KR101667702B1 - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for automatically executing specific menus according to a preset scenario and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal having an input unit for setting scenarios related to execution of specific menus, a memory for storing the set scenarios, And a controller for executing specific menus corresponding to scenarios stored in the memory. Then, a scenario related to the execution of specific menus is set up, the set scenario is stored, and the corresponding specific menus are executed when the situation corresponds to the stored scenario.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal that automatically executes specific menus according to a preset scenario and a control method thereof.

The terminal can move And can be divided into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. . In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

In general, a mobile terminal has a shortcut key function for quickly executing a specific function. Or a user menu function that collects menus mainly used by the user. However, the shortcut key function or the user menu function must directly input a shortcut key of a specific function memorized by the user or directly select desired menus from the user menu list. Therefore, when there are many functions or menus to be executed by the user, there is a problem that convenience is low.

The present invention provides a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that automatically execute specific menus according to a preset scenario.

In addition, the present invention can be applied to a case in which specific menus are simultaneously executed And a control method therefor.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that sequentially execute the next specific menu according to a predetermined scenario when a specific function is terminated.

The present invention also provides a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which automatically execute predetermined menus preset according to the current position of the mobile terminal.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that automatically execute predetermined menus preset according to the current time.

In addition, the present invention provides a mobile terminal and a control method thereof, which automatically execute preset menus according to a specific key input by a user.

In order to achieve the above object, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit for setting scenarios related to execution of specific menus, a memory for storing the set scenarios, And a control unit for executing specific menus.

In addition, the present invention for realizing the above object is configured to set up scenarios related to execution of specific menus, to store the set scenarios, and to execute specific menus corresponding to the stored scenarios.

The mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above can automatically execute additional functions related to the specific function according to a predetermined scenario when a specific function is executed.

In addition, the mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above can automatically execute the predetermined functions according to the current position, the current time, or according to the key used for self-entering.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal related to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components 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 Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation and the like. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment 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 DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only (DVF-H) And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems 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 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 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 a short range communication technology.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

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 unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

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. It is also possible to sense 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 141.

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

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 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 unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 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 unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. For example, in the mobile terminal 100, a plurality of display portions may be spaced apart from one another or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, 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 unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 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 unit 151 is touched or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded 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 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, 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 the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

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 include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic 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 allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the 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) (Random Access Memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM) A magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. 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 supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the 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), a general user authentication module A 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 controller 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 a processor, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions. In some cases, The embodiments described may be implemented by the control unit 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

2A is a perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

The disclosed mobile terminal 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled.

The body includes a case (a casing, a housing, a cover, and the like) which forms an appearance. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. [ A variety of electronic components are embedded in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The cases may be formed by injection molding a synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti) or the like.

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input units 130/131 and 132, the microphone 122, the interface 170, and the like may be disposed in the front body 101 have.

The display unit 151 occupies most of the main surface of the front case 101. A sound output unit 151 and a camera 121 are disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display unit 151 and a user input unit 131 and a microphone 122 are disposed in an area adjacent to the other end. The user input unit 132 and the interface 170 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 receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The operation units 131 and 132 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

The contents inputted by the first or second operation unit 131 or 132 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 131 receives commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 132 controls the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the size of the sound output from the display unit 151 To the touch recognition mode of the touch screen.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a camera 121 'may be further mounted on the rear surface of the terminal body, that is, the rear case 102. The camera 121 'may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 (see FIG. 2A), and may be a camera having different pixels from the camera 121.

For example, the camera 121 may have a low pixel so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the camera 121 ' It is preferable to have a large number of pixels. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotatable or pop-upable.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are additionally disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to shoot himself / herself (self-photographing) using the camera 121 '.

An acoustic output 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 'may implement the stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A) and may be used for the implementation of the speakerphone mode in a call.

In addition to the antenna for talking and the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 116 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 116, which forms part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1), can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100 is mounted on the terminal body. The power supply unit 190 may be built in the terminal body or may be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may also be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151. [ In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output time information on both sides, the time information can be recognized through the touch pad 135 as well. The information output on both sides may be all controlled by the touch pad 135. [ Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102 as well.

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display portion 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons. At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in the terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments can be used alone or in combination with each other. In addition, the embodiments described below may be used in combination with the above-described user interface (UI).

The mobile terminal according to the present embodiment has a scenario function. The scenario function is a function for automatically executing the predetermined functions in order or simultaneously. The scenario may be set by the user directly or by default. One or at least two or more scenarios may be set in the mobile terminal according to various situations.

