KR101658097B1 - Mobile terminal and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of touch input and a control method thereof. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit displaying a page of electronic notes and displaying a thumbnail image corresponding to another page together with the page; A sensing unit for sensing a touch input to the display unit; And a control unit for displaying a page corresponding to the thumbnail image or executing an editing mode for editing at least one of the page and the thumbnail image based on the type of touch input to the thumbnail image.

Description

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

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, and more particularly, to a mobile terminal capable of touch input and a control method thereof.

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

As the functions of the terminal are diversified, the terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having a combination of functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, have. Further, in order to support and enhance the function of the terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural and software parts of the terminal.

With this improvement, the terminal can be provided with an electronic note view function. However, when a page of the electronic note is displayed on the screen of the terminal, there is an inconvenience that the user can not preview the contents of the previous or next page of the electronic note.

Accordingly, there has been a problem that it is difficult for the user to edit the current page using the previous or next page of the electronic note. Further, when lists of electronic notes are displayed on the screen of the terminal, it is difficult for the user to edit the configuration of electronic notes using lists of electronic notes.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method thereof that can improve user's convenience in displaying an electronic note.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit displaying a page of electronic notes and displaying a thumbnail image corresponding to another page together with the page; A sensing unit for sensing a touch input to the display unit; And a control unit for displaying a page corresponding to the thumbnail image or executing an editing mode for editing at least one of the page and the thumbnail image based on the type of touch input to the thumbnail image.

In an embodiment, when the editing mode is executed, the control unit may edit another one using either the page or the thumbnail image.

In an embodiment, when the thumbnail image is edited, the control unit may edit a page corresponding to the thumbnail image.

In an embodiment, the control unit may display a page corresponding to the thumbnail image and the page together based on a touch input to the thumbnail image.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit sets first and second screen areas based on a touch input to the thumbnail image, and displays a page corresponding to the thumbnail image and the page in the first and second screen areas A pop-up window may be created while the page is displayed, and a page corresponding to the thumbnail image may be displayed in the pop-up window.

The controller may copy the selected region to the thumbnail image when receiving a drag input in the direction of the thumbnail image after selecting at least a portion of the page.

In an embodiment, the controller may change the size of the thumbnail image for a predetermined time when the selected area is copied to the thumbnail image, and may display an object indicating that the selected area is copied to the thumbnail image, Can be displayed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the controller generates a thumbnail image corresponding to the selected region when receiving a drag input in the direction of the thumbnail image after selecting at least a portion of the page, The size of the thumbnail image and the transparency of the thumbnail image.

In one embodiment, the controller may copy the thumbnail image to the page when receiving a drag input in the page direction after selecting the thumbnail image.

The controller may generate another thumbnail image corresponding to the thumbnail image when receiving the drag input in the page direction after selecting the thumbnail image, and generate another thumbnail image corresponding to the generated thumbnail image while receiving the drag input, At least one of the size and transparency of the image can be changed.

In an embodiment, the display unit may display an object representing a page number of the page, and the control unit may correspond to each of a plurality of other pages based on a touch input to at least one of the object and the thumbnail image A plurality of thumbnail images can be displayed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the first and second touch points of the touch input to the plurality of thumbnail images are detected to move in directions away from each other, the controller enlarges the size of the plurality of thumbnail images, When it is detected that the first and second touch points of the touch input move toward each other, the size of the plurality of thumbnail images may be reduced.

In an embodiment, the control unit may overlap selected thumbnail images based on a touch input to at least two of the plurality of thumbnail images.

In an exemplary embodiment, the controller may restore the overlapped thumbnail images when a touch input to the overlapped thumbnail images is detected in a state where the selected thumbnail images are overlapped.

In an embodiment, the control unit may change the arrangement order of the plurality of thumbnail images based on a touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images.

In an embodiment, the control unit may delete at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images based on a touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images.

The display unit displays the thumbnail image corresponding to the front cover of the electronic note or the thumbnail image corresponding to the electronic bookcase including the electronic note together with the page when the page is the first page, When the page is the last page, a thumbnail image corresponding to a back cover of the electronic note, a thumbnail image corresponding to a front cover of another electronic note, or a thumbnail image corresponding to the electronic book may be displayed together with the page.

The display unit displays an object corresponding to a function of creating a new page together with the page, and the control unit displays the previous page or the next page of the page based on the touch input to the object Can be generated.

A method of controlling a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes displaying a page of an electronic note on a display unit; Displaying a thumbnail image corresponding to another page on the display unit together with the page; Sensing a touch input to the display unit; And executing an editing mode for displaying a page corresponding to the thumbnail image or editing at least one of the page and the thumbnail image based on a kind of touch input to the thumbnail image.

In one embodiment, executing the edit mode for editing at least one of the page and the thumbnail image comprises: when the edit mode is executed, editing one of the page and the thumbnail image using one of the page and the thumbnail image .

In an embodiment, editing another one using the page and the thumbnail image may include editing a page corresponding to the thumbnail image when the thumbnail image is edited.

According to the present invention, the current page of the electronic note and the thumbnail image corresponding to the previous or next page of the current page can be displayed together on the screen of the terminal. Accordingly, the user can preview the contents of the previous or next page of the current page, and the user can edit the current page using the previous or next page of the current page.

In addition, according to the present invention, electronic bookcases and electronic notes included in an electronic book can be displayed on a screen of a terminal. Accordingly, the user can edit the configuration of the electronic bookcase on one screen, and edit the configuration of the electronic note.

That is, the user can feel the fun through the editing of electronic bookshelves and electronic notes. Consequently, the convenience of the user can be improved.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
2A and 2B are perspective views showing an appearance of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 4 to 17 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal according to FIG.
18 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment of the mobile terminal according to the present invention.
FIGS. 19 to 31 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal according to FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the technical idea of the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and like parts are denoted by similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

The mobile terminal described herein may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a navigator, have. However, it should be understood that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless it is applicable only to a mobile terminal. It will be easy to see.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention. 1, a mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A controller 160, an interface unit 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190. The components shown in Fig. 1 are not essential, so that a mobile terminal having more or fewer components can be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components 110 to 190 of the mobile terminal 100 will be described in order.

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

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. Here, the broadcast-related information means information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information can also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, the broadcast-related information may be received by the mobile communication module 112. The broadcast signal and the broadcast-related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

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

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

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

The position information module 115 is a module for acquiring the position of the mobile terminal 100, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal and a video signal, and may include a camera 121, a microphone 122, and the like. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images and moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The image frame processed by the camera 121 can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ The image frame may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ More than two cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 processes the sound signal input from the outside in the communication mode, the recording mode, the voice selection mode, and the like as electrical voice data. The voice data processed by the microphone 122 in the communication mode can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output. The microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated when an external sound signal is input.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 by a user. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure and static electricity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as presence or absence of a user, the open / close state of the mobile terminal 100, position, orientation, acceleration, deceleration, And generates a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, the sensing unit 140 may detect whether the slide phone is opened or closed. The sensing unit 140 may sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141. The sensing unit 140 may include a touch sensor (not shown) for sensing a touch operation with respect to the display unit 151.

