KR101530517B1 - User terminal performable shooting function and method for adjusting location of shooting icon of the user terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A terminal for performing a photographing function according to the present invention includes a touch panel for displaying an image and sensing a touch of a user, an operation of a camera application for performing a photographing function, generating a photographing icon, An operation detecting unit for detecting a first operation for switching a mode and a second operation for moving a position of the image pick-up icon; A mode switching unit for switching a mode to an icon moving mode for moving the photographing icon, and a controller for moving the position of the photographing icon according to the second operation detected in the icon moving mode.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a user terminal for performing a photographing function and a method for adjusting a position of a photographing icon of a user terminal,

The present invention relates to a method for adjusting a position of a shooting icon of a user terminal and a user terminal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a user terminal capable of performing a shooting function of shooting a subject with a camera module and a camera application, The present invention relates to a user terminal capable of changing the position of a shooting icon for receiving an input on a touch panel, and a method of adjusting a shooting icon position of the user terminal.

With the development of mobile communication technology, the miniaturization and high performance of mobile processors and memories, user terminals have been able to implement various applications in addition to conventional voice call or text message transmission functions.

In addition, a recent user terminal can perform a function of a digital camera. To this end, a camera module for photographing a subject and a camera application for controlling and driving the camera module are required. When a camera application is executed, An image captured by the camera module is displayed on the touch panel of the touch panel, and a certain image capture icon is displayed on the touch panel. Thereafter, when the user touches the photographing icon on the touch panel, the image is photographed.

The user can photograph the user himself or herself while watching the touch panel through a camera provided on the front side of the user terminal. In this case, the user must select the photographing icon using the finger while holding the user terminal. At this time, it is sometimes difficult to select a photographing icon with a finger according to the direction in which the user terminal is gripped. Accordingly, the terminal may move at the moment of selecting the photographing icon, resulting in image blurring.

Accordingly, in the present invention, the position of the photographing icon is adjusted according to the user's intention, thereby enhancing the convenience of the user in photographing the image.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for detecting a position of a photographing icon on a touch panel by detecting an operation for performing a photographing function, The user terminal is able to provide the user with the convenience of photographing, and a method of adjusting the position of the photographing icon of the user terminal is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal for performing a photographing function, comprising: a touch panel for displaying an image and sensing a user's touch; An application execution unit for controlling an operation of a camera application that performs a photographing function, and creating and displaying a photographing icon on the touch panel; An operation detecting unit for detecting a first operation for switching a mode and a second operation for moving a position of the photographing icon; A mode switching unit for switching a mode to an icon moving mode for moving the shooting icon in a shooting mode for performing a shooting function when the first operation is detected; And a control unit for moving the position of the photographing icon according to the second operation detected in the icon moving mode.

Here, the mode switching unit switches the mode to the photographing mode when the first operation is detected in the icon moving mode, and the controller fixes the position of the photographing icon in the photographing mode, It is possible to control to perform shooting at the time of shooting.

Here, the first operation may include a touch operation with respect to one area of the touch panel, and the operation sensing unit may include a touch sensing unit that senses the touch operation.

Here, the first operation includes an operation of generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the terminal, and the operation sensing unit may include a sound sensing unit sensing the sound.

Here, the second operation may include an operation of tilting the terminal in a predetermined direction, and the operation sensing unit may include a tilt sensing unit that senses the tilt of the terminal.

Here, the second operation may include an operation of moving in a predetermined direction in a state of being in contact with one area of the touch panel.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of adjusting an icon of a terminal, comprising the steps of: displaying a camera application on a touch panel; Detecting a first operation for switching a mode in a shooting mode; Switching to an icon moving mode for moving the photographing icon when the first operation is detected; Sensing a second action for the movement of the shooting icon in the icon moving mode; Moving the position of the photographing icon according to the second operation; Switching to the photographing mode when the first operation is detected in the icon moving mode; And fixing the position of the photographing icon in the photographing mode and performing a photographing of the photographing icon.

Here, the first operation may include a touch operation for one area of the touch panel, or an operation for generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the terminal.

Here, the second operation may include any one of an operation of tilting the terminal in a predetermined direction or an operation of moving the terminal in a predetermined direction in a state of being in contact with one area of the touch panel.

According to the present invention, when the user terminal performs the photographing function, the operation for switching the mode and the operation for moving the photographing icon are detected, so that the user can move the position of the photographing icon to the desired position on the touch panel The present invention can provide a method of adjusting a position of a shooting icon of a user terminal and a user terminal that can provide convenience to a user in shooting.

