专利摘要:
A mobile terminal (100) is proposed. The mobile terminal (100) includes at least one display unit (151) disposed on a front surface and a side surface of a terminal body, and a control apparatus (180) for, upon receipt of a pre-set touch input via a first display region disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in a sleep mode, activating a second predetermined display region according to a position of the received touch input and controlling the display unit (151) for displaying a preset operation image on the second activated display region.
公开号:FR3022649A1
申请号:FR1554551
申请日:2015-05-21
公开日:2015-12-25
发明作者:Jonghwan Kim；Seokjeong Hong；Minkyeong Kim；Namyong Park
申请人:LG Electronics Inc；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME The present application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0076972 filed on June 24, 2014 in Korea, all of whose contents are incorporated herein by reference. . The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and an associated control method, and more particularly to a mobile terminal and an associated control method, for performing various operations using an enlarged side display region. A terminal can be classified into a mobile / portable terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the terminal is mobile or not. The mobile / portable terminal can be re-classified into a pocket terminal and an on-vehicle terminal according to the fact that the terminal can be directly worn by a user. A function of a mobile terminal has been diversified. For example, the mobile terminal has voice and data communication functions, the photograph of an inanimate image and video via a camera, the voice recording, the reproduction of a video recorder. music file via a speaker system, and outputting an image or video to a display unit. Some terminals further include an electronic game function or a media player function. In particular, a recent mobile terminal may receive a multicast signal to provide broadcast or visual content, such as a video or television program (TV). When the terminal function is diversified, the terminal is configured as a media player with multiple functions, including the photograph of an inanimate image and a video, the reproduction of a music file or a file. video, running a game, and receiving a broadcast. Various new attempts to perform multiple functions of the mobile terminal, realized as a multimedia device, have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware or software. Examples of the multiple functions include a user interface environment for searching or easy and convenient selection of a function by a user. Further, as a mobile terminal is considered as a personal good for the expression of user individuality, a design change is needed for various forms, such as a liquid crystal display screen ( Two-sided LCD) through which an image is viewed in opposite directions, a front touch screen, a flexible display screen, and so on. However, it is necessary to consider the mobility or portability of a mobile terminal, and thus the allocation of space for a user interface, such as a display screen, is limited. Therefore, in order to efficiently use various functions provided by a mobile terminal, it is necessary to enlarge a space for a user interface to a side region of a terminal body by using a flexible display screen and a user interface using a new method to maximize space-usability is needed. An object of the present invention, designed to solve the above and other problems, is a mobile terminal and an associated control method. Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and an associated control method for selecting a side display unit with an image to be activated according to a touch input received through a display unit before and to control an operation image displayed on the activated side display unit.
[0002] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and an associated control method for selecting a side display unit with an image to be activated according to a touch input received through a front display unit corresponding to a fast window and for controlling an operation image displayed on the activated side display unit while a protective cover is mounted on the mobile terminal. Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and an associated control method for displaying event notification information on a side display unit and controlling the notification information when the event is received during an event. the use of a front display unit. According to one aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal includes at least one display unit disposed on a front surface and a side surface of a terminal body, and a control apparatus for receiving a Pre-set tactile input via a first display region disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in a sleep mode, activating a second predetermined display region according to a position of the received touch input, and controlling the display unit to display a preset operation image on the second activated display region. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a mobile terminal including at least one display unit disposed on a front surface and a side surface of a terminal body includes entering a sleep mode, receiving a pre-set touch input via a first display region disposed on the front surface of the terminal body, activating a second predetermined display region according to a received touch position; and displaying a preset operation image on the second activated display region. A mobile terminal and a related control method according to embodiments of the present invention have the following effects. According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, a side display region with an image to be activated can advantageously be selected according to a position of a preset touch input received via a front display region and a preset operation image may be provided to the activated side display region. According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, advantageously, when a lateral display region is narrow and thus it is difficult to touch the corresponding region or a touch sensor is not installed in the display region Laterally, and the corresponding region can not be affected, the operation image displayed on the lateral display region can be easily controlled using the front display region. Other effects will be described directly or suggestively in conjunction with the following embodiments of the present invention. Fig. 1A is a block diagram for the explanation of a mobile terminal 100 associated with embodiments of the present invention; Figs. 1B and 1C are diagrams for explaining a concept of a mobile terminal viewed from different directions, associated with embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2A is a diagram for explaining a concept of another example of a mobile terminal that is modifiable according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures 2B and 2C are diagrams illustrating the concept of another example of a mobile terminal that is modifiable according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2D is a diagram for explaining an example of a mobile terminal including a protective cover installed thereon; Fig. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying a last execution image on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying uncontrolled event information items on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a unit of front display 20 in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying application icons and / or software widgets preset on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a unit. Front display in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figs. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining an operation for performing a function associated with a lock screen in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal. according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 10 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying a last execution image on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a front display unit. in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figs. 11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining an operation for performing a function associated with a home screen in response to a touch input received via a front display unit in a terminal mobile according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 13 is a diagram for explaining a control operation of another electronic apparatus that is connected to a mobile cable or wireless terminal in response to a touch input received through a unit. front display in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 15 is a diagram for explaining an operation of displaying application icons and / or pre-set widgets on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a fast window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 16 is a diagram for explanation of an operation for displaying a list of currently multi-tasked images on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a fast window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying uncontrolled event information items on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a fast window. in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 18 is a diagram for explaining an operation for listing a home screen on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a quick window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 19 is a diagram for explaining an operation for providing additional information associated with a main image on a side display unit according to an operation for opening and closing a protective cover; Fig. 20 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal to provide additional information associated with a main image to a side display unit according to an operation for partially opening and closing a protective cover; Figs. 21 to 27 are diagrams for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by explaining illustrative embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers on the drawings denote similar elements, and a repeated explanation of these will not be provided. In addition, the suffixes "module" and "unit" of elements herein are used for convenience of description and thus can be used interchangeably and have no distinguishable meaning or functions. In the description of the present invention, certain detailed explanations of the related art are omitted when it is felt that they may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention. The features of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the accompanying drawings and should not be limited by the accompanying drawings, and it should be appreciated that all changes, equivalents, and substitutes that do not depart from the spirit and the technical scope of the present invention are encompassed by the present invention. A mobile terminal used in the memory may include a cellular telephone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable media player (PMP), a navigation device, personal computer in the form of slate, tablet, ultra-portable computer, portable device (eg, smart watch, smart glasses, headset (HMD)), and so on. However, it will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the features of the embodiments of the present invention are also applied to a stationary terminal, such as a digital television (TV), a desktop computer, and a digital signage. except for the case in which the features of the embodiments of the present invention are applied only to a mobile terminal. Referring to Figs. 1A to 1C, Fig. 1A is a schematic diagram for explanation of a mobile terminal 100 associated with embodiments of the present invention, and Figs. 1B and 1C are diagrams for explanation of a concept of a mobile terminal viewed from different directions, associated with embodiments of the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 may include a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a detector 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, the control unit 180, and an electrical power supply 190. The components illustrated in FIG. 1A are not necessary to make a mobile terminal, and thus the mobile terminal described in the memory may include more or fewer components than the aforementioned components.
[0003] In detail, the wireless communication unit 110 of the aforementioned components may include at least one module that allows wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, the wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the mobile terminal. another mobile terminal 100, or the wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one module for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks. The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-distance communication module 114, and a communication module. positional information 115. The input unit 120 may include an image capture apparatus 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122, or an image unit. audio input for the input of an audio signal; and a user input unit 123 (for example, a touch key, a mechanical key, etc.) for receiving information from a user. Voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed according to a user's control command.
[0004] The detector 140 may include one or more sensors for detecting at least one of information in a mobile terminal, environment information near the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the detector 140 may include at least one of a proximity sensor 141, a lighting sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a gravity sensor, a gyro sensor, a sensor. motion sensor, RGB sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, digital scanning sensor, ultrasonic sensor, optical sensor (eg, camera (see Refer to 122), a battery meter, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hydrometer, a thermometer, a radioactivity sensor, a thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), and a sensor chemical (for example, an electronic nose, a health sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). The mobile terminal described in the memory can combine and use information items detected by at least two sensors of these sensors. The output unit 150 may generate an output associated with the view, hearing, or touch and include at least one of a display unit 151, an audio output unit 152, a haptic module 153, and a Optical output unit 154. The display unit 151 may be an inter-layer structure with a touch sensor or may be formed integrally with the touch sensor to provide a touch screen. The touch screen can serve as a user input unit 123, which provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user, and simultaneously provides an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user. The interface unit 160 serves as a path with various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may include at least one of a wired / wireless port, an external charging port, an wired / wireless data port, memory card port, port for connecting a device with an identification module, audio input / output (I / O) port, I / O port video, and a headset port. In response to the connection of the interface unit 160 to an external device, the mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control associated with the connected external device. In addition, the memory 170 stores data to support various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 can store a plurality of application programs or applications driven by the mobile terminal 100, data items for an operation. mobile terminal 100, and orders. At least some of the application programs can be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. In addition, at least some of the application programs may be present in the mobile terminal 100 since the product is placed on the market for a basic function (for example, reception and call origination functions, reception and message transmission, etc.) of the mobile terminal 100. The application programs can be stored in the memory 170, installed in the mobile terminal 100, and 10 controlled to perform an operation (or a function) of the terminal The control apparatus 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100, as well as an operation associated with the application programs. The controller 180 can process signals, data, information, and so forth, which are input or output through the aforementioned components or drive the application programs stored in the memory 170 to provide information or functions appropriate to the user, or to process them. Further, the controller 180 can control some of the components described with reference to FIG. 1A to drive the application programs stored in the memory 170. In addition, the controller 180 can combine and operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 to control the application programs. The electrical power supply 190 receives external electrical energy and internal electrical energy and supplies electrical energy to each of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 under the control of the control apparatus 180. The electrical power supply 190 may include a battery and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery. At least some of the aforementioned components may operate cooperatively to perform an operation, control, and method of controlling a mobile terminal according to various embodiments of the present invention which will be described hereinafter. Further, the operation, control, and control method of the mobile terminal can be realized in the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. Hereinafter, before the description of various In the embodiments of the present invention of the above-mentioned mobile terminal 100, the components listed above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1A. First, the wireless communication unit 110 will be described. The broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a signal and / or broadcast information, associated with a broadcast from an external broadcast management server, via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast reception modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels. The mobile communication module 112 transmits a radio signal to at least one, and receives a radio signal from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server in a mobile communication network established according to technical standards or methods of communication for mobile communication (eg global mobile communication system (GSM), code division multiple access (CDMA), code division multiple access 2000 (CDMA 2000), EV-DO, Broadband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Throughput Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution Technology (LTE) ), Long-Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) technology, etc.). The radio signal may include various types of data items according to the transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video telephony call signal, or a text / multimedia message. The wireless Internet module 113 may be used for wireless Internet access and installed in or outside of the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 may be configured to transmit and receive a radio signal in a communication network. according to wireless Internet technology. Examples of wireless Internet technology may include wireless LAN (WLAN), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, LTE-A, and so on. The wireless Internet module 113 transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology including Internet technologies that are not listed above. Like wireless internet access via WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is realized via a mobile communication network, it can be understood that the wireless Internet module 113, which provides wireless Internet access via the mobile communication network, is a type of the communication module. 112. The short-distance communication module 114 can be used for short-distance communication and can support short-distance communication using at least one of BluetoothTM, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA) , Ultra Wide Band (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB). The short-range communication module 114 can support wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, and wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a network with another mobile terminal 100 (or an external server) positioned therein via a short-range wireless network. The short-haul wireless communication network may be a short-haul wireless network. Here, another mobile terminal 100 may be a portable device (for example, a smart watch, smart glasses, a headset (HMD)), which is capable of exchanging (or mutually interacting) with the mobile terminal. 100 according to embodiments of the present invention. The short-distance communication module 114 can detect (or recognize) a portable device that is capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. In addition, when the detected portable device is authenticated to communicate with the terminal According to embodiments of the present invention, the controller 180 may transmit at least a portion of data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the portable device via the short-distance communication module 114. By therefore, a user of the portable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 via the portable device. For example, therefore, when the mobile terminal 100 receives a call, the user can make a telephone call through the portable device, or, when the mobile terminal 100 receives a message, the user can control the call. message received via the portable device.
