KR20160097034A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a mobile terminal including: a flexible display unit including a modification area modifiable to a folded state and an unfolded state; a body unit supporting one area of the flexible display unit on the front surface thereof; a modification supporting unit supporting the display unit and having a first leaving hinge unit corresponding to the modification area; and a folding unit mounted in the body unit and guiding the modification of the display unit.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of being bent or bent at least a part of a display portion.

The mobile terminal includes a battery and a display unit, and outputs all information to a display unit using a power source supplied from a battery, and includes all the devices that the user can carry. The mobile terminal includes a device for recording and playing back moving pictures, a device for displaying a graphic user interface (GUI), and the like, and includes a notebook, a mobile phone, a glasses and a clock capable of displaying screen information, .

As the functions of the mobile terminal are diversified, the mobile terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia player having complex functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, have. In order to support and enhance the functionality of such a mobile terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software aspects of the mobile terminal.

Such mobile terminals have evolved into various types of designs, and efforts are being made to develop mobile terminals in a more new form in order to meet the needs of users who desire more new and various types of designs. The new form includes structural changes and improvements for the user to use the mobile terminal more conveniently. As one of such structural changes and improvements, a mobile terminal capable of bending or bending at least a part of a display portion has been attracting attention.

However, a complicated structure for providing power or transmitting an external force is required for the bending or bending of the mobile terminal, which complicates the appearance or increases the thickness of the mobile terminal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal having a foldable display unit that can be deformed by a simplified deformation structure.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a deformable deformable region deformable by an external force into a folded state and an extended state, and includes a flexible display unit, a front surface of the flexible display unit, And a folding unit mounted on the body part and guiding the deformation of the display part by the external force. The folding unit includes a body supporting part for supporting the display part, a deformable support part supporting the display part, and having a first living hinge part corresponding to the deformation area.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body part is composed of first and second bodies separated from each other, the folding unit is formed between the first and second bodies, and the folding unit is formed by folding the first living hinge part And a second living hinge unit arranged to correspond to the second living hinge unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the folding unit may include a first connecting portion formed at one end of the second living hinge portion and fixed to the second body, a second connecting portion formed at the other end of the second living hinge portion, And a second connection portion having a guide groove formed to be slidable along a first direction which is a longitudinal direction of the body portion, and the second body may include a guide protrusion inserted into the guide groove.

In one embodiment of the present invention, one of the second living hinge portions is exposed by the first and second body portions in the extended state, and when the folded state is switched to the folded state, And the remaining area of the second living hinge part can be exposed by the first and second body parts.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the second living hinge may be formed of a plurality of ribs spaced apart from each other by the external force.

In the present invention, the plurality of ribs are arranged to be in close contact with each other in the folded state, and the plurality of ribs are provided with fitting protrusions protruding from one side surface and recesses projecting from the other side, Grooves.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fitting protrusions may be disposed between the plurality of ribs in the folded state.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the rib is formed on one surface of the outer surface of the first and second body portions in the unfolded state.

As an example of the present invention, the folding unit may further include an elastic supporting member disposed under the living hinge and elastically deformable by the external force.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second bodies may include first and second magnets each having a different pole in a corresponding region in the folded state.

As an example related to the present invention, the folded state may overlap the display part on the front face of the body part.

As one example related to the present invention, the folding unit may include a first connecting portion connected to the first body to be slidably connected, a second frame fixed to the second body, and a second frame connected between the first and second frames And an elastic portion including a plurality of coil springs corresponding to the deformation area.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first body includes a moving hole formed so that the first frame is movable, and the first body and the first frame have first and second magnet portions each having the same pole, .

As an example of the present invention, the display unit may include a first region supported on the body portion with respect to the deformation region, and a second region separated from the body portion in the extended state.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body may include a main body portion supporting the first region and a sliding body portion slidably mounted from the main body portion.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the folding unit includes a link portion having one end connected to the sliding body portion and the other end connected to the display portion, the link portion interlocking with the sliding body portion, Region and the second region.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the link portion is housed in the sliding body portion in the folded state, and at least one region is exposed to the outside in the opened state, and in the opened state, And can be arranged so as to form the set angle.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display portion includes first and second regions distinguished by the deformation region, the body portion includes a first body supporting a first region of the display portion, And a third body connected to the second body and housed in the first body in the folded state, the third body being exposed in the extended state and formed to support the second region can do.

As an example related to the present invention, in the folded state, the second region is disposed on the rear surface of the body portion, and a spacing groove may be formed between the rear surface and the end portion of the second region.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the deformable supporter may include a protrusion shape adjacent to a side surface of the display unit and arranged along an edge of the first living hinge so as to be deformable by the external force.

According to the present invention, the display unit can be folded while forming a curved surface by the folding unit formed to deform one region of the display unit.

It is possible to minimize damage to the display unit caused by deformation of the display unit due to the living hinge supporting the deformation area of the display unit and to secure the folding state of the display unit and the switching state of the display unit by the elasticity, Can be improved.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention;
2A to 2C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a foldable mobile terminal.
3A to 3C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a folding unit of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment.
4A to 4D are conceptual diagrams for explaining the structure of the first folding unit of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 3A;
5A to 5C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a folding unit of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment.
6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams for explaining the structure of the modified sliding part.
7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a structure of a mobile terminal according to another embodiment;
8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams for explaining a third folding unit.
8A is a conceptual diagram showing a structure of a third folding unit in an unfolded state;
FIG. 8B is a conceptual diagram showing the state of the deformed portion in the unfolded state and the folded state. FIG.
9A to 9C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment.
10A to 10D are conceptual diagrams illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a conceptual view showing a deformable support portion for supporting a display portion included in the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of FIG. 10a. FIG.
12A to 12C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to another embodiment.
13A and 13B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a driving state of the mobile terminal according to FIG. 12A;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

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

The mobile terminal 1000 includes a wireless communication unit 1100, an input unit 1200, an electromagnetic wave generating unit 1300, a sensing unit 1400, an output unit 1500, an interface unit 1600, a memory 1700, A power supply unit 1800, a power supply unit 1900, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 1100 may be connected to the wireless communication system between the mobile terminal 1000 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 1000 and another mobile terminal 1000 or between the mobile terminal 1000 and the external server 1000. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 1100 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 1000 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 1100 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 1110, a mobile communication module 1120, a wireless Internet module 1130, a short distance communication module 1140, and a location information module 1150 .

