KR20170018631A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal which changes a received message and displays the changed message and a method for controlling the same. In order to achieve the object or another object, according to an aspect of the present invention, provided is the mobile terminal, comprising: a display unit; a sensing unit; a communication unit which transmits and receives messages to and from the external device; and a control unit. The control unit outputs a first message corresponding to a received message to a message interface when the message is received from the external device, and outputs a second message to the message interface when the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition. The second message is a message which is obtained by changing at least part of the first message.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal for changing and displaying a received message and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

On the other hand, when a message is received, the user can confirm that the received message is displayed as it is when the user confirms the message application multiple times. However, when the received message includes various information, and the user has already confirmed the received message, there is a case that it is not necessary to display the same message even when the message application is executed next time.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object is to provide, in a mobile terminal, a message interface that is different from a received message according to a specific condition when a message is received.

Another object of the present invention is to provide, in a mobile terminal, a message interface in which, when a message is received, the received message is deleted according to a specific condition.

Another object of the present invention is to output only specific information selected by a user to a message interface when a message includes a plurality of information.

Another object of the present invention is to separately display time information in a message interface in a mobile terminal when time information is included in a message.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display apparatus comprising: a display unit; Sensing unit; A communication unit transmitting and receiving a message with an external device; And a control unit, wherein, when a message is received from the external device, the control unit outputs a first message corresponding to the received message to a message interface, and when the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition, Outputting a second message to the interface, wherein the second message is a message in which at least a portion of the first message is a modified message.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, the method comprising: when a message is received from an external device, outputting a first message corresponding to the received message to a message interface step; And outputting a second message to the message interface when the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition, wherein the second message is a message in which at least a part of the first message is changed.

Effects of the mobile terminal and the control method according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the mobile terminal deletes a message stored in the message history or confirmed by the user from the message history, so that the user can use the message interface more efficiently can do.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, in the case of a long message among a plurality of messages included in the message history, the mobile terminal edits a message in a shorter length, .

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, when a plurality of pieces of information are included in a received message, the user edits the information to output only desired information, have.

In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, when the received message includes time information such as a valid period and a meeting schedule, time information is displayed separately from the received message, .

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a glass-type mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message interface of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received at a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
10 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
11 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
12 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
13 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
14 is a diagram showing an example of editing and outputting a voice message on the message interface in the embodiment of FIG.
15 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
16 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
17 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
18 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
19 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
20 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
21 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message in an image interface when receiving a message including an image in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
22 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message in an image interface when receiving a message including an image in the mobile terminal according to the present invention.
23 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
24 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.
25 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
27 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message edited in the mobile terminal according to the present invention.
28 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
29 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a message received in a mobile terminal related to the present invention is changed to a message interface and output.
30 is a diagram showing an example of outputting an e-mail received at a mobile terminal according to the present invention to an e-mail interface.
31 is a diagram showing an example of a sending device and a receiving device in connection with the embodiment of Fig.
32 is a diagram showing an example of editing an e-mail received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention in an e-mail interface and outputting the edited e-mail.
33 is a diagram illustrating an example of editing an e-mail received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention in an e-mail interface and outputting the edited e-mail.
34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a source device and a destination device that provide a message interface associated with the present invention.
35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a source device and a destination device that provide a message interface associated with the present invention.
36 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a watch type mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.
37 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a watch type mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

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.

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 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing 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 between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ 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 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, 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 120 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 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection 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 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 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 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having 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 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, 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 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. At least a part of such application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call incoming, outgoing call, message reception, and origination functions) of the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be 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 100. 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 100 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 100. 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. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 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 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcasting signal may be encoded according to at least one of technical standards for transmitting and receiving a digital broadcasting signal (or a broadcasting system, for example, ISO, IEC, DVB, ATSC, etc.) It is possible to receive the digital broadcasting signal using a method conforming to the technical standard defined by the technical standards.

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

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, for example, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or an Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H). The broadcast signal and / or the broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 170.

The mobile communication module 112 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (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 (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

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 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal 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) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) 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, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, 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 functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to 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 120 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 121 may be provided. The camera 121 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 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, 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 140 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 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 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 141 can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 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 touch touch .

The touch sensor uses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) 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 the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may 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 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 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 121 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 121 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.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

Generally, 3D stereoscopic images consist of left image (left eye image) and right image (right eye image). A top-down method of arranging a left image and a right image in one frame according to a method in which a left image and a right image are combined into a three-dimensional stereoscopic image, A checker board system in which pieces of a left image and a right image are arranged in a tile form, a left-to-right (right-side) Or an interlaced method in which rows are alternately arranged, and a time sequential (frame-by-frame) method in which right and left images are alternately displayed in time.

In addition, the 3D thumbnail image may generate a left image thumbnail and a right image thumbnail from the left image and right image of the original image frame, respectively, and may be generated as one image as they are combined. In general, a thumbnail means a reduced image or a reduced still image. The left image thumbnail and the right image thumbnail generated in this way are displayed on the screen with a difference of the left and right distance by the depth corresponding to the parallax between the left image and the right image, thereby exhibiting a stereoscopic spatial feeling.

The left and right images necessary for realizing the three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be displayed on the stereoscopic display unit by the stereoscopic processing unit. The stereoscopic processing unit receives a 3D image (an image at a reference time point and an image at an expansion point), sets a left image and a right image therefrom, or receives a 2D image and converts it into a left image and a right image.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 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 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 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.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an 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 I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 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. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 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 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

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

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of 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 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

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.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 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 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and 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 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

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 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may 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 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, 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 a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a 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.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can 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 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. 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 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 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 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be 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 unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 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 151 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 100, and input contents may 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 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 with the front display unit 151 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 151 can be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 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 151 or the user input unit 123.

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

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, 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 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as 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 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b 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 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in 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 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, information processed in the mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another example of the mobile terminal 200 according to the present invention.

As shown, the display unit 251 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 251. The deformable display portion 251 may be referred to as a " flexible display ". Here, the flexible display unit 251 may include both a general flexible display, e-paper, and combinations thereof. In general, mobile terminal 200 may include features of mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

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 change the information by using a twist ball or electrophoresis using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display portion 251 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 251 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 251 may be placed in a bent state (for example, a vertical state or a left-to-right bent state) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display portion 251, the flexible display portion 251 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display unit 251 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 180 (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 200 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means capable of detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 251. The deformation detecting means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1A).

The deformation detecting unit may be provided in the flexible display unit 251 or the case 201 to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display unit 251 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformation position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformed flexible display unit 251 is restored, In addition, the flexible display unit 251 may be various information that can be detected due to the bending of the flexible display unit 251.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 or change the information displayed on the flexible display unit 251 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display unit 251, It is possible to generate a control signal for controlling the function of the controller.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 200 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

In addition, the battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251. 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 251 is not limited to an external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 251 has the first state, it may be transformed to the second state by a command of the user or the application.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal can be extended to a wearable device that can be worn on the body beyond the dimension that the user mainly grasps and uses. These wearable devices include smart watch, smart glass, and head mounted display (HMD). Hereinafter, examples of a mobile terminal extended to a wearable device will be described.

The wearable device can be made to be able to exchange (or interlock) data with another mobile terminal 100. The short range communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100. If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device 100 via the short- Lt; / RTI > Accordingly, the user can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, it is possible to perform a telephone conversation via the wearable device or to confirm the received message via the wearable device when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100 .

3 is a perspective view showing an example of a watch-type mobile terminal 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3, the watch-type mobile terminal 300 includes a main body 301 having a display portion 351 and a band 302 connected to the main body 301 and configured to be worn on the wrist. In general, the mobile terminal 300 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The main body 301 includes a case that forms an appearance. As shown, the case may include a first case 301a and a second case 301b that provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one case may be configured to provide the internal space, so that a mobile terminal 300 of a unibody may be realized.

The watch-type mobile terminal 300 is configured to allow wireless communication, and the main body 301 may be provided with an antenna for the wireless communication. On the other hand, the antenna can expand its performance by using a case. For example, a case including a conductive material may be configured to electrically connect with the antenna to extend the ground or radiating area.

A display unit 351 is disposed on a front surface of the main body 301 to output information, and a touch sensor is provided on the display unit 351 to implement a touch screen. The window 351a of the display unit 351 may be mounted on the first case 301a to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the first case 301a.

The main body 301 may include an acoustic output unit 352, a camera 321, a microphone 322, a user input unit 323, and the like. When the display unit 351 is implemented as a touch screen, the display unit 351 may function as a user input unit 323, so that the main body 301 may not have a separate key.

The band 302 is worn on the wrist so as to surround the wrist and can be formed of a flexible material for easy wearing. As an example, the band 302 may be formed of leather, rubber, silicone, synthetic resin, or the like. In addition, the band 302 is detachably attached to the main body 301, and can be configured to be replaceable with various types of bands according to the user's preference.

On the other hand, the band 302 can be used to extend the performance of the antenna. For example, the band may include a ground extension (not shown) that is electrically connected to the antenna and extends the ground region.

The band 302 may be provided with a fastener 302a. The fastener 302a may be embodied by a buckle, a snap-fit hook structure, or a velcro (trademark), and may include a stretchable section or material . In this drawing, an example in which the fastener 302a is embodied as a buckle is shown.

