KR100849684B1 - A mobile terminal having a crown key and a method of performing the function - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal having a crown key and a method of performing the function thereof, and to conveniently perform various functions of an application program executed in the portable terminal. The portable terminal according to the present invention includes a case, a display unit for displaying information having a plurality of items which can be changed on one side of the case, a crown key rotatably installed on one side adjacent to one side of the case, and embedded in the case. It is configured to include a control unit for changing the item according to the rotation amount of the crown key to display on the display unit. According to the present invention, it is possible to easily perform the necessary functions by operating the crown key installed on one side of the main body.

Description

Mobile terminal comprising crown key and method for executing function

1 is a perspective view of a portable terminal having a crown key according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body being closed.

2 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of a main body of the portable terminal of FIG. 1.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main body of FIG. 1.

4A and 4B are exemplary views illustrating the form of information displayed on the display unit of FIG. 1.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing a function of a portable terminal having a crown key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating a conceptual screen according to the method of performing the function of FIG. 5.

7 to 22 illustrate exemplary screens according to the method of performing the function of FIG. 5.

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method for performing the function thereof, and more particularly, to a portable terminal having a crown key for performing a function by operating a crown key and a method for performing the function.

With the development of mobile communication technology and manufacturing technology of portable terminals, various types of portable terminals capable of various functions and easy portability have been introduced. In particular, according to the demand for miniaturization of portable terminals, portable terminals in the form of watches have been introduced.

By the way, the extinguished portable terminal has a small size of various keys and a display unit. In particular, when one side of the portable terminal is arranged together with a 3x4 array of keypads and a four-way search key, as in a typical portable terminal, the size of the key becomes smaller. As a result, it is inconvenient to operate a small key to perform a function of the portable terminal. In addition, since the size of the display unit is small, it is not easy for the user to easily identify an item that the user wants to select from the information displayed on the display unit.

For this reason, the need for a new type of input device is increasing.

Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal having a crown key that is easy to operate, and a method of performing the function.

A second object of the present invention is to enable a user to easily identify an item to be selected from among the information displayed on the display.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable terminal having a crown key installed on the side of the terminal body, and performing a function according to the amount of rotation of the crown key, and a method of performing the function.

The portable terminal according to the present invention includes a case, a display unit installed on one surface of the case and displaying information having a plurality of changeable items, a crown key rotatably installed on one side adjacent to one surface of the case; It is built in the case, and is configured to include a control unit for changing the item in accordance with the amount of rotation of the crown key to display on the display unit.

Meanwhile, the present invention also provides a portable terminal having a crown key. The portable terminal according to the present invention comprises a first body and a second body. The first main body has first and second display portions for displaying information having a plurality of changeable items on both sides. The second body is connected to one side of the first body. In particular, the second main body includes a keypad installed on one surface of the second main body facing the first display unit, a crown key rotatably installed on one side of the second main body, and the second main body embedded in the second main body. And a control unit for focusing and displaying a specific item among the items, and moving and refocusing the focus from the specific item currently focused to another item according to the rotation amount of the crown key.

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a method of executing a function of a portable terminal having a crown key. That is, the method of performing a function according to the present invention displays information including a plurality of changeable items, focusing a specific item among the items with focus, and if rotation occurs in the crown key, And a step of calculating the amount of rotation and refocusing by moving the focus from the focused specific item to another item according to the calculated amount of rotation.

In the method for performing a function according to the present invention, the amount of rotation includes a rotation direction and a rotation angle of the crown key.

In the method for performing a function according to the present invention, the items are arranged and displayed in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The focused item is displayed larger or brighter than another item. In this case, the items are displayed on both sides of the focused item.

In the method for performing a function according to the present invention, the refocusing process moves the items to the focus according to the rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the items at positions corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key to the focus. .

In the method for performing a function according to the present invention, the refocusing process moves the focus in a direction in which the items are arranged according to the rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the focus to a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key. Move to the above item.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail an embodiment of the present invention.

Handheld terminal

1 is a perspective view illustrating a closed state of a main body 10 as a portable terminal 100 having a crown key 34 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of the main body 10 of FIG. 1.

1 and 2, the portable terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a watch-type portable terminal, which includes a main body 10 and a band 90. The main body 10 has a first main body 20 and a second main body 30 connected to the first main body 20 by a hinge 40 in a folder type. The band 90 is connected to opposite sides of the second main body 30 so that the main body 10 can be worn on the wrist.

The first body 20 includes a first case 11 and a display portion 21 installed to be exposed to the surface of the first case 11.

The first case 11 serves to protect the installed display unit 21 from external impact. As a material of the first case 11, a hard plastic or metal material may be used.

The display unit 21 displays information of an executed application program as an image. The information includes a plurality of items that the user can select through key input. The item includes at least one of a menu, a function icon of an application program, and a setting value.

The display unit 21 includes a first display unit 23 provided on a surface facing one surface of the second body 30 and a second display unit 25 provided on a surface opposite to the surface on which the first display unit 23 is installed. do. In this case, the first display unit 23 displays an execution screen and stored information of various application programs executed in the mobile terminal 100 as images. The second display unit 25 basically displays a clock image and displays summary information thereof when a communication event is received. In addition, the second display unit 25 displays an image necessary for setting an alarm, setting a world time, checking a schedule of the day, and setting a time. The communication event here includes a telephone call, a text message, a voice message, an autoresponder, and the like. The summary information and the setting screen may be displayed in the form of a notification window on the clock image. Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) may be used as the first and second display units 23 and 25.

