal may be output through the sound output module 152 through the display unit 151. Of course, the video signal and the audio signal output at the same time are synchronized.

The mobile terminal 100 may activate the call / message reception notification restriction function under the control of the controller 180 during the broadcast output in the output step S630 (S640).

For example, the activation step (S640), when the execution of the call / message reception notification limit function is set in advance, when the execution command signal of the call / message reception notification limit function is input from the user, entering into the broadcast mode is detected If the reception of the call or the message is detected, it may be performed in at least one of a case where an activation condition of at least one of a specific place, a specific time zone, a specific genre, a specific broadcast program, and a specific broadcast channel is satisfied.

Hereinafter, the activation of the call / message reception notification restriction function will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, according to FIGS. 7 and 8, when a user selects a menu item corresponding to a call / message reception notification restriction function through a menu search (FIG. 7), the display unit 151 may be configured to include the control unit 180. According to the control, a window for selecting to turn on / off the call / message reception notification restriction function may be displayed (FIG. 8).

When 'setting' is selected in FIG. 8, the controller 180 may control the call / message reception notification restriction function to be activated during broadcast output. Alternatively, when 'release' is selected in FIG. 8, the controller 180 may cancel the preset call / message reception notification restriction function.

Accordingly, the controller 180 may activate a preset call / message reception notification restriction function when a broadcast output is detected or when entering a broadcast mode is detected.

Next, according to FIGS. 9A to 9F, the controller 180 may set various activation conditions according to user selection.

As illustrated in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may display an activation condition list on the screen under the control of the controller 180.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when a place is selected from the list of activation conditions shown in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may control a place where the call / message reception notification restriction function is activated under the control of the controller 180. For example, a window for receiving an input from the user (Gangnam station) (hereinafter, 'activation place') may be displayed.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 receives an activation place from the user, the mobile terminal 100 may be directly input (see FIG. 9B), received using a place list (not shown), or a place name set by the user, for example, a house. Depending on the company, school, etc., the input may be made (not shown).

The controller 180 may determine its own position at any time by using the location information module 115, for example, a GPS module, and determine whether the identified position belongs to an activation place.

As illustrated in FIG. 9C, when a time is selected from the activation condition list shown in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may control the call / message reception notification limit function to be activated according to the control of the controller 180. For example, a window may be displayed from which the user can input PM 6:00 to PM 10:00) (hereinafter, 'activation time').

In addition, when receiving the activation time from the user, the mobile terminal 100 may be directly input (see FIG. 9C) or may be input using a time list (not shown).

The controller 180 may determine the current time and the activation time by using a timer (not shown), and determine whether the current time of the broadcast output belongs to the activation time.

As illustrated in FIG. 9D, when a genre is selected from the activation condition list illustrated in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may display a broadcast genre list on the screen under the control of the controller 180.

When a specific genre is selected from the broadcast genre list by the user, the controller 180 may set the selected specific genre (hereinafter, 'activation genre') as an activation condition.

Since the controller 180 can grasp the genre for each broadcast program or broadcast channel from the broadcast related information received by the broadcast receiving module 111 and stored in the memory 160, the genre of the broadcast program or broadcast channel currently being output is determined. It can be determined whether it matches the activation genre.

As illustrated in FIG. 9E, when a program is selected from the activation condition list illustrated in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may display a broadcast program list on the screen under the control of the controller 180.

The controller 180 may grasp information for each broadcast program, for example, a name, a broadcast time, a broadcast channel, and a synopsis, using the above-described broadcast related information. For example, the broadcast program list may include a broadcast program name and a broadcast time.

When a specific broadcast program is selected from the broadcast program list by the user, the controller 180 may set the selected specific broadcast program (hereinafter, 'activation program') as an activation condition.

The controller 180 can determine the broadcast program name, the broadcast time, and the broadcast channel information from the above-described broadcast related information, and thus can determine whether the broadcast program currently being viewed matches the activated program.

Finally, as illustrated in FIG. 9E, when a channel is selected from the activation condition list illustrated in FIG. 9A, the display unit 151 may display a broadcast channel list on the screen under the control of the controller 180. Can be.

The controller 180 can determine a broadcast channel name and the like using the above-described broadcast related information, and thus can generate a broadcast channel list composed of the broadcast channel names.

When a specific broadcast channel is selected from the broadcast channel list by the user, the controller 180 may set the selected specific broadcast channel (hereinafter, 'activation channel') as an activation condition.

