KR20110119407A - Mobile terminal and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal and a control method thereof are disclosed. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, including: a display unit displaying at least one layer of content including a plurality of layers; And a controller configured to display at least one other layer included in the content on the display unit when receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point. do. According to the present invention, it is possible to move between layers through a touch operation.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal and a control method capable of moving between layers through a touch operation.

A terminal such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, or a mobile phone has various functions, for example, a multimedia device having a complex function such as photographing or photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of music or a moving picture file, (Multimedia player).

The terminal can move It may be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal, depending on whether it is present. 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.

In order to support and enhance the functionality of the terminal, it is contemplated to improve the structural and / or software portion of the terminal.

Recently, a variety of terminals including mobile terminals provide a complex and various functions, and the menu structure is also becoming complicated. In addition, a function of displaying various digital documents including a web page is added to a mobile terminal.

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof capable of moving between layers through a touch operation.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including: a display unit configured to display at least one layer of content including a plurality of layers; And a controller configured to display, on the display unit, at least one other layer included in the content to correspond to the received touch operation when receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point. Can be.

The controller may include a position of the touch operation with respect to a specific reference point of the display unit, a number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, a number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, and the moving point. The touch operation may be distinguished based on at least one of the moving speeds of.

The specific reference point may be a center point of the display unit.

The content may be at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a photo file, a video file, and a music file.

The plurality of layers may have the same property and have a mutual relationship with each other and may be displayed on the display unit.

The controller may be configured to be configured when the at least one fixed point is one touch point substantially stopped at a specific point of the display unit and the at least one moving point is one touch point moving in a specific direction of the display unit. According to a specific direction, a layer before or after the displayed layer may be displayed on the display unit.

The controller may cause the display of the layer to be switched in a direction substantially the same as the specific direction.

The switching of the display may be performed while the displayed layer and the layer to be newly displayed are displayed on the display unit substantially continuously.

The control unit may include the case where the at least one fixed point is two touch points substantially stopped at a specific point of the display unit and the at least one moving point is one touch point moving in a specific direction of the display unit. According to a specific direction, a plurality of layers spaced before or after the displayed layer may be displayed on the display unit.

The controller may determine the plurality of units in proportion to the distance between the two touch points that are stopped.

The controller may determine a speed at which the displayed layer and the newly displayed layer are switched to each other according to the moving speed of the at least one moving point.

The control unit may sequentially display the at least one other layer on the display unit while the touch operation is maintained, and display the at least one layer on the display unit when the touch operation is released.

The controller may search for a specific keyword included in any one of the displayed layers in the direction of the at least one moving point.

In addition, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object, the display unit for displaying at least one layer of the content including a plurality of layers (layer); A bezel provided along an outer periphery of the display unit and receiving a touch signal of a user; And at least one layer included in the content to correspond to the received touch operation when receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point with respect to at least one of the bezel and the display unit. It may include a control unit for displaying to the display unit.

The movement point may be initiated by at least one of the bezel and the display unit and terminated by the other.

The controller may include a position of the touch operation with respect to a central reference point of the display unit, a number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, a number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, and the moving point. The touch operation may be distinguished based on at least one of the moving speeds of.

The content may be at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a photo file, a video file, and a music file.

In addition, the control method of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object, the step of displaying any one layer of the content including a plurality of layers on the display unit; Receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point; And displaying at least one other layer on the display unit so as to correspond to the received touch operation.

The touch operation may be received through at least one of the display unit or a bezel formed on an outer periphery of the display unit.

The touch operation may include the position of the touch operation with respect to a center reference point of the display unit, the number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, the number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, and the movement. The point may be divided based on at least one of the moving speeds of the points.

The content may be at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a photo file, a video file, and a music file.

The mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention have an effect of moving between layers through a touch operation.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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 an embodiment of the present invention.
2C and 2D are diagrams illustrating implementation forms and display screens of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A and 3B illustrate a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a first touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 illustrate screen switching by the first touch operation of FIGS. 5 to 8.
11 is a diagram illustrating a first touch operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.
12 to 14 illustrate a second touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating screen switching by the second touch operation of FIGS. 12 to 14.
16 illustrates a second touch operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.
17 and 18 illustrate a third touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a diagram illustrating a fourth touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a view illustrating a fifth touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a view illustrating a fifth touch operation according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In addition, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known function or configuration related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the numbers (eg, first, second, etc.) used in the description process of the present specification are merely identification symbols for distinguishing one component from another component.

