JP6062892B2 - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having an image capturing function and a control method thereof.

  The mobile terminal is configured to perform various functions. Examples of the various functions include a data and voice communication function, a photograph / moving picture shooting function by a camera, a voice storage function, a music file playback function by a speaker system, and a picture / moving picture display function. In addition, there are mobile terminals including an additional function capable of executing a game, and there are mobile terminals that are realized as multimedia devices. Furthermore, recent mobile terminals can receive a broadcast or multicast signal and watch a video or a television program.

  Furthermore, in order to support and improve the functions of such mobile terminals, efforts have been made not only to structural changes and improvements of the components of the mobile terminals, but also to improvements in software and hardware.

  Further, in recent years, as the resolution and functions of the camera provided in the mobile terminal are improved, the degree of utilization of the camera provided in the mobile terminal is increasing.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that provides a user interface environment that allows a user-desired image to be acquired immediately and a control method thereof.

  To achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a camera, a display unit that outputs an image input by the camera, and an output to the display unit in response to an image capturing request. A control unit that captures an image to be displayed, wherein the control unit is linked to at least one of the camera and the display unit, and displays at least one of user-defined icons linked to image setting information in the display unit. A step of outputting, a step of processing a touch (contact) on the user-defined icon output to the display unit as the image capturing request, and responding to the processed image capturing request, corresponding to the image setting information Acquiring an image to be performed.

  In one aspect, a plurality of user-defined icons linked to each image setting information are output to the display unit, and the control unit is configured to output user-defined icons output to a touched region of the plurality of user-defined icons. An image corresponding to image setting information linked to an icon is acquired.

  In one aspect, a basic icon linked to basic image setting information is output to one area of the display unit, and the control unit changes the basic image setting information linked to the basic icon according to the touch method of the basic icon. It is determined whether to acquire a corresponding image or to output the plurality of user-defined icons to the display unit.

  In one aspect, the control unit acquires an image corresponding to the basic image setting information when the basic icon is short-touched, and displays the plurality of user-defined icons when the basic icon is long-touched. It is characterized in that it is output to a display unit.

  In one aspect, the plurality of user-defined icons are output in response to a long touch performed on the basic icon, and the plurality of user-defined icons are based on a touch on any of the plurality of user-defined icons. An image based on the image setting information linked to any of the above is acquired, and then disappears from the display unit.

  In one aspect, the display unit includes a preview area in which an image input by the camera is output, and the control unit receives a first touch of a method preset in any of the plurality of user-defined icons. When performed, the image input by the camera is controlled so that a preview image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the first touch is performed is output, and the plurality of user-defined icons are controlled. When any one of the second touches different from the first touch is performed, an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the second touch is performed is stored in a memory. To do.

  In one aspect, the plurality of user-defined icons have a visual appearance corresponding to the image setting information linked to each user-defined icon so that the user can identify the image setting information linked to the plurality of user-defined icons. It is characterized by having.

  In one aspect, when at least one of the plurality of user-defined icons is linked to a plurality of image setting information, the function icon linked to the plurality of image setting information is set in advance among the plurality of image setting information. It is characterized by being displayed with a visual appearance corresponding to the image setting information corresponding to the priority order.

  In one aspect, the plurality of user-defined icons are displayed as preview images reflecting image setting information linked to each user-defined icon on an image input by the camera.

  In one aspect, the plurality of user-defined icons are output to the display unit, and at least one of the plurality of user-defined icons can change an output position corresponding to a user's touch.

  In one aspect, when any one of the plurality of user-defined icons moves to a preset area corresponding to the touch of the user or moves a preset distance, the moved user-defined icon It disappears from the display unit.

  In one aspect, the control unit processes user's voice received from a microphone as the image capturing request, and the plurality of user-defined icons each have a voice command, and the user's voice received from the microphone. The image setting information corresponding to the acquired image differs depending on which of the voice commands corresponds to the voice.

  In one aspect, a voice command corresponding to each user-defined icon is displayed in a text format around the plurality of user-defined icons.

  In one aspect, the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on a user selection.

  In one aspect, an item corresponding to a plurality of setting values related to an image photographed by the camera is displayed in one area of the display unit, and at least one of the displayed items is preset by a user. When the method is selected, image setting information reflecting a setting value corresponding to the at least one item is generated, and the generated image setting information is linked to the user-defined icon.

  A method of controlling a mobile terminal including a display unit that outputs an image input by a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a user-defined icon linked to image setting information during a program for an image capturing function; Outputting at least one of them to the display unit, processing a touch on a user-defined icon output to the display unit as the image capturing request, and responding to the processed image capturing request, Acquiring an image corresponding to the image setting information.

  In one aspect, a plurality of user-defined icons linked to each image setting information are output to the display unit, and are output to a touched region of the plurality of user-defined icons in the step of acquiring the image. An image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is acquired.

  In one aspect, a basic icon linked to basic image setting information is output to one area of the display unit, and an image corresponding to the basic image setting information linked to the basic icon is acquired by a touch method of the basic icon. Or determining whether to output the plurality of user-defined icons to the display unit.

  In one aspect, the display unit includes a preview area in which an image input by the camera is output, and when a first touch of a preset method is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, An image input by the camera is controlled so that a preview image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the first touch is performed is output, and the first image is set to any one of the plurality of user-defined icons. When a second touch of a method different from the one touch is performed, an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the second touch is performed is stored in a memory.

  In one aspect, the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on a user selection.

  In the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a user interface that makes it possible to acquire an image that suits the user's preference not only when taking a picture but also when taking a moving picture. .

  In addition, in the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, a user-defined icon linked to each image setting information can be provided. Therefore, the user can acquire an image corresponding to desired image setting information simply by selecting a user-defined icon.