The second body 30 includes a second case 13, a key input unit 32 installed to be exposed to the surface of the second case 13, a control unit, a storage unit, a wireless communication unit, embedded in the second case 13, And a sound processor, an angular velocity sensor, and a rotation amount calculator.

The second case 13 serves to protect various parts to be built up from external shocks. The same material as the first case 11 may be used as the material of the second case 13. The second case 13 has a connecting portion 15 to which the band 90 can be connected to opposite sides. At this time, the first case 11 is connected to the second case 13 by a hinge 40 on one side of both sides of the second case 13 to which the band 90 is connected. Therefore, the first body 20 is rotated in the direction in which the band 90 is connected to the second body 30 is opened and closed.

The key input unit 32 includes a keypad 33 and a function key 37. The keypad 33 is provided on one surface of the second case 13 facing the first display unit 23 and includes a key having a 4 × 4 arrangement. The keypad 33 includes alphanumeric keys 33a in a 3x4 arrangement, a left soft key 33b, a cancel key 33c, and a right soft key 33d arranged in one row. At this time, the alphanumeric keys 33a are arranged below, and the other one row of keys 33b, 33c, 33d are arranged closer to the first display unit 23. The keypad 33 is opened and closed by the movement of the first body 20 relative to the second body 30.

The function key 37 is installed on one side adjacent to one surface of the second case 13, and includes a crown key 34, a call key 35, and an end key 36. At this time, one side surface on which the crown key 34 is installed is a side surface adjacent to both side surfaces of the second case 13 to which the band 90 is connected. For example, one side where the crown key 34 is installed is preferably installed on one side facing the left hand, which is a position where the user can easily operate with the right hand when the user wears the portable terminal 100 on the left cuff.

The crown key 34 is rotatably installed on one side of the second case 13 and protrudes with respect to one side of the second case 13 so that the user can easily rotate it. The crown key 34 serves as a four-way search key of a conventional portable terminal. That is, the crown key 34 may be used as a search key for searching for an item in information including a plurality of items displayed on the display unit 21. The focus is placed on the item selected by operation of the crown key 34. The crown key 34 may be configured to rotate discontinuously by an angle at a time or may be configured to rotate continuously. In this embodiment, the crown key 34 is configured to rotate discontinuously by a predetermined angle at a time. The constant angle is a rotation angle capable of moving one item, hereinafter referred to as a step.

The call key 35 and the end key 36 are arranged at both sides of the crown key 34. At this time, the call key 35 is used to perform a call function in the call mode. In particular, in this embodiment, the call key 35 also serves as a confirmation key for selecting or confirming a focused item. The end key 36 is used to end a call in the call mode or to end a function being performed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment has been described an example implemented to play a role as a confirmation key in addition to the role as a conventional call key to the call key 35, it can be implemented as a separate physical key by separating the two functions. For example, the confirmation key may be installed to protrude in the direction of the rotation axis of the crown key 34, or may be installed on one side or the other side where the crown key 34 is installed.

Meanwhile, although the portable terminal 100 according to the present exemplary embodiment discloses a structure in which the first body 20 rotates in a direction in which the band 90 is connected with respect to the second body 30, the portable terminal 100 is not limited thereto. That is, the first bodies 120a and 120b may be installed on one side except for one side on which the crown key 134 is installed.

In addition, although the portable terminal 200 according to the present exemplary embodiment discloses a folder type, the portable terminal 200 may be implemented in various forms such as a bar type, a slide type, a flip type, and a swing type. At this time, in the case of a bar-type or flip-type portable terminal, the first main body and the second main body are integrally formed, and the display unit is installed on the surface where the keypad is installed.

In addition, although the portable terminal 100 according to the present embodiment has been disclosed as an example implemented in a clock form, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may have a form of a general portable terminal, in which case the band 90 may be removed from the main body 10 of the portable terminal 100.

The control unit 31, the storage unit 38, the wireless communication unit 39, the voice processing unit 41, the angular velocity sensor 42 and the rotation amount calculating unit 43 built in the second case 13 are illustrated in FIG. 3, FIG. A description with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B is as follows.

The controller 31 performs an overall control operation of the mobile terminal 100. The controller 31 controls the performance of the function according to the rotation of the crown key 34.

The storage unit 38 stores a program necessary for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and data generated while executing the program. The storage unit 38 stores a program for performing a function corresponding to the operation of the crown key 34, and various execution data for executing the program.

The radio communication unit 39 modulates and frequency-converts the information output from the control unit 31 to transmit a radio signal through the antenna ANT. In addition, the wireless communication unit 39 separates the received signal from the wireless signal received through the antenna ANT, converts and demodulates the frequency, and outputs it to the control unit 31.

The voice processor 41 digitizes the voice input through the microphone MIC under the control of the controller 31, demodulates the voice data received through the wireless communication unit 39, and outputs the voice data through the speaker SPK.

Then, the rotation amount calculation unit 43 calculates the rotation amount according to the physical rotation of the crown key 34. In this case, the rotation amount includes the rotation direction and the rotation angle of the crown key 34. The direction of rotation is either clockwise (CW) or anti-clockwise (ACW). At this time, the rotation amount calculation unit 43 may calculate the rotation amount using the angular velocity detected by the angular velocity sensor 42 that detects the angular velocity according to the physical rotation of the crown key 34.