4 is a perspective view showing an example of a glass-type mobile terminal 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 is configured to be worn on the head of a human body, and a frame unit (case, housing, etc.) for the mobile terminal 400 may be provided. The frame portion may be formed of a flexible material to facilitate wearing. This figure illustrates that the frame portion includes a first frame 401 and a second frame 402 of different materials. In general, the mobile terminal 400 may include features of the mobile terminal 100 of Figures 1A-1C or similar features.

The frame portion is supported on the head portion, and a space for mounting various components is provided. As shown in the figure, electronic parts such as the control module 480, the sound output module 452, and the like may be mounted on the frame part. Further, a lens 403 covering at least one of the left eye and the right eye may be detachably mounted on the frame portion.

The control module 480 controls various electronic components included in the mobile terminal 400. The control module 480 can be understood as a configuration corresponding to the control unit 180 described above. This figure illustrates that the control module 480 is provided in the frame portion on one side of the head. However, the position of the control module 480 is not limited thereto.

The display unit 451 may be implemented as a head mounted display (HMD). The HMD type refers to a display method that is mounted on a head and displays an image directly in front of the user's eyes. When the user wears the glass-type mobile terminal 400, the display unit 451 may be arranged to correspond to at least one of the left and right eyes so that the user can directly provide an image in front of the user's eyes. In this figure, the display unit 451 is located at a portion corresponding to the right eye so that an image can be output toward the user's right eye.

The display unit 451 can project an image to the user's eyes using a prism. Further, the prism may be formed to be transmissive so that the user can view the projected image and the general view of the front (the range that the user views through the eyes) together.

As described above, the image output through the display unit 451 may be overlapped with the general view. The mobile terminal 400 can provide an Augmented Reality (AR) in which a virtual image is superimposed on a real image or a background and displayed as a single image using the characteristics of the display.

The camera 421 is disposed adjacent to at least one of the left eye and the right eye, and is configured to photograph a forward image. Since the camera 421 is positioned adjacent to the eyes, the camera 421 can acquire a scene viewed by the user as an image.

Although the camera 421 is provided in the control module 480 in this figure, it is not limited thereto. The camera 421 may be installed in the frame portion, or may be provided in a plurality of ways to obtain a stereoscopic image.

The glass-type mobile terminal 400 may include user input units 423a and 423b operated to receive control commands. The user input units 423a and 423b can be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner such as a touch or a push. This figure illustrates that the frame unit and the control module 480 are provided with user input units 423a and 423b of a push and touch input method, respectively.

In addition, the glass-type mobile terminal 400 may be provided with a microphone (not shown) for receiving sound and processing it as electrical voice data and an acoustic output module 452 for outputting sound. The sound output module 452 may be configured to transmit sound in a general sound output mode or a bone conduction mode. When the sound output module 452 is implemented in a bone conduction manner, when the user wears the mobile terminal 400, the sound output module 452 is brought into close contact with the head and vibrates the skull to transmit sound.

Next, a communication system that can be implemented through the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention will be described.

First, the communication system may use different wireless interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, wireless interfaces that can be used by a communication system include Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) ), Universal mobile telecommunication systems (UMTS) (in particular Long Term Evolution (LTE), Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A)), Global System for Mobile Communications May be included.

Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of description, the description will be limited to CDMA. However, it is apparent that the present invention can be applied to all communication systems including an OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) wireless communication system as well as a CDMA wireless communication system.

A CDMA wireless communication system includes at least one terminal 100, at least one base station (BS) (also referred to as a Node B or Evolved Node B), at least one Base Station Controllers (BSCs) , And a Mobile Switching Center (MSC). The MSC is configured to be coupled to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and BSCs. The BSCs may be paired with the BS via a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs may be included in a CDMA wireless communication system.

Each of the plurality of BSs may comprise at least one sector, and each sector may comprise an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing to a particular direction of radial from the BS. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments, and a plurality of frequency assignments may each have a specific spectrum (e.g., 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sector and frequency assignment may be referred to as a CDMA channel. The BS may be referred to as a base station transceiver subsystem (BTSs). In this case, a combination of one BSC and at least one BS may be referred to as a base. The base station may also indicate a "cell site ". Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS may be referred to as a plurality of cell sites.

A broadcast transmission unit (BT) transmits a broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast receiving module 111 shown in FIG. 1A is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT.

In addition, a Global Positioning System (GPS) may be associated with the CDMA wireless communication system to identify the location of the mobile terminal 100. The satellite 300 aids in locating the mobile terminal 100. Useful location information may be obtained by two or more satellites. Here, the position of the mobile terminal 100 can be tracked using all the techniques capable of tracking the location as well as the GPS tracking technology. Also, at least one of the GPS satellites may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

The location information module 115 included in the mobile terminal is for detecting, computing, or identifying the location of the mobile terminal, and may include a Global Position System (GPS) module and a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively.

The GPS module 115 calculates distance information and accurate time information from three or more satellites and then applies trigonometry to the calculated information to accurately calculate three-dimensional current location information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude can do. At present, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting an error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is widely used. In addition, the GPS module 115 can calculate speed information by continuously calculating the current position in real time. However, it is difficult to accurately measure the position of the mobile terminal by using the GPS module in the shadow area of the satellite signal as in the room. Accordingly, a WPS (WiFi Positioning System) can be utilized to compensate the positioning of the GPS system.

The WiFi Positioning System (WPS) is a system in which a mobile terminal 100 uses a WiFi module included in the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless AP (wireless access point) transmitting or receiving a wireless signal with the WiFi module, Is a technology for tracking a location of a wireless local area network (WLAN) using WiFi.

The WiFi location tracking system may include a Wi-Fi location server, a mobile terminal 100, a wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100, and a database in which certain wireless AP information is stored.

The mobile terminal 100 connected to the wireless AP can transmit a location information request message to the Wi-Fi location server.

The Wi-Fi position location server extracts information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 based on the location information request message (or signal) of the mobile terminal 100. The information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 may be transmitted to the Wi-Fi location server through the mobile terminal 100 or may be transmitted from the wireless AP to the Wi-Fi location server.

The information of the wireless AP to be extracted based on the location information request message of the mobile terminal 100 includes a MAC address, an SSID (Service Set IDentification), a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), a Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) Reference Signal Received Quality), channel information, Privacy, Network Type, Signal Strength, and Noise Strength.

As described above, the Wi-Fi position location server can receive the information of the wireless AP connected to the mobile terminal 100 and extract the wireless AP information corresponding to the wireless AP to which the mobile terminal is connected from the pre-established database. In this case, the information of any wireless APs stored in the database includes at least one of MAC address, SSID, channel information, privacy, network type, radius coordinates of the wireless AP, building name, Available), the address of the AP owner, telephone number, and the like. At this time, in order to remove the wireless AP provided using the mobile AP or the illegal MAC address in the positioning process, the Wi-Fi location server may extract only a predetermined number of wireless AP information in order of RSSI.

Then, the Wi-Fi location server can extract (or analyze) the location information of the mobile terminal 100 using at least one wireless AP information extracted from the database. And compares the received information with the received wireless AP information to extract (or analyze) the location information of the mobile terminal 100.

As a method for extracting (or analyzing) the position information of the mobile terminal 100, a Cell-ID method, a fingerprint method, a triangulation method, and a landmark method can be utilized.

The Cell-ID method is a method of determining the position of the mobile station with the strongest signal strength among neighboring wireless AP information collected by the mobile terminal. Although the implementation is simple, it does not cost extra and it can acquire location information quickly, but there is a disadvantage that positioning accuracy is lowered when the installation density of the wireless AP is low.

The fingerprint method collects signal strength information by selecting a reference position in a service area, and estimates the position based on the signal strength information transmitted from the mobile terminal based on the collected information. In order to use the fingerprint method, it is necessary to previously convert the propagation characteristics into a database.

The triangulation method is a method of calculating the position of the mobile terminal based on the coordinates of at least three wireless APs and the distance between the mobile terminals. (Time of Arrival, ToA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) in which a signal is transmitted, and the time difference between the wireless AP and the wireless AP, in order to measure the distance between the mobile terminal and the wireless AP. , An angle at which a signal is transmitted (Angle of Arrival, AoA), or the like.

The landmark method is a method of measuring the position of a mobile terminal using a landmark transmitter that knows the location.

Various algorithms can be utilized as a method for extracting (or analyzing) the location information of the mobile terminal.

The extracted location information of the mobile terminal 100 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 through the Wi-Fi location server, so that the mobile terminal 100 can acquire the location information.

The mobile terminal 100 may be connected to at least one wireless AP to obtain location information. At this time, the number of wireless APs required to acquire the location information of the mobile terminal 100 may be variously changed according to the wireless communication environment in which the mobile terminal 100 is located.

As shown in FIG. 1A, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC Field Communication), and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).

Among them, the NFC module provided in the mobile terminal supports the non-contact type short-range wireless communication between the terminals at a distance of about 10 cm. The NFC module may operate in either a card mode, a reader mode, or a P2P mode. In order for the NFC module to operate in the card mode, the mobile terminal 100 may further include a security module for storing card information. Here, the security module may be a physical medium such as a UICC (e.g., a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a USIM (Universal SIM)), a Secure micro SD and a sticker, or a logical medium For example, embeded SE (Secure Element)). Data exchange based on SWP (Single Wire Protocol) can be made between NFC module and security module.

