KR20160086166A - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The mobile terminal according to the present invention can perform various functions related to voice according to a user gesture applied after voice input. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a touch screen configured to detect a touch, a microphone configured to receive voice, a memory configured to store voice data corresponding to the voice received through the microphone, Activating the microphone based on the application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen while the illumination of the touch screen is inactive and while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen And a control unit for keeping the microphone in an activated state when the drag held by the second point is released, storing the voice inputted in the activated state of the microphone in the memory, Wherein the drag touch held at the second point is moved to the second point And a function corresponding to a voice command corresponding to the voice input through the microphone is executed when the voice signal is advanced to another third point. In addition, various functions can be performed using the input voice according to the state of the touch screen.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of performing various functions through voice input and a control method thereof.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

Also, for convenience of users, a method of controlling a terminal using voice without directly contacting the terminal has been developed. However, due to the accuracy of the speech recognition, a user may not be able to execute the intended function.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of executing a specific function related to voice according to a user gesture applied to the terminal after voice input.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal capable of determining a function to be performed in response to a user gesture according to a state of a terminal when a user gesture is applied to the terminal after voice input.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a touch screen configured to detect a touch, a microphone configured to receive a voice, a voice corresponding to a voice received through the microphone, Activating the microphone based on the application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen is inactivated, And a control unit for continuously maintaining the microphone in an active state while being held at a second point when the drag held by the second point is released, In the memory, and the second When the touch flag is in progress to the second point and the third point of the other, to execute a function corresponding to a voice command corresponding to the voice inputted through the microphone have.

The touch screen according to claim 1, wherein the control unit switches the illumination of the touch screen to an activated state when the drag touch held at the second point is released, It is possible to display notification information indicating the storage of the voice.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit switches the illumination of the touch screen to an activated state when the drag touch held at the second point advances to a third point different from the second point, The execution screen of the function corresponding to the voice command can be output to the screen.

As an example related to the present invention, when the drag touch held at the second point advances in the direction toward the first point, the control unit may limit the execution of the function related to the voice inputted through the microphone have.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit may keep the illumination of the touch screen in an inactive state even if the drag touch is released after the drag touch held at the second point proceeds toward the first point .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a touch screen for outputting a home screen page including an application icon, a microphone configured to receive a voice, And a memory for storing voice data corresponding to the voice received through the touch screen, and a memory for storing voice data corresponding to the icon displayed in the area to which the touch is applied, when the touch is applied to the area of the touch screen where the icon is displayed And a control unit for activating the microphone when a drag touch is initiated in an area of the touch screen where the icon is not displayed and held on an icon displayed on the touch screen, While the drag touch is held, The microphones are kept in the activated state and when a new drag touch is started that starts at the point where the dragging is held, the input voice in the activated state of the microphone can be processed in association with the application corresponding to the icon have.

As an example related to the present invention, when a new drag touch starting at a point where the drag touch is held is applied in the first direction, the control unit stores the input voice as voice data related to the application corresponding to the icon And when a new drag touch starting at a point where the dragging is held is applied in a second direction different from the first direction, an application corresponding to the icon can be executed using a voice command corresponding to the input voice have.

As an example related to the present invention, when an event is generated in association with an application corresponding to the icon, when a new drag touch is started, which starts at a point where the drag touch is held, As shown in FIG.

As an example related to the present invention, when the drag touch is released from the held position, the control unit may restrict execution of functions related to the input voice.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a touch screen outputting an execution screen of a specific application, a microphone configured to receive a voice, a voice received through the microphone, And a control unit for activating the microphone based on the application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen in a state in which an execution screen of the specific application is outputted, And a controller for continuously maintaining the microphone in an active state while being held at a second point on the touch screen, wherein the control unit controls the display unit such that, when a new drag touch starting at the second point at which the drag touch is held is applied , A direction in which the new drag-touch is applied And the microphone is to select an application to be processed to be associated with the input audio in the active state.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit processes the input voice in association with the specific application when the drag-touch is applied in the first direction at the second point where the drag-touch is held, If the new drag touch is applied in the second direction different from the first direction at the second point where the drag touch is held, the input voice can be processed in association with the application different from the specific application.

As an example related to the present invention, when the new drag touch is applied in the first direction, the control unit changes the execution screen of the specific application so that at least a part of the input voice is included in the execution screen of the specific application And control the touch screen so that the execution screen of the specific application is changed to the execution screen of the another application when the new drag touch is applied in a second direction different from the first direction.

As an example related to the present invention, when a new drag touch is applied in the direction from the second point where the drag touch is held to the first point, The execution of the function can be restricted.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit may convert at least a part of a voice input in a state in which the microphone is activated to text, and output the converted text to one area of the touch screen.

As an example related to the present invention, the control unit displays information on an application selected based on a direction of a new drag touch starting at the second point while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen And output the indicator to one area of the touch screen.

As an example related to the control method according to the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a touch screen, comprising: receiving a drag touch starting from a first point of the touch screen in a state in which illumination of the touch screen is inactivated; The method of claim 1, further comprising: maintaining the microphone in an active state while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen; and when the drag held by the second point is released, And a function corresponding to a voice command corresponding to a voice input through the microphone when the drag touch held at the second point advances to a third point different from the second point, And executing the program.

In one embodiment of the control method according to the present invention, the step of releasing the drag touch held at the second point includes switching the illumination of the touch screen to an activated state, storing the inputted sound in the touch screen And displaying the notification information.

In one embodiment of the control method according to the present invention, the step of the drag touch held at the second point proceeding to a third point different from the second point may include switching the illumination of the touch screen to the inactive state, And outputting an execution screen of a function corresponding to the voice command to the touch screen.

As an example related to the control method according to the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a touch screen, comprising: outputting a home screen page including an icon of an application on a touch screen; An application corresponding to an icon displayed in the area to which the touch is applied is executed, and when a drag touch that starts from an area where the icon is not displayed and held on the icon displayed on the touch screen is applied, The method comprising the steps of: maintaining the microphone in an activated state while the drag touch is held; and when a new drag touch is started at a point where the drag touch is held, Apple corresponding to the icon And processing it in association with the application.

As an example related to the control method according to the present invention, there is a method in which an execution screen of a specific application is outputted to a touch screen, and a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen Activating the microphone based on the application; maintaining the microphone in the active state continuously while the drag touch is held at the second point on the touch screen; and starting from the second point where the drag touch is held Selecting an application to be processed in association with the input voice in a state where the microphone is activated based on a direction in which the new dragging touch is applied, when a new dragging touch is applied.