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 may include 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. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may also be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals.

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

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules 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 BroadcastHandheld (DVBH).

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

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory unit 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 the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (WiFi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. 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 confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A representative example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to one point (entity), information on the time when the distance information is measured, , Three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (individual) in one hour can be calculated. Furthermore, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 may continuously calculate the current position in real time and use the same to calculate speed information.

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 unit 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal 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 can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. 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, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor.

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

Some of these displays 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 a transparent LCD. 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, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another, or may be disposed integrally with one another, and 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, abbreviated as “touch screen”), the display unit 151 is an output device. It 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 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

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 detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the 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 unit 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 outputs an acoustic signal related to a function (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The 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 can also be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152.

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 vibration generated by the haptic module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or may be sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be used for the effects of stimulation by the arrangement of pins vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, the effect of the injection force of the air through the injection or inlet or the stimulation through the suction force, and the stimulation that rubs the skin surface. Various tactile effects may be generated, such as effects by stimulation through contact of electrodes, effects by stimulation using electrostatic force, and effects of reproducing a sense of warmth and heat using an endothermic or heat generating element.

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

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

The memory unit 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) At least one of a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- Lt; / RTI > type of storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory unit 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 or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify 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. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

The interface unit 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 command signals input from the cradle by a user may be moved. It may be a passage that is delivered to the terminal. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, 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.

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

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

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 may be applied 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 relatively movable.

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 additionally 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 audio output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, and the interface 170 may be disposed in the terminal body, mainly the front case 101. have.

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

The user input unit 130 is 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 contents input by the manipulation units 131 and 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

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 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 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 in the terminal body such that they can be rotated or popped 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 unit 152 'may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

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

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the 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 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.

2C and 2D illustrate various embodiments of the mobile terminal 100 and the display unit 151.

The display unit 151 may include a first display unit in which display panels are physically divided and a second display unit. In a folding or slide type mobile terminal in which two bodies are hinged or slide, the first display unit (or the main display unit) may be formed on the inner surface or the outer surface of one body, and the second display unit ( Alternatively, the auxiliary display unit and the external display unit may be formed on an inner surface or an outer surface of another body. The secondary display unit is a display unit separate from the mobile terminal, and is detachably connected to the mobile terminal body through an interface means to display data from the mobile terminal 100.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a first display unit and a second display unit that are logically divided in the display panel as shown in FIG. 2C.

3A and 3B illustrate a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the first body 101 and the second body 102 may be provided independently of each other. A first display 151a and a second display 151b may be provided in the first body 101 and the second body 102, respectively. That is, the first display 151a and the second display 151b may be physically divided displays. The controller (180 of FIG. 1) may display one image on the first and second displays 151a and 151b or display a separate image on each of the first and second displays 151a and 151b. Furthermore, the controller 180 of FIG. 1 may logically divide one of the first display 151a or the second display 151b to display an image. For example, the first display 151a may be logically divided into two regions, and different images may be displayed in each region.

The hinge assembly 210 may serve to physically connect the first body 101 and the second body 102. The first body 101 and the second body 102 may rotate about the hinge assembly 210. The first and second bodies rotate about the hinge assembly 210 and may be converted from an open state to a closed state. That is, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has an open state in which side surfaces thereof contact each other, and a closed state in which the first and second displays 151a and 151b contact each other. closed status). It may also be in an intermediate state between an open state and a closed state. The hinge assembly 210 may include first and second hinge assemblies 210a and 210b positioned at one side and the other side of the first and second bodies 101 and 102, respectively. Since the first and second hinge assemblies 210a and 210b connect the first and second bodies 101 and 102 at one side and the other side, the first and second bodies 101 and 102 may be stably rotated. .

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the first and second bodies 101 and 102 are in an open state, the first and second bodies 101 and 102 may be parallel to the A-A 'plane. When the first and second bodies 101 and 102 are stretched along the A-A 'plane, the first and second displays 151a and 151b are also spread side by side. When the first and second displays 151a and 151b are laid out side by side, the user may view an image on a wider screen. Furthermore, if the distance d between the first and second displays 101 and 102 becomes narrow, the degree of discontinuity between the first and second displays 151a and 151b may be reduced. When the degree of discontinuity between the first and second displays 151a and 151b is reduced, the user may recognize the first and second displays 151a and 151b as if they are one display. Therefore, the convenience of the mobile terminal 100 can be expected to increase.