Since the controller 180 can identify the broadcast channel from the above-described broadcast related information, the controller 180 can determine whether the currently used broadcast channel matches the activation channel.

Accordingly, when it is determined that the activation condition set as described above is satisfied using FIG. 9A to FIG. 9E, the controller 180 can activate a call / message reception notification restriction function during broadcast output.

Furthermore, according to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the mobile terminal 100 may set a call / message reception notification restriction function using a broadcast schedule according to the control of the controller 180.

The controller 180 may generate a broadcast schedule using the above-described broadcast related information, and display a broadcast schedule through the display unit 151 when a menu item or a key corresponding to the view of the broadcast schedule is selected by the user. can do.

The controller 180 may set a call / message reception notification restriction function for a specific broadcast program using a broadcast schedule (FIG. 10A) or set a call / message reception notification restriction function for a specific broadcast channel (FIG. 10b).

Since the controller 180 can identify a broadcast program or a broadcast channel using the above-described broadcast related information, whether the broadcast program currently being viewed matches the specific broadcast program selected in FIG. 10A or the broadcast channel currently being used is shown in FIG. 10B. It may be determined whether the broadcast channel matches the selected broadcast channel.

Therefore, as described above with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the broadcast program or the broadcast channel currently viewed matches the specific broadcast program or the specific broadcast channel to which the call / message reception notification limit function is set, the controller 180 calls / calls the call / call. You can activate the feature to restrict message reception notifications.

On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, the controller 180, when the entry into the broadcast mode is detected, when the broadcast output is detected, when a call or message reception during the broadcast output, the call / message during the broadcast output The call / message reception notification limit function may be activated when a command for executing the reception notification limit function is received from the user.

The mobile terminal 100 may receive a call or a message from the counterpart terminal using the mobile communication module 112 during the output step S630 (S650).

The mobile terminal 100 may be separately provided with an antenna for receiving a call or a message.

In the drawing, the activation step S640 and the reception step S60 are shown to be sequentially performed. However, in some cases, the activation step S640 and the reception step S60 may be performed in reverse or simultaneously.

The mobile terminal 100 may determine whether the counterpart terminal is a reception notification allowable object using the control unit 180 (S660) or determine whether a reception notification is not allowed (S670).

Here, the reception notification allowable target means a counterpart terminal which is allowed to receive a reception operation among the counterpart terminals which have transmitted a call or a message during broadcast output, and the reception notification disallowed target is a counterpart which has transmitted a call or message during broadcast output. This may mean a counterpart terminal which is not allowed to receive a notification operation among the terminals.

In addition, the reception notification allowance target or the reception notification disallowment target may be directly set by the user or may be set by the mobile terminal 100 itself. The mobile terminal 100 may set one of a reception notification allowable target and a reception notification disallowed target.

For example, in setting the reception notification allowable destination or reception notification disallowed destination, the controller 180 may be set for each counterpart terminal through a phonebook search (refer to FIG. 11A), or set by group through a phonebook search. (See FIG. 11B).

Alternatively, the controller 180 may include a specific condition (for example, whether a phone book is registered or unregistered, whether a call record exists in the call history more than a predetermined number of times, or includes a specific number) to determine whether a reception notification is allowed or denied. Or not).

On the other hand, apart from the setting of the reception notification allow or disallow target, the mobile terminal 100 may set the reception notification urgency for each of the counterpart terminals or groups registered in the phone book. Here, the reception notification urgency means the reception notification degree for the received call or message, and it may be assumed that the reception notification degree increases as the number indicating the emergency degree increases.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, the mobile terminal 100 may set an urgency for determining a reception notification level for each of the counterpart terminals registered in the phone book. 12B shows the reception notification degree for each emergency in text form.

Although not shown in the drawing, the controller 180 may set the urgency based on the number of calls or messages transmitted during broadcast output, a call record of a predetermined number or more during a predetermined period, and the like. For example, the greater the number of transmissions, the greater the number of call records, the greater the urgency.

When the mobile terminal 100 determines that the counterpart terminal transmitting the call or message received in the reception step (S650) is subject to reception notification, the mobile terminal 100 maintains the broadcast signal output state while maintaining the call signal or the message. It can inform the reception of (S680).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reception of the reception notification is not permitted, the mobile terminal 100 may maintain only the broadcast signal output without notifying the reception of the call or the message.

