KR20100039975A - Mobile terminal and method of providing map using same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for providing a map using the same. The present invention includes a first display step of displaying a map on the display unit provided in the mobile terminal; Selecting a first point having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map; And a second display step of displaying all points having a name belonging to the first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points, and a mobile terminal for implementing the same.

Description

Mobile terminal and method of providing map using same {Mobile Terminal And Method Of Providing Map Using Same}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of providing a map and a map providing method using the same.

As terminals, such as personal computers, laptops, and mobile phones, are diversified in functions, multimedia devices having complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, playing games, and receiving broadcasts are provided. ) Is implemented.

Terminal can move It may be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal, depending on whether it is present. The mobile terminal may be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

In order to support and increase the function of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and / or the software part of the terminal.

Recently, various terminals including mobile terminals provide complex and various functions, and thus, a map providing function is often supported. A map is a necessary element in providing traffic information as well as simple map information.

The map function provided by various terminals including the conventional mobile terminal includes only a very simple user interface. Therefore, it is not easy for a user to efficiently obtain various information through the provided map.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a map providing method using the same so that a user can easily access various pieces of information that can be provided through a map.

As a first aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a map display method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises: a first display step of displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; Selecting a first point having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map; And a second displaying step of displaying all points having a name belonging to the first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points.

As a second aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a map display method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; And displaying a list of all categories to which names corresponding to each of all points included in the displayed map belong, on the display unit.

As a third aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a method for displaying a map of a mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; Displaying a list of all categories of the map stored in the mobile terminal; Selecting any category from the list; And displaying every point having a name belonging to the selected category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points.

As a fourth aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a map display method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a first display step of displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; A second display step of displaying all points having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points; Receiving a command signal for commanding a category move; And a third displaying step of displaying all points having names belonging to a second category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points according to the received command signal.

As a fifth aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And displaying the map on the display, and when a first point having a name belonging to a first category is selected in the displayed map, distinguishing all points having a name belonging to the first category from the displayed map from other points. It includes a control unit to display.

As a sixth aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And a controller for displaying the map on the display and displaying a list of all categories to which names corresponding to each of all points included in the displayed map belong.

As a seventh aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And a control unit which displays a list of all categories stored in the memory on the display, and when any category of the list is selected, displays all points having a name belonging to the selected category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points. It is made to include.

As an eighth aspect of the present invention for realizing the above object, a mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a display; An input unit to receive a command signal from a user; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And displaying the map on the display, displaying all points having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points, and receiving a command signal for receiving category movement through the input unit. And a controller for displaying all points having a name belonging to a second category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points according to the command signal.

According to the mobile terminal and the map providing method using the same according to the present invention, the information that can be provided through the map is diversified, and the user can easily access the information without a complicated menu search or search process.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. In addition, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known function or configuration related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other.

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like.

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

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

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

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

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

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

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

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems that provide broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory unit 160.

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

The wireless internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless internet access, and the wireless internet module 113 may be internal or external to the mobile terminal 100. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The location information module 115 is a module for confirming or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. A representative example of the location information module is a GPS (Global Position System) module. According to the current technology, the GPS module 115 calculates information about a distance of one point (object) away from three or more satellites, and information on a time at which the distance information is measured, and then calculates the calculated distance information. By applying the trigonometric method to, three-dimensional positional information according to latitude, longitude, and altitude of one point (object) at one time can be calculated. Furthermore, a method of calculating position and time information using three satellites and correcting the error of the calculated position and time information using another satellite is also used. The GPS module 115 may continuously calculate the current position in real time and use the same to calculate speed information.

Referring to FIG. 1, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

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

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

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

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like. The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is used to generate an output related to sight, hearing, or tactile sense, and includes a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and a haptic module 154. Can be.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, the mobile terminal displays a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays photographed and / or received images, a UI, and a GUI.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display).

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be referred to as a transparent display. A representative example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be configured as a light transmissive structure. By this structure, the user can see the object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

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

When the display unit 151 and a sensor for detecting a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as a touch sensor) form a mutual layer structure (hereinafter, abbreviated as “touch screen”), the display unit 151 is an output device. It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have, for example, a form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

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

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

Referring to FIG. 1, a proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the mobile terminal or in the vicinity of the touch screen, which is surrounded by the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object present in the vicinity without using a mechanical contact by using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. Proximity sensors have a longer life and higher utilization than touch sensors.

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

When the touch screen is capacitive, the touch screen is configured to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field according to the proximity of the pointer. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of allowing the pointer to be recognized without being in contact with the touch screen so that the pointer is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch." The position where the proximity touch is performed by the pointer on the touch screen refers to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen when the pointer is in proximity proximity.

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

The sound output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory unit 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (for example, a call signal reception sound and a message reception sound) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

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

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

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may be used for the effects of stimulation by the arrangement of pins vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, the effect of the injection force of the air through the injection or inlet or the stimulation through the suction force, and the stimulation that rubs the skin surface. Various tactile effects may be generated, such as effects by stimulation through contact of electrodes, effects by stimulation using electrostatic force, and effects of reproducing a sense of warmth and heat using an endothermic or heat generating element.

The haptic module 154 may not only deliver the haptic effect through direct contact, but also implement the haptic effect through the muscle sense of the user's finger or arm. Two or more haptic modules 154 may be provided according to a configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory unit 160 may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory unit 160 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), Random Access Memory (RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) Magnetic Memory, Magnetic It may include a storage medium of at least one type of disk, optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory unit 160 on the Internet.