In particular, the control unit 31 focuses and displays a specific item 51a among the items 51 of the information 50 displayed on the display unit 21 with the focus 55, and the crown received by the rotation amount calculating unit 43. According to the rotation amount of the key 34, the focus 55 is moved from the currently focused specific item 51a to another item to be refocused and displayed. That is, the rotation direction of the rotation amount of the crown key 34 is related to the direction in which the focus 55 moves. The rotation angle of the crown key 34 is related to the moving distance of the focus 55, and the number of items skipped is determined according to the rotation angle.

The items 51 are displayed arranged in at least one of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The focus 55 may be displayed in a fixed form or in a moving form. That is, the position of the focus 55 on the display unit 21 is fixed, and the items 51 may be moved toward the focus 55 according to the amount of rotation of the crown key 34 to be focused. On the contrary, the positions of the items 51 on the display unit 21 are fixed, and the focus 55 may move and focus according to the amount of rotation of the crown key 34. In addition, the focus 55 may be displayed in a mixture of the two methods. That is, in the case where the focus 55 moves, the items 51 may move toward the focus 55 and focus on an item that exceeds the item 51 displayed on the display unit 21.

For example, when the items 51 are arranged in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 4A, the focus 55 may be displayed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the items 51 are arranged. That is, the focus 55 is displayed in a form fixed in the horizontal direction through the center of the display unit 21, and the control unit 31 moves the item 51 toward the focus 55 in the rotation direction of the crown key 34. Let's do it. That is, when the crown key 34 is rotated in the clockwise direction CW, the controller 31 moves the item 51b below the currently focused item 51a toward the focus 55. On the contrary, when the crown key 34 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (ACW), the controller 31 moves the item 51c above the currently focused item 51a toward the focus 55. In this case, the focus 55 displayed at the center of the display unit 21 is associated with the position of the crown key 34, and the items 51 are displayed to move toward the focus 55 in the rotation direction of the crown key 34. Therefore, the convenience of the user who searches the item 51 by operating the crown key 34 can be increased. Meanwhile, although not shown, the items may be arranged in the horizontal direction in the same manner. In this case, the focus may be displayed in the vertical direction. That is, when the crown key is rotated clockwise, the controller moves the item left of the currently focused item toward the focus. On the contrary, when the crown key is rotated counterclockwise, the controller moves the item to the right of the currently focused item toward the focus point.

Next, when the items 51 are arranged in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 4B, the controller 31 moves the focus 55 in the left and right directions according to the rotation direction of the crown key 34, and the crown key. It moves to the item 51 of the position corresponding to the rotation angle of 34, and focuses. At this time, when the crown key 34 is rotated in the clockwise direction CW, the controller 31 moves the focus 55 to the right so that the item 51b on the right side of the currently focused item 51a can be focused. . On the contrary, when the crown key 34 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (ACW), the control unit 31 moves the focus 55 to the left so that the left item 55c of the currently focused item 51a can be focused. . The focus 55 may be displayed in a size corresponding to the item 51. Meanwhile, although not shown, the items may be arranged in the vertical direction in the same manner. In this case, when the crown key is rotated clockwise, the controller moves the focus to the item above the currently focused item. On the contrary, when the crown key is rotated counterclockwise, the controller moves the focus to the item under the currently focused item.

In addition, the control unit 31 also allows the user to easily identify the item 51a focused in the region of the limited display unit 21, as shown in FIG. 4A, the item 51b in which the focused item 51a is unfocused. It can be displayed larger and brighter than 51c). The non-focused items 51b and 51c are arranged on both sides of the focused item 51a. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4B, the controller 31 may display the focused item 51a brighter than the other items 51b and 51c.

In addition, the controller 31 processes the communication event through voice recognition in the voice command mode. For example, when an incoming call is received, the controller 31 performs a call or blocks an incoming call according to a user's voice command. You can make outgoing calls and outgoing messages in your voice command mode.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present embodiment may further include a short range wireless communication unit such as Bluetooth and Zigbee, a GPS receiver, a digital broadcast receiver, and a camera unit.

How to do this

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing a function of a portable terminal having a crown key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3 and 5, when a selection signal for displaying a user's information is input, the controller 31 displays information having a plurality of items on the display unit 21 in step S71. In this case, the user's selection signal may be input to the controller 31 by a key input or an operation of opening the main body 10. The controller 31 displays at least one of the items, and focuses and displays a specific item among the displayed items with focus.

Next, in step S73, the controller 31 determines whether the crown key 34 is operated. That is, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the physical rotation of the crown key 34 is generated. As a result of the determination in step S73, when no operation of the crown key 34 occurs, the controller 31 maintains the current information display state.

However, as a result of the determination in step S73, when the operation of the crown key 34 occurs, the rotation amount calculation unit 43 calculates the rotation amount including the rotation direction and the rotation angle of the crown key 34. The rotation amount calculating unit 43 transmits the calculated rotation amount to the control unit 31.

Next, in step S77, the control unit 31 manipulates the information according to the calculated amount of rotation. That is, the controller 31 refocuses by moving the focus from one focused item to another according to the calculated rotation amount.

