KR20180025864A - Camera module and mobile terminal having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A camera module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a main body, an auxiliary body at least a portion of which is configured to mount the main body, a wireless communication unit provided in the main body and sensing identification information of the auxiliary body; A camera which is formed in the main body and which photographs the periphery, a current photographing mode is switched to a photographing mode corresponding to the identification information according to the identification information sensed by the wireless communication unit, and a photographing mode And a controller for controlling the camera.

Description

Camera module and mobile terminal having the same

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a camera module capable of photographing separately from a terminal body, and a mobile terminal having the same.

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 mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

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

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

In addition, in order to expand the function of the mobile terminal, a camera module that can be used separately and interlocked with the terminal body is actively developed. However, there has been an inconvenience in that the user has to change the shooting mode of the camera arbitrarily whenever the environment or purpose of the image shooting through the camera module changes. Therefore, a mobile terminal providing a camera module capable of changing the photographing mode to suit the photographing environment can be conceived without requiring any additional input.

The present invention is to provide a camera module that combines with a mobile terminal to implement a new form factor of the mobile terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a camera module in which a photographing mode is changed according to a photographing environment without a separate input, and a mobile terminal including the camera module.

A camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body; At least a portion of which is formed such that the body is mountable; A wireless communication unit provided in the main body and sensing identification information of the auxiliary body; A camera formed on the body and photographing the surroundings; And a control unit for controlling the camera so as to switch the current photographing mode to the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information according to the identification information sensed by the wireless communication unit and photograph the photographing mode in the photographing mode switched when the photographing start event is generated .

In addition, at the time of switching to the photographing mode, at least one of the number and the resolution of the moving picture frames photographed by the camera may be changed.

Meanwhile, the auxiliary body may be a fixed auxiliary body formed to be fixed at a predetermined position, and when the identification information of the fixed auxiliary body is detected, the number of frames may be changed to decrease or the resolution may be increased.

Meanwhile, the auxiliary body may be a mobile auxiliary body whose position changes with time, and when the identification information of the mobile auxiliary body is detected, the frame number may be changed to increase or the resolution may be decreased have.

The auxiliary body may be an aviation type auxiliary body formed to be able to fly, and in the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information of the flying type auxiliary body, the size of the angle of view is increased as compared with the current photographing mode .

In the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information of the moving means-mounted auxiliary body, at least one of the camera-shake prevention function and the movement path storing function may be provided Can be activated.

Meanwhile, in the camera module of the present invention, at least a part of the main body includes a magnetic body, at least a part of the auxiliary body includes a magnet, attraction force is formed between the magnetic body and the magnet, . ≪ / RTI >

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a terminal body having a display unit; And a camera module that is wirelessly communicable with the terminal body, and the image captured by the camera is output from the display unit.

In addition, the terminal body may include a user input unit, and the shooting start event may be generated through an external input through the user input unit.

In addition, the display unit may output a virtual icon related to the change of the photographing angle of the camera.

The mobile terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention may change the photographing angle of the camera to correspond to the manipulation of the virtual icon.

According to the present invention, even if the user does not change the photographing mode separately, the photographing mode of the camera can be automatically switched by attaching the auxiliary body to the main body of the camera module.

In addition, the present invention can provide a camera module that can be used in various shooting environments by interchangeably applying a plurality of auxiliary bodies having various functions to the main body.

Further, in the present invention, the main body is formed to be rotatable on the auxiliary body, and the photographing angle of the camera of the main body can be remotely adjusted through the operation of the terminal body.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a camera module in which a main body and an auxiliary body are separated from each other according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a camera module with a main body and an auxiliary body coupled to each other. 2C is a rear perspective view of the camera module.
3A and 3B are a perspective view and a use state view of the fixed auxiliary body according to another embodiment.
4A-4B are perspective views of a mobile auxiliary body according to one embodiment. Figure 4c is a use state diagram of the portable auxiliary body according to one embodiment.
5A-5B are perspective views of a mobile auxiliary body according to another embodiment. FIG. 5C is a state of use of the movable auxiliary body according to another embodiment.
6 is a flow chart of a control method relating to the photographing mode switching according to the present invention.
FIGS. 7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams showing the photographing state of the camera in the first and second photographing modes, respectively.
8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams showing the photographing state of the camera in the first and second photographing modes of the second embodiment.
Figs. 9A and 9B are conceptual diagrams showing the photographing state of the camera in the first and second photographing modes of the third embodiment. Fig.
10 is a conceptual diagram relating to the shooting start event occurrence related to the present invention.
FIGS. 11A to 11D are conceptual diagrams showing how to change a photographing angle of a camera through manipulation of a virtual icon output to the display unit. FIG.