1 is a block diagram of a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A and 2B relate to an embodiment in which the photographing icon is moved according to the tilt of the user terminal.
FIGS. 3A and 3B relate to an embodiment in which a photographing icon is moved according to a user's touch movement.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of moving a captured icon of a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

It is noted that the technical terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. It is also to be understood that the technical terms used herein are to be interpreted in a sense generally understood by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, Should not be construed to mean, or be interpreted in an excessively reduced sense. Further, when a technical term used herein is an erroneous technical term that does not accurately express the spirit of the present invention, it should be understood that technical terms that can be understood by a person skilled in the art are replaced. In addition, the general terms used in the present invention should be interpreted according to a predefined or prior context, and should not be construed as being excessively reduced.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or similar elements throughout the several views, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. It is to be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The spirit of the present invention should be construed as extending to all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives in addition to the appended drawings.

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

The user terminal 100 includes a touch panel 120, an application execution unit 130, a mode switching unit 140, a control unit 150, and an operation sensing unit 160, 160 may include a touch sensing unit 162, a sound sensing unit 164, and a tilt sensing unit 166. However, even if a part of the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is omitted according to the embodiment, there is no problem in implementing the technical idea of the present invention.

The user terminal 100 may be implemented as a known mobile phone, a smart phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a notebook PC, a tablet PC, or the like. If the device includes a touch panel and can perform a camera function, The user terminal 100 can be realized.

In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the user terminal 100 may include a wireless communication unit (not shown) supporting a known wireless communication function such as a Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), a Long Term Evolution (LTE) A power supply unit (not shown) for supplying power to each hardware of the user terminal 100, and a hard key (not shown) provided on the outer surface of the user terminal 100.

The camera module 110 may include an image sensor (not shown) built in the user terminal 100 and configured with a lens (not shown) and a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The camera module 110 may be disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the touch panel 120 of the user terminal 100, respectively.

The touch panel 120 displays an image and senses a user's touch. The touch panel 120 may include a known display panel such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a liquid crystal display (LCD), or a flexible display. In addition, the touch panel 120 may be provided to detect when a user touches one area of the touch panel 120 with a finger or a part of the object.

The application execution unit 130 controls the operation of the camera application installed on the user terminal 100. [ When the camera application is executed, an image captured by the camera module 110 is displayed on the touch panel 120, and a predetermined image capture icon is generated and displayed on the touch panel 120. Here, the photographing icon functions as a shutter of a normal camera, and can be displayed at a predetermined position when the camera application is executed.

The application executing unit 130 may control the respective operations that can be performed through the camera application such as image capturing, editing, and other settings. In this specification, only the essential features for moving the photographing icon are described in detail . The function of the application execution unit 130 may be implemented on a mobile application processor, and may be provided in a software and / or hardware configuration with a mode adjusting unit and a control unit 150, which will be described later.

The mode switching unit 140 performs a function of switching to each mode according to the user's selection in a state in which the camera application is executed. The user terminal 100 may operate in a photographing mode, an icon moving mode, and a setting mode, and mode switching may be performed by detecting a predetermined operation according to a user's input.

The photographing mode means a mode in which a photographing function can be performed through a camera application. The photographing icon in the photographing mode is displayed in one area of the touch panel 120 as an upper layer of the image captured by the camera module 110, and the position of the photographing icon is kept fixed to accommodate the user's touch input.

The icon moving mode is a mode in which the position of the photographing icon can be moved on the touch panel 120. In the icon moving mode, the photographing function is not performed even if the photographing icon is touched, and the photographing icon can be moved to one area on the touch panel 120 according to the detection result of the operation detecting unit 160, which will be described later.

The setting mode corresponds to a mode for setting a normal function such as zoom, brightness, and resolution adjustment of the camera application, and may also provide a setting menu for setting the first operation and the second operation as described later.

The motion sensing unit 160 senses a user's input operation for manipulating the camera application and moving the shooting icon. In the present invention, the input operation may include a first operation and a second operation, and the detection result of the operation detection unit 160 may be widely used in operating other applications.

The motion sensing unit 160 may include a touch sensing unit 162, a sound sensing unit 164, and a tilt sensing unit 166, as described later.

The first operation is defined as an operation for switching between a shooting mode and an icon moving mode. That is, when the motion sensing unit 160 senses the first motion in the photographing mode, the mode switching unit 140 transfers the mode to the icon moving mode in the photographing mode. On the contrary, if the first operation is detected in the icon moving mode, the user can switch to the photographing mode again.