Such a method of performing a function according to the present invention will be described with reference to the screen example of FIG. 6 as follows. Referring to FIG. 6, items of the information 50 may be displayed in the vertical direction. The item is displayed including at least one of an icon or text. For example, a focused item is represented by an icon and text, while a non-focused item is displayed only by text. The text of the focused item is displayed larger and brighter than the text of the unfocused item. Meanwhile, the k th item may be indicated as IT _0k or IT _kk . Here, "0k" represents the k-th item unfocused and represents a state displayed only in text without an icon. "kk" indicates the k th item focused and indicates the state displayed by icons and text. (m, k: natural numbers)

First, when the user's selection signal is input, as shown in FIG. 6A, the information 50 is displayed on the display unit 21. At this time, the controller 31 focuses and displays the first item IT ₁₁ among the displayed items IT ₁₁ and IT ₀₂ with the focus 55. Of course, the first focused item IT ₁₁ is represented by an icon I ₁ and a text T ₁ . The second item (IT ₀₂ ) at the bottom centered on the first focused item (IT ₁₁ ) is displayed as text. In this example, since the first item IT ₁₁ is focused, the item is not displayed above the first item IT ₁₁ .

A case in which the crown key 34 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the state of FIG. 6A is as follows. First, when the crown key 34 is rotated one step clockwise in the state of FIG. 6 (a), as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the controller 31 moves the second item IT ₂₂ in the clockwise direction. Rotate to move to focus 55. In this case, the first item IT ₀₁ is displayed as text on the upper part of the focused second item IT ₂₂ . The third item IT ₀₃ is displayed as text below the focused second item IT ₂₂ .

Next, in the state of FIG. 6B, when the crown key 34 is rotated n-2 steps clockwise, the controller 31 rotates the items clockwise to focus the n-th item ITnn on the focus 55. To the side. At this time, the n-1 th item IT _0n-1 is displayed on the center of the focused n th item IT _nn . In this example, since the n th item IT _nn is the last item, the item is not displayed below the n th item IT _nn .

And when the crown key 34 in the state of Figure 6 (c) a step rotation in the clockwise direction, the control section 31 as shown in Figure 6 (a) is the focus (55) on the first item (IT ₁₁₎ Mark on. That is, the controller 31 displays the information 50 in the state of FIG. 6 (a).

On the contrary, when the crown key 34 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction, the controller 31 rotates the item counterclockwise to move it toward the focus 55 as opposed to the case in which the crown key 34 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction.

An implementation example of the actual application program of the method for performing a function according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the screen examples of FIGS. 7 to 22 as follows. At this time, when performing the function by rotating the crown key 34, only the direction of rotation of the crown key 34 is different, the function is performed in the same manner. Therefore, hereinafter, a method of performing a function will be described based on the case where the crown key 34 is rotated clockwise. And the icon displayed in the figure performs the function as shown in (Table 1) below.

Search method

Specifically, an information retrieval method using the crown key 34 of the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.

Referring to FIG. 7, a process of searching for a menu in the standby image 22 using the crown key 34 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the first body 20 is opened, the controller 31 displays the standby image 22 on the first display unit 23. At this time, the menu icon 26 selectable by the left softkey 33b and the phonebook icon 27 selectable by the right softkey 33d are displayed at both corners of the standby image 22.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, when the menu icon 26 is selected using the left softkey 33b, the controller 31 may select the main image 22 from the main menu image 61. Switch to). The main menu includes menus such as calendar, clock, message, phonebook, advanced, settings, and Bluetooth. In this case, an example in which the clock menu of the main menu is focused is disclosed. The focused watch menu is indicated by an icon (□) and text (Watch). The calendar menu is displayed at the top of the focused clock menu as text, and the message menu at the bottom is displayed as text. At this time, the icon is shown as "□", but has a shape that can display the characteristics of the menu. The focused menu is displayed larger and brighter than the unfocused menu.

The crown key 34 may be rotated to search for a menu to be selected. That is, when the crown key 34 is rotated one step clockwise in the state of FIG. 7B, the control unit 31 focuses the message menu under the clock menu as shown in FIG. 7C. Move to. At this time, the focused message menu is indicated by an icon (□) and text (Message). The watch menu is displayed at the top of the focused message menu as a watch, and the phonebook menu is displayed at the bottom of the menu as text.

Next, when the crown key 34 is rotated a plurality of steps in the clockwise direction in the state of FIG. 7C, the controller 31 is positioned after the corresponding number of steps in the focused message menu as shown in FIG. 7D. The setting menu is moved to the focus 55.

On the contrary, when the crown key 34 is rotated counterclockwise by a predetermined step, the control unit 31 moves the menu located in front of the predetermined number in the focused menu toward the focus 55. At this time, the menu rotates counterclockwise.

A process of searching for a submenu after selecting a specific menu from the main menu will be described with reference to FIG. 8. As will be described later, selection of a particular menu is performed by key input of the call key 35, and the submenu list 62 of the specific menu is displayed on the second display unit 23.

Referring to FIG. 8, the sub-menu list 62 of a specific menu is displayed in text in the vertical direction, and the focus 55 is displayed in the horizontal direction in the center of the first display unit 23. A title of a specific menu is displayed on the first display unit 23. At both corners below the submenu list 62, an option icon selectable by the left softkey 33b and a back icon selectable by the right softkey 33d are displayed. Focused submenus are displayed larger and brighter than unfocused submenus.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (e), when the crown key 34 is rotated by a predetermined step in the clockwise direction, the controller 31 selects a menu located behind a certain number of submenus in the clockwise direction. Move toward focus 55.

On the contrary, when the crown key 34 is rotated by a predetermined step in the counterclockwise direction, the controller 31 moves the lower menu positioned in front of the predetermined number in the focused lower menu toward the focus 25.

Referring to FIG. 9, a process of checking an event by searching for a specific day in the calendar menu is as follows.