4 is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the mobile terminal 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be an electronic device including a digital book player capable of reading an e-book.

An e-book may mean a digital book that can be used as a book by recording content including text or images on an electronic medium. E-books can be distributed through electronic channels such as the Internet. Therefore, it can be provided at a relatively low price. Furthermore, it can be distributed without restriction of time and place through the electronic route.

The mobile terminal 100 may reproduce the e-book. When the mobile terminal 100 is dedicated to a digital book player for playing an e-book, the communication function and the like of the mobile terminal 100 may be omitted. In this case, the wider display unit 151, the bezel 103 formed along the outer circumferential surface of the display unit 151, and the operation unit 131 compared to the mobile terminal 100 having communication as a main function. ) May be included.

The display unit 151 may display a content and may be a touch screen that receives a user's touch input on the displayed content. The content displayed on the display unit 151 may be varied in addition to the above-described e-book. For example, a plurality of contents having the same property, such as a plurality of web pages, a plurality of photos, a plurality of text messages, a plurality of call logs, a plurality of e-mails, a plurality of phone numbers, a plurality of music files, a plurality of video files Can be.

The display unit 151, which is a touch screen, may be provided to occupy a substantial portion of the front surface. Various information may be displayed on the display unit 151, and in the case of specific information, the user may select it. The display unit 151 may have a form in which the display panel and the touch panel are combined. That is, it means that the touch panel which can receive a touch input on the upper side of the display panel composed of LCD, OLED, etc. may be combined. In addition, the display unit 151 may be produced by integrating the display panel and the touch panel. The touch panel may be resistive, capacitive, infrared, ultrasonic or the like. As described above, the capacitive touch panel recognizes a touch input by sensing a change in capacitance between the conductive layers included in the touch panel. Although not specifically illustrated in the drawings, the electrostatic type includes two conductive layers, one insulating layer substrate, and a protective layer, and a shield layer for increasing signal-to-noise ratio may be added. The touch screen 100 may include a display panel displaying an image and a touch panel receiving a touch input, and may be an output unit 50 of FIG. 1 and an input unit 60 of FIG. 1. The display unit 151 may display content having a plurality of layers.

The content may be of various kinds. For example, it may be an e-book, a music file, a picture file, or the like. The content may be represented by a plurality of layers. The fact that the content is represented by a plurality of layers may mean that the content may be displayed to have an effect as if the content is stacked in a plurality of layers. An example of a book is as follows. The book itself may be a piece of content. One book, a book, can consist of multiple pages, and each page can be viewed as a layer. When one page is unfolded, the next or previous page may be hidden by the currently unfolded page. When the nth layer is displayed on the display unit 151, the n-1 or n + 1 layer may not be displayed. This will be described in more detail as follows. When the content is an e-book, each page of the e-book can be viewed as one layer. Therefore, when the n th layer corresponding to the n th page is displayed on the display unit 151, the n + 1 layer which is the n + 1 th page may not be displayed. When a control signal is generated by a user input or a control operation of the controller (180 of FIG. 1), the n th page displayed on the display unit 151 may be changed to an n + 1 page. That is, the display of the nth layer may be changed to the display of the n + 1 layer. When the content is a music file, each music file can be viewed as one layer, and when the content is a picture file, each picture file can be viewed as one layer. The user may turn over the music file or the picture file displayed on the display unit 151 one by one so that the next music file or the picture file is displayed on the display unit 151.

The bezel 103 may refer to an outer circumferential portion of the display unit 151 on the front surface of the mobile terminal 100. The user may grip a portion of the bezel 103, which is the outer circumference of the display unit 151, and use the mobile terminal 100. The width of the bezel 103 may be wider than that of the conventional mobile terminal 100. The bezel 103 may be provided with a touch pad. When the touch pad is built in the bezel 103, the user may be able to detect an operation of touching a specific portion of the bezel 103. Accordingly, the user may perform a desired function even when the user does not touch the display unit 151 to reach the display unit 151 to perform the touch operation by moving the finger on the gripped bezel 103.

The operation unit 131 may be provided on the surface of the mobile terminal 100. The operation unit 131 may be a singular number or a plurality of input keys. The operation unit 131 may supplement an input through a touch operation on the display unit 151 or the bezel 103.