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 reference numerals, and redundant 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 And an external terminal, or a server on a mobile communication network established according to a long term evolution (AR), a long term evolution (AR), or the like.

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 an image frame such as a still image or moving image 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 unit or a mechanical key such as a button located on a front or 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 .

In addition, 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 operated 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 can 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 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ As an example of such an accessory, an example of an accessory is a touch pen for aiding or extending touch input to the touch screen. Another example is a camera module that can be used in conjunction with a terminal body. The camera module may be formed separately from the terminal body to overcome the spatial limitations of the camera built in the terminal body itself.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the photographing mode of the camera module can be switched according to the photographing environment without inputting through the user input unit. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2A is a perspective view of a camera module 200 with a main body 210 and an auxiliary body 220 separated from each other according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the camera module 200 in a coupled state. 2C is a rear perspective view of the camera module 200. FIG.

2A to 2C, a camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 210, an auxiliary body 220, a camera 230, a wireless communication unit 240, a controller 250, Respectively. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the outer surface of the main body 210 is formed of a generally spherical case. A camera 230 is incorporated in the case of the main body 210.

In addition, an incident surface 231 of the camera is formed on the case of the main body 210 to allow external light to enter into the camera 230. The incidence (231) plane of the camera may be made of the lens itself or a protective glass for protecting the lens. In addition to the camera 230, a wireless communication unit 240, a controller 250, and the like may be installed in the case of the main body 210.

At least a portion of the auxiliary body 220 is formed to be mountable to the main body 210. Although not shown in the drawing, the auxiliary body 220 has protrusions and the body 210 has grooves, and the auxiliary body 220 can be mounted on the body 210 by being coupled with the protrusions.

Alternatively, at least a part of the case of the main body 210 is made of a magnetic material such as iron, and the auxiliary body 220 includes a magnet, and the auxiliary body 220 is attached to the main body 210 through the attracting force of the magnetic body and the magnet It is also possible to mount it.

The shape of the main body 210 and the auxiliary body 220 is not limited to the shape of the spherical body and the auxiliary body 220. For example, 220).

The camera 230 includes a plurality of lenses, an iris, a shutter plate, an image sensor, and the like (not shown) so that an external subject can be imaged. The detailed components of each camera 230 are controlled by the controller 250. For example, when an input signal for controlling the number of frames is applied, the control unit 250 adjusts the driving speed of the shutter plate (not shown) of the camera 230.

The wireless communication unit 240 is provided in the main body 210. The wireless communication unit 240 includes a local communication module 241. The short-range communication module 241 is for short-range communication. The short-range communication module 241 may be a Bluetooth ™, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), an Infrared Data Association (IrDA), an 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 241 detects the identification information of the auxiliary body 220 mounted on the main body 210. Specifically, the auxiliary unit 220 may be provided with a means for wirelessly transmitting data such as a bar code, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and an NFC (Near Field Communication) module to transmit the identification information.

The control unit 250 controls the camera 230 so that the camera 230 can take an image in a photographing mode corresponding to the detected identification information according to the identification information detected by the wireless communication unit 240. [

In this embodiment, a plurality of auxiliary bodies 220 having various functions are applied to the main body 210 interchangeably. Also, the different auxiliary bodies 220 have different identification information. Accordingly, the control unit 250 can control the camera 230 differently according to the type of the auxiliary body 220 mounted on the main body 210.