[0005] The position information module 115 is for acquiring a position (or current position) of a mobile terminal, and a representative example of the position information module 115 may include a system module. Global Positioning System (GPS) or wireless WiFi module. For example, when the mobile terminal uses a GPS module, the mobile terminal can acquire a position thereof using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal uses a Wi-Fi module, the mobile terminal can acquire the position thereof based on information from a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a radio signal to a Wi-Fi module and from it. Where appropriate, the position information module 115 may perform certain functions of another module of the wireless communication unit 110 in order to interchangeably, or additionally, acquire data about the position of the mobile terminal. The position information module 115 is used to acquire a position (a current position) of the mobile terminal and is not limited to a module which directly calculates or acquires the position of the mobile terminal. Input unit 120 may be used to input image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user, and the mobile terminal. 100 may include one or more cameras 121 for inputting image information.
[0006] The camera 121 processes an image frame of an inanimate image or a video image that is acquired by an image sensor in a video telephony mode or a photography mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. The plurality of cameras 121 included in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged in a matrix configuration, and a plurality of image information items having various angles or focal points can be input to the mobile terminal 100 via the cameras 121 arranged in the matrix configuration. In addition, the plurality of image capturing devices 121 may be arranged in a stereo configuration to acquire left and right images for performing a stereoscopic image. The microphone 122 processes an external audio signal into electrical voice data. The processed speech data may be used in a variety of ways depending on a function (or an executed application program) performed by the mobile terminal 100. Various noise elimination algorithms for the elimination of noise generated while an audio signal The input unit 123 may be used to receive information from the user. Upon receipt of information through the user input unit 123, the controller 180 may control an operation of the mobile terminal 100 to match the information entered. The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input unit (or a mechanical key, for example, a button, a bulged switch, a pulse wheel, a pulse switch, and so on which are positioned on a front / rear surface or side surface of the mobile terminal 100) and a touch type input unit. For example, the touch-type input unit may include a virtual key, a programmable key, or a visual key, which is displayed via software processing, or include a touch key disposed outside the touch screen. the touch screen. The virtual key or the visual key can be displayed in various forms on the touch screen, and for example, can include a graphic, text, icon, video, or association thereof. The detector 140 detects at least one of information in a mobile terminal, environment information near the mobile terminal, and user information and generates a detection signal corresponding to the detected information. The controller 180 may control the operation or operation of the mobile terminal 100, process data associated with the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100, and perform a function or operation, depending on the detection signal. Sensors 30 representative of the various sensors included in the detector 140 will be described in more detail. The proximity sensor 141 detects the presence of an object that approaches a predetermined sensing surface or object around the sensing surface using an electromagnetic field force or infrared rays without mechanical contact. . The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an interior region of the mobile terminal surrounded by the aforementioned touch screen or in the vicinity of the mobile terminal.
[0007] An example of the proximity sensor 141 may include a transmission photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high frequency vibration proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor. , an infrared proximity sensor, and so on. When the touch screen is a capacitive touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the approximation of an object having a conductivity from an electric field change according to the approximation of the object having a conductivity . In this case, the touch screen (or a touch sensor) can be classified as a proximity sensor. For the convenience of the description, the activity to allow an object to approach a touch screen, without contact. with the touch screen, to recognize the presence of the object on the touch screen, will be called 'touch in proximity' and the activity that allows the object to really contact the touch screen will be called "Touch contact". A position of the touch screen, corresponding to a touch in proximity to the object, refers to a position that corresponds vertically to the touch screen from the object during touching in proximity to the object. The proximity sensor 141 can detect a proximity feel and a touch profile in proximity (for example, a touch distance in proximity, a touch direction in proximity, a touch speed in proximity, a touch time in proximity , a touching position in proximity, a state of movement to touch in proximity, etc.). As described above, the controller 180 can process data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch profile detected by the proximity sensor 141 and output from the proximity sensor. visual information corresponding to the data processed on the touch screen. Further, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data items (or news items) depending on whether the touch on the same point of the touch screen is a touch in proximity or touch contact. The touch sensor detects a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or display unit 151) using at least one of a variety of touch methods including a resistive type method, an electrostatic capacitance method , an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, a magnetic field method. For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of a touch screen or an electrostatic capacitance generated from a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect a position and a point of the touch sensor, which is touched by a touch target object that touches the touch screen, a touch pressure, and an electrostatic capacitance during touch. Here, the touch target object is an object that applies touch to the touch sensor and may, for example, include a finger, a touch pen, a stylus, or a pointer. Similarly, when there is touch input on the touch sensor, a signal or signals corresponding to the touch input are transmitted to a touch control device. The touch control apparatus processes the signal or signals and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control apparatus 180 can know a region of the display unit 151, which is affected. Here, the touch control apparatus may be a separate component of the control apparatus 180 or may be the control apparatus 180. The control apparatus 180 may realize different commands or the same control according to a type of a touch target object that touches a touch screen 25 (or a touch key other than a touch screen). The fact that the controller 180 performs different commands or the same control according to a type of the touch target object can be determined according to a current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or an executed application program. The above-mentioned touch sensor and proximity sensor can independently or synthetically detect various types of touch, such as a short touch, a long touch, a multiple touch, a touch-and-draw, a fast-hit, a close-in pinch-to-touch, a touch-to-slide touch, a touch-and-slide, a flutter, and so on with respect to the touch screen. The ultrasonic sensor can recognize positional information of a detection target using an ultrasonic wave. The controller 180 may calculate a position of a wave generation source through sensed information from an optical sensor and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave generation source can be calculated according to characteristics according to which light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, namely, characteristics in which a time for light to reach a sensor optical is much shorter than a time for an ultrasonic wave to reach the optical sensor. In more detail, the position of the wave generation source can be calculated using a time difference, using a time for an ultrasonic wave to reach the optical sensor, depending on the light, as a signal reference.
[0008] The camera 121 described in terms of the configuration of the input unit 120 includes a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo camera, sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor. The camera 121 and a laser sensor can be combined and can detect a touch of a detection target with respect to a 3D stereoscopic image. The photo sensor can be stacked on a display device and is configured to scan a movement of a detection target that approximates a touch screen. In more detail, the photo-sensor is configured by installing photodiodes and transistors (TRs) in rows and columns and scans an object placed thereon using an electrical signal which is changed according to the amount of light applied to the photodiode. That is, the photo sensor can calculate coordinates of a detection target according to a light change to acquire positional information from the detection target. The display unit 151 displays (sorts) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution image information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or information of a user interface (UI) and a graphical user interface (GUI) according to the execution image information.
[0009] In addition, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit to display a stereoscopic image. The stereoscopic display unit may apply a 3D display method, such as a stereoscopic process (a glass process), a self-stereoscopic process (a glassless process), a projection method (a holographic process ), And so on. The audio output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call waiting receiving mode, a calling mode, a call waiting mode, and a call waiting mode. recording, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, or the like. The audio output unit 152 may output an audio signal associated with a function (e.g., a call signal receiving sound, a message receiving sound, etc.) performed by the mobile terminal 100. The unit audio output 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and so on.
[0010] The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects experienced by a user. A representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be a vibration. The intensity and the profile of the vibration generated by the haptic module 153 can be controlled according to a user selection or a setting of a control device. For example, the haptic module 153 can synthesize and output different vibrations or can sequentially output the vibrations. The haptic module 153 may generate various tactile effects, such as a pin arrangement that moves vertically with respect to a skin contact surface, an injection power or an air suction power through a nozzle or an input, a touch on a skin surface, an electrode contact, a stimulus effect, such as an electrostatic force, and a cold / hot reproduction effect using an absorption or generation device; heat. The haptic module 153 may provide tactile effects by direct contact, and a user may experience a tactile effect by muscle sensation, for example by fingers or hands. Two or more haptic modules may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.
[0011] The optical output unit 154 outputs a signal indicating an event occurrence using light from a light source of the mobile terminal 100. An example of an event occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may include a reception. message, call waiting, an out-of-time call, an alarm, a calendar notification, an email reception, an information receipt via an application, etc. The signal output from the optical output unit 154 is configured by emitting a single color or multiple colors to a front surface or a back surface. The signal output may be terminated by detecting an event control of a user by the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 serves as a path through which all external devices are connected to the terminal. Mobile 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or electrical power, and then provides it to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the mobile terminal. 100 to an external device after electrical energy is received. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charging port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port connecting a device equipped an identification module, an audio input / output port (1/0), a video input / output port (1/0), and a headset port. The identification module is a chip storing various pieces of information to authenticate a permission of the mobile terminal 100 and may include a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identification module (SIM), and a module Universal Subscriber Identification Number (USIM). A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as "identification device") may be manufactured with a type of smart card. Therefore, the identification device can be connected to the mobile terminal 100 via the interface unit 160. When the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external dock, the interface unit 160 may be a path through which electrical energy is supplied from the docking station to the mobile terminal 100 or various order signals inputted from the docking station are provided to the mobile terminal 100. The order or electrical energy input from the docking station may serve as a signal to recognize that the mobile terminal 100 is properly mounted on the docking station. The memory 170 may store a program for an operation of the controller 180, and may temporarily store input / output inputs (e.g., a directory, a message, an inanimate image, and an animated image). . The memory 170 can store data associated with various vibration and sound profiles that are output during touch input on the touch screen. The memory 170 may include at least one type of storage medium among a type of flash memory, a hard disk type, a multimedia microcard, a card-type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a random access memory ( RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read only memory (ROM), an erasable and electrically programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 can operate with respect to a web storage performing the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet. As described above, the controller 180 controls an operation associated with an application program and overall operation of the mobile terminal 100, in general. For example, the controller 180 may execute or terminate an input restriction lock state of a user control command for applications when a state of the mobile terminal 100 satisfies a set condition. In addition, the controller 180 may perform control and processing associated with a voice call, a data call, a video telephony call, etc. or may perform pattern recognition processing to recognize handwritten input and drawing input on the touch screen as text and images, respectively. In addition, the controller 180 may combine and control one or more of the aforementioned components to implement various embodiments of the present invention which will be described below.