When the calendar menu is selected in the main menu, as shown in FIG. 9A, the controller 31 displays the calendar image 63 on the first display unit 23. The controller 31 displays the specific date on the focus 55. In this case, the focused date is displayed in the order of days, months, and days of the week. The day of the next day is displayed at the bottom and the day of the previous day is displayed at the top of the focused date. For example, the focused date is represented by "10, AUG, THU". At this time, the index displayed at the corner of the day indicates that there is at least one event on the day.

Next, when the crown key 34 is rotated in one step clockwise direction, as shown in Fig. 9B, the controller 31 moves "11, AUG, FRI" which is the next day to the focus 55.

Next, when the crown key 34 is rotated three steps clockwise, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the controller 31 moves "14, AUG, MON" three days later to the focus 55. . At this time, the index is displayed in "MON".

When the user presses the call key 35 on the 14th, the controller 31 displays the event 63a set on the 14th. For example, a schedule of 14 days may be displayed in chronological order, and it may be confirmed that an event 63a of "Check email" is set at 13:00. In this case, when there are a plurality of events on the corresponding day, they are displayed in chronological order, and the user can check the event 63a by rotating the crown key 34.

Referring to FIG. 10, a process of searching for the world time to be set in the clock image 29 displayed on the second display unit 25 will be described below. In this case, when the call key 35 is pressed, a notification window 57 for searching the world time set on the clock image 29 may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the call key 35 is pressed while the clock image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, the control unit 31 as shown in FIG. The time of the currently set country is displayed on the notification window 57.

Next, when the crown key 34 is rotated in one step clockwise direction, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the controller 31 displays a name of a country that can be set in the notification window 57 and the focus 55. Is located in the name of the currently set country.

The crown key 34 can be rotated by a predetermined step clockwise or counterclockwise to search for a country to be set.

In this way, the user can easily search for necessary items among the information displayed on the display unit 21 by manipulating the crown key 34 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present embodiment.

Method of performing functions on the second display unit

A function performing process of the second display unit 25 of the portable terminal 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 15 as follows. The second display unit 25 may perform an alarm setting, a world time setting, a schedule check of the day, and a time setting process.

First, a process of linking a function to be performed by selecting a specific key in the first display unit 23 will be described with reference to FIG. 11. In this case, the setting process is performed on the first display unit 23, and the call key 35 may be used as a specific key. As a specific key, a separately installed verification key may be used.

When the clock menu is selected in the main menu, as shown in FIG. 11A, the controller 31 displays a submenu list 65 of the clock menu. The crown key 34 is operated again to position the setting menu in the lower menu list 65 at the focus 55.

Next, as illustrated in FIG. 11B, when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 displays the clock setting image 66. Next, as shown in Fig. 11 (c), the crown 55 is operated to place the focus 55 in the call key function.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 sequentially displays the functions selectable by the call key 35. Functions include alarm settings, world time settings, check of the day's schedule and time settings, and are displayed in text. At this time, since the function linked to the current call key 35 is the alarm setting, the focus 55 focuses on the alarm setting.

As shown in FIG. 11E, the focus 35 is moved to a function that can be selected by the call key 35 by operating the crown key 34. When the left soft key 33b corresponding to the save icon is pressed, the controller 31 links the focused function to the call key 35.

First, a process of setting an alarm when the alarm setting function is linked to the call key 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the call key 35 is pressed while the clock image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, the control unit 31 as shown in FIG. In the displayed area, switch to "AM" or "PM" according to the current time. For example, the controller 31 converts " 9 " days in FIG. 12 (a) to " AM " in FIG.

12 (c) to 12 (d), the alarm time may be changed by manipulating the crown key 34. Finally, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when a predetermined time (N seconds) has elapsed in the current state by pressing the call key 35, the controller 31 sets the currently changed time as the alarm time, The current time is displayed again.

Next, a process of setting the world time when the world time setting function is linked to the call key 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 13. Here, since descriptions related to FIGS. 13A to 13C are overlapped with FIGS. 10A to 10C, related descriptions will be omitted and will be described afterwards. In other words, if the crown of the crown is rotated one step clockwise while Beijing in FIG. 13 (c) is focused, Seoul below Beijing moves to the focus 55 as shown in FIG. 13 (d). . As shown in FIG. 13E, when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 displays the current time of Seoul when the current time of Seoul is set as the world time.

Next, the schedule check process when the schedule check function of the day is linked to the call key 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 14. As shown in FIG. 14A, when the call key 35 is pressed while the clock image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, the control unit 31 as shown in FIG. The schedule set on the day after the current time is displayed on the notification window 57. In this case, the notification window 57 may first display the "Monthly Year" and the schedule closest to the current time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the set key can be retrieved by manipulating the crown key 35.

As shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the call key 35 is pressed or a predetermined time elapses, the controller 31 deletes the notification window 57 on the clock image 29.

On the other hand, if there is no schedule set on the day in the state of Figure 14 (a), as shown in Figure 14 (e), the control unit 31 displays that there is no schedule of the day on the notification window (57). Then, after pressing the call key 35 or a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the controller 31 deletes the notification window 57 on the clock image 29.

Next, a time setting process when the current time setting function is linked to the call key 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 15. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the call key 35 is pressed while the clock image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, the control unit 31 as shown in FIG. In the displayed area, switch to "AM" or "PM" according to the current time. For example, the controller converts the "9" day of FIG. 15 (a) to "AM" of FIG. 15 (b) and displays it.

Next, as shown in Fig. 15 (c), the crown key 34 is operated to change the current time. Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 sets the changed time to the current time. At this time, "AM" is displayed by switching to "9".

Next, as shown in Fig. 15E, the crown key 35 is operated to change the date. For example, "9" days are changed to "10" days.