  Furthermore, in the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user-desired image can be obtained immediately without performing a complicated operation of changing the setting value of the camera or the setting value of the image every time an image is captured. A user-defined icon can be provided. Therefore, user convenience is improved.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a control method of the mobile terminal of FIG. 3. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for providing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for providing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for providing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for utilizing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for utilizing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for utilizing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating information reflected on a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating information reflected on a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating information reflected on a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating information reflected on a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for setting image setting information linked to a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for setting image setting information linked to a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for setting image setting information linked to a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for setting image setting information linked to a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for executing an image capturing function using sound in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for acquiring an image having various image setting information when a moving image capturing function is executed in a mobile terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions are omitted. The “module” and “part”, which are component suffixes used in the following description, are given or mixed to facilitate the preparation of the specification, and have their own significance and usefulness. I do not have. Further, in describing the embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that a specific description of a related known technique makes the gist of the present invention unclear, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for facilitating understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the technical idea of the present invention by the accompanying drawings. It is.

  The mobile terminals described in this specification include mobile phones, smartphones, notebook computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMP), and navigation. Slate PCs, tablet PCs, ultrabooks and the like. However, the configuration according to the embodiment disclosed in the present specification can be applied to fixed terminals such as digital televisions and desktop computers, except when it can be applied only to mobile terminals. Those who have ordinary knowledge in the field will be able to easily understand.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, an interface unit 170, A control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like are included. Not all the constituent elements shown in FIG. 1 are essential constituent elements, and the mobile terminal according to the present invention may be realized with more constituent elements than the constituent elements shown in the figure, and may be realized with fewer constituent elements. May be.

  Hereinafter, components of the mobile terminal 100 will be sequentially described.

  The wireless communication unit 110 includes at least one module that enables wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, or wireless communication between networks in which the mobile terminal 100 and the mobile terminal 100 are located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 includes a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, a position information module 115, and the like.

  The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server via a broadcast channel.

  The broadcast channel includes a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server includes a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information, or a server that transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information that has already been generated and provided.

  The broadcast signal includes not only a television broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal in a form in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a television broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

  The broadcast related information includes information regarding a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information can be provided via a mobile communication network, and in this case, can be received by the mobile communication module 112.

  The broadcast related information exists in various forms. For example, it exists in the form of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld).

  The broadcast receiving module 111 includes, for example, DMB-T (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial), DMB-S (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite), MediaFLO (Media Forward Link Only), DVB-H, ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast- Digital broadcast signals can be received using a digital broadcast system such as Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured not only to the above-described digital broadcast system but also to other broadcast systems.

  Broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information received by the broadcast receiving module 111 can be stored in the memory 160.

  The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to / from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on the mobile communication network. The wireless signal includes various forms of data by transmitting / receiving a voice call signal, a videophone call signal, or an SMS / MMS message.

  The mobile communication module 112 is configured to implement a voice call mode and a videophone mode. The voice call mode is a mode for making a call without looking at the other party's image, and the videophone mode is a mode for making a call while looking at the other party's image. The mobile communication module 112 is configured to transmit and receive at least one of voice and image in order to realize the voice call mode and the videophone mode.

  The wireless internet module 113 is a module for wireless internet connection, and is built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. As the wireless Internet technology, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), Wibro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), or the like can be used.

  The near field communication module 114 is a module for near field communication. Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, etc. can be used as the short-range communication technology.

  The position information module 115 is a module for acquiring the position of the mobile terminal 100. A typical example is a GPS (Global Position System) module.

  The A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and includes a camera 121, a microphone 122, and the like. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the videophone mode or the shooting mode.

  The image frame processed by the camera 121 can be displayed on the display unit 151. Further, the image frame processed by the camera 121 can be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside by the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

  The microphone 122 processes an external acoustic signal input to the microphone 122 into electrical voice data in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like. The voice data processed by the microphone 122 can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station by the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 implements various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of inputting an external acoustic signal.

  The user input unit 130 generates input data for controlling the operation of the terminal by the user. The user input unit 130 may be configured by a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (pressure / electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, or the like.

  The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100, such as the open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, the position of the mobile terminal 100, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal 100, and the presence or absence of user contact. A sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 is generated. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is a slide type, the open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100 can be detected. In addition, it is possible to detect whether power is supplied from the power supply unit 190, whether an external device is coupled to the interface unit 170, and the like.

  The output unit 150 is for generating an output related to vision, hearing, touch, or the like, and includes a display unit 151, an acoustic output module 153, an alarm unit 154, a haptic module 155, and the like.

  The display unit 151 displays (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) related to the call is displayed. In addition, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the video phone mode or the shooting mode, a captured and / or received image, UI, or GUI is displayed.

  The display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It includes at least one of a display and an electronic ink display.

  Some of these displays may be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that the outside can be seen from the display. This is also called a transparent display, and a typical example of a transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. With this structure, the user can see what is located behind the terminal body from the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

  Depending on how the mobile terminal 100 is implemented, two or more display units 151 may be provided. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display units may be arranged separately or integrally on one surface, or may be arranged on different surfaces.

  When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter referred to as “touch sensor”) have a layer structure (hereinafter also referred to as “touch screen”), the display unit 151 is used as an input device in addition to the output device. You can also A touch sensor has forms, such as a touch film, a touch sheet, and a touch pad, for example.

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

  When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, a corresponding signal is sent to the touch control device. The touch control device processes the signal and sends corresponding data to the control unit 180. As a result, the control unit 180 knows which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

  A proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an internal area of the mobile terminal 100 covered by the touch screen or in the vicinity of the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that can detect the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays without mechanical contact. Proximity sensors have a longer lifetime than contact sensors, and their utilization is high.

  Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a regression reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitance type proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. The electrostatic touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer from a change in electric field due to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) is also classified as a proximity sensor.

  Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, it is referred to as “proximity touch” to recognize that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen by bringing the pointer close to the touch screen instead of touching the touch screen. The actual contact is called “contact touch”. The position on the touch screen that is touched in proximity by the pointer means a position in which the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is touched in proximity.

