KR20150030054A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of controlling an operation of a mobile terminal having a navigation function, the method comprising the steps of: detecting current position information of the mobile terminal when executing a route search service; Displaying an execution screen for receiving the destination information and the receiver information according to the user input and providing the route search service on the display unit based on the current location information and the destination information; And transmitting the movement path and the position information of the user to another terminal corresponding to the receiver information when the start signal is detected.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a navigation function and a method of controlling the operation of the mobile terminal. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal providing a moving path and location information of a user to a third party in real time.

A mobile terminal is a portable device having one or more functions capable of carrying out voice and video communication, capable of inputting and outputting information, and storing data, while being portable. As these functions are diversified, the mobile terminal has complicated functions such as photographing and photographing, reproduction of music files and video files, games, broadcast reception, wireless Internet, and message transmission and reception. .

In order to implement complex functions, mobile terminals implemented in the form of multimedia devices are being applied variously in terms of hardware and software. For example, there is a user interface environment in which a user can easily and conveniently search for or select a function. In addition, the mobile terminal is considered to be a personal item for expressing the personality of a user, and various design changes such as a double-sided LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a front touch screen are required.

Meanwhile, with the development of mobile communication technology and navigation technology, mobile terminals have recently provided various types of route search service functions in real time. Accordingly, the user can easily arrive at a desired destination through such a route service function.

However, since the conventional mobile terminal only provides the user's moving route and location information to the user only in real time and does not provide it to a specific third party, the third party can not know whether the user There is an inconvenience. Accordingly, there is a desperate need to share real-time information on the user's movement path and location with a third party.

The present invention provides a mobile terminal and its operation control method that can provide a user's movement path and location information to a desired third party in real time.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile terminal capable of providing information on a departure from a predetermined route to a user and a third party in real time, and an operation control method thereof.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal and its operation control method capable of easily executing another application while executing a route search service through a multitasking function.

The method includes detecting current location information of a mobile terminal when executing a route search service; Displaying an execution screen for receiving the destination information and the receiver information according to the user input and providing the route search service on the display unit based on the current location information and the destination information; And transmitting the movement path and the position information of the user to another terminal corresponding to the receiver information when the start signal is detected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal provides the third party with the movement path and the location information of the user in real time so that the third party can easily identify the location information of the user.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal applies the Q slide function to the route search service function, thereby allowing the user to easily execute another application while executing the route search service.

Meanwhile, various other effects will be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description according to the embodiment of the present invention to be described later.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal executing a route search service according to the present invention;
6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal receiving recipient information when a route service is executed;
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal recommending a movement path from a current position to a destination; FIG.
8 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal providing two types of route guidance services according to a user's selection command;
9 is a diagram illustrating an operation of providing a user's movement path and position information at a receiver's mobile terminal;
10 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal that executes another application while executing a route search service through a multitasking function;
11 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal that reflects a current location on a new route when a user leaves the predetermined route;
12 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal connecting an emergency call to a receiver when the user leaves the predetermined path;
13 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal that outputs an alarm message when a user arrives near a destination;

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Examples of the mobile terminal described in the present specification include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a camera, tablet computers, e-book terminals, and the like. In addition, suffixes "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given merely for convenience of description, and do not give special significance or role in themselves. Accordingly, the terms "module" and "part" may be used interchangeably.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of functional components.

1, a mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video (A / V) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A controller 160, an interface 170, a controller 180, and a power supply 190. When such components are implemented in practical applications, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be divided into two or more components as necessary.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast-related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network, in which case it can be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast-related information can exist in various forms.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcasting systems that provide broadcasting signals, as well as the digital broadcasting system. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used as the short distance communication technology.

A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

An A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone (not shown). The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. Then, the processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

A microphone (not shown) receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and the like and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone (not shown) may be used with various noise reduction algorithms to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static / static) capable of receiving commands or information by a user's pressing or touching operation. The user input unit 130 may be a jog wheel for rotating the key, a jog type or a joystick, or a finger mouse. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like can be handled.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, a pressure sensor 143, a motion sensor 145, and the like. The proximity sensor 141 can detect an object approaching the mobile terminal 100 or the presence or absence of an object in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 100 without mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a nearby object by using a change in the alternating magnetic field or a change in the static magnetic field, or a rate of change in capacitance. The proximity sensor 141 may be equipped with two or more sensors according to the configuration.