The input unit 1200 includes a camera 1210 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 1200 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The electromagnetic wave generator 1300 generates electromagnetic waves having a straight-line characteristic as a trigger signal for controlling an external device located in a short distance. More specifically, the electromagnetic wave generating section 1300 generates an electromagnetic wave having a specific frequency under the control of the control section 1800. That is, the electromagnetic waves generated by the electromagnetic wave generator 1300 can have various frequencies under the control of the controller 1800. Meanwhile, the electromagnetic wave may include various data for controlling an external device. More specifically, a request message for requesting information related to an external device or an identification factor for security may be included.

The sensing unit 1400 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 1400 may include a proximity sensor 1410, an illumination sensor 1420, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 1222, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, a temperature sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 1500 includes at least one of a display unit 1510, an acoustic output unit 1520, a haptrip module 1530, and a light output unit 1540 to generate an output related to a visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 1510 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 1230 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 1000 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 1000 and a user.

The display unit 1510 displays (outputs) the information processed by the mobile terminal 1000. For example, the display unit 1510 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 1000, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 1510 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a bendable display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 1510 may exist in two or more depending on the implementation mode of the mobile terminal 1000. In this case, the plurality of display units 1510 may be spaced apart from one another on the one side of the mobile terminal 1000, or may be disposed on the other side.

The display unit 1510 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 1510 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 1510, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 1800 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be disposed in a film form having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 1510 'and a display (not shown) on the back of the window 1510', or may be patterned directly on the back surface of the window 1510 ' Metal wire. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

As such, the display unit 1510 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor, in which case the touch screen may function as a user input unit 1230 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 1230a.

The interface unit 1600 and the interface unit 1600 serve as a path for communication with various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 1000. The interface unit 1600 of the interface unit 1600 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, An audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, have. In the mobile terminal 1000, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 1600 of the interface unit 1600, the mobile terminal 1000 can perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 memory 1700 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 1000. Memory 170 The memory 1700 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 1000, data for operation of the mobile terminal 1000, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 1000 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., call incoming, outgoing, message reception, and origination functions) of the mobile terminal 1000. On the other hand, an application program may be stored in the memory 1700 of the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 1000, and operated by the control unit 1800 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal .

The control unit 1800 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 1000, in addition to the operations associated with the application program. The control unit 1800 processes signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-described components or drives an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user can do.

In addition, the controller 1800 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 memory 1700. Further, the control unit 1800 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 1000 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

Power Supply Unit 190 The power supply unit 1900 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 1800 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 1000. The power supply unit 1900 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. Also, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal can be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170 memory 1700. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 1100, the broadcast receiving module 1110 of the wireless communication unit 1100 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 1000 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 1120 may be a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses a communication system (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

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

The wireless Internet module 1130 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in the mobile terminal 1000 or externally. The wireless Internet module 1130 is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 1130 send and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet access by the wireless Internet module 1130 that performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network can be realized by wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 1120.

The short-range communication module 1140 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 1140 may communicate with the mobile terminal 1000 and the wireless communication system between the mobile terminal 1000 and another mobile terminal 1000 or between the mobile terminal 1000 and the mobile terminal 1000 through wireless local area networks ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, another mobile terminal 1000 is a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short-range communication module 1140 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 1000, around the mobile terminal 1000. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present invention, the control unit 1800 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 1000 to the short- 1140 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 1000 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 1000, the user performs a telephone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 1000, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other modules of the wireless communication module 1100 to obtain data regarding the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 1200 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 1210. The camera 1210 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 1510 or stored in the memory 170 memory 1700. [ A plurality of cameras 1210 provided in the mobile terminal 1000 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 1000 through a camera 1210 having a matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 1210 may be arranged in a stereo structure so as to obtain a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 1220 processes the external acoustic signal as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being performed by the mobile terminal 1000. Meanwhile, various noise elimination algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 1220 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 1230 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 1230, the control unit 1800 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 1000 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 1230 may include a mechanical input unit (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 1000, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 1400 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 1800 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 1000 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 1000 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 1400 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 1410 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity thereof, without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 1410 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or the proximity sensor 1410 near the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 1410 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. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 1410 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 1410 can sense 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 location, have. Meanwhile, the controller 1800 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 1410 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Further, the control unit 1800 can control the mobile terminal 1000 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 1510) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, Detection.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits corresponding data to controller 1800. Thus, the control unit 1800 can know which area of the display unit 1510 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 1800, and may be the control unit 1800 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 1800 can perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 1000 or an application program being executed.

Meanwhile, the touch sensor may be configured to detect the touch input using different methods in the activated and deactivated states of the display unit 1510. [ At this time, the different method may be related to the activation period of the touch sensor. More specifically, the touch sensor may be activated at different periods depending on whether the display unit 1510 is activated or not. That is, the touch sensor can sense the touch input applied to the touch sensor with different activation periods according to whether the display unit 1510 is activated or not.

