KR101642809B1 - Mobile terminal and control method for mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method for the mobile terminal. In the present invention, a mobile terminal displays a pointer and at least one key region in a display area of a display module, and performs a function related to a pointer based on a touch input received in the at least one key region.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method for a mobile terminal,

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a control method of the mobile terminal.

The operation of the user to select a specific point through the touch input using the finger has a disadvantage that the accuracy is lower than that of the operation using the pointer. In order to provide such a pointer function, a separate input device such as a touch pad needs to be mounted on a mobile terminal.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal providing a pointer function without a separate input device and a control method of the mobile terminal.

A mobile terminal according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a display module; And a controller for displaying a pointer and at least one key area in a display area of the display module and performing a function related to the pointer based on a touch input to the at least one key area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a mobile terminal, including: displaying a pointer and at least one key region in a display area; Receiving a touch input for the at least one key region; And performing a function related to the pointer based on the touch input.

The mobile terminal and the control method of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can provide a point function in the mobile terminal without a separate input device.

It is also possible to provide a zoom function with improved accuracy so that the user can expand the desired information.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a control method using a pointer function.
FIG. 3 shows an example of a display area of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of setting a position of a key region according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates an example of applying a control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention to a web browsing service.
6 shows an example of applying the control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention to a subway route map service.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a control method using a zoom function.
FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a display area of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 shows an example in which the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied to a web browsing service.
FIG. 10 shows an example in which the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied to a subway route map service.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. In addition, numerals (e.g., days, days, etc.) used in the description of the present invention are merely an identifier for distinguishing one component from another component

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

In addition, the suffix "module" and " part "for constituent elements used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The mobile terminal described in this specification may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) .

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

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, A controller 170, a controller 180, a power supply 190, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 1 are not essential, and a mobile terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and the network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

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

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

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of a DVBH (Digital Video BroadcastHandheld).

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 broadcasting (DMBT), a digital multimedia broadcasting satellite (DMBS), a media forward link only (MediaFLO), a digital video broadcasting ), And ISDBT (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

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

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (WiFi), 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 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology.

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A typical example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information on a distance (distance) from three or more satellites to one point (entity), information on the time when the distance information is measured, , Three-dimensional position information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (individual) in one hour can be calculated. Further, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 continues to calculate the current position in real time and uses it to calculate speed information.

Referring to FIG. 1, 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 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display module 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.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or 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 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

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, the presence or absence of user contact, the orientation of the mobile terminal, And generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. 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, it may be responsible for a sensing function related to whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor.

The output unit 150 is for generating output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display module 151, an acoustic output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154 .

The display module 151 displays 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 and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display module 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, a flexible display, a 3D display And may include at least one.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display module 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display module 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display modules 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display modules may be spaced apart or integrally arranged on one surface, and may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

In a case where the display module 151 and the sensor for sensing the touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') have a mutual layer structure (hereinafter referred to as 'touch screen' It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display module 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display module 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display module 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is enclosed by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor.

And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch" The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output 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, The sound output module 152 outputs an acoustic signal related to a function (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or audio signal may also be output through the display module 151 or the audio output module 152.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be configured to perform various functions such as an effect of stimulation by a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to a contact skin surface, an effect of stimulation by air spraying force or suction force through a jet opening or a suction opening, A variety of tactile effects such as an effect of stimulation through contact of an electrode, an effect of stimulation by an electrostatic force, and an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using a heat absorbing or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to feel the tactile effect through the muscles of the user's finger or arm. The haptic module 154 may include two or more haptic modules 154 according to the configuration of the portable terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

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 At least one of a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read- Type storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device to transfer the data to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or to transmit data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) (Universal Subscriber Identity Module, USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

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

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

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 various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing functions. In some cases such embodiments may be implemented using a controller 180 < / RTI >

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that perform at least one function or operation. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software codes may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

The embodiments disclosed in this document can be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the embodiments disclosed in this document will be described in more detail.

The sensing unit 140 senses a tapping input to the mobile terminal 100.

The controller 180 displays a pointer on the display area of the display module 151. [ Also, the controller 180 displays at least one key area in the display area and performs functions related to the pointer based on the touch input to the at least one key area.