The mobile terminal and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention perform different functions according to a user gesture applied to a terminal after voice input so that a user can selectively perform various functions related to the voice inputted .

The mobile terminal and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention perform different functions related to voice according to the state of the touch screen when the voice recognition function is activated, The function corresponding to the intention of the user can be executed.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E are views for explaining a touch gesture according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an embodiment in which a voice-related function is performed according to a user gesture applied when a microphone is activated in a state in which illumination of the touch screen is inactivated.
5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of function execution according to an applied touch after an execution screen of a function corresponding to a voice command is outputted.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating embodiments of the present invention when a home screen page is displayed on the touch screen.
7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment related to storing an input voice as a voice memo associated with an application corresponding to the icon.
FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment related to executing an application corresponding to an icon using a voice command corresponding to the input voice. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where an event related to an application corresponding to an icon occurs, Lt; / RTI > associated with the event.
FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing examples in which different functions are executed according to the direction of a drag touch newly applied at the second point when an execution screen of a specific application is outputted.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an embodiment related to the function execution when a newly-applied drag touch is held at the second point.
FIG. 11A is a view showing an embodiment for providing information on a function to be performed according to a drag-touch direction, and FIG. 11B is a view showing an embodiment for providing information on at least a part of a voice.
12 is a view showing an embodiment related to a case where a selection of a function related to input and voice to activate a microphone is defined as a movement gesture.
FIGS. 13A and 3B are diagrams illustrating embodiments in which different functions related to speech are performed by a touch gesture and a motion gesture.
FIGS. 14A and 14B are views illustrating embodiments in which a user gesture is applied to a display unit having a front portion and a side portion.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar elements are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules 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 location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Hereinafter, the various components of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1A.

First, referring to the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving 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 may be a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module such as a mobile communication module or a mobile communication module that uses technology standards or a communication method (e.g., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (e. G., Long Term Evolution-Advanced).

The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro Interoperability for Microwave Access, High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) 113 transmit and receive data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above.

The wireless Internet module 113 for performing a wireless Internet connection through the mobile communication network can be used for wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE or LTE- May be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB) (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology. The short-range communication module 114 is connected to the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system through the wireless area networks, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 ) And the other mobile terminal 100 (or the external server). The short-range wireless communication network may be a short-range wireless personal area network.

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 may be a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch, a smart glass, etc.) capable of interchanging data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)). The short range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100. [ If the detected wearable device is a device authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the control unit 180 may transmit at least a part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short- 114 to the wearable device. Therefore, the user of the wearable device can use the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a telephone is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a telephone conversation via the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, It is possible to check the message.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position (or current position) of the mobile terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the GPS module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal by using a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, it can acquire the position of the mobile terminal based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives the wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. Optionally, the location information module 115 may perform any of the other functions of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data relating to the location of the mobile terminal, in addition or alternatively. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, Or a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170. [ A plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to have a matrix structure and various angles or foci may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 through the camera 121 having the matrix structure A plurality of pieces of image information can be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes the external acoustic signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized variously according to a function (or a running application program) being executed in the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user and when the information is inputted through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information . The user input unit 123 may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key such as a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, Jog switches, etc.) and touch-type input means. For example, the touch-type input means may comprise a virtual key, a soft key or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, And a touch key disposed on the touch panel. Meanwhile, the virtual key or the visual key can be displayed on a touch screen having various forms, for example, a graphic, a text, an icon, a video, As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a corresponding sensing signal. The control unit 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or may perform data processing, function or operation related to the application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on the sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface, or the presence of an object in the vicinity of the detection surface, without mechanical contact by using electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in the inner area of the mobile terminal or in proximity to the touch screen, which is covered by the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, the proximity sensor 141 can be configured to detect the proximity of the object with a change of the electric field along the proximity of the object having conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the object is located on the touch screen in proximity with no object touching the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching an object on the screen is called a "contact touch. &Quot; The position at which the object is closely touched on the touch screen means a position where the object corresponds to the touch screen vertically when the object is touched. The proximity sensor 141 can detect 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, have. Meanwhile, the control unit 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141 as described above, and further provides visual information corresponding to the processed data It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 such that different operations or data (or information) are processed according to whether the touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch .

The touch sensor senses a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) by using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, an ultrasonic type, do.

For example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a capacitance generated in a specific portion to an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a position, an area, a pressure at the time of touch, a capacitance at the time of touch, and the like where a touch object touching the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object may be a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like as an object to which a touch is applied to the touch sensor.

Thus, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit 180, and may be the control unit 180 itself.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided on the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to the current state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensors and the proximity sensors discussed above can be used independently or in combination to provide a short touch (touch), a long touch, a multi touch, a drag touch ), Flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, and the like. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor can recognize the position information of the object to be sensed by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 can calculate the position of the wave generating source through the information sensed by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave source can be calculated using the fact that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time when the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the time difference with the time when the ultrasonic wave reaches the reference signal.

The camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (for example, a CCD, a CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or an image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to sense a touch of the sensing object with respect to the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photosensor can be laminated to the display element, which is adapted to scan the movement of the object to be detected proximate to the touch screen. More specifically, the photosensor mounts photo diodes and TRs (Transistors) in a row / column and scans the contents loaded on the photosensor using an electrical signal that varies according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the object to be sensed according to the amount of change of light, and position information of the object to be sensed can be obtained through the calculation.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying a stereoscopic image.

In the stereoscopic display unit, a three-dimensional display system such as a stereoscopic system (glasses system), an autostereoscopic system (no-glasses system), and a projection system (holographic system) can be applied.

The sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The audio output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated in the haptic module 153 can be controlled by the user's selection or the setting of the control unit. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output the vibrations.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 may be configured to perform various functions such as a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 153 can transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact, and the tactile effect can be felt by the user through the muscles of the finger or arm. The haptic module 153 may include two or more haptic modules 153 according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using the light of the light source of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events that occur in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

The signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or a plurality of colors to the front or rear surface. The signal output may be terminated by the mobile terminal detecting the event confirmation of the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data in the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a port for connecting a device equipped with a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the use right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM) A universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160. [

The interface unit 160 may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, And various command signals may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns outputted when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type ), Card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read memory, a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and / or an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls the operations related to the application program and the general operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, when the state of the mobile terminal meets a set condition, the control unit 180 can execute or release a lock state for restricting input of a user's control command to applications.