  The proximity sensor 141 detects a proximity touch operation and a proximity touch pattern (for example, 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, etc.). Information about the sensed proximity touch motion and proximity touch pattern can be output on the touch screen.

  The sound output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call reception mode, a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or a broadcast reception mode. The sound output module 153 also outputs sound signals related to functions executed by the mobile terminal 100 (for example, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). Such a sound output module 153 includes a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

  The alarm unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and touch input. In addition to the video signal and the audio signal, the alarm unit 154 can output a signal for notifying the occurrence of the event in another form, for example, vibration. Since the video signal or the audio signal can be output by the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153, the display unit 151 and the sound output module 153 are also classified as a part of the alarm unit 154.

  The haptic module 155 generates various haptic effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 155 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of vibration generated by the haptic module 155 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations can be combined and output, or sequentially output.

  In addition to vibration, the haptic module 155 includes a pin array that moves vertically with respect to the skin contact surface, air injection force or suction input using an injection port or suction port, rubbing against the skin surface, electrode contact, electrostatic force Various tactile effects can be generated, such as an effect due to a stimulus such as the above, and an effect due to reproduction of a cool / warm feeling using an element that can absorb heat or generate heat.

  The haptic module 155 can not only transmit the haptic effect by direct contact, but can also be realized so that the user can feel the haptic effect by muscle senses such as fingers and arms. Two or more haptic modules 155 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

  The memory 160 can store a program for the operation of the control unit 180, and can temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving image, etc.). The memory 160 may store various patterns of vibration and sound data that are output when a touch input is made to the touch screen.

  The memory 160 includes 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 (Random Access Memory), an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read- It includes at least one type of storage medium of only memory (EEPROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in connection 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 all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, sends supplied power to each component in the mobile terminal 100, or sends data in the mobile terminal 100 to the external device. The interface unit 170 includes, 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 equipped with an identification module, an audio I / O (Input / Output) port, and a video. Includes I / O ports, earphone ports, etc.

  The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the right to use the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identity module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and a general purpose. Includes a Subscriber Identity Module (USIM). A device provided with the identification module (hereinafter referred to as “identification device”) may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the mobile terminal 100 through a port.

  When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, the interface unit 170 serves as a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100, and various command signals input from the cradle by a user are transmitted to the mobile terminal. It becomes a passage transmitted to the machine 100. Various command signals or power supply input from the cradle also function as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly attached to the cradle.

  In general, the controller 180 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, control and processing related to voice call, data communication, videophone, and the like are performed. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be realized in the control unit 180 or may be realized separately from the control unit 180.

  In addition, the control unit 180 performs pattern recognition processing for recognizing handwritten input and handwritten input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

  In addition, when the state of the mobile terminal 100 satisfies a preset condition, the controller 180 may enter a locked state that restricts input of a user's control command to the application. Furthermore, the control unit 180 controls the lock screen displayed in the locked state based on a touch input detected by the display unit 151 (touch screen) in the locked state.

  The power supply unit 190 supplies the supplied external power supply and internal power supply to each component as necessary under the control of the control unit 180.

  The various embodiments described herein can be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or similar device, for example, by software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

  In a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), DSPDs (Digital Signal Processing Devices), PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays), a processor, a control device, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, and other electrical units for executing functions may be used. In some cases, these embodiments may be realized by the control unit 180.

  In software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented by another software module. Each software module may perform one or more functions or operations described herein.

  The software code may be realized by a software application written in an appropriate program language. The software code may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180.

  Hereinafter, an example of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described.

  2A is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

  Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the mobile terminal 100 includes a straight type terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folding type, a swing type, and a biaxial rotation type in which two or more main bodies are coupled so as to be relatively movable. .

  The terminal body includes a front surface, a side surface, and a back surface. The terminal body includes both ends formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction.

  The terminal body includes a case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms the appearance of the mobile terminal 100. The case of the present embodiment includes a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in a space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. One or more intermediate cases may be further disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

  The case may be formed by injecting synthetic resin, or may be formed of a metal material such as stainless steel or titanium (Ti).

  A display unit 151, a sound output module 153 a, a camera 121 a, a microphone 122, a user input unit 130 (131, 132), an interface unit 170, and the like are disposed on the terminal main body, mainly the front case 101.

  The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. The sound output module 153a and the camera 121a are arranged in a region adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151, and the microphone 122 and the user input unit 131 are arranged in a region adjacent to the other end. . The user input unit 132, the interface unit 170, and the like may be disposed on the side surfaces of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

  The user input unit 130 is operated to input a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units, for example, a first operation unit 131 and a second operation unit 132. Good. The first operation unit 131 and the second operation unit 132 are also referred to as operation units, and any method can be adopted as long as it is a tactile manner.

  The content input by the first operation unit 131 or the second operation unit 132 can be set in various ways. For example, commands such as start, end, and scroll are input by the first operation unit 131, and commands such as adjustment of the sound volume output from the sound output module 153a and transition to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 are performed by the second operation. It may be input by the unit 132.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, a sound output module 153b may be further disposed on the back surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The sound output module 153b is used for realizing a stereo function together with the sound output module 153a (see FIG. 2A) and for realizing a speakerphone mode during a call.

  A camera 121b may be further attached to the rear case 102. The camera 121b may be a camera in which the shooting direction is substantially opposite to that of the camera 121a (see FIG. 2A) attached to the front case 101 and the pixels are different.

  For example, in the case of a video phone or the like, the camera 121a has a low pixel that does not burden the user's face and transmits it to the other party, and the camera 121b often captures a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. Therefore, a high pixel may be used. The cameras 121a and 121b may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-up.

  A flash 123 and a mirror 124 may be further disposed adjacent to the camera 121b. The flash 123 emits light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121b. The mirror 124 allows the user to view his / her face when the user photographs the user himself / herself with the camera 121b (self-photographing).