For example, in a state in which the display unit 1510 is inactivated, the touch sensor may be activated at a predetermined period. In this case, the specific period may be a period corresponding to a time greater than zero. In a state in which the display unit 1510 is activated, the touch sensor can be always operated in the activated state. That is, in this case, the activation period of the touch sensor may be 0 or a period having a time very close to 0.

The activation of the touch sensor can be distinguished by using the power consumption of the touch sensor. For example, if the power consumption of the touch sensor is less than a predetermined reference value based on 0, the touch sensor is in a deactivated state, and if the power consumption of the touch sensor is greater than the predetermined reference value , It can be said that it is activated.

 When the display unit 1510 is in an active mode (hereinafter referred to as an 'active mode'), the touch sensor continues to be activated and can wait for the touch input to the display unit 1510 have. Alternatively, when the display unit 1510 is in a deactivated state (referred to as a 'doze mode' hereinafter), the touch sensor may be activated every predetermined period.

On the other hand, the shorter the specific period in which the touch sensor is activated, the faster the touch input sensing the touch of the display unit 1510 is, but the power consumed by the touch sensor can be increased accordingly. In contrast, the longer the period in which the touch sensor is activated, the smaller the power consumed by the touch sensor, but the speed at which the touch input to tap the display unit 1510 may be slowed down.

Accordingly, the specific period may be set so as to increase the efficiency of power consumption while sensing the touch input that hits the display unit 1510, such that the sensing speed is not recognized by the user. For example, a specific period may be set such that the touch sensor is inactivated and activated about 20 times per second (1 Hz).

During the activated state of the display unit 1510, the touch sensor may also be activated. In the activated state, the activation period T of the touch sensor may be zero or very close to zero. Alternatively, in a state in which the touch sensor is activated, the period of the touch sensor may be several times shorter than the specific period in which the touch sensor is activated in a state in which the display unit 1510 is inactivated. That is, the touch sensors can be activated at different periods depending on whether the display unit 1510 is activated or not.

On the other hand, in the doze mode in which the display unit 1510 is inactivated and the touch sensor is periodically activated, a predetermined touch input by the touch sensor (for example, The controller 1800 can switch the doze mode to the active mode in which the display unit 1510 and the touch sensor are activated.

In addition, the touch sensors can be driven at different periods based on the state of the display unit 1510. [ For example, when the display unit 1510 is in the closed state, the doze mode is executed, and when the display unit 1510 is switched from the closed state to the open state, the active mode can be executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors as described above can be used independently or in combination with each other for a short (or touch) touch, a long touch, a multi touch, a drag various methods such as touch, flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swype touch, hovering touch, It is possible to sense the touch of the user.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. On the other hand, the control unit 1800 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 1210 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 1210 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

Meanwhile, the camera 1210 includes at least one of a first camera 1210a formed on the front surface of the mobile terminal body and a second camera 1210b formed on the rear surface.

The first camera 1210a processes an image frame of a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in a photographing mode or a video communication mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 1510 and stored in the memory 1700. [

The second camera 1210b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 1210b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

A flash (not shown) may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 1210b. A flash (not shown) illuminates the subject toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 1210b.

In addition, the electromagnetic wave generator (not shown) may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 1210b. The electromagnetic wave generating unit (not shown) emits the generated electromagnetic wave when the second camera 1210b is activated.

The display unit 1510 displays (outputs) the information processed by the mobile terminal 1000. For example, the display unit 1510 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 1000, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

In addition, the display unit 1510 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit 1510 for displaying stereoscopic images.

The stereoscopic display unit 1510 may be applied to a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system).

The sound output unit 1520 can output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 1100 or stored in the memory 1700 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 1520 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 1000. [ The sound output unit 1520 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The sound output unit 1520 includes at least one of a first sound output unit 1520a and a second sound output unit 1520b. The first sound output unit 1520a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 1520b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The haptic module 1530 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 1530 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 1530 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 1530 may combine and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 1530 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 1530 can transmit a tactile effect through direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by a user through a muscular feeling such as a finger or an arm. The haptic module 1530 may include two or more haptic modules according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 1000.

The light output unit 1540 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 1000. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 1000 include user authentication success / failure, message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like. The control unit 1800 may control the light output unit 1540 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The signal output by the light output unit 1540 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

Interface Unit 1600 The interface unit 1600 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 1000. The interface unit 1600 may receive data from an external device or supply power to each component in the mobile terminal 1000 or may transmit data to the external device . For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio input / output port, a video I / O port and an earphone port are connected to the interface unit 1600 of the interface unit 1600 .

The identification module is a chip for storing various kinds of information for authenticating the usage right of the mobile terminal 1000 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A 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 can be connected to the mobile terminal 1000 through the interface unit 1600 of the interface unit 1600.

The interface unit 1600 of the interface unit 1600 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 1000 when the mobile terminal 1000 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals input from the cradle may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 1000. The various command signals or the power source inputted from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 1000 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 1700 may store a program for the operation of the controller 1800 and may temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 1700 may store data on vibrations and sounds of various patterns that are output upon touch input on the touch screen.

The memory 1700 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 1000 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 1700 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 1800 controls an operation related to an application program and an overall operation of the mobile terminal 1000. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the controller 1800 may execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 1800 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, and the like, or performs pattern recognition processing that can recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the control unit 1800 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 1900 receives external power and internal power under the control of the control unit 1800 and supplies power required for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 1900 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the body of the mobile terminal for charging or the like.

Also, the power supply unit 1900 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 1900 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 1900 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus or a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

The mobile terminal 1000 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or extends the function of the mobile terminal 1000. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 1000. The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 1510 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 1000. [ Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

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

2A to 2C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a foldable mobile terminal.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 1000 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 1200, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 1600, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected to the wireless communication system between the mobile terminal 1000 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 1000 and another mobile terminal 1000 or between the mobile terminal 1000 and the external server 1000. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 1000 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 1110, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 1200 includes a camera 1210 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 1200 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 1222, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, a temperature sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 1510, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptrip module 1530, and a light output unit 1540 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 1510 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 for providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 1000 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 1000 and the user.