In addition, the control unit 180 performs control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video call, or the like, or performs pattern recognition processing to recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively . Further, the controller 180 may control any one or a plurality of the above-described components in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, the battery may be an internal battery configured to be chargeable, and may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging or the like.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 through which an external charger for supplying power for charging the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 may use at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon from an external wireless power transmission apparatus and a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon Power can be delivered.

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

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily manipulated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to 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. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is configured to be coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention can perform various functions related to the voice according to the gesture of the user applied to the terminal after the voice recognition function is activated and the voice is inputted. In response to the gesture of the user according to the state of the terminal at the time when the voice recognition function is activated (for example, the state of the illumination of the touch screen is inactivated or the state of the screen information output to the touch screen) The voice-related functions that can be executed may be different. Accordingly, according to the state of the terminal, the user is provided with the convenience of selectively performing various functions related to the voice by changing the gesture to be applied to the terminal after inputting the voice.

Hereinafter, embodiments related to a control method that can be implemented in a mobile terminal configured as above will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings contained herein will be described in the order listed in the clockwise direction. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

Before describing the control method related to the present invention, various user gestures that can be applied to the terminal will be defined in the present invention.

The user gesture may be a touch gesture in which a user touches a display unit (touch screen) provided with a touch sensor using a body part or a stylus. Here, in the case where the display unit has both a front portion and a side portion, the touch gesture may be a touch gesture applied to at least one of the front portion and the side portion.

As a more specific example, the touch gesture may be applied in a variety of ways through one point of contact on the touch screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the touch gesture may be a tap gesture for contacting a finger or a stylus to the touch screen for a short time, such as a single click of a mouse. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the touch gesture may be such that a contact starting at a first point of the touch screen is continuously applied along one direction on the touch screen, and the contact is canceled at a second point different from the first point. Lt; / RTI > gesture. For example, as in FIG. 2C, it may be a flicking gesture to release the finger or stylus that takes the drag gesture from the touch screen within a short period of time. For example, the touch gesture may be a swipe gesture that strongly applies the drag gesture using a finger or a stylus on the touch screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 2d, the touch gesture may be a touch and hold gesture that maintains a contact state of a finger or a stylus on the touch screen for a predetermined time or more. For example, the touch gesture may be a double tap gesture in which two consecutive tap gestures are applied to one touch point on the touch screen.

The touch gesture may also be applied in various manners through at least two points of contact on the touch screen. For example, the touch gesture may be a pinch-out gesture that opens each of the fingers in a state in which a finger is in contact with each of two points spaced on the touch screen, The pinch-in gesture may be a pinch-in gesture in which the intervals between the fingers are narrowed in a state of being in contact with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E, the touch gesture may be multi-touch applied to at least two contact points at substantially the same time on the touch screen.

Alternatively, the user gesture may be a motion gesture sensed through a sensor provided in the terminal. For example, the user gesture may be a movement gesture that tilts the terminal body in a specific direction, or moves a hand in a specific direction within a predetermined distance from the terminal body. For example, the user gesture may be a movement gesture that brings the terminal body close to a specific part of the human body (ears, for example) or looks at the display part of the terminal. For example, when the mobile terminal has a cover covering at least a part of the front surface of the terminal main body, it may be a motion gesture for changing the open / closed state between the terminal main body and the cover.

As such, the user gesture can be variously defined. Hereinafter, embodiments in which various functions relating to voice are performed when the user gesture is a touch gesture will be described in detail.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a mobile terminal according to the present invention can activate a microphone based on a dragging operation starting at a first point of a touch screen (S310).

Here, the microphone 122 is configured to receive voice, and when the microphone 122 is activated, the voice recognition function according to the present invention is activated.

Here, the first point may be variously defined according to the state of the touch screen 151. More specifically, the first point may be located at various positions on the touch screen 151 depending on whether the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactivated or the specific screen information is output to the touch screen 151 Can be defined.

For example, if the illumination of the touch screen 151 is in an inactive state, the first point may be defined as any point on the touch screen 151. As another example, when the home screen page including the icon of the application is outputted on the touch screen 151, the first point is displayed on the home screen page at any point of the area where the icon of the application is not displayed . ≪ / RTI > As another example, if the execution screen of a specific application is output to the touch screen 151, the first point may be defined as one point of the status bar indicating the status of the terminal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first point may be defined as one point of the status bar even if a home screen page is output to the touch screen 151. [

As such, when the drag touch started at the first point is held at the second point on the touch screen, the active state of the microphone can be maintained while the drag touch is held at the second point (S320).

Here, the second point may be defined as a point on the touch screen 151, which is the same as or different from the first point. In addition, the second point may be variously defined according to the state of the touch screen 151. For example, if the home screen page is displayed on the touch screen 151, the second location may be defined as one point of the area where the application icon is displayed on the home screen page. As another example, if the execution screen of a specific application is outputted on the touch screen 151, the second point may be set to an arbitrary point closer to the lower end of the touch screen 151 than the first point have.

In addition, while the drag touch is held at the second point, the activated state of the microphone is maintained and the voice can be input through the microphone while the microphone is activated (S330).

As described above, the voice inputted while the microphone 122 is activated can be recognized as the voice inputted according to the voice recognition function of the present invention. The controller 180 may temporarily store the voice data corresponding to the voice input through the microphone 122 in the memory 170 while the microphone 122 remains active.

Thereafter, when the drag-held at the second point is released or a new drag-touched at the second point is applied, depending on the state of the touch screen when the microphone is activated, Another function can be executed (S340).

That is, the controller 180 stores the voice in the memory 170 as voice data according to a user gesture further applied in the drag touch held at the second point, or stores the voice corresponding to at least a part of the voice A function corresponding to a voice command can be executed.

For example, when the drag held by the second point is released, the control unit 180 may store the voice data corresponding to the voice input in the activated state of the microphone in the memory 170. In addition, the control unit 180 executes a function corresponding to a voice command based on the inputted voice on the basis of a new drag-touch being applied at the second point (for example, Or execute a search function using at least a part of the input voice). Also, in this case, the control unit 180 can use the information included in at least a part of the voice to execute the function corresponding to the voice command.

Here, the function performed in association with the input voice may be differently set according to the state of the touch screen 151 when the microphone 122 is activated. That is, even if the user gesture applied in the drag touch held at the second point is the same, the microphones 122 are activated in relation to the input voice in accordance with the state of the touch screen 151 at the time when the microphone 122 is activated Function may be changed.

