KR20060073318A - Method of automatically setting volume in the process of playing music file and mobile communication terminal using same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file and a mobile communication terminal using the same.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for a user of a mobile communication terminal to set a playback volume for each music file stored in a mobile communication terminal and play back the music file. Executing a music file reproducing program for reproducing a file; (b) receiving a music file to be played by a user; (c) determining whether a playback volume is set for the selected music file; And (d) executing the music file with the playback volume set by the user when it is determined in step (c) that the playback volume is set for the music file. It provides a way to set.

According to the present invention, after individually setting the volume of the music file to be played in the mobile communication terminal, the user of the mobile communication terminal by playing the music file at a preset volume when playing the music file using the mobile communication terminal This allows you to listen to music files at the desired volume without resetting the volume.

Playback volume, music file, mobile terminal, volume setting

Description

Method for Automatically Setting Volume of Music File in Reproducing Music File and Mobile Communication Terminal Therefor}

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an internal configuration of a mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an interface screen of a mobile communication terminal provided in a process of setting a playback volume of a music file by a user of a mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is an interface screen of a mobile communication terminal provided in a process of playing a music file whose volume is set by a user of the mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of playing a music file at a volume preset by a user of a mobile communication terminal in the process of playing a music file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

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100: mobile communication terminal 101: program memory                 

102: key input unit 104: display unit

106: internal memory 108: mode state storage unit

110: microprocessor 112: digital signal processing unit

114: baseband converter 116: RF signal processor

118: antenna 120: speaker

122: microphone

The present invention relates to a method of automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file and a mobile communication terminal using the same. More specifically, after individually setting the volume of the music file to be played in the mobile communication terminal, the process of playing the music file to play the music file at the preset volume when playing the music file using the mobile communication terminal The present invention relates to a method for automatically setting a volume in a mobile communication terminal using the same.

With the rapid development of information and communication technology, mobile subscribers move away from the initial mobile communication service that receives voice call service by using mobile communication terminal and wireless data including e-mail writing, web search, and video chat using wireless data network. Communication service can be provided in a mobile communication terminal. The subscriber of the mobile communication service downloads various contents including music, video, still image, and game from the content provider that provides the wireless data communication service and stores them in the mobile communication terminal so that the subscriber can use the downloaded contents whenever necessary. It became.

In addition, the mobile communication terminal may include a camcorder, a camera, and an MP3 player as an additional function to capture or play a still image or video and to play a music file such as an MP3 with one mobile communication terminal.

Herein, a mobile communication terminal capable of playing a music file supports a volume size preset by a mobile terminal user when playing a music file, a playback volume size when stopping playing a music file, and a music file playing program of the mobile terminal. Playback is performed in various volumes such as the default volume size.

However, when the music file is played in the conventional mobile communication terminal as described above, the volume of the music file is not constant when the user starts playing the music file. If the volume needs to be reset and the optimal volume varies depending on the genre of the music file, the user has to constantly change the volume of the music file.

In order to solve this problem, the present invention, after individually setting the volume of the music file to be played in the mobile communication terminal, when playing the music file using the mobile terminal music to play the music file at a preset volume An object of the present invention is to provide a method for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a file and a mobile communication terminal using the same.

Accordingly, according to a first preferred aspect of the present invention, in a method for a user of a mobile communication terminal to set a playback volume for each music file stored in a mobile communication terminal and play back the music file, (a) the mobile communication terminal Executing a music file playing program to play music files at the user's request; (b) receiving a music file to be played by a user; (c) determining whether a playback volume is set for the selected music file; And (d) executing the music file with the playback volume set by the user when it is determined in step (c) that the playback volume is set for the music file. It provides a way to set.