5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating a first touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is similar to the operation performed on an entity called a paper book, between pages of an e-book displayed on the display unit 151. You can move it. The controller (180 of FIG. 1) of the mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment may change the display of the first layer L1 of the content C when the first touch operation T1 is input.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the user may input the first touch operation T1 through the display unit 151.

The first layer L1 of the content C may be displayed on the display unit 151. Although not displayed on the display unit 151 in the present state, a second layer (L2 of FIG. 9) may be prepared behind the first layer L1. The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may switch from the first layer L1 to the second layer (L2 in FIG. 9) in a feeling similar to turning over a bookshelf of a general paper book. Therefore, the user can expect an improvement in the emotional quality. In order to have a feeling like turning over a bookshelf of a paper book, one of the touched fingers F is touched in a first direction D1 while the finger F is touched at a plurality of points on the display unit 151. The function of moving from the first layer L1 to the second layer (L2 in FIG. 9) may be executed through the first touch operation T1 moving to). This will be described in more detail as follows.

The user may touch a point that is relatively rightward from the center of the display unit 151 on which the content C is displayed with the first and second fingers F1 and F2. The point biased to the right relative to the center of the display unit 151 may be a point where a finger is located when turning the next page in a book made of paper. The points substantially touched by the first and second fingers F1 and F2 may be the first and second touch points T11 and T12. In the state where the first and second touch points T11 and T12 are touched by the first and second fingers F1 and F2, the second finger F2 may be moved in the first direction D1. The first direction D1 may be a direction in which the first layer L1 disappears or a direction in which a new second layer L2 is displayed. Based on the state shown in FIG. 5, when the user moves the second finger F2 in the first direction D1, the first layer L1 may disappear while moving in the first direction D1. In order to manipulate the displayed content C in the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 151 is touched with a plurality of fingers F, but at least one touch is stopped at a specific point. Maintaining the state, at least one other touch may move in a specific direction from the first touched point. The direction of the moved touch may be a reference for determining a direction in which the displayed first layer L1 disappears or a direction in which a second layer (L2 in FIG. 9) to be displayed in the future is displayed. That is, when the first finger F1 moves in the first direction D1, the first layer L1 slides in the left direction and disappears from the display unit 151, and the second layer L2 of FIG. 9 is right. It can be displayed in a sliding direction from the left direction. Such a touch operation may be similar to an operation performed by a user in order to turn over a page of an actual paper book. Therefore, an input environment that a user can feel more friendly can be provided.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the user may touch a point that is relatively leftward from the center of the display unit 151 displaying the content C with the first and second fingers F1 and F2. A point left relative to the center of the display unit 151 may be a point where a finger is located when returning to a previous page in a book made of paper. First and second touch points T11 and T12 may be generated by the first and second fingers F1 and F2, respectively. In the first and second touch points T11 and T12 by the first and second fingers F1 and F2, the first touch point T11 moves in the second direction D2 and the second touch point T12. Can be fixed at that position. The second direction D2 which is the moving direction of the first touch point T11 may be a direction in which the display of the first layer L1 disappears. As the display of the first layer L1 disappears in the second direction D2 in which the first finger F1 of the user moves, intuitive manipulation of the content C may be enabled.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the user may touch a point that is relatively upwardly shifted from the center of the display unit 151 displaying the content C with the first and second fingers F1 and F2. The second touch point T12 may be moved in the third direction D3 among the first and second touch points T11 and T12 generated by the touch of the first and second fingers F1 and F2. When the second touch point T12 is moved in the third direction D3, the next layer of the first layer L1 may be displayed on the display unit 151.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the user may touch a point, which is relatively downward from the center of the display unit 151 on which the content C is displayed, with the first and second fingers F1 and F2. The first touch point T11 may be moved in the fourth direction D4 among the first and second touch points T11 and T12 touched by the two fingers F1 and F2. When the first touch point T11 is moved in the fourth direction D4, the first layer L1 is moved in the fourth direction D4 and disappears to display another layer.

5 to 8, according to the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display state of the content C displayed on the mobile terminal 100 is displayed by an intuitive touch operation performed by a user. Can change.

9 and 10 illustrate screen switching by the first touch operation of FIGS. 5 to 8.