The pressure sensor 143 can detect whether or not pressure is applied to the mobile terminal 100, the magnitude of the pressure, and the like. The pressure sensor 143 may be installed at a portion where the pressure of the mobile terminal 100 is required according to the use environment. When the pressure sensor 143 is installed on the display unit 151, the touch input through the display unit 151 and the pressure applied by the touch input The pressure touch input can be identified. Also, the magnitude of the pressure applied to the display unit 151 at the time of the pressure touch input can be determined according to the signal output from the pressure sensor 143. [

The motion sensor 145 senses the position or movement of the mobile terminal 100 using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like. An acceleration sensor that can be used for the motion sensor 145 is a device that converts an acceleration change in one direction into an electric signal and is widely used along with the development of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) technology.

The acceleration sensor measures the acceleration of a small value built in the airbag system of an automobile and recognizes the minute motion of the human hand and measures the acceleration of a large value used as an input means such as a game There are various kinds. Acceleration sensors are usually constructed by mounting two or three axes in one package. Depending on the usage environment, only one axis of Z axis is required. Therefore, when the acceleration sensor in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is used instead of the Z-axis direction for some reason, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main substrate by using a separate piece substrate.

The gyro sensor is a sensor for measuring the angular velocity, and it can sense the direction of rotation with respect to the reference direction.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and a haptic module 157.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad have a mutual layer structure to constitute a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be an input device capable of inputting information by a user's touch in addition to the output device Can also be used.

If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, it may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel that is attached to the outside, and can be connected to the internal bus of the mobile terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps a watch on the contact result, and if there is a touch input, sends the corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals, and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can determine whether the touch input has been made and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

The display unit 151 may be formed of an e-paper. Electronic paper (e-Paper) is a kind of reflective display, and has excellent visual characteristics such as high resolution, wide viewing angle and bright white background as conventional paper and ink. The electronic paper (e-paper) can be implemented on any substrate such as plastic, metal, paper, and the image is maintained even after the power is shut off, and the battery life of the mobile terminal 100 is long Can be maintained. As the electronic paper, a hemispherical twist ball filled with a telephone can be used, or an electrophoresis method and a microcapsule can be used.

In addition, the display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three- (3D display). In addition, there may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may include an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) at the same time.

The audio output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, In addition, the sound output module 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the mobile terminal 100, for example, call signal reception tones, message reception tones, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, it is possible to output a signal in a vibration mode. The alarm unit 155 can output a signal to notify when a call signal is received or a message is received. Also, when the key signal is inputted, the alarm unit 155 can output the signal as the feedback to the key signal input. The user can recognize the occurrence of an event through the signal output by the alarm unit 155. A signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the mobile terminal 100 may also be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153. [

The haptic module 157 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 157 is a vibration effect. When the haptic module 157 generates vibration with a haptic effect, the intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 157 can be converted, and the different vibrations can be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 157 may be provided with a function of stimulating by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, an effect of stimulating air through the injection or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, The effect of stimulation through contact of the electrode (eletrode), the effect of stimulation by the electrostatic force, and the effect of reproducing the cool / warm using the device capable of endothermic or exothermic can be generated. The haptic module 157 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 157 may include two or more haptic modules 157 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and may store a function for temporarily storing input or output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM. ≪ / RTI > In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage for storing the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. Examples of the external device connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, a UIM An audio input / output (I / O) terminal, a video I / O (input / output) terminal, and an earphone. The interface unit 170 may receive data from the external device or supply power to the respective components in the mobile terminal 100 and may transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to the external device .

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle connected to the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to the cradle, And may be a passage to be transmitted to the terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or separately from software in the controller 180. [

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The mobile terminal 100 having such a configuration can be configured to be operable in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or a packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. have.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in terms of components according to the external appearance. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type mobile terminal having a front touch screen among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, etc. will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar-type mobile terminal but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-mentioned types.