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

The identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the usage rights of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identify module (SIM), and a universal user authentication module ( Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through a port.

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

The control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. The controller 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for playing multimedia. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing a writing input or a drawing input performed on the touch screen as text and an image, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

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

According to a hardware implementation, embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing the functions. It may be implemented by the controller 180.

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

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

The disclosed portable terminal 100 has a terminal body in the form of a bar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be applied to various structures such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, a swivel type, and two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

The body includes a casing (casing, housing, cover, etc.) that forms an exterior. In this embodiment, the case may be divided into a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are built in the space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

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

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

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

The user input unit 130 is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal 100 and may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132. The manipulation units 131 and 132 may also be collectively referred to as manipulating portions, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates the tactile manner with a tactile feeling.

Content input by the first or second manipulation units 116 and 117 may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 116 receives a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 117 adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit 152 or the display unit 151. Command), such as switching to the touch recognition mode.

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

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

For example, the camera 121 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in the case of a video call. It is desirable to have a high pixel because there are many. The cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed on the terminal body to be rotatable or pop-up.

A flash 123 and a mirror 124 are further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 '. The flash 123 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 '. The mirror 124 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the camera 121 '.

The sound output unit 152 'may be further disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The sound output unit 152 ′ may implement a stereo function together with the sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.

In addition to the antenna for a call or the like, a broadcast signal reception antenna 124 may be additionally disposed on the side of the terminal body. The antenna 124 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

The terminal body is equipped with a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may be embedded in the terminal body or may be directly detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The rear case 102 may be further equipped with a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. Like the display unit 151, the touch pad 135 may also be configured to have a light transmission type. In this case, if the display unit 151 is configured to output visual information from both sides, the visual information may be recognized through the touch pad 135. The information output on both surfaces may be controlled by the touch pad 135. Alternatively, a display may be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135, and a touch screen may be disposed on the rear case 102.

The touch pad 135 operates in association with the display unit 151 of the front case 101. The touch pad 135 may be disposed in parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have the same or smaller size as the display unit 151.

Hereinafter, the operation of the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

Various types of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

In order to input such information, at least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement so as to be implemented in the form of a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a "soft key."

3A illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the front of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 may operate in an entire area or may be operated in a divided manner. In the latter case, the plurality of regions may be configured to operate in association with each other.

For example, an output window 151a and an input window 151b are displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. In the input window 151b, a soft key 151c displaying a number for inputting a telephone number or the like is output. When the softkey 151c is touched, a number or the like corresponding to the touched softkey is displayed on the output window 151a. When the first manipulation unit 116 is operated, a call connection to the telephone number displayed on the output window 151a is attempted.

3B illustrates receiving a touch applied to a softkey through the rear of the terminal body. If FIG. 3A is a portrait in which the terminal body is arranged vertically, FIG. 3B illustrates a landscape in which the terminal body is arranged horizontally. The display unit 151 may be configured to convert the output screen according to the arrangement direction of the terminal body.

3B shows that the text input mode is activated in the mobile terminal. The display unit 151 displays the output window 135a and the input window 135b. In the input window 135b, a plurality of softkeys 135c on which at least one of letters, symbols, and numbers are displayed may be arranged. The softkeys 135c may be arranged in the form of a QWERTY key.

When the soft keys 135c are touched through the touch pad 135, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. corresponding to the touched soft keys are displayed on the output window 135a. As described above, the touch input through the touch pad 135 has an advantage of preventing the softkey 135c from being blocked by the finger when touched, as compared with the touch input through the display unit 151. When the display unit 151 and the touch pad 135 are transparent, the fingers located on the rear of the terminal body can be visually checked, and thus more accurate touch input is possible.

In addition to the input methods disclosed in the above embodiments, the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135 may be configured to receive a touch input by scrolling. By scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135, the user may move an object displayed on the display unit 151, for example, a cursor or a pointer located at an icon. Further, when the finger is moved on the display portion 151 or the touch pad 135, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display portion 151. [ This may be useful for editing an image displayed on the display unit 151.

One function of the terminal may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 (touch screen) and the touch pad 135 are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the terminal body using the thumb and index finger. For example, the function may include activation or deactivation of the display unit 151 or the touch pad 135.

The proximity sensor 141 described with reference to FIG. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a pointer such as a user's finger is close to the touch screen, the proximity sensor 141 disposed inside or near the touch screen detects this and outputs a proximity signal.

The proximity sensor 141 may be configured to output different proximity signals according to a distance between the proximity touched pointer and the touch screen (hereinafter, referred to as “proximity depth”).

The distance at which the proximity signal is output when the pointer approaches the touch screen is called a detection distance. The proximity signal output from each proximity sensor is compared by using a plurality of proximity sensors having different detection distances. I can know the depth.

In FIG. 4, for example, a cross section of a touch screen on which three proximity sensors capable of sensing three proximity depths is disposed is illustrated. Of course, proximity sensors that detect less than three or more than four proximity depths are also possible.

Specifically, when the pointer is completely in contact with the touch screen (d ₀ ), it is recognized as a touch touch. When the pointer is positioned below the distance d ₁ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a first proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₁ or more and less than d ₂ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a second proximity depth. When the pointer is spaced apart from the distance d ₂ or more and less than d ₃ on the touch screen, the pointer is recognized as a proximity touch of a third proximity depth. In addition, when the pointer is spaced apart by more than d ₃ on the touch screen, the proximity touch is recognized as released.