The touch sensor may have the form of a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like. The touch sensor may be configured to convert a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display portion 151 or a change in capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display portion 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the touch pressure.

When the touch sensor and the display unit 151 have a mutual layer structure, the display unit 151 can be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 151 may be referred to as a 'touch screen'.

If there is a touch input via the touch screen, corresponding signals are sent to a touch controller (not shown). The touch controller processes the signals transmitted from the touch sensor, and then transmits data corresponding to the processed signals to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched.

In the case where the touch screen is electrostatic, it can be configured to detect the proximity of the sensing object by a change of the electric field along the proximity of the sensing target. Such a touch screen may be classified as proximity sensor 141. [

The proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object to be sensed without mechanical contact using an electromagnetic force or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 has a longer life span than the contact-type sensor, and its utilization is also high. 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.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a proximity action is referred to as " proximity touch " while an object to be sensed does not touch the touch screen, and an action of touching the sensing object on the touch screen is called & touch ".

The proximity sensor 141 detects the presence or absence of a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (for example, a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, The information corresponding to the presence / absence of proximity touch and the proximity touch pattern can be output to the touch screen.

The output unit 150 generates an output related to visual, auditory, tactile, and the like. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 154, and a haptic module 155.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 operates in the call mode, the display unit 151 displays a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) related to the call. When the mobile terminal 100 operates in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the display unit 151 displays the photographed image, the received image, the UI, the GUI, and the like.

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.

At least one display (or display element) included in the display unit 151 may be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that the display can see the outside through it. This can be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of such a transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED). The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 in the terminal body.

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

The sound output module 153 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice selection mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 153 also outputs sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. [ The sound output module 153 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 154 may output a signal for informing occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The display unit 151 and the audio output module 153 may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 154 because the video signal or the audio signal can be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 153. [

The haptic module 155 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 155 is vibration. The intensity, pattern, and the like of the vibration generated by the tactile module 155 are controllable. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 155 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 a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, Various effects can be generated such as the effect of heat generation and the effect of reproducing the cold sensation using the heat absorbing or heatable element.

The haptic module 155 can be configured to not only transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sense of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 155 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

The memory 160 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and temporarily store input and output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving picture, etc.). The memory 160 may store data related to vibrations and sounds of various patterns that are output upon touch input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory, a hard disk, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM) And may include at least one storage medium. The mobile terminal 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs storage functions of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or supplies power to each component in the mobile terminal 100 or transmits data to the external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may include a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, Input / output ports, video I / O ports, earphone ports, and the like.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the usage right of the mobile terminal 100 and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a general user authentication module Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)). A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as "identification device") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Accordingly, the identification device can be connected to the terminal 100 through the port.

The interface unit 170 may be a path through which the power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle or various command signals input from the cradle by the user, (Not shown). The various command signals or power supplied from the cradle may also act as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted in the cradle.

The controller 180 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, control and processing related to voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [ The control unit 180 may perform pattern selection processing for selecting handwriting input and drawing input on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

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

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be applied to various types of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays Microprocessors, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented by the controller 180 itself.

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

Hereinafter, a method of processing user input to the mobile terminal 100 will be described.

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may include a plurality of operation units. The operating units may also be referred to as manipulating portions and may be employed in any manner as long as they are operated in a tactile manner by the user's tactile sense.

Various kinds of time information can be displayed on the display unit 151. [ Such visual information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, icons, and the like, and can be formed as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. At least one of a character, a number, a symbol, a graphic, and an icon may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting time information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be referred to as a so-called " soft key ".

The display unit 151 may operate as an entire area or may be divided into a plurality of areas and operated. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with one another. For example, an output window and an input window may be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the display unit 151, respectively. The output window and the input window are areas allocated for outputting or inputting information, respectively. In the input window, a soft key with a number for inputting a telephone number may be output. When the soft key is touched, the number corresponding to the touched soft key is displayed in the output window. When the operating unit is operated, a call connection to the telephone number displayed in the output window may be attempted, or the text displayed in the output window may be entered into the application.

The display unit 151 or the touch pad may be configured to detect touch scrolling. The user can move the cursor or the pointer positioned on the displayed object, for example, the icon, on the display unit 151 by scrolling the display unit 151 or the touch pad. Further, when the finger is moved on the display unit 151 or the touch pad, the path along which the finger moves may be visually displayed on the display unit 151. [ This will be useful for editing the image displayed on the display unit 151. [

One function of the mobile terminal 100 may be executed in response to a case where the display unit 151 and the touch pad are touched together within a predetermined time range. In the case of being touched together, there may be a case where the user clamps the main body of the mobile terminal 100 using the thumb and index finger. At this time, one function of the mobile terminal 100 to be executed may be activation or deactivation for the display unit 151 or the touch pad, for example.

2A and 2B are perspective views showing the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 related to the present invention.

FIG. 2A shows a front side and one side of the mobile terminal 100, and FIG. 2B shows a rear side and the other side of the mobile terminal 100. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the mobile terminal 100 is not limited thereto, and may be realized in various forms such as a slide type, a folder type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which two or more bodies are movably coupled to each other.

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

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

The display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the camera 121, the user input unit 130 (see FIG. 1), the microphone 122, the interface 170, can do.

The display unit 151 occupies a main portion of the front case 101. [ The audio output unit 152 and the camera 121 are located in a region adjacent to one end of the display unit 151 and the first user input unit 131 and the microphone 122 are located in a region adjacent to the other end. The second user input unit 132 and the interface 170 may be located on the sides of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. [

The user input unit 130 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. [ The user input unit 130 may include a plurality of operation units 131 and 132.

The first or second operating units 131 and 132 can receive various commands. For example, the first operation unit 131 can receive commands such as start, end, scroll, and the like. The second operation unit 132 can receive commands such as adjusting the size of the sound output from the sound output unit 152, switching to the touch selection mode of the display unit 151, and the like.

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

For example, the front camera 121 may be configured to have a low pixel, and the rear camera 121 'may be configured to have a high pixel. Accordingly, when the front camera 121 is used during a video call, when the user's face is photographed and the photographed image is transmitted to the other party in real time, the size of the transmitted data can be reduced. On the other hand, the rear camera 121 'can be used for the purpose of storing a high-quality image.