According to a second preferred aspect of the present invention, in a mobile communication terminal which sets a playback volume to each stored music file and plays the music file at the set playback volume, the user of the mobile communication terminal sets the volume of the music file. A program memory in which a music file reproducing program for reproducing a music file is stored; A key input unit for receiving a playback volume setting request command for setting a playback volume for a music file from a user, a numerical value of the playback volume, and a playback request command for playing a music file; A display unit for visually displaying a process of setting a playback volume of a music file of the mobile communication terminal and a process of playing a music file; A microprocessor that executes a music file playback program stored in the program memory when a playback volume setting request command and a playback request command are input from the key input unit; An internal memory for storing music files; And a speaker for outputting a music file reproduced by a music file reproduction program as an audible sound. The mobile communication terminal automatically sets a volume in a process of reproducing a music file.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an internal configuration of a mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

An internal configuration of the mobile communication terminal 100 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a program memory 101, a key input unit 102, a display unit 104, an internal memory 106, a mode state storage unit 108, The microprocessor 110, the digital signal processor 112, the baseband converter 114, the RF signal processor 116, the antenna 118, the speaker 120, the microphone 122, and the like.

The program memory 101 stores a 'music file playing program' for the user of the mobile communication terminal 100 to set the volume of the music file stored in the mobile communication terminal 100 and play the music file.                     

Here, when the user of the mobile communication terminal 100 sets the playback volume of the music file individually, the music file playing program generates a 'volume database' storing the volume set for each music file in a database form, and the user plays the music file. If you select and play, check whether the playback volume is set for the selected music file using the volume database and set the volume according to whether or not the playback volume is set.

The key input unit 102 includes buttons for text input and menu selection buttons, as well as numeric keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers. In addition, a hot-key (not shown) for executing a music file playing program for playing a music file stored in the mobile communication terminal 100 may be further provided.

Here, the key input unit 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a playback volume setting request command for setting a playback volume to a music file from a user of the mobile communication terminal, a value of the playback volume and a playback request command for playing a music file. Get input etc.

The display unit 104 displays an operating state of the mobile communication terminal 100 including a power supply state, a radio wave reception strength, a date and time.

Here, the display unit 104 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention visually displays the process of setting the playback volume of the music file stored in the mobile communication terminal 100 and the process of playing the music file.

The internal memory 106 uses one of a random access memory (RAM) and a flash memory, and is mounted on an internal circuit board (not shown) of the mobile communication terminal 100.

Here, the internal memory 106 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention serves as a data buffer when the terminal operating program is executed, and also temporarily stores the number input by the key input unit 102 or receives it externally from the terminal. Stores data such as text and images. In addition, the internal memory 106 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention stores the music file to be played by the user of the mobile communication terminal 100 and information about the playback volume set in the music file by the user of the mobile communication terminal 100. The 'volume database' is stored.

Here, the internal memory 106 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described as storing music file setting data, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be stored in the program memory 101.

The mode state storage unit 108 stores the current operation mode of the mobile communication terminal 100 selected by the key input unit 102 as a state flag (eg, 0, 1, 2,...). That is, the microprocessor 110 allocates a unique state flag to each mode to distinguish a standby mode, an outgoing mode, an incoming mode, a search mode, a call mode, and the like of the mobile communication terminal 100. 108). Here, the mode state storage unit 108 may add a music file play mode indicating that a music file is being played.

The microprocessor 110 controls the overall operation of the mobile communication terminal 100 with reference to the state flag stored in the mode state storage unit 108. In addition, when a music volume play request command or a music file play request command is received from a user of the mobile communication terminal 100, the music file play program stored in the internal memory 106 is executed.

A digital signal processor (DSP) 112 may function as an equalizer for coding or decoding a speech signal, removing multipath noise, and performing an acoustic data processing function. Digital signal processing processor. In addition, the DSP 112 exchanges speech data with the baseband converter 114 and receives digital data RX DATA from the baseband converter 114.

The baseband converter 114 converts a signal transmitted and received between the RF signal processor 116 and the DSP 112, the speaker 120, and the microphone 122 to a signal of the baseband band, and converts the digital-to-analog converter (DAC). : Performs functions such as Digital to Analog Conversion) and Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC). The baseband converter 114 transmits the transmission data TXIQ to the RF signal processor 116 and controls the power of the RF signal processor 116 (POWER) or automatically controls the gain (AGC). The RF signal processor 116 receives the received signal RXIQ.