Alternatively, when the mobile terminal 100 determines that the counterpart terminal transmitting the call or message received in the reception step (S650) is not the object of the reception notification disallowing, the mobile terminal 100 maintains the broadcast signal output state. The reception of the call or the message may be informed (S680).

Meanwhile, when it is determined that the reception notification is not allowed, the mobile terminal 100 may maintain only the broadcast signal output without notifying the reception of the call or the message.

The reception notification operation of the call or message may include a text output, a lamp output, a vibration or ringtone output, an image output such as an icon, or the like, informing the reception of the call or the message, such as when a call or a message is generally received.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 does not notify the reception of a call or a message because it is determined that the control unit 180 is not a reception notification allowable object or a reception notification disallowing object, the mobile terminal 100 receives the call according to the control of the control unit 180. A message (hereinafter, a notification message) indicating a disconnected call or an unacknowledgement of the received message may be transmitted to a counterpart terminal that has transmitted the received call or message.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the notification message may include content indicating that a call cannot be connected because the user is watching a broadcast using the mobile terminal 100. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 13B, the notification message may include content indicating that the call cannot be connected together with the broadcast program information being viewed using the mobile terminal 100. Since the mobile terminal 100 may receive the broadcast related information and store it in the memory 160, the mobile terminal 100 may extract information about the broadcast program currently being viewed from the broadcast related information and include it in the notification message.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 does not notify the reception of a call or a message because it is determined that the control unit 180 is not a reception notification allowable object or a reception notification disallowing object, the mobile terminal 100 receives the call according to the control of the control unit 180. Information about the received call or message (hereinafter, 'unnotified call / message information') may be stored in the memory 160.

For example, the unnotified call / message information may include a phone number of the counterpart terminal that transmitted the call / message, identification information such as a setting name, a call / message reception time, a call / message reception count, and the like.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 detects at least one of broadcasting mode termination, broadcasting channel switching, and information output function selection for an unnotified call / message received by the controller 180, the mobile terminal 100 controls the control of the controller 180. Accordingly, the unnotified call / message information stored in the memory 160 may be displayed through the display unit 151.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the mobile terminal 100 may display information on a call or a message whose reception notification is limited during broadcast output on a screen.

In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 receives information on a specific call or message from the displayed unnotified call / message information through the user input unit 130, the mobile terminal 100 calls the call to the counterpart terminal that transmitted the specific call or message. Or you can send a message.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may perform a reception notification operation for the call or message according to the urgency set in the counterpart terminal that transmitted the received call or message.

The reception notification operation according to the emergency will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A to 15E as follows. For convenience of explanation, broadcast output is output for emergency 1, broadcast and reception notification icon output for emergency 2, vibration output for broadcast and reception notification for emergency 3, text output for broadcast and reception notification for emergency 4, and emergency 5 It can be assumed that broadcast, and reception notification ringtones and text output are set.

When the emergency terminal 1 is set to the other terminal, the mobile terminal 100 maintains only the broadcast output without performing a call reception notification operation (FIG. 15A), and outputs the broadcast when the emergency terminal 2 is set to the other terminal. While the reception notification icon is displayed in one area of the screen (FIG. 15B), when the emergency terminal 3 is set to the emergency terminal, a vibration is output to notify the call reception while the broadcast is output (FIG. 15C), and the emergency terminal is emergency. If FIG. 4 is set, a text for notifying call reception while outputting a broadcast is output (FIG. 15D). If the emergency terminal 5 is set to the other terminal, text and a ring tone for notifying call reception are output while outputting a broadcast. This can be done (FIG. 15E).

As described above, the present invention can be applied not only to the broadcast mode but also to the MP3 driving mode, the video playback mode, the navigation driving mode, and the like.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described reception notification control method may be implemented as code that can be read by a processor in a medium in which a program is recorded. Examples of processor-readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet). Include.

The above-described mobile terminal and the method for controlling the reception notification thereof may not be limitedly applied to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be all or part of each of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made. May be optionally combined.

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

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

2b is a rear perspective view of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

3A and 3B are front views of a mobile terminal for explaining an operation state of the mobile terminal according to the present invention.

4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

5A and 5B are rear perspective views of a state in which an identification device is detached from a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a reception notification control method of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

7 and 8 are screen configuration diagrams for setting a call / message reception notification function in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A to 9F are screen configuration diagrams for setting activation conditions of a call / message reception notification function in a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

10A and 10B are screen configuration diagrams for setting a call / message reception notification function using a broadcast schedule in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11A and 11B are screen configuration diagrams for setting a reception notification allowance target in a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

12A and 12B are screen configuration diagrams for setting a reception notification urgency in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13A and 13B illustrate contents of a message transmitted to a counterpart terminal when reception notification of a call / message is limited according to the present invention.