As an example of the first operation, it may include a touch operation for one area of the touch panel 120. More specifically, when the user touches an area other than a photographing icon displayed on the touch panel 120 or other displayed icons in the photographing mode, the first operation can be recognized. In this case, the motion sensing unit 160 may include a touch sensing unit 162 that senses a touch operation on the touch panel 120. The touch sensing unit 162 senses contact through a change in capacitance And a static pressure method for sensing the pressure between the electrodes.

As another embodiment of the first operation, it may include an operation of generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the user terminal 100. [ The outer surface of the terminal may be composed of a touch panel 120 on the front side and a case on the side surface and a rear surface. Normally, the outer surface of the touch panel 120 may be provided with glass, and the case may be made of a hard material such as synthetic resin. Therefore, when the user knocks the outer surface of the user terminal 100 with his / her finger, a certain sound may be generated.

In this embodiment, the motion sensing unit 160 may include a sound sensing unit 164 for sensing a sound generated by a user's touch. The sound sensing unit 164 stores a pattern of sound generated by touching the outer surface of the user terminal 100 and can detect the first operation when the sound having a similar pattern is larger than a predetermined size.

If the sound sensing unit 164 detects a sound set by setting a different sound such as a user's voice as the first operation, the mode switching unit 140 recognizes the sound as the first operation and can perform mode switching .

In addition to the above, the first operation may be variously defined according to the hardware configuration of the user terminal 100, the setting at the time of manufacture, or the user's selection.

On the other hand, if the mode is switched to the icon moving mode by detecting the first operation, icons other than the shooting icon may be removed, and a text or icon indicating that the mode is switched may be displayed for a predetermined time.

The control unit 150 controls overall control of the user terminal 100 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the operation for moving the image capturing icon will be described in detail.

When the icon movement mode is set, the control unit 150 moves the position of the shooting icon based on the second operation when the operation detection unit 160 detects the second operation.

As an example of the second operation, it may include an operation of tilting the user terminal 100 in a predetermined direction. As shown in FIG. 2A, in the photographing mode, a photographing icon is displayed at a preset position, and the photographing icon is held on the existing position immediately after switching to the icon moving mode. At this time, when the user holds the user terminal 100 with his or her left hand, it is not easy to touch the photographing icon with the finger, and the photographing icon may be moved to the left. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the user tilts the left side of the user terminal 100 in the downward direction and the right side in the upward direction, the photographing icon can be moved while sliding to the left.

For this purpose, the motion sensing unit 160 may include a tilt sensing unit 166 for sensing the tilt of the user terminal 100. The tilt sensing unit 166 may be a known gravity sensor or a gyro sensor and may move the shooting icon according to the angle and angular velocity of the user terminal 100.

In another embodiment, the second operation may include an operation of moving in a predetermined direction while being in contact with one area of the touch panel 120. [ As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when the user moves the finger in a predetermined direction with the finger touching the position of the photographing icon, the photographing icon can be moved according to the movement of the finger. At this time, the touch sensing unit 162 can sense the user's touch with the touch panel 120 and the moving direction and speed in the contacted state, and the control unit 150 moves the shooting icon according to the detection result .

In the above description, the second operation is detected when the mode is switched to the icon movement mode. However, for example, when the user tilts the user terminal 100, the user may touch the back surface of the user terminal 100 with his / If the first operation is detected while the second operation is being detected, the mode switching unit 140 converts the icon movement mode into the icon movement mode, and the controller 150 displays the icon movement corresponding to the detected second operation Can be performed.

Meanwhile, the motion sensing unit 160 may sense a third motion for switching the mode from the shooting mode or the icon moving mode to the setting mode. In the shooting mode or icon moving mode, an icon for setting a normal function such as zoom, brightness, and resolution adjustment of the camera application, or a setting mode for setting the first operation and the second operation is displayed on the touch panel 120 And the third operation may include an operation of touching the icon.

When the user enters the setting mode, a menu for setting the first operation and the second operation can be displayed. The user can perform the first operation by touching the one area of the touch panel 120, And the operation of generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the touch panel. In addition, the second operation can be set to one of various operation methods such as tilting the user terminal 100 in the predetermined direction or moving the user terminal 100 in a predetermined direction while contacting the one area of the touch panel 120.

On the other hand, when the first operation is detected again in the icon moving mode, the mode switching unit 140 switches the mode to the photographing mode. At this time, the controller 150 fixes the position of the photographing icon moved in the photographing mode, and can photograph the image when the user touches the photographing icon.

The user terminal 100 according to the present invention detects the first operation for switching the mode and the second operation for moving the photographing icon and moves the photographing icon to a desired position in the icon moving mode, So that the user can easily select the shooting icon to perform accurate image shooting.

4 is a flowchart of an icon position adjustment method of the user terminal 100 according to the present invention.