For example, when the microphone 122 is activated while the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactive, the control unit 180 may respond to the input voice if the held touch is released at the second point The memory 170 may store the voice data to be stored in the memory 170. However, if the home screen page is output to the touch screen 151 and the microphone 122 is activated, the controller 180 releases the dragged touch held at the second point, Thereby limiting the execution of related functions. In this way, according to the state of the touch screen 151, the function to be performed corresponding to the user gesture further applied at the second point is changed as will be described later with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3, an activation state of the microphone 122 is determined by applying and holding a drag input, and then a further applied user gesture is also a drag input. However, various types of touch gestures described with reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and 2E can be applied to the input for determining whether to activate the microphone 122 and perform voice related functions Will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

As described above, the mobile terminal according to the present invention can perform various functions related to the voice according to the user gesture applied to the terminal after inputting the voice. In addition, the function performed in association with the voice may vary depending on the state of the touch screen at the time when the microphone is activated. Therefore, the user can perform various functions related to the voice by a simple operation such as changing the user gesture after inputting the voice. Also, even if the user applies the same user gesture, the user is provided with an opportunity to perform an appropriate function according to the state of the touch screen in relation to the input voice.

Hereinafter, a description will be made of an embodiment in which a voice is input while the illumination of the touch screen is inactivated.

4A and 4B illustrate an embodiment in which a voice related function is performed according to a user gesture applied when a microphone is activated in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen is inactivated.

First, as shown in the first figure of FIG. 4A, in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactivated (turned off), a drag touch starting from a first point, which is an arbitrary point on the touch screen 151, have. Here, the touch sensor provided on the touch screen 151 may sense the touch in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactivated. In this way, the controller 180 can activate the microphone 122 based on the detection of the drag-touch input that is started at the first point by the touch sensor. Also, the controller 180 may maintain the microphone 122 in an active state while the drag touch starting at the first point is held at a second point, which is an arbitrary point on the touch screen 151. [

In this way, when the microphone 122 is activated, voice can be input through the microphone. Then, as shown in the second figure of FIG. 4A, the drag touch held at the second point can be released. In this case, the control unit 180 may store the voice data corresponding to the voice (October 10 picnic) inputted in the state where the microphone is activated, in the memory 170. [ In addition, the controller 180 may switch the illumination of the touch screen 151 to an active state while storing the input voice in the memory 170. [ In addition, the controller 180 may control the touch screen 151 so that the notification information informing the storage of the voice is displayed on the touch screen 151 in which the illumination is activated.

Here, the controller 180 may output the execution screen 13 of the application related to the storage of the voice to the touch screen 151, as shown in FIG. 4A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification information indicating the storage of the voice may be displayed in the form of a pop-up window on the screen output to the touch screen 151 when the illumination of the touch screen 151 is activated.

In addition, the voice may be stored in the memory 170 in various formats such as a voice memo corresponding to the voice, text corresponding to the voice, and the like.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4B, in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactive, the drag touch held at the second point may proceed to a third point different from the second point. For example, the third point may be a point located in a direction (first direction) in which the held drag touch returns from the second point to the first point. In addition, the third point is a position located in a direction from the first point to the second point so that the held drag touch can proceed in a direction (second direction) from the first point toward the second point Lt; / RTI >

If the drag touch held at the second point moves in the first direction from the second point as shown by (1) of the second picture in FIG. 4B, the controller 180 executes the function related to the input voice Can be limited. In this case, the controller 180 may maintain the lighting of the touch screen 151 in an inactive state even if the drag touch progressed from the second point to the first point is released at the third point.

4B, if the drag touch held at the second point advances from the second point to the second direction, the controller 180 responds to the voice command based on the voice Can be performed. Here, the control unit 180 may perform a search function with a function corresponding to a voice command according to the voice (October 10 picnic). Also, the control unit 180 may execute the search function using information included in at least a part of the voice. The controller 180 may switch the illumination of the touch screen 151 to an active state when the drag-touched to the third point is released. In addition, the touch screen 151 can be controlled such that the execution screen 12 according to the search function is output to the touch screen 151.

Although not shown in the figure, various functions such as a call origination function, a music playback function, and the like may be set in addition to the search function in response to a voice command based on the voice. When the functions to be executed by voice commands related to the voice are set to a plurality of functions, the controller 180 divides the touch screen 151 so that all the screens for the plurality of functions are output to the touch screen 151 can do.

Accordingly, after the user inputs voice through the activated microphone in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactivated, the user changes various touch gestures applied to the touch screen 151, . In addition, when the touch gesture is a drag touch, the user can perform a desired function by canceling the mistaken input voice by applying the drag touch direction in different directions. Further, even if the illumination of the touch screen 151 is in a disabled state, the user can use the voice recognition function. If the function corresponding to the inputted voice and the user gesture is executed, the touch screen 151 is activated So that unnecessary power consumption can be prevented.

On the other hand, if the function corresponding to the voice command is executed, the execution screen according to the function execution may be output to the touch screen 151. [ Here, the user can further use the touch by using the execution screen. In this regard, description will be made with reference to Figs. 5A and 5B.

5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of function execution according to an applied touch after an execution screen of a function corresponding to a voice command is outputted.

Referring to FIG. 5A, in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is inactive, the microphone 122 may be activated by a drag touch starting at an arbitrary first point on the touch screen 151 have. In this case, although not shown in the figure, the controller 180 may perform a separate output so that the user can recognize that the microphone 122 is activated. For example, the controller 180 may generate a vibration through the haptic module 154 in response to the activation of the microphone 122, or may output a voice notifying the activation of the voice recognition function through a speaker.

In this way, the microphone 122 can be kept active even while the drag touch started at the first point is held at the second point. 5A, when the held drag touch moves from the second point to the third point, a search function may be executed according to a voice command corresponding to the voice (a picnic on October 10) . In this case, the control unit 180 may output the execution screen 12 according to the search function execution to the touch screen 151. Here, if the user releases the dragging touch to the third point, the controller 180 may switch the microphone 122 to the inactive state. In addition, when a touch is further applied to the execution screen 12 by the user, a function related to the execution screen 12 may be performed corresponding to the touch.

5A, when a touch is applied to the icon of the schedule-related application on the execution screen 12 on which the search function is performed, as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. 5A, the execution screen of the application corresponding to the icon 17 may be output to the touch screen 151.

Meanwhile, the drag touch held at the second point may advance to the third point, and the drag touch may be held again at the third point. In this case, the controller 180 can keep the microphone 122 active during the drag touch held at the second point. Also, the controller 180 may keep the microphone 122 in the active state while the drag touch is held again at the third point.