As shown in these figures, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the first touch operation (T1) is input so that the first layer (L1) and the second layer (L2) are mutually switched. can do.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the first layer L1 of the content C may be converted to the second layer L2 through the first touch operation T1. This will be described in detail as follows.

As illustrated in (aa) of FIG. 9, the first layer L1 may be displayed on the display unit 151. The user may cause the first and second touch points T11 and T12 to be generated on the display unit 151 using a finger or the like. After the first and second touch points T11 and T12 are generated, the second touch point T12 may be moved in the first direction D1.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the second layer L2 is displayed instead of the first layer L1 by the touch operation in which the second touch point T12 is moved in the first direction D1. It may be displayed at 151. Based on the arrangement order in the content C, the first layer L1 may be displayed in a faster order than the second layer L2. The user may cause the displayed content C to be sequentially switched through an intuitive touch on the display unit 151.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the user may cause the first layer L1 to be displayed on the display unit 151 instead of the currently displayed second layer L2.

As illustrated in FIG. 9B, the user may cause the first and second touch points T11 and T12 to be generated on the display unit 151. In a state where the first and second touch points are generated, the first touch point 11 may be moved in the second direction D2.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the first layer L1 is displayed instead of the second layer L2 by the touch operation in which the first touch point T11 is moved in the second direction D2. It may be displayed at 151.

As shown in FIG. 10, switching between the first and second layers L1 and L2 may be continuously performed. The continuous conversion may mean that the displayed first layer L1 is converted as a visually continuous operation in converting to the second layer L2. Since the continuous switching from the first layer (L1) to the second layer (L2), it is possible to expect the same effect as turning the bookshelf of the paper book.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the user applies a touch operation applied to the first layer L1 in the first direction D1, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) may detect this.

As shown in FIG. 10B, the second layer L2 may be displayed on the display unit 151 along with the first layer L1 along the first direction D1.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the area where the second layer L2 is displayed may increase in proportion to the length of the first direction D1.

As illustrated in FIG. 10D, the first touch operation T1 may be released through an operation of releasing a finger or the like that is in contact with the display unit 151. When the first touch operation T1 is released, the controller 180 of FIG. 1 may cause the second layer L2 to be displayed over the entire surface of the display unit 51.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a first touch operation T1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the first touch operation T1 may also be performed on the bezel 103 region. That is, not only the display unit 151 but also the first touch operation T1 with respect to the bezel 103 surrounding the display unit 151 means that the layer can be switched in correspondence to the touch direction. .

The bezel 103 may be divided into first, second, third, and fourth bezels 103a to 103d according to a position relative to the display unit 151. That is, the first and third bezels 103a and 103c are bezels 103 formed on the left and right sides of the display unit 151, and the second and third bezels 103b and 103d are bezels 103 formed on the upper and lower sides of the display unit 151. May be). Hereinafter, the first touch operation T1 for the first bezel 103a will be described to replace the description of the first touch operation T1 for the second to fourth bezels 103b to 103d.

The user may perform a first touch operation T1 with respect to the first bezel 103a. That is, the second touch point T12 may be moved in the first direction D1 while the first and second touch points T11 and T12 are generated on the first bezel 103a. When the user performs the first touch operation T1 with respect to the first bezel 103a, the user may be switched to the screen displayed on the display unit 151 to correspond to the first direction D1.

The first touch operation T1 with respect to the first bezel 103a does not have to be performed only inside the first bezel 103a. For example, one of the first and second touch points T11 and T12 may be positioned on the first bezel 103a and the other may be positioned on the display unit 151. In addition, the first and second touch points T11 and T12 are positioned on the first bezel 103a and then move away from the boundary of the first bezel 103a in the process of moving in the first direction D1. You can also move up.

12 to 14 illustrate a second touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may cause the plurality of layers to be switched only by one input of the second touch operation T2. .

As shown in FIG. 12, the first layer L1 may be displayed on the display unit 151. The user may perform the second touch operation T2 on the display unit 151 using three fingers.