Referring to FIG. 2, the case constituting the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2. Various electronic components are incorporated in the space formed by the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151, the first sound output module 153a, the first camera 121a, and the first through third user input units 130a, 130b, and 130c are connected to the main body, specifically, the front case 100-1 . A fourth user input portion 130d may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2 and a microphone (not shown) may be disposed on a lower surface of the rear case 100-2.

The display unit 151 may be constructed such that the touch pad is overlapped with the layer structure so that the display unit 151 operates as a touch screen so that information can be input by a user's touch.

The first acoustic output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented in a form suitable for capturing an image or a moving image of a user. The microphone (not shown) may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first to fourth user input units 130a, 130b, 130c and 130d and the fifth user input unit 130e to be described later may collectively be referred to as a user input unit 130. The user input unit 130 may be a method tactile manner, any method can be employed.

For example, the user input unit 130 may be embodied as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's pressing or touching operation, or may be a wheel, a jog type or a joystick Or the like.

In a functional aspect, the first user input unit 130a is a menu key for inputting a command for calling a menu related to an application currently being executed, and the second user input unit 130b is a home key, The third user input unit 130c is for inputting a command for canceling the currently executing application as a back key.

Also, the fourth user input unit (i.e., the side key 130d) may operate as a key for switching between a sleep mode and a wake-up mode, or may operate as a special function within the mobile terminal 100 As a hot-key for activating the < / RTI > Here, the sleep mode indicates a state in which the backlight of the display unit 151 is turned off to save battery consumption of the mobile terminal, and the wake-up mode indicates a state in which the backlight of the display unit 151 is turned on.

3, a second camera 121b may be further mounted on the rear surface of the rear case 100-2, a fifth user input unit 130e may be disposed on a side surface of the rear case 100-2 And the interface unit 170 may be disposed on the lower surface of the rear case 100-2.

The second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have pixels different from those of the first camera 121a. A flash (not shown) and a mirror (not shown) may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. In addition, another camera may be installed adjacent to the second camera 121b to use it for shooting a three-dimensional stereoscopic image.

The flash illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror enables the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to photograph (self-photograph) himself / herself using the second camera 121b.

A second sound output module (not shown) may be further disposed in the rear case 100-2. The second sound output module may implement the stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a, and may be used for talking in the speakerphone mode.

The interface unit 170 can be used as a path for exchanging data with an external device. An antenna for receiving broadcast signals (not shown) may be disposed in one area of the front case 100-1 and the rear case 100-2 in addition to the antenna for communication. The antenna may be installed to be capable of being drawn out from the rear case 100-2.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on the rear case 100-2. The power supply unit 190 may be a rechargeable battery, for example, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100-2 for charging or the like.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed in the rear case 100-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so that the second camera 121b can be photographed up to the photographing direction, even if the second camera 121b is not separately provided.

In the foregoing, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention has been described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal and its operation control method capable of providing a desired path and location information of a user to a desired third party in real time when executing a route search service according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail .

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the controller 180 executes a navigation application (i.e., a navigation application) according to a user command (S405).

For example, when an icon corresponding to the navigation application is selected from a plurality of icons displayed on the home screen or menu screen, the control unit 180 displays an initial execution screen of the navigation service on the display unit 151. [ At this time, the initial execution screen includes an input window for inputting destination and recipient information, and a map screen for displaying map information indicating the current position of the user.

The controller 180 detects the current location of the user through the GPS module 119 and displays a predetermined indicator on the map screen to display information about the detected location of the user.