Hereinafter, the type of the auxiliary body 220 according to the function will be discussed first, and then the method of controlling the camera 230 according to the type of the auxiliary body 220 will be described in detail.

First, the auxiliary body 220 can be classified into a fixed auxiliary body 221 and a movable auxiliary body 222.

The fixed auxiliary body 221 means an auxiliary body mounted on the main body 210 for the purpose of fixing the camera module 200 at a predetermined position. The auxiliary body shown in Figs. 2A to 2C can be an embodiment of the fixed auxiliary body 221. Fig.

Referring to FIG. 2C, a bonding portion 2211 may be provided on a surface of the auxiliary body opposite to the surface on which the camera 230 is mounted. The adhesive portion 2211 is made of a synthetic resin, and any material can be used as long as it can adhere two objects to each other. Through the bonding portion 2211, the auxiliary body can be attached to a flat surface such as a wall. Thus, the position of the camera module 200 can be fixed in one place.

3A and 3B are a perspective view and a use state view of the fixed auxiliary body 221 according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, the fixed auxiliary body 221 further includes a wire 2212 passing through the side surface. The wire 2212 is made of a material capable of flexing freely along the direction in which the force is applied. 3B, when the surface is uneven and difficult to fix to the outside through the bonding portion 2211, the wire 2212 may be wound around an external object to fix the camera module 200 in one place

The portable auxiliary body 222 refers to an auxiliary body mounted on the main body 210 for the purpose of changing the position of the camera module 200 with time.

4A-4B illustrate a perspective view of a mobile auxiliary body 222 according to one embodiment. 4C also illustrates a state of use of the mobile auxiliary body 222 according to one embodiment.

4A to 4B, the movable auxiliary member 222 (hereinafter, referred to as the first movable auxiliary member 222a) in this embodiment may be a flightable device having a rotating body. At this time, the first movable auxiliary body 222a has a central portion 2225 in the form of a rod. At one end of the central portion 2225 is provided a recessed portion 2221 recessed to correspond to the outer shape of the main body 210 and a rotating body 2222 is connected to the other end. The body 210 may be inserted into the depression 2221 to engage the first movable auxiliary body 222a. Meanwhile, the first movable auxiliary body 222a may be made of a urethane material in order to minimize damage caused by an external impact.

The first movable auxiliary body 222a may or may not have a separate power generating portion (not shown). Figure 4c shows the use of the first movable auxiliary body 222a when the first movable auxiliary body 222a has a separate power generating portion. In this case, the first movable auxiliary body 222a can shoot the object on the ground by flying in the air like a UAV.

When the first movable auxiliary body 222a is not provided with a separate power generating portion (not shown), when the first movable auxiliary body 222a is thrown up by an external force, The first movable auxiliary body 222a is slowly lowered while being stretched perpendicular to the falling direction. The camera 230 may be photographed during the descent.

Figures 5A-5B illustrate a perspective view of a mobile auxiliary body 222 according to another embodiment. Figure 5c also illustrates a state of use of the mobile auxiliary body 222 according to another embodiment.

5A to 5C, the portable auxiliary body according to the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a second portable auxiliary body 222b) may be formed to be usable by being coupled to a moving means such as a bicycle. When the user wishes to take a picture of the camera 230 at the same time while riding the moving means, he or she mounts the main body 210 on the second movable auxiliary body 222b while coupling the second movable auxiliary body 222b to the moving means Can be used. Accordingly, the user can conveniently photograph the camera while moving using the camera module 200.

5A-5B, the second movable auxiliary body 222b includes a frame 2223 and a vibration damping portion 2224 mounted on the frame 2223. [ The frame 2223 is formed in a substantially circular shape. A vibration damping portion 2224 is disposed in an inner space formed by the frame 2223. At least a part of the vibration damping portion 2224 is formed to correspond to the shape of the main body 210. Thereby, the main body 210 can be inserted and coupled to the vibration damping portion 2224.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the frame 2223 is formed of a rigid material, and the vibration damping portion 2224 is formed of a material such as urethane which has a slight elasticity. Thus, even if the frame 2223 receives the vibration from the moving means, the vibration of the main body 210 can be minimized due to the inertia of the vibration reducing portion 2224 and the main body 210 coupled thereto.