Meanwhile, the cameras 121 and 121 'may be installed in the terminal body so as to be rotated or popped up.

The flash 123 and the mirror 124 may be further positioned adjacent to the rear camera 121 '. The flash 123 emits light toward the subject when the user photographs the subject with the rear camera 121 '. The mirror 124 illuminates the user's face when the user photographs himself (self-photographing) using the rear camera 121 '.

A rear sound output unit 152 'may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear sound output unit 152 'may perform a stereo function together with the front sound output unit 152 (see FIG. 2A), and may perform a speakerphone function during a call.

In addition to the antenna for communication, an antenna 116 for receiving broadcast signals may be additionally provided on the side surface of the terminal body. The antenna 116 constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1) can be installed to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body.

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

The rear case 102 may further include a touch pad 135 for sensing a touch. The touch pad 135 may be of a light transmission type like the display unit 151 (see FIG. 2A). Further, a back display unit for outputting time information can be additionally mounted on the touch pad 135. [ At this time, information output from both sides of the front display unit 151 and the rear display unit can be controlled by the touch pad 135. [

The touch pad 135 operates in correlation with the display unit 151. [ The touch pad 135 may be positioned parallel to the rear of the display unit 151. The touch pad 135 may have a size equal to or smaller than that of the display unit 151.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may have an electronic note view function. However, when a page of the electronic note is displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, there is an inconvenience that the user can not preview the contents of the previous or next page of the electronic note. Accordingly, there has been a problem that it is difficult for the user to edit the current page using the previous or next page of the electronic note. Further, when lists of electronic notes are displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100, it is difficult for the user to edit the configuration of the electronic notes using the lists of electronic notes.

Accordingly, the mobile terminal 100 and its control method capable of improving the convenience of the user in displaying electronic notes will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment of the mobile terminal 100 (see FIG. 1) according to the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151 (see FIG. 1), a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 3, first, a step (S110) in which a page of the electronic note is displayed on the display unit 151 is proceeded. Next, a step S120 is performed in which a thumbnail image corresponding to another page is displayed on the display unit 151 together with the page.

Specifically, the display unit 151 can display the electronic notebooks together with the electronic bookcases containing the electronic notebooks. At this time, when at least one electronic note is selected in the electronic book, the electronic note is executed, and the display unit 151 can display the cover of the electronic note or the page of the electronic note.

Meanwhile, the display unit 151 may display a pen tool for input together with the page. The pen tool may include an icon corresponding to a character input, a drawing input, and an eraser input function, respectively. The control unit 180 executes a function corresponding to the selected icon (for example, executes a character input mode) when a first touch input to an icon (e.g., an icon corresponding to a character input function) is detected, When a second touch input to the icon is detected, an option of a function corresponding to the selected icon can be set (e.g., font setting).

Further, the display unit 151 may display a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page of the page, together with the page of the electronic note. Accordingly, the user can preview the contents of the previous page and the next page.

Here, an icon indicating the page number may be displayed at the bottom of the page. Thumbnail images corresponding to the previous page and the next page, respectively, can be displayed on both sides of the icon, respectively. At this time, the size of the thumbnail image corresponding to the next page can be displayed larger than the thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page. Further, based on the touch input to the thumbnail image, at least one of the size and transparency of the thumbnail image may be changed.

Next, the process of detecting the touch input to the display unit 151 (S130) proceeds.

Specifically, the sensing unit 140 may sense a touch input to the display unit 151. At this time, the sensing unit 140 may sense the touch input to the predetermined area of the display unit 151 or the touch input to the entire area of the display unit 151. [

Thereafter, in step S140, an editing mode for displaying a page corresponding to the thumbnail image or editing at least one of the page and the thumbnail image is executed based on the type of touch input to the thumbnail image.

Specifically, when the touch input to the thumbnail image is sensed, the controller 180 can determine the type of the touch input to the thumbnail image.

For example, when a first touch input for a thumbnail image is sensed, the control unit 180 may display a page corresponding to the thumbnail image, for example, the next page on the display unit 151. [ At this time, the control unit 180 may display the next page on the display unit 151 after the currently displayed page disappears based on the touch input to the thumbnail image, or may display the currently displayed page and the next page together on the display unit 151 ).

In more detail, the control unit 180 sets the first and second screen areas based on the touch input to the thumbnail image, and displays the page corresponding to the thumbnail image and the page currently displayed in the first and second screen areas Respectively. In addition, the control unit 180 may generate a pop-up window while displaying a page, and may display a page corresponding to the thumbnail image in a pop-up window.

On the other hand, when the second touch input for the thumbnail image is sensed, the controller 180 can edit another one using either the page or the thumbnail image. At this time, the controller 180 can edit the page corresponding to the thumbnail image according to the editing of the thumbnail image.

Specifically, when the control unit 180 receives the drag input in the direction of the thumbnail image after selecting at least a portion of the page, the controller 180 may copy the selected region to the thumbnail image. At this time, as described above, the control unit 180 can copy the selected area to the page corresponding to the thumbnail image as the selected area is copied to the thumbnail image.

Similarly, when the controller 180 receives a drag input in the page direction after selection of the thumbnail image, the controller 180 may copy the thumbnail image to the page.

As described above, according to the present invention, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous or next page can be displayed together with the page of the electronic note displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100. [ Accordingly, the user can preview the contents of the previous or next page of the currently displayed page, and the user can edit the currently displayed page using the previous or next page of the currently displayed page. That is, the user can feel the fun by editing the electronic note. Consequently, the convenience of the user can be improved.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Figs. 4 and 5, a cover of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. The cover of the electronic note may include an icon 261 corresponding to the function of displaying the page of the electronic note. At this time, in response to the touch input to the icon 261, the control unit 180 can display the page of the electronic note on the display unit 251. [

With the electronic note page, a pen tool for inputting can be displayed on the display section 251. [ The pen tool may include an icon corresponding to a character input, a drawing input, and an eraser input function, respectively.

In addition, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page, respectively, together with the page of the electronic note, may be displayed on the display section 251. [ At this time, if the previous page is the cover of the electronic note, a thumbnail image corresponding to the cover may be displayed on the display unit 251. [ Accordingly, the user can preview the contents of the previous page and the next page. Thereafter, when a touch input to the thumbnail image 262 corresponding to the next page is sensed, the control unit 180 may display the next page on the display unit 251. [

At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 180 may display the next page on the display unit 251 after the currently displayed page disappears. As the next page is displayed on the display unit 251, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page of the next page may be displayed on the display unit 251. [

Although not shown, the control unit 180 can give an animation effect, for example, an animation effect of turning over a bookcase, when the currently displayed page disappears and the next page is displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may give another animation effect, for example, an animation effect to turn over the cover, when the currently displayed cover disappears and the first page is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the controller 180 may display the currently displayed page and the next page on the display unit 251 together. In more detail, the control unit 180 sets the first and second screen areas based on the touch input to the thumbnail image 262, and displays the currently displayed page and the next page in the first and second screen areas, respectively Can be displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may generate a pop-up window and display a next page in a pop-up window in a state in which the page is displayed.