Accordingly, the controller 180 may recognize the proximity touch as various input signals according to the proximity distance and the proximity position of the pointer touch screen, and perform various operation control according to the various input signals.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a control method for a touch operation when a pair of display units 155 and 156 overlap.

The terminal disclosed in this drawing is a folder-type terminal in which a folder unit is foldable with respect to a main body. The first display unit 155 mounted on the folder unit may be a light transmissive type or a transparent type such as a TOLED, but the second display unit 156 mounted on the main body may have a form in which light does not transmit, such as an LCD. The first and second display units 155 and 156 may be configured as touch screens capable of touch input, respectively.

For example, when a touch (contact touch or proximity-touch) with respect to the first display unit or the TOLED 155 is detected, the controller 180 may be configured according to the type of touch and the touch time. At least one image from the list of images displayed on the TOLED 155 may be selected or run.

Hereinafter, touch, long touch, long touch, and drag (drag) are applied to a method in which information displayed on another display unit or LCD 156 is controlled when a touch is applied to the TOLED 155 exposed to the outside in an overlapped form. The description is based on the input method separated by).

In the overlapped state (mobile terminal is closed), the TOLED 155 is disposed to overlap the lower side of the LCD 156. In this state, when a touch different from a touch for controlling the image displayed on the TOLED 155 is detected, for example, a long touch (for example, a touch lasting more than 2 seconds to 3 seconds), the controller 180 ) Causes at least one image of the image list displayed on the LCD 156 to be selected according to the sensed touch input. The result of the execution of the selected image is displayed on the TOLED 155.

The long touch can also be used to selectively move a desired one of the objects displayed on the LCD 156 to the TOLED 155 (without its execution operation). That is, when the user long touches an area of the TOLED 155 corresponding to the specific object of the LCD 156, the controller 180 causes the object to be moved to the TOLED 155 for display. Meanwhile, the object displayed on the TOLED 155 may also be displayed by being transferred to the LCD 156 according to a predetermined touch input to the TOLED 155. In this figure, the menu No. 2 displayed on the LCD 156 is moved to the TOLED 155 and illustrated.

If the drag is detected together with the long touch, the controller 180 may function as a function related to the image selected by the long touch, for example, to display a preview screen for the image on the TOLED 155. In this figure, the case where the preview (male photograph) with respect to the 2nd menu (image file) is performed is illustrated.

In the state where the preview screen is output, if the drag is further made to the TOLED 155 while maintaining the long touch, the controller 180 moves the selection cursor (or selection bar) of the LCD 156, and The selected cursor displays the selected image on the preview screen (girl photo). After that, when the touch (long touch and drag) is finished, the controller 180 displays the first image selected by the long touch.

The touch operation (long touch and drag) may be performed when a slide (movement of the proximity touch corresponding to the drag) is detected together with the long proximity touch (the proximity touch lasting at least 2 seconds to 3 seconds) for the TOLED 155. The same applies to.

If a touch operation other than those mentioned above is detected, the controller 180 may operate in the same manner as a general touch control method.

The control method for the touch operation in the overlapped form may be applied to a terminal having a single display. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a terminal different from a folder type having a dual display.

6A and 6B are views referred to for describing a proximity region in which a proximity signal is detected and a haptic region in which a haptic effect is generated.

6A shows an object such as an icon or a menu item in a circle for convenience of description. As shown in (a) of FIG. 6A, an area where an object is displayed on the display unit 151 may be divided into a first area A in the center and a second area B surrounding the area. The first area A and the second area B may be configured to generate a tactile effect having different intensities or patterns. For example, the first vibration may be output when the second region B is touched, and the second vibration may be output when the first region A is touched.

If it is necessary to simultaneously set the proximity area and the haptic area in the area where the object is displayed, the sizes of the haptic area where the haptic effect is generated and the proximity area where the proximity signal is detected may be different. That is, the haptic region may be set narrower than the proximity region or the haptic region may be set wider than the proximity region. For example, in (a) of FIG. 6A, an area including the first area A and the second area B may be set as a proximity area, and the first area A may be set as the haptic area.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 6A, the area where the object is displayed may be divided into three areas A, B, and C, or as shown in (c) of FIG. 6A, or may be divided into N areas. have. Each divided area may be configured to generate a tactile effect having different intensities or patterns. Even when a region in which one object is displayed is divided into three or more regions, the haptic region and the proximity region may be set differently according to the use environment.

The size of the proximity region may vary according to a position near the display unit 151. That is, as shown in (a) of FIG. 6B, the corresponding proximity area is gradually reduced to 'C', 'B', or 'A' according to a position near the display unit 151, or On the contrary, the corresponding proximity area may be gradually increased according to the position near the display unit 151. Even in such a case, the haptic region may be set to a constant size regardless of the position close to the display unit 151 as in the 'H' region illustrated in FIG. 6B.

 When dividing the region where the object is displayed for setting the haptic region or the proximity region, in addition to the concentric division as shown in FIG. Various methods can be used.

7A and 7B illustrate implementation forms and display modules of a mobile terminal 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The mobile terminal 100 of the present invention is not limited to a bar type as illustrated in FIG. 2A, and a slide type in which two or more bodies are relatively movable as shown in FIG. 7A. It is applicable to various structures such as folder type, swing type and swivel type.