As described above, the embodiments of the fixed auxiliary body 221 and the movable auxiliary body 222 have been described. When any of the auxiliary bodies is mounted on the body 210, the camera 230 switches the shooting mode. Hereinafter, a photographing mode switching control method related to the present invention will be described.

6 is a flow chart of a control method relating to the photographing mode switching according to the present invention.

In the first embodiment, the identification information of the fixed auxiliary body 221 and the movable auxiliary body 222 are referred to as first and second identification information, respectively, and the imaging modes corresponding to the first and second identification information are referred to as first And a second photographing mode.

According to the first embodiment, when at least one of the first and second identification information is detected in the wireless communication unit 240, it is determined whether the current photographing mode is the photographing mode corresponding to the detected identification information. If the current photographing mode is the photographing mode corresponding to the already-detected identification information, the switching of the photographing mode does not occur. For example, when the current photographing mode is already the first photographing mode and the first identification information is detected, switching of the photographing mode does not occur.

However, if the current shooting mode is not the shooting mode corresponding to the detected identification information, the shooting mode is switched. For example, if the current photographing mode is the second photographing mode and the first identification information is detected, the control unit 250 switches the current photographing mode to the first photographing mode. Similarly, if the current photographing mode is the first photographing mode and the second identification information is detected, the control unit 250 switches the current photographing mode to the second photographing mode. Hereinafter, a specific example of the first and second shooting modes will be described.

In the first embodiment, the first and second shooting modes are determined by two factors, i.e., frame per second and resolution. The number of frames per second means the number of images taken by the camera per second. The resolution is an index indicating the accuracy of the image captured by the camera.

That is, the first and second shooting modes of the first embodiment are determined as at least one of the first and second frames per second and at least one of the first and second resolutions. The first and second frames per second have different values, and the first and second resolutions have different values. For example, the first photographing mode may be a mode in which the first frame rate and the first resolution are set, and the second photographing mode may be a mode in which the second frame rate and the second resolution are set.

Specifically, when the photographing mode is changed, the control unit 250 can change the driving speed of the shutter plate (not shown) of the camera 230 to change from the first frame number to the second frame number or vice versa. In addition, the control unit 250 may pixel-bin the image sensor (not shown) of the camera 230 to change from the first frame number to the second frame number or vice versa.

7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams showing the photographing state of the camera 230 in the first and second photographing modes, respectively.

Specifically, the first and second photographing modes are switched photographing modes when the fixed auxiliary member 221 and the movable auxiliary member 222 are mounted, respectively. When the movable auxiliary member 222 is mounted, the shooting probability of a subject having a higher speed than that of the fixed auxiliary member 221 is increased. Therefore, the number of frames per second in the second photographing mode is preferably larger than the number of frames per second in the first photographing mode. On the other hand, if the number of frames increases, the image storage capacity increases. Therefore, as a compensation for this, it is preferable that the resolution of the second photographing mode is smaller than the resolution of the first photographing mode. Thereby, even if the memory has a limited storage capacity, it is possible to obtain an image of optimized quality by photographing in a different shooting mode according to the speed of the subject in the image.

In addition, the display unit 151 can display an image currently being shot and a separate shooting mode information window 310 together. The photographing mode information window 310 displays information on the photographing mode of the switched camera. Therefore, the user can easily confirm the information on the photographing mode of the camera 230.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, only the case where the number of frames per second and the resolution change simultaneously are described when switching the photographing mode, but it is also possible that only one of them is changed.