Although not shown, as the currently displayed page and the next page are displayed together, the control unit 180 may edit another one using either the currently displayed page or the next page.

6 and 7 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 6, a page of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page, respectively, together with the page of the electronic note, may be displayed on the display section 251. [

At this time, if a touch input to the thumbnail image 262 corresponding to the next page is sensed, the control unit 180 can edit the thumbnail image 262 using the page. In addition, the control unit 180 can edit the next page in accordance with the editing of the thumbnail image 262. [

6, when receiving a drag input in the direction of the thumbnail image 262 after selection of the partial region 264 of the page, the control unit 180 displays the selected region 264 as a thumbnail image 262 ). Although not shown, the control unit 180 may copy the entire area of the page to the thumbnail image 262. [

At this time, the controller 180 may display a thumbnail image (hereinafter referred to as 'first thumbnail image') 265 corresponding to the selected region 264 on the display unit 251 from the start to the end of the drag input . At this time, the position of the first thumbnail image 265 can be shifted as the position of the touch point according to the drag input is changed.

In addition, while receiving the drag input, the control unit 180 may change at least one of the size and the transparency of the first thumbnail image 265. For example, as the position of the first thumbnail image 265 is shifted in the direction of the thumbnail image 262 corresponding to the next page, the first thumbnail image 265 becomes increasingly transparent and can be reduced in size.

The control unit 180 may copy the selected area 264 to the thumbnail image 262 and cause the first thumbnail image 265 to disappear from the display unit 251. [

On the other hand, when the selected area 264 is copied to the thumbnail image 262, the controller 180 may change the size of the thumbnail image 262 for a predetermined time. As shown in the figure, the controller 180 may instantaneously enlarge the size of the thumbnail image 262. Thereafter, although not shown, the control unit 180 may display an object in the thumbnail image 262 indicating that the selected region 264 has been copied to the thumbnail image 262. [

Also, when the selected region 264 is copied to the thumbnail image 262, the control unit 180 places the selected region 264 in a specific position of the thumbnail image 262, for example, can do. On the other hand, although not shown, the control unit 180 detects the coordinates in which the selected region 264 is arranged in the page, and places the selected region 264 in a position corresponding to the coordinates detected in the thumbnail image 262 It is possible.

On the other hand, although not shown, when the selected area 264 is copied to the thumbnail image 262, the size of the selected area 264 may be automatically changed and copied to the thumbnail image 262, 264 may be displayed on the display unit 251. In this case,

On the other hand, as the selected area 264 is copied to the thumbnail image 262, the control unit 180 can copy the selected area 264 to the next page. 7, when the touch input to the thumbnail image 262 in which the selected area 264 is copied is detected, the control unit 180 displays the next page to which the selected area 264 is copied, Can be displayed on the display unit 251. At this time, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page of the next page may be displayed together on the display unit 251. [

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 8, a page of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page, respectively, together with the page of the electronic note, may be displayed on the display section 251. [

At this time, if the thumbnail image 262 is selected and drag input is received in the page direction, the control unit 180 may copy the thumbnail image 262 to the page. Although not shown, the control unit 180 may copy a portion of the thumbnail image 262 to the page.

At this time, the control unit 180 can display another thumbnail image (hereinafter referred to as 'second thumbnail image') 266 corresponding to the thumbnail image 262 on the display unit 251 from the start to the end of the drag input have. At this time, the position of the second thumbnail image 266 can be shifted as the position of the touch point according to the drag input is changed.

Also, the control unit 180 may change at least one of the size and the transparency of the second thumbnail image 266 while receiving the drag input. For example, as the position of the second thumbnail image 266 is shifted in the page direction, the second thumbnail image 266 becomes increasingly transparent and the size can be enlarged.

The control unit 180 may copy the thumbnail image 262 to the page and make the second thumbnail image 266 disappear from the display unit 251 at the end of the drag input. Although not shown, the control unit 180 may display an object on the page indicating that the thumbnail image 262 has been copied to the page.

Further, when the thumbnail image 262 is copied to the page, the control unit 180 may place the thumbnail image 262 at the position where the touch input is detected on the page. At this time, the controller 180 may move the position of the object displayed on the page while arranging the thumbnail image 262 at the position where the touch input is sensed. Although not shown, the control unit 180 may place the thumbnail image 262 on a portion of the page where the object is not displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may overlap the thumbnail image 262 with the page.

Figs. 9 and 10 are conceptual diagrams showing operational examples of the mobile terminal 200 according to Fig. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 9, a page of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, a thumbnail image corresponding to the previous page and the next page, respectively, together with the page of the electronic note, may be displayed on the display section 251. [

If a touch input to the thumbnail image 262 corresponding to the next page is sensed, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of thumbnail images 267 corresponding to the plurality of next pages on the display unit 251 Can be displayed.

As shown, the plurality of thumbnail images 267 may be arranged in the longitudinal or transverse direction. However, the arrangement of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 is not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of thumbnail images 267 may be arranged in a fan shape or in a grid shape.

10, when a touch input to a plurality of thumbnail images 267 is sensed, for example, when a multi-touch input is sensed, the control unit 180 determines the size of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 Can be changed. Also, the controller 180 may change the number of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 displayed on one screen.

For example, when it is detected that the first and second touch points of the touch input to the plurality of thumbnail images 267 move in directions away from each other, that is, when a pinch-in touch input is sensed The controller 180 may increase the size of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 and reduce the number of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 displayed on one screen.

On the other hand, when it is detected that the first and second touch points of the touch input to the plurality of thumbnail images 267 move in the direction of approaching each other, that is, when a pinch-out touch input is sensed The controller 180 may reduce the size of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 and increase the number of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 displayed on one screen.

Meanwhile, although not shown, when a touch input to a plurality of thumbnail images 267 is sensed, for example, when a flick input is sensed, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of thumbnail images And perform scrolling on the display 267. Accordingly, a plurality of other thumbnail images can be displayed on the display unit 251. [

In addition, although not shown, the control unit 180 can execute an editing mode for editing at least some of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 based on the touch input for the plurality of thumbnail images 267 . For example, the control unit 180 may overlap at least some of the plurality of thumbnail images 267, change at least a part of the order of the images, or delete at least a part of the plurality of thumbnail images 267 based on the touch input.