  A sound output module 153b may be further disposed on the back of the terminal body. The sound output module 153b is used for realizing a stereo function together with the sound output module 153a (see FIG. 2A) and for realizing a speakerphone mode during a call.

  A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 is attached to the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be configured to be built in the terminal body, or may be configured to be detachable directly from the outside of the terminal body.

  Further, the rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing touch. The touch pad 135 may be configured to be a light transmission type similarly to the display unit 151. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information can also be recognized from the touch pad 135. Information output from both sides of the display unit 151 may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Unlike this, a touch screen may also be arranged in the rear case 102 by further attaching a display unit to the touch pad 135.

  The touch pad 135 and the display unit 151 operate in association with each other. The touch pad 135 may be arranged in parallel behind the display unit 151. Further, the size of the touch pad 135 may be equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

  The mobile terminal according to the present invention including at least one of the above-described components can provide an image capturing function for storing an image received from the camera in a memory. Here, the operation of the mobile terminal that stores the image received from the camera in the memory is represented by “take an image”, “acquire an image”, “capture an image”, and the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to these expressions, and any expression can be freely used as long as the image received from the camera is stored in the memory.

  The mobile terminal according to the present invention can perform an image capturing operation based on a user's selection. Here, the user's selection is represented by “user control command”, “control command”, and the like, and is performed in various ways. For example, the user can select an image shooting function by touching or pressing a hardware key provided in the mobile terminal or touching a software key or a visual key output to the display unit 151. That is, when the hardware key linked to the image capturing function is touched or pressed, or when the software key or visual key output to the display unit 151 is touched, the control unit 180 executes the image capturing function. It is determined that a user control command has been received. The controller 180 can capture an image input by the camera 121 based on the control command. In addition to these examples, the image capturing function can be executed by receiving a user's voice corresponding to a preset command via a microphone, inputting a specific gesture to the mobile terminal, This may be performed when the terminal senses a preset movement.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, it is possible to provide a user interface environment that makes it possible to immediately acquire an image that matches the user's preference. Hereinafter, a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that provide a user interface environment that makes it possible to immediately acquire an image that meets the user's preference will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a mobile terminal control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4A and 4B are conceptual diagrams illustrating the mobile terminal control method of FIG.

  First, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, a step of executing an image capturing function is performed (S310). Execution of the image capturing function may mean executing an application that is activated for image capturing. When the image capturing function is executed, the control unit 180 activates the camera 121 and prepares it for capturing an image.

  The image capturing function may be executed based on selection (or touch) of an icon (or application icon) linked to the image capturing function. When the image photographing function is executed based on the selection of the icon, the display unit 151 is in an on state. On the other hand, the image capturing function has at least one key (for example, at least one of a hardware key and a software key) provided in the mobile terminal in addition to the case where an icon linked to the image capturing function is selected. It may be executed when selected. In this case, the control unit 180 can execute the image capturing function in response to selection of a key provided in the mobile terminal even when the display unit 151 is in an off state.

  When the image capturing function is executed in this way, a step of outputting at least one user-defined icon linked to the image setting information is performed (S320).

  The user-defined icon is an icon linked to image setting information, and when the user-defined icon is selected (or touched), the control unit 180 acquires (or saves) an image corresponding to the linked image setting information. )

  On the other hand, when the image capturing function is executed in step S310, as shown in FIG. 4A, an image (or preview image) input by the camera 121 to one area 410 of the display unit 151 together with at least one user-defined icon 420. May be output.

  Here, the image setting information is at least one of setting information related to camera driving and setting information related to software processing for a captured image.

  Image setting information related to camera drive may be information related to ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus, resolution, exposure value, flash, continuous shooting, number of continuous shooting, timer setting, timer time, dual shooting mode, etc. Good.

  Image setting information related to software processing is information related to functions that can be controlled on a mobile terminal after an image is acquired, and may be information related to color correction, light / dark adjustment, sharpness, exposure value adjustment, etc. Good.

  Image setting information related to camera driving and image setting information related to software processing are not limited to the information described above, and include various types of information.

  That is, the user-defined icon linked to the image setting information means an icon linked to setting information (or setting value) related to at least one of various types of information.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, in addition to the user-defined icon, image shooting may be performed using a basic icon having a basic shooting function.

  The basic icon may be an icon linked to basic image setting information, and may be an icon that is basically provided by an application related to image shooting. The control unit 180 can set any of the icons linked to the image setting information described above as a basic icon.

  In the present invention, when the image shooting function is executed, the basic icon is output first, and when the user requests, the user-defined icon is output together with the basic icon, or instead of the basic icon. The user-defined icon may be output. As another example, in the present invention, when the image capturing function is executed, both the basic icon and the user-defined icon may be output. As yet another example, in the present invention, when the image photographing function is executed, the user-defined icon may be output first, and the basic icon may be output when the user requests.

  If the user-defined icon is touched in a state where the user-defined icon is output to the display unit 151 by any of the various methods described above, a step of processing the user-defined icon as an image capturing request is performed (S330). The image capturing request can be performed by various methods in addition to the method of touching the icon output to the display unit 151 as described above. Since it is similar to this method, its detailed description is omitted.

  When an image shooting request is processed by touching the user-defined icon as described above, a step of acquiring an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the touched user-defined icon is performed (S340).

  When the user-defined icon is touched, the control unit 180 processes it as reception of an image capturing request. The controller 180 can drive the camera or control the captured image before capturing the image so that an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon can be acquired.

  That is, when the user-defined icon is selected, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal so that an image corresponding to the selected user-defined icon can be acquired. Therefore, the user can select the icon for shooting without changing the setting corresponding to the acquired image by selecting the setting menu or the setting icon, etc. before shooting the image. A matching image can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, an example of an image acquired by a user-defined icon will be described more specifically. Assume that the icons 420, 421, and 422 shown in (a), (b), and (c) of FIG. 4A are user-defined icons linked to image setting information.