The interface unit 1600 serves as a channel with various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 1000. The interface unit 1600 may be configured to connect a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 1000, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 1600, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 1000. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) driven by the mobile terminal 1000, data for operation of the mobile terminal 1000, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 1000 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., call incoming, outgoing, message reception, and origination functions) of the mobile terminal 1000. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 1000, and operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 1000. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 1000 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 1000. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 1000 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 1000 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 1000 includes a case (e.g., a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 1000 may include a front case 1010 and a rear case 1020. Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 1010 and the rear case 1020. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 1010 and the rear case 1020.

A display unit 1510 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 1510 'of the display unit 1510 may be mounted on the front case 1010 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 1010. [

In some cases, electronic components may be mounted on the rear case 1020 as well. The electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 1020 include a detachable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 1030 for covering the mounted electronic component can be detachably coupled to the rear case 1020. Therefore, when the rear cover 1030 is separated from the rear case 1020, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 1020 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 1030 is coupled to the rear case 1020, a part of the side surface of the rear case 1020 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 1020 may be completely covered by the rear cover 1030 during the coupling. Meanwhile, the rear cover 1030 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b or the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

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

The mobile terminal 1000 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example where a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a universal mobile terminal 1000 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 1000 may include a waterproof portion (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 1510 'and the front case 1010, between the front case 1010 and the rear case 1020, or between the rear case 1020 and the rear cover 1030, And a waterproof member for sealing the inner space at the time of coupling.

The mobile terminal 1000 is provided with a display unit 1510, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 1540, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 1220, an interface unit 1600, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 1510, a first sound output unit 1520a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 1220 and an interface unit 1600 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, and the first camera 1210a and the first operation unit 123a are disposed on the side of the terminal body, The mobile terminal 1000 having the second sound output unit 1520b and the second camera 1210b disposed on the rear surface thereof will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 1520b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 1510 displays (outputs) the information processed by the mobile terminal 1000. For example, the display unit 1510 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 1000, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 1510 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 1510 may exist in two or more depending on the implementation mode of the mobile terminal 1000. In this case, the plurality of display units may be spaced apart from one another or integrally disposed on the mobile terminal 1000, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 1510 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 1510 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 1510, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be disposed in a film form having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 1510 'and a display (not shown) on the back of the window 1510', or may be patterned directly on the back surface of the window 1510 ' Metal wire. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

As such, the display unit 1510 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 1230a.

The first sound output unit 1520a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 1520b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

An acoustic hole may be formed in the window 1510 'of the display unit 1510 to emit sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 1520a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 1510 'and the front case 1010) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 1000 can be made simpler because the holes independently formed for the apparent acoustic output are hidden or hidden.

The light output unit 1540 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 1540 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 1210a processes an image frame of a still image or moving image obtained by the image sensor in a photographing mode or a video communication mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 1510 and stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input portion 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 1000 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 1510 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 1000, and input contents can be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and the touch recognition mode of the display unit 1510 And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap the front display unit 1510 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 1510 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 1000 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 1510 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 1220 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 1220 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereo sound.

The interface unit 1600 is a path through which the mobile terminal 1000 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 1600 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (e.g., earphone, external speaker), a port for short-range communication (e.g., an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 1000. The interface unit 1600 may be implemented in the form of a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 1210b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 1210b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 1210a.

The second camera 1210b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 1210b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 1210b. The flash 124 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 1210b.

A second sound output unit 1520b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 1520b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 1520a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode during a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 1110 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be fetchable from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 1030, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 1000. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 1910 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 1910 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 1600. In addition, the battery 1910 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable via a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

In the figure, the rear cover 1030 is coupled to the rear case 1020 so as to cover the battery 1910 to limit the detachment of the battery 1910 and protect the battery 1910 from external impacts and foreign substances . When the battery 1910 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 1030 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 1020. [

The mobile terminal 1000 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or extends the function of the mobile terminal 1000. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 1000. The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 1510 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 1000. [ Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a flexible display unit 1510 deformable by an external force. The display unit 1510 according to the present invention may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display portion 1510. The deformable display portion 1510 may be referred to as a " flexible display portion ". Here, the flexible display unit 1510 may include both a general flexible display and electronic paper (e-paper) and combinations thereof.

A typical flexible display refers to a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, formed on a thin, flexible substrate that can flex, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 1510 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display portion 1510 is flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). As shown in the figure, the information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface. Such visual information is realized by independently controlling the emission of a sub-pixel arranged in a matrix form. The unit pixel means a minimum unit for implementing one color.

The flexible display unit 1510 may be placed in a bent state (e.g., a state of being bent up or down or left or right) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, when an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 1510, the flexible display portion 1510 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 1510 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 1800 (see FIG. 1A) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means for detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 1510. [ The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 1400 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 1510 or the case to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 1510. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display portion 1510 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformed position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformable flexible display portion 1510 is restored, In addition, it may be various information that can be detected due to warping of the flexible display unit 1510.

The control unit 1800 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 1510 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 1510 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 1510, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present modification may include a case for accommodating the flexible display unit 1510. [ The case may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 1510 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 1510.

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 1000 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 1510 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 1510. In order to implement the battery, a stack and folding method in which battery cells are stacked on top of one another may be applied.