11 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 11, a page of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, an icon 268 indicating the page number can be displayed on the display unit 251 together with the page of the electronic note.

In this case, when a touch input to the icon 268 is sensed, the controller 180 may display a plurality of thumbnail images 269 corresponding to each of the plurality of pages on the display unit 251.

As shown, the plurality of thumbnail images 269 may be arranged in the lateral direction. However, the arrangement form of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 is not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of thumbnail images 269 may be arranged in the longitudinal direction, in the fan shape, or in the shape of a checkerboard.

In addition, three thumbnail images are all displayed on one screen, and one thumbnail image can be partially displayed. However, the number of thumbnail images displayed on one screen is not limited to this. The control unit 180 may give a highlighting effect to the thumbnail image 270b corresponding to the currently displayed page among the plurality of thumbnail images 269. [

Meanwhile, although not shown, when a touch input to a plurality of thumbnail images 269 is detected, for example, when a flick input is detected, the control unit 180 displays a plurality of thumbnail images 269, Can be performed. Accordingly, a plurality of other thumbnail images can be displayed on the display unit 251. [

In addition, when a touch input to a plurality of thumbnail images 269 is sensed, for example, when a multi-touch input is sensed, the control unit 180 may change the size of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 . Similarly, the control unit 180 may change the number of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 displayed on one screen.

In addition, although not shown, a thumbnail image corresponding to the back cover of the electronic document, a thumbnail image corresponding to the front cover of another electronic document, and a thumbnail image corresponding to the electronic book shelf corresponding to the front cover of another electronic document are displayed on the right side of the thumbnail image corresponding to the last page of the electronic note At least one of the thumbnail images may be displayed.

FIGS. 12 and 13 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 12, a page of the electronic note may be displayed on the display unit 251. [ In addition, an icon 268 indicating the page number and a plurality of thumbnail images 269 corresponding to each of the plurality of pages can be displayed on the display unit 251 together with the page of the electronic note.

The control unit 180 can execute an editing mode for editing at least some of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 based on the touch input to the plurality of thumbnail images 269. [ The control unit 180 may edit a page corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 according to the editing of at least a part of the plurality of thumbnail images 269. [

For example, the control unit 180 may overlap the selected thumbnail images based on the touch input to at least two of the plurality of thumbnail images 269. For example, At this time, as the selected thumbnail images are overlapped, the controller 180 may overlap the pages corresponding to the selected thumbnail images.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, after selecting one of a plurality of thumbnail images 269 (hereinafter, referred to as a 'second thumbnail image') 270c, The control unit 180 may overlap the second thumbnail image 270c with the first thumbnail image 270b when receiving a drag input in the direction of the first thumbnail image 270b. Although not shown, the control unit 180 may overlap a portion of the second thumbnail image 270c with the first thumbnail image 270b.

At this time, based on the priority information of each of the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c, the first thumbnail image 270b may cover the second thumbnail image 270c and the second thumbnail image 270c May cover the first thumbnail image 270b.

In addition, although not shown, the controller 180 may set at least one of the size and the transparency of the first thumbnail image 270b to a predetermined size when the second thumbnail image 270c overlaps the first thumbnail image 270b Time may indicate that the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c may overlap. For example, the control unit 180 may instantaneously and semi-transparently display the first thumbnail image 270b.

Thereafter, the control unit 180 may cause the second thumbnail image 270c to disappear from the display unit 251. [ In addition, the controller 180 may display an object 270b 'indicating that the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c are overlapped with the first thumbnail image 270b.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may overlap the pages corresponding to the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c as the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c overlap each other. Accordingly, the objects included in the page corresponding to the second thumbnail image 270c are overlapped on the page corresponding to the first thumbnail image 270b, and the page corresponding to the second thumbnail image 270c can be deleted .

Referring to FIG. 13, when a touch input to the first thumbnail image 270b is sensed, the controller 180 may restore the overlapped first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c. At this time, as shown in the figure, the controller 180 may give the first thumbnail image 270b an animation effect, for example, a tear effect on both sides. Then, the controller 180 may display the second thumbnail image 270c on the display unit 251 again.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may restore pages corresponding to the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c as the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c are restored. Accordingly, the objects included in the page corresponding to the second thumbnail image 270c disappear from the page corresponding to the first thumbnail image 270b, and the page corresponding to the second thumbnail image 270c can be generated again have. On the other hand, the control unit 180 may give a fade-out effect when the objects included in the page corresponding to the second thumbnail image 270c disappear.

FIGS. 14 to 16 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Figs. 14 to 16, pages of electronic notes can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, an icon 268 indicating the page number and a plurality of thumbnail images 269 corresponding to each of the plurality of pages can be displayed on the display unit 251 together with the page of the electronic note.

As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 180 can delete the selected thumbnail image based on the touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269. At this time, the controller 180 deletes the selected thumbnail image, and also deletes the page corresponding to the selected thumbnail image.

Specifically, when a touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 (hereinafter, referred to as 'first thumbnail image') 270c is detected, the control unit 180 displays the first thumbnail image 270c, The object 270c 'corresponding to the deletion function of the display unit 251 can be displayed on the display unit 251. [ Thereafter, when a touch input to the object 270c 'is sensed, the control unit 180 can delete the first thumbnail image 270c.

15, the control unit 180 can change the arrangement of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 based on the touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269. [ At this time, the controller 180 may change the order of the pages corresponding to the plurality of thumbnail images 269 by changing the arrangement of the plurality of thumbnail images 269.

Specifically, after selecting one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 (hereinafter, referred to as a 'first thumbnail image') 270d, a drag input is performed in the space direction between the other thumbnail images 270b and 270c The control unit 180 may display another thumbnail image (hereinafter, referred to as 'second thumbnail image') 271 corresponding to the first thumbnail image 270d on the display unit 251.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may change at least one of the size and transparency of the second thumbnail image 271 while receiving the drag input. For example, as the position of the second thumbnail image 271 is shifted in the space direction between the other thumbnail images 270b and 270c, the control unit 180 can display the second thumbnail image 271 in a translucent manner have.

The control unit 180 then places the first thumbnail image 270d between the other thumbnail images 270b and 270c at the end of the drag input and disables the second thumbnail image 271 from the display unit 251 . At this time, the controller 180 may give the effect that the first thumbnail image 270d rises from the bottom to the top of the other thumbnail images 270b and 270c according to the direction of the touch input.

16, the control unit 180 displays a page corresponding to the selected thumbnail image on the display unit 251 based on the touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 can do.