The display unit 151 may include a first display module in which display panels are physically divided and a second display module as shown in FIG. 7A. In the clamshell or slide type mobile terminal 100 in which two bodies are hinged or slided, the first display module (or main display module) may be formed on an inner surface or an outer surface of one body. The second display module (or the auxiliary display module or the external display module) may be formed on the inner surface or the outer surface of the other body. The auxiliary display module is a display module separated from the mobile terminal 100 and is detachably connected to the body of the mobile terminal 100 through an interface means to display data from the mobile terminal 100. .

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a first display unit and a second display unit logically divided in the display panel as shown in FIG. 7B.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the present invention, for convenience of description, it is assumed that the display unit 151 is a touch screen 151. As described above, the touch screen 151 may perform both an information display function and an information input function. However, it should be clear that the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the touch described below may include both a proximity touch and a direct touch.

The memory 160 may store a map. In addition, the memory 160 may store a name for each point included in the map. The name for each point may be stored for each category. That is, the plurality of names respectively corresponding to the plurality of points that may be displayed on the map may belong to a specific category based on a predetermined classification criterion. The memory 160 may store a plurality of such specific categories.

The map, the name, and the category may be stored in the memory 160 when the mobile terminal is released, or received through the wireless communication unit 110 and stored in the memory 160. In addition, the map, the name and the category may be upgraded periodically from the service provider through the wireless communication unit 110 or when a user desires.

Hereinafter, the map may be used as a concept excluding the name and the category, and may be used as a concept including at least one of the name and the category.

<Distinguish points belonging to the same / similar category>

8 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 9A and 9B are exemplary diagrams in which steps S100 and S110 of FIG. 8 are performed. 10A to 10F are exemplary views in which 'same category view' is performed in the first embodiment of the present invention. 11A and 11B are exemplary diagrams in which 'view upper category' is performed in the first embodiment of the present invention. 12A through 12C are exemplary diagrams in which steps S140 and S150 of FIG. 8 are performed.

The map providing method of the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. Hereinafter, a method of providing a map of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 and necessary drawings.

The controller 180 displays a map on the touch screen 151 [S100]. The map may be stored in the memory 160 or received from the outside through the wireless communication unit 100. The step S100 may be performed by a command signal of a user received through the user input unit 130. For example, the user may operate the user input unit 130 to navigate a menu to execute a map application.

9A illustrates an example in which a map is displayed on the touch screen 151. The control unit 180 displays the map according to a preset scale. The controller 180 may provide a control tool 10 that can control the scale of the map. The user may change the scale of the currently displayed map by moving the adjustment bar 11 included in the control tool 10 or selecting the icons 12 and 13 at least once.

The displayed map may include a plurality of points each having a name, as shown in FIG. 9A. Names corresponding to each of the plurality of points are not necessarily displayed in the touch screen 151 or the map. Each of the plurality of points has a corresponding name, and the corresponding name may or may not be displayed in the touch screen 151 or the map.

The controller 180 receives a selection signal for a first point [S110]. The first point corresponds to a name belonging to the first category. The name of the first point may belong not only to the first category but also to a second category which is a higher category of the first category. In other words, each name and category of the points of the map according to the present invention may form a hierarchical structure.

For example, referring to FIG. 9B, the user may select the first point by touching a first point having a name of “banging area” with a finger. In FIG. 9B, "fire station" may belong to the first category of "subway". In other words, "bangbang station" is a name belonging to the category "subway". The first category, "subway," may include names of subway stations other than "bangbae station". The first category "subway" may also belong to the second category "traffic". The second category of "transportation" may include at least one sub-category corresponding to other means of transportation such as "bus" in addition to "subway".

The hierarchical structure of each name and category may vary. For example, referring to FIG. 9B, the "bangbang station" may belong to the first category called "subway line 2". And "Subway 2" may belong to the second category "Subway". That is, "subway" corresponds to the upper category of "subway line 2."

The second category, which is an upper category of the first category, may belong to a third category, which is an upper category of the second category. As such, the hierarchy of categories may vary.

As the first point is selected, the controller 180 may display a predetermined menu 20 in the vicinity of the first point. The menu 20 shown in FIG. 9B is shown for convenience of description of the first embodiment of the present invention, and the menu displayed according to the selection of the first point is not necessarily limited thereto.

In response to receiving the selection signal for the first point, the controller 180 may display all points having a name belonging to a category related to the name of the first point to be distinguished from other points. The category associated with the name of the first point may vary. For example, the category associated with the name of the first point may be a first category to which the name of the first point belongs or a second category to which the first category belongs, as described above.

Display of same category

For example, the controller 180 may receive a first selection signal for “1. View same category” in the menu 20. FIG. 10A illustrates an example in which a user touches “1. View same category” with a finger in the menu 20.

In response to receiving the first selection signal, the controller 180 may display all points having a name belonging to the first category to be distinguished from other points [S120]. 10B to 10F illustrate examples in which step S120 is performed. In FIGS. 10B to 10F, it is assumed that the "banging station" belongs to the first category "subway 2" and the "subway 2" belongs to the second category "subway".

As shown in FIGS. 10B to 10F, the controller 180 acquires all the points corresponding to the “Subway line 2” to which the “banging station” belongs, inside the map currently displayed on the touch screen 151. All of the acquired points may be displayed to be distinguished from other points that do not correspond to the "subway line 2".

Specific methods for distinguishing and displaying points belonging to the first category and points not belonging to the first category may vary widely, as shown in FIGS. 10B to 10F.