In addition, the controller 180 displays the gesture pad area in the display area and performs a corresponding function based on the touch input to the gesture pad area.

In addition, the controller 180 displays a zoom key area and enlarges or reduces a specific area displayed in the display area based on the touch input to the zoom key area.

The control unit 180 may update the degree of image distortion based on the degree of movement of the mobile terminal 100 acquired through the sensing unit 140 when the movement of the mobile terminal 100 occurs during the projection of the image have. The image projection module 155 is controlled to project the corrected image on the screen area based on the updated degree of image distortion.

Hereinafter, the control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the control method will be described in detail with reference to necessary drawings.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a control method using a pointer function. 3 to 6 are diagrams for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the controller 180 displays a pointer through the display area of the display module 151. In addition, at least one key region for performing a pointer-related function is displayed on the display area (S101). Here, at least one key region for performing functions related to the pointer includes a navigation key region for controlling the position of the pointer, a key region for selecting text corresponding to the position of the pointer, a menu, an icon, etc., A key area for controlling menu item display associated with text, icons, etc., a gesture pad area for receiving a gesture input, and the like. In particular, when the pointer performs the same function as the mouse pointer, it may include a key area for performing a right button function of the mouse, a key area for performing a left button function of the mouse, and the like.

Then, the controller 180 receives the touch input through the key area displayed in the display area (S102), and performs a function related to the touch input based on the received key area, the kind of the touch input, the position of the pointer, etc. ).

For example, when a drag input for the navigation key region among the key regions displayed in the display region is received, the control unit 180 can move the pointer in the direction corresponding to the drag direction. In this case, the control unit 180 can quickly control the movement of the pointer as the drag position moves away from the center point of the key region with respect to the center point of the key region.

For example, when a touch input to a key area corresponding to a left button or a right button of a mouse among the key areas displayed in the display area is received, the controller 180 controls the mouse, The left button or the right button can be selected or a corresponding function can be executed.

Also, for example, when a gesture input for the gesture pad area among the key areas displayed in the display area is received, the controller 180 may execute a function corresponding to the input gesture input.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a display area of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a pointer 20 is displayed in the display area of the display module 151. In addition, the navigation key region 20, the left button region 31, the right button region 32, and the gesture pad region 40 are displayed.

The navigation key area 20 receives a touch input for moving the pointer 10 in the display area. The track ball 21 shown in the navigation key area 20 is for controlling the movement of the pointer 10 and can move the pointer 10 by dragging the track ball 21. [ Here, the track ball 21 is displayed at the center of the navigation key region 20 when the touch input is not received, and moves according to the drag direction when the touch input is received. At this time, the moving direction of the pointer 10 is determined depending on where the track ball 21 is located in the center of the navigation key region 20, and as the track ball 21 is farther from the center of the navigation key region 20 The movement speed of the pointer 10 can be increased.

The left button region 31 receives a touch input for performing the same function as the left button of the mouse with respect to the pointer 10. [ For example, when a touch input to the left button region 31 is received, the text, icon, menu, etc. indicated by the pointer 10 can be selected.

The right button region 32 receives a touch input for performing the same function as the right button of the mouse with respect to the pointer 10. [ For example, when a touch input to the right button region 32 is received, an option item related to the text, icon, and the like pointed to by the pointer 10 may be displayed in the display region.

The gesture pad area 40 receives gesture input in the form of a touch input. For example, when a 'C' shaped gesture input is received through the gesture pad area 40, the mobile terminal 100 may copy the text selected by the pointer 10. [

On the other hand, each key region can be displayed transparently so as not to block the information displayed on the display region as much as possible, and each key region can be rearranged by the user.

Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the present invention, the position of the point 10 moves according to the touch input to the navigation key region 20, but the navigation key region 20 displays the information displayed through the display region It is also possible to perform a function of receiving a touch input for scrolling.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example of setting a position of a key region according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The virtual key shown in FIG. 4 means a key area displayed in the display area.

4, when the location setting menu 51 for the key area displayed on the display area of the display module 151 is selected, the mobile terminal 100 displays a screen on which the key area is arranged in the display area . If any one of the key areas displayed in the display area is selected and dragged (S202), the key area selected as the dragged position is moved and arranged (S203). For example, when a user selects and drags the gesture pad area 40, the gesture pad area 40 is relocated to the location dragged by the user.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of applying a control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention to a web browsing service.