When the NFC module is operated in the card mode, the mobile terminal can transmit the stored card information to the outside such as a conventional IC card. Specifically, if the mobile terminal storing the card information of the payment card such as a credit card or a bus card is brought close to the fare payment machine, the mobile local payment can be processed, and the mobile terminal storing the card information of the access card can be accessed If you are close to the time, the approval process for access may begin. Cards such as credit cards, transportation cards, and access cards are mounted on the security module in the form of an applet, and the security module can store card information on the mounted card. Here, the card information of the payment card may be at least one of a card number, balance, and usage details, and the card information of the access card may include at least one of a name, a number (e.g., It can be one.

When the NFC module is operated in the reader mode, the mobile terminal can read data from an external tag. At this time, the data received from the mobile terminal by the tag may be coded into a data exchange format (NFC Data Exchange Format) defined by the NFC Forum. In addition, the NFC Forum defines four record types. Specifically, the NFC forum defines four RTDs (Record Type Definitions) such as Smart Poster, Text, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), and General Control. If the data received from the tag is a smart poster type, the control unit executes a browser (e.g., an Internet browser), and if the data received from the tag is a text type, the control unit can execute the text viewer. When the data received from the tag is a URI type, the control unit executes the browser or makes a telephone call, and if the data received from the tag is a general control type, it can execute appropriate operations according to the control contents.

When the NFC module is operated in a peer-to-peer (P2P) mode, the mobile terminal can perform P2P communication with another mobile terminal. At this time, LLCP (Logical Link Control Protocol) may be applied to P2P communication. For P2P communication, a connection can be created between the mobile terminal and another mobile terminal. At this time, the generated connection can be divided into a connectionless mode in which one packet is exchanged and terminated, and a connection-oriented mode in which packets are exchanged consecutively. Through P2P communications, data such as business cards, contact information, digital photos, URLs in electronic form, and setup parameters for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity can be exchanged. However, since the usable distance of NFC communication is short, the P2P mode can be effectively used to exchange small-sized data.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

Hereinafter, the embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 37 illustrate how, when the mobile terminal is the receiving device, a message that is confirmed when a message is received and a message that is subsequently confirmed are output differently on the message interface.

Further, with respect to the embodiments of Figs. 5 to 37, the operations performed in the mobile terminal can be controlled by the control unit 180 of Fig. 1A. For convenience, the following description will collectively refer to these operations as being performed / controlled by the mobile terminal.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a message interface of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The message interface can provide an environment in which a user using the mobile terminal can use the messaging service with an external device. In addition, the messaging service may include both a service used for the euros and a service for free use. The messaging service may include a service using a mobile communication network or a service using an internet network. That is, the messaging service is not limited in type, and may include any type of service that provides an environment in which a user can send and receive messages.

In addition, the message interface can transmit and receive various types of messages such as voice, image, moving picture, and emoticon as well as a text message. In the present invention, the message interface may include various message applications available in the mobile terminal.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the message interface may provide a message history 510 in which a user has sent and received a message with another user. That is, it is possible to display a history of transmitting and receiving a message with an external device (for example, the contents and time of a transmitted and received message) using the mobile terminal. For example, the message history 510 may indicate at least one message that displays messages sent and received with an external device in chronological order. Further, as shown in Fig. 5 (a), the message interface may include a virtual keyboard through which a user can create a text message. Meanwhile, the external devices of other users displayed in the message history 510 may correspond to a single or a plurality of external devices.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5B, the message interface may provide a message list 520 in which a user of the mobile terminal exchanges messages with another user. Unlike the above-described message history 510, the message list 520 can display messages sent to and received from a plurality of other users at one time. For example, the message list 520 may display a message of one of a plurality of messages transmitted with a user different from the name of another user. In the embodiment of FIG. 5 (b), one displayed message may correspond to a recently transmitted or received message.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each step of FIG. 6 to be described below can be controlled by the control unit of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1A.

First, the mobile terminal can receive a message from an external device (S610). For example, if the mobile terminal transmits a message, it corresponds to a transmitting device. If the mobile terminal receives a message, it may correspond to a receiving device. Here, the received message may include not only text but also various contents such as image, voice, moving picture, position information, and the like.

Next, the mobile terminal may output a first message corresponding to the received message to the message interface (S620). For example, the first message may correspond to a message in which the received message is directly output. Also, for example, the first message may correspond to a message in which at least a part of the received messages are output.

Next, if the mobile terminal corresponds to the message change condition, the mobile terminal may output the second message to the message interface (S630). Here, the second message may correspond to a message in which at least a part of the first message is changed. For example, the message change condition may correspond to the case where the content included in the first message is stored. Also, for example, the message change condition may correspond to a case where a predetermined time has elapsed since the message was received. Also, for example, the message change condition may correspond to a case where the content included in the first message is executed or the content already set in the first message is included. Also, for example, the message change condition may correspond to a case where an input signal to the first message is sensed.

On the other hand, both the first message and the second message are messages based on messages received from the originating device, and the metadata may correspond to the same message. Here, the metadata may include various information such as content information of a message, information of an originating device, a time of sending and receiving a message, and the like. For example, the first message and the second message may correspond to a part of the metadata of the received message being output to the message interface.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7 may be controlled by the control unit of the mobile terminal shown in Fig. 1A. 7, detailed description of the same or corresponding parts to those of the embodiment of FIG. 6 will be omitted.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7 may be controlled by the control unit of the mobile terminal shown in Fig. 1A. 7, detailed description of the same or corresponding parts to those of the embodiment of FIG. 6 will be omitted.

First, the mobile terminal can receive a message from an external device (S710). Next, the mobile terminal may output the first message corresponding to the received message to the message interface (S720).

Next, the mobile terminal can determine whether the content included in the first message is shared (S730). For example, if the content included in the first message is stored, the mobile terminal can determine that the content included in the first message is shared. Also, for example, when the content included in the first message is executed, the mobile terminal can determine that the content included in the first message is shared.

If the content included in the first message is shared in step S730, the mobile terminal may output the second message to the message interface (step S740). Meanwhile, if the content included in the first message is shared in step S730, the mobile terminal may delete the first message from the message interface. In this connection, description will be made again in Fig. 9 and Fig. 12 to Fig.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each step of FIG. 8 to be described below can be controlled by the control unit of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1A. In the respective embodiments shown in FIG. 8, the same or corresponding parts as those of the embodiment of FIG. 6 described above are not described in detail.

First, the mobile terminal can receive a message from an external device (S810). Next, the mobile terminal may output the first message corresponding to the received message to the message interface (S820).

Next, the mobile terminal can determine whether a preset time has elapsed after receiving the message (S830). For example, the predetermined time may include a time set in the message interface or a time set by the user.

In step S830, if the preset time has elapsed, the mobile terminal may output the second message to the message interface (S740). On the other hand, if the preset time elapses after receiving the message in step S830, the mobile terminal may delete the first message from the message interface. In this regard, description will be made again in Fig. 10 and Fig.

7 and 8, the mobile terminal may delete the first message or output the second message when the predetermined content is included in the first message. In this regard, description will be made again in Fig. 17 and Fig. In addition, the mobile terminal may delete the first message or output the second message when the input signal to the first message is sensed. In this regard, description will be made again in Fig. 18, Fig. 20 to Fig.

9 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received at a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 9 shows a method of outputting from an image interface when receiving a message including an image in a receiving device. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 9 may correspond to a state in which the content included in the message is stored.

First, the mobile terminal may display the transmitted and received messages on the message interface 910. Referring to FIG. 9A, the mobile terminal can display a message history transmitted and received with a calling device of one other user. At this time, an image 920 may be included in the message received from the originating device. That is, another user can transmit an image to be shared with a user of the mobile terminal. On the other hand, the image 920 displayed in the message history may correspond to a reduced thumbnail image of the actual image size.

In this case, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 930 for the image 920. Here, the first input signal 930 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. on an area corresponding to the image 920 on the display unit. In the embodiment of FIG. 9 (a), the first input signal 830 may correspond to a short-touch input.

As shown in FIG. 9 (b), the mobile terminal may output the image 920 corresponding to the first input signal 930. Also, a plurality of soft keys for the image 820 may be displayed at the bottom of the display portion. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), a plurality of soft keys may correspond to soft keys for downloading to mobile terminals, sharing to other users, and image deletion.

In addition, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 940 for a softkey for downloading to the mobile terminal. Here, the second input signal 940 may include touch input, gesture input, etc. to an area corresponding to a soft key for downloading. In the embodiment of FIG. 9 (b), the second input signal 940 may correspond to a short-touch input.

In this case, the mobile terminal may store the image 920 in the mobile terminal. In addition, as shown in Fig. 9 (c), the mobile terminal can delete the image 920 on the message history. In addition, the mobile terminal may delete the image 920 on the message history, even if the image 920 is shared with another user or the image is deleted.

Although not shown in FIG. 9, when a plurality of users send and receive messages together, if a plurality of users have downloaded images, the mobile terminal can delete the images 920 on the message history. Alternatively, when a plurality of users send and receive messages together, if some of the users download an image, the image may be deleted from the message history of the downloaded mobile terminal.