The RF signal processor 116 demodulates and amplifies the RF signal received from the antenna 118, modulates a transmission signal applied from the baseband converter 114, and transmits the modulated signal to the propagation space.                     

The speaker 120 outputs sound data transmitted from the baseband converter 114 as an audible sound, and the microphone 122 converts a user's voice input into an electrical signal.

Speaker 120 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention outputs the sound of the music file reproduced by the microprocessor 110 using a music file playback program.

2 is an interface screen of a mobile communication terminal provided in a process of setting a playback volume of a music file by a user of a mobile communication terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a mobile communication according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. An interface screen of a mobile communication terminal provided while a user of a terminal plays a music file having a volume set.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile communication terminal 100 sets an additional service such as 2A so that a user of the mobile communication terminal 100 sets a playback volume of a music file stored in the internal memory 106 of the mobile communication terminal 100. Function 'menu. Subsequently, the user sets the playback volume of the music file in the 'additional service function' menu such as 2B provided by the mobile communication terminal 100. Select 'Volume Settings by Music File'.

Subsequently, when a music file volume setting menu such as 2C is provided, the user selects a file to set the volume to '1. After selecting 'Select a music file to set,' a list of music files stored in the internal memory 106 is displayed as shown in FIG. 2D. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention '1. I know. '                     

Subsequently, when the display unit 104 of the mobile communication terminal 100 is provided with a screen as shown in FIG. 2E in which the user sets the volume of the music file, the user inputs a numerical value of the volume to be listened to. In this case, the volume input method according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention may be input in the form of numbers using the key input unit 102, but is not limited thereto. A separate hot-key for adjusting the volume may be used. It is also possible to adjust the size of the playback volume.

Subsequently, when the user sets the playback volume of the music file, the setting completion screen as shown in FIG. 2F is displayed on the display unit 104.

Referring to FIG. 3, first, when a user of the mobile communication terminal 100 executes a music file playing program for playing a music file, a menu for playing a media file such as music or a video as shown in FIG. 3A is provided. Among these, '1. Select 'Play music files'.

Subsequently, when the music file playback menu shown in FIG. 3B is displayed on the display unit 104 of the mobile communication terminal 100, the user selects a music file to listen to '1. Select 'Select music file'.

Subsequently, when a menu as shown in FIG. 3C is provided, the user selects a music file to be played one by one. '2. Select music files one by one' menu and '2. Select all music files 'in' 1. Select 'Select music files one by one' menu.

Subsequently, the display unit 104 displays a list of playable music files as shown in FIG. 3D, and the user selects one of the music files. In this case, when the playback volume is set for each music file selected by the user, a menu informing the size of the volume of the selected music file is provided as shown in FIG. 3E, and when the user wants to play the music file at the set volume. As shown in 3F, a screen for informing the user that the mobile communication terminal 100 will play the music file at the individually set playback volume is provided.

Herein, it is assumed that the mobile communication terminal according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a menu for confirming the size of the volume set in the music file, such as 3E, but is not limited thereto. It is also possible to skip the process and play the music at the volume set directly.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of playing a music file at a volume preset by a user of a mobile communication terminal in the process of playing a music file according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, the music file is preferably a music file in which the user of the mobile communication terminal sets the playback volume in advance through a music file playback program.

First, upon receiving a music file play request command from a user of the mobile communication terminal 100, the mobile communication terminal 100 provides a music file play menu screen (S410). In this case, the microprocessor 110 of the mobile communication terminal 100 loads and executes a music file playback program stored in the program memory 101, and then displays a music file playback menu screen through the display unit 104. .

Subsequently, the user selects a music file to be played through the key input unit 102 (S420), and the mobile communication terminal 100 receives a selected music file play request command input through the key input unit 102 (S430).