After the second touch operation T2 causes the first, second and third touch points T21, T22, and T23 to be generated at a point deviated to the right of the center when the center of the display unit 151 is centered, The first touch point T21, which is one of the touch points, may be a touch operation to move in the first direction D1. The second touch operation T2 is similar to the first touch operation (T1 in FIG. 5) in that there are a plurality of touch points, and one of the touch points moves in a specific direction. However, the first touch operation (T1 of FIG. 5) is different from the second touch operation T2 having two touch points fixed at a specific position in that one touch point is fixed at a specific position.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the second touch operation T2 is centered on the center of the display unit 151 on which the content C is displayed, the first, second and third touch points on the left side, the upper side, and the lower side of the center are displayed. After the T21, T22, and T23 are generated, one touch point may be moved in the second, third, and fourth directions D2, D3, and D4. The second, third, and fourth directions D2, D3, and D4 may be directions in which the first layer L1 currently displayed disappears or directions in which new layers are displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the number of layers to be moved through the second touch operation T2 may be determined by the distance between the second and third touch points T22 and T23 that are touch points that do not move.

As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the intervals of the second and third touch points T22 and T23 generated by the second and third fingers F2 and F3 may be different from each other. . That is, the second interval W2 may be wider than the first interval W1.

An interval between the second and third touch points T22 and T23 may correspond to the number of layers to be moved through the first second touch operation T2. In other words, if the interval is wider, more layers may be moved, and if the interval is narrower, less layers may be moved. Each layer corresponds to the bookshelf of the paper book. When turning over a bookshelf, you'll need to spread your fingers wider to turn the pages. In the second touch operation T2 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the interval between the fingers corresponds to an operation on an entity. Intuitive operation may be performed by allowing the layer to be switched through a second touch operation T2 similar to the operation performed on the actual paper book.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating screen switching by the second touch operation of FIGS. 12 to 14.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the second touch operation T2 is input, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) may cause the plurality of layers to be switched at once.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the display unit 151 may display the first layer L1 of the content C. Referring to FIG. The controller (180 of FIG. 1) may detect a second touch operation T2 generated by a user's finger or the like. That is, the first, second, and third touch points T21, T22, and T23 are generated, and one of the touch points T21, which is one touch point, detects a touch input moving in the first direction D1. Can be.

As shown in FIG. 15B, as the first touch point T21 moves in the first direction D1, the layers following the first layer L1 may be displayed little by little. That is, it means that the second to fifth layers L2 to L5 may be displayed. In this case, the number of layers to be displayed may vary depending on the interval between the second and third touch points T22 and T23.

As illustrated in FIG. 15C, when the second touch operation T2 is released, the fifth layer L5 may be displayed on the display unit 151 instead of the first layer L1.

In FIG. 15, although the second to fifth layers L2 to L5 are displayed together with the first layer L1 while the second touch operation T2 is in progress, the layers may not be displayed together. Of course. For example, while the second touch operation T2 is in progress, only the first layer L1 is displayed on the screen, and the first layer L1 moves to the fifth layer L5 when the second touch operation T2 is released. It can be converted.

16 illustrates a second touch operation according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the second touch operation T2 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be performed with respect to the bezel 103. The second touch operation T2 is similar to the first touch operation T1 for the bezel 103 described with reference to FIG. 11. However, the second touch operation T2 shown in FIG. 16 has a difference in that the number of touch points is different from the first touch operation (T1 in FIG. 11).

17 and 18 illustrate a third touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the function to slowly turn over the layers after the current layer upon receiving the third touch operation (T3) You can run That is, when a plurality of layers exist in one content c, the next layers not currently displayed may be sequentially displayed on the display unit 151 for a while. The first and second touch operations of turning over the layers without time delay in that the transferred layers are displayed on the display unit 151 with a time allowance for the user to briefly identify the contents (Fig. 1). It may be different from T1 of 5 and T2 of FIG. 12.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the first layer L1 may be displayed on the display unit 151. In a state where the first layer L1 is displayed, the third touch operation T3 may be detected by a user's finger or the like. In the third touch operation T3, the first, second and third touch points T31, T32, and T33, and the first touch point T31, which is one of the touch points, are moved in the first direction D1. In this respect it may be similar to the second touch operation T2 of FIG. 12. However, in the second touch operation T2 illustrated in FIG. 12 and the like, the first touch point T21 moves in the first direction D1 and in the third touch operation T3 illustrated in FIG. 17 and the like. The second speed at which the first touch point T31 moves in the first direction D1 may be different. For example, the first speed may be faster than the second speed. If the moving speed of the touch point is fast, as shown in FIG. 12, the second touch operation T2 may be performed, and a function of quickly passing several layers may be executed. If the moving speed of the touch point is slow, the third moving point of FIG. The touch operation T3 may be performed to perform a skimming function on another layer.