For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the controller 180 distinguishes all points having a name belonging to “Subway Line 2” from the other points by using an indicator 30. Can be displayed. The indicator 30 may vary widely, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10D, the controller 180 may display text characteristics of names belonging to “subway line 2” differently from text characteristics of names not belonging to “subway line 2”. . In FIG. 10D, names belonging to “Subway Line 2” are displayed in bold and large differently from names of other points. The text characteristic may include a font, a size, a color, and the like. The difference in the text characteristic itself may correspond to the indicator 30.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10E, the controller 180 may control the names belonging to “Subway 2” to be highlighted. The highlight display may also correspond to the indicator 30.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10F, the controller 180 may display only names belonging to “Subway Line 2” and may not display names not belonging to “Subway Line 2”.

Display of similar (parent / child) categories

The controller 180 may receive a second selection signal for “2. View higher category” in the menu 20. FIG. 11A illustrates an example in which the user touches “2. View upper category” with a finger in the menu 20.

In response to receiving the second selection signal, the controller 180 may display all points having a name belonging to the second category including the first category to be distinguished from other points [S130]. 11B illustrates an example in which step S130 is performed. Here, it is assumed that "distribution station" belongs to the first category "Subway 2", and "subway 2" belongs to the second category "Subway".

As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the controller 180 acquires all points corresponding to “subway” in the map currently displayed on the touch screen 151, and acquires all points corresponding to the obtained “subway”. The points may be marked differently from other points that do not correspond to the "subway".

Specific methods for distinguishing and displaying points belonging to the second category and points not belonging to the second category may be very diverse, similar to the examples illustrated in FIGS. 10C to 10F and the foregoing description, in addition to FIG. 11B. have.

The controller 180 may receive a selection signal for selecting a specific point among points belonging to the first category or the second category [S140]. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, a user may select “banging station” by touching a finger with “banging station” belonging to “subway line 2” or “subway”.

The controller 180 may output detailed information of the selected specific point according to the selection signal received in step S140 [S150]. The output of the detailed information made in step S150 may be made in various ways. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 12B and 12C, the controller 180 may display detailed information 40 and 41 of the selected specific point on the touch screen 151. Also, for example, the controller 180 can provide detailed information of the selected specific point as voice information through the sound output module 152.

Referring to FIG. 12B, detailed information of the selected specific point may be displayed in the form of a first pop-up window 40 having no lower menu. 12C, detailed information of the selected specific point may be displayed in the form of a second pop-up window 41 having a lower menu. The second pop-up window 41 shown in FIG. 12C includes submenus of "basic information", "regional information by exit", "regional amenities" and "regional usage information". The user may select each submenu, and the controller 180 may provide information corresponding to the selected submenu as a popup window different from the second popup window 41 (not shown).

<Display categories on the current screen>

13 is a flowchart of a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 14A to 14E are exemplary views in which a second embodiment of the present invention is implemented. 15A and 15B are exemplary diagrams for describing a screen update in the second embodiment of the present invention. 16A through 16D are exemplary diagrams in which steps S260 and S270 of FIG. 13 are performed.

The map providing method of the mobile terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. Hereinafter, a method of providing a map of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 and necessary drawings.

The controller 180 displays a map on the touch screen 151 [S200]. Details of the step S200 is the same as the step S100 described above.

The controller 180 may display a predetermined menu 45 on the touch screen 151 [S210]. For example, referring to FIG. 14A, when a user touches an arbitrary point of the touch screen 151, the controller 180 may display the menu 45 in the vicinity of the touched point. The menu 45 shown in FIG. 14A is an example for explaining the second embodiment of the present invention and the third embodiment described below, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The menu 45 may include a plurality of items. An indicator 46 indicating a specific item among the plurality of items may be displayed.

The controller 180 may receive a third selection signal for selecting “4. View category” from the menu 45 [S220]. 14B illustrates an example in which the user touches “4. View screen category” with a finger in the menu 45.

In response to receiving the third selection signal, the controller 180 may display a list of all categories to which names corresponding to each of all points included in the map displayed in step S200 belong, on the touch screen 151. Can be [S230].

14C illustrates an example in which step S230 is performed. The categories displayed in the category list 50 illustrated in FIG. 14C are sets of categories to which all points of the map currently displayed on the touch screen 151 belong. That is, the map illustrated in FIG. 14C may not include points corresponding to categories other than the categories displayed in the category list 50 illustrated in FIG. 14C. For example, the user may know from the category list 50 that there is no point corresponding to the category "mountain" in the map shown in FIG. 14C.

The category list 50 may be displayed opaquely or semitransparently. In addition, the transparency in which the category list 50 is displayed may be set by a user. The controller 180 may provide an icon or bar for adjusting the transparency at a specific position of the category list 50.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may display names of points of the currently displayed map for each category included in the category list 50 [S231]. For example, in FIG. 14C, there are points corresponding to the category "park", "Mt. Chichi Park", "Shrimp Village Park", and "Bangbae Park". In the position corresponding to "Park" of the category list 50 illustrated in FIG. 14C, "Matchi Mountain Park", "Shrimp Village Park", and "Bangbae Park" may be displayed.