The state change of the flexible display unit 1510 is not limited to the external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 1510 has the first state, it may be transformed into the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the mobile terminal 1000 according to one embodiment may be folded so that the display unit 1510 is exposed to the outside. In this case, the center of curvature of the display unit 1510 is formed in the rear region of the display unit. When the front surface of the body portion of the mobile terminal 1000 is defined as a front surface and the surface facing the front surface is defined as a rear surface, the folded ends of the body portion of the mobile terminal 1000 may be fixed to the rear surface.

Referring to FIG. 2C, the mobile terminal 1000 according to one embodiment may be folded to be formed in one area of the display unit 1510. FIG. In this case, the center of curvature of the display unit 1510 is formed in a front region of the display unit.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention is embodied to be folded in either the front direction or the rear direction, as shown in Figs. 2B and 2C. Hereinafter, a specific structure for allowing the display unit 1510 to be foldable will be described.

3A to 3C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a folding unit of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment. FIGS. 3A and 3B are conceptual views of the mobile terminal 1000 in different directions in a closed state, and FIG. 3C is a conceptual view of the mobile terminal in an open state.

The mobile terminal according to the present exemplary embodiment includes a first folding unit 100 having the display unit 1510 mounted on the front surface of the body unit and the display unit 1510 folded forward of the display unit 1510 Respectively. The body portion of the mobile terminal 1000 includes a first region 1001, a second region 1002, and a deformation region 1040. The deformation area 1040 corresponds to a predetermined deformation area of the display part 1510. The deformation area 1040 is formed to have a curved surface or a plane by an external force.

The body part according to the present embodiment includes a front case 1010 supporting the display part 1510 and the rear cover 1030. The front case 1010 and the rear cover 1030 may be made of a synthetic resin, And the second regions 1001 and 1002, respectively. The front cover 1010 is composed of first and second members arranged to form a space corresponding to the deformation area 1040 and the rear cover 1030 is spaced apart from the deformation area 1040 And a first member and a second member arranged to form a space. The first folding unit 100 is mounted on the deformation area 1040 to change the angle between the first and second areas 1001 and 1002. [

One area of the first folding unit 100 is exposed by the front case 1010 and the rear cover 1030. Accordingly, the deformation area 1040 is recessed from the front case 1010 and the rear cover 1030. The first folding module 100 is disposed adjacent to a lower surface of the display unit 1510 and is deformed into a plane and a curved surface by an external force. Hereinafter, a specific structure of the first folding unit 100 will be described.

4A to 4D are conceptual diagrams for explaining the structure of the first folding unit of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 3A. The first folding unit 100 includes a deformable support unit 140, a deformable slide unit 130, and first and second frames 110 and 120.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the deformable support part 140 is formed to support the display part 1510. The deformation supporting portion 140 includes a first supporting portion 142 corresponding to the first region 1001 of the mobile terminal 1000 and a second supporting portion 142 corresponding to the second region 1002 of the mobile terminal 1000 143). A first living hinge portion 141 is formed between the first and second support portions 142 and 143.

The first living hinge portion 141 is formed of a plurality of (preferably two or more) first living hinge portions 141 extending in a first direction D1, which is the longitudinal direction of the mobile terminal 100, and a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. And a plurality of ribs. The first and second regions 1001 and 1002 of the mobile terminal 100 can be bent around the first living hinge portion 141 by the first living hinge portion 141. [

The deformable slide part 130 is formed at a lower portion of the deformable support part 140 to deform the body part of the mobile terminal 1000 by the external force. The deformed slide part 130 is disposed between the first and second frames 110 and 120.

The first and second frames 110 and 120 correspond to the first and second areas 1001 and 1002 of the mobile terminal 1000, respectively. Each of the first and second frames 110 and 120 includes a mounting space in which various electronic components of the mobile terminal 1000 can be mounted. A plurality of first magnet portions 151 are formed in a region adjacent to the deformed slide portion 130 of the first frame 110 and the deformed slide portion 130 of the second frame 110 is formed. And a second magnet portion 152 corresponding to the first magnet portion 151 is formed in an adjacent region. The first and second magnet portions 151 and 152 have opposite poles. Accordingly, the mobile terminal 1000 can be fixed by the attractive force of the first and second magnet portions 151 and 152 in a folded state.

The first connection part 132 of the deformed slide part 130 is fixed to the second frame 120. The deformable slide part 130 may include a plurality of fastening members arranged in the second direction D2 to fix the deformable slide part 130 to the second frame 120. [

Meanwhile, the second connection part 133 of the deformed slide part 130 is slidably connected to the first frame 110. The second connection part 133 may further include a guide hole 134 extending along the first direction D1 by a predetermined length and the first frame 110 may include a guide And includes a projection 110 '. That is, the deformed slide part 130 can be slid by a predetermined range along the first direction (D1) with respect to the first frame (110).

Referring again to FIG. 4A, the first living hinge 141 of the deformation supporting portion 140 can be seen between the second living hinge portions 141 exposed in the folded state.

A second living hinge portion 131 is formed between the first and second connection portions 132 and 133. The second living hinge portion 131 includes a plurality of ribs 131a extending in the second direction D2 and arranged along the first direction D1. Since the plurality of ribs 131a are arranged at predetermined intervals, the second living hinge portion 131 can form a curved surface due to an external force by the spacing space 131b between the ribs. Both end portions of the plurality of ribs 131a of the second living hinge portion 131 are curved so as to surround the side surface of the mobile terminal 1000. The plurality of ribs 131a are connected by a plurality of connection ribs 131c extending in the one direction D1 from the extended state. The connecting rib 131c may be made of an elastic material deformable by an external force.

Some of the ribs of the second living hinge portion 131 are exposed by the front case 1010 and the rear cover 1030.

The deformable support part 140 is disposed on the deformable slide part 130 such that the first living hinge part 141 corresponds to the second living hinge part 131. [ Accordingly, the first and second living hinge portions 141 and 131 can be deformed to correspond to each other by an external force.