5, as the mobile terminal 100 enters the web browsing service providing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays the key areas 20, 31, 32, and 40 together with the web page in the display area . Also, as the user receives a touch input to the navigation key area 20, the pointer 10 moves over the text 'weather' at the top of the web page (S301).

Thereafter, as the user receives a touch input to the left button region 31, the mobile terminal 100 moves to the web page linked to the text 'weather' (S302). Then, as the '∩' type gesture for the gesture pad area 40 is inputted by the user who confirmed the weather information, the mobile terminal 100 moves to the previous web page (S303).

6 shows an example of applying the control method according to the first embodiment of the present invention to a subway route map service.

Referring to FIG. 6, as the mobile terminal 100 enters the subway route service providing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays the key areas 20, 31, 32, and 40 together with the subway entire route map image in the display area do.

Thereafter, as the touch input to the navigation key area 20 is received by the user, the pointer 10 moves to a specific subway station around the entire subway line map (S401). In addition, the '|' As the gesture of the type is inputted, the mobile terminal 100 displays an enlarged image around the subway station where the pointer 10 is located in the display area (S402).

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide function execution according to the pointer function and the gesture input in the mobile terminal 100 without having to have a separate input device.

Hereinafter, the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention and the operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the control method will be described in detail with reference to the necessary drawings.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a control method using a zoom function. 8 to 10 are views for explaining a control method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, when the tagging input of the mobile terminal 100 is detected through the sensing unit 140, the controller 180 enters the zoom mode (S501). Here, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the case of entering into the zoom mode by the tagging input will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto as it is for explaining the second embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, it is possible to enter the zoom mode through various methods. For example, in the present invention, it is also possible to display a separate key area in a separate display area and to enter the zoom mode when a touch input to the key area is received. Also, for example, in the present invention, it is also possible to display an icon in the display area and enter the zoom mode when the corresponding icon is selected.

Upon entering the zoom mode, the controller 180 displays a zoom key area for receiving a touch input for enlargement or reduction in a display area (S502). At this time, the controller 180 may display an icon indicating that the zoom mode is entered in the display area.

After entering the zoom mode, if a request for a zoom key region for a user is received (S503), the control unit 180 moves the zoom key region and displays it (S504). Here, it is possible to move the zoom key region through various methods. For example, when the user selects the zoom key region by touching, the control unit 180 recognizes that the mode has been entered to move the zoom key region. Then, the zoom key region is moved based on the direction in which the zoom key region is dragged or the direction key input.

If a drag input is received in the zoom key region without the zoom key region being selected (S505), the controller 180 enlarges or reduces the information displayed in the display region according to the drag direction (S506). For example, when a drag input is received from the bottom up, the control unit 180 enlarges the information displayed in the display area, and when the drag input from the top to the bottom is received, the control unit 180 reduces can do.

The controller 180 repeats the above steps S503 to S506 until the zoom mode is terminated (S507), and the control unit 180 controls the operation of the mobile terminal 100 through the sensing unit 140 after entering the zoom mode When tagging is detected, zoom mode is exited. Here, as in the case of entering the zoom mode, the present invention can end the zoom mode through various methods. For example, in the present invention, it is also possible to display a separate key area in a separate display area and to enter the zoom mode when a touch input to the key area is received. For example, in the present invention, it is also possible to display an icon indicating that the zoom mode is entered in the display area, and to exit the zoom mode when the corresponding icon is selected.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a display area of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, when entering the zoom mode, a zoom key area 60 is displayed in the display area of the display module 151. [ Also, an icon 70 indicating that the zoom mode has been entered can be displayed.

The zoom key area 60 receives a touch input for enlarging or reducing the information displayed in the display area. The zoom key region 60 can be moved and the mobile terminal 100 can receive the touch input to the zoom key region 60 by using information about the position where the zoom key region 60 is displayed within the display region To zoom in or out.