If the destination and recipient information are inputted through the input window in the state that the initial execution screen is displayed (S410), the controller 180 displays a list screen showing the recommended travel route from the current position to the destination and the estimated time, 151 (S415). On the other hand, in another embodiment, the control unit 180 can display a map screen in which the most recommended travel route is virtually displayed, together with the list screen, in one area of the display unit 151. [

If a desired route item is selected in the state that the list screen is displayed, the controller 180 provides the route search service in real time based on the selected route (S420). At this time, the controller 180 provides the user interface screen of the two modes according to the selection command of the user. That is, the controller 180 may include a first user interface screen that briefly provides information on the user's movement path and current location on a text screen, a second user interface screen that provides detailed information about the user's travel path and current location on the map screen, Provides a user interface screen. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the controller 180 may simultaneously display the first and second user interface screens on one screen, regardless of the user's selection command.

If the start signal of the user (or sender) is detected after the route search service is executed (S425), the controller 180 transmits the route and the location information of the sender to the recipient's mobile terminal (S430). At this time, the start signal is detected when the caller moves away from the departure point by a predetermined distance or more.

When the moving path and the location information of the sender are received for the first time, the recipient's mobile terminal displays a predetermined notification message on the display unit in the form of a pop-up window. At this time, the notification message includes contents informing that the movement information of the caller has arrived, and inquiry about whether or not to confirm the movement information of the caller.

When confirming the movement information of the caller through the touch input to the notification message, the recipient's mobile terminal automatically executes the route search application and displays the route and location information of the caller on the map screen. That is, the recipient's mobile terminal displays on the display unit a screen that is the same as or similar to the above-described first and second user interface screens. Thereafter, the recipient's mobile terminal periodically receives and provides the originator's movement path and location information so that the recipient can check the origin path and location information of the originator in real time.

Meanwhile, while providing such a route-finding service to the caller and the receiver in real time, the controller 180 determines whether the user leaves the predetermined route by a predetermined distance or not (S435).

If it is determined that the user has departed from the predetermined route by a predetermined distance, the control unit 180 displays a predetermined notification message in one area of the display unit 151 at step S440. At this time, the notification message includes contents for warning that the user has deviated from the predetermined route, content for inquiring whether or not to reflect the current position of the user on the movement route, and the like. Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the control unit 180 may display a pop-up window for providing a map screen in which the current location of the user who is out of the route is enlarged, along with the notification message, in one area of the display unit 151. [ In another embodiment, the control unit 180 may provide the predetermined vibration effect together with the notification message.

Then, the controller 180 determines whether the current position of the user is reflected on the movement route based on the user input of the notification message (S445).

If it is determined that the current position of the user is not reflected in the movement path, the controller 180 repeatedly outputs the notification message at a predetermined time interval. Accordingly, when the user returns to the original travel route, the control unit 180 removes the display of the notification message and continues to provide the original route search service. On the other hand, if the user does not return to the original movement path for a predetermined period of time, the controller 180 regards the user as facing a dangerous state, connects the emergency call to the recipient's mobile terminal, or transmits the emergency message S455). At this time, if the emergency call is not connected to the receiver, the controller 180 may automatically connect an emergency call to another person (e.g., a mother, a father, a police station, etc.) according to a predetermined priority.

On the other hand, if it is determined in operation 445 that the current position of the user is reflected on the movement route, the controller 180 resets the movement route from the current position to the destination, (Or sender) and the receiver (S460).

Then, when the user comes within a certain distance from the destination, the controller 180 regards the user as arriving at the destination and displays a predetermined notification message on one area of the display unit 151 (S465, S470). At this time, the notification message includes contents informing that the user has arrived at the destination and contents inquiring whether to end execution of the route search service.

When the execution of the route search service is completed through the user input, the controller 180 ends the process according to the embodiment of the present invention. On the other hand, if the execution of the route search service through the user input is not terminated, the controller 180 returns to step 410 and repeats the above-described processes.

5 to 13 are diagrams for explaining operations of a mobile terminal providing a route search service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal executing a route search service according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5A, the mobile terminal 100 displays a menu screen 510 including a plurality of icons on the display unit 151 according to a user command. At this time, the plurality of icons include icons corresponding to at least one application and icons for execution of a specific function.