10 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 10 shows a method of outputting a message in a message interface over time, when the receiving device includes a message containing an image. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 10 may correspond to a state in which a predetermined time has elapsed since the message was received.

First, the mobile terminal can display the received message on the message interface 1010. Referring to FIG. 10 (a), the mobile terminal can display the message history transmitted and received with the calling device of one other user 'Jenny' in the message interface 1010. At this time, the message history may include the image 1020 transmitted from the originating device.

Referring to FIG. 10 (b), as the mobile terminal, which is a receiving device, continues to send and receive messages with the originating device, the image 1020 can be moved to the top on the message history. Next, the mobile terminal may delete the image 1020 displayed in the message interface 1010 if a predetermined time has elapsed since the message was received.

As an example, the predetermined time may correspond to a specific time, such as 12 pm. For example, referring to FIG. 10 (c), if a message is received on May 9, 2015, and the next day is on May 10, 2015 (1030) 1020) on the message history. As another example, the predetermined time may correspond to a time at which 10 hours have passed since the time the message was received. For example, although not shown in FIG. 10, when the image 1020 is received at 10:00 am, the mobile terminal may delete the image 1020 at 8:00 pm on the same day.

11 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 11 illustrates a method of outputting an unverified message in a message interface when the receiving device receives a message containing an image.

First, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the mobile terminal can display the received message on the message interface 1110. Here, the received message may include at least one image 1120.

Meanwhile, a predetermined time may elapse after the mobile terminal receives the image 1120 from the originating device. For example, the predetermined time may correspond to one hour, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the mobile terminal may not sense any input signal to the image 1120 for a predetermined time. That is, when a message containing an image is received, the user may not input any input signal to an area corresponding to the position at which the image 1120 is displayed in order to enlarge or view the image.

In this case, the mobile terminal can delete the image 1120 on the message interface 1110 and display the unidentified indicator 1130 on the message interface 1110, as shown in Fig. 11 (b). In this case, the image 1120 corresponds to the case where it is deleted only in the message history with the sender, and the file corresponding to the image 1120 may remain in the message interface 1110.

The unacknowledged indicator 1130 may indicate that none of the messages received from the originating device on the message interface 1110, other than the text message, are acknowledged by the user. For example, a message other than a text message may include a voice message, an image message, a video message, and the like. This is because, in the case of a text message, the user can directly recognize the message through the message history, but in the case of a voice message, an image message, a video message, etc. other than a text message, to be.

For example, the unidentified indicator 1130 may be displayed at the top of the message interface 1110. However, the location at which the unacknowledged indicator 1130 is displayed is not limited to a specific location within the message interface 1110. Also, the unidentified indicator 1130 may be displayed in a bar form, but is not limited thereto.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the mobile terminal may sense an input signal 1140 for an unidentified indicator 1130. Here, the input signal 1140 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc., for an area corresponding to an unidentified indicator 1130 on the display unit.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the mobile terminal can display the album 1150 corresponding to the other party in the conversation in the message interface 1110. For example, the album 1150 may correspond to the lower contents of the message interface 1110. In addition, the album 1150 may correspond to an album application other than the message interface 1110. Through this, the user can easily check the message other than the text message which is not confirmed on the message history later.

Although not shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of users may send and receive messages in the message history. In this case, if one of a plurality of users transmits a message including an image, the image can be immediately deleted on the message history in the device of the user who has confirmed and stored the image. Also, in a device of a user who has not confirmed an image among a plurality of users, an unconfirmed indicator may be displayed when a preset time has elapsed.

12 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 12 shows a method of outputting from a message interface when receiving a message including contact information in a receiving device. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 12 may correspond to a state in which the content included in the message is stored.

First, the mobile terminal can receive a message 1220 including contact information from the calling device and output it to the message interface 1210. In the embodiment of FIG. 12 (a), the other party may receive a request for a contact of 'Tim' from the user and provide a contact of 'Tim'. Here, the message 1220 including the contact information may include a contact name and a number.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 1230 for a message 1220 including contact information. Here, the first input signal 1230 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. on an area corresponding to the message 1220 on the display unit.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the mobile terminal may execute the contact addition interface 1240. That is, when the first input signal 1230 for the text message is sensed, the mobile terminal may be connected to the contact addition interface 1240, as opposed to no separate interface. At this time, the mobile terminal can perform the contact interface by multitasking with the message interface, and display the contact addition interface on the display unit. In this way, the user can store the contact information included in the message received from the other party in the mobile terminal.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), after the contact information is created, the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 1250 for the save button. In this case, the mobile terminal may terminate the contact application after storing the contact information, and display the message interface 1240 again. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the mobile terminal can delete the message 1220 including the contact information on the message history.

12, if the input signal to the message 1220 including the contact information is not sensed for a preset time, the mobile terminal may delete the message 1220 including the contact information on the message history have. This is because the contact information corresponds to the personal information, so that the personal information is protected even when the user of the mobile terminal does not store it.

13 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 13 shows a method of outputting from the image interface when the receiving device receives a voice message. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 13 may correspond to a case where the content included in the message is executed. For example, when a voice message is executed, the voice message may be reproduced.

First, the mobile terminal may receive a voice message 1320 from the originating device and output it to the message interface 1310. In the embodiment of FIG. 13 (a), the other party may send a voice message 1320 to the user. The mobile terminal may also sense an input signal 1330 for a voice message 1320. Here, the input signal 1330 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. on an area corresponding to the voice message 1320 on the display unit.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the mobile terminal can play back the voice message 1220. For example, the mobile terminal can play the voice message 1320 in a state in which the message interface 1310 is displayed using the lower contents included in the message interface 1310 without executing the separate voice reproduction application . Further, for example, the mobile terminal may execute a separate voice play application and play back voice by multi-tasking with the message interface 1310. [

When the reproduction of the voice message 1320 is completed, the mobile terminal can delete the voice message 1320 on the message history, as shown in Fig. 13 (c). Though not shown in FIG. 13, if only a part of the voice message 1320 is reproduced and the entire reproduction is not completed by the additional input signal, the mobile terminal can maintain the voice message 1320 on the message history.

14 is a diagram showing an example of editing and outputting a voice message on the message interface in the embodiment of FIG. In the embodiment of Fig. 14, the description overlapping with the contents of Fig. 13 will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the mobile terminal can sense a first input signal 1430 for a voice message 1420. At this time, the voice message 1420 may include a secret voice message set in the originating device. Here, the secret voice message may correspond to a part of the voice message 1420. For example, if the voice message 1420 is 20 seconds long, the secret voice message may correspond to 6 seconds.

In this case, the mobile terminal can reproduce the voice message 1420 as shown in Fig. 14 (b). Next, when the entire voice message 1420 has been played back, the mobile terminal can display a message 1440 in which some of the voice messages have been deleted. That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, the mobile terminal can output a 14-second voice message 1440, which is a secret voice message in 6 seconds, in the entire voice message 1420, on the message history.

The above-described embodiments of FIGS. 13 and 14 can be equally applied to not only voice content but also video content.

15 and 16 show a method of outputting a message when a message including a web link is received on a message interface. It is assumed that the input signals in Figs. 15 and 16 correspond to different input signals. For example, when the input signal of FIG. 15 is a short-touch input, the input signal of FIG. 16 may correspond to a long-touch input.

15 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 15 shows a method of outputting from the image interface when the receiving device receives a message including a Web link. Here, the web link can indicate the address of the web page. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 15 may correspond to a state in which the content included in the message is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message 1520 including a web link from the originating device and output it to the message interface 1510. In addition, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal 1530 for a message 1520 including a web link. Here, the input signal 1530 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. on an area corresponding to the message 1520 on the display unit.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the mobile terminal can multitask the web page interface with the message interface 1510 and display the web page 1540 corresponding to the web link. For example, if a web page 1540 is displayed, the mobile terminal may sense an additional input signal (not shown) from the user and add the web link as a favorite. Also, for example, when a web page 1540 is displayed, the mobile terminal may capture additional information (not shown) from the user to capture and store the web page.

If the use for the web page is terminated, the mobile terminal may display the message interface 1510 again. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the mobile terminal can delete the message 1520 including the web link on the message history.

Although not shown in FIG. 15, when a plurality of users are in the message history of transmitting and receiving a message, a mobile terminal in which an input signal for a web link is not received may maintain a message 1520 including a web link.

16 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 16 illustrates a method of outputting from a message interface when a receiving device receives a message including a web link. In the embodiment of Fig. 15, the description of the parts that overlap with those of Fig. 14 described above will be omitted. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 16 may correspond to a state in which the content included in the message is stored.

First, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message 1620 including a web link from the originating device and output it to the message interface 1610. In addition, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal 1630 for a message 1620 including a web link. As described above, the input signal 1630 of FIG. 16 may correspond to an input signal different from the input signal of FIG.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the mobile terminal can multitask the web page interface with the message interface 1610 and display the favorite page 1640 of the web link.

In addition, if the bookmark for the web link is complete, the mobile terminal may display the message interface 1610 again. In this case, as shown in Fig. 16 (c), the mobile terminal can delete the message 1620 including the web link on the message history.

17 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 17 shows a method of outputting a message in a message interface when a plurality of users send and receive messages in one message history. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 17 may correspond to a case where a message added on the message history after the message is received includes predetermined contents.

First, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message 1720 including a map from the originating device and output it to the message interface 1710. For example, a message 1720 including a map may correspond to a message transmitted by at least one user of the plurality of users.

In this case, the mobile terminal may determine whether to delete the message 1720 containing the map on the message history. As an example, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the mobile terminal may recognize the 'I arrive' message 1730 entered by the user in the message interface. Also, from the message 1730 entered by the user, the mobile terminal may determine that the user has used the message 1720 including the map and delete it on the message history.

As another example, although not shown in FIG. 17, the mobile terminal may recognize the location indicated in the message 1720 including the map in the message interface. In addition, if the mobile terminal determines that it is located in a message 1720 including a map using a GPS sensor or the like, the mobile terminal can delete the message on the message history.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the mobile terminal can recognize contents related to 'arrival' from messages of a plurality of users included in the message history as well as a user in the message interface. The mobile terminal may delete the message 1720 including the map on the message history when an 'arrival' message is recognized by a plurality of users.

18 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 18 shows a method of outputting a message in a message interface when a plurality of users send and receive a goods exchange message in one message history.

First, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a goods exchange message 1820 from the originating device and output it to the message interface 1810. The goods exchange message 1820 may include a serial number, a QR code, a bar code, or the like as a message including a ticket or coupon for exchanging goods. Therefore, when the merchandise exchange message 1820 is displayed on the purchase place where the merchandise can be purchased, the user can purchase the merchandise without paying the amount.

On the other hand, if a message is continuously exchanged between a plurality of users after the goods exchange message 1820 is received, the goods exchange message 1820 can not be confirmed on the message history. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the mobile terminal can display the goods exchange indicator 1830. The goods exchange indicator 1830 may be fixed at a certain location on the message interface 1810 to indicate that a goods exchange message 1720 is included on the message history. Thus, even if the message expands on the message history, the user can recognize the presence of the goods exchange message 1820 via the goods exchange indicator 1830. [

At this time, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal 1840 to the goods exchange indicator 1830. Herein, the input signal 1840 may include a touch input, a gesture input, and the like for an area corresponding to the goods exchange indicator 1830 in the display unit.

Also, as shown in FIG. 18C, the mobile terminal can move to a location where the message 1820 is output on the message history according to the input signal 1840. Accordingly, the user can easily use the coupon or the ticket included in the goods exchange message 1820 even if the goods exchange message 1820 is not output on the message history.

18, when the coupon or the ticket included in the goods exchange message 1820 is understood by the user of the mobile terminal or the user using the other device, the goods exchange indicator 1830 may be deleted. In addition, when the validity period of the coupon or ticket included in the goods exchange message 1820 has elapsed, the goods exchange indicator 1830 can be deleted.

19 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 19 shows a method of outputting a message in a message interface when a plurality of users send and receive messages in one message history. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 19 may correspond to a state in which the content included in the message is displayed in the predetermined area.

First, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), a mobile terminal can receive a message related to a schedule from a plurality of users included in a message history as well as a message generated by a user of the mobile terminal. In this case, the mobile terminal can recognize the appointment time of a plurality of users by grasping the contents of the message. For example, referring to FIG. 19 (a), the mobile terminal can recognize the appointment time from the last message including the contents related to time on the message history.

In this case, as shown in Fig. 19 (b), the mobile terminal can display the constant indicator 1920 based on the recognized time. The schedule indicator 1920 is for indicating a time for meeting of a plurality of users, and may be displayed at a predetermined position on the display unit. For example, the predetermined position may correspond to the upper end of the message interface 1910.

Although not shown in FIG. 19, when additional messages are transmitted and received on the message history, and the contents of the additional message include the time related to the schedule, the mobile terminal displays a predetermined indicator (1920). Also, if the time described in the schedule indicator 1920 has elapsed, the mobile terminal may delete the schedule indicator 1820 in the message interface 1910.

20 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 20 shows a method of outputting a message in a message interface when a message including a plurality of images is transmitted and received in the message history. In the embodiment of FIG. 20, the message change condition may correspond to a case where an input signal to a message is sensed.

First, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message 2020 including a plurality of images from the originating device, and display the message 2020 on the message interface 2010. For example, the mobile terminal can receive four images successively and display it on the message interface 2010. [ In this case, since the space of the message interface 2010 is not large enough, when a plurality of images are displayed, the text message 2011 located before and after the message containing the image becomes unaccessible to the user.

At this time, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal 2030 for a message 2020 including a plurality of images. Here, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the input signal 2030 may correspond to a pinch-in input for an area corresponding to a message including a plurality of images. Herein, the pinch-in input may correspond to a drag-touch input in which two input signals simultaneously sensed move in the direction of approaching each other.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the mobile terminal can output the changed message 2040 of the message including the plurality of images to the message interface 2010. For example, the changed message 2040 may correspond to a message displayed by overlapping a plurality of images. Here, the image displayed on the front side of the changed message 2040 may correspond to the first image or the last image among the plurality of images. 20 (b), as the message 2020 including a plurality of images is changed and output as the changed message 2040, the text message 2011 transmitted and received before and after the image is sent to the message interface 2040. [ (2010).

Although not shown in FIG. 20, the mobile terminal may display the changed message 2040 on the message interface 2010 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the message 2020 including a plurality of images was received . In addition, although not shown in FIG. 20, when an input signal to the changed message 2040 is sensed, the mobile terminal may expand and display a plurality of images again.

21 and 22 are views showing an example of outputting a message in an image interface when a message including an image is received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

First, FIG. 21 shows a method in which, when a message including an image is received from a mobile terminal, a message is changed according to the stored image. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 21 may correspond to a state in which the image included in the message is stored.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message including a plurality of images 2121, 2122, and 2123, and output the message to the message interface 2110. Here, the plurality of images 2121, 2122, and 2123 may correspond to a thumbnail image of an actual image. In this case, an image download indicator may be displayed in each of the plurality of images 2121,

21 (a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signals 2131 and 2132 for the 2121 image and the 2123 image among the plurality of images. Here, the input signals 2131 and 2132 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. for an area corresponding to the image download indicator included in each image. Also, the first input signal may correspond to successive inputs for each image.

In this case, the mobile terminal may store an image corresponding to the 2121 image and an image corresponding to the 2131 image. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the mobile terminal can display, with respect to the images 2121 and 2123, download completion indicators 2141 and 2142 indicating that the download is completed. For example, download completion indicators 2141 and 2142 may correspond to granting graphic effects to respective thumbnail images. That is, the mobile terminal can display blurred images for the images that have been downloaded. In addition, for example, the download completion indicators 2141 and 2142 may correspond to download information of an image displayed in one area of each thumbnail image. The download information may include the downloaded time, the downloaded device, and the like.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the mobile terminal may sense the second input signal 2133 for the 2123 image. Here, the second input signal 2133 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. for an area corresponding to the download indicator of the 2123 image. Also, as described above, the 2123 image may correspond to the image already downloaded by the first input signal.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the mobile terminal may display an indicator 2150 indicating that it has already been downloaded. In this case, the mobile terminal can no longer download or re-download the 2123 image at the user's option. The mobile terminal may also sense a third input signal 2134 for the indicator 2150. Here, the third input signal 2134 may correspond to a touch input, a gesture input, or the like to an area corresponding to 'No' of the indicator 2150. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can return to the message interface 2110 shown in FIG. 21 (b) without downloading the 2123 image again.

Next, FIG. 22 shows a method in which when the mobile terminal receives a message including an image, the stored image is deleted and output to the message interface. In the embodiment of FIG. 22, the description of the contents overlapping with the embodiment of FIG. 21 will be omitted. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 22 may correspond to a state in which the image included in the message is stored.

As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the mobile terminal can receive a message including a plurality of images 2221, 2222, and 2223, and output it to the message interface 2210. Next, the mobile terminal may sense the 2221 image of the plurality of images and the input signals 2231 and 2232 for the 2223 image.

In this case, the mobile terminal may store an image corresponding to the 2221 image and an image corresponding to the 2223 image. 22 (b), the mobile terminal can delete the 2221 image and the 2223 image in the message interface 2210. [ Thus, the mobile terminal can only output 2222 images that are not stored.

23 and 24 illustrate a method of editing and outputting only a message desired by a user of the mobile terminal in a message history in which a plurality of users transmit and receive messages. In a message history in which a plurality of users exchange messages, since the messages outputted are fast and many, the user may not recognize the desired message. Therefore, a method of editing only a message desired by a user among a plurality of messages may be required.

23 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 23 illustrates a method of editing a message in a message history in which a plurality of users send and receive messages. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 23 may correspond to a state in which an input signal to a message is sensed.

First, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the mobile terminal can output a message history in which a message is sent to and received from a plurality of users in the message interface 2310. In the embodiment of FIG. 23 (a), a plurality of users may correspond to a total of four users including users of the mobile terminal.

In this regard, referring to FIG. 23 (a), the mobile terminal can sense the first input signal 2331. Here, the first input signal 2331 may include a touch input for a message 2321 received from a device of the A user in the message history, a gesture input, and the like. In this case, the mobile terminal can display the pin indicator 2341 in the message 2321. Here, the pin indicator 2341 may correspond to an indicator for displaying a message that the user has selected as important.