As shown in FIG. 17B, when the moving distance of the first touch T31 in the first direction D1 is increased, the second, third, and fourth layers L2 to L4 are applied to the display unit 151. Can be displayed. In this case, the second layer L2 may be displayed in the widest area of the center of the display unit 151. Therefore, the user may be able to identify the content of the second layer (L2).

As shown in (c) of FIG. 17, when the movement of the first touch T31 in the first direction D1 becomes large, the first layer L1 is no longer displayed on the display unit 151, and the new layer L1 is not displayed. Five-layer L5 may be displayed. In this case, the third layer L3 may be displayed in the widest area of the center of the display unit 151. Therefore, the user may be able to identify the content of the third layer (L3).

As shown in FIG. 17D, the second layer L2 may no longer be displayed according to the moving distance. In this case, the fourth layer L4 may be displayed in the widest area of the center of the display unit 151. Therefore, the user may be able to identify the content of the fourth layer L4.

As illustrated in FIG. 18, the third touch operation T3 for executing the sweep function may be performed through various operations.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the first touch point T31 is a moving touch point and the second and third touch points T32 and T33 are stationary touch points, the controller (180 of FIG. 1). ) May perform the third touch operation T3. In this case, as described above, the moving speed may be different from that of the second touch operation (T2 of FIG. 12).

As shown in FIG. 18B, when the first touch point T31 is a stopped touch point, and the second and third touch points T32 and T33 are moving touch points, the control unit (refer to FIG. 1). 180 may perform a third touch operation T3.

As shown in FIG. 18C, when the first touch point T31 is a touch point at which the second touch point T32 is moved, the control unit 80 of FIG. The three touch operation T3 can be performed. In this case, the speed of the moving touch point may be different from that of the first touch operation (T1 of FIG. 5). That is, when the moving speed of the first touch operation (T1 of FIG. 5) is referred to as the first speed and the moving speed of the third touch operation T3 is referred to as the second speed, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) performs a second operation. When the speed is slower than the first speed, it may be recognized as the third touch operation T3.

19 is a diagram illustrating a fourth touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the fourth touch operation T4 is input, the controller 180 of FIG. 1 may execute a preview function for the next layers of the currently displayed layer. The preview function may be different from the above-described touch operations in that the first displayed layer is displayed again on the display unit 151 when the fourth touch operation T4 is released.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the controller 180 of FIG. 1 may receive the fourth touch operation T4 while the first layer L1 is displayed. The fourth touch operation T4 may be a case where the first touch point T41 is a moving touch point, and the second and third touch points T42 and T43 are stationary touch points. At this time, the speed of the moving touch point may be slower than the second touch operation (T2 of FIG. 12).

As shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, as the first touch point T41 moves slowly in the first direction D1, the second, third, fourth, fifth layers L2, L3, and L4 are moved. , L5 may be sequentially displayed on the display unit 151. The layers displayed in the widest area of the center of the display unit 151 may be sequentially changed according to the movement distance of the first touch point T41.

As illustrated in (d) of FIG. 19, when the fourth touch operation T4 is released, the first layer L1 that was initially displayed may be displayed again. That is, different layers are displayed only when the fourth touch operation T4 is maintained, and when the fourth touch operation T4 is released, the other layers are returned to the first layer.

20 is a view illustrating a fifth touch operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the fifth touch operation T5 is input, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) may execute a search function for a specific content included in the content C. FIG. .

As shown in FIG. 20A, the first layer L1 of the content C may include a specific keyword KW.

As shown in FIG. 20B, the user may perform a touch operation moving in the second direction D2 above the displayed keyword KW.

As shown in FIG. 20C, the display of the keyword KW may be different from other parts due to the touch operation above the keyword KW. In this case, the user may perform the fifth touch operation T5 for moving the first touch point T51 in the third direction D3 while maintaining the position of the second touch point T52. .

As shown in (d) of FIG. 20, when the fifth touch operation T5 is input, the controller (180 of FIG. 1) is connected to the keyword KW in the third direction D3 with the keyword KW as the center. You can search for related content. A pop-up window P may be displayed on the display unit 151 to notify the user of the execution of the search function of the controller 180 of FIG. 1. The search for the content related to the keyword KW may be performed in the third direction D3 of the first layer L1 on which the fifth touch operation T5 is performed.

FIG. 21 is a view illustrating a fifth touch operation according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

As shown in the drawing, the fifth touch operation T5 may be performed by various touch methods.