When the navigation icon 515 according to the present invention is selected in the state that the menu screen 510 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 displays an initial execution screen 520 of the route search service as shown in FIG. 5 (b) Is displayed on the display unit 151. FIG. At this time, the initial execution screen includes an input window 521 for inputting destination and recipient information, and a map screen 523 for displaying map information indicating the current position of the user.

The mobile terminal 100 detects the current position of the user through the GPS module 119 and displays a predetermined indicator 525 on the map screen 523 to display information on the detected user position.

5 (b) and 5 (c), when the first area for inputting destination information is touched in the input window 521 while the initial execution screen 520 is displayed, A keypad window 527 for inputting characters is displayed at the lower end of the display unit 151. [ Accordingly, the user can input the destination information of the route search service through the touch input to the keypad window 527.

When the icon for searching for the destination information is touched, the mobile terminal 100 displays a list screen (not shown) related to the destination information including the word input through the current input window 521 Can be displayed at the lower end of the input window 521. [ Accordingly, the user can easily input the destination information of the route search service by touching the list screen.

6 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal receiving recipient information when a route search service is executed.

6A and 6B, when the first execution screen 520 of the route search service is displayed and a second area for inputting recipient information is touched in the input window 521, (100) displays a keypad window (529) for inputting a telephone number at the lower end of the display unit (151). 6E, the user can input the destination information of the route search service through the touch input to the keypad window 529. [

6 (c) and 6 (d), when an icon for searching for recipient information is touched in the input window 521 while the initial execution screen 520 of the route search service is displayed, (100) displays the contact list screen (530) on the display unit (151) in cooperation with the telephone directory stored in the memory (160). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6E, the user can easily input destination information of the route search service through the search through the contact list screen 530.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal recommending a movement path from a current position to a destination.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the "GO" icon 715 is selected with the destination and recipient information input, the mobile terminal 100 displays a recommendation route from the current position to the destination and a list screen A map screen 723 is displayed at the lower end of the display unit 151 and a map screen 721 in which the most recommended travel route is virtually displayed is displayed at the top of the display unit 151. [ The mobile terminal 100 can display the start and end point information 725 and the receiver information 727 in one area of the display unit 151 together with the list screen 723. [

When the desired route item 723_1 is selected in the state that the list screen 723 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 provides the route search service in real time based on the selected travel route.

8 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal providing two types of route-finding services according to a user's selection command.

Referring to FIG. 8, when executing a route search service, the mobile terminal 100 displays a first user interface screen 810, which briefly provides information on the user's travel path and current location in a text format, to the display unit 151 Display.

When the 'detailed view' icon 820 is selected in the state that the first user interface screen 810 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 displays the information about the user's movement path and the current position on the map screen in detail 2 user interface screen 830 on the display unit 151. [

When the 'brief view' icon 840 is selected in the state that the second user interface screen 830 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 again displays the first user interface screen 810 on the display unit 151 Display. Accordingly, the user can alternately display the user interface screens of the two modes through a simple touch input.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the first user interface screen is displayed first when the route search service is first executed, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the second user interface screen may be displayed first according to user settings .

9 is a view for explaining an operation of providing a user's movement path and position information in a receiver's mobile terminal.

When the start signal of the user is detected after the route search service is executed, the mobile terminal 100 transmits the movement route and the location information of the user to the mobile terminal 200 of the receiver. At this time, the start signal is detected when the user (that is, the caller) moves away from the departure point by a predetermined distance or more.

9 (a), the mobile terminal 200 of the recipient displays a predetermined notification message 910 in the form of a pop-up window on the display unit. At this time, the notification message 910 includes contents informing that the movement information of the caller has arrived, and inquiry about whether or not to confirm the movement information of the caller.

When the 'Yes' icon 911 is selected through the notification message 910, the recipient's mobile terminal 200 automatically executes the same route search application and then transmits the first route information and the first location information, And displays the user interface screen 920 on the display unit 151. In addition, the recipient's mobile terminal 200 may display a second user interface screen (not shown) on the display unit 151 to provide details of the originator's travel path and location information according to the recipient's selection command.

Then, the recipient's mobile terminal 200 periodically receives and provides the originator's movement path and location information, thereby enabling the recipient to check the origin path and location information of the originator in real time.