A camera module 110 and a camera module 110 for controlling the photographing operations of the camera module 110 and the camera module 110. The camera module 110 may be implemented as a known mobile phone, a smart phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a notebook PC, .

The user terminal 100 executes the camera application according to the user's selection (S11). At this time, the camera module is enabled, an image captured by the camera module is displayed on the touch panel, and a predetermined capture icon is displayed on the touch panel (S12).

When the first operation for switching between the photographing mode and the icon moving mode is sensed (S13), the user terminal 100 switches the mode from the photographing mode to the icon moving mode (S14). As described above, the first operation may include a touch operation for one area of the touch panel or an operation for generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the user terminal 100. In addition to the above, May be variously defined according to the hardware configuration of the terminal 100, the setting at the time of manufacture, or the user's selection.

If the second operation is detected while the icon moving mode is set (S15), the user terminal 100 moves the position of the shooting icon on the touch panel according to the second operation (S16). As described above with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, 3A and 3B, the second operation includes an operation of tilting the user terminal 100 in a predetermined direction or an operation of moving the user terminal 100 in a predetermined direction in contact with one area of the touch panel And can be variously defined according to the hardware configuration of the user terminal 100, the setting at the time of manufacture, or the user's selection.

When the first operation is detected again in the icon moving mode (S17), the user terminal 100 switches the mode to the photographing mode (S18). At this time, the photographing icon is fixed and displayed at the moved position according to the second operation.

Thereafter, when the user selects the photographing icon (S19), the user terminal 100 photographs the image (S20).

Meanwhile, the icon position adjustment method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of a program command that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

According to the method for adjusting the icon position of the user terminal according to the present invention, the first operation for switching the mode and the second operation for moving the position of the shooting icon are detected. In the icon moving mode, So that the user can easily select the shooting icon to perform accurate image shooting.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

According to the present invention, the first operation for switching the mode and the second operation for moving the photographing icon are detected, and the photographing icon is moved to a desired position by the user in the icon moving mode, As a result, it is possible to carry out a precise image photographing. As a result, beyond the limit of the existing technology, not only the use of the related technology but also the possibility of marketing or operating the applicable device is sufficient, This is an invention that is likely to be used in industry.

100: user terminal 110: camera module
120: touch panel 130: application execution unit
140: Mode switching unit 150:
160: motion detection unit 162: touch sensing unit
164: sound detection unit 166: tilt detection unit

Claims (9)

A terminal for performing a photographing function,
A touch panel for displaying an image and sensing a user's touch;
An application execution unit for controlling an operation of a camera application that performs a photographing function, and creating and displaying a photographing icon on the touch panel;
An operation detecting unit for detecting a first operation for switching a mode and a second operation for moving a position of the photographing icon;
A mode switching unit for switching a mode to an icon moving mode for moving the shooting icon in a shooting mode for performing a shooting function when the first operation is detected; And
Wherein the controller is configured to move the position of the photographing icon according to the second operation detected in the icon movement mode, and when the first operation is detected in the icon movement mode and is switched to the photographing mode, And a control unit for controlling the position of the shooting icon to be fixed and performing shooting when the shooting icon is selected,
The second operation may include:
Wherein the terminal comprises one of an operation of tilting the terminal in a predetermined direction and an operation of moving the terminal in a predetermined direction while being in contact with one area of the touch panel. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first operation comprises:
And a touch operation for one area of the touch panel,
Wherein the motion detection unit comprises:
And a touch sensing unit for sensing the touch operation.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first operation comprises:
And generating a predetermined sound by touching a part of the outer surface of the terminal,
Wherein the motion detection unit comprises:
And a sound sensing unit for sensing the sound.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the motion detection unit comprises:
And a tilt sensing unit for sensing a tilt of the terminal.
delete A method of adjusting an icon of a terminal,
Executing a camera application, creating a photographing icon and displaying it on a touch panel;
Detecting a first operation for switching a mode in a shooting mode;
Switching to an icon moving mode for moving the photographing icon when the first operation is detected;
Sensing a second action for the movement of the shooting icon in the icon moving mode;
Moving the position of the photographing icon according to the second operation;
Switching to the photographing mode when the first operation is detected in the icon moving mode; And
Fixing the position of the photographing icon moved according to the second operation in the photographing mode and performing photographing when the photographing icon is selected,
The second operation may include:
Wherein the touch panel includes one of a tilting operation of the terminal in a predetermined direction and an operation of moving the terminal in a predetermined direction while being in contact with one area of the touch panel.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first operation comprises:
And touching one area of the touch panel or touching a part of the outer surface of the terminal to generate a predetermined sound.
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