In this scenario, the order of the functions to be executed can be set. Also, in the above scenario, the ending and execution methods of the respective functions can be set. For example, when a certain key is pressed, the previously executed function is terminated and the next function is executed automatically, or when a specific operation (eg, motion, touch pattern) is input, the previously executed function is terminated, Can be set to be executed automatically.

3A to 3E are diagrams for explaining a scenario setting method according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3A, menu lists are displayed on the scenario setting screen. The menu lists may include all menus executable on the mobile terminal. In addition, the menu lists may include a selection window 210 for selecting menus to be set as scenarios. Accordingly, when the menus to be set as the scenario are selected, the specific mark 212 may be displayed in the selection window.

Information 220 indicating the order may be additionally displayed according to the order in which the menus are selected. The information 220 indicating the order may be displayed as a number. The number may indicate the order in which the menus are executed. For example, when the menus are executed, they can be sequentially executed according to the order indicated by the numerals.

Also, as shown in FIG. 3B, an option 230 for simultaneously executing the selected menus may be displayed on the other side of the scenario setting screen. The simultaneous execution option 230 may be set separately for each selected menu. If the concurrent execution option 230 is selected, the execution order of the selected menus may be the same. Here, the simultaneous execution of the menus means multitasking. In addition, the menus for which the simultaneous execution option is not selected may be sequentially executed according to the order information 220. That is, in one scenario, some menus may be executed sequentially and some menus may be executed simultaneously.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, an option 240 for setting an ending and executing method of the menus may be displayed on the other side of the scenario setting screen. For example, when a specific key (or touch, voice command) is inputted or a specific operation (e.g., motion, touch pattern) is input, the previously executed function is terminated and the function of the next step can be set to be executed automatically . As the options described in the above embodiments are not intended to limit the scope, more options may be added.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3D, options 250 and 260 for setting the time (e.g., month, day, and time) for executing the selected menus may be displayed on the other side of the scenario setting screen. The time setting option may set the time at which the scenario is executed by each day of the week or each time. For example, the menus set in the scenario may be automatically executed or terminated at a specified time of the set day of the week. Also, if a specific key or a specific operation set as the menu execution option is input at the designated time of the set day of the week, the menus set in the scenario may be automatically executed or terminated. If the end time is not set, it can be manually terminated by the user.

In addition, an option 270 for setting a position (or a place) for executing the scenario may be displayed on the other side of the scenario setting screen. And an option 280 to further set the time to execute the scenario when the mobile terminal is in the location. For example, the location information may be set when the scenario to be executed at a company, house, or other location is different.

In order to select the location setting option, the mobile terminal must include a function of detecting location information. Although it is preferable to use the GPS, the position information may be detected using another position detecting method or position detecting device.

4 is an exemplary view illustrating a first embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention.

The first scenario is set in the mobile terminal, and the first scenario is a specific menu (e.g., an alarm, music, etc.) preset at a specific time (for example, at 7:00 in the morning) on a specific day , Radio or TV playback, schedule) are set to be executed in sequence (or simultaneously).

The menus of the next order can be sequentially executed when the previously executed menu ends or when a specific command (e.g., key, touch, motion, voice) is inputted from the user. Hereinafter, a specific execution process of the first scenario will be described.

As set in the first scenario, the control unit 180 outputs an alarm at 7:00 am (S102) (S103). When the user does not confirm the alarm, the control unit continuously outputs the alarm for the preset number of times of the alarm output.

If the user confirms the alarm (S104), the controller 180 terminates the alarm output and automatically executes a predetermined menu (e.g., radio, music, or TV playback) according to the first scenario (S105).

Alternatively, when the alarm output is automatically terminated, the controller 180 may automatically execute the radio (or music or TV playback) menu according to the first scenario. In addition, the control unit 180 may automatically execute another specific menu (e.g., a schedule menu) set to be executed simultaneously with the specific menu (e.g., radio menu).

As described above, the control unit 180 automatically executes the specific menus according to the preset conditions according to the first scenario, so that the user can check the schedule of the day while listening to the radio at the alarm output time. Accordingly, the user does not need to memorize the shortcut keys of the menus to be executed, and can easily execute the desired menus without executing the menu selection procedure at various stages.

5 is an exemplary view illustrating a second embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention.