[0012] The electric power supply 190 receives external electric power and internal electrical energy and provides the electrical energy required for operations of each component under control of the control apparatus 180. The power supply Electric 190 may include a battery. The battery may be a built-in chargeable battery or may be detachably coupled to a terminal body for charging, etc. The power supply 190 may include a connection port. The connection port may be configured, by way of example, of the interface unit 160 to which an external charger, to provide electrical power, is electrically connected for battery charging. As another example, the power supply 190 can be configured to wirelessly charge a battery without the connection port. In this case, the electrical power supply 190 can receive electrical power from an external wireless power transmitter using one or more of an induction coupling method based on magnetoelasticity. , or a magnetic resonance coupling method, based on electromagnetic resonance. The following various embodiments of the present invention may be embodied in a computer readable recording medium or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Referring to Figures 1B and 1C, the mobile terminal 100 may include a bar-type terminal body. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this and can be applied to various structures, such as a watch type, a bar type, a bezel type, a folding type configured to couple two or more , body so that they are relatively movable, a flap type, a sliding type, a rocker type, a swivel type, and so on. Although the memory is related to a specific type of mobile terminal, the description of the specific type of mobile terminal may be other types of mobile terminals, in general. Here, if one considers that the mobile terminal 100 is at least one set, it can be understood that the terminal body designates the mobile terminal 100. The mobile terminal 100 includes a housing (for example, a frame, a housing, a housing). lid, etc.) constituting an outer appearance. As illustrated, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front housing 101 and a rear housing 102. Various electronic components are disposed in an interior space formed by coupling the front housing 101 and the rear housing 102. At least one middle housing can furthermore, be arranged between the front housing 101 and the rear housing 102.
[0013] The display unit 151 may be disposed on a front surface of the terminal body and may output information. As illustrated, a window 151a of the display unit 151 may be installed on the front housing 101 and may form a front surface of the terminal body of the front housing 101.
[0014] If desired, an electronic component may also be installed on the back box 102. The electronic component that may be installed on the back box 102 may include a removable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and so on. . In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the electronic component installed on the rear housing 102 can be releasably coupled to the rear housing 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is removed from the rear housing 102, the electronic component installed on the rear housing 102 is externally exposed. As illustrated, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear housing 102, a portion of a side surface of the rear housing 102 may be exposed. Where appropriate, during mating, the rear housing 102 may be completely camouflaged by the rear cover 103. An opening for externally exposing a camera 121b or an audio output unit 152b may be included in the rear cover 103. The housings 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or formed of metal, for example, stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), and the like. In contrast to the above example in which a plurality of housings constitute an interior space for accommodating various components, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that a housing constitutes the interior space. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured with a uni-body structure formed of synthetic resin or metal to connect a side surface to a rear surface. The mobile terminal 100 may include a water seal unit (not shown) to prevent water from entering the terminal body. For example, the water seal unit may be disposed between the window 151a and the front housing 101, between the front housing 101 and the rear housing 102, or between the rear housing 102 and the rear cover 103, and may include a sealing member for sealing an interior space formed by mating them.
[0015] The mobile terminal 100 may include the display unit 151, first and second audio output units 152a and 152b, the proximity sensor 141, the illumination sensor 142, the optical output unit 154, first and second cameras 121a and 121b, first and second manipulator parts 123a and 123b, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 160. Hereinafter, as illustrated in FIGS. 1C, the mobile terminal 100, configured in such a way that the display unit 151, the first audio output unit 152a, the proximity sensor 141, the illumination sensor 142, the optical output unit 154, the first camera 121a, and the first manipulator portion 123a are disposed on the front surface of the terminal body, the second manipulator portion 123b, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 160 are disposed on the lateral surface of the terminal body, and the second the audio output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body will be described.
[0016] However, these components are not limited to this arrangement. Components may be omitted or replaced or may be placed on a different surface, if applicable. For example, the first handling portion 123a may not be disposed on the front surface of the terminal body and the second audio output unit 152b may be disposed on the side surface of the terminal body in place of the back surface of the terminal body. terminal body. The display unit 151 displays (sorts) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution image information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or user interface information (UI) or graphical user interface (GUI) based on the execution image information. The display unit 151 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor (TFT LCD) liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a display screen flexible, 3D display, and electronic ink display.
[0017] In addition, two or more display units 151 may be configured according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, a plurality of display units may be spaced apart from each other or arranged with each other. a single piece on a surface of the mobile terminal 100 or may be arranged on different surfaces, respectively. The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor for touch detection on the display unit 151 to receive a control command for a touch method. When the display unit 151 is touched using the touch method, the touch sensor can sense the touch, and the control apparatus 180 can generate a control command corresponding to the touch depending on the touch. Content entered via the touch method may be a character, number, or menu item that may be indicated or determined in various modes.
[0018] The touch sensor may be configured as a film with a touch profile, and may be disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) of a rear surface of the window 151a or may be a wire which is disposed in pattern directly on the back surface of the window 151a. In addition, the touch sensor can be formed in one piece with the display screen. The touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display screen or included in the display screen. Similarly, the display unit 151 may constitute a touch screen in conjunction with the touch sensor, and in this case the touch screen may serve as a user input unit 123 (refer to Fig. 1A) . Where appropriate, rather, the touch screen may be used to perform at least some functions of the first handling unit 123a. The first audio output unit 152a may be embodied as a receiver for transmitting a telephone voice to a user's ear, and the second audio output unit 152b may be embodied as a speaker for outputting various audio sounds. alarm or a multimedia playback sound.
[0019] An audio hole for outputting a sound generated from the first audio output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited. to this, and the sound may be output along an assembly space (for example, a space between the window 151a and the front housing 101) between structures. In this case, the hole, which is independently formed for the sound output, may not be seen or may be camouflaged by appearances to further simplify an external appearance of the mobile terminal 100.
[0020] The optical output unit 154 may be configured to exit light to indicate event occurrence during event occurrence. An example of the event may include message reception, call waiting reception, missed call, alarm, calendar notification, email receipt, receipt of information by the intermediary of an application, etc. Upon detection of a user's event control, the controller 180 may control the optical output unit 154 to complete the light output. The first camera 121a processes an image frame of an inanimate image or a video image that is acquired by an image sensor in a photography mode or a video telephony calling mode. The picture frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and stored in the memory 170. The first and second handling portions 123a and 123b are examples of the user input unit 123 for receiving an order for control of an operation of the mobile terminal 100 and may also be collectively referred to as a handling part. The first and second handling portions 123a and 123b may use any tactile manner in which a user feels a tactile sensation during manipulation, such as touch, push, scroll, etc. In addition, the first and second handling portions 123a and 123b may also utilize a method of handling without touching the user by touching, touching, floating, etc. The diagram shows that the first handling portion 123a is a touch key, but embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. For example, the first handling portion 123a can be configured as a mechanical key or configured as a combination of a touch key and a press key. Content entry by the first and second handling portions 123a and 123b can be varied in a variety of ways. For example, the first manipulation part 123a can receive an order such as a menu, a home key, a cancel, a search, etc., and the second handling part 123b can receive an order for the command of the sound output volume from the first or second audio output unit 152a or 152b and the conversion to a touch recognition mode of the display unit 151. A rear input unit (not shown), As another example of the user input unit 123, may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body.
[0021] The rear input unit may be manipulated to receive an order for the control of an operation of the mobile terminal 100 and an inputted content may be set in a variety of ways. For example, the rear input unit may receive an order such as switching off the electrical power, starting, ending, and scrolling, an order for the sound output volume control from 10 first and second audio output units 152a and 152b, and an order for conversion to a touch recognition mode of the display unit 151. The rear input unit may be configured to receive a touch input, an input to push, or an association of these. The rear input unit may be arranged to overlap the display unit 151 with a front surface in a thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed on an upper end portion of the rear surface of the terminal body so that the user easily manipulates the rear entry using an index while grasping the body of the terminal with one hand. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this, and a position of the rear input unit can be changed. Similarly, when the rear input unit is disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. Further, when the first handling portion 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body by replacing at least some functions of the first handling portion 123a disposed on the front surface of the terminal body by the screen or the aforementioned rear input unit, the display unit 151 may be configured with a larger screen.
[0022] The mobile terminal 100 may include a digital recognition sensor for user fingerprint recognition, and the control apparatus 180 may use fingerprint information detected by a digital recognition sensor as part of the digital fingerprint recognition. 'authentication. The fingerprint recognition sensor 30 may be installed in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123. The microphone 122 may be configured to receive a user voice, other sounds, etc. The microphone 122 may be included in a plurality of locations for receiving stereoscopic sound. The interface unit 160 serves as a path through which all the external devices are connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 160 may be at least one of a connection terminal for connecting with other devices (e.g., a headset, and an external speaker), a port for short-distance communication (e.g., an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port, etc.), and an electrical power supply terminal for supplying electrical energy to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 can be made in the form of a female support for housing a subscriber identification module ( SIM), or a user identification module (UIM), or an external type card, such as a memory card for storing information. The second 12 lb camera can be placed on the rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second 12 lb camera may have a photography direction substantially opposite that of the first camera 121a. The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. This camera can be called "networked camera". When the second camera 121b is configured as a networked camera, the second camera 121b can capture an image in a variety of ways by using the plurality of lenses to acquire an image. image with better image quality. A flash 124 may be disposed adjacent the second camera 121b. The flash 124 emits light to a target object when the second 12 lb camera captures the target object. The second audio output unit 152b may further be included in the terminal body. The second audio output unit 152b may perform a stereo function together with the first audio output unit 152a and used to realize a speakerphone mode during a call. At least one antenna for wireless communication may be included in the terminal body. The antenna may be incorporated in the terminal body or formed in a housing. For example, the antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to Figure 1A) may be configured to be extended out of the terminal body. In addition, the antenna may be in the form of a film and attached to an inner surface of the rear cover 103, and a housing including a conductive material may be configured to serve as an antenna.