As shown in FIG. 15 (f), when the call key 35 is pressed or a predetermined time elapses, the controller 31 sets the changed date as the current date. Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, an example of changing and setting in order of time and date has been disclosed. However, the present invention may be implemented to be changed and set in order of date and time.

How to choose a feature icon for an application

A method of selecting a function icon of an application in the method of executing a function according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. At this time, the application program includes a music player, a calculator, a voice recorder, and the like. In this embodiment, the music player 68 and the calculator 69 are illustrated.

A method of selecting a function icon of the music player 68 will now be described with reference to FIG. 16.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the function icons are displayed in the horizontal direction on the music player 68 displayed on the first display unit 23. The function icon includes a volume icon, a rewind icon, a play and pause icon, a fast forward icon, and a list icon, and may be sequentially displayed from the volume icon on the left to the list icon. At this time, since the focus 55 is located at the play icon among the function icons, the controller 31 is in a state of playing music.

Next, as shown in Fig. 16B, when the crown key 34 is rotated one step clockwise, the control unit 31 moves the focus 55 to the fast forward icon to the right of the playback icon.

As shown in FIG. 16C, when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 stops playing the music and performs the focused fast forward function.

On the other hand, in the state of Fig. 16A, since the focus 55 is located at the play and pause icons, the controller 31 pauses the music playback when the call key 35 is pressed. In addition, the music stop function can be selected through an option icon.

The calculation method in the calculator 69 among the method for performing functions according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 17 as follows.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the calculator menu is selected in the main menu, the controller 31 displays the calculator 69 on the first display unit 23. The calculator 69 includes a plurality of function icons, and the function icons are displayed in the horizontal direction. The function icon includes a division icon, a multiplication icon, an addition icon, a subtraction icon, and an equal sign icon, and may be sequentially displayed from the left division icon to the equal sign icon. In this case, the focus 55 may be located at the addition icon, and the focused addition icon may be displayed relatively brighter than other function icons. Meanwhile, a calculation window 69a is displayed on the function icon to display the calculation formula and the calculated value.

Next, when the user inputs "54" through key input, as shown in FIG. 17B, "54" is displayed in the calculation window 69a.

The user can then search for and select the function icon with the crown key 34. In this example, an example of selecting the focused addition icon has been described. That is, when the call key 35 is pressed while the focus 55 is placed on the used function icon, as shown in FIG. 17C, a "+" symbol corresponding to the focused addition icon is calculated in the calculation window 69a. Is displayed. For example, when the addition icon is selected, "54+" is displayed in the calculation window 69a.

Subsequently, when the user inputs "2" through key input, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), "54 + 2" is displayed in the calculation window 69a.

Next, the user rotates the crown key clockwise to position the focus 55 on the equal sign icon, as shown in FIG.

When the call key 35 is pressed, as shown in Fig. 17 (f), "56" which is a calculated value of "54 + 2" is displayed on the calculation window 69a. At this time, the calculation formula may be deleted in the calculation window (9a).

How to change settings in an application

A method of changing a setting value of an application program among the method for performing a function according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

When the setting menu has a plurality of lower setting menus, as shown in Fig. 18A, the lower setting menu 64 may be displayed in the vertical direction. In this case, the focused first lower setting menu may be displayed as text (Setting 1) indicating the first lower setting menu and a setting value. At this time, the text of the first focused sub-setting menu (Setting 1) is displayed relatively brightly, and the setting value is displayed relatively darkly. Of course, other unfocused sub-settings menus appear relatively dark. The second subsetting menu is displayed as text (Setting 2) at the bottom centered on the first focused subsetting menu. In this example, since the first lower setting menu is focused and displayed, the lower setting menu is not displayed above the first lower setting menu. At this time, the setting value of the first sub setting menu is “On”.

As described above, when the call key 35 is pressed while the first lower setting menu is focused, the controller 31 activates the setting value to change the setting value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18C, the user rotates the crown key 35 to search for a setting value to be changed. For example, when the crown key 35 is rotated one step clockwise, the controller 35 changes the currently set setting value "On" to "Off" and displays it.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 stores the setting value of the first lower setting menu as “Off”. The controller 31 deactivates the set value of the first lower setting menu that has been changed.

As illustrated in FIG. 18E, the user may search the lower setting menu to change the setting value by rotating the crown key 34. In this example, an example in which the crown key 34 is rotated in one step clockwise direction is disclosed. That is, when the crown key 34 is rotated one step clockwise, the controller 31 moves the second lower setting menu to the focus 55. In this case, the focused second lower setting menu may be displayed as text (setting 2) and setting value (Setting value 01) indicating the second lower setting menu. The third sub-setting menu is displayed as text (setting 3) at the bottom and the first sub-setting menu is displayed as text (setting 1) at the center of the focused second sub-setting menu.

A method of setting a time in a method of performing a function according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 19 as follows.

When the time setting menu is selected in the setting menu, as shown in FIG. 19A, the control unit 31 displays the time setting image 81 on the first display unit 23. In this example, 12 hours are displayed, and the current time is displayed as "hours", "minutes", and "am / pm". Focus 55 is located at a particular time. For example, focus 55 is located at "08:00 AM".

The setting values according to "hours", "minutes" and "am / pm" are displayed in the vertical direction, and examples of changing the setting values in the order of "hours", "minutes" and "am / pm" have been disclosed. It doesn't happen. At this time, "hour" is displayed as "00" to "12", "minute" is displayed as "00" to "59", and "am / pm" is displayed as "AM" and "PM".