  As an example, when the user-defined icon 420 illustrated in FIG. 4A is a user-defined icon linked to image setting information that allows image shooting to be performed in the dual shooting mode, the control unit 180 displays the user-defined icon 420. In response to the selection, an image can be taken using a plurality of cameras provided in the mobile terminal. Then, as shown to (a) of FIG. 4B, the some image 431a and 431b each image | photographed with the some camera are output to the display part 151, respectively. On the other hand, the plurality of images 431a and 431b may not be output together but may be output separately. As described above, when the user-defined icon linked to the setting information related to the dual shooting mode is selected, the control unit 180 drives a plurality of cameras at the same time so that a plurality of images are captured by the plurality of cameras. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the complexity of switching the shooting mode to the dual shooting mode and then selecting the shooting icon.

  As another example, when the user-defined icon 421 shown in FIG. 4A (b) is a user-defined icon linked to the image setting information related to the timer mode, the control unit 180 responds to the selection of the user-defined icon 421. As shown in FIG. 4B (b), the camera can be controlled so that an image is taken after a predetermined time has elapsed. Here, the information regarding the predetermined time is included in the setting information linked to the user-defined icon 421. As described above, when the user-defined icon linked to the image setting information related to the timer mode is selected, the control unit 180 causes the camera to capture an image after a predetermined time has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the complexity of switching the shooting mode to the timer mode and then selecting the shooting icon.

  As yet another example, when the user-defined icon 422 shown in (c) of FIG. 4A is a user-defined icon linked to image setting information for monochrome processing of a captured image, the control unit 180 displays the user-defined icon 422. Corresponding to the selection, an image can be captured using a camera provided in the mobile terminal, and then the captured image can be processed in monochrome by software. Then, as shown in (c) of FIG. 4B, the monochrome processed image is output to the display unit 151. On the other hand, it is obvious that color-related processing such as monochrome processing is not necessarily performed by software, and can be performed by the camera if the color tone can be adjusted by the camera itself. As described above, in the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention, an image having a setting value desired by the user can be taken immediately by the user-defined icon in which the image setting information is defined.

  Hereinafter, a method for providing and using a user-defined icon will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to the above-described example. Whether to output a user-defined icon for which image setting information has been defined as soon as the image capture function is executed, how to output the user-defined icon immediately, or not to output the user-defined icon immediately There are various modifications to the method for outputting the user-defined icon, such as which method is used for outputting. Hereinafter, some examples of a method for outputting a user-defined icon will be described. 5A, 5B and 5C are conceptual views illustrating a method for providing a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As an example, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, when the image capturing function is executed, the basic icon 501 is preferentially output to the display unit 151 as shown in FIG. The basic icon 501 may be an icon that is basically provided by an application that provides an image capturing function. In a state where the basic icon 501 is output, the control unit 180 can determine whether to immediately take an image or output at least one user-defined icon according to the touch method of the basic icon 501. Here, when the basic icon 501 is touched, the control unit 180 can acquire an image corresponding to the basic image setting information linked to the basic icon 501. More specifically, when the first method touch (for example, short touch) is performed on the basic icon 501, the control unit 180 acquires an image with the current setting as illustrated in FIG. 5A (b). When the second method touch (for example, long touch) different from the first method is performed on the basic icon 501, as shown in FIG. 5A, at least one user-defined icon 521, 522, 523. Is output to the display unit 151.

  As described above, at least one user-defined icon 521, 522, 523 is output corresponding to the touch of the second method performed on the basic icon 501. That is, in the present invention, by assigning a plurality of settings to one icon, different control can be performed depending on the icon touch method. Although not shown, at least one user-defined icon 521, 522, 523 is output based on the touch of the second method performed on the basic icon 501, and the output user-defined icon 521, 522 is output. 520, an image based on the image setting information linked to the touched user-defined icon is acquired, and then at least one user-defined icon 521, 522, 523 is displayed on the display unit 151. Can disappear from. That is, when an image is captured by the user-defined icons 521, 522, and 523, the control unit 180 can end the output of the user-defined icons 521, 522, and 523 and output only the basic icon 501 again. In addition, the basic icon 501 can be prevented from being output when the user-defined icons 521, 522, and 523 are output to the display unit 151. Further, even when shooting using the user-defined icons 521, 522, and 523 is completed, the user-defined icons 521, 522, and 523 are continuously output to the display unit 151 until a user request is made. Can do.

  As another example, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, when the image shooting function is executed, the display unit 151 outputs a user-defined icon together with the basic icon 501 as shown in FIG. 5B (a). A graphic object 530 for selecting is output. As shown in (a) of FIG. 5B, the control unit 180 outputs at least one user-defined icon 531 as shown in (b) of FIG. 5B when the user selects the graphic object 530. Can do. Further, at least one user-defined icon 531 can be prevented from being output to the display unit 151 based on a user's selection for the graphic object 530. That is, the user can determine whether or not to output the user-defined icon 531 on the display unit 151 by touching the graphic object 530.

  On the other hand, the control unit 180 outputs a user-defined icon 531 when the graphic object 530 is dragged in the first direction, and when the graphic object 530 is dragged in a second direction different from the first direction, the user-defined icon 531 is output. The output of the icon 531 can be terminated.

  Also in this example, when an image is captured by the user-defined icon 531, the control unit 180 can end the output of the user-defined icon 531 and output only the basic icon 501 again.

  As another example, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, when the image capturing function is executed, the display unit 151 includes at least one user-defined icon 541 and a basic icon 501 as shown in FIG. 5C. 542, 543, 544 are output. That is, the control unit 180 may include at least one user-defined icon together with the basic icon 501 regardless of a preset method touch or a user request to the basic icon 501 as described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. By outputting 541, 542, 543, and 544, it is possible to provide a user interface environment that enables quick access to user-defined icons in the image capturing function. On the other hand, whether or not to output a user-defined icon together with a basic icon when the image shooting function is executed can be changed based on a user setting.