When the external force is applied to the second area 1002 with respect to the first area 1001, the guide protrusion 110 'moves along the guide hole 134, and the first and second frames 1001, 110, and 120 are distant from each other. The exposed area of the second living hinge 131 is increased.

When the second living hinge part 131 is exposed in a curved shape, a deformed area of the display part 1510 forms a curved surface, and a part of the first and second areas 1001 and 1002 is folded .

In contrast, when the first and second regions 1001 and 1002 are in an unfolded state due to external force, the second living hinge portion 131 is retracted into the first frame 110 and the deformed slide portion 130 Is accommodated in the first frame 110.

Referring to FIGS. 4C and 4D, the display unit 1510 includes a folding protrusion 142 formed on a side surface thereof. 4C is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which the deformable support 140 and the display 1510 are overlapped.

The display unit 1510 includes a display panel for outputting an image and a support frame for supporting an edge of the display panel and supporting the display panel. The folding protrusion 142 is formed in a part of the support frame corresponding to the first living hinge 141. The folding protrusions 142 are formed of a plurality of protrusions 144 arranged in parallel along the first direction D1. When the display unit 1510 is bent, the distance between the projections may be deformed to prevent the display unit 1510 from being cried or damaged.

FIGS. 5A to 5C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a folding unit of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment, and FIGS. 6A to 6C are conceptual diagrams for explaining the structure of a modified sliding unit.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are conceptual views of the mobile terminal 1000 in different directions in a closed state, and FIG. 5C is a conceptual view of the mobile terminal in an open state. The components of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment are substantially the same as those of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the embodiment of Fig. 3A except for the deformed sliding portion 230. [ Therefore, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar components, and redundant explanations are omitted.

5B and 5B, one region of the deformed sliding portion 230 of the second folding unit 200 according to the present embodiment is configured such that an outer surface of the front case 1010 and a rear surface (Not shown). Hereinafter, a specific structure of the second folding unit 200 will be described.

The second folding unit 200 includes the deformable support unit 140, the deformable fixing unit 230, and the first and second frames 110 and 120. The deformable supporter 140 and the first and second frames 110 and 120 are substantially the same as those of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the embodiment of FIG.

6A to 6C, the deformable fixing part 230 includes a first connection part 232 fixed to the second frame 120 and a second connection part 233 fixed to the first frame 110 . The deformed fixing part 230 is formed between the first and second connection parts 232 and 233 and has a third living hinge part 231 whose length is changed by an external force. The third living hinge portion 231 is formed on the plurality of ribs 231a and the plurality of ribs 231a

Referring to FIG. 6C, the third living hinge portion 231 includes a plurality of ribs 231a, a fitting protrusion 231b protruding from one surface of the plurality of ribs 231a, And an insertion groove 231c which is recessed from the other surface of the rib 231a so as to insert the rib 231b. Each of the plurality of ribs 231a extends along the second direction D2 and includes a curved surface structure that surrounds the side surface of the mobile terminal 1000. [

The fitting protrusion 231b is extended by a predetermined length in the second direction D2. The fitting protrusion 231b of the rib 231a is inserted into the fitting groove 231c of the adjacent rib 231a so as to be childlike.

5A and 5C, the plurality of ribs 231a of the third living hinge portion 231 are exposed to the outside in a state where the first and second regions 1001 and 1002 are flat. The outer surface of the plurality of ribs 231a is formed on one surface of the outer surface of the rear cover 1030 in a state where the plurality of fitting protrusions 231b are fitted into the plurality of fitting grooves 231c.

When the deformed region 1040 is curved due to external force, the plurality of ribs 231a of the third living hinge portion 231 are spaced from each other. The fitting protrusion 231c is separated from the fitting groove 231c.

Referring to FIG. 6C, an elastic supporting member 234 made of an elastic material is formed below the living hinge portion 231. The elastic supporting member 234 may be made of a sheet of an elastic material deformable by an external force. The elastic supporting member 234 is elastically deformed by the deformation of the third living hinge portion 231. [

In the folded state, the elastic supporting member 234 is exposed between the plurality of ribs 231a. Even if the ribs 231a are opened by the elastic support member 234, the inside is not exposed.

However, when the plurality of fitting protrusions 231b and the repair fitting hole 231a are formed in predetermined areas, the fitting protrusions 231b may be formed in the inner side of the third living hinge portion 231 May not be exposed. At the end of the fitting protrusion 231b, a locking protrusion may be formed so as not to be separated from the fitting groove 231c.

According to the present embodiment, since the both ends of the third living hinge portion are folded in a state where they are fixed to the first and second regions of the body portion, an inner space for moving the ribs is not required, have. Further, since the same surface as the outer surface of the mobile terminal is formed, a simpler appearance can be realized.

7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a structure of a mobile terminal according to another embodiment. The components of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment include the structure of the first region 1001 of the body portion and the structure of the mobile terminal 1000 shown in Figs. 3A to 3C, except for the third folding unit 300. [ The same reference numerals are assigned to the same and similar components, and redundant descriptions are omitted. The display unit 1510 of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment is formed to be folded to the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1000. [

Referring to FIGS. 7B and 7C, the body portion includes a receiving portion 1001 'formed by recessing a region adjacent to the deformation region 1040 of the first region 1001 of the body portion. That is, the thickness of the receiving portion 1001 'is formed to be narrower than the thickness of the remaining portion of the first region 1001.

The first magnet portion 151 is formed inside the rear cover 1030 corresponding to the accommodating portion 1001 'and the first magnet portion 151 is formed in the rear cover 1030 of the second region 1002, And a second magnet portion 152 corresponding to the magnet portion 151 is formed. The first and second magnet portions 151 and 152 are formed with different poles.