14 is a screen configuration diagram for displaying information on an unreceived call / message received in a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

15A to 15E are screen configuration diagrams for performing a reception notification control operation according to a reception notification urgency in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (17)

A broadcast receiving module which enters a broadcast mode and receives a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel; An output unit for outputting a broadcast signal received by the broadcast receiving module; A mobile communication module configured to receive a call or a message during output of a broadcast signal by the output unit; And By controlling the call / message reception notification restriction function during the output of the broadcast signal by the output unit and by activating the call / message reception notification restriction function, the reception notification operation for the call or message received by the mobile communication module is controlled. A mobile terminal comprising a control unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When the execution of the call / message reception notification restriction function is preset, when the execution command signal of the call / message reception notification restriction function is input from the user, when the entry into the broadcast mode is detected, reception of the call or the message is not received. If detected, at least one of a case where an activation condition of at least one of a specific place, a specific time zone, a specific genre, a specific broadcast program, and a specific broadcast channel is satisfied, the mobile terminal for activating the call / message reception notification restriction function . The method of claim 2, Further comprising a user input unit for receiving a selection operation from the user, The control unit, And setting the activation condition according to a selection operation input to the user input unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, Determine whether the received call or message is a reception notification allowable target or a reception notification disallowed target; The mobile terminal notifying the reception of the received call or message when the result of the determination is that the reception notification is not permitted or the reception notification is not allowed. The method of claim 4, wherein Further comprising a user input unit for receiving a selection operation from the user, The control unit, A mobile terminal for designating at least one of the reception notification allowable target and the reception notification disallowed target according to a selection operation input to the user input unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the mobile communication module, If it is not known that the received call or message is received as a result of the control of the reception notification operation, according to a control signal of the controller, a message indicating a disconnection of the received call or an unacknowledgement of the received message is received. Or a mobile terminal for transmitting a message to the terminal that sent the message. The method of claim 1, And a memory for storing information on the received call or message according to a control signal of the controller, when not receiving the received call or message as a result of the control of the reception notification operation. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit, Detect at least one of ending the broadcast mode, switching a broadcast channel, and selecting an information output function for an unnotified call / message received; And the output unit controls the output unit to display information on the received call or message stored in the memory according to the detection result. The method of claim 8, The apparatus further includes a user input unit configured to receive information on a specific call or a specific message among the displayed information. The mobile communication module, The mobile terminal transmits a call or a message to the counterpart terminal corresponding to the selected information according to the control signal of the controller. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, Determine the urgency of the received call or message, The mobile terminal adjusts a reception notification level for the received call or message according to the determined urgency. Receiving a broadcast signal from a broadcast channel as the broadcast mode is entered; Outputting the received broadcast signal; Activating a call / message reception notification restriction function during the output of the broadcast signal; Receiving a call or message during the output of the broadcast signal; And And controlling a reception notification operation for the received call or message as the call / message reception notification restriction function is activated. The method of claim 11, wherein the activating step, When the execution of the call / message reception notification restriction function is preset, when the execution command signal of the call / message reception notification restriction function is input from the user, when the entry into the broadcast mode is detected, reception of the call or the message is not received. And detecting, when at least one of a case where an activation condition of at least one of a specific place, a specific time zone, a specific genre, a specific broadcast program, and a specific broadcast channel is satisfied. The method of claim 11, wherein the controlling step, Determining whether the received call or message is a reception notification allowable target or a reception notification disallowed target; And And informing the reception of the received call or message when the determination result is not the reception notification allowable object or the reception notification disallowing object. The method of claim 11, If the reception of the received call or message is not notified of the reception of the received call or message, transmitting a message notifying the connection of the received call or the unacknowledgement of the received message to the terminal that transmitted the received call or message. Receiving notification control method of a mobile terminal further comprising the step. The method of claim 11, And storing information on the received call or message when not receiving the received call or message as a result of the control of the reception notification operation. The method of claim 15, Detecting at least one of ending a broadcast mode, switching a broadcast channel, and selecting an information output function for an unnotified call / message received; And And receiving the stored information according to the detection result. The method of claim 11, Determining the urgency of the received call or message; The control step, The reception notification control method of the mobile terminal for adjusting the received notification level for the received call or message according to the determined urgency.

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