Next, the user may wish to search for an important message among a plurality of messages other than the message 2321. [ Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the mobile terminal can sense the second input signal 2332. Here, the second input signal 2332 is a signal for searching for a recent message among the message history, and may correspond to a drag or flicking touch input scrolling upward.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the mobile terminal can display a more recent message than the message history displayed in FIG. 23 (a). The mobile terminal may sense the third input signal 2333. Here, the third input signal 2333 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. to the message 2322 received from the device of the A user in the message history. In this case, the mobile terminal may display a pin indicator 2342 in the message.

23 (b) and 23 (c), when the pin indicators 2341 and 2342 are displayed by a user input signal, the mobile terminal displays a pin icon 2340 Can be output. Here, the pin icon 2340 may indicate that the pin indicator has a message displayed during the message history.

23 (c), the mobile terminal may sense a fourth input signal 2334 for the pin icon 2340. [ Here, the fourth input signal 2334 may include a touch input, a gesture input, and the like. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the mobile terminal can display only messages (2321, 2322) in which the pin indicator 2342 is displayed in the message interface 2310. Accordingly, the user can easily view and edit only the message desired by the user on the message history in which a plurality of users send and receive messages.

24 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal according to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 24 illustrates a method of editing a message in a mesh history in which a plurality of users send and receive messages. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIG. 24 may correspond to a state in which an input signal to a message is sensed.

First, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the mobile terminal can output a message history in which a message is transmitted to and received from a plurality of users in the message interface 2410. In the embodiment of FIG. 24 (a), a plurality of users may correspond to a total of four users including a user of the mobile terminal.

In this regard, referring to FIG. 24 (a), the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 2431. Here, the first input signal 2431 may correspond to a drag or flicking touch to an area corresponding to the image 2420 representing the C-user in the message history. Also, the first input signal 2431 may correspond to a drag or flicking touch moving from the image 2420 representing the C user to the right.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), the mobile terminal can delete the message received from the C-user's device on the message interface 2410. At this time, the user may want to check the message received from the C-user. As shown in FIG. 24 (c), the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 2432 for a menu option 2440 representing a contact. Here, the second input signal 2432 may correspond to a touch input or a gesture input to an area corresponding to the C user among the menu options 2440.

24 (d), the mobile terminal may output the message received from the C-user 2420 to the message interface 2410, corresponding to the second input signal 2432. [ Accordingly, the user can separately check only messages received from a specific user while a plurality of users send and receive messages.

24 (c), in the case of sensing a drag-touch or flicking touch input (not shown) moving to the left, the mobile terminal displays the message shown in Fig. 24 (a) The interface 2410 may be output again.

25 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 25 described below can be controlled by the control unit of the mobile terminal shown in Fig. 1A. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 25, the description of FIG. 6 through FIG. 8 is omitted.

First, the mobile terminal can receive a message from an external device (S2510). Next, the mobile terminal may output the first message corresponding to the received message to the message interface (S2520).

Next, the mobile terminal may sense an input signal for the first message (S2530). For example, the input signal for the first message may correspond to an input signal for a portion of the plurality of information included in the first message. In this regard, Fig. 26 will be described again.

Next, the mobile terminal may output the second message to the message interface (S2540). Here, the second message may correspond to a message in which at least a part of the first message is changed. For example, the second message may correspond to a message in which at least a portion of the first message is deleted. Also, for example, the mobile terminal may output an indicator indicating that there is other information besides the output second message. Meanwhile, if the received message includes time information, the mobile terminal can display an indicator indicating time information in the message interface. In this regard, Fig. 28 will be described again.

The embodiment of FIGS. 26 to 37 will now be described with reference to a method of changing a message and outputting it when an input signal to a message displayed on the message interface is sensed. The message change condition described in the embodiment of FIGS. 26 to 37 may correspond to a case where an input signal to a message is sensed.

26 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received from a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 26 shows a method of editing a message when the received message includes a plurality of pieces of information.

First, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the mobile terminal can output a message list 2610 to a message interface. Here, the message list 2610 may correspond to displaying a plurality of message histories at one time, which transmitted and received messages with a plurality of other users, as described above with reference to FIG. For example, the message list 2610 may output the name of the user who sent and received the message and the message that was recently sent and received.

The mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 2621 for the message list 2610. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 2621 for the message history 2611 in the message list 2610. Here, the first input signal 2621 may include a touch input, a gesture input, and the like for an area corresponding to the message history 2611 in which the message is transmitted to and received from the XYZ user in the message history.

In this case, the mobile terminal can output a message history to and from the XYZ user on the full screen. Also, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the mobile terminal can output a message transmitted and received recently to the message interface 2610. In FIG. 26 (b), a message recently received from a device of the XYZ user may correspond to a message including a plurality of pieces of information. That is, the received message may include first information 2612_a, second information 2612 and third information 2612_b. Here, the plurality of pieces of information may include various pieces of information such as event information, coupon information, and the like.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the mobile terminal can sense a second input signal 2622 for a message output on the message history. Here, the second input signal 2622 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. to an area corresponding to the second information 2612 of the message. For example, the second input signal 2622 may correspond to a long touch input, a short touch input, and the like. For example, the area corresponding to the second information 2612 may include an area adjacent to the area where the text related to the second information 2612 is output. That is, the area corresponding to the second information 2612 in FIG. 26 (b) may correspond to the area indicated by the dotted line.

In this case, as shown in Fig. 26 (c), the mobile terminal can output the edited message 2613 on the message history. Here, the edited message 2613 may correspond to information in which the user has set a high importance level. In this case, the mobile terminal may display an indicator 2614 indicating that the first information 2612_a and the third information 2612_b exist before and after the second information 2612. [ In this regard, a method of displaying the edited message 2613 in Fig. 27 will be described.

27 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message edited in the mobile terminal according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 27, the mobile terminal may output the edited message 2710 of the entire message to the display unit, and may set the area excluding the edited message as the folding area 2720. Also, the folding area 2720 may correspond to a hidden area of the entire message, not a deleted area.

Referring back to FIG. 26, in this case, the mobile terminal may display an edit indicator 2630 indicating that it is an edited message 2613. Although not shown in FIG. 26, when the input signal to the edit indicator 2630 is sensed, the mobile terminal may again display the message shown in FIG. 26 (b).

Next, as shown in Fig. 26 (c), the mobile terminal can sense the third input signal 2623 for the back button. Here, the third input signal 2623 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. for a back button provided on the mobile terminal. Here, the back button may include both a soft key and a hardware key.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the mobile terminal can again output the message list 2610. In this case, unlike the message list shown in Fig. 26A, the message contents of the message history for the A user can be outputted differently. That is, when the contents of the message are edited by the user on the message history, the mobile terminal displays the edited message 2615 on the message list so that the user can easily confirm the desired message from the upper menu. In addition, the mobile terminal may display a return icon indicating that the message is an edited message on the message list 2610.

28 is a diagram illustrating an example of outputting a message received in a mobile terminal related to the present invention to a message interface.

More specifically, FIG. 28 shows a method of editing a message when the received message includes a plurality of pieces of information.

First, the mobile terminal can output a message sent and received from another user's device to the message history 2810. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal may output a message transmitted and received on a message history with another user. Referring to FIG. 28 (a), the mobile terminal can output a message 2820 including a plurality of pieces of information. Here, the plurality of pieces of information may include event information, coupon information, discount information, and the like.

Next, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 2831 for a message 2820 containing a plurality of information. Here, the first input signal 2831 may include a touch input, a gesture input, or the like for an area corresponding to the first information 2821 of the message 2820 including a plurality of pieces of information. For example, the area corresponding to the first information 2821 may include an area adjacent to the area where the text related to the first information 2821 is output. That is, the area corresponding to the first information 2821 in FIG. 28 (a) may correspond to the area indicated by the dotted line.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the mobile terminal can display the web page 2840 corresponding to the web link displayed in the first information 2821. In this regard, the mobile terminal may perform a multi-tasking of the web page interface during the execution of the message interface 2810 to display the web page. At this time, the user may save or share the information displayed on the web page so that the user may easily use the information even if the user does not access the web page every time.

Thus, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 2832 for the web page 2840. Here, the second input signal 2832 may correspond to an input signal for capturing or storing the image contained in the web page 2840. For example, the second input signal 2832 may include an input to a touch screen, such as a touch input, a gesture input, as shown in Figure 28 (b). Also, for example, the second input signal 2832 may include an input to a soft key or a hardware key included in the mobile terminal.

In this case, the mobile terminal may capture or store the image contained in the web page 2840. [ 28 (c), the mobile terminal terminates the web page interface and returns to the message interface 2810 to send the captured or stored image 2822 a message 2821 containing a plurality of pieces of information It can be output as an alternative. That is, the mobile terminal can output an image representing the information desired by the user instead of outputting the message 2821 including a plurality of information which is difficult for the user to quickly recognize the desired information.

The mobile terminal senses time information included in at least one of the first information 2821 and the web page 2840 and outputs the time information 2823 by replacing the message 2821 including the plurality of information . For example, the time information 2823 may correspond to a valid period, an event occurrence date, a validity number, and the like. 28 (c), the mobile terminal can recognize the valid period of the first information 2821 and output information indicating the valid period to the message interface 2810

28 (c), the mobile terminal replaces the message 2820 containing a plurality of pieces of information, so that the image 2822 representing the first information and the time information 2823 of the first information At least one can be output. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the mobile terminal outputs at least one of the image 2822 representing the first information and the time information 2823 of the first information, An indicator 2850 may be displayed. Also, although not shown in FIG. 28, when an input signal to the edit indicator 2850 is sensed, the mobile terminal may again output a message 2821 including a plurality of pieces of information.