Specifically, when a touch input to at least one of the plurality of thumbnail images 269 (hereinafter, referred to as 'first and second thumbnail images') 270b and 270c is sensed, 1 and the second screen area and sets pages corresponding to the first and second thumbnail images 270b and 270c respectively (hereinafter referred to as 'first and second pages') as first and second screen areas Respectively.

At this time, when receiving a drag input in the first page direction after selecting the second page, the controller 180 may overlap the first and second pages.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 17, the front cover of the electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. The front cover of the electronic note may include an icon 261 corresponding to the function of displaying the page of the electronic note. When a touch input to the icon 261 is detected, the control unit 180 can display the page of the electronic note on the display unit 251. [

At this time, if there is a next page of the currently displayed page, the control unit 180 displays the icon 271 corresponding to the function of displaying the front cover of the electronic note and the icon 272 corresponding to the function of displaying the next page Can be displayed on the display unit 251.

On the other hand, if there is no next page of the currently displayed page, the control unit 180 displays an icon 271 corresponding to the function of displaying the front cover of the electronic note and an icon 273 corresponding to the function of creating a new page And can be displayed on the display unit 251. Thereafter, the control unit 180 may generate the previous page or the next page of the currently displayed page based on the touch input to the icon 273. [

On the other hand, although not shown, the control unit 180 displays a thumbnail image corresponding to the electronic bookcase including the thumbnail image or electronic note corresponding to the front cover of the electronic note together with the page, if the currently displayed page is the first page can do.

If the currently displayed page is the last page, the control unit 180 displays a thumbnail image corresponding to the back cover of the electronic note, a thumbnail image corresponding to the front cover of another electronic note, or a thumbnail image corresponding to the electronic book Can be displayed.

18 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment of the mobile terminal 100 (see Fig. 1) according to the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151 (see FIG. 1), a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 18, first, at step S210, at least one electronic note included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase is displayed on the display unit 151.

Next, a step S220 is performed in which a touch input to the display unit 151 is sensed.

Specifically, the sensing unit 140 may sense a touch input to the display unit 151. At this time, the sensing unit 140 may sense the touch input to the predetermined area of the display unit 151 or the touch input to the entire area of the display unit 151. [

Thereafter, step S230 is performed in which the selected electronic note is executed or the configuration of the electronic book is edited based on the type of touch input to the electronic note.

Specifically, when the touch input to the electronic note is detected, the control unit 180 can determine the type of the touch input to the electronic note.

For example, when a first touch input to an electronic note is sensed, the control unit 180 may execute the electronic note. At this time, the control unit 180 may display the page of the electronic note on the display unit 151 after the electronic bookcase disappears based on the touch input to the electronic note, or may display the page of the electronic book and the electronic note together (151).

More specifically, the control unit 180 sets the first and second screen areas based on the touch input to the electronic note, and displays the electronic book and electronic note pages in the first and second screen areas, respectively . In addition, the control unit 180 may generate a pop-up window and display a page of the electronic note in a pop-up window in a state where the electronic bookcase is displayed.

On the other hand, when the second touch input to the electronic note is detected, the control unit 180 can edit the configuration of the electronic book. That is, the control unit 180 can edit at least one of the electronic book and the electronic note. For example, the control unit 180 may merge at least some of the electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase, change the arrangement order of at least a part of the electronic notes, or delete at least a part of the electronic notes. Also, the control unit 180 may change at least one of the size and transparency of the electronic notes.

To this end, when the second touch input to the electronic note is detected, the control unit 180 displays various functions, for example, a function of sharing electronic notes, a function of deleting electronic notes, a function of displaying electronic notes on a home screen A pop-up window including icons corresponding to the respective icons may be displayed on the display unit 151. [

As described above, according to the present invention, the electronic bookcase and electronic notes included in the electronic book may be displayed on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal 100. Accordingly, the user can edit the configuration of the electronic bookcase on one screen, and edit the configuration of the electronic note. That is, the user can feel the fun through the editing of electronic bookshelves and electronic notes. Consequently, the convenience of the user can be improved.

FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 19, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig.

At this time, when the cover of the electronic note is designated, the control unit 180 can display the cover of the electronic note on the display unit 251. [ On the other hand, if the cover of the electronic note is not designated, the control unit 180 may display a thumbnail image corresponding to the page of the electronic note on the display unit 251. [

On the other hand, the control unit 180 can display information related to the electronic note as a cover of the electronic note. Here, the information related to the electronic note may include the title of the electronic note, the date when the electronic note was created, the total number of pages of the electronic note, the usage history of the electronic note, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may display a list of bookmarks included in the electronic note or the thumbnail image corresponding to the most recently displayed page, as a cover of the electronic note.

On the other hand, the control unit 180 may control the graphic information of the cover of the electronic note based on the usage frequency of the electronic notes. For example, the control unit 180 may impart a light-fading effect, a crumpled effect, a hand-painted effect, or the like to the cover of the electronic note.

Although not shown, the control unit 180 can display electronic notes on the display unit 251 in different forms, based on the total number of pages of electronic notes. For example, the control unit 180 may display the electronic notes on the display unit 251 to have different depth values in the three-dimensional stereoscopic image. In addition, the control unit 180 can display the electronic note on the display unit 251 in a form in which one sheet of paper is spread, a plurality of sheets of paper are overlapped, a thin note shape, or a thick note shape.

On the other hand, when the movement of the main body of the terminal is detected, the controller 180 may display the other side of the electronic notes, for example, the side surface on the display portion 251 so that the user can measure the total number of pages of the electronic notes have.

Thereafter, when a touch input to at least one of the electronic notes included in the electronic book is sensed, the control unit 180 can execute the selected electronic note 281. As shown in the figure, the control unit 180 may display the front cover of the electronic note 281 on the display unit 251 after the electronic bookcase disappears. Although not shown, when the touch input to the electronic note to which the front cover is not designated is detected, the control unit 180 may display the page of the electronic note on the display unit 251. [

Also, although not shown, when the electronic note includes a bookmark, when the touch input to the bookmark is detected, the control unit 180 executes a selected electronic note, (251).

When the touch input to the icon corresponding to the page turning function is detected, the controller 180 may display the first page of the electronic note 281 on the display unit 251 after the front cover disappears.

On the other hand, although not shown, the control unit 180 can give an animation effect, for example, an animation effect to turn over the cover, when the front cover disappears and the first page is displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may give another animation effect, for example, an animation effect for turning over the bookcase, when the currently displayed page disappears and the next page is displayed.

20 and 21 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 20, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase can be displayed on the display unit 251. FIG.

The control unit 180 can execute an editing mode for editing the configuration of the electronic book based on the touch input to the electronic notebooks. For example, the control unit 180 may merge the selected electronic notes when a touch input to at least two of the electronic notes is sensed.