On the other hand, the photographing mode can be determined by factors other than the number of frames per second and resolution, and the second embodiment in which the photographing mode is determined by the zooming magnification will be described below. Hereinafter, differences will be mainly described except for the common parts of the second embodiment and the first embodiment.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are conceptual diagrams showing the photographing state of the camera 230 in the first and second photographing modes of the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the first and second shooting modes are determined by the zoom magnification. That is, the first and second photographing modes indicate the case where the first zoom magnification and the second zoom magnification are set, respectively. Specifically, the control unit 250 may change the relative distance between the plurality of lenses in the zoom module of the camera 230 to change from the first zoom magnification to the second zoom magnification or vice versa,

Further, in the second embodiment, the identification information of the flight-like auxiliary body formed so as to be capable of flying and the auxiliary body not corresponding thereto is referred to as first and second identification information, respectively. The photographing modes corresponding to the first and second identification information are referred to as first and second photographing modes, respectively. For example, a flying auxiliary body may be an auxiliary body provided with a rotating body for the purpose of flying above and below. That is, the second movable auxiliary member 222b shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C may also be one of the flying auxiliary members.

 On the other hand, when the fly-type auxiliary body is mounted on the main body 210, it is general to photograph the camera module 200 while keeping the camera module 200 at a certain distance from the subject by placing the camera module 200 on the upper side. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable that the zoom magnification of the first photographing mode is smaller than the zoom magnification of the second photographing mode so as to photograph the subject more efficiently by photographing at a low zoom magnification.

On the other hand, the display unit 151 can display an image currently being shot and a separate shooting mode information window 320 together. The photographing mode information window 320 displays information on the photographing mode of the switched camera. In the present embodiment, the shooting mode information window 320 displays "narrow angle" or "wide angle", but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a number indicating the zoom magnification may be displayed in the shooting mode information window 320. [ On the other hand, the user can easily confirm the information on the photographing mode of the switched camera 230 through the photographing mode information window 320.

On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the first and second shooting modes are determined by whether or not at least one of the shaking motion prevention function and the movement path saving function is activated. For example, the first photographing mode is a state in which both the camera shake prevention function and the movement route storage function are activated in the camera 230. In the second photographing mode, the camera shake prevention function and the movement route storage function are all deactivated The state of the state can be considered.

Specifically, when the camera shake prevention function is activated, the control unit 250 controls the camera 230 such that a sensor or a lens of the camera 230 shakes together with the vibration when a vibration caused by an accident or the like is sensed.

In addition, when the movement route storage function is activated, the controller 250 stores the photographing position information of the camera 230 using the position information module of the wireless communication unit 240.

In the third embodiment, the identification information of the mover-mounted auxiliary body mounted so as to be mountable to the moving means and the identification information of the auxiliary body which is not so mounted are respectively referred to as first and second identification information, and correspond to the first and second identification information Are referred to as first and second shooting modes, respectively. For example, the mobile means-mounted auxiliary body can be one of the mobile-mounted auxiliary bodies as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C.

It is preferable that the camera shake prevention function and the movement route storage function of the camera 230 are both activated in the first photographing mode. Thus, when the moving means-mounted auxiliary member is mounted on the moving means to take an image, the vibration transmitted from the moving means can be further reduced and the moving path can be stored.

On the other hand, the display unit 151 can display an image currently being shot and a separate shooting mode information window 330 together. The photographing mode information window 330 displays information on the photographing mode of the switched camera. In this embodiment, the camera shake prevention function ON or the shake prevention function OFF can be displayed on the photographing mode information window 330.

In addition, when the route storage function is activated, a separate map window 340 may be displayed at the corner of the display unit 151. [ In addition, the movement path of the camera module may be displayed on the map window 340. [

As described in the first to third embodiments, by applying a plurality of auxiliary bodies having various functions to the main body 210 interchangeably, the photographing mode of the camera 230 can be appropriately changed in accordance with the situation .

On the other hand, the start of camera shooting can be controlled through the terminal body.

10 is a conceptual diagram relating to the shooting start event occurrence related to the present invention.

When the wireless communication unit 240 of the main body 210 recognizes the identification information of the auxiliary body, the wireless communication unit 240 of the main body 210 communicates with the wireless communication unit 110 of the terminal body, The notification window 360 related to the start of photographing is output to the photographing device 151. [ That is, when the auxiliary unit 220 detects the state that the auxiliary body 220 is mounted on the main body 210, the control unit 250 does not start the photographing immediately but starts the photographing once more to the user through the outputted notification window 360 And then start shooting. Thereby, the user can control the shooting start time point regardless of the time when the auxiliary body 220 and the main body 210 are mounted.