A part of the second region 1002 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 1001 'in the folded state. The first and second regions 1001 and 1002 are fixed by the attractive force of the first and second magnet portions 151 and 152 in the folded state.

8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams for explaining the third folding unit. Fig. 8A is a conceptual view showing the structure of the third folding unit in the unfolded state, and Fig. 8B is a conceptual view showing the state of the deformed body in the unfolded state and the folded state.

The third folding unit 300 includes the deformable support portion 140, the deformable elastic portion 330, and the first and second frames 310 and 320. The deformable supporter 140 is substantially the same as the constituent elements of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the embodiment of FIG. The deformed elastic part 330 is disposed below the deformable support part 140.

The deformed elastic part 330 includes a first connection part 331a fixed to the first frame 310 and a second connection part 331b fixed to the second frame 320. The first and second connection parts 331a, 331b, 331a, and 331b. The elastic portion 334 may include a plurality of coil spring members extending in the first direction D1 and arranged in the second direction D2. The first and second connection portions 331a and 331b are formed on opposite sides of each other and a fixing groove for fixing the first and second end portions 334a and 334b of the plurality of spring members may be formed. The third folding unit 330 includes a pair of the first and second connecting portions 331a and 331b. The spring member provides an elastic force to maintain the body portion in an unfolded state.

The first frame 310 includes a moving hole 310 'formed along the first direction D1 and configured to move the first connecting portion 331a. When the first connection portion 331a is switched from the extended state to the folded state, the first connection portion 331a moves along the movement hole 310 'in a direction away from the preparation second frame 331b.

The first connection part 331a accommodates the third magnet part 351 and the fourth magnet part 351 having the same pole as the third magnet part 351 on one side of the movement hole 310 ' 352 are mounted. The third folding unit 330 maintains the unfolded state by a repulsive force generated by the third and fourth magnet portions 351 and 352. [

Referring to FIG. 8C, when the elastic portion 334 of the third folding unit 330 is bent by an external force, the first end portion 334a along the moving hole 310 ' The connecting portion 331a moves.

According to this embodiment, the mobile terminal is bent using a deformable coil spring member, and the extended state is maintained by the opposing magnet portion having the same polarity as the elastic force of the coil spring member. Further, when the folded state is caused by the external force of the user, the folded state is maintained by using the magnet portions having opposite poles.

9A to 9C are conceptual diagrams illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment. Figs. 9A and 9B are conceptual diagrams showing a folded state, and Fig. 9C is a conceptual diagram showing an open state. According to the present embodiment, one area of the display unit 1510 fixed to the body part in the extended state is defined as a first area 1510a, and the first area 1510a is connected to the first area 1510a, A second region 1510b is defined to surround the side surface and the rear surface of the body portion.

9A, the thickness of one end of the body portion has a first thickness W1, and in the folded state, a portion of the body portion adjacent to the region wrapped in the second region 1510b of the display portion 1510 And the end portion has a second thickness W2 that is thicker than the first thickness W1. The second thickness W2 is determined by the curvature of the display portion 1510. [

The mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a folding unit for controlling the display unit. The folding unit according to the present embodiment may be implemented substantially the same as the first folding unit 130 shown in Figs. 4A to 4B.

The display unit 1510 according to the present embodiment includes the first magnet unit 151 and the first magnet unit 151 may be provided in one area of the rear cover 1030 corresponding to the first magnet unit 151 in the folded state, And a second magnet portion (not shown) may be disposed at an opposite pole to the magnet portion 151.

According to the present embodiment, a part of the display unit can be modified to realize the folded state and the unfolded state, rather than the body part of the mobile terminal.

10A and 10B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 1070a and a body portion 1070b having a sliding body 1070b slidably mounted on the main body 1070a along the first direction D1 1070).

A sliding protrusion 1050a extending in the first direction D1 is formed in the lower portion of the display portion 1510 and a sliding protrusion 1050b inserted into the sliding groove 1050a and movable by an external force, . The sliding protrusion 1050b interlocks with the sliding body 1070b.

10A and 10C, the sliding body 1070b covers an area of the main body 1070a and slides along the first direction D1. In the folded state, the second region 1050b of the display portion 1510 is formed to cover the rear surface of the sliding body 1070b. When the sliding body 1070b moves in the first direction D1 in the folded state, the second area 1050b of the display unit 1510 disposed on the sliding body 1070b is unfolded.

Hereinafter, the structure of the fourth folding unit 400 for changing the state of the display unit 1050 will be described in detail. The display unit 1510 includes a deformation area 1040 that is flat in an unfolded state and forms a curved surface in a folded state. The fourth folding unit 400 includes a link unit 411 having one end 413 connected to the sliding body 1070b and the other end 412 connected to the display unit 1510. The link part 411 housed in the sliding body 1070b moves obliquely along the main body 1070a when the sliding body 1070b moves in the first direction D1, And is exposed to the outside of the body 1070b.

The display unit 1050 also moves together with the movement of the link unit 411 and the display unit 1510 is opened according to the angle of the link unit 411 by the main body 1070a.

Fig. 11 shows a deformable support 140 for supporting a display part included in the mobile terminal according to the embodiment of Fig. 10A. The deformation supporting portion 140 includes a first supporting portion 142 corresponding to the first region 1510a of the display portion 1510 and a second supporting portion 142 corresponding to the second region 1510b of the display portion 1510. [ (143). A first living hinge portion 141 is formed between the first and second support portions 142 and 143. A connecting hook part 342 is formed between the first living hinge part 141 and the second supporting part 143 and connected to the other end part of the link part 411. When the link part 411 connected to the connection claw part 342 moves into the sliding body 1070b, the second area 1510b of the display part 1510 supported by the second support part 143 Is folded so as to surround the sliding body 1070b.