  As described above, in the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention, user-defined icons can be provided in various forms.

  Hereinafter, a method for providing information regarding what kind of image setting information is linked to the user-defined icon will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 6A, 6B, and 6C are conceptual views for explaining a method of using a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, description will be made assuming that the user-defined icon is output to the display unit 151. That is, description of the process of outputting the user-defined icon to the display unit 151 is omitted.

  When a plurality of user-defined icons are output to the display unit 151, it may be difficult for the user to grasp what image setting information is linked to which user-defined icon. Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to output a preview image in which image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is reflected in response to a touch of a preset method on the user-defined icon. A preview image for a user-defined icon can be provided by various methods. A typical example will be described below. The preview image means an image in which an image input by the camera is output in real time before the image is captured.

  As an example, the control unit 180 provides a preview image corresponding to the first method touch on the user-defined icon, and links to the user-defined icon corresponding to the second method touch on the user-defined icon. An image corresponding to the set image setting information can be acquired.

  For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 6A, when the first method touch (for example, short touch) is performed on the user-defined icon 611 among the plurality of user-defined icons 611, 612, 613, and 614, the control unit As shown in FIG. 6A (b), 180 can cause the display unit 151 to output a preview image in which image setting information linked to the user-defined icon 611 is reflected. When a preview image reflecting the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon 611 is output and the other user-defined icon 612 is touched with the first method, the control unit 180 ( As shown in c), a preview image reflecting the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon 612 can be output to the display unit 151. Furthermore, when the preview image is output as shown in (c) of FIG. 6A and the user-defined icon 612 corresponding to the output preview image is selected again, the control unit 180 selects ( As shown in d), an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon 612 selected again can be taken. Incidentally, the touch for selecting the user-defined icon again in order to capture an image corresponding to the output preview image in a state where the preview image is output is not limited to the method. That is, in the present invention, an image corresponding to the user-defined icon can be acquired regardless of whether the touch method of the user-defined icon is a short touch or a long touch.

  Although not shown, in the present invention, when the basic icon is selected again in a state where the preview image corresponding to the user-defined icon is output, the output of the preview image corresponding to the user-defined icon is terminated. A preview image corresponding to the basic icon can be output.

  Further, in the present invention, when the user-defined icon 611 is touched in a second method different from the first method, an image reflecting the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon 611 can be immediately acquired. it can. That is, the control unit 180 can output a preview image corresponding to the first method touch on the user-defined icon, and can acquire the image corresponding to the second method touch on the user-defined icon. . As described above, when the first touch of the method set in advance on any of the plurality of user-defined icons is performed, the control unit 180 displays the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the first touch has been performed. When an image input by the camera is controlled so that a corresponding preview image is output and a second touch of a method different from the first touch is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, the first An image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon to which two touches have been performed can be stored in the memory.

  As another example, the control unit 180 can output a preview image related to the user-defined icon based on the fact that the touch on the user-defined icon is maintained. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6B (a), when the user-defined icon 611 is touched and the touch is maintained, the control unit 180 displays the user-defined icon 611 as illustrated in FIG. 6B (b). Output the related preview image. Further, the control unit 180 can perform different control depending on the time for which the touch on the user-defined icon 611 is maintained. For example, when the touch on the user-defined icon 611 is released after being maintained for the first time, the control unit 180 displays the preview image corresponding to the user-defined icon 611 as shown in FIG. 6B (c). The output can be terminated and a preview image corresponding to the basic icon can be output. When the touch on the user-defined icon 611 is released after being maintained for the second time, the control unit 180 captures an image corresponding to the user-defined icon 611 as shown in FIG. 6B (d). can do.

  As another example, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, a preview image can be provided using a graphic object that moves on the display unit 151 in response to a user's touch. For example, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 6C, the graphic object 710 has a size that can cover any of the user-defined icons. The control unit 180 can determine a preview image output to the display unit 151 according to the position of the graphic object 710 on the display unit 151. As illustrated in FIG. 6C, when the graphic object 710 is positioned on the first user-defined icon 711, the control unit 180 displays image setting information (for example, dual mode shooting) linked to the first user-defined icon 711. The reflected preview image can be output to the display unit 151. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6C (b), when the graphic object 710 moves to the second user-defined icon 712 based on the user's touch, the control unit 180 displays the image setting information linked to the second user-defined icon 712. A preview image reflecting (for example, monochrome shooting) can be output to the display unit 151. Here, the shape of the graphic object 710 can be variously modified. The graphic object 710 can be moved to a basic icon. The user can end the output of the preview image for the user-defined icon by moving the graphic object 710 to the basic icon.

  On the other hand, in addition to the method described above, there are various methods for providing a preview image using a user-defined icon. As described above, in the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention, by providing a preview image for a user-defined icon, information regarding the user-defined icon can be intuitively provided to the user.

  Hereinafter, a method for providing a preview image in which image setting information linked to a user-defined icon is reflected will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 7A to 7D are conceptual diagrams for explaining information reflected on a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The present invention provides a user interface environment that allows a user to easily grasp image setting information linked to a user-defined icon using only the user-defined icon by changing the visual appearance of the user-defined icon. be able to.

  As an example, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7A, a preview image reflecting image setting information linked to each user-defined icon 721, 722, 723, 724 is displayed as each user-defined icon 721, 722, 723, It can be used as an image of 724.

  That is, as the images of the user-defined icons 721, 722, 723, and 724, images input by the camera so that the user can identify the image setting information linked to the user-defined icons 721, 722, 723, and 724. Alternatively, a preview image reflecting image setting information linked to each user-defined icon may be displayed. Therefore, in this case, the image of each user-defined icon is changed in real time.