Although not shown in FIG. 28, when at least one of the image 2822 representing the first information and the time information 2823 of the first information is displayed in the message history, the mobile terminal enters the message list The input signal can be sensed. In this case, the mobile terminal may display the important information and the time information of the first information on the message list.

29 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a message received in a mobile terminal related to the present invention is changed to a message interface and output.

More specifically, FIG. 29 shows various types of messages displayed on the message history when a message is edited by sensing an input signal from a user. The embodiment of FIG. 29 will be described based on a message including a plurality of pieces of information shown in FIG. 26 (b) or FIG. 28 (a).

Referring to FIG. 29A, a mobile terminal can extract only a desired area of a message including a plurality of pieces of information, and output it as a first edit message 2920 to a message interface 2910. In this regard, as described above with reference to FIG. 26, the mobile terminal may output an indicator (not shown) indicating that the remaining information that is not outputted at the upper or lower end of the first edit message 2920 exists. In addition, the mobile terminal may display an edit indicator 2950 that allows the first edit message to return to the original message. For example, the edit indicator 2950 may be displayed inside or adjacent to the second edit message 2920.

29 (b), the mobile terminal edits at least one of an image corresponding to information desired by a user and schedule information corresponding to information desired by a user in a message including a plurality of information, and transmits a second edit message 2930 To the message interface 2910 as shown in FIG. In this regard, as described above with reference to FIG. 28, the mobile terminal may store or capture a web page corresponding to a web link included in a message including a plurality of pieces of information, and output the web page as a second edit message 2930. In addition, the mobile terminal may display an edit indicator 2950 that allows the second edit message to return to the original message. For example, the edit indicator 2950 may be displayed inside or adjacent to the second edit message 2930.

On the other hand, if the valid period of the event after the first edit message 2920 shown in FIG. 29 (a) and the second edit message 2930 shown in FIG. 29 (b) A third edit message 2940 can be output. Here, the third edit message 2940 may correspond to a message outputting the remaining information, excluding information whose validity period has elapsed, in a message including a plurality of pieces of information as the original message. For example, the remaining information may correspond to information that does not have an expiration date or information that does not have an expiration date. In addition, the mobile terminal may display an edit indicator 2950 that allows the third edit message to return to the original message. For example, the edit indicator 2950 may be displayed inside or adjacent to the third edit message 2940.

30 is a diagram showing an example of outputting an e-mail received at a mobile terminal according to the present invention to an e-mail interface.

More specifically, FIG. 30 shows a method of editing an e-mail on an e-mail list when the received message is e-mail. Further, in the embodiment of FIG. 30, it is assumed that the edited e-mail is an e-mail containing coupon information.

First, as shown in Fig. 30 (a), the mobile terminal can output an e-mail list 3010 to the e-mail interface. Here, the e-mail interface may correspond to a paid or free e-mail application. In addition, the email list 3010 may correspond to displaying a plurality of emails received from other users at once. For example, the e-mail list 3010 may output the names of other users who sent e-mails and the titles of e-mails.

The mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 3021 for the email list 3010. [ More specifically, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 3021 for the first email information 3011 in the email list 3010. [ Here, the first input signal 3021 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. for an area corresponding to the first e-mail 3011 which is e-mail received from the 'GO market' in the e-mail history.

In this case, the first e-mail 3012 can be displayed according to the sensed first input signal 3021, as shown in Fig. 30 (b). Here, the first e-mail 3012 may correspond to a detailed view of the first e-mail information 3011 on the e-mail list. The first email 3012 may include a plurality of pieces of information. For example, the plurality of pieces of information may include information including a validity period.

The mobile terminal may also sense a second input signal 3022 for the first email 3012. The second input signal 3022 may correspond to an input signal for capturing or storing information including the validity period included in the first e-mail 3012. Also, the second input signal 3022 may correspond to an input signal for editing the information and displaying on the e-mail list, the validity period included in the first e-mail 3012. [

30 (c), when the second input signal 3022 is sensed, the mobile terminal recognizes the information including the valid period included in the first e-mail 3012, (3013). For example, the editing email information 3013 may include information content and a validity period. Here, the validity period is provided in the form of a timer, so that the user can intuitively recognize the remaining validity period of the coupon. That is, the user can directly recognize important information on the e-mail list even if the e-mail list does not enter a detailed view through a separate input signal.

30, if the valid period is exceeded, the mobile terminal can change the edited e-mail information 3013 displayed on the e-mail list 3010 to the first e-mail information 3010, which is the original, have. That is, if the validity period is exceeded, the mobile terminal may again display the email list 3010 shown in FIG. 30 (a).

31 is a diagram showing an example of a sending device and a receiving device in connection with the embodiment of Fig.

More specifically, FIG. 31 shows an embodiment in which e-mail is output from a sending device that transmits e-mail including information including the valid period of FIG. 30 and a receiving device that receives the e-mail. In the embodiment of FIG. 31, it is assumed that the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 31 (a) is the originating device and the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 31 (b) is the receiving device.

First, referring to Fig. 31 (a), the originating device can generate an e-mail to be transmitted to the receiving device. That is, the originating device may generate an email at the email interface 3110, in accordance with the input signal 3120 sensed by the user. As an example, the originating device may sense an input signal 3120 for a menu option to create the content of the email interface 3110. [ In this case, the mobile terminal can generate the contents of the e-mail. As another example, the originating device may sense an input signal 3120 for a menu option 3111 that sets the display time of the email interface 3110. [ In this case, the mobile terminal can set the expiration date at which the e-mail being generated is displayed on the receiving device.

31 (b), the receiving device can output the e-mail received from the originating device. In this case, based on the validity period set by the originating device in Fig. 31 (a), the receiving device can output the information of the e-mail received on the e-mail list. For example, the information of the received e-mail may correspond to the title of the received e-mail and the name of the sender. 30, when the mobile terminal senses an input signal (not shown) of a user with respect to the received e-mail, the mobile terminal displays the information 3130 included in the e-mail, as shown in FIG. 31 (b) And the validity period 3131 of the information. Here, the validity period 3131 of the information may include the validity period set in the originating device or the validity period set in the information included in the e-mail.

32 and 33 are views showing an example of editing the email received at the mobile terminal related to the present invention in an email interface and outputting the edited email. 32 and 33, it is assumed that the edited e-mail is an e-mail containing schedule related information.

32 shows a method of editing information of an e-mail outputted on an e-mail list when the received message is e-mail. In the embodiment of Fig. 32, the description overlapping with the embodiment of Fig. 30 will be omitted.

First, as shown in Fig. 32 (a), the mobile terminal can output an e-mail list 3210 to the e-mail interface on the e-mail interface. In addition, the mobile terminal may sense the first input signal 3221 for the first email information 3211 in the email list 3210.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), according to the sensed first input signal 3221, the mobile terminal can display the first email 3212 on the email interface. Here, the first e-mail 3212 may correspond to a detailed view of the first e-mail information 3211 output on the e-mail list 3210. [ Here, the first email 3212 may include time information. In the embodiment of FIG. 32, the time information may correspond to the meeting time. In addition, the mobile terminal can recognize the time information included in the first e-mail 3212.

The mobile terminal may also sense the second input signal 3222 for the first email 3212. For example, the second input signal 3222 may include a touch input for the first email 3212, a gesture input. Also, for example, the second input signal 3222 may include an input to a soft key or a hardware key included in the mobile terminal. Here, the second input signal 3222 may correspond to a signal for displaying the time information included in the first e-mail 3212 on the e-mail list 3210.

32 (c), the mobile terminal can output the edited first e-mail information 3213 in the area where the first e-mail information 3211 is output on the e-mail list 3210. [ Here, the edited first email information 3213 may include time information 3214 recognized by the mobile terminal by the second input signal 3222. [ For example, the time information 3214 may correspond to a time related to the schedule. That is, the time information in FIG. 32 may be different from the time information indicating the validity period described above with reference to FIG.

33 shows a method of editing the time information displayed on the e-mail list when the e-mail including time information is additionally received from the same sender in the embodiment of Fig.

First, as shown in Fig. 33 (a), the mobile terminal can receive the second e-mail from the same sender while the edited first e-mail information 3311 is displayed on the message list. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can simultaneously output the first email information 3311 and the second email information 3312 on the message list. At this time, according to the setting, the first e-mail information 3311 received first on the message list may be located below the second e-mail information 3312. [

In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the mobile terminal recognizes the second e-mail received from the same sender, and changes the contents of the time information and the position at which the time information is displayed. As an example, when the second email is received, the mobile terminal deletes the time information output to the first email information 3311 and adds the time information to the second email information 3312, even if a separate input signal from the user is not sensed, Information 3313 can be output. Here, the output time information 3313 can be displayed based on the time information contained in the contents of the second e-mail.