As described in the first embodiment of the present invention, the categories referred to in the present invention may form various hierarchical structures. In FIG. 14C, a "+" icon 51 indicates that a lower category is included in the corresponding category. For example, when the user touches the "+" icon 51 corresponding to "subway" as shown in FIG. 14D, sub-categories of "subway" may be displayed as shown in FIG. 14E. The sub-categories of the displayed "subway" also correspond to the points of the currently displayed map. That is, in the maps shown in FIGS. 14C to 14E, points corresponding to “Subway Line 2”, “Subway Line 4” and “Subway Line 7” exist, and other subcategories of “Subway” such as “Subway Line 1” There is no point corresponding to. When the user selects the "-" icon 52 in Fig. 14E, the screen returns to the screen shown in Fig. 14C.

On the other hand, when the controller 180 receives a command to change the currently displayed map such as reduction / expansion / movement of the map, the controller 180 may update the currently displayed map according to the map change command [S240, S250]. As the map is updated, the controller 180 re-performs step S230 with respect to the updated map [S230].

15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining screen update. The user can control the scale of the currently displayed map by controlling the icons 12, 13 or the adjustment bar 11 included in the scale control tool 10. Referring to FIG. 15A, the user may enlarge the currently displayed map by dragging the control bar 11 to the top. As the screen is enlarged as the map is enlarged, the range of the displayed map is changed. As the range of the displayed map is changed, the categories included in the category list 50 may be changed. It can be seen that the map illustrated in FIG. 15B includes points corresponding to categories different from the map illustrated in FIG. 14C.

The controller 180 may receive a selection signal for at least one category of the category list 50 in the state shown in FIGS. 14C, 14E, and 15B [S260]. For example, referring to FIG. 16A, a user may select “subway” by touching “subway” with a finger.

The controller 180 may display the points belonging to the selected at least one category to be distinguished from other points [S270]. The step S270 is similar to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

For example, as the user selects “subway” in FIG. 14C (see FIG. 16A), as shown in FIG. 16B, all points 30, 31 that fall under the category “subway” are different from other points. Are distinguished.

Also, for example, as the user selects the category "park" in FIG. 14C (see FIG. 16C), all points 33 corresponding to the category "park" as shown in FIG. 16D are "park". It may be displayed to be distinguished from the points that do not correspond to.

<Show all categories>

17 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 18 is an exemplary view of step S320 of FIG. 17.

The map providing method of the mobile terminal according to the third embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. Hereinafter, a method of providing a map of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17 and necessary drawings.

The controller 180 displays a map on the touch screen 151 [S300]. Details of the step S300 is the same as the above-described step S100 or S200.

The controller 180 may display a predetermined menu 45 on the touch screen 151 [S310]. Details of the step S310 is the same as the step S210 described above.

The controller 180 may receive a fourth selection signal for selecting “5. View All Categories” from the menu 45 shown in FIG. 14A [S320]. 18A illustrates an example in which the user touches “5. View all categories” with a finger in the menu 45.

The controller 180 may display a list of all categories of the map stored in the memory 160 on the touch screen 151 as the fourth selection signal is received [S330]. The list of all categories may include all categories to which all names respectively corresponding to all points included in the stored map belong. That is, the list of all categories displayed in operation S330 may include a category corresponding to points not included in the currently displayed map.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may display categories corresponding to points included in the currently displayed map from the list of all categories displayed in operation S330 to be distinguished from other categories [S331]. For example, assume that the list of all categories includes "first to tenth category". In addition, it is assumed that the categories corresponding to the points included in the currently displayed map are “first category”, “fifth category” and “sixth category”. In this case, the controller 180 may display the “first category”, “fifth category” and “sixth category” to be distinguished from other categories by displaying an indicator, differentiating highlights and text characteristics. .

The controller 180 may receive a selection signal for a specific category from the entire category list displayed in step S330 [S340].

The controller 180 determines whether a point corresponding to the selected specific category exists in a map currently displayed on the screen [S350], and notifies the user if a corresponding point does not exist as a result of the determination [S360]. The method of performing the step S360 may vary. For example, the controller 180 may perform step S360 by using audio information such as an effect sound or a guide voice, or using image information such as text or an image. Also, for example, the controller 180 can perform the step S360 by outputting a vibration of a specific haptic pattern using the haptic module 154.

If there is a corresponding point as a result of the determination in step S350, the controller 180 may display points belonging to the selected specific category to be distinguished from other points [S370]. The step S370 is the same as the step S270 described in the second embodiment of the present invention.

<Move between categories>

19 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 20A to 20C are exemplary diagrams in which a fourth embodiment of the present invention is implemented for a 'current layer'. 21A and 21B are exemplary diagrams in which a fourth embodiment of the present invention is implemented for a 'higher layer'.

The map providing method of the mobile terminal according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the mobile terminal 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 19 and necessary drawings, a method of providing a map of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and an operation of the mobile terminal 100 for implementing the same will be described in detail.

The controller 180 displays a map on the touch screen 151 [S400]. Specific contents of the map include the contents described in step S100 described above. The plurality of points included in the map may have a corresponding name as described above. Each corresponding name may belong to a specific category among a plurality of categories.

The controller 180 sets a factor n for setting the order of categories to 1 [S410], and all points corresponding to all names belonging to the nth category in the map displayed in step S400 are assigned to different categories. It is displayed to distinguish it from the points included in the [S420]. The indication of the points included in the specific category may be made as described in the first embodiment of the present invention (see FIGS. 10B to 10F). When n is 1, that is, the display of the points included in the first category is assumed as shown in FIG. 20A. The order of the plurality of categories may be predetermined, or may be determined when the currently displayed map is initially output, or randomly when receiving a category shift command to be described later.