The second scenario is set in the mobile terminal (S201), and the second scenario is set in advance when a predetermined time (e.g., 8:00 in the morning) or a specific command (e.g., key, touch, It is assumed that a specific menu (e.g., music reproduction, mail) is automatically executed and that when one of the menus is terminated, a specific menu (e.g., Internet, Messenger) do. Hereinafter, a specific execution process of the second scenario will be described.

When the user who has made his / her appearance at 8:00 am enters a preset specific command (YES in S202), the control unit 180 can execute the first specific menu (e.g., music reproduction menu) according to the second scenario. And you can play preset music. In addition, the control unit 180 may automatically execute a second specific menu (e.g., mail receiving menu) set to be executed simultaneously with the music playback menu. As described above, the user can execute a music playback menu and a mail receiving menu by inputting a single command. Accordingly, the user can confirm the contents of the received mail while listening to the music to be reproduced.

When the user who has confirmed the content of the mail inputs a predetermined command, the controller 180 terminates the mail receiving menu (S205) and automatically selects a third specific menu (e.g., an Internet access menu) according to the second scenario (S206). You can access the website immediately. In addition, the control unit 180 can automatically execute a fourth specific menu (e.g., a messenger menu) set to be executed simultaneously with the Internet access menu.

As described above, in one scenario, the specific menus may be sequentially executed and the other specific menus may be simultaneously executed. That is, the menus that can be executed simultaneously can be executed simultaneously according to the convenience of the user, and the menus that are difficult to be simultaneously executed can be executed after the previous menu ends.

6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a third embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention.

The third scenario is set in the mobile terminal and the third scenario is a specific menu (e.g., an alarm, an alarm, etc.) preset in a specific time (for example, Mail transmission, Internet connection) are set to be executed in sequence (or simultaneously). For example, suppose a user needs to report a job using a mail at a specific time (for example, 4:00) on a particular day (for example, Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal having the third scenario as described above outputs an alarm when a specific time (eg, 4:00 pm) of the specific day of the week (eg, month, S303). The alarm may be output a predetermined time earlier than the specified time. And may output a guidance message (e.g., schedule guidance message) indicating that it is time to report the job (S304). If the user confirms the alarm, the controller 180 terminates the alarm output (YES in S305) and automatically executes a specific menu (e.g., a mail sending menu) preset in accordance with the third scenario.

Alternatively, when the alarm output is automatically terminated, the control unit 180 may automatically execute a specific menu (e.g., a mail sending menu) according to the third scenario (S306). Then, information (e-mail address) of the other party (e.g., supervisor, reference person) to be reported in the job can be automatically input to the mail sending menu (S307). Accordingly, the user can create the job report contents in the edit window of the mail sending menu and send the job report contents immediately.

If the specific menu set in the third scenario is an Internet access menu, the controller 180 may terminate the alarm output and automatically execute the Internet access menu when the user confirms the alarm. You can then access the pre-set website (for example, the business website for reporting). Accordingly, the user can input the report of the business department in the web site.

FIG. 7 is an exemplary view illustrating a fourth embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention. FIG.

The fourth scenario is set in the mobile terminal (S401), and the fourth scenario may be a specific menu (e.g., Internet, short range communication (Bluetooth, etc.)) according to the location of the mobile terminal RFID, navigation, camera, music playback) are set to be executed in sequence (or simultaneously). The registered place may be a place registered directly by the user such as a famous sightseeing spot, a theater, a subway station, or a bus stop, or a place registered as a default.

For example, when it is detected that the mobile terminal is located at any one of the registered specific locations (e.g., sightseeing spot) (YES at S402), the control unit 180 determines whether the mobile terminal is in the first specific menu : Camera menu) and the second specific menu (e.g., the short-range communication menu) at the same time (S403, S404). The specific menu executed as described above may output the guide information or the reproduction information related to the current position (S405).

The short-range communication menu may be connected to a guide device (not shown) installed in the tourist site. And can output the guide information related to the sightseeing spot received from the guide apparatus. In addition, the camera menu allows the user who arrives at the sightseeing spot to photograph the image immediately. The photographed image may be stored using the registered information (e.g., tourist name).

If the mobile terminal is located in a subway station or a bus stop, the controller 180 can automatically execute a music playback menu so that the user can listen to music. At the same time, the local communication menu is executed, (Not shown) installed at the stop can guide the next subway or bus to arrive. In addition, when it is detected that the mobile terminal moves beyond the registered locations and moving at a specific speed or higher, the control unit 180 can automatically execute the navigation menu. The navigation menu may automatically change the guidance mode (e.g., the car mode or the roundabout mode) according to the movement speed.