[0023] The power supply 190 (refer to FIG. 1A) for the power supply to the mobile terminal 100 may be included in the terminal body. The power supply 190 may include a battery 191 which is incorporated in the terminal body or is removably configured outside the terminal body.
[0024] The battery 191 may be configured to provide electrical power via an electrical power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly charged. via a wireless charger. The wireless charge can be achieved via an electromagnetic induction method or a resonance method (a magnetic resonance method). The diagram shows that the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear housing 102 to cover the battery 191, to limit the movement of the battery 191, and to protect the battery 191 from shock and external impurities. When the battery 191 is removably coupled to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear housing 102. The mobile terminal 100 may further include an accessory to protect an exterior appearance or to assist or enhance a One example of the accessory may include a cover or pouch that covers or houses at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100. The cover or cover can be configured to increase the function of the mobile terminal 100 in conjunction with the mobile terminal 100. with the display unit 151. Another example of the accessory may include a touch pen to help or improve the touch input on a touch screen.
[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, information processed in a mobile terminal can be displayed using a flexible display screen, which will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Fig. 2A is a diagram for explaining a concept of another example of a mobile terminal 200 that is modifiable according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 2A, a display unit 202 may be configured to be deformed by external force. The deformation may be at least one of a buckling, bending, folding, twisting, and winding of the display unit 202. The deformable display unit 202 may be referred to as a "unit". flexible display. Here, the flexible display unit 202 may include all of a general flexible display screen, an electronic paper, and a combination thereof. In general, the mobile terminal 200 may have the feature of the mobile terminal 100 of Figs. 1A to 1C or similar features thereof. The general flexible display screen is prepared on a thin and flexible substrate that can be curled, flexed, folded, twisted, or wrapped like paper while maintaining the characteristics of a typical flat display screen, and so is light 20 and is not easily broken. The electronic paper belongs to the display technology obtained by applying the general ink characteristic and may be different from a typical flat display screen in that reflected light is used. Electronic paper can change information using a rotating ball or electrophoresis using a capsule. In a state in which the flexible display unit 202 is not deformed (for example, a state in which the flexible display unit 202 has an infinite radius of curvature, which will be called first state), a The display area of the flexible display unit 202 is a flat surface. In a state in which the flexible display unit 202 is deformed by external force in the first state (for example, in a state in which the flexible display unit 202 has a finite radius of curvature, which is going to be called second state), the display region may be a curved surface. As shown in the drawing, information displayed in the second state may be visual information output on a curved surface. Visual information can be achieved by independently controlling the light emission of subpixels that are arranged in matrix form. A subpixel refers to a smallest unit to achieve a color. The flexible display unit 202 may be flexed (for example, bent in a vertical or horizontal direction) rather than being flat in the first state. In this case, when an external force is applied to the flexible display unit 202, the flexible display unit 202 may be deformed to be flat (or to be less flexed) or to be flexed further. The flexible display unit 202 may be associated with a touch sensor to provide a flexible touch screen. When the flexible touch screen is touched, the controller 180 (see FIG. 1A) can make a command corresponding to this touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to detect a touch input in the second state as well as in the first state. The mobile terminal 200 according to the modified example may include a deformation detector for detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 202. The deformation detector may include the sensor 140 (refer to Fig. 1A). The deformation detector may be included in the flexible display unit 202 or a housing 201 to detect information associated with a deformation of the flexible display unit 202. Here, the information associated with a deformation may include a direction in which the flexible display unit 202 is deformed, a degree of deformation, a deformed location, a distorted time, and an acceleration in which the deformed flexible display unit 202 is restored, and may also be various items of information that can be detected by bending the flexible display unit 202. The control unit 180 can change information displayed on the flexible display unit 202 or generate a control signal for the control of the display unit. a function of the mobile terminal 200 as a function of information associated with the deformation of the flexible display unit 202, detected by the detector d deformation. The mobile terminal 200 according to the modified example may include the housing 201 for housing the flexible display unit 202. The housing 201 may be configured to be deformed in conjunction with the flexible display unit 202 by force In addition, a battery (not shown) included in the mobile terminal 200 may also be configured to be deformed together with the flexible display unit 202 by force. In order to realize the battery, a stacking and folding method for stacking battery cells on each other can be applied. Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the case in which a state of the flexible display unit 202 is deformed by external force. For example, when the flexible display unit 202 is in the first state, the flexible display unit 202 can be changed to the second state in accordance with an order of a user or an application. FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams illustrating the concept of another example of a mobile terminal 250 that is modifiable according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal with a rectangular sectional view of a terminal body. Fig. 2C is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal with a trapezoidal sectional view of the terminal body.
[0027] Referring to Figures 2B and 2C, a display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention may extend to the left / right side surfaces of the terminal body as well as a front surface of the terminal body. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a display unit 251 disposed on the front surface of the terminal body is referred to as a "front display unit (or main display unit)", a display unit. 252b disposed on a left side surface of the terminal body is called "first side display unit", "left side display unit" or "first display sub-unit", and a display unit 252a disposed on a right side surface of the terminal body is called a "second side display unit", "a right side display unit 30" or a "second display sub unit". The front display unit 251 and a side display unit 252 may be arranged independently on the front surface and the side surface of the terminal body, respectively, or may be formed integrally by the intermediate a flexible display screen. For example, when the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 are made in one piece via the flexible display screen, the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 may be formed continuously without physical or spatial boundaries therebetween. The front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 may include a touch sensor for touch detection on the front and side display units 251 and 252 to receive a control command through of a tactile process. Therefore, when the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 are touched, the touch sensor can sense the touch and the control apparatus 180 can be configured to generate a control command corresponding to the touch according to the touch. Content entered via a touch process may be a character, number, or menu item that is able to be indicated or determined in various modes. According to another embodiment of the present invention, only the front display unit 251 may be configured to include a touch sensor and the side display unit 252 may be configured not to include a touch sensor. The front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 can independently display information processed by the mobile terminal 250. For example, the front display unit 251 can display image information of executing a first application program driven by the mobile terminal 250 or UI and GUI information according to the execution image information. Further, the side display unit 252 may display execution image information of a second application program driven by the mobile terminal 250 or UI and GUI information according to the image information of execution. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 can display information processed by the mobile terminal 250 in one piece. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a display unit (not shown) may further be provided on at least one of the upper / lower side surfaces of the terminal body as well as on left / right side surfaces of the terminal body. Similarly, in this case, the display unit disposed on at least one of the upper / lower side surfaces of the terminal body can receive a control command via a touch process and include a touch sensor for touch detection on the display unit. Further, the display unit may display information that is independently processed by the mobile terminal 250 from the first and second display units 251 and 252. Figure 2D is a diagram for explanation of a example of the mobile terminal 250 including a protective cover installed thereon. That is, (a) of Fig. 2D is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal in a state in which the protective cover is open, and (b) Fig. 2D is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal in a state in which the protective cover is closed. Referring to Fig. 2D, a protective cover 300 includes a quick cover 310 for protecting the external shock mobile terminal 250 and so on, and a quick window 320 formed such that a region of the unit The front display 251 and a region of the side display unit 252 are viewed through the quick window 320. The quick cover 310 may be formed of a material such as leather, plastic, or synthetic fiber, and the fast window 320 may be formed of a transparent material or configured in an open form. The mobile terminal 250 detects at least one magnet installed in the quick cover to detect whether the protective cover 300 is open or closed. As a result of the detection, when the protective cover 300 is closed, the mobile terminal 250 can activate only a display region corresponding to the quick window 320 according to a user order. Heretofore, the configuration of the mobile terminal according to embodiments of the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a mobile terminal and a method for controlling it, for selecting a side display unit in which an image is to be activated according to a touch input by the A front display unit and an operation image displayed on the activated side display unit 30 will be described in detail. Fig. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of the mobile terminal 250 shown in Fig. 2C. Referring to Fig. 3, the controller 180 displays an operation image corresponding to a menu, operation, etc., which are selected according to a user command, on the display unit before 251 or all of the display units 251 and 252. In this case, an example of the displayed operation image may include a home screen, an application image, a message image, a call picture, a a photo or video image, an image or image of a video viewer, a broadcast image, a map image, a web page image, various application execution images, and so on. Although the operation image is displayed, if an external key for entry into a sleep mode is selected or a predetermined time elapses without any user input, the controller 180 converts a mode of operation of the mobile terminal 250 in a sleep mode, from an active mode, for energy conservation, etc. (S310). Hereinafter, for convenience of description, while electrical power is supplied to the mobile terminal 250, when an input signal, such as a separate touch input or key input, is not received during a predetermined time, a mode in which an electrical power supply to all display units 251 and 252 is interrupted is called a "sleep mode" and a mode in which electrical energy is supplied to at least one of the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 is called the "active mode". In this case, the sleep mode is assumed to be a state in which an output function (i.e., a display function) is disabled by interrupting the power supply to a backlight of the display unit. display before 251 but a touch sensor with an input function is activated. In the sleep mode, when receiving a touch input to tap a first region (i.e., a left region) of the display unit before 251 a predetermined number of times (S315), the apparatus The controller 180 may activate only the first side display unit 252b disposed on the left region of the terminal body (S320). Here, the number of times that the front display unit 251 is typed may be about two, and hereinafter, for convenience of description, the touch input will be called "dual touch input".
[0028] In the sleep mode, upon receiving a dual touch input through a second region (i.e., a right region) of the front display unit 251 (S325), the Control apparatus 180 can activate only the second side display unit 252a disposed on a straight region of the terminal body (S330). In addition, in the sleep mode, upon receiving a dual touch input through a third region (i.e., a central region) of the front display unit 251 (S335), the Control unit 180 may activate all display units 251, 252a, and 252b included in the terminal body (S340).
[0029] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the center region of the front display unit 251 is divided into two regions, and the control unit 180 can activate all the display units 251 and 252 or activate only the front display unit 251 according to a location of the divided regions, in which the dual touch input is received.
[0030] As described above, when receiving a dual touch input to tap the first or second region, the controller 180 displays a preset operation image on the first or second display unit. side activated 252 (S345). In this case, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 may be, but not limited to, an image corresponding to a region of the operation image which is executed in last before entering a sleep mode, an image listing event information items that are not controlled by a user, or an image listing an application icon and / or a software gadget preset by the user. user. Although the operation image is displayed on the side display unit 252 upon receipt of a preset touch input through the first or second region of the front display unit 251. (S350), the controller 180 may perform an operation associated with the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 depending on the location of the received touch input (S355). In this case, the pre-set touch input may be, but not limited to, a short touch input, a long touch input, a dual touch input (tap), a touch-pull, or the like. That is, the controller 180 may select or execute an item of the operation image positioned on the same horizontal line as the point through which the touch input is received. Thus, when a side display region is narrow and thus it is difficult to touch the corresponding region or a touch sensor is not installed in the side display region and thus the corresponding region can not be touched, the Operation image displayed on the side display region can be easily controlled using the front display region. Although the operation according to operation 355 is performed, the control apparatus 180 may display information associated with the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 on the front display unit 251. .