Subsequently, the microprocessor 110 of the mobile communication terminal 100 matches a volume database stored in the internal memory 106 with a music file and determines whether a playback volume is set in the music file selected by the user (S450). .

If it is determined in step S450 that the playback volume is set for the music file, the mobile communication terminal 100 plays the music file with the playback volume of the music file selected by the user stored in the volume database (S453).

If it is determined in step S450 that the playback volume is not set for the music file, the mobile communication terminal 100 plays the music file at the default volume provided by the music file playback program (S455). Here, the default volume is preferably a volume size when the music file playing program has been previously executed, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and a volume size preset by the user of the mobile communication terminal may be used.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, after individually setting the volume of the music file to be played in the mobile communication terminal, when playing the music file using the mobile communication terminal by moving the music file to the preset volume There is an effect that allows the user of the communication terminal to listen to the desired volume without resetting the volume to listen to the music file.

In addition, there is an effect of saving the time required for the user of the mobile communication terminal to reset the volume.

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In the method of the user of the mobile communication terminal to set the playback volume to each music file stored in the mobile communication terminal and to play the music file, (a) executing a music file playing program for playing the music file at the request of the user of the mobile communication terminal; (b) receiving a selection of the music file to be played by the user; (c) determining whether the playback volume is set in the selected music file; And (d) if it is determined in step (c) that the playback volume is set for the music file, executing the music file with the playback volume set by the user; Method for automatically setting the volume in the process of playing a music file comprising a. According to claim 1, wherein the music file playback program is When the user of the mobile communication terminal individually sets the playback volume of the music file, the music file is generated by storing a volume database storing information on the playback volume set for each music file in the form of a database. How to set the volume automatically during playback. The method of claim 2, wherein in the step (c), it is determined that the playback volume is not set in the music file. (e) playing the music file at a default volume; How to automatically set the volume in the process of playing music files, characterized in that adding the. The method of claim 3, wherein the default volume is And a volume set when the music file playing program is previously executed and finished, or a volume preset by the user of the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the playback volume The volume is output when the music file is played by the user of the mobile communication terminal using the music file playing program, and is a volume set to a specific size according to the purpose of the user of the mobile communication terminal. How to set the volume automatically in the process of playing. A mobile communication terminal for setting a playback volume to each stored music file and playing the music file at the set playback volume, A program memory storing a music file playing program for setting a volume of the music file and playing the music file by a user of the mobile communication terminal; A key input unit for receiving a playback volume setting request command for setting the playback volume to the music file from the user, a numerical value of the playback volume, and a playback request command for playing the music file; A display unit for visually displaying a process of setting the playing volume of the music file and playing the music file of the mobile communication terminal; A microprocessor that executes the music file playing program stored in the program memory when the play volume setting request command and the play request command are input from the key input unit; An internal memory for storing the music file; And A speaker for outputting the music file reproduced by the music file reproduction program as an audible sound A mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file comprising a. The music file playing program of claim 6, wherein When the user of the mobile communication terminal individually sets the playback volume of the music file, a music file is generated which stores information on the playback volume set for each music file in a database form; The mobile terminal for automatically setting the volume in the process of playing. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the volume database is A mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file, characterized in that stored in the program memory or the internal memory. The method of claim 6, wherein the mobile communication terminal A mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file, characterized in that it comprises a hot-key for executing the music playing program. The method of claim 6, wherein the playback volume is The volume is output when the music file is played by the user of the mobile communication terminal using the music file playing program, and is a volume set to a specific size according to the purpose of the user of the mobile communication terminal. The mobile terminal for automatically setting the volume in the process of playing. The method of claim 6, wherein the mobile communication terminal When playing the music file for which the playing volume is not set, the music file playing program is executed at the volume when the music file playing program was previously executed and ended, or the default volume which is preset by the user of the mobile communication terminal. A mobile communication terminal for automatically setting a volume in a process of playing a music file, characterized in that.

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