On the other hand, if the same direction finding application is not installed in the recipient's mobile terminal 200, the recipient's mobile terminal 200 can receive information about installation of the corresponding application from the originator's mobile terminal 100. [ In addition, the recipient's mobile terminal 200 may receive and provide the screen image itself of the location service displayed by the originator's mobile terminal 100, without having to install the same route search application.

10 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal executing another application while executing a route search service through a multitasking function.

In the conventional route search service, there is an inconvenience that the route search service needs to be turned off and then re-executed to perform another operation while the service is being executed. In order to solve this inconvenience, the present invention makes it possible to easily execute other applications while executing the route service through the multitasking function (i.e. Q slide function). Here, the Q slide function refers to a function of simultaneously displaying at least two or more different operation screens on a single display unit at the same time.

Referring to FIG. 10, the mobile terminal 100 displays an icon 1020 for executing a multitasking function in one area of an execution screen 1010 providing a route search service in real time.

If the icon 1020 is selected in the state that the execution screen 1010 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 reduces the execution screen 1010 and displays it on one area of the display unit 151. [ At this time, the reduced execution screen 1030 includes a first icon 1040 for adjusting the transparency of the screen and a second icon 1050 for adjusting the size of the screen.

If the transparency of the reduced execution screen 1030 decreases below a threshold corresponding to a user input of the first icon 1040, the mobile terminal 100 displays a user input Lt; / RTI > If the transparency of the reduced execution screen 1030 increases to a threshold value or more in response to a user input of the first icon 1040, the mobile terminal 100 moves to the back of the reduced execution screen 1030 User input to an existing desktop (not shown) may be received. Accordingly, the user of the mobile terminal 100 can simultaneously execute various applications through the Q slide function.

Also, when the user's touch and drag input is received through the second icon 1050, the mobile terminal 100 can adjust the size of the reduced execution screen 1040 according to the distance of the received touch and drag input have.

In addition, when the touch and drag input of the user is received through the area excluding the first and second icons 1040 and 1050 of the reduced execution screen 1030, the mobile terminal 100 displays the received touch- The reduced execution screen 1030 can be moved in accordance with the reduced execution screen 1030.

11 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal that reflects a current location on a new route when a user leaves the predetermined route.

Referring to FIG. 11, the mobile terminal 100 confirms whether the user leaves the predetermined route by a predetermined distance while providing the route search service to the caller and the receiver in real time.

If it is determined that the user has departed from the predetermined route by a predetermined distance, the mobile terminal 100 displays a predetermined notification message 1120 in one area of the display unit 151. At this time, the notification message 1120 includes contents for warning that the user has deviated from the predetermined route and contents for inquiring whether to reflect the current position of the user on the movement route.

The mobile terminal 100 displays a pop-up window 1130 in a region of the display unit 151 to provide a map screen in which the current position of a user who is out of the route is enlarged together with the notification message 1120. [ In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may output the predetermined vibration effect together with the output of the notification message 1120. [

Then, the mobile terminal 100 confirms whether to reflect the current position of the user on the movement route based on the touch input to the notification message 1120. [ That is, when the YES icon 1121 is selected in the notification message 1120, the mobile terminal 100 resets the movement path from the current position to the destination and displays an execution screen 1140 reflecting the reset movement path Is displayed on the display unit 151. FIG. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 transmits the reset route and location information to the mobile terminal 200 of the receiver.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining the operation of a mobile terminal connecting an emergency call to a receiver when the user leaves the predetermined route.

Referring to FIG. 12, while the route search service is provided to the caller and the receiver in real time, the mobile terminal 100 confirms whether the user leaves the predetermined route by a predetermined distance or more.

If it is determined that the user has departed from the predetermined route by a predetermined distance, the mobile terminal 100 displays a predetermined notification message 1120 in one area of the display unit 151. Then, the mobile terminal 100 confirms whether or not to reflect the current position on the movement route based on the touch input of the user with respect to the notification message 1120. If it is determined that the current position is not reflected in the movement path, the mobile terminal 100 repeatedly outputs the notification message 1120 at a predetermined time interval.