In this case, if a voice is newly inputted through the microphone while the drag touch is held again at the third point as shown in FIG. 5B, the controller 180 controls the execution screen (12). That is, as shown in the fourth picture of FIG. 5B, the newly inputted voice (schedule registration) can be executed as a voice command, and a function corresponding to the voice command (function of registering a schedule) can be executed in the execution screen 12 .

In this way, while the drag touch is held at one point on the touch screen 151, the controller 180 can continuously maintain the microphone 122 in an activated state. Therefore, even after the user executes the function using the voice, the user can continuously hold the drag touch at one point and input the voice again, so that the user can conveniently perform the desired function continuously.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen 151 is activated, various screen information may be output to the touch screen 151. Hereinafter, an embodiment related to the present invention will be described in the case where a home screen page including an application icon is output to the touch screen 151.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating embodiments of the present invention when a home screen page is displayed on the touch screen.

First, referring to FIG. 6A, a home screen page 10 including an icon of an application may be displayed on the touch screen 151. FIG. In this case, the first point may be set to any point in the area where the icon is not displayed in the home screen page 10. [ In this way, the control unit 180 can activate the microphone 122 based on the fact that a drag-touch is applied, which starts at the first point on the area where the icon is not displayed. When the microphone 122 is activated, the controller 180 displays on the touch screen 151 an icon indicating an activation state of the microphone 122 in one area of the status bar, (10a) can be displayed.

Here, when the drag touch is held at the second point of the icon-displayed area on the home screen page 10, as shown in the first figure of FIG. 6A, while the hold is held at the second point, The activation state can be maintained. Then, a voice (October 10 picnic) can be input by the user.

In addition, after the voice is input, a new drag touch may be applied starting from the second point where the drag touch is held. That is, as shown in the second figure of FIG. 6A, when a new drag touch is started at the second point, the controller 180 controls the input voice to be associated with the application corresponding to the icon displayed at the second point Can be processed. Also, the controller 180 may execute different functions related to the application using the input voice, based on the direction in which the new drag-touch is applied.

That is, when a new drag touch is applied in the direction of the first point, the controller 180 may store the input voice as a voice memo associated with the application corresponding to the icon. 6A, the control unit 180 outputs an execution screen 18 of the application corresponding to the icon to the touch screen 151, and displays an icon 18b indicating the storage of the voice memo ) On the execution screen (18).

Further, when a new drag-touch is applied in the direction 2 from the second point, an application corresponding to the icon can be executed by issuing a voice command corresponding to the input voice. 6A, the control unit 180 executes a search function using the input voice in the application corresponding to the icon, and displays a screen 18c corresponding thereto on the touch screen 151, As shown in FIG.

In this way, when a home screen page including an application icon is output to the touch screen 151, a user can directly select an icon and apply a drag touch to process the input voice in association with a desired application Convenience is provided.

On the other hand, when the drag-held on the icon included in the home screen page is released, the function execution according to the input voice may be restricted. That is, referring to FIG. 6B, a voice is input in a state where a drag touch is held at a second point in an area where an icon included in the home screen page 10 is displayed, and the held drag touch Can be released. In this case, the control unit 180 may restrict the execution of the function according to the input voice so that the voice input when the microphone 122 is activated is not processed in association with the application corresponding to the icon.

Therefore, the user can cancel the function execution according to the voice that is mistakenly input by releasing the drag touch held at the second point. Although not shown in the drawing, when the touch is sensed again at the second point within a predetermined time after the drag-touch is released at the second point and a new drag-touch is applied at the second point, Can perform the function corresponding to the voice.

Hereinafter, a more specific example of processing the input voice with respect to the application corresponding to the icon will be described.

7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment related to storing an input voice as a voice memo associated with an application corresponding to the icon.

7, when the home screen page is output to the touch screen 151, the microphone 122 (FIG. 7) is selected based on a drag touch that starts at the first point of the area where the application icon is not displayed Can be activated. In this case, the controller 180 may display an icon 10a indicating the activation state of the microphone 122 in one area of the touch screen 151. [ Here, the drag touch is held on the icon 1 of the schedule management application included in the home screen page 10, and a voice called a meeting can be input after 3 hours via the microphone. In addition, after the voice is input, a new drag touch may be applied in the first direction in the icon (1).

7, when a new drag touch is applied in the first direction from the icon 1, the control unit 180 stores the inputted voice as a voice memo in association with the schedule management application . The controller 180 may display a graphic object 10b indicating that the voice is stored as a voice memo in one area of the touch screen 151. [ When the input voice is stored as a voice memo associated with the application corresponding to the icon 1, the application 1 corresponding to the icon 1 is displayed on the icon 1 included in the home screen page 10, A separate display indicating that there is a voice memo stored can be output.

If the voice memo is a memo related to a feedback function for giving a notification after a preset time, the control unit 180 may transmit information corresponding to the voice memo to the user . That is, as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. 7, when a preset time has elapsed, a separate pop-up window 24 informing the information corresponding to the voice memo may be output to the touch screen 151.

Thus, the user can apply a dragging touch and enter a voice in association with a specific icon, thereby storing a voice memo associated with the application corresponding to the specific icon. Further, the user may be provided with information related to the voice memo stored by the user through a separate display for informing the voice memo stored in association with the application corresponding to the specific icon.

On the other hand, in a state where the dragging is held on the icon, an application corresponding to the icon can be executed according to a voice command corresponding to the input voice. An embodiment related to this will be described with reference to Figs. 8A and 8B.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment related to executing an application corresponding to an icon using a voice command corresponding to the input voice. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where an event related to an application corresponding to an icon occurs, Lt; / RTI > associated with the event.

8A, a home screen page 10 is displayed on the touch screen 151, and a dragged touch started at the first point is input from the icon 2 of the message application. . In addition, when a new drag-touch is applied in the icon 2 of the message application, the controller 180 can execute the message application using a voice command corresponding to the voice input during the activation of the microphone 122 have. In this case, the control unit 180 may display a graphic object 10c indicating that the function is executed according to a voice command corresponding to the input voice, in one area of the touch screen 151. [

Thereafter, when the new drag-touch is released, the controller 180 executes the message application using the voice command corresponding to the input voice, and outputs the execution screen 2a corresponding thereto to the touch screen 151 Can be output. In this case, the control unit 180 analyzes the meaning of the voice command corresponding to the input voice, and can grasp the recipient information and the message contents included in the voice command. In addition, the execution screen 2a can be output based on the identified recipient information, message content, and the like. 8A, the control unit 180 may receive additional input from the user while the execution screen 2a is being output, and may execute a message transmission function as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. 8A . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the controller 180 may directly execute the message transmission function without asking the user for the execution of the function according to the voice command.