The track ball 61 shown in the zoom key area 60 is for controlling enlargement or reduction and can enlarge or reduce the information displayed in the display area by dragging the track ball 61. [ Here, the track ball 61 is displayed at the center of the zoom key area 60 when the touch input is not received, and moves according to the drag direction when the touch input is received. At this time, enlargement or reduction is determined depending on where the track ball 61 is located in the center of the zoom key region 60. As the track ball 61 is farther from the center of the zoom key region 60, .

FIG. 9 shows an example in which the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied to a web browsing service.

Referring to FIG. 9, as the mobile terminal 100 enters the zoom mode while displaying a web page, the mobile terminal 100 displays a zoom key area 60 in the display area and an icon indicating that the zoom mode is entered (S601).

Thereafter, as the drag input corresponding to the enlargement is received by the user in the zoom key area 60, the mobile terminal 100 displays an image enlarged in a predetermined area around the position of the zoom key area 60, (Step S602).

FIG. 10 shows an example in which the control method according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied to a subway route map service.

10, when the mobile terminal 100 enters the zoom mode for the entire subway route map, the mobile terminal 100 displays a zoom key area 60 in the display area and an icon indicating that the mobile terminal 100 has entered the zoom mode (S701).

Thereafter, as the drag input corresponding to the enlargement in the zoom key area 60 is received by the user, the mobile terminal 100 displays an image obtained by enlarging a part of the entire subway route map around the position of the zoom key area 60 Through the display module 151 (S702).

As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, since the area to be enlarged or reduced can be accurately selected and enlarged or reduced, the accuracy of the zoom function can be improved.

The above-described method of controlling a mobile terminal according to the present invention can be provided by being recorded in a computer-readable recording medium as a program for execution in a computer.

The control method of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can be executed through software. When executed in software, the constituent means of the present invention are code segments that perform the necessary tasks. The program or code segments may be stored on a processor read functional medium or transmitted by a computer data signal coupled with a carrier wave in a transmission medium or communication network.

A computer-readable recording medium includes a recording device of a mode type in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer-readable recording device include a ROM, a RAM, a CD ROM, a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, a hard disk, Also, the computer-readable recording medium may be distributed over a network-connected computer device so that computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The present invention is not limited to the drawings, and all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made.

Claims (10)

A display module; And
A position of a key area including a navigation key area, a left button area, a right button area, and a gesture pad area is set in a display area of the display module, and when a specific application is executed, Wherein the display unit displays the navigation key region, the left button region, the right button region, and the gesture pad region and a pointer at a position of the navigation key region and receives a drag input for a track ball displayed in the navigation key region, Controls a direction and a movement speed of the pointer according to a drag input and performs a function corresponding to a left button or an open button of a mouse according to a touch input to the left button area or the right button area, The gesture input to the region And a control unit for controlling the pointer to perform a corresponding function with respect to the item indicated by the pointer,
Wherein the controller is configured to release display of the navigation key region, the left button region, the right button region, and the gesture pad region when receiving a tapping input to the display module, And displays the displayed information. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit displays the zoom key area when entering the zoom mode and enlarges or reduces the image displayed on the display area based on the touch input to the zoom key area when receiving the tap input . 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the control unit terminates the zoom mode when receiving a tap input to the display module again in the zoom mode and displays the navigation key region, the left button region, the right button region, and the gesture And the pad area is displayed again. delete Setting a position of a key area including a navigation key area, a left button area, a right button area, and a gesture pad area in a display area;
Displaying the navigation key region, the left button region, the right button region, and the gesture pad region and the pointer at the set position on the execution screen of the specific application when the specific application is executed;
And controls the direction and the movement speed of the pointer according to the drag input when receiving a drag input for a track ball displayed in the navigation key area, Executing a function corresponding to a left button or an open button of a mouse and executing a corresponding function with respect to an item indicated by the pointer according to a gesture input to the gesture pad area; And
Releasing display of the navigation key region, the left button region, the right button region, and the gesture pad region and displaying a zoom key region when receiving a tapping input for the display region;
And transmitting the control information to the mobile terminal. delete delete 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the step of displaying the zoom key region comprises:
Entering a zoom mode and displaying a zoom key area in the display area;
Receiving a drag input for the zoom key region; And
Enlarging or reducing an image displayed on the display area based on the drag input
And transmitting the control information to the mobile terminal.

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