[0031] In step 335, upon receipt of a dual touch input through the third region, the controller 180 displays a lock screen on the activated front and side display units 251 and 252. (S360). When a lock function is not set, the controller 180 may display a home screen on the activated front and side display units 251 and 252. Although the lock screen is displayed on the front and side display units 251 and 252, upon receiving a preset touch input through the first or second region of the front display unit 251 (S365), the control unit 180 performs an operation associated with the lock screen displayed on the front display unit 251 depending on the location of the received touch input (S370). For example, the controller 180 may display information associated with an object of a point through which the touch input is received on the side display unit 252 and perform a modification function and thereby after.
[0032] As described above, the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention can select a side display unit in which an image is to be activated, depending on a location of the touch input of tap on the front display unit, and may display a preset operation picture on the activated side display unit.
[0033] Fig. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of the mobile terminal 250 shown in FIG. 2C.
[0034] Referring to Fig. 4, the controller 180 displays an operation image corresponding to a menu, operation, etc., which are selected according to a user command, on the front display unit 251. or all display units 251 and 252.
[0035] Although the operation image is displayed, if an external key for entry into a sleep mode is selected or a predetermined time elapses without any user input, the controller 180 switches a mode of operation of the mobile terminal 250 from an active mode to a sleep mode for energy conservation, etc. (S410).
[0036] In the sleep mode, upon receiving a plurality of preset touch inputs through a first region (i.e., a left region) of the front display unit 251 (S415), the controller 180 can activate only the first side display unit 252b disposed on the left region of the terminal body (S420). Here, the plurality of preset touch inputs refer to an association of a plurality of touch inputs that are sequentially input according to a predetermined hierarchy by a user on a plurality of points positioned in the corresponding region of the unit. display before 251. In the sleep mode, upon receiving the plurality of preset touch inputs 20 through a second region (i.e., a right region) of the front display unit 251 ( S425), the controller 180 can activate only the second side display unit 252a disposed on a right region of the terminal body (S430). Furthermore, in the sleep mode, upon receiving the plurality of preset touch inputs via a third region (i.e., a central region) of the front display unit 251 (S435 ), the control apparatus 180 can activate the front display unit 251 and the side display units 252a and 252b which are included in the terminal body (S440). According to another embodiment of the present invention, the third region of the front display unit 251 is divided into two regions, and the control unit 180 can activate all the display units 251 and 252 or activate only the front display unit 251 according to a location of the divided regions, wherein the plurality of touch inputs is received.
[0037] As described above, upon receipt of the plurality of preset touch inputs through the first or second region, the controller 180 displays a preset operation image on the first or second region. first or second activated side display unit 252a or 252b (S445). In this case, the operation image displayed on the first or second side display unit 252 may be, but not limited to, an image corresponding to a region of the operation image which is performed last before entering a sleep mode, an image listing event information items that are not controlled by a user, or an image listing an application icon 10 and / or a preset software gadget by the user. Although the operation image is displayed on the side display unit 252, upon receiving a preset touch input through the first or second region of the front display unit 251 ( S450), the controller 180 may perform an operation associated with the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 depending on the location of the received touch input (S455). In this case, the pre-set touch input may be, but not limited to, a short touch input, a long touch input, a dual touch input (tape), a touch-pull, or the like. Further, the controller 180 may display information associated with the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 on the display unit before 251. Thus, when a region of lateral display is narrow and thus it is difficult to touch the corresponding region or a touch sensor is not installed in the lateral display region and thus the corresponding region can not be touched, the operation image displayed on the Lateral display region 25 can be easily controlled using the front display region. In operation 435, upon receiving the plurality of preset touch inputs through the third region, the controller 180 stops a screen lock function and simultaneously displays a home screen on the front and side display units enabled 251 and 252 (S460).
[0038] Although the home screen is displayed on the front and side display units 251 and 252, upon receipt of a preset touch input through the first and / or second regions of the display unit. In the front display 251 (S465), the controller 180 performs a home screen operation according to a location of the received touch input (S470). For example, the controller 180 may perform a home screen modification function using the two side display regions. As described above, the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention may select a side display unit in which an image is to be activated, based on a combination of a plurality of touch inputs that are sequentially input through a region of a front display unit, and may display a preset operation image on the activated side display unit.
[0039] Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying a last execution image on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 5, when an external key for entry into a sleep mode is selected or a predetermined time elapses without any user input, the mobile terminal 250 can convert an operating mode to a mode. sleep, from an active mode, for energy conservation, etc. In the sleep mode, upon receipt of a dual touch input 520 to tap a right region 510 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 only activates the side display unit 252a arranged on the right region of the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined execution image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the execution image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image corresponding to a region of an operation image that is executed last before entering a sleep mode by the For example, as shown in Fig. 5 (a), the mobile terminal 250 may display a web page image 530 corresponding to a left region of a web page image that is executed last before a sleep mode on the right side display unit 252a. Although the web page image 530 is displayed on the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a dual touch input 540 to tap the right region 510 of the front display unit 251, the The mobile terminal 250 may select an item 531 of the web page image 530 positioned on the same horizontal line as the point through which the dual touch input 540 is received. When selecting the corresponding article 531, the mobile terminal 250 can activate the display unit before 251. In addition, in order to provide information corresponding to the selected article 531 in the form of a preview, the mobile terminal 250 may display a pop-up window (not shown) or a preview window 550 having a speech bubble shape, which includes the corresponding information, on a region of the front display unit 251.
[0040] Although the preview window 550 having a speech bubble shape is displayed on the front display unit 251, upon receipt of the touch input (not shown) to tap a boundary of the preview window 550 the mobile terminal 250 can close the corresponding preview window 550 and then disable the display unit before 251.
[0041] As shown in Fig. 5 (c), upon receiving a touch input 560 to tap on an inner portion of the preview window 550, the mobile terminal 250 may activate the other side display unit. 252b and then display a web page image 570 including information corresponding to the selected item 531 on all the display units 251 and 252.
[0042] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal 250 may display the web page image 570 including information corresponding to the selected item 531 only on the display unit before 251. In this case, the mobile terminal 250 can deactivate the activated side display unit 252a.
[0043] Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying uncontrolled event information items on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a display unit. front display in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 6A, in a sleep mode, when receiving a dual touch input 620 to tap a right region 610 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can only activate the side display unit 252a disposed in a right region of the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image for listing event information items that are not controlled by a user.
[0045] For example, as shown in (b) of Fig. 6A, the mobile terminal 250 may display an operation image 630 including a first icon 631 corresponding to a missed call, a second icon 633 corresponding to a non-text message. controlled, and a third icon 635 corresponding to an uncontrolled agenda on the right side display unit 252a.
[0046] Although the operation image 630 is displayed on the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a dual touch input 640 to tap the right region 610 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select the second icon 633 of the operation image 630 positioned on the same horizontal line as the point through which the dual touch input 640 is received. When the corresponding icon 633 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the display unit before 251. In addition, in order to provide message information corresponding to the selected icon 633 in the form of a preview, the mobile terminal 250 can display a preview window 650 having a pop-up window shape or speech bubble (not shown), which includes the corresponding message information, on a region of the display unit before 251. Although the preview window 650 having a pop-up window shape is displayed on the front display unit 251, upon receipt of a dual touch input (not shown) to tap a left / right boundary of the preview window 650, the mobile terminal 250 can close the preview window 650 and then disable the display unit before 251. As shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 6A, when receiving a dual touch input 660 to tap on the left / right boundaries of the preview window 650, the mobile terminal 250 can perform a fast action of a message controlled through the preview window 650. Namely, the mobile terminal 250 may display a message input window 670 and a keyboard window 675, to respond to the received message, on the display unit before 251. According to another embodiment of the present invention, when event information controlled through a preview window is missed call information, the mobile terminal 250 may display a call execution window for send a call to the other party of the missed call on the display unit before 251. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, when controlled event information By way of a preview window are predetermined information, the mobile terminal 250 can modify the corresponding calendar or display an execution window to transmit the corresponding agenda to other persons. Although not shown, when receiving a dual touch input (not shown) to tap an inner portion of the preview window 650, the mobile terminal 250 may activate the other side display unit. 252b and then display a message receiving image including an entire content of an uncontrolled message on the front and side display units 251 and 252. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal 250 may display a message receiving image including an entire content of an uncontrolled message only on the front display unit 251. In this case, the mobile terminal 250 may deactivate the activated side display unit 252a. Referring to Fig. 6B, while the pop-up windows 670 and 675 for the fast action are displayed on the front display unit 251, upon receipt of a dual touch input 680 to tap a left region 611 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can display clipboard information 690 attached to a response message on the left side display unit 252b. Although the clipboard information 690 is displayed, upon receipt of a touch input 695 to tap the left region 611 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select a press article paper 691 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch input 695 is received.
[0047] When the corresponding clipboard article 691 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 can insert a thumbnail image 693 corresponding to the selected clipboard article into the pop-up window 670 displayed on the front display unit. 251.
[0048] Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying application icons and / or widgets preset on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a unit. front display in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0049] Referring to Fig. 7, in a sleep mode, upon receipt of a dual touch input 720 to tap on a right region 710 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may activate only the side display unit 252a included in a right region of the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image including an application icon and / or a software gadget preset by a user. For example, as shown in Fig. 7 (b), the mobile terminal 250 may display an operation image 730 including a camera icon of 20 shots 731, a card icon 733, an icon of call 735, a message icon 737, and a weather software widget 739 on the right side display unit 252a. Although the operation image 730 is displayed on the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a dual touch input 740 to tap the right region 710 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select the meteorological software widget 739 of the operation image 730, positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the dual touch input 740 is received. When selecting the meteorological software gadget 739, the mobile terminal 250 activates the display unit before 251. In addition, in order to provide information corresponding to the meteorological software gadget 739 in the form of a preview, the mobile terminal 250 can display a preview window 750 having a pop-up window or speech bubble shape (not shown), which includes meteorological information, on a region of the display unit before 251. Although the preview window 750 presenting a pop-up window shape is displayed on the front display unit 251, upon receipt of a dual touch input (not shown) to tap on the left / right boundaries of the preview window 750, the terminal mobile 250 can close the corresponding preview window 750 and then disable the display unit before 251. When receiving the d Alternatively, by touching (not shown) the left / right limits of the preview window 750, the mobile terminal 250 may perform a preset fast action in response to controlled information through the preview window 750. As shown in Fig. 7 (c), upon receipt of a dual touch input 760 to tap on an inner portion of the preview window 750, the mobile terminal 250 may activate the other display unit 15 252b and then display an execution image 770 of the corresponding software gadget 739 on all the display units 251 and 252. Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams for the explanation of an operation for performing a function associated with a lock screen in response to a touch input received via a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. invention. Referring to Fig. 8, in a sleep mode, upon receiving a dual touch input 820 to tap on a central region 810 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may activate the front display unit 251 and side display unit 252 which are included in the terminal body. Further, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated front and side display units 251 and 252. In this case, an operation image 830 displayed on all the display units 251 and 252 may be a lock screen including current time, weather information, or the like.