Specifically, as shown, after selecting one of the electronic notes (hereinafter referred to as 'first electronic note') 282, the other one (hereinafter, referred to as 'second electronic note') 281, The control unit 180 can merge the first electronic note 282 into the second electronic note 281. In this case, Although not shown, the control unit 180 may merge a portion of the first electronic note 282 into the second electronic note 281. On the other hand, the control unit 180 may display on the display unit 251 a message 283 indicating that the first and second electronic notes 282 and 281 can be merged.

Meanwhile, while receiving the drag input, the controller 180 may change at least one of the size and transparency of the first electronic note 282 for a predetermined time. For example, as the first electronic note 282 is moved in the direction of the second electronic note 281, the first electronic note 282 becomes increasingly transparent and can be reduced in size.

Then, at the end of the drag input, the controller 180 may change at least one of the size and transparency of the second electronic note 281 for a predetermined time. For example, the control unit 180 may instantaneously enlarge the size of the second electronic note 281. [ The control unit 180 also merges the first electronic note 281 into the second electronic note 282 to cause the first electronic note 281 to disappear from the display unit 251, . At this time, the control unit 180 displays an object 281 'and a message 283 on the display unit 251 indicating that the first and second electronic notebooks 282 and 281 are merged into the second electronic notebook 281 can do.

On the other hand, although not shown, based on the priority information of each of the first and second electronic notifications 282 and 281, the page of the first electronic note 282 is displayed on the page of the second electronic note 281 The page of the second electronic note 281 may be disposed in front of the page of the first electronic note 282. [

21, when a touch input to the first electronic note 282 is sensed, the control unit 180 can restore the merged first and second electronic notes 282 and 281. [ At this time, as shown in the figure, the control unit 180 may give the first electronic note 282 an animation effect, for example, a tearing effect on both sides. Thereafter, the control unit 180 may display the second electronic note 281 on the display unit 251 again. At this time, a message 283 indicating that the first and second electronic notes 282 and 281 are separated from the control unit 180 can be displayed on the display unit 251. [

FIGS. 22 and 23 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Figs. 22 and 23, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig.

As shown in FIG. 22, the control unit 180 may delete the selected electronic note based on the touch input to at least one of the electronic notes.

Specifically, when a touch input to at least one of the electronic notes (hereinafter, referred to as 'first electronic note') 281 is sensed, the control unit 180 responds to the delete function of the first electronic note 281 The object 284 displayed on the display unit 251 can be displayed. Thereafter, when receiving a drag input in the direction of the object 284 after selection of the first electronic note 281, the control unit 180 deletes the first electronic note 281 and can change the arrangement of other electronic notes .

23, the control unit 180 can change the arrangement of the electronic notes based on the touch input to at least one of the electronic notes.

Specifically, while receiving a drag input in the direction of the empty space of the electronic bookcase after selecting one of the electronic notes (hereinafter referred to as "first electronic note") 281, the control unit 180 controls the first electronic note At least one of the size and the transparency of the display unit 281 can be changed. Then, at the end of the drag input, the control unit 180 places the first electronic note 281 in the empty space of the electronic book, and can change the arrangement of other electronic notes.

FIGS. 24 and 25 are conceptual diagrams showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Figs. 24 and 25, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic book may be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig.

The sensing unit 140 may sense movement of the terminal body. Here, the movement of the main body of the terminal may include a movement of reciprocating motion of the main body in the up-down direction or in the left-right direction, in addition to the movement of the main body tilting to a certain range of the specific angle.

When the movement of the main body of the terminal is detected by the sensing unit 140, as shown in FIG. 24, the controller 180 can delete the electronic notes based on the movement of the main body of the terminal. At this time, the control unit 180 may give an animation effect that all the electronic notes fall off the electronic bookcase.

On the other hand, when the movement of the main body of the terminal is detected by the sensing unit 140, as shown in FIG. 25, the controller 180 may change the arrangement of the electronic notes based on the movement of the main body of the terminal. At this time, the control unit 180 may change the arrangement of the electronic notes based on the attribute information of the electronic notes or the usage frequency of the electronic notes. Here, the attribute information of electronic notes may include a category of electronic notes, a title, a cover shape of electronic notes, and the like.

Figs. 26 and 27 are conceptual diagrams showing operational examples of the mobile terminal 200 according to Fig. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Figs. 26 and 27, electronic notes contained in the electronic bookcase and the electronic book may be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig.

As shown in Fig. 26, the control unit 180 can display the page of the selected electronic note on the display unit 251 based on the touch input to at least one of the electronic notes.

Specifically, when a touch input to any one of the electronic notes (hereinafter referred to as a 'first electronic note') 281 is sensed, the controller 180 determines whether the first electronic note 281 is displayed A page of one electronic note 281 can be displayed. Next, when a touch input to another one of the electronic notes (hereinafter referred to as a 'second electronic note') 282 is sensed, the control unit 180 determines whether the second electronic note 282 is displayed 2 pages of the electronic note 282 can be displayed.

Accordingly, the user can compare the pages of the first and second electronic notes 281, 282 with one another and use either the first and second electronic notes 281, 282 to edit another have.

On the other hand, if touch input to the first electronic note 281 is sensed, the control unit 180 may enlarge the page of the first electronic note 281 and display it on the display unit 251 have.

Also, although not shown, when a touch input for page turning on the first electronic note 281 is sensed, the control unit 180 may display the animation effect corresponding to the page turn as a three-dimensional stereoscopic image . Specifically, the control unit 180 may give an animation effect of turning the cover when the cover of the first electronic note 281 disappears and the first page is displayed. In addition, the control unit 180 may give an animation effect of turning the bookmark when the currently displayed page of the first electronic note 281 disappears and the next page is displayed.

27, when the touch input to the locked electronic note (hereinafter, referred to as 'first electronic note') 281 is sensed, the control unit 180 displays the first electronic note 281, You can give the animated effect a little unfolding and covering again. At this time, although not shown, the control unit 180 may display a pop-up window for receiving a password in the first electronic note 281. [ When a preset password is input in the pop-up window, the control unit 180 can display the page of the first electronic note 281 on the display unit 251. On the other hand, the first electronic note 281 may be displayed with an object 282 'indicating that the first electronic note 281 is locked.

Figs. 28 and 29 are conceptual diagrams showing operational examples of the mobile terminal 200 according to Fig. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to Fig. 28, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase can be displayed on the display unit 251. Fig. In addition, an object 285 corresponding to the function of creating a new electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251. [

At this time, when the touch input to the object 285 is sensed, the control unit 180 can generate a new electronic note. At this time, the controller 180 may display a pop-up window so that a title, a cover, a page shape, and a color of a new electronic note can be set. Thereafter, the display unit 251 can display the page based on the information set in the pop-up window.