8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a fifth embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention.

The fifth scenario is set in the mobile terminal (S501). In the fifth scenario, when the user executes the first specific menu, the second specific menu or the third specific menu related thereto is set to be executed sequentially (or simultaneously) . The fifth scenario is a scenario that can be set based on the habits and usage pattern of the user using the mobile terminal.

For example, it is assumed that the photo album menu is set as the first specific menu, the music playback menu is set as the second specific menu, and the Internet access menu is set as the third specific menu.

When the user executes the first specific menu (e.g., photo album menu) as described above (S502), the controller 180 automatically executes the music playback menu set to the second specific menu (S503). Then, the music set menu is automatically reproduced in the music reproduction menu. The user can enjoy the photo album while listening to music.

Here, the music that is automatically reproduced when the music playback menu is executed may vary according to the first specific menu to be executed. For example, according to the first specific menu, the reproduced music may be different in genres such as Korean songs, pop songs, classical music, or Korean traditional music. In addition, the controller 180 may automatically execute a third specific menu set to be executed simultaneously (or sequentially) with the second specific menu (S504).

In other words, the scenario function of the present invention can not only execute specific menus automatically but also set specific contents to be played when the specific menus are executed. Accordingly, when the specific menu is executed, the set specific content can be played back (S505). For example, when the photo album menu is executed, photographs of family members, photographs of trips, or photographs of friends may be set to be output by default. Also, when the music playback menu is executed as described above, it is also possible to set music to be played back by default. Also, when the message transmission menu is executed, the telephone number of the other party to receive the message may be automatically inputted. At this time, at least two or more contents to be executed in the specific menu may be set.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific menu is directly executed according to the preset scenario. However, the specific menu may be configured to receive confirmation from the user before the specific menu is executed. For example, the control unit 180 outputs a guidance message asking whether to execute a specific menu on the display unit 51, executes the specific menu when the user gives an affirmative response thereto, and when the user makes a negative response, It may not execute a specific menu.

In the foregoing, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, the terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the technical ideas of the present invention are described. Therefore, It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications may be present.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

3A to 3E are diagrams for explaining a scenario setting method according to the present invention;

4 is an exemplary view illustrating a first embodiment for executing specific menus according to a scenario related to the present invention;

5 is an exemplary view illustrating a second embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention;

6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a third embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention;

FIG. 7 is an exemplary view illustrating a fourth embodiment for executing specific menus according to the scenario related to the present invention; FIG.

8 is an exemplary view illustrating a fifth embodiment for executing specific menus according to a scenario related to the present invention;

Claims (12)

Setting a scenario related to execution of specific menus; Storing the set scenario in association with specific location information; Determining whether to execute the specific menus corresponding to the set scenario based on the location information of the terminal; And And outputting information related to the current position information on the executed screen when the specific menus are executed, Wherein the specific menus include at least first and second specific menus, Wherein the second specific menu is executed when the first specific menu is executed and the content type of the second specific menu is determined differently according to the content type of the first specific menu. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the control unit is sequentially executed according to the scenario. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the specific menus are sequentially executed and the other specific menus are simultaneously executed according to the scenario. The method of claim 1, One or at least two or more of them can be set. The method according to claim 1, And terminates or is executed according to an option relating to termination and execution of the menu set in the scenario. The method according to claim 1, And terminates or is executed according to the day, time, or menu execution option set in the scenario. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the options associated with ending and executing the menu include: Wherein the control unit can include at least one of a specific key, a touch, a touch pattern, a motion, and a voice command. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the predetermined specific content is reproduced when the first and second specific menus are executed according to the scenario. 9. The method according to claim 8, Wherein the predetermined information is automatically input according to the scenario. The method according to claim 1, And when the situation corresponds to the scenario, the mobile terminal is automatically executed. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the specific menu is executed by receiving confirmation from the user before the specific menu is executed. A wireless communication unit for receiving location information of a terminal; An input unit configured to set a scenario related to execution of specific menus; A memory for storing the set scenarios in association with specific location information; And a control unit for determining whether or not to execute the specific menus corresponding to the stored scenario based on the received location information of the terminal and outputting information related to the current location information on the screen executed when the specific menus are executed and, Wherein the specific menus include at least first and second specific menus, Wherein the second specific menu is executed when the first specific menu is executed and the content type of the second specific menu is determined differently according to the content type of the first specific menu.

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