According to the present embodiment, the user can fold or unfold the display unit by moving the sliding body exposed to the outside.

12A to 12C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to another embodiment. The body part of the mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment is connected to the first body 1080a, the second body 1080b and the second body 1080b so as to slide into the first body 1080a And a third body 1080c formed. The first body 1080a includes a storage space 1080a 'formed to accommodate the third body 1080c. 12A and 12B, the third body 1080c is exposed from the storage space 1080a in the extended state of the display unit 1510, and the third body 1080c is opened in the folded state, The first and second bodies 1080a and 1080c are accommodated in the storage space 1080a. One surface of the second and third bodies 1080b and 1080c that supports the display unit 1510 is formed to be planar. The first body 1080b supports the first area 1510a of the display unit 1510. [

The second region 1510b of the display portion 1510 is supported by the second and third bodies 1080b and 1080c in the extended state, 2 region 1510b is formed to surround the side surface of the second body 1080b.

The mobile terminal 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a deformable supporter 140 (see Figs. 4A and 4B) for deformably supporting the display portion 1510. Fig. Although not specifically shown in the drawings, a guide protrusion extending in the first direction D1 may be formed at a lower portion of the deformable support portion 140, and the first to third bodies 1080a, 1080b, 1080c And a guide rail corresponding to the guide rail may be formed. The display unit 1510 may be deformed by the movement of the first to third bodies 1080a, 1080b, and 1080c, or may be deformed by an external force of the user. A modified example of the display unit according to the present embodiment will be described below.

13A and 13B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a driving state of the mobile terminal according to FIG. 12A.

13A shows a deformed state of the display unit according to the movement of the second body part 1080b. The second body part 1080b gradually moves away from the first body part 1080a by the external force applied by the user and the third body part 1080c is exposed from the storage space 1080a ' .

As the second body part 1080b moves, the deformation area 1040 of the display part 1510 gradually expands and the display part 1510 is supported by the exposed third body part 1080c .

13B shows a state in which the display unit 1510 is first switched to the unfolded state regardless of the second body 1080b. In the folded state, a groove 1080d is formed between one end of the display portion 1510 and the outer surface of the first body 1080a. The user can move the display unit 1510 using the nail or the like to the groove 1080d.

When the deformed region 1040 is in a flattened extended state, the user can move the second body 1080b to support the display unit 1510. [

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a control unit 1800 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (20)

A flexible display portion including a deformable deformation region deformable by an external force into a folded state and an unfolded state;
A body part supporting a part of the flexible display part on a front surface thereof;
A deformation supporting part supporting the display part and having a first living hinge part corresponding to the deformation area;
And a folding unit mounted on the body and guiding the deformation of the display unit by the external force. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body part comprises first and second bodies separated from each other,
Wherein the folding unit is formed between the first and second bodies, and the folding unit includes a second living hinge unit arranged to correspond to the first living hinge unit. The folding unit according to claim 2,
A first connection part formed at one end of the second living hinge part and fixed to the second body;
And a second connection part formed at the other end of the second living hinge part and having a guide groove formed in the first body so as to be slidable along a first direction in the longitudinal direction of the body part,
And the second body includes a guide protrusion inserted into the guide groove. The method of claim 3,
One area of the second living hinge part is exposed by the first and second body parts in the unfolded state,
Wherein when the folded state is switched to the folded state, the remaining region of the second living hinge portion is exposed by the first and second body portions by sliding of the second connecting portion. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the second living hinge comprises a plurality of ribs spaced apart from each other by the external force. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the plurality of ribs are arranged to be in close contact with each other in the folded state,
Wherein the plurality of ribs have fitting protrusions protruding from one side and fitting grooves recessed from the other side to fit in the fitting protrusions of adjacent ribs. The method of claim 6,
And the fitting protrusions are disposed between the plurality of ribs in the folded state. The method according to claim 6,
And an outer surface of the rib is formed on one side of the outer surface of the first and second body portions in the unfolded state. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the folding unit further comprises an elastic supporting member disposed under the living hinge and being elastically deformable by the external force. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the first and second bodies each have first and second magnet portions having different polarities in a corresponding region in the folded state. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the folded state overlaps the display part on the front surface of the body part. The folding unit according to claim 2,
A first connection part connected to the first body so as to be slidable;
A second frame fixed to the second body; And
And an elastic portion connecting between the first and second frames, the elastic portion including a plurality of coil springs corresponding to the deformation region. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the first body includes a moving hole in which the first frame is movable,
Wherein the first body and the first frame each include first and second magnet portions each having the same pole. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display unit includes a first region supported by the body portion with respect to the deformation region, and a second region separated from the body portion in the deployed state. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the body portion includes a main body portion for supporting the first region and a sliding body portion for being slidably mounted from the main body portion. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the folding unit includes a link portion having one end connected to the sliding body portion and the other end connected to the display portion and interlocking with the sliding body portion,
And the other end of the link portion is fixed between the deformation area and the second area. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the link portion is housed in the sliding body portion in the folded state and at least one region is exposed to the outside in the extended state,
Wherein the link portion has a predetermined angle with the main body portion in the unfolded state. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display unit includes first and second regions distinguished by the deformation region,
The body may include a first body supporting a first region of the display unit;
A second body supporting the second region in the folded state; And
And a third body connected to the second body and housed in the first body in the folded state and exposed in the extended state to support the second region. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein in the folded state, the second region is disposed on a rear surface of the body portion, and a spacing groove is formed between the rear surface and the end portion of the second region. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the deformable support portion includes a projection shape which is adjacent to a side surface of the display portion and is arranged along an edge of the first living hinge so as to be deformable by the external force.

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