The controller 180 receives a category move command through the user input unit 130 [S430]. The category moving command may be a command for moving to a category corresponding to any one of the same layer, the upper layer, and the lower layer. The controller 180 determines to which category the command to move the category moves.

If the category shift command is a command to move to a category corresponding to the same layer, the value of the factor n is increased by 1 [S440, S450, S470]. In this case, when targeting only the categories corresponding to the currently displayed map, the controller 180 performs step S420 on the n-th category increased by 1 in step S470.

Meanwhile, when not only the categories corresponding to the currently displayed map, but more or all the categories stored in the memory 160, the controller 180 determines that a point corresponding to the nth category after the operation S470 is performed. It is determined whether it exists in the currently displayed map [S490].

As a result of the determination in step S490, the controller 180 may perform step S420 if the corresponding point exists [S420], and if the corresponding point does not exist, return to step S410.

20A-20C illustrate examples of moving between categories in the same layer. In FIG. 20A to FIG. 20C, categories corresponding to the currently displayed map are targeted for category movement.

For example, FIG. 20A distinguishes and displays points 30 corresponding to the category "subway line 2" from other points. When a category move command is received from the user in FIG. 20A, as illustrated in FIG. 20B, points 31 corresponding to the category “subway line 7” are displayed separately from other points. In addition, when a category movement command is received from the user in FIG. 20B, as illustrated in FIG. 20C, points 32 corresponding to the category “subway line 4” are distinguished from other points. When the category move command is received in the state of FIG. 20C, the screen may return to the screen of FIG. 20A.

On the other hand, if the category movement command received in step S430 is a command for a category of a higher layer, the controller 180 moves the layer of the current category to a higher layer [S440, S460]. The above-described steps may be performed in the moved higher layer.

21A and 21B illustrate examples in which category movement is performed when a user moves to a higher layer. FIG. 21A illustrates an example of receiving a category shift command to move to a higher layer on any one of the screens of FIGS. 20A to 20C. That is, FIG. 21A shows all points corresponding to "subway", which are upper categories of "subway line 2", "subway line 7" and "subway line 4" included in the currently displayed map, and all points that do not correspond to "subway". To distinguish it from.

FIG. 21B illustrates an example of receiving a command to move to a category corresponding to the same layer in the state of FIG. 21A. That is, FIG. 21B displays all points corresponding to "parks" that are the same layer as "subway" and distinguishes them from points that do not correspond to "parks."

Meanwhile, when the category shift command received in step S430 is a command for a category of a lower layer, the controller 180 moves the layer of the current category to a lower layer [S440, S450, S480]. The above-described steps may be performed in the moved lower layer.

The above-described mobile terminal and the method of providing a map using the same are not limited to the configuration and method of the above-described embodiments, but the embodiments may be all or part of each of the embodiments so that various modifications may be made. It may alternatively be configured in combination.

In the above-described embodiments, the map and various kinds of information related thereto are described mainly on the case where the display unit 151 is physically displayed, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In this document, a map and various types of information associated with the map may be divided and displayed in a plurality of physically or logically divided display modules (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). For example, in FIGS. 12B and 12C, a map may be displayed on the first display module, and detailed information 40, 41 may be displayed on the second display module. 14A, 14B, and 18, a map may be displayed on the first display module, and a menu 45 may be displayed on the second display module. For example, in FIGS. 14C to 14E, 15A and 15B, and 16A to 16D, a map may be displayed on the second display module and a screen category 50 may be displayed on the first display module. Can be.

In the above-described embodiments, the user input for selecting various information and a command for inducing a control operation of the controller 180 is described based on a touch screen, but the present invention is not limited thereto. .

The user input may include at least one of a key input, a jog wheel input, a trackball input, and a joystick input, in addition to a touch input (including a proximity input). The user input may include a combination of at least one of a touch input (including a proximity input), a key input, a jog wheel input, a trackball input, and a joystick input.

In the above-described embodiments, vibration through the haptic module 154 may occur in various cases. For example, when the controller 180 receives a specific selection signal or a specific command signal through the user input unit 130 in the above-described embodiments, the controller 180 controls the haptic module 154 to determine a specific haptic pattern. The vibration can be output. Also, for example, when the controller 180 performs a specific operation by controlling a specific module, the controller 180 may control the haptic module 154 to output vibration of a specific haptic pattern.

The method for providing a map of a mobile terminal according to the present invention described above may be provided by recording on a computer-readable recording medium as a program for executing in a computer.

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

Computer-readable recording media include all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording devices include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, DVD ± ROM, DVD-RAM, magnetic tape, floppy disks, hard disks, optical data storage devices, and the like. The computer readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer devices so that the computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited by the drawings.

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

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

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

3A and 3B are front views of a portable terminal for explaining an operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a proximity depth of a proximity sensor.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a control method for a touch operation when a pair of display units overlap.

6A and 6B are conceptual views for explaining a proximity region where a proximity signal is detected and a haptic region that generates a tactile effect, respectively.

7A and 7B illustrate implementation forms and display modules of a mobile terminal 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

9A and 9B are exemplary diagrams in which steps S100 and S110 of FIG. 8 are performed.

10A to 10F are exemplary views in which 'same category view' is performed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

11A and 11B are exemplary diagrams in which 'view upper category' is performed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

12A through 12C are exemplary diagrams in which steps S140 and S150 of FIG. 8 are performed.

13 is a flowchart of a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

14A to 14E are exemplary views in which a second embodiment of the present invention is implemented.