On the other hand, the display unit 251 can display the pen tool for input together with the page. The pen tool may include an icon corresponding to a character input, a drawing input, and an eraser input function, respectively. The control unit 180 executes a function corresponding to the selected icon (for example, executes a character input mode) when a first touch input to an icon (e.g., an icon corresponding to a character input function) is detected, When a second touch input to the icon is detected, an option of a function corresponding to the selected icon can be set (e.g., font setting).

When a new electronic note 286 is created, the control unit 180 can place the generated electronic note 286 in the electronic bookcase. At this time, if a new electronic note is generated in a state where a predetermined number of electronic notes are included in the electronic book, the controller 180 generates another electronic book, May be disposed.

Referring to FIG. 29, the controller 180 may generate an electronic note 287 using information received from a social network service server. At this time, the control unit 180 may display the name, contact, or thumbnail image of the other party related to the received information on the cover of the electronic note 287. [

Meanwhile, as shown, when new information is received from the social network service server, the controller 180 may display an object 287 'indicating that new information has been received on the cover of the generated electronic note 287 .

Also, the control unit 180 may generate electronic notes using the transmitted and received text messages. Although not shown, when the control unit 180 receives a control command related to generation of an electronic note through the user input unit 130 (see FIG. 1) while the screen information is displayed on the display unit 251, Information may be used to generate an electronic note.

30 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

The sensing unit 140 may include a motion recognition sensor for sensing the movement of the main body.

The motion recognition sensor is installed inside the mobile terminal 200 and can recognize the movement and the position of the mobile terminal 200. [ The motion recognition sensor may include at least one of a terrestrial magnetism sensor, a gyro sensor, and an acceleration sensor.

The motion recognition sensor can detect whether the main body is rotating or not. That is, the motion recognition sensor can detect the displacement, that is, the rotation direction and the rotation angle, of the main body, and generate an electric signal by using the rotation direction and the rotation angle. The controller 180 controls the display unit 251 so that the display direction of the screen information displayed on the display unit 251 is changed so that the display direction of the screen information displayed on the display unit 251 is changed Can be controlled.

At this time, as shown in the figure, the controller 180 can set the first and second screen areas. The control unit 180 can display the electronic bookcase and the cover or page of the selected electronic note 281 in the first and second screen areas, respectively. Thereafter, when the touch input to the icon 261 corresponding to the function of displaying the page of the electronic note is detected while the cover of the electronic note 281 is displayed in the second screen area, The page of the second display area 281 can be displayed in the second screen area.

FIG. 31 is a conceptual diagram showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 200 according to FIG. The mobile terminal 200 includes a display unit 251, a sensing unit 140 (see FIG. 1), and a control unit 180 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 31, electronic notes included in the electronic bookcase and the electronic bookcase can be displayed on the display unit 251. FIG. At this time, as shown in the figure, when the touch input to the electronic book is detected, the control unit 180 can display another electronic book on the display unit 251. When another electronic book is displayed on the display unit 251 and then is executed again after the electronic bookmark display function is terminated, the display unit 251 can immediately display another electronic book.

Also, although not shown, when the touch input to the electronic book is detected, for example, when the flick input is detected, the control unit 180 can perform scrolling on the electronic book. Accordingly, other electronic notes included in the electronic book may be displayed on the display unit 251. [ At this time, if a flick input is detected until the bottom of the electronic book is detected, the controller 180 can give an effect of bouncing the electronic book, and display an image representing the bottom on the bottom of the electronic book You may.

On the other hand, if a new electronic note is generated in a state where a predetermined number of electronic notes are included in the electronic book, the controller 180 generates another electronic book and creates a new electronic note May be disposed.

Also, although not shown, when the touch input to the electronic book is detected, the control unit 180 can change the display form of the electronic notes. For example, the control unit 180 may display the electronic note on the display unit 251 such that the front cover of the electronic note faces the front, or the front cover of the electronic note faces the side, that is, The electronic note can be displayed on the display unit 251 in a form having a shape.

Further, according to the embodiment disclosed herein, the above-described method can be implemented as a code that can be read by a processor on a medium on which the program is recorded. Examples of the medium that can be read by the processor include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, etc., and may be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet) .

The mobile terminal described above can be applied to not only the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments It is possible.

Claims (11)

A first note page of an electronic note including at least one note page, at least one function icon for inputting note information, and an icon indicating a page number of the first note page, Touch screen;
Controlling the touch screen to output the note information on the touch screen when one or more touch inputs are applied to the first note page after one of the at least one function icon is selected, Lt; / RTI >
Wherein,
Detecting a touch input to the icon indicating the page number,
Controlling the touch screen so that when the first touch input is applied to the icon indicating the page number of the first note page, one or more thumbnail images respectively corresponding to the at least one note page are output,
When a second touch input for selecting a thumbnail image corresponding to a second note page different from the first note page is applied,
And controls the touch screen so that the first note page is switched to a second note page corresponding to the thumbnail image to which the second touch input is applied,
When the second note page is output on the touch screen, the icon indicating the page number indicates the page number of the second note page,
Wherein the at least one function icon and the icon representing the page number overlap the first or second note page,
Wherein after the one or more thumbnail images are output, the editing mode can be executed based on the selection of the user. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the second touch input is applied to a thumbnail image corresponding to the first note page, the first note page is continuously output on the touch screen. The method according to claim 1,
When the one or more thumbnail images are output by the first touch input to the icon indicating the page number in a state in which the first note page is output,
Wherein the thumbnail image corresponding to the first note page among the one or more thumbnail images is highlighted. The method of claim 3,
When the first note page is switched to the second note page based on the second touch input,
A highlighting effect appears in a thumbnail image corresponding to the second note page of the one or more thumbnail images,
Wherein the highlighting effect on the first note page disappears. delete The method according to claim 1,
In the editing mode, when at least one thumbnail image of the one or more thumbnail images is deleted,
And the note page corresponding to the deleted at least one thumbnail image is deleted. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein in the editing mode, when the arrangement of the one or more thumbnail images is changed, the arrangement order of at least one page included in the electronic note changes corresponding to the changed arrangement. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the arrangement of the one or more thumbnail images is changed corresponding to one of the one or more thumbnail images being dragged to an empty space between the other thumbnail images. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the icon indicating the page number further includes information on the total number of pages of the electronic note. The method according to claim 1,
When the one or more thumbnail images are output corresponding to the first touch input for the icon indicating the page number,
Wherein the three thumbnail images are displayed as a whole, and one thumbnail image is partially displayed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the one or more thumbnail images are scrolled based on a flick touch input for at least one of the one or more thumbnail images.

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