  As another example, as illustrated in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the control unit 180 can identify image setting information linked to each user-defined icon 811, 812, 813, 821, 822, and 823. By using at least one of the text and the image, the user-defined icons 811, 812, 813, 821, 822, and 823 can be displayed as images. On the other hand, when a plurality of pieces of image setting information are linked to one user-defined icon, the control unit 180 can display all of the plurality of pieces of image setting information as images of user-defined icons. In addition, when a plurality of pieces of image setting information are linked to one user-defined icon, the control unit 180 can also display part or only one of the plurality of pieces of image setting information as an image of the user-defined icon. . In this case, the control unit 180 can determine image setting information to be reflected on the user-defined icon among the plurality of image setting information based on a preset priority order. Here, the priority order may be determined based on a user's selection, and at least one of various criteria such as newly added setting information, frequently used setting information, and setting information having a visual effect. May be determined based on

  Furthermore, in the present invention, detailed information regarding image setting information linked to a user-defined icon can be provided to the user. There are various methods for providing the detailed information. For example, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 7D, the control unit 180, based on a drag touch on any user-defined icon 821, (b of FIG. ), Detailed information 820 can be output. The output detailed information 820 may disappear from the display unit 151 after a predetermined time has elapsed. The output detailed information 820 may be terminated when an area other than the area where the detailed information 820 is output is touched.

  Hereinafter, a method for setting and controlling a user-defined icon will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method for setting image setting information linked to a user-defined icon in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on the user's selection. That is, which image setting information is linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on the user's selection. In the present invention, an edit mode for generating a user-defined icon is provided. The edit mode can be shifted based on a user request. As an example, as shown in FIG. 8A (a), when a specific icon 900 for entering the edit mode or generating a user-defined icon is selected, a display as shown in FIG. 8A (b) is displayed. In one area of the unit 151, a plurality of items for setting a plurality of pieces of image setting information related to images taken by the camera and detailed setting values of the image setting information are displayed.

  When at least one item is selected in a state set in advance by the user in a state where the plurality of items are displayed, as shown in (c) of FIG. 8A, a set value corresponding to the at least one item. A user-defined icon 920 linked with the image setting information reflecting the above is generated. The generated user-defined icon 920 may not be output to the display unit 151 simultaneously with the generation, but may be output to the display unit 151 based on a user request later.

  The user can generate a user-defined icon by selecting each item, changing the detailed setting value, and then moving the item corresponding to the desired image setting information to the basic icon 901. In the present invention, when a plurality of items are moved to the basic icon, a plurality of pieces of image setting information corresponding to the plurality of items are defined as one user definition until a user termination request is received or a predetermined time elapses. Can be linked to an icon.

  As another example, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, image setting information linked to a user-defined icon that has already been generated can be edited. In the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B (a), a list 930 in which image setting information corresponding to the user-defined icon is output can be output. When the list 930 is output and a touch of a preset method is performed on any item 931 included in the list 930 as illustrated in FIG. 8B, the control unit 180 displays the list 930 in FIG. 8B. As shown in (c) of the figure, it is possible to process so that the image setting information corresponding to the item 931 is not linked to the user-defined icon 920.

  There are various other methods for editing the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon.

  As yet another example, in the present invention, at least one of the generated user-defined icons can be deleted based on the user's selection. Each user-defined icon can be moved on the display unit based on the user's touch. For example, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 8C, a specific user-defined icon 943 is moved more than a preset length, or as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. By moving the specific user-defined icon 943 to the graphic object 950 corresponding to a preset function, the specific user-defined icon 943 can be prevented from being output to the display unit 151. In this case, image setting information linked to a specific user-defined icon 943 can also be deleted from the memory 160.

  Although not shown, the control unit 180 can cause the display unit 151 to output only some of the plurality of user-defined icons. In this case, the user-defined icon output to the display unit 151 can be separately selected by the user.

  As described above, when the user-defined icon is deleted from the display unit 151 based on the user's touch on the user-defined icon, the control unit 180 deletes the user-defined icon from the display unit 151 based on the user's selection. Or whether to delete all information related to the user-defined icon from the memory 160.

  As described above, the mobile terminal and the control method thereof according to the present invention provide a user-defined icon and an editing function for image setting information linked to the user-defined icon, and provide the user with a more optimized user interface environment. Can do.

  Hereinafter, a method for controlling the image capturing function using sound will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for executing an image capturing function using sound in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As described above, in the present invention, it is possible to take an image based on a user's voice command. A voice command can be assigned to each user-defined icon. Accordingly, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal so that an image corresponding to each image setting information is captured based on recognition of each voice command. More specifically, the control unit 180 processes the user's voice received from the microphone as the image capturing request. Here, each user-defined icon has each voice command, and the image setting information corresponding to the acquired image differs depending on which of the voice commands the user's voice received from the microphone corresponds to. On the other hand, in the present invention, in order to provide the user with information related to the voice command assigned to each user-defined icon, as shown in FIG. 9A, around each user-defined icon 1011, 1012, 1013. The voice commands corresponding to the user-defined icons 1011, 1012, 1013 can be displayed in at least one of a text format and an image format. Therefore, when a voice command “ni” is input from the user as shown in the figure, the control unit 180 captures an image corresponding to the input voice command as shown in FIG. Can do.

  As described above, according to the present invention, user convenience can be improved by enabling any one of the images corresponding to each image setting information to be photographed using a voice command.

  Hereinafter, a method of using a user-defined icon linked to image setting information at the time of moving image shooting will be described in more detail based on the attached drawings. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for acquiring images having various image setting information when a moving image capturing function is executed in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the present invention, the above-described various examples can be similarly applied to moving image shooting. In the case of moving image shooting, a user-defined icon can be output to the display unit 151 before moving image shooting or in a state where moving image shooting is interrupted. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the shooting stop icon 1110 is selected while moving image shooting is being performed, moving image shooting is interrupted as shown in FIG. 10B. At least one user-defined icon 1020 is output to the display unit 151. Here, since the method for outputting the user-defined icon has been described in the above-described example, the description thereof is omitted.