[0050] Although the lock screen 830 is displayed on all the display units 251 and 252, upon receipt of a dual touch input 840 to tap on a right region 811 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may display an image 850 including information associated with a time information object 845 of the touched point on the right side display unit 252a. Although the image 850 of the object information is displayed on the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a dual touch input to tap the right region 811 of the front display unit 251. , the mobile terminal 250 can perform an operation to control the image 850 of the object information displayed on the side display unit 252a according to a location of the received touch input. As shown in Figs. 8 (d) and 8 (e), when receiving a dual touch input 860 to tap a left region 812 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may display an image 870 including information associated with an alarm information object 865 of the touched point on the left side display unit 252b. Although the image 870 of the object information is displayed on the side display unit 252b, upon receipt of a dual touch input 880 to tap the left region 812 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can perform an operation to control the image 870 of the object information displayed on the side display unit 252b according to a location of the received touch input.
[0051] According to another embodiment of the present invention, with reference to FIG. 9, in a sleep mode, upon receipt of a dual touch input 920 to tap a central region 910 of the unit of FIG. front display 251, the mobile terminal 250 can activate the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 which are included in the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a lock screen 930 on the activated front and side display units 251 and 252. Although the lock screen 930 is displayed on all the display units 251 and 252, upon receiving a preset touch input through a right region 911 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 displays information associated with a complex object 945 of the touched point on the lateral display unit 252a included in a right region of the terminal body.
[0052] For example, as shown in Figs. 9 (b) and 9 (c), upon receipt of a dual touch input 940 to tap the right region 911 of the front display unit 251, the Mobile terminal 250 may divide and display an image 950 associated with a time information object and a meteorological information object of the touched point on the right side display unit 252a. Fig. 10 is a diagram for explaining an operation for displaying a last execution image on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0053] Referring to FIG. 10, in a sleep mode, upon receipt of a plurality of touch inputs 1020 to sequentially tap at four points positioned in a right region 1011 of the front display unit 251 according to FIG. a predetermined hierarchy, the mobile terminal 250 only activates the side display unit 252a included in a right region included in the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may terminate a screen lock function and simultaneously display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image corresponding to an image that is last executed before the mobile terminal 250 enters a sleep mode.
[0054] For example, as shown in Fig. 10 (b), the mobile terminal 250 may display a web page image 1030 corresponding to a left region of a web page image that is executed last before entering the web page image. a sleep mode, on the right side display unit 252a. Although the web page image 1030 displays the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a touch input 1040 to tap the right region 1011 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select an article 1031 of the web page image 1030 positioned on the same horizontal line as the point through which the touch input 1040 is received. When the corresponding item 1031 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the display unit before 251. In addition, in order to provide information corresponding to the selected item 1031 as a preview, the mobile terminal 250 may display a preview window 1050 having a speech bubble shape, which includes the corresponding information, on a region of the front display unit 251. Although the preview window 1050 having a speech bubble shape is displayed on the screen. front display unit 251, upon receipt of the touch input (not shown) to tap on a boundary of the preview window 1050, the mobile terminal 250 can close the corresponding preview window 1050 and then disable the display. front display unit 251. As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when receiving a touch input 1060 to tap on an inside part In the preview window 1050, the mobile terminal 250 can activate the other side display unit 252b and then display a web page image 1070 including information corresponding to the selected item 1031 on all the display units. 251 and 252. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image last executed is described by way of example of an operation image displayed on the activated side display unit 252a while a plurality Pre-set touch inputs are received, but embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 above, the operation image displayed on the activated side display unit may be an image including event information items that are not User-controlled control or image including an application icon and / or a user-preset software gadget. Figures 11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining an operation for performing a function associated with a home screen in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 11, in a sleep mode, upon receipt of a plurality of touch inputs 1120 to tap at four points positioned in a right region 1110 of the front display unit 251 according to a hierarchy predetermined, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 which are included in the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a home screen 1130 on the activated front and side display units 251 and 252. In this case, it is assumed that the home screen 1130 displayed on all units 251 and 252 is a fourth of seven home screens. Although the fourth home screen 1130 is displayed on all display units 251 and 252, upon receipt of multiple touch inputs 1140 to type 5 on a left region 1112 and a right region 1111 of the home unit. before the display 251, the mobile terminal 250 enters a home screen modification mode. In this case, as shown in Fig. 11 (c), the mobile terminal 250 can display the fourth home screen 1130 on the front display unit 251, display a region 1150 of a third screen of home present on the left 10 of the current home screen on the left side display unit 252b, and display a region 1160 of a fifth home screen present on the right of the current home screen on the right side display unit 252a. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal 250 may display regions of a plurality of home screens present on the left of the current home screen on the side display unit. 252b and display regions of a plurality of home screens positioned on the right of the current home screen on the right side display unit 252a. In the home screen editing mode, upon receipt of a dual touch input 1170 to tap the right region 1111 of the display unit 20 before 251, the mobile terminal 250 can display windows of preview, from first to third, 1181, 1183, and 1185 formed by reducing the size of home screens, from one fifth to one seventh, positioned on the right of the current home screen, respectively on the display unit before 251. After an icon 1190 of a plurality of icons included in the fourth home screen 1130 is touched, upon receipt of a user input 1195 to fire on the second preview window 1183, the mobile terminal 250 can move the drawn icon 1190 to a specific position of the sixth home screen. In this case, when the drawn icon 1190 is moved near the second preview window 1183, the mobile terminal 250 can enlarge and display a size of the second preview window to easily insert the corresponding icon. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a procedure for entering a home screen modification mode in response to multiple touch inputs via left / right regions of a home unit. front display can be omitted. Therefore, while a home screen is displayed on all display units, when receiving a dual touch input to tap on a right region of a front display unit, the mobile terminal 250 may display a home screen modification image on the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252, as shown in Fig. 11 (d). According to another embodiment of the present invention, with reference to FIG. 12, in a sleep mode, upon receipt of a plurality of preset touch inputs 1220 through a central region 1210 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252 which are included in the terminal body. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a fourth home screen 112 on all enabled display units 251 and 252. Although the fourth home screen 1230 is displayed on all display units 251 and 252 when upon receipt of multiple touch inputs 1240 to tap on a left region 1212 and a right region 1211 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 enters a home screen modification mode. As shown in Fig. 12 (c), the mobile terminal 250 may display the fourth home screen 1230 on the front display unit 251, display a region 1250 of the third home screen positioned on the left of the current home screen on the left side display unit 252b, and display a region 1260 of the fifth home screen positioned to the right of the current home screen on the side display unit right 252a. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a preview window 1270 to group icons selected by a user on a region of the display unit before 251. Although the preview window 1270 is displayed on the display unit, Before displaying 251, it is possible to change an image between home screens via fast left / right shot entries. When a user selects an icon 1280 to be grouped by the user, upon receipt of a user input 1285 to fire and drop on the preview window 1270, the mobile terminal 250 moves the corresponding icon 1280 up to the preview window 1270. Then, upon receiving the touch input (not shown) to tap a boundary of the preview window 1270, the mobile terminal 250 may close a preview window and then display a group folder 1290 including corresponding icons on the fourth home screen 1230. Fig. 13 is a diagram for explanation of a control operation of another electronic apparatus 400 which is connected to the mobile terminal 250 by cable or wireless in response to a touch input received through a front display unit in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 13, while connected to the electronic device 400 by cable or wireless, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 1310 on the front display unit 251 and the communication unit. 252 side display according to a user order, etc. Although the operation image 1310 is displayed, upon receipt of the dual touch input 1020 to tap on a right region 1311 of the front display unit 251 or a plurality of touch inputs (not shown) of sequentially typing on the right region 1311 according to a predetermined hierarchy, the mobile terminal 250 displays menu icons 1321, 1323, and 1325 associated with the electronic apparatus 400 which is connected to the mobile terminal 250 by cable or wireless, on the right side display unit 252a.
[0055] Although the menu icons 1321, 1323, and 1325 are displayed on the side display unit 252a, upon receipt of a touch input 1330 to tap the right region 1311 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select a menu icon 1321 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch input 1330 is received.
[0056] When the corresponding menu icon 1321 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 displays a pop-up window 1340 corresponding to the selected menu icon 1321 on a region of the display unit before 251. In addition, by the Through the touch input 1350 on the pop-up window 1340, the mobile terminal 250 can control an operation associated with the electronic apparatus 400 which is connected to the mobile terminal 250 by cable or wireless. Fig. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the mobile terminal 250 shown in FIG. 2D. Referring to Fig. 14, the controller 180 displays an operation image corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the front display unit 251 or all the display units 251 and 252. Although the operation image is displayed, whether an external key for entry into a sleep mode is selected or a predetermined time flows without any user input, the controller 180 converts a mode of operation of the mobile terminal 250 into a sleep mode, from an active mode, for energy conservation, etc. (S1410). In the sleep mode, the controller 180 detects at least one magnet installed in a quick cover and detects whether the protective cover 300 is closed or open (S1415). As a result of the detection, while the protective cover 300 is closed, the mobile terminal 250 can activate a display region corresponding to the fast window 320 according to a user order, etc. That is, upon receiving a dual touch input to tap a first region (i.e., a left region) of the front display unit 251, exposed through the quick window 320 (S1420), the Control unit 180 can only activate the left side display unit 252b corresponding to the quick window 320 (S1425). In the sleep mode, when receiving a dual touch input via a second region (i.e., a right region) of the front display unit 251, exposed through the quick window 320 (S1430), the controller 180 can only activate the right side display unit 252a corresponding to the fast window 320 (S1435). In addition, in the sleep mode, upon receiving a dual touch input via a third region (i.e., a central region) of the front display unit 251, exposed through the fast window 320 (S1440), the controller 180 may activate all the display units 251, 252a, and 252b corresponding to a fast window (S1445). According to another embodiment of the present invention, upon receiving a plurality of tap inputs sequentially tap on a plurality of points within a corresponding region in a predetermined hierarchy, instead of a double touch input to tap on regions, from a first to a third, the control device 180 can activate a display unit corresponding to the fast window and can simultaneously stop the screen lock.