Among the focused "08:00 AM", "08" indicating "hour" is displayed relatively brightly, "07" is displayed at the top centering around "08", and "09" is displayed at the bottom.

Next, as shown in Fig. 19B, the user rotates the crown key 34 to search for a setting value to be changed for " hour ". For example, when the crown key 34 is rotated one step clockwise, the controller 31 changes the currently set value "08" to "09" and displays it.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the call key 35 is pressed, the controller 31 stores the set value for “hour” as “09”. The control unit 31 deactivates the set value for the changed "hour" and activates the set value for the "minute". That is, among the focused "09:00 AM", "00" representing "minute" is displayed relatively brightly, "59" is displayed at the upper side of "00", and "01" is displayed at the bottom.

Next, as shown in Figs. 19 (c) to 19 (e), " minute " using the crown key 34 and the call key 35 in the same manner as the process of changing the setting value for "hour " Change the value for ".

Next, as shown in Figs. 19 (e) to 19 (g), "morning" is performed using the crown key 34 and the call key 35 in the same manner as the process of changing the setting value for "hour". Change the setting value for "/ PM" and save.

19A and 19G, when the left soft key 33b linked to the "OK" icon is pressed, the controller 31 sets the changed time to the current time.

How communication events are handled

A communication event processing method of the portable terminal 100 having the crown key 34 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22.

20 is a diagram illustrating an example of an incoming call processing method through voice recognition of a mobile terminal 9100 having a crown key 34 according to the present invention. At this time, the mobile terminal 100 activates a voice command.

As shown in FIG. 20A, when an incoming call is received while the watch image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, as shown in FIG. 20B, the controller 31 displays the watch image ( 29) A notification window 57 including the sender's information is displayed. In addition, the control unit 31 requests the user whether the incoming call is received through the speaker SPK.

At this time, the user may check the caller's phone number through the notification window 57 and determine whether to call with the caller.

First, when the user presses the call key 35 or inputs a voice 43 (Accept) to accept the reception into the microphone MIC, as shown in FIG. 20 (c1), the controller 31 communicates with the caller. Control to run. At this time, the notification window 57 displays the caller's phone number and call time. When the call with the caller is terminated, the call is terminated by pressing the end key 36 as shown in FIG. 20 (d1). At this time, the notification window 57 displays the caller's phone number and the last call time. As shown in FIG. 20 (e1), the controller 31 displays on the notification window 57 that the caller and the call are terminated for a predetermined time. When a certain time elapses, the controller 31 removes the notification window 57 and displays the clock image 29.

Meanwhile, the case in which the user rejects the call with the caller is illustrated in FIGS. 20 (c2) and 20 (d2). That is, when the user presses the end key 36 or inputs a voice 43 (Reject), which rejects the reception, into the microphone MIC, as shown in FIG. 20 (c2), the controller 31 calls the caller. To block. At this time, the controller 31 removes the notification window 57 and displays the clock image 29. When the first main body 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 20 (d2), the controller 31 displays the missed information 82 for the incoming call rejected on the first display unit 23.

21 is a diagram illustrating a screen according to a method of processing an incoming call of a mobile terminal 100 having a crown key 34 according to the present invention. In this case, the voice command is deactivated in the mobile terminal 100.

As shown in FIG. 21A, when an incoming call is received while the watch image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, as shown in FIG. 29) A notification window 57 including the caller's phone number is displayed.

The user may check the caller's phone number through the notification window 57 and may determine whether to call the caller. In this case, when the call with the caller may be performed, the first body 20 may be opened or closed.

First, a case where a call is performed while the first main body 20 is closed is illustrated in FIGS. 21 (c1) to 21 (e1). That is, the user presses the call key 35 to perform a call with the caller, which proceeds in the same manner as described with reference to FIGS. 20C1 to 20E1.

21 (c2) to 21 (e2) show a case where the first main body 20 is opened to make a call. That is, the user opens the first body 20 to talk with the caller, as shown in FIG. 21 (c2). At this time, the control unit 31 displays the caller's information and talk time on the screen 83 of the first display unit 23. When the call with the caller is terminated, the call is terminated by pressing the end key 36 as shown in Fig. 21 (d1). In this case, the screen 83 of the first display unit 23 displays the caller's telephone number and the final call time. As shown in FIG. 21E, the controller 31 displays on the screen 83 that the caller has ended the call for a predetermined time. When a predetermined time elapses, the controller 31 displays a standby screen on the first display unit 23.

Meanwhile, the case in which the user rejects the call with the caller is illustrated in FIGS. 21 (c3) and 21 (d3). That is, when the user presses the end key 36, as shown in Fig. 21 (c3), the controller 31 blocks the call with the caller. At this time, the controller 31 removes the notification window 57 on the clock image 29. When the first main body 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 21 (d3), the controller 21 displays the missed information 82 for the incoming call rejected on the first display unit 23.

22 is an exemplary view of a screen according to a method of processing an incoming message of a mobile terminal 100 having a crown key 34 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 22A, when an incoming message is received while the watch image 29 is displayed on the second display unit 25, as shown in FIG. 22B, the controller 31 displays the watch image. (29) The notification window 57 including the message sender information is displayed. For example, the notification window 57 displays a caller's telephone number or name along with a letter icon indicating a message.

Next, when the user presses the end key 36 or a predetermined time elapses, the controller 31 removes the notification window 57 from the clock image.

When the first main body 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 22D, the controller 31 displays the message 84 received on the first display unit 23.