As another example, if the second email is received, the mobile terminal deletes the time information output to the first email information 3311 and the time information (e.g., 3313 can be output. As described above in the embodiment of Figure 32, the mobile terminal may output a detailed view of the second email when it senses a first input signal (not shown) for the second email information 3312. [ At this time, when the mobile terminal senses the second input signal (not shown) for the second e-mail, the mobile terminal can output the time information 3313 to the second e-mail information 3312. [ Here, the outputted time information 3313 can be determined based on the time information included in the second e-mail.

That is, through the above-described embodiment, when the same sender or the same content of e-mail is additionally received, the mobile terminal can recognize the contents included in the e-mail and change and display the time information on the e-mail list.

34 and 35 are diagrams illustrating an example of a source device and a destination device that provide a message interface associated with the present invention.

First, FIG. 34 shows an embodiment in which time information is set at the time of sending a message at the originating device according to a menu option for setting time information. It is assumed that the mobile terminal of FIG. 34 is the originating device.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the mobile terminal may generate a message to be transmitted to the receiving device at the message interface 3410. That is, the mobile terminal can generate a message according to a user's input signal. As an example, the mobile terminal can create content included in the message according to a user's input signal (not shown). For example, a user's input signal may correspond to a touch input or a gesture input to a QWERTY keyboard provided in a message interface. In the embodiment of FIG. 34, the contents included in the message may correspond to a marriage notification.

As another example, the mobile terminal may set the validity period of the message according to the user's input signal 3430 to the time setting menu option 3420. [ This is because, when the contents of the one-time event are included in the message as in the embodiment of FIG. 34, the contents of the message need not be permanently provided at the receiving device. Also, even though the content of the one-time event is not included in the message as in the embodiment of FIG. 34, the user of the originating device may want to provide the message to the receiving device only for a limited time.

Next, the mobile terminal can set the display period or the number of times of display of the origination message according to the sensed input signal 3430. Referring to FIG. 34 (b), the mobile terminal can set a period of time during which the message is displayed on the receiving device through the display time menu option 3421, which is a submenu of the time setting menu option 3420. At this time, the period in which the message is displayed on the receiving device may be determined by the user's additional input signal. 34 (c), the mobile terminal can set the number of times the message is displayed on the receiving device to the display count menu option 3422, which is a submenu of the time setting menu option 3420. [ At this time, the number of times the message is displayed on the receiving device may be determined by the user's additional input signal.

Next, FIG. 35 shows an embodiment of outputting a message at the receiving device according to the time information set at the originating device. It is assumed that the mobile terminal of FIG. 35 is a receiving device.

First, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the mobile terminal receives a message from the originating device of FIG. 34, it may output message content 3510 and time information 3520 to the message interface. 35 (b), when the time set in the time information 3520 has elapsed, the mobile terminal deletes the message content and transmits a message 3530 indicating that the time for displaying the message has elapsed Can be changed.

As an example, the time set in the time information 3520 may correspond to information including time such as month, day, hour, and minute. For example, the time information 3520 may correspond to 16: 1 on January 12. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can delete the contents of the message after 16:01 on January 12th.

As another example, the time set in the time information 3520 may correspond to the number of times of display. For example, the time information 3520 may correspond to a case where the user confirms twice. Accordingly, when the mobile terminal displays the message received from the originating device twice according to the input signal of the user, the mobile terminal can delete the message content.

36 and 37 are views showing an example of outputting a message received at a mobile terminal of a watch type related to the present invention to a message interface. It is assumed that the watch type mobile terminal (hereinafter referred to as 'mobile terminal') of FIGS. 36 and 37 is paired with an external device such as a smart phone. In addition, the message received at the mobile terminal may correspond to a message received at the mobile terminal itself or a message received at the external device.

36 shows a method of editing a message when a message received from the mobile terminal includes a plurality of pieces of information. The mobile terminal of FIG. 36 has a spatial restriction of the display unit compared to a mobile terminal such as the above-mentioned smart phone, and message editing may be more demanded.

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the mobile terminal may output a message 3621 received from the originating device to the message interface 3610. For example, the received message 3621 may correspond to a message containing a plurality of information. In this case, since the size of the display unit of the mobile terminal is small, when the length of the received message 3621 exceeds the length of the display unit, the message can be outputted by the scroll operation of the user.

Next, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 3631 for the received message 3621. [ Here, the first input signal 3631 may include a touch input, a gesture input, etc. for an area corresponding to a part of the received message 3621.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the mobile terminal can display the web page 3640 corresponding to the web link included in the received message 3621. In this regard, the mobile terminal may perform a multi-tasking of the web page interface during the execution of the message interface 3610 to display the web page 3640.

Next, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 3632 for the web page 3640. Here, the second input signal 3632 may correspond to an input signal for capturing or storing an image contained in the web page 3640. [ For example, the second input signal 3632 may include an input to a touch screen, such as a touch input, a gesture input, as shown in Figure 36 (b). Also, for example, the second input signal 3632 may include an input to a soft key or a hardware key included in the mobile terminal.

In this case, the mobile terminal may capture or store the image contained in the web page 3640. [ 36 (c), the mobile terminal may terminate the web page interface and return to the message interface 3610 to replace the captured or stored image 3622 with the message 3621 and output .

Although not shown in FIG. 36, when the time information is included in the received message or the time information set at the originating device is received as described above in the embodiment of FIG. 28, the mobile terminal displays the captured or stored image 3622 and the time information Can be output simultaneously.

37 shows a method of outputting a web page associated with a message received from a mobile terminal.

As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the mobile terminal may output a message 3720 received from the originating device to the message interface 3710. For example, the received message 3720 may correspond to a message containing a web link. Next, the mobile terminal may sense a first input signal 3731 for the received message 3720. Here, the first input signal 3731 includes a touch input for a region corresponding to the web link included in the received message 3720 or an area adjacent to the web link, a gesture input, and the like.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the mobile terminal can display a web page corresponding to the web link included in the received message 3720. In this regard, the mobile terminal may perform a multi-tasking of the web page interface during the execution of the message interface 3710 to display the web page.

On the other hand, the first web page 3741 displayed in the embodiment of FIG. 37 (b) may correspond to a partial area of the web page corresponding to the web link included in the received message 3720. This is because, since the space of the display unit of the mobile terminal is narrow, a large amount of information can not be displayed at a time. Accordingly, the mobile terminal can display the ratio of the first web page 3741 currently displayed on the lower part of the display unit, among the web pages to be displayed, through the indicator. For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the indicator may indicate that the first web page 3741 is the first page of the entire web page.

Next, the mobile terminal may sense a second input signal 3732 for the first web page 3741. Here, the second input signal 3732 may correspond to a left-handed flicking touch input or a drag touch input. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the mobile terminal can display the second web page 3742. In addition, the mobile terminal may display an indicator indicating that the second web page 3742 is the second page of the entire web page.

The mobile terminal may also sense a third input signal 3733 for the second web page 3742. Here, the third input signal 3733 may correspond to a left-side flicking touch input or a drag touch input. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the mobile terminal can display the third web page 3743. In addition, the mobile terminal may display an indicator indicating that the third web page 3743 is the third page of the entire web page.

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). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 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.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: Input unit
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
160: interface unit 170: memory
180: control unit 190: power supply unit

Claims (20)

A display unit;
Sensing unit;
A communication unit transmitting and receiving a message with an external device; And
And a control unit,
The control unit
Outputting a first message corresponding to the received message to a message interface when a message is received from the external device,
Outputting a second message to the message interface when the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition,
Wherein the second message is a message in which at least a portion of the first message is changed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the message change condition indicates a state in which the first input signal for the first message is sensed. 3. The method of claim 2,
The control unit
Further comprising outputting the second message to the message interface when the first input signal for the first information included in the first message is sensed. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the second message is a message in which an area excluding the first information is deleted from the first message. The method of claim 3,
The control unit
Further comprising displaying an indicator in the message interface indicating that other information than the first information is present. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising displaying an edit indicator indicating that the second message corresponds to the edited message when the second message is output. The method according to claim 6,
The control unit
Further comprising deleting the second message and outputting the first message to the message interface when a second input signal to the edit indicator is sensed. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit
Further comprising displaying a first time indicator indicating first time information if the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the first time information corresponds to information indicating a time included in the received message. 10. The method of claim 9,
The control unit
And outputting a third message corresponding to the additional message when an additional message is received from the external device,
Wherein the third message comprises a second time indicator indicating second time information included in the additional message. 11. The method of claim 10,
The control unit
Further comprising deleting the first time indicator. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the first time information and the second time information are different from each other. 9. The method of claim 8,
The control unit
And outputting a fourth message when the time corresponding to the first time information has elapsed. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the fourth message is a message corresponding to a part of an area excluding the first information in the first message. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the message interface comprises a text message interface and an email interface. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the message interface corresponds to a message list in which a plurality of messages are displayed. A method of controlling a mobile terminal,
Outputting, when a message is received from an external device, a first message corresponding to the received message to a message interface; And
And outputting a second message to the message interface if the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition,
Wherein the second message is a message in which at least a portion of the first message is changed. 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the message change condition indicates a state in which a first input signal for the first message is sensed. 19. The method of claim 18,
The step of outputting the second message
And outputting the second message to the message interface when the first input signal for the first information contained in the first message is sensed. 18. The method of claim 17,
Further comprising displaying a first time indicator indicating first time information if the mobile terminal corresponds to a message change condition.

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