If an event related to the application corresponding to the icon is generated, the user can directly process the event through voice input.

That is, referring to FIG. 8B, a dragging touch may be applied to the icon 2 of the message application at the first point of the area where the icon of the home screen page 10 is not displayed. At this time, an event may occur in association with the message application before the drag-touch is applied. In this case, if a voice is input while the drag-touch is held on the icon (2), the controller (180) can process the input voice in association with the event.

8B, when a new drag-touch is applied to the icon 2 after the voice input, the controller 180 displays an icon 10c indicating that the function is executed according to the voice command corresponding to the voice, Can be displayed in one area of the touch screen 151. [ In addition, the controller 180 may analyze a voice command corresponding to the input voice and execute a function related to the event using the information included in the voice command. That is, the control unit 180 can execute a message transmission function for the event using the information included in the input voice (for example, information on the message content). Accordingly, a message transmission screen 2d for the generated event may be output to the touch screen 151 according to a voice command corresponding to the input voice, as shown in the third figure of FIG. 8B.

Therefore, the user can easily perform a function related to the application corresponding to the icon in accordance with a drag-touch newly input from the icon of the application. In this case, when an event is generated in association with the specific application, the user can perform a drag-and-touch operation on the icon of the application related to the event without performing a plurality of processes of outputting and inputting the screen related to the event It is possible to easily handle the function related to the event.

Hereinafter, an embodiment related to the present invention will be described when an execution screen of a specific application is output to the touch screen 151. [

FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing examples in which different functions are executed according to the direction of a drag touch newly applied at the second point when an execution screen of a specific application is outputted.

9A, when a specific application is running on the terminal before the voice recognition function is activated, the execution screen 16 of a specific application (gallery application) is displayed on the touch screen 151 . Also, in this case, the first point may be an arbitrary point of the state bar 11 included in the touch screen 151. That is, the microphone 122 is activated based on the application of a drag touch starting from one point of the status bar 11, and as shown in the second figure of FIG. 9A, an icon 10a may be displayed.

The dragging starts at the first point and is applied in a direction to move the state bar 11 toward the lower end of the touch screen 151. A point The second point). When a new drag touch is applied in the direction from the second point to the first point, the controller 180 controls the controller 180 to move the input voice to the specific application .

More specifically, the control unit 180 can perform a search function in the specific application using at least a part of the information included in the input voice. In this case, the control unit 180 may display information indicating that the search function is performed in the specific application (performing search in the application) in the displayed status display screen according to the movement of the status bar 11. [

In addition, when such a function is performed, the control unit 180 can display the information 16a according to the search function execution on the execution screen 16 of the specific application. That is, the control unit 180 may control the touch screen 151 such that at least a part of the voice is included in the execution screen 16 of the specific application.

Alternatively, a new drag touch may be applied in the direction toward the lower end of the touch screen 151 at the second point. That is, as shown in the second diagram of FIG. 9B, when the new drag-touch is applied in the direction toward the lower end of the touch screen 151, the controller 180 processes the input voice in association with the application different from the specific application can do. In addition, information on this (during search for picnic on October 10) can be displayed in one area of the status display screen outputted according to the movement of the status bar 11. [

The control unit 180 may select another application to be processed according to the input voice and output the execution screen 17 of another application processed in association with the voice to the touch screen 151. [

Therefore, the user can selectively process a voice inputted in a direction different from the direction in which the drag-touch is applied, with the application associated with the currently-output execution screen or another application while the execution screen of the specific application is output.

On the other hand, after a new drag touch is applied in a drag touch held at one point (second point) on the touch screen 151, the drag touch can be held again without being released. Implementation of the related functions will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an embodiment related to the function execution when a newly-applied drag touch is held at the second point.

10, when the execution screen 16 of the gallery application is displayed on the touch screen 151, a drag touch applied to an arbitrary first point on the status bar is displayed at the lower end of the first point And can be held at the second point. In addition, a voice may be input while the drag touch is held at the second point, and a new drag touch may be applied toward the lower end of the touch screen 151. [ In this case, the control unit 180 can execute a search function of the application other than the gallery application using the inputted voice (picnic). In addition, information indicating the execution of such functions (searching for a picnic) can be displayed on a status display screen (a screen displayed on one area of the touch screen while the status display bar moves).

At this time, a new drag touch, which is applied toward the lower end of the touch screen 151, may be held at a position near the lower end of the touch screen 151, as shown in the second figure of FIG. In addition, a new voice (fall) can be input while being held at a point located near the lower end. In this case, the control unit 180 may perform the search function again using the new voice (fall) with respect to the result of performing the search function according to the initially input voice. 10, when the new drag-touch is released, the information 10d indicating the result of the search is displayed in one area of the execution screen 16 as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. can do.

In this way, the controller 180 can perform the function using the input voice while the drag touch is held at the second point. At this time, if a new voice is input while the drag touch newly applied at the second point is held again, the newly input voice can be used as a condition for executing the function. Accordingly, the user can add a condition for executing a specific function by using a continuous drag-touch and voice input.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal according to the present invention may provide an indicator including information necessary for a user to use the voice recognition function more conveniently. This will be described with reference to Figs. 11A and 11B.

FIG. 11A is a view showing an embodiment for providing information on a function to be performed according to a drag-touch direction, and FIG. 11B is a view showing an embodiment for providing information on at least a part of a voice.

First, the controller 180 may utilize at least a part of the voice as information when performing a voice related function in response to a user gesture. In this case, as shown in the second figure of FIG. 11A, the controller 180 may output information corresponding to at least a part of the voice inputted by the user to the touch screen 151. [ Here, when the voice recognition function is activated by the touch input applied to the status bar 11, information corresponding to at least a part of the voice is included in one area 11a of the status display screen and output .

11B, when the execution screen 16 of the specific application is output to the touch screen 151, based on the drag touch applied to the first point of the status bar 11, The microphone 122 can be activated. 11B, when the voice is input, the controller 180, as shown in the third figure of FIG. 11B, transmits information about a function that can be performed in association with the voice after the voice is input Can be provided. That is, the control unit 180 may output guide information 3 for performing a guide on a function related to a voice to be executed according to the direction of the drag touch, to one area of the touch screen 151. Here, the controller 180 may control the touch screen 151 such that the guide information 3 is output while the drag touch is held.