15A and 15B are exemplary diagrams for describing a screen update in the second embodiment of the present invention.

16A through 16D are exemplary diagrams in which steps S260 and S270 of FIG. 13 are performed.

17 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

18 is an exemplary view of step S320 of FIG. 17.

19 is a flowchart illustrating a map providing method of a mobile terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

20A to 20C are exemplary diagrams in which a fourth embodiment of the present invention is implemented for a 'current layer'.

21A and 21B are exemplary diagrams in which a fourth embodiment of the present invention is implemented for a 'higher layer'.

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110: wireless communication unit 130: user input unit

150: output unit 151: display unit (touch screen)

160: memory 180: control unit

Claims (34)

In the method for providing a map (mobile) in the mobile terminal, A first display step of displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; Selecting a first point having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map; And A second display step of displaying all points having a name belonging to the first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points; Method of providing a map of a mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 1, wherein the second displaying step comprises: Displaying all points having a name belonging to a second category including the first category to be distinguished from other points. Method of providing a map of a mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first displaying step comprises: And providing a name for each of a plurality of points included in the displayed map. The method of claim 3, wherein the second display step, And removing a name for each of the other points. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second display step comprises: And displaying all points with names belonging to the first or second category differently from the other points by using an indicator. In the method for providing a map (mobile) in the mobile terminal, Displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; And Displaying a list of all categories to which names corresponding to each of all points included in the displayed map belong, on the display unit; Method of providing a map of a mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 6, Selecting at least one category from the list of categories; And Displaying at least one point corresponding to at least one name belonging to the selected at least one category separately from other points Map providing method of the mobile terminal further comprising. The method of claim 6, The display unit includes first and second display units that are logically or physically divided, The map and the list are displayed on different display units of the first and second display units, respectively. The method of claim 6, wherein displaying the list comprises: And providing the names according to the categories. The method of claim 6, Changing the displayed map; And Updating the list of displayed categories to conform to the modified map. Map providing method of the mobile terminal further comprising. The method of claim 10, wherein the map change step, And the map is reduced, enlarged or moved. In the method for providing a map (mobile) in the mobile terminal, Displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; Displaying a list of all categories of the map stored in the mobile terminal; Selecting any category from the list; And Displaying all points having a name belonging to the selected category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points. Method of providing a map of a mobile terminal comprising. In the method for providing a map (mobile) in the mobile terminal, A first display step of displaying a map on a display unit provided in the mobile terminal; A second display step of displaying all points having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points; Receiving a command signal for commanding a category move; And According to the received command signal, a third display step of displaying all points having a name belonging to a second category in the displayed map to distinguish from other points Method of providing a map of a mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 13, wherein the second and third display steps, respectively, And displaying only names belonging to the first and second categories on the display unit. The method of claim 13, wherein the second category, And a map belonging to the same layer as the first category. The method of claim 13, wherein the second category, And a map belonging to a layer different from the first category. The method of claim 13, wherein the command signal, And a key signal through a keypad provided in the mobile terminal, and a touch signal for a touch pad provided in the mobile terminal. display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And When the map is displayed on the display and a first point having a name belonging to a first category is selected in the displayed map, all points having a name belonging to the first category in the displayed map are distinguished from other points. Display the control unit Mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 18, wherein the control unit, And all points having a name belonging to a second category including the first category are distinguished from other points. The method of claim 18 or 19, wherein the control unit, And a name for each of a plurality of points included in the displayed map. The method of claim 18 or 19, wherein the control unit, And display names of all points having names belonging to the first or second category, and do not display names of the other points. The method of claim 18 or 19, wherein the control unit, A mobile terminal, characterized in that all points having a name belonging to the first or second category are distinguished from the other points by using an indicator. display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And A control unit which displays the map on the display and displays a list of all categories to which names corresponding to each of all points included in the displayed map belong, on the display; Mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 23, wherein the control unit, And when at least one category is selected from the list of categories, at least one point corresponding to at least one name belonging to the selected at least one category is displayed differently from other points. The method of claim 23, The display includes first and second displays that are logically or physically divided, The controller may display the map on one of the first and second displays, and display the list on the other. The method of claim 23, wherein the control unit, And displaying the names by the category. The method of claim 23, wherein the control unit, And when the displayed map is changed, updating the list of displayed categories to match the changed map. The method of claim 27, wherein the change of the displayed map, A mobile terminal, characterized in that through the reduction, enlargement or movement of the map. display; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And A control unit which displays a list of all categories stored in the memory on the display, and when any category of the list is selected, displays all points having a name belonging to the selected category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points. Mobile terminal comprising. display; An input unit to receive a command signal from a user; A memory for storing a map, each name of a plurality of points included in the map, and a plurality of categories for classifying each name; And When the map is displayed on the display, all points having a name belonging to a first category in the displayed map are distinguished from other points, and when a command signal for receiving category movement is received through the input unit, A control unit for displaying all points having a name belonging to a second category in the displayed map to be distinguished from other points according to a command signal; Mobile terminal comprising. The method of claim 30, wherein the control unit, And only a name belonging to the first or second category is displayed on the display. The method of claim 30, wherein the second category, The mobile terminal, characterized in that belonging to the same layer as the first category. The method of claim 30, wherein the second category, The mobile terminal, characterized in that belonging to a layer different from the first category. The method of claim 30, wherein the command signal, And a key signal through a keypad provided in the mobile terminal, and a touch signal for a touch pad provided in the mobile terminal.

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