On the other hand, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the specification and drawings are merely presented specific examples to aid understanding, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention may be implemented.

Therefore, according to the structure of the present invention it is possible to conveniently perform various functions of the application program according to the rotation direction and the rotation angle generated by the physical rotation of the crown key installed on the side of the portable terminal. For example, it is possible to easily perform operations such as searching a menu, searching for a function icon, changing a setting value, and the like by operating the crown key.

In addition, not only the time but also summary information on the received communication event may be confirmed through the second display unit on which the clock image is displayed without opening the first body. In addition, necessary functions such as alarm setting, world time setting, schedule check of the day, and time setting may be performed through the second display unit.

In addition, since the focused item is displayed brighter or larger than other items, the item to be easily selected can be checked even in a small display unit. In particular, since the focus displayed at the center of the display unit is associated with the position of the crown key and the items move toward the focus in the rotation direction of the crown key, it is possible to increase the convenience of the user who searches for the item by manipulating the crown key.

Claims (34)

A case; A display unit installed on one surface of the case and displaying information having a plurality of changeable items; A crown key rotatably installed on one side surface adjacent to one surface of the case; A control unit embedded in the case and focusing and displaying a specific item among the items as a focus, and moving and refocusing the focus from the specific item currently focused to another item according to the rotation amount of the crown key; A call key installed at one side of the crown key to select the focused item; And a termination key installed on the other side of the crown key to terminate a function currently being performed. The method of claim 1, And a rotation amount calculating unit built in the case and calculating a rotation amount of the crown key. The mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein the rotation amount includes a rotation direction and a rotation angle of the crown key. delete The portable terminal of claim 3, wherein the controller displays the focused item relatively larger or brighter than the unfocused item. The portable terminal of claim 5, wherein the items are arranged in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The method of claim 6, wherein the controller moves the focus in a direction in which the items are arranged according to the rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the focus to the item at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key. A portable terminal having a crown key. The crown of claim 6, wherein the controller moves the items to the focus in accordance with a rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the items at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key to the focus. A mobile terminal having a key. The method of claim 7, wherein And a confirmation key protruding in the rotation axis direction of the crown key and selecting the focused item. The method of claim 8, And a confirmation key protruding in the rotation axis direction of the crown key and selecting the focused item. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the case is one of a folding type, a sliding type, a bar type, and a flip type. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the item is one of a menu, a function icon of an application program, and a setting value. The method of claim 1, wherein the case, A first case having the display portion; And a second case rotatably connected to one side of the first case, the second case having the crown key and the control unit. The display unit of claim 13, wherein the display unit of the first case includes: A first display unit provided on a surface of the second case facing the one surface of the second case; And a second display portion provided on a surface opposite to the surface on which the first display portion is provided. The portable terminal of claim 1, further comprising bands connected to opposite side surfaces adjacent to one side of the case. terminal. A first main body having first and second display portions for displaying information having a plurality of changeable items on both sides; As a second body connected to one side of the first body, A keypad provided on one surface of the second main body facing the first display unit; A crown key rotatably installed on one side of the second body; A control unit embedded in the second main body, focusing and displaying a specific item among the items with focus; , A currency key installed at one side of the crown key to select the focused item; And a second main body installed on the other side of the crown key and having an end key for terminating a function currently being performed. The portable terminal of claim 16, wherein the controller displays a clock image on the second display unit and displays the information on the clock image as a notification window. The method of claim 17, wherein the information displayed on the notification window, A summary of the received communication event, A portable terminal having a crown key, which is information required for alarm setting, world time setting, checking the schedule of the day, and time setting. 17. The portable terminal of claim 16, wherein the second main body further comprises a rotation amount calculating section for calculating an amount of rotation of the crown key. 20. The portable terminal of claim 19, wherein the rotation amount includes a rotation direction and a rotation angle of the crown key. 21. The portable terminal of claim 20, wherein the controller displays the focused item relatively larger or brighter than the unfocused item. 22. The portable terminal of claim 21, wherein the items are arranged in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the controller moves the focus in a direction in which the items are arranged according to the rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the focus to the item at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key. A portable terminal having a crown key. 23. The crown of claim 22, wherein the controller moves the items to the focus in accordance with the rotation direction of the crown key, and moves the items at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key to the focus. A mobile terminal having a key. delete 17. The portable terminal of claim 16, wherein the item is one of a menu, a function icon of an application program, and a setting value. 27. The portable terminal as claimed in any one of claims 16 to 24 or 26, further comprising a band connected to opposing opposite sides adjacent to one side of the second body. A method of performing a function of a portable terminal having a crown key according to claim 16, Displaying information including a plurality of changeable items, and focusing a specific item among the items with focus; Calculating rotation amount according to the rotation when rotation occurs in the crown key; Refocusing by moving the focus from the focused specific item to another item according to the calculated rotation amount; Pressing the call key to select the focused item or pressing the end key to end a function currently being performed; and executing the function of the portable terminal having the crown key. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the rotation amount includes a rotation direction and a rotation angle of the crown key. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the items are arranged and displayed in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the focused item is displayed larger or brighter than another item. 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the items are displayed on both sides of the focused item. The method of claim 32, wherein the refocusing process, And moving the items to the focus according to the rotation direction of the crown key, and moving the item at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key to the focus. . The method of claim 31, wherein the refocusing process, The mobile terminal having a crown key according to the rotation direction of the crown key, the focus is moved in the direction in which the items are arranged, and the focus is moved to the item at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the crown key. How to do this.

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