In this manner, the user can be provided with information on the direction of the drag touch to be applied for executing a desired function while using the voice recognition function according to the present invention. Further, by receiving information on at least a part of the voice used for executing the function, it is possible to confirm whether or not the function is executed in accordance with the user's intention.

As described above in the introduction section, the input for activating the microphone is not limited to the drag touch, and the function related to the voice inputted while the microphone is activated may be selected by various methods (for example, a touch gesture or a motion gesture) . In this connection, description will be made using Fig.

12 is a view showing an embodiment related to a case where a selection of a function related to input and voice to activate a microphone is defined as a movement gesture.

The main body of the mobile terminal according to the present invention may have a front surface and a cover formed to cover at least a part of the front surface. In addition, the terminal may further include a sensing unit for sensing an open / closed state of the cover with respect to the front surface of the terminal body. Here, the sensing unit may include various sensors capable of sensing the open / close state of the cover according to movement of the cover with respect to the terminal body.

For example, the sensing unit may include a proximity sensor, and may sense the open / close state of the cover based on the proximity of the cover to the terminal body. For example, the sensing unit may include a camera, and the open / close state of the cover may be sensed based on the movement of the cover relative to the terminal body. In addition, for example, a magnet is attached to the cover, and when the cover covers the front surface of the terminal body by the Hall IC included in the sensing unit, the magnet can be detected. Further, by the combination of the sensors described above, the open / closed state of the cover can be detected through the angle formed by the cover with respect to the terminal body.

As described above, different functions related to voice can be performed by sensing the opening and closing states of the cover by the sensing unit differently. 12, the microphone 122 may be activated by detaching the cover 200 from the terminal main body while the cover 200 covers the front surface of the terminal main body.

Here, the active state of the microphone 122 is maintained while the cover is opened and closed, and after the user inputs a voice (October 10 pilgrimage), the cover 200 is moved to the first (For example, a state in which the cover and the terminal main body are at a first angle) may be applied. In this case, the control unit 180 may execute an application search function related to at least a part of the voice in accordance with a voice command corresponding to the voice. Accordingly, the screen 25 corresponding to the search function may be output to the touch screen 151. [

Alternatively, when an input for changing the cover 200 to a second open / closed state (for example, a state in which the cover and the terminal body form a second angle) is applied, Some of them can be stored as voice data. Also, in this case, the controller 180 may output the screen 26 according to the execution of the storage function to the touch screen 151.

Here, when an input for covering the cover body 200 to the terminal body is applied even if an input for forming the first and second opening and closing states is applied after the voice is input, It is possible to restrict the execution of the function related to the voice by viewing execution of the function according to the voice as canceled.

Also, although not shown in the drawings, the movement gesture input may be defined by sensing a folding angle between display units in a terminal having a folder display unit.

Therefore, the user can perform various functions by using simple input for moving the cover, and can simply cancel the function performed by simply covering the cover with the terminal body without any additional input for canceling the function execution have.

Hereinafter, an embodiment related to the application of different gestures to the execution of different functions with respect to voice will be described.

FIGS. 13A and 3B are diagrams illustrating embodiments in which different functions related to speech are performed by a touch gesture and a motion gesture.

Referring to FIG. 13A, when the home screen page 10 is displayed on the touch screen 151, the microphone 122 is pressed by a drag touch applied to the first point on the status bar 11 Can be activated. Also, in a state where the microphone 122 is activated, the microphone 22 can be kept in an active state while a drag touch with the state bar 11 is held. In this way, in a state where the microphone 122 is activated, a specific touch gesture can be applied after voice (Hong Gil-dong) is input.

13A, the touch gesture may be a touch gesture for moving the status bar 11 toward the lower end of the touch screen 151. [ In this case, the control unit 180 may execute a function of making at least a part of the voice as a voice command (call origination function). Therefore, as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. 13A, the execution screen 14 according to the first function may be output to the touch screen 151. [

Alternatively, as shown in the third diagram of FIG. 13B, the input for executing the function related to the input voice may be a motion gesture for tilting the body of the terminal in a specific direction. In order to detect this, the sensing unit of the terminal may sense a direction or an angle of inclination of the terminal body such as a gyroscope sensor or an acceleration sensor. When the tilting of the terminal body is detected by the sensing unit, the controller 180 can perform a function corresponding to the movement gesture. For example, the function corresponding to the motion gesture may be a function of searching for information related to at least a part of the voice in the history information of the terminal. Accordingly, as shown in the fourth figure of FIG. 13B, the execution screen 27 corresponding to the function execution may be output to the touch screen 151.

As such, the input for executing the function related to the voice may be variously set such as a touch gesture or a motion gesture. Thus, the user can perform various functions related to voice using a user gesture appropriate to his / her usage pattern.

Meanwhile, the terminal to which the control method according to the present invention is applied may include a display unit having both a front portion and a side portion. In this case, the user gesture may be a touch gesture applied to the front or side of the display unit. This will be described with reference to Figs. 14A and 14B.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are views illustrating embodiments in which a user gesture is applied to a display unit having a front portion and a side portion.

Referring to FIG. 14A, the display unit included in the mobile terminal according to the present invention may include a front portion 361 and a side portion 362. The front unit 361 and the side unit 362 of the display unit may include a touch sensor capable of sensing a touch input applied to the front unit 361 and the side unit 362, respectively. Here, an execution screen of a specific application may be output to the front portion 361 of the display unit.

In this case, the microphone 122 may be activated by a touch input that is maintained in contact with the side portion 362 for a predetermined time or longer. In addition, when a voice is input, the controller 180 may perform different functions according to a user gesture to be subsequently applied.

If the user gesture is applied to the side portion 362 as a drag-touch input in the first direction (toward the upper end of the display portion) as shown in the third figure of FIG. 14A, the controller 180 responds to the user gesture So that a search function using at least a part of the voice can be executed. In this case, the control unit 180 may execute a search function in a specific application related to the execution screen 30 output to the front unit 361 using at least a part of the voice. The control unit 180 may output the execution screen 31 to the front unit 361 according to the execution of the function.

14B, when the user gesture is applied to the side portion 362 in a second direction (direction toward the lower end of the display portion) as a drag-touch input, the controller 180 controls the user gesture It is possible to execute a search function using at least a part of the voice correspondingly. In this case, the control unit 180 may execute a search function using at least a part of the voice in an application different from the specific application. The control unit 180 may output the execution screen 32 according to the search function performed by the other application to the front unit 361.