When a predetermined time has elapsed since the first notification message 1120 is displayed, the mobile terminal 100 regards that the user is in a dangerous or urgent state and automatically connects the emergency call to the recipient's mobile terminal 200. That is, the mobile terminal 100 displays the call origination screen 1150 as shown in FIG. 12 (b) on the display unit 151. At this time, if the emergency call is not connected to the recipient's mobile terminal 200, the mobile terminal 100 transmits an emergency call to another mobile terminal according to a predetermined priority order (e.g., a mother, a father, a police station) You can connect. Accordingly, the user can quickly inform the third party that the risk has occurred to him / herself.

13 is a view for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for outputting an alarm message when a user arrives at a destination.

Referring to FIG. 13, when the user comes within a certain distance from the destination, the mobile terminal 100 regards the user as arriving at the destination and displays a predetermined notification message 1320 in one area of the display unit 151. At this time, the notification message 1320 includes contents informing that the user has arrived at the destination and inquiring whether to terminate the execution of the route search service.

If the 'Yes' icon 1321 is selected through the notification message 1320, the mobile terminal 100 ends the execution of the route search service and then displays a home screen (not shown) or a menu screen 1330 on the display unit (151). If the 'NO' icon 1323 is selected through the notification message 1320, the mobile terminal 100 continues to display an execution screen (not shown) of the route search service on the display unit 151.

As described above, the mobile terminal according to the present invention provides the third party with the moving path and the location information of the user in real time, thereby allowing the third party to easily identify the location information of the user.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be implemented as a code readable by a processor in a processor-readable recording medium provided in a mobile terminal. The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by the processor is stored. Examples of the recording medium readable by the processor include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and also a carrier wave such as transmission over the Internet. In addition, the processor readable recording medium may be distributed over networked computer systems so that code readable by the processor in a distributed manner can be stored and executed.

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 exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 110: wireless communication unit
120: A / V input unit 130: user input unit
140: sensing unit 150: output unit
151: display unit 160: memory
170: interface unit 180: control unit

Claims (12)

Detecting current location information of the mobile terminal when the route search service is executed;
Displaying an execution screen for receiving the destination information and the receiver information according to the user input and providing the route search service on the display unit based on the current location information and the destination information; And
And transmitting the movement path and the position information of the user to another terminal corresponding to the receiver information when the start signal is detected. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising the step of displaying an initial execution screen of the route finding service,
Wherein the initial execution screen includes an input window for inputting the destination information and the receiver information, and a map screen showing current location information of the mobile terminal. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the input window includes an icon for searching for recipient information in association with a phone book stored in a memory. The method according to claim 1,
In the displaying step,
Displaying a list screen showing a recommended travel route from the current location to the destination and an estimated time required; And
And displaying an execution screen for providing a route search service based on the selected route on the list screen. The method according to claim 1,
The execution screen may include a first user interface screen for briefly providing information on a user's movement path and current position on a text screen, a second user interface screen for providing detailed information about the user's movement path and current position on a map screen, The method comprising the steps of: 6. The method of claim 5,
And the first or second user interface screen is alternately displayed according to a user's selection command. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the start signal is detected when the start signal moves away from the initial start point by a predetermined distance. The method according to claim 1,
And displaying the first notification message on the display unit when the mobile terminal has departed from the predetermined movement path. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the first notification message includes information for warning that the user has departed from the predetermined movement route and information for inquiring whether to reflect the current location of the user on the new movement route . 9. The method of claim 8,
Resetting the route from the current location to the destination and displaying an execution screen including the reset route and location information on the display unit when the current location out of the determined travel route is reflected in the new route And controlling the operation of the mobile terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
Further comprising the step of, when the first notification message is continuously displayed for a predetermined time, connecting an emergency call to another terminal corresponding to the receiver information or transmitting an emergency message. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising the step of connecting an emergency call to another terminal of the next rank according to a predetermined priority when the emergency call is not connected to the other terminal.

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