[0057] As described above, upon receiving a dual touch input to tap the first or second region of the front display unit 251, the controller 180 displays a preset operation image. on the first or second activated side display unit 252 (S1450). In this case, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 may be, but not limited to, an image for listing event information items that are not controlled. by a user, an image for listing an application icon and / or a user-preset widget, an image for listing a plurality of home screens, or an image for listing operation images currently in use. multiple tasks.
[0058] Although the operation image is displayed on the first or second side display unit 252 when receiving a preset touch input via a first or second region of the fast window (S1455 ), the control apparatus 180 performs an operation associated with an operation image displayed on the side display unit 252 as a function of a received touch input (S1460). In this case, the pre-set touch input may be, but not limited to, a short touch input, a long touch input, a dual touch input (tape), a touch-pull, or the like. That is, the controller 180 may select or execute an item of an operation image positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch input is received. Thus, when a side display region is narrow, and thus it is difficult to touch the corresponding region, or a touch sensor is not installed in the side display region, and so the corresponding region can not be When touched, the operation image displayed on the lateral display region can be easily controlled using the front display region. In operation 1440, upon receiving a dual touch input through the third region of the front display unit 251, exposed through the quick window 320, the controller 180 may display a lock screen on the front and side display units 251 and 252 corresponding to the quick window 320 (S1465). When a lock function is not set, the controller 180 may display a home screen on the front and side display units 251 and 252.
[0059] Although the lock screen is displayed on the front and side display units 251 and 252 when receiving a preset touch input through the first or second region of the quick window (S1470) , the controller 180 performs an operation associated with the lock screen displayed on the front display unit 251 as a function of a position of the received touch input 10 (S1475). According to another embodiment of the present invention, when receiving a dual touch input or a plurality of preset touch inputs through a front display region without dividing a display region Prior to being exposed through the three-region fast window, the mobile terminal 100 may display a lock screen on the front display unit corresponding to the fast window and display a preset operation image on side display units. left / right corresponding to the quick window. As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal may select a side display unit 20 with an image to be activated according to a position of a touch input of tap on a front display unit exposed through a quick window and display a preset operation image on the activated side display unit. Fig. 15 is a diagram for explaining an operation of displaying application icons and / or widgets preset on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a fast window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 15, in a sleep mode and a state in which a protective cover is closed, upon receipt of a dual touch input 1520 to tap a straight region 1511 of the display before 251, the mobile terminal 250 activates only the right side display unit 252a corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image including an application icon and / or a software gadget preset by a user. For example, as shown in Fig. 15 (b), an operation image 1530 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include a clock icon 1531, a weather icon 1533, an icon of 1535, and a calendar icon 1537. As shown in Fig. 15 (c), when receiving an input 1540 to touch and tug on the right region 1511 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select the clock icon 1531 of the operation image 1530, positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch and pull input 1540 is received. When the clock icon 1531 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display an execution image 1545 corresponding to the clock icon 1531 on the activated front display unit 251. As shown in Fig. 15 (d), when receiving an input 1550 to touch and pull on the right region 1511 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select the meteorological icon 1533 of the operation image 1530, set on the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch-and-pull input 1550 is received. When the meteorological icon 1533 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display an execution image 1555 corresponding to the meteorological icon 1533 on the activated front display unit 251. As shown in Fig. 15 (e), when receiving an input 1560 to touch and pull the right region 1511 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select the calendar icon 1537 of the operation image 1530, set to the same horizontal line as a point through which the touch and pull input 1560 is received. When the calendar icon 1537 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the quick window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display an execution image 1565 corresponding to the calendar icon 1537, on the activated front display unit 251. Figure 16 is a diagram for the explanation of an operation for displaying a list of currently multitasked images on a side display unit 5 in response to a touch input received via a fast window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. invention. Referring to Fig. 16, in a sleep mode and a state in which a protective cover is closed, upon receipt of a dual touch input 1620 to tap a left region 1612 of the display unit before 251, the mobile terminal 250 only activates the left side display unit 252b corresponding to a fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252b. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252b may be a list of currently multi-tasked images. For example, as shown in Fig. 16 (b), an operation image 1630 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include thumbnail images, from first to third, 1631, 1633, and 1635 corresponding to currently multi-task operation images. As shown in Fig. 16 (c), upon receiving a dual touch input 1640 to tap on the left region 1612 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select the third image thumbnail 1635 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the dual touch input 1640 is received. When the third thumbnail image 1635 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a map image 1645 corresponding to the third thumbnail image 1635 on the activated front display unit 251. As shown in Fig. 16 (d), when receiving a dual touch input 1650 to tap the left region 1612 of the display unit 30 before 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select the second thumbnail image 1633 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the double touch input 1650 is received.
[0060] 3022649 When the second thumbnail image 1633 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to a fast window. Further, the mobile terminal 250 may display a gallery image 1655 corresponding to the second thumbnail image 1633 on the activated front display unit 251. As shown in Fig. 16 (e), when receiving a dual touch input 1660 to tap on the left region 1612 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select the first thumbnail image 1631 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the 10 double touch input 1660 is received. When the first thumbnail image 1631 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to a fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display an IM image 1665 corresponding to the first thumbnail image 1631 on the activated front display unit 251. Fig. 17 is a diagram for explaining an operation to display uncontrolled event information items on a side display unit in response to a touch input received through a fast window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 17, in a sleep mode and a state in which a protective cover is closed, upon receipt of a dual touch input 1720 to tap on a straight region 1711 of the display unit before 251, the mobile terminal 250 activates only the right side display unit 252a corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may correspond to event information items that are not controlled by a user. For example, as shown in Fig. 17 (b), an operation image 1730 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include alarm icons, from a first to a fourth, 1731, 1733, 1735, and 1737 corresponding to uncontrolled event information articles.
[0061] As shown in Fig. 17 (c), upon receipt of a dual touch input 1740 to tap on the right region 1711 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select an icon 1731, which is positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the dual touch input 1740 is received. When the missed call icon 1731 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the quick window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a caller list image 1745 corresponding to the missed call icon 1731 on the activated front display unit 251. As shown in FIG. ), upon receiving a dual touch input 1750 to tap on the right region 1711 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select an uncontrolled instant messaging icon 1733 positioned on the same horizontal line that a point through which the dual touch input 1750 is received. When the unmonitored instant messaging icon 1733 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the quick window. Further, the mobile terminal 250 may display an operation image 1755 corresponding to the uncontrolled instant messaging icon 1733 on the activated front display unit 251. In addition, as shown in FIG. e), upon receiving a dual touch input 1760 to tap the right region 1711 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 may select an unchecked SNS icon 1737 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the dual touch input 1760 is received. When the corresponding SNS icon 1737 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display an operation image 1765 corresponding to the SNS icon 1737 on the activated front display unit 251.
[0062] Fig. 18 is a diagram for explaining an operation for listing a home screen on a side display unit in response to a touch input received via a quick window in a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[0063] Referring to Fig. 18, in a sleep mode and a state in which a protective cover is closed, upon receipt of a dual touch input 1820 to tap a straight region 1811 of the control unit. Before the display 251, the mobile terminal 250 activates only the right side display unit 252a corresponding to a fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a predetermined operation image on the activated side display unit 252a. Here, the operation image displayed on the side display unit 252a may be an image for listing a plurality of home screens. For example, as shown in Figs. 18 (b) and 18 (d), an operation image 1830 displayed on the side display unit 252a may include first to fourth thumbnail images. , 1831, 1833, 1835, and 1837 corresponding to home screens, from the first to the fourth. As shown in Figs. 18 (b) and 18 (c), when the first thumbnail image 1831 is touched while opening a quick cover or the quick cover is opened while the first thumbnail image 1831 is touched, the terminal mobile 250 may display a first home screen 1840 corresponding to the first thumbnail image 1831 on the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252. According to another embodiment of the present invention, like this 18 (d) and 18 (e), when receiving a dual touch input 1850 to tap on the right region 1811 of the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can select the first thumbnail image 1831 positioned on the same horizontal line as a point through which the dual touch input 1850 is received.
[0064] When the first thumbnail image 1831 is selected, the mobile terminal 250 activates the front display unit 251 corresponding to the fast window. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 may display a first home screen 1860 corresponding to the first thumbnail image 1831 on the activated front display unit 251. In this state, when the quick cover is open, the mobile terminal 250 may enlarge the first home screen 1860 and display the first enlarged home screen 1860 on the front display unit 251 and the side display unit 252.
[0065] Fig. 19 is a diagram for explaining an operation for providing additional information associated with a main image on a side display unit according to an operation for opening and closing a protective cover.
[0066] Referring to Fig. 19, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 1910 corresponding to a menu, operation, etc., which are selected according to a user command, on the display unit before 251. In in this case, it is assumed that a main image 1710 displayed on the front display unit 251 is an ebook execution image.
[0067] Although the e-book execution image 1910 is displayed, if the protection cover 300 is quickly closed and then opened, the mobile terminal 250 can display additional information associated with the e-book execution image 1910 on the right / left side display units 252a and 252b. For example, as shown in Fig. 19 (c), the mobile terminal 250 can display 1920 content information on the side display unit 252b and display 1930 bookmark information on the display unit. right side 252a. When a predetermined time elapses after the additional information is displayed, the mobile terminal 250 can disable the right / left side display units 252a and 252b, as shown in Fig. 19 (d). Fig. 20 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal to provide additional information associated with a main image to a side display unit according to an operation for partially opening and closing a protective cover. With reference to Figs. 20 (a) and 20 (b), while the protective cover 300 is closed, the mobile terminal 250 displays an execution image 2010 corresponding to a meteorological software widget on the front display unit 251 and displays an application icon and / or a preset software gadget 2020 on the right side display unit 252a. In this state, when a quick cover 2030 to cover the right side display unit 252a is open, the mobile terminal 250 can display additional information 2040 associated with the execution image 2010 on the display unit. right side display 252a. With reference to Figs. 20 (c) and 20 (d), while the protective cover 300 is closed, the mobile terminal 250 displays an execution image 2050 corresponding to a music icon on the display unit. before 251 and displaying an application icon and / or a preset software gadget 2020 on the right side display unit 252a. In this case, when the quick cover 2030 to cover the right side display unit 252a is open, the mobile terminal 250 can display additional information 2060 associated with the execution image 2050 on the display unit. right side 252a. Figs. 21 to 27 are diagrams for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 21 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal to provide notification information corresponding to an event received when the event is received during use of a front display unit. Referring to Fig. 21, in a horizontal mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2110 corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the front display unit 251. Although the operation image 2110 is displayed on the front display unit 251, upon receipt of an event such as a call, a message, a email, etc., the mobile terminal 250 displays notification information corresponding to the event on the side display unit 252.