Also, although not shown in the figure, a separate graphic object may be displayed on the front or side of the display unit, indicating a function that can be performed in association with the voice according to the user gesture.

That is, when the mobile terminal according to the present invention includes a display unit divided into a plurality of regions, the user gesture may be defined as a touch gesture applied to at least one of the plurality of regions. Accordingly, the user can utilize various gestures according to the shape of the terminal.

The mobile terminal and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention perform different functions according to a user gesture applied to a terminal after voice input so that a user can selectively perform various functions related to the voice inputted .

The mobile terminal and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention perform different functions related to voice according to the state of the touch screen when the voice recognition function is activated, The function corresponding to the intention of the user can be executed.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include a control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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A touch screen formed to detect a touch;
A microphone formed to receive voice;
A memory configured to store speech data corresponding to speech received via the microphone; And
Activating the microphone based on application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen in a state in which illumination of the touch screen is inactivated,
And a control unit for continuously maintaining the microphone in an active state while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen,
Wherein,
When the drag touch held at the second point is released, storing the voice inputted in the activated state of the microphone in the memory,
Wherein the controller executes a function corresponding to a voice command corresponding to a voice input through the microphone when the drag touch held at the second point advances to a third point different from the second point. The apparatus of claim 1,
When the drag touch held at the second point is released, switching the illumination of the touch screen to an active state,
And displays notification information informing that the input voice is stored in the touch screen. The apparatus of claim 1,
When the drag touch held at the second point advances to a third point different from the second point, the illumination of the touch screen is activated,
And outputs an execution screen of a function corresponding to the voice command to the touch screen. The apparatus of claim 1,
When the drag touch held at the second point moves in a direction toward the first point, limits the execution of functions related to the voice input through the microphone. 5. The apparatus of claim 4,
Wherein the touch screen is kept in an inactive state even if the drag touch is released after the drag touch held at the second point advances toward the first point. A touch screen outputting a home screen page including an icon of the application;
A microphone formed to receive voice;
A memory configured to store speech data corresponding to speech received via the microphone; And
When the home screen page is output,
Wherein when the touch is applied to an area of the touch screen where the icon is displayed, an application corresponding to the icon displayed in the area to which the touch is applied is executed,
And a control unit for activating the microphone when a drag touch which is started from an area where the icon is not displayed and held by an icon displayed on the touch screen is applied,
Wherein,
The microphone is kept in the activated state continuously while the drag touch is held,
Wherein the microprocessor processes the input voice in association with the application corresponding to the icon when a new drag touch starts at a point where the drag touch is held. 7. The apparatus of claim 6,
Storing the input voice as voice data related to the application corresponding to the icon when a new drag touch starting at a point where the drag touch is held is applied in the first direction,
And an application corresponding to the icon is executed using a voice command corresponding to the input voice when a new drag touch starting at a point where the dragging is held is applied in a second direction different from the first direction . 7. The apparatus of claim 6,
When an event occurs in association with an application corresponding to the icon,
And processes the input voice in association with the event when a new drag touch is started, which starts at a point where the drag touch is held. 7. The apparatus of claim 6,
And restricts the execution of a function related to the input voice when the drag touch is released from the held position. A touch screen for displaying an execution screen of a specific application;
A microphone formed to receive voice;
A memory configured to store speech data corresponding to speech received via the microphone; And
Activating the microphone based on the application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen in a state in which the execution screen of the specific application is output,
And a control unit for continuously maintaining the microphone in an active state while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen,
Wherein,
When a new drag touch is started at the second point where the dragging is held, an application to be processed in association with the input voice is selected based on the direction in which the new dragging is applied Wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10,
When the drag-touch is applied in the first direction at the second point where the drag-touch is held, processing the input voice in association with the specific application,
And when the drag-touch is applied in a second direction different from the first direction at the second point where the drag-touch is held, processing the input voice in association with the application different from the specific application terminal. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11,
Changing the execution screen of the specific application so that at least a part of the input voice is included in the execution screen of the specific application when the new drag touch is applied in the first direction,
Wherein the control unit controls the touch screen so that the execution screen of the specific application is changed to the execution screen of the another application when the new drag touch is applied in a second direction different from the first direction. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10,
Wherein when the drag-touch is applied in a direction from the second point where the drag-touch is held to the first point, the execution of the function related to the voice input in a state in which the microphone is activated is limited. . 11. The apparatus according to claim 10,
Wherein at least a part of the voice inputted when the microphone is activated is switched to text and the converted text is outputted to one area of the touch screen. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10,
While the drag touch is held at the second point on the touch screen,
And outputs an indicator for providing information on an application selected based on a direction of a new drag touch starting at the second point to one area of the touch screen. Receiving a drag touch starting from a first point of the touch screen in a state in which the illumination of the touch screen is inactivated;
Activating a microphone based on the drag-touch being applied;
Continuing to activate the microphone while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen; And
When the drag touch held at the second point is released, storing the voice inputted in the activated state of the microphone in the memory, and the drag touch held at the second point is moved to the third point different from the second point And executing a function corresponding to a voice command corresponding to a voice input through the microphone when the voice command is transmitted. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the dragging held at the second point is released,
Further comprising the step of switching the illumination of the touch screen to an activated state and displaying alert information informing the touch screen of the storage of the input sound. The method of claim 16, wherein the drag touch held at the second point advances to a third point different from the second point,
Further comprising switching an illumination of the touch screen to an inactive state and outputting an execution screen of a function corresponding to the voice command to the touch screen. Outputting a home screen page including an icon of the application on the touch screen;
When the touch is applied to an area of the touch screen in which the icon is displayed in a state in which the home screen page is output, executing an application corresponding to the icon displayed in the area to which the touch is applied, Activating a microphone when a drag touch is initiated and held on an icon displayed on the touch screen;
Continuing to maintain the microphone in an active state while the drag touch is held; And
And a step of processing a voice inputted in a state where the microphone is activated in association with an application corresponding to the icon when a new drag touch starting at a point where the dragging is held is applied, / RTI > Displaying an execution screen of a specific application on a touch screen;
Activating a microphone based on the application of a drag touch starting at a first point of the touch screen in a state in which an execution screen of the specific application is output;
Continuing to activate the microphone while the drag touch is held at a second point on the touch screen; And
When a new drag touch is started at the second point where the dragging is held, an application to be processed in association with the input voice is selected based on the direction in which the new dragging is applied Wherein the step of controlling the mobile terminal comprises the steps of:

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