  When any one of the user-defined icons 1020 is selected in a state where at least one user-defined icon 1020 is output as described above, the control unit 180 selects the selected user as shown in FIG. It is possible to continue shooting a moving image in which image setting information corresponding to the definition icon 1020 is reflected. Here, the moving image can be included in the same file as the moving image taken before the interruption. Although not shown, in the present invention, the first touch is performed on the user-defined icon or the user-defined icon is touched for the first time even during moving image shooting, A preview image corresponding to the user-defined icon can be output. Furthermore, in response to the user-defined icon being subjected to a second touch of a method different from the first touch, or the user-defined icon being touched for a second time different from the first time, Image taking can be resumed.

  The present invention described above may be shipped as a basic function in a mobile terminal, or may be provided in the form of an application that can be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. When provided in the form of an application, the function according to the present invention can be provided on the mobile terminal by downloading and installing the application on the mobile terminal.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-described method can be realized by a processor-readable code on a program recording medium. Processor readable media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, including those realized in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet).

  The mobile terminal according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration and method of the above embodiment, and can be variously modified by selectively combining all or a part of each embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Mobile terminal 110 Wireless communication part 120 A / V input part 121 Camera 122 Microphone 130 User input part 140 Sensing part 150 Output part 151 Display part 160 Memory 170 Interface part 180 Control part 190 Power supply part 420,421,422 User definition Icon 501 Basic icon 521, 522, 523 User defined icon 530 Graphic object 531 User defined icon 541, 542, 543, 544 User defined icon 611, 612, 613, 614 User defined icon 711, 712, 713, 714 User defined icon 721 , 722, 723, 724 User-defined icon 811, 812, 813 User-defined icon 821, 822, 823 User-defined icon 920 User The definition icon 930 List 941, 942, 943 User definition icon 950 Graphic object 1011, 1012, 1013 User definition icon 1020 User definition icon

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A camera,
A display unit for outputting an image input by the camera and a basic icon for receiving an image capturing request ;
A control unit that captures an image output to the display unit in response to an image capturing request based on a first method touch on the basic icon ,
The controller is
Wherein said camera display unit and to communicate motion,
When the first method touch is performed on the basic icon, an image output to the display unit is captured ,
When the basic icon is touched in a second method different from the first method, a plurality of user-defined icons linked to the respective image setting information are output to the display unit, the image setting information Is at least one of setting information related to driving of the camera and setting information related to software processing for a photographed image , and the plurality of user-defined icons include image setting information linked to the plurality of user-defined icons, respectively. and a stage that will be displayed in the preview image that reflects,
Processing a touch to any one of the plurality of user-defined icons displayed as a preview image reflecting each image setting information as the image shooting request;
In response to the processed image shooting request, perform at least one of driving of the camera and software processing for the shot image based on image setting information linked to any of the user-defined icons, And a step of storing an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to any user-defined icon in a memory. The controller is
When the basic icon is short-touched, an image corresponding to the basic image setting information is acquired,
The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein when the basic icon is touched for a long time, the plurality of user-defined icons are output to the display unit. The plurality of user-defined icons are output in response to a long touch performed on the basic icon,
An image based on image setting information linked to any of the plurality of user-defined icons is acquired based on a touch on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, and then disappears from the display unit. Item 3. The mobile terminal according to Item 2 . The display unit includes a preview area in which an image input by the camera is output,
The controller is
When a first touch of a preset method is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, a preview image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the first touch has been performed is output. Control the image input by the camera as
When a second touch of a method different from the first touch is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the second touch has been performed is stored in memory. The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal is stored in the mobile terminal.   The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein an output position of at least one of the plurality of user-defined icons can be changed in response to a user's touch. When any one of the plurality of user-defined icons moves to a preset area corresponding to the touch of the user or moves by a preset distance, the moved user-defined icon disappears from the display unit. The mobile terminal according to claim 5 , wherein The control unit processes user's voice received from a microphone as the image capturing request,
The plurality of user-defined icons each have a voice command;
The mobile terminal according to claim 1, wherein image setting information corresponding to an acquired image differs depending on which of the voice commands corresponds to a user's voice received from the microphone. The mobile terminal of claim 7 , wherein voice commands corresponding to the user-defined icons are displayed in a text format around the plurality of user-defined icons.   The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on a user selection. In one area of the display unit, items corresponding to a plurality of setting values related to an image photographed by the camera are displayed.
When at least one of the displayed items is selected by a method set in advance by the user, image setting information reflecting a setting value corresponding to the at least one item is generated,
The mobile terminal of claim 9 , wherein the generated image setting information is linked to the user-defined icon. In a control method of a mobile terminal including a display unit that outputs an image input by a camera and a basic icon for receiving an image capturing request ,
If a first method touch is performed on the basic icon while the program for the image capturing function is activated, an image output to the display unit is captured, and the basic icon is different from the first method. When a two-type touch is performed , a plurality of user-defined icons linked to the image setting information are output to the display unit, and the image setting information is imaged with setting information related to driving of the camera. and is at least one of the configuration information about the software processing for the image, the steps of said plurality of user-defined icons, that is displayed in the preview image reflecting the image setting information linked to each of the plurality of user-defined icons,
Processing a touch to any one of the plurality of user-defined icons displayed as a preview image reflecting each image setting information as an image capturing request;
In response to the processed image shooting request, based on image setting information linked to any one of the user-defined icons, performs at least one of driving of the camera and software processing for the captured image, A method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising: storing an image corresponding to image setting information linked to any user-defined icon in a memory. The display unit includes a preview area in which an image input by the camera is output,
When a first touch of a preset method is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, a preview image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the first touch has been performed is output. Control the image input by the camera as
When a second touch of a method different from the first touch is performed on any of the plurality of user-defined icons, an image corresponding to the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon on which the second touch has been performed is stored in memory. The method of claim 11 , wherein the mobile terminal is stored in the mobile station. The method of claim 11 , wherein the image setting information linked to the user-defined icon is determined based on a user selection.

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