When the user touches a virtual button associated with the start of shooting, the camera 230 starts shooting. At this time, the image captured by the camera 230 is output through the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

In addition, the user can remotely control the photographing angle of the camera 230 of the main body 210 through the terminal body. Hereinafter, this will be described in detail.

Figs. 11A to 11D are conceptual diagrams showing how the photographing angle of the camera 230 is changed through manipulation of the virtual icon 350 output to the display unit 151. Fig.

10 and 11, when a virtual button related to the start of photographing is touched in FIG. 10, the display unit 151 outputs a photographed image of the camera 230 and also displays a virtual icon 350 Can be output simultaneously. Accordingly, the user can change the photographing angle of the camera 230 by touching the output virtual icon 350. [

11A to 11D, the virtual icon 350 may include arrow icons 351, 352, 353, and 354 indicating downward, upward, left, and right directions.

Specifically, when the arrow 351 indicating the lower direction is touched, the main body 210 can be rotated in the direction D1 on the auxiliary body 220 so as to photograph the lower side of the current photographing view (view).

Similarly, when the arrow 352 indicating the upper direction is touched, the main body 210 can be rotated in the direction D2 on the auxiliary body 220 so as to photograph the upper side than the current shooting view (view).

When the arrow 353 indicating the left direction is touched, the main body 210 can be rotated in the direction D3 on the auxiliary body 220 so as to photograph the left side of the current shooting view (view).

Finally, when the arrow 354 indicating the right direction is touched, the main body 210 can be rotated in the direction D4 on the auxiliary body 220 so as to photograph the left side of the current shooting view (view).

At this time, while the touch input of the user is performed, the main body 210 is continuously rotated on the auxiliary body 220, and the rotation is stopped when the user does not touch. Thus, it is possible for the body 210 to be rotated at various rotational angles on the auxiliary body 220.

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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main body;
At least a portion of which is formed such that the body is mountable;
A wireless communication unit provided in the main body and sensing identification information of the auxiliary body;
A camera formed on the body and photographing the surroundings;
And a control unit for controlling the camera so as to switch the current photographing mode to the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information according to the identification information sensed by the wireless communication unit and photograph the photographing mode in the photographing mode switched when the photographing start event is generated Camera module. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of a number and a resolution of a moving image frame captured by the camera changes when the photographing mode is switched. 3. The method of claim 2,
The auxiliary body is a fixed auxiliary body formed to be fixed at a predetermined position,
Wherein when the identification information of the fixed auxiliary body is detected, the frame number is changed to decrease or the resolution is changed to increase. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein said auxiliary body is a mobile auxiliary body formed to change its position with time,
Wherein when the identification information of the mobile auxiliary body is detected, the frame number is changed to increase or the resolution is decreased. The method according to claim 1,
The auxiliary body is a flying auxiliary body formed to be able to fly,
Wherein the size of the angle of view is increased in the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information of the flying type auxiliary member in the current photographing mode. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the auxiliary body is a moving means mounted auxiliary body formed to be mountable to the moving means,
Wherein at least one of the camera-shake preventing function and the movement path storing function is activated in the photographing mode corresponding to the identification information of the moving means-mounted auxiliary member. The method according to claim 1,
At least a portion of the body including a magnetic body,
Wherein at least a portion of the auxiliary body includes a magnet,
Wherein attraction force is generated between the magnetic body and the magnet to mount the auxiliary body on the main body. A terminal body having a display unit; And
A camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, capable of wireless communication with the terminal body,
Wherein the image captured by the camera is output from the display unit. 9. The method of claim 8,
The terminal body includes a user input unit,
Wherein the photographing start event is generated through external input through the user input unit. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the display unit outputs a virtual icon associated with the change of the photographing angle of the camera. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein,
And changes the photographing angle of the camera to correspond to the operation of the virtual icon.

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