As shown in FIG. 21A, when the first touch point T51 is moved in the third direction D3, which is a downward direction of the keyword KW, the keyword KW and the keyword are lowered in the region below the keyword KW. You can search for related content.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 21, when the first touch point T51 is moved in the fourth direction D4, which is an upward direction of the keyword KW, the keyword KW and the upper region count keyword KW. You can search for related content.

As shown in FIG. 21C, when the first touch point T51 is double touched under the keyword KW, the contents related to the keyword KW can be searched in the lower region of the keyword KW. have.

As shown in FIG. 21D, when the first touch point T51 is double-touched on the keyword KW, the contents related to the keyword KW can be searched in the region above the keyword KW. .

In the above-described embodiments, the specific touch operation has been described corresponding to the specific operation. However, the specific operation described in the specific touch operation is not the only correspondence. For example, in the above description, the third touch operation has been described in response to the skimming function, but the skimming function may correspond to the first touch action. In addition, different functions may correspond to the moving speed of the moving point in each touch operation.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (21)

A display unit configured to display at least one layer of content including a plurality of layers; And
A movement control unit configured to display at least one other layer included in the content on the display unit in response to the touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one movement point; terminal. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
The position of the touch operation with respect to a specific reference point of the display unit, the number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, the number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, the moving speed of the moving point A mobile terminal, characterized in that for distinguishing the touch operation based on at least one. The method of claim 2,
The specific reference point,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that the center of the display unit. The method of claim 1,
The content is,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a picture file, a video file, and a music file. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of layers,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that each display has the same property and has a mutual relationship with each other and can be displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
The at least one fixed point is one touch point that is substantially stationary at a specific point of the display unit, and the at least one moving point is one touch point moving toward a specific direction of the display unit. And displaying a layer before or after the displayed layer on the display unit. The method of claim 6.
The control unit,
And the display of the layer is switched in a direction substantially the same as the specific direction. The method of claim 6,
The change of display is
And a layer to be displayed and a layer to be newly displayed are displayed on the display unit substantially continuously. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
The at least one fixed point is two touch points that are substantially stationary at a specific point of the display unit, and the at least one moving point is one touch point that moves toward a specific direction of the display unit. And displaying a plurality of layers spaced before or after the displayed layer on the display unit. The method of claim 9,
The control unit,
And determining the plurality of pieces in proportion to the distance between the two touch points. The method of claim 9,
The control unit,
And a speed at which the displayed layer and the newly displayed layer are switched to each other according to the moving speed of the at least one moving point. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
The at least one other layer is sequentially displayed on the display unit while the touch operation is maintained, and when the touch operation is released, the at least one layer is displayed again on the display unit. The method of claim 1,
The control unit,
And searching for a specific keyword included in any one of the displayed layers in the direction of the at least one moving point. A display unit configured to display at least one layer of content including a plurality of layers;
A bezel provided along an outer periphery of the display unit and receiving a touch signal of a user; And
When receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point with respect to at least one of the bezel and the display unit, at least one other layer included in the content may correspond to the received touch operation. A mobile terminal including a control unit displayed on the display unit. The method of claim 14,
The moving point is,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that it starts at least one of the bezel and the display unit and ends at the other. The method of claim 14,
The control unit,
The position of the touch operation with respect to the center reference point of the display unit, the number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, the number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, the moving speed of the moving point A mobile terminal, characterized in that for distinguishing the touch operation based on at least one. The method of claim 14,
The content is,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a picture file, a video file, and a music file. Displaying one layer of content including a plurality of layers on a display unit;
Receiving a touch operation including at least one fixed point and at least one moving point; And
And displaying at least one other layer on the display unit so as to correspond to the received touch operation. 19. The method of claim 18,
Receiving the touch operation,
The control method of the mobile terminal, characterized in that made through at least one of the display unit or the bezel formed on the outer periphery of the display. 19. The method of claim 18,
The touch operation,
The position of the touch operation with respect to the center reference point of the display unit, the number of the at least one fixed point constituting the touch operation, the number of the at least one moving point constituting the touch operation, the moving speed of the moving point A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that divided based on at least one. 19. The method of claim 18,
The content is,
A control method of a mobile terminal, characterized in that at least one of an e-book, a web page, a text message, a call log, a phone book, a picture file, a video file, and a music file.

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