[0068] For example, as shown in Fig. 21 (b), while receiving a message, the mobile terminal 250 may display a message icon 2120 and some content 2125 of the corresponding message. Then, upon further reception of another message, the mobile terminal 250 may display message icons 2120 and 2130 and some corresponding contents 2125 and 2135 of the message on the first side display unit 252b in list form. as shown in Figure 21 (c). According to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 21 (d), upon receiving a message, the mobile terminal 250 displays a message icon 2140 on the first display unit. lateral 252b. Then, upon additional reception of another message, the mobile terminal 250 may display a flag 2145 indicating the number of messages received on the message icon 2140, as shown in Fig. 21 (e). Although not shown, while operation image 2110 is displayed on all display units 251 and 252, upon receipt of an event, mobile terminal 250 may display corresponding notification information. to the event on the side display unit 252 in on-screen display (OSD) form. Fig. 22 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for controlling notification information displayed on a side display unit during use of a front display unit. Referring to Fig. 22, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2210 corresponding to a menu, operation, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the display unit before 251. Although the operation image 2210 is displayed on the display unit before 251, when receiving an event such as a call, a message, an email etc., the mobile terminal 250 displays notification icons corresponding to the icons on the side display unit 252. For example, as shown in Fig. 22 (a), the mobile terminal 250 displays an icon of message 2210, a web icon 2220, and an instant messaging icon 2230 on the right side display unit 252a. Upon receipt of user input 2240 to tap the 25 Web 2220 icon or to touch and drag along a boundary, the mobile terminal 250 may display notification information 2250 corresponding to the web icon 2220 on the left side display unit 252b. Then, continuously, upon receipt of a user input 2260 to tap the instant messaging icon 2230 or to touch and drag along a boundary, the mobile terminal 250 may display notification information 2270. corresponding to the instant messaging icon 2230 on the left side display unit 252b, as shown in Fig. 22 (c). According to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 22 (d), the mobile terminal 250 can simultaneously display first notification information 2280 corresponding to the web icon 2220 and second information of 2290 notification corresponding to the instant messaging icon 2230 on the left side display unit 252b.
[0069] Fig. 23 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for controlling notification information displayed on a side display unit during use of a front display unit. Referring to Fig. 23, in a horizontal mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2310 corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the display unit before 251. Although the operation image 2310 is displayed on the display unit before 251, when receiving an event such as a call, a message, an email , etc., the mobile terminal 250 displays notification information 2320 corresponding to the event on the side display unit 252. As shown in Fig. 23 (a), after the display unit When receiving a user input 2330 to pull in one direction to the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can display an operation image 2340 associated with a notification event on the other hand. the side display unit 252. As shown in Fig. 23 (b), after the side display unit 252 is touched, upon receipt of a user input 2350 to pull in a direction to the left, the mobile terminal 250 can perform a delete operation n of the notification information 2320 displayed on the side display unit 252. As shown in Fig. 23 (c), after the side display unit 252 is touched, upon receipt of a user input 2360 to pull in a direction to the right, the mobile terminal 250 may display an options menu 2370 associated with a notification event on a region of the display unit before 251. Figure 24 is a schematic for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for moving an operation image displayed on a side display unit to a side display unit.
[0070] Referring to Fig. 24, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2410 corresponding to a menu, operation, etc., which are selected according to a user command, on the front display unit 251. After the front display unit 251 is touched, upon receipt of a user input 2420 to pull in a direction to the right, the mobile terminal 250 may display an application icon 2430 corresponding to the image 2410 operation on the right side display unit 252a. In this case, the mobile terminal 250 can disable the front display unit 251. After the front display unit 251 is touched, upon receipt of a user input 2440 to pull in a direction to the left, the mobile terminal 250 may display an image 2450 corresponding to a region of the operation image 2410 on the left side display unit 252b. That is, in a direction of a touch-pull received through the front display unit 251, an application that is currently executed on the front display unit 251 can be displayed on the unit. 252 lateral display in the form of icon or image. Fig. 25 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for swapping an operation image displayed on a front display unit and an operation image displayed on a side display unit.
[0071] Referring to Fig. 25, in a horizontal mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays a first operation image 2510 corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the display unit before 251. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a second operation image 2520 including notification information corresponding to an event received on the side display unit 252. After the Lateral display unit 252 is touched, upon user input 2530 to fire on to the front display unit 251, the mobile terminal 250 can exchange displayed positions of the first operation picture 2510 and the second operation image 2520, as shown in Fig. 25 (b).
[0072] According to another embodiment, the mobile terminal 250 can divide the front display unit 251 into two regions, display the second operation image 2520 in a left region, and display the first operation image 2510 in a second region. right region, as shown in Fig. 25 (c).
[0073] Fig. 26 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a mobile terminal for controlling notification information displayed on a side display unit when both side surfaces of a terminal body are inputted.
[0074] Referring to Fig. 26, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2610 corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the display unit before 251. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a notification icon 2620 corresponding to an event received on the side display unit 252.
[0075] When receiving input user input 2630 from both side surfaces of a terminal body, mobile terminal 250 may display notification information 2640 corresponding to notification icon 2620 to a region of the unit. front display 251 in the form of a speech bubble or pop-up window, as shown in Fig. 26 (b).
[0076] Then, upon receiving a user input 2650 for re-inputting both side surfaces of a terminal body, the mobile terminal 250 may delete the notification information 2640 displayed on a front display unit and the icon notification 2620 displayed on a side display unit. Fig. 27 is a diagram for explaining an operation, a mobile terminal, displaying notification information provided to a side display unit using different methods according to a display mode. a display unit. Referring to Fig. 27, in a vertical mode, the mobile terminal 250 displays an operation image 2710 corresponding to an operation, menu, or the like, selected according to a user order, etc. on the display unit before 251. In addition, the mobile terminal 250 displays a notification icon 2720 corresponding to an event received on the side display unit 252. Namely, in a vertical mode, notification information supplied to the side display unit 252 may be displayed as an icon.
[0077] When a display mode of a display unit is changed to a horizontal mode, from a vertical mode, depending on the rotation of a terminal body, the mobile terminal 250 may display notification information 2730 corresponding to an event received on the side display unit 252 as a list or text, as shown in Fig. 27 (b). Then, when rotating to the vertical mode, the mobile terminal 250 can convert the notification information into an icon form, from the list form. According to the aforementioned embodiments of the present invention, when a specific event is received during use of a front display unit, information associated with the corresponding event is provided to a side display unit, but it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various items of information other than the event may be provided to a side display unit.
[0078] The invention can also be embodied as computer readable codes on a computer readable recording medium. The computer readable recording medium is any data storage device that can store programs or data that can be read later by a computer system. Examples of the computer readable recording medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a read only memory (ROM), a memory vivid (RAM), CD-ROMs, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage devices, and a carrier wave such as transmission via the Internet, etc. In addition, the computer may include the control apparatus 180 of a terminal. The above embodiments must therefore be interpreted in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is to be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, not by the description above, and any changes within the meaning and equivalence range of the appended claims are intended to be included in it.

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Claims (20)
[0001]
REVENDICATIONS1. A mobile terminal (100), comprising: at least one display unit (151) disposed on a front surface and a side surface of a terminal body; and a control apparatus (180) configured to: upon receiving a preset touch input through a first display region disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in a sleep mode, activate a second predetermined display region according to a position of the received touch input; and controlling the display unit (151) to display a preset operation image on the second activated display region.
[0002]
The mobile terminal (100) of claim 1, wherein the display unit (202) is a flexible display unit.
[0003]
The mobile terminal (100) of claim 1, wherein, when the touch input is received through a left region of the first display region, the control apparatus (180) is configured to activate only a lateral display region arranged on the left of the terminal body.
[0004]
The mobile terminal (100) of claim 1, wherein, when the touch input is received through a right region of the first display region, the control apparatus (180) is configured to activate only a lateral display region arranged on the right of the terminal body.
[0005]
The mobile terminal (100) of claim 1, wherein, when the touch input is received through a central region of the first display region, the control apparatus (180) is configured to activate all display regions arranged on the terminal body.
[0006]
The mobile terminal (100) of claim 1, wherein the preset touch input is a dual touch input to tap the first display region or a plurality of touch inputs to sequentially tap on a plurality of points within the first display region according to a predetermined hierarchy.
[0007]
The mobile terminal (100) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein an operation image displayed on the activated lateral display region comprises at least one of an image corresponding to a region of an operation image which is executed last before entering a sleep mode, an image listing event information items that are not controlled by a user, or an image listing an application icon and / or a preset software gadget by the user.
[0008]
The mobile terminal (100) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the control apparatus (180), upon receiving a user input preset via a left or right region of the first region. display, is configured to perform an operation associated with an operation image displayed on the lateral display region according to a position received from the user input.
[0009]
The mobile terminal (100) according to claim 5, wherein an operation image displayed on all enabled display regions is a lock screen or a home screen.
[0010]
The mobile terminal device (100) according to claim 5, wherein the control apparatus (180), upon receiving a user preset input through at least one of the left and right regions of the first display region, is configured to perform an operation associated with an operation image displayed on all the display regions according to a position received from the user input.
[0011]
A method for controlling a mobile terminal (100) comprising at least one display unit (151) disposed on a front surface and a side surface of a terminal body, the method comprising: entering a communication mode sleep; Receiving a pre-set touch input via a first display region disposed on the front surface of the terminal body; activating a second predetermined display region according to a position of the received touch input; and displaying a preset operation image on the second activated display region.
[0012]
The method of claim 11, wherein the display unit (202) is a flexible display unit.
[0013]
The method of claim 11, wherein, when the touch input is received through a left region of the first display region, the activation includes activating only a display region. side located on the left of the terminal body.
[0014]
The method of claim 11, wherein, when the touch input is received through a right region of the first display region, the activation includes activating only a display region. located on the right of the terminal body.
[0015]
The method of claim 11, wherein, when the touch input is received through a central region of the first display region, the activation includes activating all the displayed display regions. on the terminal body.
[0016]
The method of claim 11, wherein the preset touch input is a dual touch input to tap on the first display region or a plurality of touch inputs to sequentially tap on a plurality of points within the first display region according to a predetermined hierarchy.
[0017]
The method of claim 13 or 14, wherein an operation image displayed on the activated side display region comprises at least one of an image corresponding to a region of an operation image that is executed at least one of an image corresponding to a region of an operation image that is executed at least once. The last before entering a sleep mode, an image listing event information items that are not controlled by a user, and an image listing an application icon and / or a gadget. software preset by the user. 5
[0018]
The method of claim 13 or 14, further comprising: upon receiving a preset user input through a left or right region of the first display region, performing an associated operation to an operation image displayed on the lateral display region according to a position received from the user input. 10
[0019]
The method of claim 15, wherein an operation image displayed on all activated display regions is a lock screen or a home screen. 15
[0020]
The method of claim 15, further comprising: upon receiving a preset user input through at least one of left and right regions of the first display region, performing a operation associated with an operation image displayed on all the display regions according to a position received from the user input.

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